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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DATE: September 4, 2018
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:
Christopher L. Foss, City Manager
SUBJECT:
Valley Christian Center: Planned Development Zoning Amendment and
Site Development Review Permit (PLPA-2014-00052)
Prepared by: Martha Battaglia, Associate Planner
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Valley Christian Center is requesting approval to modify the Planned Development
Zoning for the campus. The Planned Development Zoning serves as the master pla n to
build-out the campus over time. The proposed amendments include the addition of a
lighted athletic field with sound amplification, establishing a parking standard for the
athletic field, and re-allocating the square footage allotted to various buildin gs/uses on
the campus. The request also includes a Site Development Review Permit to construct
the athletic field, a concession stand/ticket booth, and related site improvements
including a new parking lot, plaza, amphitheater and landscaping.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct the public hearing, deliberate, and a take the following actions: a) Adopt the
Resolution Adopting a Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Valley Christian Center Project; b ) Waive the
reading and INTRODUCE an Ordinance Approving an Amendment to the Existing
Planned Development Zoning for the Valley Christian Center; and c) Adopt the
Resolution Approving a Site Development Review Permit for the Valley Christian
Center Project.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
No financial impact to the City. Any cost associated with processing the application is
the responsibility of the Applicant.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The Valley Christian Center is an approximate 51 -acre site located at 7500 Inspiration
Drive, which is in the westerly portion of Dublin. The site has a General Plan land use
designation of Public/Semi-Public, and Planned Development Zoning. The site is
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comprised of four separate parcels (Parcel 1: 33.3 acres; Parcel 1a: 3.7 acres; Parcel 2:
1.4 acres; and Parcel 3: 12.7 acres) as shown in Figure 1 below. Parcel 1 is where the
majority of the campus improvements are located. No development is proposed on
Parcels 2 and 3, with 8.02 acres of Parcel 3 that have been dedicated as a conservation
easement which precludes development. The project site is surrounded by open space
and residential land uses as shown in Table 1 below.
Table 1: Surrounding Land Uses
Location Zoning General Plan
Land Use
Current Use of the
Property
North PD (Planned
Development)
Low-Density Single
Family
Single Family Homes
South N/A N/A Dublin Boulevard
East R-1 (Single Family
Residential)
Single Family
Residential
Single Family Homes
West PD (Planned
Development)
Open Space &
Medium/High
Density Residential
Open Space &
Condominiums
Figure 1: Project Vicinity
Parcel 1
Parcel 3
Parcel 2
Parcel 1A
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CURRENT REQUEST:
The Applicant, Valley Christian Center, is proposing to add a lighted athletic field with
sound amplification and related facilities including a concession stand and ticket bo oth
along with site improvements including a parking lot, plaza, amphitheater with
amplification, and landscaping. The proposed athletic field and the supporting facilities
will be used to support the schools existing sports programs, including football, s occer
and track. The Applicant also proposes to reallocate the square footage of various
permitted uses on the campus, permit the continued use of several existing modular
buildings, and add a baseball diamond and caretakers’ unit.
The following is a brief overview of the requested entitlements. Please refer to the
Planning Commission Staff Report and the chronological history for a complete analysis
of the project (Attachments 1 & 2).
1. Amendment to the existing Planned Development Zoning (Attachment 3).
2. Site Development Review Permit for the athletic field, concession stand/ticket
booth and related site improvements (Attachments 4 & 5).
3. Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration (Attachments 6, 7, 8 & 9).
PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW:
The Planning Commission held a Public Hearing on August 14, 2018 to review the
proposed project. Six members of the public addressed the Planning Commission. Five
people raised concerns about the potential impacts of the proposed athletic field,
including light, noise and traffic. One member of the public spoke in support of the
project. After reviewing the Staff Report, receiving presentations from Staff and the
Applicant, and receiving public comment, the Planning Commission unanimously
recommended approval of the project (Attachments 10 & 11).
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Development on the project site has been previously addressed in the Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) for the Valley Christian Center Expansion Program (State
Clearinghouse No. 200212070). On May 20, 2003, the Dublin City Council adopted
Resolution No. 92-03, certifying an EIR for the Valley Christian Center.
Consistent with CEQA section 21166 and related CEQA Guidelines sections
15162/15163, the City prepared an Initial Study to determine whether additio nal
environmental review was required for the proposed project. The Initial Study examined
whether there were substantial changes to the proposed development, substantial
changes in circumstances, or new information, any of which would result in new or mo re
severe significant impacts than analyzed in the prior EIR or if any other CEQA
standards for supplemental environmental review were met. The Initial Study
determined that there were new potentially significant impacts associated with the
project related to aesthetics, biological resources, noise, and transportation/traffic;
therefore, a Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared to analyze
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those impacts. The environmental effects of the project are discussed in detail in the
Supplemental MND for the project.
The project is subject to mitigations identified in the Supplemental Mitigated Negative
Declaration and the previously adopted EIR, as applicable. The City will monitor the
Applicant’s compliance with mitigation measures as the project is constructed and
operated under the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program adopted in conjunction
with the project approvals.
The Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration/Initial Study was circulated for a
public review period from June 12, 20 18 to July 12, 2018. The City received two
comment letters during the public review period. Though not required by CEQA, the City
prepared a response to the comments. The response to comments includes a minor
clarification to one of the mitigation measures, which is reflected in the final Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program.
The Initial Study/Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration is included as
Attachment 7, the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program is included as
Attachments 8 and the Response to Comments is included as Attachment 9.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
In accordance with the City’s policy, the Applicant installed a Planning Application
Notice Sign along the project frontage. The sign includes details about the pr oject and
how to find out more information. Information about the project is also included on the
City’s website.
At the City’s request, the Applicant conducted public outreach to the surrounding
neighborhoods to discuss the proposed project. The Applicant met with the Hansen
Ranch neighborhood and with the California Highlands.
In accordance with State law, a public hearing notice was published in the East Bay
Times and posted at several locations throughout the City. Notices were mailed to all
property owners and tenants within 300 feet of the project site. Notices were also mailed
to interested parties, which included the agencies that provided comments on the
Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration. A copy of the Staff Report has been
provided to the Applicant and posted to the City’s website. The project is also included
on the City’s Project Development Website.
The City has received comments regarding the proposed project since the Planning
Commission Meeting and those comments are included as Attachment 12.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Planning Commission Staff Report dated August 14, 2018 (without attachments)
2. Valley Christian Center Chronological History
3. Ordinance Amending the Planned Development Zoning District for the Valley
Christian Center
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4. Resolution Approving a Site Development Review Permit for the Valley Christian
Center
5. Exhibit A to Attachment 4 - Project Plans
6. Resolution Approving a Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Valley
Christian Center
7. Exhibit A to Attachment 6 - Initial Study/Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration
8. Exhibit B to Attachment 6 - Mitigation Monitoring & Reporting Program
9. Response to Comments
10. Planning Commission Resolutions No. 18 -18 thru 18-20
11. Planning Commission Draft Meeting Minutes dated August 14, 2018
12. Public Correspondence
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STAFF REPORT
PLANNING COMMISSION
DATE: August 14, 2018
TO: Planning Commission
SUBJECT:
Valley Christian Center Planned Development Zoning Amendment and
Site Development Review Permit (PLPA-2014-00052)
Prepared by:Martha Battaglia, Associate Planner
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Valley Christian Center is requesting approval to modify the Planned Development
Zoning for the campus. The Planned Development Zoning serves as the master plan to
build out the campus over time. The proposed amendments include the addition of a
lighted athletic field with sound amplification, establishing a parking standard for the
field, and re-allocating the square feet associated with other various buildings/uses on
the campus. The request also includes a Site Devel opment Review Permit to construct
the athletic field, a concession stand/ticket booth and associated site improvements
including a new parking lot, plaza and landscaping. The Planning Commission will
review the proposed project and make a recommendation to the City Council.
RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct the public hearing, deliberate and a take the following actions: a) Adopt the
Resolution recommending that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving a
Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigati on Monitoring and Reporting
Program for the Valley Christian Center; b) Adopt the Resolution recommending that
the City Council adopt an Ordinance amending the Planned Development Zoning
District for the Valley Christian Center; and c) Adopt the Resolution recommending that
the City Council adopt a Resolution approving a Site Development Review Permit for
the Valley Christian Center.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The Valley Christian Center is an approximate 51 -acre site located at 7500 Inspiration
Drive, which is in the westerly portion of Dublin. The site has a General Plan land use
designation of Public/Semi-Public Facility, and Planned Development Zoning. The site
is comprised of four separate parcels (Parcel 1: 33.3 acre; Parcel 1a: 3.7 acres; Parcel
2: 1.4 acres; and Parcel 3: 12.7 acres) as shown in Figure 1 below. Parcel 1 is where
the majority of the campus improvements are located. No development is proposed on
Parcels 2 and 3 with 8.02 acres of Parcel 3 that have been dedicated as a conservation
easement which precludes development. The project site is surrounded by open space
and residential land uses as shown in Table 1 below.
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Table 1: Surrounding Land Uses
Location Zoning General Plan Land
Use
Current Use of the
Property
North PD (Planned
Development)
Low-Density Single
Family
Single Family
Homes
South N/A N/A Dublin Boulevard
East R-1 (Single Family
Residential)
Single Family
Residential
Single Family
Homes
West PD (Planned
Development)
Open Space &
Medium/High Density
Residential
Open Space &
Condominiums
Figure 1: Project Vicinity
Project History
The Valley Christian Center was originally approved under a Conditional Use Permit
issued by Alameda County in 1978, prior to incorporation of Dublin. Following
incorporation the City granted approval for a number of school and church related
buildings and supporting facilities, including sports fields and parking lots. Subsequently
in 2003, the City Council approved Planned Development Zoning with a related Stage 1
and Stage 2 Development Plan. The intent of the Planned Development Zoning was to
provide a master plan for future improvements on the site and to allow phased
construction of improvements.
Parcel 1A
Parcel 1
Parcel 2
Parcel 3
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Following approval of the Planned Development Zoning, a number of buildings and
other improvements have been constructed on the site. Please refer to Attachment 1 for
a chronological history of the various entitlements that have been approved for the site.
The following improvements/structures are currently located on the Valley Christian
Center site as shown in Figure 2 below.
• 14,400 square-foot Sanctuary/Fellowship Hall Building (which includes pre -
school/day care uses);
• 15,700 square-foot sanctuary;
• 10,000 square-foot pre-school building;
• 52,500 square-foot elementary school building;
• 10,725 square-foot junior high school building;
• 32,600 square-foot high school building;
• 5,000 square-foot temporary modular Administration building;
• 2,900 square-foot modular classrooms (2 classrooms);
• Surface parking;
• Two sports field areas; and
• Asphalt play area which also accommodates overflow parking when necessary.
Figure 2: Existing Improvements
The Applicant is currently proposing to add a lighted athletic field with sound
amplification and related facilities including a concession stand and ti cket booth along
with site improvements including a parking lot, plaza and landscaping. The proposed
athletic field and the supporting facilities will be used to support the schools existing
sports programs, including football, soccer and track. The Applicant also proposes to
reallocate the square footage of various permitted uses on the campus, and permit the
continued use of several existing modular buildings and add a baseball diamond. The
application includes a request for the following:
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1. Amendment to the existing Planned Development Zoning and related Stage 1
and 2 Development Plan; and
2. Site Development Review Permit for the athletic field, concession stand/ticket
booth and associated site improvements; and
3. Approval of a Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration.
ANALYSIS:
Planned Development Zoning Amendment
The project site has Planned Development Zoning which identifies future uses and the
location and size of future buildings and expansion of existing buildings. The following is
a summary of the proposed amendments to the existing Planned Development Zoning
as shown in the draft Ordinance. These amendments are intended to enable the Valley
Christian Center to meet their current and future needs as the center grows and
matures. Please refer to the proposed Ordinance amending the Planned Development
Zoning.
• Add an athletic field with lights and sound amplification and related supporting
facilities including bleachers, ticket booth and concession stand as permitted
uses. Restrictions on the use of the lights and sound amplification have been
included to limit the impact to surrounding residents. Use of the lights and sound
amplification can occur up until 8:00 pm Monday-Thursday and until 10:00 pm on
Friday and Saturday nights. Amplification may be used during the day for football
games, soccer games and track meets.
• Add a caretaker unit to be occupied by a Valley Christian staff member. A Site
Development Review Permit will be required prior to the caretaker unit being
constructed.
• Continue the use of two modular buildings as classrooms and a modular building
as an administrative office and make them permitted uses (instead of a
Conditional Use). The modular buildings shall be removed from the site upon
occupancy of permanent structures to replace their use.
• Minor modification to the western boundary of the PD and allow a future baseball
diamond on Parcel 1a.
• Re-allocate the square footage associated with various other buildings/uses on
the campus. The proposal would add approximately 1,300 squa re feet to the total
amount of development currently allowed. Please refer to Table 2 below for the
proposed allocation.
• Establish a parking requirement of 0.46 spaces per seat for the proposed athletic
field based. This requirement was determined based on a Traffic and Parking
Analysis (Attachment 2) prepared by Omni Means under direction and review of
the City’s Transportation and Operations Manager. The PD restricts the use of
the football field for games to times when the school and church are not in
operation in order to ensure that adequate on -site parking is provided to meet the
anticipated parking demand during football games.
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Table 2: Existing and Proposed Development
A Resolution recommending that the City Council approve the amendments to the
Planned Development Zoning is included as Attachment 3 to this Staff Report with the
Ordinance included as Attachment 4.
Site Development Review
Construction of the proposed athletic field, supporting facilities, plaza and landscaping
are subject to Site Development Review as further discussed below.
Site Layout
The proposed athletic field will be located adjacent to Inspiration Drive (See Figure 2
below) where an existing sports field, a vacant undeveloped pad, and driveway and
parking lot are located. The proposed athletic field includes a synthetic turf field that is
approximately 204 feet wide by 440 feet long. An eight lane 400 meter oval track is
proposed around the field. The field will include light standards that vary from 60 -70 feet
tall (the height varies to accommodate grade differentials) and interspersed around the
field. A Condition of Approval (Condition 18) has been included to ensure that the lights
Building Use
Approved PD –
2003
Proposed PD
Amendment
Difference
(Approved –
Proposed)
A Sanctuary 90,000 SF 47,400 SF -42,600 SF
A1 Pre-School/Day
Care/Fellowship/Admi
n.
14,400 SF
30,600 SF
+16,200 SF
A2 Fellowship/Sanctuary/
Admin.
0 SF 7,400 SF +7,400 SF
D, 2 Pre-School/Daycare 11,000 SF 22,300 SF +11,300 SF
3 Jr. /Sr. High School 8,800 SF 10,725 SF +1,925 SF
4 Jr./Sr. High School 32,600 SF 32,600 SF 0 SF
5 Elementary School 52,500 SF 52,500 SF 0 SF
B Jr. & Sr. High
School/Admin./Sports
45,000 SF 52,075 SF +7,075 SF
C Sports/School 15,000 SF 15,000 SF 0 SF
E Senior
Center/Counseling/
Club/Activity Center
30,000 SF
30,000 SF 0 SF
F Church/School
Assembly
6,000 SF 6,000 SF 0 SF
Total 305,300 SF 306,600 SF +1,300 SF
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and sound amplification are only used during the times permitted by the Planned
Development Zoning.
Bleachers are proposed along the southwest side of the athletic field away from
Inspiration Drive. The proposed bleachers include 8 rows and have a seating capacity
of 1,100 people. Bleacher seating is not proposed along the side of the field adjacent to
Inspiration Drive. Retaining walls with heights of 3’-11’ are proposed around a portion of
the field. This includes a 4’ section of wall near the bleachers and southern corner of the
field edge. A 9’-11’ retaining wall is also located along the northwest portion of the field.
To integrate the athletic field into the campus, a central plaza is proposed in the interior
of the site between the existing sanctuary building, existing student center and the
existing Junior/Senior High School. The central plaza includes a water feature, a 60’ tall
cross, landscaping and outdoor seating. The cross is permitted under the existing
zoning and the Planning Commission previously approved construction of the cross with
the Site Development Review Permit for the s anctuary in 2010. However, the cross was
never constructed. The proposed plaza creates a centerpiece to the campus that
provides an outdoor gathering area. An outdoor amphitheater with a stage is also
proposed on the interior of the site, southwest of the new athletic field.
Figure 3. Proposed Location of the Athletic Field
Proposed Athletic Field
Proposed Bleachers
Proposed Ticket
Booth/Consession Stand
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Facilities to support the athletic field, which include a concession stand, ticket booth,
and restrooms, are located adjacent to the bleachers on the interior side of the field,
opposite Inspiration Drive. The concessio n stand/ticket booth building is 11 feet tall with
a flat “green” roof that incorporates landscaping into the roof. The design is simple and
functional with white corrugated metal siding with large window openings for concession
and ticket sales. “Valley Christian Center” letters will be painted on the corrugated metal
as shown on Sheet A1.0 of Attachment 5.
Figure 5. Proposed Concession Stand/Ticket Booth
Landscaping
New landscaping is proposed around the athletic field, amphitheater, parking lot, and
central plaza. A green roof is also proposed on top of the concession stand/ticket booth.
A total of 157 new trees are proposed to be planted. The majority of trees (91%) are 36”
box trees. The remaining trees are 24” box. As shown on Sheets L1.3 and L1.4 of
Attachment 5 there are a total of 130 existing trees in the vicinity of the proposed site
modifications. Of these trees, 114 will be removed to accommodate the proposed
athletic field and associated improvements. None of the trees proposed for removal are
considered to be heritage trees. Shrubs are also proposed at the perimeter of the
Figure 4. Athletic Field Aerial (view from Inspiration Drive into the campus)
Inspiration Drive
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athletic field and within the parking lot. The proposed landscaping palette is compatible
with the existing plant species on the site. Please refer to Attachment 5, Sheet L4.0 for
the proposed Landscape Plan.
Figure 6. Central Plaza (View to the north towards Inspiration Drive)
Parking
The Valley Christian Center consists of three separate parking generating components:
the sanctuary; the school facilities; and the new sports field. The number of parking
spaces for the sanctuary and school facilities is based on the current Zoning Ordinance
requirements (Chapter 8.76), and the parking requirement for the athletic field was
determined based on a parking analysis and inco rporated into the Planned
Development Zoning. Each parking generating use on the campus operate at different
times. The campus has been designed to provide parking to meet the greatest demand
for each individual use.
The parking requirement for the athletic field to be 0.46 parking spaces per seat. The
proposed athletic field has a seating capacity of 1,100 seats. Therefore, the applicant is
required to provide a total of 506 spaces for the athletic field. The Valley Christian
Center will expand in phases over time. The proposed athletic field will be constructed
in Phase 1 along with additional parking spaces based on the findings of the parking
study to increase the number of parking to meet the projected demand. A total of 511
parking spaces are proposed for Phase 1 to accommodate the athletic field. The
parking provided on-site will increase to 530 spaces in Phase 3 and to 600 spaces in
Phase 4 to accommodate the planned expansion of other facilities on the campus.
A Resolution recommending that the City Council approve the Site Development
Review Permit is included as Attachment 6 with the Draft City Council Resolution
included as Attachment 7 (Exhibit A to Attachment 6).
CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING ORDINANCE:
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The proposed athletic field and associated site improvements are consistent with the
General Plan Land Use Designation of Public/Semi-Public which allows community
serving uses. The proposed athletic field and associated improvements are consistent
with Public/Semi-Public land use and typical uses for a school. These uses and
improvements are consistent with the Planned Development Zoning for the Valley
Christian Center, as amended.
REVIEW BY APPLICABLE DEPARTMENT AND AGENCIES:
The Building Division, Fire Prevention Bureau, Public Works Department, and Dublin
San Ramon Services District reviewed the project and provided Conditions of Approval
where appropriate to ensure that the project is established in compliance with all local
ordinances and regulations. Conditions of Approval from these departments and
agencies have been included in the attached Resolution pertaining to the Site
Development Review (Attachment 7).
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Development on the project site has been previously addressed in the Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) for the Valley Christian Center Expansion Program (State
Clearinghouse No. 200212070). On May 20, 2003, the Dublin City Council adopted
Resolution No. 92-03, certifying an EIR for the Valley Christian Center.
Consistent with CEQA section 21166 and related CEQA Guidelines sections
15162/15163, the City prepared an Initial Study to determine whether additional
environmental review was required for the proposed project. The Initial Study examined
whether there were substantial changes to the proposed development, substantial
changes in circumstances, or new information, any of which would result in new or more
severe significant impacts than analyzed in the prior EIR or if any other CEQA
standards for supplemental environmental review were met. The Initial Study
determined that there were new potentially significant impacts associated with the
project related to aesthetics, biological resources, noise, and transportation/traffic;
therefore, a Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared to analyze
those impacts. The environmental effects of the project are discussed in detail in the
Supplemental MND for the project.
The project is subject to mitigations identified in the Supplemental Mitigated Negative
Declaration and the previously adopted EIR, as applicable. The City will monitor the
Applicant’s compliance with mitigation measures as the project is constructed and
operated under the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program adopted in conjunction
with the project approvals.
The Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration/Initial Study was circulated for a
public review period from June 12, 2018 to July 12, 2018. The City received two
comment letters during the public review period. Though not required by CEQA, the City
prepared a response to the comments. The response to comments includes a minor
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clarification to one of the mitigation measures, which is reflected in the final Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program.
A Resolution recommending that the City Council approve the Supplemental Mitigated
Negative Declaration is included as Attachment 8 with the Draft City Council Resolution
included as Attachment 9 (Exhibit A to Attachment 8).
The Initial Study/Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration is included as
Attachment 10, the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program is included as
Attachments 11 and the Response to Comments is included as Attachment 12.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
In accordance with State law, a public hearing notice was published in the East Bay
Times and posted at several locations throughout the City. Notices were mailed to all
property owners and tenants within 300 feet of the project site. Notices were also mailed
to interested parties, which included the agencies that provided comments on the
Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration. A copy of the Staff Report has been
provided to the Applicant and posted to the City’s website. The project is also included
on the City’s Project Development Website.
The City required the Applicant to conduct public outreach to the surrounding
neighborhoods to discuss their proposed plans. The Applicant met with the Hansen
Ranch neighborhood and with the California Highlands neighborhood in
August/September 2016.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Valley Christian Center Chronological History
2. Trip Generation, Traffic Circulation & Parking Analysis
3. Resolution Recommending that the City Council Adopt an Ordinance Amending the
Planned Development Zoning
4. Exhibit A to Attachment 3. Draft City Council Ordinance Amending the Planned
Development Zoning
5. Valley Christian Center Project Plans
6. Resolution Recommending that the City Council Approve the Site Development
Review Permit
7. Exhibit A to Attachment 6. Draft City Council Resolution Approving a Site
Development Review Permit
8. Resolution Recommending that the City Council to Adopt a Supplemental Mitigated
Negative Declaration
9. Exhibit A to Attachment 8. Draft City Council Resolution Adopting the Supplemental
Mitigated Negative Declaration
10. Exhibit A to Attachment 8. Valley Christian Center Supplemental Mitigated Negative
Declaration - Initial Study
11. Exhibit B to Attachment 8. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
12. Response to Comments regarding the Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declarat ion
Valley Christian Center Chronological History
A Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of the Valley Christian Center was
approved by Alameda County on January 25, 1978 (prior to the incorporation of the City
of Dublin in 1982).
On July 18, 1983, the Planning Commission approved a Site Development Review
Permit to construct classrooms and related parking.
On March 5, 1984, the Planning Commission approved a Site Development Review
Permit for the construction of a second parking lot, a sports field, administration
building, maintenance building and relocation of the Family Center building.
On July 21, 1986, the Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit/Site
Development Review Permit to allow the construction of a 2,850 square foot addition to
the existing sanctuary.
On August 1, 1986, the Planning Commission approved a Site Development Review
Permit to allow the construction of an expansion to the school facility.
On March 7, 1988, the Planning Commission approved a Site Developm ent Review
Permit to construct a 31,766 square foot Family Center consisting of a gymnasium,
locker rooms and class rooms.
On April 17, 1996, the Planning Commission approved a Site Development Review
Permit to allow for an expansion of the existing playf ield.
On August 11, 1998, the Planning Commission approved a Site Development Review
Permit to allow two temporary modular classroom buildings to be located on the site.
On April 22, 2003, the Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit and
Site Development Review Permit to allow the construction of a temporary administration
building and to extend the permit approval for the two modular classrooms.
On May 20, 2003, the City Council certified an Environmental Impact Report (SCH
2002012070) for the Master Plan (Stage 1/Stage 2 Development Plan) for the Valley
Christian Center.
On June 3, 2003, the City Council approved a Planned Development Rezone with a
Stage 1/Stage 2 Development Plan for the Valley Christian Center which established a
Master Plan for the phased construction of buildings and improvements on the property
including a 90,000 square foot sanctuary building.
On August 14, 2007, the Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for a
minor amendment to the Stage 1/Stage Development Plan and a Site Development
Review Permit for a temporary practice field and temporary weight/training building.
On May 11, 2010, the Planning Commission approved a Site Development Review
Permit to allow the construction of a 15,700 square-foot sanctuary, 60-foot-tall cross
and related improvements.
On May 25, 2010, the Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit for a
minor amendment to the Stage 1/Stage Development Plan and a Site Development
Review Permit to allow a temporary modular classroom building.
On June 18, 2013, the Community Development Director approved a Site Development
Review Permit for façade renovations and a 1,925 square foot addition to the science
building.
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ORDINANCE NO. XX – 18
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
* * * * * * * * * * * * * *
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE EXISTING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING
FOR THE VALLEY CHRISTIAN CENTER
PLPA 2014-00052
(APN 941-0022-003, 004, 005 & 006)
The Dublin City Council does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. RECITALS
A. The Applicant, the Valley Christian Center, has requested approval of an amendment to
the existing Planned Development Zoning District, and a Site Development Review Permit to
construct a lighted athletic field with sound amplification , a concession stand/ticket booth and
associated site improvements including a parking lot, plaza and landscaping. These planning
and implementing actions are collectively known as the “Valley Chris tian Center project” or the
“Project”; and
B. The project site is approximately 51 acres and is located at 7500 Inspiration Drive in the
westerly portion of Dublin; and
C. In 2003, the City Council approved Planned Development Zoning for the Valley Christian
Center Campus (Ordinance No. 7-03), which serves as a master plan and established future
uses and the location and size of future buildings and expansion of existing buildings. The intent
of the Planned Development Zoning was to provide a plan for future improvements on the site
and to allow phased construction of improvements; and
D. The proposed amendments to the existing Planned Development Zoning include the
addition of a lighted athletic field with sound amplification, establishing a par king standard for
the field, minor adjustment to the western boundary, re-allocating the square feet associated
with other various buildings/uses on the campus and permit the continued use of modular
buildings on the site; and
E. In 2003, the City Council adopted Resolution 92-03 certifying an Environmental Impact
Report (EIR), and adopted findings and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the
Valley Christian Center Expansion/Master Plan project; and
F. The City prepared a modified Initial Study to determine whether supplemental
environmental review was required for the currently proposed Valley Christian Center project
under CEQA standards. The Initial Study examined whether there were substantial changes to
the proposed development, substantial changes in circumstances, or new information, any of
which would result in new or more severe significant impacts than analyzed in the prior Valley
Christian Center EIR or whether any other standards for supplemental environmental review
were met; and
G. Upon completion of the Initial Study it was determined that there were new potentially
significant impacts associated with the project related to aesthetics, biological resources, noise,
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and transportation/traffic; therefore, a Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration was
prepared to analyze those impacts and included mitigation measures to reduce the impacts to
less than significant; and
H. The Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration/Initial Study was circulated for public
review from June 12, 2018 to July 12, 2018. The City of Dublin received two comment letters
during the public review period; and
I. Following a public hearing on August 14, 2018, the Planning Commission adopted
Resolution 18-18 recommending that the City Council adopt the Supplemental Mitigated
Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the project, which
resolution is incorporated herein by reference and available for review at City Hall during n ormal
business hours; and
J. Following a public hearing on August 14, 2018, the Planning Commission adopted
Resolution 18-19, recommending that the City Council approve the amendment to the existing
Planned Development Zoning District, which resolution is incorporated herein by reference and
available for review at City Hall during normal business hours; and
K. A Staff Report, dated September 4, 2018, and incorporated herein by reference,
described and analyzed the p roject, including the Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration
and the amendment to the Planned Development Zoning District for the City Council; and
L. On September 4, 2018, the City Council held a properly noticed public hearing on the
project, including the proposed amendment to the Planned Development Zoning District, at
which time all interested parties had the opportunity to be heard ; and
M. The City Council adopted Resolution xx-18 adopting the Supplemental Mitigated
Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the project; and
N. The City Council considered the Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration and
related prior CEQA documents and all above referenced reports, recommendations, and
testimony prior to taking action on the project.
SECTION 2: FINDINGS
A. Pursuant to Section 8.32.070 of the Dublin Municipal Code, the City Council finds as follows.
1. The Valley Christian Center project meets the purpose and intent of Chapter 8.32 in that
it continues to provide a comprehensive master plan that creates a desirable use of land
that is sensitive to surrounding land uses by virtue of the layout and design of the site
plan.
2. Development of the Valley Christian project under the amended PD-Planned
Development zoning will be harmonious and compatible with existing and future
development in the surrounding area in that the site provides facilities that will be used to
support the schools existing academic and sports programs . As conditioned, the school
facilities will be operated in a manner as to reduce impacts on the surrounding
neighborhood.
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B. Pursuant to Sections 8.120.050.A and B of the Dublin Municipal Code, the City Council finds
as follows.
1. The amended PD-Planned Development zoning for the Valley Christian Center project
will be harmonious and compatible with existing and potential development in the
surrounding area in that the proposed site plan has taken into account sensitive
adjacencies and will provide facilities to support the existing school. The proposed site
plan has taken into account a land use type and density that is compatible with the
adjacent areas and densities.
2. The project site is physically suitable for the type and intensity of the amended zoning
district being proposed in that the project site is relatively flat with improved public streets
and utilities. The project site conditions are documented in the Supplemental Mitigated
Negative Declaration/Initial Study and prior certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR),
and the project will implement all adopted mitigation measures, as applicable. There are
no site conditions that were identified in the Supplemental Mitigated Negative
Declaration/Initial Study that will present an impediment to development of the site for the
proposed campus development.
3. The amended PD-Planned Development zoning will not adversely affect the health or
safety of persons residing or working in the vicinity, or be detrimental to the public health,
safety and welfare in that the project will comply with all applicable development
regulations and standards and will implement all adopted mitigation measures, as
applicable. The project uses are compatible with surrounding uses.
4. The amended PD-Planned Development zoning is consistent with and in conformance
with the Dublin General Plan, in that the existing church and school is consistent with the
existing Public/Semi-Public land use designations for the site.
SECTION 3. AMENDMENTS TO THE EXISTING STAGE 1 & STAGE 2 DEVELOPMENT
PLAN
1. Statement of proposed uses: Parcel 1. PD – Community Facility
The following uses are added as a permitted use for Parcel 1. PD – Community Facility
• Athletic field with lights and sound amplification.
• Amphitheater with sound amplification.
• Facilities to support the athletic field, including but not limited to bleachers, a ticket booth
and concession stand.
• One on-site residential caretaker unit to be occupied by a Valley Christian Center staff
member.
• Two modular buildings to be used as temporary classrooms (totaling up to 3,500 square
feet). The modular buildings shall be removed from the site upon occupancy of the
permanent structures
• 5,000 square-foot modular building to be used as an administrative office until such time
as the present administrative office building is expanded.
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2. Statement of proposed uses: Parcel 1-A
The following uses are added as a permitted use for Parcel 1-A. PD – Community Facility
• Sports facilities, including but not limited to b aseball diamond and basketball court
(without night game illumination and without public announcement system).
• Facilities to support the sports facilities, including but not limited to dugouts, bleachers,
ticket booth and concession stand.
• Storage buildings/containers.
3. Site area, proposed densities, size and new area, Phasing Plan (Parcel 1 & 1-A)
The square feet associated with the buildings/uses on campus are amended to read as follows
(refer to the Site Plan for the general location of these facilities):
Development of the project site may occur in phases over time provided that adequate parking
is provided to support the development using shared parking. Modifications to the proposed size
of individual buildings may be approved by the Community Development Director. Letters and
numbers shown in the table above do not imply sequence of timing or phasing.
The remaining improvements are envisioned to be constructed in 4 phases as shown below and
on the Site Plan. The location, size and configuration of buildings and improvements is
conceptual in nature and may be adjusted.
Phase 1: Improvements as shown in the Phase 1 Site Plan and generally described below
Phase 1 improvements include the following:
• New athletic field & support facilities
• New Central plaza & site improvmements
• New caretaker unit
Building Land Use Building Size
A Sanctuary 47,400 SF
A1 Pre-School/Day Care/Fellowship/Administration 30,600 SF
A2 Fellowship/Sanctuary/Administration 7,400 SF
D, 2 Pre-School/Daycare 22,300 SF
3 Junior/Senior High School 10,725 SF
4 Junior/Senior High School 32,600 SF
5 Elementary School 52,500 SF
B Junior & Senior High School/Administration/Sports 52,075 SF
C Sports Support Facilities/School building 15,000 SF
E Senior Center/Counseling/Club/Activity Center/Caretaker unit 30,000 SF
F Church/School Assembly 6,000 SF
Total 306,600 SF
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Anticipated New building area (gross square feet):
• C1 & C2 support facilities: 2,500 SF
• Caretaker unit E-1: 1,000 SF
Total: 3,500 SF
Phase 1 Site Plan
Phase 2: Improvements as shown in the Phase 2 Site Plan and generally described below
Phase 2 improvements include the following:
• Demolition of temporary office and classrooms
• New Building C
• Building A1 build-out
• Building 2, D build-out
Anticipated New building area (gross square feet):
• Building C: 12,500 SF
• A1: : 16,200 SF
• D,2: 12,300 SF
Total: 41,000 SF
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Phase 2 Site Plan
Phase 3: Improvements as shown in the Phase 3 Site Plan and generally described below
Phase 3 improvements include the following:
• West site access & parking adjacent to new Building B
• Site improvements and new play areas, including a baseball diamond
• New Building B
• Removal of temporary storage containers
• New storage B1
Anticipated New building area (gross square feet):
• Building B – south: 28,200 SF
• Storage B1: 1,000 SF
Total: 29,200 SF
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Phase 3 Site Plan
Phase 4: Improvements as shown in the Phase 4 Site Plan and generally described below
Phase 4 improvements include the following:
• Building A build-out
• New Building A2
• New Building E and parking
• New Building B & site improvements
Anticipated New building area (gross square feet):
• Building A: 31,700 SF
• Building A2: 7,400 SF
• Building E: 29,000 SF
• Building B: 22,875 SF
• Building F: 6,000 SF
Total: 96,975 SF
West site access & parking
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Phase 4 Site Plan
4. Parking Standards:
The following parking standards are added to apply to Parcel 1:
• The parking requirement for the athletic field is 0.46 spaces per seat.
• No other events, including but not limited to class sessions, school events or religions
activities are permitted on the campus at the same time that a football game is held on
campus. Other events may occur at the same time that the athletic field is in use for
practices, soccer games, track meets as long as the required parking does not exceed
the provided parking.
• As required by Mitigation Measure TRA-2, prior to the issuance of a building permit for
the athletic field, the Applicant shall retain a California-registered Traffic Engineer to
prepare a Parking Management Plan for the operation of football games and other large
activities (such as graduations) held at the proposed stadium . The Parking Management
Plan shall include measures to manage traffic that would cut through the neighborhood .
The Parking Management Plan is subject to review and approval by the Community
Development Director and the Public Works Director and shall be reviewed by the City
periodically at the City’s discretion.
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5. Amended Site Plan
The site plan is amended as shown below:
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6. Amended Landscape Plan
The landscape plan is amended for a portion of Parcel 1 as shown below:
7. Development Standards for Lights/Public Address System
• The amplification system at the athletic field shall not exceed 75dBA Lmax at a distance of
50 feet from each speaker (Mitigation Measure NOISE-1 from the Supplemental
Mitigated Negative Declaration/Initial Study, June 2018 ).
• The speakers at the athletic field for the Public Address System shall be located at the
ends of the bleachers on the southwestern side of the athletic field.
• Use of the lights and sound amplification at the athletic field is limited until 8:00 pm on
weeknights and until 10:00 pm on Friday and Saturday evenings. Amplified sound is
permitted during the day for other sporting events including football games, soccer
games and track meets.
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• The amplification system at the outdoor amphitheater shall not exceed 75 dBA at a
distance of 50 feet from each speaker (Mitigation Measure NOISE -1 from the
Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration/Initial Study, June 2018).
• Amplified sound is allowed at the amphitheater for theatrical plays and lectures. Use of
sound amplification at the amphitheater shall not commence before 10:00 am daily, and
shall conclude by 8:00 pm on weeknights and 10:00 pm on Friday and Saturday
evenings.
SECTION 4. POSTING OF ORDINANCE
The City Clerk of the City of Dublin shall cause this Ordinance to be posted in at least three (3)
public spaces in the City of Dublin in accordance with Section 36933 of the Government Code of
the State of California.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days following its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin, on this _________
day of _____________ 2018, by the following votes:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
_____________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. xx – 18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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APPROVING A SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PERMIT FOR
THE VALLEY CHRISTIAN CENTER PROJECT
PLPA 2014-00052
(APN 941-0022-003, 004, 005 & 006)
WHEREAS, the Applicant, the Valley Christian Center, has requested approval of an
amendment to the existing Planned Development Zoning District, and a Site Development
Review Permit to construct a lighted athletic field with sound amplification, a concession
stand/ticket booth and associated site improvements including a parking lot, plaza and
landscaping. These planning and implementing actions are collectively known as the “Valley
Christian Center project” or the “Project”; and
WHEREAS, the project site is approximately 51 acres and is located at 7500 Inspiration
Drive in the westerly portion of Dublin; and
WHEREAS, the project site is located within a Planned Development Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, the project plans illustrate the proposed lighted athletic field, the concession
stand/ticket booth, and associated site improvements consistent with the Planned Development
zoning proposed as part of this project; and
WHEREAS, the Site Development Review Permit application collectively defines this
project and is available and on file in the Community Development Department; 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 impacts and that environmental documents be prepared; and
WHEREAS, in 2003, the City Council adopted a Resolution certifying an Environmental
Impact Report (EIR), and adopted findings and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
for the Valley Christian Center Expansion/Master Plan project (Resolution No. 92 -03,
incorporated herein by reference); and
WHEREAS, the City prepared a modified Initial Study to determine whether supplemental
environmental review was required for the currently proposed Valley Christian Center project
under CEQA standards. The Initial Study examined whether there were substantial changes to
the proposed development, substantial changes in circumstances, or new information, any of
which would result in new or more severe significant impacts than analyzed in the prior Valley
Christian Center EIR or whether any other standards for supplemental environmental review
were met; and
WHEREAS, upon completion of the Initial Study it was determined that there were new
potentially significant impacts associated with the project related to aesthetics, biological
resources, noise, and transportation/traffic; therefore, a Supplemental Mitigated Negative
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Declaration was prepared to analyze those impacts and included mitigation m easures to reduce
the impacts to less than significant; and
WHEREAS, the Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration/Initial Study was circulated
for public review from June 12, 2018 to July 12, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin received two comment letters during the public review
period; and
WHEREAS, on August 14 2018, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution 18-18
recommending that the City Council adopt the Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the project; and
WHEREAS, on August 14, 2018, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution 18-19
recommending that the City Council approve a n amendment to the existing Planned
Development Zoning District and Resolution 18-20 recommending that the City Council approve
the Site Development Review Permit for the Valley Christian Center, which Resolutions are
incorporated herein by reference and available for review at City Hall during normal business
hours; and
WHEREAS, on September 4, 2018 the City Council held a properly noticed public
hearing on the project, including the Site Development Review Permit application, at which time
all interested parties had the opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report, dated September 4, 2018 and incorporated herein by
reference, described and analyzed the project, including the amendment to the Planned
Development Zoning District, Site Development Review Permit, and Supplemental Mitigated
Negative Declaration for the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on September 4, 2018 the City Council adopted Resolution xx-18 adopting
the Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation and Monitoring Reporting
Program for the project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council did hear and use independent judgment and considered all
said reports, recommendations, and testimony hereinabove set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does
hereby make the following findings and det erminations regarding the Site Development Review
Permit for the Valley Christian Center:
A. The proposal is consistent with the purposes of Chapter 8.104 (Site Development
Review) of the Zoning Ordinance, with the General Plan, and any applicable Specific
Plans and design guidelines because: 1) the proposed project is consistent with the
use of the property, which is used for a church and a school; 2) the proposed project
gives thoughtful consideration to the athletic field location, landscape design, on-site
circulation, and parking; and 3) the proposed project will conform to the allowable
uses as stated in the Planned Development Zoning Stage 1 and Stage 2
Development Plan.
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B. The proposal is consistent with the provisions of Title 8, Zoning Ordinance because:
1) the facilities will be used to support the schools existing sports programs , including
football, track, and soccer; 2) the athletic field and use of the facilities is consistent
with typical uses for schools which include a variety of sports programs; and 3)
adequate parking will be provided to support the athletic field.
C. The design of the Project is appropriate to the City, the vicinity, surrounding
properties, and the lot(s) in which the Project is proposed because: 1) the athletic field
will be located on a portion of the site that is developed with an existing sports field , a
vacant undeveloped pad and a parking lot; 2) the proposed athletic field is consistent
with the use of the property; 3) the project is designed to include sufficient vehicular
and pedestrian access, with parking to support the uses; 4) Mitigation Measures have
been placed on the project to minimize impacts to the surrounding neighborhood; and
5) as conditioned, the athletic field will be operated in a manner as to redu ce impacts
on the surrounding neighborhood.
D. The subject site is suitable for the type and intensity of the approved development
because: 1) the Stage 1/Stage 2 Planned Development Zoning has been amended to
permit a lighted athletic field with sound amplification; and 2) the proposed project
includes a new athletics field and supporting facilities to support existing sports
programs, which is compatible with uses that are typical of a school; and 3) the
facilities will be used as an additional program utilized by the existing school and will
therefore not result in an increase in the number of students on the site.
E. Impacts to existing slopes and topographic features are addressed because : 1) the
project site is relatively flat; 2) the roadway and utility infrastructure to serve the site
already exists; and 3) future approval of grading and improvement plans will enable
the site to be modified to suit the project, which will be developed for the site in
accordance with City policies and regulations.
F. Architectural considerations including the character, scale and quality of the design,
site layout, the architectural relationship with the site and other buildings, screening of
unsightly uses, lighting, building materials and colors and similar elements result in a
project that is harmonious with its surroundings and compatible with other
developments in the vicinity because: 1) a contemporary design theme has been
established for the Valley Christian Center site and the proposed athletic field does
not detract from the existing design theme; 2) the proposed athletic field has been
situated in an area on the site which will not block any public views; and 3) the
proposed project includes a central landscaped plaza, amphitheater and athletic field,
which all provide useful outdoor areas for gathering, performing arts and athletics.
G. Landscape considerations, including the location, type, size, color, texture and
coverage of plant materials, and similar elements h ave been incorporated into the
project to ensure visual relief, adequate screening and an attractive environment for
the public because: 1) the plant palette is compatible with the existing plant species
on the site; 2) the project includes a central plaza area, which will provide comfortable
outdoor gathering space for students and faculty; 3) landscaping will be provided
around the athletic field to provide an adequate landscape buffer; and 4) the project
landscaping conforms to the requirements of the City’s Water Efficient Landscape
Ordinance.
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H. The site has been adequately designed to ensure the proper circulation for bicyclist,
pedestrians, and automobiles because: 1) access to the site is currently provided from
exiting driveways on Inspiration Drive; 2) all infrastructure including, pathways,
sidewalks, and lighting have been reviewed for conformance with City policies,
regulations, and best practices and have been designed with multi-modal travel in
mind; and 3) the project has been reviewed by the Public Works Department and the
Fire Department and adequate access and circulation has been provided on-site.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby approve the Site
Development Review Permit for the Valley Christian Center as shown on the project plans
prepared by Goring & Straja Architects, BKF Engineers, Verde Design Landscape Architecture,
and Michael J. O’Leary & Associates Landscape Architecture dated received on September 19,
2017 on file in the Community Development Department and included as Exhibit A to this
Resolution, subject to the conditions included below, and other plans, text, color and materials
boards relating to this SDR.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
Unless stated otherwise, all Conditions of Approval shall be complied with prior to the issuance of
building permits or establishment of use, and shall be subject to Planning Department review and
approval. The following codes represent those departments/agencies responsible for monitoring
compliance of the conditions of approval. [PL.] Planning, [B] Building, [PO] Police, [PW] Public Works
[P&CS] Parks & Community Services, [ADM] Administration/City Attorney, [FIN] Finance, [F] Alameda
County Fire Department, [DSR] Dublin San Ramon Services District, [CO] Alameda County Department
of Environmental Health, [Z7] Zone 7.
# CONDITION TEXT RESPON.
AGENCY
WHEN REQ’D
Prior to:
PLANNING
1. Approval. This Site Development Review (SDR) approval is for
the Valley Christian Center located at 7500 Inspiration Drive
(APN 941-0022-003, 004, 005 & 006) (PLPA-2014-00052). The
SDR approval includes construction of a lighted athletic field with
sound amplification, a concession stand/ticket booth and
associated site improvements including a parking lot, plaza and
landscaping and shall be as generally depicted and indicated on
the SDR project plans and as specified by the following
Conditions of Approval for this project.
PL Ongoing
2. Effective Date. This SDR approval becomes effective once the
Planned Development Zoning District has been approved by City
Council and is effective.
PL Ongoing
3. Permit Expiration. Construction or use shall commence within
one (1) year of Permit approval or the Site Development Review
shall lapse and become null and void. If there is a dispute as to
whether the Permit has expired, the City may hold a noticed
public hearing to determine the matter. Such a determination
may be processed concurrently with revocation proceedings in
appropriate circumstances. If a permit expires, a new application
must be made and processed according to the requirements of
the Zoning Ordinance.
PL One Year After
Effective Date
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4. Time Extension. The original approving decision-maker may,
upon the Applicant’s written request for an extension of approval
prior to expiration, upon the determination that all Conditions of
Approval remain adequate and all applicable findings of approval
will continue to be met, grant an extension of the approval for a
period not to exceed six (6) months. All time extension requests
shall be noticed and a public hearing shall be held before the
original hearing body.
PL Prior to
Expiration Date
5. Compliance. The Applicant/Property Owner shall operate this
use in compliance with the Conditions of Approval of this Site
Development Review Permit, the approved plans and the
regulations established in the Zoning Ordinance. Any violation of
the terms or conditions specified may be subject to enforcement
action.
PL On-going
6. Revocation of Permit. The Site Development Review approval
shall be revocable for cause in accordance with Section
8.96.020.I of the Dublin Zoning Ordinance. Any violation of the
terms or conditions of this permit shall be subject to citation.
PL On-going
7. Requirements and Standard Conditions. The Applicant/
Developer shall comply with applicable City of Dublin Fire
Prevention Bureau, Dublin Public Works Department, Dublin
Building Department, Dublin Police Services, Alameda County
Flood Control District Zone 7, Livermore Amador Valley Transit
Authority, Alameda County Public and Environmental Health,
Dublin San Ramon Services District and the California
Department of Health Services requirements and standard
conditions. Prior to issuance of building permits or the installation
of any improvements related to this project, the Developer shall
supply written statements from each such agency or department
to the Planning Department, indicating that all applicable
conditions required have been or will be met.
Various Building Permit
Issuance
8. Required Permits. Applicant/Developer shall obtain all permits
required by other agencies including, but not limited to Alameda
County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Zone 7,
California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Army Corps of
Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Board, Caltrans and
provide copies of the permits to the Public Works Department.
PW Building Permit
Issuance and
Grading Permit
Issuance
9. Fees. Applicant/Developer shall pay all applicable fees in effect
at the time of building permit issuance, including, but not limited
to, Planning fees, Building fees, Traffic Impact Fees, TVTC fees,
Dublin San Ramon Services District fees, Public Facilities fees,
Dublin Unified School District School Impact fees, Fire Facilities
Impact fees, Alameda County Flood and Water Conservation
District (Zone 7) Drainage and Water Connection fees; or any
other fee that may be adopted and applicable. Approved
Development Agreement supersedes where applicable.
Various Building Permit
Issuance
10. Indemnification. The Applicant/Developer shall defend,
indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Dublin and its agents,
officers, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding
against the City of Dublin or its agents, officers, or employees to
attack, set aside, void, or annul an approval of the City of Dublin
or its advisory agency, appeal board, Planning Commission, City
Council, Community Development Director, Zoning Administrator,
or any other department, committee, or agency of the City to the
ADM On-going
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extent such actions are brought within the time period required by
Government Code Section 66499.37 or other applicable law;
provided, however, that the Applicant’s/Developer's duty to so
defend, indemnify, and hold harmless shall be subject to the
City's promptly notifying the Applicant/Developer of any said
claim, action, or proceeding and the City's full cooperation in the
defense of such actions or proceedings.
11. Clarification of Conditions. In the event that there needs to be
clarification to the Conditions of Approval, the Director of
Community Development and the City Engineer have the
authority to clarify the intent of these Conditions of Approval to
the Applicant/Developer without going to a public hearing. The
Director of Community Development and the City Engineer also
have the authority to make minor modifications to these
conditions without going to a public hearing in order for the
Applicant/Developer to fulfill needed improvements or mitigations
resulting from impacts to this project.
PL, PW On-going
12. Clean-up. The Applicant/Developer shall be responsible for
clean-up & disposal of project related trash to maintain a safe,
clean and litter-free site.
PL On-going
13. Modifications. Modifications or changes to this Site
Development Review approval may be considered by the
Community Development Director if the modifications or changes
proposed comply with Section 8.104.100 of the Zoning
Ordinance.
PL On-going
14. Equipment Screening. All electrical equipment, fire risers,
and/or mechanical equipment shall be screened from public view
by landscaping and/or architectural features. Any roof-mounted
equipment shall be completely screened from adjacent street
view by materials architecturally compatible with the building and
to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director. The
Building Permit plans shall show the location of all equipment and
screening for review and approval by the Community
Development Director.
PL Building Permit
Issuance
15. Temporary Promotional Banners and Balloons. Temporary
Promotional Banner Signs and Balloons shall only be permitted
after first securing an approved Temporary Promotional Sign
Permit. All temporary on-site signage shall be subject to the sign
regulations contained in the City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance.
PL On-going
16. Construction Trailer. The Applicant/Developer shall obtain a
Temporary Use Permit prior to the establishment of any
construction trailer, storage shed, or container units on the site.
PL Establishment of
the Temporary
Use
17. Long-Term Bicycle Parking. Any exterior long term bicycle
facility shall be designed to complement the location in which it is
sited (i.e. building architecture or the landscaping areas). Final
design and material shall be approval by Staff.
PL Building Permit
Issuance
18. Athletic Field Stadium Lighting & Sound. Amplified sound and
lighting associated with the athletic field is permitted on
weeknights until 8:00 pm and on Friday and Saturday nights until
10:00 pm. Amplified sound is permitted during the day for other
sporting events including football games, soccer games and track
meets.
PL On-going
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19. Public Address System. The speakers for the Public Address
System shall be located at the ends of the bleachers on the
southwestern side of the athletic field.
PL On-going
20. Parking Management Plan. The Applicant shall retain a
California-registered Traffic Engineer to prepare a Parking
Management Plan for the operation of football games and other
large activities (such as graduations) held at the proposed
stadium. The Parking Management Plan shall include measures
to manage traffic that would cut through the neighborhood. The
Parking Management Plan shall be reviewed and approved by
the Community Development Department and the Public Works
Department and shall be reviewed by the City periodically at
the City’s discretion.
PL, PW Building Permit
Issuance for the
Athletic Field
21. Mitigation Monitoring Program. The Applicant/ Developer shall
comply with the Valley Christian Center Supplemental Mitigated
Negative Declaration (MND) adopted by City Council Resolution
xx-xx, including all mitigation measures contained therein. The
Supplemental MND is on file with the Community Development
Department.
PL On-going
PLANNING - LANDSCAPE
22. Final Landscape and Irrigation Plan. Plans shall comply with
Chapter 8.72 of the Zoning Ordinance and be generally
consistent with the project plans attached to this Resolution as
Exhibit A and date stamped received on September 19, 2017. A
Final Landscape and Irrigation Plan prepared and stamped by a
State licensed landscape architect or registered engineer shall be
submitted for review and approval by the Community
Development Director. The landscape plans shall be prepared
on an accurately surveyed topographic plan consistent with the
architectural, site and civil plans and show location of utilities
including street lights, fire hydrants, drain inlets, water meters,
vaults, and transformers including locations of underground
utilities including water, sewer and storm drain. Landscape and
irrigation plans shall provide for a recycled water system.
PL Approval of Final
Landscape Plans
23. Site Improvements & Amenities. Site improvements and
amenities, including light fixtures, shown on the landscape plans
shall be clearly identified to include materials, colors, and finishes
to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director and
City Engineer.
PL Approval of Final
Landscape Plans
24. Water Efficient Landscaping Regulations. The
Applicant/Developer shall meet all requirements of the City of
Dublin's Water-Efficient Landscaping Regulations, Chapter 8.88
of the Dublin Municipal Code.
PL Approval of Final
Landscape Plans
25. Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance. The
Applicant/Developer shall submit written documentation to the
Public Works Department (in the form of a Landscape
Documentation Package and other required documents) that the
development conforms to the City’s Water Efficient Landscaping
Ordinance.
PL, PW Approval of Final
Landscape Plans
26. Sustainable Landscape Practices. The landscape design shall
demonstrate compliance with sustainable landscape practices as
detailed in the Bay-Friendly Landscape Guidelines by earning 60
points or more and meeting the 14 required practices in the Bay-
Friendly Landscape Scorecard.
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Landscape Plans
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27. Traffic Visibility Area. No fence, wall, hedge, sign or other
structure, shrubbery, mounds of earth, or other visual obstruction
shall be over 30 inches in height above the nearest curb elevation
shall be erected, placed, planted or allowed to grow within the
Traffic Visibility Area.
PL, PW Approval of Final
Landscape Plans
28. Landscape Screening. Landscape screening is of a height and
density so that it provides a positive visual impact within three
years from the time of planting. Screening, including the
screening of utility areas from roadways, shall conform to Chapter
8.72 of the Dublin Municipal Code.
PL Approval of Final
Landscape Plans
29. Landscape Edges. Concrete curbs or bands shall be used at the
edges of all planters and paving surfaces. The design width and
depth of the concrete edge to be to the satisfaction of the
Community Development Director and City Engineer.
PL, PW Approval of Final
Landscape Plans
30. Landscape Borders. All landscaped areas in parking areas shall
be bordered by a concrete curb that is at least 6 inches high and
6 inches wide. Curbs adjacent to parking spaces must be 12
inches wide. All landscaped areas shall be a minimum of 6 feet in
width curb to curb.
PL, PW Approval of Final
Landscape Plans
31. Tree Composite Plan. The Applicant/Developer shall submit
composite utility, lighting, joint trench, and tree plan to resolve
potential conflicts.
PL Approval of Final
Landscape Plans
32. Landscape Maturity. The landscape plans shall show plants at
the mature size and spaced to accommodate minimum spread
adjacent to buildings, sidewalks, roads or other obstructions. In
addition, plants shall be spaced to fill in location within six years.
PL Approval of Final
Landscape Plans
33. Plant Standards. That unless unusual circumstances prevail, all
trees on the site shall be a minimum of 15 gallons in size. All
trees that are on the exterior building perimeter shall be 24” box
minimum, with at least 30% at 36” box or greater. All shrubs shall
be 5 gallon minimum.
PL Approval of Final
Landscape Plans
34. Root Barriers & Tree Staking. The Landscape Plans shall
provide details showing root barriers and tree staking will be
installed that meet current City specifications.
PL Approval of Final
Landscape Plans
35. Existing Landscape Improvements. Existing landscape
improvements adjacent to or within the project shall be shown
and labeled on the plans. Protection notes shall be included to
protect existing landscape improvements.
PL Approval of Final
Landscape Plans
36. Standard Plant Material, Irrigation and Maintenance
Agreement. The Applicant/Developer shall complete and submit
to the Dublin Planning Department the Standard Plant Material,
Irrigation and Maintenance Agreement.
PL Approval of Final
Landscape Plans
37. Maintenance of Landscape. All landscape areas on the site
shall be enhanced and properly maintained at all times. Any
proposed or modified landscaping to the site, including the
removal or replacement of trees, shall require prior review and
written approval from the Community Development Director.
PL On-going
BUILDING CONDITIONS
38. Building Codes and Ordinances. All project construction shall
conform to all building codes and ordinances in effect at the time
of building permit.
B Through
Completion
39. Building Permits. To apply for building permits,
Applicant/Developer shall submit five (5) sets of construction
plans to the Building & Safety Division for plan check. Each set
B Issuance of
Building Permits
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of plans shall have attached an annotated copy of these
Conditions of Approval. The notations shall clearly indicate how
all Conditions of Approval will or have been complied with.
Construction plans will not be accepted without the annotated
resolutions attached to each set of plans. Applicant/Developer
will be responsible for obtaining the approvals of all participation
non-City agencies prior to the issuance of building permits.
40. Construction Drawings. Construction plans shall be fully
dimensioned (including building elevations) accurately drawn
(depicting all existing and proposed conditions on site), and
prepared and signed by a California licensed Architect or
Engineer. All structural calculations shall be prepared and signed
by a California licensed Architect or Engineer. The site plan,
landscape plan and details shall be consistent with each other.
B Issuance of
building permits
41. Air Conditioning Units. Air conditioning unit(s) and ventilation
ducts shall be screened from public view with materials
compatible to the main building. Units shall be permanently
installed on concrete pads or other non-movable materials
approved by the Chief Building Official and Director of
Community Development.
B Through
Completion
42. Addressing
a) Address signage shall be provided as per the Dublin
Commercial Security Code.
b) Addresses shall be illuminated and be able to be seen from
the street, 4 inches in height minimum.
Prior to
Permitting
Prior to
Occupancy
43. Engineer Observation. The Engineer of record shall be
retained to provide observation services for all components of the
lateral and vertical design of the new structures, including nailing,
hold-downs, straps, shear, roof diaphragm and structural frame of
building. A written report shall be submitted to the City Inspector
prior to scheduling the final frame inspection.
B Scheduling the
final frame
inspection
44. Foundation. Geotechnical Engineer for the soils report shall
review and approve the foundation design. A letter shall be
submitted to the Building Division on the approval.
B Permit Issuance
45. Cool Roofs. Flat roof areas shall have their roofing material
coated with light colored gravel or painted with light colored or
reflective material designed for Cool Roofs.
B Through
Completion
46. Accessory Structures. Building permits are required for all
trash enclosures and associated amenities/structures (e.g.,
sculptures, playground equipment, etc.) and are required to meet
the accessibility and building codes (for structural review).
B Through
Completion
47. Bicycle Parking. Short and long term bicycle parking racks shall
be installed in locations meeting the requirements of the CAL
Green Building Standards Code.
B Prior to
Occupancy
48. Clean Air Vehicle Parking. The project shall incorporate the
requirements of the CAL Green Building Standards Code with: a)
designated clean air vehicle parking stalls, b) electric vehicle
charging stations, c) covered entries for buildings.
B Prior to
Occupancy
49. CASp. Applicant shall obtain the services of a Certified Access
Specialist for the review of the construction drawing and
inspections for the building interior and site exterior. A written
report shall be submitted to the City prior to approval of the
B Prior to
Permitting and
Occupancy
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permit application. In Addition, a written report shall be submitted
to the City Inspector prior to scheduling the final inspection.
50. Temporary Fencing. Temporary Construction fencing shall be
installed along the perimeter of all work under construction.
B Through
Completion
51. Construction trailer: Due to size and nature of the development,
the applicant/developer, shall provide a construction trailer with
all hook ups for use by City Inspection personnel during the time
of construction as determined necessary by the Chief Building
Official. In the event that the City has their own construction
trailer, the applicant/developer shall provide a site with
appropriate hook ups in close proximity to the project site to
accommodate this trailer. The applicant/developer shall cause
the trailer to be moved from its current location at the time
necessary as determined by the Chief Building Official at the
Applicant/Developer’s expense.
B
52. Copies of Approved Plans. Applicant shall provide City with
two (2) reduced (1/2 size) copies of the City of Dublin stamped
approved plan.
B 30 days after
permit and each
revision issuance
FIRE PREVENTION
53. New Fire Sprinkler System & Monitoring Requirements
In accordance with the Dublin Fire Code, fire sprinklers shall be
installed in the building. The system shall be in accordance with
the NFPA 13, the CA Fire Code and CA Building Code. Plans and
specifications showing detailed mechanical design, cut sheets,
listing sheets and hydraulic calculations shall be submitted to the
Fire Department for approval and permit prior to installation. This
may be a deferred submittal.
a) Sprinkler Plans. (Deferred Submittal Item). Submit
detailed mechanical drawings of all sprinkler modifications,
including cut sheets, listing sheets and calculations to the
Fire Department for approval and permit prior to
installation.
b) All sprinkler system components shall remain in
compliance with the applicable N.F.P.A. 13 Standard, the
CA Fire Code and the CA Building Code.
c) Underground Plans. (Deferred Submittal Item). Submit
detailed shop drawings for the fire water supply system,
including cut sheets, listing sheets and calculations to the
Fire Department for approval and permit prior to
installation. All underground and fire water supply system
components shall be in compliance with the applicable
N.F.P.A. 13, 24, 20, 22 Standards, the CA Fire Code and
the CA Building Code. The system shall be hydrostatically
tested and inspected prior to being covered. Prior to the
system being connected to any fire protection system, a
system flush shall be witnessed by the Fire Department.
d) Central Station Monitoring. Automatic fire extinguishing
systems installed within buildings shall have all control
valves and flow devices electrically supervised and
maintained by an approved central alarm station. Zoning
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Issuance
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and annunciation of central station alarm signals shall be
submitted to the Fire Department for approval. The
central station monitoring service shall be either
certificated or placarded as defined in N.F.P.A. Standard
No. 72. Assure the specific account is UL Certificated or
Placarded and not just the monitoring station.
e) Fire Protection Equipment shall be identified with
approved signs constructed of durable materials,
permanently installed and readily visible.
54. Fire Alarm (detection) System
A Fire Alarm-Detection System shall be installed throughout the
building so as to provide full property protection, including
combustible concealed spaces, as required by NFPA 72. The
system shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 72, CA Fire,
Building, Electrical, and Mechanical Codes.
If the system is intended to serve as an evacuation system,
compliance with the horn/strobe requirements for the entire
building must also be met. All automatic fire extinguishing
systems shall be interconnected to the fire alarm system so as to
activate an alarm if activated and to monitor control valves.
Delayed egress locks shall meet requirements of C.F.C.
a) Fire Alarm Plans. (Deferred Submittal Item). Submit
detailed drawings of the fire alarm system, including floor
plan showing all rooms, device locations, ceiling height
and construction, cut sheets, listing sheets and battery
and voltage drop calculations to the Fire Department for
review and permit prior to the installation. Where
employee work areas have audible alarm coverage,
circuits shall be initially designed with a minimum 20%
spare capacity for adding appliances to accommodate
hearing impaired employees.
b) Central Station Monitored Account. Automatic fire
alarm systems shall be monitored by an approved central
alarm station. Zoning and annunciation of central station
alarm signals shall be approved by the Fire Department.
c) Qualified Personnel. The system shall be installed,
inspected, tested, and maintained in accordance with the
provisions of NFPA 72. Only qualified and experienced
persons shall perform this work. Examples of qualified
individuals are those who have been factory trained and
certified or are NICET Fire Alarm Certified.
d) Inspection & Testing Documentation. Performance
testing of all initiating & notification devices in the
presence of the Fire Inspector shall occur prior to final of
the system. Upon this inspection, proof that the specific
account is UL Certificated must be provided to the Fire
Inspector.
F Building Permit
Issuance
55. Fire Extinguishers. Extinguishers shall be visible and
unobstructed. Signage shall be provided to indicate fire
extinguisher locations. The number and location of extinguishers
shall be shown on the plans. Additional fire extinguishers maybe
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required by the fire inspector.
Fire extinguisher shall meet a minimum classification of 2A 10BC.
Extinguishers weighing 40 pounds or less shall be mounted no
higher than 5 feet above the floor measured to the top of the
extinguisher. Extinguishers shall be inspected monthly and
serviced by a licensed concern annually.
56. Gate Approvals. Fencing and gates that cross pedestrian
access and exit paths as well as vehicle entrance and exit roads
need to be approved for fire department access and egress as
well as exiting provisions where such is applicable. Plans need to
be submitted that clearly show the fencing and gates and details
of such. This should be clearly incorporated as part of the site
plan with details provided as necessary.
F Building Permit
Issuance
57. FD Gate Key Box / Switch Manual Gates. Each manually
operated gate that serves as a means of fire access shall have
installed a Knox Key Box accessible from the entrance side of the
gate. Where the locking method of the gate is by a chain a Knox
padlock shall be installed on the chain. The key box door and
necessary keys are to be provided to the fire inspector upon the
final inspection. The inspector will then lock the keys into the box.
Automatic Gates. All electrically controlled gates shall be
provided with an emergency gate over-ride key switch for fire
department access.
F Occupancy
58. M Means of Egress. Exit signs shall be visible and illuminated with
emergency lighting when the building is occupied.
F Occupancy &
On-going
59. Site Plan. The site plan needs to show sufficient detail to reflect
an accurate and detailed layout of the site for review and record
purposes. The site plan will need a scale that will allow sufficient
details for review purposes and include, but not be limited to the
following:
• The site parking and circulation layout including fences,
gates, fire lane locations and turnarounds.
• Location of all fire appliances including fire hydrants, fire
connections, fire sprinkler risers, and fire control valves.
• The location of all building openings including the exit
discharge pathway for building exits. Note the location of
exit lighting for these pathways as well.
• The location of any overhead obstructions and their
clearances
• The location of property lines and assumed property lines
between buildings on the same property as well as any
easements.
The site plan will also need to note the location and distance of
fire hydrants that are along the property frontage as well as the
closest hydrants to each side of the property that are located
along the access roads that serves the property. In addition, the
improved face of curb to face of curb or edge of pavement width
of the access road that serves the property will need to be noted.
F Building Permit
Issuance
60. Fire Access. Fire access is required to be approved all-weather
access. Show on the plans the location of the all-weather access
and a description of the construction. Access road must be
designed to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus.
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Issuance
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61. Hydrants & Fire Flows. Show the location of any on-site fire
hydrants and any fire hydrants that are along the property
frontage as well as the closest hydrants to each side of the
property that are located along the access roads that serves this
property. Provide a letter from the water company indicating
what the available fire flow is to this property.
F Building Permit
Issuance
PUBLIC WORKS GENERAL CONDITIONS
62. Conditions of Approval. Developer shall comply with the City
of Dublin Public Works Standard Conditions of Approval
contained below (“Standard Condition”) unless specifically
modified by Project Specific Conditions of Approval below.
PW On-going
PUBLIC WORKS – AGREEMENTS & BONDS
63. O&M Agreement. The requirements of Provision C.3 of the
Municipal Regional Stormwater NPDES Permit, Order No. R2-
2015-0049, require the property owner to enter into an
Agreement with the City of Dublin to provide verification and
assurance that all treatment devices will be properly operated
and maintained and to guarantee the owner’s perpetual
maintenance obligation for all storm drain inlet filters installed as
part of the project. The Agreement shall be recorded against the
property and shall run with the land.
PW Final Occupancy
PUBLIC WORKS – PERMITS
64. Encroachment Permit. Developer shall obtain an
Encroachment Permit from the Public Works Department for all
construction activity within the public right-of-way of any street
where the City has accepted the street right of way. The
encroachment permit may require surety for slurry seal and
restriping. At the discretion of the City Engineer an encroachment
permit for work specifically included in an Improvement
Agreement may not be required.
PW Start of Work
65. Grading Permit. Developer shall obtain a Grading Permit from
the Public Works Department for all grading.
PW Start of Work
PUBLIC WORKS – SUBMITTALS
66. Submittals to non-City Agencies. Developer will be responsible
for submittals and reviews to obtain the approvals of all
participating non-City agencies. The Alameda County Fire
Department and the Dublin San Ramon Services District shall
approve and sign the Improvement Plans.
PW
Approval of
Improvement
Plans
67. Geotechnical Report. Developer shall submit a Design Level
Geotechnical Report, which includes street pavement sections
and grading recommendations.
PW Approval of
Grading Plans
68. Approved Plan Files. Developer shall provide Public Works
Dept. a PDF format file of approved site plans, including grading,
improvement, landscaping & irrigation, Joint trench & lighting.
PW Approval of Site
Plans
69. Master Files. Developer shall provide the Public Works
Department a digital vectorized file of the “master” files for the
project, in a format acceptable to the City Engineer. Digital raster
copies are not acceptable. The digital vectorized files shall be in
AutoCAD 14 or higher drawing format. All objects and entities in
layers shall be colored by layer and named in English. All
submitted drawings shall use Global Coordinate System of USA,
California, NAD 83 California State Plane, Zone III, and U.S. foot.
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Improvements
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Stormwater Treatment Measures and Trash Capture:
a. GIS point layer (shape file or feature class in geodatabase),
specify the type of device, manufacturer, model, date
measure was installed, OR
b. EXCEL file (csv or text file) with the information noted above
AND a coordinate location pair, such as
(a) Latitude/Longitude, or (b) X/Y Coordinates in NAD 83
State Plane Zone 3 feet.
PUBLIC WORKS – GRADING
70. Grading Plan. The Grading Plan shall be in conformance with
the recommendation of the Geotechnical Report, and Site
Development Review, and the City design standards &
ordinances. In case of conflict between the soil engineer’s
recommendation and the City ordinances, the City Engineer shall
determine which shall apply.
PW Approval of
Grading Plans
71. Existing Condition Information. The construction drawing set
shall provide all existing information along project perimeter and
public street frontage, including existing curb elevations and
gutter slopes along adjacent streets.
PW Approval of
Improvement
Plans
72. Sections and Details. Construction drawings shall include
necessary sections and details to clarify construction, as
determined by the Public Works Department.
PW Approval of
Grading Plans
73. Grading and Drainage. Construction drawings shall include
necessary information to clarify grading, drainage and overland
release of runoff within open air areas such as plazas, parking
areas, and landscape areas.
PW
Approval of
Grading Plans
74. Storm Drain Inlet Markers. All on-site storm drain inlets must
be marked with storm drain markers that read: “No dumping,
drains to creek.” The stencils may be purchased from the Public
Work Department.
PW
Approval of
Improvement
Plans
75. Erosion Control Plan. A detailed Erosion and Sediment Control
Plan shall be included with the Grading Plan submittal. The plan
shall include detailed design, location, and maintenance criteria
of all erosion and sedimentation control measures.
In addition to the above requirements, the Erosion Control Plan
should also include, the “Clean Bay Blueprint,” which can be
found on the City website or at the following address
http://www.dublin.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/13531
PW Issuance of
Grading Permit
PUBLIC WORKS – IMPROVEMENTS
76. Public Improvement Conformance. All public improvements
shall conform to the City of Dublin Standard Plans, current
practices, design requirements and as approved by City
Engineer.
PW
Approval of
Improvement
Plans
77. Standard General Notes. Standard General Notes and project
specific notes shall be shown on the construction drawing set in
accordance with current Public Works standards.
PW Approval of
Improvement
Plans
78. Curb Returns. Curb Returns on Inspiration Drive shall be 40-
foot radius. All internal street curb returns shall be a minimum
20-foot radius, or as approved by the City Engineer. Curb ramp
locations and design shall conform to the most current Title 24
and Americans with Disabilities Act requirements and as
PW
Approval of
Improvement
Plans
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approved by the Public Works Traffic Engineer.
79. Traffic Signing and Striping. Developer shall install all traffic
signage, striping, and pavement markings as required by the
Public Works Department.
PW Certificate of
Occupancy
80. Onsite Signing and Striping Plan. Construction drawings shall
include signing and striping plans, subject to the review and
approval of the City Engineer.
a. All parking spaces shall be double striped using 4” white lines
set approximately 2 feet apart according to City standards
and §8.76.070 (A) 17 of the Dublin Municipal Code.
b. All compact-sized parking spaces shall have the word
“COMPACT” stenciled on the pavement within each space.
c. Accessible parking spaces shall conform to ADA standards
per CBC 11B-208 and 11B-502.2. At least one of every six
Accessible parking spaces shall be Van Accessible. Per CBC
11B-502.2, the stall width shall be a minimum of 12’-0” wide,
and the adjacent accessible aisle shall be a minimum 5’ wide.
d. 12”-wide concrete step-out curbs shall be constructed at each
parking space where one or both sides abuts a landscaped
area or planter.
PW Building Permit
Issuance and
Improvement
Plan Approval
81. Water and Sewer Facilities. Developer shall construct all
potable and recycled water and sanitary sewer facilities required
to serve the project in accordance with DSRSD master plans,
standards, specifications and requirements.
PW Certificate of
Occupancy
82. Fire Hydrants. Fire hydrant locations shall be approved by the
Alameda County Fire Department. PW
Approval of
Improvement
Plans
83. Utility Locations. All electric, telephone, cable TV, and
communications utilities, shall be placed underground in
accordance with the City policies and ordinances. All utilities shall
be sized to meet utility company standards.
PW
Approval of
Improvement
Plans
PUBLIC WORKS – CONSTRUCTION
84. Public Works Standard Conditions of Approval.
Applicant/Developer shall comply with the City of Dublin Public
Works Standard Conditions of Approval contained below
(“Standard Condition”) unless specifically modified by Project
Specific Conditions of Approval above.
PW On-going
85. Conditions of Approval. Applicant/Developer shall comply with
the City of Dublin Title 7 Public Works Ordinance, which includes
the Grading Ordinance, the City of Dublin Public Works
Standards and Policies, the most current requirements of the
State Code Title 24 and the Americans with Disabilities Act with
regard to accessibility, and all building and fire codes and
ordinances in effect at the time of building permit. All public
improvements constructed by Developer and to be dedicated to
the City are hereby identified as “public works” under Labor Code
section 1771. Accordingly, Applicant/Developer, in constructing
such improvements, shall comply with the Prevailing Wage Law
(Labor Code. Sects. 1720 and following).
PW On-going
PUBLIC WORKS – AGREEMENTS AND BONDS
86. Erosion Control Implementation. The Erosion and Sediment
Control Plan shall be implemented between October 1st and April
30th unless otherwise allowed in writing by the City Engineer.
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needed
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The Developer will be responsible for maintaining erosion and
sediment control measures for one year following the City’s
acceptance of the improvements.
87. Archaeological Finds. If archaeological materials are
encountered during construction, construction within 100 feet of
these materials shall be halted until a professional Archaeologist
who is certified by the Society of California Archaeology (SCA) or
the Society of Professional Archaeology (SOPA) has had an
opportunity to evaluate the significance of the find and suggest
appropriate mitigation measures.
PW On-going as
needed
88. Construction Activities. Construction activities, including the
idling, maintenance, and warming up of equipment, shall be
limited to Monday through Friday, and non-City holidays,
between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. except as
otherwise approved by the City Engineer. Extended hours or
Saturday work will be considered by the City Engineer on a case-
by-case basis. Note that the construction hours of operation
within the public right of way are more restrictive.
PW On-going as
needed
89. Temporary Fencing. Temporary Construction fencing shall be
installed along the perimeter of all work under construction to
separate the construction operation from the public. All
construction activities shall be confined within the fenced area.
Construction materials and/or equipment shall not be operated or
stored outside of the fenced area or within the public right-of-way
unless approved in advance by the City Engineer.
PW
Start of
Construction and
On-going
90. Construction Noise Management Plan. Developer shall
prepare a construction noise management plan that identifies
measures to be taken to minimize construction noise on
surrounding developed properties. The plan shall include hours of
construction operation, use of mufflers on construction
equipment, speed limit for construction traffic, haul routes and
identify a noise monitor. Specific noise management measures
shall be provided prior to project construction.
PW
Start of
Construction
Implementation,
and On-going as
needed
91. Traffic Control Plan. Closing of any existing pedestrian
pathway and/or sidewalk during construction shall be
implemented through a City approved Traffic Control Plan. PW
Start of
Construction and
On-going as
needed
92. Pest Control. Developer shall be responsible for controlling any
rodent, mosquito, or other pest problem due to construction
activities.
PW On-going
93. Dust Control Measures. Developer shall be responsible for
watering or other dust-palliative measures to control dust as
conditions warrant or as directed by the City Engineer. PW
Start of
Construction and
On-going as
needed
94. Damage/Repairs. The Applicant/Developer shall be responsible
for the repair of any damaged pavement, curb & gutter, sidewalk,
or other public street facility resulting from construction activities
associated with the development of the project
PW Certificate of
Occupancy
PUBLIC WORKS – NPDES
95. Stormwater Requirements Checklist. Applicant shall submit
an updated “Stormwater Requirements Checklist” and
accompanying required documentation.
PW Approval of
Grading Plans
96. Stormwater Treatment. Planting within all bioretention areas or
similar LID landscape-based stormwater treatment measures PW Approval of
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shall adhere to the guidelines summarized in the most current
version of Appendix B to the C.3 Stormwater Technical Guidance
Handbook published by the Alameda County Clean Water
Program.
a. The synthetic sports field does not qualify as “self-treating”
areas for stormwater treatment. If the applicant is intending
to obtain credit for use of synthetic turf, applicant shall
conduct a percolation study on the existing soil and
demonstrate that it meets the C.3 requirements along with
assuring the ground water depth is more than 10’ within the
area.
97. Hydromodification Calculations. Applicant shall submit
Hydromodification (HM) Control Submittals for review in
accordance with current C.3 guidelines and Bay Area Hydrology
Model (BAHM) report recommendations.
PW Approval of
Grading Plans
98. NOI and SWPPP. Prior to any clearing or grading, Developer
shall provide the City evidence that a Notice of Intent (NOI) has
been sent to the California State Water Resources Control Board
per the requirements of the NPDES. A copy of the Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) shall be provided to the
Public Works Department and be kept at the construction site.
PW
Start of Any
Construction
Activities
99. SWPPP. The Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
shall identify the Best Management Practices (BMPs) appropriate
to the project construction activities. The SWPPP shall include
the erosion and sediment control measures in accordance with
the regulations outlined in the most current version of the ABAG
Erosion and Sediment Control Handbook or State Construction
Best Management Practices Handbook. The Developer is
responsible for ensuring that all contractors implement all storm
water pollution prevention measures in the SWPPP.
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SWPPP to be
Prepared Prior to
Approval of
Grading Plans;
Implementation
Prior to Start of
Construction and
On-going as
needed
100. Stormwater Management Plan. Construction Plans shall
include a Stormwater Management Plan subject to review and
approval of the City Engineer.
PW Approval of
Grading Plans
101. Trash Capture. Specific information is required on the
construction plan set demonstrating how MRP Provision C.10
(trash capture) requirements are met. Trash capture devices to
be used shall be listed and details shown on plans.
Trash capture devices shall meet the full trash capture
requirements of the SF Bay Regional Water Quality Control
Board AND shall comply with maintenance and performance
requirements of the Mosquito Abatement District.
Approved Filters include
a. United Stormwater (USW-1 modified),
b. Advanced Solutions Stormtek ST3 (AS-1/ST3 or AS-2/ST3),
c. Revel Environmental Manufacturing Inc. (REM-1),
d. Or other approved equal.
PW
Approval of
Improvement
Plans and
Building Permit
Issuance
PUBLIC WORKS – SPECIAL CONDITIONS
102. Waste Enclosure Requirements Checklist. Applicant shall
submit a “Waste Enclosure Requirements Checklist” for the
project. A pdf fillable version of the checklist is available from the
City of Dublin website at
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Improvement
Plans
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http://www.dublin.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/17027
103. Trash Enclosure. The proposed trash enclosures shall conform
to City of Dublin Trash Enclosure Ordinance 7.98.
a. Standard enclosures shall have a minimum inside usable
floor of 18 feet wide by 10 feet deep with a min. of 6 feet high
wall.
b. The lowest part of the enclosure ceiling cannot be lower than
9 feet high.
c. The concrete apron shall extend a minimum ten feet from the
enclosure pad and be the width of the enclosure opening.
d. The enclosure shall have a drain connected to the sanitary
sewer.
e. A hose bib shall be available for periodic wash down.
f. The area around and inside the enclosure must be lit with a
minimum of one-foot candle.
g. The trash enclosure shall be architecturally designed to be
compatible with the building.
h. The doors must be designed with self-closing gates that can
be locked closed and can also be held open with pin locks
during loading.
i. All trash bins used for this site shall be maintained within the
trash bin enclosure(s) at all times.
j. The enclosure shall have accessible route and entrance
door.
PW Building Permit
Issuance
104. Lighting.
a. The Applicant/Developer shall prepare a photometric plan to
the reasonable satisfaction of the City Engineer, Director of
Community Development, the City’s Consulting Landscape
Architect and Dublin Police Services.
b. The photometric plan shall show lighting levels which take
into consideration, poles, low walls and other obstructions.
c. Lighting used after daylight hours shall be adequate to
provide for security needs.
d. The parking lot lights shall also be designed to eliminate any
pockets of high & low illuminated areas.
PL, PW,
PO
Building Permit
Issuance
105. Varsity Football Games. Varsity football games are prohibited
from occurring during peak traffic hours.
PL, PW On-going
DUBLIN SAN RAMON SERVICES DISTRICT
106. Complete improvement plans shall be submitted to DSRSD that
conform to the requirements of the Dublin San Ramon Services
District Code, the DSRSD “Standard Procedures, Specifications
and Drawings for Design and Installation of Water and Wastewater
Facilities”, all applicable DSRSD Master Plans and all DSRSD
policies.
DSRSD Building Permit
Issuance
107. Domestic and fire protection waterline systems for Tracts or
Commercial Developments shall be designed to be looped or
interconnected to avoid dead end sections in accordance with
requirements of the DSRSD Standard Specifications and sound
engineering practice.
DSRSD Building Permit
Issuance
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108. DSRSD policy requires public water and sewer lines to be
located in public streets rather than in off-street locations to the
fullest extent possible. If unavoidable, then public sewer or water
easements must be established over the alignment of each public
sewer or water line in an off-street or private street location to
provide access for future maintenance and/or replacement.
DSRSD Building Permit
Issuance
109. The locations and widths of all proposed easement dedications
for water and sewer lines shall be submitted to and approved by
DSRSD.
DSRSD Issuance of any
grading permit,
site work permit
or building permit
110. All easement dedications for DSRSD facilities shall be by a
separate instrument irrevocably offered to DSRSD or by offer of
dedication on the Final Map.
DSRSD Issuance of any
grading permit,
site work permit
or building permit
111. Prior to issuance by the City of any Building Permit or
Construction Permit by the Dublin San Ramon Services District,
whichever comes first, all utility connection fees including DSRSD
and Zone 7, plan checking fees, inspection fees, connection fees,
and fees associated with a wastewater discharge permit shall be
paid to DSRSD in accordance with the rates and schedules
established in the DSRSD Code.
DSRSD Building Permit
Issuance
112. No sewer line or waterline construction shall be permitted unless
the proper utility construction permit has been issued by DSRSD.
A construction permit will only be issued after all of the items in
Condition No. 155 have been satisfied.
DSRSD Building Permit
Issuance
113. The Applicant/Developer shall hold DSRSD, its Board of
Directors, commissions, employees, and agents of DSRSD
harmless and indemnify and defend the same from any litigation,
claims, or fines resulting from the construction and completion of
the project.
DSRSD Ongoing
114. Above-ground backflow prevention devices/double detector
check valves shall be installed on fire protection systems
connected to the DSRSD water main. The Applicant shall
collaborate with the Fire Department and DSRSD to size and
configure the fire system. The Applicant shall minimize the
number of backflow prevention devices/double-detector check
valve through strategic placement and landscaping.
DSRSD Building Permit
Issuance and
ongoing
115. Development plans will not be approved until landscape plans
are submitted for DSRSD review and approval.
DSRSD Approval of Final
Landscape Plans
116. Grading for construction shall be done with recycled water. DSRSD During
construction
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 4th day of September, 2018 by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
City Clerk
VCS
Faith • Wisdo m • S e rviceVA L LEY CHRISTIAN
VALLEY CHRISTIAN CENTER
SITE DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW
RE-SUBMITTAL 09/18/2017
DRAWING INDEX
COVER
L1.0 VICINITY MAP
L1.1 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN
L1.2 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN
L1.3 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN - TREE REMOVAL PLAN
L1.4 EXISTING CONDITIONS PLAN - TREE INVENTORY
A1.4 CONCEPTUAL PHASING PLAN FOR PARCEL 1 (TAKEN FROM MP REZONE SUBMITTAL)
L2.0 SITE PLAN
L2.1 SITE PLAN
L2.2 WALL AND FENCE EXHIBIT
L2.3 WALL AND FENCE EXHIBIT
L2.4 STRIPING AND SIGNAGE PLAN
L2.5 STRIPING AND SIGNAGE PLAN
L3.0 FIRE ACCESS & CIRCULATION PLAN
L3.1 FIRE ACCESS & CIRCULATION PLAN
L4.0 LANDSCAPE PLAN
L4.1 LANDSCAPE PLAN
L5.0 LIGHTING PLAN
L5.1 LIGHTING PLAN
A1.0 CONCESSION STAND AND TICKET BOOTH
A1.1 TRASH ENCLOSURE
D1.0 SITE FURNISHINGS
D1.1 SITE FURNISHINGS
D1.2 SITE FURNISHINGS
D2.0 SITE SECTIONS
D3.0 SITE LIGHTING CUT SHEETS
C1.0 CONCEPTUAL GRADING PLAN
C2.0 PRELIMINARY UTILITY PLAN
C3.0 STORMWATER TREATMENT DETAILS
C3.1 STORMWATER TREATMENT DETAILS
PROJECT DATA
PROJECT ADDRESS 7500 INSPIRATION DRIVE
DUBLIN, CA 94568
LEGAL ADDRESS APN.
941-0022-003 (PARCEL 1-A)
941-0022-004 (PARCEL 1)
941-0022-005 (PARCEL 2)
941-0022-006 (PARCEL 3)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION REVISE ALLOCATION ON SITE OF PREVIOUSLY ENTITLED
USES. REARRANGE ATHLETICS FIELDS AND DISTRIBUTE
PARKING THROUGHOUT THE CAMPUS IN ACCORDANCE WITH
A REVISED STAGE 1 DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE ENTIRE
SITE AND STAGE 2 DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PARCEL 1 AND
PARCEL 1-A.
ZONING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION PUBLIC / SEMI-PUBLIC / OPEN SPACE
SITE AREA PARCEL 1, 1A 37.0 ACRES
PARCEL 2 1.4 ACRES
PARCEL 3 12.7 ACRES
TOTAL 51.1 ACRES
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BKF Engineers
4670 Willow Road, Suite 250
Pleasanton, CA 94588
TEL: 925.396.7718
DEFERRED SUBMITTAL
DESIGN DOCUMENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE SUBMITTED UNDER SEPARATE PERMIT
TO THE CITY OF DUBLIN:
- NEW SPRINKLER SYSTEM & MONITORING REQUIREMENTS
- FIRE ALARM SYSTEM
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NEW LOT F
TOTAL SPACES: 111
ACCESSIBLE PARKING
ALLOCATED TO LOT A
(TO BE COMPLETED PRIOR
TO OCCUPANCY OF
SPORTS FIELD)
EXISTING LOT B
TOTAL SPACES: 231
ACCESSIBLE PARKING
ALLOCATED TO LOT A
248 (E) SPACES
231 REVISED SPACES
NEW LOT A
TOTAL SPACES: 71
ACCESSIBLE PARKING:
2 VAN, 8 ACCESSIBLE
PARCEL 1
APN: 941-22-4
33.3 ACRES
PUBLIC/SEMI-PUBLIC
8.02 ACRES
CONSERVATION
EASEMENT
(PART OF PARCEL 3:
APN 941-22-6)
PARCEL 3
APN: 941-22-6
12.7 ACRES
FUTURE STUDY AREA
PARCEL 4
APN: 941-22-3
3.7 ACRES
OPEN SPACE
PARCEL 2
APN: 941-22-5
1.4 ACRES
PUBLIC/SEMI-PUBLIC
EXISTING LOT C
TOTAL SPACES: 73
ACCESSIBLE PARKING:
1 ACCESSIBLE
EXISTING LOT D
TOTAL SPACES: 19
ACCESSIBLE PARKING:
2 ACCESSIBLE
EXISTING LOT E
TOTAL SPACES: 6
ACCESSIBLE PARKING:
3 ACCESSIBLE
NON-
ACCESSIBLE
STALLS
ACCESSIBLE STALLS
(STANDARD "A"/
VAN "V")
TOTAL
ACCESSIBLE
STALLS
REQUIRED
ACCESSIBLE
STALLS*
TOTAL
STALLS
LOT A
(PROPOSED)61 8A 2V 10 7A 2V 71
LOT B
(REVISED)231 SPACES ALLOCATED TO LOT A 0 SPACES
ALLOCATED TO
LOT A 231
LOT C
(EXISTING)72 1A 0V 1 2A 1V 73
LOT D
(EXISTING)17 2A 0V 2 0A 1V 19
LOT E
(EXISTING)4 2A 0V 2 0A 1V 6
LOT F
(FUTURE)111 SPACES ALLOCATED TO LOT A 0 SPACES
ALLOCATED TO
LOT A 111
TOTAL PARKING PROVIDED (MIN. REQUIRED: 506)511
*NUMBER OF REQUIRED ACCESSIBLE STALLS PER CBC 11B-208.2
PARKING INFORMATION
AREA CALCULATION
LANDSCAPED
AREAS
TOTAL SITE AREA 425,311 SF (9.76 ACRES)
GROSS BUILDING
FLOOR AREA
97,287 SF (2.23 ACRES) = 22.9%
CONCESSIONS/RESTROOM - 1,270 SF
ATHLETIC FIELD STORAGE AREA - 1,500 SF
TICKET BOOTH - 90 SF
PLUMBING NOTE:
1.TOILET FACILITIES AT (N) CONCESSION STAND BUILDING ARE FOR
OCCUPANTS ATTENDING SPORTS ACTIVITIES IN THE FIELD AS WELL
AS AMPHITHEATER OCCUPANTS.
2.EVENTS ON THE FIELD WILL NOT OCCUR AT THE SAME TIME AS
EVENTS AT THE AMPHITHEATER.
3.THE LAYOUT OF THE FENCES AROUND THE TOILET FACILITIES IS
DESIGNED TO BE EITHER ACCESSIBLE TO THE OCCUPANTS AT THE
SPORTS FIELD, OR TO THE OCCUPANTS AT THE AMPHITHEATER.
DESCRIPTIONSYM
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PARCEL BOUNDARY
SDR PROJECT BOUNDARY (LIMIT OF WORK)
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FIELD
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DRAIN INLET
RIM: 675.58
DRAIN INLET
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LIGHT
GUARD
RAIL
PORTION OF PARCEL 1
OF DUBLIN CALIFORNIA
282 M 86
PROJECT AREA = 1.8± ACRES
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(83-093115)
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706.3
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DRAIN INLET
RIM: 675.58
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STREET
LIGHT
GUARD
RAIL
PORTION OF PARCEL 1
OF DUBLIN CALIFORNIA
282 M 86
PROJECT AREA = 1.8± ACRES
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PREVENTION
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FIRE
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ADA PARKING
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WATER EASEMENT
(83-093115)
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FOUND
MONUMENT
GATE
PANEL
ELECTRICAL
VAULT
SCOREBORD
TOP OF
SLOPE
SIGN
IRRIGATION
VALVES
TOP OF SLOPE
TOE OF SLOPE
(2) IV PIER
IRRIGATION
VAULT
CATCH BASIN
CATCH BASIN
SIGN
POST
OUTFALL PIPE
TOP
SLOPE
TOE SLOPE
WOOD
BOX
OUTFALL
PIPE
IRRIGATION VALVE
IRRIGATION VALVE
IRRIGATION VALVE
IRRIGATION VALVE
TOP
SLOPE
TOE SLOPE
PIER
SIGN?
DI
PLANTER
CONCRETE
RETAINING
WALL
5' WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENT
TREE
STUMP
CBCABINET
CO
PIPE
AREA
DRAIN
CONCRETE
FOOTING
W/POST
IRRIGATION
VALVES
TEST
VALVE
CONCRETE PAD
W/ BACKFLOW
PREVENTION DEVICE
ELECTRICAL
VAULT
GRAVEL
COSTEPS
SANITARY
SEWER
MANHOLE(3) W V
AD
SANITARY SEWER
MANHOLE
(3) WV
STEPS
AREA
DRAIN
CLEANOUT
CLEANOUT
AREA DRAIN
CONCRETE
STEPS
COVERED
WALKWAY
COLUMN, TYP.
BOLLARD
WV
SIGN
WALL
STEPS
VAULT
IRRIGATION VALVES
AND PVS PIPES
CONCRETE PIER
SIGN
CO
CLEANOUT
STORM
DRAIN
STEPS
SIGN
DI
TREE STUMP
WOOD FENCE
CONCRETE DRAIN PAN
DITREE STUMP
SANITARY
SEWER
MANHOLE RETAINING WALL
RETAINING WALL
ELEVATED
WALKWAY RAMP
10' WIDE
WATER
EASEMENT
(83-093115)
282 PM 86
ELECTRICAL VAULT
(3) STORAGE
CONTAINERS
CONCRETE
STEPS
LIGHT
SIGN
ELECTRICAL VAULT
WV
FH
FIRE DEPT
CONNECTION
BACKFLOW
PREVENTION
DEVICE
CONCRETE
STEPS
WATER
VAULT
BACKFLOW
PREVENTION DEVICES
VAULT
TREE
TREE
TREE
TREE
TREE
TREE
TREE
TREE
TREE
TREE
TREE
TREE
TREE
IRRIGATION VALVE
IRRIGATION
VALVES
WV
PARCEL 1
APN: 941-22-4
PARCEL 3
APN: 941-22-6
SANCTUARY
(EXISTING)
PORTABLES
(EXISTING)
STUDENT CENTER
(EXISTING)
JR. / SR.
HIGH SCHOOL
(EXISTING)
PORTABLES
(EXISTING)
PRE-SCHOOL/
DAY CARE
(EXISTING)
ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
(EXISTING)
JR. / SR.
HIGH SCHOOL
(EXISTING)
EXISTING
MOUNUMENT
SIGN (TO
REMAIN)
PARCEL 1
APN: 941-22-4
10'10'10'NORTH
0 20 40 80 120'
02/03/2017
02/03/2017
PH
MB
Existing
Conditions Plan
l1.1
PH
MB
EXISTING CONDITIONS LEGEND
DESCRIPTIONSYM
EXISTING TREE
EXISTING VEGETATION
700 EXISTING CONTOURS
EXISTING UTILITY BOX
EXISTING LIGHT POLES
EXISTING WATER VALVE
EXISTING SANITARY SEWER MANHOLE
EXISTING CATCH BASIN
EXISTING STORM DRAIN INLET
EXISTING DRAIN INLET
EXISTING WATER METER
EXISTING CLEANOUT
EXISTING AREA DRAIN
EXISTING FIRE HYDRANT
EXISTING EASEMENTS (AS LABELED)
MH
DI
CB
AD
WM
DI
WV
CO
FH
LIMIT OF WORK
PARCEL BOUNDARY
MATCHLINE - REFER TO SHEET L1.2
D.I.
F.H.
P.
S.
S..
PIPE
D.I.
M.H.
D.I.
F.H.
M.H.
D.I.
D.I.
D.I.
S.
S.
M.H.
D.I.
S.
699.1
703.2
704.6
702.6
704.3
704.3
702.8
702.6
704.5
703.9
706.5
703.5
706.1 704.9
705.0
705.0
664.2
661.1
665.0
665.2
667.2
667.3 668.6
668.8
707.0
663.6
636.1
635.2
635.2
635.2
635.3
636.6
636.4
669.3
668.4
666.3
663.0
637.7
645.9
657.7
646.5
645.1637.2
640.6
PIPE
656.8
656.5
663.2
661.8
651.4 649.8
650.9
648.1
649.4
662.9
S.704.3703.9
C.
S.'S
D.I.
D.I.
D.I.
D.I.S.
S.
D.I.
D.I.
M.H.
710.2
709.7
709.8
709.6
704.8
702.8
705.1
702.8
703.3
707.8
707.5
708.6
689.5
677.0
677.2
666.4
669.0
672.9
675.3
713.6
716.9
705.3
706.3
705.5
706.4
705.2
706.7
705.2
703.9
704.3
702.7
706.2
688.9
689.1
690.4
690.2
692.7
S.
C.B.
C.
M.H.
F.H.
S.
S.
S.
DI
FIRE
HYDRANT
DI
ELECTRICAL
VAULT
STUCCO WALL
MONUMENT SIGN
HT. VARIES
3.5'-4.2'±
VERTICAL DROP INLET
22' CMP
ASPHALT
PARKING LOT
TOP OF
SLOPE
24"Ø STORM
DRAIN
CONCRETE
CURB & GUTTER
CP-41
2.0'Ø DI
WM
(3) WV
ASPHALT
PARKING LOT
FH
PLANTER
IRRIGATION
CONTROL VALVE
SANITARY SEWER
MANHOLE
WATER
VALVES
DRAIN INLET
RIM: 675.58
DRAIN INLET
RIM: 675.52
STREET
LIGHT
GUARD
RAIL
ADA PARKING
SIGN
FHWV
2'Ø CB
RIM: 705.26
8"Ø INV: 700.91
SIGN
BLOCK WALL
TRASH ENCLOSURE
10' WIDE SANITARY
SEWER EASEMENT
(83-09114) 282 PM 86
10' WIDE WATER
EASEMENT
(83-093115) 282 PM 86
FOUND
MONUMENT
CATCH BASIN
PIER
DI
PLANTER
CONCRETE
RETAINING
WALL
5' WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENT
TREE
STUMP
CBCABINET
CO
PIPE
AREA
DRAIN
CONCRETE
FOOTING
W/POST
IRRIGATION
VALVES
TEST
VALVE
CONCRETE PAD
W/ BACKFLOW
PREVENTION DEVICE
ELECTRICAL
VAULT
GRAVEL
COSTEPS
SANITARY
SEWER
MANHOLE(3) W V
AD
SANITARY SEWER
MANHOLE
(3) WV
STEPS
AREA
DRAIN
CLEANOUT
CLEANOUT
AREA DRAIN
CONCRETE
STEPS
COVERED
WALKWAY
COLUMN, TYP.
BOLLARD
WV
SIGN
WALL
STEPS
VAULT
IRRIGATION VALVES
AND PVS PIPES
CONCRETE PIER
SIGN
CO
CLEANOUT
STORM
DRAIN
STEPS
SIGN
DI
TREE STUMP
WOOD FENCE
CONCRETE DRAIN PAN
DITREE STUMP
SANITARY
SEWER
MANHOLE RETAINING WALL
RETAINING WALL
ELEVATED
WALKWAY RAMP
(3) STORAGE
CONTAINERS
CONCRETE
STEPS
LIGHT
SIGN
ELECTRICAL VAULT
WV
FIRE DEPT
CONNECTION
BACKFLOW
PREVENTION
DEVICE
CONCRETE
STEPS
WATER
VAULT
BACKFLOW
PREVENTION DEVICES
VAULT
TREE
IRRIGATION VALVE
IRRIGATION
VALVES
WV
DRAIN INLET
D.I.
F.H.
P.
S.
S..
PIPE
D.I.
M.H.
D.I.
F.H.
M.H.
D.I.
D.I.
D.I.
S.
S.
M.H.
D.I.
S.
699.1
703.2
704.6
702.6
704.3
704.3
702.8
702.6
704.5
703.9
706.5
703.5
706.1 704.9
705.0
705.0
664.2
661.1
665.0
665.2
667.2
667.3 668.6
668.8
707.0
663.6
636.1
635.2
635.2
635.2
635.3
636.6
636.4
669.3
668.4
666.3
663.0
637.7
645.9
657.7
646.5
645.1637.2
640.6
PIPE
656.8
656.5
663.2
661.8
651.4 649.8
650.9
648.1
649.4
662.9
S.704.3703.9
C.
S.'S
D.I.
D.I.
D.I.
D.I.S.
S.
D.I.
D.I.
M.H.
710.2
709.7
709.8
709.6
704.8
702.8
705.1
702.8
703.3
707.8
707.5
708.6
689.5
677.0
677.2
666.4
669.0
672.9
675.3
713.6
716.9
705.3
706.3
705.5
706.4
705.2
706.7
705.2
703.9
704.3
702.7
706.2
688.9
689.1
690.4
690.2
692.7
S.
C.B.
C.
M.H.
F.H.
S.
S.
S.
DI
FIRE
HYDRANT
DI
ELECTRICAL
VAULT
STUCCO WALL
MONUMENT SIGN
HT. VARIES
3.5'-4.2'±
VERTICAL DROP INLET
22' CMP
ASPHALT
PARKING LOT
TOP OF
SLOPE
24"Ø STORM
DRAIN
CONCRETE
CURB & GUTTER
CP-41
2.0'Ø DI
WM
(3) WV
ASPHALT
PARKING LOT
FH
PLANTER
IRRIGATION
CONTROL VALVE
SANITARY SEWER
MANHOLE
WATER
VALVES
DRAIN INLET
RIM: 675.58
DRAIN INLET
RIM: 675.52
STREET
LIGHT
GUARD
RAIL
ADA PARKING
SIGN
FHWV
2'Ø CB
RIM: 705.26
8"Ø INV: 700.91
SIGN
BLOCK WALL
TRASH ENCLOSURE
10' WIDE SANITARY
SEWER EASEMENT
(83-09114) 282 PM 86
10' WIDE WATER
EASEMENT
(83-093115) 282 PM 86
FOUND
MONUMENT
CATCH BASIN
PIER
DI
PLANTER
CONCRETE
RETAINING
WALL
5' WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENT
TREE
STUMP
CBCABINET
CO
PIPE
AREA
DRAIN
CONCRETE
FOOTING
W/POST
IRRIGATION
VALVES
TEST
VALVE
CONCRETE PAD
W/ BACKFLOW
PREVENTION DEVICE
ELECTRICAL
VAULT
GRAVEL
COSTEPS
SANITARY
SEWER
MANHOLE(3) W V
AD
SANITARY SEWER
MANHOLE
(3) WV
STEPS
AREA
DRAIN
CLEANOUT
CLEANOUT
AREA DRAIN
CONCRETE
STEPS
COVERED
WALKWAY
COLUMN, TYP.
BOLLARD
WV
SIGN
WALL
STEPS
VAULT
IRRIGATION VALVES
AND PVS PIPES
CONCRETE PIER
SIGN
CO
CLEANOUT
STORM
DRAIN
STEPS
SIGN
DI
TREE STUMP
WOOD FENCE
CONCRETE DRAIN PAN
DITREE STUMP
SANITARY
SEWER
MANHOLE RETAINING WALL
RETAINING WALL
ELEVATED
WALKWAY RAMP
(3) STORAGE
CONTAINERS
CONCRETE
STEPS
LIGHT
SIGN
ELECTRICAL VAULT
WV
FIRE DEPT
CONNECTION
BACKFLOW
PREVENTION
DEVICE
CONCRETE
STEPS
WATER
VAULT
BACKFLOW
PREVENTION DEVICES
VAULT
TREE
IRRIGATION VALVE
IRRIGATION
VALVES
WV
DRAIN INLET
SANCTUARY
(EXISTING)
PORTABLES
(EXISTING)
STUDENT CENTER
(EXISTING)
JR. / SR.
HIGH SCHOOL
(EXISTING)
PRE-SCHOOL/
DAY CARE
(EXISTING)
JR. / SR.
HIGH SCHOOL
(EXISTING)
PARCEL 3
APN: 941-22-6
PARCEL 1
APN: 941-22-4
EXISTING
MOUNUMENT
SIGN (TO
REMAIN)10'10'NORTH
0 20 40 80 120'
02/03/2017
02/03/2017
PH
MB
Existing
Conditions Plan
l1.2
PH
MB
EXISTING CONDITIONS LEGEND
DESCRIPTIONSYM
EXISTING TREE
EXISTING VEGETATION
700 EXISTING CONTOURS
EXISTING UTILITY BOX
EXISTING LIGHT POLES
EXISTING WATER VALVE
EXISTING SANITARY SEWER MANHOLE
EXISTING CATCH BASIN
EXISTING STORM DRAIN INLET
EXISTING DRAIN INLET
EXISTING WATER METER
EXISTING CLEANOUT
EXISTING AREA DRAIN
EXISTING FIRE HYDRANT
EXISTING EASEMENTS (AS LABELED)
MH
DI
CB
AD
WM
DI
WV
CO
FH
LIMIT OF WORK
PARCEL BOUNDARY
MATCHLINE - REFER TO SHEET L1.1
S.
702.6
704.3
702.8
703.9 S.704.3703.9
POST
C.
S.'S
S.
S.
S.
SIGN
S.
D.I.
D.I.
D.I.
D.I.
D.I.
D.I.
D.I.
D.I.
D.I.
D.I.
D.I.S.
S.
D.I.
D.I.
M.H.
724.4
723.0
723.5
722.7
724.7
721.6
710.2
709.7
709.8
709.6
704.8
702.8
705.1
702.8
703.3
707.8
707.5
707.3
708.6
689.5
677.0
677.2
679.0
690.5
692.5
666.4
669.0
672.9
675.3
681.7
682.4
680.9
681.0
691.0
683.0
684.3
684.4
686.7
687.0
721.4
720.6
696.4
683.2
684.9
694.1
697.2
698.8
699.1
700.9
702.9
702.8
704.4
700.8
GATE
686.5
663.5
737.2
735.3
739.3
722.8
709.2
713.6
716.9
705.3
706.3
705.5
706.4
705.2
706.7
705.2
703.9
704.3
702.7
F.P.'S
706.2
688.9
689.1
690.4
690.2
690.9
692.7
S.
S.
C.B.
C.
M.H.
F.H.
S.
S.
S.
FOUND
MONUMENT
DI
FIRE
HYDRANT
DI
ELECTRICAL
VAULT
STUCCO WALL
MONUMENT SIGN
HT. VARIES
3.5'-4.2'±
VERTICAL DROP INLET
22' CMP
DRAIN INLET
DRAIN
INLET
TOP OF SLOPE
ELECTRICAL
VAULT
STREET
LIGHT PAD
ASPHALT
PARKING LOT
TOP OF
SLOPE
24"Ø STORM
DRAIN
24"Ø STORM DRAIN
LINE THROUGH
FOUND
MONUMENT
ASPHALT
BERM
CONCRETE
CURB & GUTTER
TBM
EL. 693.3
CP-14
EL. 700.0
CP-41
2.0'Ø DI
WM
(3) WV
ASPHALT
PARKING LOT
FH
PLANTER
IRRIGATION
CONTROL VALVE
SANITARY SEWER
MANHOLE
WATER
VALVES
DRAIN INLET
RIM: 675.58
DRAIN INLET
RIM: 675.52
STREET
LIGHT
GUARD
RAIL
PORTION OF PARCEL 1
OF DUBLIN CALIFORNIA
282 M 86
PROJECT AREA = 1.8± ACRES
VALLEY CHRISTIAN CENTER
BACKFLOW
PREVENTION
DEVICE
FIRE
DEPARTMENT
CONNECTION
ADA PARKING
SIGN
FHWV
2'Ø CB
RIM: 705.26
8"Ø INV: 700.91
SIGN
BLOCK WALL
TRASH ENCLOSURE
15' WIDE
WATER EASEMENT
(83-093115)
282 PM 86
10' WIDE SANITARY
SEWER EASEMENT
(83-09114) 282 PM 86
10' WIDE WATER
EASEMENT
(83-093115) 282 PM 86
FOUND
MONUMENT
GATE
PANEL
ELECTRICAL
VAULT
SCOREBORD
TOP OF
SLOPE
SIGN
IRRIGATION
VALVES
TOP OF SLOPE
TOE OF SLOPE
(2) IV PIER
IRRIGATION
VAULT
CATCH BASIN
CATCH BASIN
SIGN
POST
OUTFALL PIPE
TOP
SLOPE
TOE SLOPE
WOOD
BOX
OUTFALL
PIPE
IRRIGATION VALVE
IRRIGATION VALVE
IRRIGATION VALVE
IRRIGATION VALVE
TOP
SLOPE
TOE SLOPE
PIER
SIGN?
DI
PLANTER
CONCRETE
RETAINING
WALL
5' WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENT
TREE
STUMP
CBCABINET
CO
PIPE
AREA
DRAIN
CONCRETE
FOOTING
W/POST
IRRIGATION
VALVES
TEST
VALVE
CONCRETE PAD
W/ BACKFLOW
PREVENTION DEVICE
ELECTRICAL
VAULT
GRAVEL
COSTEPS
SANITARY
SEWER
MANHOLE(3) W V
AD
SANITARY SEWER
MANHOLE
(3) WV
STEPS
AREA
DRAIN
CLEANOUT
CLEANOUT
AREA DRAIN
CONCRETE
STEPS
COVERED
WALKWAY
COLUMN, TYP.
BOLLARD
WV
SIGN
WALL
STEPS
VAULT
IRRIGATION VALVES
AND PVS PIPES
CONCRETE PIER
SIGN
CO
CLEANOUT
STORM
DRAIN
STEPS
SIGN
DI
TREE STUMP
WOOD FENCE
CONCRETE DRAIN PAN
DITREE STUMP
SANITARY
SEWER
MANHOLE RETAINING WALL
RETAINING WALL
ELEVATED
WALKWAY RAMP
17
16
15
14
18
19
20
2122232425
12
13
1011
4
3
2
1
6 5
8 7
9
28
27
26
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49 50
51
5253
5455
56 60
10' WIDE
WATER
EASEMENT
(83-093115)
282 PM 86
59
58
57
62
61
65
64
63
ELECTRICAL VAULT
68
66
67
69
70
72
71
74
73
76
75
77
7879
82
80
83
85
84
86
8782908988
91
92
9493
96
97
95
100
101
99
98
102
103
(3) STORAGE
CONTAINERS
105
106
104
108
109
107
111
112
110 CONCRETE
STEPS
114
115
113
LIGHT
SIGN
117
116
118
120
119
121
123
122
125
124
126
128
129 127
129
ELECTRICAL VAULT
WV
FH
FIRE DEPT
CONNECTION
BACKFLOW
PREVENTION
DEVICE
CONCRETE
STEPS
WATER
VAULT
BACKFLOW
PREVENTION DEVICES
VAULT
TREE
TREE
TREE
TREE
TREE
TREE
TREE
TREE
TREE
TREE
TREE
TREE
TREE
IRRIGATION VALVE
IRRIGATION
VALVES
WV
S.
702.6
704.3
702.8
703.9 S.704.3703.9
POST
C.
S.'S
S.
S.
S.
SIGN
S.
D.I.
D.I.
D.I.
D.I.
D.I.
D.I.
D.I.
D.I.
D.I.
D.I.
D.I.S.
S.
D.I.
D.I.
M.H.
724.4
723.0
723.5
722.7
724.7
721.6
710.2
709.7
709.8
709.6
704.8
702.8
705.1
702.8
703.3
707.8
707.5
707.3
708.6
689.5
677.0
677.2
679.0
690.5
692.5
666.4
669.0
672.9
675.3
681.7
682.4
680.9
681.0
691.0
683.0
684.3
684.4
686.7
687.0
721.4
720.6
696.4
683.2
684.9
694.1
697.2
698.8
699.1
700.9
702.9
702.8
704.4
700.8
GATE
686.5
663.5
737.2
735.3
739.3
722.8
709.2
713.6
716.9
705.3
706.3
705.5
706.4
705.2
706.7
705.2
703.9
704.3
702.7
F.P.'S
706.2
688.9
689.1
690.4
690.2
690.9
692.7
S.
S.
C.B.
C.
M.H.
F.H.
S.
S.
S.
FOUND
MONUMENT
DI
FIRE
HYDRANT
DI
ELECTRICAL
VAULT
STUCCO WALL
MONUMENT SIGN
HT. VARIES
3.5'-4.2'±
VERTICAL DROP INLET
22' CMP
DRAIN INLET
DRAIN
INLET
TOP OF SLOPE
ELECTRICAL
VAULT
STREET
LIGHT PAD
ASPHALT
PARKING LOT
TOP OF
SLOPE
24"Ø STORM
DRAIN
24"Ø STORM DRAIN
LINE THROUGH
FOUND
MONUMENT
ASPHALT
BERM
CONCRETE
CURB & GUTTER
TBM
EL. 693.3
CP-14
EL. 700.0
CP-41
2.0'Ø DI
WM
(3) WV
ASPHALT
PARKING LOT
FH
PLANTER
IRRIGATION
CONTROL VALVE
SANITARY SEWER
MANHOLE
WATER
VALVES
DRAIN INLET
RIM: 675.58
DRAIN INLET
RIM: 675.52
STREET
LIGHT
GUARD
RAIL
PORTION OF PARCEL 1
OF DUBLIN CALIFORNIA
282 M 86
PROJECT AREA = 1.8± ACRES
VALLEY CHRISTIAN CENTER
BACKFLOW
PREVENTION
DEVICE
FIRE
DEPARTMENT
CONNECTION
ADA PARKING
SIGN
FHWV
2'Ø CB
RIM: 705.26
8"Ø INV: 700.91
SIGN
BLOCK WALL
TRASH ENCLOSURE
15' WIDE
WATER EASEMENT
(83-093115)
282 PM 86
10' WIDE SANITARY
SEWER EASEMENT
(83-09114) 282 PM 86
10' WIDE WATER
EASEMENT
(83-093115) 282 PM 86
FOUND
MONUMENT
GATE
PANEL
ELECTRICAL
VAULT
SCOREBORD
TOP OF
SLOPE
SIGN
IRRIGATION
VALVES
TOP OF SLOPE
TOE OF SLOPE
(2) IV PIER
IRRIGATION
VAULT
CATCH BASIN
CATCH BASIN
SIGN
POST
OUTFALL PIPE
TOP
SLOPE
TOE SLOPE
WOOD
BOX
OUTFALL
PIPE
IRRIGATION VALVE
IRRIGATION VALVE
IRRIGATION VALVE
IRRIGATION VALVE
TOP
SLOPE
TOE SLOPE
PIER
SIGN?
DI
PLANTER
CONCRETE
RETAINING
WALL
5' WIDE PUBLIC UTILITY
EASEMENT
TREE
STUMP
CBCABINET
CO
PIPE
AREA
DRAIN
CONCRETE
FOOTING
W/POST
IRRIGATION
VALVES
TEST
VALVE
CONCRETE PAD
W/ BACKFLOW
PREVENTION DEVICE
ELECTRICAL
VAULT
GRAVEL
COSTEPS
SANITARY
SEWER
MANHOLE(3) W V
AD
SANITARY SEWER
MANHOLE
(3) WV
STEPS
AREA
DRAIN
CLEANOUT
CLEANOUT
AREA DRAIN
CONCRETE
STEPS
COVERED
WALKWAY
COLUMN, TYP.
BOLLARD
WV
SIGN
WALL
STEPS
VAULT
IRRIGATION VALVES
AND PVS PIPES
CONCRETE PIER
SIGN
CO
CLEANOUT
STORM
DRAIN
STEPS
SIGN
DI
TREE STUMP
WOOD FENCE
CONCRETE DRAIN PAN
DITREE STUMP
SANITARY
SEWER
MANHOLE RETAINING WALL
RETAINING WALL
ELEVATED
WALKWAY RAMP
17
16
15
14
18
19
20
2122232425
12
13
1011
4
3
2
1
6 5
8 7
9
28
27
26
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49 50
51
5253
5455
56 60
10' WIDE
WATER
EASEMENT
(83-093115)
282 PM 86
59
58
57
62
61
65
64
63
ELECTRICAL VAULT
68
66
67
69
70
72
71
74
73
76
75
77
7879
82
80
83
85
84
86
8782908988
91
92
9493
96
97
95
100
101
99
98
102
103
(3) STORAGE
CONTAINERS
105
106
104
108
109
107
111
112
110 CONCRETE
STEPS
114
115
113
LIGHT
SIGN
117
116
118
120
119
121
123
122
125
124
126
128
129 127
129
ELECTRICAL VAULT
WV
FH
FIRE DEPT
CONNECTION
BACKFLOW
PREVENTION
DEVICE
CONCRETE
STEPS
WATER
VAULT
BACKFLOW
PREVENTION DEVICES
VAULT
TREE
TREE
TREE
TREE
TREE
TREE
TREE
TREE
TREE
TREE
TREE
TREE
TREE
IRRIGATION VALVE
IRRIGATION
VALVES
WV
PARCEL 1
APN: 941-22-4
PARCEL 3
APN: 941-22-6
SANCTUARY
(EXISTING)
PORTABLES
(EXISTING)
STUDENT CENTER
(EXISTING)
JR. / SR.
HIGH SCHOOL
(EXISTING)
PORTABLES
(EXISTING)
PRE-SCHOOL/
DAY CARE
(EXISTING)
ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
(EXISTING)
JR. / SR.
HIGH SCHOOL
(EXISTING)
EXISTING
MOUNUMENT
SIGN (TO
REMAIN)
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
R
PARCEL 1
APN: 941-22-4
R
R
R
10'10'10'NORTH
0 20 40 80 120'
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Removal Plan
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EXISTING CONDITIONS LEGEND
DESCRIPTIONSYM
EXISTING TREE
EXISTING VEGETATION
700 EXISTING CONTOURS
EXISTING UTILITY BOX
EXISTING LIGHT POLES
EXISTING WATER VALVE
EXISTING SANITARY SEWER MANHOLE
EXISTING CATCH BASIN
EXISTING STORM DRAIN INLET
EXISTING DRAIN INLET
EXISTING WATER METER
EXISTING CLEANOUT
EXISTING AREA DRAIN
EXISTING FIRE HYDRANT
EXISTING EASEMENTS (AS LABELED)
MH
DI
CB
AD
WM
DI
WV
CO
FH
LIMIT OF WORK
PARCEL BOUNDARY
EXISTING TREE TO REMAIN AND BE PROTECTED
DESCRIPTIONSYM
TREE REMOVAL LEGEND
R
MAP TREE NUMBER - REFER TO SHEET L1.4, 'VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL TREE
SPECIES & SIZE INVENTORY', PREPARED BY 'TREE DECISIONS' DATED
NOVEMBER 18, 2016
REMOVE EXISTING TREES AND STUMPS, IF REMOVING STUMPS, EXCAVATE
AND REMOVE ENTIRE STUMP AND BACKFILL WITH APPROVED SOIL
#
EXISTING STREET TREES TO REMAIN,
TYPICAL OF 13.
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DATA INCLUDED IS FROM 'VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL TREE SPECIES AND SIZE INVENTORY' AS
PREPARED BY 'TREE DECISIONS' DATED NOVEMBER 18, 2016.
SubmittalA10/21/14
CONCEPTUAL
PHASING PLAN
FOR PARCEL 1
A1.4
Sheet No.:
Project ID:VCC Master Plan
No.Date Issue
Sheet Title:
Issue Note:
SCHEMATIC DESIGN
07/02/2015
Consultants:MODIFICATION OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENTVALLEY CHRISTIAN CENTER7500 INSPIRATION DRIVEDUBLIN CA 94568729 Heinz Avenue, Suite 1
Berkeley, CA 94710
510 / 848-0895
FAX 510 / 848-0897
Project:
CIVIL
BKF Engineers
4670 Willow Road, Suite 250
Pleasanton, CA 94588
TEL: 925.396.7718
Drawn By:
Review By:
Plot Date:
JG
07/02/2015
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Michael O'Leary + Associates
1912 McGee Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94703
TEL: 510.841.5689
Re-SubmittalB04/01/15
Revised Re-SubmittalC06/09/15
Revised Re-SubmittalD6/16/15
VALLEY CHRISTIAN CENTER PLANNED DEVELOPMENT CONCEPTUAL PHASING PLAN, PARCEL 1
NOTES: The phasing of Parcel 2 and Parcel 3 are currently
unknown. Parcel 2 is subject to approval of a Stage 2
Development Plan.
Parcel 3 is subject to approval of a Stage 1 and 2
Development Plan.
Buildings may be constructed irrespective of the phasing
order if construction is needed to meet the needs of the
church/school.
Parcel Boundaries are for planning purposes only. Refer to
surveyor documents for most accurate information.
2015
EXISTING
CONDITIONS
SCOPE SUMMARY
PARKING
N/A
135,925
510
BUILDING AREA
GROSS SQ. FT.
2025
PHASE 3
2030
PHASE 4
SCOPE SUMMARY
PARKING
WEST SITE ACCESS & PARKING
SITE IMPROVEMENTS & NEW PLAY AREAS
NEW BUILDING B (SOUTHERN PORTION)
REMOVAL OF TEMPORARY STORAGE CONTAINERS
NEW STORAGE B1
BUILDING B - SOUTH (3 STOREIS) 28,200
STORAGE B1 1,000
TOTAL 29,200
530
NEW BUILDING
AREA GROSS
SQ. FT.
SCOPE SUMMARY
PARKING
BUILDING A BUILD OUT
NEW BUILDING A2
NEW BUILDING E & PARKING
NEW BUILDING B (NORTHERN PORTION) & SITE IMPROVEMENTS
BUILDING A (2 STORIES)31,700
BUILDING A2 (2 STORIES) 7,400
BUILDING E (3 STORIES)29,000
BUILDING B - NORTH (PARTIAL 2ND STORY)22,875
BUILDING F 6,000
TOTAL 96,975
600
NEW BUILDING
AREA GROSS
SQ. FT.7" Locust?
IN
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P
I
R
A
T
I
O
N
D
R
I
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E
PARCEL 1
PARCEL 3
PARCEL 1-A
+11
14FT
GATE
C1
C2
E1 7" Locust?
IN
S
P
I
R
A
T
I
O
N
D
R
I
V
E
PARCEL 1
PARCEL 3
PARCEL 1-A
+11
+19.3
+705
14FT
GATE
A1
2,D
C
M-2
+11
14FT
GATE
7" Locust?IN
S
P
I
R
A
T
I
O
N
D
R
I
V
E
PARCEL 1
PARCEL 3
PAR
C
E
L 1-A
+11
+19.3
+705
14FT
GATE
B
B1
+11
+19.3
+705
14FT
GATE
7" Locust?IN
S
P
I
R
A
T
I
O
N
D
R
I
V
E
PARCEL 1
PARCEL 3
+11
+19.3
+705
14FT
GATE
A
E
B
A2
F
+11
+19.3
+705
14FT
GATE
PAR
C
E
L 1-A
SCOPE SUMMARY
PARKING
NEW ATHLETICS FIELD, SUPPORT FACILITIES & STORAGE
CENTRAL PLAZA & SITE IMPROVEMENTS
NEW CARETAKER UNIT
C1, C2 & SUPPORT FACILITIES 2,500
CARETAKER UNIT E-1 1,000
TOTAL 3,500
395
NEW BUILDING
AREA GROSS
SQ. FT.
2016
PHASE 1
2020
PHASE 2
SCOPE SUMMARY
PARKING
DEMOLITION OF TEMPORARY OFFICES AND CLASSROOMS
NEW BUILDING C
BUILDING A1 BUILD OUT / 2ND STORY
BUILDING 2, D BUILD OUT / 2ND STORY & SITE IMPROVEMENTS
BUILDING C 12,500
A1 (3 STORIES)16,200
D,2 (2 STORIES) 12,300
TOTAL 41,000
395 (NO CHANGE)
NEW BUILDING
AREA GROSS
SQ. FT.7" Locust?
1
2
4
3
5
EXISTING
PARKING
EXISTING
PARKING
IN
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P
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A
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I
O
N
D
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A
EXISTING
PARKING
EXISTING
SPORTS FIELD
EXISTING
SPORTS FIELD
EXISTING
PARKING
PARCEL 1
PARCEL 3
PARCEL 1-A
EXISTING
TEMP.
STORAGE
CONTAINERS
EXISTING
TEMP.
STORAGE
CONTAINERS
EXISTING
TEMP.
OFFICES
EXISTING TEMP.
CLASSROOMS
DI
TREE STUMP
WOOD FENCE
CONCRETE DRAIN PAN
DITREE STUMP
IN
S
P
I
R
A
T
I
O
N
D
R
I
V
E
69
5
69
0
685695700700705
690705710715+FS 695
+FS 694.5
+FS 685
+699
+706
PA
+699
+706
+701.5
+695
+708
+708
+706
+705
+705 +705
+696
+695
PARCEL 1
APN: 941-22-4
PARCEL 3
APN: 941-22-6
2
3
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L
L
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2
5
C
O
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20'-0"
16'-0"
3
6
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0
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30'-0"
6'-0"10'-0"6'-0"8'-0"20'-0"24'-0"8'-0"8'-0"17'-0"24'-0"20'-0"132 LF1
6
0
L
F 20'-0"20'-0"7'-6"6'-0"11'-6"8'-
0
"46'-0"R48'-0"8'-0"
6'-0"8'-0"
4
0
L
F
2
3
S
T
A
L
L
S
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
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C
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C
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C
C
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C
C
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C
C
C
1'-
0
"
1'-
0
"XS
SANCTUARY
(EXISTING)
PORTABLES
(EXISTING)
STUDENT CENTER
(EXISTING)
JR. / SR.
HIGH SCHOOL
(EXISTING)
PORTABLES
(EXISTING)
PRE-SCHOOL/
DAY CARE
(EXISTING)
ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
(EXISTING)
JR. / SR.
HIGH SCHOOL
(EXISTING)
30'-0"100'-0"
10
10
10
10
15
EXISTING MONUMENT SIGN
(TO REMAIN)
19
19
14a
20
2121
11
1
LOT B
A
D2.1CD2.1BD2.122
22
E
D2.0
H
D2.0
TRAFFIC VISIBILITY TRIANGLE,
SEE PLANTING PLAN L4.0,
PLANTING TO BE
MAINTAINED AT 30"
MAXIMUM HEIGHT, TYP. AND
NO ARCHITECTURAL
FEATURES TO BE OVER 30"
HEIGHT
19
11
2
12" STEP-OUT CURB AT
LANDSCAPE AREAS, TYP.
3
3
3
3
12
23
23
23
23
7
7
8
11
13
14
9
5
6
16
4
4
18 7a
7b
7d
7c
7e
8a
8b
8a
8b
16
16
16
8
2
24
24
25
25
25
25
24
24
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LIGHTING LEGEND
DTL REFDESCRIPTION/LOCATIONSYM
DOWNLIGHT - 21' HT./
PARKING AREAS
DOWNLIGHT - 14' HT./
PEDESTRIAN & PLAZA AREAS
UPLIGHT/
IN PLAZA
UNDERWATER LIGHT/
FOUNTAIN
STEPLIGHT/
STAIRS & RAMPS
STRING LIGHTS/
LOUNGE / PATIO
SPORTSFIELD LIGHTING - 60-70' HT./
PLAYING FIELDS
A
B
C
D
E
F
NOTE: ALL PERMANENT LIGHT FIXTURES SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH CUT-OFF LENSES,
DIRECTED DOWNWARD, AND LIMITED IN HEIGHT TO THE MAXIMUM NECESSARY FOR
ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION AND TO MINIMIZE EXCESS LIGHT AND GLARE.
1
DESCRIPTIONSYM
MATERIAL LEGEND
ASPHALT DRIVEWAY
ACCESSIBLE CONCRETE RAMP
FIRE ACCESS LANES (SEE SHEET L3.0)
2
3
8' DECORATIVE FENCE
SPEED TABLE CROSSWALK4
5
DROP-OFF / LOADING AREAS
(MIN. 465 FEET PROVIDED, SEE PLAN FOR DIMENSIONS)
6
TYPICAL PARKING STRIPING/ PARKING SPACE DIMENSIONS
7 8-LANE 400M TRACK OVAL W/ MULTI-USE ATHLETIC FIELD
8 MULTI-USE SYNTHETIC TURF FIELD (FOOTBALL/SOCCER/LACROSSE)
9 SCOREBOARD
10 SPORTS FIELD LIGHTING - 60-70' HT.
11 CONCESSION STAND, RESTROOMS & TICKET BOOTH
12
13 OUTDOOR AMPHITHEATER WITH STAGE
14 CAMPUS PLAZA
15 WATER FEATURE / FOUNTAIN
8-ROW BLEACHERS WITH 1100 SEATING CAPACITY
16 BIORETENTION AREA
18 NEW TRASH ENCLOSURE (10' X 18')
TO COMPLY W/ CHAPTER 7.98 OF DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE
LANDSCAPED AREAS, SEE LANDSCAPE PLAN L4.0
SDR PROJECT BOUNDARY (LIMIT OF WORK)
A
E/F
B
7a DISCUS THROW AREA WITH CAGE
7b SHOTPUT THROW AREA
7c
7d
7e
TRIPLE JUMP / LONG JUMP PIT
POLE VAULT PAD
HIGH JUMP PIT
8a FOOTBALL GOAL POSTS
8b PORTABLE SOCCER GOALS
N
L
K
I
A
M
J
A
O
P
ALL WEATHER TRACK SURFACING
COLORED CONCRETE WALK
DECORATIVE PAVERS WITH BORDER
19
20
6' CHAIN LINK FENCE AT TRACK EDGE D
B
D
H
F
-
14a CROSS (APPROVED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE WORSHIP
AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER)
G
D
D
M
-
N
G
ACCESSIBLE DRINKING FOUNTAIN (TYP OF 3)L
BIKE RACKS K
ADA PARKING STALL STRIPING E
H
21 BIKE LOCKER I
22 PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM (MOUNTED TO
SPORTS FIELD LIGHT POLES)
J
ACCESSIBLE CURB CUT B
ELECTRIC VEHICLE PARKING STALL
42" GUARDRAIL FENCE ON RETAINING WALL
X
X C
PARCEL BOUNDARY
E/F
160 LF H
G
23 MOUNTABLE CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER
(AT FIRE ACCESS LANES)
G
24 CONCRETE STAIRS J
25 FLAT CROSSWALK MARKING C
NORTH
0 20 40 80 120'
MATCHLINE - REFER TO SHEET L2.1
DI
TREE STUMP
WOOD FENCE
CONCRETE DRAIN PAN
DITREE STUMP
685695700700705
690
+699
+706
PA
+706
+705
+705 +705
+696
23
S
T
A
L
L
S
25
C
O
M
P
A
C
T
S
T
A
L
L
S48 LF50 LF
20'-0"
3
6
'
-
0
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1
6
0
L
F 20'-0"20'-0"7'-6"6'-0"11'-6"8'-
0
"46'-0"R48'-0"23
S
T
A
L
L
S
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
1'-
0
"
1'-
0
"+674 (E)S
SANCTUARY
(EXISTING)
PORTABLES
(EXISTING)
STUDENT CENTER
(EXISTING)
JR. / SR.
HIGH SCHOOL
(EXISTING)
PRE-SCHOOL/
DAY CARE
(EXISTING)
JR. / SR.
HIGH SCHOOL
(EXISTING)4'-0
"20'-0
"24'-0
"20'-0
"20'-
0
"24'-0
"
1
7
'
-0
"14'-5
"
30'-0"100'-0"
PARCEL 3
APN: 941-22-6
PARCEL 1
APN: 941-22-4
29 ST
ALLS
31 ST
ALLS
29 ST
ALLS
22 COMP
A
CT ST
ALLS
10
15
EXISTING MONUMENT SIGN
(TO REMAIN)
19
14a
11
1
LOT B
A
D2.1
22
H
D2.0
TRAFFIC VISIBILITY TRIANGLE,
SEE PLANTING PLAN L4.0,
PLANTING TO BE
MAINTAINED AT 30"
MAXIMUM HEIGHT, TYP. AND
NO ARCHITECTURAL
FEATURES TO BE OVER 30"
HEIGHT
2
12" STEP-OUT CURB AT
LANDSCAPE AREAS, TYP.
3
3
3
3
12
23
23
23
23
3
7
13
14
5
6
16
4
7a
7b
8a
8b
16
16
16
8
5
5
5
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LIGHTING LEGEND
DTL REFDESCRIPTION/LOCATIONSYM
DOWNLIGHT - 21' HT./
PARKING AREAS
DOWNLIGHT - 14' HT./
PEDESTRIAN & PLAZA AREAS
UPLIGHT/
IN PLAZA
UNDERWATER LIGHT/
FOUNTAIN
STEPLIGHT/
STAIRS & RAMPS
STRING LIGHTS/
LOUNGE / PATIO
SPORTSFIELD LIGHTING - 60-70' HT./
PLAYING FIELDS
A
B
C
D
E
F
NOTE: ALL PERMANENT LIGHT FIXTURES SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH CUT-OFF LENSES,
DIRECTED DOWNWARD, AND LIMITED IN HEIGHT TO THE MAXIMUM NECESSARY FOR
ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION AND TO MINIMIZE EXCESS LIGHT AND GLARE.
1
DESCRIPTIONSYM
MATERIAL LEGEND
ASPHALT DRIVEWAY
ACCESSIBLE CONCRETE RAMP
FIRE ACCESS LANES (SEE SHEET L3.0)
2
3
8' DECORATIVE FENCE
SPEED TABLE CROSSWALK4
5
DROP-OFF / LOADING AREAS
(MIN. 465 FEET PROVIDED, SEE PLAN FOR DIMENSIONS)
6
TYPICAL PARKING STRIPING/ PARKING SPACE DIMENSIONS
7 8-LANE 400M TRACK OVAL W/ MULTI-USE ATHLETIC FIELD
8 MULTI-USE SYNTHETIC TURF FIELD (FOOTBALL/SOCCER/LACROSSE)
9 SCOREBOARD
10 SPORTS FIELD LIGHTING - 60-70' HT.
11 CONCESSION STAND, RESTROOMS & TICKET BOOTH
12
13 OUTDOOR AMPHITHEATER WITH STAGE
14 CAMPUS PLAZA
15 WATER FEATURE / FOUNTAIN
8-ROW BLEACHERS WITH 1100 SEATING CAPACITY
16 BIORETENTION AREA
18 NEW TRASH ENCLOSURE (10' X 18')
TO COMPLY W/ CHAPTER 7.98 OF DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE
LANDSCAPED AREAS, SEE LANDSCAPE PLAN L4.0
SDR PROJECT BOUNDARY (LIMIT OF WORK)
A
E/F
B
7a DISCUS THROW AREA WITH CAGE
7b SHOTPUT THROW AREA
7c
7d
7e
TRIPLE JUMP / LONG JUMP PIT
POLE VAULT PAD
HIGH JUMP PIT
8a FOOTBALL GOAL POSTS
8b PORTABLE SOCCER GOALS
N
L
K
I
A
M
J
A
O
P
ALL WEATHER TRACK SURFACING
COLORED CONCRETE WALK
DECORATIVE PAVERS WITH BORDER
19
20
6' CHAIN LINK FENCE AT TRACK EDGE D
B
D
H
F
-
14a CROSS (APPROVED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE WORSHIP
AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER)
G
D
D
M
-
N
G
ACCESSIBLE DRINKING FOUNTAIN (TYP OF 3)L
BIKE RACKS K
ADA PARKING STALL STRIPING E
H
21 BIKE LOCKER I
22 PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM (MOUNTED TO
SPORTS FIELD LIGHT POLES)
J
ACCESSIBLE CURB CUT B
ELECTRIC VEHICLE PARKING STALL
42" GUARDRAIL FENCE ON RETAINING WALL
X
X C
PARCEL BOUNDARY
E/F
160 LF H
G
23 MOUNTABLE CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER
(AT FIRE ACCESS LANES)
G
24 CONCRETE STAIRS J
25 FLAT CROSSWALK MARKING C
NORTH
0 20 40 80 120'
MATCHLINE - REFER TO SHEET L2.0
8.02 ACRES
CONSERVATION EASEMENT
(PART OF PARCEL 3:
APN: 941-22-6
PARCEL 1
APN: 941-22-4
33.3 ACRES
PUBLIC/SEMI-PUBLIC
S.
702.6
704.3
702.8
703.9 S.704.3703.9
POST
S.'S
S.
SIGN
S.
D.I.
D.I.
D.I.
D.I.
D.I.
D.I.
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S.
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M.H.
724.4
723.0
723.5
722.7
724.7
721.6
710.2
709.6
704.8
702.8
705.1
702.8
703.3
707.8
707.5
707.3
708.6
689.5
677.0
677.2
679.0
690.5
692.5
666.4
669.0
672.9
675.3
681.7
682.4
680.9
681.0
691.0
683.0
684.3
684.4
686.7
687.0
721.4
720.6
696.4
683.2
684.9
694.1
697.2
698.8
699.1
700.9
702.9
702.8
704.4
700.8
GATE
686.5
663.5
737.2
735.3
739.3
722.8
709.2
713.6
716.9
705.3
706.3
705.5
706.4
705.2
706.7
705.2
703.9
704.3
702.7
F.P.'S
706.2
688.9
689.1
690.4
690.2
690.9
692.7
C.B.
C.
M.H.
F.H.
IN
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A
T
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D
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V
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+FS 695
+FS 694.5
+FS 685
+699
+706
PA
+699
+706
+701.5
+695
+708
+708
+706
+705
+705 +705
+696
+695
PARCEL 1
APN: 941-22-4
PARCEL 3
APN: 941-22-6
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C
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SANCTUARY
(EXISTING)
PORTABLES
(EXISTING)
STUDENT CENTER
(EXISTING)
JR. / SR.
HIGH SCHOOL
(EXISTING)
PORTABLES
(EXISTING)
PRE-SCHOOL/
DAY CARE
(EXISTING)
ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
(EXISTING)
JR. / SR.
HIGH SCHOOL
(EXISTING)
S.
702.6
704.3
702.8
703.9 S.704.3703.9
POST
S.'S
S.
SIGN
S.
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M.H.
724.4
723.0
723.5
722.7
724.7
721.6
710.2
709.6
704.8
702.8
705.1
702.8
703.3
707.8
707.5
707.3
708.6
689.5
677.0
677.2
679.0
690.5
692.5
666.4
669.0
672.9
675.3
681.7
682.4
680.9
681.0
691.0
683.0
684.3
684.4
686.7
687.0
721.4
720.6
696.4
683.2
684.9
694.1
697.2
698.8
699.1
700.9
702.9
702.8
704.4
700.8
GATE
686.5
663.5
737.2
735.3
739.3
722.8
709.2
713.6
716.9
705.3
706.3
705.5
706.4
705.2
706.7
705.2
703.9
704.3
702.7
F.P.'S
706.2
688.9
689.1
690.4
690.2
690.9
692.7
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MB
NORTH
0 20 40 80 120'
Wall and
Fence Exhibit
PH
MB
DESCRIPTIONSYM
WALL AND FENCE EXHIBIT LEGEND
8' DECORATIVE FENCE
9-11' RETAINING WALL WITH GUARDRAIL FENCE
SDR PROJECT BOUNDARY (LIMIT OF WORK)
F
B
6' CHAIN LINK FENCE AT TRACK EDGE D
4' RETAINING WALL AT BLEACHERS A
42" GUARDRAIL FENCE ON RETAINING WALLX
C
PARCEL BOUNDARY
4' RETAINING WALL AT TRACK EDGE
l2.2
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1.5' - 3' SEATWALL
STAIR/RAMP CHEEKWALL
C
J
B
AMPHITHEATER RETAINING WALL G
FOUNTAIN WALLS M|||||||||MATCHLINE - REFER TO SHEET L2.3
8.02 ACRES
CONSERVATION EASEMENT
(PART OF PARCEL 3:
APN: 941-22-6
PARCEL 1
APN: 941-22-4
33.3 ACRES
PUBLIC/SEMI-PUBLIC
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F.H.
P.
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PIPE
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M.H.
D.I.
F.H.
M.H.
D.I.
D.I.
D.I.
S.
S.
M.H.
D.I.
S.
699.1
703.2
704.6
702.6
704.3
704.3
702.8
702.6
704.5
703.9
706.5
703.5
706.1 704.9
705.0
705.0
664.2
661.1
665.0
665.2
667.2
667.3 668.6
668.8
707.0
663.6
636.1
635.2
635.2
635.2
635.3
636.6
636.4
669.3
668.4
666.3
663.0
637.7
645.9
657.7
646.5
645.1637.2
640.6
PIPE
656.8
656.5
663.2
661.8
651.4 649.8
650.9
648.1
649.4
662.9
S.704.3703.9
S.'S
D.I.
D.I.
D.I.S.
S.
D.I.
D.I.
M.H.
710.2
709.6
704.8
702.8
705.1
702.8
703.3
707.8
707.5
708.6
689.5
677.0
677.2
666.4
669.0
672.9
675.3
713.6
716.9
705.3
706.3
705.5
706.4
705.2
706.7
705.2
703.9
704.3
702.7
706.2
688.9
689.1
690.4
690.2
692.7
C.B.
C.
M.H.
F.H.
+699
+706
PA
+706
+705
+705 +705
+696
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+674 (E)SANCTUARY
(EXISTING)
PORTABLES
(EXISTING)
STUDENT CENTER
(EXISTING)
JR. / SR.
HIGH SCHOOL
(EXISTING)
PRE-SCHOOL/
DAY CARE
(EXISTING)
JR. / SR.
HIGH SCHOOL
(EXISTING)
PARCEL 3
APN: 941-22-6
PARCEL 1
APN: 941-22-4
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F.H.
P.
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PIPE
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M.H.
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699.1
703.2
704.6
702.6
704.3
704.3
702.8
702.6
704.5
703.9
706.5
703.5
706.1 704.9
705.0
705.0
664.2
661.1
665.0
665.2
667.2
667.3 668.6
668.8
707.0
663.6
636.1
635.2
635.2
635.2
635.3
636.6
636.4
669.3
668.4
666.3
663.0
637.7
645.9
657.7
646.5
645.1637.2
640.6
PIPE
656.8
656.5
663.2
661.8
651.4 649.8
650.9
648.1
649.4
662.9
S.704.3703.9
S.'S
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D.I.
D.I.S.
S.
D.I.
D.I.
M.H.
710.2
709.6
704.8
702.8
705.1
702.8
703.3
707.8
707.5
708.6
689.5
677.0
677.2
666.4
669.0
672.9
675.3
713.6
716.9
705.3
706.3
705.5
706.4
705.2
706.7
705.2
703.9
704.3
702.7
706.2
688.9
689.1
690.4
690.2
692.7
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02/03/2017
PH
MB
Wall and
Fence Exhibit
l2.3
PH
MB
DESCRIPTIONSYM
WALL AND FENCE EXHIBIT LEGEND
8' DECORATIVE FENCE
9-11' RETAINING WALL WITH GUARDRAIL FENCE
SDR PROJECT BOUNDARY (LIMIT OF WORK)
F
B
6' CHAIN LINK FENCE AT TRACK EDGE D
4' RETAINING WALL AT BLEACHERS A
42" GUARDRAIL FENCE ON RETAINING WALLX
C
PARCEL BOUNDARY
4' RETAINING WALL AT TRACK EDGE I
1.5' PLANTER WALL AT STADIUM ENTRANCE
1.5' - 3' SEATWALL
STAIR/RAMP CHEEKWALL
C
J
B
AMPHITHEATER RETAINING WALL G
FOUNTAIN WALLS M|||||||||MATCHLINE - REFER TO SHEET L2.2
S.
702.6
704.3
702.8
703.9 S.704.3703.9
POST
S.'S
S.
SIGN
S.
D.I.
D.I.
D.I.
D.I.
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D.I.
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D.I.S.
S.
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M.H.
724.4
723.0
723.5
722.7
724.7
721.6
710.2
709.6
704.8
702.8
705.1
702.8
703.3
707.8
707.5
707.3
708.6
689.5
677.0
677.2
679.0
690.5
692.5
666.4
669.0
672.9
675.3
681.7
682.4
680.9
681.0
691.0
683.0
684.3
684.4
686.7
687.0
721.4
720.6
696.4
683.2
684.9
694.1
697.2
698.8
699.1
700.9
702.9
702.8
704.4
700.8
GATE
686.5
663.5
737.2
735.3
739.3
722.8
709.2
713.6
716.9
705.3
706.3
705.5
706.4
705.2
706.7
705.2
703.9
704.3
702.7
F.P.'S
706.2
688.9
689.1
690.4
690.2
690.9
692.7
C.B.
C.
M.H.
F.H.
S.
702.6
704.3
702.8
703.9 S.704.3703.9
POST
S.'S
S.
SIGN
S.
D.I.
D.I.
D.I.
D.I.
D.I.
D.I.
D.I.
D.I.
D.I.
D.I.S.
S.
D.I.
D.I.
M.H.
724.4
723.0
723.5
722.7
724.7
721.6
710.2
709.6
704.8
702.8
705.1
702.8
703.3
707.8
707.5
707.3
708.6
689.5
677.0
677.2
679.0
690.5
692.5
666.4
669.0
672.9
675.3
681.7
682.4
680.9
681.0
691.0
683.0
684.3
684.4
686.7
687.0
721.4
720.6
696.4
683.2
684.9
694.1
697.2
698.8
699.1
700.9
702.9
702.8
704.4
700.8
GATE
686.5
663.5
737.2
735.3
739.3
722.8
709.2
713.6
716.9
705.3
706.3
705.5
706.4
705.2
706.7
705.2
703.9
704.3
702.7
F.P.'S
706.2
688.9
689.1
690.4
690.2
690.9
692.7
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C.
M.H.
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+FS 695
+FS 694.5
+FS 685
+699
+706
PA
+699
+706
+701.5
+695
+708
+708
+706
+705
+705 +705
+696
+695
PARCEL 1
APN: 941-22-4
PARCEL 3
APN: 941-22-6
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SANCTUARY
(EXISTING)
PORTABLES
(EXISTING)
STUDENT CENTER
(EXISTING)
JR. / SR.
HIGH SCHOOL
(EXISTING)
PORTABLES
(EXISTING)
PRE-SCHOOL/
DAY CARE
(EXISTING)
ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
(EXISTING)
JR. / SR.
HIGH SCHOOL
(EXISTING)
1
7
2
3
3
3
3
3
5
5
5
5
6
6
84
4
4
4
4
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9
9
9
9
9
8
8
8
1
8
5
L
F
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7
7
L
F
46 LF65 LF 77 LF
78 LF
39 LF
234 LF
59 LF
19 LF
91
L
F
75 LF
3
4
L
F43 LF58 LF49
L
F94 LF99 LF119 LF1
2
L
F
11
L
F
1
4
L
F
5
9
11
12
10
18
'
1
1
'11'
73 LF
38 LF
14
15
13
100 LF
120 LF
NORTH
0 20 40 80 120'
PH
MB
02/03/2017
02/03/2017
PH
MB
l2.4
STRIPING AND
SIGNAGE
PLAN
9
DESCRIPTIONSYM
STRIPING AND SIGNAGE LEGEND
PASSENGER LOADING ZONE STRIPING
ACCESSIBLE PARKING SIGN PER DETAIL THIS SHEET
TABLED CROSSWALK STRIPING
ADA PARKING STALL STALL STRIPING PER DETAIL THIS SHEET
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOL
OF ACCESSIBILITY
PAINTED WHITE ON BLUE
BACKGROUND EQUAL
TO COLOR 15090 IN
FEDERAL STANDARDS
595A. PER CCR SECT.522
AND UFAS/ ADAAG
SECT. 4.30. ONE PER
HANDICAP STALL AS
DESIGNATED ON PLANS.
4" BLUE STRIPE, TYP.
ADJACENT SURFACE,
REFER TO PLANS.
9' STANDARD,
12' FOR VAN
5' STRIPED AISLE
ADA PARKING STALL STRIPING NTS
36"
"NO PARKING" SHALL BE
WHITE IN COLOR.
F
-
ACCESSIBLE
PARKING SIGN
WHEEL STOP
ACCESSIBLE PARKING SIGN NTS
12" X 18" SIGN
(R99 CA)
WHITE LETTERS WITH
BLUE BACKGROUND
(R7-8B PLACARD)
2" DIA. GALVANIZED PIPE
VAN ACCESSIBLE PARKING
SIGN ON POST
FINISH SURFACE,
EXISTING ASPHALT
SIGN POST FOOTING,
CAST-IN-PLACE
2" POST CAP
1
2
3
4
5
6
FLAT CROSSWALK STRIPING
COMPACT PARKING STALL MARKING
PASSENGER LOADING ZONE SIGN (R25-C)
7
FIRE HYDRANT MARKING (W11-2)8
9 PEDESTRIAN CROSSING SIGN
RED CURB
SDR PROJECT BOUNDARY
PARCEL BOUNDARY
H
F
C
H
E
D
E
WHITE CURB
10 STOP SIGN WITH 12" STOP BAR, SIGN R1-1 PER DETAIL THIS SHEET
11 DETAIL 21, 120 LF
12 DETAIL 11, 100 LF
NOTE:
1.TRAFFIC SIGNS AND STRIPING SHALL BE INSTALLED PER CALTRANS AND CURRENT
MUTCD STANDARDS
2.ALL STRIPING SHALL BE THERMOPLASTIC
13 "STOP" PAVEMENT LETTERING PER FIGURE 6-36
14 TYPE III (L) ARROW
15 TYPE III (R) ARROW
STOP SIGN (R1-1)24"MATCHLINE - REFER TO SHEET L2.5
D.I.
F.H.
P.
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PIPE
D.I.
M.H.
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M.H.
D.I.
D.I.
D.I.
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S.
M.H.
D.I.
S.
699.1
703.2
704.6
702.6
704.3
704.3
702.8
702.6
704.5
703.9
706.5
703.5
706.1 704.9
705.0
705.0
664.2
661.1
665.0
665.2
667.2
667.3 668.6
668.8
707.0
663.6
636.1
635.2
635.2
635.2
635.3
636.6
636.4
669.3
668.4
666.3
663.0
637.7
645.9
657.7
646.5
645.1637.2
640.6
PIPE
656.8
656.5
663.2
661.8
651.4 649.8
650.9
648.1
649.4
662.9
S.704.3703.9
S.'S
D.I.
D.I.
D.I.S.
S.
D.I.
D.I.
M.H.
710.2
709.6
704.8
702.8
705.1
702.8
703.3
707.8
707.5
708.6
689.5
677.0
677.2
666.4
669.0
672.9
675.3
713.6
716.9
705.3
706.3
705.5
706.4
705.2
706.7
705.2
703.9
704.3
702.7
706.2
688.9
689.1
690.4
690.2
692.7
C.B.
C.
M.H.
F.H.
D.I.
F.H.
P.
S.
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PIPE
D.I.
M.H.
D.I.
F.H.
M.H.
D.I.
D.I.
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S.
M.H.
D.I.
S.
699.1
703.2
704.6
702.6
704.3
704.3
702.8
702.6
704.5
703.9
706.5
703.5
706.1 704.9
705.0
705.0
664.2
661.1
665.0
665.2
667.2
667.3 668.6
668.8
707.0
663.6
636.1
635.2
635.2
635.2
635.3
636.6
636.4
669.3
668.4
666.3
663.0
637.7
645.9
657.7
646.5
645.1637.2
640.6
PIPE
656.8
656.5
663.2
661.8
651.4 649.8
650.9
648.1
649.4
662.9
S.704.3703.9
S.'S
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D.I.
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S.
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M.H.
710.2
709.6
704.8
702.8
705.1
702.8
703.3
707.8
707.5
708.6
689.5
677.0
677.2
666.4
669.0
672.9
675.3
713.6
716.9
705.3
706.3
705.5
706.4
705.2
706.7
705.2
703.9
704.3
702.7
706.2
688.9
689.1
690.4
690.2
692.7
C.B.
C.
M.H.
F.H.
TW 695
BW 691
+699
+706
PA
+706
+705
+705 +705
+696
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
TW 708
BW 705
+674 (E)SANCTUARY
(EXISTING)
PORTABLES
(EXISTING)
STUDENT CENTER
(EXISTING)
JR. / SR.
HIGH SCHOOL
(EXISTING)
PRE-SCHOOL/
DAY CARE
(EXISTING)
JR. / SR.
HIGH SCHOOL
(EXISTING)
PARCEL 3
APN: 941-22-6
PARCEL 1
APN: 941-22-4
1
7
2
3
3
5
5
5
5
6
84
4
4
4
10'
1
0
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9
9
9
9
8
8
1
8
5
L
F
1
7
7
L
F
46 LF65 LF 77 LF
78 LF
39 LF
234 LF
59 LF
19 LF
91
L
F
75 LF
3
4
L
F43 LF58 LF1
2
L
F
11
L
F
1
4
L
F
5
5
9
9
7
11
12
1018
'
1
1
'11'
73 LF
38 LF
147 LF
68 LF
6
0
L
F
54 LF12 LF14
15
13
100 LF
120 LF
NORTH
0 20 40 80 120'
02/03/2017
02/03/2017
PH
MB
STRIPING AND
SIGNAGE
PLAN
l2.5
PH
MB
DESCRIPTIONSYM
STRIPING AND SIGNAGE LEGEND
PASSENGER LOADING ZONE STRIPING
ACCESSIBLE PARKING SIGN PER DETAIL THIS SHEET
TABLED CROSSWALK STRIPING
ADA PARKING STALL STALL STRIPING PER DETAIL THIS SHEET
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOL
OF ACCESSIBILITY
PAINTED WHITE ON BLUE
BACKGROUND EQUAL
TO COLOR 15090 IN
FEDERAL STANDARDS
595A. PER CCR SECT.522
AND UFAS/ ADAAG
SECT. 4.30. ONE PER
HANDICAP STALL AS
DESIGNATED ON PLANS.
4" BLUE STRIPE, TYP.
ADJACENT SURFACE,
REFER TO PLANS.
9' STANDARD,
12' FOR VAN
5' STRIPED AISLE
ADA PARKING STALL STRIPING NTS
36"
"NO PARKING" SHALL BE
WHITE IN COLOR.
F
-
ACCESSIBLE
PARKING SIGN
WHEEL STOP
ACCESSIBLE PARKING SIGN NTS
12" X 18" SIGN
(R99 CA)
WHITE LETTERS WITH
BLUE BACKGROUND
(R7-8B PLACARD)
2" DIA. GALVANIZED PIPE
VAN ACCESSIBLE PARKING
SIGN ON POST
FINISH SURFACE,
EXISTING ASPHALT
SIGN POST FOOTING,
CAST-IN-PLACE
2" POST CAP
1
2
3
4
5
6
FLAT CROSSWALK STRIPING
COMPACT PARKING STALL MARKING
PASSENGER LOADING ZONE SIGN (R25-C)
7
FIRE HYDRANT MARKING (W11-2)8
9 PEDESTRIAN CROSSING SIGN
RED CURB
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10 STOP SIGN WITH 12" STOP BAR, SIGN R1-1 PER DETAIL THIS SHEET
11 DETAIL 21, 120 LF
12 DETAIL 11, 100 LF
NOTE:
1.TRAFFIC SIGNS AND STRIPING SHALL BE INSTALLED PER CALTRANS AND CURRENT
MUTCD STANDARDS
2.ALL STRIPING SHALL BE THERMOPLASTIC
13 "STOP" PAVEMENT LETTERING PER FIGURE 6-36
14 TYPE III (L) ARROW
15 TYPE III (R) ARROW
STOP SIGN (R1-1)24"MATCHLINE - REFER TO SHEET L2.4
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ACCESS TO
FIELD LEVEL
ADA SEATING AT TOP
OF BLEACHERS
AMPHITHEATER
(450 CAPACITY)
PLAZA
20'-0"20'-0"R42'-0"R
4
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WOMEN'S RESTROOM
ACCESSIBLE MEN'S AND
WOMEN'S RESTROOM
SHORT-TERM BIKE
PARKING (4)
LONG-TERM BIKE
PARKING, (4)
R150'-
0"
FH2
R150'-0"NEW
BLEACHERS
(1,100 CAPACITY)6'-6"6'-6"
5'-0"
9'-0"
8'-
0
"
8'-
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"
EXISTING LOT B
TOTAL SPACES: 231
ADA STALLS ALLOCATED
TO LOT A
NEW LOT A
TOTAL SPACES: 71
ACCESSIBLE PARKING:
2 VAN, 8 ACCESSIBLE
(E) DROP-OFF ZONE
AT ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
1V
1A
NEW
DROP-OFF
ZONE
NEW
DROP-OFF
ZONE
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ZONE
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1. ACCESSIBLE PATH OF TRAVEL AS INDICATED ON PLAN IS A BARRIER FREE ACCESS ROUTE
WITHOUT ANY ABRUPT LEVEL CHANGES EXCEEDING 1/4" BEVELED AT 1:2 MAX. SLOPE, OR
VERTICAL LEVEL CHANGES NOT EXCEEDING 1/2" MAX. AND A LEAST 48" WIDE. SURFACE IS
SLIP RESISTANT, STABLE, FIRM, AND SMOOTH. CROSS SLOPE DOES NOT EXCEED 2% AND
SLOPE IN THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL IS LESS THAN 5% UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED.
KEYNOTES
ACCESSIBILITY/CIRCULATION
PLAN NOTES
FH#EXISTING FIRE HYDRANT AND IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
20' EMERGENCY VEHICULAR ACCESS (28' MIN. RADIUS, 13'-6" MIN.
OVERHEAD CLEARANCE, 10% MAX. SLOPE)
1 PROPOSED RESTROOM/CONCESSIONS BUILDING
MAX CAPACITY OF FOOTBALL FIELD / TRACK AREA: 1,500 PERSONS
MAX CAPACITY OF NEW BLEACHERS: 1,100 PERSONS
TOTAL CAPACITY OF STADIUM:2,600 PERSONS
REQUIRED AREA FOR EACH PERSON:5 SQ FT
REQUIRED AREA FOR SAFE DISPERSAL: 2,600 PERSONS X 5 SQFT = 13,000 SQ FT
SAFE DISPERSAL AREA PROVIDED:14,161 SQ FT
EXITING CALCULATIONS
FOOTBALL FIELD / TRACK AREA:
PROPOSED OCCUPANCY USE - ASSEMBLY WITHOUT FIXED SEATS @ 7
SF/OCCUPANT
MAX OCCUPANCY = 1,500 PERSONS
EXIT WIDTH CALCULATION REQUIRED:
1,500 OCCUPANTS X .2 (GRADED PATH) = 300" OR 25'-0" OF GATE
EXIT WIDTH PROVIDED:
(7) 4'-0" GATES = 28'-0" OF GATE PROVIDED
SAFE DISPERSAL AREA CALCULATION
#V NUMBER OF PROPOSED VAN ACCESSIBLE PARKING STALLS
#A NUMBER OF PROPOSED ACCESSIBLE PARKING STALLS
SYM DESCRIPTION
ACCESSIBLE PATH OF TRAVEL
PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION
2 PROPOSED ACCESSIBLE GATE
3 PROPOSED DRINKING FOUNTAIN
PROPOSED (RELOCATED) FIRE HYDRANT AND IDENTIFICATION NUMBERFH#
AMPHITHEATER AREA:
PROPOSED OCCUPANCY USE - ASSEMBLY WITHOUT FIXED SEATS @ 7
SF/OCCUPANT
MAX OCCUPANCY = 450 PERSONS
EXIT WIDTH CALCULATION REQUIRED:
450 OCCUPANTS X .3 (STAIRS) = 105" OR 8'-9" OF EXIT STAIR WIDTH
450 OCCUPANTS X .2 (GRADED PATH) = 90" OR 7'-6" OF EXIT WIDTH
EXIT WIDTH PROVIDED:
(2) 6'-6" STAIRS & (1) 5' RAMP & (1) 9' WALK = 27'-0" WIDTH PROVIDEDFOOTBALL FIELD& TRACKAMPHITHEATER(PER 2013 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, SECTION 1028)
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ACCESSIBLE STALLS
(STANDARD "A"/
VAN "V")
TOTAL
ACCESSIBLE
STALLS
REQUIRED
ACCESSIBLE
STALLS*
TOTAL
STALLS
LOT A
(PROPOSED)61 8A 2V 10 7A 2V 71
LOT B
(REVISED)231 SPACES ALLOCATED TO LOT A 0 SPACES
ALLOCATED TO
LOT A
231
LOT C
(EXISTING)72 1A 0V 1 2A 1V 73
LOT D
(EXISTING)17 2A 0V 2 0A 1V 19
LOT E
(EXISTING)4 2A 0V 2 0A 1V 6
LOT F
(FUTURE)111 SPACES ALLOCATED TO LOT A 0 SPACES
ALLOCATED TO
LOT A
111
TOTAL PARKING PROVIDED (MIN. REQUIRED: 506)511
*NUMBER OF REQUIRED ACCESSIBLE STALLS PER CBC 11B-208.2
PARKING INFORMATION
CLEAN AIR /
VANPOOL / EV
STALLS¹
ELEC. VEHICLE
(EV) CHARGING
STALLS²*
SHORT- TERM
BICYCLE
PARKING³
LONG-TERM
BICYCLE
PARKING³
LOT A
(PROPOSED)6 4 4 4
LOT F (FUTURE)11 7 N/A N/A
¹REQUIRED STALLS PER CAGBS 5.106.5.2, ²PER CAGBS 5.106.5.3.3, ³PER CAGBS 5.106.4.1-2
*MAX 2% CROSS SLOPE OF EV CHARGING STALLS TO IN ANY DIRECTION
SPECIAL PARKING INFORMATION
CA EV
MATCHLINE - REFER TO SHEET L3.1
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ACCESS TO
FIELD LEVEL
AMPHITHEATER
(450 CAPACITY)
PLAZA
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4
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"20'-0"20'-0"1V
1A
FOUNTAIN
2
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3
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R150'-0"NEW
BLEACHERS
(1,100 CAPACITY)6'-6"6'-6"
5'-0"
9'-0"
8'-
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8'-
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"
EXISTING LOT B
TOTAL SPACES: 231
ADA STALLS ALLOCATED
TO LOT A
NEW LOT A
TOTAL SPACES: 71
ACCESSIBLE PARKING:
2 VAN, 8 ACCESSIBLE
1V
1A
NEW
DROP-OFF
ZONE
NEW
DROP-OFF
ZONE R35'-0"R28'NEW LOT F
TOTAL SPACES: 111
ADA STALL ALLOCATED
TO LOT A
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SDR PROJECT BOUNDARY
1. ACCESSIBLE PATH OF TRAVEL AS INDICATED ON PLAN IS A BARRIER FREE ACCESS ROUTE
WITHOUT ANY ABRUPT LEVEL CHANGES EXCEEDING 1/4" BEVELED AT 1:2 MAX. SLOPE, OR
VERTICAL LEVEL CHANGES NOT EXCEEDING 1/2" MAX. AND A LEAST 48" WIDE. SURFACE IS
SLIP RESISTANT, STABLE, FIRM, AND SMOOTH. CROSS SLOPE DOES NOT EXCEED 2% AND
SLOPE IN THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL IS LESS THAN 5% UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED.
KEYNOTES
ACCESSIBILITY/CIRCULATION
PLAN NOTES
FH#EXISTING FIRE HYDRANT AND IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
20' EMERGENCY VEHICULAR ACCESS (28' MIN. RADIUS, 13'-6" MIN.
OVERHEAD CLEARANCE, 10% MAX. SLOPE)
1 PROPOSED RESTROOM/CONCESSIONS BUILDING
MAX CAPACITY OF FOOTBALL FIELD / TRACK AREA: 1,500 PERSONS
MAX CAPACITY OF NEW BLEACHERS: 1,100 PERSONS
TOTAL CAPACITY OF STADIUM:2,600 PERSONS
REQUIRED AREA FOR EACH PERSON:5 SQ FT
REQUIRED AREA FOR SAFE DISPERSAL: 2,600 PERSONS X 5 SQFT = 13,000 SQ FT
SAFE DISPERSAL AREA PROVIDED:14,161 SQ FT
EXITING CALCULATIONS
FOOTBALL FIELD / TRACK AREA:
PROPOSED OCCUPANCY USE - ASSEMBLY WITHOUT FIXED SEATS @ 7
SF/OCCUPANT
MAX OCCUPANCY = 1,500 PERSONS
EXIT WIDTH CALCULATION REQUIRED:
1,500 OCCUPANTS X .2 (GRADED PATH) = 300" OR 25'-0" OF GATE
EXIT WIDTH PROVIDED:
(7) 4'-0" GATES = 28'-0" OF GATE PROVIDED
SAFE DISPERSAL AREA CALCULATION
#V NUMBER OF PROPOSED VAN ACCESSIBLE PARKING STALLS
#A NUMBER OF PROPOSED ACCESSIBLE PARKING STALLS
SYM DESCRIPTION
ACCESSIBLE PATH OF TRAVEL
PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION
2 PROPOSED ACCESSIBLE GATE
3 PROPOSED DRINKING FOUNTAIN
PROPOSED (RELOCATED) FIRE HYDRANT AND IDENTIFICATION NUMBERFH#
AMPHITHEATER AREA:
PROPOSED OCCUPANCY USE - ASSEMBLY WITHOUT FIXED SEATS @ 7
SF/OCCUPANT
MAX OCCUPANCY = 450 PERSONS
EXIT WIDTH CALCULATION REQUIRED:
450 OCCUPANTS X .3 (STAIRS) = 105" OR 8'-9" OF EXIT STAIR WIDTH
450 OCCUPANTS X .2 (GRADED PATH) = 90" OR 7'-6" OF EXIT WIDTH
EXIT WIDTH PROVIDED:
(2) 6'-6" STAIRS & (1) 5' RAMP & (1) 9' WALK = 27'-0" WIDTH PROVIDEDFOOTBALL FIELD& TRACKAMPHITHEATER(PER 2013 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, SECTION 1028)
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TOTAL
ACCESSIBLE
STALLS
REQUIRED
ACCESSIBLE
STALLS*
TOTAL
STALLS
LOT A
(PROPOSED)61 8A 2V 10 7A 2V 71
LOT B
(REVISED)231 SPACES ALLOCATED TO LOT A 0 SPACES
ALLOCATED TO
LOT A
231
LOT C
(EXISTING)72 1A 0V 1 2A 1V 73
LOT D
(EXISTING)17 2A 0V 2 0A 1V 19
LOT E
(EXISTING)4 2A 0V 2 0A 1V 6
LOT F
(FUTURE)111 SPACES ALLOCATED TO LOT A 0 SPACES
ALLOCATED TO
LOT A
111
TOTAL PARKING PROVIDED (MIN. REQUIRED: 506)511
*NUMBER OF REQUIRED ACCESSIBLE STALLS PER CBC 11B-208.2
PARKING INFORMATION
CLEAN AIR /
VANPOOL / EV
STALLS¹
ELEC. VEHICLE
(EV) CHARGING
STALLS²*
SHORT- TERM
BICYCLE
PARKING³
LONG-TERM
BICYCLE
PARKING³
LOT A
(PROPOSED)6 4 4 4
LOT F (FUTURE)11 7 N/A N/A
¹REQUIRED STALLS PER CAGBS 5.106.5.2, ²PER CAGBS 5.106.5.3.3, ³PER CAGBS 5.106.4.1-2
*MAX 2% CROSS SLOPE OF EV CHARGING STALLS TO IN ANY DIRECTION
SPECIAL PARKING INFORMATION
CA EV
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MATURE PLANT HEIGHT NOT
TO EXCEED 30"
30'-0"100'-0"
TREE BUFFER AT
SPORTSFIELD
LIGHTING POLES
TREE BUFFER AT
SPORTSFIELD
LIGHTING POLES
EXISTING TREES
TO REMAIN, TYP.
NORTH
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T3 8 36" BOX FRAXINUS OXYCARPA 'RAYWOOD'
RAYWOOD ASH MEDIUM
TREE PLANTING LIST
SYM QTY SIZE BOTANICAL/COMMON NAME
T1 8 24" BOX ACER PALMATUM
JAPANESE MAPLE MEDIUM
T2 18 36" BOX ARBUTUS MARINA
MARINA STRAWBERRY TREE LOW
T4 6 24" BOX LAGERSTROEMIA INDICA 'DYNAMITE'
DYNAMITE CRAPE MYRTLE (MULTI)LOW
T5 10 36" BOX METROSIDEROS EXCELSA
NEW ZEALAND CHRISTMAS TREE LOW
T6 27 36" BOX OLEA EUROPAEA 'SWAN HILL'
SWAN HILL OLIVE (FRUITLESS)VERY LOW
T8 3 36" BOX QUERCUS AGRIFOLIA
COAST LIVE OAK VERY LOW
T7 26 36" BOX ULMUS PARVIFOLIA
CHINESE EVERGREEN ELM LOW
T9 51 36" BOX WASHINGTONIA ROBUSTA (ALT. W. FILIFERA)LOW
BM 18 5-GAL BUXUS MICROPHYLLA
LITTLELEAF BOXWOOD MEDIUM
SHRUB PLANTING LIST
SYM QTY SIZE BOTANICAL/COMMON NAME
AD 42 5-GAL HOWARD MCMINN MANZANITA LOW
AU -1-GAL ARCTOSTAPHYLOS UVA URSI 'POINT REYES'
POINT REYES MANZANITA LOW
CG -1-GAL CAREX GLAUCA
BLUE SEDGE MEDIUM
CxP 10 5-GAL CISTUS X PURPUREA
ORCHID ROCK ROSE LOW
MR 88 5-GAL MUHLENBERGIA RIGENS
DEER GRASS LOW
EC -SEED ESCHSCHOLZIA CALIFORNICA
CALIFORNIA POPPY VERY LOW
FC -SEED FESTUCA CALIFORNICA
CALIFORNIA FESCUE LOW
IS -1-GAL IBERIS SEMPERVIRENS
EVERGREEN CANDY TUFT MEDIUM
JP -1-GAL JUNCUS PATENS 'ELK'S BLUE'
ELKS BLUE RUSH LOW
LA -1-GAL LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA 'MUNSTEAD'
MUNSTEAD ENGLISH LAVENDER LOW
LJ 54 5-GAL LIGUSTRUM JAPONICUM ' TEXANUM'
WAXLEAF PRIVET MEDIUM
LP -1-GAL LIMONIUM PEREZII
SEA LAVENDER LOW
LC 18 5-GAL LOROPETALUM CHINENSE 'ATROPURPUREA'
CHINESE FRINGE FLOWER LOW
RI 18 5-GAL RHODODENDRON INDICA 'ALASKA'
ALASKA AZALEA MEDIUM
WF 33 5-GAL WESTRINGIA FRUTICOSA
COAST ROSEMARY LOW
RO -1-GAL ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS 'PROSTRATUS'
TRAILING ROSEMARY LOW
FP 15 5-GAL FICUS PUMILA
CREEPING FIG MEDIUM
PLANTING NOTES
1.PROPOSED PLANTING AREAS WILL BE IRRIGATED WITH A PERMANENT, AUTOMATED DRIP
IRRIGATION SYSTEM AND AN AUTOMATIC WEATHER-SENSING CONTROLLER.
2.IRRIGATION SYSTEM TO BE COMPLIANT WITH THE CITY OF DUBLIN'S WATER-EFFICIENT
LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS, MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 8.88.
3.PLANTS WITH SIMILAR WATER NEEDS SHALL BE GROUPED WITHIN HYDROZONES. EACH
HYDROZONE SHALL BE CONTROLLED BY A SEPARATE VALVE.
4.ALL NON-TURF PLANTING AREAS SHALL RECEIVE A 3" LAYER OF BARK MULCH TOP DRESS
(UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE).
LAWN -SOD DROUGHT TOLERANT FESCUE - 90/10 MIX
DELTA BLUEGRASS FESCUE BLEND MEDIUM
SHRUBS AT FIELD PERIMETER
SHRUBS AT PARKING LOT / BIOSWALE
FOUNDATION PLANTINGS
VINES
HA 59 5-GAL HETEROMELES ARBUTIFOLIA
TOYON LOW
GROUNDCOVER
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WS 5 5-GAL WINSTERIA SINENSIS
CHINESE WISTERIA MEDIUM
MR -5-GAL MUHLENBERGIA RIGENS
DEER GRASS LOW
CORNER VISION TRIANGLE PLANTING
CF -1-GAL CALAMAGROSTIS FOLIOSA
MENDOCINO REED GRASS (1-2' MAX. HEIGHT)MEDIUM
DESCRIPTIONSYM
SDR PROJECT BOUNDARY (LIMIT OF WORK)
PARCEL BOUNDARY
LANDSCAPE DESIGN STATEMENT
THE DESIGN INTENT IS TO CREATE AN ATTRACTIVE ENVIRONMENT REFLECTIVE OF THE EXISTING
CAMPUS CHARACTER OF VALLEY CHRISTIAN CENTER, WHICH IS AN ADAPTATION AND
REFINEMENT OF THE ORIGINAL MASTER PLAN. THE LANDSCAPE APPROACH TAKES ITS PRINCIPAL
CUES FROM THE SOIL, SITE CONTOURS, WIND, SUN ANGLES, ACTIVITIES AND THE UNIQUE
CONNECTIONS TO THE SURROUNDING VIEW AND COMMUNITY.
WITHIN THE SDR AREA, A CENTRAL LANDSCAPED PLAZA CREATES A STRONG CENTERPIECE AND
ORGANIZING FEATURE, LEADING OUTWARDS TO ADJACENT ELEMENTS INCLUDING AN
OUTDOOR DINING PATIO, FOUNTAIN, SMALL AMPHITHEATER, AND RELOCATED AND IMPROVED
ATHLETIC FIELDS. THESE AREAS PROVIDE USEFUL OUTDOOR AREAS FOR GATHERING,
PERFORMING ARTS, AND ATHLETICS. THESE FEATURES ARE SEATED ATOP A TERRACED HILLTOP
ORIENTED TOWARD VIEWS OF MT. DIABLO AND THE FOOTHILLS TO THE NORTH AND EAST.
THE LANDSCAPE WILL INCORPORATE ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE DESIGN ELEMENTS
WHENEVER POSSIBLE. NATIVE AND DROUGHT-TOLERANT PLANTS SUITED TO THE GEOGRAPHIC
REGION AND SPECIFIC SITE CONDITIONS WILL BE INCORPORATED, ALONG WITH WITH AN
IRRIGATION SYSTEM WITH A WEATHER-SENSING CONTROLLER DESIGNED FOR MAXIMUM
EFFICIENCY.
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PRE-SCHOOL/
DAY CARE
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APN: 941-22-4
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CORNER VISION TRIANGLE,
MATURE PLANT HEIGHT NOT
TO EXCEED 30"
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T3 8 36" BOX FRAXINUS OXYCARPA 'RAYWOOD'
RAYWOOD ASH MEDIUM
TREE PLANTING LIST
SYM QTY SIZE BOTANICAL/COMMON NAME
T1 8 24" BOX ACER PALMATUM
JAPANESE MAPLE MEDIUM
T2 18 36" BOX ARBUTUS MARINA
MARINA STRAWBERRY TREE LOW
T4 6 24" BOX LAGERSTROEMIA INDICA 'DYNAMITE'
DYNAMITE CRAPE MYRTLE (MULTI)LOW
T5 10 36" BOX METROSIDEROS EXCELSA
NEW ZEALAND CHRISTMAS TREE LOW
T6 27 36" BOX OLEA EUROPAEA 'SWAN HILL'
SWAN HILL OLIVE (FRUITLESS)VERY LOW
T8 3 36" BOX QUERCUS AGRIFOLIA
COAST LIVE OAK VERY LOW
T7 26 36" BOX ULMUS PARVIFOLIA
CHINESE EVERGREEN ELM LOW
T9 51 36" BOX WASHINGTONIA ROBUSTA (ALT. W. FILIFERA)LOW
BM 18 5-GAL BUXUS MICROPHYLLA
LITTLELEAF BOXWOOD MEDIUM
SHRUB PLANTING LIST
SYM QTY SIZE BOTANICAL/COMMON NAME
AD 42 5-GAL HOWARD MCMINN MANZANITA LOW
AU -1-GAL ARCTOSTAPHYLOS UVA URSI 'POINT REYES'
POINT REYES MANZANITA LOW
CG -1-GAL CAREX GLAUCA
BLUE SEDGE MEDIUM
CxP 10 5-GAL CISTUS X PURPUREA
ORCHID ROCK ROSE LOW
MR 88 5-GAL MUHLENBERGIA RIGENS
DEER GRASS LOW
EC -SEED ESCHSCHOLZIA CALIFORNICA
CALIFORNIA POPPY VERY LOW
FC -SEED FESTUCA CALIFORNICA
CALIFORNIA FESCUE LOW
IS -1-GAL IBERIS SEMPERVIRENS
EVERGREEN CANDY TUFT MEDIUM
JP -1-GAL JUNCUS PATENS 'ELK'S BLUE'
ELKS BLUE RUSH LOW
LA -1-GAL LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA 'MUNSTEAD'
MUNSTEAD ENGLISH LAVENDER LOW
LJ 54 5-GAL LIGUSTRUM JAPONICUM ' TEXANUM'
WAXLEAF PRIVET MEDIUM
LP -1-GAL LIMONIUM PEREZII
SEA LAVENDER LOW
LC 18 5-GAL LOROPETALUM CHINENSE 'ATROPURPUREA'
CHINESE FRINGE FLOWER LOW
RI 18 5-GAL RHODODENDRON INDICA 'ALASKA'
ALASKA AZALEA MEDIUM
WF 33 5-GAL WESTRINGIA FRUTICOSA
COAST ROSEMARY LOW
RO -1-GAL ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS 'PROSTRATUS'
TRAILING ROSEMARY LOW
FP 15 5-GAL FICUS PUMILA
CREEPING FIG MEDIUM
PLANTING NOTES
1.PROPOSED PLANTING AREAS WILL BE IRRIGATED WITH A PERMANENT, AUTOMATED DRIP
IRRIGATION SYSTEM AND AN AUTOMATIC WEATHER-SENSING CONTROLLER.
2.IRRIGATION SYSTEM TO BE COMPLIANT WITH THE CITY OF DUBLIN'S WATER-EFFICIENT
LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS, MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 8.88.
3.PLANTS WITH SIMILAR WATER NEEDS SHALL BE GROUPED WITHIN HYDROZONES. EACH
HYDROZONE SHALL BE CONTROLLED BY A SEPARATE VALVE.
4.ALL NON-TURF PLANTING AREAS SHALL RECEIVE A 3" LAYER OF BARK MULCH TOP DRESS
(UNLESS NOTED OTHERWISE).
LAWN -SOD DROUGHT TOLERANT FESCUE - 90/10 MIX
DELTA BLUEGRASS FESCUE BLEND MEDIUM
SHRUBS AT FIELD PERIMETER
SHRUBS AT PARKING LOT / BIOSWALE
FOUNDATION PLANTINGS
VINES
HA 59 5-GAL HETEROMELES ARBUTIFOLIA
TOYON LOW
GROUNDCOVER
.
.
WS 5 5-GAL WINSTERIA SINENSIS
CHINESE WISTERIA MEDIUM
MR -5-GAL MUHLENBERGIA RIGENS
DEER GRASS LOW
CORNER VISION TRIANGLE PLANTING
CF -1-GAL CALAMAGROSTIS FOLIOSA
MENDOCINO REED GRASS (1-2' MAX. HEIGHT)MEDIUM
DESCRIPTIONSYM
SDR PROJECT BOUNDARY (LIMIT OF WORK)
PARCEL BOUNDARY
LANDSCAPE DESIGN STATEMENT
THE DESIGN INTENT IS TO CREATE AN ATTRACTIVE ENVIRONMENT REFLECTIVE OF THE EXISTING
CAMPUS CHARACTER OF VALLEY CHRISTIAN CENTER, WHICH IS AN ADAPTATION AND
REFINEMENT OF THE ORIGINAL MASTER PLAN. THE LANDSCAPE APPROACH TAKES ITS PRINCIPAL
CUES FROM THE SOIL, SITE CONTOURS, WIND, SUN ANGLES, ACTIVITIES AND THE UNIQUE
CONNECTIONS TO THE SURROUNDING VIEW AND COMMUNITY.
WITHIN THE SDR AREA, A CENTRAL LANDSCAPED PLAZA CREATES A STRONG CENTERPIECE AND
ORGANIZING FEATURE, LEADING OUTWARDS TO ADJACENT ELEMENTS INCLUDING AN
OUTDOOR DINING PATIO, FOUNTAIN, SMALL AMPHITHEATER, AND RELOCATED AND IMPROVED
ATHLETIC FIELDS. THESE AREAS PROVIDE USEFUL OUTDOOR AREAS FOR GATHERING,
PERFORMING ARTS, AND ATHLETICS. THESE FEATURES ARE SEATED ATOP A TERRACED HILLTOP
ORIENTED TOWARD VIEWS OF MT. DIABLO AND THE FOOTHILLS TO THE NORTH AND EAST.
THE LANDSCAPE WILL INCORPORATE ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE DESIGN ELEMENTS
WHENEVER POSSIBLE. NATIVE AND DROUGHT-TOLERANT PLANTS SUITED TO THE GEOGRAPHIC
REGION AND SPECIFIC SITE CONDITIONS WILL BE INCORPORATED, ALONG WITH WITH AN
IRRIGATION SYSTEM WITH A WEATHER-SENSING CONTROLLER DESIGNED FOR MAXIMUM
EFFICIENCY.
MATCHLINE - REFER TO SHEET L4.0
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DTL REFDESCRIPTION/LOCATIONSYM
DOWNLIGHT - 21' HT./
PARKING AREAS
DOWNLIGHT - 14' HT./
PEDESTRIAN & PLAZA AREAS
UPLIGHT/
IN PLAZA
UNDERWATER LIGHT/
FOUNTAIN
STEPLIGHT/
STAIRS & RAMPS
STRING LIGHTS/
LOUNGE / PATIO
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PLAYING FIELDS (F# INDICATES FIXTURE NUMBER)
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NOTE: ALL PERMANENT LIGHT FIXTURES SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH CUT-OFF LENSES,
DIRECTED DOWNWARD, AND LIMITED IN HEIGHT TO THE MAXIMUM NECESSARY FOR
ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION AND TO MINIMIZE EXCESS LIGHT AND GLARE.
F#
SDR PROJECT BOUNDARY (LIMIT OF WORK)
PARCEL BOUNDARY
NOTE: PHOTOMETRIC PLAN FOR ENTIRE SITE INCLUDING (E) PARKING LOTS TO BE
DEFERRED TO BUILDING PERMIT SUBMITTAL.
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LIGHTING LEGEND
DTL REFDESCRIPTION/LOCATIONSYM
DOWNLIGHT - 21' HT./
PARKING AREAS
DOWNLIGHT - 14' HT./
PEDESTRIAN & PLAZA AREAS
UPLIGHT/
IN PLAZA
UNDERWATER LIGHT/
FOUNTAIN
STEPLIGHT/
STAIRS & RAMPS
STRING LIGHTS/
LOUNGE / PATIO
SPORTSFIELD LIGHTING - 60-70' HT./
PLAYING FIELDS (F# INDICATES FIXTURE NUMBER)
A
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C
D
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F
NOTE: ALL PERMANENT LIGHT FIXTURES SHALL BE EQUIPPED WITH CUT-OFF LENSES,
DIRECTED DOWNWARD, AND LIMITED IN HEIGHT TO THE MAXIMUM NECESSARY FOR
ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION AND TO MINIMIZE EXCESS LIGHT AND GLARE.
F#
SDR PROJECT BOUNDARY (LIMIT OF WORK)
PARCEL BOUNDARY
NOTE: PHOTOMETRIC PLAN FOR ENTIRE SITE INCLUDING (E) PARKING LOTS TO BE
DEFERRED TO BUILDING PERMIT SUBMITTAL.
MATCHLINE - REFER TO SHEET L5.0
GREEN ROOFOVERHEAD GARAGE DOOR
CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE
RETAINING WALL, 4’-0” HIGH, MED.
SANDBLAST FINISH, “OMAHA TAN”
INTEGRAL COLOR, REFER TO
DETAIL A ON D2.0, TYP.
CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE RETAINING
WALL, MED. SANDBLAST FINISH,
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SPORTS FIELD
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CONCESSIONS
278 sq ft
104
MEN'S RESTROOM
305 sq ft
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PLUMBING GALLERY
122 sq ft
106
WOMEN'S RESTROOM
363 sq ft
TICKET
BOOTH
68 sq ft
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103
MECH
36 sq ft
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BLEACHERS
SPORTS FIELD
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DRINKING
FOUNTAIN
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BIKE RACKS
PER D1.1/K
BIKE LOCKS
PER D1.1/I
DASHED LINES AROUND
DOORS TO REPRESENT
MANEUVERING CLEARANCE
REQUIRED PER CBC
11B-404.2.4
ACCESSIBLE
PARKING
COLORED CONCRETE
WALKWAY
PER D1.0/D
DECORATIVE
FENCE. 8'-0" HIGH,
PER D1.1/B
SPORTFIELD
0"
LANDING
0"
TOP OF STAIRS
0"
FF
0"
42” GUARDRAIL
FENCE AT RETAINING
WALL, REFER TO
DETAIL C ON D1.1
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Berkeley, CA 94710
510 / 848-0895
FAX 510 / 848-0897
Project:
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4670 Willow Road, Suite 250
Pleasanton, CA 94588
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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Michael O'Leary + Associates
1912 McGee Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94703
TEL: 510.841.5689
10/31/2015
Verde Design
2455 The Alameda, Suite 200
Santa Clara, CA 95050
TEL: 408.985.7200
STORAGE AT LEVEL OF SPORTS FIELD
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EARTH
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THE 3 CURRENT TEMPORARY STORAGE
CONTAINERS AS APPROVED PER SITE
DEVELOPMENT WAIVER (PLOC-2012-00278).55'-0"41'-10"
TOILET FACILITIES FOR OCCUPANTS ATTENDING SPORTS ACTIVITIES AS WELL AS OCCUPANTS OF AMPHITHEATER. LAYOUT OF FENCES DESIGNED
TO EITHER ALLOW ACCESS FROM SPORTS FIELD, OR FROM AMPHITHEATER. EVENTS NOT TO OCCUR AT SAME TIME.
MINIMUM PLUMBING FIXTURES PROVIDED PER TABLE 422.1 CPC 2013, OCCUPANCY TYPE A-5
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SEDUM PLANTED
GREEN ROOFING
SYSTEM
LINE OF BLDG BELOW
15% OF TOTAL ROOF AREA TO
BE SOLAR ZONE PER SECTION
2013 CEC 110.10(b)
ROOF
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ROOFTOP HVAC BEHIND
SCREENS
CONCESSION/TICKET BOOTH FLOOR PLAN
Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0"1 CONCESSION/TICKET BOOTH ROOF PLAN
Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0"2
WHITE CORRUGATED METAL
SIDING, HORIZONTAL, TYP.
8' DECORATIVE FENCE, PER
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WHITE CORRUGATED METAL
SIDING, HORIZONTAL, TYP.
MECHANICAL UNITS BEHIND
SCREEN W/ WHITE
CORRUGATED METAL, TYP.
SOUTH
WEST
NORTH
EAST
EAST ELEVATION
Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0"3 7'-6"1'-6"6"9'-6"3/4” THREE COAT
PORTLAND CEMENT
PLASTER IN ‘SANDSTONE
86’ COLOR O/ CMU WALL
1'-8"MTL DECKING W/ PLY WD & MEMBRANE
ROOFING & RAL 7030 SHEET MTL
FLASHING, PER DETAIL 5
TUBE STEEL BEAM IN
‘STONE GRAY’ RAL 7030,
SEE DETAIL 6 TUBE STEEL POST,
‘STONE GRAY’ RAL 7030
EDGE OF (E) CONCRETE
CURB TO REMAIN
GALVANIZED SHEET
METAL TO MATCH
CUSTOM ORANGE
COLOR OF WORSHIP
CENTER
WHITE PTD. 1/2”
DIA. METAL ROD
BEYOND
WHITE PTD 2” SQ
HEAVY METAL
GAGE TUBE FRAME
(E) SIDEWALK, FG
HB
DRAIN CONNECTED TO THE
SANITARY SEWER 2%2%2%2%NEW TRASH ENCLOSURE PLAN
Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0"1
(N) 8’ WIDE HEAVY GAUGE
METAL GATE
(N) ROOF ABOVE, SHOWN
DASHED
(E) CURB TO REMAIN, REPAIR
AS NEEDED
(N) 1’8” HEIGHT RETAINING
WALL
(N) TUBE STEEL POST, SSD
(N) CONCRETE SLAB, SSD
CONFORM TO (E) ASPHALT
ELEVATION
EDGE OF (E) ASPHALT TO
REMAIN18'-0"10'-8"
10'-0"18'-8"3
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4
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(N) CMU WALL, SSD
16'-0"HB
DRAIN CONNECTED TO THE
SANITARY SEWER 2%2%2%2%NEW TRASH ENCLOSURE ROOF PLAN
Scale: 1/8" = 1'-0"2
(N) ROOF
(N) TUBE STEEL POST &
BEAM BELOW, SSD
SHOWN DASHED
10'-8"
13'-4"
1'-4"1'-4"1'-4"18'-8"1'-4"21'-4"SLOPE TO GUTTER 2%
(N) GUTTER
&
DOWNSPOUT
SOUTH ELEVATION
Scale: 1/4" = 1'-0"4
SLOPE TO GUTTER 2%
3/4” THREE COAT PORTLAND CEMENT PLASTER IN
‘SANDSTONE 86’ COLOR O/ CMU WALL
TUBE STEEL POST, ‘STONE GRAY’ RAL 7030
TUBE STEEL BEAM IN ‘STONE GRAY’ RAL 7030
MTL DECKING W/ PLY WD & MEMBRANE
ROOFING & RAL 7030 SHEET MTL
FLASHING, PER DETAIL 5
EDGE OF CONCRETE
CURB
FG
Roof Detail
Scale: 1 1/2" = 1'-0"4
TUBE STEEL POST,
SSD.
STEEL BEAM, SSD
MTL DECKING, SSD
PLYWD DECKING
MEMBRANE ROOFING
Roof Detail
Scale: 1 1/2" = 1'-0"5
TUBE STEEL POST
BEYOND, SSD.
STEEL BEAM
BEYOND, SSD
MTL DECKING, SSD
PLYWD DECKING
MEMBRANE
ROOFING1'-0"
1'-0"
SHT MTL
FLASHING
1/4" BENT
STEEL PLATE
SHT MTL
FLASHING
SQUARE
PROFILE PTD.
SHT METAL
GUTTER
1/4" BENT
STEEL PLATE
Gate Detail
Scale: 1 1/2" = 1'-0"6
TUBE STEEL POST,
SSD
2x3 HEAVY GAUGE
METAL TUBE
PTD. GALVANIZED
SHEET METAL
PTD. GALVANIZED
SHEET METAL, ABOVE
AND BELOW
CONTINUOUS HINGE
2" SQ HEAVY METAL
GAGE TUBE FRAME
3/8"x1-1/2" METAL BAR
STOCK, TYP
PTD. 1/2" DIA. METAL
ROD BEYOND
PRE-WEATHERED
ZINC
DOWNSPOUT
TRASH ENCLOSURE
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Berkeley, CA 94710
510 / 848-0895
FAX 510 / 848-0897
Project:
CIVIL
BKF Engineers
4670 Willow Road, Suite 250
Pleasanton, CA 94588
TEL: 925.396.7718
Drawn By:
Review By:
Plot Date:
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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
Michael O'Leary + Associates
1912 McGee Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94703
TEL: 510.841.5689
10/31/2015
Verde Design
2455 The Alameda, Suite 200
Santa Clara, CA 95050
TEL: 408.985.7200
NOTES:
1.CONCRETE APRON TO EXTEND 10 FEET MIN. FROM THE ENCLOSURE PAD.
2.THE AREA AROUND AND INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE MUST BE LIT WITH A MINIMUM OF ONE-FOOT
CANDLE.
3.GATES TO BE SELF-CLOSING; GATES TO BE ABLE TO BE LOCKED IN CLOSED POSITION AND
BE HELD OPEN WITH PIN LOCKS IN OPEN POSITION.
4.REFER TO DETAIL N ON D1.1 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
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MANUFACTURER: FIELDTURF
PRODUCT:
VERTEX SYNTHETIC TURF W/
PUREFILL (CORK & SAND) INFILL
SYSTEM
FIELD COLOR: ALTERNATING DYE
LOTS (GREEN / LIGHT GREEN)
END-ZONES: RED BACKGROUND
WITH WHITE LETTERING
CONTACT:
(559) 237-2590
WWW.FIELDTURF.COM
DISCUS THROW AREA WITH CAGE
MANUFACTURER:
SPORTSFIELD SPECIALTIES
PRODUCT:
TFDCHS DISCUS CAGE
CONTACT:
(408) 659-6055
WWW.SPORTSFIELDSPECIALTIES.COM
SHOTPUT THROW AREA
MANUFACTURER:
SPORTSFIELD SPECIALTIES
PRODUCT:
TFSPT001AL
CONTACT:
(408) 659-6055
WWW.SPORTSFIELDSPECIALTIES.COM
FOOTBALL GOAL POSTS
MANUFACTURER:
SPORTSFIELD SPECIALTIES
PRODUCT:
GP4380R ROTATING HIGH
SCHOOL UPRIGHT
CONTACT:
(408) 659-6055
WWW.SPORTSFIELDSPECIALTIES.COM
PORTABLE SOCCER GOALS
MANUFACTURER:
SPORTSFIELD SPECIALTIES
PRODUCT:
SG4950 8'X24' ROUND FACED
SOCCER GOAL
CONTACT:
(408) 659-6055
WWW.SPORTSFIELDSPECIALTIES.COM
TRIPLE JUMP / LONG JUMP PIT
MANUFACTURER:
SPORTSFIELD SPECIALTIES
PRODUCT:
SP6020 3M x 7M SAND PIT WITH
SAND CATCHERS, SP6820 HIGH
SCHOOL SAND PIT COVER SET
CONTACT:
(408) 659-6055
WWW.SPORTSFIELDSPECIALTIES.COM
HIGH JUMP PIT
MANUFACTURER:
SPORTSFIELD SPECIALTIES
PRODUCT:
TFHJI610DZ HIGH SCHOOL POLE
VAULT JUMP PIT CONTACT:
(408) 659-6055
WWW.SPORTSFIELDSPECIALTIES.COM
REINFORCING TO BE #3 REBAR @ 18"
O.C. BOTH DIRECTIONS IN SLAB
3"
TYP.
SCARIFIED AND COMPACTED
SUBGRADE, PER GEOTECHNICAL
REPORT
COMPACTED CLASS II AGGREGATE
BASE, PER GEOTECHNICAL REPORT
NOTE:
PROVIDE SCORE JOINTS AT 5' O.C. AND FIBER EXPANSION JOINTS AT 10' O.C. UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
NATURAL GRAY CONCRETE PAVING NTS
NATURAL GRAY CONCRETE,
MEDIUM BROOM CONCRETE FINISH
PERPENDICULAR TO PATH OF TRAVEL
EXPANSION JOINT, TYP.SCORE JOINT, TYP.
PROVIDE TURNED-DOWN EDGE WHERE
WALK ABUTS LANDSCAPE AREAS, TYP.
COLOR: NATURAL GRAY
FINISH: MEDIUM BROOM
NATIVE SOIL
REINFORCING TO BE #3 REBAR @ 18"
O.C. BOTH DIRECTIONS IN SLAB
3"
TYP.
SCARIFIED AND COMPACTED
SUBGRADE, PER GEOTECHNICAL
REPORT
COMPACTED CLASS II AGGREGATE
BASE, PER GEOTECHNICAL REPORT
NOTE:
PROVIDE SCORE JOINTS AT 5' O.C. AND FIBER EXPANSION JOINTS AT 10' O.C. UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
COLORED CONCRETE WALKWAY NTS
INTEGRALLY-COLORED CONCRETE,
EXPOSED AGGREGATE FINISH
(LIGHT WASH)
EXPANSION JOINT, TYP.SCORE JOINT, TYP.
PROVIDE TURNED-DOWN EDGE WHERE
WALK ABUTS LANDSCAPE AREAS, TYP.
COLOR: "ADOBE" BY DAVIS COLORS
FINISH: EXPOSED AGGREGATE,
MEDIUM WASH
NATIVE SOIL
TYPICAL PARKING STRIPING DETAIL
TYPICAL PARKING SPACE DIMENSIONS8'FULL-SIZED STALLS
(9FT X 20FT)COMPACT STALLS
(8FT X 17FT)9'20'17'COMPACT24'
AISLE WIDTH
PARKING STRIPING,
TYPICAL
NOTE:
1. STRIPING SHOWN IS DIAGRAMMATIC, SEE TYPICAL PARKING STRIPING DETAIL FOR
ACTUAL PARKING STRIPE PATTERN
2. COMPACT SPACES TO BE NO MORE THAN 35% OF TOTAL. ALL COMPACT SPACES TO
BE LABELED WITH "COMPACT" AS SHOWN IN ENLARGEMENT.
3. "ELECTRIC VEHICLE" STALLS LOCATED PER SITE PLAN L2.0
PARKING ANGLE
90°COMPACTCOMPACTCOMPACTCOMPACTCOMPACT
12" LETTERHEIGHT"COMPACT" STALL
MARKING ENLARGEMENT
ELECTRIC VEH
12" LETTERHEIGHT"ELECTRIC VEHICLE" STALL
MARKING ENLARGEMENT
ELECTRIC VEHPOLE VAULT PAD
MANUFACTURER:
SPORTSFIELD SPECIALTIES
PRODUCT:
DURAZONE CHAMPION BRONZE POLE VAULT
LANDING SYSTEM TFPV202ILDZ
CONTACT:
(408) 659-6055
WWW.SPORTSFIELDSPECIALTIES.COM
SCARIFIED AND COMPACTED
SUBGRADE, PER GEOTECHNICAL
REPORT
COMPACTED CLASS II
AGGREGATE BASE, PER
GEOTHECHNICAL REPORT
ASPHALT PAVING, PER
GEOTECHNICAL REPORT
ASPHALT DRIVEWAY NTS
NOTES:
REFER TO GEOTECHNICAL REPORT FOR SOIL COMPACTION.
COLOR: BLACK
FINISH: SMOOTH AND COMPACTED
NATIVE SOIL
SCARIFIED AND COMPACTED
SUBGRADE, PER GEOTECHNICAL
REPORT
COMPACTED CLASS II AGGREGATE
BASE, PER GEOTECHNICAL REPORT
NOTE:
PROVIDE SCORE JOINTS AT 5' O.C. AND FIBER EXPANSION JOINTS AT 10' O.C. UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
DECORATIVE PAVERS WITH BORDER
DECORATIVE PAVERS (FIELD PAVERS)
#4 CONTINUOUS REBAR
A. FIELD PAVER: 'VENICE' (TUMBLED) BY BASALITE
B. BORDER PAVER: 'PALERMO' (TUMBLED) BY BASALITE
DECORATIVE PAVER BORDER
WITH CONTRASTING COLOR
(BORDER PAVER)
INTERMEDIATE BANDING
(BORDER PAVER)
A B
6"
NATIVE SOIL
6"
CONCRETE EDGEBAND
CONCRETE EDGEBAND
8-LANE 400M TRACK OVALW/ MULTI-USE ATHLETIC FIELD
328'-0"
592'-0"
A
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SYNTHETIC TURF FIELDB
D1.0
ALL WEATHER
TRACK SURFACING
COMPACTED CLASS II
AGGREGATE BASE
NTS
SECTION
ALL WEATHER
TRACK SURFACE
ASPHALT PAVING, PER
GEOTECHNICAL REPORT
MANUFACTURER:
BEYNON SPORTS SURFACES
PRODUCT:
BSS 300 SANDWICH POLYURETHANE
TRACK SYSTEM
CONTACT:
(559) 237-2590
WWW.BEYNONSPORTS.COM
COMPACTED
SUBGRADE PER
GEOTECHNICAL
REPORT
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1. FENCE HARDWARE AND TO BE PAINTED WITH 2 COATS FLAT BLACK EXTERIOR PAINT.
2. FENCE FABRIC TO BE VINYL-COATED BLACK.
3. FENCE POST EMBEDMENT DEPTH TO BE DETERMINED BY GEOTECHNICAL RECOMMENDATION.
KNUCKLED SELVAGE,
TOP AND BOTTOM
TOP RAIL LINE/END POSTS
FLAT STRECHER
FENCE FABRIC, VINYL-COATED
W/ BLACK FINISH
BOTTOM RAIL, TIES @ 24" O.C.
2" CLEARANCE
42" GUARDRAIL FENCE AT RETAINING WALL NTS
℄℄
CONCRETE RETAINING WALL,
SEE GRADING PLAN
FENCE POST EMBEDDED WITHIN
RETAINING WALL
EQUAL SPACING
8'-0" O.C. MAX
COLOR: BLACK
FINISH: VINYL COATED
ACCESSIBLE DRINKING FOUNTAIN
MANUFACTURER:
MOST DEPENDABLE FOUNTAINS, INC.
PRODUCT:
MODEL 10145SMFA, FRONT APPROACH
DRINKING FOUNTAIN WITH JUG FILLER
FINISH:
STAINLESS STEEL
CONTACT:
(901) 867-0039
WWW.MOSTDEPENDABLE.COM
SPACING PER MANUFACTURER'S
RECOMMENDATION
24'-0"
SURFACING PER PLAN
SCOREBOARD
COLUMNS, SIZED PER
MANUFACTURER
I-BEAM SECTION A-A
I-BEAM
SECTION A-A
SCOREBOARD NTS
MODEL 7685
SCOREBOARD -SCOREBOARD
CONNECTIONS
SCOREBOARD FOOTINGS,
SIZED PER MANUFACTURER
MANUFACTURER: NEVCO
PRODUCT: MODEL 7685
COLORS: TBD
CONTACT: (916) 716-4210
WWW.NEVCO.COM
BICYCLE RACKS - CLASS II NTS
MODEL: INVERTED "U" RACKS, MODEL SU20-E-CB (10 TOTAL)
MANUFACTURER: BY CREATIVE PIPE, INC. PH:1.800.644.8467
DIMENSIONS: 1'-9"L X 3'-0"H X 2-1/3"W
FINISH: STAINLESS STEEL
NOTES:
1. SEE SHEET L2.0, FOR BIKE RACK PLACEMENT AND ORIENTATION
2. CLASS II BICYCLE RACK MODEL SHOWN (SU20-E-CB) ALLOWS BICYCLE TO MAKE CONTRACT WITH THE RACK
IN TWO PLACES - THE FRAME AND AT LEAST ONE WHEEL- FOR ADDITIONAL STABILITY AND SECURITY.
1' 7"
14"x 48" AIRCRAFT CABLE
DOUBLE LOOP 2 PCS
FASTENED w/ CABLE CLAMPS
±1' 9 13" O.S.M.
2" SCH. 40 PIPE
14"x 2" FLAT BAR
SECTION
PLAN
FINISH GRADE
ACCESSIBLE PARKING SIGN NTS
12" X 18" SIGN
(R99 CA)
WHITE LETTERS WITH
BLUE BACKGROUND
(R7-8B PLACARD)
2" DIA. GALVANIZED PIPE
VAN ACCESSIBLE PARKING
SIGN ON POST
FINISH SURFACE,
EXISTING ASPHALT
SIGN POST FOOTING,
CAST-IN-PLACE
2" POST CAP
4" SQ. POST
14" WIRE MESH PANEL, 8" X 2" TYP.
OPENINGS
8' DECORATIVE FENCE NTS
EQUAL SPACING 8' O.C. MAX.LC LC
MANUFACTURER:
METALCO FENCE AND RAILING SYSTEMS, INC.
PRODUCT:
TWINBAR FENCE SYSTEM
COLOR:
BLACK
CONTACT:
(900) 708-2526
WWW.FENCE-SYSTEM.COM
NOTE:
1. FENCE HARDWARE AND TO BE PAINTED WITH 2 COATS FLAT BLACK EXTERIOR PAINT.
2. FENCE FABRIC TO BE VINYL-COATED BLACK.
3. FENCE FOOTING DEPTH TO BE DETERMINED BY GEOTECHNICAL RECOMMENDATION.
FENCE EDGEBAND
(OPTIONAL)
CONCRETE FOOTING
WATER FEATURE / FOUNTAIN PLAN NTS
Aa
-
SLOPED PATH
24" HT SEAT WALL,
SMOOTH TROWEL
FINISH
PLANTER
16 JETS
W/ LED WET
DECK
WATER SOURCE
6'-0" T.W.
DONOR WALL
5'-0" HT.
DONOR WALL
5'-0" HT.
24" HT
SEAT WALL
24" HT
SEAT WALL
18" HT
SEAT WALL
24" HT
SEAT WALL
18" HT SEAT WALL
PLAZA
10 :1 SLOPED
WET WALL
STEPS
STEPS
46'-6"
CONCRETE
PAVERS CONCRETE
PAVERS
CONCRETE
PAVERS
CONCRETE PAVERS
CONCRETE
PAVERS
24" HIGH BENCH
ALIGN CL WITH ATHLETIC
FIELD 50 YARD LINE
SLOPED WET WALL, REINFORCED
CONCRETE W/ VERTICAL HAMMERED
TEXTURE, V GROOVE 1 1/2" X 1 1/2"
DRAIN TROUGH
RIVER ROCK ON HEAVY DUTY
GALV GRATING
REINFORCED CONCRETE
CONCRETE
BLOCK WALL
2"CUSTOM CONCRETE PAVERS ON WET
DECK ON HEAVY DUTY GALV.GRATING
CONCRETE STEPS WITH
RECESSED 2" WIDE TILE
WARNING STRIPS AND
RADIUS CORNERS TYP.
CONCRETE SEAT WALL WITH
CHAMFERED CORNERS, SMOOTH
TROWEL FINISH
CONCRETE DONOR
WALL WITH 1" INLAY
FOR DONOR TILES
CONCRETE SEAT
WALL BEYOND
NOTES:
1. FOUNTAIN DEPTH LESS THAN 1/2" TYP.
2. FINISH AT CONCRETE STEPS AND EXPOSED FLATWORK: MEDIUM WASH
WITH EXPOSED AGGREGATE COLOR: "ADOBE" BY DAVIS COLORS
3. FINISH AT CONCRETE SEAT WALLS: SMOOTH TROWEL FINISH, COLOR:
"ADOBE" BY DAVIS COLORS
0 1'4'8'16'
DRAIN TO MECH EQUIP
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DECORATIVE PAVERS
WITH BORDER
COLOR: "ADOBE" BY DAVIS COLORS
PLAZA PRECAST PAVERS TYP.
SET ON MORTAR
SURGE TANK
SPRAY MODULE
WITH LED LIGHTING
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DECORATIVE PAVERS
WITH BORDER
TABLED CROSSING NTS
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ASPHALT
DRIVEWAY
12" WIDE PAINTED YELLOW
CROSSWALK LINES TO ALIGN
WITH EDGE OF WALKWAY
4" WIDE PAINTED YELLOW STRIPE
ON CONCRETE SLOPE, TYP.
EXPANSION JOINT
TRUNCATED DOMES
CONCRETE CURB
CONTROL JOINT
CONCRETE
CURB
TRUNCATED
DOMES
D
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CONCRETE WALKWAY
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COLORED
CONCRETE WALKWAY
BIKE LOCKER NTS
MODEL: BIKE-SHELL™, MODEL 352 (2 TOTAL)
MATERIAL: MOLDED FIBERGLASS REINFORCED PLASTIC COMP.
MANUFACTURER: AMERICAN BICYCLE SECURITY COMPANY
CONTACT: PH:1.800.245.3723
DIMENSIONS: 48"H X 40"W X 6'-2 14"L
COLOR/FINISH: MEDIUM GREY
NOTES:
1. SEE SHEET L2.0, FOR BIKE LOCKER PLACEMENT AND ORIENTATION
2. INSTALL TO CONCRETE PAD WITH (4) ANCHOR BOLTS, ONE AT EACH CORNER, PER MANUFACTURER'S
SPECIFICATIONS
SECTION
FINISH SURFACE
(CONCRETE)
6'-2 14"
ISOMETRIC
PLAN
14" ANCHOR BOLT
EMBEDDED INTO
CONCRETE,
MIN. 6" DEPTH
PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM NTS
FLOOR-MOUNTED RACK,
MIDDLE ATLANTIC #VFD35 W/
FRONT DOOR, OR EQUAL
(2) BOGEN #CAM8PRO MIC/LINE MIXERS,
OR EQUAL
(1) DBS DRIVERACK #260 EQUALIZER,
OR EQUAL
(4) BOGEN M450 450-WATT AMPLIFIERS,
OR EQUAL, EACH POWERING (2) APOGEE
AFI-4W-SX WEATHERPROOF SPEAKERS,
MOUNTED TO SPORTSFIELD LIGHTING
POLES, TYP.
(1) TASCAM CD-200SB CD/MP3 DECK,
OR EQUAL
FLOOR MOUNTED RACK LOCATION
TO BE DETERMINED
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RESOLUTION NO. XX - 18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
* * * * * * * * * * * * * *
ADOPTING A SUPPLEMENTAL MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE
VALLEY CHRISTIAN CENTER PROJECT
PLPA 2014-00052
(APN 941-0022-003, 004, 005 & 006)
WHEREAS, the Applicant, the Valley Christian Center, has requested approval of an
amendment to the existing Planned Development Zoning District, and a Site Development
Review Permit to construct a lighted athletic field with sound amplification , a concession
stand/ticket booth and associated site improvements including a parking lot, plaza and
landscaping. These planning and implementing actions are collectively known as the “Valley
Christian Center project” or the “Project”; and
WHEREAS, the project site is approximately 51 acres and is located at 7500 Inspiration
Drive in the westerly portion of Dublin; 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 impacts and that environmental documents be prepared; and
WHEREAS, in 2003, the City Council adopted a Resolution certifying an Environmental
Impact Report (EIR), and adopted findings and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
for the Valley Christian Center Expansion/Master Plan project (Resolution No. 92 -03,
incorporated herein by reference); and
WHEREAS, the City prepared a modified Initial Study to det ermine whether
supplemental environmental review was required for the currently proposed Valley Christian
Center project under CEQA standards. The Initial Study examined whether there were
substantial changes to the proposed development, substantial change s in circumstances, or
new information, any of which would result in new or more severe significant impacts than
analyzed in the prior Valley Christian Center EIR or whether any other standards for
supplemental environmental review were met; and
WHEREAS, upon completion of the Initial Study it was determined that there were new
potentially significant impacts associated with the project related to aesthetics, biological
resources, noise, and transportation/traffic; therefore, a Supplemental Mitigated Negative
Declaration was prepared to analyze those impacts and included mitigation measures to reduce
the impacts to less than significant; and
WHEREAS, the Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration/Initial Study was circulated
for public review from June 12, 2018 to July 12, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin received two comment letters during the public review
period; and
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WHEREAS, on August 14, 2018, the Planning Commission held a properly noticed
public hearing on the project, at which time all interested parties had the opportunity to be
heard; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report, dated August 14, 2018, and incorporated herein by
reference, described and analyzed the p roject and related Supplemental Mitigated Negative
Declaration for the Planning Commission and recommended adoption of the Supplemental
Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and approval
of the project; and
WHEREAS, on August 14, 2018, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution 18-18
(incorporated herein by reference) recommending that the City Council adopt the Supplemental
Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the project;
and
WHEREAS, on September 4, 2018 the City Council held a properly noticed public
hearing on the project and Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration, at which time all
interested parties had the opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report dated September 4, 2018 and incorporated herein by
reference described and analyzed the project and related Supplemental Mitigated Negative
Declaration for the City Council and recommended adoption of the Supplemental Mitigated
Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and approval of the
project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the Supplemental Mitigated Negative
Declaration, as well as the prior Valley Christian Center EIR and all above-referenced reports,
recommendations, and testimony before taking any action on the project.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the foregoing recitals are true and correct
and made a part of this Resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin finds the
following:
A. The Dublin City Council has reviewed and considered the Supplemental Mit igated
Negative Declaration including comments received during the public review period, prior
to taking action on the project.
B. The Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration adequately describes the
environmental impacts of the project. On the basis of the whole record before it, the City
Council finds that there is no substantial evidence that the project as approved with
mitigation will have a significant effect on the environment.
C. The Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration has been completed in compliance
with CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines and the City of Dublin Environmental
Regulations.
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D. The Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration is complete and adequate and reflects
the City’s independent judgement and analysis as to th e environmental effects of the
project.
E. Following adoption of this Resolution, City staff is authorized and directed to file with the
County of Alameda a Notice of Determination pursuant to CEQA.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that based on the above findings, the Dublin City
Council adopts the Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration (attached as Exhibit A) and
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (attached as Exhibit B) for the project and the
mitigation measures in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program are imposed as
conditions of approval for the project.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of September, 2018 by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Valley Christian Center
Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration / Initial Study
June 8, 2018
Planning Application Number: PLPA-2014-00052
City of Dublin Page 2
Initial Study/Valley Christian Center June 2018
Table of Contents
Background & Project Description 3
Environmental Checklist 12
Determination 13
Explanation of Environmental Checklist Responses 14
Environmental Impacts Checklist 16
Discussion of Checklist 28
Initial Study Preparers & Agencies/Organizations Contacted 91
Attachments
1 Biological Resources Assessment Report & Update (WRA, 2015 &
2018)
2 Noise Assessment (Illingworth & Rodkin, Inc., 2018)
3 Traffic & Parking Analysis (Omni-Means, Ltd., 2015)
List of Exhibits
Exhibit 1: Regional Location
Exhibit 2: Site Context
Exhibit 3: Parcelization
Exhibit 4: Proposed Athletic Stadium
Exhibit 5: Preliminary Landscape Plan
Exhibit 6: Building Sections
Exhibit 7: Proposed Master Plan
Note: All exhibits are included at the end of the document.
List of Tables
Table 1. Existing and Proposed Land Uses
Table 2. Relevant California and National Ambient Air Quality Standards
Table 3. Highest Measured Air Pollutant Concentrations at Livermore Station
Table 4. Summary of Long-Term & Short-Term Noise Measurements (dBA)
Table 5. City of Dublin Land Use/Noise Compatibility Standards
Table 6. Summary of Short-Term Noise Measurements, Football game at Santa
Teresa High School, San Jose, CA, 10/20/12
Table 7. Projected Noise Levels at Nearest Residences During Capacity Crowd
Varsity Football Game at the Proposed Multi-purpose Field
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Valley Christian Center
Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration/Initial Study
PLPA-2014-00052
June 8, 2018
Introduction
This Initial Study has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”, Pub. Res. Code §§ 21000 et seq.,)
and the CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs. title 14, §§ 15000-15387). This Initial
Study analyzes whether any further environmental review is required for the
proposed expansion of Valley Christian Center (“VCC”) under the standards of
Public Resources Code section 21166 and CEQA Guidelines sections 15162 and
15163. Development of the project site has been previously analyzed in an
Environmental Impact Report titled “Valley Christian Center Expansion
Program (State Clearinghouse No. 200212070).” This EIR was certified by the
City of Dublin on May 20, 2003 by City Council Resolution No. 92-03.
This Initial Study analyzes whether proposed changes to the development
program for the VCC would result in any new or substantially more severe
significant environmental impacts than those analyzed in the prior CEQA
document or whether any of the other standards requiring further
environmental review under CEQA are met.
This Initial Study assesses program changes and development level activities to
implement that program through a Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan
Amendment, Site Development Review (SDR) and other related entitlements for
the property.
Prior Environmental Impact Report
In 2003, the City of Dublin certified an Environmental Impact Report for the VCC
property. The VCC includes a church and related activities as well as a pre-
school through grade 12 private school. The EIR analyzed the following
improvements on the site, which would be phased over a number of years.
• Expansion of the previously approved building area on the site to include
up to a 90,000 square foot sanctuary building (with a seating capacity of
2,000), a pre-school, a fellowship hall and administration building (which
could extend to 3 stories) a 1,000 square foot expansion to an existing pre-
school, construction of a 45,000 square foot junior and senior high school
administration building (3 stories), construction of a 15,000 square foot
sports building, construction of a 30,000 square foo t senior activity center
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(2 stories) and construction of a 6,000 square foot chapel building (2
stories).
• Construction of up to 22 multi-family dwellings on the northwest corner
of Dublin Boulevard and Inspiration Drive. This component was
withdrawn from the project by the Applicant and was not approved by
the City.
• Construction of paved parking areas along the west side of Inspiration
Drive near existing parking areas.
• Installation of an LED-readout changeable message board sign on the
south side of the administration building and mounted on the building.
The sign was approved at a dimension of 12 feet wide and 30 inches tall.
The 2003 EIR addressed the following environmental topics:
• Aesthetics and Light and Glare
• Air Quality
• Biological resources
• Cultural Resources
• Geology and Soils
• Hydrology and Water Quality
• Land Use
• Noise
• Population, Housing and Employment
• Transportation and Circulation
• Utilities and Public Services
• Parks and Recreation
The 2003 EIR analyzed the potential effects of developing the site with residential
uses and an alternative configuration of the VCC facility. The EIR found that the
proposed residential development alternative would not meet the objectives of
the project and was rejected as infeasible. The alternative that would relocate
certain uses to the central and northern portions of the site was found to be the
Environmentally Superior Alternative compared to the proposed project.
The EIR identified a number of potentially significant impacts, but also
recommended mitigation measures to reduce all impacts to a less-than-
significant level. These are identified in the following Initial Study. No significant
and unavoidable impacts were found.
Applicant/Contact Person
Valley Christian Center
Attn: James Goring, Goring & Straja, project architect
7500 Inspiration Drive
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Dublin, CA 94568
Phone: (510) 848-0895
Project Description
Project location and context. The project site consists of approximately 51 acres of
land located in the western portion of Dublin. Exhibit 1 shows the regional
location of Dublin in the Bay area and Exhibit 2 shows the project site location in
the context of the local roadways, freeways and other features.
The site is generally rectangularly shaped and is located on the north side of
Dublin Boulevard. Inspiration Drive provides access into the project site and
extends through the site in a north-south direction. The site address is 7500
Inspiration Drive.
Dublin Boulevard is the southern boundary of the site with the I -580 freeway
located south of Dublin Boulevard. A combination of residential uses (located on
Glengarry Lane, McPeak Lane and Brigadoon Lane) and open space exists west
of the site. Single-family homes on Inspiration Circle and open spaces are located
north of the site and single-family homes are located east of the site along Las
Palmas Way and Bay Laurel Street.
Project background and prior planning approvals. The Valley Christian Center was
approved under a Conditional Use Permit issued by Alameda County in 1978,
prior to the incorporation of Dublin in 1982. Following incorporation, the City
granted approval for an elementary school in 1994, and expansion of a playfield
in 1995. In 1998, the City approved a Site Design Review (SDR) application for
placement of two temporary classrooms. As described above, the City approved
a Master Plan for the site in 2003.
Existing On-Site Development. Following approval of the Master Plan by the City
in 2003, a number of buildings and other improvements have been constructed
on the site. Table 1, below, summarizes exiting land uses on the site as well as
proposed uses.
VCC currently operates church facilities on the site on Sundays and some
weekday evenings. Peak attendance for Sunday services is approximately 520
visitors with 40 employees also on the site.
The private school on the site provides for pre-school through grade 12
educational services with an estimated enrollment of 790 students and a faculty
and staff of 129.
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Project Characteristics
Overview. The application includes a request to the City of Dublin for
amendments to the Valley Christian Center Master Plan that would include a
lighted athletic field for football, soccer, track and other sports; construction of
new buildings on the campus; expansion of existing buildings; and changes to
on-site parking and landscaping. These are described below.
Proposed Master Plan Changes. The Applicant is requesting the following
changes to the Master Plan that would allow additional development on the
VCC site. Table 1 summarizes existing land uses shown in square footage, the
amount of development allowed under the approved Master Plan and the
amount of development that would be allowed if the amended Master Plan is
approved. As shown in the table, a number of approved uses would be
rearranged on the site to allow the facility to meet current and future needs.
There would be up to a 1,300 square foot addition in the total amount of
development square footage from what is currently permitted.
The ultimate size of the church sanctuary would be reduced by 42,600 square
feet. School, fellowship, and administrative floor space would increase by up to
23,600 square feet. Space devoted to daycare use would expand by 11,300 square
feet, and middle school and high school space would increase by 9,000 square
feet. No increase in the student population is anticipated.
Table 1. Existing and Proposed Land Uses
Source: Project Applicant, 2018
Building
(see Ex. 4)
Land Use Existing
Sq. Ft.
Proposed
Additional
Sq. Ft.
Proposed
Total
Sq. Ft.
Approved
Sq. Ft.
(2003)
Difference
(Sq. Ft.)
A Sanctuary 15,700 31,700 47,400 90,000 -42,600
A1 Pre-School/Day
Care/Fellowship/
Admin.
14,400
16,200
30,600
14,400
+16,200
A2 Fellowship/Sanctuary/
Admin.
0 7,400 7,400 0 +7,400
D, 2 Pre-School/Daycare 10,000 12,300 22,300 11,000 +11,300
3 Jr. /Sr. High School 10,725 0 10,725 8,800 +1,925
4 Jr./Sr. High School 32,600 0 32,600 32,600 0
5 Elementary School 52,500 0 52,500 52,500 0
B Jr. & Sr. High
School/Admin./Sports
0
52,075 52,075 45,000 +7,075
C Sports/School 0 15,000 15,000 15,000 0
E Senior
Center/Counseling/
Club/Activity Center
0
30,000
30,000
30,000 0
F Church/School
Assembly
0 6,000 6,000 6,000 0
Total 135,925 170,675 306,600 305,300 +1,300
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The Applicant is also proposing to add one caretaker dwelling unit on the site in
the future. A Site Development Review Permit will be required prior to the
caretaker unit being constructed.
The site has been divided into four parcels as depicted on Exhibit 3. Parcel 1
(APN 941-0022-0040) is the largest parcel consisting of 33.3 acres of land located
in the approximate center of the site. This parcel contains all school
improvements, including buildings, athletic fields and parking. Parcel 1-A (APN
941-0022-003) is located on the northwest corner of the site and contains 3.7 acres
of land that would be devoted to open space but would be converted to a
baseball field as part of Phase 3.
Parcel 2 (APN 941-0022-005) is located on the northwest corner of Inspiration
Drive and Dublin Boulevard and contains 1.4 acres of land. Parcel 3 (APN 941-
0022-006) contains 12.7 acres of land located east of Inspiration Drive. This parcel
includes 8.02 acres of land that has been dedicated as a conservation easement
that precludes development. Parcels 2 and 3 are undeveloped and no
development is proposed as a part of the project.
Features of the proposed changes to the Master Plan include:
• Football/Athletic Field. A major portion of the project would include
converting an existing softball field and parking lot on the northeast
portion of the campus to a football athletic field. The field would be
constructed in an oval configuration as shown on Exhibit 4. The field
would accommodate soccer, track and field and other similar outdoor
activities. Improvements would include grading the site to construct a flat
playing field with raised edges to accommodate seating. Metal bleacher
seating for up to 1,100 people would be located on the southwest side of
the field, nearest to the main campus. The main field would be synthetic
material with a gravel running track on the outside of the playing field.
It is anticipated that the field would be used during the academic year for
a variety of sports activities, with the main use being football. The football
season runs from approximately mid-August until mid-November. Up to
six home games would be played; however, if the school qualifies for
playoffs, an additional three games could for a total of nine games.
Football practice would occur on Monday through Thursday from 3:00
pm to 5:30 pm with games scheduled for Friday evenings from 4:00 pm to
9:00 pm. Some Saturday evening games could be played between those
hours as well. Attendance at football games is expected to average 400
visitors for most games. The attendance could increase to 600 visitors for
homecoming and playoff games. The VCC junior varsity team would play
at 4:00 pm.
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Other sports including men’s varsity soccer and middle school soccer
would be played throughout the year. These sporting events would most
likely not result in major attendance. Men’s and women’s soccer practice
would occur three days per week from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Additionally,
there would be one to two homes games per week from 3:30 pm to 5:30
pm with occasional Saturday afternoon games. The varsity soccer team
would play five homes games per season with the possibility of additional
playoff games. There would also be middle school soccer matches.
Maximum attendance at these non-football events is anticipated to include
up to 40 visitors and 40 players and coaches. Junior varsity men’s soccer
games would occur between 3:30 and 5:30 pm.
Invitation track meets would occur on Saturdays. These events could
involve visitation by multiple schools. Track practice would occur
Monday through Friday from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. One track meet per
month is anticipated, which would occur on a weekday from 2:00 pm to
6:00 pm. Attendance is expected to include 40-60 athletes and 40-60
visitors. There would also be a maximum of two all-day track events per
year that would include up to 100-200 athletes and 200 visitors. These
invitational track meets would occur on Saturdays.
VCC proposes using sound amplification during football games, track
meets and other sporting events held on the proposed field. This would
include the use of exterior speakers that would generally be directed onto
the field. Use of amplified would cease no later than 10:00 pm. Exterior
lights would be installed as part of the proposed athletic field to allow for
nighttime activities. It is anticipated that lights would be used during
football games, soccer matches and track and field events, generally on
Friday and Saturday evenings. A condition of approval will be applied to
the project requiring that the lights be turned off by 10:00 pm.
• Softball/Athletic Field. The existing athletic field in the northwest portion of
the site would be expanded to accommodate the existing softball field that
would be relocated from the football field site. A small outdoor play area
would be constructed just north of the softball field. This facility would
only accommodate future VCC events. No permanent bleacher seats are
proposed.
• Central plaza. A plaza would be created in the approximate center of the
campus, to be located north of Building 3 and east of Building 4. The
intent of this feature is to serve as a central campus focal point and will
include a mixture of hardscape and landscape features. A tall cross would
be installed in the approximate center of the plaza.
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• On-site school enrollment. School enrollment is not anticipated to increase
above current enrollment levels. The estimated high school enrollment
would be up to 750 students. Enrollment at the elementary and middle
school is expected to be up to 400 students and the day care component
would be capped at 156 students.
• Parking. An existing parking lot would be removed in the northeast
portion of the site to accommodate the proposed multi-sports field. Other
portions of the site would be converted to permanent parking. There are
currently 510 parking spaces on the site. With implementation of t he
Master Plan, there would be 600 spaces on the site (540 permanent spaces
on the site and 60 overflow spaces located east of Building B).
The supply of parking spaces would vary with each phase of
development. An existing parking lot will be eliminated to allow
construction of the stadium facility; however, the Applicant will be
providing additional parking at a new parking area. A total of 511 parking
spaces are provided for Phases 1 & 2, 530 parking spaces for Phase 3 and
600 parking spaces for Phase 4.
• Landscaping. The updated campus would include planting of trees, shrubs
and groundcover around the periphery of the campus as well as adjacent
to buildings and within parking lots. Exhibit 5 depicts the preliminary
landscape plan for the campus. A number of existing trees would be
removed to accommodate proposed improvements, but replacement tree
plantings would occur.
• On-site dwelling. One caretaker dwelling would be constructed on the site
as part of later phases of development. The Stage 2 Development Plan is
being amended as part of the current project to approve the use; however,
a Site Development Review Permit will be required prior to construction
of the unit.
Buildings. Buildings on the site are subject to Site Development Review (SDR) by
the Dublin Planning Commission. SDR approval is required prior to issuance of a
building permit. SDR approval is also required for landscaping, walls and fences,
signs and similar improvements. The Applicant has requested SDR approval for
the football/athletic field facility, central plaza, and site modifications including
landscaping. Exhibit 6 depicts building sections.
Access and Circulation. Access to and from the site would continue to be
provided by Inspiration Drive. Inspiration Drive provides two vehicular access
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points to and from the site via Dublin Boulevard to the south and Bay Laurel
Drive to the north.
Water and Sewer Services: Utility services to support the proposed land use
changes would continue to be supplied by the Dublin San Ramon Services
District. This topic is described in the following Initial Study.
Water Quality Protection. Proposed improvements on the project site will
continue to be subject to Best Management Practices to support water quality
standards as enforced by the City of Dublin.
Project Grading. Portions of the project site, especially the proposed football
field, would be graded to provide for a generally flat athletic field. Other
portions of the site would also be graded to accommodate proposed
improvements. Given the moderate to steep topography of the site, one or more
retaining walls may be constructed. Preliminarily, it is anticipated that walls
could extent to a height of 11 feet.
Phasing. Proposed improvements would be constructed over a number of years
that would extend until the year 2030. Exhibit 7 shows the proposed build-out of
site improvements under the amended Master Plan.
Requested land use entitlements. The following land use entitlements have been
requested to allow implementation of the proposed project:
• Planned Development Rezoning and Stage 1 & Stage 2 Development Plan
amendment;
• Conditional Use Permit to establish the parking requirement for the
football/athletic field;
• Minor Use Permit for Shared Parking; and
• Site Development Review approval (football/athletic field, central plaza,
parking lot modifications and landscaping).
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1. Project description: The Applicant requests approval of an
amendment to the approved Valley Christian
Center Master Plan to allow for a lighted
multi-purpose athletic field on the northeast
portion of the existing campus, construction of
a central plaza/quad area, construction of
other new buildings on the campus and
changes to on-site parking and landscaping.
2. Lead agency: City of Dublin
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94583
3. Contact person: Martha Battaglia, Dublin Planning Department
(925) 833-6610
4. Project location: North of Dublin Boulevard at Inspiration Drive
at 7500 Inspiration Drive
5. Project contact person: James Goring, Goring & Straja Architects
(510) 848-0895
6. General Plan Land Use Public/Semi Public
Designation:
8. Zoning PD-Planned Development
9. Other public agency necessary, potential and/or desired approvals:
• Stage 1 and 2 Development Plan
Amendment, Conditional Use Permit,
Minor Use Permit and Site Development
Review Permit (City of Dublin)
• Grading Plans, Improvement Plans, and
Building Permits (City of Dublin)
• Sewer and water connections (DSRSD)
• Encroachment permits (City of Dublin)
• Notice of Intent (State Water Resources
Control Board)
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Environmental Factors Potentially Affected
The environmental factors checked below may 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 requiring preparation of a
Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration.
X Aesthetics
- Agricultural
Resources
- Air Quality
X Biological
Resources
- Cultural Resources - Geology/Soils
- Greenhouse Gas
Emissions
Hazards and
Hazardous Materials
- Hydrology/Water
Quality
- Land Use/
Planning
- Mineral Resources
X Noise
- Population/
Housing
- Public Services - Recreation
X Transportation/
Traffic
- Utilities/Service
Systems
- Tribal Cultural
Resources
- Mandatory
Findings of
Significance
Determination
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
___ I find that the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the
environment and a Negative Declaration will be prepared.
___ I find that the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the
environment and a Addendum will be prepared.
___ I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on
the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the
mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the
project. A Mitigated Negative Declaration will be prepared.
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_X__I find that although the proposed project may have a potentially significant
effect, or a potentially significant effect unless mitigated, on the environment, but
at least one or more effects: 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 the attached
sheets. A focused Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration is required,
but it must only analyze the effects that meet the CEQA standards for
supplemental review as identified in attached checklist.
Signature: _______________________________ Date: __________
Printed Name: Martha Battaglia, Associate Planner
For: City of Dublin Community Development Department
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Evaluation of Environmental Impacts
1) A brief explanation is required for all answers. Certain "no impact"
answers are supported by the information sources the lead agency cites in
the parenthesis 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), or, in this case, there is no
impact of the proposed project beyond that which was considered
previously in the certified 2003 EIR (see explanation under Earlier
Analysis section below). A "no impact" answer should be explained where
it is based on project-specific factors as well as general factors (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, including off-site as
well as on-site, cumulative as well as project-level, indirect as well as
direct, and construction as well as operational impacts.
3) "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial
evidence that an effect is significant. It there are one or more "potentially
significant impact" entries when the determination is made, an EIR is
required.
4) "Negative Declaration: Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation
Incorporated" implies elsewhere the incorporation of mitigation measures
has reduced an effect from "potentially significant effect" 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.
5. Earlier Analysis may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR,
or other CEQA process, one or more effects have been adequately
analyzed in an earlier EIR or Negative Declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D).
In this case, a discussion should identify the following on attached sheets:
a. Earlier analysis used. Identify earlier analyses 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 Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures, which
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were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the
extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project.
d. A “No New Impact” finding means that there would be no new or
substantially more severe significant impacts to the impact area
beyond what has been analyzed in 2003 EIR, and no other CEQA
standards for supplemental review are met. Therefore, no further
environmental review is required for the impact area.
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 at tached, 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.
b. The mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less-
than-significant.
Note: Conducting consultation early in the CEQA process allows tribal
governments, lead agencies, and project proponents to discuss the level of
environmental review, identify and address potential adverse impacts to
tribal cultural resources, and reduce the potential for delay and conflict in
the environmental review process. (See Public Resources Code section
21083.3.2.) Information may also be available from the California Native
American Heritage Commission’s Sacred Lands File per Public Resources
Code section 5097.96 and the California Historical Resources Information
System administered by the California Office of Historic Preservation.
Please also note that Public Resources Code section 21082.3(c) contains
provisions specific to confidentiality.
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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 checklist.
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Less than
Significant
Impact
No New
Impact
1. Aesthetics. Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic
vista? (Source: 2, 6)
X
b) Substantially damage scenic resources,
including but not limited to trees, rock
outcroppings, and historic buildings within a
state scenic highway? (Source: 2, 6)
X
c) Substantially degrade the existing visual
character or quality of the site and its
surroundings? (Source: 6)
X
d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare
which would adversely affect day or nighttime
views in the area? (Source: 2, 6)
X
2. Agricultural Resources . Would the project:
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland or
Farmland of Statewide Importance, as shown
on the maps prepared pursuant to the
Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program
of the California Resources Agency, to a non-
agricultural use? (Source: 2)
X
b) Conflict with existing zoning for agriculture
use, or a Williamson Act contract? (Source: 2)
X
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)
X
3. Air Quality (Where available, the significance
criteria established by the 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: 1,4)
X
b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute
substantially to an existing or projected air
quality violation? (Source: 2, 8)
X
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Less than
Significant
Impact
No New
Impact
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 ambient air quality
standard (including releasing emissions which
exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone
precursors? (2, 8)
X
d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial
pollutant concentrations? (Source: 2, 8)
X
e) Create objectionable odors affecting a
substantial number of people? (Source: 2, 6)
X
4. 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 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: 2,3)
X
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 of Fish and Game or
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? (Source:
2,3)
X
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally
protected wetlands as defined by Section 404
of the Clean Water Act (including but not
limited to marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.)
through direct removal, filling, hydrological
interruption or other means?
(Source: Source: 2,3)
X
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)
X
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Less than
Significant
Impact
No New
Impact
e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances
protecting biological resources, such as tree
protection ordinances? (Source: 2, 3)
X
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, 8)
X
5. Cultural Resources. Would the project
a) Cause a substantial adverse impact in the significance
of a historical resource as defined in Sec. 15064.5 or
listed or eligible for listing on the CA Register of
Historic Places? (2)
X
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of an archeological resource
pursuant to Sec. 15064.5 (Source: 2)
X
c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique
paleontological resource, site or unique
geologic feature? (Source: 2)
X
6. Geology and Soils. Would the project
a) Expose people or structures to potential
substantial adverse effects, including the risk
of loss, injury, or death involving:
X
i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as
delineated on the most recent Earthquake
Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist
or based on other substantial evidence of a
known fault (Source: 2)
X
ii) Strong seismic ground shaking (2) X
iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including
liquefaction? (2)
X
iv) Landslides? (2) X
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of
topsoil? (Source: 2)
X
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Less than
Significant
Impact
No New
Impact
c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is
unstable, or that would become unstable as a
result of the project and potentially result in
on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading,
subsidence, liquefaction or similar hazards (2)
X
d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-
1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating
substantial risks to life or property? (2)(Source: 2)
X
e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting
the use of septic tanks or alternative
wastewater disposal systems where sewers are
not available for the disposal of wastewater?
(Source: 1, 2)
X
7. Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Would the project:
a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly
or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on
the environment? (9)
X
b) Conflict with applicable plan, policy or regulation
adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of
greenhouse gases.
X
8. Hazards and Hazardous Materials. Would the
project:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through the routine transport,
use or disposal of hazardous materials
(Source: 2)
X
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through reasonably foreseeable
upset and accident conditions involving the
release of hazardous materials into the
environment? (Source: 2)
X
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous
materials or acutely hazardous materials,
substances, or waste within one-quarter mile
of an existing or proposed school? (Source: 2)
X
d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of
hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to
Government Code Sec. 65962.5 and, as a result,
would it create a significant hazard to the public or
the environment? (Source: 2, 8)
X
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Less than
Significant
Impact
No New
Impact
e) For a project located within an airport land use
plan or, where such a plan has not been
adopted within two miles of a public airport of
public use airport, would the project result in a
safety hazard for people residing or working in
the project area? (Source: 1, 2)
X
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?
X
g) Impair implementation of or physically
interfere with the adopted emergency
response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
(1.2)
X
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: 2, 7)
X
9. Hydrology and Water Quality . Would the
project:
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste
discharge requirements? (Source: 2)
X
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? (2)
X
c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern
of the site or area, including through the
alteration of the course of a stream or river, in
a manner which would result in substantial
erosion or siltation on- or off-site? (Source: ,
72)
X
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Less than
Significant
Impact
No New
Impact
d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern
of the site or areas, including through the
alteration of the course of a 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, 7)
X
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)
X
f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality?
(Source: 2)
X
g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard
area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard
Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or
other flood delineation map? (Source: 2, 7)
X
h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area
structures which would impede or redirect
flood flows? (Source: 2, 7)
X
i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk
of loss, injury, and death involving flooding,
including flooding as a result of the failure of a
levee or dam? (2, 7)
X
j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami or mudflow? (2) X
10. Land Use and Planning. Would the project:
a) Physically divide an established community?
(Source: 1, 2,)
X
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: 1, 2)
X
c) Conflict with any applicable habitat
conservation plan or natural community
conservation plan? (1, 2)
X
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Less than
Significant
Impact
No New
Impact
11. Mineral Resources . Would the project
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known
mineral resource that would be of value to the
region and the residents of the state? (Source:
1, 2)
X
b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally
important mineral resource recovery site
delineated on a local general Plan, specific
plan or other land use plan? (Source:1, 2)
X
12. Noise. Would the proposal result in:
a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise
levels in excess of standards established in the
local general plan or noise ordinance, or
applicable standards of other agencies? (1, 2,4)
X
b) Exposure of persons or to generation of
excessive groundborne vibration or
groundborne noise levels? (Source:2, 3)
X
c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient
noise levels in the project vicinity above
existing levels without the project? (2,4)
X
d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in
ambient noise levels in the project vicinity
above levels existing without the project? (2,
4)
X
e) For a project located within an airport land use
plan or, where such a plan has not been
adopted, within two miles of a public airport
or public use airport, would the project expose
people residing or working n the project area
to excessive noise levels? (2, 4)
X
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, 4)
X
13. Population and Housing. Would the project
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Less than
Significant
Impact
No New
Impact
a) Induce substantial population growth in an area,
either directly or indirectly (for example, through
extension of roads or other infrastructure)?
(Source: 1, 2)
X
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing
housing, necessitating the construction of
replacement housing elsewhere? (1, 2)
X
c) Displace substantial numbers of people,
necessitating the construction of replacement
of housing elsewhere? (Source: 6)
X
14. Public Services. Would the proposal:
a) Would the project result in substantial adverse
physical impacts associated with the provision of
new or physically altered governmental facilities,
need for new or physically altered government
facilities, the construction of which could cause
significant environmental impacts, in order to
maintain acceptable service rations, response times
or other performance objectives for any of the
public services? (Sources: 2,7)
Fire protection X
Police protection X
Schools X
Parks X
Other public facilities X
Solid Waste X
15. Recreation:
a) Would the project increase the use of existing
neighborhood and regional parks or
recreational facilities such that substantial
physical deterioration of the facility would
occur or be accelerated (Source: 1, 2)
X
b) Does the project include recreational facilities
or require the construction or expansion of
recreational facilities which might have an
adverse physical effect on the environment?
(Source: 1, 2)
X
16. Transportation and Traffic. Would the project:
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Less than
Significant
Impact
No New
Impact
a) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial
in relation to the existing traffic load and
capacity of the street system (i.e. result in a
substantial increase in either the number of
vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on
roads or congestion at intersections)? (2,5)
X
b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a
level of service standard established by the
County Congestion Management Agency for
designated roads or highways? (2,5)
X
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? (2, 5)
X
d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design
feature (e.g. sharp curves or dangerous
intersections) or incompatible uses, such as farm
equipment? (5)
X
e) Result in inadequate emergency access? (5) X
f) Result in inadequate parking capacity? (5) X
g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans or
programs supporting alternative transportation
(such as bus turnouts and bicycle facilities)
(1,2)
X
17. Tribal Cultural Resources. Would the project:
a) Be listed or eligible for listing on the California
Register of Historic Resources or be listed in a
local register of historic resources, as defied in
Pub. Resources Code sec. 5020.1 (k)? (2, 7)
X
b) Be a resource determined by the lead agency, in
its discretion and supported by substantial
evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria
in subdivision (c) of Pub. Resources Code sec.
5024.1, including potential significance to any
resources associated with a California Native
American Tribe? (2, 7)
X
18. Utilities and Service Systems. Would the
project:
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Less than
Significant
Impact
No New
Impact
a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of
the applicable Regional Water Quality Control
Board? (2, 7)
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? (2, 7)
X
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?
(4, 7)
X
d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve
the project from existing water entitlements
and resources, or are new or expanded
entitlements needed? (2, 7)
X
e) Result in a determination by the wastewater
treatment provider which serves or may serve
the project that it has adequate capacity to
serve the project’s projected demand in
addition to the providers existing
commitments? (2, 7)
X
f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted
capacity to accommodate the project’s solid waste
disposal needs? (2)
X
g) Comply with federal, state and local statutes
and regulations related to solid waste? (2)
X
18. 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, substantially 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?
X
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Less than
Significant
Impact
No New
Impact
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).
X
c) Does the project have environmental effects
which will cause substantial adverse effects on
human beings, either directly or indirectly?
X
Sources used to determine potential environmental impacts
1. Dublin General Plan Amendment
2. VCC Final EIR, City of Dublin 2003
3. Biological Reconnaissance, WRA, July 2015, Updated March, 2018
4. Acoustic Analysis, Illingworth & Rodkin, June 2018
5. Parking & Traffic Analysis, Omni-Means, November 2015
6. Site Visit
7 Information from Service Provider
8. Other Source
XVII. Earlier Analyses and Incorporation By Reference
a) Earlier analyses used. Identify earlier analyses and state where they are
available for review.
The following Environmental Impact Report has been used in the preparation of
the Initial Study. All are available for review at the City of Dublin Community
Development Department, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin CA, during normal business
hours. Each of the following documents are incorporated by reference into this
Initial Study.
Valley Christian Center Expansion Program EIR (State Clearinghouse No.
200212070). March 2003.
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This Initial Study analyzes whether any further environmental review than that
performed in this prior certified EIR are required for the proposed project under
the standards of Public Resources Code section 21166 and CEQA Guidelines
section 15162 and 15163. This Initial Study analyzes whether the proposed
changes to the VCC Master Plan Project will result in any new or substantially
more severe significant environmental impacts than those analyzed in the prior
EIR or whether any other of the standards requiring further environmental
review under CEQA are met.
If the Initial Study determines that there are no new or substantially more severe
environmental impacts than those analyzed in the prior EIR and no CEQA
standard for subsequent or supplemental review is met, then the impact is
identified as “No New Impact.”
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Discussion of Checklist
1. Aesthetics
Environmental Setting
The project is located on a prominent knoll north of the Interstate 580 (I -580)
freeway and Dublin Boulevard in the western portion of Dublin. The site has
steeply sloping hillsides rising to an elevation of approximately 830 feet above
sea level at the highest elevation on the site.
Major features of the site include a number of buildings at the top of the knoll
devoted to existing VCC operations. Buildings are largely screened by mature
vegetation which has been planted on the campus. Inspiration Drive, the major
access road to the site from Dublin Boulevard, is also noticeable from passers -by
on the I-580 freeway and Dublin Boulevard. Views of the roadway are softened
by mature trees planted adjacent to the road alignment. Lower portions of the
site more visible from adjacent roadways are vacant and include native
grasslands and low vegetation. Eastern facing side slopes are also vegetated with
grasses.
The project site is not located adjacent to an officially designed state highway,
although I-580 is considered by Caltrans to be eligible for listing as a state scenic
highway (source: http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/LandArch/scenic_highways).
Existing light sources include streetlights along Inspiration Drive, parking lot
lighting, building exterior lights and pathway lights.
2003 EIR
The 2003 EIR identified the following potentially significant aesthetic impacts
and mitigation measures:
• Impact 4.1-1 identified a significant impact with respect to views of the
project site from the I-580 freeway and from Dublin Boulevard since
building proposed in the complex would be out of scale with other
existing development in the western portion of Dublin. Mitigation
Measure 4.1-1 required that the proposed senior center and chapel
buildings on the site be restricted to one story constructed and set back
from the top of the slope on the site. Consideration should also be given to
reducing the apparent height by use of low rooflines use of earth tone
colors and non-reflective surfaces. This mitigation also required that the
residential component of the project be setback from Dublin Boulevard,
restricted to single story construction on the south side of the site and
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using extensive landscaping near the entrance and using earth tome colors
and non-reflective surfaces. These measures reduced this impact to a less-
than-significant level.
• Impact 4.1-3 found that construction of the proposed project would
increase the amount of light and potential glare due to parking and
building lights. Lighting of the playfields would be an additional source of
light and glare that could impact nearby residential areas. Mitigation
Measure 4.1-2 required that exterior light fixtures be equipped with cut-
off lenses, directed downward and limited in height to minimize excess
light and glare. Future lighting of playfields is subject to a publicly noticed
Planning Commission hearing. Adherence to these measures reduced this
impact to a less-than-significant level.
The proposed project will be required to adhere to all applicable mitigation
measures identified above and other land use regulations dealing with aesthetics,
visual conditions and light and glare.
Project Impacts
a) Have a substantial adverse impact on a scenic vista? No New Impact.
Approval and implementation of the proposed project would increase the
amount of future buildings on the site above existing land use approvals
by an estimated 1,300 square feet. Existing open sports fields would also
be expanded to accommodate a wider variety of sports and outdoor
activities. Since the higher elevations of the site have previously been
developed for Valley Christian Center, the addition of approximately
1,300 square feet would not represent a significant impact. The Applicant
is also proposing to preserve approximately 8 acres of the eastern-facing
slope as a permanent non-buildable open space conservation area. With
adherence to previous applicable mitigation measures and applicable
regulations, there would be no new or substantially more severe
significant impacts to scenic vistas beyond what has been analyzed in the
2003 EIR and no other CEQA standards for supplemental review are met.
Therefore, no further environmental review is required for this impact
area.
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including visual resources within state
scenic highway? No New Impact. Future development under the amended
Master Plan would largely occur within or adjacent to the existing
development portion of the site at the top of the knoll. New development
would not be significantly noticeable from the I-580 freeway or Dublin
Boulevard due to the lower elevation of roadways as compared to the top
of the knoll.
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As noted in the Biological Resources section of this Initial Study, a small
wetland area with associated riparian vegetation is located on the
southwest corner of the site. Based on the proposed development plan,
this existing scenic resource would not be developed or otherwise
impacted by the proposed development.
With adherence to previous applicable mitigation measures and
applicable regulations, there would be no new or substantially more
severe significant impacts to scenic resources beyond what has been
analyzed in the 2003 EIR and no other CEQA standards for supplemental
review are met. Therefore, no further environmental review is required
for this impact area.
c) Substantially degrade existing visual character or the quality of the site? No
New Impact. The proposed project would include limited new building
construction (approximately 1,300 square feet), athletic fields, a central
plaza and related improvements in close proximity to the existing VCC
campus and at the top of the knoll. The Applicant is proposing to preserve
approximately 8 acres of the eastern-facing slope as a permanent non-
buildable open space conservation area.
With the open space conservation easement to preclude additional
development of buildings or improvements, there would be no new or
more severe significant impact with respect to degradation of the visual
character or quality of the site that was analyzed in the 2003 EIR and no
other CEQA standards for supplemental review are met. Therefore, no
further environmental review is required for this impact area.
d) Create light or glare? Less-than-Significant with Mitigation. The issue of
light and glare was analyzed in the 2003 EIR. The EIR contained
Mitigation Measure 4.1-2 that requires that exterior light fixtures be
equipped with cut-off lenses, directed downward and limited in height to
minimize excess light and glare. Future lighting of playfields is subject to
a publically noticed Planning Commission and City Council hearings.
The current project includes lighted playfields on the northeast portion of
the main campus that would be used at night several times per year,
which was not included in the 2003 approved Master Plan. There are
residences just east of the project site that could be impacted by lighting at
the currently proposed playfield. Therefore, the following mitigation
measure would augment the existing Mitigation Measure 4.1-2 by
requiring documentation that there will be no spillover of light and glare
from the site onto adjacent residences:
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Mitigation Measure AES-1. In addition to the requirements
contained in 2003 EIR Mitigation Measure 4.1-2 to equip all exterior
lighting with cut-off lenses, directed downward, limited in height
and that lighting of playfields, the following shall also apply:
a) Submittal of final playfield lighting plans to the City of Dublin
Community Development Department prior to issuance of a
building permit for the sports stadium to include detailed
photometric drawings documenting that no spill over of light
or glare would occur off the VCC project site. The photometric
drawings shall be approved prior to the issuance of the
building permit.
The previous requirement for Planning Commission approval of lighting
plans is no longer applicable.
2. Agricultural & Forestry Resources
Environmental Setting
The project site has been largely developed with the Valley Christian C enter for
more than thirty years. The site is zoned “Planned Development” which is not an
agricultural zoning district and no Williamson Act Land Conservation
Agreement has been signed on the property. No crop production occurs on the
site.
Other than introduced, ornamental trees, no significant trees or forestry
resources exist on the site.
Previous EIR
The topic of agricultural and forestry resources was identified as a less-than-
significant impact in the 2003 EIR.
Project Impacts
a-c) Convert prime farmland to a non-agricultural use or involve other changes which
could result in conversion of farmland to a non-agricultural use? No New
Impact. As noted in the Environmental Setting Section, the site is not used
for agricultural production, is not zoned for agriculture and is not subject
to a agricultural conservation easement. There would be no new or
substantially more severe significant impacts to agricultural resources
beyond what has been analyzed in the 2003 EIR and no other CEQA
standards for supplemental review are met. Therefore, no further
environmental review is required for this impact area.
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d,e) Involve other changes in the existing environment that, due to their location or
nature, could result in conversion of farmland to a non-agricultural use or
conversion of forestland to a non-forest use? No New Impact. No significant
forest resources exist on the site. There would be no new or substantially
more severe significant impacts with respect to forestry resources beyond
what has been analyzed in the 2003 EIR and no other CEQA standards for
supplemental review are met. Therefore, no further environmental review
is required for this impact area.
3. Air Quality
Background. The project is located in the San Francisco Bay Area Air Basin.
Ambient air quality standards have been established at both the state and federal
level. The Bay Area meets all ambient air quality standards with the exception of
ground-level ozone, respirable particulate matter (PM10) and fine particulate
matter (PM2.5).
High ozone levels are caused by the cumulative emissions of reactive organic
gases (ROG) and nitrogen oxides (NOx). These precursor pollutants react under
certain meteorological conditions to form high ozone levels. Controlling the
emissions of these precursor pollutants is the focus of the Bay Area’s attempts to
reduce ozone levels. Highest ozone levels in the Bay Area occur in the eastern
and southern inland valleys that are downwind of air pollutant sources. High
ozone levels aggravate respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, reduce lung
function, and increase coughing and chest discomfort.
Particulate matter is another problematic air pollutant in the Bay Area.
Particulate matter is assessed and measured in terms of respirable particulate
matter or particles that have a diameter of 10 micrometers or less (PM10) and
fine particulate matter where particles have a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less
(PM2.5). Elevated concentrations of PM10 and PM2.5 are the result of both
region-wide (or cumulative) emissions and localized emissions. High particulate
matter levels aggravate respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, reduce lung
function, increase mortality (e.g., lung cancer), and result in reduced lung
function growth in children.
The ambient air quality in a given area depends on the quantities of pollutants
emitted within the area, transport of pollutants to and from surrounding areas,
local and regional meteorological conditions, and the surrounding topography of
the air basin. Air quality is described by the concentration of various pollutants
in the atmosphere. Units of concentration are generally expressed in parts per
million (ppm) or micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m3). The project is located
within the Livermore Valley. The Livermore Valley forms a small sub regional
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air basin distinct from the larger San Francisco Bay Area air basin. The Livermore
Valley air basin is surrounded on all sides by high hills or mountains. Significant
breaks in the hills surrounding the air basin are Niles Canyon and the San
Ramon Valley, which extends northward into Contra Costa County.
The terrain of the Livermore-Amador Valley influences both the climate and air
pollution potential of the sub-regional air basin. As an inland, protected valley,
the area has generally lighter winds and a higher frequency of calm conditions
compared to the greater Bay Area.
The occurrence of episodes of high atmospheric stability, known as inversion
conditions, severely limits the ability of the atmosphere to disperse pollutants
vertically. Inversions can be found during all seasons in the Bay Area, but are
particularly prevalent in the summer months when they are present about 90%
of the time in both morning and afternoon.
According to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD), air
pollution potential is high in the Livermore Valley, especially for ozone in the
summer and fall. High temperatures increase the potential for ozone, and the
valley not only traps locally generated pollutants but can be the receptor of
ozone and ozone precursors from upwind portions of the greater Bay Area.
Transport of pollutants also occurs between the Livermore Valley and the San
Joaquin Valley to the east.
During the winter, the sheltering effect of terrain and its inland location results in
frequent surface-based inversions. Under these conditions pollutants such as
carbon monoxide from automobiles and particulate matter generated by
fireplaces and agricultural burning can become concentrated.
National and state ambient air quality standards. As required by the Federal
Clean Air Act, National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) have been
established for six major air pollutants: carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide
(NO2), ozone (O3), particulate matter, including respirable particulate matter
(PM10) and fine particulate matter (PM2.5), sulfur oxides, and lead. Pursuant to
the California Clean Air Act, the State of California has established the California
Ambient Air Quality Standards (CAAQS). Relevant current state and federal
standards are summarized in Table 2. CAAQS are generally the same or more
stringent than NAAQS.
Air Quality Monitoring Data. The significance of a pollutant concentration is
determined by comparing the concentration to an appropriate ambient air
quality standard. The standards represent the allowable pollutant concentrations
designed to ensure that the public health and welfare are protected, while
including a reasonable margin of safety to protect the more sensitive individuals
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in the population. BAAQMD monitors air quality conditions at more than 20
locations throughout the Bay Area. The closest monitoring station to the project
site is in Livermore at the 793 Rincon Avenue monitoring station. Summarized
air pollutant data for this station is provided in Table 3. This table shows the
highest air pollutant concentrations measured at the station over the three -year
period from 2012 through 2014. Note that BAAQMD discontinued monitoring of
carbon monoxide in 2009 at this station. The data shows that ozone levels
exceeded state or federal standards from 2012 through 2014. The PM2.5 24-hour
standard was exceeded in 2013 and 2014.
Ambient Air Quality Status. Areas with air pollutant levels that exceed adopted
air quality standards are designated as “nonattainment” areas for the relevant air
pollutants. Nonattainment areas are sometimes further classified by degree
(marginal, moderate, serious, severe, and extreme for ozone, and moderate and
serious for carbon monoxide and PM10) or status (“nonattainment-transitional”).
Areas that comply with air quality standards are designated as “attainment”
areas for the relevant air pollutants. “Unclassified” areas are those with
insufficient air quality monitoring data to support a designation of attainment or
nonattainment, but are generally presumed to meet the ambient air quality
standard. State Implementation Plans must be prepared by states for areas
designated as federal nonattainment areas to demonstrate how the area will
come into attainment of the exceeded federal ambient air quality standard. The
Bay Area is considered a marginal nonattainment area for ozone under the
NAAQS and nonattainment for ozone under the CAAQS (both 1 -hour and 8-
hour standards). The Bay Area is also designated as nonattainment for the 24-
hour PM2.5 NAAQS. The Bay Area is also considered nonattainment for the
State annual PM2.5 standard and the 24-hour PM10 standard. The region is
designated attainment or unclassified for all other ambient air quality standards.
Sensitive Receptors. There are groups of people more affected by air pollution
than others. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has identified the
following persons who are most likely to be affected by air pollution: children
under 14, the elderly over 65, athletes, and people with cardiovascular and
chronic respiratory diseases. These groups are classified as sensitive receptors.
Locations that may contain a high concentration of these sensitive population
groups include residential areas, hospitals, daycare facilities, elder care facilities,
elementary schools, and parks. The Valley Christian Center site itself is the
closest sensitive receptor since it currently contains a day care facility,
elementary school and outdoor playgrounds.
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Table 2. Relevant California and National Ambient Air Quality Standards
Pollutant Averaging Time California Standards National Standards
Ozone
8-hour 0.070 ppm
(137 µg/m3)
0.075 ppm
(147µg/m3)
1-hour 0.09 ppm
(180 µg/m3)
—
Carbon
monoxide
1-hour 20 ppm
(23 mg/m3)
35 ppm
(40 mg/m3)
8-hour 9.0 ppm
(10 mg/m3)
9 ppm
(10 mg/m3)
Nitrogen
dioxide
1-hour 0.18 ppm
(339 µg/m3)
0.100 ppm
(188 µg/m3)
Annual 0.030 ppm
(57 µg/m3)
0.053 ppm
(100 µg/m3)
Sulfur
Dioxide
1-hour 0.25 ppm
(655 µg/m3)
0.075 ppm
(196 µg/m3)
24-hour 0.04 ppm
(105 µg/m3)
0.14 ppm
(365 µg/m3)
Annual — 0.03 ppm
(56 µg/m3)
Particulate
Matter
(PM10)
Annual 20 µg/m3 —
24-hour 50 µg/m3 150 µg/m3
Particulate
Matter
(PM2.5)
Annual 12 µg/m3 12 µg/m3
24-hour — 35 µg/m3
Source: BAAQMD and EPA, 2015.
Notes: ppm = parts per million mg/m3 = mil ligrams per cubic meter µg/m3 = micrograms per
cubic meter
Toxic Air Contaminants. Toxic air contaminants (TAC) are a broad class of
compounds known to cause morbidity or mortality (usually because they cause
cancer). TACs are found in ambient air, especially in urban areas, and are caused
by industry, agriculture, fuel combustion, and commercial operations (e.g., dry
cleaners). TACs are typically found in low concentrations, even near their source
(e.g., diesel particulate matter near a freeway). Because chronic exposure can
result in adverse health effects, TACs are regulated at the regional, state, and
federal level.
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Table. 3. Highest Measured Air Pollutant Concentrations at Livermore Station
Pollutant
Average
Time
Measured Air Pollutant Levels
2012 2013 2014
Ozone (O3) 1-Hour 0.102 ppm 0.096
ppm
0.093 ppm
8-Hour 0.090 ppm 0.077
ppm
0.080 ppm
Carbon Monoxide (CO) 8-Hour ND ND ND
Nitrogen
Dioxide (NO2)
1-Hour 0.053 ppm 0.051
ppm
0.049 ppm
Annual 0.010 ppm 0.011
ppm
0.010 ppm
Respirable Particulate
Matter (PM10)
24-Hour ND ND ND
Annual ND ND ND
Fine Particulate Matter
(PM2.5)
24-Hour 31.1 ug/m3 40.1
ug/m3
42.9 ug/m3
Annual 6.6 ug/m3 8.4
ug/m3
7.6 ug/m3
Source: CARB, 2015.
Notes: ppm = parts per million and ug/m3 = micrograms per cubic meter.
Values reported in bold exceed ambient air quality standard.
ND = No data.
Diesel exhaust is the predominant TAC in urban air and is estimated to represent
about three-quarters of the cancer risk from TACs (based on the Bay Area
average). According to CARB, diesel exhaust is a complex mixture of gases,
vapors and fine particles. This complexity makes the evaluation of health effects
of diesel exhaust a complex scientific issue. Some of the chemicals in diesel
exhaust, such as benzene and formaldehyde, have been previously identified as
TACs by CARB, and are listed as carcinogens either under the state's Proposition
65 or under the Federal Hazardous Air Pollutants programs.
CARB has adopted and implemented a number of regulations for stationary and
mobile sources to reduce emissions of diesel particulate matter. Several of these
regulatory programs affect medium and heavy duty diesel trucks that represent
the bulk of diesel particulate matter emissions from California highways. These
regulations include the solid waste collection vehicle rule, in-use public and
utility fleets, and the heavy-duty diesel truck and bus regulations. In 2008, CARB
approved a new regulation to reduce emissions of diesel particulate matter and
nitrogen oxides from existing on-road heavy-duty diesel fueled vehicles. The
regulation requires affected vehicles to meet specific performance requirements
between 2012 and 2023, with all affected diesel vehicles required to have 2010
model-year engines or equivalent by 2023. These requirements are phased in
over the compliance period and depend on the model year of the vehicle.
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BAAQMD. The BAAQMD is the regional agency tasked with managing air
quality in the region. At the state level, CARB (a part of the California
Environmental Protection Agency) oversees regional air district activities and
regulates air quality at the state level. The BAAQMD published CEQA Air
Quality Guidelines are used in this assessment to evaluate air quality impacts of
projects.
Previous EIR
The 2003 EIR identified the following potentially significant air quality impact
and mitigation measure:
• Impact 4.2-1 identified a significant short-term construction impact that
included increased dustfall and locally elevated emissions of PM10 for
downwind properties. Adherence to Mitigation Measure 4.2-1 reduced
this impact to a less-than-significant level by requiring watering of active
construction sites, watering of covering of stockpiled material, covering of
haul trucks, paving or stabilizing unpaved access roads, sweeping all
paved access roads, sweeping nearby streets on a daily basis,
hydroseeding inactive construction areas, limiting on-site truck speeds to
15 miles per hour, installing sandbags to limit silt runoff onto adjacent
streets, and replanting vegetation on disturbed areas as soon as possible.
These measures reduced this impact to a less-than-significant level.
The proposed project will be required to comply with the above mitigation
measure as modified below in Mitigation Measure AIR-1.
Project Impacts
a) Would the project conflict with or obstruct implementation of an air quality plan?
No New Impact. The proposed project would allow for a redistribution of
uses on the site, many of which have been approved by the City for more
than ten years. Limited expansion of school facilities would be allowed
should the project be approved. The project also includes a new football and
track stadium which was not been previously approved by the City.
The Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Clean Air Plan is
predicated on population projections for local agencies within the region
based on ABAG’s regional population projections. The population
projections are based on a compilation of local agency general plan
documents. Development allowed under the proposed project would be
generally consistent with the type and amount of development allowed
under the Dublin General Plan and the approved VCC Master Plan.
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The Applicant is proposing the construction of one on-site dwelling unit.
The proposed dwelling would be occupied by VCC staff (caretakers), which
would have the effect of slightly reducing vehicle trips to and from the site.
With adherence to mitigation measures and other local and regional
requirements, there would be no new or more severe significant impact
with respect to a potential conflict with or obstruction of the regional Clean
Air Plan than was analyzed in the 2003 EIR and no other CEQA standards
for supplemental review are met. Therefore, no further environmental
review is required for this impact area.
b) Would the project violate any air quality standards? Less-than-Significant with
Mitigation. The 2003 EIR found that construction of the VCC project could
violate air quality standards, which could be a potentially significant
impact. Adherence to Mitigation Measure 4.2-1 reduced this impact to a
less-than-significant level by requiring project grading contractors to
comply with then current BAAQMD’s standards to minimize emission of
dust and construction vehicle emission during grading operations. The
BAAQMD has since adopted newer and more restrictive standards to
reduce construction dust and construction vehicle emission and, as an
additional mitigation measure; the Applicant shall adhere to the following
to reduce this construction impact to a less-than-significant level.
Mitigation Measure AIR-1. The Applicant’s grading contractor(s)
shall adhere to the most current Bay Area Air Quality Management
District’s (BAAQMD) construction mitigation measures (Tables 8-1
and 8-2 or as may be updated at the time a grading permit is
requested) as set forth in the May 2017 BAAQMD CEQA
Guidelines, or as may be amended in the future and in effect at
time of issuance of grading permit.
Operational and mobile air quality impacts were analyzed in the 2003 EIR.
The 2003 EIR found that construction of the project would fall below the
BAAQMD daily emission threshold of 80 pounds per day and that this was
a less-than-significant impact (Impact 4.2-2). The current project would
include an additional 1,300 square feet of floor space above the amount of
development analyzed in the 2003 EIR and approved by the City. This
amount of development falls below the screening thresholds for pollutant
screening size adopted by the BAAQMD (see Table 3-1 of the 2017
BAAQMD CEQA Guidelines). Table 3.1 notes that high schools (the closest
land use type shown on this table) with less than 311,000 square feet falls
below the level of significance as adopted by the BAAQMD.
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In addition to the above, and as documented in the Transportation and
Traffic section of this Initial Study, implementation of the proposed project
would generate 15 fewer vehicle trips in the am peak hour and 19 fewer
trips in the pm peak hour period that was set forth in the 2003 EIR.
With adherence to other local and regional requirements, there would be no
new or more severe significant impacts with respect to violation of any air
quality standard from operations than was analyzed in the 2003 EIR and no
other CEQA standards for supplemental review are met. Therefore, no
further environmental review is required for the impact from operations on
this area.
c) Would the project result in cumulatively considerable air pollutants? Less-than-
Significant with Mitigation for construction and No New Impact for
operations. See item “b.”
d,e) Expose sensitive receptors to significant pollutant concentrations or create
objectionable odors? No New Impact. Existing users on the site include young
children that are sensitive receptors, surrounded by single-family
residential uses that would likely also contain sensitive air quality receptors.
Proposed changes to the Master Plan as requested by the Applicant are
generally minor in nature and would not generate significantly greater
pollution concentrations that previously analyzed in the 2003 EIR. As
documented in subsection “b” above, implementation of the proposed
project would generate slightly fewer am and pm peak hour vehicle trips
that was documented in the 2003 EIR.
None of the existing or proposed uses would generate objectionable odors.
Proposed uses would consist of new educational facilities, athletic fields and
parking lots. With adherence to previous applicable mitigation measures
and applicable regulations, there would be no new or substantially more
severe significant impacts to scenic resources due to odors beyond what has
been analyzed in the 2003 EIR and no other CEQA standards for
supplemental review are met. Therefore, no further environmental review is
required for this impact area.
4. Biological Resources
Environmental Setting
A Biological Reconnaissance Analysis of the project site was completed in July
2015 by WRA. The WRA report is incorporated by reference into this Initial
Study and is included as Attachment 1. The findings and conclusions of WRA’s
2015 report were reviewed and reconfirmed by WRA in March, 2018.
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Biological communities. Six biological communities have been identified on the
site, as follows:
Developed Land. Developed land on the project site consists of all portions
of the site not mapped as a natural community type, comprising
approximately 35.68 acres. Developed land on the site includes school,
church, and administrative buildings, sports facilities, parking areas,
Inspiration Drive, and associated landscaping. Much of these developed
areas contain planted exotic vegetation, including common landscape tree
and shrub species such as Bradford pear (Pyrus calleryana ‘Bradford’),
Raywood ash (Fraxinus angustifolia ‘Raywood’), Monterey pine (Pinus
radiata), and oleander (Nerium oleander).
Non-Native Annual Grassland/Ruderal Vegetation. Non-native annual
grassland comprises the majority of the site (32.33 acres of the site) and is
composed of a mix of non-native annual grasses and other predominantly
non-native herbaceous species. This community is similar to the non-native
grassland community described by Holland (1986). Non-native annual
grassland site is dominated by slender oats (Avena barbata), Italian rye grass
(Festuca perennis [Lolium multiflorum]), mouse barley (Hordeum murinum ssp.
leporinum), and longbeak stork’s bill (Erodium botrys).
Non-native grassland mapped on the site also includes dense stands of
ruderal herbaceous species, including black mustard (Brassica nigra), short
podded mustard (Hirschfeldia incana), Italian thistle (Carduus pycnocephalus)
and poison hemlock (Conium maculatum), all of which are listed as having
“moderate” potential to cause negative ecological impacts by the Cal -IPC
(2015). Native plant cover is less than 5% within the non-native annual
grassland. Wildlife species observed in this community on the site were
turkey vulture (Cathartes aura), common raven (Corvus corax), song sparrow
(Melospiza melodia), and black-tailed deer (Odocoileus hemionus).
Coyote Brush Scrub. Coyote brush scrub is scattered in small, fragmented
portions throughout the site, on both natural slopes and disturbed,
previously graded areas. This community contains approximately 1.4 acres.
The dominant plant in this community is coyote brush (Baccharis pilularis
ssp. consanguinea) and the understory is dominated by the non-native
grasses and forbs also observed non-native annual grassland/ruderal
vegetation community. This community is similar to the Northern coyote
brush scrub community described by Holland (1986) and the coyote brush
scrub series described by Sawyer et al. (2009).
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Riparian Woodland. The riparian woodland occupies a small area
(approximately 0.57 acres of the site) near the southwest corner of the site.
This community is considered a sensitive community in that it may contain
protected species, similar to the central coast live oak riparian forest
community described by Holland (1986). The riparian woodland consists of
coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia), valley oak (Quercus lobata), arroyo willow
(Salix lasiolepis), and red willow (Salix laevigata). The understory consists of a
mixture of native and non-native herbaceous species including California
bulrush (Schoenoplectus californicus), tall flatsedge (Cyperus eragrostis), and
fiddle dock (Rumex pulcher). Riparian woodland is considered sensitive
under the CEQA and is protected by the California Fish and Game Code
(Section 1600 et seq.).
Coast Live Oak Woodland. Coast live oak woodland occupies a small
(approximately 1.29 acre), fragmented area in the northeast corner of the
site. This community is similar to the coast live oak woodland communit y
described by Holland (1986) and is considered a sensitive biological
community. Coast live oak woodland is dominated by coast live oak, but
also consists of California bay (Umbellularia californica), valley oak, and
California buckeye (Aesculus californica). The understory is dominated by
non-native grasses and forbs also observed non-native annual
grassland/ruderal vegetation community. A portion of the area mapped as
coast live oak woodland in the west part of the site consists of planted oaks.
Ephemeral Stream. An ephemeral stream exists within the southwestern
corner of the site. The ephemeral stream is located in a concave, north to
south drainage to the south and downhill from the baseball field and is
approximately 462 lineal feet. The ephemeral stream appears to be the result
of a culvert system that drains the hillside to the north, and could also
potentially be fed by a seep. Water was present in the ephemeral stream
during the site visit; however, the presence of a seep could not be
confirmed, as the water appeared to originate from under a dense patch of
poison oak (Toxicodendron diversilobum), and Himalayan blackberry (Rubus
armeniacus). The ephemeral stream was intermittent during the time of the
site visit, flowing down the south-facing hill and into a rock-lined
trapezoidal ditch, at which point the water appeared to become subsurface
flow. The trapezoidal ditch parallels the property boundary and feeds into a
culvert where it flows into Dublin Creek. This community is also considered
to be significant.
Special-status species. The project site does not contain woodland or scrub habitats
or rocky outcroppings to support this species, nor is it adjacent to these necessary
physical and biological conditions. Additionally, the site does not serve as a
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corridor to existing suitable habitat because it is surrounded on three sides by
suburban development, an effective barrier to dispersal that isolates the site from
access by this species.
In summary, no special-status wildlife species were observed during the May 20,
2015 site visit by WRA field biologists, and six special-status wildlife species
have a moderate potential to occur on the project site.
Previous CEQA documents
The 2003 EIR identified the following significant biological impacts and contains
the following mitigation measures.
• Impact 4.3-1 found that development of the proposed residential
component of the project on the southwest corner of the site would impact
an existing wetland area. Other wetlands may also be found on the site.
Adherence to Mitigation Measure 4.3-1 reduced this impact to a less-than-
significant level by requiring a protocol level wetland delineation on the
site. Based on the delineation, the development plan may be modified to
avoid wetlands. If avoidance is not possible, alternative replacement
wetlands shall be identified and secured at a 2:1 ratio with issuance of
necessary permits from regulatory agencies.
The current project does not include development on the southwest corner of the
site. However, due to the potential of wetlands on-site, a new mitigation
measure Mitigation Measure BIO-5 is included below.
Project Impacts
a) Have a substantial adverse impact on a candidate, sensitive, or special-status
species? Less-than-Significant with Mitigation. Most of the project site is
comprised of developed land and non-native annual grassland/ruderal
vegetation. Although non-native annual grassland and developed land
are not sensitive biological communities under CEQA, they may provide
habitat for special status plant and wildlife species. Such species will
require mitigation if found on the site. The site contains 1.29 acres of coast
live oak woodland, which is potentially sensitive under the Oak
Woodland Conservation Act and 0.57 acre of riparian woodland, which is
potentially within the jurisdiction of the California Department of Fish &
Wildlife (CDFW) under Sections 1600-1616 of California Fish and Game
Code. Construction of proposed project improvements could result in
both direct and indirect impacts to sensitive on-site biological resources.
Construction of the proposed project could directly or indirectly impact
on-site sensitive biological resources on the site, as follows:
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Development of non-native grasslands. Future development of non-native
grasslands could impact habitat for special-status birds and other
mammals that forage or nest in this type of community. The following
mitigation will reduce this impact to a less-than-significant level.
Mitigation Measure BIO-1. No more than 14 days prior to ground
disturbance and vegetation removal during the nesting season
(February 1-August 31), the project Applicant shall retain a
qualified biologist to perform pre-construction breeding bird
surveys. If nests are found, they shall be flagged and protected with
a suitable buffer. Buffer distance would vary based on species and
conditions at the project site, but would usually be at least 50 feet
and up to 250 feet for raptors. This measure shall not apply to
ground disturbance of vegetation removal outside of the nesting
season (September 1 to January 31).
Removal of Coast Live Oak Woodland. Impacts to coast live oak
woodlands as a result of construction could be significant and such
impacts will be reduced to a less-than-significant impact by adherence to
the following.
Mitigation Measure BIO-2. Any on-site coast live oak lost or
impacted as a result of project construction shall be replaced on site
or in the immediate vicinity at a 2:1 (replacement: impacted) ratio.
A Replacement Plan shall be prepared by a qualified biologist
identifying the location of replacement habitat, replanting plans
and long-term monitoring to ensure the success of the replacement
habitat area. Necessary permits shall be obtained from local, state
and federal biological resource agencies prior to commencement of
replantings.
Impacts to Special-Status plants. Of the 42 special-status plant species
known to occur in the vicinity of the project site, one species, Congdon’s
tarplant, has a moderate potential to occur on the site. Most of the species
found in the review of background literature occur in high quality vernal
pool habitat, in different plant communities, often at higher elevations, or
in high quality grassland habitat. Due to the history of disturbance, and
predominance of non-native ruderal species, the grassland and
woodlands on the site are likely of too low quality to support the majority
of these other special-status plant species.
Congdon’s tarplant is considered to have a moderate potential to occur on
the project site. Two tarplant individuals (Centromadia sp.) were observed
in the northeast portion on the site in a disturbed ruderal field used for
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heavy equipment storage. This area is an “island” of non-native annual
grassland/ruderal vegetation surrounded by developed land. The
tarplant individuals observed in this area during the site visit were
unidentifiable to species level due to the timing of the site visit and the
absence of mature inflorescences.
Given the presence of Centromadia species in the region, it is unlikely, all
though not impossible, that these individuals are not Condon’s tarplant
and instead common tarweed, (Centromadia pungens ssp. pungens), a non-
listed species.
Due to the very low number of individuals present, and the presence of
larger populations in the region, these two individuals do not represent a
significant population and loss of these plants would not be considered
significant. To ensure absence of a greater population on site, rare plant
surveys for this species is recommended during the blooming season. The
following measure is recommended to reduce this impact to a less-than-
significant level.
Mitigation Measure BIO-3. The project Applicant shall retain a
qualified botanist to conduct rare plant surveys within construction
zones on the site for Congdon’s Tarplant or for other species within
the project site during the appropriate time of year in accordance
with agency protocols. Impacts to special-status plants shall be
avoided to the fullest extent feasible and habitat that supports
special-status plant species shall be preserved. Rare plant surveys
shall be conducted at the proper time of year when rare or
endangered species are both evident and identifiable. Field surveys
shall be scheduled to coincide with known blooming periods
and/or during periods of physiological development that are
necessary to identify the plant species of concern. If no special-
status plant species are found, the proposed project would not have
a significant impact to species and no additional mitigation is
needed.
If any of the species are found on-site and cannot be avoided, the
following measures shall be required:
a) Where surveys determine that special-status plant species
are present within or adjacent to the proposed project site,
direct and indirect impacts of the project on the species (e.g.,
Congdon’s tarplant and/or San Joaquin spearscale) shall be
avoided where feasible through the establishment of activity
exclusion zones, where no ground-disturbing activities shall
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take place, including construction of new facilities,
construction staging, or other temporary work areas.
Activity exclusion zones for special-status plant species shall
be established prior to construction activities around each
occupied habitat site, the boundaries of which shall be
clearly marked with standard orange plastic construction
exclusion fencing or its equivalent. The establishment of
activity exclusion zones shall not be required if no
construction related disturbances would occur within 250
feet of the occupied habitat site. The size of activity exclusion
zones may be reduced through consultation with a qualified
biologist and with concurrence from California Department
of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW) based on site-specific conditions.
b) If exclusion zones and avoidance of impacts on a special-
status plant species are not feasible, then the loss of
individuals or occupied habitat of a special-status plant
species shall be compensated for through the acquisition,
protection, and subsequent management of other existing
occurrences. Before the implementation of compensation
measures, the project’s Applicant shall provide detailed
information to the CDFW and lead agency on the quality of
preserved habitat, location of the preserved occurrences,
provisions for protecting and managing the areas, the
responsible parties involved, and the other pertinent
information that demonstrates the feasibility of the
compensation. A mitigation plan identifying appropriate
mitigation ratios shall be developed in consultation with,
and approved by, the CDFW and the City prior to the
commencement of any activities that would impact any
special status plants.
Impacts to California red-legged frog. There is no aquatic breeding for the
California red-legged frog (CRLF) on the project site. However, CRLF may
inhabit the wetland/riparian areas and uplands within the Study Area 200
feet of these wet areas. Construction of project improvements near or on
riparian areas may be a significant impact on this protected species. The
following measure shall be implemented for development near potential
wetland areas of the site.
Mitigation Measure BIO-4. For any development near on-site
riparian areas, the project Applicant shall conduct pre-construction
surveys for CRLF species. The survey shall be completed no more
than 30 days prior to work within 200 feet of potential
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wetland/wet areas on the site. If no species are found, no
mitigation shall be required.
If CRFL are found on the project site then the project Applicant
shall provide information to support Section 7 consultation with
the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the project Applicant
shall ensure no net loss of habitat that shall be achieved through
avoidance, preservation, creation and/or purchase of credits. The
final selected measures may be part of the Section 7 permitting
process.
The project Applicant shall obtain a biological opinion from the
USFWS and comply with the conditions and mitigation
requirements under the opinion to ensure that no net loss of habitat
occurs. Mitigation may include, but would not be limited to on-site
and off-site preservation and creation of CRLF habitat, purchase of
credits at mitigation banks, payment of in-lieu fees approved by the
agencies, or other agency approved and required mitigation
measures.
Avoidance measures may include the following or equivalent
protective measures:
a) To minimize disturbance of breeding and dispersing CRLF
construction activity within CRLF upland habitat shall be
conducted during the dry season between April 15 and
October 15 or before the onset of the rainy season, whichever
occurs first. If construction activities are necessary in CRLF
upland habitat between October 15 and April 15, the project
Applicant would contact the USFWS for approval to extend
the work period.
b) To minimize disturbance and mortality of adult and juvenile
CRLF in aquatic habitat and underground burrows, the
project Applicants should minimize the extent of ground-
disturbing activities within these habitats by requiring the
contractor to limit the work area to the minimum necessary
for construction. In addition, the project Applicant should
ensure that the contractor installs temporary exclusion fence
between the construction work area and potential aquatic
habitat for all construction within grasslands near aquatic
habitat. A minimum buffer zone of 150 feet shall be
maintained around CRLF aquatic habitat during
construction. No staging, parking, material storage or
ground disturbance shall be allowed in the buffer zone. The
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buffer zone will be clearly defined with construction fencing
prior to the initiation of construction activities and shall be
maintained until completion of construction.
c) The project Applicant should ensure that a qualified wildlife
biologist monitors all construction activities within CRLF
upland habitat to ensure no take of individual CRLF occurs
during project construction. If a CRLF is found, then the
monitor would immediately stop construction in that area
and contact USFWS for development of a plan for how to
proceed with construction.
b, c) Have a substantial adverse impact on riparian habitat or federally protected
wetlands? Less-than-Significant with Mitigation. The project contains an
ephemeral stream that could be within the jurisdiction of the Regional
Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) under the Porter Cologne Act and
Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. The conversion of ephemeral streams
to developed land is a potentially significant impact under CEQA that
could require mitigation efforts. Therefore, before continuing
development on portions of the project area, a formal jurisdictional
wetlands delineation is recommended to determine whether the potential
seasonal wetlands are jurisdictional wetlands. The creek may also be
subject to jurisdiction by CDFW under Sections 1600-1616 of California
Fish and Game Code
Mitigation Measure BIO-5. Prior to commencement of ground
disturbing activities on Parcel 1 of the project site, the Applicant
shall retain a qualified biologist to determine the potential presence
of wetlands or other waters. If wetlands are found, the Applicant
shall prepare a wetland mitigation plan acceptable to the
Community Development Department that demonstrates
compliance with the following:
a) The project Applicant shall obtain all required resource agency
permits and shall prepare and obtain approval of a wetland
mitigation plan that ensures no net loss of wetland and water
habitat.
b) The wetland mitigation plan shall include measures for
avoidance, minimization and compensation for wetland
impacts. Avoidance and minimization measures may include
the designation of buffers around wetland features to be
avoided or project design measures. Compensation measures
shall include the preservation and/or creation of wetlands or
other waters. The final mitigation ratio (the amount of wetlands
and other water created or preserved compared to the amount
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impacted) shall be determined by the applicable resource
agency(s). The wetland mitigation and monitoring plan shall
include the following:
- Description of wetland types and their expected functions
and values;
- Performance standards and monitoring protocol to ensure
the success of the mitigation wetlands over a period of time
to be determined by the resource agencies;
- Engineering plans showing the location, size and
configuration of wetlands to be created or preserved;
-An implementation schedule showing the construction or
preservation of mitigation areas shall commence prior to or
concurrently with the initiation of construction; and
-A description of legal protection of the preserved wetlands
(such as dedication of fee title, conservation easement
and/or an endowment held by an approved conservation
organization, government agency or mitigation bank).
d) Interfere with movement of native fish or wildlife species? No New Impact. The
project site is located in an urban area of western Dublin that consists of a
patchwork of developed residential areas interspersed with undeveloped,
open areas. The site is bordered to the north by residential development
and open space, to the east by residential development, to the south by I-
580 and to the west by residential development and open space. Since
surrounding properties are largely developed, there is a very low
probability that the site is used for wildlife or fish migration. No
migratory corridors were observed on the site as part of the biological
reconnaissance performed by WRA.
With adherence to other local and regional requirements, there would be
no new or more severe significant impacts with respect to interference
with fish or wildlife corridors than was analyzed in the 2003 EIR and no
other CEQA standards for supplemental review are met. Therefore, no
further environmental review is required for this impact area.
e, f) Conflict with local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources or any
adopted Habitat Conservation Plans or Natural Community Conservation Plans?
No New Impact. The project site lies within the Eastern Alameda County
Conservation Strategy (EACCS) planning area. The City of Dublin utilizes
the Conservation Strategy as guidance for environmental permitting for
public projects, and private development projects are encouraged to use
the EACCS as a resource. The Conservation Strategy embodies a regional
approach to permitting and mitigation for wildlife habitat impacts
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associated with land development, infrastructure, and other activities. The
Conservation Strategy is neither a Habitat Conservation Plan nor a
Natural Community Conservation Plan, but is a document intended to
provide guidance during the project planning and permitting process to
ensure that impacts are offset in a biologically effective manner.
A number of trees are present on the site, some likely protected under the
provisions of the Dublin Heritage Tree Ordinance. Future individual
development projects will be reviewed as part of Site Development
Review (SDR) applications to ensure compliance with the Heritage Tree
Ordinance. There may be a requirement for planting of replacement trees
to satisfy the requirements of the ordinance. Compliance with the
regulatory requirements of the Dublin Heritage Tree Ordinance will
ensure impacts are less than significant.
With adherence to other local and regional requirements, there would be
no new or more severe significant impacts with respect to conflicts with
local ordinances and policies as well as local Habitat Conservation Plans
or Natural Community Conservation Plans than was analyzed in the 2003
EIR and no other CEQA standards for supplemental review are met.
Therefore, no further environmental review is required for this impact
area.
5. Cultural Resources
Environmental Setting
The 2003 EIR did not identify significant impacts on historic, cultural, Native
American or other cultural resources. This conclusion was based on a cultural
records search conducted at the Northwest Information Center (NWIC) at
Sonoma State University in 2002. The NWIC is affiliated with the California
Office of Historic Preservation and is a repository for cultural reports in the Bay
Area and coastal Northern California.
The project site has been largely disturbed for the construction of buildings,
parking lots, on-site roads and other improvements. Much of the undeveloped
portions of the site will remain as undisturbed open space as part of the
proposed project, as noted in the Project Description.
On October 31, 2017, the Dublin Community Development Department sent a
letter to Mr. Randy Yonemura of the Ione Band of Miwok Indian tribe informing
the tribe of the City of Dublin’s intent to prepare a Mitigated Negative
Declaration for this project as required by AB 52. As of the public date of this
Initial Study, no response has been received by the City. This letter is hereby
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incorporated by reference into this document and is available for review at the
Dublin Community Development Department during normal business hours.
Previous EIR.
Two cultural resource impacts and an associated mitigation measure were
contained in the 2003 EIR.
• Impact 4.4-1 noted that on-site construction, including building
foundations, utility lines and similar improvements could disturb
archeological and/or Native American underground resources.
Adherence to Mitigation Measure 4-1.1 reduced this impact to a less-than-
significant level by requiring that work on the project shall cease until a
resource protection plan prepared by a qualified archeologist consistent
with CEQA Guideline Section 15064.5 (e) is prepared and implemented. If
human remains are identified, the County Coroner was to be contacted.
The proposed project will be required to comply with the above cultural resource
mitigation measure.
Project Impacts
a) Cause substantial adverse change to significant historic resources or be listed or
eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources? No New
Impact. All buildings on the site have been constructed since 1978 and
would not qualify as historic resources. Generally, structures 50 years old
and regional requirements and EIR Mitigation Measures, there would be
no new or substantially more severe significant impacts to historic
resources beyond what has been analyzed in the 2003 EIR. Therefore, no
further environmental review is required for this impact area.
b-d) Cause a substantial adverse impact or destruction to archeological or
paleontological resources, human remain or disturb any human remains,
including those interred outside of a formal cemetery? No New Impact. A
remote possibility exists that underground historic, pre -historic or human
resources could be uncovered as part of project implementation.
Adherence to Mitigation Measure 4.4-1 included in the 2003 EIR will be
required as part of the project approval to reduce this impact to a less-
than-significant level.
With adherence to local requirements and EIR Mitigation Measures, there
would be no new or more severe significant impacts with respect to
impacts to archeological resources, paleontological or human remains
outside of a formal cemetery than was analyzed in the 2003 EIR.
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6. Geology and Soils
Environmental Setting
Soils, geologic and seismic conditions on the site and the immediate vicinity were
analyzed in Chapter 4.5 of the 2003 EIR. The Geology section of the previous EIR
noted that the project site is subject to moderate to severe ground shaking as a
result of movement on regional faults including the Dublin Fault, believed to
exist just east of the site; however, the project site is not located within an
Earthquake Fault.
The 2003 EIR also noted that portions of the site exhibite d characteristics of a
large landslide. Landslide damage on the site were generally remediated by
previous grading on the site for current site improvements. The EIR noted that
previous landslide may not have been fully remediated.
Previous CEQA documents
The 2003 EIR contained two impacts and associated impacts dealing with
geology and soils, as follows.
• Impact 4-5-1 identified the potential for moderate to strong ground
shaking on the project site during a seismic event. This could damage
buildings, roads and other improvements with a risk to residents,
employees and visitors. This was reduced to a less-than significant level
by adherence to Mitigation Measure 4-5.1 that required completion of a
site-specific geotechnical investigation for each future building on the site.
Report(s) must address potential for seismic ground shaking, expansive
site soils and the potential for future landslides.
• Impact 4-5-2 found an impact with respect to the presence of expansive
soils and landslides on the site that could damage foundations and other
improvements. Adherence to Mitigation Measure 4.5-1 reduced this
impact to a less-than-significant level.
The proposed project will be required to comply with the above mitigation
measures.
Project Impacts
a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse impacts, including
loss, injury or death related to ground rupture, seismic ground shaking, ground
failure, or landslides? No New Impact. The previous 2003 EIR noted a
significant impact (Impact 4-5-1) with respect to seismic ground shaking
on the site that could result in damage to buildings and risk to residences,
employees and visitors to the site. The same impact also referenced
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potential damage to future site buildings and occupants from previous
landslides that may have not been fully remediated.
Mitigation Measure 4.5-1 contained in the 2003 EIR reduced impacts
related to seismic activity, landsliding, ground failure and similar soil
hazards to a less-than-significant level. Provisions included in this
Mitigation Measure will be applied to the current project to reduce soil
and seismic hazards to a less-than-significant level.
With adherence to previous applicable mitigation measures and
regulations, there would be no new or substantially more severe
significant impacts to seismic hazards beyond what has been analyzed in
the 2003 EIR and no other CEQA standards for supplemental review are
met. Therefore, no further environmental review is required for this
impact area.
b) Is the site subject to substantial erosion and/or the loss of topsoil? No New
Impact. Construction of the proposed project would modify the existing
ground surface and alter patterns of surface runoff and infiltration. These
actions could result in a short-term increase in erosion and sedimentation
off of the site into the local and regional drainage system. The Applicant
will be required to prepare an erosion control plan, consistent with City of
Dublin and Regional Water Quality Control Board standards to ensure
that impacts related to substantial erosion and loss of topsoil would not be
significant. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) will also be
required to be submitted to the Public Works Department to assure that
there would be no long-term significant impacts with respect to erosion of
polluted material. With adherence to previous applicable mitigation
measures and applicable regulations, there would be no new or
substantially more severe significant impacts to loss of top soil or
significant erosion beyond what has been analyzed in the 2003 EIR and no
other CEQA standards for supplemental review are met. Therefore, no
further environmental review is required for this impact area.
c,d) Is the site located on soil that is unstable or expansive or result in poten tial lateral
spreading, liquefaction, landslide or collapse? No New Impact. The 2003 EIR
noted that portions of the project site may be subject to liquefaction
during seismic events. As noted in subsection “a,” the site contains a
historic landslide that may not have been fully repaired as a result of
previous site grading. Adherence to Mitigation Measure 4.5 -1 will reduce
impacts related to expansive soil, liquefaction, landslides and other soil
hazards will be reduced to a less-than-significant level. With adherence to
previous applicable mitigation measures and applicable regulations, there
would be no new or substantially more severe significant impacts to
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lateral spreading, liquefaction, landslide or similar hazards beyond what
has been analyzed in the 2003 EIR and no other CEQA standards for
supplemental review are met. Therefore, no further environmental review
is required for this impact area.
e) Have soils incapable of supporting on-site septic tanks if sewers are not available?
No New Impact. The proposed caretaker unit and other non-residential
land uses that would be approved as part of this project would be
connected to sanitary sewers provided by DSRSD, so there would be no
impacts with regard to septic systems. There would therefore be no new
or substantially more severe significant impacts with respect to this topic
than has been previously analyzed in the 2003 EIR and no other CEQA
standards for supplemental review are met. Therefore, no further
environmental review is required for this impact area.
7. Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Environmental Setting
Since certification of the Valley Christian Center EIR in 2003, the issue of
contribution of greenhouse gasses to climate change has become a more
prominent issue of concern as evidenced by passage of AB 32 in 2006. On March
18, 2010, amendments to the State CEQA Guidelines took effect which set forth
requirements for the analysis of greenhouse gasses. The topic of the project’s
contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change was not analyzed
in the 2003 EIR. Since the VCC EIR has been certified, the determination of
whether greenhouse gasses and climate change needs to be analyzed for this
proposed project is governed by the law on supplemental or subsequent EIRs
(Public Resources Code section 21166 and CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15162 and
15163). Greenhouse gas and climate change is not required to be analyzed under
those standards unless it constitutes “new information of substantial
importance,” which was not known and could not have been known at the time
the previous EIR was certified as complete (CEQA Guidelines Sec. 15162 (a) (3).)
Greenhouse gas and climate change impacts is not new information that was not
known or could not have been known at the time the VCC EIR was certified. The
issue of climate change and greenhouse gasses was widely known prior to the
certification of the 2003 EIR. The United Nations Framework Convention on
Climate Change was established in 1992. The regulation of greenhouse gas
emissions to reduce climate change impacts was extensively debated and
analyzed throughout the early 1990s. The studies and analyses of this issue
resulted in the adoption of the Kyoto Protocol in 1997. In the early and mid -
2000s, GHGs and climate change were extensively discussed and analyzed in
California. In 2000, SB 1771 established the California Climate Action Registry for
the recordation of greenhouse gas emissions to provide information about
potential environmental impacts. Therefore, the impact of greenhouse gases on
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climate change was known at the time of the certification of the VCC EIR in 2003.
Under CEQA standards, it is not new information that requires analysis in a
supplemental EIR or Negative Declaration. No supplemental environmental
analysis of the project’s impacts on this issue is required under CEQA.
Project Impacts
a,b Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a
significant impact on the environment or conflict with an applicable plan, policy or
regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases?
No New Impacts. As discussed above, no additional environmental
analysis is required under CEQA Section 21166.
8. Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Environmental Setting
The VCC site is currently developed with a church, private school and associated
land uses pursuant to permits granted by Alameda County (prior to City of
Dublin incorporation) and the City of Dublin. Approximately half of the site has
been disturbed to allow for development, which has occurred.
The project site is located in western Dublin and is surrounded primarily by
residential and open space areas. There are no industrial or similar uses near the
site that could have the potential for use, transport or storage of hazardous
materials.
The facility currently uses small quantities of lawn and landscape care materials
as well as building maintenance substances such as paints, solvents and similar
materials. Such materials are normally and customarily used by this type of land
use.
The project site was not listed on the Cortese List of hazardous sites as of
February 7, 2018.
No public or private airports or airstrips exist near the site.
Previous EIR
The topic of hazards and hazardous materials was not included in the scope of
the previous EIR for this project.
Project Impacts
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine
transport, use or disposal of hazardous materials? No Impact. There would be no
impact with regard to transport, use or disposal of hazardous materials,
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since the proposed project involves expansion of church and school uses
and activities. There would be continued limited use, storage and transport
of hazardous materials associated with the facility as is typical of these
types of facilities which will be conducted in compliance with all applicable
regulatory requirements. There would therefore be no significant impact
with respect to this topic.
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably
foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous
materials into the environment? Less-than-Significant Impact. The project site
has been largely developed with buildings, parking lots, on-site roads,
pathways and similar improvements. The proposed project would result in
1,300 square feet of new building area and expanded athletic fields.
Proposed improvements would generally be located in areas of the site that
have been previously disturbed. The possibility of the release of
contaminated soil and/or groundwater during future site grading would be
low and less-than-significant.
The project site is not listed by the California Environmental Protection
Agency (Cal EPA) as a contaminated site as of February 28, 2018, nor is the
site located near a major polluting land use, such as industrial facility, dry
cleaning establishment or a similar use.
The potential for release of hazardous materials from the use, storage or
transport of hazardous materials would also be less-than-significant since
only limited quantities of such materials are used, stored or transported on
the site, which will be conducted in compliance with all applicable
regulatory requirements.
c) Emit hazardous materials or handle hazardous materials or acutely hazardous
materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed
school? Less-than-Significant Impact. Approval and implementation of the
proposed project would have a less-than-significant impact with respect to
this topic. The site itself contains a school. However, as noted in subsection
“b” above, there would be limited new ground disturbance and limited use
of on-site hazardous materials. The site is not listed as a contaminated site
on the Cal EPA Cortese List. This impact would be less-than-significant.
d) Is the site listed as a hazardous materials site? No Impact. The VCC project site
is not listed on the State of California Department of Toxic Substances
Control as an identified hazardous site as of February 28, 2018. There is
therefore no impact with regard to this topic.
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e,f) Is the site located within an airport land use plan of a public airport or private
airstrip? No Impact. The nearest airport to the site is Livermore Municipal
Airport, located several miles southeast of the site. The VCC project site is
not located in any airport safety or referral zones for a public or private
airport or airstrip. There would be no impact with respect to this topic.
g) Interference with an emergency evacuation plan? No Impact. The proposed
project would include the expansion of an existing church and school
complex on private land. No emergency evacuation plan would be affected
since no roadways would be blocked. There would therefore be no impact
with respect to this topic.
h) Expose people and structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving
wildland fires or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? No Impact. The
project site is located in western Dublin and is substantially surrounded by
roadways, residential land uses and open space. The proposed expansion
will be reviewed by the Alameda County Fire Department to ensure that
required fire protection elements are incorporated into final building plans,
including but not limited to provision of adequate water supply and
pressure, installation of new fire hydrants that may be required, use of fire
resistance building and landscape materials and other features. With
adherence to the California Fire and Building Codes, there would be no
impact with respect to this topic.
9. Hydrology and Water Quality
Environmental Setting
Local and regional drainage. The site is located on a relatively steep hill. The site is
connected to the City of Dublin and Zone 7 regional drainage system.
Stormwater from the project site is collected and transported off-site and
ultimately flows south and west to San Francisco Bay.
The project area is located within the jurisdiction of Zone 7 of the Alameda
County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (Zone 7). Zone 7
provides maintenance of regional drainage facilities within this portion of
Alameda County.
Surface water quality
Water quality in California is regulated by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency's National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), which
controls the discharge of pollutants to water bodies from point and non -point
sources. In the San Francisco Bay area, this program is administered by the San
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Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB). Federal
regulations issued in November 1990 expanded the authority of the RWQCB to
include permitting of stormwater discharges from municipal storm sewer
systems, industrial processes, and construction sites that disturb areas larger
than one acre of land area. The City of Dublin is a co-permittee of the Alameda
Countywide Clean Water Program (CWP). The CWP provides guidance to cities
with respect to establishing programs to implement RWQCB requirements. The
City of Dublin participates in the CWP and adheres to the regionally established
guidelines.
In 1994, the RWQCB issued a set of recommendations for New and
Redevelopment Controls for Storm Water Programs. These recommendations
include policies that define watershed protection goals, set forth minimum non-
point source pollutant control requirements for site planning, construction and
post-construction activities, and establish criteria for ongoing reporting of water
quality construction activities. Watershed protection goals are based on policies
identified in the San Francisco Bay Basin Water Quality Control Plan (Basin
Plan), and the entire program relies on the implementation of Best Management
Practices to limit pollutant contact with stormwater runoff at its source and to
remove pollutants before they are discharged into receiving waters. The
California Stormwater Quality Task Force has published a series of Best
Management Practices handbooks for use in the design of source control; and
treatment programs to achieve the water quality objectives identified by the
Basin Plan for the beneficial uses of surface waters, groundwaters, wetland and
marshes.
Pursuant to Section 402 of the Clean Water Act and the Porter-Cologne Water
Quality Control Act, municipal stormwater discharges in the City of Dublin are
regulated under the San Francisco Bay Region Municipal Regional Stormwater
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems NPDES Permit (MRP), Order
No. R2-2015-0049, NPDES Permit No. CAS612008, adopted November 19, 2015.
The MRP is overseen by the San Francisco RWQCB. Prov ision C.3 (New
Development & Redevelopment) of the MRP addresses post -construction
stormwater management requirements for new development and redevelopment
projects that meet certain impervious surface area thresholds. Provision C.3
requires the incorporation of site design, source control, and low impact
development stormwater treatment measures in development projects to
minimize the discharge of pollutants in stormwater runoff and prevent non-
stormwater discharges.
Surface water quality is affected by a number of pollutants generated from
existing structures, parking areas and open space uses on the project area,
including but not limited to petrochemicals (oil and grease), yard and landscape
chemicals (herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers), and similar sources.
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Flooding
The site lies approximately 540 feet above the valley floor and is not located
within a 100-year flood hazard area. City of Dublin Public Works staff note no
recent issues with drainage problems or flooding on or near the site (source:
Michael O’Connor, Dublin Public Works Department, 3/6/18).
Previous EIR
The following impacts and mitigation measures were included in the 2003 EIR.
• Impact 4-6.1 noted an impact with respect to short-term increases in the
amount of soil erosion from the site as natural vegetation is removed for
project improvements with the potential for wind and water erosion.
Adherence to Mitigation Measure 4-6-1 reduced this impact to a less-than-
significant level by requiring the preparation of an erosion and
sedimentation control plan consistent with City of Dublin and Regional
Water Quality Control Board standards.
• Impact 4-6.2 identified an impact on surface water quality through the
deposition of oil, grease and other chemicals from parking areas into
nearby surface waters. This impact was reduced to a less-than-significant
level by adherence to Mitigation Measure 4.6-2 that required the project
developer to prepare a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan to ensure
that Best Management Practices will be employed.
• Impact 4.6-3 stated that construction of the project could impact
downstream drainage facilities by increasing overall and peak storm
flows. This impact was reduced to a less-than-significant level by
adherence to Mitigation Measure 4.6-3 which required that the Applicant
prepare a hydrology study for the project that documents the amount of
current stormwater from the site, estimated amounts of increased flow
and the ability of downstream facilities to accommodate any increases. If
needed, improvements to downstream drainage facilities are to be
identified as well as the Applicant’s financial responsibility to make
needed improvements.
The proposed project will be required to adhere to the above mitigation
measures.
Project Impacts
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? No New
Impact. Adherence to mitigation measures set forth in the 2003 EIR and the
Alameda County Clean Water Program as enforced by the City of Dublin
will ensure that construction allowed by the proposed project would not
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violate water quality standards or any waste discharge requirements. The
project developer has installed on-site facilities to protect water quality
including but not limited to use of bioretention areas, water quality basins
and similar elements.
With adherence to applicable regulations and mitigation measures, there
would be no new or substantially more severe significant impacts to water
quality standards or waste discharge requirements than what has been
analyzed in the 2003 EIR and no other CEQA standards for supplemental
review are met. Therefore, no further environmental review is required for
this impact area.
b) Substantially deplete groundwater recharge areas or lowering of water table? No
New Impact. The project site is substantially developed. The Applicant has
committed to retaining an existing 8 acre vacant portion of the site located
on the west side of Inspiration Drive in a conservation easement that would
preclude future development. There would be no substantial depletion of
existing groundwater recharge areas with adherence to previous Mitigation
Measures, and other local and regional requirements. Therefore, there
would be no new or more severe significant impacts with respect to
depletion of groundwater recharge areas or lowering of the water table than
was analyzed in the 2003 EIR and no other CEQA standards for
supplemental review are met. Therefore, no further environmental review is
required for this impact area.
c) Substantially alter drainage patterns, including streambed courses such that
substantial siltation or erosion would occur? No New Impact. New impervious
surfaces would be added to the project site to accommodate new buildings,
parking areas, athletic fields and related improvements. Proposed
improvements would be constructed of impervious surfaces that could
increase stormwater runoff from the site that could change existing
drainage patterns. Adherence to Mitigation Measure 4.6-3 will reduce this
impact to a less-than-significant level by requiring completion of a
hydrology study to ensure that downstream drainage facilities can
accommodate future runoff. The Mitigation Measure also requires the
project developer to assist in funding any downstream improvements.
Mitigation Measure 4.6-2 requires the project developer to prepare a
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan to reduce the amount of polluted
runoff from the site.
With adherence to applicable EIR Mitigation Measures and other local and
regional requirements, there would be no new or more severe significant
impacts with respect to this topic than was analyzed in the 2003 EIR and no
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other CEQA standards for supplemental review are met. Therefore, no
further environmental review is required for this impact area.
d) Substantially alter drainage patterns or substantially increase surface water runoff
that would result in flooding, either on or off the project site? No New Impact. As
noted in subsection “c,” Mitigation Measure 4.6-3 contained in the 2003 EIR
requires the developer to prepare a hydrology study to ensure that drainage
facilities can accommodate downstream runoff and requires the developer
to assist in financing any needed improvements to ensure that no on-site or
off-site flooding would occur. With adherence to previous applicable
mitigation measures and applicable regulations, there would be no new or
substantially more severe significant impacts beyond what has been
analyzed in the 2003 EIR and no other CEQA standards for supplemental
review are met. Therefore, no further environmental review is required for
this impact area.
e) Create stormwater runoff that would exceed the capacity of drainage systems or add
substantial amounts of polluted runoff? No New Impact. See subsections “c”
and “d,” above. With adherence to EIR Mitigation Measures and other local
and regional requirements, there would be no new or more severe
significant impacts with respect to stormwater impacts and the local and
regional drainage systems than was analyzed in the 2003 EIR and no other
CEQA standards for supplemental review are met. Therefore, no further
environmental review is required for this impact area.
f) Substantially degrade water quality? No New Impact. Refer to item “a” above.
g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as mapped by a Flood Insurance
Rate Map? No New Impact. The project site lies outside of a 100-year flood
hazard zone as mapped by FEMA. The only housing proposed on the site is
a single caretaker unit. There would therefore be no new or substantially
more severe significant impacts with respect to this impact than has been
previously analyzed in the previous CEQA documents.
h, i) Place within a 100-year flood hazard boundary structures that impeded or redirect
flood flow, including dam failures? No New Impact. Refer to item “g,” above.
j) Result in inundation by seiche, tsunami or mudflows? No New Impact. The
project site is located well inland from San Francisco Bay or other major
bodies of water to be impacted by a tsunami or seiche. The project site is
located at the approximate summit of a local hill and would not be subject
to mudflows from other adjacent properties. With adherence to applicable
regulations, there would be no new or substantially more severe significant
impacts to this topic beyond what has been analyzed in the 2003 EIR and no
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other CEQA standards for supplemental review are met. Therefore, no
further environmental review is required for this impact area.
10. Land Use and Planning
Environmental Setting
The project site is occupied by the existing Valley Christian Center complex
which includes a church, private school and similar accessory uses.
Approximately one-half of the site is vacant.
Surrounding uses are generally attached and detached dwellings.
The City of Dublin General Plan designates this site as Public/Semi-Public. This
land use designation allows for facilities and uses operated by a public agency or
non-profit organization which can include but are not limited to schools,
libraries, fire stations, post offices and similar uses. The site is zoned PD-Planned
Development which permits a specific list of uses as contained in the PD-Planned
Development Ordinance for this site.
Previous EIR
No significant land use impacts were identified in the 2003 EIR.
Project Impacts
a) Physically divide an established community? No New Impact. The VCC site is
self-contained, with direct vehicular access from Dublin Boulevard via
Inspiration Drive. The existing use has been on the site since the late 1970’s
and none of the existing neighborhoods near the site would be physically
divided should the project application be approved. There would therefore
be no new or substantially more severe significant impacts with respect to
this impact than has been previously analyzed in the previous CEQA
document. Therefore, no further environmental review is required for this
impact area.
b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy or regulation? No New Impact.
Proposed land uses are fully consistent with the City of Dublin General Plan
and Zoning Ordinance and no changes to these documents have been
requested. The Applicant will be required to comply with all other land use
policies and regulations as a condition of project approval. No impact
would result. There would therefore be no new or substantially more severe
significant impacts with respect to this impact than has been previously
analyzed in previous CEQA documents. Therefore, no further
environmental review is required for this impact area.
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c) Conflict with a habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan?
No New Impact. No such plan has been adopted within the General Plan.
There would therefore be no impact to a habitat conservation plan or
natural community conservation plan for the proposed project. There
would be no new or substantially more severe significant impacts to
applicable habitat conservation plan(s) beyond what has been analyzed in
the VCC EIR, and no other CEQA standards for supplemental review are
met. Therefore, no further environmental review is require d for this impact
area.
11. Mineral Resources
Environmental Setting
No significant quantities of mineral resources exist on the project site according
to the Dublin General Plan or the previous EIR that affects the project site.
Project Impacts
a, b) Result in the loss of availability of regionally or locally significant mineral
resources? No New Impact. None of the City of Dublin land use regulatory
documents or the 2003 EIR indicates that significant deposits of minerals
exist on the project site, therefore no impacts would occur.
12. Noise
Environmental Setting
Noise background. Noise may be defined as unwanted sound. Noise is usually
objectionable because it is disturbing or annoying. The objectionable nature of
sound could be caused by its pitch or its loudness. Pitch is the height or depth of
a tone or sound, depending on the relative rapidity (frequency) of the vibrations
by which it is produced. Higher pitched signals sound louder to humans than
sounds with a lower pitch. Loudness is intensity of sound waves combined with
the reception characteristics of the ear. Intensity may be compared with the
height of an ocean wave in that it is a measure of the amplitude of the sound
wave.
In addition to the concepts of pitch and loudness, there are several noise
measurement scales which are used to describe noise in a particular location. A
decibel (dB) is a unit of measurement which indicates the relative amplitude of a
sound. The zero on the decibel scale is based on the lowest sound level that th e
healthy, unimpaired human ear can detect. Sound levels in decibels are
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calculated on a logarithmic basis. An increase of 10 decibels represents a ten-fold
increase in acoustic energy, while 20 decibels is 100 times more intense, 30
decibels is 1,000 times more intense, etc. There is a relationship between the
subjective noisiness or loudness of a sound and its intensity. Each 10 decibel
increase in sound level is perceived as approximately a doubling of loudness
over a fairly wide range of intensities. Technical terms are defined in Table 1 of
the full acoustic report (see Attachment 2).
There are several methods of characterizing sound. The most common in
California is the A-weighted sound level (dBA). This scale gives greater weight
to the frequencies of sound to which the human ear is most sensitive.
Representative outdoor and indoor noise levels in units of dBA are shown in
Table 2. Because sound levels can vary markedly over a short period of time, a
method for describing either the average character of the sound or the statistical
behavior of the variations must be utilized. Most commonly, environmental
sounds are described in terms of an average level that has the same acoustical
energy as the summation of all the time-varying events. This energy-equivalent
sound/noise descriptor is called Leq. The most common averaging period is
hourly, but Leq can describe any series of noise events of arbitrary duration.
The scientific instrument used to measure noise is the sound level meter. Sound
level meters can accurately measure environmental noise levels to within about
plus or minus 1 dBA. Various computer models are used to predict
environmental noise levels from sources, such as roadways and airports. The
accuracy of the predicted models depends upon the distance the receptor is from
the noise source. When the receptor is close to the noise source, the models are
accurate to within about plus or minus 1 to 2 dBA.
Since the sensitivity to noise increases during the evening and at night (because
excessive noise interferes with the ability to sleep) 24-hour descriptors have been
developed that incorporate artificial noise penalties added to quiet -time noise
events. The Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL) is a measure of the
cumulative noise exposure in a community, with a 5 dB penalty added to
evening (7:00 pm - 10:00 pm) and a 10 dB addition to nocturnal (10:00 pm - 7:00
am) noise levels. The Day/Night Average Sound Level (Ldn) is essentially the
same as CNEL, with the exception that the evening time period is dropped and
all occurrences during this three-hour period are grouped into the daytime
period.
Background on vibration. Ground vibration consists of rapidly fluctuating motions
or waves with an average motion of zero. Several different methods ar e typically
used to quantify vibration amplitude. One method is the Peak Particle Velocity
(PPV). The PPV is defined as the maximum instantaneous positive or negative
peak of the vibration wave. In this report, a PPV descriptor with units of mm/sec
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or in/sec is used to evaluate construction generated vibration for building
damage and human complaints. Table 3 displays the reactions of people and the
effects on buildings that continuous vibration levels produce.
The annoyance levels shown in Table 3 should be interpreted with care since
vibration may be found to be annoying at much lower levels than those shown,
depending on the level of activity or the sensitivity of the individual. To sensitive
individuals, vibrations approaching the threshold of perception can be annoying.
Low-level vibrations frequently cause irritating secondary vibration, such as a
slight rattling of windows, doors, or stacked dishes. The rattling sound can give
rise to exaggerated vibration complaints, even though there is very little risk of
actual structural damage.
Construction activities can cause vibration that varies in intensity depending on
several factors. The use of pile driving and vibratory compaction equipment
typically generates the highest construction related groundbo rne vibration
levels. Because of the impulsive nature of such activities, the use of the PPV
descriptor has been routinely used to measure and assess groundborne vibration
and almost exclusively to assess the potential of vibration to induce structural
damage and the degree of annoyance for humans.
The two primary concerns with construction induced vibration is the potential to
damage a structure and the potential to interfere with the enjoyment of life .
These concerns are evaluated against different vibration limits. Studies have
shown that the threshold of perception for average persons is in the range of
0.008 to 0.012 in/sec PPV. Human perception to vibration varies with the
individual and is a function of physical setting and the type of vibration. Persons
exposed to elevated ambient vibration levels, such as people in an urban
environment, may tolerate a higher vibration level.
Structural damage can be classified as cosmetic only, such as minor cracking of
building elements, or may threaten the integrity of the building. Safe vibration
limits that can be applied to assess the potential for damaging a structure vary by
researcher and there is no general consensus as to what amount of vibration may
pose a threat for structural damage to the building. Construction induced
vibration that can be detrimental to the building is very rare and has only been
observed in instances where the structure is at a high state of disrepair and the
construction activity occurs immediately adjacent to the structure.
Existing noise environment. The Valley Christian Center is located west of
Inspiration Drive and north of Dublin Boulevard in the western part of the City
of Dublin. Currently, there are five buildings on the project site with existing
sports fields located to the west of the buildings that are used for football, soccer,
and baseball. Parking lots are located to the east, to the north, and to the south of
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existing buildings. To the north and to the east of the project site, opposite
Inspiration Drive, are single-family residences. Multi-family housing
developments are located approximately 510 feet southwest of the project site.
Designated open space is located to the northwest of the project site. Open
parcels of land are also located along the southern boundary of the project site.
A noise monitoring survey, consisting of two long-term and three short-term
measurements, was performed at the site beginning on Wednesday May 6, 2015
and concluding on Monday May 11, 2015. Each measurement location is shown
in the Acoustic Report (Attachment 2). The noise environment at the site and in
the surrounding areas results primarily from vehicular traffic along I-580, as well
as neighborhood traffic along Inspiration Drive and connecting roadways.
Occasional aircraft associated with the Livermore Municipal Airport also
contribute to the noise environment at the project site.
Long-term noise measurement LT-1 was made along the northern boundary of
the project site, approximately 75 feet south of the centerline of Inspirat ion Dive.
LT-1 represented the existing noise environment near the location of the
proposed multi-purpose recreation field. Hourly average noise levels at this
location typically ranged from 48 to 60 dBA Leq during the day, and from 39 to 55
dBA Leq at night. The average community noise equivalent level from
Wednesday May 6, 2015 through Monday May 11, 2015 ranged from 57 to 58
dBA CNEL during the weekdays and was 55 dBA CNEL on weekend days.
LT-2 was positioned in the single-family residential development to the east of
the project site. LT-2 was approximately 65 feet west of the intersection of Betlen
Drive and Las Palmas Way and was approximately 210 feet east of the centerline
of Inspiration Drive. This measurement represented the noise-sensitive receptors
located to the east and to the north of the project site. Hourly average noise levels
at this location typically ranged from 41 to 54 dBA Leq during the day, and from
37 to 52 dBA Leq at night. The average community noise equivalent level from
Wednesday May 6, 2015 through Monday May 11, 2015 ranged from 52 to 54
dBA CNEL during the weekdays and ranged from 50 to 51 dBA CNEL on
weekend days.
The short-term noise measurements were made on Monday May 11, 2015 in ten-
minute intervals starting at 12:20 pm. ST-1 was measured in the multi-family
residential development located to the southwest of the project site. This
measurement was made approximately 20 feet east of the intersection of
Brigadoon Way and Sornoway Lane. The ten-minute average noise level
measured at ST-1 was 53 dBA Leq(10), and the estimated average community noise
equivalent level was 55 dBA CNEL. ST-2 was made in the single-family
development to the northwest of the project site, approximately 30 feet south of
the centerline of Mountain Rise Place. The ten-minute average noise level at ST-2
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was 50 dBA Leq(10), and the estimated average community noise equivalent level
was 50 dBA CNEL. The final short-term measurement, ST-3, was made opposite
Inspiration Drive from LT-1 and represented the single-family development
located north of the project site. ST-3 was approximately 125 feet north of the
centerline of Inspiration Drive, and the ten-minute average noise level measured
at this location was 56 dBA Leq(10). The estimated average community noise
equivalent level at ST-3 was 56 dBA CNEL. Table 4 summarizes the results for
the short-term measurements.
Table 4. Summary of Long-Term and Short-Term Noise Measurements (dBA)
Noise Measurement
Location (Date, Time) Lmax L(1) L(10) L(50) L(90) Leq(10)
CNEL
LT-1:northern
boundary of the site,
~75 feet south of the
centerline of Inspiration
Drive (5/6/2015, 16:20-
5/11/2015, 13:10)
58-81a 56-74a 45-67a 41-57a 39-54a 47-62a
57-
58c
55d 40-72b 39-66b 38-62b 37-54b 35-52b 37-57b
LT-2: ~65 feet from
intersection of Betlen
Drive and Las Palmas
Way (5/6/2015, 16:40-
5/11/2015, 13:20)
43-79a 42-71a 40-64a 39-58a 37-54a 39-59a 52-
54c
50-
51d 37-69b 37-66b 37-57b 35-54b 33-52b 36-54b
ST-1: ~20 feet east of
the intersection of
Brigadoon Way and
Sornoway Lane
(5/11/2015, 12:20-
12:30)
69 64 53 50 48 53
55
ST-2: ~30 feet south of
the centerline of
Mountain Rise Place
(5/11/2015, 12:40-
12:50)
66 62 52 47 44 50
50
ST-3: ~125 feet north
of the centerline of
Inspiration Drive
(5/11/2015, 13:00-
13:10)
71 67 57 53 51 56
56
a Range of noise levels measured during daytime hours (between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.).
b Range of noise levels measured during nighttime hours (between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.).
c CNEL measured on weekdays.
d CNEL measured on weekends.
Source: Illingworth & Rodkin, 2016
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Based on the measurements made in the vicinity of the project site, existing noise
levels are below 60 dBA CNEL, which meets the City of Dublin’s noise exposure
limits for residential land uses and schools.
Regulatory setting
The Noise Element of the Dublin General Plan identifies the following primary
sources of noise in Dublin: traffic noise from freeways and major roadways
within the community and noise generated by the BART line adjacent to the I-580
freeway.
The Noise Element identifies the following maximum noise exposure levels by
land use type.
Table 5. City of Dublin Land Use/Noise Compatibility Standards (decibels)
Land Use Normally
Acceptable
Conditionally
Acceptable
Normally
Unacceptable
Clearly
Unacceptable
Residential 60 or less 60-70 70-75 75+
Lodging Facilities 60-70 70-80 80+ --
Schools, churches,
nursing homes
60-70 70-80 80+ --
Neighborhood
parks
60 or less 60-65 65-70 70+
Office/Retail 70 or less 70-75 75-80 80+
Industrial 70 or less 70-75 75+ --
Source: Dublin General Plan Noise Element, Table 9-1
The City of Dublin also enforces an interior noise standard of 45 decibels for
residential dwellings.
Previous EIR
The 2003 VCC EIR identified the following noise impacts and mitigation
measures.
• Impact 4.8-1 found a short-term impact on surrounding residential
projects due to construction noise. Mitigation Measure 4.8 -1 limited
project construction noise by requiring future construction activities to
adhere to a number of specific features, including but not limited to
specific hours of construction, keeping noisy equipment away from
nearby residences, ensuring that construction equipment is in good
working order and designating a site noise coordinator to respond to
complaints. Adherence to this measure reduced construction noise to a
less-than-significant level.
• Impact 4.8-2 noted a potentially significant impact with respect to noise
impacts on residences that were previously proposed as part of project.
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Mitigation Measure 4.8-2 reduced this impact to a less-than-significant
level by requiring a site-specific acoustic study for all future Site
Development Review applications and including any noise reduction
recommendations into that portion of the project.
• Impact 4.8-3 found that the main campus would be subject to potentially
significant noise from the I-580 freeway. This was reduced to a less-than-
significant level by adherence to Mitigation Measure 4.8-3, which required
the completion of an acoustic analysis for the chapel portion o f the site
and incorporation of report recommendations into the final design of the
chapel.
• Impact 4.8-4 identified a potentially significant impact with respect to
future noise levels on surrounding uses during evening hours if night
lighting were to be installed. Mitigation Measure 4.8-4 reduced this impact
to a less-than-significant level by requiring an acoustic analysis prior to
the commencement of evening activities and incorporation of report
recommendations during future evening activities.
The proposed project will be required to comply with applicable noise mitigation
measures contained in the previous EIR.
Project Impacts
a,c) Would the project expose persons or generation of noise levels in excess of
standards established by the General Plan or other applicable standard and result
in a substantial increases in permanent in ambient noise levels? Less-than-
Significant with Mitigation. The City of Dublin does not define a stationary
equipment noise level standard. Therefore, for the purpose of this project,
project-generated operational noise is compared to existing ambient
conditions at the surrounding noise-sensitive receptors.
Under conditions of the proposed project, a new baseball field would be
located in the northwestern corner of the campus and a new multipurpose
recreational field would be located in the northeastern corner of campus
adjacent to Inspiration Drive. The new baseball field would be relocated
approximately 360 feet northwest from the location of the existing
multipurpose sports field. The new multipurpose recreational field would
host football, soccer, and track and field sports activities. Currently,
football practices are played on the existing multipurpose baseball field,
while track and field activities occur off site. As part of the proposed
project, a sound amplification system and lighting standards would also be
installed at the new multipurpose recreational field.
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An outdoor amphitheater is proposed on the interior of the site, southwest
of the new multipurpose recreation field. This amphitheater can be used
during the school year for lectures during regular school hours and for
Northern California Bible College lectures during evening hours. These
lectures would not require amplification or lighting. Sunday serv ices may
elect to hold church services at the amphitheater, which would require
amplification, and the amphitheater may also be used for outdoor
theatrical plays during summer months.
Following is an analysis of potential noise impacts from major project
elements.
Multipurpose sports field. The proposed plan for the new multipurpose
recreational sports field includes hosting football games, as well as track
and field events, that would include seating for spectators. From mid-
August through mid-November, football practices would be held Monday
through Thursday from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm. Organized football games
would include one scrimmage and up to six regular season games with the
potential for an additional three playoff games. Football games would be
held on Friday nights from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The field is proposed to be
lighted for night games until 10:00 pm and would require amplified sound
until 10:00 pm. Football games would occasionally occur on Saturday
nights from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Lighting and amplified sound would be
required for the Saturday night games as well. A Condition of Approval
has been added to the project that allows the use of amplified sound and
lighting on Friday and Saturday nights until 10:00 pm. The proposed
stadium bleacher capacity is 1,100 seats. Two speakers for the public
address (PA) system would be located at both ends of the bleachers on the
southwestern side of the track.
Illingworth & Rodkin, Inc. (I&R) monitored noise levels during activities at
the Santa Teresa High School football stadium in San Jose, CA. Noise
measurements of a football game were made on October 20, 2012. The
varsity football game between Santa Teresa High School and Oak Grove
High School was considered to be the “rivalry” game of the football
season. The attendance was estimated by the high school to be
approximately 1,600 people. Measurements of 15-minute durations were
made at several locations on the Santa Teresa High School campus and in
the adjacent single-family neighborhoods at distances ranging from 425 to
740 feet from the center of the football field. These measurements were
attended by a qualified noise technician who documented maximum noise
levels resulting from the various sources of noise generated during a
varsity football game on October 20, 2012, and during band practice on
October 22, 2012. Football game activities were generally the primary noise
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sources at measurement locations during the varsity game. During band
practice, the band was audible and measurable in the absence of local
traffic at all short-term measurement locations, but was typically at levels
below other noise sources in the area.
Table 6 summarizes the measurement results at the nearest locations about
425 feet from the center of the field during noisy interval s at the varsity
football game on Saturday, October 20, 2012, including the average noise
level (Leq) and background noise level (L90) measured during each interval,
and the maximum noise levels measured during various noise-generating
activities.
Table 6. Summary of Short-Term Noise Measurements, Football Game at
Santa Teresa High School, San Jose CA, 10/20/12
Location Average Noise
Level, dBA Leq
Typical Maximum Instantaneous Noise Levels, dBA
Lmax
Cheering/
Crowd PA System Whistles
425 feet, as measured
from the center of the
field
60 57 to 73 53 to 59 56 to 63
Source: Illingworth & Rodkin, 2016
The nearest residences to the proposed field are residences on Bay Laurel
Street located about 490 feet north of the center of the field, and residences
on Las Palmas Way located about 580 feet east of the center of the field.
These residences are located substantially below the elevation of the
proposed field. The intervening grading associated with the school itself
and Inspiration Drive provides acoustical barriers created by the tops of
the slopes between the proposed field and the residences. The attenuation
provided by distance and the intervening topography was calculated using
standard methods. Projected noise levels are summarized in Table 7.
The existing average noise levels during the evening in the residential
areas range from 48 to 50 dBA Leq. Noise from the football games would
increase the average level by up to 1 dBA Leq at the nearest residences. The
cheers would be intermittently audible because the levels would exceed the
existing background level, but would fall within the overall range of
existing ambient levels. Noise from football games would not cause a
substantial increase in noise levels at the most affected residences. This is a
less-than-significant impact.
For the proposed project, calculations were made to assign a performance
standard to the PA system selected by the Applicant, since a specific
system has not yet been chosen. It is assumed that both speakers would be
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operating simultaneously and that the noise levels from each speaker
would be the same. Two speakers would be located at the multipurpose
field. The speaker nearest the Bay Laurel Street residences would be
approximately 500 feet south of the nearest rear yard. The speaker nearest
to the Las Palmas Way residences would be approximately 500 west of the
nearest rear yard. To ensure that the PA system would not exceed 55 dBA
Lmax at the nearest residences, assuming attenuation provided by distance
and the intervening topography, the amplification system should not
exceed 75 dBA Lmax at a distance of 50 feet. This limitation is required as a
mitigation measure.
Table 7. Projected Noise Levels at Nearest Residences During Capacity Crowd
Varsity Football Game at the Proposed Multipurpose Recreational
Field
Location Average Noise
Level, dBA Leq
Typical Maximum Instantaneous Noise Levels, dBA
Lmax
Cheering/
Crowd PA System Whistles
Bay Laurel home, 490
feet from the center of
the field
42 39 to 55 35 to 41 38 to 45
Las Palmas home, 580
feet from the center of
the field
40 37 to 53 33 to 39 36 to 43
Source: Illingworth & Rodkin, 2016
From mid-November to mid-February, men’s soccer would utilize the
proposed multipurpose field. Practices would typically occur three days
per week from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Junior varsity and varsity games would
be played one to two nights per week from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm. While
nighttime lighting would be required for these activities, these events
would have a lower attendance than football games. The noise sources are
similar in character to the football game, but with lower average and
maximum instantaneous levels. VCC has indicated that they do not plan to
use the amplification system for soccer games, but if they choose to in the
future, the impact would be less-than-significant as long as the
amplification system does not exceed 75 dBA Lmax at a distance of 50 feet,
as stated above. This limitation is required as a mitigation measure. Varsity
soccer games would occasionally occur on Saturdays from 1:30 pm to 3:30
pm. Varsity women’s soccer would occur during the spring between mid-
February and mid-May. Practices would typically occur Monday through
Friday (depending upon game schedule) from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. A total
of 12 home games would occur between 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Occasionally,
a Saturday game would occur from 1:30 pm to 3:30. All soccer events
would have significantly lower attendance than football games. Average
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hourly noise levels resulting from soccer games are anticipated to be about
60 dBA Leq at a distance of 100 feet from the center of the field, with
maximum noise levels from cheering and whistles as high as 67 dBA Lmax.
At the nearest residences along Bay Laurel Street and Las Palmas Way,
average hourly noise levels due to soccer games would be below 30 dBA
Leq, with maximum instantaneous noise levels up to 36 dBA Lmax. This
would not exceed the existing ambient levels and would be a less-than-
significant impact.
The field would also be used for track and field events during the
springtime from mid-February to mid-May. Practices would occur on
weekdays from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. One track meet per month is
anticipated, which would occur on a weekday from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.
Additionally, one invitational per month is anticipated on Saturday from
9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Track meets would require amplified sound, but not
lighting. These events have much lower attendance than football games.
The noise sources are similar in character to the football game, but with
lower average and maximum instantaneous levels. It is assumed that a
starter pistol would be used during track meets and track invitationals.
Typical noise levels produced by a .22 caliber starter pistol would be
approximately 79 dBA Lmax at 50 feet. From the approximate positions on
the multipurpose field where the starter pistol would be used, the
distances to the nearest residences would be approximately 435 feet to the
Bay Laurel Street residences and approximately 475 feet to the Las Palmas
Way residences. At these distances and assuming attenuation from
intervening topography, the maximum instantaneous noise levels expected
from the starter pistol would range from 42 to 43 dBA Lmax, which would
not exceed range of existing ambient noise levels. This would be a less-
than-significant impact. Noise from sports activities on the proposed
multipurpose recreational sports field would cause a less-than-significant
impact on residents in the area.
Graduation ceremonies, which are currently held off-campus, could occur
at the new multipurpose field. These special occasions would occur on
Saturdays in the early afternoon. Noise from graduations would include
cheering from the crowd and amplified sound. Attendance is expected to
be less than football games; therefore, average and maximum
instantaneous noise levels would be lower than those discussed for football
games. Graduation ceremonies are not expected to increase existing
ambient noise levels. This would be a less-than-significant impact.
Relocated baseball field. The primary use for this field would be baseball.
Baseball is currently played on the existing multi-purpose field. The new
field would be relocated from the south side of Building 5 to the west side
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of Building 5. The level of baseball activities on the field would be similar
to existing, but football and soccer would be relocated to the new
multipurpose recreational field. The nearest residences to the proposed
location of the baseball field are located about 500 feet to the north on
Inspiration Circle. An intervening hill would continue to buffer the
residences. Noise levels from activities on the field would not change from
the existing conditions. Neighbors to the southwest would be located
further from the new field than from the existing field. Noise levels from
the new field would be equal to or lower than from the existing field. The
relocation of the baseball field would cause no additional noise impacts on
residents in the area over existing conditions.
Amphitheater Activities. Three types of events are anticipated at the outdoor
amphitheater: theatrical plays during the summertime; daytime lectures
during the school year by the Valley Christian Center schools and evening
lectures by the Northern California Bible College; and church sermons on
Sundays. Amplified sound would be required for the sermons and
potentially during the theatrical plays. Locations around the amphitheater
for the amplification system speakers were not provided at the time of this
study, but for worst-case scenario calculation purposes, it is expected that a
speaker would be located on each side of the seating area and at the stage.
Figure 5, contained in the full acoustic report, shows the assumed worst-
case scenario locations used for this study. The nearest residence along Bay
Laurel Street would be approximately 540 feet from the outdoor
amphitheater, and the nearest residence along Las Palmas Way would be
approximately 860 feet from the outdoor amphitheater. At these distances
and assuming attenuation from intervening topography, maximum
instantaneous noise levels would remain at or below 55 dBA Lmax if the
performance standard for the amplification system would not exceed 75
dBA Lmax at a distance of 50 feet. This limitation is required as a mitigation
measure. The following mitigation measure shall be followed to ensure
consistency with City of Dublin exterior noise standards.
Mitigation Measure NOISE-1. The following noise performance
standard for Public Address (PA) systems shall be met by the
Applicant.
a. To ensure that a PA system would not exceed 55 dBA Lmax at
the nearest residences, the amplification system at the new
multipurpose field should not exceed 75 dBA Lmax at a
distance of 50 feet from each speaker.
b. To ensure that the PA system would not exceed 55 dBA Lmax
at the nearest residences, the amplification system at the new
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outdoor amphitheater should not exceed 75 dBA at a
distance of 50 feet from each speaker.
b) Exposure of people to excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise
levels? No New Impact. The construction of the project may generate
perceptible vibration when heavy equipment or impact tools (e.g.
jackhammers, hoe rams) are used. Construction activities would include
site demolition, preparation work, foundation work, and new building
framing and finishing. The proposed project would not require pile
driving, which can cause excessive vibration.
Ground-borne vibration levels exceeding 0.3 in/sec PPV would have the
potential to result in a significant vibration impact. Table 7 contained in the
full acoustic report (Attachment 2) presents typical vibration levels that
could be expected from construction equipment at a distance of 25 feet.
Construction activities, such as drilling, the use of jackhammers, rock drills
and other high-power or vibratory tools, and rolling stock equipment
(tracked vehicles, compactors, etc.) may generate substantial vibration in
the immediate vicinity. Vibration levels would vary depending on soil
conditions, construction methods, and equipment used. The single-family
residences located to the east and to the north of the project site, opposite
Inspiration Drive, are at least 160 feet from the project site . The multi-
family residences located to the southwest are at least 385 feet from the
project site. At these distances, vibration levels would be expected to be
less than 0.1 in/sec PPV, which is below the 0.3 in/sec PPV significance
threshold.
According to the project Applicant, normal construction methods would be
used to build the proposed project so there would be limited and less-than-
significant generation of groundborne noise or vibration. With adherence
to applicable regulations, there would be no new or substantially more
severe significant impacts to ground vibration beyond what has been
analyzed in the 2003 EIR and no other CEQA standards for supplemental
review are met. Therefore, no further environmental review is required for
this impact area.
d) Substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project
vicinity above levels without the project? Less-than-Significant with
Mitigation. Noise impacts resulting from construction depend upon the
noise generated by various pieces of construction equipment, the timing
and duration of noise-generating activities, and the distance between
construction noise sources and noise-sensitive areas. Construction noise
impacts primarily result when construction activities occur during noise-
sensitive times of the day (e.g., early morning, evening, or nighttime
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hours), the construction occurs in areas immediately adjoining noise-
sensitive land uses, or when construction lasts over extended periods of
time. Where noise from construction activities exceeds 60 dBA Leq and
exceeds the ambient noise environment by at least 5 dBA Leq at noise-
sensitive uses in the project vicinity, the impact would be considered
significant.
Construction activities generate considerable amounts of noise, especially
during earth-moving activities when heavy equipment is used. Table 8
contained in the full acoustic report (see Attachment 2) presents the typical
range of hourly average noise levels generated by different phases of
construction measured at a distance of 50 feet. Hourly average noise levels
generated by excavation equipment associated with the project are
calculated to range from 71 to 89 dBA Leq measured at a distance of 50 feet.
Construction generated noise levels drop off at a rate of about 6 dBA per
doubling of the distance between the source and receptor. Shielding by
buildings or terrain can provide an additional 5 to 10 dBA noise reduction
at distant receptors.
Construction for the proposed project would include excavation, possibly
some minor building construction, and foundation work for the lighting
standards and the sound amplification system. Noise generated by
construction activities would temporarily elevate noise levels at adjacent
noise sensitive receptors. Conservatively, this would be considered a more
severe impact than was included in the 2003 EIR since the current project
includes an increase of up to 1,300 square feet of floor space over the
approved Master Plan and a football stadium.
The 2003 EIR contains Mitigation Measure 4.8-1 that mandates a number of
features to reduce construction noise, including limitations on construction
activities, placing noisy stationary equipment away from nearby
residences, installation of mufflers and designation of a noise coordinator
to respond to issues raised by neighbors. Mitigation Measure 4.8 -1 has
been augmented to include the following additional measures to ensure
construction noise impacts are mitigated to less-than-significant.
Mitigation Measure NOISE-2. In addition to the measures
required by 2003 EIR 4.9-1, the project Applicant shall prepare a
construction noise management plan that identifies measures to be
taken to minimize construction noise on surrounding sensitive
receptors (e.g., residential uses and schools) and includes specific
noise management measures to be included into project plans and
specifications subject to review and approval by the City. These
measures shall include, but not be limited to the following:
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a) All construction equipment shall be equipped with mufflers
and sound control devices (e.g., intake silencers and noise
shrouds) no less effective than those provided on the
original equipment and no equipment shall have an un-
muffled exhaust.
b) The contractor shall maintain and tune-up all construction
equipment to minimize noise emissions.
c) Stationary equipment shall be placed so as to maintain the
greatest possible distance to the sensitive receptors.
d) All equipment servicing shall be performed so as to maintain
the greatest possible distance to the sensitive receptors.
e) The project Applicant(s) shall provide, to the satisfaction of
the City of Dublin Planning Department, a qualified “Noise
Disturbance Coordinator.” The Noise Disturbance
Coordinator shall be responsible for responding to any local
complaints about construction noise. When a complaint is
received, the Noise Disturbance Coordinator shall notify the
City within 24 hours of the complaint and determine the
cause of the noise complaint (e.g., starting too early,
malfunctioning muffler, etc.) and shall implement
reasonable measures to resolve the compliant, as deemed
acceptable by the Dublin Planning Department. If any
notices are sent to residential units immediately surrounding
the construction site by the City and all signs posted at the
construction site shall include the contact name and the
telephone number for the Noise Disturbance Coordinator.
f) Select demolition method to minimize vibration, where
possible (e.g. sawing masonry into sections rather than
demolishing it by pavement breakers).
g) The construction contractor shall limit all on-site noise
producing construction activities, including deliveries and
warming up of equipment, to the daytime hours of 7:30 am
to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday (excluding holidays)
unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
e, f) For a project located within an airport land use plan, would the project expose
people to excessive noise levels? No New Impact. The project site is not located
within the planning area of any nearby airport land use plan. The closest
airport to the project site is Livermore Municipal Airport, located several
miles southeast of the site. There would therefore be no new or substantially
more severe significant impacts with respect to this impact than has been
previously analyzed in the previous CEQA document.
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13. Population and Housing
Environmental Setting
The project site is partially developed with the Valley Christian Church and
school. Other portions of the site remain vacant.
Previous EIR
The 2003 EIR identified no specific population or housing impacts associated
with the project.
Project Impacts
a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly or indirectly? No
New Impact. The project site has been planned for a combination of a
religious facility, private school and related uses since 1978. The current
proposal could result in construction of an increase of up to 1,300 square
feet of floor space over the approved Master Plan. The previous EIR also
analyzed the development of up to 22 dwellings on the site; however, the
approved Master Plan does not include a residential component. The only
residential use proposed as part of this project is a caretaker unit, which will
not induce population growth; therefore, the impact is less significant.
Proposed uses would include a new multi-use sports stadium, a baseball
field, vehicle parking and similar uses. There would be no new or more
severe impact with respect than was previously analyzed in the pervious
CEQA document, and no other CEQA standards for supplemental review
are met. Therefore, no further environmental review is required for this
impact area.
b,c) Would the project displace substantial numbers of existing housing units or people ?
No New Impact. The project site does not include any dwelling units and no
impact would result with regard to displacement of dwellings or
population on the site. There would be no new or substantially more severe
significant impacts with respect to this impact than has been previously
analyzed in the 2003 EIR and no other CEQA standards for supplemental
review are met. Therefore, no further environmental review is required for
this impact area.
14. Public Services
Environmental Setting
The following provide essential services to the project site:
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• Fire Protection. Fire protection services are provided by the Alameda
County Fire Department. Alameda County provides fire suppression,
emergency medical response, fire prevention, education, building
inspection services and hazardous material control. The nearest station
is Station 16, located northwest of the project area at 74940 Donohue
Drive near downtown Dublin.
• Police Protection: Police and security protection is provided by the
Dublin Police Services.
• Schools. The Dublin Unified School District provides public K-12
educational services for properties in the Dublin area.
• Library Services: Alameda County Library service.
• Maintenance. Maintenance of streets, roads and other governmental
facilities are the responsibility of the City of Dublin.
Previous CEQA document
There is no applicable mitigation measures contained in 2003 VCC EIR
addressing potential impacts to public services, since the previously proposed
residential units were not approved as part of the project.
Project Impacts
a) Fire protection? No New Impact. Approval and implementation of the
proposed project could increase the number of fire and emergency medical
calls for service that would need to be responded to by the Alameda County
Fire Department. The proposed project is required to adhere to the
California Building Code, the California Fire Code and other state and local
fire protection standards to minimize fire hazards. The existing complex
currently includes water service for firefighting purposes, fire hydrants, fire
extinguishers and similar fire protection features.
The proposed project represents a minor increase in development compared
to the approved Master Plan; therefore, the project would not result in a
substantial change from the analyses and conclusions in the prior CEQA
documents. There would therefore be no new or substantially more severe
significant impacts with respect to fire protection than has been previously
analyzed in the 2003 EIR.
Based on discussions with Alameda County Fire Department Staff, there
would be no new or substantially more severe significant impacts with
respect to fire service beyond that analyzed in previous CEQA documents
(source: Bonnie Terra, Alameda County Fire Department, 8/28/17).
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b) Police protection? No New Impact. Similar to fire protection, there could be a
small increase in the number of calls for service to the Dublin Police
Services; however, the amount of proposed additional square footage is
relatively small.
There would therefore be no new or substantially more severe significant
impacts with respect to police protection than has been previously analyzed
in the 2003 EIR.
Based on discussions with Dublin Police Services Staff, there would be no
new or substantially more severe impacts with respect to police service
beyond that analyzed in the previous CEQA document (source: Chief
Dennis Houghtelling, Dublin Police Services, 10/24/17).
c) Schools? No New Impact. The only residential included as part of the project
is one caretaker unit. Therefore, there would be no new or substantially
more severe significant impacts with respect to this impact than has been
previously analyzed in the 2003 EIR.
d) Other governmental service, including maintenance of public facilities? No New
Impact. Maintenance of public facilities would continue to be provided by
the City of Dublin. New public facilities will be required to be designed to
meet City of Dublin standards to ensure that no excessive wear or other
impacts would occur with respect to public facilities. Therefore, there would
be no new or substantially more severe significant impacts with respect to
this impact than has been previously analyzed in the 2003 EIR.
e) Adequate wastewater capacity to serve the project and other projects? No New
Impact. See subsection 17 “a” and “b,” below.
f, g) Solid waste generation? This impact was found to be less-than-significant in
the 2003 EIR. The proposed project includes a small increase in the amount
of allowable development on the site. There would therefore be no new or
substantially more severe significant impacts with respect to this impact
than has been previously analyzed in the 2003 EIR.
15. Recreation
Environmental Setting
No City parks or other recreational facilities are located on the project site.
Similarly, no parks or other recreational facilities are designated on the site in the
Dublin General Plan.
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The City of Dublin offers a range of park, recreation and cultural services to the
public. Nearby City parks include the Dublin Heritage Park and Museum, Dolan
Park and Mape Memorial Park.
Regional park facilities are provided by the East Bay Regional Park Dist rict
(EBRPD). The EBRPD maintains a large number of regional parks, trails and
similar recreation facilities in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties.
Previous EIR
No significant impacts with respect to parks or recreation were identified in the
2003 EIR.
Project Impacts
a) Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood or regional
parks? No New Impact. The proposed project would not increase the on-site
permanent population, since the project would primarily involve
recreational facilities. The one exception would be the future construction of
one on-site caretaker unit. There would therefore be no new or substantially
more severe significant impacts with respect to this impact than has been
previously analyzed in the 2003 EIR.
b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction of
recreational facilities? No New Impact. See item “a,” above. As noted in the
Project Description, the Applicant is proposing to construct a major athletic
field and improve other existing facilities for students of the private school.
There would therefore be no new or substantially more severe significant
impacts with respect to this impact than has been previously analyzed in
the 2003 EIR.
16. Transportation/Traffic
Environmental Setting
This section of the Initial Study is based on traffic analysis of the proposed
project completed by the firm of Omni Means Planners and Engineers. The Omni
Means report is hereby incorporated by reference into this Initial Study and is
included as Attachment 3.
Existing roadways
Regional access to and from the site is provided by the I-680 freeway that
provides north and south regional vehicular transportation and the I-580
freeway that provides east and west service.
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Local roads serving the VCC project include Dublin Boulevard, Amador Valley
Boulevard, San Ramon Road, Bay Laurel Street and Inspiration Drive.
Existing transit service
Transit service to the project area is provided by Livermore-Amador Valley
Transit Authority (Wheels). Wheels that provides localized service to the site and
surrounding communities. Regional access throughout the Bay Area is provided
by the Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) with a station located in West
Dublin.
Previous EIR
The 2003 EIR identified the following impacts and mitigation measures with
respect to traffic and transportation
• Impact 4.10-1 noted an impact with respect to traffic congestion at the
Silvergate Avenue and Dublin Boulevard intersection. Mitigation Measure
4.10-1 required the project Applicant to make a fair share contribution to
funding traffic signals at Dublin Boulevard and Silvergate Drive and
Dublin Boulevard and Inspiration Drive. With this action, Impact 4.10-1
was deemed to be less-than-significant. Both signals have been installed
and are operational.
• Impact 4.10-2 found an impact with respect to project traffic causing
increased traffic on local streets near the project site. Mitigation Measure
4.10-2 reduced this impact to a less-than-significant level by requiring the
Applicant to monitor peak hour turning movements at project driveways
during a typical school day at six month periods to ensure that the project
vehicles do not violate turning restrictions. If turning violations are found,
more restrictions shall be imposed, as approved by the Public Works
Director.
• Impact 4.10-3 identified an impact with the project’s contribution to
cumulative traffic, especially on Dublin Boulevard. Adherence to
Mitigation Measure 4.10-3 reduced this impact to a less-than-significant
level by requiring the project Applicant to widen Dublin Boulevard
between Hansen Drive and Silvergate Drive from two to four lanes. This
mitigation measure has been completed.
Project Impacts
a) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial to existing traffic load and street
capacity? No New Impact. The proposed updated Master Plan includes
construction of a sports field which would host football games and other
sporting events. Trip generation for football games, based on survey data of
other high schools, indicates the proposed seating capacity of 1,100 seats
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would generate 451 trips temporarily before and after the games. Football
game trips would occur during time periods when background traffic
volumes are low and the volumes would remain within the carrying
capacity of the street network. Trip generation for non -football sporting
events, including softball, soccer, lacrosse and track and field, would be low
and would not be expected to have a substantial effect on traffic operating
conditions.
Based on the findings of the traffic analysis for the project (see Attachment
3), the proposed changes to the Master Plan would not result in new or
more severe significant impacts than were analyzed in the 2003 EIR.
Mitigation Measures included in the 2003 EIR have been implemented to
minimize traffic at Dublin Boulevard intersections with Inspiration Drive
and Hansen Drive. The widening of Dublin Boulevard near the project site
has also been completed; therefore, no new or more severe impacts would
occur from the project, and no other CEQA standards for supplemental
review are met. Therefore, no further environmental review is required for
this impact area.
b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a LOS standard established by the
County CMA for designated roads)? No New Impact. The 2003 EIR found a
potentially significant impact with respect to cumulative traffic (see Impact
4.10-3 in the 2003 EIR). With adherence to Mitigation Measure 4.10 -3, also
included in the 2003 EIR, this impact was deemed to be less-than-
significant. Mitigation Measure 4.10-3 required the Applicant to make a fair
share contribution to the widening of Dublin Boulevard near the project site
to accommodate additional project traffic. This measure has been fulfilled.
Proposed changes to the VCC Master Plan would generate the same or
fewer peak hour trips as analyzed in the 2003 EIR based on the project
traffic analysis. No new or more significant impacts would result with
respect to cumulative traffic than previously analyzed in the 200 3 EIR. The
major sporting events at the proposed stadium would occur after weekday
peak hours or during weekends, so there will be no new impacts. A
Condition of Approval has been added to the project that prohibits varsity
football games from occurring during peak hours.
c) Change in air traffic patterns? No New Impact. The proposed project would
have no impact on air traffic patterns, since it involves the expansion of an
approved church, school and similar semi-public facilities. There would be
no new or substantially more severe significant impacts with respect to this
impact than has been previously analyzed in the 2003 EIR.
d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature or an incompatible use ?
Less-than-Significant with Mitigation. In order to minimize school traffic
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from intruding on the local neighborhood streets north of the school,
vehicle turn restrictions are in place at two of the school’s three driveways
(the north and middle driveways). Specifically, signs are posted prohibiting
right turns in and left turns out on school days from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.
There are no turn restrictions at the school’s south driveway. Observations
of vehicle turning movements during the am peak hour were conducted in
2001 for the 2003 draft EIR. The observed trips were 50 turns to/from the
north (20 illegal turns from the north and middle driveways plus 30 legal
turns from the south driveway).
Recent (2015) traffic counts completed by Omni Means staff observed 29
turns to/from the north (14 illegal plus 15 legal) during the am peak hour.
The current volume is lower than 2001, but accounting for a lower existing
school population compared to the 2001 population, the percentage of trips
to/from the north is nearly equal for both surveys: approximately 4.5 % of
the total peak hour trips. This indicates the cut-through rate has not been
increasing. It would also appear to reflect a fairly low cut-through rate,
given that some of the trips are likely from residents of the neighborhood.
Future school operations could increase the possibility of greater cut-
through traffic. This could be a potentially significant impact and the
following measure is recommended to reduce this impact to a less-than-
significant level.
Mitigation Measure TRA-1. The following steps shall be taken to
ensure that project related traffic does not cut through adjacent
neighborhoods as part of school operations:
a) The school administration shall issue a letter to all students a
minimum of one time per year advising household driver s not
to use routes through adjacent neighborhoods.
b) The Applicant shall continue monitoring local driving activities
as required in the 2003 EIR Mitigation Measure 4.10-2 at the
completion of development phases 2, 3 and 4 to ensure that the
rate of cut though traffic does not increase.
c) If it is determined that cut-through traffic has increased based
on additional construction, increased enforcement of the illegal
turns and/or prohibiting turns to/from the north at the
southern driveway shall be implemented by the school with
the oversight of the Dublin Public Works Department.
e) Result in inadequate emergency access? No New Impact. The proposed project
would maintain two driveways which provide adequate emergency access.
No new or significantly more severe impacts are therefore anticipated with
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respect to this topic than have been previously analyzed in prior CEQA
documents.
f) Inadequate parking capacity? Less-than-Significant with Mitigation. The
proposed revised Master Plan would consist of three separate parking
generating components: the sanctuary, the school facilities, and the new
sports field activities. The parking requirements for each component have
been calculated independently. A Conditional Use Permit is required by the
Dublin Zoning Ordinance to establish a parking requirement for the football
and multi-use sports field, since parking for this specific use is not
established in the Zoning Ordinance. It is assumed the church, school, and
sports field games would not be in use concurrently. To ensure this, a Minor
Use Permit for shared parking is also being processed.
The 2003 EIR for the approved expansion evaluated parking based on the
City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance. The parking requirements were
evaluated for the Sunday worship space and for the weekday school uses.
The highest parking space requirement was associated with the Sunday
worship service. The required parking was calculated to be 667 spaces for
the worship service based on 2,000 seats (at 1 required space per 3 seats).
The existing parking supply consists of 510 striped spaces and the approved
plan was to add 250 new paved and 100 unpaved overflow spaces for a total
of 860 spaces. Therefore the parking supply met the Zoning Ordinance
requirement, with a surplus of 193 spaces.
For the current application, the City of Dublin Planning Staff has calculated
the required number of parking spaces based on the current Zoning
Ordinance requirements (see Table A-3 in Attachment 3). Pursuant to
Chapter 8.76 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations) of the Zoning
Ordinance, a sanctuary facility requires 1 space per 3 fixed seats plus 1
space per Sunday service classroom. The existing sanctuary containing 763
seats and requires 258 parking spaces, which is met with the current supply
of 510 spaces
An existing parking lot will be eliminated to allow construction of the
stadium facility; however, the Applicant will be providing additional
parking at a new parking area. The total number of parking spaces
provided for Phases 1 and 2 is 511 parking spaces.
Proposed Phase 3 would include the construction of the baseball field in the
western side of the campus and would also add additional paved parking
spaces for a total of 530 spaces.
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The sanctuary expansion to 1,500 seats would occur in Development Phase
4. The Zoning Ordinance requires 504 spaces for the proposed sanctuary.
The parking supply would increase from 530 spaces in Phase 3 to 600 spaces
in Phase 4. Therefore, the parking requirement would be met, with a
surplus of 96 spaces.
Per Chapter 8.76 of the Zoning Ordinance, the parking requirement for the
sanctuary is 0.33 parking spaces per seat. Recent parking surveys of the
church identified a higher demand of 0.40 vehicles per person (220 vehicles
for 560 people). Applying the surveyed rate to the proposed 1,500 seats
equates to a parking demand of 600 vehicles if the church is fully occupied.
With 600 spaces provided in Phase 4, demand based on the surveyed rate
would be accommodated with maximum attendance.
For the weekday school related parking demand, without the operation of a
sports stadium, the proposed plan after build-out would require 395
parking spaces to satisfy the weekday school parking requirement. The
proposed plan would provide a minimum of 511 spaces (Phases 1 and 2)
and up to 600 spaces (Phase 4). Therefore, the proposed plan would meet
the weekday parking requirement during all of the Development Phases.
In summary, at full build-out, the proposed Master Plan revision would
provide sufficient on-site paved parking that would be consistent with the
Dublin Zoning Ordinance and the calculated parking for the football
stadium, per the Omni-Means site specific study.
Mitigation Measure TRA-2. Prior to issuance of a building permit
for the football stadium, the Applicant shall retain a California-
registered Traffic Engineer to prepare a Parking Management for
the operation of football games and other large activities (such as
graduations) held at the proposed stadium. The Parking
Management Plan shall demonstrate that all parking for football
games and other large activities can be safely accommodated on the
site and avoid spill-over of parking on adjacent streets. Methods
that could be included in the Parking Management Plan could
include but are not limited to use of parking attendants before and
during games and other large activities to implement valet parking,
promotion of carpooling to games and limiting sales of admission
tickets to correspond with estimated parking supply. The Parking
Management Plan shall be approved by the City of Dublin
Community Development Department and Public Works
Department prior to the issuance of the building permit for the
stadium.
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g) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? No New Impact. The proposed
project includes on-site pedestrian pathways and sidewalks as well as a
sidewalk along Inspiration Drive from Dublin Boulevard to the main
campus. Additionally, a Condition of Approval requires that bicycle
parking be provided at each phase of development consistent with CAL
Green Building Code. No new or more severe significant impacts to this
topic would result than was previously analyzed in the 2003 EIR.
17. Tribal Cultural Resources
Environmental Setting
As noted in the Cultural Resources section of this Initial Study, the 2003 EIR did
not identify significant impacts on historic, cultural, Native American or other
cultural resources. The project site has been largely disturbed for the construction
of buildings, parking lots, on-site roads and other improvements. Much of the
undeveloped portions of the site will remain as undisturbed open space as part
of the proposed project, as noted in the Project Description.
Also, as noted in the Cultural Resources section of this document, on October 31,
2017, the Dublin Community Development Department sent a letter to Mr.
Randy Yonemura of the Ione Band of Miwok Indian tribe informing the tribe of
the City of Dublin’s intent to prepare a Mitigated Negative Declaration for this
project as required by AB 52. As of the public date of this Initial Study, no
response has been received by the City. This letter is hereby incorporated by
reference into this document and is available for review at the Dublin
Community Development Department during normal business hours.
Previous EIR.
Two cultural resource impacts and an associated mitigation measure were
contained in the 2003 EIR.
• Impact 4.4-1 noted that on-site construction, including building
foundations, utility lines and similar improvements could disturb
archeological and/or Native American underground resources.
Adherence to Mitigation Measure 4-1.1 reduced this impact to a less-than-
significant level by requiring that work on the project shall cease until a
resource protection plan prepared by a qualified archeologist consistent
with CEQA Guideline Section 15064.5 (e) is prepared and implemented. If
human remains are identified, the County Coroner was to be contacted.
The proposed project will be required to comply with the above cultural resource
mitigation measure.
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Project Impacts
a) Listed or be eligible in the California Register of Historic Resources or in a local
register of historic resources as defined in PRC Section 5020.1 (k)? No New Impact.
The project site contains an existing church and school complex with no
record of historic or Native American resources present. Future development
will be required to adhere to Mitigation Measure 4.4-1 contained in the 2003
EIR. No new or more severe significant impacts to this topic would result
than was previously analyzed in the 2003 EIR.
b) Be a resource determined by the lead agency to be significant pursuant to subdivision
(c) of the PRC section 5024.1, including the significance to a California Native
American Tribe? No New Impact. The City contacted the tribal representative
of the Ione Band of Miwok Indians (Ltr. from M. Battaglia to R. Yonemura
dated October 31, 2017). No response was received.
There are no known significant Tribal Cultural Resources on the project site.
If Native American artifacts are encountered during construction, work on
the project shall cease until compliance with CEQA Guidelines Section
15064.5 is demonstrated. Work on the project may commence under the
guidelines of an approved resource protection plan. The County Coroner is to
be contacted if human remains are uncovered as required by State Law.
With adherence to required regulatory requirements, there would be no new
or more severe significant impacts to this topic beyond what has been
analyzed in the 2003 EIR.
18. Utilities and Service Systems
Environmental Setting
The project area is served by the following service providers:
• Water supply: Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD).
• Sewage collection and treatment; recycled water: DSRSD.
• Storm drainage: City of Dublin and Zone 7.
• Solid waste service: Amador Valley Industries
• Electrical and natural gas power: Pacific Gas and Electric Co.
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Previous EIR
No significant utility impacts were identified in the 2003 EIR.
Project Impacts
a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the RWQCB? No New Impact The
project site is located within the service area of DSRSD. The current campus
receives water and wastewater service from DSRSD. Representatives of
DSRSD have indicated that DSRSD facilities are adequate to accommo date
any increased amount of wastewater generated by project construction
(source: Stan Kolodzie, DSRSD, 9/13/17). With adherence to local and
regional requirements, there would be no new or more severe significant
impacts with respect to exceedances of wastewater treatment requirements
than was analyzed in the 2003 EIR and no other CEQA standards for
supplemental review are met. Therefore, no further environmental review is
required for this impact area.
b) Require new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing
facilities? No New Impact. The water and wastewater facilities needed to
serve the proposed project have been constructed as part of previous
development on the project site. It is anticipated that minimal upsizing will
be needed to accommodate proposed project changes. The surface of the
proposed athletic field would be constructed of synthetic material to
minimize water demand. Based on discussions with DSRSD, it has been
determined that there would be no new or substantially more severe
significant impacts with respect to new water or wastewater facilities than
has been previously analyzed in the prior EIR, and no other CEQA
standards for supplemental review are met. Therefore, no further
environmental review is required for this impact area.
c) Require new storm drainage facilities? No New Impact. A local storm drain
system currently exists on the site, as required by the City of Dublin as part
of construction of previous development phases. The Applicant may be
required to construct expansions or enlargements to the existing system,
which would be minor. With adherence to local and regional requirements
regarding drainage flows that would be applied by the City at the time of
permit issuance, there would be no new or more severe significant impacts
with respect to drainage facilities was analyzed in the 2003 EIR , and no
other CEQA standards for supplemental review are met. Therefore, no
further environmental review is required for this impact area.
d) Are sufficient water supplies available? No New Impact. The current project
receives domestic water from DSRSD. The proposed expansion of the
campus may require small increases in the amount of water delivered to the
site, but according to DSRSD, the District can provide addit ional water with
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no significant impacts (source: Stan Kolodzie, DSRSD, 9/13/17). There
would therefore be no new or substantially more severe significant impacts
with respect to water supply than has been previously analyzed in the prior
EIRs, and no other CEQA standards for supplemental review are met.
Therefore, no further environmental review is required for this impact area.
e) Adequate wastewater capacity to serve the proposed project? No New Impact. See
response to “a,” above.
f) Solid waste disposal? No New Impact. The site is within the franchise area of
Amador Valley Industries (AVI). AVI provides residential and commercial
solid waste pick-up and recycling services within the City of Dublin. The
Applicant is currently receiving solid waste and recycling service from AVI
and the amount of increased generation resulting from the proposed project
would be minor and less-than-significant. There would therefore be no new
or substantially more severe significant impacts with respect to solid waste
disposal than has been previously analyzed in the prior EIR , and no other
CEQA standards for supplemental review are met. Therefore, no further
environmental review is required for this impact area.
g) Comply with federal, state and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste?
No New Impact. The existing service provider will ensure adherence to
federal, state and local solid waste regulations. There would therefore be no
new or substantially more severe significant impacts with respect to this
impact than has been previously analyzed in the prior EIR.
18. 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 fis h 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? Less than Significant with Mitigation.
Potential impacts related to substantial reduction of fish or wildlife species
or their respective species, reduce the range or number of endangered plant
or animal species or eliminate examples of major period of California
history or prehistory have been analyzed and mitigated in the 2003 VCC
EIR. See subsection 4 of this Initial Study for a discussion of potential of
impacts to biological resources and mitigation measures. With the
implementation of mitigations measures under the 2003 Valley Christian
Center EIR and this Supplemental MND, the proposed project would have a
less-than-significant impact on these resources.
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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). Less Than Significant with Mitigation. No
cumulatively considerable impacts were identified with the VCC project in
2004, as documented in the final EIR. The current project would make
minor changes to the development program of the facility to replace an
existing parking lot and undeveloped portions of the campus to a multi-use
sports stadium and other minor changes. Based on the analysis in this Initial
Study and with the implementation of mitigations measures under the 2003
Valley Christian Center EIR and this Supplemental MND, the project
impact would be less than cumulatively considerable.
c) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse
effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Less-than-Significant with
Mitigation. With the implementation of mitigations measures under the
2003 Valley Christian Center EIR and this Supplemental MND, the
proposed project would have a less-than-significant impact on human
beings.
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Initial Study Preparers
Jerry Haag, Urban Planner, project manager & author
Robert Tuma, graphics
Peter Galloway, Omni Means, traffic and parking
Michael Thill, Illingworth & Rodkin, acoustics
Carrie Janello, Illingworth & Rodkin, acoustics
Sean Avent, WRA, biological resources.
Agencies and Organizations Consulted
The following agencies and organizations were contacted in the course of this
Initial Study:
City of Dublin
Luke Sims, AICP, Community Development Director
Jeff Baker, Assistant Community Development Director
Marnie Delgado, Senior Planner (former)
Martha Battaglia, Associate Planner
Andrew Russell, City Engineer
Obaid Khan, Transportation & Operations Manager
Tim Cremin, Assistant City Attorney
Bonnie Terra, Alameda County Fire Department
Chief Dennis Houghtelling, Dublin Police Services (former)
California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC)
Website
Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD)
Stan Kolodzie, Senior Engineer
Applicant Representatives
Jim Goring, Goring & Straja Architects, project architects
References
Bay Area Air Quality Management District CEQA Guidelines, Revised
May 2017
Dublin General Plan, City of Dublin, Updated through 9/17
Valley Christian Center (VCC) Draft and Final EIRs, City of Dublin, 2003
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Biological Resources Assessment
DUBLIN VALLEY CHRISTIAN CENTER
DUBLIN, ALAMEDA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Prepared For:
Mr. Jerry Haag, Urban Planner
2029 University Ave
Berkeley, California 94704
(510) 644-2016
WRA Contact:
Sean Avent
avent@wra-ca.com
(415) 454-8868 x1120
Date:
June 15, 2015
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................... iv
1.0 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................. 1
2.0 REGULATORY BACKGROUND ......................................................................................... 1
2.1 Special-Status Species ............................................................................................ 1
2.2 Sensitive Biological Communities ............................................................................ 4
2.3 Relevant Local Policies, Ordinances, Regulations ................................................... 5
3.0 METHODS .......................................................................................................................... 6
3.1 Biological Communities ........................................................................................... 7
3.1.1 Non-Sensitive Biological Communities ...................................................... 7
3.1.2 Sensitive Biological Communities .............................................................. 7
3.2 Special-Status Species ............................................................................................ 8
3.2.1 Literature Review ...................................................................................... 8
3.2.2 Site Assessment ....................................................................................... 8
4.0 RESULTS ........................................................................................................................... 9
4.1 Biological Communities ........................................................................................... 9
4.1.1 Non-Sensitive Biological Communities .................................................... 10
4.2 Special-Status Species ...........................................................................................14
4.2.1 Plants ...................................................................................................... 14
4.2.2 Wildlife .................................................................................................... 14
5.0 SUMMARY AND RECCOMENDATIONS .......................................................................... 20
5.1 Biological Communities ..........................................................................................20
5.2 Special-Status Plant Species ..................................................................................20
5.3 Special-Status Wildlife Species ..............................................................................21
5.3.1 Special-Status Birds and Other Avian Species ........................................ 21
5.3.2 California red-legged frog ........................................................................ 22
6.0 REFERENCES ................................................................................................................. 22
LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix A – List of Observed Plant and Wildlife Species
Appendix B – Potential for Special-Status Species to Occur in the Study Area
Appendix C – Site Photographs
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1. Description of CNPS Ranks and Threat Codes ........................................................... 2
Table 2. Summary of Biological Communities in the Study Area ............................................. 10
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1. Location map. ............................................................................................................. 3
Figure 2. Biological communities within the Study Area. .......................................................... 11
Figure 3. Special-status plants within a five-mile radius of the Study Area. .............................. 15
Figure 4. Special-status plants within a five-mile radius of the Study Area. .............................. 16
LIST OF ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
AWS Alameda whipsnake
CCR California Code of Regulations
CDFW California Department of Fish and Wildlife (formerly California Department of
Fish and Game [CDFG])
CEQA California Environmental Quality Act
CESA California Endangered Species Act
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CNDDB California Natural Diversity Database
CNPS California Native Plant Society
Corps U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
CRLF California red-legged frog
CTS California tiger salamander
EIR Environmental Impact Report
ESA Federal Endangered Species Act
Inventory CNPS Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants
OWHM Ordinary High Water Mark
Rank California Rare Plant Rank
RWQCB Regional Water Quality Control Board
SJKF San Joaquin kit fox
USDA U.S. Department of Agriculture
USFWS U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
WRA WRA, Inc.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this report is to provide an analysis of natural community and special-status
species at the Valley Christian Center located in Dublin, California.
On May 20, 2015, WRA, Inc. (WRA) conducted a biological resources assessment within the
Valley Christian Center. WRA observed five biological communities, 61 plant species and
seven wildlife species. Two sensitive biological community types covering 1.86 acres in the
Study Area were identified. No special-status wildlife or plant species were observed within the
Study Area. Six special-status wildlife species and one special-status plant species have a
moderate potential to occur within the Study Area.
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
On May 20, 2015, WRA, Inc. performed an assessment of biological resources at the
approximately 54-acre Valley Christian Center (Project Area) and surrounding environs (Study
Area) in Dublin, Alameda County, California (Figure 1). The Study Area is located in an urban
area that consists of a patchwork of developed residential areas interspersed with undeveloped,
open areas. The Study Area consists of an existing developed campus including pre-school
through high school, church, and administrative buildings, sports facilities, and parking areas.
The existing development is bordered to the north residential development and open space, to
the east by residential development, to the south by the Interstate 580 Freeway, and to the west
by residential development and open space. Valley Christian Center was originally developed
under a Conditional Use Permit granted by Alameda County in 1978, prior to the incorporation
of the area by the City of Dublin in 1982. The current development was approved under an
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) in 2003. The Valley Christian Center is proposing a
modification of its Planned Development, including the rearrangement of its play fields and
construction of new buildings and parking facilities. The purpose of the assessment was to
gather information necessary to complete a review of biological resources under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This report describes the results of the site visit, which
assessed the Study Area for the (1) potential to support special-status species; and (2)
presence of other sensitive biological resources protected by local, state, and federal laws and
regulations. If special-status species were observed during the site visit, they were recorded.
Specific findings on the habitat suitability or presence of special-status species or sensitive
habitats may require that protocol-level surveys be conducted.
A biological resources assessment provides general information on the potential presence of
sensitive species and habitats. The biological assessment is not an official protocol-level survey
for listed species that may be required for project approval by local, state, or federal agencies.
This assessment is based on information available at the time of the study and on-site
conditions that were observed on the date of the site visit.
2.0 REGULATORY BACKGROUND
The following sections explain the regulatory context of the biological assessment, including
applicable laws and regulations that were applied to the field investigations and analysis of
potential project impacts.
2.1 Special-Status Species
Special-status species include those plant and wildlife species that have been formally listed,
are proposed as endangered or threatened, or are candidates for such listing under the federal
Endangered Species Act (ESA) or California Endangered Species Act (CESA). These acts
afford protection to both listed and proposed species. In addition, California Department of Fish
and Wildlife (CDFW, formerly the California Department of Fish and Game, CDFG) Species of
Special Concern, which are species that face extirpation in California if current population and
habitat trends continue, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Birds of Conservation
Concern, and CDFW special-status invertebrates, are all considered special-status species.
Bat species are also evaluated for conservation status by the Western Bat Working Group
(WBW G), a non-governmental entity. Although CDFW Species of Special Concern and WBWG-
evaluated bats generally have no special legal status, they are given special consideration
under CEQA. In addition to regulations for special-status species, most native birds in the
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United States, including non-status species, are protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of
1918 (MBTA). Under this legislation, destroying active nests, eggs, and young is illegal. Plant
species on the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) Rare and Endangered Plant Inventory
(Inventory) with California Rare Plant Ranks (Rank) of 1 and 2 are also considered special-
status plant species and must be considered under CEQA. Rank 3 and Rank 4 species are
afforded little or no protection under CEQA, but are included in this analysis for completeness.
A description of the CNPS Ranks is provided below in Table 1.
Table 1. Description of CNPS Ranks and Threat Codes
California Rare Plant Ranks (formerly known as CNPS Lists)
Rank 1A Presumed extirpated in California and either rare or extinct elsewhere
Rank 1B Rare, threatened, or endangered in California and elsewhere
Rank 2A Presumed extirpated in California, but more common elsewhere
Rank 2B Rare, threatened, or endangered in California, but more common elsewhere
Rank 3 Plants about which more information is needed - A review list
Rank 4 Plants of limited distribution - A watch list
Threat Ranks
0.1 Seriously threatened in California
0.2 Moderately threatened in California
0.3 Not very threatened in California
Critical Habitat
Critical habitat is a term defined in the ESA as a specific geographic area that contains features
essential for the conservation of a threatened or endangered species and that may require
special management and protection. The ESA requires federal agencies to consult with the
USFWS to conserve listed species on their lands and to ensure that any activities or projects
they fund, authorize, or carry out will not jeopardize the survival of a threatened or endangered
species. In consultation for those species with critical habitat, federal agencies must also
ensure that activities or projects do not adversely modify critical habitat to the point that it will no
longer aid in the species’ recovery. In many cases, this level of protection is similar to that
already provided to species by the ESA jeopardy standard. However, areas that are currently
unoccupied by the species but which are needed for the species’ recovery are protected by the
prohibition against adverse modification of critical habitat.
Figure 1. Study Area Location Map
Dublin Valley Christian Center
Alameda County, California
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2.2 Sensitive Biological Communities
Sensitive biological communities include habitats that fulfill special functions or have special
values, such as wetlands, streams, or riparian habitat. These habitats are protected under
federal regulations such as the Clean Water Act; state regulations such as the Porter-Cologne
Act, the CDFW Streambed Alteration Program, and CEQA; or local ordinances or policies such
as city or county tree ordinances, Special Habitat Management Areas, and General Plan
Elements.
Waters of the United States
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) regulates “Waters of the United States” under
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Waters of the U.S. are defined in the Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) as waters susceptible to use in commerce, including interstate waters and
wetlands, all other waters (intrastate waterbodies, including wetlands), and their tributaries (33
CFR 328.3). Potential wetland areas, according to the three criteria used to delineate wetlands
as defined in the Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual (Environmental Laboratory
1987), are identified by the presence of (1) hydrophytic vegetation, (2) hydric soils, and (3)
wetland hydrology. Areas that are inundated at a sufficient depth and for a sufficient duration to
exclude growth of hydrophytic vegetation are subject to Section 404 jurisdiction as “other
waters” and are often characterized by an ordinary high water mark (OHWM). Other waters, for
example, generally include lakes, rivers, and streams. The placement of fill material into Waters
of the U.S generally requires an individual or nationwide permit from the Corps under Section
404 of the Clean Water Act.
Waters of the State
The term “Waters of the State” is defined by the Porter-Cologne Act as “any surface water or
groundwater, including saline waters, within the boundaries of the state.” The Regional Water
Quality Control Board (RWQCB) protects all waters in its regulatory scope and has special
responsibility for wetlands, riparian areas, and headwaters. These waterbodies have high
resource value and are vulnerable to filling. RWQCB jurisdiction includes “isolated” wetlands
and waters that may not be regulated by the Corps under Section 404. Waters of the State are
regulated by the RWQCB under the State Water Quality Certification Program which regulates
discharges of fill and dredged material under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act and the
Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act. Projects that require a Corps permit, or fall under
other federal jurisdiction, and have the potential to impact Waters of the State, are required to
comply with the terms of the Water Quality Certification determination. If a proposed project
does not require a federal permit, but does involve dredge or fill activities that may result in a
discharge to Waters of the State, the RWQCB has the option to regulate the dredge and fill
activities under its state authority in the form of Waste Discharge Requirements.
Streams, Lakes, and Riparian Habitat
Streams and lakes, as habitat for fish and wildlife species, are subject to jurisdiction by CDFW
under Sections 1600-1616 of California Fish and Game Code. Alterations to or work within or
adjacent to streambeds or lakes generally require a 1602 Lake and Streambed Alteration
Agreement. The term “stream”, which includes creeks and rivers, is defined in the California
Code of Regulations (CCR) as “a body of water that flows at least periodically or intermittently
through a bed or channel having banks and supports fish or other aquatic life [including]
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watercourses having a surface or subsurface flow that supports or has supported riparian
vegetation” (14 CCR 1.72). In addition, the term “stream” can include ephemeral streams, dry
washes, watercourses with subsurface flows, canals, aqueducts, irrigation ditches, and other
means of water conveyance if they support aquatic life, riparian vegetation, or stream-
dependent terrestrial wildlife (CDFG 1994). “Riparian” is defined as “on, or pertaining to, the
banks of a stream.” Riparian vegetation is defined as “vegetation which occurs in and/or
adjacent to a stream and is dependent on, and occurs because of, the stream itself” (CDFG
1994). Removal of riparian vegetation also requires a Section 1602 Lake and Streambed
Alteration Agreement from CDFW .
Oak Woodlands Conservation Act
California Public Resources Code (PRC) 21083.4 requires each county in California to
implement an oak woodland protection policy to mitigate for the loss of oak woodlands resultant
from approved projects within their jurisdiction. In this policy, oak trees are defined as all native
species of oaks larger than five inches DBH (diameter at breast height, or 4.5 feet above grade).
At least one of four mitigation alternatives for significant conversions of oak woodlands are
required in this regulation: 1) conserve oak woodlands through the use of a conservation
easement, 2) plant an appropriate number of trees, including maintaining plantings and
replacing dead or diseased trees, 3) contribute funds to the Oak Woodlands Conservation Fund,
as established under Section 1363 (a) of the Fish and Game Code, and 4) other mitigation
measures developed by the County.
Other Sensitive Biological Communities
Other sensitive biological communities not discussed above include habitats that fulfill special
functions or have special values. Natural communities considered sensitive are those identified
in local or regional plans, policies, regulations, or by the CDFW. The CDFW ranks sensitive
communities as "threatened" or "very threatened" and keeps records of their occurrences in its
California Natural Diversity Database (CDFW 2015). Sensitive plant communities are also
identified by CDFW (CDFG 2003, 2007, 2009). CNDDB vegetation alliances are ranked 1
through 5 based on NatureServe's (2010) methodology, with those alliances ranked globally (G)
or statewide (S) as 1 through 3 considered sensitive. Impacts to sensitive natural communities
identified in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations or those identified by the CDFW or
USFWS must be considered and evaluated under CEQA (CCR Title 14, Div. 6, Chap. 3,
Appendix G). Specific habitats may also be identified as sensitive in city or county general
plans or ordinances.
2.3 Relevant Local Policies, Ordinances, Regulations
City of Dublin General Plan
Further documentation is required to satisfy the requirements of CEQA. The Study Area is
located in the Primary Planning Area of the Dublin General Plan. The City of Dublin adopted a
General Plan in 1985 to regulate land use and development in the community. The General
Plan contains goals and guiding policies related to development. The Conservation Element
(Chapter 7) of the Dublin General Plan contains policies that may apply to the Project, including
stream corridor and riparian vegetation, and oak woodland protection.
East Alameda County Conservation Strategy
The Study Area is located in Conservation Zone 1 of the East Alameda County Conservation
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Strategy (ICF 2010; EACCS). The EACCS is intended to provide an effective framework to
protect, enhance, and restore natural resources in eastern Alameda County, while improving
and streamlining the environmental permitting process for impacts resulting from infrastructure
and development projects. The City of Dublin is a partner in the EACCS and uses the
document to provide a baseline inventory of biological resources and conservation priorities
during project-level planning and environmental permitting. However, the EACCS is a
framework for guidance by regulatory agencies, and does not include incidental take permits for
threatened or endangered species similar to that provided by a Habitat Conservation Plan.
The EACCS includes provisions for “focal species”—species that are protected under federal
and state laws. An objective of the EACCS is to protect and enhance the habitats of these
species.
City of Dublin Watercourse Protection Ordinance
The City of Dublin regulates watercourses within the incorporated area of the City under
Chapter 7.2 “Watercourse Protection” (Ord. 52-87 § 1), of the Dublin Municipal Code. The
Watercourse Protection Ordinance requires development setbacks from watercourses, and
prohibits a variety of activities within the floodway, bank or setback of a watercourse.
City of Dublin Heritage Tree Ordinance
The City of Dublin defines heritage trees as any oak, bay, cypress, maple, redwood, buckeye or
sycamore tree having a trunk or main stem of twenty-four inches or more in diameter measured
at four feet six inches above natural grade. Additionally, any tree preserved as part of an
approved development plan, zoning permit, use permit, site development review, or subdivision
map is protected as a heritage tree as is any tree planted as a replacement for an unlawfully
removed tree. Heritage trees may not be removed unless a tree removal permit is granted or
the removal is approved as part of other approved development permits. If a development site
contains heritage trees that are to be preserved under an approved development plan, these
trees must be protected during site development. A tree protection plan must be approved prior
to commencement of work unless the Community Development Director of the City of Dublin
has specifically waived this requirement (City of Dublin Municipal Code, Chapter 5.60,
inclusive).
3.0 METHODS
On May 20, 2015 the Study Area was traversed on foot to determine (1) plant communities
present within the Study Area, (2) if existing conditions provided suitable habitat for any special-
status plant or wildlife species, and (3) if sensitive habitats are present. All plant and wildlife
species encountered were recorded, and are summarized in Appendix A. Plant nomenclature
follows Baldwin et al. (2012) and subsequent revisions by the Jepson Flora Project (2013),
except where noted. Because of recent changes in classification for many of the taxa treated by
Baldwin et al. and the Jepson Flora Project, relevant synonyms are provided in brackets. For
cases in which regulatory agencies, CNPS, or other entities base rarity on older taxonomic
treatments, precedence was given to the treatment used by those entities.
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3.1 Biological Communities
Prior to the site visit, the Soil Survey of Alameda County, California [U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) web soil surveys], aerial imagery and previous reports from the site were
examined to determine if any aquatic features were present in the Study Area examined to
determine if any unique soil types that could support sensitive plant communities and/or aquatic
features were present in the Study Area. Biological communities present in the Study Area
were classified based on existing plant community descriptions described in the Preliminary
Descriptions of the Terrestrial Natural Communities of California (Holland 1986). However, in
some cases it is necessary to identify variants of community types or to describe non-vegetated
areas that are not described in the literature. Biological communities were classified as
sensitive or non-sensitive as defined by CEQA and other applicable laws and regulations.
3.1.1 Non-Sensitive Biological Communities
Non-sensitive biological communities are those communities that are not afforded special
protection under CEQA, and other state, federal, and local laws, regulations and ordinances.
These communities may, however, provide suitable habitat for some special-status plant or
wildlife species and are identified or described in Section 4.1.1 below.
3.1.2 Sensitive Biological Communities
Sensitive biological communities are defined as those communities that are given special
protection under CEQA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations and
ordinances. Applicable laws and ordinances are discussed above in Section 2.2. Special
methods used to identify sensitive biological communities are discussed below.
Wetlands and Waters
The Study Area was surveyed to determine if any wetlands and waters potentially subject to
jurisdiction by the Corps, RWQCB, or CDFW were present. The assessment was based
primarily on the presence of wetland plant indicators, but may also include any observed
indicators of wetland hydrology or wetland soils. Any potential wetland areas were identified as
areas dominated by plant species with a wetland indicator status1 of OBL, FACW, or FAC as
given on the Corps’ National Wetlands Plant List (Lichvar 2014). Evidence of wetland hydrology
can include direct evidence (primary indicators), such as visible inundation or saturation, algal
mats, and oxidized root channels, or indirect (secondary) indicators, such as a water table within
two feet of the soil surface during the dry season. Some indicators of wetland soils include dark
colored soils, soils with a sulfidic odor, and soils that contain redoximorphic features as defined
by the Corps Manual (Environmental Laboratory 1987) and Field Indicators of Hydric Soils in the
United States (NRCS 2010).
The preliminary waters assessment was based primarily on the presence of unvegetated,
ponded areas or flowing water, or evidence indicating their presence such as a high water mark
or a defined drainage course. Collection of additional data will be necessary to prepare a
delineation report suitable for submission to the Corps.
1 OBL = Obligate, always found in wetlands (> 99% frequency of occurrence); FACW = Facultative wetland, usually
found in wetlands (67-99% frequency of occurrence); FAC = Facultative, equal occurrence in wetland or non-
wetlands (34-66% frequency of occurrence).
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Other Sensitive Biological Communities
The Study Area was evaluated for the presence of other sensitive biological communities,
including riparian areas, sensitive plant communities recognized by CDFW and EACCS, and
heritage trees. Prior to the site visit, aerial photographs, the List of Vegetation Alliances (CDFG
2009), and A Manual of California Vegetation (Sawyer et al. 2009) were reviewed to assess the
potential for sensitive biological communities to occur in the Study Area. All alliances within the
Study Area with a ranking of 1 through 3 were considered sensitive biological communities and
mapped. These communities are described in Section 4.1.2 below.
3.2 Special-Status Species
3.2.1 Literature Review
Potential occurrence of special-status species in the Study Area was evaluated by first
determining which special-status species occur in the vicinity of the Study Area through a
literature and database search. Database searches for known occurrences of special-status
species focused on the Dublin, Diablo, Livermore, Las Trampas Ridge, and Hayward USGS 7.5'
quadrangles. The following sources were reviewed to determine which special-status plant and
wildlife species have been documented to occur in the vicinity of the Study Area:
•California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) records (CDFW 2015)
•USFWS IpaC search
•CNPS Inventory records (CNPS 2015)
•eBird records
•Fairy Shrimps of California’s Puddles, Pools and Playas (Eriksen and Belk 1999)
•CDFG publication “California’s Wildlife, Volumes I-III” (Zeiner et al. 1990)
•CDFG publication “Amphibians and Reptile Species of Special Concern in California”
(Jennings 1994)
•CDFG publication “California Bird Species of Special Concern” (Shuford and Gardali
2008)
•A Field Guide to Western Reptiles and Amphibians (Stebbins 2003)
•Alameda County Breeding Bird Atlas (Richmond et al. 2011)
•The East Alameda County Conservation Strategy (ICF 2010)
3.2.2 Site Assessment
A site visit was made to the Study Area to search for suitable habitats for special-status species.
Habitat conditions observed in the Study Area were used to evaluate the potential for presence
of special-status species based on these searches and the professional expertise of the
investigating biologists. The potential for each special-status species to occur in the Study Area
was then evaluated according to the following criteria:
•No Potential. Habitat on and adjacent to the site is clearly unsuitable for the species
requirements (foraging, breeding, cover, substrate, elevation, hydrology, plant
community, site history, disturbance regime).
•Unlikely. Few of the habitat components meeting the species requirements are
present, and/or the majority of habitat on and adjacent to the site is unsuitable or of
very poor quality. The species is not likely to be found on the site.
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•Moderate Potential. Some of the habitat components meeting the species
requirements are present, and/or only some of the habitat on or adjacent to the site
is unsuitable. The species has a moderate probability of being found on the site.
•High Potential. All of the habitat components meeting the species requirements are
present and/or most of the habitat on or adjacent to the site is highly suitable. The
species has a high probability of being found on the site.
•Present. Species is observed on the site or has been recorded (i.e. CNDDB, other
reports) on the site recently.
The site assessment is intended to identify the presence or absence of suitable habitat for each
special-status species known to occur in the vicinity in order to determine its potential to occur in
the Study Area. The site visit does not constitute a protocol-level survey and is not intended to
determine the actual presence or absence of a species; however, if a special-status species is
observed during the site visit, its presence was recorded and discussed.
In cases where little information is known about species occurrences and habitat requirements,
the species evaluation was based on best professional judgment of WRA biologists with
experience working with the species and habitats. If necessary, recognized experts in individual
species biology were contacted to obtain the most up to date information regarding species
biology and ecology.
If a special-status species was observed during the site visit, its presence is recorded and
discussed in Section 4.2. For some species, a site assessment visit at the level conducted for
this report may not be sufficient to determine presence or absence of a species to the
specifications of regulatory agencies. In these cases, a species may be assumed to be present
or further protocol-level special-status species surveys may be necessary. Special-status
species for which further protocol-level surveys may be necessary are described in Section 5.0.
4.0 RESULTS
The Study Area is located in an urban area that consists of a patchwork of developed residential
areas interspersed with undeveloped, open areas. The Study Area is bordered to the north
residential development and open space, to the east by residential development, to the south by
the Interstate 580 Freeway, and to the west by residential development and open space. The
majority of the site consists of developed land including school, church, and administrative
buildings, sports facilities, parking areas and associated landscaping. The undeveloped portion
of the Study Area is characterized by non-native annual grassland with ruderal stands of non-
native mustards (Brassica nigra, and Hirschfeldia incana), and small portions of coyote brush
(Baccharis pilularis ssp. consanguinea) scrub. The majority of the undeveloped portions of the
Study Area have been previously disturbed, graded or mowed. Elevations of the Study Area
range from approximately 820 to approximately 550 feet above sea level.
The following sections present the results and discussion of the biological resources
assessment within the Study Area.
4.1 Biological Communities
Table 2 summarizes the area of each biological community type observed in the Study Area.
There are six non-sensitive biological communities in the Study Area. Three sensitive biological
communities are found in the Study Area: Riparian Woodland, Coast Live Oak Woodland,
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and Ephemeral Stream. A description for each biological community is contained in the
following sections. Biological communities within the Study Area are shown in Figure 2.
Table 2. Summary of Biological Communities in the Study Area
Community Type Area (acres)
Non-Native Annual
Grassland/Ruderal Vegetation 32.33
Developed Land 35.86
Coyote Brush Scrub 1.40
Riparian W oodland 0.57
Coast Live Oak W oodland 1.29
Ephemeral Stream 462 LF*
Total Study Area Size 71.45
*this measurement is included within the 0.57-acre of riparian woodland
4.1.1 Non-Sensitive Biological Communities
Developed Land
Developed land within the Study Area consists of all portions of the Study Area not mapped as a
natural community type. Developed land within the Study Area includes school, church, and
administrative buildings, sports facilities, parking areas, Inspiration Drive, and associated
landscaping. Much of these developed areas contain planted exotic vegetation, including
common landscape tree and shrub species such as Bradford pear (Pyrus calleryana ‘Bradford’),
Raywood ash (Fraxinus angustifolia ‘Raywood’), Monterey pine (Pinus radiata), and oleander
(Nerium oleander).
Non-Native Annual Grassland/Ruderal Vegetation
Non-native annual grassland comprises the majority of the Study Area and is composed of a
mix of non-native annual grasses and other predominantly non-native herbaceous species.
This community is similar to the non-native grassland community described by Holland (1986).
Non-native annual grassland within the Study Area is dominated by slender oats (Avena
barbata), Italian rye grass (Festuca perennis [Lolium multiflorum]), mouse barley (Hordeum
murinum ssp. leporinum), and longbeak stork’s bill (Erodium botrys).
Non-native grassland mapped within the Study Area also includes dense stands of ruderal
herbaceous species, including black mustard (Brassica nigra), short podded mustard
(Hirschfeldia incana), Italian thistle (Carduus pycnocephalus) and poison hemlock (Conium
maculatum), all of which are listed as having “moderate” potential to cause negative ecological
impacts by the Cal-IPC (2015). Native plant cover is less than 5% within the non-native annual
Dublin Valley
Christian Center
Alameda County,
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Figure 2.
Biological Communities
within the Study Area
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Study Area (71.45 acres)
Ephemeral Stream (462 linear ft.)
Developed Land (35.86 acres)
Non-native Annual Grassland/
Ruderal Vegetation (32.33 acres)
Coyote Brush Scrub (1.40 acres)
Coast Live Oak Woodland (1.29 acres)
Riparian Woodland (0.57 acre)
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grassland. Wildlife species observed in this community in the Study Area were turkey vulture
(Cathartes aura), common raven (Corvus corax), song sparrow (Melospiza melodia), and black-
tailed deer (Odocoileus hemionus).
Coyote Brush Scrub
Coyote brush scrub is scattered in small, fragmented portions throughout the Study Area, on
both natural slopes and disturbed, previously graded areas. This community is similar to the
Northern coyote brush scrub community described by Holland (1986) and the coyote brush
scrub series described by Sawyer et al. (2009). The dominant plant in this community is coyote
brush (Baccharis pilularis ssp. consanguinea) and the understory is dominated by the non-
native grasses and forbs also observed non-native annual grassland/ruderal vegetation
community. This community is similar to the Northern coyote brush scrub community described
by Holland (1986) and the coyote brush scrub series described by Sawyer et al. (2009).
4.1.2 Sensitive Biological Communities
Riparian Woodland
The riparian woodland occupies a small area near the southwest corner of the Study Area. This
community is similar to the central coast live oak riparian forest community described by Holland
(1986). The riparian woodland consists of coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia), valley oak
(Quercus lobata), arroyo willow (Salix lasiolepis), and red willow (Salix laevigata). The
understory consists of a mixture and native and non-native herbaceous species including
California bulrush (Schoenoplectus californicus), tall flatsedge (Cyperus eragrostis), and fiddle
dock (Rumex pulcher). Riparian woodland is considered sensitive under the CEQA and is
protected by the California Fish and Game Code (Section 1600 et seq.).
Coast Live Oak Woodland
Coast live oak woodland occupies a small, fragmented area in the northeast corner of the Study
Area. This community is similar to the coast live oak woodland community described by Holland
(1986). Coast live oak woodland is dominated by coast live oak, but also consists of California
bay (Umbellularia californica), valley oak, and California buckeye (Aesculus californica). The
understory is dominated by non-native grasses and forbs also observed non-native annual
grassland/ruderal vegetation community. A portion of the area mapped as coast live oak
woodland in the west part of the Study Area consists of planted oaks.
Ephemeral Stream
An ephemeral stream exists within the southwestern corner of the Study Area. The ephemeral
stream is located in a concave, north to south drainage to the south and downhill from the
baseball field. The ephemeral stream appears to be the result of a culvert system that drains
the hillside to the north, and could potentially be fed by a seep as well. Water was present in
the ephemeral stream during the site visit; however, the presence of a seep could not be
confirmed, as the water appeared to originate from under a dense patch of poison oak
(Toxicodendron diversilobum), and Himalayan blackberry (Rubus armeniacus). The ephemeral
stream was intermittent during the time of the site visit, flowing down the south-facing hill and
into a rock-lined trapezoidal ditch, at which point the water appeared to become subsurface
flow. The trapezoidal ditch parallels the property boundary and feeds into a culvert where it
flows into Dublin Creek.
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4.2 Special-Status Species
4.2.1 Plants
Based upon a review of the resources and databases given in Section 3.2.1, 42 special-status
plant species have been documented in the vicinity of the Study Area (Figure 3). The Study
Area has the potential to support one of these species. Appendix B summarizes the potential
for occurrence for each special-status plant species occurring in the vicinity of the Study Area.
One special-status plant species, Congdon’s tarplant (Centromadia parryi ssp. congdonii) has a
moderate potential to occur in the Study Area. The remaining species documented to occur in
the vicinity of the Study Area are unlikely or have no potential to occur. The special-status plant
species with moderate potential to occur in the Study Area is discussed below.
Congdon’s tarplant (Centromadia parryi ssp. congdonii). CNPS Rank 1B.1. EACCS Focal
Species. Moderate Potential. Congdon’s tarplant is an annual forb in the sunflower family
(Asteraceae) that blooms from June to November. It occurs in terraces, swales, floodplains,
grassland, and disturbed sites, sometimes alkaline, at elevations ranging from 0-990 feet
(Baldwin et al. 2012, CDFW 2013, CNPS 2013). Congdon’s tarplant is known from 31 USGS
7.5-minute quadrangles in Alameda, Contra Costa, Monterey, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San
Luis Obispo, San Mateo, and Solano counties (CNPS 2013). Two tarplant individuals
(Centromadia sp.) were observed in the northeast portion of the Study Area in a disturbed
ruderal field used for heavy equipment storage. This area is mapped on Figure 2 as an island
of non-native annual grassland/ruderal vegetation surrounded by developed land. The tarplant
individuals observed in this area during the site visit were unidentifiable due to the timing of the
site visit and the absence of mature inflorescences. To assure absence, rare plant surveys are
recommended.
4.2.2 Wildlife
Thirty-five special-status species of wildlife have been recorded in the vicinity of the Study Area
(Figure 4). Appendix B summarizes the potential for each of these species to occur in the Study
Area. No special-status wildlife species were observed in the Study Area during the site
assessment. No special-status wildlife species have a high potential to occur in the Study Area,
and six special-status wildlife species have a moderate potential to occur in the Study Area,
including one EACCS focal species. Special-status wildlife species that have a moderate
potential to occur in the Study Area are discussed below. In addition, Federal-listed species
unlikely to occur within the Study Area but that are known to the region are further discussed.
Species with a Moderate Potential to Occur within the Study Area
White-tailed kite (Elanus leucurus), CDFW Fully Protected Species. Kites occur in low
elevation grassland, agricultural, wetland, oak woodland, and savannah habitats. Riparian
zones adjacent to open areas are also used. Vegetative structure and prey availability seem to
be more important than specific associations with plant species or vegetative communities.
Lightly grazed or ungrazed fields generally support large prey populations and are often
preferred to other habitats. Kites primarily feed on small mammals, although, birds, reptiles,
amphibians, and insects are also taken. Nest trees range from single isolated trees to trees
within large contiguous forests. Preferred nest trees are extremely variable, ranging from small
shrubs (less than 10 ft. tall), to large trees (greater than 150 ft. tall). (Dunk 1995). The Study
Figure 3. Special Status Plant Species Occurrences
within 5-miles of Study Area
Dublin Valley Christian Center
Alameda County, California
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0 1 20.5
Miles
Study Area
5-mile B u f f e r
Congdon's tarplant
Diablo helianthella
hairless popcornflower
Mt. Diablo buckwheat
Oregon polemonium
saline clover
San Joaquin spearscale
Figure 4. Special Status Wildlife Species Occurrences
within 5-miles of Study Area
Dublin Valley Christian Center
Alameda County, California
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0 1 20.5
Miles
Study Area
Sensitive Occurrence #'s
- Alameda whipsnake 7,10,17,21-23,31,32,35,38-44,46,50
64-67,71,73,75-81,83-85,90,91,94,124-127,135-144,154
- prairie falcon 468,470,491
5-mile B u f f e r
American badger
burrowing owl
California horned lark
California linderiella
California red-legged frog
California tiger salamander
pallid bat
San Francisco dusky-footed woodrat
San Joaquin kit fox
sharp-shinned hawk
tricolored blackbird
western pond turtle
Yuma myotis
white-tailed kite
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Area contains grassland foraging habitat for this species, and shrubs and riparian vegetation
may support nesting.
Loggerhead shrike (Lanius ludovicianus), CDFW Species of Special Concern, USFWS
Bird of Conservation Concern. A common resident of lowlands and foothills throughout
California, this species prefers open habitats with scattered trees, shrubs, posts, fences, utility
lines, or other perches. Nests are usually built on a stable branch in a densely-foliaged shrub or
small tree. This species is found most often in open-canopied valley foothill hardwood, conifer,
pinyon-juniper, or desert riparian habitats. While this species eats mostly arthropods, it also
takes amphibians, small reptiles, small mammals or birds, and is also known to scavenge on
carrion (Yosef 1996). The grasslands within the Study Area provide suitable foraging habitat for
this species, and there is a moderate potential for this species to nest in shrubs or other dense
woody vegetation.
Grasshopper sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum), CDFW Species of Special Concern.
Grasshopper sparrow generally prefers moderately open grasslands and prairies with patchy
bare ground. It selects different components of vegetation, depending on grassland ecosystem.
This sparrow typically avoids grasslands with extensive shrub cover, although some level of
shrub cover is important for birds in western regions (Vickery 1996). Grasshopper sparrow is a
ground-nesting bird. This species feeds primarily on insects (Vickery 1996). This species has
the potential to forage and nest within the grassland portions of the Study Area that are not
mowed and provide suitable cover to conceal ground nests.
Nuttall’s woodpecker (Picoides nuttallii), USFWS Bird of Conservation Concern. Nuttall’s
Woodpecker, common in much of its range, is a year-round resident throughout most of
California west of the Sierra Nevada. Typical habitat is oak or mixed woodland, and riparian
areas (Lowther 2000). Nesting occurs in tree cavities, principally those of oaks and larger
riparian trees. This species forages on a variety of arboreal invertebrates. The riparian habitats
and coast live oak trees within the Study Area provide suitable habitat for foraging and nesting
in this species.
Oak titmouse (Baeolophus inornatus), USFWS Bird of Conservation Concern. This
relatively common species is year-round resident throughout much of California including most
of the coastal slope, the Central Valley and the western Sierra Nevada foothills. Its primary
habitat is woodland dominated by oaks. Local populations have adapted to woodlands of pines
and/or junipers in some areas (Cicero 2000). The oak titmouse nests in tree cavities, usually
natural cavities or those excavated by woodpeckers, though they may partially excavate their
own (Cicero 2000). Seeds and arboreal invertebrates make up the birds’ diet. The riparian
habitats and coast live oak trees within the Study Area provide suitable habitat for foraging and
nesting in this species.
California red-legged frog (CRLF; Rana draytonii). Federal Threatened, CDFW Species of
Special Concern, EACCS Focal Species. The current distribution of this species includes
only isolated localities in the Sierra Nevada, northern Coast and Northern Traverse Ranges. It is
still common in the San Francisco Bay Area and along the central coast (USFWS 2002).
Aquatic breeding habitat consists of low-gradient fresh water bodies, including natural and
manmade (e.g., stock) ponds, backwaters within streams and creeks, and marshes. Upland
habitats include areas within 200 feet of aquatic and riparian habitat and are comprised of
grasslands, woodlands, and/or vegetation that provide shelter, forage, and predator avoidance.
These upland features provide feeding, and sheltering habitat for juvenile and adult frogs (e.g.,
shelter, shade, moisture, cooler temperatures, a prey base, foraging opportunities, and areas for
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predator avoidance). Upland habitat can include structural features such as boulders, rocks, and
organic debris (e.g. downed trees, logs), as well as small mammal burrows and moist leaf litter
(USFWS 2010). Dispersal habitat includes upland or riparian habitats within 1 mile of each
other that allow for movement between these sites. Dispersal habitat includes various natural
and altered habitats such as agricultural fields, which do not contain barriers to dispersal.
Moderate to high density urban or industrial developments, large reservoirs and heavily traveled
roads without bridges or culverts are considered barriers to dispersal (USFWS 2010).
The Study Area does not contain suitable pools for CRLF breeding habitat. However, the
nearest breeding habitat is a stock pond 0.6 mile west of the Study Area, which contained CRLF
tadpoles in 1995 (CDFW 2015). The riparian areas along the southern portion of the Study
Area connect to this breeding pond, and CRLF may use this area as aquatic non breeding
habitat. Additionally, CRLF may be found in adjacent uplands that provide shade or other
shelter up to 200 feet from the wet portions of the riparian areas.
Federal-listed Species Documented in the Vicinity but Unlikely to Occur within the Study Area
San Joaquin kit fox (SJKF; Vulpes macrotis mutica). Federal Endangered, State
Threatened, EACCS Focal Species. SJKF is found in the San Joaquin Valley and in
surrounding foothills, from Alameda County east to Stanislaus County. It is a desert-adapted
species which occurs mainly in arid, flat grasslands, scrublands, and alkali meadows where the
vegetation structure is relatively short (generally less than 1.5 feet tall) (USFWS 1998). This
species uses dens year-round and needs loose-textured soils suitable for burrowing (Grinnell et
al. 1937). Kit fox prey consists primarily of kangaroo rats and other small rodents, as well as
large insects and occasionally rabbits (USFWS 1998). SJKF has been extirpated from much of
its historic range and is now only found in the southern and eastern portions of its historic range
and a study by Sproul and Flett (1993) indicates that the species is absent west of the Altamont
Hills.
Although portions of the grassland habitat may be suitable for SJKF, there are no recent
occurrences or observations in the area (CDFW 2015, Sproul and Flett 1993). Additionally, the
Study Area is surrounded on three sides by development, rendering the site unlikely to be
colonized by this species. Furthermore, no potential dens were observed during the May 2015
site visit.
California Tiger Salamander (CTS; Ambystoma californiense), Federal Threatened, State
Threatened Species, EACCS Focal Species. CTS is a California endemic species and
historically occurred in grassland habitats throughout much of the state. This species inhabits
valley and foothill grasslands and the grassy understory of open woodlands, usually within 1
mile of water (Jennings and Hayes 1994). CTS requires two primary habitat components:
aquatic breeding sites and upland terrestrial refuge sites. Adult CTS spend most of their time
underground in upland subterranean refugia. Underground retreats usually consist of ground-
squirrel burrows, but also under logs and piles of lumber (Holland et al. 1990, Trenham 2001).
CTS emerges from underground to breed and lay eggs primarily in vernal pools and other
ephemeral water bodies. Adults migrate from upland habitats to aquatic breeding sites during
the first major rainfall events, between November and February (Shaffer and Fisher 1991, Barry
and Shaffer 1994), and return to upland habitats after breeding.
Vehicular related mortality is an important threat to CTS populations (Barry and Shaffer 1994,
Jennings and Hayes 1994). CTS will readily attempt to cross roads during migration, and roads
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that sustain heavy vehicle traffic or barriers that impede seasonal migrations may have
impacted CTS populations in some areas (Shaffer and Fisher 1991, Shaffer and Stanley 1992,
Barry and Shaffer 1994).
This species is unlikely to occur within the Study Area. Generally, CTS is rare in the hills west
of Dublin (CDFW 2015). The nearest documented occurrence of this species to the Study Area
is 2.5 miles southwest of the Study Area, across the insurmountable barrier to dispersal that is
Interstate 580 (CDFW 2015). All other documented occurrences of the species within 5 miles of
the Study Area are across the City of Dublin and are at least 4.3 miles from the site. CTS has
been found a maximum of 1.3 miles from the nearest available breeding habitat, so these
distant occurrences are not applicable to the Study Area (USFWS 2004). The nearest potential
breeding pond is a stock pond 0.6 mile to the west of the Study Area. However, this pond and
other ponds within 2.5 miles of this pond do not have any documented occurrences of CTS.
Additionally, 95 % of non-dispersing CTS are found within 640 meters (0.4 mile) of breeding
pools (Trenham and Shaffer 2005). If CTS is present at this stock pond, it is first unlikely that
resident individuals of the pond will venture into the Study Area because the Study Area is over
0.4 mile from the pond. Second, it is also unlikely that CTS will successfully disperse into or
through the Study Area due to distance from the pond to the Study Area, lack of suitable
burrows within the Study Area to support aestivation (none were observed during the May 2015
site visit), and lack of connectivity to other breeding pools because the Study Area is
surrounded by development in all directions except to the west. Therefore, it is unlikely that
CTS will occur within the Study Area, and in the unlikely event that CTS does occur, avoidance
and minimization measures for CRLF will be sufficient to avoid and minimize impacts to CTS
individuals.
Alameda Whipsnake (AWS; Masticophis lateralis euryxanthus), Federal Threatened
Species, State Threatened Species, EACCS Focal Species. The range of the Alameda
whipsnake is restricted to the inner Coast Range in western and central Contra Costa and
Alameda Counties (USFWS 2006). The historical range of AWS has been fragmented into 5
disjunct populations: Tilden-Briones, Oakland-Las Trampas, Hayward-Pleasanton Ridge, Sunol-
Cedar Mountain, and the Mount Diablo-Black Hills (USFWS 2006). The Alameda whipsnake is
associated with scrub communities with a mosaic of open and closed canopy; woodland or
annual grassland plant communities including mixed chaparral, chamise-redshank chaparral,
coastal scrub; and annual grassland and oak woodlands that lie adjacent to scrub habitats that
contain areas of rock outcroppings. Rock outcroppings are important as they are a favored
location for lizard prey. Whipsnakes frequently venture into adjacent habitats, including
grassland, oak savanna, and occasionally oak-bay woodland.
The Study Area does not contain woodland or scrub habitats or rocky outcroppings to support
this species, nor is it adjacent to these necessary physical and biological conditions.
Additionally, the Study Area does not serve as a corridor to existing suitable habitat because it
is surrounded on three sides by suburban development, an effective barrier to dispersal that
isolates the Study Area from access by this species.
In summary, no special-status wildlife species were observed during the May 20, 2015 site visit,
and six special-status wildlife species have a moderate potential to occur within the Study Area.
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5.0 SUMMARY AND RECCOMENDATIONS
Three sensitive biological communities were identified within the Study Area: riparian woodland,
coast live oak woodland and ephemeral stream. No special-status plant species and no
special-status wildlife species were observed within the Study Area. One special-status plant
species and six special-status wildlife species have a moderate potential to occur within the
Study Area, one of which is an EACCS focal species. Most of the Study Area is dominated by
non-native annual grassland and ruderal herbaceous stands, which are not sensitive habitats
under CEQA. However, non-native annual grassland and ruderal herbaceous stands do
provide habitat for some special-status plant and wildlife species.
Institutional development is proposed to occur within the Study Area, though final plans have
not yet been provided to WRA. Recommendations to avoid impacts to sensitive species and
communities, including further studies, are therefore general in nature. Recommendations are
discussed in the following sections.
5.1 Biological Communities
Most of the Study Area is comprised of developed land and non-native annual grassland/ruderal
vegetation. Although non-native annual grassland and developed land are not sensitive
biological communities under CEQA, they may provide habitat for special-status plant and
wildlife species. Such species will require mitigation if found on the site. However, the Study
Area does contain 1.29 acres of coast live oak woodland, which is potentially sensitive under
the Oak Woodland Conservation Act; 0.57 acre of riparian woodland, which is potentially within
the jurisdiction of CDFW under Sections 1600-1616 of California Fish and Game Code; and 462
linear feet of ephemeral stream, which is potentially within the jurisdiction of the Corps under
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and the RWQCB under the Porter Cologne Act and Section
401 of the Clean Water Act. Additionally, trees within the riparian woodland, coast live oak
woodland and developed area may be subject to the City of Dublin Heritage Tree Ordinance if
part of an “approved development plan, zoning permit, use permit, site development review, or
subdivision map” or if planted as “replacement for an unlawfully removed tree.”
The Study Area contains an ephemeral stream that could be within the jurisdiction of the
RWQCB under the Porter Cologne Act and Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. The
conversion of ephemeral streams to developed land is a potentially significant impact under
CEQA that could require mitigation efforts and regulatory permits. Therefore, before continuing
development in the Study Area, a formal jurisdictional wetlands delineation is recommended to
determine whether the potential seasonal wetlands in the Study Area are jurisdictional wetlands.
The creek may also be subject to jurisdiction by CDFW under Sections 1600-1616 of California
Fish and Game Code.
5.2 Special-Status Plant Species
Of the 42 special-status plant species known to occur in the vicinity of the Study Area, one
species, Congdon’s tarplant, has a moderate potential to occur in the Study Area. Most of the
species found in the review of background literature occur in high quality vernal pool habitat, in
different plant communities, often at higher elevations, or in high quality grassland habitat. Due
to the history of disturbance, and predominance of non-native ruderal species, the grassland
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and woodlands in the Study Area are likely of too low quality to support the majority of these
other special-status plant species.
Congdon’s tarplant is considered to have a moderate potential to occur within the Study Area.
Two tarplant individuals (Centromadia sp.) were observed in the northeast portion of the Study
Area in a disturbed ruderal field used for heavy equipment storage. This area is mapped on
Figure 2 as an island of non-native annual grassland/ruderal vegetation surrounded by
developed land. The tarplant individuals observed in this area during the site visit were
unidentifiable to species level due to the timing of the site visit and the absence of mature
inflorescences.
Given the presence of other Centromadia species in the region, it is likely that these individuals
are not Condon’s tarplant and instead common tarweed, (Centromadia pungens ssp. pungens),
a non-listed species.
Due to the very low number of individuals present, and the presence of larger populations of
Congdon’s tarplant in the region, these two individuals do not represent a significant population
and loss of these plants would not be considered significant under CEQA. To ensure absence of
a greater population on-site, rare plant surveys for this species is recommended during the
blooming season (May through October, peaking in August).
5.3 Special-Status Wildlife Species
Of the 35 special-status wildlife species known to occur in the vicinity of the Study Area, six
were determined to have the potential to occur in the Study Area. Most of the species found in
the review of background literature occur in habitats not found in the Study Area. Habitat
suitability for many grassland-associated species in the Study Area is reduced due to the sloped
nature of the site, and surrounding development and Interstate 580 acting as a barrier to
dispersal. These factors have also dramatically reduced or eliminated the potential for many
riparian and aquatic species to occur on the site. Bats are also unlikely to roost within the Study
Area due to the lack of suitable roost structures present, and the few trees that may support
roosting are located in the riparian areas in the southern portion of the Study Area and will not
be affected by future project activities. No vernal pool or equivalent habitats are present to
support vernal pool crustaceans. Recommendations to reduce potential impacts to special-
status species to a less-than-significant level are described below.
5.3.1 Special-Status Birds and Other Avian Species
This assessment determined that seven additional special-status bird species may use the
Study Area and immediately adjacent areas for either breeding and/or foraging. In addition,
most commonly found native bird species are protected by the MBTA, California Fish and Game
Code, and CEQA during the nesting season. If work is to be conducted during the nesting
season (February 1 - August 31), pre-construction nesting bird surveys should be conducted no
more than 14 days prior to initial ground disturbance to avoid impacting active nests, eggs,
and/or young of ground-nesting birds. Nesting habitat may include grasslands, shrubs, trees,
snags and buildings. If any active nests are found, a suitable buffer is established for protection
of the nest and young. Buffer distance will vary based on species and conditions at the site, but
is usually at least 50 feet, and up to 250 feet for raptors. Impacts to nesting birds can be
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avoided if activities which may affect nesting are initiated outside of the nesting season
(September 1 - January 31).
5.3.2 California red-legged frog
There is no aquatic breeding or for CRLF within the Study Area. However, CRLF may inhabit
the wet riparian areas and uplands within the Study Area 200 feet of these wet areas.
Avoidance measures may include a worker education program and installation of a wildlife
exclusion fence around the areas that could potentially contain CRLF. Impacts to these areas
may require consultation with the USFWS and compensatory mitigation.
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Critical Habitat for California Red-legged Frog; Final Rule. Federal Register, Vol. 75, No.
51. 12815-12959.
USFWS. 2002. Recovery plan for the California red-legged frog (Rana aurora draytonii). U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service, Portland, OR.
USFWS. 1998. Recovery plan for upland species of the San Joaquin Valley, California,
Region 1, Portland Oregon. 295 pp.
Vickery, Peter D. 1996. Grasshopper Sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum), The Birds of North
America Online (A. Poole, Ed.). Ithaca: Cornell Lab of Ornithology; Retrieved from the
Birds of North America Online: http://bna.birds.cornell.edu/bna/species/239
Zeiner, DC, WF Laudenslayer, Jr., KE Mayer, and M White. 1990. California's Wildlife, Volume
I-III: Amphibians and Reptiles, Birds, Mammals. California Statewide Wildlife Habitat
Relationships System, California Department of Fish and Game, Sacramento, CA.
APPENDIX A
LIST OF OBSERVED PLANT AND WILDLIFE SPECIES
B-1
Appendix B. Species observed in the Study Area on May 20, 2015
Family Scientific Name Common Name Origin
Plants
Adoxaceae
(Caprifoliaceae)
Sambucus nigra ssp.
caerulea [S. mexicana]
blue elderberry native
Agavaceae
(Liliaceae)
Chlorogalum
pomeridianum var.
pomeridianum
common soap plant native
Anacardiaceae Toxicodendron
diversilobum
poison oak native
Apiaceae Conium maculatum poison hemlock non-native
Apiaceae Foeniculum vulgare fennel non-native
Apiaceae Torilis arvensis hedge parsley non-native
Asteraceae Achillea millefolium common yarrow native
Asteraceae Baccharis pilularis ssp.
consanguinea
coyote brush native
Asteraceae Carduus pycnocephalus Italian thistle non-native
Asteraceae Centaurea melitensis tocalote non-native
Asteraceae Centaurea solstitialis yellow star thistle non-native
Asteraceae Centromadia sp. tarweed native
Asteraceae Cirsium vulgare bull thistle non-native
Asteraceae Dittrichia graveolens stinkwort non-native
Asteraceae Helminthotheca
echioides [Picris e.]
bristly ox-tongue non-native
B-2
Family Scientific Name Common Name Origin
Asteraceae Hypochaeris radicata hairy catsear non-native
Asteraceae Lactuca serriola prickly lettuce non-native
Asteraceae Pseudognaphalium
luteoalbum [Gnaphalium
l.]
Jersey cudweed non-native
Asteraceae Silybum marianum milk thistle non-native
Asteraceae Sonchus asper ssp.
asper
prickly sow thistle non-native
Asteraceae Sonchus oleraceus common sow thistle non-native
Boraginaceae Amsinckia retrorsa rigid fiddleneck native
Brassicaceae Brassica nigra black mustard non-native
Brassicaceae Hirschfeldia incana short podded mustard non-native
Brassicaceae Nasturtium
officinale [Rorippa
nasturtium-aquaticum]
watercress native
Caryophyllaceae Herniaria hirsuta var.
cinerea
hairy rupturewort non-native
Cyperaceae Cyperus eragrostis tall flatsedge native
Cyperaceae Schoenoplectus
californicus
California bulrush native
Fabaceae Acmispon sp. lotus native
Fabaceae Lupinus albifrons var.
collinus
silver lupine native
Fabaceae Lupinus succulentus hollowleaf annual lupine native
B-3
Family Scientific Name Common Name Origin
Fabaceae Medicago polymorpha bur medic non-native
Fabaceae Vicia villosa ssp. villosa winter vetch non-native
Fagaceae Quercus agrifolia var.
agrifolia
coast live oak native
Fagaceae Quercus lobata valley oak native
Geraniaceae Erodium botrys longbeak stork's bill non-native
Geraniaceae Geranium dissectum cutleaf geranium non-naitve
Lauraceae Umbellularia californica California bay native
Malvaceae Malva nicaeensis bull mallow non-native
Myrsinaceae Lysimachia
arvensis [Anagallis a.]
scarlet pimpernel non-native
Oleaceae Olea europaea olive non-native
Orobanchaceae
(Scrophulariaceae)
Bellardia trixago Mediterranean lineseed non-native
Papaveraceae Eschscholzia californica California poppy native
Plantaginaceae Plantago lanceolata English plantain non-native
Plantaginaceae Plantago major common plantain non-native
Poaceae Avena barbata slender oat non-native
Poaceae Cortaderia jubata Pampas grass non-native
Poaceae Festuca arundinacea tall fescue non-native
Poaceae Festuca perennis [Lolium
multiflorum; L. perenne]
Italian rye grass non-native
B-4
Family Scientific Name Common Name Origin
Poaceae Hordeum marinum ssp.
gussoneanum
Mediterranean barley non-native
Poaceae Hordeum murinum ssp.
leporinum
mouse barley non-native
Poaceae Polypogon monspeliensis rabbit's-foot grass non-native
Poaceae Stipa pulchra purple needlegrass native
Polygonaceae Rumex crispus curly dock non-native
Polygonaceae Rumex pulcher fiddle dock non-native
Rosaceae Prunus cerasifera cherry plum non-native
Rosaceae Rubus armeniacus Himalayan blackberry non-native
Rosaceae Rubus ursinus California blackberry native
Salicaceae Salix laevigata red willow native
Salicaceae Salix lasiolepis arroyo willow native
Sapindaceae
(Hippocastanaceae)
Aesculus californica California buckeye native
Animals
Scientific Name Common Name
Cathartes aura turkey vulture
Corvus corax common raven
Meleagris gallopavo wild turkey
Melospiza melodia song sparrow
B-5
Odocoileus hemonius black-tailed deer
Sciurius niger fox squirrel
Zenaida macroura mourning dove
APPENDIX B
POTENTIAL FOR SPECIAL-STATUS SPECIES
TO OCCUR IN THE STUDY AREA
B-1
Appendix B. Potential for special-status plant and wildlife species to occur in the Study Area. List compiled from the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (USFWS) Information for Conservation and Planning Database, a search of the California Department of Fish and
Wildlife Natural Diversity Database (CDFW 2015) and the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) Inventory of Rare and Endangered
Plants for the Dublin, Diablo, Livermore, Las Trampas Ridge, and Hayward USGS 7.5' quadrangles (CNPS 2015), a review of
historical and current satellite imagery via Google Earth (2015) and a review of the East Alameda County Conservation Strategy
(EACCS 2010), and other CDFW lists and publications (Jennings and Hayes 1994, Zeiner et al. 1990, and Jameson and Peters
2004).
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT POTENTIAL FOR
OCCURRENCE
RECOMMENDATIONS
Mammals
San Joaquin kit fox
Vulpes macrotis mutica
FE, ST, RP,
EACCS
Annual grasslands or grassy open
stages with scattered shrubby
vegetation. Need loose-textured
sandy soils for burrowing, and
suitable prey base.
Unlikely. The Study Area
contains and is adjacent to
potentially suitable
grassland habitat, and
relatively recent (i.e.,
1990s) CNDDB
occurrences are present
within ten miles of the
Study Area to the
northeast . However, a
study in the general
vicinity of the Study Area
found this species to be
absent west of the
Altamont Hills (Sproul and
Flett 1993).
No further actions are
recommended for this
species.
B-2
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT POTENTIAL FOR
OCCURRENCE
RECOMMENDATIONS
American badger
Taxidea taxus
SSC,
EACCS
Most abundant in drier open stages
of most shrub, forest, and
herbaceous habitats, with friable
soils. Requires friable soils and
open, uncultivated ground. Preys on
burrowing rodents.
Unlikely. Suitable
grassland habitat for this
species is located in
portions of the Study Area.
However, no signs of
badger or California
ground squirrels (a
primary prey source) were
observed during the May
2015 site visit.
Additionally, the Study
Area is surrounded on
three sides by suburban
development, rendering
the site unlikely to be
colonized, and the nearest
documented occurrence is
4.7 miles northeast of the
Study Area across the City
of Dublin (CDFW 2015).
No further actions are
recommended for this
species.
Ringtail (ring-tailed cat)
Bassariscus astutus
CFP Is widely distributed throughout most
of California, but absent from some
portions of the Central Valley and
northeastern California. The species
is nocturnal, primarily carnivorous
and is associated with a mixture of
dry forest and shrubland in close
association with rocky areas and
riparian habitat, using hollow trees
and cavities for shelter. Usually not
found more than 1 km (0.6 mi) from
permanent water.
Unlikely. The riparian
areas within the Study
Area are scattered and not
connected with larger
contiguous riparian
habitats favored by this
species.
No further actions are
recommended for this
species.
B-3
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT POTENTIAL FOR
OCCURRENCE
RECOMMENDATIONS
San Francisco dusky-footed
woodrat
Neotoma fuscipes annectens
SSC Found in both chaparral and forest
habitats with a moderate canopy and
moderate to dense understory.
Constructs nests of shredded grass,
leaves, and other material. May be
limited by availability of nest-building
materials.
Unlikely. Riparian
habitats within the Study
Area are fragmented and
do not contain large areas
of canopy cover. No
woodrat nests were
observed during the May
2015 site visit.
No further actions are
recommended for this
species.
Berkeley kangaroo rat
Dipodomys heermanni
berkeleyenis
SSC Open grassy hilltops and open
spaces in chaparral and blue
oak/digger pine woodland. Needs
fine, deep, well-drained soil for
burrowing.
No Potential. Presumed
extinct.
No further actions are
recommended for this
species.
pallid bat
Antrozous pallidus
SSC,
WBWG:
High
Occupies a variety of habitats at low
elevation including grassland,
shrubland, woodland, and forest.
Most common in open, dry habitats
and commonly roosts in fissures in
cliffs, abandoned buildings, and
under bridges
Unlikely. Most trees in
the Study Area are too
small to be considered
potential roosts, and all of
the largest trees are
located in the southern
riparian areas and will not
be affected by the Project.
This species may forage
over the Study Area.
No further actions are
recommended for this
species.
hoary bat
Lasiurus cinereus
WBWG:
Medium
Prefers open habitats or habitat
mosaics, with access to trees for
cover and open areas or habitat
edges for feeding. Roosts in dense
foliage of medium to large trees.
Feeds primarily on moths. Requires
water.
Unlikely. Most trees in
the Study Area are too
small to be considered
potential roosts, and all of
the largest trees are
located in the southern
riparian areas and will not
be affected by the Project.
This species may forage
over the Study Area.
No further actions are
recommended for this
species.
B-4
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT POTENTIAL FOR
OCCURRENCE
RECOMMENDATIONS
Townsend’s big-eared bat
Corynorhinus townsendii
SC, SSC,
WBWG:
High
Primarily found in rural settings in a
wide variety of habitats including oak
woodland and mixed coniferous-
deciduous forest. Day roosts highly
associated with caves and mines.
Building roost sites must be cave
like. Very sensitive to human
disturbance.
Unlikely. Typical
undisturbed cavernous
roost sites are not present
in the Study Area;
however, the species may
forage over the Study
Area.
No further actions are
recommended for this
species.
western mastiff bat
Eumops perotis californicus
SSC,
WBWG:
High
Found in a wide variety of open, arid
and semi-arid habitats. Distribution
appears to be tied to large rock
structures which provide suitable
roosting sites, including cliff crevices
and cracks in boulders.
Unlikely. Typical rocky
roost sites are not present
in the Study Area;
however, this species may
forage over the Study
Area.
No further actions are
recommended for this
species.
Birds
golden eagle
Aquila chrysaetos
CFP, EPA,
BCC,
EACCS
Resident in rolling foothills, mountain
areas, sage-juniper flats, and desert.
Cliff-walled canyons provide nesting
habitat in most parts of range; also
nests in large trees in open areas.
Unlikely. The Study Area
and surrounding areas do
not contain rocky areas or
large trees that comprise
suitable nesting habitat.
Additionally, the Study
Area is over 5 miles from
the nearest documented
nesting occurrence
(CDFW 2015). However,
the Study Area provides
foraging habitat, therefore
individuals may
occasionally fly over the
Study Area.
No further actions are
recommended for this
species.
B-5
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT POTENTIAL FOR
OCCURRENCE
RECOMMENDATIONS
ferruginous hawk
Buteo regalis
BCC Winter visitor. Frequents open
habitats including grasslands,
sagebrush flats, desert scrub, low
foothills surrounding valleys and
fringes of pinyon-juniper habitats.
Preys on rodents and other
vertebrates.
Unlikely. The Study Area
provides suitable foraging
habitat for wintering birds;
however this species does
not breed in the region.
No further actions are
recommended for this
species.
Swainson’s hawk
Buteo swainsonii
ST, BCC Summer resident in the region.
Forages in grasslands and nests in
the immediate vicinity, often in
relatively isolated, trees or tree
groves. Most of the California
population breeds in the Central
Valley. Forages on insects and
rodents, also other vertebrates.
Unlikely. The trees within
the Study Area are
generally too small to
support nesting by this
species. The Study Area is
also west of this species’
typical range.
No further actions are
recommended for this
species.
northern harrier
Circus cyaneus
SSC Nests and forages in grassland
habitats, usually in association with
coastal salt and freshwater marshes.
Nests on ground in shrubby
vegetation, usually at marsh edge;
nest built of a large mound of sticks
in wet areas. May also occur in
alkali desert sinks.
Unlikely. The Study Area
does not contain typical
flat wetland habitats
associated with nesting in
the species. However, the
Study Area provides
foraging habitat, therefore
individuals may
occasionally fly over the
Study Area.
No further actions are
recommended for this
species.
white-tailed kite
Elanus leucurus
CFP Year-round resident in coastal and
valley lowlands with scattered trees
and large shrubs, including
grasslands, marshes and agricultural
areas. Nests in trees, of which the
type and setting are highly variable.
Preys on small mammals and other
vertebrates.
Moderate Potential. The
Study Area provides open
foraging habitat, and the
shrubs and riparian
vegetation may support
nesting.
Work windows and/or
pre-construction
surveys.
B-6
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT POTENTIAL FOR
OCCURRENCE
RECOMMENDATIONS
prairie falcon
Falco mexicanus
BCC Inhabits dry, open terrain, either
level or hilly. Breeding sites located
on cliffs. Forages far afield, even to
marshlands and ocean shores.
Unlikely. The Study Area
and surrounding areas do
not provide typical cliff
nesting habitat. This
species may forage within
the vicinity of the Study
Area.
No further actions are
recommended for this
species.
burrowing owl
Athene cunicularia
BCC, SSC,
EACCS
Inhabits, dry annual or perennial
grassland, desert and scrubland
characterized by low-growing
vegetation. Subterranean nester,
dependent upon burrowing
mammals, most notably California
ground squirrel.
Unlikely. While the Study
Area contains some flat
mowed grassland suitable
for burrowing owl, no
suitably-sized burrows or
ground squirrels were
observed within the Study
Area during the May 2015
site visit, effectively
precluding presence. The
majority of the grassland
on the site is not short and
is sloped, reducing its
quality. Additionally, all
documented burrowing
owl occurrences in the
vicinity of the Study Area
are in the eastern portion
of the City of Dublin in
lowland areas; none are in
the East Bay Hills where
the Study Area is located,
suggesting this species
does not inhabit the region
(CDFW 2015, Ebird 2015).
No further actions are
recommended for this
species.
B-7
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT POTENTIAL FOR
OCCURRENCE
RECOMMENDATIONS
loggerhead shrike
Lanius ludovicianus
BCC, SSC Found in broken woodlands,
savannah, pinyon-juniper, Joshua
tree and riparian woodlands, and
desert oases, scrub, and washes.
Prefers open country for hunting,
with perches for scanning, and fairly
dense shrubs and brush for nesting.
Moderate Potential.
Grassland foraging habitat
is available within the
Study Area and the Study
Area contains some
marginal shrub nesting
habitat.
Work windows and/or
pre-construction
surveys.
tricolored blackbird
Agelaius tricolor
BCC, SSC,
RP, EACCS
Usually nests over or near
freshwater in dense cattails, tules, or
thickets of willow, blackberry, wild
rose or other tall herbs. Nesting
area must be large enough to
support about 50 pairs.
Unlikely. The Study Area
provides no wetland
nesting habitat for this
species. This species may
occur with other blackbird
species in mixed flocks
during the non-breeding
season and may use the
Study Area for foraging.
No further actions are
recommended for this
species.
grasshopper sparrow
Ammodramus savannarum
SSC Summer resident in the region.
Breeds in open grassland habitats,
generally with low- to moderate-
height grasses and scattered shrubs.
Moderate Potential.
Suitable grassland habitat
for breeding and foraging
is located in the unmowed
portions of the Study Area.
Work windows and/or
pre-construction
surveys.
yellow warbler
Setophaga (Dendroica)
petechia brewsteri
BCC, SSC Frequents riparian plant
associations. Prefers willows,
cottonwoods, aspens, sycamores
and alders for nesting and foraging.
Also nests in montane shrubbery in
open conifer forests.
Unlikely. This species
may fly through the Study
Area, but there are no
dense riparian areas to
support nesting.
No further actions are
recommended for this
species.
B-8
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT POTENTIAL FOR
OCCURRENCE
RECOMMENDATIONS
yellow-billed magpie
Pica nuttalli
BCC Oak savanna with large trees and
large expanses of open ground. The
Central Valley floor, gentle slopes,
and open park-like areas including
along stream courses. Grasslands,
pasture, or cultivated fields are
needed for foraging.
Unlikely. The Study Area
does not contain the flat,
grassland or savannah
habitats typically
associated with this
species.
No further actions are
recommended for this
species.
oak titmouse
Baeolophus inornatus
BCC Oak woodland and savannah, open
broad-leaved evergreen forests
containing oaks, and riparian
woodlands. Associated with oak and
pine-oak woodland and arborescent
chaparral.
Moderate Potential. The
oak trees at the southern
portion of the Study Area
provide foraging and
nesting habitat for this
species.
Work windows and/or
pre-construction
surveys.
Nuttall’s woodpecker
Picoides nuttallii
BCC Resident in lowland woodlands
throughout much of California west
of the Sierra Nevada. Typical
habitat is dominated by oaks.
Moderate Potential. The
oak trees at the southern
portion of the Study Area
provide foraging and
nesting habitat for this
species.
Work windows and/or
pre-construction
surveys.
Lawrence's goldfinch
Spinus (= Carduelis) lawrencei
BCC Nests in open oak or other arid
woodland and chaparral, near water.
Nearby herbaceous habitats used for
feeding. Closely associated with
oaks.
Unlikely. This species
may fly through and
occasionally forage in the
Study Area, the Study
Area does not contain
extensive woodland or
chaparral habitat to
support nesting
No further actions are
recommended for this
species.
B-9
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT POTENTIAL FOR
OCCURRENCE
RECOMMENDATIONS
Reptiles and Amphibians
California red-legged frog
Rana draytonii
FT, SSC,
RP, EACCS
Lowlands and foothills in or near
permanent sources of deep water
with dense, shrubby or emergent
riparian vegetation. Requires 11 to
20 weeks of permanent water for
larval development. Must have
access to estivation habitat.
Moderate Potential. The
Study Area does not
contain breeding habitat
for this species, and the
nearest breeding habitat is
a stock pond 0.6 mile west
of the Study Area. This
species may use the wet
within the Study Area as
non-breeding habitat and
may also be found in
sheltered areas up to 200
feet from these wet areas
(USFWS 2010).
Avoidance and
minimization measures
and/or consultation with
the USFWS.
foothill yellow-legged frog
Rana boylii
SSC,
EACCS
Found in or near rocky streams in a
variety of habitats. Feeds on both
aquatic and terrestrial invertebrates.
Unlikely. There is no
suitable permanent stream
habitat for this species in
or adjacent to the Study
Area.
No further actions are
recommended for this
species.
B-10
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT POTENTIAL FOR
OCCURRENCE
RECOMMENDATIONS
California tiger salamander
Ambystoma californiense
FE/FT, ST,
RP, EACCS
Populations in Santa Barbara and
Sonoma Counties are currently listed
as endangered, and the Central
Valley populations are listed as
threatened. Inhabits grassland, oak
woodland, ruderal and seasonal pool
habitats. Seasonal ponds and
vernal pools are crucial to breeding.
Adults utilize mammal burrows as
estivation habitat.
Unlikely. The Study Area
does not contain suitable
ponding aquatic features
for breeding in this
species, and the nearest
potential breeding habitat
is over 0.6 mile west of the
Study Area. The Study
Area does not lie within a
corridor connecting
breeding pools. This
species is rare in the hills
west of Dublin and the
nearest docum ented
occurrence is 2.5 miles
south of the Study Area
and across Interstate 580,
a significant barrier to
dispersal (Barry and
Shaffer 1994, CDFW
2015).
No further actions are
recommended for this
species.
Pacific pond turtle
Actinemys marmorata
SSC Occurs in perennial ponds, lakes,
rivers and streams with suitable
basking habitat (mud banks, mats of
floating vegetation, partially
submerged logs) and submerged
shelter.
Unlikely. The Study Area
does not contain aquatic
habitat to support this
species, and the nearest
documented occurrence is
4.6 miles northeast of the
Study Area, across the
City of Dublin (CDFW
2015).
No further actions are
recommended for this
species.
B-11
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT POTENTIAL FOR
OCCURRENCE
RECOMMENDATIONS
Alameda whipsnake
Masticophis lateralis
euryxanthus
FT, ST, RP
EACCS
Inhabits chaparral and foothill-
hardwood habitats in the eastern
Bay Area. Prefers south-facing
slopes and ravines with rock
outcroppings where shrubs form a
vegetative mosaic with oak trees and
grasses.
Unlikely. No chaparral or
foothill- hardwood habitat
exists within or
immediately around the
Study Area, and the Study
Area does not serve as a
corridor to existing suitable
habitat because it is
surrounded on three sides
by suburban development,
creating an effective
barrier to dispersal for this
species.
No further actions are
recommended for this
species.
Blainville’s (coast) horned lizard
Phrynosoma blainvillii
(coronatum)
SSC Frequents a wide variety of habitats,
most common in lowlands along
sandy washes with scattered low
bushes. Prefers friable, rocky, or
shallow sandy soils for burial; open
areas for sunning; bushes for cover;
and an abundant supply of ants and
other insects.
No Potential. The Study
Area and vicinity do not
contain any scrub-type
habitats to support this
species, and the Study
Area is outside of this’
species current range
(Zeiner et al. 1990).
No further actions are
recommended for this
species.
Invertebrates
Valley elderberry longhorn
beetle
Desmocerus californicus
dimorphus
FT, SSI, RP Occurs only in the central valley of
California, in association with blue
elderberry (Sambucus nigra ssp.
caerulea). Prefers to lay eggs in
elderberry 2 to 8 inches in diameter;
some preference shown for
"stressed" elderberry.
No Potential. While the
Study Area does contain
some elderberry bushes,
all were recently planted,
small, and in poor health.
Additionally, the Study
Area is outside of this
species’ known range.
No further actions are
recommended for this
species.
B-12
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT POTENTIAL FOR
OCCURRENCE
RECOMMENDATIONS
vernal pool fairy shrimp
Branchinecta lynchi
FT, SSI, RP,
EACCS
Endemic to the grasslands of the
Central Valley, central coast
mountains, and south coast
mountains, in astatic rain-filled pools.
Inhabits small, clear-water
sandstone-depression pools and
grassed swale, earth slump, or
basalt-flow depression pools.
No Potential. The Study
Area does not contain
vernal pool habitat and the
nearest documented
occurrence is over 10
miles east of the Study
Area (CDFW 2015).
No further actions are
recommended for this
species.
California linderiella
Linderiella occidentalis
SSI Seasonal pools in unplowed
grasslands with old alluvial soils
underlain by hardpan or in
sandstone depressions. Water in the
pools has very low alkalinity,
conductivity, and TDS
No Potential. The Study
Area does not contain
vernal pool habitat and the
nearest documented
occurrence of this species
is 4.3 miles to the east
across the City of Dublin
(CDFW 2015).
No further actions are
recommended for this
species.
San Bruno elfin butterfly
Callophrys mossii bayensis
FE, SSI Inhabits coastal mountainous areas
with grassy ground cover, mainly in
the vicinity of San Bruno Mountain,
San Mateo County. Colonies are
located on steep, north-facing slopes
within the fog belt. Larval host plant
is Sedum spathulifolium.
No Potential. The Study
Area does not provide
suitable habitat or host
plants and is outside of the
species’ normal range.
No further actions are
recommended for this
species.
Antioch efferian robberfly
Efferia antiochi
SSI Known only from Contra Costa
County (Antioch) and Fresno County
(Fresno).
No Potential. The Study
Area does not provide
suitable habitat and is
outside of the species’
known range
No further actions are
recommended for this
species.
Plants
B-13
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT POTENTIAL FOR
OCCURRENCE
RECOMMENDATIONS
bent-flowered fiddleneck
Amsinckia lunaris
Rank 1B.2 Coastal bluff scrub, cismontane
woodland, valley and foothill
grassland. Elevation ranges from 10
to 1640 feet (3 to 500 meters).
Blooms March-June.
Unlikely. The Study Area
does not contain coastal
bluff scrub, gravelly slopes
or serpentine substrate.
The existing grassland
habitat is heavily disturbed
and of low quality.
Potentially suitable
cismontane woodland is
small and fragmented.
No further actions are
recommended for this
species.
California androsace
Androsace elongata ssp. acuta
Rank 4.2 Chaparral, cismontane woodland,
coastal scrub, meadows and seeps,
pinyon and juniper woodland, valley
and foothill grassland. Elevation
ranges from 490 to 3940 feet (150 to
1200 meters). Blooms March-June.
Unlikely. The Study Area
does not contain
chaparral, seeps, pinyon
or juniper woodland.
Potentially suitable coastal
scrub habitat is small and
fragmented, occurs in
heavily disturbed areas,
and is dominated by
coyote brush (Baccharis
pilularis ssp.
consanguinea). The
existing grassland habitat
is heavily disturbed and of
low quality. Potentially
suitable cismontane
woodland habitat is small
and fragmented.
No further actions are
recommended for this
species.
slender silver moss
Anomobryum julaceum
Rank 4.2 Broadleafed upland forest, lower
montane coniferous forest, north
coast coniferous forest/damp rock
and soil on outcrops, usually on
roadcuts. Elevation ranges from 330
to 3280 feet (100 to 1000 meters).
Unlikely. The Study Area
does not contain
coniferous forest, damp
rock outcrops, or roadcuts.
Potentially suitable
broadleaved upland forest
habitat is small and
fragmented.
No further action
recommended for this
species.
B-14
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT POTENTIAL FOR
OCCURRENCE
RECOMMENDATIONS
Mount Diablo manzanita
Arctostaphylos auriculata
FE, SE,
Rank 1B.3
Chaparral (sandstone), cismontane
woodland. Elevation ranges from
440 to 2130 feet (135 to 650
meters). Blooms January-March.
No Potential. No
chaparral habitat or
sandstone substrate exists
within the Study Area.
Potentially suitable
cismontane woodland
habitat is small and
fragmented. In addition,
this large perennial shrub
was not observed during
the site visit.
No further action
recommended for this
species.
Contra Costa manzanita
Arctostaphylos manzanita ssp.
laevigata
Rank 1B.2 Chaparral (rocky). Elevation ranges
from 1410 to 3610 feet (430 to 1100
meters). Blooms January-March
(April).
No Potential. The Study
Area does not contain
chaparral or rocky
substrate, and it is out of
the known elevation range
of this species. The Study
Area is well below the
documented elevation
range of the species. In
addition, this large
perennial shrub was not
observed during the site
visit.
No further action
recommended for this
species.
alkali milk-vetch
Astragalus tener var. tener
Rank 1B.2 Playas, valley and foothill grassland
(adobe clay), vernal pools/alkaline.
Elevation ranges from 0 to 200 feet
(1 to 60 meters). Blooms March-
June.
Unlikely. The Study Area
does not contain playa or
vernal pool habitat.
Undeveloped areas are
generally on slopes. The
existing grassland habitat
is heavily disturbed and of
low quality.
No further action
recommended for this
species.
B-15
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT POTENTIAL FOR
OCCURRENCE
RECOMMENDATIONS
crownscale
Atriplex coronata var. coronata
Rank 4.2 Chenopod scrub, valley and foothill
grassland, vernal pools/alkaline,
often clay. Elevation ranges from 0
to 1940 feet (1 to 590 meters).
Blooms March-October.
No Potential. The Study
Area does not contain
chenopod scrub, or vernal
pool habitat. The existing
grassland habitat is
heavily disturbed and of
low quality.
No further action
recommended for this
species.
brittlescale
Atriplex depressa
Rank 1B.2 Chenopod scrub, meadows and
seeps, playas, valley and foothill
grassland, vernal pools/alkaline,
clay. Elevation ranges from 0 to
1050 feet (1 to 320 meters). Blooms
April-October.
No Potential. The Study
Area does not contain
chenopod scrub, meadow,
seep, playa or vernal pool
habitat. The existing
grassland habitat is
heavily disturbed and of
low quality.
No further action
recommended for this
species.
lesser saltscale
Atriplex minuscula
Rank 1B.1 Chenopod scrub, playas, valley and
foothill grassland/alkaline, sandy.
Elevation ranges from 50 to 660 feet
(15 to 200 meters). Blooms May-
October.
No Potential. The Study
Area does not contain
chenopod scrub, meadow,
seep, playa, or alkali sink
habitat. The existing
grassland habitat is
heavily disturbed and of
low quality.
No further action
recommended for this
species.
B-16
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT POTENTIAL FOR
OCCURRENCE
RECOMMENDATIONS
big-scale balsamroot
Balsamorhiza macrolepis
Rank 1B.2 Chaparral, cismontane woodland,
valley and foothill
grassland/sometimes serpentine.
Elevation ranges from 300 to 5100
feet (90 to 1555 meters). Blooms
March-June.
Unlikely. The Study Area
does not contain chaparral
habitat. Potentially
suitable grassland habitat
in the Study Area is
heavily disturbed and of
low quality. Potentially
suitable cismontane
woodland habitat is small
and fragmented.
Additionally the species
was not observed during
the site visit which was
conducted during the
species’ blooming period.
No further action
recommended for this
species.
Mt. Diablo fairy-lantern
Calochortus pulchellus
Rank 1B.2 Chaparral, cismontane woodland,
riparian woodland, valley and foothill
grassland. Elevation ranges from
100 to 2760 feet (30 to 840 meters).
Blooms April-June.
Unlikely. The Study Area
does not contain chaparral
habitat. The existing
grassland habitat is
heavily disturbed and of
low quality. Potentially
suitable riparian woodland
and cismontane woodland
is small and fragmented.
This species was not
observed during the site
visit which was conducted
during the species’
blooming period.
No further action
recommended for this
species.
B-17
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT POTENTIAL FOR
OCCURRENCE
RECOMMENDATIONS
Oakland star-tulip
Calochortus umbellatus
Rank 4.2 Broadleafed upland forest,
chaparral, cismontane woodland,
lower montane coniferous forest,
valley and foothill grassland/often
serpentine. Elevation ranges from
330 to 2300 feet (100 to 700
meters). Blooms March-May.
Unlikely. The Study Area
does not contain
chaparral, coniferous
forest, or serpentine
substrate. Potentially
suitable woodland habitat
is small and fragmented.
This species was not
observed during the site
visit.
No further action
recommended for this
species.
chaparral harebell
Campanula exigua
Rank 1B.2 Chaparral (rocky, usually
serpentine). Elevation ranges from
900 to 4100 feet (275 to 1250
meters). Blooms May-June.
No Potential. The Study
Area does not contain
chaparral habitat or
serpentine soil.
No further action
recommended for this
species.
Congdon’s tarplant
Centromadia parryi ssp.
congdonii
Rank 1B.1,
EACCS
Valley and foothill grassland
(alkaline). Elevation ranges from 0
to 750 feet (0 to 230 meters).
Blooms May-October (November).
Moderate Potential. A
Centromadia species was
observed but was
unidentifiable at the time
of the site visit. The
closest occurrence of the
species is approximately
2.6 miles from the Study
Area.
Rare plant surveys
during the species’
blooming period are
recommended.
palmate-bracted bird's-beak
Chloropyron palmatum
FE, SE,
Rank 1B.1
Chenopod scrub, alkaline flats,
valley and foothill grassland/alkaline.
Elevation ranges from 20 to 510 feet
(5 to 155 meters). Blooms May-
October.
Unlikely. The Study Area
does not contain
chenopod scrub or
alkaline flats. The existing
grassland habitat is highly
disturbed and of poor
quality.
No further action
recommended for this
species.
B-18
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT POTENTIAL FOR
OCCURRENCE
RECOMMENDATIONS
Santa Clara red ribbons
Clarkia concinna ssp. automixa
Rank 4.3,
County list
Chaparral, cismontane woodland.
Elevation ranges from 300 to 4920
feet (90 to 1500 meters). Blooms
(April), May-June (July).
Unlikely. The Study Area
does not contain suitable
evergreen forest habitat.
Potentially suitable oak
woodland habitat is small
and fragmented. The
species was not observed
during the site visit.
No further action
recommended for this
species.
Hospital Canyon larkspur
Delphinium californicum ssp.
interius
Rank 1B.2 Chaparral (openings), cismontane
woodland (mesic), coastal scrub.
Elevation ranges from 640 to 3590
feet (195 to 1095 meters). Blooms
April-June.
Unlikely. The Study Area
does not contain chaparral
or coastal scrub habitat.
Potentially suitable
cismontane woodland is
small and fragmented.
The species was not
observed during the site
visit.
No further action
recommended for this
species.
Mt. Diablo buckwheat
Eriogonum truncatum
Rank 1B.1 Chaparral, coastal scrub, valley and
foothill grassland/sandy. Elevation
ranges from 10 to 1150 feet (3 to
350 meters). Blooms April-
September (November),
(December).
Unlikely. The Study Area
does not contain chaparral
habitat or sandy soils.
Potentially suitable coastal
scrub habitat occurs in
heavily disturbed areas,
and is dominated by
coyote brush. The
existing grassland in the
Study Area is heavily
disturbed and of low
quality.
No further action
recommended for this
species.
B-19
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT POTENTIAL FOR
OCCURRENCE
RECOMMENDATIONS
San Joaquin spearscale
Extriplex joaquiniana [Atriplex j.]
Rank 1B.2,
EACCS
Valley and foothill grassland
(alkaline, clay). Elevation ranges
from 0 to 3200 feet (0 to 975
meters). Blooms March-April.
Unlikely. Potentially
suitable grassland in the
Study Area is heavily
disturbed and of low
quality, and lacks
sufficiently alkaline
substrate. Study Area
soils are neutral to mildly
alkaline (USDA 2015).
The species was not
observed during the site
visit.
No further action
recommended for this
species.
fragrant fritillary
Fritillaria liliacea
Rank 1B.2 Cismontane woodland, coastal
prairie, coastal scrub, valley and
foothill grassland/often serpentine.
Elevation ranges from 10 to 1350
feet (3 to 410 meters). Blooms
February-April.
Unlikely. The Study Area
lacks coastal prairie
habitat, or serpentine
substrate. Potentially
suitable coastal scrub
habitat is small and
fragmented, occurs in
heavily disturbed areas,
and is dominated by
coyote brush. Potentially
suitable cismontane
woodland is small and
fragmented. Potentially
suitable grassland is
heavily disturbed and of
low quality
No further action
recommended for this
species.
B-20
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT POTENTIAL FOR
OCCURRENCE
RECOMMENDATIONS
Diablo helianthella
Helianthella castanea
Rank 1B.2 Broadleafed upland forest,
chaparral, cismontane woodland,
coastal scrub, riparian woodland,
valley and foothill grassland.
Elevation ranges from 200 to 4270
feet (60 to 1300 meters). Blooms
March-June.
Unlikely. The Study Area
does not chaparral habitat.
Potentially suitable coastal
scrub habitat is small and
fragmented, occurs in
heavily disturbed areas,
and is dominated by
coyote brush. Potentially
suitable woodland habitat
is small and fragmented.
The existing grassland
habitat is heavily disturbed
and of low quality. This
species was not observed
during the site visit.
No further action
recommended for this
species.
Brewer’s western flax
Hesperolinon breweri
Rank 1B.2 Chaparral, cismontane woodland,
valley and foothill grassland/usually
serpentine. Elevation ranges from
100 to 3100 feet (30 to 945 meters).
Blooms May-July.
Unlikely. The Study Area
does not contain chaparral
or serpentine substrate.
Potentially suitable
cismontane woodland
habitat is small and
fragmented. The existing
grassland habitat is
heavily disturbed and of
low quality.
No further action
recommended for this
species.
Loma Prieta hoita
Hoita strobilina
Rank 1B.1 Chaparral, cismontane woodland,
riparian woodland/usually
serpentine, mesic. Elevation ranges
from 100 to 2820 feet (30 to 860
meters). Blooms May-July (August),
(October).
Unlikely. The Study Area
does not contain chaparral
or serpentine substrate.
Potentially suitable
woodland habitat is small
and fragmented. The
existing grassland habitat
is heavily disturbed and of
low quality.
No further action
recommended for this
species.
B-21
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT POTENTIAL FOR
OCCURRENCE
RECOMMENDATIONS
Santa Cruz tarplant
Holocarpha macradenia
FT, SE,
Rank 1B.1
Coastal prairie, coastal scrub, valley
and foothill grassland/often clay,
sandy. Elevation ranges from 30 to
720 feet (10 to 220 meters). Blooms
June-October.
No Potential. The Study
Area does not contain
coastal prairie, or sandy
soils. Potentially suitable
coastal scrub habitat is
small and fragmented,
occurs in heavily disturbed
areas, and is dominated
by coyote brush.
Potentially suitable
grassland habitat is
heavily disturbed and of
low quality. All known
Contra Costa County
occurences are
introduced; nearly half
have failed (CDFW 2015).
No further action
recommended for this
species.
coast iris
Iris longipetala
Rank 4.2 Coastal prairie, lower montane
coniferous forest, meadows and
seeps/mesic. Elevation ranges from
0 to 1970 feet (0 to 600 meters).
Blooms March-May.
No Potential. The Study
Area does not contain
coastal prairie, coniferous
forest, meadows or seeps.
No further action
recommended for this
species.
Northern California black walnut
Juglans hindsii
Rank 1B.1 Riparian forest, riparian woodland.
Elevation ranges from 0 to 1440 feet
(0 to 440 meters). Blooms April-
May.
Not Present. The species
was not observed during
the site visit. Only one
confirmed, native
occurrence appears viable
as of 2003 (CDFW 2015).
No further action
recommended for this
species.
B-22
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT POTENTIAL FOR
OCCURRENCE
RECOMMENDATIONS
bristly Leptosiphon
Leptosiphon acicularis
Rank 4.2 Chaparral, cismontane woodland,
coastal prairie, valley and foothill
grassland. Elevation ranges from
180 to 4920 feet (55 to 1500
meters). Blooms April-July.
Unlikely. The Study Area
does not contain chaparral
or coastal prairie.
Potentially suitable
woodland habitat is small
and fragmented. The
existing grassland habitat
is heavily disturbed and of
low quality. This species
was not observed during
the site visit.
No further action
recommended for this
species.
Hall's bush-mallow
Malacothamnus hallii
Rank 1B.2 Chaparral, coastal scrub. Elevation
ranges from 30 to 2490 feet (10 to
760 meters). Blooms May-
September (October).
Unlikely. The Study Area
does not contain chaparral
habitat. Potentially
suitable coastal scrub
habitat is small and
fragmented, occurs in
heavily disturbed areas,
and is dominated by
coyote brush. The
perennial shrub species
was not observed during
the site visit.
No further action
recommended for this
species.
woodland woolythreads
Monolopia gracilens
Rank 1B.2 Broadleafed upland forest
(openings), chaparral (openings),
cismontane woodland, north coast
coniferous forest (openings), valley
and foothill grassland/serpentine.
Elevation ranges from 330 to 3940
feet (100 to 1200 meters). Blooms
(February), March-July.
Unlikely. The Study Area
does not contain
chaparral, coniferous
forest or serpentine
substrate. Potentially
suitable woodland habitat
is small and fragmented.
The existing grassland
habitat is heavily disturbed
and of low quality. This
species was not observed
during the site visit.
No further action
recommended for this
species.
B-23
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT POTENTIAL FOR
OCCURRENCE
RECOMMENDATIONS
shining navarretia
Navarretia nigelliformis ssp.
radians
Rank 1B.2 Cismontane woodland, valley and
foothill grassland, vernal
pools/sometimes clay. Elevation
ranges from 250 to 3280 feet (76 to
1000 meters). Blooms April-July.
Unlikely. The Study Area
does not contain vernal
pool habitat. The existing
grassland is heavily
disturbed and of low
quality. Potentially
suitable coastal scrub
habitat is small and
fragmented, occurs in
heavily disturbed areas,
and is dominated by
coyote brush. Potentially
suitable woodland habitat
is small and fragmented.
No further action
recommended for this
species.
prostrate vernal pool navarretia
Navarretia prostrata
Rank 1B.1 Coastal scrub, meadows and seeps,
valley and foothill grassland
(alkaline), vernal pools/mesic.
Elevation ranges from 10 to 3970
feet (3 to 1210 meters). Blooms
April-July.
No Potential. The Study
Area does not contain,
meadows, seeps or vernal
pools, and lacks
sufficiently alkaline
substrate. The existing
grassland habitat in the
Study Area is heavily
disturbed and of low
quality. Potentially
suitable coastal scrub
habitat is small and
fragmented, occurs in
heavily disturbed areas,
and is dominated by
coyote brush.
No further action
recommended for this
species.
B-24
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT POTENTIAL FOR
OCCURRENCE
RECOMMENDATIONS
Mt. Diablo Phacelia
Phacelia phacelioides
Rank 1B.2 Chaparral, cismontane
woodland/rocky. Elevation ranges
from 1640 to 4490 feet (500 to 1370
meters). Blooms April-May.
Unlikely. The Study Area
does not contain chaparral
habitat. Potentially
suitable woodland habitat
is small and fragmented.
The Study Area is well
below the documented
elevation range for the
species.
hairless popcorn flower
Plagiobothrys glaber
Rank 1A Meadows and seeps (alkaline),
marshes and swamps (coastal salt).
Elevation ranges from 50 to 590 feet
(15 to 180 meters). Blooms March-
May.
No Potential. The Study
Area does not contain
alkaline meadows, seeps,
or coastal salt marshes
and swamps. Repeated
site disturbance renders
occurrences of this
species unlikely. This
species is presumed
extinct and has not been
found since 1954 (CDFW
2015).
No further action
recommended for this
species.
Oregon polemonium
Polemonium carneum
Rank 2B.2 Coastal prairie, coastal scrub, lower
montane coniferous forest.
Elevation ranges from 0 to 6000 feet
(0 to 1830 meters). Blooms April-
September.
Unlikely. The Study Area
does not contain coastal
prairie or coniferous forest.
Potentially suitable coastal
scrub habitat is small and
fragmented, occurs in
heavily disturbed areas,
and is dominated by
coyote brush.
B-25
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT POTENTIAL FOR
OCCURRENCE
RECOMMENDATIONS
Lobb's aquatic buttercup
Ranunculus lobbii
Rank 4.2 Cismontane woodland, north coast
coniferous forest, valley and foothill
grassland, vernal pools/mesic.
Elevation ranges from 50 to 1540
feet (15 to 470 meters). Blooms
February-May.
Unlikely. The Study Area
does not contain
coniferous forest or vernal
pool habitat. Potentially
suitable mesic woodland
habitat is small and
fragmented. The existing
grassland habitat is xeric,
heavily disturbed and of
low quality.
most beautiful jewel-flower
Streptanthus albidus ssp.
peramoenus
Rank 1B.2 Chaparral, cismontane woodland,
valley and foothill
grassland/serpentine. Elevation
ranges from 310 to 3280 feet (95 to
1000 meters). Blooms (March),
April-September (October).
No Potential. The Study
Area does not contain
serpentine substrate.
Mt. Diablo jewelflower
Streptanthus hispidus
Rank 1B.3 Chaparral, valley and foothill
grassland/rocky. Elevation ranges
from 1200 to 3940 feet (365 to 1200
meters). Blooms March-June.
Unlikely. The Study Area
does not contain
chaparral, or rocky soils.
The grassland in the Study
Area is heavily disturbed
and of low quality.
No further action
recommended for this
species.
slender leaved pondweed
Stuckenia filiformis ssp. alpina
[Potamogeton f.]
Rank 2B.2 Marshes and swamps (assorted
shallow freshwater). Elevation
ranges from 980 to 7050 feet (300 to
2150 meters). Blooms May-July.
No Potential. The Study
Area does not contain
freshwater marshes or
swamps.
No further action
recommended for this
species.
saline clover
Trifolium hydrophilum
[T. depauperatum var.
hydrophilum]
Rank 1B.2 Marshes and swamps, valley and
foothill grassland (mesic, alkaline),
vernal pools. Elevation ranges from
0 to 980 feet (0 to 300 meters).
Blooms April-June.
No Potential. The Study
Area does not contain
vernal pools, marshes,
swamps or sufficiently
alkaline substrate.
Existing grassland habitat
is xeric, heavily disturbed
and of low quality.
No further action
recommended for this
species.
B-26
SPECIES STATUS* HABITAT POTENTIAL FOR
OCCURRENCE
RECOMMENDATIONS
coastal triquetrella
Triquetrella californica
Rank 1B.2 Coastal bluff scrub, coastal scrub on
gravel or thin soil over outcrops.
Elevation ranges from 30 to 330 feet
(10 to 100 meters).
Unlikely The Study Area
does not contain coastal
bluff scrub or gravelly soil.
Potentially suitable
coastal scrub occurs in
heavily disturbed areas.
No further action
recommended for this
species.
caperfruit tropidocarpum
Tropidocarpum capparideum
Rank 1B.1 Coastal bluff scrub, coastal
scrub/soil. Elevation ranges from 30
to 330 feet (10 to 100 meters).
Unlikely. The existing
grassland is heavily
disturbed and of low
quality, and lacks
sufficiently alkaline soil.
The closest documented
occurrences are in the hills
east of Livermore, and
none are more recent than
the 1930s.
No further action
recommended for this
species.
oval-leaved viburnum
Viburnum ellipticum
Rank 2B.3 Chaparral, cismontane woodland,
lower montane coniferous forest.
Elevation ranges from 710 to 4590
feet (215 to 1400 meters). Blooms
May-June.
Unlikely. The Study Area
does not contain chaparral
or coniferous forest.
Potentially suitable
woodland habitat is small
and fragmented.
No further action
recommended for this
species.
* Key to status codes:
FE Federal Endangered
FT Federal Threatened
BCC USFWS Birds of Conservation Concern
SE State Endangered
ST State Threatened
SC State Candidate
SSC CDFW Species of Special Concern
SSI CDFW Special-Status Invertebrate
B-27
CFP CDFW Fully Protected Animal
WBWG Western Bat Working Group (High or Medium) Priority species
RP Species included in a USFWS Recovery Plan or Draft Recovery Plan
Rank 1A CRPR Rank 1A: Presumed extirpated in California and either rare or extinct elsewhere
Rank 1B CRPR Rank 1B: Plants rare, threatened or endangered in California and elsewhere
Rank 2B CRPR Rank 2B: Plants rare, threatened, or endangered in California, but more common elsewhere
Rank 3 CRPR Rank 3: Plants about which CNPS needs more information (a review list)
EACCS Final East Alameda County Conservation Strategy (2010) Proposed Focal Species
Species Evaluations:
See evaluation definitions in Section 3.2.2 of the report.
MEMORANDUM
To: Jerry Haag, Urban Planner From:
Sean Avent, WRA, Inc.
avent@wra-ca.com
cc:
Date: March 5, 2018
Subject: Dublin Valley Christian Center Biological Site Conditions Update
Background
The purpose of this memorandum is to present the results of a site survey at the Valley Christian
Center, in Dublin, Alameda County, California (Study Area) to determine the current state of the
Study Area as compared to a prior survey in 2015.
On May 20, 2015, WRA, Inc. (WRA) conducted a biological resources assessment (BRA) at the
Study Area in support of the proposed Multi-purpose Sports Field Site Development Project
(Project). The site visit assessed the Study Area for the (1) potential to support special-status
species and (2) presence of other sensitive biological resources protected by local, state, and
federal laws and regulations.
During the 2015 assessment, WRA observed five biological communities, 61 plant species and
seven wildlife species. Three sensitive biological community types covering 1.86 acres in the
Study Area were identified, including ephemeral stream, and riparian woodland. However, no
special-status wildlife or plant species were observed within the Study Area. Six special-status
wildlife species and one special-status plant species were determined to have a moderate
potential to occur within the Study Area.
Given that over two and a half years have passed since the preparation of the BRA report, the
City of Dublin, as CEQA Lead Agency, requested an update to confirm if existing conditions
observed during the 2015 assessment had changed significantly. This memorandum is in direct
response to the City’s request.
Methods
On March 5, 2018, WRA biologist Scott Yarger, who had conducted the 2015 site assessment,
returned to the site to assess whether existing conditions had changed significantly since the 2015
site visit. Prior to the site visit, publically available aerial imagery (Google Earth 2018) was
reviewed to investigate whether any observable substantive changes to the Study Area had
occurred. During the site visit, the Study Area was traversed on foot to observe and document
any significant changes to biological communities or habitats on site, with a particular focus on
undeveloped areas, and areas containing potentially sensitive habitats including wetlands,
streams and riparian areas. The site was additionally investigated for the presence of special-
status plant and wildlife species during the site visit.
Results
Overall site conditions have not changed significantly since the 2015 site visit. The distribution
and extent of sensitive biological communities, including ephemeral stream, riparian woodland,
and coast live oak woodland have neither expanded nor decreased. Additional areas within the
original Study Area but outside of the Project footprint were investigated for potential wetland
conditions, in particular within the manmade stormwater detention basins along Inspiration Drive
to the south of the existing campus facilities. However, based on percent cover of hydrophytic
vegetation, lack of hydrology, and/or hydric soil parameters none of these areas were determined
to be potential wetlands. No sensitive habitats or special-status plant or wildlife species were
observed within the Project footprint.
One special-status plant, Congdon’s tarplant (Centromadia parryi ssp. congdonii, CNPS Rank
1B), was observed inside the Study Area, but outside of the Project footprint, and is discussed
below:
Congdon’s tarplant (Centromadia parryi ssp. congdonii). CNPS Rank 1B.1. East Alameda
County Conservation Strategy (EACCS) Focal Species. Present. Congdon’s tarplant is an
annual forb in the sunflower family (Asteraceae) that blooms from June to November. It occurs
in terraces, swales, floodplains, grassland, and disturbed sites, sometimes alkaline, at elevations
ranging from 0-990 feet (Baldwin et al. 2012, CDFW 2018, CNPS 2018). Congdon’s tarplant is
known from 31 USGS 7.5-minute quadrangles in Alameda, Contra Costa, Monterey, Santa Clara,
Santa Cruz, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, and Solano counties (CNPS 2018).
During the 2015 site visit two tarplant individuals (Centromadia sp.) were observed in the
northeast portion of the Study Area, within the Project footprint, in a disturbed ruderal field used
for heavy equipment storage. The tarplant individuals observed in this area during the site visit
were unidentifiable due to the timing of the site visit and the absence of mature inflorescences.
The area where the two previous Centromadia sp. individuals were observed in 2015 was
checked again in 2018 and no individuals were found at that location. During the 2018 site visit,
approximately five individuals of the genus were observed in a man-made stormwater detention
basin south of Inspiration Drive, between Inspiration Drive and Dublin Boulevard, outside of the
Project footprint. A portion of one of the senesced annual plants was collected for identification,
and it was determined to be Congdon’s tarplant. This population is located outside of the Project
footprint, and is not anticipated to be impacted by the Project.
Literature Cited
Baldwin, BG, DH Goldman, DJ Keil, R Patterson, TJ Rosatti, and DH Wilken (eds.). 2012. The
Jepson Manual: Vascular Plants of California, second edition. University of California
Press, Berkeley, CA.
[CDFW] California Department of Fish and Wildlife. 2018. California Natural Diversity Database.
Wildlife and Habitat Data Analysis Branch, Sacramento, CA.
[CNPS] California Native Plant Society. 2018. Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants of
California. California Native Plant Society, Sacramento, California. Online at:
http://www.rareplants.cnps.org; most recently accessed: March.
Google Earth. 2018. Aerial Imagery 1993-2015. Most recently accessed: May 2015.
[WRA] WRA, Inc. 2015. Biological Resources Assessment, Dublin Valley Christian Center,
Dublin, Alameda County, California. Prepared for Jerry Haag, Urban Planner. June 15.
VALLEY CHRISTIAN CENTER SPORTS
FIELDS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE
ASSESSMENT
Dublin, California
June 4, 2018
Prepared for:
Jerry Haag
Urban Planner
2029 University Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94704
Prepared by:
Carrie J. Janello and
Michael S. Thill
1 Willowbrook Court, Suite 120
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 794-0400
Project: 15-090
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INTRODUCTION
As part of the Valley Christian Center Sports Fields Improvement Project, the existing sports fields
would be expanded and relocated on the campus in Dublin, California. Currently, the multipurpose
sports field is used for baseball and football and is located on the southwestern corner of the
campus. The new proposed multipurpose baseball field would be relocated to the northwestern
corner of the campus. A new multipurpose recreation field, which would include football, soccer,
and track and field, would be relocated to the northeastern corner of campus, adjacent to Inspiration
Drive. The new multipurpose recreation field would have light standards for winter soccer games
running past 5:00 p.m. A sound amplification system would also be installed at the sports fields.
Additionally, an outdoor amphitheater used for theatrical performances is proposed on the interior
of the site, located southwest of the new multipurpose recreation field. The area surrounding the
project site includes single- and multi-family residential land uses.
In 2002, a CEQA study was conducted for the Valley Christian Expansion Project, which proposed
to expand existing buildings on the site, to construct 22 multi-family dwelling units on the
northwest corner of Dublin Boulevard and Inspiration Drive, to construct a new parking area along
the west side of Inspiration Drive, and to add one LED-readout changeable message sign on the
south side of the school administration building. As part of the 2002 project, a noise assessment
was conducted, and the results of that assessment were reviewed as part of the proposed project.
This report evaluates the project’s potential to result in significant impacts with respect to
applicable CEQA guidelines. The report is divided into three sections: 1) the Setting Section
provides a brief description of the fundamentals of environmental noise and vibration, summarizes
applicable regulatory criteria, and discusses the results of the ambient noise monitoring survey
completed to document existing noise conditions; 2) the General Plan Consistency Section
discusses noise and land use compatibility utilizing policies in the City’s General Plan; and 3) the
Impacts and Mitigation Measures Section describes the significance criteria used to evaluate
project impacts, provides a discussion of each project impact, and presents mitigation measures ,
where necessary, to provide a compatible project in relation to adjacent noise sources and land
uses.
SETTING
Fundamentals of Environmental Noise
Noise may be defined as unwanted sound. Noise is usually objectionable because it is disturbing
or annoying. The objectionable nature of sound could be caused by its pitch or its loudness. Pitch
is the height or depth of a tone or sound, depending on the relative rapidity (frequency) of the
vibrations by which it is produced. Higher pitched signals sound louder to humans than sounds
with a lower pitch. Loudness is intensity of sound waves combined with the reception
characteristics of the ear. Intensity may be compared with the height of an ocean wave in that it is
a measure of the amplitude of the sound wave.
In addition to the concepts of pitch and loudness, there are several noise measurement scales which
are used to describe noise in a particular location. A decibel (dB) is a unit of measurement which
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indicates the relative amplitude of a sound. The zero on the decibel scale is based on the lowest
sound level that the healthy, unimpaired human ear can detect. Sound levels in decibels are
calculated on a logarithmic basis. An increase of 10 decibels represents a ten-fold increase in
acoustic energy, while 20 decibels is 100 times more intense, 30 decibels is 1,000 times more
intense, etc. There is a relationship between the subjective noisiness or loudness of a sound and its
intensity. Each 10 decibel increase in sound level is perceived as approximately a doubling of
loudness over a fairly wide range of intensities. Technical terms are defined in Table 1.
There are several methods of characterizing sound. The most common in California is the A-
weighted sound level (dBA). This scale gives greater weight to the frequencies of sound to which
the human ear is most sensitive. Representative outdoor and indoor noise levels in units of dBA
are shown in Table 2. Because sound levels can vary markedly over a short period of time, a
method for describing either the average character of the sound or the statistical behavior of the
variations must be utilized. Most commonly, environmental sounds are described in terms of an
average level that has the same acoustical energy as the summation of all the time-varying events.
This energy-equivalent sound/noise descriptor is called Leq. The most common averaging period
is hourly, but Leq can describe any series of noise events of arbitrary duration.
The scientific instrument used to measure noise is the sound level meter. Sound level meters can
accurately measure environmental noise levels to within about plus or minus 1 dBA. Various
computer models are used to predict environmental noise levels from sources, such as roadways
and airports. The accuracy of the predicted models depends upon the distance the receptor is from
the noise source. Close to the noise source, the models are accurate to within about plus or minus
1 to 2 dBA.
Since the sensitivity to noise increases during the evening and at night -- because excessive noise
interferes with the ability to sleep -- 24-hour descriptors have been developed that incorporate
artificial noise penalties added to quiet-time noise events. The Community Noise Equivalent Level
(CNEL) is a measure of the cumulative noise exposure in a community, with a 5 dB penalty added
to evening noise levels (7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.) and a 10 dB addition to nocturnal (10:00 p.m. -
7:00 a.m.) noise levels. The Day/Night Average Sound Level (Ldn) is essentially the same as CNEL,
with the exception that the evening time period is dropped and all occurrences during this three -
hour period are grouped into the daytime period.
Fundamentals of Groundborne Vibration
Ground vibration consists of rapidly fluctuating motions or waves with an average motion of zero.
Several different methods are typically used to quantify vibration amplitude. One method is the
Peak Particle Velocity (PPV). The PPV is defined as the maximum instantaneous positive or
negative peak of the vibration wave. In this report, a PPV descriptor with units of mm/sec or in/sec
is used to evaluate construction generated vibration for building damage and human complaints.
Table 3 displays the reactions of people and the effects on buildings that continuous vibration
levels produce.
The annoyance levels shown in Table 3 should be interpreted with care since vibration may be
found to be annoying at much lower levels than those shown, depending on the level of activity or
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the sensitivity of the individual. To sensitive indi viduals, vibrations approaching the threshold of
perception can be annoying. Low-level vibrations frequently cause irritating secondary vibration,
such as a slight rattling of windows, doors, or stacked dishes. The rattling sound can give rise to
exaggerated vibration complaints, even though there is very little risk of actual structural damage.
Construction activities can cause vibration that varies in intensity depending on several factors.
The use of pile driving and vibratory compaction equipment typically generates the highest
construction related groundborne vibration levels. Because of the impulsive nature of such
activities, the use of the PPV descriptor has been routinely used to measure and assess groundborne
vibration and almost exclusively to assess the potential of vibration to induce structural damage
and the degree of annoyance for humans.
The two primary concerns with construction-induced vibration is the potential to damage a
structure and the potential to interfere with the enjoyment of li fe. These concerns are evaluated
against different vibration limits. Studies have shown that the threshold of perception for average
persons is in the range of 0.008 to 0.012 in/sec PPV. Human perception to vibration varies with
the individual and is a function of physical setting and the type of vibration. Persons exposed to
elevated ambient vibration levels, such as people in an urban environment, may tolerate a higher
vibration level.
Structural damage can be classified as cosmetic only, such as minor cracking of building elements,
or may threaten the integrity of the building. Safe vibration limits that can be applied to assess the
potential for damaging a structure vary by researcher and there is no general consensus as to what
amount of vibration may pose a threat for structural damage to the building. Construction-induced
vibration that can be detrimental to the building is very rare and has only been observed in
instances where the structure is at a high state of disrepair and the construction activity occurs
immediately adjacent to the structure.
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TABLE 1 Definition of Acoustical Terms Used in this Report
Term Definition
Decibel, dB A unit describing, the amplitude of sound, equal to 20 times the logarithm
to the base 10 of the ratio of the pressure of the sound measured to the
reference pressure. The reference pressure for air is 20 micro Pascals.
Sound Pressure Level Sound pressure is the sound force per unit area, usually expressed in micro
Pascals (or 20 micro Newtons per square meter), where 1 Pascal is the
pressure resulting from a force of 1 Newton exerted over an area of 1 square
meter. The sound pressure level is expressed in decibels as 20 times the
logarithm to the base 10 of the ratio between the pressures exerted by the
sound to a reference sound pressure (e. g., 20 micro Pascals). Sound
pressure level is the quantity that is directly measured by a sound level
meter.
Frequency, Hz The number of complete pressure fluctuations per second above and below
atmospheric pressure. Normal human hearing is between 20 Hz and 20,000
Hz. Infrasonic sound are below 20 Hz and Ultrasonic sounds are above
20,000 Hz.
A-Weighted Sound
Level, dBA
The sound pressure level in decibels as measured on a sound level meter
using the A-weighting filter network. The A-weighting filter de-emphasizes
the very low and very high frequency components of the sound in a manner
similar to the frequency response of the human ear and correlates well with
subjective reactions to noise.
Equivalent Noise Level,
Leq
The average A-weighted noise level during the measurement period.
Lmax, Lmin The maximum and minimum A-weighted noise level during the
measurement period.
L01, L10, L50, L90 The A-weighted noise levels that are exceeded 1%, 10%, 50%, and 90% of
the time during the measurement period.
Day/Night Noise Level,
Ldn or DNL
The average A-weighted noise level during a 24-hour day, obtained after
addition of 10 decibels to levels measured in the night between 10:00 p.m.
and 7:00 a.m.
Community Noise
Equivalent Level,
CNEL
The average A-weighted noise level during a 24-hour day, obtained after
addition of 5 decibels in the evening from 7:00 p.m.to 10:00 p.m. and after
addition of 10 decibels to sound levels measured in the night between 10:00
p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Ambient Noise Level The composite of noise from all sources near and far. The normal or existing
level of environmental noise at a given location.
Intrusive That noise which intrudes over and above the existing ambient noise at a
given location. The relative intrusiveness of a sound depends upon its
amplitude, duration, frequency, and time of occurrence and tonal or
informational content as well as the prevailing ambient noise level.
Source: Handbook of Acoustical Measurements and Noise Control, Harris, 1998.
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TABLE 2 Typical Noise Levels in the Environment
Common Outdoor Activities
Noise Level (dBA)
Common Indoor Activities
110 dBA Rock band
Jet fly-over at 1,000 feet
100 dBA
Gas lawn mower at 3 feet
90 dBA
Diesel truck at 50 feet at 50 mph Food blender at 3 feet
80 dBA Garbage disposal at 3 feet
Noisy urban area, daytime
Gas lawn mower, 100 feet 70 dBA Vacuum cleaner at 10 feet
Commercial area Normal speech at 3 feet
Heavy traffic at 300 feet 60 dBA
Large business office
Quiet urban daytime 50 dBA Dishwasher in next room
Quiet urban nighttime 40 dBA Theater, large conference room
Quiet suburban nighttime
30 dBA Library
Quiet rural nighttime Bedroom at night, concert hall
(background)
20 dBA
Broadcast/recording studio
10 dBA
0 dBA
Source: Technical Noise Supplement (TeNS), California Department of Transportation, September 2013.
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TABLE 3 Reactions of People and Damage to Buildings from Continuous or Frequent
Intermittent Vibration Levels
Velocity Level,
PPV (in/sec) Human Reaction Effect on Buildings
0.01 Barely perceptible No effect
0.04 Distinctly perceptible Vibration unlikely to cause damage of any type
to any structure
0.08 Distinctly perceptible to
strongly perceptible
Recommended upper level of the vibration to
which ruins and ancient monuments should be
subjected
0.1 Strongly perceptible Virtually no risk of damage to normal
buildings
0.3 Strongly perceptible to
severe
Threshold at which there is a risk of damage to
older residential dwellings such as plastered
walls or ceilings
0.5 Severe - Vibrations
considered unpleasant
Threshold at which there is a risk of damage to
newer residential structures
Source: Transportation and Construction Vibration Guidance Manual, California Department of Transportation,
September 2013.
Regulatory Background - Noise
The State of California and the City of Dublin have established regulatory criteria that are applicable
in this assessment. The State of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines,
Appendix G, are used to assess the potential significance of impacts pursuant to local General Plan
policies, Municipal Code standards, or the applicable standards of other agencies. A summary of
the applicable regulatory criteria is provided below.
State CEQA Guidelines. CEQA contains guidelines to evaluate the significance of effects of
environmental noise attributable to a proposed project. Under CEQA, noise impacts would be
considered significant if the project would result in:
(a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in
the local General Plan or Noise Ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies;
(b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne
noise levels;
(c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels
existing without the project;
(d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity
above levels existing without the project;
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(e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or where such a plan has not been
adopted within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, if the project would
expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels; or
(f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, if the project would expose people
residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels.
Of these guidelines, items (e) and (f) are not applicable because the project is not located within an
airport land use plan or in the vicinity of a private airstrip. Therefore, checklist items (e), and (f) are
not carried forward for further analysis.
CEQA does not define what noise level increase would be considered substantial. Typically,
project-generated noise level increases of 3 dBA Ldn/CNEL or greater would be considered
significant where exterior noise levels would exceed the normally acceptable noise level standard
(60 dBA Ldn/CNEL for residential land uses). Where noise levels would remain at or below the
normally acceptable noise level standard with the project, noise level increases of 5 dBA Ldn/CNEL
or greater would be considered significant.
City of Dublin General Plan. The City of Dublin’s General Plan Noise Element, which was
amended in April 2013, establishes policies and methods of implementation for traffic noise, which
the Noise Element identifies as the main source of noise in the City. Applicable policies and
implementation measures presented in the General Plan are as follows:
9.2.1.A Guiding Policy
1. Where feasible, mitigate traffic noise to levels indicated by Table 9.1: Land Use
Compatibility for Community Noise Environments. Please note the following table is
Table 9.1 contained in the Environmental Resources Management: Noise Element,
amended as of October 6, 2015.
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9.2.1.B Implementing Policies
4. Noise impacts related to all new development shall be analyzed by a certified acoustic
consultant.
7. Review all non-residential development proposals within the projected CNEL 65 dBA
contour for compliance with exterior noise transmission standards as required by the
California Green Building Standards Code.
City of Dublin Municipal Code. The City’s Municipal Code provides a definition for a noise
violation and unreasonable noise within the City. The portions of the Municipal Code that are
relevant for this project are as follows:
Chapter 5.28.010 Findings. The City Council finds that the making, creation or maintenance of
loud, unnecessary, unnatural, unusual or habitual noises which are prolonged, unusual, and
unnatural in their time, place and use affect and are a detriment to the public health, comfort,
safety, welfare, and prosperity of the residents of the city. The provisions of this chapter are
enacted for the purpose of securing and promoting the public health, comfort, safety, welfare, and
prosperity and the peace and quiet of the city and its inhabitants. (Ord. 4-84 § 1)
Chapter 5.28.020 Unreasonable noise prohibited.
A. It is unlawful and a nuisance for any person within the city persistently to maintain, emit, cause,
mechanically or otherwise, or permit any animal owned by him or in his possession or control
to make any loud, or disturbing, or unnecessary, or unusual or habitual noise or any noise
which annoys or disturbs or injures or endangers the health, repose, peace or safety of any
reasonable person of normal sensitivity present in the area.
B. The standards which shall be considered in determining whether a violation of the provisions
of this chapter exists shall include, but shall not be limited to the following:
1. The level, intensity, character and duration of the noise;
2. The level, intensity and character of background noise, if any;
3. The time when and the place and zoning district where the noise occurred;
4. The proximity of the noise to residential sleeping facilities; and
5. Whether the noise is recurrent, intermittent or constant. (Ord. 4-84 § 2)
Chapter 5.28.030 Violation – Penalty. Each violation of this chapter shall constitute a separate
offense, and persons violating this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon
conviction, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500) or by
imprisonment in the county jail for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days, or both such fine and
imprisonment. (Ord. 4-84 § 3)
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Existing Noise Environment
The Valley Christian Center is located west of Inspiration Drive and north of Dublin Boulevard in
the western part of the City of Dublin. Currently, there are five buildings on the project site with
existing sports fields located to the west of the buildings that are used for football, soccer, and
baseball. Parking lots are located to the east, to the north, and to the south of existing buildings.
To the north and to the east of the project site, opposite Inspiration Drive, are single-family
residences. Multi-family housing developments are located approximately 510 feet southwest of
the project site. Designated open space is located to the northwest of the project site. Open parcels
of land are also located along the southern boundary of the project site.
A noise monitoring survey, consisting of two long-term and three short-term measurements, was
performed at the site beginning on Wednesday May 6, 2015 and concluding on Monday May 11,
2015. Each measurement location is shown in Figure 1. The noise environment at the site and in
the surrounding areas results primarily from vehicular traffic along I-580, as well as neighborhood
traffic along Inspiration Drive and connecting roadways. Occasional aircraft associated with the
Livermore Municipal Airport also contribute to the noise environment at the project site.
Long-term noise measurement LT-1 was made along the northern boundary of the project site,
approximately 75 feet south of the centerline of Inspiration Dive. LT-1 represented the existing
noise environment near the location of the proposed multi-purpose recreation field. Hourly average
noise levels at this location typically ranged from 48 to 60 dBA Leq during the day, and from 39 to
55 dBA Leq at night. The average community noise equivalent level from Wednesday May 6, 2015
through Monday May 11, 2015 ranged from 57 to 58 dBA CNEL during the weekdays and was
55 dBA CNEL on weekend days. The daily trend in noise levels at LT-1 is shown in Figure 2.
LT-2 was positioned in the single-family residential development to the east of the project site.
LT-2 was approximately 65 feet west of the intersection of Betlen Drive and Las Palmas Way and
was approximately 210 feet east of the centerline of Inspiration Drive. This measurement
represented the noise-sensitive receptors located to the east and to the north of the project site.
Hourly average noise levels at this location typically ranged from 41 to 54 dBA Leq during the day,
and from 37 to 52 dBA Leq at night. The average community noise equivalent level from
Wednesday May 6, 2015 through Monday May 11, 2015 ranged from 52 to 54 dBA CNEL during
the weekdays and ranged from 50 to 51 dBA CNEL on weekend days. The daily trend in noise
levels at LT-2 is shown in Figure 3.
The short-term noise measurements were made on Monday May 11, 2015 in ten-minute intervals
starting at 12:20 p.m. ST-1 was measured in the multi-family residential development located to
the southwest of the project site. This measurement was made approximately 20 feet east of the
intersection of Brigadoon Way and Sornoway Lane. The ten-minute average noise level measured
at ST-1 was 53 dBA Leq(10), and the estimated average community noise equivalent level was 55
dBA CNEL. ST-2 was made in the single-family development to the northwest of the project site,
approximately 30 feet south of the centerline of Mountain Rise Place. The ten-minute average
noise level at ST-2 was 50 dBA Leq(10), and the estimated average community noise equivalent
level was 50 dBA CNEL. The final short-term measurement, ST-3, was made opposite Inspiration
Drive from LT-1 and represented the single-family development located north of the project site.
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ST-3 was approximately 125 feet north of the centerline of Inspiration Drive, and the ten-minute
average noise level measured at this location was 56 dBA Leq(10). The estimated average
community noise equivalent level at ST-3 was 56 dBA CNEL. Table 4 summarizes the results for
the short-term measurements.
FIGURE 1 Proposed Plan Showing Noise Measurement Locations
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FIGURE 2 Daily Variation in Noise Levels at LT-1 on the Northern Site Boundary, May
6 through May 11, 2015
FIGURE 3 Daily Variation in Noise Levels at LT-2 at Betlen Drive and Las Palmas Way,
May 6 through May 11, 2015
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TABLE 4 Summary of Long-Term and Short-Term Noise Measurements (dBA)
Noise Measurement Location (Date,
Time) Lmax L(1) L(10) L(50) L(90) Leq(10) CNEL
LT-1: northern boundary of the site, ~75 feet
south of the centerline of Inspiration Drive
(5/6/2015, 16:20-5/11/2015, 13:10)
58-
81a
56-
74a
45-
67a
41-
57a
39-
54a
47-
62a 57-58c
55d 40-
72b
39-
66b
38-
62b
37-
54b
35-
52b
37-
57b
LT-2: ~65 feet from intersection of Betlen
Drive and Las Palmas Way (5/6/2015,
16:40-5/11/2015, 13:20)
43-
79a
42-
71a
40-
64a
39-
58a
37-
54a
39-
59a 52-54c
50-51d 37-
69b
37-
66b
37-
57b
35-
54b
33-
52b
36-
54b
ST-1: ~20 feet east of the intersection of
Brigadoon Way and Sornoway Lane
(5/11/2015, 12:20-12:30)
69 64 53 50 48 53 55
ST-2: ~30 feet south of the centerline of
Mountain Rise Place (5/11/2015, 12:40-
12:50)
66 62 52 47 44 50 50
ST-3: ~125 feet north of the centerline of
Inspiration Drive (5/11/2015, 13:00-13:10) 71 67 57 53 51 56 56
a Range of noise levels measured during daytime hours (between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.).
b Range of noise levels measured during nighttime hours (between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.).
c CNEL measured on weekdays.
d CNEL measured on weekends.
Based on the measurements made in the vicinity of the project site, existing noise levels are
below 60 dBA CNEL, which meets the City of Dublin’s noise exposure limits for residential
land uses and schools.
PLAN CONSISTENCY ANALYSIS
Noise and Land Use Compatibility
Future Exterior Noise Environment
The future noise environment would continue to be dominated by traffic noise from I-580,
Inspiration Drive, and the surrounding residential streets. In addition to the local traffic noise,
Valley Christian Center has several activities on its campus that would also affect the noise
environment, including church services on the weekends and school and sports during the
weekdays. All of these existing activities would continue to affect the future noise environment.
The proposed project changes to Valley Christian Center Sports Fields would not alter the noise
environment, since as the nature of the activities and the hours of operation would not significantly
change. Therefore, the noise environment would continue to range from 57 to 58 dBA CNEL
during the weekdays and be 55 dBA CNEL during the weekends under future conditions, which
meets the noise threshold for schools. No additional noise control measures are required.
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NOISE IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES
Significance Criteria
The following criteria were used to evaluate the significance of environmental noise impacts
resulting from the project:
• A significant noise impact would be identified if the project would expose persons to or
generate noise levels that would exceed applicable noise standards presented in the General
Plan or Municipal Code.
• A significant impact would be identified if the construction of the project would expose
persons to excessive vibration levels. Groundborne vibration levels exceeding 0.3 in/sec
PPV would have the potential to result in cosmetic damage to normal buildings.
• A significant impact would be identified if traffic generated by the project or project
improvements/operations would substantially increase noise levels at sensitive receivers in
the vicinity. A substantial increase would occur if: a) the noise level increase is 5 dBA
CNEL or greater, with a future noise level of less than 60 dBA CNEL, or b) the noise level
increase is 3 dBA CNEL or greater, with a future noise level of 60 dBA CNEL or greater.
• A significant noise impact would be identified if construction-related noise would
temporarily increase ambient noise levels at sensitive receptors. Hourly average noise
levels exceeding 60 dBA Leq, and the ambient by at least 5 dBA Leq, for a period of more
than one year would constitute a significant temporary noise increase at adjacent residential
land uses.
Impact 1: Noise Levels in Excess of Standards. The proposed project is not expected to
generate noise levels in excess of the standards established in the City’s General
Plan and Municipal Code at nearby sensitive receptors. This is a less-than-
significant impact.
The City of Dublin does not define noise level standards for stationary sources of noise such as
playfields or public address systems (PA systems). Therefore, for the purpose of this project,
project-generated operational noise is compared to existing ambient conditions at the surrounding
noise-sensitive receptors.
Under conditions of the proposed project, a new baseball field would be located in the northwestern
corner of the campus and a new multipurpose recreational field would be located in the
northeastern corner of campus adjacent to Inspiration Drive. The new baseball field would be
relocated approximately 360 feet northwest from the location of the existing multipurpose sports
field. The new multipurpose recreational field would host football, soccer, and track and field
sports activities. Currently, football practices occur on the existing multipurpose baseball field,
while track and field activities occur off site. As part of the proposed project, a sound amplification
system and lighting standards would also be installed at the new multipurpose recreational field.
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An outdoor amphitheater is proposed on the interior of the site, southwest of the new multipurpose
recreation field. This amphitheater can be used during the school year for lectures during regular
school hours and for Northern California Bible College lectures during evening hours. These
lectures would not require amplification or lighting. Sunday services may elect to hold church
services at the amphitheater, which would require amplification, and the amphitheater may also be
used for outdoor theatrical plays during the summertime months.
Multipurpose Recreational Sports Field
The proposed plan for the new multipurpose recreational sports field includes hosting football
games, as well as track and field events, that would include seating for spectators. From mid-
August through mid-November, football practices would be held Monday through Thursday from
3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Organized football games would include one scrimmage and up to six
regular season games with the potential for an additional three playoff games. Football games
would be held on Friday nights from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The field is proposed to be lighted for
night games until 10:00 p.m. and would require amplified sound until 9:45 p.m. Football games
would occasionally occur on Saturday nights from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Lighting and amplified
sound would be required for the Saturday night games as well. The proposed stadium bleacher
capacity is 1,100 seats. Two speakers for the public address (PA) system would be located at both
ends of the bleachers on the southwestern side of the track.
Illingworth & Rodkin, Inc. (I&R) monitored noise levels during activities at the Santa Teresa High
School football stadium in San Jose, CA. Noise measurements of a football game were made on
October 20, 2012. The varsity football game between Santa Teresa High School and Oak Grove
High School was considered to be the “rivalry” game of the football season . The attendance was
estimated by the high school to be approximately 1,600 people. Measurements of 15-minute
durations were made at several locations on the Santa Teresa High School campus and in the
adjacent single-family neighborhoods at distances ranging from 425 to 740 feet from the center of
the football field. These measurements were attended by a qualified noise technician who
documented maximum noise levels resulting from the various sources of noise generated during a
varsity football game on October 20, 2012 and during band practice on October 22, 2012. Football
game activities were generally the primary noise sources at the measurement locations during the
varsity game. During band practice, the band was audible and measurable in the absence of local
traffic at all short-term measurement locations but was typically at levels below other noise sources
in the area.
Table 5 summarizes the measurement results at the nearest locations about 425 feet from the center
of the field during noisy intervals at the varsity football game on Saturday, October 20, 2012,
including the average noise level (Leq) and background noise level (L90) measured during each
interval, and the maximum noise levels measured during various noise-generating activities.
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TABLE 5 Summary of Short-Term Noise Measurement Results, Football Game at Santa
Teresa High School, San Jose, CA - October 20, 2012
Location
Average
Noise Level,
dBA Leq
Typical Maximum Instantaneous Noise Levels,
dBA Lmax
Cheering/
Crowd PA System Whistles
425 feet, as measured
from the center of the
field
60 57 to 73 53 to 59 56 to 63
The nearest residences to the proposed field are residences on Bay Laurel Street located about 490
feet north of the center of the field, and residences on Las Palmas Way located about 580 feet east
of the center of the field. These residences are located substantially below the elevation of the
field. The intervening grading associated with the school itself and Inspiration Drive provides
acoustical barriers created by the tops of the slopes between the site for the proposed field and the
residences. The attenuation provided by distance and the intervening topography was calculated
using standard methods. Projected noise levels are summarized in Table 6.
The existing average noise levels during the evening in the residential areas range from 48 to 50
dBA Leq. Noise from the football games would increase the average level by up to 1 dBA Leq at
the nearest residences. The cheers would be intermittently audible because the levels would exceed
the existing background level but would fall within the overall range of existing ambient levels.
Noise from football games would not cause a substantial increase in noise levels at the most
affected residences. This is a less-than-significant impact.
For the proposed project, specific noise information regarding the PA system was not provided at
the time of this study, and while the results estimated from the previous study indicates a less-
than-significant impact due to the PA system, additional calculations were made to assign a
performance standard to the selected PA system. It is assumed that both speakers would be
operating simultaneously and that the noise levels from each speaker would be the same. Two
speakers would be located at the multipurpose field, as shown in Figure 4. The speaker nearest the
Bay Laurel Street residences would be approximately 500 feet south of the nearest rear yard. The
speaker nearest to the Las Palmas Way residences would be approximately 500 west of the nearest
rear yard. To ensure that the PA system would not exceed 55 dBA Lmax at the nearest residences,
assuming attenuation provided by distance and the intervening topography, the amplification
system should not exceed 75 dBA Lmax at a distance of 50 feet. This limitation is required as a
mitigation measure.
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TABLE 6 Projected Noise Levels at Nearest Residences During Capacity Crowd Varsity
Football Game at the Proposed Multipurpose Recreational Field
Location
Average
Noise Level,
dBA Leq
Typical Maximum Instantaneous Noise Levels,
dBA Lmax
Cheering/
Crowd PA System Whistles
Bay Laurel home, 490
feet from the center of
the field
42 39 to 55 35 to 41 38 to 45
Las Palmas home, 580
feet from the center of
the field
40 37 to 53 33 to 39 36 to 43
From mid-November to mid-February, men’s soccer would utilize the proposed multipurpose
field. Practices would typically occur three days per week from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Junior
varsity and varsity games would be played one to two nights per week from 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
While nighttime lighting would be required for these activities, these events would have a lower
attendance than football games. The noise sources are similar in character to the football game,
but with lower average and maximum instantaneous levels. VCC has indicated that they do not
plan to use the amplification system for soccer games, but if they choose to in the future, the impact
would be less-than-significant as long as the amplification system does not exceed 75 dBA Lmax at
a distance of 50 feet, as stated above. This limitation is required as a mitigation measure. Varsity
soccer games would occasionally occur on Saturdays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., and these games
would require nighttime lighting only. Varsity women’s soccer would occur during the spring
between mid-February and mid-May. Practices would typically occur Monday through Friday
(depending upon game schedule) from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. A total of 12 home games would
occur from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Occasionally, a Saturday game between 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
would occur. All soccer events would have significantly lower attendance than football games.
Average hourly noise levels resulting from soccer games are anticipated to be about 60 dBA Leq
at a distance of 100 feet from the center of the field, with maximum noise levels from cheering
and whistles as high as 67 dBA Lmax. At the nearest residences along Bay Laurel Street and Las
Palmas Way, average hourly noise levels due to soccer games would be below 30 dBA Leq, with
maximum instantaneous noise levels up to 36 dBA Lmax. This would not exceed the existing
ambient levels. This would be a less-than-significant impact.
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FIGURE 4 Speaker Locations at the Proposed Multipurpose Field
The field would also be used for track and field events during the springtime from mid-February
to mid-May. Practices would occur on weekdays from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. One track meet per
month is anticipated, which would be from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Additionally, one invitational
per month is anticipated from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Track meets would require both nighttime
lighting and amplified sound. These events have much lower attendance than football games. The
noise sources are similar in character to the football game, but with lower average and maximum
instantaneous levels. It is assumed that a starter pistol would be used during track meets and track
invitationals. Typical noise levels produced by a .22 caliber starter pistol would be approximately
79 dBA Lmax at 50 feet. From the approximate positions on the multipurpose field where the starter
pistol would be used, the distances to the nearest residences would be approximately 435 feet to
the Bay Laurel Street residences and approximately 475 feet to the Las Palmas Way residences.
At these distances and assuming attenuation from intervening topography, the maximum
instantaneous noise levels expected from the starter pistol would range from 42 to 43 dBA Lmax,
which would not exceed range of existing ambient noise levels. This would be a less-than-
significant impact. Noise from sports activities on the proposed multipurpose recreational sports
field would cause a less-than-significant impact on residents in the area.
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Graduation ceremonies, which are currently held off-campus, could occur at the new multipurpose
field. These special occasions would occur on Saturdays in the early afternoon. Noise from
graduations would include cheering from the crowd and amplified sound. Attendance is expected
to be less than football games; therefore, average and maximum instantaneous noise levels would
be lower than those discussed for football games. Graduation ceremonies are not expected to
increase existing ambient noise levels. This would be a less-than-significant impact.
Relocated Baseball Field
The primary use for this field would be baseball. Baseball is currently played on the existing multi-
purpose field. The new field would be relocated from the south side of Building 5 to the west side
of Building 5. The level of baseball activities on the field would be similar to existing, but football
and soccer would be relocated to the new multipurpose recreational field. The nearest residences
to the proposed location of the baseball field are located about 500 feet to the north on Inspiration
Circle. An intervening hill would continue to buffer the residences. Noise levels from activities on
the field would not change from the existing conditions. Neighbors to the southwest would be
located further from the new field than from the existing field. Noise levels from the new field
would be equal to or lower than from the existing field. The relocation of the baseball field would
cause no additional noise impacts on residents in the area over existing conditions.
Amphitheater Activities
Three types of events are anticipated at the outdoor amphitheater: theatrical plays during the
summertime; daytime lectures during the school year by the Valley Christian Center schools and
evening lectures by the Northern California Bible College; and church sermons on Sundays.
Amplified sound would be required for the sermons and potentially during the theatrical plays.
Locations around the amphitheater for the amplification system speakers were not provided at the
time of this study, but for worst-case scenario calculation purposes, it is expected that a speaker
would be located on each side of the seating area and at the stage. Figure 5 shows the assumed
worst-case scenario locations used for this study. The nearest residence along Bay Laurel Street
would be approximately 540 feet from the outdoor amphitheater, and the nearest residence along
Las Palmas Way would be approximately 860 feet from the outdoor amphitheater. At these
distances and assuming attenuation from intervening topography, maximum instantaneous noise
levels would remain at or below 55 dBA Lmax if the performance standard for the amplification
system would not exceed 76 dBA Lmax at a distance of 50 feet. This limitation is required as a
mitigation measure.
Parking Lot Activity
Currently, the Valley Christian Center has four main parking lots on site. With the proposed
project, a portion of the parking lot located in the northeastern corner of campus would be used for
the new multipurpose recreation field, reducing the size of the existing parking lot. Additionally,
two new parking lots would be constructed near the new multi-purpose recreational field and near
building E in the southeastern corner of campus, as shown in Figure 1. The expected parking lot
traffic increase would be insignificant. Omni-Means Engineers & Planners, Ltd. provided existing
and future projections of parking lot activity. With the increase in operational hours at the new
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multi-purpose recreation field, the total increase in number of vehicles for the worst-case scenario
is expected to be approximately 90 vehicles. This would result in a noise level increase of less than
1 dBA at the noise-sensitive receptors surrounding the project site near the multi-purpose
recreation field.
FIGURE 5 Assumed Speaker Locations at the Proposed Amphitheater
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Mitigation Measure 1:
The following noise performance standards for proposed PA systems shall be adhered to:
• To ensure that the PA system would not exceed 55 dBA Lmax at the nearest residences, the
amplification system at the new multipurpose field should not exceed 75 dBA Lmax at a
distance of 50 feet.
• To ensure that the PA system would not exceed 55 dBA Lmax at the nearest residences, the
amplification system at the new outdoor amphitheater should not exceed 76 dBA Lmax at a
distance of 50 feet.
The incorporation of Mitigation Measure 1 would reduce the noise impact to a less-than-significant
level.
Impact 2: Exposure to Excessive Groundborne Vibration. Construction-related vibration
would not be in excess of 0.3 in/sec PPV at the single- and multi-family residences
in the vicinity of the project site. This is a less-than-significant impact.
The construction of the project may generate perceptible vibration when heavy equipment or
impact tools (e.g. jackhammers, hoe rams) are used. Construction activities would include site
demolition, preparation work, foundation work, and new building framing and finishing. The
proposed project would not require pile driving, which can cause excessive vibration.
Ground-borne vibration levels exceeding 0.3 in/sec PPV would have the potential to result in a
significant vibration impact. Table 7 presents typical vibration levels that could be expected from
construction equipment at a distance of 25 feet. Construction activities, such as drilling, the use of
jackhammers, rock drills and other high-power or vibratory tools, and rolling stock equipment
(tracked vehicles, compactors, etc.) may generate substantial vibration in the immediate vicinity.
Vibration levels would vary depending on soil conditions, construction methods, and equipment
used. The single-family residences located to the east and to the north of the project site, opposite
Inspiration Drive, are at least 160 feet from the project site. The multi-family residences located
to the southwest are at least 385 feet from the project site. At these distances, vibration levels
would be expected to be less than 0.1 in/sec PPV, which is below the 0.3 in/sec PPV significance
threshold. This is a less-than-significant impact.
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TABLE 7 Vibration Source Levels for Construction Equipment
Equipment PPV at 25 ft. (in/sec)
Approximate Lv
at 25 ft. (VdB)
Pile Driver (Impact) upper range 1.158 112
typical 0.644 104
Pile Driver (Sonic) upper range 0.734 105
typical 0.170 93
Clam shovel drop 0.202 94
Hydromill (slurry wall) in soil 0.008 66
in rock 0.017 75
Vibratory Roller 0.210 94
Hoe Ram 0.089 87
Large bulldozer 0.089 87
Caisson drilling 0.089 87
Loaded trucks 0.076 86
Jackhammer 0.035 79
Small bulldozer 0.003 58
Source: Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment, United States Department of Transportation, Office of
Planning and Environment, Federal Transit Administration, May 2006.
Mitigation Measure 2: None required.
Impact 3: Project-Generated Traffic Noise. The project-generated traffic would not result
in a permanent noise level increase at the existing residential land uses in the project
vicinity. This is a less-than-significant impact.
A significant permanent noise increase would occur if the project would increase traffic noise
levels at noise-sensitive receptors by 3 dBA CNEL or greater where ambient noise levels exceed
the normally acceptable noise level standard. Where ambient noise levels are at or below the
normally acceptable noise level standard, noise level increases of 5 dBA CNEL or greater would
be considered significant. Ambient noise levels at the nearest single- and multi-family residences
in the project vicinity are currently below 60 dBA CNEL, which meets the normally acceptable
standard established in the City’s General Plan. So, a significant impact would occur if the noise
levels increased by 5 dBA CNEL or greater.
Trip generation information was reviewed1 to calculate the permanent noise increase attributable
to project-generated traffic. Using the most conservative figures from the traffic report, the project
is projected to generate 139 total new a.m. and 78 p.m. peak hour trips. Project trips under the
2002 EIR scenario were compared to the 2001 existing scenario to calculate the relative increase
in traffic noise attributable to the proposed project. The comparison of the project trips under this
scenario indicates that the project would increase traffic noise levels by less than 1 dBA Leq during
the a.m. and p.m. peak hours. Daily average noise levels are also calculated to increase by less
than 1 dBA CNEL.
1 Revised Draft Report, Trip Generation, Traffic, Circulation, and Parking Analysis for the Proposed Plan Changes
at the Valley Christian Center in Dublin, CA. Omni – Means, Ltd. November 3, 2015.
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Based on the trip generations prepared for the project, the greatest increases in traffic would occur
during large events such as football games at the multi-purpose recreational field. The projected
increase in average noise levels at a capacity football game was calculated by comparing traffic
with the project to existing traffic volumes. Football event traffic noise levels are calculated to
reach 43 dBA Leq at adjacent residential receptors located near the north school driveway during
the 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. period as spectators arrive for football games on Inspiration Drive. Predicted
noise levels at the south driveway are calculated to reach 41 dBA Leq at the school boundary nearest
residential receptors located along Las Palmas Way. Existing ambient levels at these receptors
during the same time period are approximately 50 dBA Leq. During the 10:00 to 11:00 p.m. hour,
when spectators are leaving the game, existing ambient noise levels are slightly lower, typically
about 48 dBA Leq at adjacent residential receptors. Predicted traffic noise levels at residential
receptors near both the north and south driveway during the 10:00 to 11:00 p.m. hour would be
the same as described above, reaching 43 dBA Leq and 41 dBA Leq, respectively. There will not be
a noticeable increase during peak and evening traffic hours on the occasional nights per year when
maximum attendance football games occur because predicted traffic noise from these events will
be below existing ambient levels at adjacent residential receptors. The day/night average noise
levels on event days would also not be substantially increased over existing conditions (increase
would be less than 1 dBA CNEL). The increase in traffic noise levels associated with a typical
football game, soccer game, or track and field meet would be lower. This is a less-than-significant
impact.
Mitigation Measure 3: None required.
Impact 4: Temporary Construction Noise. Existing noise-sensitive land uses would
potentially be exposed to a temporary increase in ambient noise levels due to project
construction activities. The incorporation of construction best management
practices as project conditions of approval would result in a less-than-significant
temporary noise impact.
Noise impacts resulting from construction depend upon the noise generated by various pieces of
construction equipment, the timing and duration of noise-generating activities, and the distance
between construction noise sources and noise-sensitive areas. Construction noise impacts
primarily result when construction activities occur during noise-sensitive times of the day (e.g.,
early morning, evening, or nighttime hours), the construction occurs in areas immediately
adjoining noise-sensitive land uses, or when construction lasts over extended periods of time.
Where noise from construction activities exceeds 60 dBA Leq and exceeds the ambient noise
environment by at least 5 dBA Leq at noise-sensitive uses in the project vicinity for a period
exceeding one year, the impact would be considered significant.
Construction activities generate considerable amounts of noise, especially during earth-moving
activities when heavy equipment is used. Table 8 presents the typical range of hourly average noise
levels generated by different phases of construction measured at a distance of 50 feet. Hourly
average noise levels generated by excavation equipment associated with the project are calculated
to range from 71 to 89 dBA Leq measured at a distance of 50 feet. Construction-generated noise
levels drop off at a rate of about 6 dBA per doubling of the distance between the source and
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receptor. Shielding by buildings or terrain can provide an additional 5 to 10 dBA noise reduction
at distant receptors.
Construction for the proposed project would include excavation, possibly some minor building
construction, and foundation work for the lighting standards and the sound amplification system.
Noise generated by construction activities would temporarily elevate noise levels at adjacent noise-
sensitive receptors. Conservatively, this would be considered a significant impact.
TABLE 8 Typical Range of Construction Noise Levels
Domestic
Housing
Office Building,
Hotel, Hospital,
School, Public
Works
Industrial
Parking Garage,
Religious
Amusement &
Recreations,
Store, Service
Station
Public Works
Roads &
Highways,
Sewers, and
Trenches
I II I II I II I II
Ground
Clearing 83 83 84 84 84 83 84 84
Excavation 88 75 89 79 89 71 88 78
Foundations 81 81 78 78 77 77 88 88
Erection 81 65 87 75 84 72 79 78
Finishing 88 72 89 75 89 74 84 84
I – All pertinent equipment present at site.
II – Minimum required equipment present at site.
Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency, 1973, Legal Compilation on Noise, Vol. 1, p. 2-104.
Mitigation Measure 4:
In the Valley Christian Center Expansion Draft EIR from October 2002, the following mitigation
measures were provided to reduce construction noise levels:
• Limit construction time to be 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday-Saturday, except state and
federal holidays. Exceptions may be grated in writing by the City Building Official for
emergency or extenuating circumstances.
• Noisy stationary equipment should be located away from the homes.
• All construction equipment should be in good working order and the mufflers should be
inspected for proper functioning.
• Designate a construction noise coordinator. This coordinator shall be available to respond
to complaints from neighbors and take appropriate measures to reduce noise.
Additionally, the construction contractor shall implement the following construction best
management practices to further reduce construction noise levels:
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• Unnecessary idling of internal combustion engines should be strictly prohibited.
• Utilize "quiet" air compressors and other stationary noise sources where technology exists.
• Control noise from construction workers’ radios to a point where they are not audible at
existing residences bordering the project site.
• The contractor shall prepare a detailed construction plan identifying the schedule for major
noise-generating construction activities. The construction plan shall identify a procedure
for coordination with adjacent residential land uses so that construction activities can be
scheduled to minimize noise disturbance.
Implementation of all of the above measures would reduce construction noise levels emanating
from the site, limit construction hours, and minimize disruption and annoyance. With the
implementation of these measures, and recognizing that noise generated by construction activities
would occur over a temporary period, the temporary increase in ambient noise levels would be
less-than-significant.
TRIP GENERATION,
TRAFFIC CIRCULATION,
AND PARKING ANALYSIS
FOR THE
PROPOSED PLAN CHANGES
At The
VALLEY CHRISTIAN CENTER
In DUBLIN, CA
Prepared For
THE CITY OF DUBLIN
FINAL REPORT
November 17, 2015
Prepared by:
Omni-Means, Ltd.
Engineers & Planners
1901 Olympic Blvd., Suite 120
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
R6835TIA003 / 35-2272-39
Trip Generation, Traffic Circulation, & Parking Analysis
For The
Proposed Plan Changes At The Valley Christian Center
In The City of Dublin, CA.
FINAL REPORT
PREPARED FOR:
THE CITY OF DUBLIN
November 17, 2015
PREPARED BY:
OMNI-MEANS, LTD.
ENGINEERS & PLANNERS
1901 OLYMPIC BOULEVARD, SUITE 120
WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA 94596
(925) 935-2230
www.omnimeans.com
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INTRODUCTION / SUMMARY
The following report outlines the findings of a focused traffic analysis prepared for the City of Dublin
regarding the proposed plan changes at the Valley Christian Center located at 7500 Inspiration
Drive in the City of Dublin, CA. The Valley Christian Center comprises church and school facilities
consisting of existing worship space, classrooms (K-12th grades), preschool/daycare service,
administrative offices, and sports fields, as well as yet un-built components of the facilities approved
in 2002. The applicant is seeking to amend the approved Master Plan that would change some
aspects of the approved facilities.
In order to identify likely vehicle traffic changes that would be associated with the proposed plan
change, this study has compared the approved expansion with the proposed expansion in terms of
trip generation and parking demand. Traffic circulation regarding possible intrusion into
neighborhood streets and regional trip distribution were also evaluated.
The proposed plan changes would primarily consist of reducing the approved sanctuary size,
increasing the school size by a corresponding amount, and construction of a sports field. The net
change in total building square footage between the currently approved plan and the proposed plan
is approximately 1,300 additional square feet. Current published vehicle trip rates and surveyed
rates of the existing school and Sunday service were compared to the trip rates used in the 2002
EIR. The calculated peak hour trip generation for the proposed plan is equal to or lower than the
trips calculated for the approved plan. Therefore, the level of service analysis conducted for the
2002 report also addresses the proposed plan. The number of school driveways would decrease
from three to two with the proposed plan. The school trips were reallocated to two driveways and
evaluated. Level of service and queuing conditions would remain acceptable (LOS C or better).
The school proposes to build a recreational sports field capable of hosting football games with
spectator seating. Although infrequent, football games would temporarily generate up to 451 new
trips before and after games based on maximum seating capacity of 1,100 persons. These trips
would occur during off-peak hours when background traffic volumes are low and the volumes would
remain within the carrying capacity of nearby roadways.
The proposed plan would be constructed in a series of four Development Phases. Phase 1 would
consist of the football stadium, while Phases 2-4 would consist of the school and sanctuary
facilities. The supply of parking spaces will also vary with each Development Phase. The existing
parking supply of 510 spaces will be reduced to 395 spaces for Phases 1 and 2. The supply will
increase to 530 spaces in Phase 3 and to 600 spaces in Phase 4.
Based on the City parking ordinances, adequate parking supply would be provided for the school
and sanctuary facilities. Our surveys found a slightly higher parking demand rate for the Sanctuary
worship service than the city code, but the demand would still be accommodated by the proposed
total of 600 spaces since the Sanctuary would not be expanded until Phase 4.
For the football games, the parking demand is calculated to be 506 vehicles based on a seating
capacity of 1,100 persons. This would exceed the parking supply of 395 spaces in Phases 1 and 2
by 111 spaces. Although school personnel anticipate attendance of only 500-600 people during the
first two Development Phases, in order to ensure adequate supply is provided the project should be
conditioned to match parking supply to seating capacity by increasing the parking supply and/or
reducing the number of seats in Phases 1 and 2.
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The regional distribution of trips based on zip codes of students indicates 73% are regional trips
likely coming from I-580 via San Ramon Road and Dublin Boulevard and 275 are locally distributed
trips. This distribution corresponds almost identically with the previous study which found 74% of
trips were regional trips likely traveling to/from I-580.
In order to minimize vehicle cut-through traffic in the neighborhood north of the school, turning
restrictions are in place at two of the school’s three driveways. Surveys conducted in 2001 and
again for this study identified approximately 4½ % of school trips (29 existing a.m. peak hour trips)
travel through the neighborhood. The volumes are low, and it is likely some of the trips originate in
the neighborhood, but future student population growth could increase the possibility of greater cut-
through traffic. Therefore it has been recommended that the school provide an informational letter
to parents at least once per year advising them to avoid using cut-through routes, and for the school
to re-monitor cut-through traffic after completion of Phases 2, 3, and 4. Similar measures have also
been recommended to address potential cut-through traffic during football games.
Based on the findings of the traffic analysis, the proposed plan would not significantly impact traffic
operating conditions with implementation of the recommended mitigation measures.
WEEKDAY TRIP GENERATION
Comparison of Trip Generation Rates for Approved Plan
Trip generation associated with the approved expansion was previously calculated in the traffic
section of the Valley Christian Center Expansion Program (PA #00-017) Draft EIR.1 The trip
generation table from the EIR is provided in Table A-1 attached. The EIR was prepared in 2002 and
utilized the 6th Edition of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual,
which was current at the time of the report.2 The 9th Edition of the Trip Generation Manual now
reflects the most up to date information.3 In order to evenly compare the original expansion plan to
the proposed plan, the original plan trip generation has been recalculated using the ITE 9th Edition
trip rates. The change in trips for the approved plan between the 6th Edition and 9th Edition is shown
in Table 1. The 6th Edition rates resulted in 139 a.m. and 78 p.m. peak hour new trips. Based on
current 9th Edition ITE trip rates, the originally approved expansion would generate 128 a.m. and 72
p.m. peak hour new trips, or 11 fewer am trips and 6 fewer pm trips. Therefore, the trip generation
rate used in the 2002 EIR based on 6th Edition ITE rates remains the most conservative.
Proposed Master Plan Changes from Approved Plan
A table comparing the square footages associated with the existing facility, approved plan, and the
proposed plan is provided in Table A-2 attached. (The proposed plan change would also include
construction of a new multi-purpose sports field, which is evaluated in the following section.) In
parcel 1, the proposed changes would result in a net increase of 1,300 square feet between the
approved total of 305,300 square feet and the proposed total of 306,600 square feet.
Overall, the proposed change would reduce the approved sanctuary size of 90,000 sq. ft. to 41,700
sq. ft. (a reduction of 32,600 sq. ft.) and increase the approved size of school and fellowship hall
buildings by 33,900 sq. ft., for a net increase of 1,300 sq. ft. However, there would be no change in
the anticipated student population (1,300 students) between the approved plan and proposed plan.
The proposed master plan would be developed in four Development Phases. Phase 1 would
consist of the football field. Phase 2 would consist of 41,000 sq. ft. of building space (Buildings C,
A1, and D2). Phase 3 would consist of 29,200 sq. ft., (Building B South and B1). And Phase 4
would finish the plan with 96,975 sq. ft. (Building A, A2, E, B, & F).
1 City of Dublin, Valley Christian Center Expansion Program Draft EIR, October 2, 2002. 2 Institute of Transportation Engineers, Trip Generation Manual, 6th Edition, 1997. 3 Institute of Transportation Engineers, Trip Generation Manual, 9th Edition, 2012.
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Trip Generation for Approved Plan and Proposed Plan
The 2002 EIR utilized ITE 6th Edition trip rates (the most current at the time) to generate vehicle
trips for the school expansion. The ITE rates were selected after comparing them to a surveyed trip
rate based on traffic counts conducted in 2001 at the Valley Christian Center school. The 2001
counts identified an a.m. peak hour trip rate of 0.83 trips per student. The EIR compared their
surveyed rate to the ITE 6th Edition rate for a private K-12th grade school, which was 0.92 trips per
student for the a.m. peak hour. The 2002 EIR used the ITE rates since they were higher in order to
be conservative. The EIR applied the ITE rate for a High School land use since the school
expansion would add only junior and senior high students.
To identify the existing school trip rates, vehicle counts were conducted again for this study at the
Valley Christian Center.4 The weekday morning surveys identified a total of 652 a.m. peak hour
trips generated by the facility. At the time of the counts, the existing school population consisted of
792 students. The surveyed rate equates to 0.82 a.m. peak hour trips per student. The existing
school trip rate is less than the previous surveyed rate, as well as the ITE rate used for the 2002
EIR traffic analysis.
Since the 2002 EIR trip rate remains the most conservative rate, and the future student population
is to remain unchanged from the 2002 EIR, the proposed plan is calculated to generate the same
number of school trips as the approved plan. The school population and vehicle trips have
decreased since the 2002 EIR, therefore the proposed plan change would increase trips compared
to existing volumes, but would remain equal to the buildout trips calculated and evaluated for the
level-of-service analysis in the 2002 EIR. The approved plan trips compared to the proposed plan
trips are shown in Table 2.
With the proposed plan, the north school driveway would be eliminated as a result of the new sports
field. The driveway vehicle trips from this driveway were redistributed to the two remaining
driveways and the operating conditions were evaluated. Levels of service would continue to operate
acceptably (LOS C or better) and vehicle queues would continue to be accommodated within
available lane storage lengths.
It is noted that several components of the approved plan have been removed from the proposed
plan, therefore the proposed plan will likely generate fewer trips than the approved plan. The 2002
EIR calculated 10 peak hour trips based on 10 additional administrative employees associated with
the expansion. School personnel no longer anticipate an increase in administration employees
above the 35 employees. Therefore, this component of the proposed plan would have 10 fewer
peak hour trips compared to the 2002 EIR.
The 2002 EIR also included trip generation for 30 apartment units intended for church staff housing
in Parcel 2. The apartments were eventually withdrawn from the 2002 plan change request, but the
apartment trips were included in the traffic study. The apartments were calculated to generate 15
a.m. peak hour trips and 19 p.m. peak hour trips. Since development of Parcel 2 is not included in
the proposed plan, the proposed plan trips would be reduced by 15 a.m. peak hour trips and 19
p.m. peak hour trips than evaluated in the 2002 EIR.
The trip generation findings are based on a student population of 1,300 students. Population levels
above 1,300 students could generate higher trips than evaluated in the 2002 EIR traffic analysis.
• If the population increases above 1,300 students, the number of vehicle trips could
exceed the level evaluated in the 2002 EIR, therefore additional traffic impact
analyses could be required.
4 Omni-Means, Surveys of existing Valley Christian Center AM, Afternoon, and Sunday site trips, May 12, 13,17, 2015.
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TABLE 1
COMPARISON OF APPROVED PLAN’S WEEKDAY TRIP GENERATION BASED ON
6TH EDITION ITE RATES (USED IN 2002 EIR) AND CURRENT 9TH EDITION ITE RATES
Total New New
Description Size A.M. Peak Hour P.M. Peak Hour
2002 Approved Plan New Trips
Based on ITE 6th Edition Rates (Used in 2002 EIR):
Parcel 1: 325,300 sf 124 (86 in, 38 out) 59 (22 in, 37 out)
Parcel 2: 30 units 15 (2 in, 13 out) 19 (13 in, 6 out)
Total New Trips 139 (88 in, 51 out)* 78 (35 in, 43 out)*
2002 Approved Plan New Trips
Based on ITE 9th Edition Rates (Current):
Parcel 1: 325,300 sf 113 (79 in, 34 out) 53 (20 in, 33 out)
Parcel 2: 30 units 15 (3 in, 12 out) 19 (12 in, 7 out)
Total 128 (82 in, 46 out) 72 (32 in, 40 out)
*ITE 6th Edition Rates Remain Most Conservative
2002 Approved Plan Total Trips:
Existing 2001 Volumes: 1,063 (637 in, 426 out) 347 (208 in, 139 out)
Parcel 1 Approved Trips (ITE 6th Edition): 124 (86 in, 38 out) 59 (22 in, 37 out)
Parcel 2 Approved Trips (ITE 6th Edition): 15 (2 in, 13 out) 19 (13 in, 6 out)
Total 2002 EIR Approved Plan Trips: 1,202 (725 in, 477 out) 425 (243 in, 182 out)
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TABLE 2
COMPARISON OF APPROVED PLAN TO PROPOSED PLAN WEEKDAY TRIP GENERATION
BASED ON ITE RATES AND SURVEYED RATE
TRIP GENERATION A.M. Peak Hour P.M. Peak Hour
Approved Plan:
Existing 2001 Volumes: 1,063 (637 in, 426 out) 347 (208 in, 139 out)
Parcel 1 Approved Trips (ITE 6th Edition): 124 (86 in, 38 out) 59 (22 in, 37 out)
Parcel 2 Approved Trips (ITE 6th Edition): 15 (2 in, 13 out) 19 (13 in, 6 out)
2002 EIR Approved Plan Trips:* 1,202 (725 in, 477 out) 425 (243 in, 182 out)
Proposed Plan Based on ITE Rates:
No change in population from Approved Plan (1,300 students);
ITE 6th Edition more conservative than ITE 9th Edition;
Therefore no change in trips from Approved Plan for Parcel 1.
Parcel 2 withdrawn from Proposed Plan request.
Existing 2001 Volumes: 1,063 (637 in, 426 out) 347 (208 in, 139 out)
Parcel 1 Approved Trips (ITE 6th Edition): 124 (86 in, 38 out)_ 59 (22 in, 37 out)
Proposed Plan Trips Based on the
Most Conservative ITE Rates: 1,187 (723 in, 464 out) 406 (267 in, 176)
Total Proposed Plan Trips Based on Surveyed Rates:
0.82 A.M. & 0.27 P.M. trips/student x 1,300 students
Proposed Plan Trips Based on Surveyed Rates 1,066 (647 in, 419 out) 351 (211 in, 140 out)
*2002 EIR Trips Remain Most Conservative
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SANCTUARY TRIP GENERATION
The 2002 approved plan’s sanctuary size was 90,000 square feet with 2,000 seats. The proposed
plan’s sanctuary size has been reduced to 57,400 square feet with 1,500 seats.
Sunday trips were generated for the approved sanctuary size based on the ITE 6th Edition rates, then
compared to the proposed plan using current ITE rates and surveyed rates.
ITE 6th Edition rates for Sunday service were only available based on gross floor area. Applying the ITE
6th Edition rate of 9.49 trips per 1,000 square feet gross floor area (ksf gfa) to 90,000 square feet results
in 854 Sunday peak hour trips for the approved sanctuary size. The current ITE 9th Edition trip rate is
12.04 trips per ksf gfa. Based on the change in ITE trip rates, the approved sanctuary size would
generate 1,084 peak hour trips, or 230 additional trips compared to the old rate.
The current ITE manual also now provides a rate based on the number of seats, which is 0.61 trips per
seat. With an approved capacity of 2,000 seats, the approved sanctuary would be calculated to
generate 1,220 trips based on the number of seats.
With the proposed plan sanctuary size decreasing to 57,400 square feet and 1,500 seats, trip
generation will be lower than the approved sanctuary size. Based on the current ITE rate per square
foot, the proposed sanctuary size of 57,400 square feet would generate 691 trips, or 393 fewer trips
than the approved sanctuary size. Based on the current ITE rate per seat, the proposed sanctuary size
of 1,500 seats would generate 915 trips, for a decrease of 305 trips compared to the approved
sanctuary size.
Trip generation surveys we conducted of the Valley Christian Sunday service identified a substantially
lower trip rate than the ITE rates. Our field surveys observed that the church trips tend to be spread
over time beyond one hour. It is also likely that some of the ITE data reflects trip generation occurring
between two services, when outbound and inbound trips for each service are creating a higher trip rate.
Our surveys identified 196 Sunday peak hour trips with existing church attendance of 560 people.
Therefore, the service has a surveyed trip rate of 0.35 peak hour trips per person, which is
approximately one-half of the ITE rate per seat.
Applying the surveyed rate to the approved plans’ 2,000 seat maximum results in 700 Sunday peak
hour trips. Applying the surveyed rate to the proposed plans’ 1,500 seat maximum equates to 525 peak
hour church trips, or 175 fewer trips with the proposed plan compared to the approved plan. The
Sunday trip generation is shown in Table 3.
• The proposed plan sanctuary size of 57,400 square feet and 1,500 seats is lower than
the approved plan’s size of 90,000 square feet and 2,000 seats. Based on ITE rates
and surveyed rates, the proposed sanctuary size will generate fewer trips than the
approved sanctuary size, therefore no impacts would be associated with the
sanctuary trip generation.
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TABLE 3
SUNDAY CHANGE IN TRIPS FOR PROPOSED PLAN FROM APPROVED PLAN
Sunday Peak Hour
Description Size Trip Rate Trips
Approved Sanctuary (per ksf gfa)
ITE 6th Edition Rate: 90,000 sf 9.49 trips/ksf 854 (435 in, 419 out)
ITE 9th Edition Rate: 90,000 sf 12.04 trips/ksf 1,084 (531 in, 553 out)
Proposed Sanctuary (per ksf gfa)
ITE 9th Edition Rate: 57,400 sf 12.04 trips/ksf 691 (339 in, 352 out)
Change from Approved: -32,600 sf -393 (-192 in, -201 out)
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Approved Sanctuary (per seat)
ITE 9th Edition Rate: 2,000 seats 0.61 trips/seat 1,220 (610 in, 610 out)
Proposed Sanctuary (per seat)
ITE 9th Edition Rate per seat: 1,500 seats 0.61 trips/seat 915 (458 in, 457 out)
Change from Approved: -305 (-152 in, -153 out)
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Approved Sanctuary (Surveyed Rate)
Surveyed Rate: 2,000 persons 0.35 trips/person 700 (50 in, 650 out)
Proposed Sanctuary (Surveyed Rate)
Surveyed Rate: 1,500 persons 0.35 trips/person 525 (38 in, 487 out)
Change from Approved: -175 (-12 in, -163 out)
Proposed Sanctuary Size Reduction Results In Lower
Trip Generation with Proposed Plan Than 2002 EIR Approved Plan.
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TRIP GENERATION FOR SPORTS FIELD COMPONENT OF PROPOSED PLAN
The proposed plan includes construction of a multi-sports playing field capable of hosting football
games as well as track and field events that would provide seating for spectators. Information
regarding the sports activities was provided by school personnel. Organized football games would
include 1 scrimmage and up to 6 regular season home games with the potential for an additional 3
playoff games between August and November. The field is proposed to be lighted for night games.
If lighted, games would be played on Friday, with a junior varsity game beginning at 4:00 p.m. and a
varsity game at 7:00 p.m.. Without lights, school personnel have indicated games would be played
on a Saturday afternoon (junior varsity 11:00 a.m. and varsity 1:00 p.m.).5
The proposed stadium capacity is 1,100 seats. Based on trip generation surveys we have
conducted for high school football stadiums, attendance of 1,100 people would generate the
following trips before and after a game:6
1,100 attendees: 451 trips (pregame = 316 in, 135 out); (post-game = 75 in, 340 out).
The outbound trips before games and inbound trips after games reflect dropping off and picking up
of persons who attend the game.
It is noted that the survey data is based on counts conducted at the highest attended games of the
season (Homecoming) with about 1,500 persons. The counts therefore represent “worst case”
maximum estimates for night football games. Also, the counts were conducted at high schools with
established football programs. Valley Christian school personnel expect regular attendance to be
considerably less due to the fact that they are part of a much smaller private league. Currently
games are played offsite and draw approximately 200-500 attendees. Homecoming currently
attracts 600 attendees. Attendance is expected to remain 500-600 persons for several years, then
possibly increase to 600-1,000 persons in the future.
Trip generation for night football games would occur during off-peak hours (6-7 p.m. and 9-10 p.m.).
During these hours, volume increases would be noticeable to residents living on access roads, but
background volumes are low at these times and the total volumes would remain within the capacity
of the streets. Two intersections evaluated in the 2002 EIR that were not signalized (Dublin
Bl./Silvergate Dr. and Dublin Bl./Inspiration Dr.) are now signalized and operating at optimal level of
service conditions. As noted, football games would be limited to 7-10 evenings per year.
Although limited in number, night games would occur when the turn restrictions intended to
minimize cut-through traffic through the neighborhood to the north are not active (M-F 7 a.m. to 5
p.m.). Existing school cut-through traffic appears to be fairly low (refer to section below). However, it
is possible some cut-through traffic could occur in the neighborhood before and after games.
• In order to minimize the potential for cut-through traffic during football games, any of
the following options could be implemented:
Provide an informational letter to parents before the football season advising them to
avoid using cut-through routes.
Install temporary signing on football game days at the school driveways which
activate the turn restrictions during football game times.
Provide traffic control personnel at the school driveways to direct traffic toward the
south on Inspiration Drive.
5 Valley Christian Center, Meeting with school personnel and athletic director, May 6, 2015. 6 George W. Nickelson, P.E., Concord High School Stadium Project, November 2005.
Mills Associates, Clayton Valley High School Stadium Lighting Project Final Environmental Impact Report, April 2003.
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Sports events other than organized football games would generate a lower number of vehicle trips
than football games. The field would be used for soccer matches and track & field events which
currently use the school’s existing play fields. The men’s soccer season (November-February) and
women’s soccer season (February-May) host approximately 12 varsity matches and 5 junior varsity
matches per season.7 The matches are played in the afternoon/evening (3:00-5:00 p.m.). School
personnel indicate soccer matches have historically drawn up to 60 offsite attendees.
The track & field season (February- May) hosts approximately 1 meet per month (4 total), consisting
of up to 60 athletes and 60 non-students in attendance. Regular track meets are usually held 2:00-
6:00 p.m. The proposed sports field’s 8-lane track would allow the school to host an Invitational
track meet (one per season). These consist of up to 200 athletes and up to 200 attendees (400
total) and are held on a Saturday (9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.).
The sports field would be used for practices for football (fall), soccer (winter/spring), and track &
field (spring). All practices are held in the afternoon/evening (approximately 3:00-5:30 p.m.). These
would not be expected to generate any new trips, since these activities already occur on existing
fields.
Only the football games and Invitational track meets (if held) would generate new sports activity
related vehicle trips. It is possible there would be one or two special event occasions per year,
such as a graduation ceremony, which would draw high attendance. However, these would be very
infrequent.
7 Valley Christian Center, email correspondence describing sports activities, May 28, 2015.
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EVALUATION OF TRAFFIC INTRUSION ONTO NEIGHBORHOOD STREETS
In order to minimize school traffic from intruding on the local neighborhood streets north of the
school as much as possible, vehicle turn restrictions are in place at two of the school’s three
driveways (the north and middle driveways). Specifically, signs are posted prohibiting right turns in
and left turns out on school days from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. There are no turn restrictions at the
school’s south driveway. Observations of vehicle turning movements during the a.m. peak hour
were conducted in 2001 for the 2002 draft EIR. The observed trips were 50 turns to/from the north
(20 illegal turns from the north and middle driveways plus 30 legal turns from the south driveway).
Our recent counts observed 29 turns to/from the north (14 illegal plus 15 legal) during the a.m. peak
hour. The current volume is lower than 2001, but accounting for a lower existing school population
compared to the 2001 population, the percentage of trips to/from the north is nearly equal for both
surveys: approximately 4½ % of the total peak hour trips. This indicates the cut-through rate has
not been increasing. It would also appear to reflect a fairly low cut-through rate, given that some of
the trips are likely from residents of the neighborhood. However, future student population growth
could increase the possibility of greater cut-through traffic. In order to maintain as low a cut-through
rate as possible, a combination of notification and monitoring procedures is recommended.
• It is recommended that the school provide an informational letter to parents at least
once per year advising them to avoid using cut-through routes.
• The 2002 EIR recommended monitoring of the peak hour turning movements at the
project driveways every six months (Mitigation Measure 4.10-2 (local streets)). Based
on our recent surveys, the cut through rate does not appear to be increasing.
However, it is recommended that the conditions be monitored again after the
completion of Phases 2, 3, and 4.
• If the cut-through rate goes up, increased enforcement of the illegal turns and/or
prohibiting turns to/from the north at the southern driveway could be considered.
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REGIONAL TRIP DISTRIBUTION COMPARISON BETWEEN APPROVED & PROPOSED PLANS
The regional distribution of vehicle trips evaluated in the 2002 EIR was based in part on church
member and student residence locations provided by Valley Christian personnel. For comparison,
student residence locations based on recent information were evaluated.
The trip distribution based on the 2002 demographic data resulted in 28% to/from the north via I-
680, 13% to/from the south via I-680, 25% to/from the east via I-580, and 8% to/from the west via I-
580. There were 26% from within the City of Dublin. The total equates to 74% of the school traffic
traveling to/from I-580 and likely traveling on San Ramon Road (between I-580 and Dublin
Boulevard) and on Dublin Boulevard (between San Ramon Road and Inspiration Drive).
Our evaluation of the recent zip code data indicates a nearly identical distribution of Valley Christian
members. Approximately 28% of trips are via I-680 to/from the north, 12% via I-680 to/from the
south, 24% are via I-580 to/from the east, and 9% are via I-580 to/from the west, and 27% are from
within the City of Dublin. The total regional trips equates to 73% of the school trips traveling
between I-580 and the school via San Ramon Road and Dublin Boulevard west of San Ramon
Road. With the remaining 27% constituting local traffic distributed throughout the area. Although the
percentage of trips to/from the freeway is high (73%) compared to local trips (27%), the distribution
with the proposed plan would be similar to the approved expansion. Therefore, the level of service
conditions evaluated in the 2002 EIR would also remain valid.
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PARKING ANALYSIS
The proposed plan would consist of three separate parking generating components: the sanctuary,
the school facilities, and the new sports field activities. The parking requirements for each
component have been calculated independently. It is assumed the church, school, and sports field
games will not be in use concurrently.
The 2002 EIR for the approved expansion evaluated parking based on the City of Dublin Zoning
Ordinance. The parking requirements were evaluated for the Sunday worship space and for the
weekday school uses. The highest parking space requirement was associated with the Sunday
worship service. The required parking was calculated to be 667 spaces for the worship service
based on 2,000 seats (at 1 required space per 3 seats).
The existing parking supply consists of 510 striped spaces and the approved plan was to add 250
new paved and 100 unpaved overflow spaces for a total of 860 spaces. Therefore the parking
supply met the zoning ordinance requirement, with a surplus of 193 spaces.
For the proposed plan, the supply of parking spaces will vary with each phase of development. The
existing parking supply of 510 spaces will be reduced to 395 spaces for Phases 1 and 2. The
supply will increase to 530 spaces in Phase 3 and to 600 spaces in Phase 4.8
City of Dublin Planning Staff have calculated the required number of parking spaces based on the
current zoning ordinance (see Table A-3 attached). The parking ordinance for sanctuary facilities
requires 1 space per 3 seats plus 1 space per Sunday service classroom. The existing sanctuary
containing 763 seats requires 258 parking spaces, which is met with the current supply of 510
spaces as well as the reduced supply of 395 spaces during Phases 1 and 2.
The sanctuary expansion to 1,500 seats would occur in Development Phase 4. The Zoning
Ordinance requires 504 spaces for the proposed sanctuary. The parking supply would increase
from 530 spaces in Phase 3 to 600 spaces in Phase 4. Therefore, the parking requirement would
be met, with a surplus of 96 spaces.
The sanctuary parking requirement per the Dublin Zoning Ordinance equates to 0.33 parked
vehicles per seat. It is noted, however, that our parking surveys of the church identified a higher
demand of 0.40 vehicles per person (220 vehicles for 560 people). Applying the surveyed rate to
the proposed 1,500 seats equates to a parking demand of 600 vehicles if the church is fully
occupied. With 600 spaces provided in Phase 4, demand based on the surveyed rate would be
accommodated with maximum attendance.
For the weekday school related parking demand, the proposed plan after buildout would require
395 parking spaces to satisfy the weekday school parking requirement. The proposed plan would
provide a minimum of 395 spaces (Phases 1 and 2) and up to 600 spaces (Phase 4). Therefore, the
proposed plan would meet the weekday parking requirement during all of the Development Phases.
8 Goring & Straja Architects, Modification of Planned Development Valley Christian Center, Conceptual Phasing Plan, Sheet No. A1.4,
6/16/2015.
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TABLE 4
PARKING SUPPLY AND ZONING REQUIREMENTS FOR APPROVED & PROPOSED PLANS
PARKING SUPPLY AND REQUIREMENTS
Existing Supply: 510
Approved Plan Supply: Proposed Plan Supply:
Existing 510 Existing 510
New Paved 250 Phases 1 & 2 395
Overflow 100 Phase 3 530
Total 860 Phase 4 600
Proposed Plan Parking Requirements:
Zoning Ordinance Required Spaces Supply
Sanctuary (Developed in Phase 4)
1,500 seats 1 space/seat = 500 spaces
4 Sunday Service Classrooms 1 space/classroom = 4 spaces
= 504 spaces 600 spaces
Surveyed Parking Rate
1,500 seats (people) 0.4 spaces/person = 600 spaces 600 spaces
School (At buildout in Phase 4): = 395 spaces 395 spaces (Phase 1 &2 )
600 spaces (Phase 4)
Sports Field Football Games (Developed in Phase 1)
No City Ordinance; parking rate is based on
our surveys of football games at other schools.
1,100 seats 0.46 spaces/seat = 506 spaces *395 spaces Phases 1 & 2
530 spaces Phase 3
600 spaces Phase 4
*Parking space deficit of 111 spaces in Phases 1 & 2. See mitigation measures in report.
Source: Goring & Straja Architects, Modification of Planned Development Valley Christian Center, Conceptual Phasing Plan,
Sheet No. A1.4, 6/16/2015.
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PARKING DEMAND FOR SPORTS FIELD COMPONENT OF THE PROPOSED PLAN
Parking demand associated with night football games has been evaluated based on parking
surveys we have conducted in conjunction with other high school stadium projects. The surveys
found a peak parking demand of 0.46 vehicles per attendee for football games. The stadium
capacity is currently designed to be 1,100 seats. This results in a parking demand of 506 spaces
based on maximum capacity.
The sports field would be built in Phase 1 of the proposed plan, when the parking supply would
consist of 395 spaces. The supply would not increase until Phase 3 (Year 2025) when 530 spaces
would be provided. The total supply of 600 spaces would not be available until Phase 4 (Year
2030). Therefore a parking deficit of 111 spaces (506 – 395 = 111) would occur during Phases 1 &
2 based on maximum occupancy.
Football games are currently played offsite. Valley Christian personnel state existing football games
draw approximately 200-500 attendees for regular games and up to 600 attendees for special
games such as Homecoming. Valley Christian personnel expect attendance to remain
approximately 500-600 persons for several years, then possibly increase to 600-1,000 persons in
the future.
Although attendance is expected to be less than the stadium capacity of 1,100 seats for some time,
football games would nevertheless be under parked based on the number of seats and the supply
of 395 spaces through Phase 2 of the proposed plan.
• In order to match the seating capacity parking demand with the parking supply, three
alternative options are presented which would mitigate the stadium parking deficit:
Construct the needed additional parking spaces in Phase 1 instead of later Phases.
For example, building the parking lot adjacent to Building E would yield 53 spaces.
Constructing an additional 58 spaces elsewhere would provide 506 spaces (395
Phase 2 spaces + 53 Building E spaces + 58 other spaces = 506 spaces).
Or, Construct the stadium initially with a lower number of seats that matches the
supply of 395 spaces in Phases 1 & 2, then expand the stadium seating to 1,100 seats
after the Phase 3 parking supply of 530 spaces is constructed. With 395 spaces, the
stadium could be constructed with a seating capacity of 859 seats (395 spaces / 0.46
spaces per seat = 859 seats).
(Any combination of increased parking supply and fewer seats could be constructed
as long as the parking demand rate of 0.46 vehicles per seat is accommodated.)
Or, Since attendance is expected to be considerably less than 1,100 people initially,
the available supply per Development Phase would appear to adequately serve the
anticipated attendance growth projections. However, in order to be prepared to
provide adequate parking conditions in the event attendance does increase sooner
than expected, the school could prepare a Parking Management Plan, subject to City
approval, for football games that could be implemented if necessary. Such plans
could include providing parking attendants to manage parking in overflow areas to
maximize parking efficiency; actively promote carpooling through school literature;
altering game times to earlier in the day (when students are still on campus); or
monitoring attendance and limiting tickets to the corresponding supply of parking
spaces.
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Football games would generate the highest parking demand by the stadium on a regular basis.
Only a special event, such as graduation, would be expected to draw similar attendance.
Graduation ceremonies are currently held off site. School personnel indicate attendance is 600-850
attendees. Football games have a parking rate of 0.46 cars per attendee and the sanctuary has a
surveyed parking rate of 0.40 spaces per attendee. Graduation ceremonies would be expected to
have a similar parking demand rate. With 850 attendees, the highest parking rate equates to 391
spaces. With a minimum parking supply of 395 spaces (Phases 1 & 2), the expected maximum
attendance of 850 attendees would be accommodated during all development phases. Moreover,
the mitigation measures recommended above for football games to match the stadium seating
capacity with the parking supply would also ensure the parking supply is adequate for graduation
ceremonies and similar special events.
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FINDINGS
The vehicle trip generation for the proposed plan was compared to the trips calculated in the 2002
EIR. The proposed plan trips were calculated using the 2002 EIR methodology, which was based
on earlier ITE published data, as well as current ITE rates. The ITE rates were also compared to
surveyed rates of the existing Valley Christian Center conducted for this study. There is no change
in the proposed student population with the proposed plan and the 2002 EIR trip rates remain the
most conservative, therefore the level of service analysis in the 2002 EIR also applies to the
proposed plan.
The proposed plan includes construction of a sports field which would host football games and
other sports events. Trip generation for football games, based on survey data of other high schools,
indicates the proposed seating capacity of 1,100 seats would generate 451 trips temporarily before
and after the games. Football game trips would occur during time periods when background traffic
volumes are low and the volumes would remain within the carrying capacity of the street network.
Trip generation for non-football sporting events would be low and would not be expected to have a
substantial effect on traffic operating conditions.
School related traffic intrusion onto neighborhood streets north of the school was surveyed in the
2002 EIR and also in this study. Both surveys found the number of trips to/from the north to be
relatively low (approximately 4½ % of the total school trips). Recommendations have been made to
regularly remind parents to avoid cut-through routes. It is also recommended the conditions be
monitored after each development phase is completed and, if necessary, implement additional turn
restriction and/or enforcement measures. Similarly for football games, it is recommended the school
notify parents and, if necessary, provide traffic control personnel to direct traffic away from the
neighborhood.
The distribution of vehicle trips was evaluated in the 2002 EIR based on zip code data of Valley
Christian member zip codes. The 2002 report found that a majority (74%) of trips were regional trips
to/from I-580 and I-680. The member demographics were evaluated again for this study based on
zip codes for current members. The current data indicates a nearly identical distribution pattern,
with 73% likely traveling to/from I-580 via San Ramon Road and Dublin Boulevard west of San
Ramon Road, with the remaining 27% comprised of local trips.
The proposed plan change was evaluated for parking space supply based on the City Zoning
Ordinances as well as surveyed parking rates. The proposed plan’s parking supply will be different
with each phase of development. The existing parking supply of 510 spaces will be reduced to 395
spaces for Phases 1 and 2, then increased to 530 spaces in Phase 3 and 600 spaces in Phase 4.
The parking supply in each development phase would meet the zoning ordinance for the school and
sanctuary. However, for football games, the parking demand with a stadium capacity of 1,100 seats
is calculated to be 506 spaces. This would not be accommodated during development phases 1 or
2, when only 395 spaces would be provided. Recommendations to increase the parking supply,
reduce the seating capacity, or provide a Parking Management Plan for Phases 1 and 2 have been
made.
The trip generation and parking demand findings, in conjunction with the recommended
improvement measures, would mitigate the proposed plan traffic conditions to less than significant
levels.
Valley Christian Center Project
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Date August 2018
Project Name Valley Christian Center
PLPA-2014-00052
Project Location The project site is located at 7500 Inspiration Drive (APN
941-0022-003, 004, 005 & 006) in the City of Dublin, CA in
Alameda County.
Project Applicant Roger Valci
Valley Christian Center
7500 Inspiration Drive
Dublin, CA 94568
State Clearinghouse Number 2002012070
Contact Martha Battaglia
Associate Planner
City of Dublin
Community Development Department
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
Phone: 925-833-6610
martha.battaglia@dublin.ca.gov
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Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires that all public agencies establish
monitoring and/or reporting procedures for mitigation measures (MMs) adopted as part of the
project approval in order to mitigate or avoid significant project impacts.
The MMRP identifies the following for each MM:
Timing. In each case, a timeframe for performance of the mitigation measure, or review of
evidence that mitigation has taken place, is provided. The measures are designed to ensure
that impact-related components of project implementation do not proceed without
establishing that the mitigation is implemented or assured. All activities are subject to the
approval of all required permits from local, state, and federal agencies with permitting
authority over the specific activity.
Responsible Party or Designated Representative. In each case, unless otherwise indicated,
the Applicant is the Responsible Party for implementing the mitigation. The City or a
Designated Representative will also monitor the performance and implementation of the
mitigation measures. To guarantee that the mitigation measure will not be inadvertently
overlooked, a supervising public official acting as the Designated Representative is the official
who grants the permit or authorization called for in the performance. Where more than one
official is identified, permits or authorization from all officials shall be required.
The numbering system corresponds with the numbering system used in the Valley Christian
Center Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration/Initial Study (dated June 2018) and the
Valley Christian Center Environmental Impact Report (dated October 2002). The last column of
the MMRP table will be used by the parties responsible for documenting when
implementation of the MM has been completed. The ongoing documentation and monitoring
of mitigation compliance will be completed by the City of Dublin. The completed MMRP will
be kept on file at the City of Dublin Community Development Department.
Mitigation Measures Method of Verification Timing of Verification
Responsible for
Verification
Verification of Completion
Date Initial
Aesthetics, Light & Glare
Valley Christian Center EIR (October 2002):
MM 4.1-1. The proposed senior center and chapel
buildings should be restricted to one story
construction consistent with the County Scenic
Route Element, and set back from the top of slope
and distance of the building height to reduce
visibility from the I-580 freeway. Consideration
should also be given to reducing the apparent
heights of the two buildings by designing low
rooflines, using earth tone building colors, using
non-reflective surfaces and appropriate landscape
screening. For the residential component of the
proposed project, consideration shall be given to
providing a greater building setback from the Dublin
Boulevard/Inspiration Drive intersection, limiting the
building on the south side of the complex to a single
story, using intensive landscaping on the corner to
screen the residences and using earth tone colors
and non-reflective surfaces.
Site Development Review
process
Prior to approval of
Site Development
Review Permit for
senior center and
chapel
City of Dublin
Valley Christian Center EIR (October 2002):
MM 4.1-2. Ensure that all exterior light fixtures be
equipped with cut-off lenses, directed downward, and
limited in height to the maximum necessary for
adequate illumination to minimize excess light and
glare.
Notes on construction
plans; site inspection
Prior to issuance of
building permit or
other permit for
development
activities
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Valley Christian Center Supplemental MND (June 2018):
AES-1. The final playfield lighting plans shall be
submitted to the Community Development Department
prior to issuance of a building permit for the sports
stadium and shall include detailed photometric
drawings documenting that no spillover of light or glare
would occur off the VCC project site.
Submittal of
documentation, including
photometric drawings
Prior to issuance of
building permit
City of Dublin
Air Quality
Valley Christian Center EIR (October 2002):
MM 4.2-1: The following measures are recommended,
based on BAAQMD standards, to reduce construction
impacts to a less-than-significant level. The following
construction practices should be required during all
phases of construction on the project site:
a) Water all active construction areas as needed.
b) Watering or covering of stockpiles of debris, soil,
sand or other materials that can be blown away
by wind.
c) Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand, and other
loose materials or require all trucks to maintain
at least two feet of freeboard.
d) Pave, apply water three times a daily, or apply
(non-toxic) soil stabilizers on all unpaved access
roads, parking areas and staging areas at
construction sites.
e) Sweep daily (preferably with water sweepers) all
paved access roads, parking areas and staging
areas at construction sites.
Notes on construction
plans; site inspections
Prior to first grading,
building or other
permit for
development
activities; during
construction
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f) Sweep streets daily (preferably with water
sweepers) if visible soil material is carried onto
adjacent public streets.
g) Hydroseed or apply non-toxic soil.
h) Enclose, cover, water twice daily or apply non-
toxic soil binders to exposed stockpiles (dirt,
sand, etc.).
i) Limit traffic speeds on unpaved roads to 15
mph.
j) Install sandbags or other erosion control
measures to prevent silt runoff.
k) Replant vegetation in disturbed areas as quickly
as possible.
Valley Christian Center Supplemental MND (June 2018):
AIR-1: The Applicant’s grading contractor(s) shall adhere
to the most current Bay Area Air Quality Management
District’s construction mitigation measures (Tables 8-1
and 8-2 or as may be updated at the time a grading
permit is requested) as set forth in the May 2017
BAAQMD CEQA Guidelines, or as may be amended in
the future and in effect at time of issuance of grading
permit.
Notes on construction
plans; site inspection
Prior to first grading,
building or other
permit for
development
activities; during
construction
City of Dublin
Biological Resources
Valley Christian Center Supplemental MND (June 2018):
MM Bio-1. Prior to the first grading, building, or other
permit for development activities, the project Applicant
shall prepare the documentation acceptable to the
Community Development Department that
Submittal of
documentation; notes on
construction plans
Prior to first grading
building, or other
permit for
development
activities
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demonstrates compliance with the following:
a) No more than 14 days prior to initial ground
disturbance and vegetation removal during
nesting season (February 1 – August 31), the
project Applicant shall retain a qualified
biologist to perform pre-construction breeding
bird surveys. If any nests are found, they shall
be flagged and protected with a suitable buffer.
Buffer distances would vary based on species
and conditions at the project site, but is usually
at least 50 feet, and up to 250 feet for raptors.
This mitigation measure does not apply to
ground disturbance and vegetation removal
activities that occur outside of the nesting
season (September 1 – January 31).
Valley Christian Center Supplemental MND (June 2018):
MM Bio-2. Any on-site coast live oak lost or impacted as
a result of project construction shall be replaced on site
or in the immediate vicinity at a 2:1 (replacement:
impacted) ratio. A Replacement Plan shall be prepared
by a qualified biologist identifying the location of
replacement habitat, replanting plans and long-term
monitoring to ensure the success of the replacement
habitat area. Necessary permits shall be obtained from
local, state and federal biological resource agencies
prior to commencement of replantings.
Submittal of
documentation; notes on
construction plans; site
inspection
Prior to the first
grading, building or
other permit for
development
activities
City of Dublin
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MM Bio-3. Prior to obtaining the first grading or building
Submittal of
documentation; notes on
construction plans; site
Prior to the first
grading, building or
other permit for
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permit for development activities involving ground
disturbance, the project Applicant shall prepare the
documentation acceptable to the Community
Development Department that demonstrates
compliance with the following:
a) Retain a qualified botanist to conduct rare plant
surveys within the construction zone for
Congdon’s tarplant or other species with
potential habitat within the project area during
the appropriate time of year in accordance with
agency protocols. Impacts to special-status plant
species shall be avoided to the fullest extent
feasible and habitat that supports special-status
plant species shall be preserved. Rare plant
surveys shall be conducted at the proper time of
year when rare or endangered species are both
evident and identifiable. Field surveys shall be
scheduled to coincide with known blooming
periods, and/or during periods of physiological
development that are necessary to identify the
plant species of concern. If no special-status
plant species are found, then the proposed
project would not have any impacts to the
species and no additional mitigation is needed.
b) Where surveys determine that special-status
plant species are present within or adjacent to
the proposed project site, direct and indirect
impacts of the project on the species (e.g.
Congdon’s tarplant and/or San Joaquin
spearscale) shall be avoided where feasible
inspection development
activities; during
construction;
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through the establishment of activity exclusion
zones, where no ground-disturbing activities
shall take place, including construction of new
facilities, construction staging, or other
temporary work areas. Activity exclusion zones
for special-status plant species shall be
established prior to construction activities
around each occupied habitat site, the
boundaries of which shall be clearly marked
with standard orange plastic construction
exclusion fencing or its equivalent. The
establishment of activity exclusion zones shall
not be required if no construction related
disturbances would occur within 250 feet of the
occupied habitat site. The size of activity
exclusion zones may be reduced through
consultation with a qualified biologist and with
concurrence from the California Department of
Fish & Wildlife (CDFW) based on site-specific
conditions.
c) If exclusion zones and avoidance of impacts on a
special-status plant species are not feasible,
then the loss of individuals or occupied habitat
of a special-status plant species shall be
compensated for through the acquisition,
protection, and subsequent management of
other existing occurrences. Before the
implementation of compensation measures, the
project’s Applicant shall provide detailed
information to the CDFW and lead agency on
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the quality of preserved habitat, location of the
preserved occurrences, provisions for protecting
and managing the areas, the responsible parties
involved, and other pertinent information that
demonstrates the feasibility of the
compensation. A Mitigation Plan identifying
appropriate mitigation measures shall be
developed in consultation with and approved
by, the CDFW and the City prior to the
commencement of any activities that would
impact any special status plants.
Valley Christian Center Supplemental MND (June 2018):
MM BIO-4. For any development near on-site riparian
areas, the project Applicant shall conduct pre-
construction surveys for California red-legged frog
(CRLF) species. The survey shall be completed no more
than 30 days prior to work within 200 feet of potential
wetland/wet areas on the site. If no species are found,
no mitigation shall be required.
If CRLF are found on the project site, then the project
Applicant shall provide information to support Section 7
consultation with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
(USFWS) and the project Applicant shall ensure no net
loss of habitat that shall be achieved through avoidance,
preservation, creation, and/or purchase of credits. The
final selected measures may be part of the Section 7
permitting process.
Submittal of
documentation; notes on
construction plans; site
inspection
Prior to the first
grading, building or
other permit for
development
activities; during
construction
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The project Applicant shall obtain a biological opinion
from the USFWS and comply with the conditions and
mitigation requirements under the opinion to ensure
that no net loss of habitat occurs. Mitigation may
include, but would not be limited to on-site and off-site
preservation and creation of CRLF habitat, purchase of
credits at mitigation banks, payment of in-lieu fees
approved by the agencies, or other agency approved
and required mitigation measures.
Avoidance measures may include the following or
equivalent protective measures:
a) To minimize disturbance of breeding and
dispersing CRLF construction activity within
CRLF upland habitat shall be conducted during
the dry season between April 15 and October 15
or before the onset of the rainy season,
whichever occurs first. If construction activities
are necessary in CRLF upland habitat between
October 15 and April 15, the project Applicant
would contact the USFWS for approval to
extend the work period.
b) To minimize disturbance and mortality of adult
and juvenile CRLF in aquatic habitat and
underground burrows, the project Applicants
should minimize the extent of ground-disturbing
activities within the work area to the minimum
necessary for construction. In addition, the
project Applicant should ensure that the
contractor installs temporary exclusion fence
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between the construction work area and the
potential aquatic habitat for all construction
within grasslands near aquatic habitat. A
minimum buffer zone of 150 feet shall be
maintained around CRLF aquatic habitat during
construction. No staging, parking, material
storage or ground disturbance shall be allowed
in the buffer zone. The buffer zone will be
clearly defined with construction fencing prior
to the initiation of construction activities and
shall be maintained until completion of
construction.
c) The project Applicant should ensure that a
qualified wildlife biologist monitors all
construction activities within CRLF upland
habitat to ensure no take of individual CRLF
occurs during project construction. If a CRLF is
found, then the monitor would immediately
stop construction in that area and contact
USFWS for development of a plan for how to
proceed with construction.
Valley Christian Center Supplemental MND (June 2018):
MM BIO-5. Prior to commencement of ground
disturbing activities on the undeveloped and
undisturbed portions of Parcel 1 of the project site, the
Applicant shall retain a qualified biologist to determine
the potential presence of wetlands or other waters. If
wetlands are found, the Applicant shall prepare a
wetland mitigation plan acceptable to the Community
Submittal of
documentation; notes on
construction plans
Prior to first site
grading or building
permit for the
southern portion of
Parcel 1
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Development Department that demonstrates
compliance with the following:
a) Project Applicant shall obtain all required
resource agency permits and shall prepare and
obtain resource agency approval of a wetland
mitigation plan that ensures no-net loss of
wetland and water habitats.
b) The wetland mitigation plan shall include
measures for avoidance, minimization, and
compensation for wetland impacts. Avoidance
and minimization measures may include the
designation of buffers around wetland features
to be avoided, or project design measures.
Compensation measures shall include the
preservation and/or creation of wetland or
other waters. The final mitigation ratios (the
amount of wetlands and waters created or
preserved compared to the amount impacted)
shall be determined by the applicable resource
agency(s). The wetland and mitigation
monitoring plan shall include the following:
a. Descriptions of wetland types, and their
expected functions and values.
b. Performance standards and monitoring
protocol to ensure the success of the
mitigation wetlands over a period to be
determined by the resource agencies.
c. Engineering plans showing the location,
size and configuration of wetlands to be
created or preserved.
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d. An implementation schedule showing
that construction or preservation of
mitigation areas shall commence prior
to or concurrently with initiation of
construction.
e. A description of legal protection
measures for the preserved wetlands
(i.e. dedication of fee title, conservation
easement and/or an endowment held
by an approved conservation
organization, government agency or
mitigation bank).
Cultural Resources
Valley Christian Center EIR (October 2002):
MM 4.4-1. If an archeological or Native American
artifact is identified, work on the project site shall cease
immediately until a resource protection plan conforming
to CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5(e) is prepared by a
qualified archeologist and approved by the Community
Development Director. Project work may be resumed in
compliance with such plan. If human remains are
encountered, the Country Coroner shall be contacted
immediately.
Notes on construction
plans; site inspection
During construction City of Dublin
Geology and Soils
Valley Christian Center EIR (October 2002):
MM 4.5-1. A site specific geotechnical investigation shall
be required for each building constructed as part of the
Submittal of
documentation
Prior to first site
grading or building
permit
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proposed expansion by a California registered geologist
or California registered engineering geologist. The
report(s) shall address the potential for extension of the
Dublin fault on the site, expansive soils and the potential
for future landslides on the site. Specific measures to
reduce seismic hazards, expansive soils and landslide
hazards to a less-than-significant level shall be included
in the report(s).
Hydrology & Water Quality
Valley Christian Center EIR (October 2002):
MM 4.6-1. An erosion and sedimentation control plan
shall be prepared by a California registered Civil
Engineer for implementation throughout all phases of
project construction. The plan should be prepared in
accordance with the City of Dublin and RWQCB design
standards and shall be approved by the Public Works
Director prior to issuance of a grading permit. It is
recommended that this plan, at a minimum include the
following provisions:
a) Existing vegetated areas should be left
undisturbed until construction of improvements
on each portion of the development site is
actually ready to commence.
b) All disturbed areas should be immediately
revegetated or otherwise protected from both
wind and water erosion upon the completion of
grading activities.
c) Stormwater runoff should be collected into
Submittal of
documentation; notes on
construction plans
Prior to issuance of
grading permit.
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stable drainage channels, from small drainage
basins, to prevent the buildup of large,
potentially erosive stormwater flows.
d) Specific measures should be implemented to
control erosion from stockpiled earth and
exposed soil.
e) Runoff should be directed away from all areas
disturbed by construction.
f) Sediment ponds or siltation basins should be
used to trap eroded soils before runoff is
discharged into on-site or off-site drainage
culverts and channels.
g) To the extent possible, major site development
work involving excavation and earth moving
shall be scheduled during the dry season.
Valley Christian Center EIR (October 2002):
MM 4.6-2. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP) shall be prepared by a California registered
Civil Engineer to RWQCB and City of Dublin standards to
ensure Best Management Practices will be employed to
reduce surface water pollution to a less-than-significant
level. The SWPPP shall be approved by the Public Works
Director prior to issuance of a grading permit.
Submittal of
documentation; notes on
construction plans
Prior to issuance of
grading permit
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Valley Christian Center EIR (October 2002):
MM 4.6-3. The project Applicant shall submit a
hydrology study for the proposed project, prepared by a
California registered Civil Engineer, documenting the
Submittal of
documentation; notes on
construction plans
Prior to issuance of
grading permit
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amount of current stormwater runoff from the site,
estimated future quantities of runoff, and the ability of
downstream facilities to accommodate increased
stormwater quantities. The report shall also identify
needed downstream improvements needed to
accommodate increased storm flows and the Applicant’s
financial participation in funding needed improvements,
if required.
Noise
Valley Christian Center EIR (October 2002):
MM 4.8-1. The construction noise reduction measures
included in the Valley Christian Center EIR have been
augmented by a revised Noise Mitigation Measure in
the Valley Christian Center Supplemental MND (June
2018). Refer to MM NOISE-2 below.
N/A N/A N/A
Valley Christian Center EIR (October 2002):
MM. 4.8-3. As part of the Site Development Review
application for the chapel, an acoustic study shall be
performed to identify specific noise exposure of the
building and identify measures to reduce interior and
exterior noise to acceptable levels. Appropriate
mitigation may include, but is not limited to sound rated
windows, construction of sound walls or berms or using
the building as a shield for outdoor spaces.
Submittal of
documentation
Prior to building
permit
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Valley Christian Center EIR (October 2002):
MM 4.8-4. An acoustical analysis shall be completed
prior to commencement of evening outdoor activities to
Submittal of
documentation
Prior to
commencement of
evening outdoor
activities
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estimate noise effects on surrounding residential areas.
If the anticipated noise levels would exceed City noise
exposure levels, the acoustic report shall contain
specific methods to reduce noise levels to acceptable
levels.
Valley Christian Center Supplemental MND (June 2018):
MM NOISE-1. The following noise performance
standard for Public Address (PA) systems shall be met by
the Applicant:
a) To ensure that the PA system would not exceed
55 dBA Lmax at the nearest residences, the
amplification system at the new multipurpose
field should not exceed 75 dBA Lmax at a distance
of 50 feet from each speaker.
b) To ensure that the PA system would not exceed
55 dBA Lmax at the nearest residences, the
amplification system at the new outdoor
amphitheater should not exceed 75 dBA at a
distance of 50 feet from each speaker.
Notes on construction
plans; site inspections
Prior to City approval
of the Public Address
system; on-going
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MM NOISE-2. The project Applicant shall prepare a
construction noise management plan that identifies
measures to be taken to minimize construction noise on
surrounding sensitive receptors (e.g., residential uses
and schools) and includes a site specific noise
management measures to be included into project plans
and specifications subject to review and approval by the
City. These measures shall include, but not be limited to
Submittal of
documentation; notes on
construction plans; site
inspections
Prior to first grading
or building permit;
during construction
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the following:
a) All construction equipment shall be equipped
with mufflers and sound control devices (e.g.
intake silencers and noise shrouds) no less
effective than those provided on the original
equipment and no equipment shall have an un-
muffled exhaust.
b) The contractor shall maintain and tune-up all
construction equipment to minimize noise
emissions.
c) Stationary equipment shall be placed so as to
maintain the greatest possible distance to
sensitive receptors.
d) All equipment servicing shall be performed so as
to maintain the greatest distance to the
sensitive receptors.
e) The project Applicant shall provide to the
satisfaction of the Dublin Planning Division, a
qualified “Noise Disturbance Coordinator.” The
Noise Disturbance Coordinator shall be
responsible for responding to any local
complaints about construction noise. When a
complaint is received, the Noise Disturbance
Coordinator shall notify the City within 24 hours
of the complaint and determine the cause of the
noise complaint (e.g., starting too early,
malfunctioning muffler, etc.) and shall
implement reasonable measures to resolve the
complaint, as deemed acceptable by the Dublin
Planning Division. If any notices are sent to
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residential units immediately surrounding the
construction site by the City and all signs posted
at the construction site shall include the contact
name and the telephone number for the Noise
Disturbance Coordinator.
f) Select demolition method to minimize vibration,
where possible (e.g. sawing masonry into
sections rather than demolishing it by pavement
breakers).
g) The construction contractor shall limit all on-site
noise producing construction activities,
including deliveries and warming up of
equipment, to the daytime hours of 7:30 am to
5:00 pm, Monday through Friday (excluding
holidays) unless otherwise approved by the City
Engineer.
Public Services
Transportation/Traffic
Valley Christian Center EIR (October 2002):
MM 4.10-1. The project sponsor shall contribute a fair-
share contribution to the funding of traffic signals at the
Dublin Boulevard/Silvergate Drive and Dublin
Boulevard/Inspiration Drive. (Completed)
COMPLETED N/A N/A
Valley Christian Center EIR (October 2002):
MM 4.10-2. Monitoring of the peak hour turning
movements at project driveways shall be conducted on
one typical school day every six months following the
Submittal of data to City Every 6 months
(following
completion of school
expansion)
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completion of the school expansion and reported to the
City, to demonstrate that the expansion does not
increase the rate of vehicles violating these restrictions.
If the number of violators increases after the expansion,
more stringent enforcement or other measures may be
required by the school administration to limit the
number of vehicles accessing the project site to or from
Bay Laurel Street, as determined by the City of Dublin
Public Works Director.
Valley Christian Center EIR (October 2002):
MM 4.10-3. The project sponsor shall make a fair share
contribution toward the funding of the future widening
of Dublin Boulevard between Hansen Drive and
Silvergate Drive from two to four lanes. (Completed)
COMPLETED N/A N/A
Valley Christian Center Supplemental MND (June 2018):
MM TRA-1. The following steps shall be taken to ensure
that project related traffic does not cut through
adjacent neighborhoods as part of the school
operations:
a) The school administration shall issue a letter to
all students a minimum of one time per year
advising household drivers not to use routes
through adjacent neighborhoods.
b) The Applicant shall continue monitoring local
driving activities as required in the 2003 EIR
Mitigation Measure 4.10-2 at the completion of
development phase 2, 3 and 4 to ensure that
the rate of cut through traffic does not increase.
Submittal of letter sent to
the students to the City;
submittal of data to City
Minimum of one
time per year
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c) If it is determined that cut-through traffic has
increased based on additional construction,
increased enforcement of the illegal turns
and/or prohibiting turns to/from the north at
the southern driveway shall be implemented by
the school with oversight by the Public Works
Department.
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MM TRA-2. Prior to issuance of a building permit for the
football stadium, the Applicant shall retain a California-
registered Traffic Engineer to prepare a Parking
Management for the operation of football games and
other large activities (such as graduations) held at the
proposed stadium. The Parking Management Plan shall
demonstrate that all parking for football games and
other large activities can be safely accommodated on
the site and avoid spill-over of parking on adjacent
streets. Methods that could be included in the Parking
Management Plan could include but are not limited to
use of parking attendants before and during games and
other large activities to implement valet parking,
promotion of carpooling to games and limiting sales of
admission tickets to correspond with estimated parking
supply. The Parking Management Plan shall be approved
by the City of Dublin Community Development
Department and Public Works Department prior to the
issuance of the building permit for the stadium.
Submittal of
documentation
Prior to building
permit for the
athletic field
City of Dublin
Valley Christian Center
Supplemental IS/MND Response to Comments
August 14, 2018
Planning Application Number: PLPA-2014-00052
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Valley Christian Center
Supplemental IS/MND Response to Comments
PLPA-2014-00052
Introduction
The proposed project includes Planned Development Zoning to rearrange the approved uses on
the Valley Christian campus over time. The proposed improvements will be constructed in four
phases over approximately 20 years. The Planned Development Zoning serves as the master
plan to build out the campus. The proposed amendments to the existing master plan include
the addition of a lighted athletic field with sound amplification, establishing a parking standard
for the athletic field and re-allocating the square feet associated to the various buildings/uses.
The Applicant is also requesting a Site Development Review Permit to construct the athletic
field, a concession stand/ticket booth and associated site improvements including a parking lot,
plaza and landscaping (Phase 1). Future phases will be considered at the time that they are
submitted. An Initial Study/Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in
accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The
Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration tiers from the certified Environmental Impact
Report for the existing Valley Christian Center Master Plan approved in 2003.
The project site is located at 7500 Inspiration Drive in the westerly portion of Dublin (APN 941-
0022-003, 004, 005 & 006).
The City circulated a Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration (Supplemental MND) for
review from June 12, 2018 through July 12, 2018.
CEQA does not require the City to prepare written responses to comments received on a
Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration. The City has nevertheless prepared these
written responses to address the general issues raised in the comment letters.
Corrections and Modifications
The response to comments also contain clarifications and minor corrections to information
presented in the draft Supplemental MND. None of the clarifications or modifications in this
document requires “substantial revision” of the Supplemental MND as defined in the
Guidelines, therefore the City has determined that no recirculation is required.
The following minor changes and modifications are hereby made to the Supplemental MND.
Changes are shown in underline and strikeout.
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Revised Mitigation Measure BIO-5. This measure is hereby amended by reference to read as
follows:
Mitigation Measure BIO-5. Prior to commencement of ground disturbing activities on the
undeveloped and undisturbed portions of Parcel 1 of the project site, the Applicant shall retain
a qualified biologist to determine the potential presence of wetlands or other waters. If
wetlands are found, the Applicant shall prepare a wetland mitigation plan acceptable to the
Community Development Department that demonstrates compliance with the following:
a) The project Applicant shall obtain all required resource agency permits and shall
prepare and obtain approval of a wetland mitigation plan that ensures no net loss of
wetland and water habitat.
b) The wetland mitigation plan shall include measures for avoidance, minimization and
compensation for wetland impacts. Avoidance and minimization measures may include
the designation of buffers around wetland features to be avoided or project design
measures. Compensation measures shall include the preservation and/or creation of
wetlands or other waters. The final mitigation ratio (the amount of wetlands and other
water created or preserved compared to the amount impacted) shall be determined by
the applicable resource agency(s). The wetland mitigation and monitoring plan shall
include the following:
a. Description of wetland types and their expected functions and values;
b. Performance standards and monitoring protocol to ensure the success of the
mitigation wetlands over a period of time to be determined by the resource
agencies;
c. Engineering plans showing the location, size and configuration of wetlands to be
created or preserved;
d. An implementation schedule showing the construction or preservation of
mitigation areas shall commence prior to or concurrently with the initiation of
construction; and
e. A description of legal protection of the preserved wetlands (such as dedication
of fee title, conservation easement and/or an endowment held by an approved
conservation organization, government agency or mitigation bank).
Comments Received for Supplemental MND/Initial Study
The following comment letters were received by the City during the comment period (June 12,
2018 through July 12, 2018):
Letter # Person/Agency Date
1 San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control
Board (Water Board)
July 5, 2018
2 CA Department of Transportation (Caltrans) July 10, 2018
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Comment Letter No. 1: San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board
Potential Impacts to Wetlands or Other Waters of the State
WRA, Inc. performed an assessment of biological resources at the approximate 51 acre Valley
Christian Center project site and the surrounding environs on May 20, 2015. The site visit
assessed the Study Area for the 1) potential to support special-status species and 2) presence of
other sensitive biological resources protected by local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
During the 2015 assessment, WRA observed three sensitive biological community types
covering 1.86 acres in the Study Area, including ephemeral stream and riparian woodland. An
ephemeral stream exists within the southwestern corner of the Study Area. The location of the
biological communities present within the Study Area (including the ephemeral stream) are
shown on Figure 2 of the Biological Resource Assessment (page 11).
On March 5, 2018, WRA returned to the site to assess whether existing conditions had changed
significantly since the 2015 site visit. WRA determined that the site conditions have not
changed significantly since the 2015 visit. The distribution and extent of sensitive biological
communities, including the ephemeral stream, has not expanded or decreased.
As part of the Biological Resource Assessment, the Study Area was surveyed to determine if any
wetlands and waters are potentially subject to jurisdiction by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
the Regional Water Quality Control Board or the California Department of Fish & Wildlife were
present. The preliminary waters assessment was based primarily on the presence of
unvegetated, ponded areas of flowing water, or evidence indicating their presence such as a
high water mark or a defined drainage course. As noted on page 7 of the Biological Resource
Assessment, collection of additional data is necessary to prepare a delineation report suitable
for submission to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Since wetlands and jurisdictional waters
are potentially located within the southern portion of Parcel 1, the Supplemental MND includes
Mitigation Measure BIO-5 to address any potential significant impact of the project on these
resources (pages 47-48).
The proposed project will be developed in four phases over approximately 20 years. The initial
phases of development are within the developed portions of the site, not where the potential
wetlands are located. The Valley Christian Center is an existing developed campus that includes
pre-school through high school, church, administrative buildings, sports facilities, and parking
areas. Much of the development that is proposed in the initial phases includes additions to
existing buildings. All proposed development is within the existing development envelope and
already disturbed area of Parcel 1, except Building E and F which are part of the last
development phase. Proposed buildings E and F, located in the southern portion of Parcel 1
outside the existing developed area, may have impacts to the potential wetland and waters on
the site. Construction of these buildings will occur in the last phase of development in
approximately 15-20 years. Prior to commencement of any ground-disturbing activities within
the undisturbed and undeveloped area of Parcel 1, Mitigation Measure BIO-5 must be
implemented. As described below, Mitigation Measure BIO-5 has been clarified to state that
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the requirements are triggered prior to commencement of any ground disturbing activities on
the undeveloped and undisturbed portions of Parcel 1 as existed at the time of 2018 approval
of the Planned Development Zoning Amendment. The revised Mitigation Measure BIO-5 has
been added to the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. Therefore, the mitigation
will be required for any activities that may potentially affect the wetlands or waters.
Mitigation Measure BIO-5 complies with CEQA requirements. It requires a final formal
delineation and determination of the presence of wetlands or waters in the southern portion of
Parcel 1 prior to any ground-disturbing activities outside the existing developed area. This is
appropriate because these activities are part of a later phase of a 20 year plan which is
expected to occur more than 5 years after the approval of the Planned Development Zoning for
the project. A formal wetlands delineation performed at this time would have to be redone at
the time of development of the southern portion of Parcel 1, since a delineation approval is
only effective for a maximum of 5 years. In addition, the plans for the southern portion of
Parcel 1 are conceptual and not fully known at this time. The plans for development in the
southern portion of Parcel 1 will require future approval of a Site Development Review before
any ground-disturbing activities. So, any completion of a final wetlands delineation at this time
would be premature.
Mitigation Measure BIO-5 sets forth performance standards for the development of a wetland
mitigation plan including: no net loss of wetlands or habitat; specific avoidance and
minimization measures; compensation measures of at least a 1-to-1 replacement ratio or any
greater mitigation ratio required by resource agencies; performance standards and monitoring
protocol to ensure successful establishment and preservation of mitigation wetlands;
implementation schedule; and legal protection of mitigation wetlands to assure their
preservation over time. The Mitigation Measure included in the letter from the Regional Water
Quality Control Board is not the full Mitigation Measure included in the Supplemental MND.
The concerns raised by the Regional Water Quality Control Board are addressed in the full
mitigation measure as described above. No modification of the mitigation measure is required
to comply with legal standards.
Hydrology and Water Quality
Pursuant to Section 402 of the Clean Water Act and the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control
Act, municipal stormwater discharges in the City of Dublin are regulated under the San
Francisco Bay Region Municipal Regional Stormwater National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
Systems NPDES Permit (MRP), Order No. R2-2015-0049, NPDES Permit No. CAS612008, adopted
November 19, 2015. The MRP is overseen by the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality
Control Board (RWQCB). Provision C.3 (New Development & Redevelopment) of the MRP
addresses post-construction stormwater management requirements for new development and
redevelopment projects that meet certain impervious surface area thresholds. Provision C.3
requires the incorporation of site design, source control, and low impact development
stormwater treatment measures in development projects to minimize the discharge of
pollutants in stormwater runoff and prevent non-stormwater discharges. MRP Provision C.3.g
pertains to hydromodification management.
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All projects within the City of Dublin are required to comply with all MRP provisions.
The first phase of development includes a stormwater control plan, which was reviewed by the
City to verify consistency with the RWQCB requirements. City requirements will be imposed on
each phase of development.
Comment Letter No. 2: CA Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
Vehicle Trip Reduction
A Transportation Demand Management (TDM) program is not required for the project since the
project does not have any new significant impact on traffic under CEQA supplemental review
standards. Based on the findings of the traffic analysis prepared for the project, the proposed
changes to the Master Plan would not result in new or more severe significant traffic impacts
than were analyzed in the 2003 EIR. Mitigation Measures included in the 2003 EIR have been
implemented to minimize traffic at Dublin Boulevard intersections with Inspiration Drive and
Hansen Drive. The enrollment for the school is not anticipated to increase as a result of the
project.
With regard to TDM measures, the Valley Christian Center has a program in place to encourage
carpooling. At the beginning of each school year a form is given to parents who are interested
in carpooling. There are carpooling opportunities for pick-up, drop-off and extracurricular
activities. Additionally, a Condition of Approval has been placed on the project that requires
that bicycle parking be provided at each phase of development consistent with CAL Green
Building Code.
An analysis of Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) is not required for this project. The final CEQA
Guidelines on VMT analysis have not been adopted. The Natural Resources Agency released
the final proposed Guidelines for review in July 2018. The final proposed Guidelines include a
new Section 15064.3 on VMT analysis and thresholds. New Guidelines Section 15064.3 states
that they do not take effect until January 1, 2020 unless the lead agency adopts them earlier.
The City of Dublin has not established any standards or thresholds on VMT. Therefore, VMT
requirements have not yet been adopted and are not in effect at this time. The final Guidelines
may change based on the comments received during the Natural Resources Agency formal
administrative rulemaking process. Since there are no standards in effect on VMT analysis, no
analysis of the project’s impacts on VMT is legally required.
Outdoor Advertising
Not applicable to the project – signage is not included in the application.
Encroachment Permit
Not applicable to the project – no work is proposed within the State right-of-way.
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RESOLUTION NO. 18-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING A
SUPPLEMENTAL MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING
AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE VALLEY CHRISTIAN CENTER PROJECT
PLPA 2014-00052
(APN 941-0022-003, 004, 005 & 006)
WHEREAS, the Applicant, the Valley Christian Center, has requested approval of an
amendment to the existing Planned Development Zoning District, and a Site Development
Review Permit to construct a lighted athletic field with sound amplification, a concession
stand/ticket booth and associated site improvements including a parking lot, plaza and
landscaping. These planning and implementing actions are collectively known as the “Valley
Christian Center project” or the “Project”; and
WHEREAS, the project site is approximately 51 acres and is located at 7500 Inspiration
Drive in the westerly portion of Dublin; 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 impacts and that environmental documents be prepared; and
WHEREAS, in 2003, the City Council adopted a Resolution certifying an Environmental
Impact Report (EIR), and adopted findings and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
for the Valley Christian Center Expansion/Master Plan project (Resolution No. 92-03,
incorporated herein by reference); and
WHEREAS, the City prepared a modified Initial Study to determine whether supplemental
environmental review was required for the currently proposed Valley Christian Center project
under CEQA standards. The Initial Study examined whether there were substantial changes to
the proposed development, substantial changes in circumstances, or new information, any of
which would result in new or more severe significant impacts than analyzed in the prior Valley
Christian Center EIR or whether any other standards for supplemental environmental review
were met; and
WHEREAS, upon completion of the Initial Study it was determined that there were new
potentially significant impacts associated with the project related to aesthetics, biological
resources, noise, and transportation/traffic; therefore, a Supplemental Mitigated Negative
Declaration was prepared to analyze those impacts and included mitigation measures to reduce
the impacts to less than significant; and
WHEREAS, the Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration/Initial Study was circulated
for public review from June 12, 2018 to July 12, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin received two comment letters during the public review
period; and
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WHEREAS, on August 14, 2018, the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public
hearing on the project, at which time all interested parties had the opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report dated August 14, 2018, and incorporated herein by reference
described and analyzed the project and related Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration for
the Planning Commission and recommended adoption of the Supplemental Mitigated Negative
Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and approval of the project; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the Supplemental Mitigated Negative
Declaration, as well as the prior Environmental Impact Report and all above-referenced reports,
recommendations, and testimony and used its independent judgement before making a
recommendation on the project.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the foregoing recitals are true and correct
and made a part of this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Dublin
recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving the Supplemental Mitigated
Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the project which draft
Resolution is attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference. The Planning
Commission recommendation is based on the Staff Report analysis and recommendation and on
the findings set forth in the attached draft Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of August 2018 by the following
vote:
AYES: Bhuthimethee, Wright, Mittan, Kothari, Quereshi
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Planning Commission Chairperson
ATTEST:
Assistant Community Development Director
RESOLUTION NO. 18-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT FOR THE
VALLEY CHRISTIAN CENTER PROJECT
PLPA 2014-00052
(APN 941-0022-003, 004, 005 & 006)
WHEREAS, the Applicant, the Valley Christian Center, has requested approval of an
amendment to the existing Planned Development Zoning District, and a Site Development Review
Permit to construct a lighted athletic field with sound amplification, a concession stand/ticket booth
and associated site improvements including a parking lot, plaza and landscaping. These planning and
implementing actions are collectively known as the “Valley Christian Center project” or the “Project”;
and
WHEREAS, the project site is approximately 51 acres and is located at 7500 Inspiration Drive
in the westerly portion of Dublin; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) certain
projects are required to be reviewed for environmental impacts and when applicable, environmental
documents prepared; and
WHEREAS, in 2003, the City Council adopted a Resolution certifying an Environmental Impact
Report (EIR), and adopted findings and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Valley
Christian Center Expansion/Master Plan project (Resolution No. 92-03, incorporated herein by
reference); and
WHEREAS, the City prepared a modified Initial Study to determine whether supplemental
environmental review was required for the currently proposed Valley Christian Center project under
CEQA standards. The Initial Study examined whether there were substantial changes to the
proposed development, substantial changes in circumstances, or new information, any of which
would result in new or more severe significant impacts than analyzed in the prior Valley Christian
Center EIR or whether any other standards for supplemental environmental review were met; and
WHEREAS, upon completion of the Initial Study it was determined that there were new
potentially significant impacts associated with the project related to aesthetics, biological resources,
noise, and transportation/traffic; therefore, a Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration was
prepared to analyze those impacts and included mitigation measures to reduce the impacts to less
than significant; and
WHEREAS, the Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration/Initial Study was circulated for
public review from June 12, 2018 to July 12, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin received two comment letters during the public review period;
and
WHEREAS, on August 14, 2018, the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public
hearing on the project, including the amendment to the Planned Development Zoning, Site
Development Review and Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration, at which time all interested
parties had the opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report dated August 14, 2018, and incorporated herein by reference,
described and analyzed the project for the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, on August 14, 2018, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution 18-18
recommending that the City Council approve the Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the project, which Resolution is incorporated herein
by reference and available for review at City Hall during normal business hours; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did review the Supplemental Mitigated Negative
Declaration/Initial Study, all said reports, recommendations and testimony herein above set forth and
used its independent judgment prior to making a recommendation on the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the foregoing recitals are true and correct and
made a part of this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Dublin Planning Commission does hereby recommend
that the City Council adopt an Ordinance (Attached as Exhibit A) amending the existing Planned
Development Zoning District for the Valley Christian Center with the following additional
requirements: 1) the required Parking Management Plan include measures to manage traffic that
would cut through the neighborhood; 2) the Parking Management Plan should be periodically
reviewed by the City at the City’s discretion; 3) clarify that the outdoor amphitheater as a permitted
use on Parcel 1; and 4) clarify that sound amplification in the amphitheater shall not commence
before 10am daily, and shall conclude by 8pm on weeknights and 10pm on Friday and Saturday
nights.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 14th day of August 2018 by the following vote:
AYES: Bhuthimethee, Wright, Mittan, Kothari, Quereshi
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Planning Commission Chair
ATTEST:
______________________________
Assistant Community Development Director
RESOLUTION NO. 18 - 20
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION
APPROVING A SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PERMIT FOR THE
VALLEY CHRISTIAN CENTER
PLPA 2014-00052
(APN 941-0022-003, 004, 005 & 006)
WHEREAS, the Applicant, the Valley Christian Center, has requested approval of an
amendment to the existing Planned Development Zoning District, and a Site Development
Review Permit to construct a lighted athletic field with sound amplification, a concession
stand/ticket booth and associated site improvements including a parking lot, plaza and
landscaping. These planning and implementing actions are collectively known as the “Valley
Christian Center project” or the “Project”; and
WHEREAS, the project site is approximately 51 acres and is located at 7500 Inspiration
Drive in the westerly portion of Dublin; and
WHEREAS, the project site is located within a Planned Development Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, the project plans illustrate the proposed lighted athletic field, the concession
stand/ticket booth, and associated site improvements consistent with the amended Planned
Development zoning proposed as part of this project; and
WHEREAS, the Site Development Review Permit application collectively defines this
project and is available and on file in the Community Development Department; 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 impacts and that environmental documents be prepared; and
WHEREAS, in 2003, the City Council adopted a Resolution certifying an Environmental
Impact Report (EIR), and adopted findings and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
for the Valley Christian Center Expansion/Master Plan project (Resolution No. 92-03,
incorporated herein by reference); and
WHEREAS, the City prepared a modified Initial Study to determine whether supplemental
environmental review was required for the currently proposed Valley Christian Center project
under CEQA standards. The Initial Study examined whether there were substantial changes to
the proposed development, substantial changes in circumstances, or new information, any of
which would result in new or more severe significant impacts than analyzed in the prior Valley
Christian Center EIR or whether any other standards for supplemental environmental review
were met; and
WHEREAS, upon completion of the Initial Study it was determined that there were new
potentially significant impacts associated with the project related to aesthetics, biological
resources, noise, and transportation/traffic; therefore, a Supplemental Mitigated Negative
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Declaration was prepared to analyze those impacts and included mitigation measures to reduce
the impacts to less than significant; and
WHEREAS, the Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration/Initial Study was circulated
for public review from June 12, 2018 to July 12, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin received two comment letters during the public review
period; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report dated August 14, 2018, and incorporated herein by reference,
described and analyzed the project for the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said hearing was given in all respects as required by law;
and
WHEREAS, on August 14, 2018, the Planning Commission held a properly noticed public
hearing on the Project, at which time all interested parties had the opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, on August 14, 2018, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution 18-18
recommending that the City Council approve the Supplemental Mitigated Negative Declaration
and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, which Resolution is incorporated herein by
reference and available for review at City Hall during normal business hours; and
WHEREAS, on August 14, 2018, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution 18-19
recommending that the City Council approve an amendment to the existing Planned
Development Zoning District, which Resolution is incorporated herein by reference and available
for review at City Hall during normal business hours; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all said reports,
recommendations and testimony herein above set forth and used its independent judgment to
evaluate the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the foregoing recitals are true and correct
and made part of this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Dublin, based
on the findings and conditions of approval in the attached Resolution, recommends that the City
Council adopt the Resolution attached as Exhibit A, which Resolution approves a Site
Development Review Permit for the Valley Christian Center to construct a lighted athletic field
with sound amplification, a concession stand/ticket booth and associated site improvements
including a parking lot, plaza and landscaping.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of August 2018 by the following
vote:
AYES: Bhuthimethee, Wright, Mittan, Kothari, Quereshi
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Planning Commission Chair
ATTEST:
Assistant Community Development Director
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Planning Commission July 10, 2018
Regular Meeting P a g e | 1
A Regular Meeting of the Dublin Planning Commission was held on Tuesday, August 14,
2018, in the City Council Chamber. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM., by
Commission Chair Bhuthimethee.
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Attendee Name Title Status
T ara Bhuthim ethee Comm ission Chair Present
Stephen W right Comm ission Vice Chair Present
Am it Kothari Planning Comm issioner Present
Sam ir Qureshi Planning Comm issioner Present
Scott Mittan Planning Comm issioner Present
2. Oral Communications – None.
2.1 Public Comment
No public comments were made.
3. Consent Calendar
3.1. Approve the Minutes of the July 10, 2018 Planning Commission Meeting
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Stephen Wright, Commission Vice Chair
SECOND: Amit Kothari, Planning Commissioner
AYES: Wright, Bhuthimethee, Mittan, Kothari, Qureshi
4. Written Communication - None.
5. Public Hearing
5.1 Valley Christian Center Planned Development Zoning Amendment and Site
Development Review Permit (PLPA-2014-00052)
Martha Battaglia, Associate Planner, made a presentation and responded to
questions posed by the Commission.
Jim Goring, Applicant representative with Goring Architects, made a presentation
and responded to questions posed by the Commission.
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Roger Valci, Lead Pastor for Valley Christian Center, made a presentation and
answered questions posed by the Commission.
Angela Bruggeman, Head of Schools, Upper School Principal for Valley Christian
Center, made a presentation.
Richard Lietz, Elder at Valley Christian Center, answered questions posed by the
Commission.
Reed, Dublin Resident, spoke in opposition to the project.
Shreya Shah, Dublin Resident, spoke in opposition to the project.
Shirley Lewandowski, Board President for Hacienda Heights HOA, spoke in
opposition to the project.
John McClain, Dublin Resident, spoke in opposition of the project.
Chris Doyle, Dublin Resident, spoke in opposition of the project.
Bill Adams, Board Member of Valley Christian Center, spoke in favor of the
project.
Jim Goring, Applicant representative with Goring Architects, responded to
questions posed by the Public and the Commission.
Richard Lietz, Elder at Valley Christian Center, responded to questions posed by
the Public and the Commission.
Angela Bruggeman, Head of Schools, Upper School Principal for Valley Christian
Center, responded to questions posed by the Public and the Commission.
Commission Chair Bhuthimethee closed the Public Hearing.
Jerry Haag, CEQA Consultant, addressed questions posed by the Commission.
Rob Tuma, Transportation Consultant with Omni-Means LTD., responded to
questions posed by the Commission.
Commission Chair Bhuthimethee reopened the Public Hearing.
Angela Bruggeman, Head of Schools, Valley Christian Center, responded to
questions posed by the Commission.
Commission Chair Bhuthimethee closed the public hearing and the Commission
began deliberations.
Planning Commission August 14, 2018
Regular Meeting P a g e | 3
Jeff Baker, Assistant Community Development Director, responded to questions
posed by the commission.
Commissioner Wright made a motion to recommend approval of the project with
the following clarifications to the proposed Planned Development Zoning:
• The required Parking Management Plan shall include measures to manage
traffic that would cut through the neighborhood.
• The Parking Management Plan should be periodically reviewed by the City
at the City’s discretion.
• Clarify that the outdoor amphitheater as a permitted use on Parcel 1 .
• Clarify that sound amplification in the amphitheater shall not commence
before 10am daily, and shall conclude by 8pm on weeknights and 10pm on
Friday and Saturday nights.
RESOLUTION NO. 18-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION
APPROVING A SUPPLEMENTAL MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE
VALLEY CHRISTIAN CENTER PROJECT
PLPA 2014-00052
RESOLUTION NO. 18-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT FOR
VALLEY CHRISTIAN CENTER PROJECT
PLPA-2014-00052
RESOLUTION NO. 18 - 20
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A RESOLUTION
APPROVING A SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PERMIT FOR THE
VALLEY CHRISTIAN CENTER
PLPA 2014-00052
Planning Commission August 14, 2018
Regular Meeting P a g e | 4
RESULT: APROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Stephen Wright, Planning Commission Vice Chair
SECOND: Samir Qureshi, Planning Commissioner
AYES: Bhuthimethee, Wright, Mittan, Kothari, Qureshi
5.2 Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (PLPA-2018-00018)
Martha Battaglia, Associate Planner, made a presentation and responded to
questions posed by the Commission.
RESOLUTION NO. 18-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE
ADOPTING WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING REGULATIONS AS
CHAPTER 8.88 OF THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE
(PLPA-2018-00018)
RESULT: APROVED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVED BY: Stephen Wright, Planning Commission Vice Chair
SECOND: Samir Qureshi, Planning Commissioner
AYES: Bhuthimethee, Wright, Mittan, Kothari, Qureshi
6. Unfinished Business – None.
7. New Business – None.
8. Other Business
Jeff Baker, Assistant Community Development Director, informed the Commission that
the next meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2018.
Upon the request of Commissioner Wright, Jeff Baker provided status updates on various
project sites that were approved by Planning Commission and City Council but have not
yet started construction.
Commissioner Wright mentioned that there will be a City Council study session for IKEA
held on August 21, 2018. He stated that it would be beneficial for Planning Commission
to be invited by City Council to attend the meeting and share in the discussion. Jeff Baker
informed the Commission that the Commissioners are welcome to attend the meeting as
members of the Public and express their viewpoints. Jeff Baker stated that the project will
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come before the Planning Commission for their review and recommendation at a future
Planning Commission meeting.
9. Ad journment
The meeting was adjourned by Commission Chair Bhuthimethee at 9:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Planning Commission Chair
ATTEST:
Jeff Baker
Assistant Community Development Director
Valley Christian Center Comment Letters
From: Nancy Ubaldi <nancy.ubaldi@yahoo.com>
Date: August 18, 2018 at 8:04:58 PM PDT
To: "council@dublin.ca.gov" <council@dublin.ca.gov>
Subject: Valley Christian's Proposal
Reply-To: "nancy.ubaldi@yahoo.com" <nancy.ubaldi@yahoo.com>
I read about the 1100 seat capacity gym they are considering building. I vehemently oppose this
proposal due to the sound and the traffic implications for us Dublin residents.
Nancy Ubaldi
From: Doris Jung [mailto:dnjung@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, August 20, 2018 10:45 AM
To: City Council
Subject: Valley Christian Center (PLPA-2014-00052)
Dear City Council leaders,
I am a homeowner at Hacienda Heights which sits right below Valley Christian Center. We were notified
of a public hearing to build a football field on their immediate premises.
The reason why I am writing is to request a 30 day extension to examine the impact to our
neighborhood. These environmental impact might include lights, noise, traffic and trash.
For example, I feel our neighborhood is already receiving noise echoing from the noise of children and
announcements made from PA systems. To put in a football field would drastically add and increase to
the noise level.
I feel that we were not given ample time to examine all these impacts and feel that it would be in the
best interest of all of us if you would consider providing an extension of at least 30 days so that our
concerns can be presented to City Hall.
Thank you,
Doris Jung
Las Palmas Way
From: VIJAYA DHINAKARAN <vijaya_dhinak@yahoo.com>
Date: August 19, 2018 at 6:35:36 PM PDT
To: council@dublin.ca.gov
Subject: Valley Christian sports arena
I live in Hansen drive. I’m against the proposal on this plan.
Sent from my iPhone
From: Eswar Dhinakaran <eswardhinak@gmail.com>
Date: August 19, 2018 at 7:48:56 PM PDT
To: council@dublin.ca.gov
Subject: Valley Christian Center Expansion
Hello,
I'm reaching out to say the Dublin Planning Commission should not be expanding the Valley Christian
Center. It's going to trash and disturb our neighborhood and the wildlife. There's going to be a ton of
light and sound polluton.
It's preposterous and undemocratic that this expansion is happening with such short notice with no
details provided to our affected neighborhood. Please extend by 30 days so we can present our
concerns to City Hall.
Sincerely,
Eswar Dhinakaran
From: Susan Siauw [mailto:ssiauw11202@yahoo.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2018 9:04 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Valley Christian Christian Center
We live on Bay Laurel St. please note that we strongly opposed Valley Christian’s Expansion plans. The
lights and increased traffic will adversely affect our neighborhood!
Susan & Chris Chang
From: Eugene T. [mailto:tarasulae@netscape.net]
Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2018 8:57 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Stop Valley Christian stadium
Hello
As a tax paying long time Dublin resident I'd like to voice my opinion AGAINST approval of newly
proposed stadium. I believe it will have negative effect on both immdeate communities of Hansen Ranch
and Shafer Ranch as well as over all West Dublin, which is considered by many sanctuary of piece.
Please stay firm and say NO to a "Nice to have" feature for a selected FEW over piece and private
enjoyed by MANY.
Thank you
Tax payer, Dublin resident, father and "Noise Pollution" anti-fan
Eugene Tarasula
-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Steinbeck [mailto:mikesteinbeck@me.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2018 8:47 PM
To: City Council
Subject: Oppose Valley Christian Center Expansion
Good evening,
I live on Brigadoon Way, directly below Valley Christian and completely oppose the expansion they are
requesting, especially the lighted Football Stadium. I live below them and this will directly affect me and
my family along with everyone else that lives on California Highlands. It will ruin our quit nights sitting in
our backyard listening to the trees blow in the wind and just enjoying being backed to quiet open space.
The one thing we always brag about is how quiet it is.
Now I’m sure this email will fall on deaf ears as you guys don’t care how your actions directly affect the
people involved but I hope you will not approve this expansion from taking place.
-Mike Steinbeck
From: Andrew Walker <anwjr@live.com>
Date: August 21, 2018 at 11:33:32 PM PDT
To: "council@dublin.ca.gov" <council@dublin.ca.gov>
Subject: Valley Christian Expansion
I'm not sure why all the fuss. Dublin H.S. was allowed to expand\redevelop their sports facility. The city
is growing and many of those opposed are the same but people who say another H.S. is needed.
This expansion will make V.C. more attractive and possibly alleviate some of the overcrowding.
Typically schools play half their games at home and half on the road. So we're talking about 5 games a
year.
As far as straining city services (police), this is the real concern but I'm alternate home scheduling could
be worked out to alleviate outside traffic to the city.
I believe V.C. provided the Hansen Ranch land, and people were against that development at one time.
I'd like to see Dublin Blvd. go all the way to Castro Valley. That would help tremendously.
From: "John S. Mc Clain" <jmcclain@prodsol-inc.com>
Date: August 21, 2018 at 9:55:33 PM PDT
To: <janine.thalblum@dublin.ca.gov>
Subject: Help us to stop Valley Christian Center from building a lighted Football Stadium
Dear Council Member Thalblum,
I am asking for you and the rest of the City Council to please oppose the building of a lighted and
amplified stadium at the Valley Christian Center on Inspiration Circle in Dublin.
My wife and I reside at 11253 Bay Laurel Street here in Dublin (right below VCC). We have been
residents here for 14 years, and residents in the valley all our lives.
I was at last week's Dublin Planning Commission meeting and Valley Christian presented a plan to build a
lighted and amplified stadium on the Inspiration Circle side of their campus. Although there was a
majority of people opposed, the project was approved by the planning commission and will now go
before the full City Council on Tuesday September 4, 2018 for approval. My wife and I are absolutely
opposed to a lighted stadium of this size on the Dublin hills. As it will be lighted, and amplified, most
likely most of west Dublin will be effected in some way. Lots of noise and light pollution and
increased traffic!
At the meeting, VCC said they will be “a beacon on the hill.” Without a doubt, a lighted stadium will be
seen from everywhere in the valley. I can see all the lighted stadiums in the valley now, and it is not
pretty.
I was unaware until I received a notice a week before the Planning Commission meeting. We received no
notification from VCC, or our Hansen Ranch Homeowner’s Association of their plan. There was at least
one other person who said the same thing.
While VCC tries to be a good neighbor, we already have a garbage problem on our hillside from the
school. 1100 people at a stadium will significantly impact that problem. Traffic, noise and light
pollution is a significant concern, but most importantly I am concerned about the negative impact it will
have on the property values in the area. Increased traffic and the noise and light will cause our
neighborhood to be less desirable and harder to sell when the time comes to do that.
VCC said there would only be 6-7 night games per year. No one spends $7-13 million to build a stadium
to be used that little. There is no guarantee that they won’t rent the space and there will be many
more nights with lights and noise.
If you disagree, and plan to approve, please at least consider/add some mitigations:
1. Lighting: Allow the field to be built but without the 4 lights – Mountain View is trying to do
this right now with one of their public schools. If the council will not do that, force them to light
the field where no visible light will escape the perimeter of the stadium and lights must be off by
9PM on weekends
2. Noise: Limit the microphone to no later than 9PM on weekends
3. Traffic: Force VCC to have Dublin Police or private security to manage traffic after each event–
prevent left turn on Inspiration Circle to prevent cut-through traffic on Bay Laurel Street to
Silvergate – force all to turn right on Inspiration and go directly to Dublin Blvd.
4. Disallow rental of the stadium at night, or limit the number of nights the stadium can be used
5. Garbage: VCC must ensure trash is cleared from both the campus and the hillside going down
from Inspiration Circle to the Hansen Ranch neighborhood.
6. Use: Limit the nights of use to <10 per year.
7. Impose fines if mitigations are ignored
Our area is very peaceful and desirable now. That will all change with the continued development of
the VCC property.
Please vote no, or at least require significant mitigations that will support the surrounding
neighborhood.
Please feel free to reach out to me if you would like to discuss or have any additional questions.
Thank you very much for your consideration,
John Mc Clain
From: Stanley Cheng <emailstanleycheng@gmail.com>
Date: August 21, 2018 at 9:39:21 PM PDT
To: council@dublin.ca.gov
Subject: Valley Christian Stadium Plan
To Whom It May Concern,
As a community member of the West Dublin area, I am voicing my concern of the approved plan to
construct a new floodlit, sound amplified, football stadium. To my knowledge, Valley Christian has never
notified the local community members of their intent to construct something that will significantly
impact our community.
The fact that there are no limits to use means there is a strong possibility of and not limited to noise in a
typically peaceful neighborhood, bright lights that would literally be a beacon on a hill, community
safety as it can invite undesirable guests, and excess traffic on a relatively small road. How are we to
trust Valley Christian in their operation of the newly constructed facility when they have failed to
actively engage the community members in a discussion when proposing this plan?
I, as a community member of the West Dublin area, strongly oppose the current construction plan of
the new football stadium by Valley Christian. I highly suggest that community members are properly
engaged prior to proceeding. I unfortunately will not be able to attend the city council meeting on
September 4th, so please consider this as my opposition during that meeting.
Thank you,
Stanley Cheng
Hansen Ranch Resident
From: "Maxim Mironov" <mironov.maxim@gmail.com>
Date: August 21, 2018 at 9:30:07 PM PDT
To: <council@dublin.ca.gov>
Subject: Opposing Valley`s Christian`s plans to build a football stadium on the Inspiration Circle side of
their campus.
Dear Sir or Madam,
As Dublin Resident (Schaeffer Ranch) I am against the plans to build a stadium as it will make traffic on
Dublin Blvd heavier, increase light pollution, and will decrease quality of my life.
As a resident I would like you to represent my needs and vote against the plans.
Thank you,
Maxim
From: Pawan Kumar <pkumar38416@gmail.com>
Date: August 22, 2018 at 1:20:36 AM PDT
To: council@dublin.ca.gov
Subject: Opposition for football at valley christian school
Dear dublin city council
I am writing to oppose lighted foot ball field at christian valley school.
Thankyou
Pawan kumar
From: Aleida Lozano Netzel <aleida1004@yahoo.com>
Date: August 22, 2018 at 5:30:25 AM PDT
To: "council@dublin.ca.gov" <council@dublin.ca.gov>
Subject: VCC Stadium
Reply-To: Aleida Lozano Netzel <aleida1004@yahoo.com>
Dear Council
We are opposed to the VCC stadium. Dublin is overbuilt already and we don't need more traffic. I
purchased a house at Schaeffer Ranch specifically because it was a more secluded area of Dublin and
now you want to introduce more traffic into the area.
Aleida Lozano Netzel
Mark Netzel
From: Sheldon Cheng <csheldonhere@gmail.com>
Date: August 22, 2018 at 12:03:07 PM PDT
To: council@dublin.ca.gov
Cc: Sheldon Cheng <csheldonhere@gmail.com>
Subject: Valley Christian New Stadium Construction Plan
To Whom It May Concern:
As a resident of the West Dublin area, I find great concern of the approved plan to construct a new
football stadium in the Valley Christian Center campus. As far as I am aware, Valley Christian has never
notified any of the local residents of their construction plans despite having a significant impact to our
community.
By having a flood lit, sound amplified stadium intending to support over 1000 people and adding an
additional 500 cars going in and out of the neighborhood would greatly disrupt the community, both in
sheer volume and increasing safety risks for what is a quiet neighborhood of Dublin. In addition, despite
the claim that Valley Christian will only utilize this stadium only 6 times a year, they also claimed that
there will be no limit in use. Therein lies a strong possibility that this venue will bring more people into
the area to utilize their facilities throughout the year beyond their limited 6 games per year claim.
How are we as residents of this neighborhood suppose to trust Valley Christian to not disrupt our
community when they themselves did not discuss their plans with the residents in the neighborhood?
I, as a community member of the West Dublin area and a resident of Hansen Ranch, STRONGLY
OPPOSE the current construction plan of the new stadium proposed by Valley Christian. I highly suggest
that this plan is reviewed again by our community members who will directly be affected by this before
we have any more proceedings with this plan. I unfortunately will not be able to attend the city council
meeting on September 4th to voice my opinion and objection in person, so please consider this my vote
for opposing this plan.
Thank you,
Sheldon Cheng
Hansen Ranch Resident
From: Murali Kondapalli <murali.kondapalli@gmail.com>
Date: August 22, 2018 at 10:20:00 PM PDT
To: council@dublin.ca.gov
Subject: Oppose to build a Lighted Football Stadium
Hi Council,
I am in complete disagreement to build a Lighted Football Stadium at Inspiration circle.
I say no.
Thanks
Murali
From: DeeDee Nelson <deedee-nelson@sbcglobal.net>
Date: August 22, 2018 at 8:32:35 PM PDT
To: council@dublin.ca.gov
Subject: Valley Christian football field
Hi City Council,
I would like to voice my vote IN FAVOR of Valley Christian. I’ve been a West Dublin resident for over 18
years.
DeeDee Nelson
From: Chrissy Mello <chrismello44@yahoo.com>
Date: August 22, 2018 at 8:22:35 PM PDT
To: "council@dublin.ca.gov" <council@dublin.ca.gov>
Subject: Yes, for valley Christian football stadium!
I live in west Dublin and we’d love valley Christian to build their stadium!
Thanks,
Chrissy Bruland
From: Mary Collins <stampweyr@gmail.com>
Date: August 22, 2018 at 7:43:19 PM PDT
To: council@dublin.ca.gov
Subject: Stadium for Valley Christian Schools
I am writing IN FAVOR of the stadium for Valley Christian Schools! It is a school that has been in our
community for 50 years and has had to use other places in which to play sports. I live in West Dublin and
I do not think that the amount of times that the stadium, lights, and PA system would be used is any
different than that of Dublin High. In fact it would cause less disruption because it will never be as big as
Dublin High. I believe that the school deserves to use the land in a way that will lead our youth in an
appropriate way through sports. It keeps them out of trouble and help to build character.
Please vote in favor of this stadium.
Regards,
Mary Collins
11578 Rolling Hills Drive
From: Kim Dayton <kimdayton7@gmail.com>
Date: August 22, 2018 at 4:23:32 PM PDT
To: council@dublin.ca.gov
Subject: Valley Christian Stadium Expansion
Hi: I live up in Hansen Ranch on Bay Laurel Court, and I am OPPOSED to the current football stadium
plan (1100 seats on Inspiration Drive) for several reasons. When you buy a house in a neighborhood you
naturally expect a status quo situation. Valley Christian was there before me and I knew that I would
hear announcements from their school, bells ringing, etc. and I’m OK with that. I like sports and I like
High Schoolers but I AM opposed to all the traffic-causing expansion/development that is going on
around Dublin, especially in my own quiet neighborhood. Valley Christian has been doing their sports for
awhile now without this addition, so I take that to mean that we DO NOT need more lights shining up in
the hills of Dublin (and onto my backyard) or more TRAFFIC (especially with continued significant
expansion underway at Shaeffer Ranch) or AMPLIFIED SOUND at games and other events (Though there
may only 8 or so scheduled football games, the stadium will undoubtedly be used and/or rented for
other purposes). Note that Dublin Blvd. can only take so much more traffic-wise, and the only other way
up there is cutting through winding, residential Bay Laurel Street which will no doubt be electronically
mapped as a quicker route. Please halt the current plans for a large football stadium in our hills.
Sincerely,
Kim Dayton
7509 Bay Laurel Ct.
From: Rascano <rascano3@sbcglobal.net>
Date: August 22, 2018 at 3:15:44 PM PDT
To: <Council@dublin.ca.gov>
Subject: Oppose VCC Stadium
Reply-To: Rascano <rascano3@sbcglobal.net>
Please oppose this proposal. We live in the neighborhood. We believe that the traffic and noise would
be a problem. We think that the predicted volume of traffic and noise is a low estimate. It would most
likely be higher. We also think that over time the number of night games would increase.
Thanks
Laura Rascano
From: Aleida Lozano Netzel <aleida1004@yahoo.com>
Date: August 22, 2018 at 5:30:25 AM PDT
To: "council@dublin.ca.gov" <council@dublin.ca.gov>
Subject: VCC Stadium
Reply-To: Aleida Lozano Netzel <aleida1004@yahoo.com>
Dear Council
We are opposed to the VCC stadium. Dublin is overbuilt already and we don't need more traffic. I
purchased a house at Schaeffer Ranch specifically because it was a more secluded area of Dublin and
now you want to introduce more traffic into the area.
Aleida Lozano Netzel
Mark Netzel
From: Bonnie Wang [mailto:BKCWang@hotmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2018 10:19 AM
To: City Council
Subject: In favor of building the stadium.
Dear City Council Member,
As Dublin resident, I fully support the buildings and expansion of Valley Christian School plan to build a
lighted and amplified football stadium. It's a great outdoor facility to be available to its adjacent
neighbors for night time strolling or kids/dogs running around on the weekends/holidays. We need such
place for Dublin residence. In addition, the school has fine reputations for producing students with good
characters. Above all, I applaud the school does not dip into our taxpayers money for its own benefits
but the place will be made available for public use..... I assume. I hope Dublin City Council Members give
its 100% support for the project.
Regards,
Bonnie Wang
From: Vincent Ha <thoai.ha@gmail.com>
Date: August 23, 2018 at 2:57:18 PM PDT
To: council@dublin.ca.gov
Subject: Please let stadium be built
Thank you!
From: Jane Moorhead <jane_moorhead@mac.com>
Date: August 23, 2018 at 4:15:22 PM PDT
To: council@dublin.ca.gov
Subject: Opposed to Football stadium at Valley Christian
Having lived in Briarhill for over 25 years, the addition of a football stadium certainly interests me. I
have watched our neighborhood add over a hundred condos at California Highlands, and countless
single family dwellings on land that used to be open space. The traffic has increased dramatically,
greatly impacting those of us who live below these developments. The idea of a football stadium, with
lights, amplified sound and extra traffic is very concerning. If Valley Christian is concerned about the
viability of their program, perhaps they should examine their business plan, and mission statement.
This football stadium is a BAD idea!
Jane Moorhead
Rampart Drive
From: Jodie Zhang <jodiezhang123@gmail.com>
Date: August 26, 2018 at 11:28:06 PM PDT
To: council@dublin.ca.gov
Cc: Nelson To <nelsonto@apofa.com>
Subject: Noise and Safety concern regarding to Valley Christian Center’s football field expansion,
Dear Mayor and Dublin City Council,
We just heard about the news that Valley Christian School is going to build a football sport center really
close to where we live (We live at 11215 Las Palmas Ct., Dublin CA 94568). We have deep concern
about the project.
The reason we bought our home in 2012 because we want to raise our two kids (currently 4 and 6 year
old) in a quiet and safe neighborhood. We both work on weekdays and My kids always feel safe when
playing and riding bikes outside the house on weekends. If the new football expansion is built, it will
tremendously negatively impact our lives with noise and more traffic especially on weekend, when we
mostly desire the serenity and safety of the neighborhood.
We would like the city council to consider to stop this project and return a quiet and safe neighborhood
to our children.
Thank you very much.
Tianjiao Zhang and Nelson To
6264879172
11215 Las Palmas Ct.
Dublin, CA 94568