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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 6.1 Dougherty Hills Dog park CITY CLERK File # D[1]~[Q]-~[Q] X (pCf)- 3?' AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: June 20, 2006 PUBLIC HEARING Dougherty Hills Park - Dog Park -- Environmental Review and AuthorIzatIOn to B,d Report Prepared hy Rosemary Alex Parks and Facilities Development Coordinator SUBJECT: ATTACHMENTS: RECOMMENDATION: I) /") . n/2) \L/(t\" 3) on / 4) yv 5) 6) FINANCIAl STATRMENT: I) Resolution Adopting Initial Study and Mihgated Negahve Declarahon (Exhihlt A) and Mitigation Monitoring Program (Exhibit B) Plans will be available at the meetmg 2) Open Public Hearing Receive Staff Presentahon ReceIve Puhlic Testimony Close Public Hearing and Deliberate Adopt a ResolutIon (Attachment I) approving the Imhal Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (Exhibit A) and the Mitigation Monitoring Program (Exhibit B) for Doughel1y Hills Park - Dog Park Authorize StarT to Advertise Contract Total Available ConstructIOn Budget Constmetion Estimak lor Base Bid Differencc $430,120 $439,458 ($9,338) DESCRIPTION: As approved in Ihe 2006-2011 CapItal Improvement Program, the construchon of the Dougherty Hills Park - Dog Park IS scheduled to commence in Fiscal Year 2006-2007 On Fcbmary 7, 2006, the City Council approvcd thc eonecptual design and directed Staff to prepare constmction documents. In concunence with the preparation of construcllon documents, Staff completed the requIred envIronmental revIew of the proposed project. Rnvironmental Review An Initial Study was prepared for the proposed project, involving a conceptual deSIgn for the Dougherty Hills Dog Park. Thc Initial Study dctermined that with the implementatIOn of sIte-specIfic mlllgatlOn measures contained in the Initial Study, the potential impacts of the project would be reduced to a level of mSlgmficance and would not have a slgmficant effed on the envmlllment. The public review of the Initial co PY TO: fl'a\JI N~imllth ~nd A.ssflci;;l:tcs G:\COl1NCIl\Agcnda Stat~mentsl2t106\6-20 [)(1g Park Did.doc Page 1 01'2 '-:>. , ITEM NO. u Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration was held from May 11, 2006 through May 31, 2006 A copy of the lnitial Study and Mitigakd Negativc Declaration is included in Attachment #1 as Exhibit A. TIllS analysIs sahsfied the reqUIrements of the Cahfomia Environmental Quality Act and provided the City with infonnation for project review During the public review pcriod, two residents of Dublin that live near the proJect site phoned the Planning DIvIsIon to express their supp0l1 for the proJect. A resolution approving the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Momtonng Program for the Dougherty Hills Dog Park is included as Attachment # 1 to this rcport. DOl! Park Improvements The entire site including off-street parking lor twclvc vehicles (plus one disabled parking space) encompasses Just under two acres, The area designed for large dogs is 1.2 acres while the area for small dogs is .2 acrcs. Both the small and large dog park areas include the following: . Entry - double gated . 4' black chain link fence . Water Fountain . Covered garhage cans . Pooper-scooper stations . Benches . Wheel chaIr access . Site Landscaping and Turfgrass Surfacing Budect In order to rclain the project near the current hudget, two proJect elements have heen elimmated from the project's base bid elements and have been shifted to additive bid items. The additive bid items are as follows: 1) Add Dog Agihty Course for Large Dogs 2) Replace Seeded Turfgrass with Soddcd Turfgrass RECOMMENDATION: It IS the recommendahon of Staff that the City Council open the puhhc heanng and take public testimony For the environmental review, it is reeommcnded that the City Council adopt a Resoluhon (Attachment I) adoptmg the Imtlal Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (Exhibit A) and Mitigation Monitoring Program (Exhihit B). For the advertisement of hlds, It is recommended that Citv Council authorize Staff to advcrtise the Dougherty Hills Park Dog Park for hlds. /)1)6 f) \ tf} .t RRSOLUTlON NO. - 06 A RRSOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN ***************** ADOPTING'" MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM FOR PA 06-027, DOUGHERTY HILLS DOG PARK WHEREAS, the project sIte IS located wlthmthe Dougherty Hills Open Space on t\mador Valley Boulevard, between Stagecoach Road and Dougherty Road. It is generally bounded by Stagecoach Road On the west sIde, Amador Valley Road on the south side, Alamo Creek on the east and 105-acre Dougherty Hills Open Space on the north; and WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2004 Update envisioned the future development of a mini park on the project site, and WHERRAS, an Imhal Study was prepared for the Parks and RecreatIOn Master Plan Update which examined all direct and indirect effects of all park facilities proposed for devclopment mcludmg the mini park envls1<med at Dougherty Hills Open Space. t\ Negative DeclaratIOn was adopted for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan in March 2004, and WHEREAS, the City has reviewed preliminary construction drawings for the Dougherty Hills Dog Park, in accordance WIth the Parks and RecreatIOn Master Plan and the City's General Plan and pursuant to Government Code Sec. 65450 et seq., and WHRREAS, the City prepared an h1itial Study for (PA 06-027) Dougherty Hills Dog Park to evaluate the environmental impacts of constructing a dog park, consistent with CEQ^ Guidelines Sechon 15162, and determmed that the proposed proJ ect would not result in any significant adverse impacts with the recommended mitigation measures incorporated mto the proJect. Based on the Im/Jal Study for the proposed project, and the previously certified Parks and Recreation Master Plan Initial Study and Negahve DeclaratIOn, It has heen determmed by the Staff that the impacts of the Project have been adequately identified and mitigated; and WHEREAS, a Mitigated Negative Declaration, attached as Exhibit A, and Mitigation Monitoring Program, attached as Exhihit B, for PA 06-027 have heen prepared for the Project WIth the finding that with the implementation of mitigation measures, and which have been incorporated into the Project, the potenhal sIte-specIfic Impacts of the project would be reduced to a less-than-signifieant level, and WHEREAS, a properly noticed 20-day public review period was held for the Initial Study and Mitigated NegatIVe DeclaratIon, whIch began on May 11, 2006 and ended on May 31, 2006; and WHEREAS, a Staff report was submItted recommending that the City Council adopt a resolutIOn approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration, as eontamed m Exhihit A, and the Mitigation Momtonng Progran1, as contained in Exhibit B, for the Dougherty Hills Dog Park; and WHEREAS, the City Council did hold a properly notICed public hearing on the project on ATTACHMENT #1 1$ - ZO -Of.t:> {g / J~ ;2- June 20, 2006, at which time in their independcntjudgment reviewed and considered the Mitigated NegatIve Declaration and all reports, recommendations and testimony before them. NOW, THEREFORE, BR IT RESOLVED, that the above recItals are meorporated mthlS resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOL VED that the Dublin City Council does hereby find that: A. The proposed Project comphes WIth the land uses, and development poheies of the Duhhn General Plan. The project is within the seopc ofthc Parks and Recreation Master Plan, and all associated environmental documentation. Site-specIfic envlfolllllental effects have been analyzed In an Il1ltlal Study/MitIgated NegatlVe Declarahon (P<\ 00-0027) which detemlined the project will not have a slgnil1eant effect on the environment with the implementation of mitigation measures identified in the Initial Study and the Mitigated Negatlve Declarahon, and ll1corporated mto the ProJect. There IS no suhstanhal eVldence Jll hght of/he whole record he fore the City that the project as mitigated will have a signil1cant effect on the envirolllllenl. B The Mitigated Negative Declaration has bcen prepared in accordance with State and local envirollll1entallaws and guidelines. C The Mitigated Negative Declaration is complete and adequatc for thc proposed project, and reflects the City's mdependentjudgment and analYSIS as to the envlHlllmental effects of the proposed proj eel. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration (Exhihit A) and Mitigation Monitoring Program (Exhihit B) Jor PA 06-027, Dougherty Hills Dog Park, including the Initial Study incorporated herein by reference. PASSED AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Duhlin, 011 this 20th day of June 2006, by the Jullowing votes: AYES: NOES: ABSENT; ABSTAIN: Mayor ATTEST City Clerk 31J 7;.J- Dougherty Hills Dog Park Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration File No. PA 06-02/ Lead Agency City of Dublir 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 9456E, May 11, 2006 Public Review period: May 11, 2006 to May 31, 2006 Exhibit A Introduction L't 1J3>Z- TABLE OF CONTENTS Project Description and Context ~ Exhibits (A, B, C & D) 3-6 Environmental Faclors Potentially Affected ., Determination ., Evaluation of Environmental Impacts .........................................8 Discussion of Checklis!................ 17 I. II III. IV V VI VII. VIII. IX. X XI XII. XIII. XIV XV XVI. XVII. Aesthetics Agricultural Resources Air Quality Biological Resources Cultural Resources Geology and Soils Hazards and Hazardous Materials Hydrology and Water Land Use Planning Mineral Resources Noise Population and Housing Public Services Recreation T ransportation/T rafflc Utilities and Service Systems Mandatory Findings of Significance 17 17 1E. 20 20 2', .22 ~r .L~ 22 z: 23 0' .....,...\ ....."............................ 2, 24 ~4 '"j;::: ~~ ~~ ~, Background Information .26 Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration 27 INTRODUCTION 61J 3~ This Initial Study has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines adopted by the City of Dublin. The Initial Study assesses the potential environmental impacts of implementing the proposed project described below. The Initial Study consists of a completed environmental checklist, and a brief explanation of the environmental topics addressed in the checklist. 1 Project Title: 2. Lead Agency Name and Address: 3. Contact Person and Phone Number' 4. Project Location: 5. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: 6. General Plan Designation: 7 Zoning: 8. Public agency required approvals: Dougherty Hills Dog Park, PA 06-027 City of Dublin Community Development Department 101 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 Swathi Boreda, Assistant Planner Community Development Department (925) 833-6610 8141 Stagecoach Road APN: 941-2768-002-05 (two-acre portion thereoD City of Dublin Parks & Community Services Department 100 Civic Piaza Dublin, CA 94568 Contact Person. Rosemary Alex Parks and Facilities Development Coordinator Parks/Pu biie Recreation PD -1486 ZU Building and Grading Permits (City of Dublin) Utility, Sewer and Water Service Permits (DSRSD\ Encroachment Permits (City of Dublin) loU{) ~;;...- PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND CONTEXT The Dougherty Hills Dog Park site is located on Amador Valley Boulevard, between Stagecoach Road and Dougherty Road. It is generally bounded by Stagecoach Road on the west side, Amador Valley Road on the south side, Alamc Creek on the east and 1 D5-acre Dougherty Hills Open Space on the north, Dougherty Hills Dog Park will encompasc approximately two acres of land at the southern end of the Dougherty Hills Open Space The project site is a linear parcel that sits parallel to Amador Valley Boulevard. There is an existing water line that traverses through the northern and western portions of the site, which will remain undisturbed by this project. The site is unimproved and has been used in the past as a staging area for various public works activities and improvement projects. The site has slight topography, sloping to the north up the hill and to the east in the direction of Alamo Creek, Portions of the site are covered with gravel, dirt, and other construction material remnants, The basis for creation of the Dougherty Hills Dog Park is the City's Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Originally envisioned as a "Mini Park" adjacent to the natural, undeveloped 1D5-acre Dougherty Hills Open Space Area, the concept shifted to building a dog park at this location after several citizen requests were received for such a facility The first conceptual design for a dog park was based on input received from Parks and Community Services Commission and Dublin City Council in 2004 Staff further refined the concept by working with the Parks anc Community Services Commission, as well as members of the community, and the Conceptual Plan for the dog park a', Dougherty Hills was approved by the Dublin City Council on February 7, 2006 The Conceptual Plan for the Dougherty Hills Dog Park includes the following features: a. Double gated entry for dog safety and security; b, Wheel-chair accessibility; c, 1.2 acre large-dog area; d. 0.2 acre small-dog area; e. Dog agility course, f. Site landscaping and benches; g, Water fountains for dogs and people, h. Scooper stations, I. Covered garbage cans; I. 13 parking spaces including one disabled parking space; and, k. Four-foot high fence enclosing Ihe off"leash area. OTHER ACTIONS Grading activities would occur on the site to accommodate the proposed improvements to the park. However, the pan' has been designed to be sensitive to the topography and to minimize grading. A preliminary grading plan has been submitted as part of this project, and the City Public Works Department will review all grading and improvement plans te ensure that all applicable City policies are followed, Dublin San Ramon Services Distriet (DSRSD) will provide water to the project site. City of Dublin Draft Initial Study & Mitigated Negative Declaration Dougherty Hills Dog Park, PA 06-027 Page 2 of 27 rr ?J?;? ~} EJ C, . I l ' I ~L-~: Walnut GreBil: .!~- \, P,....n'bn \ \ Livermore '\ Sunnyville SliInta Clara ~ lCI' 12Il~.' ~ San JOse flOI) " EXHi E7ir ^ . , , ! 1C mNflS N.T.S. 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I~\_ C;) __ ) ,)~ 5(, ' D .~ if ~ i~'\.J" Q\ .)JJ ei "r {',-"< ~ I ~ -} <lll~'<lJ.~ ~ p.. oil o o $, ~ t' ~ ;:j o p o r- ~- ~ ...- :t: '>< \l-..1 I1~F .."..-...-' I': ':~ '{".. ;~,7:: I OfY(j; 1- . ~ ...... .- v:. :oJ ,... - ...;...> :..- = ~ ~ .- >- ~ ~ , - ~ e.J ~ - - - \0 ~ r Q ...... .- ,..., .- - - ~ ~ IluQ "'3"],- Environmental Fac~ors Potentially Affected The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project. involving at least one impac' thai is a "potentially significant impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. - Aesthetics . Agricultural Resources . Air Quality - Biological Resources . Cultural Resources . Geology/Soils - Hazards and Hazardous - Hydrology/Water Quality - Land Use/ Planning Materials Minerai Resources . Noise - Population/Housing - Public Services - Recrealion - T ransportation/ Circulation - Utilities/Service Systems . Mandatory Findings of SiQnificance DETERMINA nON (TO BE COMPLETED BY LEAD AGENCY): On the basis of this initial evaluation: x -- . I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment. and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be re ared, I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in thiscas8 because revisions in Ihe project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is re uired I find that the proposed project MAY have a .potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least ore effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is requred, but it must anal ze onl the effects that remain to be addressed, I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NE'GATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (bi have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the ro osed ro'ect, nothin further is re uired, + -4l, f? Signature Date: May 11 2006 Printed Name Swathi Boreda, Assistant Planner For' City of Dublin City of Dublin Draft Initial Study & Mitigated Negative Declaration Dougherty Hills Dog Park, PA 06-027 Page 7 of 27 1?-'fJ;")..- Environmental Impacts (Note: Source of determination listed in parenthesis, See listing of sources used t,. determine each potential Impact at the end of the checklist.) Potentially Less-than- Less-than- Note: A full discussion of each item is found following significant the checklist. Significant With significant No Impact I Impact Mitioation Impact I. Aesthetics. (Source 1,2,3,4,5,) I Would the proiect: a) Have a substantial adverse impact on a scenic X vista? b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including I but not limited to trees, rock oulcroppings, and : X historic buildinqs within a state scenic hiqhway? c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character X or qualitv of the site and its surroundinqs? I , d) Create a new source of substantiai light or glare i that would adversely affect day or nighttime X views in the area? II. Agricultural Resources. (Source, 2,3,4,5,6,7) Would the project,. I a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland or I Farmland of Statewide Importance, as showing on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland X Mapping and Monitoring Program of the I California Resources Agency, to a non- I aqricultural use? b) Conflict with existing zoning for agriculture use, or 'I I a Williamson Act contract? c) Involve other changes in the exisling environment which, due to their location or nature, could result X in conversion of farmland to a non-agricultural use? III. Air Quality (Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management district may be relied on to make the following determinations), (Source. ! 1,2,4,5,6,7,9,10) Would the project: , , a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the X I applicable air quality plan? b) Violaie any air quality standard or contribute X substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? City of Dublin Draft Initial Study & Mitigated Negative Declaration Dougherty Hills Dog Park, PA 06-027 Page 6 of 27 I? i1{);z.- Potentially Less.than- Less-than- i Note. 11 full discussion of each item is found following significant i the checklist. Significant With significant No Impact , Impact Impact , Mitiqation 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 X ! (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative Ihresholds for ozone precursors? , d) Expose sensitive receptors to subslantial pollutant X I , concentrations? i e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial X I number of people? IV. Biological Resources (Source. 1,2,3,4,5,6,8) I Would the project. a} Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special X status species in local or regional plans, policies or regulalions, or by Ihe California Department of Fish and Game or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies or X regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or the U S Fish and Wildlife Service? c) Have a substantial adverse impact on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including but not limited to X marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal. filling, hydrological interruption or other means? d) Inlerfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or X migratory wiidlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as tree X I protection ordinances? City of Dublin Draft Initial Study & Mitigated Negative Declaration Dougherty Hills Dog Park, PA 06-027 Page 90: 27 ll.-f Ob?;].- Potentiallv Less"than- Less-than- Note: A full discussion of each item is found following Significant significant significant No Impact the checkiist. Impact With Impact Mitigation n Conflict with Ihe provision of an adopted Habitat , I Conservation Plan, Natural Community , Conservation Plan or other approved local, : X ! regional or state habitat conservation plan? V. Cultural Resources. (Source. 2.4,5,6) ! I Would the project : a) Cause a substantial adverse impact in the , significance of a historical resource as defined in X Sec. 15064.5? b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archeological resource X I pursuant 10 See 15064.5 c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique I paleontological resource or unique geologic X I feature? i d) Disturb any human remains, including those , X I interred outside of a formal cemetery? VI. Geology and Soils. (Source 1,2,3.4.5,6,7,10 Would the project: a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injurv, or death involvinQ: i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Fault X Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist or i based on other known evidence of a known fault I Ii) Stronq seismic qround shakinq X iii) SeismiHelated ground failure, including X I liquefaction? i - iv) Landslides? X b) Result in substantiai soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? X , , c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is nl unstable. or that would become unstable as a result of the project and polentially result in on- X and off-site landslide, lateral spreading, I subsidence, liquefaction or similar hazards d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table X I 13-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creatinq substantial risks to life or property? i City of Dublin Draft Initial Study & Mitigated Negative Declaration Dougherty Hills Dog Park, PA 06-027 Page 10 of 2" IQt~2-- Potentially Less"than- Less-than- I Note: A full discussion of each item is found following significant the checkiist. Significant With significant No Impact impact Mitiaation Impact i e) Have soils capabie of adequately supporting the I use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available X ! for the disposal of waste? VII. Hazards and Hazardous Materials. (Source: 1,2,3,4,5,6) Wouid the proiect a) Create a significant hazard to Ihe public or the environment through the routine transport, use or X disposal of hazardous materials I b) Create a significant hazard to Ihe public or the environment Ihrough reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the X release of hazardous into the environment? c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous I materials, substances, or waste within one- X quarter mile of an existinq or proposed school? I d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites complied pursuant to Government Code Sec. 65962.5 and, as a result, X I would it create a significant hazard to Ihe public ! or the environment? I e) For a project located within an airport land use I plan or, where such plan has nol been adopted, I would the project result in a safety hazard for X people residinq or workinq in the project area? fj For a project within the vicinity of private airstrip, i would the project result in a safety hazard for X I people residinq or workinq in the project area? I g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with the adopted emergency response plan or X emerqency evacuation plan? h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk I of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, I I including where wildlands are adjacent to X , urbanized areas or where residences are I I intermixed with wildlands? VIII. HvdrolO(lV and Water Qualitv Would the proiect: a) Violate any water quality standards or waste X discharge requirements? (Source. 1 ,2,4,5,6,9) Cily of Dublin Draft Initial Study & Mitigated Negative Declaration Dougherty Hilis Dog Park, PA 06-027 Page 11 0127 1L?~~ 7- Potentially Less-than- Less'than- Note. A full discussion of each item is found following Significant significant significant No Impact the checklist. With Impact Mitiaation Impact 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 X table level (e.g. the produclion 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 Qranted? c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern , of the site or area, including through Ihe aeration I of the course of a stream or river, in a manner X I which would result in substantial erosion or , siltation on or off"site? i d) Substantially alter Ihe existing drainage pattern of i the site or areas, including through the alteration of a course or stream or river, or substantially X increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on" or off- site? e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm X water drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? I X , n Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? g) Place housing within a 1 DO-year flood hazard area as mapped on a Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood X delineation map? h) Place within a 1 DO-year flood hazard area structures which impede or redirect flood flows? X I i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk I of loss, injury, and death involving flooding, I including flooding as a result of the failure of a X levee or dam? j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami or mudflow? X IX. Land Use and Planning, (Source. 1,2,4,5,6.7) , Would the project: i a) Physically divide an established community? X , .- City of Dublin Draft Initial Study & Mitigated Negative Declaration Dougherty Hills Dog Park, PA 06-027 Page 12 of 27 11Jb 3~ Less-than- ! Potentially Less.than- , Note A full discussion of each item is found following significant I the checklist. Significant With significant No Impact I Impact Impact 1 Mitiqation I 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) X adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating i an environmental effect? C) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation i X ! plan or natural communily conservation pian? X. Mineral Resources. (Source: 1,2,4,5,6) , ! Would the protect: a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and X ; I the residents of the state? : b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally I important mineral resource recovery site X delineated on a locai general Plan, specific plan i or other land use plan? XI. Noise. (Source. 1 ,2,4,5,6,7) Would the project i result in: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the general pian or noise ordinance, or applicable X standards of other aqencies? I b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive ground borne vibration or ground borne noise X I ievels? c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise : , levels in the project vicinity above existing levels X I without the proiect? d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in , ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above X I levels without the proiect? 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 X people residing or working n the project area to I I excessive noise levels? D 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 X levels? City of DUblin Draft Initial Study & Mitigated Negative Declaration Dougherty Hills Dog Park, PA 06-027 Page 13 of 27 I 'f, i1fJ?-Z Potentially Less.than- Less-than. Note A full discussion of each item is found following significant Significant significant No Impact the checklist. Impact With Impact Mitiqalion I XII. Population and Housing (Source: 2,4,5,6,7) Would the proiect a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly or indirectly (for example, through X extension of roads or other infrastructure)? b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement X I housing elsewhere? c) Displace substantial numbers of people, I necessitating the replacement of housing X I elsewhere? I , XIII. Public Services. (Source: 1,2,4.5,6,7) I a) Would the project result in substantial adverse I physicai impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant X environmental impacts, in order to maintain I acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public i services. ! I Fire protection? X i Police protection? X Schools? X , , Parks? X i Other public facililies? X XIV, Recreation. (Sources 1,2,5,6) i a) Would the project increase the use of existing I neighborhood or regional facililies such that X substantial physical deterioration of the facility j i would occur or be accelerated? b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of )<, recreational facilities that might have an adverse i physical effect on the environment? I XV, Transportation and Traffie. (Sources. , 1,2,4,5,6,7,8) Would the project: , a) Cause an increase in traffic that is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (i.e. result in a substantial X increase in either the number of vehicie trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads or congestion at intersections)? City of Dublin Draft Initial Study & Mitigated Negative Declaration Dough.rty Hills Dog Park, PA 06-027 Page 14 of 27 \q~~;2.- Potentially Less.than- Less.than- I Note. A full discussion of each item is found following significant Significant significant No Impact I the checklist, Impact With Impact Mitiaation b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of service standard established by the County X Congestion Management Agency for designated roads or highways? c) Result In a change in air traffic patterns, including I I either an increase in lraffic levels or a change in X I location that result In substantial safetv risks? , d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e,g. sharp curves or dangerous X intersections) or incompatible uses, such as farm eq uipment? e) Result in inadequate emerQency access? X D Result in inadequate parking capacity? X g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans or programs ! supporting alternative transportation (such as bus X turnouts and bicycle facilities)? I XVI. Utilities and Service Systems. (Sources: ! 1.4,5,6,9) Would the proiect I a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control X I Board? b) Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of I , existing facilities, the construction of which could X I cause siqnificant environmental effects? c) Require or result in the construction of new storm I I water drainage facililies or expansion of existing I facilities. the construction of which could cause X siqnificant environmental effects? : d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve I the project from existing water entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements X I needed? i 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 X project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? D Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted i capacity to accommodate the project's solid X waste disposal needs? City of DUblin Draft Initial Study & Mitigated Negative Declaration Dougherty Hills Dog Park, PA 06-027 Page 15 of 27 '?D rrtJ .., v Potentially Less-than- LesMhan" I Note. A full discussion of each item is found following significant the checklist. Significant With significant No impact I Impact Mitiqation Impact I g) Comply with federal, state and local statutes and X i reQulations related to solid waste? XVI. Mandatory Findinas of Sianlficance. 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 X 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 historv or prehistory? b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limiled, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable X when viewed in connection with the effects of I past projects, the effects of other current projects and the effects of probable Mure proiects) i c) Does the project have environmental effects Ihat will cause substantial adverse effecls on human X beines, either directlv or indirectly? Sources used to determine potential environmental impacts: 1 Determination based on Staff review of the project construction documents 2. Determination based on field review of project site 3. Determination based on Initial Study & Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (1994) 4 Determination based on Initial Study & Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update (2004) 5. Determination based on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (2004) 6. Determination based on the City of Dublin General Plan (updated 2002) 7 Determination based on City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance 8. Determination based on the Biological Site Survey for the Dougherty Hills Dog Park completed by LSA Associates dated 5.5.2006 9 Determination based on the SWPPP for the Dougherty Hills Dog Park, prepared by Rosemary Alex (2006) 10. Determination based on the Project Construclion Specifications document for the Dougherty Hills Dog Parr prepared by Rosemary Alex and Paul Niemuth & Associates (April 2006) City of Dublin Draft Initial Study & Mitigated Negative Declaration Dougherty Hills Dog Park, PA 06-027 Page 16 of 27 9\~?;t. ATTACHMENT TO INITIAL STUDY: DISCUSSION OF CHECKLIST Proiect Impacts and Mitioation Measures I. Aesthetics a-d) Significant impact on scenic vista, damage to scenic resource, degrade visual character of the site or create light or glare? Less than Significant Impact and No Impact. The project is located at a designated park/public recreation site within the Dougherty Hills Open Space area. The improvements proposed within the project area consisi of a turf covered area for small dogs; a turf covered area for large dogs with agility equipment; a four-foot high fence separating the dog areas; double gated enlry; drinking water fountain; shade trees and benche2 garbage cans and pooper"scooperstations; and parking. The project site is an (approximately) two-acre linea: parcel that is currently undeveloped and relatively flat with little groundcover The dog park site is at the base of the Dougherty Hills Open Space area abutting Amador Valley Boulevard, The development would provide more landscaped views from Amador Valley Boulevard and Ihe creek trail along Alamo Creek adjacent 10 the eastside of the dog park. The dog areas along Amador Valley Boulevard will also be screened with improved landscaped areas consisling of shade trees and vegelalion. From the residential area northwest and south of the dog park, the most prominent visual features will be the shad~ trees, four.foot tall fence and the benches. However, the fence will be a black, vinyl-coated chain link fencE that is designed to be unobtrusive such that the fence blends with the background. Also, the fence will be several hundred feelfrom the nearest residential units and will be buffered in part by the road and landscapinG, Development of the proposed improvements would not detrimentally change the visual character of the sitE Because of the location of the improvements, and the relatively flat topography of the site, as well as the presence of surrounding development, views of the site are limited to the immediate area. Although the Dougherty Hills Dog Park is located at just over a mile north of 1-580 freeway, which is a designated scenic highway, the park is not within a scenic route Therefore, the proposed improvements to the dog park will no, create any negative visual impacts. Specifically, the landscaping consisting of shade trees and turf grass wil! benefit the existing visual character of Ihe project sile by converting an unimproved dirt lot with landscaping and road improvements. The project is not anticipated to create additional light and glare as no lighting will be provided at the park. The dog park will be closed at dusk, eliminating the need for nighttime lighting II. Agricultural Resources a-c) Converl Prime Farmland, conflict with agricultural zoning or converl prime farmland to a non-agricultural use? No Impact. The two-acre project site is designated for a small park per the General Plan designation 0; Parks/Public Recreation. Neither the project site nor the adjoining Dougherty Hills Open Space area contains any agricultural zoning or farmland. No impacts are therefore anticipated with regard to the loss of prime farmland or loss of agricultural production. City ofDubiin Page 17 of 27 Draft Initial Study & Mitigated Negative Declaration Dougherty Hills Dog Park, PA 06-027 d ~T1()?Z, Based on information contained in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update Initial Study, no portion of the site is nor has been encumbered with a Williamson Act Land Conservation Agreement Similarly, no impact not previously analyzed in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update Initial Study are expected to occur a< a result of the proposed project III. Air Quality The project site is located within the Tri-Valley area, a sheltered, inland area surrounded by hills to the west, south anc east. Most of the airflow into the southern portions of the Valley is accomplished through two gaps in the hills: ths Hayward and Niles canyons, Local wind data show the frequent occurrence of low wind speed and calm conditions (the latter approximately 23 percenl of the time). These local limitations on the capacity for horizontal dispersion of ai' pollutants combined with the regional characteristic of restricted vertical dispersion give the area a high potential fo' regional air quality problems. However, given the nature of the proposed project, the impact to the regions air quality will be jess than significant a) Would the project conflict or obstruct implementation of an air quality plan? No Impact. Overall, the project would be consistent with the Dublin General Plan so there would be no conflict wilh implementation of an air quality plan. b) Would the project violate any air quality standards? Less- than-significant with mitigation. Air quality impacts of the project result from two main sources: temporary impacts due to project construction and long-term impacts due to projecl operation. Generally air quality impacts from project operations are based on vehicular emissions from traffic, and a park use - especially one as small as this - is not a large traffic generator In terms of construction-related impacts, it is anticipaled that the project would generate temporary increases ir dust and particulate matter caused by minor site excavation and grading activities. Construction vehicle equipment on unpaved surfaces also generates dust as would wind blowing over exposed earth surfaces Tne mitigation measures proposed for the projecl relating to the containment of fugitive dust during grading and construction activities, mandating that construction equipment be kept in proper running order, mandating tha'. the contractor is respcnsible for watering or olherdust-palliative measures to control dust as conditions warrarr or as directed by the City Engineer, and mandating the avoidance of construction waste burning will reducs short-term air quality impacts to a less-than-significant level. Mitiaation Measure 1. The project shall impiement dust control measures to reduce project dust deposition to acceptable levels. Dust Control shall conform to the requirements of the SWPPP prepared by the City AI active construction areas shall be watered daily and more frequently if necessary All trucks hauling soil, sand or other loose materials shall be covered Water shall be applied daily, or apply non-toxic soil stabilizers on all unpaved access roads and parking area at construction sites. All access roads and parking areas a: construction sites shall be swept daily with water sweepers. The City/contractor shall hydroseed or apply non. toxic soil stabilizers to construction areas that have been graded Mitiqation Measure 2: Construction equipment maintenance, dust control and construction methods shal: conform to the procedures /measures established in the Project Construction Specifications document City of Dublin Page 18 of 2: Draft Initial Study & Mitigated Negative Declaration Dougherty Hills Dog Park, PA 06-027 ?, "3 tJfJ3v prepared jointly by the City and the Consultants for the project. c) Would the project result in cumulatively considerable air pollutants? Less than significant. Potential air quality impacts related to vehicular traffic emissions on roadways would not exceed regional air quality standards or thresholds. This project will not generate significant amounts ot vehicular traffic and it is anlicipated that many of the park visitors will come from nearby homes. Therefore, vehicular emissions are estimated to be minimal and impacts would be less-than-significant. d,e) Expose sensitive receptors to significant poliutant concentretlons or create objectionabie odors? Less-than-significant. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District defines sensitive receptors as facilitie" where sensitive receptor population groups (children, the elderly, the acutely ill and the chronically ill) are likely to be located. These land uses include residences, schools, playgrounds, child-care centers, hospitals and medical clinics. This project would involve construction and development of a new dog park where dog owner" would bring their pets for play and recreation. Air quality impacts associated with the proposed project are expected 10 be less- than-significant as no significanl pollutant concentration or creation of objectionable odors are anticipated from the park use and the improvements proposed for the dog park. Since the visitors to the park are dog owners (and dogs), it i, reasonable to expect that they are not sensitive to pet generated odors and fherefore no impacls to sensitive receptors at this facility is anticipated The facility will include pooper-scoopers so that responsible dog ownero can dispose properly of the waste products generated by their dogs. Therefore, there should not any odors emitted from the site. IV. Biological Resources a-d) Have a substantial adverse impact on special-status species, riparian features, movement of fish or wildlife species, or conflict with Califomia Fish & Game or U.S Wildlife Service policies or regulations0 Less-then-significant with Mitigation and No Impact. No Impacts from the project upon biological resources were identified in the earlier analysis of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update Initial Study Nc, sensitive or special-status species or riparian features have been idenlified to exist in this portion of the oper space that lies adjacent to the Amador Valley Boulevard. The improvements proposed in the dog park are approximately 140 feet from the Aiamo Creek corridor which lies to the east side of the park, which would be the most likely location for plants or wildlife to exist. A biological survey was conducted by LSA Associates to assess existing habitat conditions and the potential for any special status species to be located in the area proposed for construction. During the survey, eight animal species including white-tailed kites, a species of special concem per the California Department of C'isr, and Game were observed in the general vicinity of the project area. However, the survey concluded that it io- highly unlikely for any of the identified species to occur on the site itself due to the urban setting of the site and grading Iconstruction staging that has occurred previously on the site. The Biological Survey Report furthe" stated that due to the absence of suitable habitat at the project site, no special status species is expected te. occur at the site, and therefore no significant impact will result from the proposed development. City of Dublin Drafllnitial Study & Mitigated Negative Declaration Dougherty Hills Dog Park, PA 06-027 Page 19 of 2. d <f ft}V However, the following mitigation measure is proposed to ensure that before the site is disturbed, there are n'~ species that have moved into the squirrel burrows that are currently located on site, Mitiaation Measure 3: A pre-construction survey by a qualified wildlife biologist shall be conducted per the recommendation of the Biological Survey Report, to check for any wildlife that may have moved in to the sile proposed for the dog park, no more than 30 days prior to the commencement of any construction or gradin9 activity on the project site. e, f) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as tree protectian ordinances. No Impact. The project phase has been designed to be consistent with the Parks and Recreation MaSle~ Plan, General Plan and other adopted policies related to preservation and protection of biological resources Currently, there are no trees present within the project site. Additional shade trees will be planted in the subjec: area in conjunction wilh other landscaping and vegetation. Additionally, the proposed project is not located within the boundaries of any Habitat Conservation Plan. Nc biological resource impacts not previously analyzed in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update Initia: Study and in the Biological Survey conducted by LSA and Associales are expected to occur as a result ot the proposed project. V. Cultural Resources a-d) Cause substantial adverse change to significant historic, archeological or paleontological resources or humar remains? Less than significant with mitigation. There are no known historic or cultural resources on the site. The project site has been used in Ihe past for the storage of construction materials and equipment. It is considerec a "disturbed site", as it has been actively used and no cultural resources exist on the graded surface oflhe site However, the possibility exists, however slight, Ihat during the disturbance of Ihe site, cultural resource, including paleontological, cultural, historic or archaeological could be found. Adherence to the followinQ mitigation measure will ensure Ihat should any resources or artifacts be found, they will be handled appropriately Mitiaation Measure 4. Should any prehistoric or historic artifacts be exposed during excavation and construction operations, work shall cease immediately until an archaeologist is consulted to evaluate the significance of the find and suggest appropriate mitigation measures. VI. Geology and Soils a-e) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse impacts, including loss, injury or death related to ground rupture, seismic ground shaking, ground failure, landslide, substantial erosion, unstable soils, or liquefaction? Less-than-significant with mitigation, Less than significant, and No impact. The proposed dog part; site is within an area with a low risk for landslides. However, a portion of the site also falls wilhin an area with a Citv at Dublin Page 20 of 27 Draft Initial Study & Mitigated Negative Declaration Dougherty Hills Dog Park, PA 06-027 1,600 ?}~ very high risk for liquifaction. Due to these conditions, there may be potential impacts to soils and geology, including ground rupture, seismic ground shaking, seismic-related ground failure, and slope instability in the proposed project area. In light of these conditions, a geotechnical investigation shall be prepared for the park development. The Citl has contracted with Kleinfelder Engineering to ,conduct a field survey, laboratory testing of soil sampies, engineering analysis and preparation of a geotechnical report. The report shall include recommendations on certain measures to be implemented while activities such as site preparation, earthwork, backfill compactior and pavement design are carried out. The report will also provide the geotechnical analysis of the gradin~ plans. If any mitigation measures to minimize dangers associated with the grading proposed for the site arlO suggested as part of the geotechnical investigation, they are required to be incorporated into the project by thi~ document. Overall, the proposed dog park is a low intensity use. As the improvements in the proposed dog park consist 0' turf covered dog areas, landscaping, benches and paving for the parking lot area, the potential for death or injury of persons using the park during an earthquake or landslide is very slim. Additionally, less-than- significant impacts are anticipated in the project development related to soil or geotechnical hazards as tho recommendations of the geotechnical engineer shall be incorporated into the Project. VII. Hazards and Hazardous Materials a-d) Create a significant hazard through transport of hazardous materials or release or emission of hazardouo materials, and/or listed as a hazardous materials site? No Impact. The proposed use of Ihe site would include construction of limited facilities for Dougherty Hilis Dog Park along Amador Valley Boulevard This site is a designated Publici Parks and Recreation site per the Dubllr, General Plan and a small park development has always been planned for this property per the Parks anc Recreation Master Plan. The project would not involve the use, storage, or emissions of hazardous materials, nor have any hazardous materials been transported to or from the site, nor are they anticipated 10 be in the future. e,0 Is the site located within an airport land use plan of a public airport or private airstrip? No Impact. The site is not located wilhin an airport land use plan or wilhin the vicinity of a public airport. therefore no impacts are anticipated regarding airport noise and crash hazard zones. g,h) Interference with an emergency evacuation plan, expose people and structures to a significant risk involving wildland fires, and are nearby residences intermixed with wildlands? Less than significant and No Impact. Due to the provision of existing and planned access to and from tne park site, there would be no impact with regard to any emergency evacuation plans. The park will be improved with irrigation that will be regularly maintained, and therefore, the risk of wildland fire in the park is very small. However, the park will be located adjacent to a natural open space area (Dougherty Hills Open Space) and there is a risk of a wildland fire in the open space Since there are no structures at the park site for people to be caught inside, there is little risk of a person being unable to evacuate from the open City of Dublin Draft Initial Study & Mitigated Negative Declaration Dougherty Hills Dog Park. PA 06-027 Page 21 of 27 21..P "b "?/V' air facility in the event of a wildland fire. ViiI. Hydrology and Water Quality a-i) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements, deplete groundwater resources, altec drainage patterns, effect surface or subsurface water quality, result in piacing housing in a flood plain? Less than Significant and No Impact. The project conforms to Alameda County Flood Control and Wate, Quality District, Zone 7 requirements and will meet the water quality standards of the City of Dublin's NPDE: permit and the Alameda County Urban Runoff Clean Water Program. The contractor selected by the City wil be responsible for obtaining all permits necessary from Zone 7 prior to construction, and follow all provisions 0: the Water Quality Control Board requirements The City will also have a project specific Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) prepared for the project contractor This will reduce surface water quality pollution to a level of less-than-significant. There is no housing proposed for Ihe site and therefore, there is no risk of flood damage to structures. IX. Land Use and Planning a) Physically divide an established community? No Impact. The project is consistent with the General Plan and Ihe Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Ii encompasses a two-acre area at the southern end of one large open space property Residential development exists across Amador Valley Boulevard, to the west on Quartz Circle and to the east across the Alamo Creel~ in the Cottonwood Circle development. No residential subdivision or community is divided by the park. Therefore, there would be no disruption of an established community because the proposed facilities for Dougherty Hilis Dog Park are designed to serve existing development in Dublin, providing facilities within walking distance to residents. Therefore, this park development will not result in any negative or adverse impacts on iand uses or the community bl Conffict with any applicable land use plan, policy or regulation? No impact. The dog park project is consistent with the goals and policies contained in both the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and General Plan, which indicate that these facilities are needed to serve the loca' community Therefore, the proposed park development is consistent wilh all land use pians, poiicies ant regulations of the City, and will not result in any negative or adverse impacts on land use. c) Conflict with a habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan? No impact. No such plan exists within Ihe project area. There would, therefore, be no impact to a habita' conservation plan or natural community conservation pian for the existing site. X. Minerai Resources a, b) Result in the loss of availability of regionally or locally significant mineral resources? No impact. The site is not shown as a location for mineral or aggregate resources on State Mineral City of Dublin Draft Initial StUdy & Mitigated Negative Declaration Dougherty Hills Dog Park, PA 06-027 Page 2.2. of 27 '2-1r1fJ37 Resource maps. No impacts related to the loss of mineral resources would occur as a result of the proje8t. XI. Noise a-d) Would the project expose persons or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established by the General Plan or other applicable standard, expose people to ground borne vibration, or result in permanent increases in ambient noise leveis? Less-than-signlficant with Mitigation. Noise generated from parks, trails and recreational facilities can be audible to neighboring residences in close proximity However, such noises generated are not generali\ considered a significant impact and are compatible with a residential neighborhood environment. There are very limited facilities proposed for the two"acre Dougherty Hills Dog Park, which is within an existing open space area. No recreational facilities and buildings are proposed within the dog park. The park will be visited by dog owners along with Iheir canine pets. The proposed use on site has received positive feedbacl~ through the public comment process as being compatible with the context. Noise related impacts are anticipated to include exposure of residents to increased levels of noise from construction and from the presence of dogs on the project site. However, the nearesl homes are at least 12C feet away from the dog area with a slope and landscaping in between, and it is not expected that the noise generated by dogs at the site would be in excess of a typical residential use where dogs live as pets Additionally, the property is currently designated for park/open space uses, and dogs are allowed in park areas as long as they are on a leash, so they are already permitted at the site Short-term construction-related noise could be considered significant depending on the specific type 0' equipment used in the grading process for the parking lot and paved areas. The City has adopted standaro practices for all construction and grading operations, which will be adhered to during Ihe construction of this facility, and the hours of conslruction will be limited to 7.30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, including the idling of equipment. unless the Director of Public Works approves alternative hours. Additionally ali equipment used on the construction site is to be in well-maintained condition, and muffled, to minimize noiso generation that could affect the residents in the vicinity of the park. Therefore, noise-related impacts of thE project will be reduced 10 a less-than-significant impact. The below listed mitigation measures will minimize construction noise impacts to a level of less-than-significant. Mitiaat/on Measure 5: All construction operations shall comply with Ihe City of Dublin noise standards and be limited to normal day time hours Stationary equipment shall be adequately muffled and located as far away as practical from residential uses. e, f) No Impact. The project is not located within an airport land use plan or within two miles of a public airport, public use airport, or a private airslrip Therefore, the project will not expose people In the project area to excessive noise levels. XII. Population and Housing a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly or indirectly? City of Dublin Draft Initial Study & Mitigated Negative Declaration Dougherty Hills Dog Park, PA 06-027 Page 23 of 27 "[/{;tf> 32.- No Impact. Implementalion and development of planned parks per the Parks and Recreation Master Plar Update will not induce additional growth that has not been anticipated in the Dublin General Plan. These proposed recreational facilities were planned well in advance to serve residential units previously approvec and currently built. Therefore, no population growth impacls are anticipated as a result of this project. b,c) Would the project displace substantial numbers of existing housing units or people? No Impact. The project sile is designated as a community park on Ihe Dublin General Plan and in the Parks and Recreation Master Plan for residents in Ihe immediate and surrounding areas of Dublin. The site is currently being developed as a dog park. The property has never been designated for housing no~ previously developed for such use Displacement of housing units or people, therefore, would not occur Additionally, Ihe site was vacant and undeveloped prior to construction of other development in the area and will continue to remain open for public recreation. XIII. Public Services a"e) Potential impacts related to. fire protection, police protection, schools, maintenance, or solid waste generation? No Impact. Construction and operation of the proposed dog park will not create a need for new public services or facilities. The Alameda Counly Fire Department and the Dublin Police Department have reviewed the project to ensure that the facility meets their criteria for public use. Additionally, the park plan has been designed in conjunction with security criteria provided by the Police Department. Therefora, no impacts related to public services are anticipated. XIV. Recreation a, b) Would the project increase use of existing neighborhood or regional parks or require the construction of ne~ recreational facilities? No impact. The proposed project does not include residential development, so there would be no increase in the need for or impact on recreational facilities. The project would add a needed recreational facility to the central Dublin area, thereby increasing the City's recreational resources and facililies to serve the communil\, No adverse impact related to recreational facilities will result, but rather, the park development will provide more recreational facilities for the public's use. XV TransportationfTraffic a-g) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial to existing traffic ioad and street capacity, exceed LOS standards for CMA roadways, change of air traffic patterns. increase traffic safety hazard, provide for inadequate emergency vehicle access, inadequate parking, provide hazard or barrier to alternative transportation modes? No impact. No impacts are anticipated with regard to traffic or parking forlhe proposed dog park. Existing and proposed roadway improvements have been designed and sized to provide adequate transportation facilities and transit modes with sufficient capacily for the surrounding uses. Thirteen parking spaces have beer; City of Dublin Draft Initial Study & Mitigated Negative Declaration Dougherty Hills Dog Pa~, PA 06-027 Page 24 of 2, ?.Q1J 3 "V designed to serve the two-acre park facility, which should be more than adequate based on the size and comparison with like facilities in other jurisdiclions No adverse impacts related to transportation are anticipated XVI. Utilities and Service Systems a-g) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the RWQCB, require new or expanded water or wastewater treatment facilities, require new storm drain facilities, require additional water suppiies, require new 0," expanded wastewater treatment facilities, or require new solid waste facilities" No Impact. Since the subject site is within an area where urban services are available, the construction of Ihe proposed dog park facility will not cause the need for additional water services. Some drinking water servic6 connections are designed for the park and irrigation for the landscaping will require water, but not in substantial amounts, XV. Mandatory Findings of Significance a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wiidlife population to drop below seif-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community reduce the number of or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory~ No Impact. The preceding analysis indicates that the proposed project will not have a significant advers6 impact on overall environmental quality, including biological resources or cultural resources, with the implementation of mitigation measures included in the analysis bl Does the project have impacts that are Individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulativeh considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects and the effects of probable future projects) No Impact. Although incremental increases in certain areas can be expected as a result of constructing thi:: project, including air emissions and noise, the project site lies within an area with an approved parks and recreation use per the Dublin General Plan and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Mitigation measures are included in the above analysis, as well as Ihe Parks and Recreation Master Plan Updale Initial Study that would reduce any impacts to less-than-significant levels, c) Does the project have environmental effects that will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? No impact. No such impacts have been discovered in the course of preparing this Initial Study City of Dublin Oraft Initial Study & Mitigated Negative Declaration Dougherty Hills Dog Park, PA 06-027 Page 25 of 21 ? D~3 2- BACKGROUND INFORMATION INITIAL STUDY PREPARER Swathi Boreda, Assistant Planner, City of Dublin Community Development Department AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS CONSULTED The following agencies and organizations were contacted in the course of this Initial Study" City of Dublin Communily Development Department City of Dublin Parks and Community Services Departmenl City of Dublin Public Works Department Kleinfelder Engineering LSA & Associates, Inc. REFERENCES City of Dublin General Plan. Updated to November 2002. Citl' of Dublin Zonino Ordinance, 2000 Construction Proiect Plans for Douohertv Hills 000 Park, prepared by Paul Niemuth & Associates, dated April 2006 Parks and Recreation Master Plan, 1994, with update in 2004 Initial Study & Mitioated Neoative Declaration for the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Uodate (2004) Biolooical Site Survev for the Douahertv Hills Doa Park completed by lSA Associates daled 5.52006 31~ '3v-- CITY OF DUBLIN 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin. California 94568 Website: http://www.ci.dublin.ca.us MIHGA TED NEGA T1VEDEG LARATlON Project Title: Dougherty Hills Dog Park, PA 06-027 Project Description: Two-acre dog park proposed to be constructed on a portion of the Dougherty Hills Oper Space Area. Site improvements to consist of a fenced area for off-ieash dogs, a 13-space parking area, and associated landscape and hardscape improvements. Project Location: 8141 Stagecoach Road, APN: 941-2768-002-05 (portion) Applicant: Rosemary Alex, City of Dublin Parks and Facilities Development Coordinator, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568 Determination: I hereby find that the above project WILL NOT have a significant effect on the environment ~_ ~. "'h,""" to., pmp"" m,hg"oo ""~"''' ~~ ~ r_ ~ \1) UJfJ(~ Swathi Boreda, Assistant Pianner Date A copy of the Initial Study documenting the reasons to support the above finding is available at the City of Dublin, 10C Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568, or by calling (925) 833"6610 Date NOI Mailed: Dale Posted: Date Published: Comment Period: Considered by. On: N.O.D filed: City Council Reso. No. May 5, 2006 May 5, 2006 May 11, 2006 May 11, 2006 - May 31,2006 Dublin City Council June 20, 2006 (Tentatively Scheduled) 3Zno~V MITIGATION MONITORlNG PROyJ~.AM. DOUQ.!iERJX HILLS DOG PAM __~itiRatis>n Measures Implemented by. ... .-- Monitored by. MitiQation Measure 1. The project shall implement dust control measures Parks and Planning to reduce project dust deposition to acceptable levels. Dust Control shall Community Division conform to the requirements of the SWPPP prepared by the City All active Services eonslruction areas shall be watered daily and more frequenlly if necessary Departmenl All trucks hauling soil, sand or other loose materials shall be covered. Water shall be applied daily, or apply non-loxic soil stabilizers on all unpaved access roads and parking area at construction sites. All access roads and parking areas at construction sites shall be swept daily with water sweepers. The City/contractor shall hydroseed or apply non-toxic soil stabilizers to construction areas that have been graded. MitiQation Measure 2: Conslruction equipment maintenance, dust control Parks and Planning and construction methods shall conform to the procedures /measures Community Division established in the Project Construction Specifications document prepared Services jointly by the City and the Consultants for the project Departmenl - -- Mitigation Measure 3: A pre-construction survey by a qualified wildlife Parks and Planning biologist shall be conducted per the recommendation of the Biological Community Division Survey Report, to check for any wildlife Ihat may have moved in to the site Services proposed for the dog park, no more than 30 days prior to the Departmenl commencement of any construction or grading activity on the project site. ..__n..__.... .___...____ .-..-..... ..._n....___ Mitigation Measure 4: Should any prehistoric or historic artifacts be Parks and Planning exposed during excavation and construction operations, work shall cease Community Division immediately unlil an archaeologist is consulted to evaluate the significance Services of the find and suggest appropriate mitigation measures. Department Mitiaation Measure 5: All construction operations shall comply with the Parks and Planning City of Dublin noise standards and be limited to normal day time hours. Communily Division Stationary equipment shall be adequately muffled and located as far away Services as practical from residential uses. Department - _n...___ Exhibit B