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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAppendix A - LCA EIR Summary of Impacts and Mitigation MeasuresAPPENDIX A LCA EIR SUMMARY OF IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES Lytle Creek Apartment EIR - Summary of Impacts and Mitigation Measures The Lytle Creek EIR 1 Sobrato Project Addendum EIR Impact Mitigation Measure 3.1 Aesthetics, Light, and Glare 3.1 Aesthetics, Light, and Glare Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? To Be Determined. Refer to the discussion in Section 3.1, Aesthetics, Light, and Glare, on Page 3.1-3 No mitigation exists to reduce this impact to a level of less than significant Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. Refer to the discussion in Section 3.1, Aesthetics, Light, and Glare, on Page 3.1 -4. Mitigation 3.1-4a Prior to the issuance of building permits, the City of Fontana shall approve a lighting plan for the project. Outdoor light intensity shall be limited to that necessary for adequate security and safety. All outside lighting shall be directed and/or shielded to prevent "spillage" onto adjacent properties and shall be shown on the site plan and elevations. Mitigation 3.1-4b To the extent feasible, the proposed project shall include only a limited amount of highly reflective building materials that would cast glare at adjacent residences. The use of non-reflective windows shall be used to the extent feasible on sides facing residents. The City of Fontana Planning Division shall approve all building materials prior to project approval. 3.2 Air Quality Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? Less Than Significant Impact With Mitigation Incorporated. Refer to the discussion in Section 3.2, Air Quality, on Page 3.2-16. Mitigation 3.2-2 Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the proposed project shall include a dust control plan as part of the construction contract standard specifications. The dust control plan shall include measures to meet the requirements of SCAQMD Rules 402 and 403. Such measures may include, but are not limited to, the following: • Attempt to phase and schedule activities to avoid high-ozone days and first-stage smog alerts. • Discontinue operation during second-stage smog alerts. • All haul trucks shall be covered prior to leaving the site to prevent dust from impacting the surrounding areas. • Comply with AOMD Rule 403, particularly to minimize fugitive dust and noise to surrounding areas. Lytle Creek Apartment EIR - Summary of Impacts and Mitigation Measures The Lytle Creek EIR 2 Sobrato Project Addendum EIR Impact Mitigation Measure • Moisten soil each day prior to commencing grading to depth of soil cut. • Water exposed surfaces at least twice a day under calm conditions, and as often as needed on windy days or during very dry • weather in order to maintain a surface crust and minimize the release of visible emission from the construction site. • Treat any area that will be exposed for extended periods with a soil conditioner to stabilize soil or temporarily plant with vegetation. • Wash mud-covered tires and under carriages of trucks leaving construction sites. • Provide for street sweeping, as needed, on adjacent roadways to remove dirt dropped by construction vehicles or mud, which would otherwise be carried off by trucks departing project sites. • Securely cover all loads of fill coming to the site with a tight-fitting tarp. • Cease grading during periods when winds exceed 25 miles per hour. • Provide for permanent sealing of all graded areas, as applicable, at the earliest practicable time after soil disturbance. • Maintain construction equipment in peak operating condition so as to reduce operating emissions. • Use low-sulfur diesel fuel in all equipment. • Use electric equipment whenever practicable. • Shut off engines when not in use. Cumulative Impacts. Significant Unavoidable Impact. Refer to the discussion in Section 3.2, Air Quality, on Page 3.2-23. No mitigation exists to reduce this impact to a level of less than significant. 3.4 Cultural Resources Lytle Creek Apartment EIR - Summary of Impacts and Mitigation Measures The Lytle Creek EIR 3 Sobrato Project Addendum EIR Impact Mitigation Measure Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in § 15064.5? Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. Refer to the impact discussion in Section 3.4, Cultural Resources, on Page 3.4-5. Mitigation 3.4-1 A qualified historical resources monitor shall be present at the project site during grading. If evidence of subsurface historic resources are found during construction, excavation in the vicinity of the find shall cease and a professional archaeologist shall evaluate findings in accordance with standard practice and applicable regulations. Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to §15064.5? Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated. Refer to the impact discussion in Section 3.4, Cultural Resources, on Page 3.4-6. Mitigation 3.4-2 A qualified archaeological monitor shall be present at the project site during grading. If evidence of subsurface prehistoric or historic archaeological resources are found during construction, excavation in the vicinity of the find shall cease and a professional archaeologist shall evaluate findings in accordance with standard practice and applicable regulations. Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. Refer to the impact discussion in Section 3.4, Cultural Resources, on Page 3.4-6. Mitigation 3.4-3 A qualified paleontological monitor shall be present at the project site during grading. If evidence of subsurface paleontological resources are found during construction, excavation in the vicinity of the find shall cease and a professional archaeologist shall evaluate findings in accordance with standard practice and applicable regulations. Paleontological resources shall be evaluated for their significance, depth, extent and integrity, as appropriate consistent with local, State, and federal guidelines. Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. Refer to the impact discussion in Section 3.4, Cultural Resources, on Page 3.4-7. Mitigation 3.4-4 If human remains are discovered during any activities that involve subsurface ground disturbance, there shall be no further excavation or disturbance of the site or any nearby area reasonably suspected to overlie human remains until: (1) The San Bernardino County Coroner has been informed and has determined that no investigation of the cause of death is required, and (2) If the remains are of Native American origin, the Native American Heritage Commission is contacted within 24 hours of the discovery, and the descendants from Lytle Creek Apartment EIR - Summary of Impacts and Mitigation Measures The Lytle Creek EIR 4 Sobrato Project Addendum EIR Impact Mitigation Measure the deceased native Americans have made a recommendation to the landowner or the project proponent, for means of treating or disposing of, with appropriate dignity, the human remains and any associated grave goods as provided in California Public Resources Code Section 5097.98. 3.8 Noise 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? Significant and Unavoidable Impact. Refer to the impact discussion in Section 3.8, discussion in Section 3.8, Noise, on Page 3.8-9. Mitigation 3.8-1a Prior to Grading Permit issuance, the Applicant shall demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the City of Fontana, that the Project complies with the following: • All construction equipment, fixed or mobile, shall be equipped with properly operating and maintained mufflers; • Construction noise reduction methods such as shutting off idling equipment, installing temporary acoustic barriers around stationary construction noise sources maximizing the distance between construction equipment staging areas and occupied residential areas, and use of electric air compressors and similar power tools, rather than diesel equipment, shall be used where feasible; • During construction, stationary construction equipment shall be placed such that emitted noise is directed away from sensitive noise receivers; • During construction, stockpiling and vehicle staging areas shall be located as far as practical from noise sensitive receptors; • Operate earthmoving equipment on the construction site, as far away from vibration sensitive sites as possible; • Construction hours, allowable workdays, and the phone number of the job superintendent shall be clearly posted at all construction entrances to allow for surrounding owners and residents to contact the job superintendent. If the City or the job superintendent receives Lytle Creek Apartment EIR - Summary of Impacts and Mitigation Measures The Lytle Creek EIR 5 Sobrato Project Addendum EIR Impact Mitigation Measure a complaint, the superintendent shall investigate, take appropriate corrective action, and report the action taken to the reporting party; and. • Construction activities shall be limited to the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on weekdays. A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. Refer to the impact discussion in Section 3.8, Noise, on Page 3.8-12. Mitigation 3.8-3 Electrical and mechanical equipment (i.e., ventilation and air conditioning units) and trash compactors shall be located as far away as feasible from habitable areas of the residential units (i.e., living sleeping rooms). Additionally; the following shall be considered prior to installation: proper selection and sizing of equipment, installation of equipment with proper acoustical shielding and incorporating the use of parapets into the building design. All stationary equipment shall be designed to meet the noise criteria as specified in the City of Fontana Zoning and Development Code, and will be subject to approval by the City Planning Department. A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? Significant and Unavoidable Impact. Refer to the impact discussion in Section 3.8, Noise, on Page 3.8-14. No mitigation exists to reduce this impact to a level of less than significant. 3.10 Public Services and Utilities Would the project result in the adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for police protection? Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. Refer to the impact discussion in Section 3.10, Public Services and Utilities, on Page 3.10-8. Mitigation 3.10-1a Prior to the approval of final design, the Fontana Police Department shall review apartment complex design in accordance with the principles of the Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design program. Any modifications suggested by the Fontana Police Department shall be incorporated into the final design of the project. Mitigation 3.10-1 b The completed project shall participate in the Fontana Police Department Crime Free Multi-Housing Program. 3.11 Traffic and Circulation Lytle Creek Apartment EIR - Summary of Impacts and Mitigation Measures The Lytle Creek EIR 6 Sobrato Project Addendum EIR Impact Mitigation Measure Cause an increase in traffic which is substantia 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)? Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated. Refer to the impact discussion in Section 3.11, Traffic and Circulation, on Page 3.11~11. Mitigation 3.11-1 a The applicant shall pay a fair share contribution to improve the traffic signal phasing for eastbound Sierra Lakes Parkway and northbound Citrus Avenue approach to implement right-turn overlaps prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy. Mitigation 3.11-1 b The applicant shall pay a fair share contribution to the widening of eastbound 1-210 Eastbound Ramps approach from one left-turn lane, one shared through/right-turn lane, and one dedicated right-turn lane to consist of two left-turn lanes, one shared through/left-turn lane, and one free right-turn lane prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy. In addition, the applicant shall pay a fair share contribution to the widening of northbound Citrus Avenue approach from two through lanes and a de facto right-turn lane to consist of two through lanes and a shared through/right-turn lane prior to issuance of certificate of occupancy.