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PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
AGENDA
Thursday, October 20, 2005
7:00 P.M.
Pavilion on the Lake
9315 Pismo Avenue
Atascadero, California
REGULAR SESSION: 7:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
RECREATION COMMISSION BUSINESS:
ROLL CALL
Chairperson:
Vice -Chairperson
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Commissioner:
Rick Mathews
Jay Sechrist
William Ausman
Barbie Butz
Carmelita Castaneda
Sandy Jack
Robert Livick
Student Representative: Paige Buck -Moyer
Student Representative: Christopher Solkshinitz
COMMUNITY FORUM: (This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wanting to
address the Commission on any matter not on this agenda and over which the
Commission has jurisdiction. Speakers are limited to five minutes. Please state your
name and address for the record before making your presentation. The Commission
may take action to direct the staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda. A
maximum of 30 minutes will be allowed for Community Forum, unless changed by the
Commission.)
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Roll Call
COMMISSION/ YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS:
(On their own initiative, Commission Members may make a brief announcement or a
brief report on their own activities. Commission Members may ask a question for
clarification, make a referral to staff or take action to have staff place a matter of
business on a future agenda. The Commission may take action on items listed on the
Agenda.)
A. CONSENT CALENDAR: (All items on the consent calendar are considered to
be routine and non -controversial by City staff and will be approved by one motion
if no member of the Commission or public wishes to comment or ask questions.
If comment or discussion is desired by anyone, the item will be removed from the
consent calendar and will be considered in the listed sequence with an
opportunity for any member of the public to address the Commission concerning
the item before action is taken.)
1. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes — September 15, 2005
■ Staff Recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and
Recreation Commission minutes of the September 15, 2005 meeting.
[Community Services]
B. MANAGEMENT REPORTS:
1. Request for Qualifications and Proposals - Atascadero Lake Park
Architectural Design Guidelines
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendation: Commission review and comment on the
Atascadero Lake Park Architectural Guidelines RFP and provide
direction on the process to City staff. [Community Services]
2. Proposed Mitiaated Neaative Declaration for Traffic Wav Park
Expansion and Recreation Center Master Plan
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendation: Commission review the Proposed Mitigated
Negative Declaration for the Traffic Way Park Expansion and
Recreation Center Master Plan and comment of the proposed
mitigation measures. [Community Services]
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3. Atascadero Lake Park - Atascadero Association of Retired Persons
(AARP) Building Grounds — Landscaping Conceptual Design Plan
■ Fiscal Impact: None.
■ Recommendation: Commission review and comment on preliminary
design plan concepts for the Atascadero Lake Park AARP Building
grounds. [Public Works]
C. COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS: (The following represent standing
committees. Informative status reports will be given, as felt necessary.):
Atascadero Youth Task Force- Next meeting November 1, 2005, 7:00
a.m. Pavilion Lakeside Room.
D. STAFF COMMENTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. Stadium Park — City Council Authorized Process.
2. Annual Zoo Boo 10/29/05
3. Senior Health Fair at The Pavilion 10/29/05
4. Atascadero Softball Tournament 10/29/05
5. Holiday Craft Boutique at the Pavilion 11/19/05.
6. Next Comm. Agenda: Trails Workshop and Selection of Skate Park
Design/Equipment.
7. City Hall Relocation: Early Nov. Next meeting should be in new building.
E. ADJOURNMENT:
THE NEXT PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING WILL BE A REGULAR
SESSION SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 17th, 2005 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE CITY HALL AT
6907 EL CAMINO REAL, ATASCADERO.
I, Shannon Sims, Administrative Assistant of the City of Atascadero, declare under the penalty of
perjury that the foregoing agenda for the October 20, 2005 Regular Session of the Atascadero Parks
and Recreation Commission was posted on Friday, October 14, 2005 at Atascadero City Hall Annex,
6905 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 and was available for public review in the Customer
Service Center at that location.
Signed this 14th day of October, 2005 at Atascadero, California.
Shannon Sims, Administrative Assistant
City of Atascadero
City ofAtascadero
WELCOME TO THE ATASCADERO PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSIONMEETING
The Parks and Recreation Commission meet in regular session on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m., in the
Pavilion on the Lake, located at 9315 Pismo. The Parks and Recreation Commission consider matters in the order of
the printed Agenda.
Copies of the staff reports or other documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the Agenda are on
file in the Community Services Department and are available for public inspection during City Hall Annex, 9605 El
Camino Real, Suite 6, during business hours at the Central Receptionist counter and on our website;
www.atascadero.org. An agenda packet is also available for public review at the Atascadero Library, 6850 Morro
Road. All documents submitted by the public during Parks and Recreation Commission meetings that are either read
into the record or referred to in their statement will be noted in the minutes and available for review in the Community
Services Department.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a City
meeting or other services offered by this City, please contact the Community Services Department at (805) 461-
5000. Notification of at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed, will assist the City staff
in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service.
TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS
Members of the audience may speak on any item on the agenda. The Parks and Recreation Chairperson will identify
the subject, staff will give their report, and the Commission will ask questions of staff. The Chairperson will announce
when the public comment period is open and will request anyone interested to address the Commission regarding the
matter being considered to step up to the podium. If you wish to speak for, against or comment in any way:
• You must approach the podium and be recognized by the Chairperson
• Give your name and address (not required)
• Make your statement
• All comments should be made to the Chairperson and Commission
• All comments limited to 5 minutes (unless changed by the Commission)
• No one may speak for a second time until everyone wishing to speak has had an opportunity to do so, and
no one may speak more than twice on any item.
The Chairperson will announce when the public comment period is closed, and thereafter, no further public comments
will be heard by the Commission.
TO SPEAK ON SUBJECTS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Under Agenda item, "COMMUNITY FORUM", the Chairperson will call for anyone from the audience having
business with the Parks and Recreation Commission to:
• Please approach the podium and be recognized
• Give your name and address (not required)
• State the nature of your business
This is the time items not on the Agenda may be brought to the Commission's attention. A maximum of 30 minutes
will be allowed for Community Forum (unless changed by the Commission).
TO HAVE ITEMS PLACED ON AGENDA
All business matters to appear on the Agenda must be in the Office of the Community Services Department
14 days preceding the Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. Should you have a matter you wish to
bring before the Commission, please mail or bring a written communication to the Community Services
Department in the City Hall Annex prior to the deadline.
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ITEM NUMBER: A - 1
DATE: 10/20/05
CITY OF A TASCADERO
PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION
DRAFT MINUTES
THURSDAY, September 15, 2005
7:00 P.M.
REGULAR SESSION: 7:00 P.M.
Chairperson Mathews called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. and Chairperson
Mathews led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Chairperson Mathews, Vice -Chairperson Sechrist, and
Commissioners Butz, Castaneda, Jack, and Livick, and Student
Representative Paige Buck -Moyer
Absent: Commissioner Ausman, and Student Representative Solkshinitz.
Staff Present: Community Services Director Brady Cherry, Deputy Public Works
Director Geoff English and Office Assitant I Tiffany Harry.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
MOTION: By Chairperson Mathews
Motion passed 06:0 by a roll -call vote.
PRC Draft Minutes 09/15/05
Page 1 of 4
ITEM NUMBER: A - 1
DATE: 10/20/05
COMMUNITY FORUM:
Rick and Mary Chastain propose 1 or 2 benches at Sunken Gardens be reserved as a
Vietnam Veteran Memorial for 8 Atascadero soldiers that were lost. In addition, Eric
Greening requests the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall make a return visit to Sunken
Gardens in the future as it was well received in the past.
Student Representative Solkshinitz joined the meeting at 7:13pm.
Eric Greening inquired about the construction of Sunken Gardens and whether or not it
will be practical for daily use. He also questions the effectiveness of the solar powered
water circulator that contributes to the improvement of the water quality at the Lake
Park.
Chairperson Mathews closed the Community Forum period.
COMMISSION/ YOUTH REPRESENTATIVE ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REPORTS:
Commissioner Butz announced a fundraiser meeting for a Performing Arts Center to be
constructed here in Atascadero. She was also selling Colony Days buttons for the
Chamber of Commerce.
Commissioner Ausman joined the meeting at 7:23pm.
Student Representative Christopher Solkshinitz expressed his concern regarding
hazardous overgrowth on the trails at Stadium Park. He also inquired about plans for a
bike track to be built in Atascadero.
Student Representative Paige Buck -Moyer asked when the construction in Sunken
Gardens is scheduled for completion and when it will be ready for athletic activity.
Chairperson Mathews stressed the importance of attendance at meetings as well as
keeping contact with the Council.
A. CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes — July 21, 2005
■ Staff recommendation: Commission approve the Parks and
Recreation Commission minutes of the July 21, 2005 meeting.
[Community Services]
PRC Draft Minutes 09/15/05
Page 2 of 4
ITEM NUMBER: A - 1
DATE: 10/20/05
MOTION: By Chairperson Mathews and seconded by Vice Chairperson
Sechrist to approve Item #A-1.
Motion passed 7:0 by a voice vote.
B. Management Reports:
1. Atascadero Lake Park improvement Plans & Discussion
■ Staff Recommendation: Informational only. [Public Works/ Comm.
Services]
PUBLIC COMMENT
Eric Greening stated he liked the master plan however he didn't like the idea of moving
the bandstand out over the lake, and he also didn't like the hard-scaping around the
bandstand. He prefers the grassy area for visitors to relax in while enjoying the music in
the park. He then suggested the Community Services Department send this Master
Plan back to Council for re-examination.
Chairperson Mathews closed the Public Comment period.
Deputy Public Works Director Geoff English presented a slideshow of the Atascadero
Lake Park Master Plan and answered questions of the Commission.
Commissioner comments were as follows:
Commissioner Jack likes the Master Plan
Commissioner Butz suggests we come up with an idea for shelter for BBQ Area #1
before next summer.
Vice -Chairperson Sechrist agrees with Community Services Director Brady Cherry in
that the Commission should come up with a theme to unify the style of the Park as soon
as possible.
Commissioner Livick asked if the costs listed in the slideshow included capital costs. He
also expressed concern regarding the funds from FEMA for the community youth center
since the Hurricane Katrina Disaster. Community Services Director Brady Cherry
informed Commissioner Livick that at this point our funding is secure, and if any
changes occur he will notify the Commission.
C. COMMITTEE & LIAISON REPORTS:
1. Atascadero Youth Task Force — Next meeting October 4, 2005, 7:00 a.m.
Pavilion Lakeside Room.
PRC Draft Minutes 09/15/05
Page 3 of 4
ITEM NUMBER: A - 1
DATE: 10/20/05
D. STAFF COMMENTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Director Cherry briefly discussed the following items with the
Commission:
1. Stadium Park Correspondence to Council 10/11/05
2. Fall 2005 Recreation Guide
3. Atascadero Creek Clean up 10/1/05
4. Youth Volleyball starts 10/3/05
5. Colony Days 10/15/05
6. Zoo Boo 10/29/05
7. Senior Health Fair at the Pavilion
8. Atascadero Softball Tournament 10/29/05
9. Holiday Craft Boutique at the Pavilion 11/19/05
10. City Hall Relocation
E. ADJOURNMENT:
Chairperson Mathews adjourned the meeting at 9:12pm to the next regularly scheduled
meeting of the Parks and Recreation Commission on October 20, 2005.
MEETING RECORDED AND MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Tiffany Harry, Office Assistant I
PRC Draft Minutes 09/15/05
Page 4 of 4
ITEM NUMBER: B - 1
DATE: 10/20/05
Atascadero Parks & Recreation Commission
Staff Report — Community Services Department
Request for Qualifications and Proposals —
Atascadero Lake Park Architectural Design Guidelines
RECOMMENDATION:
Commission review and comment on the Atascadero Lake Park Architectural
Guidelines RFP and provide direction on the process to City staff.
DISCUSSION:
Since early Colony Days, the Atascadero Lake Park has been the primary gathering
place for the community. The park is home to the well-known Charles Paddock Zoo as
well as the Pavilion on the lake facility. Over the years, many improvements have been
made to the Lake Park. The improvements have been without a central theme or
uniform design guidelines. Consequently, the Lake Park contains a variety of different
building styles and park elements (benches, fixtures, trash receptacles, equipment and
exterior treatments and colors). In summary, the "parkscape" is very inconsistent in
terms of style.
There are currently a number of potential improvement projects that could take place in
the next couple of years that might alleviate this situation. Some examples are Babe
Ruth Baseball's plans to improve the Alvord Field Complex, the City's plans for
rehabilitated restrooms, the Kiwanis Club request to replace the bandstand and the
Rotary/Chamber request to install a shelter at one of the BBQ sites. While most of the
community driven efforts are volunteer projects, the City has an obligation to remain
consistent with the City Council adopted master plan, and retain the "rural character" of
the park. Creating a more aesthetically pleasing park, with consistent treatment of the
park elements, would be desirable.
The Community Services Department has prepared a Request for Proposals (RFP) to
address the need for uniform design guidelines and park elements for the Lake Park. A
copy of the RFP is attached for review. At the Commission meeting of October 20,
2005, staff will review the RFP with the Commission and discuss the scope and process
for developing new park design guidelines.
ITEM NUMBER: B - 1
DATE: 10/20/05
FISCAL IMPACT:
$5,000 in budgeted funds for the development of design guidelines under agreement
with a local design firm.
ATTACHMENT:
Request for Proposals (RFP)
ITEM NUMBER: B - 2
DATE: 10/20/05
Atascadero Parks & Recreation Commission
Staff Report — Community Services Department
Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration for Traffic Way Park
Expansion and Recreation Center Master Plan
RECOMMENDATION:
Commission review the Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Traffic Way
Park Expansion and Recreation Center Master Plan and comment on the proposed
mitigation measures.
DISCUSSION:
The proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Recreation Center Master Plan
and Traffic Way Park Expansion Project has been completed. Essentially, the findings
of "exemption" have been made by the Community Development Department. The
findings are that the proposed project will not harm riparian land, native and non-native
plant life, listed threatened and endangered plants and animals and their habitat,
species listed under code or special jurisdictions, and air and water resources. The
attached Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration report states that the project will not
have a significant effect on the environment. However, mitigation measures altering the
project master plan somewhat have been made as a condition of approval of the
project. Findings were made pursuant to the provision of CEQA. The mitigation
measures must be incorporated into the project. The report details the issues of
concern, and the mitigation measures proposed for each.
At the Commission meeting, staff will highlight some of the environmental factors
potentially affected, as well as outline the proposed mitigation measures as they affect
the original project master plan.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
A- Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration
Start Here
Project Description
Applicant:
City of Atascadero, 6905 El Camino Real suite 6, Atascadero, CA 93422 Phone: 805-470-3482
Project Title:
Precise Plan 2005-0185 - Traffic Way Park Expansion and Recreation Center Master Plan
Project
5493, 5599 Traffic Way, Atascadero, CA 93422
Location:
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 029-091-007, 028-361-033
Project
The proposed project is a City Park Master Plan to allow a 12.5 acre phased development designed to
Description:
retain and expand Traffic Way Park as follows: Replace the existing City Public Works Yard with
park development; construct a new outdoor recreation complex and 19,000 square foot indoor
recreational youth facility; reconstruct existing recreational sports fields and a 9,800 square foot
indoor/outdoor skate and BMX area park (former metal industrial building); add two new batting
cages; an indoor/outdoor skate, an outdoor climbing wall, a water spray play area, two playgrounds,
two basketball courts, an outdoor stage and amphitheater, a picnic and bbq area, and a 123 -space
parking lot with a drop-off area; and designate a future aquatic swim facility. The plan also includes
perimeter fencing; walking trail; safety lighting; and retains the existing public restrooms and sewer
lift station facility,
General Plan Designation: P, I Zoning District: P, I
City of Atascadero
CEQA Referral
Request for Comments
Community Development Department 6905 El Camino Real, Suite 6, Atascadero, CA 93422 (805) 461-5000
Date: October 10, 2005
To: Atascadero Mutual Water Company
Atascadero Unified School District
California Regional Water Quality Control Board
Charter Communications
Pacific Bell
Pacific Gas and Electric
San Luis Obispo Air Pollution Control District
SLOCOG
Southern California Gas Company
Upper Salinas / Las Tablas Resources Conservation District
Department of Fish and Game
Army Corps of Engineers
From: Steve McHarris, Deputy Community Development Director
0 The attached Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration is referred for your Agency's review
and comment. The public review period for this project runs from October 7, 2005 to
October 26, 2005.
Mitigated Negative Declaration 2005-0050 and initial study
CITY OF ATASCADERO
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT PROPOSED MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Environmental Coordinator of the City of Atascadero has completed a
review of the following project and is proposing the following environmental determination:
Applicant:
City of Atascadero, 6905 El Camino Real suite 6, Atascadero, CA 93422 Phone: 805-470-3482
Project Title:
Precise Plan 2005-0185 - Traffic Way Park Expansion and Recreation Center Master Plan
Project
5493, 5599 Traffic Way, Atascadero, CA 93422
Location:
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 029-091-007, 028-361-033
Project
The proposed project is a City Park Master Plan to allow a 12.5 acre phased development designed to
Description:
retain and expand Traffic Way Park as follows: Replace the existing City Public Works Yard with
park development; construct a new outdoor recreation complex and 19,000 square foot indoor
recreational youth facility; reconstruct existing recreational sports fields and a 9,800 square foot
indoor/outdoor skate and BMX area park (former metal industrial building); add two new batting
cages; an indoor/outdoor skate, an outdoor climbing wall, a water spray play area, two playgrounds,
two basketball courts, an outdoor stage and amphitheater, a picnic and bbq area, and a 123 -space
parking lot with a drop-off area; and designate a future aquatic swim facility. The plan also includes
perimeter fencing; walking trail; safety lighting; and retains the existing public restrooms and sewer
lift station facility.
General Plan Designation: P, I Zoning District: P, I
Environmental
Begins: October 7, 2005
Review Dates:
Ends: October 26, 2005
Proposed
Based on the initial study prepared for the project, a Mitigated Negative Declaration
Environmental
is proposed. The proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration is available for public
Determination:
review from 10/7/05 through 10/26/05 at 6905 El Camino Real, Suite 6,
Community Development Department from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday.
Any interested person may review the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration and project files. Questions should
be directed to Steve McHarris, Deputy Community Development Director at 470-3482.
Steven G. McHarris, Deputy Community Development Director Date
File: PPN 2005-0185 Traffic Way Park MND sm Print Dates 10/13/05221 PM
6905 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 6 • ATASCADERO, CA 93422 • (805) 461-5000 • FAX 461-7612
CITY OF ATASCADERO
CERTIFICATE OF FEE EXEMPTION
6905 El Camino Real, Suite 6 Atascadero, CA 93422 805/461-5000
De Minimis Impact Finding
Applicant:
City of Atascadero, 6905 El Camino Real suite 6, Atascadero, CA 93422 Phone: 805-470-3482
Project Title:
Precise Plan 2005-0185 - Traffic Way Park Expansion and Recreation Center Master Plan
Project
5493, 5599 Traffic Way, Atascadero, CA 93422
Location:
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 029-091-007, 028-361-033
Project
The proposed project is a City Park Master Plan to allow a 12.5 acre phased development designed to
Description:
retain and expand Traffic Way Park as follows: Replace the existing City Public Works Yard with
park development; construct a new outdoor recreation complex and 19,000 square foot indoor
recreational youth facility; reconstruct existing recreational sports fields and a 9,800 square foot
indoor/outdoor skate and BMX area park (former metal industrial building); add two new batting
cages; an indoor/outdoor skate, an outdoor climbing wall, a water spray play area, two playgrounds,
two basketball courts, an outdoor stage and amphitheater, a picnic and bbq area, and a 123 -space
parking lot with a drop-off area; and designate a future aquatic swim facility. The plan also includes
perimeter fencing; walking trail; safety lighting; and retains the existing public restrooms and sewer
lift station facility.
General Plan Designation: P, I Zoning District: P, I
FINDINGS OF EXEMPTION:
1. An Initial Study has been prepared by the Lead Agency to evaluate the project's effects on wildlife resources, if any.
2. The Lead Agency hereby finds that there is no evidence before the City that the project will have any potential for adverse effect on
the environment.
The project El *will ® will not result in any changes to the following resources:
(a) Riparian land, rivers, streams, watercourses and wetlands;
(b) Native and non-native plant life and the soil required to sustain habitat for fish and wildlife;
(c) Rare and unique plant life and ecological communities dependant on plant life;
(d) Listed threatened and endangered plants and animals and the habitat in which they are believed to reside;
(e) All species listed as protected or identified for special management in the Fish and Game Code, the Public Resources Code,
the Water Code or regulations adopted thereunder;
(f) All marine and terrestrial species subject to the jurisdiction of the Department of Fish and Game and the ecological
communities in which they reside; and
(g) All air and water resources, the degradation of which will individually or cumulatively result in a loss of biological diversity
among the plants and animals residing in that air and water.
*If the project will result in changes to any of these resources, the City has, on the basis ofsubstantial evidence, "rebutted" the
presumption of adverse effect to these resources. A statement in support of this rebuttal is attached.
CERTIFICATION:
I hereby certify that the Lead Agency has made the above finding(s) of fact and based upon the Initial Study and the hearing
record the project will not individually or cumulatively have an adverse effect on wildlife resources, as defined in Section 711.2
of the Fish and Game Code.
Steven G. McHarris, Deputy Community Development Director Date
File: PPN 2005-0185 Traffic Way Park MND am Print Dates 10/13/05221 PM
6905 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 6 * ATASCADERO, CA 93422 * (805) 461-5000 * FAX 461-7612
CITY OF ATASCADERO
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
6905 El Camino Real, Suite 6 Atascadero, CA 93422 805.461.5000
To: ® County Clerk, County of San Luis Obispo
From: Steve McHarris, City of Atascadero
Subject: Filing of Notice of Determination in Compliance with Section 21152 of the Public Resources Code
STATE CLEARINGHOUSE #: N/A
Applicant:
City of Atascadero, 6905 El Camino Real suite 6, Atascadero, CA 93422 Phone: 805-470-3482
Project Title:
Precise Plan 2005-0185 - Traffic Way Park Expansion and Recreation Center Master Plan
Project
5493, 5599 Traffic Way, Atascadero, CA 93422
Location:
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 029-091-007, 028-361-033
Project
The proposed project is a City Park Master Plan to allow a 12.5 acre phased development designed to
Description:
retain and expand Traffic Way Park as follows: Replace the existing City Public Works Yard with
park development; construct a new outdoor recreation complex and 19,000 square foot indoor
recreational youth facility; reconstruct existing recreational sports fields and a 9,800 square foot
indoor/outdoor skate and BMX area park (former metal industrial building); add two new batting
cages; an indoor/outdoor skate, an outdoor climbing wall, a water spray play area, two playgrounds,
two basketball courts, an outdoor stage and amphitheater, a picnic and bbq area, and a 123 -space
parking lot with a drop-off area; and designate a future aquatic swim facility. The plan also includes
perimeter fencing; walking trail; safety lighting; and retains the existing public restrooms and sewer
lift station facility.
General Plan Designation: P, I Zoning District: P, I
This is to certify that the City of Atascadero, the ® lead/a ❑ responsible agency approved the above-described project on May 9, 2005 and made the
following determinations:
1. The project ❑ will ® will not have a significant effect on the environment.
2. ❑ An Environmental Impact Report was prepared and certified for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA and reflects the
independent judgment of the Lead Agency.
❑ A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA and reflects the independent judgment of the
Lead Agency.
® A Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA and reflects the independent
judgment of the Lead Agency.
3. Mitigation measures ® were ❑ were not made a condition of the approval of the project.
4. A Statement of Overriding Considerations ❑ was ® was not adopted for this project.
5. Findings ® were ❑ were not made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA.
6. The location and custodian of the documents which comprise the record of proceedings for the Final EIR (with comments and responses) or
Mitigated Negative Declaration are specified as follows:
Custodian: Steven G.McHanisDeputy,Community Development Director
Location: Community Development Department, 6905 EI Camino Real, Suite 6, Atascadero, CA 93422
Steven G. McHarris, Deputy Community Development Director Date
File: PPN 2005-0185 Traffic Way Park MND am Print Dates 10/13/05221 PM
6905 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 6 • ATASCADERO, CA 93422 • (805) 461-5000 • FAX 461-7612
CITY OF ATASCADERO
PROPOSED MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION #2005-0050
6905 El Camino Real, Suite 6 Atascadero, CA 93422 805/461-5000
Applicant:
City of Atascadero, 6905 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 Phone: 805-470-3482
Project Title:
Precise Plan 2005-0185 — Traffic Way Park.
Project
5493, 5599 Traffic Way, Atascadero, CA 93422
Location:
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 029-091-007, 028-361-033
Project
The proposed project is a master plan to allow a 12.5 acre phased development designed to retain and
Description:
expand Traffic Way Park as follows: Replace the existing City Public Works Yard with park
development; construct a new outdoor recreation complex and 19,000 square foot indoor recreational
youth facility; reconstruct existing recreational sports fields and a 9,800 square foot indoor/outdoor
skate and BMX area park (former metal industrial building); two new batting cages; an
indoor/outdoor skate, an outdoor climbing wall, a water spray play area, two playgrounds, two
basketball courts, an outdoor stage and amphitheater, a picnic and bbq area, and a 123 -space parking
lot with a drop-off area, and a future aquatic swim facility The park includes perimeter fencing;
walking trail; sports lighting; and retains the existing public restrooms and sewer lift station facility.
General Plan Designation: P, I Zoning District: P, I
Findings:
1. The project does not have the potential to degrade the environment.
2. The project will not achieve short-term to the disadvantage of long-term environmental goals.
3. The project does not have impacts which are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable.
4. The project will not cause substantial adverse effects on human beings either directly or indirectly.
Determination:
Based on the above findings, and the information contained in the initial study 2005-0023 (made a part hereof by
reference and on file in the Community Development Department), it has been determined that the above project will
not have an adverse impact on the environment when the following mitigation measures are incorporated into the
project (see attachment).
Prepared By: Steve McHarris, Deputy Community Development Director
Date Posted: October 7, 2005
Public Review Ends: October 26, 2005
Attachments: - Location Map
- Aerial photo
- Site photographs
- Traffic Way Park Expansion and Recreation Center Master Plan
- Biological resource mitigation measures
- Arborist Tree Protection Plan Exhibit
- Existing Conditions
- Initial Study 2005-0050
- A&T Arborist Report (attachment)
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6905 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 6 • ATASCADERO, CA 93422 • (805) 461-5000 • FAX 461-7612
CITY OF ATAS CADER O
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
Environmental Review 2005-0050
Applicant:
City of Atascadero, 6905 El Camino Real suite 6, Atascadero, CA 93422 Phone: 805-470-3482
Project Title:
Precise Plan 2005-0185 - Traffic Way Park Expansion and Recreation Center Master Plan
Project
5493, 5599 Traffic Way, Atascadero, CA 93422
Location:
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 029-091-007, 028-361-033
Project
The proposed project is a City Park Master Plan to allow a 12.5 acre phased development designed to
Description:
retain and expand Traffic Way Park as follows: Replace the existing City Public Works Yard with
General Plan
park development; construct a new outdoor recreation complex and 19,000 square foot indoor
Designation:
recreational youth facility; reconstruct existing recreational sports fields and a 9,800 square foot
Zoning:
indoor/outdoor skate and BMX area park (former metal industrial building); add two new batting
Surrounding Land
cages; an indoor/outdoor skate, an outdoor climbing wall, a water spray play area, two playgrounds,
Uses and Setting:
two basketball courts, an outdoor stage and amphitheater, a picnic and bbq area, and a 123 -space
parking lot with a drop-off area; and designate a future aquatic swim facility. The plan also includes
perimeter fencing; walking trail; safety lighting; and retains the existing public restrooms and sewer
lift station facility.
Other public agencies
General Plan Designation: P, I Zoning District: P, I
Lead Agency Name
City of Atascadero
and Address:
6905 El Camino Real, Suite 6, Atascadero, CA 93422
Contact Person and
Steven G. McHarris, Deputy Community Development Director
Phone Number:
City of Atascadero
6905 El Camino Real, Suite 6
Atascadero, CA 93422
General Plan
Public, Industrial
Designation:
Zoning:
Public, Industrial
Surrounding Land
North: Industrial
Uses and Setting:
South: Medium Density Residential
West: Recreational
East: Open Space
Other public agencies
None
whose approval is
required (e.g., permits,
financing approval, or
participation agreement)
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Recommended Biological Resources Mitigations
5.1 Biological resource mitigation recommendations
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We recommend the following biological resource (BR) mitigation measures to prevent or
mitigate for impacts to wetlands and waters of the United States, riparian habitat, rare
species, and nesting birds.
.5.1.1 Loss of*hahitat mitigations
A. Potential Jurisdictional Waters: If jurisdictional waters are impacted, a
mitigation plan must be developed and approved by the Corps. The Regional
Water Quality Control Board requires a 2:1 mitigation ratio for permanent
impacts and a 1:1 mitigation ration to temporary for impacts to streambed habitat
(as per Daniel Gutterrez, RWQCB, August 25, 2005).
B. Riparian: The riparian habitat is defined as the area between the outer edges of
the riparian vegetation. The California Department of Fish and Game and San
Luis Obispo County regulations require building set -backs from the edge of
riparian habitat to protect this resource. We recommend a 35 -foot set -back from
the riparian habitat, unless otherwise negotiated with the Department of Fish and
Game.
BR -1 Riparian habitat shall be protected from direct and indirect impacts where
practicable. Riparian habitat protections include avoiding direct impacts
to drainages such as culverts and crossings. Minimize indirect impacts by
providing bio -filtration of storm water and designing detention for
residential and roadway discharges.
BR -2 if impacts to the riparian zone are proposed (e.g. placement of hardscape
or irrigated turf inside of the buffer), the following steps must be
completed depending upon jurisdictional areas affected:
1. Permits must be obtained, as appropriate, from the California
Department of Fish and Game (DFG Code 1600), the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers (Section 404 of the Clean Water Act), the
Regional Water Quality Control Board (Section 401 of the Clean
Water Act).
2. A mitigation, monitoring, and reporting plan shall be prepared and
approved by the City and other jurisdictional agencies, as
appropriate (i.e., California Department of Fish and Game, U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers, and the Regional Water Quality Control
Board). Riparian mitigation shall increase the aerial extent of
riparian habitat on site at a two -to -one ratio (created riparian area
to impacted riparian area). Functions and values of the created
riparian zone must be comparable to the impacted habitat.
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3. Mitigation implementation and success will be monitored for three
to five years, depending on the jurisdictional agencies'
requirements.
BR -3 If site disturbance is proposed within 35 feet of riparian habitats, riparian
protection and enhancement shall be monitored during construction.
1. Orange silt fence will be installed at the edge of proposed
disturbance boundary.
2. The boundary will be labeled with highly visible signs that indicate
"Riparian Protection 'Lone — No construction equipment or ground
disturbance allowed"
BR -4 Habitat enhancements are to be required if impacts to the riparian zone are
proposed. Enhancements shall include planting native trees and shrubs in
order to increase the width and density of riparian habitat proportional to
disturbed areas at a two to one ration (enhanced area to disturbed area).
See BR -2.2.
BR -5 When demolition of buildings or hardscape inside of the 35 -foot
riparian buffer occurs:
1. Where practicable, equipment shall be placed outside of the
riparian buffer.
2. A biological monitor shall be present on site.
3. All water discharged during demolition must be contained on site
away from the creek. If discharge is proposed for the creek,
authorization must be obtained from the Regional Water Quality
Control Board.
C. Native Trees: The City of Atascadero requires native trees on the property be
protected when possible and mitigated for if damaged or removed.
BR -6 Tree canopies and trunks within 25 feet of proposed disturbance zones
shall be mapped and numbered by a qualified biologist and a licensed land
surveyor. Data for each tree shall include diameter at breast height (4.5 ft)
of each stem/trunk, canopy diameter, tree height, tree health, and habitat
notes (cavities for birds or bats), raptor nests, wood rat nests, and unique
features.
BR -7 A native tree protection plan shall be prepared for the project and
approved by the City if impacts to native trees trees are anticipated.
BR -8 Impacts to the native tree canopies or root zones shall be avoided where
practicable. Impacts include any ground disturbance within 1.5 times the
diameter of the dripline of the tree.
BR -9 Impacts to native trees shall be mitigated in kind at a 2:1 ratio. Oaks
removed shall be replaced in kind at a 4:1 ratio.
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BR -10 Replacement trees shall be seasonally maintained (browse protection,
weed reduction and irrigation, as needed) and monitored annually for at
least five years.
5.1.2 Common wildlife mitigations
A. Nesting habitat: Migratory non -game native bird species are protected by
international treaty under the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) of 1918
(50 C.F.R. Section 10.13). Sections 3503, 3503.5 and 3513 of the California Fish
and Game Code prohibit take of all birds and their active nests including raptors
and other migratory non -game birds (as listed under the Federal MBTA).
BR -11 Immediately prior to ground disturbance activities, if work occurs
between March 1" and August 31", nesting bird surveys shall be
conducted. To avoid impacts to nesting birds, grading and construction
activities that affect grassland habitats or trees shall not be conducted
during the breeding season from March 1' to August 31'. If construction
activities must be conducted during this period, nesting bird surveys shall
take place within one week of ground disturbance. Ground nesting birds
are possible in un -mowed fallow grasslands. If surveys do not locate
nesting birds, construction activities may be conducted. If nesting birds
are located, no construction activities shall occur within 200 feet of nests
until chicks are fledged. Construction activities shall observe a 300 foot
buffer for raptor nests.
B. Reduction of movement corridors: Impacts to the riparian zone shall be
minimized to protect local wildlife movement corridors on the property. Open
space fences shall not include game wire, no -climb wire, or impenetrable fencing,
or shall have animal passages at 150 foot intervals. Exterior lights shall be
shielded to direct lighting to the ground.
C. Displacement and/or take: Wildlife expected to occur on the property includes
common species such as red fox, mule deer, coyote, bobcat, striped skunk,
raccoon, black -tailed jackrabbit, and several species of rodents. Mitigations for
impacts to common wildlife species are usually not required.
5.1.3 Rare species mitigations
A. Cooper's hawk and sharp -shinned hawk: Pre -construction nesting surveys
shall be conducted as specified in BR -10 if impacts to riparian canopy are
anticipated.
B. Pallid Bat: Prior to tree removal or demolition of buildings on site, we
recommend the following mitigation measure:
BR -12 If work is to be conducted between March 1 and April 15, pre -
construction survey shall be conducted to determine if pallid bats are present in the
trees proposed for removal. No trees may be removed that contain maternal bat
colonies.
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C. Southwestern pond turtle: We recommend the following mitigation measure to
ensure that no pond turtles are impacted by the project.
BR -13 Immediately prior to any activity that affects riparian habitat, a pre -
construction survey shall be conducted to determine the potential for pond
turtles to occur in the work areas. If no water is present in the work areas,
the project may commence with a biological monitor during initial
vegetation removal activities. The monitor shall be qualified and
permitted to move pond turtles if they are found in the project area.
Yellow Warbler and Yellow -breasted cehat: Pre -construction nesting surveys shall
be conducted as specified in BR -10 if impacts to riparian canopy are anticipated.
D. Steelhead trout - South/Central ESU: Section 9 (16 USCA 1538) of the
Federal Endangered Species Act (FESA) prohibits the "taking" of a listed species
by anyone, including private individuals, corporations, and state and local
agencies. NMFS has authority for regulation of anadramous fish and marine
mammals. The Traffic Way Park and Youth Center shall not have take of the
federally listed threatened steelhead trout that occur in Atascadero Creek. In
addition to the 35 -foot set -back from the riparian corridor, the following
mitigation recommendations will reduce the potential for take to a less than
significant level.
BR -14 Immediately prior to any activity that affects riparian habitat, a pre -
construction survey shall be conducted to determine the potential for
steelhead to occur in the work areas. If no water is present in the work
areas, the project may commence without further surveys or monitoring
obligations for steelhead. If water is present, the pre -construction survey
shall be conducted in a manner that will identify if steelhead are present in
the work areas.
BR -15 If steelhead are present in the work areas, the fish will be moved to an
appropriate location prior to project commencement.
E. California Red -legged Frog: We recommend the following mitigation measure
to ensure that no red -legged frogs are impacted by the project.
BR -16 Immediately prior to any activity that affects riparian habitat, a
protocol pre -construction survey shall be conducted to determine the
potential for California red -legged frogs to occur in the work areas. If no
water is present in the work areas, the project may commence with a
biological monitor during initial vegetation removal activities.
BR -17 If California red -legged frogs are found, the project will be delayed
until the US Fish and Wildlife Service is consulted and a plan approved
for relocation and protection of the frog.
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9-08-05
City of Atascadero
Traffic Way Park Tree Protection Plan
This tree protection plan is in regards to the development of the new recreation center and
athletic fields located between Traffic Way and Atascadero Creek. The current use on
this property consists of city maintenance support facilities and ball fields. The trees on
site consist of coast live oaks (Quercus agrifolia), valley oaks (Quercus lobata), blue oak
(Quercus douglasii), london plane trees (Plantanus arcerrifolia), leylandi cypress trees
(Cupressocyparis leylandii), red gum eucalyuptus (Eucalyptus rosriata), english walnut
(Juglans regia), fig (Ficus carica), black walnuts (Juglans nigra), sycamore (Plantanus
racemosa), ornamental pear (Prunus kawakamii) . It shall be noted here, the leylandi
cypress trees were not inventoried because some of the trees are dying of Cytospora
canker and the rest are soon to follow. They should all be removed. The arborists did not
inventory shrubs or other poor quality trees. The trees are tagged with an aluminum
number plate along with the corresponding colored tape, Trees that will be saved
according to the current plans have yellow tape attached to the number tag. Trees that
will have to be removed have red tape. Many of the trees with red tape can be saved and
the proposed changes with corresponding tree numbers is discussed below. Tree fencing
has not been outlined on the plans as the arborists feel changes will be made to save
additional trees. When final plans are available, the required fencing will be outline on
the plans. All drip line % impacts on the spreadsheet are subject to change according to
plan changes. A native tree removal permit has not been completed for this project as the
number of planned removals will most likely decrease.
The trail construction parallel to Atascadero Creek shall be constructed around the oak
trees without removing any. There appears to be ample room to accomplish this. The
existing fence shall be removed without damaging nearby trees. All large oaks and black
walnuts along the creek riparian area that overhang the trail require crown inspections
and crown reduction pruning.
Future plans should include designing around tree 25 and 26 in the swim complex area.
These two oak trees are in very good condition and should be saved.
Trees #29, 31, 30, 37, and 38 exist within the parking lot south of the recreation center.
Consideration should be given to move the parking lot to the north and eliminating the
planting areas. These trees are in good condition and should be saved.
Tree #71 is a native sycamore tree that was not surveyed. This tree needs proper
surveying as the arborists feel it can be saved. It is in very good condition.
Most all the young oak trees in the greenbek along Traffic Way were not surveyed. We
assume this area will not be disturbed and all the trees can remain. Many of these young
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trees need proper training at this time. Several of the red gum eucalyptus trees have red
gum lerp psyllid infestation. A systemic insecticide will remedy the problem. Three of
these trees have very poor acute crotches and they may need to be removed before they
become a hazard.
It appears that proposed baseball diamond A is smaller than B. Consideration should be
given to switch the proposed fields so that many of the young oak trees in the outfield of
B could be saved by placing field A where B is proposed.
It is the responsibility of the city to provide a copy of this tree protection plan to any
and all contractors and subs that work within the drip line of any native tree. It is
highly recommended that each contractor sign and acknowledge this tree protection
plan.
This project shall require an on-site pre -construction meeting with the city, grading
contractor and the arborist. Topics will include fencing, monitoring and
requirements for a positive final occupancy letter.
All trees potentially impacted by this project are numbered and identified on both the
grading plan and the spreadsheet. Trees are numbered on the grading plans and in the
field with an aluminum tag. In the field, trees to be saved have yellow tape and trees to
be removed have red tape per the current plan.
Tree Rating System
A rating system of 1-10 was used for visually establishing the overall condition of each
tree on the spreadsheet. The rating system is defined as follows:
Ratine Condition
0 Deceased
I Evidence of massive past failures, extreme disease and is in severe
decline.
2 May be saved with attention to class 4 pruning, insect/pest
eradication and future monitoring.
3 Some past failures, some pests or structural defects that may be
mitigated by class IV pruning.
4 May have had minor past failures, excessive deadwood or minor
structural defects that can be mitigated with pruning.
5 Relatively healthy tree with little visual structural and or pest
defects.
6 Healthy tree that probably can be left in its natural state.
7-9 Have had proper arboricultural pruning and attention or have no
apparent structural defects.
10 Specimen tree with perfect shape, structure and foliage in a
protected setting (i.e. park. arboretum).
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The following mitigation measures/methods must be fully understood and followed by
anyone working within the drip line of any native tree. Any necessary clarification will
be provided by us (the arborists) upon request.
1. Fencing: The proposed fencing shall be shown in orange ink on the grading
plan. It must be a minimum of 4' high chain Iink, snow or safety fence staked at the edge
of the drip line or line of encroachment for each tree or group of trees. The fence shall be
up before any construction or earth moving begins. The city or their designee shall be
responsible for maintaining an erect fence throughout the construction period. The
arborist(s), upon notification, will inspect the fence placement once it is erected. After
this time, fencing shall not be moved without arborist inspection/approval. If the orange
plastic fencing is used, a minimum of four zip ties shall be used on each stake to secure
the fence. All efforts shall be made to maximize the distance from each saved tree. The
fencing must be constructed prior to the city pre -construction meeting for inspection by
the city and the arborists.
2. Soil Aeration Methods: Soils within the drip line that have been compacted
by heavy equipment and/or construction activities must be returned to their original state
before all work is completed. Methods include water jetting, adding organic matter, and
boring small holes with an auger (18" deep, 2-3' apart with a 24" auger) and the
application of moderate amounts of nitrogen fertilizer. The arborist(s) shall advise.
3. Chip Mulch: All areas within the drip line of the trees that cannot be fenced
shall receive a 4-6" layer of chip mulch to retain moisture, soil structure and reduce the
effects of soil compaction.
4. Trenching Within Drip Line: All trenching for foundations within the drip
line of native trees shall be hand dug. All major roots shall be avoided whenever
possible. All exposed roots larger than 1" in diameter shall be clean cut with sharp
pruning tools and not left ragged. A Mandatory meeting between the arborists and
grading/trenching contractor(s) shall take place prior to work start. This activity shall be
monitored by the arborist(s) to insure proper root pruning is talking place.
5. Grading Within The Drip Line: Grading should not encroach within the drip
line unless authorized. Grading should not disrupt the normal drainage pattern around the
trees. Fills should not create a ponding condition and excavations should not leave the
tree on a rapidly draining mound.
6. Exposed Roots: Any exposed roots shall be re-covered the same day they
were exposed. If they cannot, they must be covered with burlap or another suitable
material and wetted down 2x per day until re -buried.
7. Paving Within The Drip Line: Pervious surfacing is preferred within the
drip line of any native tree. However, certain situations exist where pavers may not be
the best mitigation. If the roadway is to be used for commercial vehicles, the over -
excavation for the base sometimes exceeds twenty four inches. This excavation would
remove the roots. Non-commercial use of pavers is more appropriate as the excavation is
much less. However, in areas where the arborist feels the soil is shallow, paver
installation will cause damage to the very roots being protected. Pavers must be
interlocking with a minimum of 10% void space backfilled with pea gravel. Geo -textile
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fabric shall be permeable. The arborists would like to inspect the material prior to
installation. If road surface encroachment can be limited to less than 25% of the drip
line, pavers are not necessary.
8. Equipment Operation: Vehicles and all heavy equipment shall not be
driven under the trees, as this will contribute to soil compaction. Also there is to be no
parking of equipment or personal vehicles in these areas. All areas behind fencing are off
limits unless pre -approved by the arborist.
9. Existing Surfaces: The existing ground surface within the drip line of all oak
trees shall not be cut, filled, compacted or pared, unless shown on the grading plans and
approved by the arborist.
10. Construction Materials And Waste: No liquid or solid construction waste
shall be dumped on the ground within the drip line of any native tree. The drip line areas
are not for storage of materials either.
11. Arborist Monitoring: An arborist shall be present for selected activities
(trees identified on spreadsheet and items bulleted below). The monitoring does not
necessarily have to be continuous but observational at times during these activities. It is
the responsibility of the owner(s) or their designee to inform us prior to these events so
we can make arrangements to be present. It is the responsibility of the owner to contract
(prior to construction) a locally licensed and insured arborist that will document all
monitoring activities.
pre -construction fence placement
any utility or drainage trenching within any drip line
All grading and trenching near trees requiring monitoring on the spreadsheet
12. Pre -Construction Meeting: An on-site pre -construction meeting with the
Arborist(s), City Officials, Planning Staff, and the earth moving team shall be required
for this project. Prior to final occupancy, a letter from the arborist(s) shall be required
verifying the health/condition of all impacted trees and providing any recommendations
for any additional mitigation. The letter shall verify that the arborist(s) were on site for
all grading and/or trenching activity that encroached into the drip line of the selected
native trees, and that all work done in these areas was completed to the standards set forth
above.
13. Pruning: Class 4 pruning includes -Crown reduction pruning shall consist of
reduction of tops, sides or individual limbs. A trained arborist shall perform all pruning.
No pruning shall take more than 25% of the Iive crown of any native tree. Any trees that
may need pruning for road/home clearance shall be pruned prior to any grading activities
to avoid any branch tearing. Class 3 pruning includes — hazard pruning is recommended
where safety considerations are paramount. This consists of removal of dead, diseased,
decaying and obviously weak branches 2 inches in diameter and greater. Class 2 pruning
is recommended where aesthetic conditions are secondary to structural integrity and tree
health concerns. It shall consists of removal of dead dying, decaying, interfering,
obstructing and weak branches as well as selective thinning to lesson wind resistance.
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Class 1 pruning has emphasis on aesthetics with removal of dead, dying, decaying weak
branches and selective thinning to lesson wind resistance.
14. Landscape: All landscape under the drip -line shall be drought tolerant or native
varieties. Lawns shall be avoided. All irrigation trenching shall be routed around drip
lines; otherwise above ground drip -irrigation shall be used. It is the owner's
responsibility to notify the landscape contractor regarding this mitigation.
15. Utility, Placement: All utilities and sewer/storm drains shall be placed down
the roads/driveways and when possible outside of the drip lines. The arborist shall
supervise trenching within the drip line. All trenches in these areas shall be exposed
by air spade or hand dug with utilities routed under/over the roots. Roots greater
than 2 inches in diameter shall not be cut.
16. Fertilization and Cultural Practices: As the project moves toward
completion, the arborist(s) may suggest either fertilization and/or mycorrhiza applications
that will benefit tree health. Mycorrhiza offers several benefits to the host plant,
including faster growth, improved nutrition, greater drought resistance, and protection
from pathogens.
The included spreadsheet includes trees listed by number, species and multiple stems if
applicable, diameter and breast height (4.5'), condition (scale from poor to excellent),
status (avoided, impacted, removed, exempt), percent of drip line impacted, mitigation
required (fencing, root pruning, monitoring), construction impact (trenching, grading),
recommended pruning and individual tree notes.
If all the above mitigation measures are followed, we feel there will be no additional
long-term significant impacts to the remaining native trees.
Please let us know if we can be of any future assistance to you for this project.
Steven G. Alvarez
Certified Arborist MC 0511
Chip Tamagni
Certified Arborist ME 6436-A
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Exhibit A
Mitigation Monitoring Program
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Timing
OP: Grading Permit
BP: Building Permit
TO: Temporary
Occupancy
FI: Final inspection
FO: Final Occupancy
Responsibility
/Monitoring
BS: BuildingPlanning
Servicess
FD: Fire Department
PD: Police Department
CE: City Engineer
WW: Wastewater
CA: City Attorney
AMWC: Water Comp.
Mitigation
Measure
Mitigation Measure 1.d.1: All lighting shall be designed to eliminate any
BP
PS
1.d.1
off site glare. All exterior site lights shall utilize full cut-off, "hooded"
lighting fixtures to prevent offsite light spillage and glare. Any luminaire
pole height shall not exceed 30 -feet in height, limit intensity to 2.0 foot
candles at ingress /egress, and otherwise 0.6 foot candle minimum to 1.0
maximum in parking areas. Fixtures shall be shield cut-off type. Avoid
wall mount fixtures at rear of building, except at exits.
Mitigation Measure 3.b.1: The project shall be conditioned to comply
BP
BS/PS
3.b.1
with all applicable District regulations pertaining to the control of fugitive
dust (PM -10) as contained in sections 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5 of the April 2003
Air Quality Handbook.
Section 6.3: Construction Equipment
• Maintain all construction equipment in proper tune according to
manufacturer's specifications.
• Fuel all off-road and portable diesel powered equipment,
including but not limited to bulldozers, graders, cranes, loaders,
scrapers, backhoes, generator sets, compressors, auxiliary
power units, with ARB certified motor vehicle diesel fuel (Non -
taxed version suitable for use off-road).
• Maximize to the extent feasible, the use of diesel construction
equipment meeting the ARB's 1996 or newer certification
standard for off-road heavy-duty diesel engines.
Section 6.4: Activity Management Techniques
• Develop a comprehensive construction activity management
plan designed to minimize the amount of large construction
equipment operating during any given time period.
• Schedule of construction truck trips during non -peak hours to
reduce peak hour emissions.
• Limit the length of the construction workday period, if necessary.
• Phase construction activities, if appropriate.
Section 6.5: Fugitive PM10
All of the following measures shall be included on grading, demolition
and building plan notes:
A. Reduce the amount of the disturbed area where possible.
B. Use of water trucks or sprinkler systems in sufficient quantities to
prevent airborne dust from leaving the site. Increased watering
frequency would be required whenever wind speeds exceed 15 mph.
Reclaimed (non -potable) water should be used whenever possible.
C. All dirt stockpile areas should be sprayed daily as needed.
D. Permanent dust control measures identified in the approved project
re -vegetation and landscape plans should be implemented as soon
as possible following completion of any soil disturbing activities.
E. Exposed ground areas that are plann4ed to be reworked at dates
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Exhibit A
Timing
Responsibility
Mitigation
Mitigation Monitoring Program
/Monitoring
Measure
PPN 2005-0185
GP: Grading Peri
BP: Building Permit
PS: Planning Services
BS: Building Services
TO: Temporary
FD: Fire Department
Occupancy
PD: Police Department
5493 5599 Traffic WayFl:
Final inspection
FO: Final Occupancy
CE: City Engineer
WW: Wastewater
CA: City Attorney
AMWC: Water Comp.
greater than one month after initial grading should be sown with a
fast -germinating native grass seed and watered until vegetation is
established.
F. All disturbed soil areas not subject to re -vegetation should be
stabilized using approved chemical soil binder, jute netting, or other
methods approved in advance by the APCD.
G. All roadways, driveways, sidewalks, etc, to be paved should be
complete as soon as possible. In addition, building pads should be
laid as soon as possible after grading unless seeding or soil binders
are used.
H. Vehicle speed for all construction vehicles shall not exceed 15 mph
on any unpaved surface at the construction site.
I. All trucks hauling dirt, sand, soil, or other loose materials are to be
covered or should maintain at least two feet of freeboard (minimum
vertical distance between top of load and top of trailer) in
accordance with CVC Section 23114.
J. Install wheel washers where vehicles enter and exit unpaved roads
onto streets, or was off trucks and equipment leaving the site.
K. Sweep streets at the end of each day if visible soil material is carried
onto adjacent paved roads. Water sweepers with reclaimed water
should be used where feasible.
A. The contractor or builder shall designate a person or persons to
monitor the dust control program and to order increased watering, as
necessary, to prevent transport of dust off site. The name and
telephone number of such persons shall be provided to the APCD
prior to land use clearance for map recordation and land use
clearance for finish grading of any structure
Mitigation Measure 4.a.b.e.1: The mitigation measures in Attachment 5
BP
BS/S
4.a.b.e.1
of the Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration #2005-0050 shall be
implemented.
Mitigation Measure 4.a.b.e.2: In addition to the mitigation measures in
BP
BS/PS
4.a.b.e.2
Attachment 5, the project improvements sand/or vegetation removal
shall not encroach beond the existing Atascadero Creek bank fence line.
The site plan, grading and utility plans shall identify the existing fence
line and to remain in place and identified as limits of work to avoid any
impacts to Atascadero Creek.
Mitigation Measure 4.a.b.e.3: The project shall incorporate mitigation
measures 1 — 16 as cited from the A&T Arborist Report, dated 9/08/05.
Mitigation Measure 4.a.b.e.4: The project shall incorporate mitigation
measures that recommend redesigning around tree #25 and #26 in the
swim complex area; tress #29, 30, 31, 37, and 38 within the parking lot
south of the recreation areas; and tree # 71 which is a native sycamore
tree that was not originally surveyed. In addition, most of the young oak
trees in the greenbelt along Traffic Way were not originally surveyed an
shall remain undisturbed by the project; and baseball diamonds shall be
adjusted to retain the young oak trees in the outfield of B, as cited from
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Exhibit A
Timing
Responsibility
Mitigation
Mitigation Monitoring Program
/Monitoring
Measure
PPN 2005-0185
GP: Grading Peri
BP: Building Permit
PS: Planning Services
BS: Building Services
TO: Temporary
FD: Fire Department
Occupancy
PD: Police Department
5493 5599 Traffic WayFl:
Final inspection
CE: City Engineer
FO: Final Occupancy
WW: Wastewater
CA: City Attorney
AMWC: Water Comp.
the A&T Arborist Report, dated 9/08/05.
Mitigation Measure 4.e.1: The site/grading plan shall identify all tree
BP/GP
MPS
4.e.1
protection and enhancement measures recommended by a Certified
Arborist in the Tree Protection Plan. Tree protection fencing shall be
installed at the locations called out in the Tree Protection Plan.
Mitigation Measure 4.e.2: Grading and excavation and grading work
BP/GP
BS/PS
4.e.2
shall be consistent with the City of Atascadero Tree Ordinance. Special
precautions when working around native trees include:
1. All existing trees outside of the limits of work shall remain.
2. Earthwork shall not exceed the limits of the project area.
3. Low branches in danger of being torn from trees shall be pruned
prior to any heavy equipment work being done.
4. Vehicles and stockpiled material shall be stored outside the
dripline of all trees.
5. All trees within the area of work shall be fenced for protection
with 4 -foot chain link, snow or safety fencing placed per the
approved tree protection plan. Tree protection fencing shall be
in place prior to any site excavation or grading. Fencing shall
remain in place until completion of all construction activities.
6. Any roots that are encountered during excavation shall be clean
cut by hand and sealed with an approved tree seal.
Mitigation Measure 5.b.1: Archaeologial monitoring of the demolition of
BP/GP
MPS
5.b.1
the existing City of Atascadero Public Works Corporation yard and
neighboring Traffic Way Park. In the event that prehistoric cultural
resources are encountered, work will be halted in the specific area until
archaeological protocol is complete.
Mitigation Measure 5.b.2: Conduct a Phase II archaeological test to
BP/GP
BS/PS
5.b.2
determine the presence/absence of subsurface resources. Different
areas of the subject property shall be systematically samples, and all
recovered materials shall be thoroughly processed, identified, and
analyzed.
Mitigation Measure 5.b.3: If Phase II testing shows that significant
BP/GP
MPS
5.b.3
resources do exist then a Phase III mitigation plan shall be prepared to
deal with expected impacts. The project archaeologist will work with
project planners to minimize adverse impacts and preserve
archaeological resources.
Mitigation Measure 6.b.2: The grading permit application plans shall
BP/GP
BS/PS
6.b.2
include erosion control measures to prevent soil, dirt, and debris from
entering the storm drain system during and after construction. A
separate plan shall be submitted for this purpose and shall be subject to
review and approval of the City Engineer at the time of Building Permit
application.
Mitigation Measure 6.c.d.1: A soils report shall be required to be
BP/GP
MPS
6.c.d.1
submitted with a building permit by the building department. The building
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Exhibit A
Timing
Responsibility
Mitigation
Mitigation Monitoring Program
/Monitoring
Measure
PPN 2005-0185
GP: Grading Peri
BP: Building Permit
PS: Planning Services
BS: Building Services
TO: Temporary
FD: Fire Department
Occupancy
PD: Police Department
5493 5599 Traffic WayFl:
Final inspection
CE: City Engineer
FO: Final Occupancy
WW: Wastewater
CA: City Attorney
AMWC: Water Comp.
plans will be required to follow the recommendations of the soils report.
Mitigation Measure 7.c.d.1: Conduct a risk assessment to evaluate the
BP/GP
BS/PS
7.c.d.1
potential effects of the residual chemicals detected in shallow soils
underlying the site to human health using appropriate regulatory
guidance.
Mitigation Measure 7.c.d.2: Based on the risk assessment findings,
BP/GP
BS/PS
7.c.d.2
prepare a work plan to excavate impacted soils to acceptable regulatory
levels.
Mitigation Measure 7.c.d.3: After soils have been excavated and
BP/GP
BS/PS
7.c.d.3
properly disposed of, forward all data to the San Luis Obispo County
Environmental Health Department and request site closure.
Mitigation Measure 7.c.d.4 Per the findings of the Asbestos and lead-
BP/GP
BS/PS
7.c.d.4
based paint survey, prepared by ATC (Phase II Environmental Site
Assessment), suspect asbestos -containing materials and limited lead
XRF materials both inteior and exterior as identified at the project site
shall be removed and mitigated per all local, State and Federal
regulations.
Mitigation Measure 7.c.d.5 Disturbances greater than 1 acre:
BP/GP
BS/PS
Tc.d.5
Naturally Occurring Asbestos (NOA) has been identified by the state Air
Resources Board as a toxic air contaminant. Serpentine and ultramafic
rocks are very common in the state and may contain naturally occurring
asbestos.
Under the State Air Resources Board Air Toxics Control Measure
(ATCM) for Construction, Grading, Quarrying, and Surface Mining
Operations, prior to any grading activities at the site, the project
proponent shall ensure that
a geologic evaluation is conducted to determine if naturally occurring
asbestos is present within the area that will be disturbed. If naturally
occurring asbestos is found at the site the applicant must comply with all
requirements outlined in the Asbestos ATCM for Construction, Grading,
Quarrying, and Surface Mining Operations. These requirements may
include but are not limited to 1) an Asbestos Dust Mitigation Plan which
must be approved by the District before construction begins, and 2) an
Asbestos Health and Safety Program will also be required for some
projects.
Mitigation Measure 8.0.1:
BP/GP
BS/PS/CE
8.0.1
1. Provide biofiltration of irrigation runoff (nuisance water) and small
stormwater flows.
■ Slope ball fields toward the biofiltration zone, and away
from the creek channel.
■ Enhance existing drainage swale to create a wide
bottom and shallow gradient.
■ Create grass swale (waterway). Vegetate swale with
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Exhibit A
Timing
Responsibility
Mitigation
Mitigation Monitoring Program
/Monitoring
Measure
PPN 2005-0185
GP: Grading Peri
BP: Building Permit
PS: Planning Services
BS: Building Services
TO: Temporary
FD: Fire Department
Occupancy
PD: Police Department
5493 5599 Traffic WayFl:
Final inspection
CE: City Engineer
FO: Final Occupancy
WW: Wastewater
CA: City Attorney
AMWC: Water Comp.
monocots that require little maintenance and low or no
fertilizer (e.g. No -mow fescues: Festuca rubra and F.
ovina varieties). Follow NRCS practice standard
#412.
■ When velocities exceed 10 ft./sec, the waterway shall
be designed in accordance with NRCS practice
standard #468, lined waterway or outlet.
■ Design objectives of grass swale shall include:
i. Reduce hydrologic regime alterations
ii. Reduce impacts to receiving channel
iii. Enhance infiltration
iv. Reduce pollutant discharges (sediment,
nutrients, pesticides)
2. Stormdrain drop inlets in parking areas will be outfitted with
fossil filtration systems.
■ Stormdrain filters shall be maintained
i. after the first storm of the rainy season, and
ii. at least three additional times per rainy
season.
Mitigation Measure 11.d.1: All construction activities shall comply with
BP
BS/PS
11.d.1
the City of Atascadero Noise Ordinance for hours of operation.
Mitigation Measure 13.1 Fire sprinklers shall be included with the
BP
BS/PS/Fire
13.1
construction of the new buildings
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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least
one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
1-1
Aesthetics
❑
Biological Resources
Hazards & Hazardous
Materials
❑ Mineral Resources
❑ Public Services
1-1 Utilities / Service Systems
1-1 Agriculture Resources
❑ Cultural Resources
❑ Hydrology / Water
Quality
❑ Noise
❑ Air Quality
Geology /Soils
Land Use / Planning
Population / Housing
❑ Recreation ❑ Transportation/Traffic
1-1 Mandatory Findings of Significance
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 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.
❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant effect" or "potentially significant
unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an
earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation
measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.
❑ I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there
WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects (a) have been
analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards
and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION,
including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project.
Steve McHarris
Deputy Community Development Director
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EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS:
1) A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by the
information sources a Lead Agency cites following each question. A "No Impact" answer is adequately
supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the
one involved (e.g. the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should be explained
where it is based on project -specific factors as well as general standards (e.g. the project will not expose
sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project -specific screening analysis).
2) All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off-site as well as on-site, cumulative as
well as project -level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts.
3) "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect is significant. If
there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made, an EIR is
required.
4) "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures
has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less than Significant Impact." The Lead
Agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than
significant level (mitigation measures from Section XVII, "Earlier Analyses," may be cross-referenced).
5) Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has
been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D). Earlier analyses
are discussed in Section XVII at the end of the checklist.
6) Lead Agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references 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. A
source list should be attached. Other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion.
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Potentially Less Than Less Than No
Significant Significant with Significant Impact
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1. AESTHETICS -- Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista?
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not
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within a state scenic highway?
c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or
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quality of the site and its surroundings?
d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare that
would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area?
SOURCES: Project Description; Traffic Way Park Expansion and Recreation Center Master Plan, David Volz Design,
Landscape Architects and Park Planners; Biological Report for Traffic Way Park and Youth Center, Althouse and
Meade, Inc.; Traffic Way Park Tree Protection Plan, A&T Arborists.
DISCUSSION:
1.a. The proposed project does not obscure a scenic vista. In fact, the project will replace the City corporation yard
with a public accessible facility.
1.b. The proposed project will not substantially damage scenic resources. Native trees in the construction area will be
mitigated according to the Atascadero Native Tree Ordinance. The project site is not near a state scenic highway and
does not contain an historic structure. The project site will not disturb any rock outcroppings.
1.c. The proposed residence is an infill development and will remain within the character of the surrounding area. The
proposed improvements have been professionally designed as an expansion of Traffic Way Park. Park improvements
are designed to be compatible with the existing park and adjacent uses.
1.d. Proposed lighting will be for parking areas and pedestrian walkways. No sports field lighting is proposed. On-site
lighting will not result in day or nighttime views in the area.
Mitigation Measure 1.d.1: All lighting shall be designed to eliminate any off site glare. All exterior site lights shall utilize
full cut-off, "hooded" lighting fixtures to prevent offsite light spillage and glare. Any luminaire pole height shall not
exceed 30 -feet in height, limit intensity to 2.0 foot candles at ingress /egress, and otherwise 0.6 foot candle minimum
to 1.0 maximum in parking areas. Fixtures shall be shield cut-off type. Avoid wall mount fixtures at rear of building,
except at exits.
2. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES: In determining whether
impacts to agricultural resources are significant
environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the
California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment
Model (1997) prepared by the California Dept. of
Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing
impacts on agriculture and farmland. Would the project:
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland 11 0 0
of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps
prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring
Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-
agricultural use?
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c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which,
due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of
Farmland, to non-agricultural use?
SOURCES: Land Use Element EIR.
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Potentially
Less Than
Less Than
No
Significant
Significant with
Significant
Impact
Impact
Mitigation
Impact
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to an existing or projected air quality violation?
❑
❑
❑
❑
DISCUSSION
2.a. The property is not shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of
the California Resources Agency as prime farmland.
2.b. The property is not under a Williamson Act contract.
2.c. The project will not result in the conversion of farmland to non-agricultural uses.
3. AIR QUALITY -- The significance criteria established by
the Air Quality Control District in its CEQA Guidelines may
be relied upon to make the following determinations. Would
the project:
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable
❑
❑
❑
❑
air quality plan?
b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially
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to an existing or projected air quality violation?
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 that exceed
quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)?
d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant
❑
❑
❑
❑
concentrations?
e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number
❑
❑
❑
❑
of people?
SOURCES: Air Pollution Control District (APCD) CEQA Air Quality Handbook; Project Description; Traffic Way Park
Expansion and Recreation Center Master Plan, David Volz Design, Landscape Architects and Park Planners; Human
Health Assessment, Mearns Consulting Corporation.
DISCUSSION:
3.a.b. c.) It is not anticipated that construction activities will have a significant effect on air quality. Emissions
generated from construction equipment are expected to be temporary and short term. Construction activities, including
site grading, may produce small quantities of air pollution, including dust and equipment exhaust. The project shall be
conditioned to comply with all applicable District regulations pertaining to the control of fugitive dust (PM -10) as
contained in sections 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5 of the April 2003 Air Quality Handbook.
3.d.) The construction of a community park will not concentrate pollutants.
3.e.) The construction of a community park will not create objectionable odors.
Mitigation Measure 3.b.1: The project shall be conditioned to comply with all applicable District regulations pertaining
to the control of fugitive dust (PM -10) as contained in sections 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5 of the April 2003 Air Quality Handbook.
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Significant with Significant Impact
Mitigation Impact
Incorporation
Section 6.3: Construction Equipment
• Maintain all construction equipment in proper tune according to manufacturer's specifications.
• Fuel all off-road and portable diesel powered equipment, including but not limited to bulldozers, graders,
cranes, loaders, scrapers, backhoes, generator sets, compressors, auxiliary power units, with ARB certified
motor vehicle diesel fuel (Non -taxed version suitable for use off-road).
• Maximize to the extent feasible, the use of diesel construction equipment meeting the ARB's 1996 or newer
certification standard for off-road heavy-duty diesel engines.
Section 6.4: Activity Management Techniques
• Develop a comprehensive construction activity management plan designed to minimize the amount of large
construction equipment operating during any given time period.
• Schedule of construction truck trips during non -peak hours to reduce peak hour emissions.
• Limit the length of the construction workday period, if necessary.
• Phase construction activities, if appropriate.
Section 6.5: Fugitive PM10
All of the following measures shall be included on grading, demolition and building plan notes:
L. Reduce the amount of the disturbed area where possible.
M. Use of water trucks or sprinkler systems in sufficient quantities to prevent airborne dust from leaving the site.
Increased watering frequency would be required whenever wind speeds exceed 15 mph. Reclaimed (non -potable)
water should be used whenever possible.
N. All dirt stockpile areas should be sprayed daily as needed.
O. Permanent dust control measures identified in the approved project re -vegetation and landscape plans should be
implemented as soon as possible following completion of any soil disturbing activities.
P. Exposed ground areas that are plann4ed to be reworked at dates greater than one month after initial grading
should be sown with a fast -germinating native grass seed and watered until vegetation is established.
Q. All disturbed soil areas not subject to re -vegetation should be stabilized using approved chemical soil binder, jute
netting, or other methods approved in advance by the APCD.
R. All roadways, driveways, sidewalks, etc, to be paved should be complete as soon as possible. In addition,
building pads should be laid as soon as possible after grading unless seeding or soil binders are used.
S. Vehicle speed for all construction vehicles shall not exceed 15 mph on any unpaved surface at the construction
site.
T. All trucks hauling dirt, sand, soil, or other loose materials are to be covered or should maintain at least two feet of
freeboard (minimum vertical distance between top of load and top of trailer) in accordance with CVC Section
23114.
U. Install wheel washers where vehicles enter and exit unpaved roads onto streets, or was off trucks and equipment
leaving the site.
V. Sweep streets at the end of each day if visible soil material is carried onto adjacent paved roads. Water sweepers
with reclaimed water should be used where feasible.
W. The contractor or builder shall designate a person or persons to monitor the dust control program and to order
increased watering, as necessary, to prevent transport of dust off site. The name and telephone number of such
persons shall be provided to the APCD prior to land use clearance for map recordation and land use clearance for
finish grading of any structure.
4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES -- Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or ❑
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candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or
regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California
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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 US Fish and Wildlife
Service?
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?
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?
e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting
biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or
ordinance?
f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat
Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan,
or other approved local, regional, or state habitat
conservation plan?
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Landscape Architects and Park Planners; Biological Report for Traffic Way Park and Youth Center, Althouse and
Meade, Inc.; Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, Komex; Phase II Environmental Site Assessment, ATC
Associates, Inc.; Traffic Way Park Tree Protection Plan, A&T Arborists.
DISCUSSION:
4.a. No rare plants and eight special status animals have the potential to occur on the property. No rare plants or
special status animals were documented on the property during surveys in the summer of 2005.
4.b. The project site consists of two habitats: riparian and anthropogenic.
4.c. There are no wetlands on the project site.
4.d. The Land Use Element EIR concludes that development within the city limits will not have a significant impact on
wildlife or wildlife corridors.
4.e. The City of Atascadero requires native trees on the property be protected when possible and mitigated for if
damaged or removed.
4.f. The project does not conflict with any existing habitat conservation plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or
other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan.
Mitigation Measure 4.a.b.e.1: The mitigation measures in Attachment 5 of the Proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration #2005-0050 shall be implemented.
Mitigation Measure 4.a.b.e.2: In addition to the mitigation measures in Attachment 5, the project improvements
sand/or vegetation removal shall not encroach beond the existing Atascadero Creek bank fence line. The site plan,
grading and utility plans shall identify the existing fence line and to remain in place and identified as limits of work to
avoid any impacts to Atascadero Creek.
Mitigation Measure 4.a.b.e.3: The project shall incorporate mitigation measures 1 — 16 as cited from the A&T Arborist
Report, dated 9/08/05.
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Mitigation Measure 4.a.b.e.4: The project shall incorporate mitigation measures that recommend redesigning around
tree #25 and #26 in the swim complex area; tress #29, 30, 31, 37, and 38 within the parking lot south of the recreation
areas; and tree # 71 which is a native sycamore tree that was not originally surveyed. In addition, most of the young
oak trees in the greenbelt along Traffic Way were not originally surveyed an shall remain undisturbed by the project;
and baseball diamonds shall be adjusted to retain the young oak trees in the outfield of B, as cited from the A&T
Arborist Report, dated 9/08/05.
Mitigation Measure 4.e.1: The site/grading plan shall identify all tree protection and enhancement measures
recommended by a Certified Arborist in the Tree Protection Plan. Tree protection fencing shall be installed at the
locations called out in the Tree Protection Plan.
Mitigation Measure 4.e.2: Grading and excavation and grading work shall be consistent with the City of Atascadero
Tree Ordinance. Special precautions when working around native trees include:
1. All existing trees outside of the limits of work shall remain.
2. Earthwork shall not exceed the limits of the project area.
3. Low branches in danger of being torn from trees shall be pruned prior to any heavy equipment work being
done.
4. Vehicles and stockpiled material shall be stored outside the dripline of all trees.
5. All trees within the area of work shall be fenced for protection with 4 -foot chain link, wire mesh with T -posts or
similar sturdy fencing placed per the approved tree protection plan. Tree protection fencing shall be in place
prior to any site excavation or grading. Fencing shall remain in place until completion of all construction
activities.
6. Any roots that are encountered during excavation shall be clean cut by hand and sealed with an approved
tree seal.
5. CULTURAL RESOURCES -- Would the project:
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SOURCES: Project description; Land Use Element EIR. Traffic Way Park Expansion and Recreation Center Master
Plan, David Volz Design, Landscape Architects and Park Planners; Phase I Cultural Resources Survey, Central Coast
Archaeology; Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, Komex.
DISCUSSION: 5.a.b.c.d. No known historical, archeological or cultural sites have been found or documented in the
vicinity of the project. The 1926 and 1931 Sanborn maps identify the project site as "Administration Park". Historical
aerial photographs from 1937 through present time indicate that the site had been vacant until through 1937.
Mitigation Measure 5.b.1: Archaeological monitoring of the demolition of the existing City of Atascadero Public Works
Corporation yard and neighboring Traffic Way Park. In the event that prehistoric cultural resources are encountered,
work will be halted in the specific area until archaeological protocol is complete.
Mitigation Measure 5.b.2: Conduct a Phase 11 archaeological test to determine the presence/absence of subsurface
resources. Different areas of the subject property shall be systematically samples, and all recovered materials shall be
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Mitigation Measure 5.b.3: If Phase II testing shows that significant
resources do exist then a Phase III mitigation
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shall be prepared to deal with expected impacts. The project archaeologist
will work with project planners
to minimize
adverse impacts and preserve archaeological resources.
6. GEOLOGY AND SOILS -- Would the project:
a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial
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on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to
Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42.
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where sewers are not available for the disposal of
wastewater?
SOURCES: Project description; Land Use Element EIR; Traffic Way
Park Expansion and Recreation Center Master
Plan, David Volz Design, Landscape Architects and Park Planners.
DISCUSSION:
6.a. The project is not located on any known earthquake faults.
6.b. Construction activities on the site will be required to comply with sedimentation and erosion control measures
prescribed by the City Engineer.
6.c.d.e Soil conditions will be reviewed during building permit review in accordance with the municipal code. A soils
report shall be required for submittal with a future building permit by the building department. The building plans will be
required to follow the recommendations of the soils report to assure safety for residents and buildings. The property
contains no unusual geological formations.
Mitigation Measure 6.b.1: If any cut and fill slopes are required, they shall be hydro seeded with an appropriate
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erosion control method (erosion control blanket, hydro -mulch, or straw mulch appropriately anchored) immediately
after completion of earthwork between the months of October 15 through April 15. All disturbed slopes shall have
appropriate erosion control methods in place. Duration of the project: The contractor will be responsible for the clean
up of any mud or debris that is tracked onto public streets by construction vehicles.
Mitigation Measure 6.b.2: The grading permit application plans shall include erosion control measures to prevent soil,
dirt, and debris from entering the storm drain system during and after construction. A separate plan shall be submitted
for this purpose and shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer at the time of Building Permit
application.
Mitigation Measure 6.c.d.1: A soils report shall be required to be submitted with a building permit by the building
department. The building plans will be required to follow the recommendations of the soils report.
7. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS -- Would the
project:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
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of hazardous materials?
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accident conditions involving the release of hazardous
materials into the environment?
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quarter mile of an existing or proposed school?
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Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a
significant hazard to the public or the environment?
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of a public airport or public use airport, would the project
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working in the project area?
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wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where
residences are intermixed with wildlands?
SOURCES: Project description; General Plan Land Use Element; Traffic Way Park Expansion and Recreation Center
Master Plan, David Volz Design, Landscape Architects and Park
Planners; Human Health Assessment, Mearns
Consulting Corporation; Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, Komex; Phase II Environmental Site Assessment,
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7a.b. The project will not create a public hazard due to the transport, disposal, or release of hazardous materials.
7.c Naturally occurring asbestos may be exist on site. In addition, similar hazards have been identified in the Phase II
Environmental Site Assessment related to buildings identified for demolition. Without mitigation, the emission of
asbestos may be hazardous to human health. Mitigation measures have been included to reduce potential impacts to
a level of insignificance.
7.d. Past uses for the site include the location of a 500 gallon gas tank and historic use of the site as a sewage
treatment plant. There is also a presence of buildings constructed prior to 1980, which may contain asbestos.
The site is currently operating as a city park facility and a city maintenance corporation yard. The City park has
historically been designated and utilized as a public park. The skate park (metal building and adjacent paved parking
was formerly owned and operated by Atascadero hay and feed. The City corporation yard was historically operated as
the sewage treatment plant for the City from 1937 to 1983. Infrastructure associated with the sewage treatment
process is currently on the property (e.g. clarifiers, aeration tank, effluent catch basin). Other sewage treatment plant
features (bio -solids or sludge beds) were buried in place. Currently, the property functions as the City sewer lift station
and Public Works yard. An emergency over flow catch basin, or current effluent catch basin for the sewer lift station
exists on the northern portion of the property. The corporation yard includes a main office (500 square feet); a mobile
trailer office (300 square feet); pump house (300 square feet); paint shop (converted clarifier, 600 square feet);
maintenance shop (1,500 square feet) and Dial -A -Ride vehicle storage shed (2,000 square feet). The sewage lift
station consists of a pump house, turbine, a water AST, and a emergency unlined catch basin.
Based on the Phase II Environmental Site Assessment, no further soil assessment is warranted at this time. However,
mitigation measures have been included for other risk assessment aspects of the project as identified below.
The phase two environmental site assessment concludes the following:
Groundwater was not encountered in any of the soil boreholes. The maximum depth of exploration was 20 feet bgs.
Soils generally consisted of silt. Disturbed soils and fill material was observed in several boreholes from approximately
1 to 5 feet bgs. Darker colored soils were observed in boreholes B-5, B -5A, and B-56. Soil samples collected as part
of the former UST investigation from boreholes B-6, B-7, and B-8 did not have detectable concentrations of TPH,
VOCs (including fuel oxygenates) and metals concentrations appeared to be consistent with background
concentrations and are below applicable Residential PRGs. Native soils were observed in boreholes B-6, B-7, and B-8.
It was reported that the UST was removed sometime in the early 1980s. The State or County did not regulate UST
removals during this time. Soil samples collected as part of the historic sewage treatment plant are discussed below.
• Soil samples did not have detectable concentrations of TPH, VOCs (including fuel oxygenates), phenols and
chlorinated pesticides.
• Metals concentrations appeared to be consistent with background concentrations and are below applicable
Residential PRGs (see Site Assessment, Table 2).
• Fecal coliform was not present at a detectable concentration in any of the soil samples analyzed. Total
coliform and enterococcus were detected in several soil samples at concentrations near their respective PQL.
Enterococcus was detected in a background soil sample at a concentration similar to that of soil samples with
detectable concentrations. Total coliform was not detected in the background soil samples. No regulatory
criteria exist for total coliform, fecal coliform and enterococcus in soil. Based on discussions with the analytical
laboratory, Creek Environmental, concentrations for the selected microbiological parameters in soil appeared
to be low and non-significant.
• Numerous organic constituents were detected and several (i.e. aroclor 1260 and benzo (a) pyrene) are
included in the State's Proposition 65 list of known cancer-causing chemicals. Table 3 shows detected
organic constituents and their applicable Residential PRG.
• Ploycylic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) were detected at relatively low concentrations in shallow soil
samples collected from boreholes (B-2, B-3, and B-5) were fill materials (including asphaltic material) were
encountered. None of the detected PAHs exceeded their respective PRG with exception to benzo (a) pyrene.
Samples B-5/1, B -3A/1, and B -5A/5 had a concentration of 0.2 mg/kg and the Residential PRG is 0.062. The
vertical and lateral extents of detectable PAHs are sufficiently delineated.
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Chlorinated pesticides 4,4' -DDD, 4,4'DDE, a -chlordane, and g -chlordane were detected in samples collected
from boreholes TMW-1 and TMW-1 B. Concentrations of these chlorinated pesticides were several orders of
magnitude below their respective Residential PRGs. The vertical and lateral extents of detectable chlorinated
pesticides are sufficiently delineated.
The PCB aroclor 2360 was detected in shallow soil samples from boreholes TMW-1, B -3A, B-313, B -3D, and
B-5. Concentrations ranged from 0.02 (TMW-1/5) to 0.9 (B -3A/1) mg/kg. The Residential PRG for aroclor
1260 (0.22 mg/kg) was exceeded by samples B -3A/1 (0.9 mg/kg) and 13-313/1 (0.6 mg/kg). The vertical and
lateral extent of detectable aroclor 1260 is sufficiently delineated.
7e.f. The property is not near an airport.
7g.h. The site is within the Fire Department's five minute or less response area. During building permit review, the fire
department will verify appropriate fire hydrant locations.
Mitigation Measure Tc.d.1: Conduct a risk assessment to evaluate the potential effects of the residual chemicals
detected in shallow soils underlying the site to human health using appropriate regulatory guidance.
Mitigation Measure 7.c.d.2: Based on the risk assessment findings, prepare a work plan to excavate impacted soils to
acceptable regulatory levels.
Mitigation Measure 7.c.d.3: After soils have been excavated and properly disposed of, forward all data to the San Luis
Obispo County Environmental Health Department and request site closure.
Mitigation Measure 7.c.d.4 Per the findings of the Asbestos and lead-based paint survey, preapred by ATC (Phase II
Environmental Site Assessment), suspect asbestos-contining materials and limited lead XRF materials both inteior
and exterior as identified at the project site shall be removed and mitigated per all local, State and Federal regulations.
Mitigation Measure 7.c.d.5 Disturbances greater than I acre:
Naturally Occurring Asbestos (NOA) has been identified by the state Air Resources Board as a toxic air contaminant.
Serpentine and ultramafic rocks are very common in the state and may contain naturally occurring asbestos.
Under the State Air Resources Board Air Toxics Control Measure (ATCM) for Construction, Grading, Quarrying, and
Surface Mining Operations, prior to any grading activities at the site, the project proponent shall ensure that
a geologic evaluation is conducted to determine if naturally occurring asbestos is present within the area that will be
disturbed. If naturally occurring asbestos is found at the site the applicant must comply with all requirements outlined
in the Asbestos ATCM for Construction, Grading, Quarrying, and Surface Mining Operations. These requirements
may include but are not limited to 1) an Asbestos Dust Mitigation Plan which must be approved by the District before
construction begins, and 2) an Asbestos Health and Safety Program will also be required for some projects.
8. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY -- Would the
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would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the
local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of
previously -existing nearby wells would drop to a level that
would not support existing land uses or planned uses for
which permits have been granted)?
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
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result of the failure of a levee or dam?
j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow?
SOURCES: Project description; Flood Insurance Rate Map 060700 0004 B; Traffic Way Park Expansion and
Recreation Center Master Plan, David Volz Design.
DISCUSSION:
8a. The construction will not violate water quality standards.
8b. The project will not deplete ground water supplies. Water will be provided by Atascadero Mutual Water Company.
8c.d.e.f. All cut and fill during construction shall be subject to review for compliance with City drainage and grading
regulations. Drainage will not be permitted to create or intensify any hazards for persons or property in the vicinity.
Park improvements will include a variety if impervious and highly pervious surfaces throughout the project site.
Mitigation measures have been incorporated to address any potential increase in storm water runoff from the project
site.
8.g.h.i. Park structures will be outside of the 100 -year flood hazard area.
8.j. The project area is not subject to innundation by a tsunami.
Mitigation Measure 8.e.f.1: Provide biofiltration of irrigation runoff (nuisance water) and small stormwater
flows.
■ Slope ball fields toward the biofiltration zone, and away from the creek channel.
■ Enhance existing drainage Swale to create a wide bottom and shallow gradient.
■ Create grass Swale (waterway). Vegetate Swale with monocots that require little maintenance and
low or no fertilizer (e.g. No -mow fescues: Festuca rubra and F. ovina varieties). Follow NRCS
practice standard #412.
■ When velocities exceed 10 ft./sec, the waterway shall be designed in accordance with NRCS
practice standard #468, lined waterway or outlet.
■ Design objectives of grass swale shall include:
i. Reduce hydrologic regime alterations
ii. Reduce impacts to receiving channel
iii. Enhance infiltration
iv. Reduce pollutant discharges (sediment, nutrients, pesticides)
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4. Stormdrain drop inlets in parking areas will be outfitted with fossil filtration systems.
■ Stormdrain filters shall be maintained
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ii. at least three additional times per rainy season.
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local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the
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SOURCES: Land Use Element; Circulation Element; Land Use Element EIR; Project Description; Traffic Way Park
Expansion and Recreation Center Master Plan, David Volz Design, Landscape Architects and Park Planners; Phase I
Environmental Site Assessment, Komex.
DISCUSSION:
9.a. The project will not physically divide an established community. A single-family residence is consistent and
compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.
9.b. The General Plan identifies Traffic Way Park as a Community Park land use designation. The site is currently
operating as a city park facility and a city maintenance corporation yard. The City park has historically been
designated and utilized as a public park. The skate park (metal building and adjacent paved parking was formerly
owned and operated by Atascadero hay and feed. The City corporation yard was historically operated as the sewage
treatment plant for the City from 1937 to 1983. Infrastructure associated with the sewage treatment process is
currently on the property (e.g. clarifiers, aeration tank, effluent catch basin). Other sewage treatment plant features
(bio -solids or sludge beds) were buried in place. Currently, the property functions as the City sewer lift station and
Public Works yard. An emergency over flow catch basin, or current effluent catch basin for the sewer lift station exists
on the northern portion of the property. The corporation yard includes a main office (500 square feet); a mobile trailer
office (300 square feet); pump house (300 square feet); paint shop (converted clarifier, 600 square feet); maintenance
shop (1,500 square feet) and Dial -A -Ride vehicle storage shed (2,000 square feet). The sewage lift station consists of
a pump house, turbine, a water AST, and a emergency unlined catch basin.
9.c. The project is consistent with the open space and conservation policies identified in the General Plan. Per
General Plan Goal LOC 12, the project provides a wide range of recreational activities and leisure experiences for all
age groups, designed to foster a healthy community for residents and visitors.
10. 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?
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SOURCES: Project description.
DISCUSSION:
10.a.b. No mining is proposed as a part of this project. No known mineral resources have been
identified in the area.
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d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient
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noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing
without the project?
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or,
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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 in the project area to
excessive noise levels?
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would
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the project expose people living or working in the project
area to excessive noise levels?
SOURCES: Project description; Noise Element; Noise Ordinance;
Acoustical
Design Manual;
Traffic Way Park
Expansion and Recreation Center Master Plan, Landscape Architects and Park Planners.
DISCUSSION:
11a.b.c.d.) Construction is expected to involve some heavy machinery and use of impact tools that make noise. Noise
levels on the site are thus expected to be raised temporarily. The future park construction is not expected to generate
unacceptable levels of noise.
11.e.f.) The project is not located within an airport land use plan or private airstrip.
Mitigation Measure 11.d.1: All construction activities shall comply with the City of Atascadero Noise Ordinance for
hours of operation.
12. POPULATION AND HOUSING -- Would the project:
a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either ❑
directly (for example, by proposing new homes and
businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of
roads or other infrastructure)?
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing,
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elsewhere?
c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the
construction of replacement housing elsewhere?
SOURCES: Project description; General Plan Land Use Element.
DISCUSSION:
12.a.) One home will be built where the general plan projection anticipates approximately one additional house.
12.b.c.) No housing or persons will be displaced.
13. PUBLIC SERVICES
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 governmental facilities, the construction of which
could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to
maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other
performance objectives for any of the public services:
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SOURCES: Project description; Land Use Element EIR; Traffic Way Park Expansion and Recreation Center Master
Plan, David Volz Design, Landscape Architects and Park Planners.
DISCUSSION:
Development Impact Fees: Development Impact Fees will be required of any new project for which a building permit is
issued. The concept of the impact fee program is to fund and sustain improvements which are needed as a result of
new development as stated in the General Plan and other policy documents within the fee program. Development
Impact Fees fall into the following categories: Drainage Fees (including the Amapoa Tecorida Drainage Area Fee);
Streets, Road, Bridge Fees; Sewer Fees; Public Safety Fees; and Park Fees, Miscellaneous Fees. In addition, school
fees are collected by the Atascadero Unified School District. The amount of impact fees to be paid will be determined
at the time of issuance of building permit.
Fire and Police: Impact fees are charged for new development, to help pay the cost of providing new facilities to serve
the expanding city. The Fire Department of the City of Atascadero has indicated that it will be able to adequately
service the proposed project. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the Fire Department. The City of
Atascadero Police Department has also indicated that the proposed project poses no problems to the police to
adequately service it.
Mitigation Measure 13.1 Fire sprinklers shall be included with the construction of the new buildings
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Schools: At buildout, the city's population will overburden the existing school system unless additional classroom
space is added. The Atascadero Unified School District charges impact fees to fund additional schools as needed.
State law restricts mitigation of school impacts to the levying of these fees and other measures adopted by the
school district. Provision of adequate facilities for the population is the responsibility of the school district. Fees will be
required through construction permits for the residence.
Parks: New residences will increase demand on parks and recreation facilities. The City's Parks & Recreation
Commission is committed to finding ways to continue to provide parks and other recreational opportunities to city
residents as the city expands, thereby addressing cumulative impacts.
Other public facilities: The construction of the project is not expected to have significant impacts on any other public
facilities.
14. RECREATION --
a) Would the project increase the use of existing 11 0 F
neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational
facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the
facility would occur or be accelerated?
b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require 11 0 El
the construction or expansion of recreational facilities that
might have an adverse physical effect on the environment?
SOURCES: Project description; Parks and Recreation Element; Traffic Way Park Expansion and Recreation Center
Master Plan, David Volz Design, Landscape Architects and Park Planners.
DISCUSSION:
14.a.) Residents are expected to increase their use of Traffic Way Park as the phased development provides added
recreational programs and opportunities, but the numbers are not expected to result in substantial physical
deterioration of any facilities.
14.b.) The project includes mitigation measures that will allow the design and development to avoid any adverse
physical effects on the environment.
15. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC -- 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 increase in either the number of
vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or
congestion at intersections)?
b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of
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service standard established by the county congestion
management agency for designated roads or highways?
c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either
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an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that
results in substantial safety risks?
d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature
(e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or
incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
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e) Result in inadequate emergency access?
f) Result in inadequate parking capacity?
g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs
supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts,
bicycle racks)?
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SOURCES: Land Use Element; Circulation Element; Project Description; Conceptual Park Master Plan, David Volz
Design, Landscape Architects and Park Planners.
DISCUSSION:
15a.b. The Circulation Element (CE) anticipates park development in this area. The CE incorporates mitigation for
effects from increased traffic.
15.c. No changes will occur to the air traffic patterns.
15.d. There are no sharp curves or major intersections within the vicinity. Park entraces have been evaluated to
insure safe sight distance.
15.e. The project will have adequate emergency access from Traffic Way.
15.f. Adequate parking will be provided on-site for the park users.
16. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS --Would the
project:
a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the
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applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board?
b) Require or result in the construction of new water or
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wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing
facilities, the construction of which could cause significant
environmental effects?
c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water
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drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the
construction of which could cause significant environmental
effects?
d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the
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project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new
or expanded entitlements needed?
e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment
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provider that serves or may serve the project that it has
adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in
addition to the provider's existing commitments?
f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to
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accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs?
g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and
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regulations related to solid waste?
SOURCES: Project description; Land Use Element; Traffic Way Park Expansion and Recreation Center Master Plan,
David Volz Design, Landscape Architects and Park Planners.
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Incorporation
DISCUSSION:
Water: The Atascadero Mutual Water Company (AMWC) will provide water. All property within the city limits is entitled
to water from the AMWC. The project is not expected to require significant quantities of water beyond that anticipated
for park development and use.
Water is pumped from two portions of the largest underground basin in the county, the Paso Robles Formation, using a
series of shallow and deep wells. The water company anticipates that it will be able to meet the city's needs through
buildout and beyond:
Water demand at buildout under the LUE is estimated at about 8,500 acre-feet per year (AFY). The total available
groundwater supply greatly exceeds demand, according to the findings of the Long -Term Viability of Water study.
However, the water company does not currently have the deep wells needed to tap into the total amount needed at
buildout. The water company is currently developing plans for installing wells where they will be most effective and will
not conflict with water rights of others. According to the Water Company, development of additional wells is expected
to keep pace with construction in the city, so that water supply will not be interrupted.
Sewer. The city sewer system will be used to handle wastewater generated by park users.
17. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE --
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality
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of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish
or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop
below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or
animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range
of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate
important examples of the major periods of California history
or prehistory?
b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, ❑
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but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively
considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project
are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects
of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the
effects of probable future projects)?
c) Does the project have environmental effects that will
cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either
directly or indirectly?
DISCUSSION: The project site is developed and considered as an infill site which is currently being proposed for
expansion of Traffic Way Park, consistent with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. The proposed project has
been analyzed as required by CEQA and the Atascadero Municipal Code. Project -related impacts have been
identified and mitigation measures have been included within the proposal to reduce the effect of the proposed project
as described herein.
SOURCES:
General Plan Land Use Element, City of Atascadero, 2002
Zoning Ordinance, part of Municipal Code, City of Atascadero, as amended through 1999.
Land Use Element Environmental Impact Report (EIR), Crawford, Multari, & Clark, adopted 2002
CEQA Handbook, Air Quality Control District, August 1995
General Plan Safety Element, City of Atascadero, 2002
General Plan Circulation Element, 2002
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General Plan Noise Element, adopted 2002
Acoustical Design Manual, Brown-Buntin Associates, 1991
Noise Ordinance, City of Atascadero, 1992
Flood Insurance Rate Map, community -panel number 060700 0002 B
Trip Generation, Institute of Traffic Engineers
PROJECT SOURCES:
Project Description
Traffic Way Park Expansion and Recreation Center Master Plan, David Volz Design, Landscape Architects and Park Planners
Human Health Risk Assessment, Mearns Consulting Corporation
Biological Report for Traffic Way Park and Youth Center, Althouse and Meade, Inc.
Phase I Cultural Resources Survey, Central Coast Archaeology
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, Komex
Phase II Environmental Site Assessment, ATC Associates, Inc.
Traffic Way Park Tree Protection Plan, A&T Arborists
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ITEM NUMBER: B - 3
DATE: 10/20/05
Atascadero Parks and Recreation Commission
Staff Report — Public Works Department
Atascadero Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Building Grounds
Landscaping Conceptual Design Plan
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Commission review and comment on preliminary design plan concepts for the
Atascadero Lake Park AARP Building grounds.
DISCUSSION:
Background:
The AARP Building is privately owned by the Atascadero Association of Retired
Persons organization, however, the grounds surrounding the building are owned by the
City of Atascadero. The Community Services and Public Works Departments have
prepared a conceptual plan for the grounds of the AARP Building at the Atascadero
Lake Park. The grounds around the AARP building are not currently landscaped.
Recently, City of Atascadero staff were approached by a representative of the AARP
who requested that new landscaping be installed at this location. Although funding is
not currently available for the installation or maintenance of landscaping at this location,
it was determined that a landscaping plan would be beneficial in the event that funding
does become available. The conceptual plan is consistent with the previously approved
Atascadero Lake Park Master Plan. A copy of the preliminary conceptual plan is
attached.
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Staff recommends that the Commission review and comment on the preliminary design
plan concepts for landscape design of the Atascadero Lake Park AARP Building
grounds.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
ATTACHMENT:
Attachment #1: Landscape design plan concepts for the Atascadero Lake Park
AARP Building grounds.
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