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ABLE OF ONTENTS
Environmental Checklist Form ......................................................................................................................... 1
Project Description ............................................................................................................................................ 1
Environmental Factors Potentially Affected ................................................................................................ 3
Determination .................................................................................................................................................... 4
Evaluation of Environmental Impacts ........................................................................................................... 5
I. Aesthetics .............................................................................................................................................. 7
II. Agriculture Resources ......................................................................................................................... 8
III. Air Quality .............................................................................................................................................. 9
IV. Biological Resources. ........................................................................................................................ 13
V. Cultural Resources ............................................................................................................................. 15
VI. Geology and Soils .............................................................................................................................. 17
VII. Greenhouse Gas Emissions .............................................................................................................. 19
VIII. Hazards and Hazardous Materials ................................................................................................. 20
IX. Hydrology and Water Quality ......................................................................................................... 23
X. Land Use and Planning .................................................................................................................... 26
XI. Mineral Resources.............................................................................................................................. 28
XII. Noise ..................................................................................................................................................... 29
XIII. Population and Housing ................................................................................................................... 31
XIV. Public Services .................................................................................................................................... 32
XV. Recreation .......................................................................................................................................... 33
XVI. Transportation/Traffic ........................................................................................................................ 34
XVII. Utilities and Service Systems............................................................................................................. 36
XVIII. Mandatory Findings Of Significance ............................................................................................. 38
References........................................................................................................................................................ 40
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NVIRONMENTAL HECKLIST ORM
1.Project title:
City of South San Francisco Complete Streets General Plan Amendment
2.Lead agency name and address:
City of South San Francisco
Economic and Community Development Department, Planning Division
315 Maple Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
3.Contact person and phone number:
Billy Gross, Senior Planner
650-877-8535
4.Project location:
The City of South San Francisco is located on the San Francisco peninsula in San Mateo County,
California. The City is bounded on the north by Colma, Brisbane, and San Bruno Mountain State and
County Park, on the west by Pacifica, on the south by San Bruno and the San Francisco International
Airport, and on the east by the San Francisco Bay.
5.Project sponsor's name and address:
City of South San Francisco
Economic and Community Development Department, Planning Division
315 Maple Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
6.General Plan designation:
Not applicable; Project is citywide
7.Zoning:
Not applicable; Project is citywide
8.Description of Project:
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ROJECT ESCRIPTION
I
NTRODUCTION
The proposed Project consists of an update to the South San Francisco
Element. The proposed update includes a revision of goals, prin
provide safe, comfortable, and convenient travel
along and across streets (including streets, roads, highways, br
transportation system) through a comprehensive, integrated trans
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categories of users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, persons with disabilities, motoris
commercial goods, users and operators of public transportation,
Project components are described below.
This Initial Study (IS) provides programmatic-level analysis of the proposed amendment. The Complete
Streets policies do not include any development proposals and would not directly result in physi
environmental effects due to the construction and operation of fojects that
would be implemented consistent with these plans would be subjec
City.
Complete Streets General Plan Amendments
The proposed Complete Streets General Plan Amendments (GPA) provide recommended policy
updates to th
Complete Streets GPA would include edits and additions to existing text and policies
sections of the Transportation Element. Together, these amendmengrate the objectives of the
Complete Streets GPA -term planning framework. The amendments provide a
policy framework designed to support implementation of Complete
integrating Complete Streets infrastructure and design features into street design and construction
operations. The proposed amendments to the General Plan text and policies ar
Appendix A of this Initial Study.
9.Surrounding land uses and setting: Briefly describe the Project's surroundings:
The Complete Streets policies would be implemented citywide.
10. Other public agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits,or
participation agreement.)
The proposed Project would not require action by any other agencies.
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EFPA:
NVIRONMENTAL ACTORS OTENTIALLY FFECTED
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affProject, involving at
least one as indicated by the checklist on the
following pages.
Aesthetics Agriculture Resources Air Quality
Biological Resources Cultural Resources Geology/Soils
Hazards & Hazardous
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Hydrology/Water Quality
Materials
Land Use/Planning Mineral Resources Noise
Population/Housing Public Services Recreation
Mandatory Findings of
Transportation/Traffic Utilities/Service Systems
Significance
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D:
(To be completed by the lead agency)
ETERMINATION
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant ef
environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significa
environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case
project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect o
and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
I find that t
potential impact on the environment, but at least one
effect (1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant
applicable legal standards, and (2) has been addressed by mitigation measures
based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. A
IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects
addressed.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant e
environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) hav
adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to
standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or
NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures
upon the proposed project, nothing further is required.
Signature Date
Susy Kalkin Chief Planner___________
Printed name Title
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EEI:
VALUATION OF NVIRONMENTAL MPACTS
1) A brief explanation is required for all answers except answers that are adequately
supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the
question. A answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sou
show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the
ou answer should be explained where it is based on
project-specific factors as well as general standards (e.g., the project
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) Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical i
checklist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially s
with mitigat is appropriate if there is
substantial evidence that an effect may be significant. Potentially
Significant Impact entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required.
4) Negative Declaration: Less Than Significa applies where the
incorporation of mitigation measures has
Less Than Significant Impact. The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and
briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than signifant level (mitigation measures
as described in (5) below, may be cross-referenced).
5) Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, pro
an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or nega Section
15063(c)(3)(D). In this case, a brief discussion should identify
a) Earlier Analysis Used. Identify and state where they are availab
b) Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the ab
the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursu
standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by miti
the earlier analysis.
c) Mitigation Less Than Significant With Mitigation Measures
describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refi
earlier document and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project.
6) Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sour
for potential impacts (e.g., general plans, zoning ordinances).
or outside document should, where appropriate, include a referenhere
the statement is substantiated.
7) Supporting Information Sources: A source list should be attached
individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion.
8) This is only a suggested form, and lead agencies are free to use different formats; however, lead
agencies should normally address the questions from this checkli
environmental effects in whatever format is selected.
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9) The explanation of each issue should identify:
a) The significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question;
b) The mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact t.
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Less Than
Significant
Potentially With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact
I. AESTHETICS. Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic
vista?
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including,
but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and
historic buildings within a state scenic highway?
c) Substantially degrade the existing visual
character or 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?
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NALYSIS AND ONCLUSIONS
ad)
Less Than Significant Impact
The Complete Streets General Plan Amendment (GPA) is a policy-level amendment; it does not
include any site-specific designs or proposals, nor does it grant any entitlements for development that
would have the potential to degrade the aesthetic quality of the
visual resources. The Complete Streets GPA does not propose to change existing land use designations
or zoning and anticipates that land uses will be consistent with the designations est
General Plan Land Use Element. As a policy document, the Complete Streets GPA would have no
direct impact on visual resources, but future activities could chetics.
Improvements related to Complete Streets policies would be locatently developed areas
and would generally rely on the use of existing lighting sourcesny future development project that
would implement Complete Streets measures and actions would be subject to applicable City
regulations and requirements, as well as be subject to further C-specific
impacts. Continued implementation of City General Plan policy provisions and the South San
Francisco Zoning Regulations would manage the appearance of structural development in the City,
including scenic corridors, to ensure impacts to scenic vistas and the existing visual character of th
City would be less than significant.
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Less Than
Significant
Potentially With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact
II. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES. In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are sig
environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the Californiaal Land Evaluation and Site
Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Department of Conservation as an optional
model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. I
forest resources, including timberland, are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer
to information compiled by the California Department of Forestrythe
land, including the Forest and Range Assessment Project and the orest
Legacy Assessment project; and forest carbon measurement methodo
Protocols adopted by the California Air Resources Board.
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or
Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as
shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the
Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of
the California Resources Agency, to
nonagricultural use?
b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use,
or a Williamson Act contract?
c) Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause
rezoning of, forestland (as defined in Public
Resources Code Section 12220(g)), timberland (as
defined by Public Resources Code Section 4526),
or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as
defined by Government Code Section 51104(g))?
d) Result in the loss of forestland or conversion of
forestland to non-forest use?
e) Involve other changes in the existing
environment which, due to their location or
nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to
nonagricultural use or conversion of forestland to
non-forest use?
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NALYSIS AND ONCLUSIONS
ae)
No Impact
The City is built out and contains no important farmland, land zoned for agricultural use, or land
subject to a Williamson Act contract. Similarly, the City does not contain any forestland or timberland
or any land zoned for such uses. The proposed Complete Streets GPA does not include any
development proposals or requests to rezone land or that would result in the conversion of agricultural
or forestland to another use. Therefore, the proposed Project would have no impact on agriculture or
forest resources.
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Less Than
Significant
Potentially With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact
III. AIR QUALITY. Where available, the significance criteria established by the ap
management or air pollution control district may be relied upon
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 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 in nonattainment 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?
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NALYSIS AND ONCLUSIONS
a)
Less Than Significant Impact
The City is located within the Bay Area Air Quality Management Distri, which has
prepared with the
national 1-hour ozone standard and the California ambient air quality standards (CAAQS). The
emissions inventories contained in these plans are based on proj
miles traveled (VMT) for the region. Projects that result in an increase in population or employment
growth beyond that identified in regional or community plans cou
subsequently increase mobile source emissions, which could
planning efforts.
The proposed Complete Streets GPA does not include any site-specific designs or proposals or grant
any entitlements for development and does not propose to change existing land use designations or
zoning. The proposed Complete Streets GPA is a key strategy within
intended to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Similarly, the
(PMP) and Bicycle Master Plan (BMP) provide concept plans for pedestrian and bicycle facility
improvements intended to serve as guidance for the City in implementing these types of
improvements in the future.
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Future implementing actions of the Complete Streets GPA would not include any new housing or
employment centers and would not result in population or employment growth beyond that identified
in regional or community plans. Implementation of the Complete Streets GPA in conjunction with t
CAP, PMP and BMP would assist in reducing GHGs and would help to reduce criteria air pollutants.
Therefore, the proposed Project would not conflict with the , and
this impact would be less than significant.
bd)
Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated
Construction Emissions
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The quantity of daily emissions, particularly ROG and NO emissions, generated by construction
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equipment used to implement Complete Streets GPA measures would depend on the number of
vehicles used and the hours of operation. The significance of PM emissions would vary widely and
would depend on a number of factors, including the size of the disturbance area and whether
excavations or material transport would be necessary. Although individual improvements may not
generate significant short-term emissions, it is possible that several improvements would be under
construction simultaneously in the City and would generate cumulative construction emissions that
could affect air quality.
Future actions implementing proposed Complete Streets GPA measures and policies would include
construction activities that would result in short-term construction emissions. Localized concentrations of
construction-generated emissions can adversely impact nearby sensitive land u
could include diesel PM, which was identified as a toxic air contaminant (TAC) by the California Air
Resources Board in 1998. Diesel PM emissions could be generated by off-road diesel equipment during
site grading and excavation, paving, and other construction acti
are exposed (a function of concentration and duration of exposure) is the prima
determine health risk (i.e., potential exposure to TAC emissions
Health-related risks associated with diesel-exhaust emissions are primarily linked to long-term exposure
and the associated risk of contracting cancer. Cancer risk assoc
based on calculations over a 70-year period of exposure. The use of diesel-powered construction
equipment, however, would be temporary and episodic and would occur over a relat
For these reasons, diesel PM generated by construction activitie
to create conditions where the probability of contracting cancer greater than 10 in 1 million for nearby
receptors. To assist local jurisdictions in the analysis of pote-term
construction projects, the BAAQMD has developed screening critered at the project
level (BAAQMD 2011). The BAAQMD Construction Risk Calculator model provides di
construction site, based on user-provided project data, where the risk impacts are estimated to b
than significant; sensitive receptors located within these distances would be considered to have
potentially significant risk impacts from construction. The BAAQ
environmentally conservative guidance.
Quantification of air quality impacts from short-term, temporary construction activities is not possible
due to project-level variability and uncertainties related to future individual
construction projects can produce ozone precursors, diesel PM, aThe
BAAQMD has identified basic construction mitigation measures to reduce construction-generated air
pollutants. This impact would be less than significant with incorporation of
measures.
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Mitigation Measures
The City shall require that projects implementing Complete Streets measures are
AQ-1
analyzed as part of project review in accordance with BAAQMD-recommended
methodologies and significance thresholds and shall require that
mitigation measures are incorporated to reduce short-term construction emissions
attributable to individual measures. Such mitigation measures ma
not limited to, the following:
Water all active construction areas at least twice daily as requ
Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand, and other loose materials or require all truck
to maintain at least 2 feet of freeboard.
Sweep daily, as required, all paved access roads, parking areas,
areas at construction sites.
Sweep streets daily as required if visible soil material is carr
public streets.
Reduce unnecessary idling of truck equipment in proximity to sen
(i.e., idle time of 5 minutes or less).
Where possible, use newer, cleaner-burning diesel-powered construction
equipment.
Properly maintain construction equipment per manufacturer specifications.
Designate a disturbance coordinator responsible for ensuring tha
measures to reduce air quality impacts from construction are pro
implemented.
Timing/Implementation: During construction
Enforcement/Monitoring: City of South San Francisco Planning Division
In addition, each future implementing action would be subject to-
specific impacts. At the time of specific project-level environment review, the City will ensure
compliance with BAAQMD-recommended mitigation measures such as those listed in mitigati
measure AQ-1, as well as through the placement of conditions of approval on individual projects, to
reduce impacts. Implementation of the above measures would substduce construction-
related emissions.
Operational Emissions
As described above, the proposed Complete Streets GPA contains measures that support alternative
transportation, which would help to reduce adverse air quality effects through the redsil
fuel consumption and use of private motor vehicles. Therefore, tProject would not
contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation,e criteria pollutants
during operational activities. This impact would be less than significant.
e)
Less Than Significant Impact
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The proposed Complete Streets GPA does not include any site-specific designs or proposals, grant any
entitlements for development, or propose to change existing landFuture
implementing actions of the Complete Streets GPA would include the construction of facilities that
serve all categories of users, such as pedestrian and bicycle facilities, which would not create
objectionable odors. Therefore, this impact would be less than significant.
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Less Than
Significant
Potentially With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact
IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly
or through habitat modifications, on any species
identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special-
status species in local or regional plans, policies,
or regulations, or by the California Department
of Fish and Wildlife or US Fish and Wildlife
Service?
b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian
habitat or other sensitive natural community
identified in local or regional plans, policies, or
regulations, or by the California Department of
Fish and Wildlife 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 wetlands,
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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NALYSIS AND ONCLUSIONS
ad)
Less Than Significant Impact
The Complete Streets GPA does not include any site-specific designs or proposals, nor does it grant
any entitlements for development that would have the potential to adversely affect any candidate,
sensitive, or special-status species, riparian habitat or other sensitive natural comm
protected wetlands or interfere substantially with the movement The GPA
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does not propose to change existing land use designations or zonticipates that land uses
will be consistent with the designations established by the General Pl
document, the GPA would have no direct impact on biological resources, but could have indirect
impacts on such resources through future activities to implement the GPA. Future transportation
improvement projects will require compliance with General Plan p.1-G-1, 7.1-G-
2, 7.1-I-1, and 7.1-I-4), as well as compliance with applicable existing regulations, iuding but not
limited to the federal Endangered Species Act, California Endangered Species Act, and Migratory Bird
Treaty Act. Future development projects would also be subject t-specific CEQA analysis of
project-level impacts. Such measures would ensure impacts to biological resources in the City would
be less than significant.
e,f)
Less Than Significant Impact
South San Francisco contains two areas set aside as habitat for
endangered species: the southern base of San Bruno Mountain within the City limits, and the portion of
Sign Hill currently designated as parkland by the City (see General Plan Figure 7-2). These areas are
designated by the General Plan as parkland, but some limited development is permitted.
As discussed above, the proposed Complete Streets GPA would have no direct impact on biological
resources. The GPA does not identify future improvements within the habitat conservation areas.
However, such facilities are consistent with parkland and could e constructed in these areas in the
future.
General Plan Policy 7.1-I-1 would require the preparation of biological resource assessmenand
cooperation with state and federal agencies prior to the development of any improvements in these
areas in order to ensure that development does not substantially affect special-status species.
Furthermore, all future improvement projects that would implement the Complete Streets GPA would
be subject to further CEQA analysis of project-specific impacts. Continued implementation of City
General Plan policy provisions and consultation with applicable
less than significant.
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Less Than
Significant
Potentially With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact
V. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a historical resource as defined in
Section 15064.5?
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of an archaeological resource
pursuant to Section 15064.5?
c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique
paleontological resource or site or unique
geological feature?
d) Disturb any human remains, including those
interred outside of formal cemeteries?
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a,d)
Less Than Significant Impact
Cultural resources include historic buildings and structures, hitricts, historic sites, prehistoric and
historic archaeological sites, and other prehistoric and histori
The proposed Complete Streets GPA is a policy document that does not include proposals for
development projects and would not grant any entitlements for development that would have the
potential to adversely affect cultural resources. Further, the GPA does not propose to change existing
land use designations or zoning and anticipates that land uses wgnations
GPA would have no direct impact on
cultural resources, but future activities could adversely affect However, General Plan
Policy 7.5-I-4 requires a records review for any development proposed in areas of known resources, and
Policy 7.5-I-5 requires preparation of a resource mitigation plan and monitor
archaeologist in the event that resources are uncovered. In addition, Section 7050.5(b) of the California
Health and Safety Code specifies protocol when human remains are discovered that requires
consultation with the Native American Heritage Commission and appropriate Native Americans, if
appropriate, to ensure proper handling of the remains. Finally, all future development projects that
would implement Complete Streets GPA measures and actions would be subject to further CEQA
analysis of project-specific impacts. This impact would be less than significant.
b)
Less Than Significant Impact With Mitigation Incorporated
Archaeological resources include prehistoric and historic archae
and historic objects and artifacts.
As discussed above, the proposed Complete Streets GPA would have
resources, including archaeological resources. However, improvem
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Streets GPA could adversely affect these resources. This impact
mitigation incorporated.
Mitigation Measure
If archaeological resources are encountered during future grading or excav
CUL-1
activities associated with Complete Streets-related activities, work shall avoid
altering the resource and its stratigraphic context until a qualarchaeologist has
evaluated, recorded, and determined appropriate treatment of the resource
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5, in consultation with the City. Project
personnel shall not collect cultural resources. Impacts to any significant resources
shall be mitigated to a less-than-significant level through methods determined
adequate by the archaeologist as approved by the City.
Timing/Implementation: As a condition of project approval, and implemented
during construction activities
Enforcement/Monitoring: City of South San Francisco Planning Division
c)
Less Than Significant Impact With Mitigation Incorporated
Paleontological resources include fossil remains, as well as fossil localities and rock or soil formations
that have produced fossil material. Fossils are the remains or t
As discussed above, the proposed Complete Streets GPA would have no direct impact on cultural
resources, including paleontological resources. However, improvements to implement the Complete
Streets GPA could adversely affect these resources. This impact would be less than significant with
mitigation incorporated.
Mitigation Measure
If paleontological resources are encountered during future grading or ex
CUL-2
activities associated with Complete Streets-related activities, work shall avoid
altering the resource and its stratigraphic context until a qual
evaluated, recorded, and determined appropriate treatment of the resource, in
consultation with the City. Project personnel shall not collect cultural resources.
Appropriate treatment may include standard samples
by a qualified paleontologist to recover microvertebrate fossils; preparing significant
fossils to a reasonable point of identification; and depositing
museum repository for permanent curation and storage, together w
inventory of the specimens.
Timing/Implementation: As a condition of project approval, and implemented
during construction activities
Enforcement/Monitoring: City of South San Francisco Planning Division
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Less Than
Significant
Potentially With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact
VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS. Would the project:
a) Expose people or structures to potential
substantial adverse effects, including the risk of
loss, injury, or death, involving:
i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as
delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo
Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the
State Geologist for the area or based on other
substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer
to Division of Mines and Geology Special
Publication 42.
ii) Strong seismic ground shaking?
iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including
liquefaction?
iv) Landslides?
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of
topsoil?
c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is
unstable, or that would become unstable as a
result of the project, and potentially result in on-
or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence,
liquefaction, or collapse?
d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table
18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994),
creating substantial risks to life or property?
e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the
use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater
disposal systems where sewers are not available
for the disposal of wastewater?
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a, ce)
Less Than Significant Impact
South San Francisco is located in the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone. There are approximately 30
known faults in the San Francisco Bay Area, 11 of which are within 40 miles of the City that are
considered capable of generating earthquakes (City of South San Francisco 1999).
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The proposed Complete Streets GPA does not include any site-specific designs or proposals, nor does
itgrant any entitlements for development. Further, the GPA does not propose to change existing land
use designations or zoning and anticipates that land uses will b
Land Use Element. As a policy document, the GPA would not directly result in
the exposure of people or structures to hazards associated with ctivity or soil instability. Future
projects that would implement the proposed GPA would not include any habitable structures.
The design-controllable aspects of protection from seismic ground motion and soi
are governed by existing regulations of the State of California (California Building Code, California
Code of Regulations [CCR], Title 24, Part 2) or the City of South San Francisco (South San Francisco
Municipal Code Title 15). These regulations require that project designs reduce potentia
geology, and seismicity effects to less than significant levels. Compliance with these regulations is
required, not optional. Compliance must be demonstrated by a project applicant to have been
. Therefore,
there would be a less than significant impact related to rupture of a known earthquake fault, strong
seismic ground shaking, seismic-related ground failure, landslides, unstable soils, expansive so
septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems.
b)
Less Than Significant Impact
The proposed Complete Streets GPA does not include proposals for development projects, would not
grant any entitlements for development, and does not propose to
or zoning. Therefore, the GPA would not directly result in any soil erosion. However, ground disturbance
during construction of facilities associated with the Complete Streets GPA would have the potential to
result in soil erosion and loss of topsoil. Existing state law and General Plan Policy 7.2-I-1 require future
development projects to obtain coverage under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) statewide General Construction permit. The NPDES program regulates point source discharges
caused by general construction activities and the general qualital
stormwater systems. As part of the permit application process, projects would require a stormwater
pollution prevention plan (SWPPP), which would include a list of best management practices (BMPs) to
be implemented on the site both during and post-construction to minimize erosion and sedimentation.
City of South San Francisco Municipal Code Section 14.04.180 pro
with requirements for implementation of BMPs. Continued implemen
and compliance with state law would minimize potential soil erosion impac. This impact would be
less than significant.
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Less Than
Significant
Potentially With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact
VII. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. Would the project:
a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either
directly or indirectly, that may have a significant
impact on the environment.
b) Conflict with an applicable plan, policy, or
regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing
the emissions of greenhouse gases.
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NALYSIS AND ONCLUSIONS
ab)
No Impact
Implementation of the Complete Streets GPA in conjunction with the Pedes
Bicycle Master Plan (BMP) and Climate Action Plan (CAP) would pradditional opportunities for
non-vehicular methods of transportation, reducing the number of vehile trips. Therefore, the Complete
Streets
The proposed Complete Streets GPA would be consistent with AB 32, which requires California to
reduce statewide GHG emissions to 1990 levels by 2020, as the GPA would support the implementation
would achieve a 15 percent reduction below baseline (2005) levels.
Therefore, implementation of the proposed Project would be consistent with state goals to reduce
GHG emissions, and the proposed Project would have no impact on GHG emissions.
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Less Than
Significant
Potentially With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact
VIII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Would the project:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through the routine transport, use, or
disposal of hazardous materials?
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through reasonably foreseeable upset
and accident conditions involving the release of
hazardous materials into the environment?
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or
acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste
within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed
school?
d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of
hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to
Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result,
would it create a significant hazard to the public or
the environment?
e) For a project located within an airport land use
plan area or, where such a plan has not been
adopted, within 2 miles of a public airport or a
public use airport, would the project result in a
safety hazard for people residing or working in the
project area?
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip,
would the project result in a safety hazard for
people residing or working in the project area?
g) Impair implementation of, or physically interfere
with, an adopted emergency response plan or
emergency evacuation plan?
h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of
loss, injury, or death involving wildland fires,
including where wildlands are adjacent to
urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed
with wildlands?
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NALYSIS AND ONCLUSIONS
ac)
Less Than Significant Impact
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The proposed Complete Streets GPA does not include any site-specific designs or proposals, grant any
entitlements for development, or change any land use designations or zoning and would have no
potential to directly result in the routine handling, generation, transportation, emission, or accidental
release of hazardous materials or otherwise expose the public to hazardous substances. Any
improvements developed to implement the Complete Streets GPA would be required to comply with
applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including but
California Code of Regulations (CCR), the Uniform Fire Code, andornia
Health and Safety Code. Compliance with these laws would limit use of hazardous materials during
construction and operation (i.e., fuels, solvents, pesticides, e and would not create a significant
hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous
materials. This impact would be less than significant.
d)
No Impact
The proposed Complete Streets GPA are policy-level documents that do not include any site-specific
designs or proposals, grant any entitlements for development, or change any land use designations o
zoning. Therefore, they would have no potential to directly result in development of a known
hazardous release site. Future activities could involve development and/or expansion of transportation
facilities, including pedestrian and bicycle facilities. According to the California Department of Toxic
Substances Control (2013) Envirostor database of hazardous materials release sites, ther
numerous hazardous materials release sites in the City. Because specific improvement projects are not
known at this time, it cannot be determined if they would be constructed on or near
hazardous release site. However, any future development project that would implement Complete
Streets GPA measures would be subject to future environmental review, which would include a search
of appropriate databases to determine whether the site is a list
status of the site at the time improvements are proposed (e.g., her evaluation or cleanup
action is required or if the case is closed). If improvements would occur on a listed hazardous materials
site, the project would be required to comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations
related to hazardous materials, which would ensure there would be minimal risk of significant hazard to
the public or the environment.
e,f)
No Impact
The City is located immediately north of San Francisco International According to the
Comprehensive Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan for the Environs of San Francisco International
(C/CAG 2012), all but the north and west sides of the City are located within Airport Influence
Airport
Area B. Within Area B, real estate disclosures are required and ission must
review proposed land use policy actions and land development pro There are no private
airstrips in the City.
The proposed Complete Streets GPA does not include any site-specific designs or proposals, grant any
entitlements for development, or change any land use designations or zoning. As a policy document,
the Complete Streets GPA would not directly result in the exposure of people or structure
associated with airport operations. Implementation of the Complete Streets GPA would not result in
the construction of any habitable structures, and any improvements developed to implement the
Complete Streets GPA would be required to comply with the safety and compatibility pothe
Continued implementation of City General Plan policy provisions
such as Policy 8.7-I-1, which restricts land uses in the vicinity of San Francisco International Airport, as
, would minimize potential hazards
related to airport operations. Therefore, there would be no impact.
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g)
No Impact
The proposed Complete Streets GPA is a policy document that does not include any development
proposals or changes to existing land use designations. Implemenctions that implement the
policies of the Complete Streets GPA could require temporary road closures during construction
phases. However, any closures would be short-term, and alternative routes would be provided as
necessary. It is unlikely that these actions would significantly interfere with adopted emergency
response or evacuation plans. Further, all future improvement pr
CEQA analysis of project-specific impacts. Therefore, there would be no impact.
h)
No Impact
The proposed Complete Streets GPA does not include improvements that would expose people or
structures to significant risk of wildland fires. There would be no impact.
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Less Than
Significant
Potentially With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact
IX. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY. Would the project:
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste
discharge requirements?
b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or
interfere substantially with groundwater recharge
such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer
volume or a lowering of the local groundwater
table level (e.g., the production rate of pre-existing
nearby wells would drop to a level which 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 erosion or siltation on-
or off-site?
d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of
the site or area, including through the alteration of
the course of a stream or river, or substantially
increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a
manner that would result in flooding on- or off-
site?
e) Create or contribute runoff water which would
exceed the capacity of existing or planned
stormwater drainage systems or provide
substantial additional sources of polluted runoff?
f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality?
g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area
as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or
Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard
delineation map?
h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area
structures that would impede or redirect flood
flows?
i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of
loss, injury or death involving flooding, including
flooding as a result of a failure of a levee or dam?
j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow?
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NALYSIS AND ONCLUSIONS
a, f)
Less Than Significant Impact
The Complete Streets GPA does not include any site-specific designs or proposals, nor does it grant
any entitlements for development that would have the potential to degrade water quality or violate
any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements. As a policy document, the Complete
Streets GPA would have no direct impact on water quality, but future activities could introduce
pollutants into stormwater runoff, which could potentially degrade downstream water quality.
Improvements developed as part of the Complete Streets GPA implementation could result in soil
erosion and sedimentation and result in pollutants entering stormwater runoff during rain events (i.e.,
fuels, oil, solvents, paints, trash). In addition, operation of these facilities could also introduce limited
amounts of pollutants into stormwater runoff, such as pesticides used in landscaped areas. However,
future development projects would be required to comply with Regional Water Quality Control
standards for site drainage.
Existing state law and General Plan Policy 7.2-I-1 require future development projects to obtain
coverage under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) statewide General
Construction permit. The NPDES program regulates point source discharges caused by general
construction activities and the general quality of stormwater in. As part
of the permit application process, projects would require a stormwater pollution prevention plan
(SWPPP), which would include a list of best management practices (BMPs) to be implemented on the
site both during and after construction to minimize erosion and sedimentation. Post-construction urban
stormwater runoff measures would require the City to implement structural and non-structural BMPs
that would mimic or improve predevelopment quantity and quality runoff conditions from new
development and redevelopment areas. City of South San Francisco Municipal Code Section
14.04.180 provides further protection from erosion with requirements for implementation of BMPs.
Continued implementation of the City Municipal Code and complianminimize
potential soil erosion impacts. This impact would be less than significant.
b)
Less Than Significant Impact
The City has two water suppliers. The California Water Service Company, Peninsula District (CWSC)
serves the portion of the City east of Interstate 280 (I-280), which represents the majority of the
area. The CWSC also serves San Carlos and San Mateo, with no restrictions on water allocation among
these communities. The South San Francisco Water Department
entitles the City to 42.3 million gallons per day (mgd). An additional 1.4 mgd can be pumped from
groundwater. The Westborough County Water District serves the area west of I-280.
The Complete Streets GPA does not include any site-specific designs or proposals, nor does it grant
any entitlements for development that would have the potential tdeplete groundwater supplies or
interfere with groundwater recharge. Future improvements would include development of complete
streets related facilities such as sidewalks, medians, signals, and signage with
for irrigation of landscaped areas and little potential to deplete groundwater supplies or interfere with
groundwater recharge. Continued implementation of City General P
South San Francisco Zoning Regulations would minimize impacts togroundwater. This impact would be
less than significant.
ce)
Less Than Significant Impact
The Complete Streets GPA does not include any site-specific designs or proposals, nor does it grant
any entitlements for development that would have the potential t
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increase the rate or amount of surface runoff. Improvements associated with the Complete Streets
GPA would be located in currently developed areas, such as existing
transit centers, to improve the use of transportation facilities for all categories of users. Any new
facilities would be required to be designed to accommodate stormwater colle
into approved facilities. This impact would be less than significant.
g,h)
Less Than Significant Impact
The proposed Project would not directly or indirectly result in the construction of any housing. Because
specific improvement projects are not known at this time, the precise location of these improvements
cannot be determined. Should improvements be proposed for develoecial flood
hazard area, they would require issuance of a development permit by the City
, which is
intended to promote the public safety and minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions.
This impact would be less than significant.
i,j)
No Impact
Tsunamis, or seismically generated sea waves, are rare in Califo
earthquake faults. However, due to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, the San Francisco Bay, and the
hillsides within San Bruno Mountain State and County Park, the City is subject to risk of inundation from
tsunami, seiche, and mudflow. However, the proposed Project would not directly or indirectly result in
the construction of any housing or other habitable structures anpopulation
growth. Therefore, the Project would not increase exposure of persons to the risk of inundation
tsunami, seiche, or mudflow. There would be no impact.
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Less Than
Significant
Potentially With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact
X. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the project:
a) Physically divide an established community?
b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy,
or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over
the project (including, but not limited to, the
general plan, specific plan, local coastal program,
or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of
avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect?
c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation
plan or natural community conservation plan?
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NALYSIS AND ONCLUSIONS
a)
No Impact
The proposed Complete Streets GPA does not propose any changes to existing land use designations
or zoning and anticipates that land uses will be consistent with the designations established by the
. Future development projects that would implement the Complete Streets GPA
would include new and expanded pedestrian and bicycle facilities that would provide safer and
more convenient connections within and between areas of the City and would not divide the
community. There would be no impact.
b)
No Impact
The proposed Complete Streets GPA is a policy-level document that does not include any changes to
existing land use designations or zoning.
zoning ordinance, or other land use planning documents. There would be no impact.
c)
Less Than Significant Impact
South San Francisco contains two areas set aside as habitat for the conservation of threatened and
endangered species: the southern base of San Bruno Mountain withCity limits, and the portion of
Sign Hill currently designated as parkland by the City (see General Plan Figure 7-2). These areas are
designated by the General Plan as parkland, but some limited dev
As discussed above, the proposed Complete Streets GPA would have no direct impact on biological
resources. The Complete Streets GPA does not identify future improvements within the habitat
conservation areas. However, such facilities are consistent with
these areas in the future.
General Plan Policy 7.1-I-1 would require the preparation of biological resource assessmen
cooperation with state and federal agencies prior to the develop
areas in order to ensure that development does not substantially-status species.
Furthermore, all future improvement projects that would implement the Complete Streets GPA would
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be subject to further CEQA analysis of project-specific impacts. Continued implementation of City
General Plan policy provisions and consultation with applicable
would ensure no confli
less than significant.
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Less Than
Significant
Potentially With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact
XI. 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?
b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally
important mineral resource recovery site
delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or
other land use plan?
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NALYSIS AND ONCLUSIONS
a,b)
No Impact
The proposed Complete Streets GPA does not propose improvements that would have the potential
to result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource o
recovery site. Further, future activities would occur within the City, which is an urbanized area that
contains no known significant mineral resources or resource recovery sites. Therefore, there would be
no impact.
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Less Than
Significant
Potentially With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact
XII. NOISE. Would the project result in:
a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise
levels in excess of standards established in the
local general plan or noise ordinance or of
applicable standards of other agencies?
b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive
groundborne vibration or groundborne noise
levels?
c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise
levels in the project vicinity above levels existing
without the project?
d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in
ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above
levels existing without the project?
e) For a project located within an airport land use
plan area or, where such a plan has not been
adopted, within 2 miles of a public airport or a
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 the project expose people residing
or working in the project area to excessive noise
levels?
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NALYSIS AND ONCLUSIONS
ac)
Less Than Significant Impact
The proposed Complete Streets GPA does not include any site-specific designs or proposals, grant any
entitlements for development, or propose to change existing landAs a
policy document, the Complete Streets GPA would have no direct impacts related to noise. Future
transportation improvement projects, which could include expansion of pedestrian and bicycle
facilities, Plan Noise Element,
including Policy 9-I-8 which requires the control of noise at the source through site design, building
design, landscaping, hours of operation, and other techniques, as well as compliance with applicable
existing regulations, including but not limited to South San Francisco Municipal Code Section 8.
Noise Regulations, which regulates noise activities within the C. Compliance with these policies and
regulations would ensure this impact is less than significant.
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d)
Less Than Significant Impact
The proposed Complete Streets GPA does not include any site-specific designs or proposals, grant any
entitlements for development, or propose to change existing land
Construction of facilities associated with the Complete Streets GPA could exceed noise standards.
Because construction is a necessary activity in maintaining and
frequently include special provisions related to construction noSouth San Francisco Municipal
Code includes special provisions in Section 8.32, which allows construction activities on weekdays
between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., on Saturdays between the hours of 9 a.m. and 8 p.m., and on
Sundays and holidays between the hours of 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., or at such other hours as may be
authorized by the permit, if construction meets at least one of
No individual piece of equipment shall produce a noise level exc90 dB at a distance of
25 feet. If the device is housed within a structure or trailer on the property, the measurement
shall be made outside the structure at a distance as close to 25 feet from the equipment as
possible.
The noise level at any point outside of the property plane of th 90 dB.
Compliance with the limitations of Municipal Code Section 8.3 wo
levels would not exceed noise limitations established by the Cit This would be a less than significant
impact.
e,f)
Less Than Significant Impact
The City is located immediately north of San Francisco International Airport. According to the Land Use
Compatibility Plan for the Airport (C/CAG 2012), much of the City is located in Airport Influence Area
B,within which real estate disclosures are required notifying buyers of potential aircraft noise. The
proposed Project would not, directly or indirectly, result in the construction of
Compliance with General Plan policies would ensure that this impact would be less than significant.
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Less Than
Significant
Potentially With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact
XIII. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the project:
a) Induce substantial population growth in an area,
either directly (e.g., by proposing new homes and
businesses) or indirectly (e.g., through extension
of roads or other infrastructure)?
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing,
necessitating the construction of replacement
housing elsewhere?
c) Displace substantial numbers of people,
necessitating the construction of replacement
housing elsewhere?
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NALYSIS AND ONCLUSIONS
a)
No Impact
The proposed Complete Streets GPA does not include any site-specific designs or proposals, grant any
entitlements for development, or propose to change existing land use designations or zoning. Future
improvements would not include the development of any new housing or employme that
would increase the population directly or induce population. There would be no impact.
b,c)
No Impact
The proposed Complete Streets GPA does not include any site-specific designs or proposals, nor does
itgrant any entitlements for development. Any physical improvements associated with these
transportation improvement strategies would likely be constructed within existing or planned road
rights of way. Accordingly, this would not change from the existing conditions, and the Complete
Streets GPA would not displace housing or people or require the construction of housing elsewhere.
There would be no impact.
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Less Than
Significant
Potentially With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact
XIV. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts
the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altere
governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause s
order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times, or other performance objectives for any
of the following public services:
a) Fire protection?
b) Police protection?
c) Schools?
d) Parks?
e) Other public facilities?
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NALYSIS AND ONCLUSIONS
ae)
No Impact
The proposed Complete Streets GPA does not include any site-specific designs or proposals, grant any
entitlements for development, or propose to change existing land
Therefore, the proposed Project would have no direct impact on public services. Future implement
actions of the Complete Streets GPA would not include any residential uses or employment centers
that would generate demand for public services. Therefore, there would be no impact.
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Less Than
Significant
Potentially With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact
XV. RECREATION.
a) Would the project increase the use of existing
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 the construction or expansion of
recreational facilities, which might have an adverse
physical effect on the environment?
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NALYSIS AND ONCLUSIONS
a,b)
No Impact
The proposed Complete Streets GPA would not increase population or the demand for park facilities.
With no changes to residential or nonresidential uses in the City, the Complete Streets GPA would not
result in physical deterioration of park facilities or require nk facilities, the construction of which
could cause physical environmental impacts. Therefore, there would be no impact related to parks
and recreation.
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Less Than
Significant
Potentially With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact
XVI. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC. Would the project:
a) Conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance, or
policy establishing measures of effectiveness for
the performance of the circulation system, taking
into account all modes of transportation including
mass transit and non-motorized travel and
relevant components of the circulation system,
including but not limited to intersections, streets,
highways and freeways, pedestrian and bicycle
paths, and mass transit?
b) Conflict with an applicable congestion
management program, including, but not limited
to, level of service standards and travel demand
measures, or other standards established by the
county congestion management agency for
designated roads or highways?
c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including
either an increase in traffic levels or a change in
location that results in substantial safety risks?
d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design
feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous
intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm
equipment)?
e) Result in inadequate emergency access?
f) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs
regarding public transit, bicycle, or pedestrian
facilities, or otherwise decrease the performance
or safety of such facilities?
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NALYSIS AND ONCLUSIONS
a,b)
Less Than Significant Impact
Implementation of the Complete Streets GPA, in conjunction with
Bicycle Master Plan (BMP) and Climate Action Plan (CAP), is inte
automobiles and promote use of alternative traffic modes and by expanding the existing pedestrian
and bicycle networks and providing enhanced connectivity within Implementation of
these policy provisions has the potential to reduce the number of vehicle trips and redu
within the City. Therefore, this impact would be less than significant.
c)
No Impact
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The City is located immediately north of San Francisco International Airport. The Complete Streets GPA
would not result in development that would change air traffic patterns or result in substantial safety
risks related to air traffic patterns. All future implementing actions would also be required to comply
(C/CAP 2012)
and would not affect the location of air traffic patterns in the region. There would be no
traffic patterns.
d,e)
Less Than Significant Impact
The proposed Complete Streets GPA does not include any site-specific designs or proposals, grant any
entitlements for development, or propose to change existing land use designations or zonFuture
improvements developed to implement the Complete Streets GPA would be designed to increase
safety and access and would be reviewed by the City to ensure they would not results on
emergency access. This impact would be less than significant.
f)
No Impact
The Complete Streets GPA is intended to support implementation e
bicycle, and related transit network improvements. As such, the GPA would not
conflict with any local policies or ordinances supporting multim
transportation. In addition, the policy provisions are intended to increase the
of complete streets-related facilities in the City. There would be no impact.
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Less Than
Significant
Potentially With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significan
Impact Incorporated t Impact No Impact
XVII. UTILITIESANDSERVICESYSTEMS.Would the project:
a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the
applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board?
b) Require or result in the construction of new water
or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of
existing facilities, the construction of which could
cause significant environmental effects?
c) Require or result in the construction of new storm
water drainage facilities or expansion of existing
facilities, the construction of which could cause
significant environmental effects?
d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the
project from existing entitlements and resources, or
are new or expanded entitlements needed?
e) Result in a determination by the wastewater
treatment provider that serves or may serve the
project that it has adequate capacity to serve the
f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted
capacity to acc
disposal needs?
g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and
regulations related to solid waste?
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NALYSIS AND ONCLUSIONS
ac, eg)
No Impact
The proposed Complete Streets GPA does not include any site-specific designs or proposals, grant any
entitlements for development, or propose to change existing landdesignations or zoning.
Therefore, the proposed Project would have no direct impact on public utilities. Future implemen
actions of the Complete Streets GPA would not include any residential uses or employment centers
that would generate demand for public services. Therefore, there would be no impact.
d)
Less Than Significant Impact
The City has two water suppliers. The California Water Service C
serves the portion of the City east of Interstate 280 (I-280), which repres
area. The CWSC also serves San Carlos and San Mateo, with no res
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entitles the City to 42.3 million gallons per day (mgd). An additional 1.4 mgd can be pumped fr
groundwater. The Westborough County Water District serves the ar-280.
The Complete Streets GPA does not include any site-specific designs or proposals, nor does it grant
any entitlements for development that would have the potential to depl
interfere with groundwater recharge. Future improvements would ifacilities
such as sidewalks, sidewalk bulb-outs, medians, signals, and signage with minimal water demand for
irrigation of landscaped areas and little potential to deplete g
groundwater recharge.
Continued implementation of City General Plan policy provisions
Regulations would minimize impacts to groundwater. Future implementing actions of the Complete
Streets GPA would not increase water demand in the City. This impact would be less than significant.
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Less Than
Significant
Potentially With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
Impact Incorporated Impact No Impact
XVIII. MANDATORYFINDINGSOFSIGNIFICANCE
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade
the quality of the environment, substantially
reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species,
cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below
self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant
or animal community, reduce the number or
restrict the range of rare or endangered plants or
animals, or eliminate important examples of the
major periods of California history or prehistory?
b) Does the project have impacts that are
individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? "Cumulatively considerable" means
that the incremental effects of a project are
considerable when viewed in connection with the
effects of past projects, the effects of other
current projects, and the effects of probable
future projects.
c) Does the project have environmental effects that
will cause substantial adverse effects on human
beings, either directly or indirectly?
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NALYSIS AND ONCLUSIONS
a)
Less Than Significant Impact
As described in Section IV, the proposed Project would have no direct impact on biological resources,
and future implementing actions would be subject to applicable f, and local regulations
that protect such resources,
policy provisions. Compliance with these existing regulations woProject would have
a less than significant impact on plant and wildlife species and their hab. Similarly, as described in
Section V, the proposed Project would have no direct impact on prehistoric and historic resources,
and future implementing actions would be subject to General Plan
regulations that protect such resources. Continued compliance with these policies and existing
regulations would ensure that the Project would have a less than significant impact on prehistoric and
historic resources. Furthermore, future implementing actions would be subject to fur analysis
of project-specific impacts.
b)
Less Than Significant Impact With Mitigation Incorporated
The impacts of the proposed Project
Although incremental changes in certain areas can be expected as a result of the
future implementing actions, all environmental impacts that coul
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Project would be considered less than significant or would be reduced to
through implementation of the mitigation measures recommended in this Initial Study, which would
also ensure that any contribution to cumulative impacts would be.
c)
Less Than Significant Impact With Mitigation Incorporated
Construction of future improvements would produce ozone precursors, diesel PM, a
which could affect human beings. Mitigation measure AQ-1 requires implementation of basic
construction mitigation measures to reduce construction-generated air pollutants, which would
reduce the potential impact to less than significant. Therefore, with incorporation of the mitigation
measures recommended in this Initial Study, implementation of the proposed Project would not result
in environmental effects that would cause substantial direct or indirect adverse effects on human
beings.
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