HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 193-1996RESOLUTION NO. 193-96
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING FINDINGS REGARDING SIGNIFICANT AND
POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS, ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF
OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, AND ADOPTING A MITIGATION
MONITORING PLAN FOR THE TERRABAY SPECIFIC PLAN AND
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT TERMINATION DATE EXTENSIONS
WHEREAS, Sunchase G.A. Inc, (~Applicant") has proposed amendments to the
Terrabay Development Agreement and Specific Plan to extend the expiration date
for period of ten years through February 14, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the Specific Plan, as proposed, retains the existing approvals
for Phase 1 of the Terrabay development and modifies the Specific Pla~ for
Phases 2 and 3 of the Terrabay development by replacing the existing drawings
with requirements that establish the permissible development parameters with
which the Applicant must cOmply as part of its Precise Plan applications for
Phase 2 and 3; and
WHEREAS, the Terrabay Specific Plan, the Terrabay zoning requirements
and the Development Agreement require that the Applicant seek and obtain
Precise Plan approval from the City Council prior to development of Phase 2
and 3; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project, including the amendments to the Terrabay
Specific Plan and the Terrabay Development Agreement was reviewed in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") through the
preparation and review of an Supplemental Environmental Impact Report
("SEIR"); and
WHEREAS, the City conducted an Initial Study to determine ~he
appropriate environmental review under the California Environmental Quality
Act ("CEQA") for the Extension Project. Since an environmental impact report
was prepared and certified for the Terrabay Specific Plan in 1982, the Initial
Study analyzed whether the Extension Project presented any potential new
significant environmental effect or increase in the severity of previously
identified significant environmental effects that would warrant the
preparation of a supplemental environmental impact report pursuant to Public
Resources Code § 21166 and CEQA Guidelines § 15163. The City determined that
even though there was no change to the development standards under the
Specific Plan proposed by the Extension Project, due to the passage of time,
changes in circumstances under which the Project was undertaken and the
possibility of new information on certain environmental impacts warranted the
preparation of a Supplement EIR (~SEIR"). The SEIR is a project EIR for Phase
I because there is detailed information about the development under the
approved Precise Plan and Subdivision Map for Phase I. The SEIR for Phases II
and III is a program EIR because precise plans for the development of these
Phases has not yet been submitted and approved and, therefore, the development
for each of these phases is more conceptual; and
therefore a Statement of Overriding Considerations is required upon project
approval (Exhibit D); and
WHEREAS, CEQA §21081.6 requires that where mitigation findings are made
for significant and potentially significant environmental impacts, a
mitigation monitoring program shall be adopted upon project approval to ensure
compliance with the mitigations during project implementation (Exhibit E); and
WHEREAS, the location and custodian of the documents which constitute
the record of proceedings upon which the City's decisions on the Terrabay
Development Agreement and Specific Plan Amendments is the City of South San
Francisco Planning Department, 400 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco; and
WHEREAS, the mitigation measures identified in the SEIR will be applied
as conditions of approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South
San Francisco that:
B.
C.
D.
E.
The City Council hereby certifies that the SEIR is adequate and
complies with CEQA.
The mitigation findings in Exhibits A, B and C are hereby adopted.
The Statement of Overriding Considerations in Exhibit D is hereby
adopted.
The Mitigation Monitoring Plan in Exhibit E is hereby adopted.
The following Exhibits, attached hereto, are hereby incorporated
by reference.
Exh. A:
Exh. B:
Exh. C:
Exh. D:
Exh. E:
Findings Concerning Significant Impacts and Mitigation
Measures
Less Than Significant Environmental Impacts
Findings Concerning Alternatives
Statement of Overriding Considerations
Mitigation Monitoring Plan
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced
and adopted by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco at a
~pecial meeting held on the lRth day of December
1996 by the following vote;
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Eugene R. Mullin, Robert Yee and
Mayor Joseph A. Fernekes
Councilmember John R. Penna
None
None
ATTEST:
EXHIBIT A RESOLUTION NO. 193-96
Terrabay Specific Plan and Development Agreement Extension
Findings Concerning Significant Impacts,
Mitigation Measures, and Project Alternatives.
Pursuant to Public Resources Code §21081 and CEQA Guidelines §15091, the
following findings address the project's significant and potentially
significant impacts and means for mitigating those impacts. In each case, the
appropriate statutory finding is followed by a rationale statement explaining
how identified mitigations lessen or avoid the related impact.
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS
1. Reliance on Record. The findings and determinations contained herein are
based on the competent and substantial evidence, both oral and written,
contained in the entire record relating to the Project and the SEIR. The
findings and determinations constitute the independent findings and
determinations of this Council in all respects and are fully and completely
supported by substantial evidence in the record as a whole.
2. Nature of Findings. Any findings made herein by this Council shall be
deemed made, regardless of where it appears in this document. All of the
language included in this document constitutes findings by this Council,
whether or not any particular sentence of clause includes a statement to that
effect. This Council intends that if these findings fail to cross-reference
or incorporate by reference any other part of these findings, that any finding
required or permitted to be made by this Council with respect to any
particular subject matter of the Project, shall be deemed made if it appears
in any portion of these findings, or elsewhere in the record.
3. Limitations. The Council's analysis and evaluation of the Project is
based on the best information currently available. It is inevitable that in
evaluating a project of the scope and size of the Project that absolute and
perfect knowledge of all possible aspects of the Project will not exist. This
practical limitation is acknowledged in CEQA Guidelines Section 15151, which
states that "the sufficiency of an SEIR is to be reviewed in light of what is
feasible." One of the major limitations on analysis of the Project is the
Council's lack of knowledge of future events, particularly those occurring
outside the City. In some instances, the Council's analysis has had to rely
on assumptions about such factors as growth and traffic generation in areas
outside of the political boundaries of the City. In all instances, best
efforts have been made to form accurate assumptions. Somewhat related to this
are the limitations on the City's ability to solve what are in effect
regional, state, and national problems and issues. The City must work within
the political framework in which it exists and with the limitations inherent
in that framework.
4. Summaries of Facts, Impacts, Mitigation Measures, Alternatives and Other
Matters. All summaries of information in the findings to follow are based on
the SEIR, the Project and/or other evidence in the record. Such summaries are
not intended to be exhaustive recitations of all of the facts in the record
upon which they are based. Moreover, the summaries of impacts, mitigation
measures and alternatives are only summaries. This document includes only as
much detail as may be necessary to show the basis for the findings set forth
below. Cross references to the SEIR and other evidence such as Planning
Commission resolutions or City Council actions have been made where helpful,
and reference should be made directly to the SEIR and other evidence in the
record for more precise information regarding the facts on which any summary
is based. Conflicting interpretations of the language of the SEIR and the
language of mitigation conditions adopted by the City Council shall be
resolved in favor of the latter as the most appropriate way to mitigate the
impact in question.
5. Adoption of Mitigation Measures. These findings address the mitigation
measures recommended in the SEIR for impacts identified as significant or
potentially significant. Some of the mitigation measures are implemented by
changes incorporated into the project and others by adoption of standards in
the Specific Plan and/or as approval conditions required in the Development
Agreement. In its actions approving the Specific Plan and Development
Agreement extension for the project, the City Council adopts those mitigation
measures recommended in the SEIR, as revised by the Council, that have not
already been incorporated into the project except with respect to those that
are rejected by the Council in the specific findings as being infeasible or
unnecessary. Where multiple mitigation measures are adopted for a single
impact, all of the identified measures are required to support the related
mitigation finding, unless otherwise specified. This Council finds that all
the Mitigation Measures now or previously incorporated into the Project are
desirable and feasible and shall be implemented in connection with the
implementation of the Project in accordance with the adopted Mitigation
Monitoring Program.
6. Effectiveness of Mitigation Measures. The SEIR for the Project
recommended mitigation measures to reduce most of the significant and
potentially significant environmental effects to insignificant levels. The
City Council reviewed the SEIR, revised some of the proposed mitigations, and
agrees with the SEIR conclusions, as revised by the Council. The City Council
finds that to the extent any residual impact remains that has not been fully
mitigated in those instances where the Council finds that mitigation has
occurred, the residual impact is overridden by the Statement of Overriding
Considerations provided for herein.
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IMPACTS, MITIGATIONS AND MITIGATION FINDINGS
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT LU-i: Compatibility With Hillside Elementary School Play
Fields. Playfields at Hillside Elementary School immediately adjacent to the
site's western end have night-time lighting; night games are permitted as late
as 10:30 P.M. Many of the proposed homes in Terrabay Village would be located
as close as 120 feet from the edge of the playfields. As a result, nighttime
lighting and noise at these playfields could cause a significant land use
compatibility impact on adjacent project residents in Terrabay Village.
MITIGATION: Prohibit use of the play fields after 10:30 P.M. In
addition, adjust playfield lighting to limit impacts, applying the
Illuminating Engineering Society of North America standards for safe
sports and recreational lighting for Class IV activities (social and
recreational). If possible, a qualified lighting engineer should specify
modifications to: (1) ensure that the playfield lighting is no brighter
than that required for safety, and (2) orient the lighting away from
project housing. Also require disclosure of recreation center operations
to prospective project residents.
FINDING: Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the potentially
significant environmental effects as identified in the SEIR.
RATIONALE: The specifications, modifications and adjustments to
playfield lighting would limit light intrusion into the adjacent Terrabay
Village residences to acceptable levels, as defined by commonly-applied
standards. In addition, prohibiting use of the play fields after 10:30
P.M. would avoid play field noise (and lighting) during the most
sensitive time of the night, and the disclosure of play field operations
to prospective residents of adjacent homes would allow prospective
residents who may be particularly sensitive to potential noise and
lighting impacts to avoid such impacts by purchasing other homes located
further away.
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT LU-2: Compatibility Between Project Residential Units and
Existing Electrical Transmission Lines. Proposed units in the western
grouping of Terrabay Commons in project Phase II would be located near an
existing PG&E transmission line easement containing 60kV and ll5kV lines,
which raises concerns regarding possible health and safety risks for Phase II
residents related to electric and magnetic fields (EMF) from the lines. There
are currently no known federal, state, Public Utility Commission, county, or
city regulations regarding setbacks from electric power lines to limit EMF
exposure. However, the Schools Planning Division of the California Department
of Education recommends minimum 100-foot-wide setbacks between 100-110kV
transmission line rights-of-way and new schools. If California Department of
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Education setback recommendations for new schools were also applied as
significance criteria for residential uses, EMF exposure for project
residential uses within 100 feet of the edge of the transmission line
easements would represent a potentially significant health and safety impact.
MITIGATION: The significance of the health risks associated with
different levels of EMF exposure has not been officially established.
However, it is prudent to reduce residential exposure to EMF when
possible. As part of the future review process for project Phase II,
request from the applicant an independent study of this PG&E transmission
line and its potential project Phase II impacts and mitigation needs.
Also require that the project-specific environmental documentation for
project Phase II include an adequate evaluation of this transmission
line, its potential EMF impacts on Phase II residential units, and
warranted mitigation needs. Measures that should be considered in this
Phase II, project-specific mitigation program to limit EMF exposure
include:
Setbacks. Modification of the project design for the western grouping of
residential structures and outdoor living areas in project Phase II as
necessary to provide adequate separation from the edge of the
transmission line easement.
Disclosure. Notification in writing to all prospective residents of
project homes within a prescribed distance of the transmission line
easement edge regarding the applicant of the potential EMF risks
associated with the existing PG&E power transmission lines. (This could
be achieved by requiring that such disclosures be included in the sales
and rental materials to be signed by future project residents.)
FINDING: Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the potentially
significant environmental effects as identified in the SEIR.
RATIONALE: Preparation of an independent study of the potential EMF
effects of the PG&E transmission line on project Phase II residents, and
modification of the project Phase II design in accordance with the study
recommendations (including, if warranted, the provision of adequate
separation from the edge of the transmission line easement), would be
expected to reduce any potential adverse EMF exposure impacts to
acceptable levels. In addition, because the significance of health risks
associated with EMF exposure has not been officially established, the
disclosure of potential EMF risks to prospective residents of adjacent
Phase II homes would allow prospective residents who may wish to avoid
any potential risks to purchase other homes located further away.
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SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT T-1. Phase I traffic would further increase year 2000
Base Case (without project) PM peak hour volumes at the Hillside
Boulevard/Chestnut Avenue intersection above peak hour signal warrant criteria
levels.
MITIGATION: With project Phase I, signalize this intersection. (The
Terrabay Development Agreement assigns complete responsibility to the
project for signalization of this intersection.
FINDING: Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the potentially
significant environmental effects as identified in the SEIR.
RATIONALE: Signalization will result in a year 2000 PM peak hour
operation at this intersection of LOS A, which represents free flow
conditions with insignificant delays and is in compliance with the
general plan standard for signalized intersections.
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT T-2. Phase I traffic would also aggravate the year 2010
Base Case signal warrant for signals at the Hillside Boulevard/Chestnut Avenue
intersection.
MITIGATION: Same mitigation as Supplemental Impact T-1.
FINDING: Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the potentially
significant environmental effects as identified in the SEIR.
RATIONALE: Signalization will result in a 2010 PM peak hour operation at
this intersection of LOS A, which represents free flow conditions with
insignificant delays and is in compliance with the general plan standard
for signalized intersections.
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT T-3. Cumulative traffic from Phases I, II and III would
further aggravate the year 2010 Base Case signal warrant at the Hillside
Boulevard/Chestnut Avenue intersection.
MITIGATION: Same mitigation as Supplemental Impact T-1.
FINDING: Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the potentially
significant environmental effects as identified in the SEIR.
RATIONALE: Signalization will result in a 2010 PM peak hour operation at
this intersection of LOS B, which represents stable operations with
minimal delays and is in compliance with the city's general plan standard
for signalized intersections.
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT T-4. Project Phase I wOuld increase year 2000 PM peak
hour volumes by more than two percent at the Hillside Boulevard/Chestnut
Avenue intersection, which would already be experiencing unacceptable (LOS F)
operation with Base Case volumes for the stop sign-controlled left turn
movement from Chestnut Avenue.
MITIGATION: Same mitigation as Supplemental Impact T-1.
FINDING: Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the potentially
significant environmental effects as identified in the SEIR.
RATIONALE: Signalization will result in an acceptable year 2000 PM peak
hour operation at this intersection of LOS A which represents free flow
conditions with insignificant delays and is in compliance with the city's
general plan standard for signalized intersections.
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT T-5: Sister Cities Boulevard/Oyster Point
Boulevard/Bayshore Boulevard/Airport Boulevard. Project Phase I would result
in more than a two percent increase in traffic added to year 2010 AM peak hour
Base Case LOS F signalized operation at this intersection.
MITIGATION: Require that project Phase I provide a fair share
contribution towards construction of a US 101 southbound flyover off-ramp
connecting to eastbound Oyster Point Boulevard east of the Dubuque Avenue
intersection, as recommended for 2010 Base Case (without project)
conditions.
FINDING: Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the potentially
significant environmental effects as identified in the SEIR.
RATIONALE: By removing southbound US 101 traffic bound for eastbound
Oyster Point Boulevard from this intersection, this mitigation will
result in an AM peak hour operation of LOS C and a PM peak hour operation
of LOS D, which is in compliance with the city's general plan standard
for signalized intersections. Through its contribution, Phase I of the
project will provide its fair share funding for these improvements.
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT T-6: Sister Cities Boulevard/Oyster Point
Boulevard/Bayshore Boulevard/Airport Boulevard. Project Phase I would result
in more than a two percent increase in traffic added to 2010 PM peak hour Base
Case LOS F signalized operation at this intersection.
MITIGATION: Same mitigation as Supplement Impact T-5.
FINDING: Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the potentially
significant environmental effects as identified in the SEIR.
P~ATIONALE: By removing southbound US 101 traffic bound for eastbound
Oyster Point Boulevard from this intersection, this mitigation will
result in an AM peak hour operation of C and a PM peak hour operation of
D, which is in compliance with the general plan standard for signalized
intersections. Through its contribution, Phase I of the project will
provide its fair share funding for these improvements.
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT T-7. If the Hillside Boulevard/Chestnut Avenue
intersection remains unsignalized, more than a two percent increase in traffic
volumes would be added to 2010 PM peak hour Base Case LOS F operation for the
stop sign-controlled left turn movement from Chestnut Avenue.
MITIGATION: Same mitigation as Supplemental Impact T-1.
FINDING: Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the potentially
significant environmental effects as identified in the SEIR.
RATIONALE: Signalization will result in acceptable year 2010 PM peak
hour operation at this intersection of LOS A which represents free flow
conditions with insignificant delays and is in compliance with the City's
general plan standard for signalized intersections.
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT T-8: Sister Cities Boulevard/Oyster Point
Boulevard/Bayshore Boulevard/Airport Boulevard. The project (Phases I, II and
III) would result in more than a two percent increase in traffic volumes added
to 2010 AM peak hour Base Case LOS F operation at this intersection.
MITIGATION: Provide a fair-share cost contribution for each project
phase towards the following maximum practical physical improvements
recommended for 2010 Base Case (without project) conditions:
(1) complete these lane additions:
Airport Boulevard northbound-1 left turn/2 through/1 right turn lane;
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(2) construct a US 101 southbound flyover off-ramp connecting to
eastbound Oyster Point Boulevard east of the Dubuque Avenue
intersection.
FINDING: Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into,
the project which avoid or substantially lessen the potentially significant
environmental effects as identified in the SEIR.
RATIONALE: This mitigation will result in LOS D operation at this intersection
in both the AM and PM peak hour, which is in compliance with the City's
general plan standard for signalized intersections. Through its contribution,
each phase of the project will provide fair share funding for these
improvements.
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT T-9: Oyster Point Boulevard/Dubuque Avenue/US 101
northbound on-ramp. The project (Phases I, II and III) would result in more
than a two percent increase in traffic added to year 2010 AM peak hour Base
Case LOS F operation at this intersection.
MITIGATION: Provide a fair-share cost contribution from each project
phase towards the following mitigations recommended for 2010 Base Case
(without project) conditions:
(1) complete these lane additions:
Oyster Point Boulevard westbound-add a second right turn lane; Oyster
Point Boulevard eastbound-add an additional through lane;
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(2) construct a US 101 southbound flyover off-ramp to eastbound Oyster
Point Boulevard.
Provision of these maximum practical physical improvements alone would
not improve either AM or PM peak hour operation at this intersection to
acceptable levels. To mitigate this deficiency, also implement voluntary
transportation demand management (TDM) measures for project Phase III and
for other future new employment intensive development in the area. The
city shall continue to cooperate with MTSMA in its efforts to encourage
and foster voluntary TDM measures in order to reduce commute peak hour
travel.
FINDING: Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the potentially
significant environmental effects as identified in the SEIR.
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RATIONALE: Based on recent surveys conducted by the Multi-City
Transportation Systems Management Agency (MTSMA), the recommended TDM
program would have the potential to reduce commute period vehicular
traffic volumes by at least 12 percent. This mitigation (both the
maximum physical improvements and the voluntary TDM measures) would
provide acceptable LOS D ~4 peak hour operation at this intersection,
which is in compliance with the city's general plan standard for
signalized intersections. Through its contribution, each phase of the
project will provide its fair share funding for the recommended physical
improvements.
Although PM peak hour operations would still remain at an unacceptable
LOS E in the PM peak hour, the project would not contribute to but rather
would reduce Base Case unacceptable PM peak hour operation at this
intersection, due to diversion of traffic to the new southbound hook on-
ramp to be installed as part of project Phase III.
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT T-10: Dubuque Avenue/US 101 northbound off-ramp/US 101
southbound on-ramp. With the addition of project Phases I, II and III
traffic, acceptable year 2010 AM peak hour base case LOS D operation is
changed to unacceptable LOS E operation.
MITIGATION: Provide a fair-share contribution from each project phase
towards recommended Base Case improvements (addition of a second left
turn lane to the northbound Dubuque Avenue approach and intersection
signalization, and restripe the northbound off-ramp intersection approach
to provide two exclusive left turn lanes and a combined left/through/
right turn lane.
FINDING: Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the potentially
significant environmental effects as identified in the SEIR.
RATIONALE: This mitigation would provide acceptable LOS D operation at
this intersection in both the AM and PM peak hours, which is in
compliance with the city's general plan standard for signalized
intersections. Through its contribution, each phase of the project will
provide its fair share funding for the recommended physical improvements.
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT T-il: Bayshore Boulevard/US 101 southbound on- and off-
ramps/project commercial access. Project Phases I, II and III would result in
LOS F year 2010 AM peak hour operation and lack of sufficient turning lane
vehicle storage for this new intersection.
MITIGATION: Provide a fair-share cost contribution from each project
phase towards the southbound to eastbound flyover off-ramp and the
following improvements:
Add a second eastbound through lane; and
Add a second southbound.left turn lane and a second northbound left
turn lane on the Bayshore Boulevard approaches to reduce vehicle
storage queue lengths due to heavy left turn volumes in both
directions.
Provide a channelized median opening at the north driveway to the
project commercial areas along Bayshore Boulevard to allow left-turn
inbound movements.
FINDING: Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the potentially
significant environmental effects as identified in the SEIR.
RATIONALE: This mitigation would provide acceptable LOS D operation at
this intersection in both the AM and PM peak hours, which is in
compliance with the general plan standard for signalized intersections.
Through its contribution, each phase of the project will provide its fair
share funding for these improvements.
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT T-12: Sister Cities Boulevard/Oyster Point Boulevard/
Bayshore Boulevard/Airport Boulevard. The project (Phases I, II and III)
would result in more than a two percent increase in volume added to year 2010
PM peak hour Base Case LOS E operation, resulting in a change to LOS F
operation.
MITIGATION: Same mitigation as Supplemental Impact T-8.
FINDING: Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the potentially
significant environmental effects as identified in the SEIR.
RATIONALE: This mitigation will result in LOS D operation at this
intersection in both the AM and PM peak hours, which is in compliance
with the city's general plan standard for signalized intersections.
Through its contribution, each phase of the project will provide its fair
share funding for these improvements.
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT T-13: Bayshore Boulevard/US 101 southbound on- and off-
ramps/project commercial access. The project (Phases I, II and III) would
result in LOS F operation for this new intersection.
MITIGATION: Same mitigation as Supplemental Impact T-ii.
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FINDING: Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the potentially
significant environmental effects as identified in the SEIR.
RATIONALE: This mitigation would provide acceptable LOS D operation at
this intersection in both the AM and PM peak hours, which is in
compliance with the city's general plan standard for signalized
intersections. Through its contribution, each phase of the project will
provide its fair share funding for these improvements.
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT T-14. If the Hillside Boulevard/Chestnut Avenue
intersection remains unsignalized in the year 2010, more than a two percent
increase in traffic volumes would be added to the PM peak hour Base Case LOS F
operation for the stop sign-controlled left turn movement from Chestnut
Avenue.
MITIGATION: Same mitigation as Supplemental Impact T-1.
FINDING: Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the potentially
significant environmental effects as identified in the SEIR.
RATIONALE: Signalization will result in an acceptable PM peak hour
operation at this intersection that is in compliance with the city's
general plan standard for signalized intersections.
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT T-15. Traffic from Phases I, II and III would increase PM
peak hour peak direction Base Case traffic volumes by more than two percent
along the US 101 freeway segments between the Oyster Point interchange and the
South Airport Boulevard interchange, locations which are projected to already
experience LOS F Base Case operation in 2010 without the project.
MITIGATION: The city shall continue to cooperate with MTSMA in its
efforts to encourage and foster voluntary transportation demand
management (TDM) measures in order to reduce commute peak hour travel on
the local freeway network. Implement voluntary TDM measures for project
Phase III and for other future employment intensive development in the
area.
FINDING: Even with this mitigation, the impact of project Phases I, II
and III on the US 101 freeway segment between the Oyster Point interchange and
the South Airport Boulevard interchange in the 2010 PM peak hour peak
direction will not be reduced to a less-than-significant level. Therefore, a
Statement of Overriding Considerations must be adopted upon approval of the
project.
RATIONALE: Caltrans has no plans to widen this segment of the freeway.
The recommended TDM program would have the potential to reduce commute
period auto use by at least 12 percent, Nevertheless, even with the 12
percent reduction in peak period auto use, as explained above under
Supplemental Impact T-9, it is unlikely that this measure would improve
operations along these freeway segments to acceptable levels.
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT T-16 AND SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT T-17. During the 2010 AM
peak hour, total project traffic would result in significant adverse impacts
(more than a two percent increase in volume to over capacity Base Case
operation) at two ramp locations: the southbound off-ramp to Bayshore
Boulevard and the northbound off-ramp to Dubuque Avenue.
MITIGATION: Provide a fair share contribution from each project phase
towards the following improvements recommended for Base Case (without
project) conditions:
Southbound off-ramp to Bayshore Boulevard: add a second off-ramp
lane connection to, and an extended deceleration lane along, the
freeway mainline.
Northbound off-ramp to Dubuque Avenue: add a second off-ramp lane
connection to the freeway mainline.
FINDING: Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the potentially
significant environmental effects as identified in the SEIR.
RATIONALE: With this mitigation these freeway ramp locations would be
operating under capacity in both the AM and PM peak hours. Through its
contribution, each phase of the project will provide its fair share
funding for these improvements.
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT T-18. During the 2010 PM peak hour, traffic from Phases
I, II and III would not increase traffic volumes at any ramp above capacity.
The addition of project vehicles would, however, increase volumes by more than
two percent at the already over capacity northbound on-ramp from Oyster Point
Boulevard.
MITIGATION: Same mitigation as Supplemental impact T-15.
FINDING: Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the potentially
significant environmental effects as identified in the SEIR.
RATIONALE: With the recommended TDM program this freeway ramp would be
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operating under capacity in both the AM and PM peak hours.
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT T-19: Project Impacts on Colma Intersections. In 2010
with Phases I, II and III, the Serramonte Boulevard/Hillside Boulevard
intersection, which may otherwise already be operating at unacceptable levels
of service during peak hours, would be expected to experience an approximately
four percent increase in traffic volumes due to the project, which would be
considered a significant adverse impact.
MITIGATION: Require that project Phases II and/or III provide a
reasonable fair share contribution towards improvements needed at this
intersection by 2010 if it is operating unacceptably during the peak
hour. The contribution should be in proportion to the volume of project
traffic passing through the intersection in relation to the total traffic
volume.
FINDING: Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the potentially
significant environmental effects as identified in the SEIR.
RATIONALE: If this intersection is otherwise operating unacceptably by
2010, this mitigation would provide acceptable operation. Through its
contribution to this mitigation, the project will provide its fair share
funding for any needed improvements.
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT G-i: Erosional Gullies. Numerous erosional gullies have
formed on cut and fill slopes throughout the Phase I grading area, resulting
in downslope sedimentation of v-ditches and storm drains. The problem
persists despite recent repair of the cut slopes. The threat to downslope
improvements presented by continued erosion of the cut and fill slope faces
and the formation of gullies is considered to be a potentially significant
adverse impact.
MITIGATION: Repair erosional gullies on cut and fill slopes. Such
repairs should be completed pursuant to City approval after submission of
studies and plans by the applicant. The applicant is currently working
with the City to repair certain erosional gullies under plans approved by
the City. The applicant shall complete all repairs of erosional gullies
in accordance with the plans approved by the City.
Also, remove silt and debris from v-ditches and storm drains. Assign
responsibility to the city or project homeowners association to
periodically inspect and maintain erosion and sedimentation control
facilities.
FINDING: Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the potentially
significant environmental effects as identified in the SEIR.
RATIONALE: By providing for repair of erosional gullies, and ongoing
inspection and maintenance of erosion and sedimentation control
facilities, this mitigation will avoid the threat to downslope
improvements from erosion.
Goat Farm Cut Slopes. Notwithstanding that the Applicant's and City's
geotechnical consultants have concluded that Goat Farm cut slopes are
acceptable in their present form and that the adjacent road will serve as an
adequate buffer for collection and cleanup of debris, temporary blockage of
the road may impair emergency access.
FINDING: Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the potentially
significant environmental effects as identified in the SEIR.
RATIONALE: The impact has been mitigated to a level of insignificance by
requiring preparation of an emergency response plan to ensure adequate
emergency access in the event of temporary blockage.
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT G-2: Landslide D. A remedial repair plan for Landslide D
was approved by the city on October 6, 1995. Repair of Landslide D has been
completed.
FINDING: Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the potentially
significant environmental effects as identified in the SEIR. The City-
approved repair plan has been implemented.
RATIONALE: By repairing the landslide and providing for ongoing
monitoring of the repaired landslide, this mitigation will ensure that
potential impacts on project residents and improvements from Landslide D
are avoided.
Phases II and III Supplemental Impacts. In some areas of Phase I, geologic
conditions were substantially different from those anticipated and have
required subsequent additional geotechnical reevaluation, mitigations and
repairs. Similar "buried valleys" deep landslide deposits, and other
unconsolidated material may be encountered during grading for Phases II and
III and will need to be addressed as part f detailed design-level geotechnical
investigations for these subsequent phases.
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FINDINGS: As provided for in 1982 EIR mitigations, the applicants will be
required to submit for city review and approval detailed, design-level
geotechnical investigations for each subsequent phase. (See supplemental
impact G-2) .
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT D-l: Joint Powers Agreement. The county of San Mateo has
recently raised questions regarding the effectiveness of the 1983 city-county
joint powers agreement in adequately maintaining project-related catchment
basins on the south slope of San Bruno Mountain, and has proposed disbandment
of the associated Joint Powers Authority (JPA). This uncertainty regarding
ongoing maintenance responsibilities for the catchment basins represents a new
potentially significant impact.
MITIGATION: If the JPA is to be disbanded, work with the county and the
project applicant to ensure that catchment basins are in proper condition
to allow their dedication directly to the county as the county suggests
(see "Catchment Basin and Ditch Malfunctioning," below). If the JPA is
to be maintained, continue to fulfill city responsibilities in accordance
with the joint powers agreement of June 21, 1983.
FINDING: Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the potentially
significant environmental effects as identified in the SEIR.
P~ATIONALE: This measure would adequately provide for continued
maintenance of project-related catchment basins, Terrabay avoiding
potential drainage problems.
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT D-2: Stormwater Regulations. City adoption of a "Storm
Water Management and Discharge Control" program as Chapter 14.04 of the
Municipal Code suggests a revision to water quality-related mitigation
measures recommended in 1982 EIR. If these new mitigation standards are not
met, the project could result in a potentially significant adverse water
quality impact.
MITIGATION: In addition to measures recommended in 1982 EIR for water
quality impacts, require project applicant/property owner to:
(1) Comply with all applicable provisions of city's "Storm Water
Management and Discharge Control" program (Chapter 14.04 of Municipal
Code);
(2) As required for projects involving construction on more than five
acres, file Notice of Intent with the State Water Resources Control
Board, in order to be covered by city's general NPDES permit; or
apply to State Water Resources Control Board for an individual NPDES
permit;
(3) Prepare a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for city
approval (by the City Engineer and/or Stormwater Program Coordinator)
and filing with the NPDES permit, detailing construction activities
that could cause pollutants and describing measures/practices that
will be undertaken to control pollutants. City approval is necessary
prior to issuance of grading or other permits. (See section IV.D.4.d
of this SEIR for details.)
FINDING: Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the potentially
significant environmental effects as identified in the SEIR.
RATIONALE: This mitigation will ensure that the project complies with
all current city and NPDES stormwater pollution control requirements,
which are intended to adequately control the water quality impacts of
project construction and occupancy.
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT PS-l: South San Francisco Unified School District. The
project would be expected to generate approximately 260 new students attending
South San Francisco Unified School District (SSFUSD) schools: 120 attending
Hillside Elementary School, 60 attending Parkway Heights Middle School, and 80
attending E1 Camino High School. Hillside Elementary School and Parkway
Heights Middle School are already operating at capacity.
The estimated cost to the district to provide relocatable classrooms at these
schools would be $1.4 million. Costs to add permanent classrooms, a more
desirable option, are undetermined but would be greater. Additional restroom
facilities and core classrooms may also be needed.
The SSFUSD has indicated that school impact fees accruing from project to the
district (estimated at $1.372 million in today's dollars) may not be
sufficient to cover the cost of providing additional classroom capacity and
associated facilities to serve additional students generated by project. As a
result, project can be expected to have a significant adverse impact on SSFUSD
capacity.
NQ~e: The school impact fees accruing to the district from the project appear
to be underestimated because the size of the residential units estimated by
the district is smaller than the actual units being built.
Although the SSFUSD has indicated that all elementary school students would
attend Hillside Elementary School, in the event that some project elementary
school students attend SSFUSD schools other than Hillside Elementary School,
WHEREAS, a Draft SEIR was prepared for the Extension Project and
submitted to the State Clearinghouse and made available for public review on
January 5, 1996; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on
February 1, 1996 to receive public comment on the Draft SEIR. All members of
the public present at the meeting were given the opportunity to comment on the
Draft SEIR; and
W~EREAS, the City Council extended the 45 day public review period on
the Draft SEIR for an additional 30 days to March 20, 1996. Therefore, the
public review period for the Draft SEIR was a total of 75 days; and
W~EREAS, a Final SEIR was prepared which included responses to comments
received on the Draft SEIR and revisions to the Draft SEIR; and
WHEREAS, the City determined that, because the Transportation Section in
the Final SEIR identified the impact of the Extension Project on the 101
Freeway operation between Sierra Point and South Airport Boulevard
interchanges as significant and unavoidable, the Final SEIR Transportation
Section should be recirculated for public comment pursuant to CEQA. The Final
SEIR Transportation Section was submitted to the State Clearinghouse and
distributed for additional public review and comment on August 30, 1996 for a
45 day period; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on
September 19, 1996 to receive public comments on the recirculated
Transportation Section of the Final SEIR. All members of the public present
at the meeting were given an opportunity to comment on the recirculated
Transportation Section; and
WHEREAS, the City prepared responses to all comments received on the
Transportation Section of the Final SEIR; and
WHEREAS, the SEIR identified certain significant and potentially
significant environmental impacts which could be mitigated to a level of
insignificance, therefore mitigation findings are required pursuant to CEQA §
21081 and CEQA Guidelines §15091 upon project approval (Exhibit A); and
WHEREAS, the SEIR identified impacts which are not environmentally
significant and which require no findings or mitigation upon project approval
(Exhibit B); and
WHEREAS,' the SEIR identified significant and potentially significant
environmental impacts which could not be mitigated to a level of
insignificance, therefore the project alternatives were examined to determine
if they would avoid any of the unmitigated significant impacts (Exhibit C);
and
WHEREAS, the SEIR identified significant and potentially significant
environmental impacts which could not be reduced to a level of insignificance,
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adult crossing guards would be needed at the signalized Hillside Boulevard
Extension/South San Francisco Drive and Sister Cities Boulevard/South San
Francisco Drive intersections.
MITIGATION: As mitigation for SSFUSD impacts, require the applicant, as
a provision of the project development agreement, to prepare and submit
for city review and approval, a school financing plan that includes:
(1) Payment of State-Mandated School Impact Fees. Require the applicant
to comply with applicable SSFUSD school impact fee requirements. If it
is determined by the City that the project fees would not be sufficient
to reduce project school impacts to a less-than-significant level, the
city may also:
(2) Additional Impact Fees. Require that the project applicant/developer
pay additional impact fees or some other additional in-kind contribution
or establish other financing mechanisms in consultation with the city and
acceptable to the school district sufficient to cover the cost of
providing classroom space and ancillary school facilities needed to serve
the increased enrollment generated by the project, to the city's
satisfaction.
In addition, the City shall periodically monitor crossings at the
Hillside Boulevard Extension/South San Francisco Drive and Sister Cities
Boulevard/South San Francisco Drive intersections to determine if 40 or
more elementary school children cross within any two hour period. If the
threshold is attained at either of these intersections, then the Phase II
project homeowners association shall be required to:
(1) fund the provision of an adult crossing guard at that
intersection (including all salary, background check, equipment,
and training costs), and
(2) actively recruit candidates for the position and for an
alternative part-time, back-up fill-in position from among
project residents. (Project residents are preferred because of
opportunities for more familiarity with students.)
FINDING: Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the potentially
significant environmental effects as identified in the SEIR.
RATIONALE: This mitigation will ensure that the project will comply with
the state-mandated school impact fee requirement and will, to the city's
satisfaction, adequately contribute toward the cost of facilities needed
to serve the increased SSFUSD enrollment generated by the project. In
addition, this mitigation will ensure that the need for adult crossing
guards at intersections adjacent to the project is monitored and, if
indicated as necessary by the monitoring results, crossing guards are
provided and funded.
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT PS-2: Brisbane School District. The Brisbane School
District anticipates that enrollment of students from the Terrabay project
would cause both Brisbane School and Lipman School to exceed capacity,
generating a need for two new portables, which would most likely be located on
the Brisbane School site. Additional improvements needed at Brisbane
Elementary School include: physical education, school assembly, and lunch
space, multi-purpose room and playground upgrade, and upgrading to meet fire
code and disabled access requirements. Lipman Intermediate School would
require upgrading restrooms, one portable, remodeled school yard, and
functioning kitchen.
School impact fees accruing to the district from project are estimated by the
district at $246,000 in today's dollars. According to the Brisbane School
District, this amount would cover cost of providing two additional portables,
but may not be sufficient to fund other necessary improvements at Brisbane and
Lipman Schools.
Also, the district does not provide transportation for its students. Brisbane
School is located approximately 1.9 miles and Lipman School approximately 2.6
miles from the furthest part of the project within the district boundaries,
distances which may be too great for young students to walk to school. There
are no sidewalks along busy Bayshore Boulevard between the project and
Brisbane.
Because the state-mandated school impact fees may not be sufficient to cover
the total cost of accommodating project-generated enrollment increase, and
because the needed transportation to school has not been adequately provided
for, the project could be expected to have a significant adverse impact on the
Brisbane School District.
MITIGATION: Implement the mitigation measure identified above for SSFUSD
impacts (Supplemental Impact PS-l), and require the applicant to provide
for safe transportation to Brisbane School District schools for students
from the project. This may be accomplished by installing a sidewalk
along Bayshore Boulevard and/or other streets to allow students to walk
to Brisbane Elementary School and Lipman Intermediate School, or in some
other manner acceptable to the district. Require the applicant to submit
to the city an official statement in writing from the Brisbane School
District declaring that the needed transportation has been adequately
provided for to the satisfaction of the district.
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FINDING: Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the potentially
significant environmental effects as identified in the SEIR.
P~ATIONALE: This mitigation will ensure that the project will comply with
the state-mandated school impact fee requirements and will, to the city's
satisfaction, adequately contribute toward the cost of facilities needed
to serve the increased Brisbane School District enrollment generated by
the project. In addition, this mitigation will ensure that
transportation to district schools is adequately provided for by
installing a sidewalk or by working with the district to identify and
provide some other acceptable transportation solution.
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT PS-5: Recycling Program Collection Services. State law
requires provision of adequate space for recycling in multiple family
residential projects with five or more units and all new commercial
developments. Future project phase multi-family residential and commercial
development may not include adequate provision for collection of recyclable
materials. This situation would represent a significant adverse project
impact.
MITIGATION: In order to ensure that project waste is recycled in a
manner consistent with the state-mandated requirement that the city
divert at least 50 percent of potential waste from landfill disposal by
2000, require design of future project development to provide common
exterior trash and recyclable material storage areas in commercial
developments and in those multi-family developments that would use
dumpsters, rather than relying on individual curbside pickup for trash
collection. Such areas should be conveniently located and accessible to
residents and collection vehicles and personnel, properly protected from
the elements, signed, screened, and architecturally integrated into the
development.
FINDING: Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the potentially
significant environmental effects as identified in the SEIR.
RATIONALE: This mitigation will ensure that adequate provisions for
collection of recyclable materials are included in project multi-family
residential and commercial development, and thus that the project would
not impede city goals and state-mandated requirements for diversion of
solid waste from landfill disposal.
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT N-I: Traffic Noise Impacts. Exterior noise levels due to
traffic noise could exceed 65 dBA CNEL at those Phase I residential units
closest to Hillside Boulevard, Sister Cities Boulevard and US 101.
Residential noise levels greater than 65 dBA CNEL would require mitigation
under city noise standards and would be "conditionally acceptable" under state
land use compatibility standards.
Additional residences would be subject to exterior noise levels greater than
60 dBA CNEL which, under state land use compatibility standards, would be
"conditionally acceptable" for single family residences and townhomes.
Exterior noise levels from US 101 traffic would exceed 70 dBA CNEL within the
Phase III development area where possible hotel development is anticipated,
which would represent a "normally unacceptable" situation under state
standards.
In those areas where the exterior traffic noise level exceeds 60 dBA, the
interior noise level can be expected to exceed the state 45 dBA CNEL interior
noise standard when windows are open for ventilation.
MITIGATION: Retain a qualified acoustical engineer to prepare and
submit, for city review and approval, a detailed acoustical analysis of
noise reduction requirements and specifications for phases II and III in
accordance with the land use/noise level compatibility standards
established by the state and set forth in the city's Noise Element, and
consistent with the Terrabay Specific Plan Amendments condition #46. The
identified noise reduction requirements and specifications shall then be
included in project site design or individual home or hotel designs. For
Phase I, the homes shall comply with Terrabay Specific Plan Amendments
No.46.
Various combinations of common noise abatement methods could be used to
mitigate onsite noise levels. These could include construction of berms
or sound walls and/or provision of fresh air supply systems or air
conditioning, and use of sound-rated glazing in windows.
FINDING: Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the potentially
significant environmental effects as identified in the SEIR.
RATIONALE: This mitigation will ensure that the extent of traffic noise
impacts on project homes and other noise-sensitive uses are adequately
determined, and noise reduction requirements and specifications are
identified and implemented as needed to ensure compliance with city and
state noise level standards.
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT N-2: Aircraft Noise Exposure Impacts. Single-event
aircraft overflights would generate high single-event noise levels, which
would interfere with indoor residential activities, including sleep, if
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exterior to interior noise levels are not adequately reduced.
MITIGATION: The noise analysis requirement for Phases II and III
described for Supplemental Impact N-1 shall also recommend methods of
design and construction to comply with the applicable portions of Uniform
Building Code, Title 24, Appendix 35, Sound Transmission Controls, and
with the FAA Part 150 Noise Compatibility program, which requires that
all single-family dwelling unit construction achieve an indoor noise
level of 45 dBA, as measured for an aircraft noise event. The qualified
acoustical engineer retained to prepare the analysis shall be familiar
with aviation noise impacts. For Phase I, the homes shall comply with
Terrabay Specific Plan Amendments Condition No.46.
FINDING: Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the potentially
significant environmental effects as identified in the SEIR.
RATIONALE: This mitigation will ensure that the extent of noise impacts
from aircraft overflights on project homes and other noise-sensitive uses
are adequately determined, and noise reduction requirements and
specifications are identified and implemented as needed to ensure
compliance with city and state noise level standards.
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT N-3: Short-term Construction Noise. Phase I and II
construction activities would substantially elevate noise levels in portions
of the adjacent Paradise Valley and Peck's Lots neigb_borhoods and would also
affect new Phase I residents.
MITIGATION: Require the developer to incorporate conditions in project
construction agreements that stipulate the conventional construction
period noise abatement measures recommended (listed) in section IV.H.4.b
of the Draft SEIR.
FINDING: Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the potentially
significant environmental effects as identified in the SEIR.
RATIONALE: This mitigation will ensure that standard construction noise
abatement practices are implemented during project construction and that
construction period noise impacts are Terrabay reduced to acceptable
levels.
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT AQ-I: Short-Term Construction Dust Impacts. Project
construction activities would generate dust and particulate matter which could
affect adjacent residential areas. The 1982 EIR already identified
construction period dust impacts as potentially significant and identified
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associated mitigation measures. However, if "common practice" measures which
have come into use since 1982 are not included in the mitigation program,
project dust impacts, under post-1982 significance criteria, would represent a
short-term significant adverse air quality impact.
MITIGATION: In place of the construction period air quality mitigation
identified in the 1982 EIR, require implementation by project
construction contractors of current city construction dust mitigation
standards as recommended (listed) in section IV.I.4.a of the Draft SEIR,
during all phases of project construction.
FINDING: Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the potentially
significant environmental effects as identified in the SEIR.
RATIONALE: This mitigation will ensure that current city construction
dust mitigation practices are implemented during project construction and
that construction period dust impacts are Terrabay reduced to acceptable
levels.
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT AQ-2: Regional Air Quality Impacts. Buildout of Phases
I, II and III would generate new regional emissions of ozone precursors and
particulate matter exceeding the Bay Area Air Quality Management District
(BAAQMD) significance threshold of 80 pounds per day. This NOx/ROG/PM-10
effect would be considered a significant adverse impact on regional air
quality.
MITIGATION: In addition to the transportation system management (TSM)
requirements identified as mitigation in the 1982 EIR, the project should
incorporate a vehicle-trip reduction requirement applicable to all land
uses. Specific trip reduction goals should be adopted and enforcement
procedures developed by the applicant in consultation with the BAAQMD.
In addition, require the project sponsor to submit to the city a
mitigation plan that includes these types of measures to reduce
residential emissions:
Restrict the number of fireplaces in residences, or require
residential use of EPA-certified woodstoves, pellet stoves or
fireplace inserts. Use of natural gas fired fireplaces should be
encouraged.
Require outdoor outlets at residences to allow use of electrical lawn
and landscape maintenance equipment.
Make natural gas available in residential backyards to allow use of
natural gas-fired barbecues.
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FINDING: Even with this mitigation, the long-term regional air quality
impacts of the project on ROG and NOX (ozone precursors) will not be
reduced to a less-than-significant level. Therefore, a Statement of
Overriding Considerations must be adopted upon approval of the project.
RATIONALE: Adoption of these measures would have the potential to reduce
regional impacts of the project by from 5 to 15 percent. This reduction
would reduce project regional emissions of PM-10 to below 80 pounds per
day, but would not be sufficient to reduce emissions of NOx or ROG to
below the BAAQMD-identified significance threshold of 80 pounds per day.
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT CR-i: Potential for Additional Cultural Resource
Discoveries. The project site, which is located on bay margins and at the
base of hills near sources of fresh water, has a high potential for previously
undiscovered Native American sites, which could be encountered during project
construction (i.e., grading). Such disturbance would represent a potentially
significant adverse impact.
MITIGATION: In the event that subsurface cultural resources are
encountered during project construction, work in the immediate vicinity
should be immediately stopped and alteration of materials or their
context should be avoided until the resources and their significance can
be properly evaluated by a qualified archaeologist. The discovery or
disturbance of any cultural resources should also be reported to the
California Archaeological Inventory and Native American Heritage
Commission, and recorded on appropriate Department of Parks and
Recreation archaeological site records forms (DPR 422). Mitigation
measures prescribed by these groups and required by city should be
undertaken prior to resumption of construction activities.
FINDING: Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the potentially
significant environmental effects as identified in the SEIR.
RATIONALE: This mitigation will adequately ensure that any previously
undiscovered cultural resources encountered during project construction
would be properly reported, evaluated, recorded, and if determined to be
significant, mitigated in accordance with the provisions of Appendix K of
the CEQA Guidelines.
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT CR-2: CA-SMa-40. To mitigate identified potential
project impacts to site CA-SMa-40, the 1982 EIR recommended capping the site
with a minimum of one foot of sterile fill and sealing the site under
landscaping or parking areas. However, in its recent review of this
mitigation recommendation, staff at the Northwest Information Center of the
California Archaeological Inventory determined that the recommended one foot
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of fill soil may not be sufficient to avoid damage to this resource during
construction.
MITIGATION: In addition to mitigations recommended in the 1982 EIR, as a
condition of Phase III precise plan approval, require that the project
applicant finalize and implement, as necessary, a mitigation plan for
potential impacts to site CA-SMa-40. The mitigation plan should adhere
to the mitigation approaches, procedures, limitations and criteria
specified in Appendix K of the state CEQA Guidelines. If warranted, the
mitigation plan may recommend a mitigation approach other than the site
capping recommended in the 1982 EIR. If capping is selected as the
preferred mitigation approach, CA-SMa-40 should be capped with fill soil
at a minimum of one foot deeper than the maximum depth of construction
activities above or near the site. An engineering fabric, such as
polypropylene matting, should be placed over the site before fill is
placed. The capping should be supervised by a qualified archaeologist
familiar with prehistoric archaeology in San Mateo County so that the
boundaries of site will be properly defined.
FINDING: Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the potentially
significant environmental effects as identified in the SEIR.
RATIONALE: This mitigation will adequately ensure that site CA-SMa-40 is
either avoided, incorporated into a planned park or open space, deeded
into a conservation easement, preserved through proper capping, or if
avoidance is not feasible, excavated as provided for by Appendix K of the
CEQA Guidelines.
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT CR-3: CA-SMa-92. While site CA-SMa-92 is also within the
area of proposed Terrabay development activities, the site was revealed to
have been seriously compromised by prior underground construction, and the
1982 EIR recommended no mitigation. However, because the project site does
have a high potential for containing Native American resources, and because
subsurface testing for the 1982 EIR was limited, there is substantial
probability of encountering and disturbing additional cultural resources at
site CA-SMa-92 during Terrabay construction, representing a potentially
significant adverse impact.
MITIGATION: Prior to commencement of grading for project Phase III, the
subsurface boundaries and significance of site CA-SMa-92 should be
properly determined through further subsurface testing by a qualified
archaeologist familiar with prehistoric archaeology in San Mateo County.
If a significant resource is identified, mitigations, possibly including
a sampling program followed by capping in a manner similar to that
proposed for CA-SMa-40, may be recommended. The site should be recorded
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on form DPR 422.
FINDING: Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the potentially
significant environmental effects as identified in the SEIR.
RATIONALE: This mitigation will adequately ensure that the significance
of CA-SMa-92 is properly determined and, if significant, mitigated in
accordance with the provisions of Appendix K of the CEQA Guidelines.
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT CR-4. Site CA-SMa-234 is still located outside the area
of proposed Phase III development. However, the specific plan and the San
Bruno Mountain HCP do allow for minor adjustments in the development area
boundaries. If any grading or geotechnical repair work becomes necessary
outside of the current development area boundaries, such work could
potentially disturb site CA-SMa-234.
MITIGATION: Future detailed environmental review for subsequent project
Phase III should include further consideration by a qualified
archaeologist of site CA-SMa-234 to confirm that no impacts, including
potential impacts from grading and geotechnical repairs or from project
occupancy, would occur and to recommend mitigation, if warranted.
FINDING: Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the potentially
significant environmental effects as identified in the SEIR.
RATIONALE: This mitigation will adequately ensure that potential effects
of project Phase III on site CA-SMa-234 are considered in future detailed
environmental review when the design particulars and grading requirements
of Phase III are known, and if necessary, adequately mitigated in
accordance with the provisions of Appendix K of the CEQA Guidelines.
DESCRIPTION OF THE RECORD
For purposes of CEQA and these findings, the record before this Council
includes, without limitation, the following:
A. Ail applications for approvals and development entitlements related to
the Project, including without limitation, applications for the Specific Plan
and Development Agreement extension submitted to the City;
B. The Terrabay Specific Plan (1982), Terrabay Specific Plan Working
Document (1984), Development Agreement (1988), and Phase I Precise Plan
(1989);
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C. The previous 1982 Draft and Final Environmental Impact Report for the
Terrabay Development Project;
D. The SEIR as certified by the City Council, consisting of the Draft SEIR
and Final SEIR (the Responses to Comments on the Draft SEIR and the Revised
Transportation Impact and Mitigation Findings, Responses to Comments on
Revised Findings);
E. All staff reports on the Project and the SEIR;
F. All studies conducted for the Project and SEIR contained or referenced in
the staff reports or SEIR;
G. All public reports and documents related to the Project prepared by the
City Council and the Planning Commission;
H. All documentary and oral evidence received and reviewed at public
hearings related to the Project and the SEIR before the Planning Commission
and the City Council;
I. The Mitigation Monitoring Plan for the SEIR; and
All matters of common knowledge to the Council, including but not limited
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to:
1. the City's general plan and zoning and other ordinances;
2. the City's fiscal status;
3. City policies and regulations;
4. reports, projections and correspondence related to development within
and surrounding the City; and
5. State laws and regulations and publications, including all reports
and guidelines published by the California Office of Planning and
Research.
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EXHIBIT B TO RESOLUTION NO. 193-96
LESS THAN SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
The City Council finds that all other impacts of the proposed project are not
environmentally significant as documented in the SEIR and supported by
evidence elsewhere in the record. In some cases, the SEIR has suggested
mitigations for impacts that are less than significant even without
mitigation. CEQA does not require mitigation for less than significant
impacts, nor does it require findings for mitigation measures proposed for
less than significant impacts. Therefore, no findings are made with respect
to such mitigation measures. The City Council has determined that the SEIR is
correct in all those instances where it states that impacts are less than
significant.
Included in the less than significant impacts are Supplemental Impacts VW-1,
PS-3 and PS-4. The SEIR has identified these impacts as potentially
significant and has recommended mitigation measures to reduce the impacts to
less-than-significant levels. However, subsequent to preparation of the SEIR,
the recommended mitigations identified in the SEIR were determined to have
been completed or in progress. With these particular improvements already
completed or in progress, the impacts were determined to no longer be
potentially significant, as discussed below.
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT VW-I: Habitat Restoration Failures. Of 80 acres that
were graded between 1989 and 1995 to prepare the site for Phase I development,
50 acres were permanently disturbed and 30 acres underwent habitat restoration
in accordance with Terrabay Phase I Reclamation Plan approved in 1988.
However, restoration work was done during seasons of unfavorable weather
conditions; unusually cold temperatures and subsequent drought killed most
emerging seedlings. A detailed evaluation of habitat restoration work
performed in May 1995 identified erosion, sparse cover of native plants, and
spread of invasive pest plants in reclamation areas. Butterfly observation
data for period 1991 to 1995 show little use of restoration areas.
MITIGATION: Implement the recommendations for remedying the failure of
Terrabay Phase I Reclamation Plan habitat restoration work identified in
the 1995 evaluation report completed in compliance with the HCP
mitigation monitoring program:
- Prior to retreatment of failed slopes, conduct soil tests to
determine the need to use soil amendments.
Use a combination of emergent and pre-emergent herbicides to
eliminate "weedy" non-native plants in restoration areas.
Use more native grasses, which have proven to be very successful in
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restoration sites around the mountain, in seed mixes; and
Make erosion control a high priority. Use Soil Guard hydromulch or
tackified straw in hydroseed mixes to ensure better cover of
hydroseeded material. Use erosion blankets in especially erosion
prone areas. (See section IV.E.4.a and Appendix C of this SEIR for
details.)
As the SEIR was in the process of preparation, City staff reported that the
applicant adequately implemented the proposed mitigation measures to correct
habitat restoration deficiencies in October 1995, and most of the mitigation
program has been successful. Periodic monitoring and mitigation program
adjustment is being required to adequately ensure that any remaining
unsuccessful aspects of the mitigation program are corrected.
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT PS-3: Onsite Sewer System. City has not accepted
maintenance responsibility for portions of the onsite wastewater collection
system to be dedicated to the city (i.e., within the South San Francisco Drive
right-of-way) because the system appears to have problems due to storm and/or
groundwater infiltration.
MITIGATION: Require the project applicant to inspect and repair apparent
onsite wastewater collection system infiltration problems to the
satisfaction of the city's Director of Public Works prior to city
acceptance of maintenance responsibilities for portions of the onsite
wastewater collection system within the South San Francisco Drive right-
of-way.
City staff has reported that, subsequent to preparation of the DSEIR, the
identified mitigation deficiencies have been corrected to the city's
satisfaction.
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT PS-4: Offsite Sewer System. City has not accepted
maintenance responsibility for offsite wastewater collection system
improvements installed as part of the project due to apparent infiltration
problems.
MITIGATION: Require the project applicant to inspect and repair the
offsite wastewater collection system to correct apparent infiltration
problems to the satisfaction of the city's Director of Public Works prior
to acceptance of maintenance responsibilities by the city.
City staff has reported that, subsequent to preparation of the DSEIR, the
identified mitigation deficiencies have been corrected to the city's
satisfaction.
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EXHIBIT C RESOLUTION NO. 193-96
FINDINGS CONCERNING ALTERNATIVES
The SEIR identifies significant or potentially significant impacts that cannot
be reduced to a less than significant level through the application of
mitigation measures recommended in the SEIR. Where adequate mitigation
measures have not been identified that would reduce identified significant
environmental impacts to less than significant levels, the City as lead agency
must review the SEIR project alternatives to determine if any of the feasible
alternatives will avoid the unmitigated impacts. The City hereby finds that
the alternatives analyzed in the SEIR will not sufficiently reduce or avoid
the unmitigated significant impacts and/or are not feasible for the specific
economic, social, or other considerations set forth below pursuant to CEQA
§21081(c) and CEQA Guidelines §15126(d) (5) .
The following are the project's unmitigated significant supplemental impacts:
Supplemental Impact T-15. Contribution to significant cumulative traffic
impacts on the US 101 freeway mainline segment between the Oyster Point
interchange and Sierra Point interchange.
Supplemental Impact AQ-2. Contribution to significant cumulative regional air
quality impacts.
Alternatives to the proposed project are identified and evaluated in Section
VI of the previous 1982 EIR, in Draft SEIR Section VI, and on Final SEIR pages
77-79. The alternatives evaluated include:
No Project Alternative (as required by CEQA; assumes that the 332-acre
project site would remain in its current state, which now in September
1995 means no extension to the previous Terrabay Specific Plan and
development agreement entitlements, and no development activity beyond
the current entitlement termination date of February 14, 1997. Under
this scenario, a limited portion of the Phase I residential development
would be completed, and development of Phases II and III would not be
initiated);
Concept Plan Alternative (as presented in the concept plan proposed by
W.Wo Dean Associates in 1982, assumes residential uses and related
community facilities similar in type and density to those contained in
the approved specific plan and development agreement, but with less
intense Phase III commercial development levels);
Alternative Designed to Conform With the Sphere of Influence Study
(assumes development of 1,036 residential units and a 10-acre shopping
center along the south-facing portion of the project site, and commercial
and industrial development along the eastern portion, consistent with the
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Preliminary Site Utilization Plan included in the South Slope Sphere of
Influence Study; and
Alternative Designed to Conform With the General Plan Amendment (assumes
development of 985 multi-family residential units, of which 20 percent
would be affordable to low and moderate income households, including a
high-rise elderly housing complex, plus development of higher intensity
commercial and light industrial uses, and a community center with a pre-
school, cultural center, library, fire station, police station and
religious facilities, consistent with the 1976 San Mateo County general
plan amendment for San Bruno Mountain).
These alternatives were determined by the City Council to be infeasible at the
time the previous 1982 EIR was certified. The supplemental findings of the
SEIR with respect to project alternatives and the project's unmitigated
significant supplemental impacts do not warrant a change in these previous
City Council determinations.
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EXHIBIT D RESOLUTION NO. 193-96
STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
General
Pursuant to Public Resources Code § 21081 and CEQA Guidelines §
15093, the City Council of the City of South San Francisco makes the
following Statement of Overriding Considerations relating to its approval of a
ten year extension of the Specific Plan and Development Agreement for the
Terrabay Project.
The City Council has balanced the benefits of the Terrabay Project to
the City against the two adverse impacts identified in the SEIR as significant
which have not been eliminated or mitigated to a level of insignificance: (1)
impact of traffic from build out of Phases I, II and III on U.S. 101 Freeway
between Sierra Point and South Airport Boulevard interchange; and (2)
emissions of ozone precursors (ROG and NOx) from build out of Phases I, II
and III.
The City Council, acting pursuant to Public Resources Code § 21081
and CEQA Guidelines § 15093, hereby finds and determines that: specific
economic, legal, social, technological and other considerations made infeasible
the mitigation measures and alternatives identified in the FSEIR to reduce
these two impacts to less than significant; the benefits of the Project outweigh
the two unmitigated adverse impacts identified in the FSEIR; and the Project
should be approved.
The City Council has carefully considered each environmental impact
identified in the FSEIR in reaching its decision to approve ~the Project
extending the Terrabay Specific Plan and Development Agreement for a period
of ten years to allow the completion of all phases of the Terrabay Project. The
City Council has imposed mitigation measures identified in the FSEIR as
conditions of approval to eliminate or mitigate to a level of insignificance all
but two potential impacts.
With regard to each of the two significant unavoidable impacts, the City
Council specifically makes the following findings to the extent that the
identified adverse impacts have not been mitigated to a level of insignificance:
(1) specific economic, social or other considerations make infeasible mitigation
measures or alternatives identified in the FSEIR which may reduce the
significant unavoidable impacts to less than significant; and (2) there are
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specific economic, social, environmental, legal, land use and other benefits of
the Project which outweigh the two significant unavoidable effects on the
environment. The City Council further finds that any one of the overriding
considerations identified hereinafter in subsection 4 is a sufficient basis to
approve the Project.
Unavoidable Significant Adverse Impacts
The following unavoidable significant environmental impacts will result
from the Project and are identified in the FSEIR. These impacts cannot be
fully mitigated by changes or alterations to the Project or the imposition of
further mitigation measures.
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT T-15 - IMPACT OF TRAFFIC FROM
PHASES I, II AND III ON U.S. 101 FREEWAY OPERATION
BETWEEN//SIERRA POINT AND SOUTH AIRPORT BOULEVARD
INTERCHANGE
The segment of U.S. 101 between Sierra Point and South Airport
Boulevard interchange is proiected to be operating at level of service F in the
year 2010 without the Proiect. However, build out of all three phases of the
Proiect will result in an increase of vehicle trips along that segment of U.S. 101
of approximately [five percent (5%] in the year 2010. For roadways operating
at a level of service F, the FSEIR established a standard that an increase in
peak direction traffic on the roadway of two percent (2%) or more due to the
Proiect would be considered a significant impact. Since the build out of all
three phases of the Proiect will contribute [a five percent (5%)] increase in
peak direction traffic on this segment of U.S. 101, the impact of build out of
the Proiect in 20 l0 is considered significant.
The primary mitigation measure imposed on the Project is
transportation demand management (TDM) programs. These programs were
imposed on the Project under the 1982 EIR and the Specific Plan. The FSEIR
augmented the TDM programs under the 1982 EIR and Specific Plan to meet
current standards. The TDM measures apply to all three phases of the Project
but will have the greatest impact on traffic generated by the commercial uses
in Phase III. Phase III is also responsible for most of the traffic that will
contribute to the significant impact on U.S. 10! by the Project. The TDM
measures will reduce the Project impacts on U.S. 101 Freeway from 5% to
[3%]. However, even with these TDM measures, the build out of all three
phases of the Project in 2010 will still increase peak direction traffic by more
than two percent (2%) on the identified U.S. 101 Freeway segment. Widening
of U.S. 101 is not a feasible mitigation measure because there are no plans by
Cai Trans to expand the freeway and there are significant constraints on
expansion of the freeway due to existing structures along this segment of U.S.
101 and the high costs of acquiring land to complete the expansion.
Therefore, even with the maximum feasible mitigation measures imposed on
the Project, the Project's impact on the freeway is significant and unavoidable.
Furthermore, the traffic congestion problems on U.S. 101 is a regional issue
that must be addressed by all jurisdictions that contribute traffic to the
freeway. The City of South San Francisco is only one of these jurisdictions
and has no power to impose mitigation measures relating to the expansion or
alteration of U.S. 101 which is under the jurisdiction of Cai Trans.
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT AQ-2 - EMISSIONS OF OZONE
PRECURSORS (ROG AND NOx) FROM BUILD OUT OF PHASES I, II
AND III
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) has
established a significance threshold for analyzing the impact of a project on
regional air quality. The BAAQMD defines a significant impact as an increase
in emissions of reactive organic gasses (ROG), or oxides of oxygen (NOx) from
the Project of 80 pounds per day or greater. Project emissions for Phase I of
the Project would not exceed 80 pounds per day for both ROG and NOx and,
therefore, have a less than significant regional air quality impact. However,
build out of Phases I, II and III would generate new regional emissions of
ozone precursors exceeding 80 pounds per day. Therefore, the impact of the
Project on regional emissions of ozone precursors would be significant under
the BAAQMD standard. The 80 pounds per day standard is the most
stringent standard under Federal law which only applies to areas in non-
attainment for ozone. The BAAQMD adopted this new more stringent
standard in 1996 because of the history of non-attainment for ozone in the
Bay Area.
The FSEIR imposed two types of mitigation measures to address this air
quality impact: (1)'TDM measures; and (2) additional measures to reduce
residential emissions. These measures would reduce the project emissions by 5
to 15 percent. However, the reduced emissions would still exceed the
BAAQMD standard of eighty pounds. The mitigation measures under the
FSEIR are the maximum feasible mitigation measures that may be imposed on
the Project.
Findings of Infeasibility of Mitigation Measures and Alternatives For
Unavoidable Impacts
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT T-15 - IMPACT OF TRAFFIC FROM
PHASES I, II AND III ON U.S. 101 FREEWAY OPERATION BETWEEN
SIERRA POINT AND SOUTH AIRPORT BOULEVARD
INTERCHANGE
In addition to the TDM measures that were adopted as mitigation
measures under the FSEIR, the only other possible mitigation measure to
address this impact is to require the Project to widen the segment of U.S. 101
between the Oyster Point interchange and South Airport Boulevard. This
mitigation measure is infeasible for two reasons. First, the City may not legally
impose this requirement on the Project because its traffic impacts do not solely
contribute to the need for widening of the freeway. The widening of the
freeway is necessitated by regional traffic impacts. Second, the widening of the
freeway is within the responsibility and jurisdiction of Cai Trans and other
state agencies and cannot be adopted or imposed by the City of South San
Francisco. Cai Trans currently has no plans to widen this segment of the
freeway in the future. There are significant constraints on the widening of U.S.
101 due to existing structures along that segment and the high cost of
acquiring land to complete the expansion.
Since this impact will be caused by build out of all three phases of the
Project, the adoption of two alternatives identified in the FSEIR - the
Modified No Project Alternative and Concept Plan Alternative - would reduce
the impact to less than significant. The Modified No Project Alternative
designates the areas for Phases II and III as open space and not developed.
This alternative is infeasible. The benefits of the Project to the City are
derived from the Project as a whole. The goals and objectives of the Project
may only be met if all three phases are built. For example, if Phases II and III
are not built, the City objective of commercial development on the site with its
enhancement of City revenue would not be achieved. Furthermore, the
benefits under the HCP are based on the development of all three phases. If
Phases II and III are kept as open space, the developer's funding and
dedication requirements associated with the development of these two phases
would be eliminated under the HCP. In addition, public improvements
required to be built as part of Phases II and III (ex. the hook ramps) also
would not be constructed if Phases II and III are not built. These
improvements are needed to serve the needs of the City generally as well as the
Project. Therefore, since the Modified No Project Alternative does not
accomplish most of the objectives of the Project, the City Council finds that
this alternative is infeasible.
The Concept Plan Alternative was an alternative considered under the
1982 EIR. The alternative has the same number of residential units and
related improvements as the Project approved under the Specific Plan.
However, the commercial development would be less intense primarily due to
a reduction in the size of the hotel to 200 rooms from 400 rooms. The office
complex in the Concept Plan Alternative is also slightly smaller and a service
station is included in this alternative. The development of Phase III under the
Concept Plan Alternative would be less intense than the proposed Project and
would generate fewer traffic and air quality impacts. It is unlikely that the
reduction in traffic under the Concept Plan Alternative would reduce the
significant unavoidable impact of the Project on the Freeway. The impact of
the Project on the Freeway results mostly from the office and restaurant uses
rather than the hotel use. Since the Concept Plan Alternative does not
significantly reduce the office and restaurant uses as compared to the Project,
it is unlikely to reduce the impact on the U.S. 101 Freeway to less than
significant.
However, even if the Concept Plan Alternative could reduce the traffic
impact on the U.S. 101 Freeway to less than significant, the alternative is
infeasible. The Concept Plan Alternative was rejected as infeasible in the 1982
EIR. An economic feasibility study for the commercial area found that the
planned commercial development under the Concept Plan Alternative was
infeasible and resulted in rejection of this alternative. The same conclusion is
warranted today because the size and types of commercial land uses under the
Concept Plan Alternative do not meet current market needs and demands and,
therefore, would be economically infeasible. Therefore, the City Council finds
that this alternative is infeasible.
SUPPLEMENTAL IMPACT AQ-2 - EMISSIONS OF OZONE
PRECURSORS (ROG AND NOx) FROM BUILD OUT OF PHASES I, II
AND III
The impact of the Project on regional emissions for ozone precursors is
largely caused by emissions from automobiles from vehicle trips generated by
the Project. The primary mitigation measure to address these automobile
emissions is a reduction in automobile trips. The Specific Plan and 1982 EIR
impose significant traffic demand management and traffic system management
programs to reduce vehicle trips on the Project. The FSEIR augments these
already imposed vehicle trip reduction measures by requiring that the Project
incorporate additional vehicle trip reduction requirements applicable to all
land uses with specific trip reduction goals to be adopted and enforcement
procedures developed by the applicant in consultation with BAAQMD. In
addition, the FSEIR requires certain types of mitigation measures to reduce
residential emissions from fireplaces, gas-powered lawn and landscape
equipment, and barbecues. The mitigation measures in the Specific Plan,
1982 EIR and FSEIR are the maximum feasible mitigation measures to reduce
vehicle trips generated by the Project. However, even with the implementation
of all of these mitigation measures, it appears that the emissions of ozone
precursors from the Project will still be significant. No other mitigation
measures were proposed in the FSEIR or in comment letters to the DSEIR.
Vehicle trip reduction measures are the industry standard for reducing auto
emissions.
Two alternatives identified in the FSEIR - the Modified No Project
Alternative and the Concept Plan Alternative - may reduce the impacts of the
Project on regional air quality due to ozone emissions. However, for the
reasons stated above, the City Council finds that these alternatives are
infeasible.
4. Statement of Overriding Considerations
The City Council has considered the public record of proceedings on the
proposed Project and finds and determines that the approval and
implementation of the extension of the Development Agreement and Specific
Plan would result in the following substantial public benefits that outweigh the
two significant, unavoidable impacts of the Project:
1. Provide economic growth and employment opportunities in the
City and surrounding region, by creation of new jobs, especially in
construction-related industries.
2. Development of housing units needed in the City and regional
area to meet housing demands and needs, particularly through development of
more affordable housing in Phase II of the Project.
3. Increase tax base and revenues to City through transient
occupancy tax from hotel, sales tax from restaurant uses, and increased
property tax from development.
4. Construction of public facilities and public improvements needed
by the City generally to serve the resident of the City and the Terrabay
Project:
a. Construction or participation in the costs of construction
of certain roadway improvements and signalization, including but not limited
to U.S. 101 hook ramps and flyover.
b Provide community services and facilities, including:
recreation center, parks, tot lots, and a fee for child care and/or library
facilities; all of which will minimize impacts on existing community facilities
and expand community services in the City.
c Provide water, sewer, storm and energy utilities to service
the Project and other areas of the City.
5. Offset the burden and costs created by development of residential
units in Phases I and II by allowing commercial development in Phase III to be
completed.
6. Preservation and protection of a large portion of San Bruno
Mountain as open space through the dedication of 132 acres of property
owned by the applicant to the County.
7. Furtherance of the goals and programs of the Habitat
Conservation Plan by allowing Phases II and III to be built which will result in
the corresponding dedication of land to the County and funding of restoration
as required under the HCP.
8. Creation of a transition area between the urbanized portion of
the City and San Bruno Mountain Park. Project will also protect the HCP
area and County Park habitat by minimizing water usage to a carefully
planned landscape plan utilizing non-invasive and drought resistant species to
San Mateo County.
9. Retain obligation of applicant to pay certain fees including City
overhead and administrative costs for plan checking and inspections and the
payment for City geotechnical services under Section 8 of the Development
Agreement.
10. Reduce environmental impacts and preserve open space through
use of a compact development design and dedication and restoration
requirements under HCP.
11. Increase the City residents' access to recreational opportunities in
San Bruno Mountain Park through the provision of trail heads and trails as
part of Project to the Park properties.
J:\WPD~,INRSW~405xltZSOX, DEC96\TERRSOC.DFT
RESOLUTION NO. 193-96 EX}TM~IE''
The environmental mitigation measures listed in column two below have been Incorporated into Ihs conditions of approval Ior the Terrabay project in order lo mitigate identified environmental Impacts. A coml:~eted
and signed chart will indicate that each mitigation requiremenl has been complied with, and that cily and state monilodng requirements have been lullilled wilh respect to Assembly Bill 3180 (~ublic Resources Code
Section 21081.6).
MONITORING VERIFICATION
IDENTIFIED IMPACT RELATED MITIGATION MEASURE ImpI. Type of Monitoring Timing Monitoring and
(CONDITION OF APPROVAL) Entity~ Action: Requirementss Verification Entity4 Signature Dele
LAND USE
Compatibility With Hillside Elementary School
Play Fields. (Supplemental Impact LU-t)
Playfields al Hillside Elementary School
immediately adjacent to the site's western end
have night-time lighting; night games are
permitted as late as 10:30 P.M. Many el the
proposed homes in Terrabay Village would be
Iocaled as close as 120 feet Irem the edge of
the playlields. As a result, nighltime lighting and
noise at these playlields could cause a
significant land use compatibility impact on
adjacent project residents in Terrabay Village.
(Supplemental Impact LU-1) Prohibit use of the
play fields after 10:30 P.M. In addition, adjust
playfield lighting to limit impacts, applying the
Illuminating Engineering Sociely of North America
standards for safe sports and recreational lighting
Ior Class IV activities (social and recreational). I1
possible, a qualified lighting engineer should
specily modifications to: (1) ensure that the
playfield lighting is no brighter than that required
for safety, and (2) orient the lighting away from
project housing. Also require disclosure of
recxeation center operations to prospective project
residents.
City/ OTC PPO SSFDECO
Appl. POC
Compalibility Between Proiect Residential Units
and Existing Electrical Transmission Lines.
(Supplemental Impact LU-2) Proposed units in
the western grouping el Terrabay Commons in
project Phase II would be located near an
existing PG&E transmission line easement
containing 60kY and 115kV lines, which daises
concerns regarding possible health and salety
risks Ior Phase II residents related to electric
and magnetic fields (EMF) Item the lines. There
are currently no known lederal, state, Public
Utility Commission, county, o~ city regulations
regarding setbacks Item electric power lines to
limit EMF exposure. However, the Schools
Planning Division el the Calilornia Department of
(Supplemental Impact LU-2) The signilicance el Appl.
the health risks associated with diflerent levels el
EMF exposure has not been olficially established.
However, it is prudent to reduce residential
exposure to EMF when possible. As part el the
future review process lor project Phase II, request
from Ihs applicant an independent study el this
PG&E Iransmission line and its potential project
Phase II impacts and mitigation needs. Also
require that the project-specific environmental
documentation for project Phase II include an
adequate evaluation of this transmission line, its
potential EMF impacts on Phase II residential
units, and warranted miligatio~ needs. Measures
that should he considered in this Phase I1, project-
SSR PPP SSFDECD
~ Appl. = Al~licanl; City = City el S~uth San Francisco; AFS = Appllcanr fair share
CPI = Conslructim Period Inlpec:llo~, OTC = O~e-time Confirmation Action; PC = Plan Che~k; POC: Post Occupancy in-pecllon; SSR = Sub~equ~l $1andard Review; OM~ = O~tOo~ng Mo~#o~ing I~eqMirelt~nl
~ DPC: During Projec! Construction; PPP = Prk~ lo Precise Plan Approval; PeP = Prior lo Issuance el Building Perm#; PGP = Prior to Issuance of G~'eding Ps, mit; PPO = Prio~ to PrC~KI Occupancy; STR = Sp~:ialized Timing
HOA = Iflcerporetiorl i~ flomeowrieri Aetnclallon Aereem~tl
' SSFOECD = South San F;an¢ie¢o Oeperlrnent el Economic and Community Develo~menl; SSFDPW = South San Fren¢le¢o Dep~trrm~l el Public Wo~'h~,; $SFPD = $o~lh San Ftanoleoo PolIoo Dlrps, b,:e~tl; BSD = e~'iebane $¢hool
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IDENTIFIED IMPACT
Education recommends minimum 100-foot-wide
setbacks belween 100-110kY transmission line
rights-of-way and new schools.
If California Department o! Education setback
recommer~dations for new sc/x~ls were also
applied as significance cdteria for residential
uses, EMF exposure for project residential uses
wilhin 100 feet of the edge o! the transmission
line easements would represent a potentially
significant health and salely impact.
RELATED MITIGATION MEASURE
(CONDITION OF APPROVAL.)
specific mitigation i~ogram to limit EMF exposure
include:
Setbacks. Modification of the project design for
the western grouping ot residential structures and
outdoor living areas in project Phase II as
necessary to provide adequate separation from
the edge of the transmission line easement.
Disclosure. Notification in writing to all
prospective residents of project homes within a
prescribed distance of the transmission line
easement edge regarding the applicant of the
potential EMF risks associated with the existing
PG&E power transmission lines. (This could be
achieved by requiring that such disclosures be
included in the sales and rental malerials to be
signed by future project residents.)
MONITORING
Impl. Type of Monitoring Timing Monitoring and
Entity' Action~ Requlrem~lt~s Verification Entity4
VERIFICATION
Signature
Date
TRANSPORTATION
Base Case Plus Project Signalization Need
Impacls
Year 2000 - Phase I. (Supplemental Impact T-
1) Phase I Irallic would further increase Year
2(X)O Base Case (PM peak hour) volumes al the
H#lslde Boulevard/Chestnut Avenue intersection
above peak hour s~nal warranl aileria levels.
Year 2010 - Phase I (Supplemental Impact T-
2) Phase I traffic would also aggravate the Year
2010 Base Case signal warrant far signals at
the Hillside Boulevard/Chestnut Avenue
inlersection
With project Phase I, signalize this intersection.
(The Terrabay Development Agreement assigns
compiele respoesibilily to the project for
signalization o! this intersection.) Resultant PM
peak hour operation: LOS A.
Same mitigation as Supplemental Impact T- I.
Resultant PM peak hour operation: LOS A,
Appl. OTC STR SSFDPW
Appl. OTC STR SSFDPW
Al)pl. = Appllcml; Ctly = City of So.th Sm Frlncllco; AF$ = Applicanl flit lharo
CPi = ConllflJclion P~iod Inel~Klion. OTC = One-W Conlkmaion Aelion; PC = Plan Check; POC = Poll Occupancy In~oectiofl; SSR = Sublefluenl Standard Revknv; OMR = Ongoing Mort#ming Requirement
OPC = luring Pro,c! CoflllruCl~ofl; PPP: Prior Io Precise Plal~ App~ovsl; PBP = Prk~ Io Ii~uance c4 Building Petal#; PGP = Prior to leeuanee of CKeding Pe~m#; PPO = Prior to Pro,ct Occupancy; STfl = S~ecia#zed Timing flequkemenl;
HOA = Incm'p4x~ion in -HG~lOV~J~'l Al$ocillion Ag~eentenl
SSFDECO = South Sin Fr~lci~co O~c)J, lmefll o! ~conoflllc ~nd Comm~n#y Devi~lnl~m~nt; SSFOPW = Sou~h S~ Fl'mcilco ~lpil'~11~ll of Public Workl; SSFPO = Gotllll Siul F~'~lCbCO Police 0~,1~,.4~; BSD: Brlebl114 Schoot hlrIct
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IDENTIFIED IMPACT
Year 2010 - Phases l, Il and Ill. (Supplemental
Impact T-3) Cumulative traffic Irom Phases I, II
and III would lurlher aggravate the Year 2010
Base Case signal warrant at the Hillside
Boulevard/Chestnut Avenue intersection.
Base Case PIu8 Project Intersection Impacts
Year 2000 - Phase I. (Supplemental Impact T.
4) During the PM peak hour, all study
inlersectio~s would operate acceptably with Ihs
addition ol project Phase I traffic with one
exceplion: Hillside Boulevard/Chestnut Avenue.
The proiecl would increase PM peak hour
volumes by more than two percent al this
intersection, which would already be
experiencing unacceptable (LOS F) operation
with Base Case volumes lot the slop sign-
controlled left turn movement lrom Chestnut
Avenue.
Year 2010 - Phase I. During the AM peak hour,
Phase I traffic would result in a significant
adverse impact at the follOWing location, which
would already be experiencing unacceptable
operation with Base Case volumes:
(Supplemental Impact T-S) Sister Cities
Boulevard/Oyster Point
Boulevard/Bayshore Boulevard/Airport
Boulevard (more than a lwo percent
increase in traffic added to Base Case LOS
F signalized operation.)
RELATED MITIGATION MEASURE
(CONDITION OF APPROVAL)
Same ml~gatio~ as Supplemental Impact T- I.
Resultant PM peak hour operation: LOS B.
Same mitigation as Supplemental Impact T- I.
Require that project Phase I provide a lair share
contribution Iowards the southbound to eastbound
flyover off-ramp mitigation recommended for 2010
Base Case (without pro~ct) conditions.
Resultant peak hour operation: LOS C in the
AM peak hour; LOS D in the PM peak hour.
EXHIBI'I "E"
MONITORING VERIFICATION
Impl. Type of Monitoring Timing Monitoring end
Entity~ Action~ Requirement.,s Verification Entity4 Signature Date
Appl. OTC STR SSFDPW
Appl. OTC STR SSFDPW
AFS OTC STR SSFDPW
' Ai)ld. = Ai4)llcant; Cltf = Clly ol South Sift Frsncleco; AFB · Applicant lek share
· CPI = Coflltruclion Period Inspection, OTC = One-lime Cofltkmo#~l Action; PC = Plan Check; POC · Poll Occupancy Inq~ectlon; SSR· Subsequent Standmd R~icw; OMA = Ongoing Mon#oring Req~#emen!
· OPC = OuHne I~o~c! Construction; PPP = Prior to I~ecice Plan Aplxo~d; PBP = Prior lo Issuance o! Building Perm#; PGP = Prim to icouonce ol Grading Perm#; PPO = P~im to Pro,ecl Occupancy; STfl z ~pecic#zed Timing Requirement;
* SSFDECD = SOulh Sen Francisco De~! el Economic and Communll¥ Develop; $SFOPW · 8o~# San Francisco Dlpaflmen! of Public Wo~a; BSFPD · 8oulh San Francisco Police Do~I; BSD· BHebane School 01elrlc!
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IDENTIFIED IMPACT
During the PM peak hour, Phase I traffic would
result in a significant adverse impact at the
following I~tiofls. which wo~JId already be
experiencing unacceptable operation without the
project:
(Supplemental Impact T-6) Sister Cities
Boulevard/Oyster Point
Boulevard/Bays/tore Boulevard/Airport
Boulevard (more than a two percent
increase in traffic added to Base Case LOS
F signalized operation.)
(Supplemental Impact T-7) Il the Hillside
Boulevard/Chestnut Avenue intersection
remains unsignalized, more than a two
perceflt iec~ease in traffic volumes would
be added to Base Case LOS F operation
lot the stop sign-conlrolled left lurn
movement lrom Chestnut Avenue.
Year 2010 - Phases I, II and III. During the AA.f
peak hour. Iraffic from Phases I, II and III would
resuff in significant adverse impacts al the
following locations:
· (Supplemental Impact T-8) Sister Cities
Boulevard/Oyster Point
Boulevard/Bayshore Boulevard/Airport
Boulevard (more than a two percent
increase in volume added to Base Case
LOS F operation.)
RELATED MITIGATION MEASURE
(CONDITION OF APPROVAL)
Same mitigation as Supplement Impact T.5.
Same mitigation as Supplemental Impact T- I.
Provide a fair-share cost contribution for each
project phase IOWa'ds the Iollowing maximum
practical physical improvements recomrnended Io~
2010 Base Case (without project) conditions:
(1) complete these lane additions:
Airport Boulevard northbound-1 left turn/2
through/1 right turn lane; Oyster Point
Boulevard westbound-add a second
through lane; Sister Cities Boulevard
eastbound-add a second left*turn lane;
- and-
EXHIBIT "E"
MONITORING
Impl. Type of Monitoring
Entity~ Action~
Timing ' Monitoring and
Requiremeflt$s Verification Entity4
AFS OTC STR SSFDPW
Appl. OTC STR SSFDPW
AFS OTC STR SSFDPW
VERIFICATION
Signature Date
Appl. = App#canl; City = C~y of SouffJ San Fran¢leco; AFS = A~ l~ e~
CPI = C~e~ll~ ~ ~l~l~, OTC: ~ ~mali~ AcUra; ~ = PI~ C~k; P~ = Poel ~ ~l~l~; SSR = ~l St~d~d R~; ~: ~ ~Hm~ ~k~l
~ = ~ ~1 ~etmcl~; PPP = Pr~ lo ~¢~ P~ ~o~; ~ = ~ ~ 18~¢e of gu~ P~k; ~P = Pr~ lo h~ of ~q Pwma; P~ = ~ lo P~I Oozy; STR = ~b~ T~ R~uk~t;
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IDENTIFIED IMPACT
(Supplemental Impact T-9) Oyster Point
Boulevard/Dubuque Avenue/US 101
nmlhbound on-ramp (more than a Iwo
percent increase in traffic added to Base
Case LOS F operation.)
RELATED MITIGATION MEASURE
(CONDITION OF APPROVAL)
(2)
oonstruct a US 101 southbound flyover off-
ramp connecting to eastbound Oyster Point
Boulevard east of the Dubuque Avenue
intersection.
The geometrics recommended at this intersection
for the 2010 Base Case conditions with the flyover
and without the project would not provide
acceptable opmation with full project
development. To mitigate this deficiency, also:
· Res~pe the northerly Airport Boulevard
approach to include one left, Iwo through,
and one right-turn lane, with a lair-share cost
contribution from each project phase.
Resultant peak hour operation: LOS D in the
AM peak hour; LOS D in the PM peak hour.
Provide a lair-share cost contribution from each
project phase towards the following mitigations
recommended for 2010 Base Case (without
project) conditions:
(1) complete these lane additions:
Oyster Point Boulevard westbound-add a
second right turn lane; Oyster Point
Boulevard eastbound-add an additional
through lane;
- and -
(2) construct a US 101 southbound flyover off-
ramp to eastbound Oyster Point Boulevard.
MONITORING
Impl. Type of Monitoring ' Timing Monitodng and
Entity~ Action' Requlrementl~ Verlflcltion Entity~
AFS/ OTC/OMR STR SSFDPW
City
EXHIBIT "E"
VERIFICATION
Signature Date
~ Appl. = Appli¢lnl; Cily = City of ~outh Sin FIIncl~¢o; AFS = Applicant Ilk ehlre
~ CPI = Conllruclion Period Inepeclion, OTC = Ofle-lime Coflfirml#on Action; PC = Ptln Check; POC = PoM Occuplmcy Inlpeclion; SSR = Sublequenl Slkqdlrd Revkew; OMR = Ongoing Moil#acing Requirement
) OP~: Ourklg Pfojlct COgll#l~ctiofl; PPP = Prior lo Pl, ectee Plim Appfovid; PBP = Prior Io Ileuence of Buil4k~ Petal#; PGP = Prior to leeuence of Grading Penn#; PPO = PHor to Pro, ecl Or. cupnncy; STR = Splcblized Timing Requkeme~t;
' SSFDECD = Soulh Sm F~on~toco f)~)ortm~n! ol Economic end Co~mun#y De~l~; SSFDPW = Soul# San FroncJoco f~porlmen! of Pubflc Wo~o; SSFPD = Somh Son Feoflcieco Police I~p3~s. ~m; 8S0 = 8Hobffu School Oisuic~
IDENTIFIED IMPACT
(Supplemental Impact T-lO) Dubuque
Avenue/US 101 northbound oil. ramp~US
I01 southbound on-ramp (acceptable base
case LOS D operation is changed to
unacceptable LOS E operation with the
additio~ of Foject lrallic)
RELATED MITIGATION MEASURE
(CONDITION OF APPROVAL.)
Resultan! peak hour operation wflh Ihese
maximum practical physical improvements
alone: LOS E (unacceptable) in the AM
peak hour; LOS F (unacceptable) in the PM
peak hour.
Provision of these maximum practical physical
improvements alone would not improve either AM
or PM peak hour operation at this intersection to
acceptable levels. To mitigate this deficiency,
also implement voluntary transportation demand
management (TI)M) measures for project Phase
III and for olher future new employment intensive
development in the area. The city shall continue
to cooperate with MTSMA in its elforts to
encourage and foster voluntary TDM measures in
order to reduce commute peak hour travel. This
TOM program would have the potential to reduce
commute period vehicular traffic volumes by at
least 12 percent.
Anticipated peak hour operation with
maximum practical physical improvements
and 12 percent traffic volume reductio~ from
voluntary TDM measures: LOS D in the AM
peak hour; LOS E in the PM peak hour.
Provide a lair-share contribution from each project
phase towards recommended Base Case
improvements (addition of a second left turn lane
to the northbound Dubuque Avenue approach and
intersectio~ signalization.) However, this
signalization and lane addition would not provide
acceptable AM peak hour operation with the
project.
MONITORING
Impl. Type of Monitoring
Entlty~ Action~
AFS OTC STR SSFDPW
Timing Monitoring and
Requirementss Verification Entity4
EX'IT "E"
VERIFICATION
Signature Date
* AI)l)i.: AIPp#cinl; City: C#¥ of South Sm Francl*co; AFS = Appllclnl lair ih~fa
I CP~ = Co~tllt~JglJO4~ Pllo4~ #tl~4CllO41, OTC = Ofl~-#fll~ C~f~mM~t ACJIO~l; PC = Pi C#~ck; POC = Pool Occupmcy Inlpecllon; SSR = ~1 Slmlds/d Revilw; OMR = Ongoing Mofl#oring fleClUlremenl
· OPC = During Irboje~:t Conalruclion; PPP = Prlor to Pfecbe Plan Approval; PBP = I;~lo~ to I-euance o! Buikling Peffn#; PGP = Prior 1o b~ua~tce of C~edtng Perm#; PPO = Prkw Io PreWar Or,¢upangy; STR = Specialized Tim~g Requkwnenl;
' SSFDECD = So4Jth Sm Francisco O~pmtmeflt ol EcmtQfllic md Communfly Oevelopflteftl; 8$FDPW :: Sou~h Sin FrlmcIl¢o Oepmlm~nl of Public Wod~l; SSFPD = South ~ Fr~ncIlco Police Oepadnl~lt; BSO = Brlebine School
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IDENTIFIED IMPACT
(Supplemental Impact T- 11) Bayshore
Boulevard/US I01 southbound on- and off.
ramps/project commercial access (LOS F
operation and lack ol sufficient turning lane
vehicle storage for this new intersection).
Du#ng the PM peak hour. traffic from the total
project would result in significant adverse
impacts al the following locations:
· (Supplemental Impact T-12) Sister Cities
Boulevard/Oyster Point
Boulevard/Bay.shore Boulevard/Airport
RELATED MITIGATION MEASURE
(CONDITION OF APPROVAL)
Resultant peak hour operation: LOS E in the
AM peak hour; LOS D in the PM peak hour
As an additional improvement, restripe the
northbound off-ramp intersection approach to
provide two exclusive left turn lanes and a
combthe~ left/through/righ! turn lane.
Resultant AM peak hour operation: LOS D
(with no TDM measures).
Provide a fair-share cost contribution from each,
project phase towards the southbound to
eastbound tlyove¢ off-ramp and the following
improvements:
· Add a second eastbound through lane; and
· Add a second southbound left turn lane and
a second northbound left turn lane on the
Bayshore Boulevard approaches to reduce
vehicle storage queue lengths due to heavy
left turn volumes in both directions.
· Provide a channelized median opening at the
north driveway to the project commercial
areas along Bayshore Boulevard to allow loft-
turn inbound movements.
Resultant peak hour operation: LOS D in the
AM peak hour; LOS D in the PM peak hour.
Same mitigation as Supplemental Impact T-8.
Resultant peak hour operation: LOS D in the
AM peak hour; LOS D in the PM peak hour.
EXHIBIT "E"
MONITORING VERIFICATION
ImpI. ' Type of Monitoring Timing Monitoring and
Entity~ Action~ Requlremantas Verification Entity4 Signature
AFS OTC STR SSFDPW
AFS OTC STR SSFDPW
Date
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IDENTIFIED IMPACT
8oulevard (more than a two percent
increase in volume added to Base Case
LOS E operation, resulting in a change to
LOS F operation).
(Supplemental Impact T- 13) 8ayshore
Boulevard/US 101 southbound on. and off*
[amps/project commercial access (LOS F
operation for this new intersection).
(Supplemental Impact T. 14) If the
Hillside Boulevard/Chestnut Avenue
intersection remains unsignalized, more
than a two percent increase in traffic
volumes would be added to the Base Case
LOS F operation tar the stop sign-
controlled left turn movement Item
Chestnut Avenue.
Base Case Plus Project Freeway Link
Impacls
Year 2010 - Phases I, II and III. (Supplemental
Impact T. 15) Traffic from Phases I, II and III
would increase PM peak hour peak direction
Base Case traffic volumes by more than two
percenl along the US 101 freeway segments
between the Oyster Point interchange and
South Airport Boulevard interchange, locations
which are projected to already experience LOS
F Base Case operation in 2010 without the
project.
RELATED MITIGATION MEASURE
(CONDITION OF APPROVAL)
Same mitigation as Supplemental Impact T- 1 I.
Resultant peak hour operation: LOS D in the
AM peak hour; LOS D in the PM peak hour.
Same mitigation as Supplemental Impact T-I.
The city shall conlinue to cooperate with MTSMA
in its efforts to encourage and foster voluntary
transportation demand managemenl O'DM)
measures in order to reduce commute peak hour
travel on the local freeway network. Implement
voluntary TDM measures Ior project Phase III and
for other future employment intensive
development in the area.
EXHIBIT "E"
MONITORING VERIFICATION
Impl. ' Type of Monitoring Timing Monitoring and
Entity~ Action; Requirements$ Verification Entity4 Signature Date
AFS OTC STR SSFDPW
Appl. OTC STR SSFDPW
Appl.I OMR STR SSFDECD
C~ty
App'. = App#c.nt; Cily = City o! Soulh Sm Fl~:l~¢o; AF$ = A~a~ lak
CPI = C~el~lim Pe~ b8~l~, OTC = ~ C~ma~ Acflm; K = Pl~ C~k; ~ = Poet ~cy
IDENTIFIED IMPACT
Base Case Plus Prolac( Freeway Ramp
Impacts
Year 2010 - Phases I, II and III.
(Supplemental Impact T-I6 and Supplemental
Impact T-17) Outing the 2010 AM peak hour,
total project traffic would result in significanl
adverse impacts (more than a Iwo percent
increase in volume to over capacity Base Case
operation) at Iwo ramp locations: the
southbound off-ramp to Bayshore Boulevard and
the norlhbound oil-ramp to Dubuque Avenue.
(Supplemental Impact T-18) During the 2010
PM peak hour, traffic from Phases I, II and
would not increase traffic volumes at any ramp
above capacity. The addition of p~oject vehicles
would, however, increase volumes by more than
two percent at the already over capacity
northbound on-ramp from Oyster Point
Boulevard.
Prolecl Impacts on Colma Inlersections.
(Supplemental Impact T. 19) In 2010 with
Phases I. II and Ill, the Serrarnonte Boulevard/
Hillside Boulevard intersection would be
expected to experience an approximately four
percenl ir~rease in traffic volumes, which would
be considered a significant adverse impact.
RELATED MITIGATION MEASURE
(CONDITION OF APPROVAL)
Provide a lair share contribution from each project
phase towards the following improvements
recommended for Base Case (without project)
conditions:
Southbound off-ramp to Bayshore Boulevard:
add a second off-ramp lane connection
to, and an extended deceleration lane
along, the freeway mainline.
Northbound off-ramp to Dubuque Avenue:
add a second off-ramp lane connection to
the freeway mainline.
Same mitigation as Supplemental impact T-15.
Resultant PM peak hour operation: Under
Require that project Phases II and/or III provide a
reasonable lair share contribution towards
improvements needed al this inlersection by 2010
il it is operating unacceptably during Ihe peak
hour. The contribution should be in proportion to
the volume oI project traffic passing through the
intersection in relation to the total traffic volume.
EXHIBIT "E"
MONITORING VERIFICATION
Impl. Type of Monitoring Timing Monitoring and
Entity' Action: Requlrementa: V~lflc,tlon Entity4 Signature
AFS OTC STR SSFD~W
City/ OMR STR SSFDECD
Appl.
AFS OTC STR SSFDPW
' Ap~t. = Ale#cent; City = C#y o( South San Fr~tcl~o; AFS = A~lnt f~ a~m
~ C~ = C~et~ti~ P~ ~s~t~, OTC = ~l~ C~fkm~l~ Acrid; ~ = PI~ C~; P~ = Pool ~cu~cy ~e~t~; SSR = ~t St~d~d ~; O~ = ~g~ ~Nm~ ~ke~t
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IDENTIFIED IMPACT
SOILS AND GEOLOGY
Small, Localized, Posl-Gradin(j Landslides.
Since grading for Phase I was completed, some
small, localized landslides have occurred on cut
and fill slopes and have blocked or damaged
downslope improvements, including v-ditches
and catchment basins. Since lhen, these slides
and affected downslope areas have been
repaired. Two localized slides have also
occurred on the split level portion of the
development. These slides too have been
repaired. Similar, small, localized landslides can
be expecled to occur in the future on the
perimeter slopes of the project. Such small,
localized landslides are not expected to be a
significant hazard to the pro~ect; rather, their
cleanup is expected to be parl of Ihe overall
project maintenance program.
ErosK)nal Gullies. (Supplemental Impact G- I)
Numerous erosional gullmS have formed on cut
and fill slopes throughout the Phase I grading
area. resulting in downslope sedimentalion of v-
ditches and storm drains. The problem persists
despite recent repair ol the cut slopes as
presoibed by the applicant's geolechnical
consultant. Observations ol the city's
geolechnical consultanl suggest that the
problem is related lo perched groundwater
daylighting in the cul slopes. The threat to
downslope improvements presented by
continued erosion ol the cut and fill slope laces
and the formalioo of gullies is considered to be
a potentially significant adverse impact
RELATED MITIGATION MEASURE
(CONDITION OF APPROVAL)
Include the clean-up and repair of small, localized
landslides occurring in proiect Phase I and future
phase graded areas as a specific part of the
overall project maintenance program. Also, in
project Phase I, I1, and III, care must be taken to
control surface drainage to help minimize the
potential for similar future slope failures.
(Supplemental lmpact G. 1) Repair erosional
gullies on cut and fill slopes. Such repaics should
be completed pursuant to City approval after
submission of studies and plans by the applicant.
The applicant Is currently working with the City to
repair certain erosional gullies under plans
approved by the City. The applicant shall
complete all repairs of erosional gullies in
accordance with the plans approved by the City.
Also, remove silt and debris from v-ditches and
storm drains. Assign responsibility to the city o~
project homeowners association to periodically
inspect and maintain efoeion and sedimentation
control tacllities.
MONITORING yERIFICATION
Impl. Type of Monitoring Timing Monitoring end
Entity' Action~ Requirements~ Verification Entitys Signature Date
Appl. OTC STR SSFDPW
City/ OTC PPO SSFDPW
Appl.
' Appl. = Applicant; Clly = C#y of South San Frencleco; AF$ = Appllcenl lek ehlll
g CPI = Conel~ucUon P~iod Inepe4:lton. OTC = Ofle-Ilme Confbmellon Action; PC = Plan Check; POC = Poet Occupancy Inspection; SSR = Subelquent Stand~'d Review; OMR = Ongoing Mo~llo~lng Requirement
· DPC = O~lltn~ PfoWc! Clml#~cflen; PPP = Pflol' lo Peeclee Plan Apl~ovoi; P~P = Pi, k#' le Illtlll~ce of Bu#dln0 Prom#; PGP = PrNM' lo lemlance of G~edll~ Pm~oil; PPO s Prior lo P~O~CI Occupancy; STR = Specialized Timing Requkemenl;
HOA = Incorpos'~liofl In Itr, meowr4rl AI,Bo¢lillon Ag~q~mn!
~ SSFDECD = Somh S~n Francisco Oepmtm~nt oi Economic and Commun#y I~wl.pm.m; $SFDPW = $omh San F~amel~co Dmpmmmm of Pubtle Wo~e; $~FPO m 8omb San F~,m¢lg¢o Police D~I; BSD = g~leb.ne School
EX.H~t t L'E"
IDENTIFIED IMPACT
'Goat Farm' Cut Slopes. A geotechnical
reevaluation of Ihe overly steep (1.5H:1 V) Phase
I 'Goat Farm' cut slopes conducted by the
applicanrs geotechnical consultant to address
the consequences of steep cut slopes within
alluvial and colluvial materials concluded that
the completed cut slopes are acceptable from a
geotechnical point ot view, and that the existing
street will provide an adequate 'bullet' area tor
collection and dean-up ol debris as part of an
overall project mainlenanca program. The city's
geotechnical consultant concurs Ihat minor
slumping on the cut slope will continue to occur,
but poses no significant hazard to proposed
downslope residential development and is
appropriately considered a maintenance
problem. However, temporary blockage of the
adjacent slreet due to potential slumping or
erosion may impair or block emergency access
to several single family homes.
Landslide D. (Supplemental Impact G-2) .
Recenl evaluation ol Landslide O suggests a
larger and deeper landslide that is only
marginally stable in its present configuration. A
remedial repair plan Ior Landslide D was
approved by the city on Oclober 6, 199.5. The
plan consists of removing the upper 10 to 20
leer ol the landslide mass, constructing a shear
key at the base ol the landslide mass, and
providing subdrainage improvements. Repair of
Landslide O has not yet been completed. If
Landslide D is not successlully repaired.
potential future downslope movement could
expose pro,ct residents and improvements to
geologic hazards and would be considered a
s~gnilicant adverse impact
RELATED MITIGATION MEASURE
(CONDITION OF APPROVAL)
Indude the dean-up and repair of minor slumping
on the 'C-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-~at Farm* cut slopes and associated
debris collection and dean-up as a specific pert of
the overall project maintenance p~ogram. In
addition, require the applicant to prepare an
emergency response plan that identilies measures
to ensure adequate emergency access in the
event ol temporary blockage due to surficial slope
instability by providing physical barriers at the
base of the slopes or in some other manner
acceptable to lhe city.
(Supplemental Impact G-2) Remediation and
repair plans Ior Landslide O wore reviewed by
City and County officials, determined to be
adequate, and approved. The City and County
issued grading permits, authorizing work to
proceed on Landslide D. The approved repair
plan shall be implemented by the applicant. (The
work is expected to be completed by October 31,
1996.) A summary report of these obse~atlon
and testing services provided during the landslide
repair should be prepared and submitted to the
city. The repot should include an as-built
geologic map. A long-term monitering plan of
selected existing plezometers and slope
indinometers should also be proposed, reviewed
MONITORING VERIFICATION
Impl. Type of Monitoring Timing Monitoring and
Entity~ Action~ Requirements' V~lflcmtlon Entity4 Signature
Appl. OTC PPO SSFDPW
City/ CPI OPC SSFDPW
Appl.
Dele
Apld. = Al~llcml; Clly = C#¥ ol S~th Sen F;~il¢o; AFS = A~ant I~
CPI = C~l~lJffi Pl~ Nffil~, OTC = ~1~ ~mMim ~; ~ = PIm C~; P~ = POll ~y
~A = ~M~ ~ I1~1~1 AII~ A~I
SSFDECD = ~ S~ Fr~co ~ of Ec~ ~d C~y ~; SSF~ = S~h
IDENTIFIED IMPACT
Phases II and III Supplemental Impacts. In
some areas of phase I, geologic conditions were
substantially different from these anticipated and
have required subsequent addiPonal
geotechnical reevaluation, mitigations and
repairs. Similar 'buried valleys,' deep landslide
deposits, and other unconsolidated materials
may be encountered during grading lot Phases
II and III and will need Io be addressed as part
of detailed design, level geotechnical
investigations Ior these subsequent project
phases.
RELATED MITIGATION MEASURE
(CONDITION OF APPROVAL)
by Ihe city, and implemented by the applicant's
geotechnical consultant.
As provided for in the 1982 EIR mitigations,
require appticants for subsequent projec! Phases
II and III to submit for city review and approval
detailed, design-level geotechnical investigations
for each subsequent project Phases II and III,
These design-level investigations shall include
characterization of specific hazards, warranted
detailed site-specific mitigations, design criteria for
project grading, grading limitations to minimize
grading in unstable areas, and provisions for
grading progress and completion reporting. The
necessary detailed investigations shell also
include evaluation el the geologic conditions
encountered during grading for Phase I, the
specific areas of concern identified in previous
geotechnical investigations performed for the
applicant to date. and those considerations
identified in this SEIR--adequate design and siting
o! erosion/sedimentation control facilities and
debris flow basins, Ihe potential presence of
"buried valleys' and deep landslide deposits,
potential fill placement over compressible
landslide debris of colluvium, and the potential for
differential fill settlement.
Future cut slopes excavated in unconsolidated
materials should be no steeper than 2:1, unless
otherwise recommended by the geotechnical
consultant of record and approved by the city
geotechnical consultant. The subsequent detailed
geologic/geotechnical investigations shall be
completed prior to approval of precise plans for
Phase II or Phase III, and shall address all
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EXHIBIT
MONITORING
Impl. Type of Monitoring
Entity' Action~
Timing Monitoring and
Requirements' Verification Entity4
Appl. I STR PPP SSFDPW
City
VERIFICATION
Signature Date
' Appl. = AI~Hce~t' City = City of South San Francle¢o; AFS = Applicant fair ahmro
' CP~ = Cod~tlrucU~)~ Period ~e~l~, OTC = ~l~ ~lkmMl~ AC~; ~ = Pl~ C~k; P~ = Poet ~c~w ~8~ct~; SSR = ~l Slmd~d R~; O~ = ~g~ ~N~ ~t
' D~ = ~ ~o~1 ~e~uct~; PPP = Pr~ lo ~ecbe P~ A~ovM; PBP = ~ ~ lettuce of Bu~ ~N; ~P = Pr~ to le~m~ el ~g P~mN; PPO = ~ lo Pr~ Occ~cy; STR = ~bl~ T~
' SSFOECO = S~ S~ Fr~iece ~Jl~l el Ec~m~ ~d C~y ~nl; SSFDPW = S~h ~ Fr~i,co ~t of ~ Wake; ~FPD = ~ S~ Fr~bco P~ ~p~.lltt; BSD = Br~ ~
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IDENTIFIED IMPACT
RELATED MITIGATION MEASURE
(CONDITION OF APPROVAL)
Phases II and III areas proposed fo~ grading and
development, including areas to be dedicated to
Ihe county into which some grading may extend.
MONITORING
Impl. Type of Monitoring
Entity~ Action~
Timing Monito~ng
Requlmmenta~ Verification Entity4
VERIFICATION
Signature
Date
DRAINAGE AND WATER QUALITY
Joint Powers Agreement. (Supplemental
Impact D-I) The county of San Mateo has
recently raised questions regarding the
effectiveness ol the 1983 city-county joint
powers agreement in adequately maintaining
project*relalad catchment basins on the south
slope of San Bruno Mountain, and has proposed
disbandment of the associated Joint Powers
Authority (JPA). This uncertainty regarding
ongoing maintenance responsibilities lot the
catchment basins represents a new potentially
significant impact.
Slormwater Re~l. ulations. (Supplemental
Impact D-2) City adoption of a 'Storm Water
Managemenl and Discharge Conlrol' program
as Chapter 14.04 of the Municipal Code
suggests a revision to water quality-related
mitigation measures recommended in 1982 EIR.
Il those new mitigation standards are not met,
the prolect could result in a potentially significant
adverse water quality impact.
(Supplemental Impact D-1) If the JPA is to be
disbanded, werk wilh county and project applicant
to ensure Ihat catchment basins are in proper
condilJon to allow their dedication directly to
county as county suggests (see 'Catchment Basin
and Ditch Malfunctioning,' below). If JPA is to be
maintained, continue to fulfill city responsibilities in
accordance with joint powers agreement of June
21, 1983.
City/
County/
(Supplemental Impact D-2) In addition to Appl.I
measures recommended in 1982 EIR to~ water Property
quality impacts, require project applicant/property Owner
o~ lo:
Comply with all applicable provisions of city's
'Storm Water Management and Discharge
Control' program (Chapter 14.04 of Municipal
Code);
(1)
As required Io~ projects involving construction
on rno~e than five ac~es, fife Notice of Intent
with the Stale Water Resources Control
Board, in order to be covered by city's
general NPDES permit; or apply to State
(2)
OMR STR SSFDPW
CPI PGP SSFDPW
OMR STR
' AppI.: AppIlc~nl; Ctly = City of South Sit Fr~flcbco; AFS = Apldk:,nl fair el~re
~ CPI: Co~t~lruclimt Pwtod InepdKlio~. OTC = One-lkne Conflrnmtlon Actkm; PC = PI,n Check; POC = Po~t Occul~l~y I~pecllon; $SR = Subsequent $1~ndard Revld~v; OMR = Ongoing Monlloring ReqU~l
· DPC = f)L~Jflg Projocl Coflolructiofl; PPP = Prkw lo Procloo Plln .A.~'~'~.ovid; POP = Pl'tlx' to Iloulnce Of BuNdin0 I~m#; PGP = Prim to I~oulflce of G~oding I~#; PPO = P~ior to Pro,lei Occupancy; STR = 6pocbNrld Timing Requirement;
flOA = Inc4x~4~141ofl ill ItGII~OWrA~ I AiIOCblIQ41 Ag~llfl~fll
' SSFDECD = Sotl~h Sift F~IIICIICO OIt)lllnllfl! OI ECOflQflli¢ ~ Commun#y Oevelapmefll; 8SFDPW = 8o~h Sm FlllcIico Deplllm~lt Of Public WoOl; 8SFP9 = $ou~h S~n Francisco Police OatxKlnent; BSD = BriC. ne School Otslricl
I,.,,,, , ~ WP.~; I l/ORSI54~iF.~-IRl/~f~f~..HT 548
IDENTIFIED IMPACT
RELATED MITIGATION MEASURE
(CONDITION OF APPROVAL)
Waler Resources Control Board for an
individual NPDES permit;
(3)
Prepare a Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Plan (SWPPP) for city approval (by the Cily
Engineer and/or Stormwatar Program
Coordinator) and filing with the NPDES
permit, detailing construction activities that
could cause pollutants and describing
measures/practices that will be undertaken Io
control pollutants. City approval is necessary
prio¢ 1o issuance of grading or other permits.
(See section IV.D.4.d of this SEIR for
details.)
MONITORING
Impl. Type of Monitoring
Entity~ Action~
Timing Monitoring ind
Requirements~ Verification Enllty*
EX ...... I"E"
VERIFICATION
Signature
Date
VEGETATION AND WILDLIFE
Habitat Restoration Failures. (Supplemental
Impact VW-I) Of 80 acres thai were graded
between 1989 and 1995 Io prepare sile for
Phase I development, 50 ac~es were
permanently dislurbed and 30 ac~es underwent
habitat resloration in accordance with Terrabay
Phase I Reclamation Plan approved in 1988,
However, restoration work was done during
seasons of unlavorable weather conditions;
unusually cold lemperalures and subsequent
drought killed most emerging seedlings. A
detailed evaluation of habitat restoration work
performed in May 1995 identified severe
erosion, sparse cover of native plants, and
v~jOfous spread of invasive pest plants in almost
all reclamation areas. Butterfly observation data
for period 1991 to 1995 show little use of
restoration areas. These habitat restoration
(Supplemental Impact VW. 1) Implement the
recommendations for remedying the failure of
Terrabay Phase I Reclamation Plan habitat
restoration work identified in 1995 evaluation
report completed in compliance with HCP
mitigation monitoring program:
· Prior to retreatment of failed slopes, conduct
soil tests to determine need to use soil
amendments.
· Use combination of emergent and pre-
emergent herbicides to eliminate 'weedy'
non-native plants in restoration areas.
· Use more native grasses, which have proven
to be very successful in restoration sites
around mountain, in seed mixes; and
· Make erosion control a high priority. Use
Soil Guard hydromulch or tackified straw in
Appl. OTC STR SSFDPW
IDENTIFIED IMPACT
failures represent a potentially significant
adverse project impact.
RELATED MITIGATION MEASURE
(CONDITION OF APPROVAL)
hydroseed mixes to ensure better oover of
hydroseeded material. Use erosion blankets
in espedally erosion prone areas. (See
section IV.E.4.a and Appendix C of this SEIR
for details.)
MONITORING
ImpI. Type of Monitoring
Entity~ Action~
Timing Monitoring ~nd
Requlrementaj Verlflcetlon Entity'
VERIFICATION
Signature
Dste
PUBLIC SERVICES
South San Francisco Unified School District.
(Supplemental Impact PS- 1) The project
would be expected to generate approximately
260 new students attending South San
Francisco Unified School District (SSFUSD)
schools: 120 attending Hillside Elementap/
School, 60 attending Parkway Heights Middle
School, and 80 attending El Camino High
School. Hillside Elementary School and
Parkway Heights Middle School are already
operating at capacity.
The estimated cost to the district to provide
relocatable classrooms at these schools would
be $1 4 million. Costs to add permanent
classrooms, a more desirable option, are
undetermined but would be greater. Additional
restroom facilities and core classrooms may also
The SSFUSD has indicated that school impact '
fees accruing from project to the district
(estimated at $1.372 million in today's dollars)
may not be sufficient to cover the cost of
providing additional classroom capacity and
associated facilities to serve additional students
generated by project. As a result, project can
(Supplemental Impact PS-l) As mitigation for cily/
SSFUSD impacts, require the applicant, as a AppL/
provision oI the project development agreement, SS,CUSD
to prepare and submit for city review and
approval, a school financing plan that includes:
(1) Payment of State-Mandated School Impact
Fees. Require the applicant to comply with
applicable SSFUSD school impact fee
requirements. It it is determined by the City that
the project fees would not be suffident to reduce
project school impacts to a less-than-signilicant
level, the city may also:
(2) Additional Impact Fees. Require that the
project applicanVdoveloper pay additional impact
fees or some other additional in-kind contribution
or establish other financing mechanisms in
consultation with the city and acceptable to the
school district sufficient to cover the cost of
providing classroom space and ancillary school
facilities needed to serve the increased enrollment
generated by the project, to the city's satislaction.
The City shall periodically monitor c~ossings at the
Hillside Boulevard Extension/South San Francisco
Drive and Sister Cities Boulevard/South San
OTC PPO SSFDECD
OMR STR SSFPD
' Alii. = Al~lic~mt; Cily = City of Smith San Francisco; AFS = A~kam f~ e~
' C~ = C~lt~ ~ ~t~, OTC = ~t~ ~W~ ~fl~; ~ = P~ C~k; P~ = Poll ~y
' SSFDECO = S~th S~ Fr~leco ~1 ol Ec~ md ~y ~; SSFD~ = ~h
IDENTIFIED IMPACT
be expected to havb a significant adverse
knpact on SSFUSD capacity.
Note: The school impact lees accruing to the
district from the project appear to be
underestimated because the size of the
residential units estimated by the district is
smaller than the actual units being built.
Although the SSFUSD has indicated that ail
elementary school students would attend Hillside
Elementary School. in the event that some
project elementary school students attend
SSFUSD schools other than Hillside Elementary
School, adull c~ossing guards would be needed
al the signalized Hillside Boulevard
Exlension/South San Francisco Drive and Sisler
Cities Boulevard/South San Francisco Drive
intersections.
Brisbane School District. (Supplemental
Impact PS-2) The Brisbane School District
anticipates that enrollment ol students from
Te. abay projecl would cause both Brisbane
School and Lipman School Io exceed capacity,
generating need to~ Iwo new portables, which
would most likely be located on Brisbane School
site. Additional improvemenLs needed at
Brisbane Elemenlary School include: physical
education, school assembly, and lunch space.
multi-purpose room and playground upgrade,
and upgrading lO meet tire code and disabled
access requirements. Lipman Intermediate
School would require upgrading restrooms, one
portable, remodeled school yard. and functioning
kitchen.
RELATED MITIGATION MEASURE
(CONDITION OF APPROVAL)
Francisco Drive intersections to determine if 40 or
more elementary sehoo~ children cross within any
two h~r period. If the thresll(fld is attained at
either of these intersections, then the Phase II
project homeowners association shall be required
to:
(1)
fund the provision of an adult crossing
guard at that intersection (including all
salary, background check, equipment,
and training costs), and
(2)
actively re(~uit candidates for the position
and for an alternative part-time, back-up
fill-in position from among project
residents. (Project residents are
preferred because of opportunities for
mere familiarity with students.)
(Supplemental Impact PS-2) Implement the
mitigation measure identified above for SSFUSD
impacts (Supplemental Impact PS- 1), and require
the applicanl lo provide for sate transportation to
Brisbane School District schools for students from
the project. This may be accomplished by
installing a sidewalk along Bayshore Boulevard
and/o~ other streets to allow students to walk to
Brisbane Elementary School and Lipman
Intermediate School, or in some other manner
acceptable to the district. Require the applicant to
submit Io the city an official statement in writing
Irom the Brisbane School Districl declaring that
the needed transportation has be~ adequately
provided for to the satisfaction of the district.
MONITORING VERIFICATION
Impl. Type of Monitoring Timing Monitoring and
Entlly~ Actiont Requirementss Verification Entl~~ Signature
Appl.I OTC STR SSFDECD
City/ SSR PPP
BSD
Date
' Appl. = Applicanl; Cily: Ctly of SmJlh Sim Francisco; AFS = Appllcartl lek ihlre
; CPI: ConllrUCtien Period kll~liO~l, OTC = Onl-ltntl Cenlkmlllart Ac#ar1; PC: Plan Check; POC = Poll Occupartcy blpl~lloll; SSR: SUbleqUenl Standard Revllw; OMR = O~toolng MO~l#O~ll~g Requirem~ll
~ DPC = During Pro,ct ConMruclion; PPP = Prim to Precise Plan Appfovid; PBP = Prim to lamJ~nce of Building Perm#; PGP = Prior lo IlSUanCe or Grading Permit; PPO = Prior to Pro, el Occupancy; STR = Specie#zed Timing Requirer~flt;
' SSFOECO: So4dh San Fr~ci~co Dl~arlfltartl ~)~ Eco4~;Ic arid Co~ttt, lfl~f Dlv~d~qc)fltefll; SSFDPW; ~)ut# San Fr~m:l~¢o Oq)artmem of Public Works; SSFPD = Sore# ~m Francisco Police DBp~rtnNm; B$O: Brl~l~ne SclK)ol OisIrlc~
IDENTIFIED IMPACT
RELATED MITIGATION MEASURE
(CONDITION OF APPROVAL)
MONITORING
Impl. Type of Monitoring
Entity~ Actiont
Timing Monitoring and
Requirem~ttat Ve~iflcation Entity4
' VERIRCATION
Signature
lIT "E"
Date
School impact fees acczuing to the district from
project are eslimated by Ihe district at $246,000
in today's dollars. According to the Brisbane
School District, this amount would cover cost ot
providing two additional portables, but may not
be sufficient to fund other necessary
improvements at Brisbane and Lipman Schools.
Note: The school impact fees accruing to the
district lrom the project appear to be
underestimated because the size of the
residential units estimated by the district is
smaller than the actual units being built.
Also, lhe district does not provide transportation
far its students. Brisbane School is located
approximately t .9 miles and Lipman School
approximately 2.6 miles from the furthest part of
the prolecl wilhin the district boundaries,
distances which may be too great for young
students to walk lo school. There are no
sidewalks along busy Bayshore Boulevard
belween the project and Brisbane.
Because the state-mandated school impact fees
may not be sufficient lo cover the total cost of
accommodating project-generated enrollment
increase, and because the needed
Iransportation to school has not been adequately
provided Io~, Ihe projecl could be expected to
have a significant adverse impact on the
Brisbane School District.
AppI. = Appltcanl; City = C#y ol So~lh San Franclaco; AFS = A~I~ lair
CPI = C~t~U~ ~ ~s~l~, OTC = ~ C~fbmMi~ ~; ~ = PI~ C~k; P~ = Poet ~
IDENTIFIED IMPACT
Onsite Sewer System. (Supplemental Impact
PS-3) Cily has not accepted maintenance
responsibility for portions el onsite wastewatar
collection system to be dedicated lo the city
(i.e., within South San Francisco Drive right-of-
way) because system appears to have p~oblems
due Io slorm and/or groundwater infiltration.
Until mitigated, these problems represent a
potentially signilicant adverse impact.
Oltsita Sewer System. (Supplemental Impact
PS-4) City has not accepted maintenance
responsibility tot olfsite wastewatar collection
system improvements inslalled as part of the
prelect due Io apparent infil~ralion problems.
Until mitigated, these problems represent a
potentially slgniPcant adverse impact.
Recycling Program Collection Services.
(Supplemental Impact PS-5) State law
requites p~ovis~On of adequale space fc)~
recycling in multiple lamily residential projects
wilh live or more units and all new commercial
developments. Future project phase multi-lamily
residential and commercial developmenl may
not include adequate provision lot collection o!
recydable materials. This situation would
represent a sKJniticant adverse project impact
RELATED MITIGATION MEASURE
(CONDITION OF APPROVAL)
(Supplemental Impact PS-3) Require project
applicant to inspect and repair apparent onsite
wastewater collection system infiltration problems
to satisfaction of city's Director et Public Works
prior to city acceptance of maintenance
responsibilities for portions of onsite wastewater
collection system within South San Francisco
Drive right-of-way.
(Supplemental Impact PS-4) Require project
applicant ~o, inspecl and repair ottsite wastewater
collection system to correct apparent infiltration
problems to satisfaction of city's Director of Public
Works prior to acceptance of maintenance
responsibilities by dty.
(Supplemental Impact PS-5) In order to ensure
that project waste is recycled in a manner
consistent with state-mandated requirement that
city divert at least 50 percent of potential waste
from landfill disposal by 2000, require design of
luture project development to provide common
exterior trash and recyctable material storage
areas in commercial developments and in those
multi-family developments that would use
dumpsters, rather than relying on individual
curbside pickup for trash collection. Such areas
should be conveniently located and accessible to
residents and collection vehicles and personnel,
properly protected from the elements, signed,
screened, and architecturally integrated into
development.
MONITORING
Impl. Type of Monitoring
Entity~ Action;
Timing Monitoring and
Requirements~ VeHflcetlon Entity~
Appl. OTC PPO SSFDPW
Appl. OTC PPO SSFDPW
Appl. SSR PPP SSFDECD
e,.~IT "E"
VERIFICATION
Signature Date
' Al)pl. = Al~ll¢~t; City = C#y el Soulh San Flint|leo; AFS = Apldlcenl lek ih~'e
' CPI = CO~IIIrUCIIOn P.k~l Inlplclioft, OTC = (~tlme C~tllrmltl~lt Ag#an; PC = Plait Chick; POC = Poll Oecu~ Inlplcl_k~t.; SSR. = Subleq.u~t~ ! ??llld_lrd ,R~.~le~v~; O_M.R = On_g .o~ng _l~oltllm'ktg
~ CPC z hq P~OJICl C~lllrucllk)~t; PPP = Prim Io Pfeclie Plan Apf~ovM; PeP = Prk~ Io li,,~mnce of ~ P~m#; PGP: Pt~ lo le~uarece m ~*rae~ ~-ewms, v~-~w = Prior lo I'rot~l Occuf~y,
HOA = Incorpe~tk)n In He, meo~/,.-i i Ailoclelkm
· SSFDECO: South San Fr~nci,,co O~f)B~l el Economic and Commu~#y Oeveloef~; SSFDPW = Sou~h Sm Frmcl=o I)epartm~t of Public Works; SSFPO: Soul# San Franci~Bco Po#c~
IDENTIFIED IMPACT
NOISE
Traffic Noise Impacts. (Supplemental Impact
N-l) Exterior noise levels due to traffic noise
could exceed 65 dBA CNEL at those Phase I
residential unils closest to Hillside Boulevard,
Sister Cities Boulevard and US 101. Residential
noise levels grealer than 65 dBA CNEL would
require mitigation under ci~/noise standards and
would be 'conditionally acceptable' under state
land use compatibility standards.
Additional residences would be subject to
exterior noise levels greater Ihan 60 dBA CNEL
which, under stale land use compatibility
standards, would be 'conditionally acceptable'
for single family residences and townhomes.
Exterior noise levels from US 101 traffic would
exceed 70 dBA CNEL Vathin the Phase III
development area where possible hotel
developmenl is anticipated, which would
represent a 'normally unacceptable' situation
under stale standards.
In those areas where the exterior traffic noise
level exceeds 60 dBA, the interior noise level
can be expected Io exceed the state 45 dBA
CNEL interior noise standard when windows are
open for ventilation
Aircralt Noise Exposure Impacts.
(Supplemental Impact N-2) Single-event
aircraft overfPghls would generate high single-
event noise levels, which would interfere with
indoor residential activities, including sleep, if
RELATED MITIGATION MEASURE
(CONDITION OF APPROVAL)
(Supplemental Impact IV- 1) Retain a qualified
acoustical engineer to prepare and submit, for city
review and approval, a detailed acoustical
analysis of noise reduction requirements and
specifications for all project phases, in accordance
with the land use/noise
level compalibilily standards established by the
state and set forth in the city's Noise Element,
and consistent with the Terrabay Specific Plan
Amendments condition #46 requirements lot
Phase I homes. The identified noise reduction
requirements and specifications shall then be
included in project site design or individual home
or hotel designs.
Various combinations of common noise
abatement methods could be used to mitigale
onsite noise levels. These could include
conslruction of berms or soundwalls and/or
provision of fresh air supply systems or air
conditioning, and use of sound-rated glazing in
windows.
(Supplemental Impact N-2) The noise analysis
requiremenl described lor Supplemental Impact N-
t shall also recommend methods of design and
construction to comply with the applicable portions
of Unilorm Building Code, Title 24, Appendix 35,
MONITORING VERIRCATION
Impl. Type of Monitoring Timing Monitoring and
Entity~ Action~ Requirements$ Vm'iflcatlon Entity4 Signature
Appl. OTC PPO Building
SSR PPP Division
Appl. OTC PPO Building
SSR PPP Division
Oete
' ,4ppi. = Applicant; City = City of South San Franciaco; AFS = AppliceM lair ehMe
~ CPI = ConltrucUo~ PMiod inepelctton, OTC = One-time Co~llrmetion Aclion; PC = Plan Check; POC = Poet Occupancy inepecllon; SSfl = Subeefluent Standard Review; OMR = Ongoing M(mitorl~g fleffukoment
· cpc = Du~lng Project CMteiructiMt; PPP -. Prior to Precise Plmt AiN~ovM; POP = Prim, to la~ua~co of Building PMmit; PGP= Prim to ke~ua~ce of Grading PMmit; PPO = Prim' to Project Occupancy; STR = Specialized Timing Requirement;
HOA = IncMpMM)MI in lIG~aowr ;e AIIKialkN! AgfeemMIt
' SSFOECD: South San Frencleco DepoSit of Economic and Community I~v,l~;..aM; SSFOPW = ~mut# San Francisco Oep~rlmen( o~ Public Wo~kl; 5$FPO = Soulh ~a~ F~Mtciaco Police De~l; BSD = Brthba~e ~beol Di~l~ic!
),. ,,. ),, WP51 t, IOt~.qlS.I,qIF.qFIFttA fMC./t I
IDENTIFIED IMPACT
exterior to inmfior noise levels ara not
adequately reduced.
Construction Noise. (Supplemental Impact N-
3) Phase I and II conslruction activities would
substanlially elevate noise levels in portions of
Ihe adjacenl Paradise Valley and Peck's Lots
neighborhoods and would also affect new Phase
I ~esidents
RELATED MITIGATION MEASURE
(CONDITION OF APPROVAL)
Sound Transmission Controls, and with Ihe FAA
Part 150 Noise Compatibility program, which
requires that all single-family dwelling unit
conslruction achieve an indoor noise level of 45
dBA, as measured for an airc~atl noise event,
The qualified acoustical engineer retained to
prepare the analysis shall be familiar with aviation
noise impacts.
(Supplemental Impact N-3) Require the
developer to incorporate conditions in project
construction agreements that stipulate the
conventional construction period noise abatemenl
measures recommended (lis/ed) in sectio~
IVH4.b of this SEIR
MONITORING
Impl, Type of Monitoring
Entity~ Action~
Timing Monitoring and
Requirements~ Verification Entity*
Appl. CPI DPC Building
Division
~, ~.JlT "E"
YERIFICATION
Signature Dale
AIR QUALITY
Short-Term Construction Impacls.
(Supplemental Impact AQ-I) Project
construction aclivities would generate dust and
parliculale mailer which could affect adjacenl
res~enlial areas. The 1982 EIR already
idenlitied construction period dust impacts as
potentially significant and ldentifiod associaled
mi0gation measures. However, if 'common
practice' measures which have come into use
since 1982 are not included in the mitigation
program, p~ojecl dust impacts, under post-1982
signilicance crileria, would represent a short.
term significant adverse air quality impact
Regional Air Quality Impacts. (Supplemental
Impact AQ-2) Project Phase I emissions of
reactrve organic gases (ROG) and oxides ol
(Supplemental Impact AQ-1) In place ol the
construction period air quality mitigation identified
in the 1982 EIR, require implementation by project
construction contractors of currenl city
construction dust mitigation standards as
recommended (listed) in section IV.l.4.a of this
SEIR, during all phases of projecl construction.
(Supplemental Impact AQ-2) In addition to the
transportation system managemenl (TSM)
requirements identified as mitigation in the 1982
Appl. CPI DPC Building
Division
Appl. OMR STR SSFDECD
PC PBP
SSR PPP
&ppi.: Applleanl; Clly = City el Sooth Sm Fran~l-¢o; AFS = A~ lek
CPI = C~ll~li~ ~ h~t~, OTC = hh ~lk~tm kc#m; ~ = Pla C~k; P~ = Poll ~c~cy
D~ = ~ ~e~l ~s~l~; ~P = ~ to ~ P~ ~ov~; PBP = ~ lo le~e of ~ ~N; PGP = Pf~ to ~ ~ ~g ~; P~ = ~ to Pf~ ~y; STR = ~b~ T~O R~k~t;
IDENTIFIED IMPACT
niuogen (NOx) (two precursors of ozone), and
PM-lO lmm project-related traffic and proposed
residential uses would have a less-than-
signipcant regional air quali~y impact. However,
similar Io the 1982 EIR lendings, the updated
analysis indicates that buildout of Phases I, II
and III would generate new regional emissions
of ozone precursors exceeding the Bay Area Air
Quality Management District (BAAQMD)
signilicance threshold of 80 pounds per day.
This ROG/PM-lO effect would be considered a
s~gnif~ant adverse impact on regional air quality.
RELATED MITIGATION MEASURE
(CONDITIOH OF APPROVAL)
EIR, the project should ince~porate a vehicle-trip
reduction requirement applicable to all land uses.
Specific trip reduction goals should be adopted
and enforcement procedures developed by the
applicant in consultation wilh the BAAQMD.
In addition, require the project sponsor to submit
to the city a mitigation plan that includes these
types o! measures to reduce residential
emissions:
· ResVicl number of fireplaces in residences,
or require residential use of EPA-cartified
woodstoves, pellet sloves or fireplace inserts.
Use of natural gas fired fireplaces should be
encouraged.
· Require outdoor outlets at residences to
allow use of electrical lawn and landscape
maintenance equipment.
· Make natural gas available in residential
backyards to allow use of natural gas-fired
barbecues.
MONITORING
Impl. Type of Monitoring
Entity~ Actionz
Timing Monitoring end
Requirements: Verification Entity4
VERIFICATION
Signature
Date
CULTURAL RESOURCES
Potential lot Addilional Cultural Resource
Discoveries. (Supplemental Impact CR-I)
The project site, which is located on bay
margins and at base of hills near sources of
Iresh wale~, has high polential Ior previously
undiscovered Native American sites, which
could be encounlered du~ing project construction
(i.e., grading) Such disturbance would
represenl a potentially significant adverse
impact
(Supplemental Impact CR. 1) In the event that
subsurlace cultural resources are encountered
during pro~ect construction, work in immediate
vicinity should be immediately stopped and
alteration of malerials or their context should be
avoided until resources and thei~ signilicance can
be properly evaluated by a qualified archaeologist.
The discoven/or disturbance of any cultural
resources should also be reported to the
California Archaeological Inventory and Native
American Heritage Commission, and rec~'ded on
Appl. CPI DPC SSFDECD
IDENTIFIED IMPACT
CA*SMa-40. (Supplemental Impact CR-2) To
mitigate identified potential project impacls to
site CA-SMa-40, the 1982 EIR recommended
caPprng the site with a minimum of one toot of
sterile fill and sealing the site under landscaping
or parking areas. However, in its recenl review
of this roll,gallon recommendation, staff al the
Northwest Information Cartier or the Calilo~nia
Archaeological Inventory determined that the
recommended one tool al fill soil may hal be
sullic,enl to avoid damage to this resource
during conslruction.
CA-SMa*92 (Supplemental Impact CR-3)
While site CA-SMa-92 is also within area al
proposed Terrabay developmenl aclivilies, site
was revealed Io have been seriously
compromised by prior underground construction.
and 1982 EIR recommended no mitigation.
However, because project site does have a high
RELATED MITIGATION MEASURE
(CONDITION OF APPROVAL)
appropriate Department of Parks and Recreation
archaeological site records lores (DPR 422).
Mitigation measures prescribed by these groups
and required by city should be undertaken p~ior Io
resumption o! construction activities.
(Supplemental Impact CR-2) In addition to
mitigations recommended in the 1982 EIR (Table
36), as a condition of'Phase III precise plan
approval, require that the project applicant tinaize
and implement, as necessary, a mitigation plan for
polential impacls Io site CA-SMa-40. The
miligation plan should adhere to the mitigation
approaches, procedures, limitations and c~iteria
specified in Appendix K of the slate CEQA
Guidelines. If warranted, the mitigation plan may
recommend a mitigation approach other than the
site capping recommended in the 1982 EIR. I1
capping is selected as the preferred mitigation
approach, CA-SMa-40 should be capped with fill
soil al minimum al one foot deeper than maximum
depth of const[uction activities above or near site.
An engineering lab[ic, such as polypropylene
matting, should be placed over site before fill is
placed. The capping should be supewised by a
qualified archaeologist lamiliar with prehistoric
archaeology in San Mateo County so that
boundaries at site will be properly delined
(Supplemental Impact CR-3) Prior lo
commencement of grading for pro~ect Phase III,
subsurlace boundaries and significance al site
CA-SMa-92 should be properly determined
Ihrough further subsurface testing by a qualified
archaeologist familiar with prehistoric archaeology
in San Mateo County. Mitigations, possibly
MONITORING VERIFICATION
Impl. Type of Monitoring Timing Monitoring and
Entity' Action~ Requimme~tss Verification Entity4 Signature
Appl. SSR PPP SSFDECD
Appl. eSR PPP SSFDECD
Date
Appl. = Appli~anl; City = City of Seulh San Franele¢o; AFS = Applleanl lek ehare
CPI = CeeMl~ctien Period Inel~cti~l, OTC = One-time Conlkmation Action; PC = Plan Cheek; POC = Pall Occupancy Inlpeellon; eSR: Subeequenl Standard Review; OMR = Ongoktg Men#ming Requirement
{)PC = I)~Ing P~o~cI Conetructlofl; PPP = Prim' to P~cIsa Plait Ap~ovl4; ~ = f~k~ tO le~uonca o( B~tlding Pef111#; PGP = Prkl4' lo leeuanc4 o/G~'ading Pem~l; PPO = Prle4' lo Prat~Kt Occupancy; STR = Sl~¢blized Timing HequYem~tl;
HOA: Incclq)4xl41Ofl in Ilg...lo'#r l~l AIIKteIkII1 Agrl4mtelll
SSFDECD = South San Fs, ancl~co Oq)aflmenl ol Economic end Community Der.l,,4.,, in1; SSFDPW = Saulh Son Francieco Oeparlmenl ol Public Wo~e; SSI:PO = South San Ffanciico Police Ds'pr ,b,.llll; BeD = Briebene School hltcI
IDENTIFIED IMPACT
potential for containing Native American
resources, and because subsurface testing for
1982 EIR was limited, there is substantial
probabilily of encountering and disturbing
additional cullural resources at site CA-SMa-92
during Terrabay construction, representing a
potentially significant adverse impact.
(Supplemental Impact CR-4) Site CA-SMa*
234 is slill located outside the area of proposed
Phase III development. However, the specific
plan and the San Bruno Mountain HCP do allow
Ior minor adjustments in the development area
boundaries. Il any grading or geotechnical
repair work becomes necessa~/outside ol the
curten! development area boundaries, such work
could potenlially disturb site CA-SMa-234.
RELATED MITIGATION MEASURE
(CONDITION OF APPROVAL)
' MONITORING
Impl. Type of Monitoring
Entily~ Action~
including a sampling program followed by capping
in a manner similar to that proposed for CA-SMa-
40, may be recommended. The site should be
recorded on form DPR 422.
(Supplemental Impact CR-4) Future detailed
environmental review for subsequent project
Phase III should include further consideration by a
qualified archaeologist of site CA-SMa-234 to
confirm that no impacts, including potential
impacts from grading and geotechnical repairs or
from project occupancy, would occur and to
recommend mitigation, if warranted.
Timing Monitoring end
Requirementss Verification Entity4
Appl.I SSR PPP SSFDECD
City
EXHIRIT "E"
VERIFICATION
Signature Date
' kpl)l. = Apl)ih:mi; Cily: Clly of South Sin F~lcbco; AFS = Apf)#can( lek shim
I CPI = Co~etrucllon Pmiod Inlp~ctlo(l, OTC = One-llme Confirms(ion Ac#gm; PC = Plln Check; POC = Poet Occupancy In~pecllon; SSR = Sub~lquJ:*! Standard Rarity; OMR: Ongoing Mmliloring Requirmtt~ll
· DPC = Du~ktg Proj~:l Colt,qructio~; PPP = Prk;w to Pre(:i~e Pllm AIDfiwovM; PBP = Prim Io Ii~ulnce o! Building Perm#; POP = Prim lo Illuince of G~ldlnO Pmmlil; PPO = Prk:w lo Pro~l¢l Occupancy; STR = Specie#zed Timing Requiremenl;
HOA = In~r~Mion in Ib,.lo,di:lrl AllOCbliOfl Awee~nil~t
' SSFOECO = ...... Frlnctaco I)q~rtmem of Econemi~ md Commun#y Development; 8SFDPW = Soul# 8~ ........ 9 Department ot Publk: Wedge; SSFPD = 8oulh San Francleco PoNce Depertmem; BSO = ;t,l,h.,~ ~chool Dielrlcl
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