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shall be distributed to all participants of the training program and submitted, along with a written summary of the training, to the City of Antioch Community Development Department within two weeks of training completion.

IV-8(b) Within 48 hours prior to the initiation of ground- disturbing activities, a qualified biologist shall conduct preconstruction surveys for the presence of California red- legged frog individuals and habitat features within the project site and nearby vicinity, including a 500- foot radius surrounding the project site (to the extent that such areas are accessible). Habitat features include both aquatic habitat, such as plunge pools and ponds, and terrestrial habitat, such as burrows.

Should project construction be delayed or paused for more than 15 days, additional preconstruction surveys shall be conducted prior to recommencing construction activities.

The results of the habitat feature assessment shall be submitted to the City prior to starting project activities. Habitat features shall be flagged for avoidance to the extent feasible. If California red- legged frog are not encountered during the preconstruction surveys, further mitigation is not required. If California red- legged frogs are encountered during the assessment, the qualified biologist shall recommend, and the project shall implement, measures to avoid or minimize impacts to individual frogs, such as allowing frogs to move out of the area on their own volition or relocating the frogs. Following preconstruction surveys, work areas adjacent to Sand Creek and the unnamed tributary shall be enclosed with wildlife exclusion fencing with one -way escape doors prior to the commencement of initial ground disturbing activities. If a California red- legged frog is encountered during project construction, all work shall cease until the frog has moved out of harm’s way on its own volition or been relocated out of harm’s way by a qualified biologist. A qualified biologist shall be on- site during particular times of construction to ensure California red- legged frog are not harmed, injured, or killed during project buildout.

Upland habitats shall be managed via a long-term management plan to maintain the quality of the habitat for the movement and dispersal of California red-legged frog. Potential opportunities include, but are not limited to, enhancement of the channels and riparian corridor (e.g., formation of plunge pools), which would maximize opportunities to disperse from the ponds to even higher -quality habitat off-site.

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In addition, if breeding habitat is planned to be removed, the applicant shall comply with the provisions of the federal Endangered Species Act and shall obtain take authorization from the USFWS for project-related losses, as required by law. To obtain a take permit, consultation with the USFWS would need to be initiated either through a federal nexus (Section 7 consultation, usually through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) or the Bureau of Land Management). Proof of compliance shall be submitted t o the City of Antioch Community Development Department.

As an alternative to completion of this mitigation measure, the project applicant could comply with one of the following conditions:

1. Comply with the applicable terms and conditions of the ECCC HCP/NCCP, as determined in written “Conditions of
Coverage” by the Conservancy, provided that the City has first entered into an agreement with the Conservancy for coverage of impacts to ECCC HCP/NCCP Covered Species; or

2. Comply with a habitat conservation plan and/or natural community conservation plan developed and adopted by the City, including payment of applicable fees, provided that CDFW and USFWS have approved the conservation plan.

Western Pond Turtle

IV-9(a) Prior to initiation of ground-disturbing activities, the project applicant shall require all construction workers to attend tailgate training that includes a description of the species, a brief summary of the species biology, and minimization measures and instructions of what to do if western pond turtle is observed on a near the construction zone. A sign-in sheet shall be distributed to all participants of the training program and submitted, along with a written summary of the training, to the City of Antioch Community Development Department within two weeks of training completion.

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from impacts. If western pond turtle are observed on- site prior to or during construction, they shall be allowed to leave the site on their own. If a western pond turtle is unable to independently move out of harm’s way, a qualified biologist shall relocate the species out of harm’s way to habitat similar to where it was found. If a western pond turtle nest is observed, a 50-foot construction-free buffer around the nest site shall be established and maintained until a qualified biologist determines the nest is no longer active.

American Badgers

IV-10(a) Prior to initiation of ground-disturbing activities, the project applicant shall require all construction workers to attend tailgate training that includes a description of the species, a brief summary of the species biology, and minimization measures and instructions of what to do if an American badger is observed on or near the construction zone. A sign-in sheet shall be distributed to all participants of the training program and submitted, along with a written summary of the training, to the City of Anti och Community Development Department within two weeks of training completion.

IV-10(b) The project applicant shall retain a qualified biologist to conduct a preconstruction survey to determine the presence or absence of badgers no more than seven days prior to initiation of ground- disturbing activities. Should project construction be delayed or paused for more than 15 days, additional preconstruction surveys shall be conducted prior to recommencing construction activities. If badgers are not identified, further mitigation is not required. If an active badger den is identified during preconstruction surveys within or immediately adjacent to an area subject to construction, a qualified biologist shall establish a construction- free buffer of up to 300 feet around the badger den. Once the biologist has determined that the badger has vacated the burrow, the burrow can be collapsed or excavated, and ground disturbance can proceed. Should the burrow be determined to be a natal or reproductive den, and because badgers are known to use multiple burrows in a breeding burrow complex, a biological monitor shall be present on- site during construction activities in the vicinity of the burrows to ensure that the buffer is adequate to avoid direct impact to individuals or natal/reproductive den abandonment. The monitor shall be required to be present until it is determined that the badger young are of an independent age and construction activities would not harm individual badgers. A written summary of the survey results shall be submitted to the City of Antioch Community Development
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San Joaquin Kit Fox

IV-11(a) Prior to initiation of ground-disturbing activities, the project applicant shall require all construction workers to attend tailgate training that includes a description of the species, a brief summary of the species biology, and minimization measures and instructions of what to do if a kit fox is observed on a near the construction zone. A sign-in sheet shall be distributed to all participants of the training program and submitted, along with a written summary of the training, to the City of Antioch Community Development Department within two weeks of training completion.

IV-11(b) A qualified biologist shall conduct preconstruction surveys no more than seven days prior to site grading to determine the presence or absence of kit fox. Should project construction be delayed or paused for more than 15 days, additional preconstruction surveys shall be conducted prior to recommencing construction activities. If kit fox is not identified during the surveys, further mitigation is not required. If an active kit fox den is identified during preconstruction surveys within or immediately adjacent to an area subject to construction, a qualified biologist shall establish a construction free buffer of up to 300 feet around the San Joaquin kit fox den. Once the biologist has determined that the San Joaquin kit fox has vacated the den, the den can be collapsed or excavated, and ground disturbance can proceed. Should the den be determined to be a natal or reproductive den, a biological monitor shall be present on-site during construction activities in the vicinity of the dens to ensure that the buffer is adequate to avoid direct impact to individuals or natal/reproductive den abandonment. The monitor shall be required to be present until it is determined that the young are of an independent age and construction activities would not harm individual San Joaquin kit fox.

A written summary of the survey results shall be submitted to the City of Antioch Community Development Department.

Finding: Implementation of Mitigation Measures IV -1 through IV -11 would reduce potential impacts to special -status wildlife species to a less -than-significant level by requiring completion of preconstruction surveys and implementation of appropriate avoidance measures.

Impact IV-b: Would the project have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, and regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or US Fish and Wildlife Service?

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Impact IV-c: Would the project have a substantial adverse effect on state or federally protected wetlands (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means?

Mitigation Measures: The following mitigation measures have been adopted to address these impacts:

IV-12(a) Prior to the initiation of ground- disturbing activities, the project applicant shall submit a formal wetland delineation to the USACE for verification to determine the extent of all hydrological features, their jurisdictional status, and the extent of any impacts of the currently proposed project. A summary of the wetland delineation shall be submitted to the City of Antioch Community Development
Department.

IV-12(b) Prior to discharging any dredged or fill materials into any waters of the U.S. within the project site and/or the off-site improvement areas, the applicant shall obtain permit authorization to fill wetlands under Section 404 of the federal Clean Water Act (CWA) (Section 404 Permit) from USACE. The Section 404 Permit application shall include an assessment of directly impacted, avoided, and preserved acreages to waters of the U.S. Mitigation measures shall be developed as part of the Section 404 Permit to ensure no net loss of wetland function and values. Mitigation for direct impacts to waters of the U.S. within the project site and/or the off -site improvement areas would occur at a minimum of 1:1 ratio for direct impacts by purchasing seasonal wetland credits from the Cosumnes Mitigation Bank or other wetland mitigation bank that services the project site, as approved by the USACE and the RWQCB.

Alternatively, the project applicant may create, preserve, and manage new seasonal wetlands on or off of the project site that is of equal or greater quality to the habitats being impacted at a minimum 1:1 mitigation ratio. A project -specific Wetland Mitig ation and Monitoring Plan prepared by a qualified wetland restoration ecologist that includes the following information shall be provided to the City of Antioch Community Development Department prior to conducting any activity that would result in the placement of any fill material into a water of the U.S. or water of the State:

• A description of the impacted water;
• A map depicting the location of the mitigation site(s) and a description of existing site conditions;
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• A detailed description of the mitigation design that includes:
(i) the location of the new seasonal wetlands; (ii) proposed construction schedule; (iii) a planting/vegetation plan; (iv) specific monitoring metrics, and objective performance and success cri teria, such as delineation of created area as jurisdictional waters using USACE published methods; and (v) contingency measures if the created wetlands do not achieve the specified success criteria; and
• Short-term and long -term management and monitoring
methods.

If the wetland mitigation site is a separate mitigation property, the project applicant will grant a conservation easement to a qualified entity, as defined by Section 81.5.3 of the California Civil Code, preserving the created seasonal wetland(s) in perpetuity, and establish an endowment fund to provide for the long- term management, maintenance, and monitoring of the created seasonal wetland(s). If the proposed project includes placing fill material into jurisdictional waters of the U.S. or waters of the State, the project applicant shall provide the City of Antioch Community Development Department with a copy of permits issued by the USACE and RWQCB authorizing the fill.

In addition, a Water Quality Certification or waiver pursuant to Section 401 of the CWA must be obtained for Section 404 permit actions. Proof of compliance with the mitigation measure shall be submitted to the City of Antioch Community Development
Department prior to the issuance of grading permits.

IV-12(c) Impacts to riparian habitat within CDFW’s Section 1602 jurisdictional areas that would occur during construction shall be mitigated through planting California native trees and/or shrubs within the Sand Creek buffer area. Impacted trees and shrubs shall be mitigated with a 3:1 (replacement:impacts) ratio. Replacement trees and shrubs shall be a minimum of one gallon size trees/shrub replacements.

In addition, the project applicant will implement appropriate BMPs to prevent construction related impacts that could introduce de minimus fill or other pollutants into Sand Creek and the creek’s tributaries. The measures shall include the installation of wildlife-friendly hay wattles and/or silt fence that will prevent unintended de minimus fill impacts during construction activities associated with Sand Creek. In addition, orange silt fencing shall be installed at the top- of-bank of Sand Creek to prevent unintended human and equipment traffic adjacent to Sand Creek. Finally, the dripline of all protected trees A22
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within the drainages on the project site, if near work areas, shall be protected through the installation of orange construction fencing.

The project applicant shall satisfy this mitigation by providing the City of Antioch Community Development Department with a fully executed copy of a Streambed Alteration Agreement (SBAA) with the CDFW that includes these, or other functionally equivalent, BMPs, prior to any construction activities associated with Sand Creek. The project applicant shall implement the conditions of the executed SBAA.

Finding: Implementation of Mitigation Measures IV -12(a) through IV-12(c) would reduce potential impacts to riparian habitat or protected wetlands to a less-than-significant level by requiring submittal of a formal wetland delineation to USACE, a Section 404 permit from USACE, planting California native trees and/or shrubs within the Sand Creek buffer area with a 3:1 ratio, and the implementation of appropriate BMPs to prevent construction related impacts that could introduce de minimus fill or other pollutants int o Sand Creek and the creek’s tributaries.

Impact IV-e: Would the project conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance?

Mitigation Measures: The following mitigation measure has been adopted to address this impact:

IV-13 Prior to issuance of certificates of occupancy, all trees that are legally removed as part of the proposed project shall be replaced according to the following schedule, to the satisfaction of the City of Antioch Community Development Department:

1. Each established tree: two 24-inch box trees.

2. Each mature tree: two 48-inch box trees.

The locations and sizes of the replacement trees shall be clearly shown on the final landscape plans, subject to review and approval by the City of Antioch Community Development Department.

Finding: Implementation of Mitigation Measure IV -13 would reduce impacts related to conflicting with a tree preservation policy to a less-than-significant level by ensuring that all trees that are removed due to project buildout would be replaced appropriately.

Impact V-a: Would the project cause substantial adverse change in the significant of a historical resource pursuant to Section 15064.5?

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Impact V-b: Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a unique archaeological resource pursuant to Section 15064.5?

Impact V-c: Would the project disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of dedicated cemeteries?

Mitigation Measures: The following mitigation measures have been adopted to address these impacts:

V-1 In the event that a cultural resource is inadvertently discovered during project activities, work shall be halted within 100 feet (30 meters) of the find and a qualified archaeologist (36 CFR Part 61) notified immediately so that an assessment of potential significance can be undertaken in accordance with City of Antioch General Plan Policy 10.9.2.d (2003). Construction activities may continue in other areas, but shall not resume in the area of the find until the City of Antioch Community Development Depart ment provides written permission.

If the discovery proves to be significant, additional work, such as data recovery excavation, may be warranted and would be discussed in consultation with the City of Antioch Community Development Department, any invested tribes, and other relevant regulatory agencies, as appropriate.

V-2 In the event of the accidental discovery or recognition of any or human remains, further excavation or disturbance of the find or any nearby area reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent human remains shall not occur until compliance with the provisions of CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5(e)(1) and (2) has occurred. The Guidelines specify that in the event of the discovery of human remains other than in a dedicated cemetery, no further excavation at the site or any nearby area suspected to contain human remains shall occur until the County Coroner has been notified to determine if an investigation into the cause of death is required. If the coroner determines that the remains are Native American, then, within 24 hours, the Coroner must notify the Native American Heritage Commission, which in turn will notify the most likely descendants who may recommend treatment of the remains and any grave goods. If the Native American Heritage Commission is unable to identify a most likely descendant or most likely descendant fails to make a recommendation within 48 hours after notification by the Native American Heritage Commission, or the landowner or his authorized agent rejects the recommendation by the most likely descendant and A24
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mediation by the Native American Heritage Commission fails to provide a measure acceptable to the landowner, then the landowner or his authorized representative shall rebury the human remains and grave goods with appropriate dignity at a location on the property not subject to further disturbances. Should human remains be encountered, a copy of the resulting County Coroner report noting any written consultation with the Native American Heritage Commission shall be submitted as proof of compliance to the Cit y’s Community Development Department.

Finding: Implementation of Mitigation Measures V -1 and V -2 would reduce impacts related to unique archeological resources or human remains to a less -than-significant level by ensuring that any previously unknown cultural resources or human remains that are discovered during ground-disturbing activities are handled appropriately.

Impact VII-a: Would the project directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving:

iii. Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? iv. Landslides?

Impact VII-c: Would the project be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction, or collapse?

Impact VII-d: Would the project be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial direct or indirect risks to life or property?

Mitigation Measures: The following mitigation measures have been adopted to address these impacts:

VII-1 All grading and foundation plans for the development shall be designed by a Civil and Structural Engineer and reviewed and approved by the City of Antioch Building Division prior to issuance of grading and building permits to ensure that all geotechnical recommendations specified in the Preliminary Geotechnical Exploration prepared for the proposed project are properly incorporated and utilized in the project design.

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identify grading and building practices necessary to achieve compliance with the latest adopted edition of the California Building Standards Code’s geologic, soils, and seismic requirements.

Consistent with the Preliminary Geotechnical Exploration prepared for the proposed project, the design- level geotechnical exploration study shall include additional soil borings, test pits, laboratory testing, chemical testing for corrosivity, geologic mapping and fault trenching/evaluation.

Finding: Implementation of Mitigation Measures VII -1 and VII -2 would reduce impacts related to seismic -related ground failure, liquefaction, landslides, lateral spreading, subsidence, and expansive, or otherwise unstable soil to a less-than-significant level by requiring all geotechnical recommendations specified in the project -specific Preliminary Geotechnical Exploration to be properly incorporated and utilized in project design and by requiring a design -level geotechnical exploration study produced by a California Registered Civil Engineer or Geotechnical Engineer and identify grading and building practices necessary to achieve compliance with the latest adopted edition of the California Building Standards Code’s geologic, soils, and seismic requirements.

Impact VII-b: Would the project result in substantial erosion or the loss of topsoil?

Mitigation Measures: The following mitigation measure has been adopted to address this impact:

VII-3 Prior to issuance of grading and building permits, the project applicant shall submit, for the review and approval by the City Engineer, an erosion control plan that utilizes standard construction practices to limit the erosion effects during construction of the proposed project. Measures shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Hydro-seeding;
• Placement of erosion control measures within drainage ways and ahead of drop inlets;
• The temporary lining (during construction activities) of drop inlets with “filter fabric” (a specific type of geotextile fabric); • The placement of straw wattles along slope contours;
• Directing subcontractors to a single designation “wash- out” location (as opposed to allowing them to wash- out in any location they desire);
• The use of siltation fences; and
• The use of sediment basins and dust palliatives.

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Finding: Implementation of Mitigation Measure VII -3 would reduce impacts related to erosion to a less-than-significant level by requiring the preparation and implementation of an erosion control plan for use during construction.

Impact VII-f: Would the project directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature?

Mitigation Measures: The following mitigation measures have been adopted to address this impact:

VII-4 Prior to the initiation of ground- disturbing activities, a qualified paleontologist shall be retained to administer Worker Environmental Awareness Program (WEAP) training to construction personnel so that a basic understanding of local geology and the paleontological sensitivity of the project area will be acquired by those involved in earth-moving activities. The training shall include information on the types of fossils that may be encountered during project work, relevant compliance requirements, and the course to action to be taken in the event of an inadvertent fossil discovery. A sign- in sheet shall be kept with the signatures of all attendees for submission to the City of Antioch Community Development Department.

VII-5 In the event that a paleontological resource is inadvertently discovered during project -related work, regardless of the depth of excavation or location, work shall be halted within 50 feet (15 meters) of the find and a qualified paleontologist (Society of Vertebrate Paleontology [SVP] 2010) notified immediately so that an assessment of the resource’s potential significance can be undertaken in accordance with City of Antioch General Plan Policy

10.9.2.d (City 2003). Construction activities could continue in other areas.

If the find is determined to be significant under SVP criteria, the find shall be left in place without further disturbance, or if avoidance is not feasible, then additional work, such as fossil recovery excavation (salvage) and curation at a certified repository, such as the University of California Museum of Paleontology (UCMP), may be warranted and would be discussed in consultation with the City of Antioch Community Development Department, and any other relevant regulatory agency, as appropriate.

Finding: Implementation of Mitigation Measures VII-4 and VII -5 would reduce impacts related to unique paleontological resources to a less -than-significant level by requiring awareness training for all construction crew members and ensuring that any uncovered paleontological resources would be properly handled and preserved.

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Impact IX-b: Would the project create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the likely release of hazardous materials into the environment?

Mitigation Measures: The following mitigation measures have been adopted to address this impact:

IX-1 Prior to final map approval, the project applicant shall submit to the City of Antioch Engineering Department, for review and approval, plans which show that future inhabited structures will not be located over or within the required setback from any active petroleum pipelines in compliance with the California Department of Conservation, Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources (DOGGR) Construction Site Review Program.

IX-2 Prior to issuance of any grading permits, the project applicant shall coordinate with Conoco Phillips and Chevron to determine the accurate depths and alignment of the existing on- site pipelines and shall conduct field checking and potholing of the pipelin es, if necessary. Arrangements for potholing of the pipelines shall be made at least 48 hours in advance. The project applicant shall be responsible for providing a backhoe and operator, as well as a surveyor if needed. All construction plans that involve pipeline easement encroachments shall be submitted to the applicable pipeline owner to allow for review.

After determining the accurate depths and alignments of the existing pipelines, the results shall be noted on all project construction plans, subject to review by the City Engineer. For any work occurring within the pipeline easement, construction plans shall demonstrate compliance with applicable local, State, and federal regulations and development restrictions, which would include, but would not be limited to, the following:

• Maintain a minimum of 12 inches of clearance between the pipelines and other cross -lines that intersect at a 90- degree angle, or a minimum of 24 inches of clearance for intersection angles less than 90-degrees;
• Maintain a minimum of 24 inches of undisturbed clearance between the top of pipe and bottom of the sub grade for paving and grass or shallow rooted plants within the pipeline easements;
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• Prohibit deep- rooted trees and structures within pipeline easements;
• All excavations within 24 -inches of the pipelines shall be accomplished using hand tools only;
• Restrict use of heavy vibratory equipment over pipelines; and • Notify Underground Service Alert (USA) at 800- 227-2600 at least 48 hours prior to any excavation work.

Finding: Implementation of Mitigation Measures IX -1 and IX -2 would reduce impacts related to the accidental release of hazardous materials to a less-than-significant level by requiring that future inhabited structures are not located over or within the required setback from any active petroleum pipelines. After determining the accurate depths and alignments of the existing pipelines, the results shall be noted on all project construction plans, subject to review by the City Engineer.

Impact X-a: Would the project violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or otherwise substantially degrade surface or ground water quality?

Mitigation Measures: The following mitigation measure has been adopted to address this impact:

The SWPPP shall serve as the framework for identificati on, assignment, and implementation of BMPs. The contractor shall implement BMPs to reduce pollutants in stormwater discharges to the maximum extent practicable. The SWPPP shall be submitted to the Director of Public Works/City Engineer for review and a pproval and shall remain on the project site during all phases of construction.

Following implementation of the SWPPP, the contractor shall subsequently demonstrate the SWPPP’s effectiveness and provide for necessary and appropriate revisions, modifications, and improvements to reduce pollutants in stormwater discharges to the maximum extent practicable.

Finding: Implementation of Mitigation Measure X-1 would reduce impacts related to water quality to a less-than-significant level by requiring the preparation and implementation of a SWPPP.

Impact X-civ. Would the project substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which would impede or redirect flood flows?

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Mitigation Measures: The following mitigation measure has been adopted to address this impact:

X-2 Prior to issuance of grading permits, the project applicant shall prepare a site-specific hydraulic analysis to determine the BFE within Zone A in the vicinity of the proposed EVA. If the analysis determines that the portion of the proposed EVA within the floodplain would be less than one foot above the BFE, the elevation of the portion of the EVA within the floodplain shall be raised to at least one foot above the BFE or to the satisfaction of the CCCFCD. The site-specific hydraulic analysis and proof of C CCFCD satisfaction shall be submitted to the City of Antioch Community Development
Department.

Finding: Implementation of Mitigation Measure X-2 would reduce impacts related to flood flows by requiring the elevation of the emergency vehicle access road within the 100-year floodplain to be raised at least one foot above the BFE, or to the satisfaction of the CCFCD.

Impact XIII-a: Would the project result in generation of a substantial temporary or permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the project in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies?

Mitigation Measures: The following mitigation measure has been adopted to address this impact:

• Construction activities shall be limited to the hours of 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM Monday through Friday , and 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM on weekends.
• The construction contractor shall use temporary noise attenuation fences to protect sensitive receptors west of the project site.
• The construction contractor shall place all stationary construction equipment so that emitted noise is directed away from sensitive receptors nearest the project site.
• Construction equipment shall be properly maintained and equipped with noise- reduction intake and exhaust mufflers and engine shrouds, in accordance with manufacturers’
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recommendations. Equipment engine shrouds shall be closed during equipment operation.
• When not in use, motorized construction equipment shall not be left idling for more than five minutes.
• Stationary equipment (power generators, compressors, etc.) shall be located at the furthest practical distance from nearby noise-sensitive land uses or sufficiently shielded to reduce noise-related impacts.

Finding: Implementation of Mitigation Measure XIII-1 would reduce impacts related to the generation of noise to a less -than-significant level by requiring compliance with specific construction hours and the implementation of noise-reduction practices.

Impact XVIII-a: Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource, defined in Public Resources Code Section 21074 as either a site, feature, place, cultural landscape that is geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of the landscape, sacred place, or object with cultural value to a California Native American Tribe, and that is: listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, or in a local register of historical resources as defined in Public Resources Code section 5020.1(k)?

Impact XVIII-b: Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource, defined in Public Resources Code Section 21074 as either a site, feature, place, cultural landscape that is geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of the landscape, sacred place, or object with cultural value to a California Native American Tribe, and that is a resource determined by the lead agency, in its discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1. In applying the criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1, the lead agency shall consider the significance of the resource to a California Native American tribe?

Mitigation Measures: The following mitigation measure has been adopted to address this impact:

XVIII-1 Implement Mitigation Measures V-1 and V-2.

Finding: Implementation of Mitigation Measures V -1 and V -2 would reduce impacts related to tribal cultural resources to a less -than-significant level by ensuring that any previously unknown tribal cultural resources that are discovered during ground-disturbing activities are handled appropriately.

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Impact XXI-a: Does the project have the potential to substantially degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, substantially reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory?

Mitigation Measures: The following mitigation measure has been adopted to address this impact:

XXI-1 Implement Mitigation Measures IV-1 through IV-13, V-1, and V-2.

Finding: Implementation of Mitigation Measures IV -1 through IV -13 would reduce potential impacts related to the following: 1) degradation of the quality of the environment; 2) substantial reduction of or impact to the habitat of fish or wildlife species; 3) causing fish or wildlife populations to drop below self-sustaining levels; 4) threatening to eliminate a plant or animal community; 5) reduction of the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal s to a less -than-significant level by requiring completion of preconstruction surveys and implementation of appropriate avoidance measures , requiring submittal of a formal wetland delineation to USACE, requiring a Section 404 permit from USACE, requiring the planting California native trees and/or shrubs within the Sand Creek buffer area with a 3:1 ratio, requiring the implementation of appropriate BMPs to prevent construction related impacts that could introduce de minimus fill or other pollutants into Sand Creek and the creek’s tributaries, and by requiring all trees that are removed due to project buildout to be replaced appropriately. Implementation of Mitigation Measures V -1 and V -2 would reduce impacts related to the elimination of important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory to a less-than-significant level by ensuring that any previously unknown cultural resources or human remains that are discovered during ground-disturbing activities are handled appropriately.

2. Significant and Unavoidable Impacts.

The following significant environmental impacts of the Project, including cumulative impacts, are unavoidable and cannot be mitigated in a manner that would reduce the significant impact to a less-than-significant level. Notwithstanding disclosure of these impacts, the City Council elects to approve the Project due to overriding considerations as set forth below in Part D, Statement of Overriding Considerations.

Air Quality a
nd GHG Emissions

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Impact 4.1-6 Generate GHG emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment, or conflict with an applicable plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of GHGs.

Mitigation Measures: The following mitigation measures have been adopted to address this impact to the extent feasible:

4.1-6(a) Prior to the approval of project improvement plans, the applicant shall implement the following measure:

• Consistent with the BAAQMD’s Buildings standard a., natural gas shall be prohibited in proposed structures.

Compliance with the foregoing measure shall be ensured by the City of Antioch Community Development Department.

4.1-6(b) Implement Mitigation Measures 4.2-3(a) and 4.2-3(b).

Finding: Implementation of Mitigation Measure 4.1 -6(a) would require the project to be consistent with the BAAQMD’s Building standard of prohibiting natural gas.

Implementation of Mitigation Measure 4.1- 6(b) would require the applicant to develop a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) plan that identifies trip reduction strategies for both the residential components of the project and the assisted living component of the proposed project. Consequently, with implementation of the mitigation measure, the Project’s incremental contribution to the cumulatively significant effects of GHG emissions and global climate change would be reduced. How ever, the reduction cannot be quantified with certainty at this time. Additional mitigation measures to further reduce the impacts were determined to be infeasible. T hus, the impact remains cumulatively considerable and significant and unavoidable.

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Transportation
Impact 4.2-3 Conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines section 15064.3, subdivision (b).

Mitigation Measures: The following mitigation measures have been adopted to address this impact to the extent feasible:

4.2-3(a) Prior to issuance of residential building permits, the project applicant shall develop a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan for the residential components of the proposed project, including any anticipated phasing, and shall submit the TDM Plan to the City for review and approval. The TDM Plan shall identify trip reduction strategies as well as mechanisms for funding and overseeing the delivery of trip reduction programs and strategies. Trip reduction strategies applicable to the residenti al portions of the proposed project may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Increase Transit Accessibility;
• Provide Traffic Calming Measures;
• Provide Carpooling Programs;
• Implement Car-Sharing Program;
• Provide a Transit Riders Guide;
• Provide an Online TDM Information Center;
• Increase Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities/Amenities; • Free Trial Rides on Transit Services; and
• Implement a Subsidized or Discounted Transit Program.

• Provide Bicycle Maintenance Facilities;
• Price and Unbundle Parking;
• Provide Carpooling Programs;
• Implement Car-Sharing Program;
• Implement Loaner Bike Program;
• Provide a Transit Riders Guide;
• Provide a Dedicated Transportation Coordinator;
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• Provide an Online TDM Information Center;
• Increase Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities/Amenities; • Increase Transit Accessibility;
• Provide Secure and Accessible Bike Parking;
• Free Trial Rides on Transit Services; and
• Implement a Subsidized or Discounted Transit Program.

Finding: Implementation of Mitigation Measures 4.2-3(a) and 4.2-3(b) would require the applicant to develop a TDM plan that identifies trip reduction strategies for both the residential components of the Project and the assisted living component of the proposed Project. Consequently, with implementation of the mitigation measure, the Project’s incremental contribution to the cumulatively significant effects of GHG emissions and global climate change would be reduced, but cannot be quantified with certainty at this time. Additional mitigation measures to further reduce the i mpacts were determined to be infeasible. Thus, the impact remains cumulatively considerable and significant and unavoidable.

The City Council acknowledges that in making these findings, the City Council has considered the opinions of other agencies and members of the public, including opinions that disagree with some of the analysis and significance thresholds used in the EIR. The City Council finds that the determination of significance thresholds is a judgment within the discretion of the City Council; the significance thresholds used in the EIR are supported by substantial evidence in the record, including the expert opinion o f the EIR preparers and City staff; and the significance thresholds used in the EIR provide reasonable and appropriate means of assessing the significance of the adverse environmental effects of the Project.

In particular, the EIR relied on significance criteria for evaluating impacts that are tailored to this type of project. The criteria used in this EIR to determine whether an impact is or is not “significant” are based on (a) CEQA -stipulated “mandatory findings of significance” listed in CEQA Guidelines section 15065; (b) the relationship of the Project effect to the adopted policies, ordinances and standards of the City and of responsible agencies; and (c) commonly accepted practice and the professional judgment of the EIR authors and City staff.

A full explanation of the environmental findings and conclusions can be found in the Final EIR and these findings hereby incorporate by reference the discussion and analysis in the Final EIR supporting the Final EIR’s determinations regarding the Project’s impacts and mitigation measures designed to address those impacts. In making these findings, the City Council ratifies, adopts, and incorporates the analysis and explanation in the Final EIR, and ratifies, adopts, and incorporates in these findings the determinations and conclusions of the Final EIR relating to environmental impacts and mitigation measures, except to the extent any such determinations and conclusions are specifically and expressly modified by these findings.

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The City Council adopts, and incorporates as conditions of approval of the Project, the mitigation measures set forth in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program attached to these findings as Exhibit A to reduce or avoid the potentially significant and significant impacts of the Project. The City Council acknowledges that in adopting these mitigation measures, the City Council intends to adopt each of the mitigation measures recommended for approval by the Final EIR. Accordingly, in the event a miti gation measure recommended in the Final EIR has inadvertently been omitted from Exhibit A, such mitigation measure is hereby adopted and incorporated in the findings below by reference. In addition, in the event the language describing a mitigation measure set forth in Exhibit A fails to accurately reflect the mitigation measures in the Final EIR due to a clerical error, the language of the mitigation measure as set forth in the Final EIR shall control, unless the language of the mitigation measure has been specifically and expressly modified by these findings.

The City Council hereby finds that the adopted mitigation measures are changes or alterations that have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project which reduce or avoid significant effects on the environment to the maximum extent feasible.

Changes to mitigation measures were not made in response to any comments on the Draft EIR.

Part C. Alternatives
Summary of Discussion of Alternatives in the Final EIR
The Draft EIR evaluates four potential alternatives to the Project. The Draft EIR examines the environmental impacts of each alternative in comparison with the Project and the relative ability of each alternative to satisfy Project objectives.

Findings Relating to Alternatives
In making these findings, the City Council certifies that it has independently reviewed and considered the information on alternatives provided in the Final EIR, including the information provided in comments on the Draft EIR and the responses to those comments in the Final EIR. The Draft EIR’s discussion and analysis of these alternatives is not repeated in these findings, but the discussion and analysis of the alternatives in the Draft EIR is incorporated in these findings by reference.

The Draft EIR describes and evaluates in detail four alternatives to the Project.

The City Council acknowledges that the reasons for the City Council’s decision to approve the Project instead of the remaining alternatives are presented below. The City Council finds that the Project would satisfy the Project Objectives, and the remaining alternatives are unable to satisfy the Project objectives to the same degree as the Project. The City Council further finds that, on balance, none of the remaining alternat ives has environmental advantages over the Project that are sufficiently great to justify approval of such an alternative instead of the Project, in light of each such alternative’s inability to A36
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satisfy the P roject objectives to the same degree as the Project. Accordingly, the City Council determines to approve the Project instead of approving one of the remaining alternatives.

Description of Project Objectives
The Project objectives are the following:

1. To create the only intentionally designed multi -generational community in the east Bay Area with active adult seniors that may age- in-place in the same neighborhood as traditional family homes.

2. To maximize the opportunity for development of housing and help the City of Antioch provide its fair share of housing, and help alleviate a regional housing shortage, by providing a mix of housing types and sizes, some moderately affordable, and that can meet the needs of a variety of different and growing household sizes.

3. To provide onsite amenities, such as parks space, a clubhouse, and recreational and social opportunities for residents.

4. To permanently protect nearly 50% of the project site as undeveloped open space.

5. To create public meeting places and pedestrian trails and exercise opportunities throughout the site with connections between new open space amenities including preserved areas of Sand Creek and planned City facilities, including the Sports Complex.

6. To implement the County’s Growth Management Program by providing for urban development within the Urban Limit Line.

7. To contribute to the City of Antioch’s economic and social viability by creating a community that attracts investment and positive attention by adding residents who tend to shop locally, maintain high volunteerism, and travel less frequently during peak traffic hours.

8. To provide for various infrastructure improvements that would benefit the community, including the extension of Hillcrest Avenue in conjunction with Subdivision 9501, public roadway improvements to serve the project, extension of utilities within those roadways, and drainage facilities to appropriately collect and convey storm water runoff to designated detention basins.

9. To create, preserve, and maintain open space and critical biological habitat on- and off-site so as to responsibly address the environmental sensitivity of the site.

10. To create an economically viable project that provides a fair share contribution of infrastructure to the community through payment of fees, and/or land- based financing, and/or construction of required capital improvements, while providing a well-designed community of the type and style desired by current and future active adult citizens and families of Antioch and the greater Bay Area.

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Discussion and Findings Relating to the Alternatives Evaluated in the Draft EIR

Chapter 6 of the Draft EIR evaluates the following four alternatives, which are summarized below:

• No Project (No Build) Alternative;
• Buildout Pursuant to Existing Land Use Designations Alternative; • Reduced Density Alternative; and
• Reduced Footprint Alternative.

No Project (No Build) Alternative.

Under CEQA, a “no-project alternative” compares the impacts of proceeding with a proposed project with the impacts of not proceeding with the proposed project. A no- project alternative describes the environmental conditions in existence at the time the Notice of Preparation was published, along with a discussion of what would be reasonably expected to occur at the site in the foreseeable future, based on current plans and consistent with available infrastructure and community services.

The No Project (No Build) Alternative is defined in the Draft EIR as the continuation of the existing conditions of the project site, which currently consists primarily of ruderal grasses with a lack of structures . Because implementation of the No Project (No Build) Alternative would result in the site remaining under current conditions, physical environmental impacts associated with the proposed project would not occur. Therefore, implementation of the No Project (No Build) Alternative would result in fewer overall impacts compared to that of the Project. However, the City’s General Plan identifies the site as an area suitable for development; as such, the No Project (No Build) Alternative would not fulfill the stated aims of the City’s General Plan . In addition, the alternative would not fulfill any of the project’s objectives.

On balance, the environmental benefits that might be achieved with the No Project (No Build) A lternative are outweighed by the failure to achieve any of the Project objectives, and the City Council rejects this alternative.

Buildout Pursuant to Existing Land Use Designations A
lternative.

The Buildout Pursuant to Existing Land Use Designations Alternative, which is considered another type of “no-project alternative,” would consist of buildout of the project site per the current City of Antioch General Plan land use designations at the maximum allowable densities. Pursuant to the City’s General Plan, the majority of the site is designated Hillside , Estate and Executive Residential/Open Space, while the western A38
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portion of the site is designated Commercial/Open Space. It should be noted that the project site contains substantial constraints to development, such as excessive slopes and the Sand Creek corridor. Under the Buildout Pursuant to Existing Land Use Designations Alternative, a total of 63.7 acres of the project site would be developed with 127 units. In addition, 65,340 square feet (sf) of commercial uses would be developed on three acres, and 13.2 acres of streets would be developed. The remaining portions of the site would be retained as open space.

The Draft EIR determined that the Buildout Pursuant to Existing Land Use Designations Alternative would not be capable of meeting project Objective #1 because the Alternative would not include a mix of housing types, including senior housing.

However, because the Alternative would include the development of a mix of both housing and commercial uses within the Sand Creek Focus Area as well as associated infrastructure improvements, the remaining project objectives would be fully or partially met.

Total project -generated VMT would be reduced by reducing the number of proposed units. Because the City’s VMT threshold is a per capita rate, the Alternative’s reduced intensity of units would not avoid the project’s potential to exceed the City’s VMT threshold, and t he Alternative would still require Mitigation Measures 4.2- 3(a) and 4.2- 3(b). However, total project -generated VMT would be reduced and, consequently, the Alternative’s impacts related to transportation would be fewer as compared to the proposed project. Nonetheless, although impacts related to transportation would be reduced, the Buildout Pursuant to Existing Land Use Designations Alternative would not eliminate the significant and unavoidable impact related to the City’s VMT threshold.

Additionally, the Alternative would result in similar impacts related to air quality and GHG emissions as the proposed project . As a result, the significant and unavoidable impacts identified for the Project would still be expected to occur under the Alternative.

Although the Alternative would generally achieve most of the project objectives, the significant and unavoidable impacts determined for the Project would not be avoided.

As such, the City Council rejects this alternative.

Reduced Density Alternative.

The Reduced Density Alternative would consist of buildout of the project site with half as many residences as the P roject. As such, the A lternative would develop 147 single-family residential units on a total disturbance area identical to the Project. With development of 147 residential units on 31.2 acres of land, the overall residential density would be reduced compared to the Project. The parks, open space features, and off-site improvements included as part of the Project would remain the same.

The Draft EIR determined that the Reduced Density Alternative would be capable of fully or partially achieving the Project’s objectives and would result in similar impacts related to a ir quality and GHG emissions, and fewer impacts related to t ransportation.

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units. Because the City’s VMT threshold is a per capita rate, the Alternative’s reduced intensity of units would not avoid the project’s potential to exceed the City’s VMT threshold. The Alternative would still require Mitigation Measures 4.2- 3(a) and 4.2-3(b).

However, total project -generated VMT would be reduced and, consequently, the Alternative’s impacts related to transportation would be fewer as compared to the proposed project. Because feasible mitigation to reduce the per capita VMT to less than 15 percent below regional averages does not exist, even with implementation of Mitigation Measures 4.1-6(a) and 4.1- 6(b), the Alternative would not comply with the BAAQMD’s Transportation standard c. Thus , although impacts related to transportation would be fewer, the Reduced Density Alternative would not eliminate the significant and unavoidable impact related to the City’s VMT threshold. T herefore, the significant and unavoidable impacts determined for the Project would still be expected to occur under the Alternative.

Although the Alternative would generally achieve all of the project objectives, the significant and unavoidable impacts determined for the Project would not be avoided. As such, the City Council rejects this alternative.

Reduced Footprint Alternative.

Under the Reduced Footprint Alternative, development within the western knoll on the project site would not occur. As such, the disturbance area would be reduced by 19.2 acres. The remaining 12 acres of land would be developed at the maximum density allowed under the Medium Density Residential/Open Space land use designation. As such, the Reduced Footprint Alternative would include the development of 120 single- family residential uses. Similar to the proposed P roject, the Alternative would include future de velopment of an assisted living facility and neighborhood commercial development on three acres. However, the amount of streets developed as part of the Alternative would be reduced, and the amount of parks/open space/recreational/water quality uses would be increased as compared to the proposed Project. Off- site improvements would be identical to the proposed Project.

The Reduced Footprint Alternative would be designed to reduce construction emissions and emissions from vehicle trips. However, the total average daily trips and overall VMT per capita would result in similar impacts related to the emission of GHGs as compared to the proposed P roject, and impacts would remain significant and unavoidable.

The Draft EIR determined that the Reduced Footprint Alternative would be capable of partially or fully achieving all of the Project’s objectives. The Alternative would result in fewer impacts than the Project to both resource areas. However, the significant and unavoidable impacts determined for the Project would still be expected to occur under the Alternative. Thus, the City Council rejects this alternative.

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Findings Regarding Reasonable Range of Alternatives
The City Council finds that the range of alternatives evaluated in the EIR reflects a reasonable attempt to identify and evaluate various types of alternatives that would potentially be capable of reducing the Project’s environmental effects, while accomplishing most but not all of the P roject objectives. The City Council finds that the alternatives analysis is sufficient to inform the City Council and the public regarding the tradeoffs between the degree to which alternatives to the Project could reduce environmental impacts and the corresponding degree to which the alternatives would hinder the City’s ability to achieve the Project objectives.

Part D. Statement of Overriding Considerations
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15092, the City Council finds that in approving the Project it has eliminated or substantially reduced all significant and potentially significant effects of the Project on the environment where feasible, as shown in the EIR and described in these findings.

In the City Council’s judgment, the Project and its benefits outweigh its unavoidable significant effect. The following Statement of Overriding Considerations identifies the reasons why, in the City Council’s judgment, the benefits of the Project, as approved, outweigh its unavoidable significant effect.

Any one of the stated reasons is sufficient to justify approval of the Project. Thus, even if a court were to conclude that not every reason set forth in this Statement is supported by substantial evidence, the City Council finds that any individual reason is separately sufficient. This Statement is supported by the substantial evidence set forth in the Draft EIR, Final EIR, and the f indings set forth above and in the documents incorporated by reference above.

The following considerations support approval of the Project:

1. The Project would provide citywide and regional economic benefits through tax revenues and project fees . The Project would be required to pay Development Impact Fees for police facilities per Section 9-3. 50 of the City’s Municipal Code, and the project site would be required to annex into a Community Facilities District (CFD) for financing police services .

Furthermore, the Project would be required to pay applicable fire protection fees per the City’s Master Fee Schedule, development fees towards the Brentwood Unified School District (BUSD), and sewer connection fees towards the Delta Diablo Wastewater Treatment Plant.

2. The Project would create jobs for local residents through construction.

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needed in construction of the proposed residential uses and other proposed improvements. Additionally, building materials would most likely be purchased in the area, stimulating the local economy and businesses.

3. The Project would provide additional housing opportunities in the City of Antioch. Based on the City’s 2023- 2031 Housing Element Update, the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) for the years 2023-2031 would require 3,016 residences. The Project would contribute an additional 294 residential units to increase the City’s housing supply, which would help the City satisfy its RHNA goals.

4. The Project would preserve potential habitat for special -status species by preserving 49.1 acres of open space areas. The Project would preserve and protect an open space corridor along Sand Creek, including a buffer area for sensitive species and habitats to the south of the creek.

The City Council has considered these benefits and considerations and has considered the significant unavoidable environmental effects of the Project. The City Council has determined that the economic, legal, social, technological, and other benefits of the Project outweigh the identified impacts. The City Council has determined that the Project benefits set forth above override the significant and unavoidable environmental costs associated with the Project.

The City Council adopts the mitigation measures in the final Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, incorporated by reference into these findings, and finds that any residual or remaining effects on the environment resulting from the Project, identified as significant and unavoidable in the Findings of Fact, are acceptable due to the benefits set forth in this Statement of Overriding Considerations. The City Council makes this Statement of Overriding Considerations in accordance with Section 15093 of the CEQA Guidelines in support of approval of the Project.

Part E. Record of Proceedings
Various documents and other materials constitute the record upon which the City Council bases these findings and the approvals contained herein. The location and custodian of these documents and materials is: Kevin Scudero , Acting Community Development Director, City of Antioch, 200 H Street, Antioch, CA 94531.

Part F. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
In accordance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines, the City Council must adopt a mitigation monitoring and reporting program to ensure that the mitigation measures adopted herein are implemented. The City Council hereby adopts the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project attached to these findings as Exhibit A.

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W THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Environmental Impact Report for the Albers Ranch Project is HEREBY CERTIFIED pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. All feasible mitigation measures for the Project identified in the Environmental Impact Report and accompanying studies are hereby incorporated into this approval.
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HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Antioch at a regular meeting thereof held on the 2 8th day of January 2025 by the following vote:

AYES:

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OES:

ABS
TAIN:

ABS
ENT:
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MELISSA RHODES

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANTIOCH
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4.1 INTRODUCTION
Section 15097 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires all State and local agencies to establish monitoring or reporting programs for projects approved by a public agency whenever approval involves the adoption of either a “mitigated negative declaration” or specified environmental findings related to an EIR.

The f
ollowing is the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the Albers Ranch Project (proposed project). The intent of the MMRP is to ensure implementation of the mitigation measures identified within the EIR and Initial Study (IS) for the Albers Ranch Project. Unless otherwise noted, the cost of implementing the mitigation measures as prescribed by this MM RP shall be funded by the project applicant.

4.2 COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST
The MMRP contained herein is intended to satisfy the requirements of CEQA as they relate to the EIR for the Albers Ranch Project prepared by the City of Antioch. This MMRP is intended to be used by City staff and mitigation monitoring personnel to ensure compliance with mitigation measures during project implementation. Mitigation measures identified in this MM RP were developed in the EIR and IS that were prepared for the proposed project.

The
Albers Ranch Project EIR and IS present a detailed set of mitigation measures that will be implemented throughout the lifetime of the project. Mitigation is defined by CEQA Guidelines, Section 15370, as a measure that:
• A
voids the impact altogether by not taking a certain action or parts of an action; • Minimizes impacts by limiting the degree or magnitude of the action and its implementation;
• Rectifies the impact by repairing, rehabilitating, or restoring the impacted environment; • Reduces or eliminates the impact over time by preservation and maintenance operations during the life of the project; or
• Compensates for the impact by replacing or providing substitute resources or environments.

The
intent of the MM RP is to ensure the implementation of adopted mitigation measures. The MMRP will provide for monitoring of construction activities as necessary and in- the-field identification and resolution of environmental concerns.

M
onitoring and documenting the implementation of mitigation measures will be coordinated by the City of Antioch . The table in Section 4.3 identifies the mitigation measure, the monitoring action for the mitigation measure, the responsible party for the monitoring action, and timing of the monitoring action. The applicant will be responsible for fully understanding and effectively implementing the mitigation measures contained within the MM RP. The City will be responsible for monitoring compliance.

4. MITIGATION MONITORING AND

REPORTING PROGRAM

EXHIBIT A
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4.3 MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
The following table indicates the mitigation measure number, the impact the measure is designed to address, the measure text, the monitoring agency, implementation schedule, and an area for sign-off indicating compliance.

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MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
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Impact
Number Impact Mitigation Measure
Monitoring
Agency
Implementation
Schedule Sign-off

4.1 Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

4.1-1 Conflict with or obstruct
implementation of the
applicable air quality plan
during project
construction.

4.1-1 Prior to approval of any grading plans, the
project applicant shall show on the plans via
notation that the contractor shall ensure that
the heavy -duty off -road vehicles (50
horsepower or more) to be used in the
construction project, including owned, lease d,
and subcontractor vehicles, shall achieve a
project wide fleet average 28.6 percent NOX
reduction compared to the year 2024
California Air Resources Board (CARB) fleet
average. The 28.6 percent NOX reduction
may be achieved by requiring a combination
of engine Tier 3 or Tier 4 off-road construction
equipment or the use of hybrid, electric, or
alternatively fueled equipment. For instance,
the emissions presented in Table 4.1- 8 were
achieved by requiring graders, scrapers, and
rubber-tired dozers to be engine Tier 4.

I n addition, all off -road equipment operating at
the construction site must be maintained in
proper working condition according to
manufacturer’s specifications. Idling shall be
limited to five minutes or less in accordance
with the In -Use Off -Road Diesel Vehicle
Regulation as required by CARB. Clear
signage regarding idling restrictions shall be
placed at the entrances to the construction
site.

City of Antioch
Community
Development
Department
Prior to approval of
grading plans and
during construction
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MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
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Impact
Number Impact Mitigation Measure
Monitoring
Agency
Implementation
Schedule Sign-off
Portable equipment over 50 horsepower must
have either a valid BAAQMD Permit to
Operate (PTO) or a valid statewide Portable
Equipment Registration Program (PERP)
placard and sticker issued by CARB.

C onformance with the foregoing requirements
shall be included as notes and be confirmed
through review and approval of grading plans
by the City of Antioch Community
Development Department.

4.1-6 Generate GHG
emissions, either directly
or indirectly, that may
have a significant impact
on the environment, or
conflict with an applicable
plan, policy, or regulation
adopted for the purpose
of reducing the emissions
of GHGs.

4.1-6(a) Prior to the approval of project improvement
plans, the applicant shall implement the
following measure:
• Consistent with the BAAQMD’s
Buildings standard a., natural gas shall
be prohibited in proposed structures.

Compliance with the foregoing measure shall
be ensured by the City of Antioch Community
Development Department.

4.1-6(b) Implement Mitigation Measures 4.2- 3(a) and

4.2-3(b).

City of Antioch
Community
Development
Department See Mitigation
Measures 4.2-
3(a) and 4.2-
3(b)
Prior to the approval
of project
improvement plans
S
ee Mitigation
Measures 4.2-3(a)
and 4.2-3(b)

4.2 Transportation

4.2-1 Conflict with a program,
plan, ordinance, or policy
addressing the circulation
system during

4.2-1 Prior to issuance of grading and building
permits, the project applicant shall submit a
construction management plan, subject to
review and approval by the City Engineer. The
City Engineer Prior to issuance of
grading and building
permits
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MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
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Impact
Number Impact Mitigation Measure
Monitoring
Agency
Implementation
Schedule Sign-off
construction activities. requirements within the construction management plan shall include, but are not
necessarily limited to, the following elements:
• P
roject staging plan to maximize on-
site storage of materials and
equ
ipment;
• A set of comprehensive traffic control
measures, including scheduling of
major truck trips and deliveries to
av
oid peak hours; lane closure
pr
oceedings; signs, cones, and other
warning devices for drivers; and
des
ignation of construction access
routes;
• Permitted construction hours;
• Location of construction staging;
• Identification of parking areas for
construction employees, site visitors,
and inspectors, including on-site
locations; and
• Provisions for street sweeping to
remove construction related debris on
public streets.

4.2-2 Conflict with a program,
plan, ordinance, or policy
addressing the circulation
system, including transit,
roadway, bicycle, and
pedestrian facilities.

4.2-2 The following requirements shall be noted on
project improvement plans, subject to review
and approval by the City of Antioch
Community Development Department:
• City-standard ADA ramps shall be
provided at all internal roadway
intersections;
City of Antioch
Community
Development
Department
Prior to approval of
project improvement
plans
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MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
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Impact
Number Impact Mitigation Measure
Monitoring
Agency
Implementation
Schedule Sign-off
• Pedestrian paths shall be identified
and marked crosswalks shall be
installed at key uncontrolled
pedestrian crossing locations, such as
trail crossings and park connections;
• The project shall install all -way stop
control and high visibility pedestrian
crosswalks at the intersection of A
Street and C Street;
• City standard sidewalks shall be
installed on A Street connecting the
project site to Hillcrest Avenue; and
• Bicycle parking shall be provided in
accordance with Section 9 -5.1707 of
the City of Antioch Municipal Code for
the retail and assisted living portions of
the proposed project.

4.2-3 Conflict or be
inconsistent with CEQA
Guidelines section
15064.3, subdivision (b).

4.2-3(a) Prior to issuance of residential building
permits, the project applicant shall develop a
Transportation Demand Management ( TDM)
Plan for the residential components of the
proposed project, including any anticipated
phasing, and shall submit the TDM Plan to the
City for review and approval. The TDM Plan
shall identify trip reduction strategies as well
as mechanisms for funding and overseeing
the delivery of trip reduction programs and
strategies. Trip reduction strategies applicable
to the residential portio ns of the proposed
project may include, but are not limited to, the
following:

• Increase Transit Accessibility;
City of Antioch
Community
Development
Department

Prior to the
issuance of
residential building
permits

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MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
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Impact
Number Impact Mitigation Measure
Monitoring
Agency
Implementation
Schedule Sign-off
• Provide Traffic Calming Measures;
• Provide Carpooling Programs;
• Implement Car-Sharing Program;
• Provide a Transit Riders Guide;
• Provide an Online TDM Informatio n
Center;
• Increase Bicycle and Pedestrian
Facilities/Amenities;
• Free Trial Rides on Transit Services;
and
• Implement a Subsidized or
Discounted Transit Program.

4. 2-3(b) Prior to issuance of building permits for the assisted living facility, the project applicant
shall develop a TDM Plan for th e assisted
living component of the proposed project,
including any anticipated phasing, and shall
submit the TDM Plan to the City for review and
approval. The TDM Plan shall identify trip
reduction strategies as well as mechanisms
for funding and overseeing the delivery of trip
reduction programs and strategies. Trip
reduction strategies applicable to the
employment portions of the proposed project
may include, but are not limited to, the
following:
• Provide Bicycle Maintenance
Facilities;
• P
rice and Unbundle Parking;
• Provide Carpooling Programs;
City of Antioch
Community
Development
Department
Prior to issuance of
building permits for
the assisted living
facility
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• Implement Car-Sharing Program;
• Implement Loaner Bike Program;
• P
rovide a Transit Riders Guide;
• Provide a Dedicated Transportation
Coordinator;
• Provide an Online TDM Informatio n
Center;
• Increase Bicycle and Pedestrian
Facilities/Amenities;
• I
ncrease Transit Accessibility;
• Provide Secure and Accessible Bike
Parking;
• F
ree Trial Rides on Transit Services ;
and
• Implement a Subsidized or
Discounted Transit Program.

Initial Study
IV-a. Have a substantial
adverse effect, either
directly or through habitat
modifications, on any
species identified as a
candidate, sensitive, or
special status species in
local or regional plans,
policies, or regulations,
or by the California
Department of Fish and
Wildlife or U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service?
Special-Status Plants
IV-1 During the spring/summer prior to initiation of
ground-disturbing activities on the project site
and off -site improvement areas, the project
applicant shall retain a qualified biologist to
conduct focused botanical surveys during the
blooming period for Co ntra Costa goldfields,
alkali milk -vetch, heartscale, brittlescale,
lesser saltscale, dwarf downingia, Jepson’s
coyote-thistle, shining navarretia, bearded
popcornflower, California alkali grass, long-
styled sand spurrey, San Joaquin spearscale,
and all pl
ants that are considered locally rare
as listed in the East Bay Chapter of the CNPS
C
ity of Antioch
Community
Development
Department
D
uring the
spring/summer prior
to initiation of
ground-disturbing
activities on the
project site and off-
site project
improvement areas
Special-status plant
survey report
submitted to the
City no more than
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Database of Rare, Unusual and Significant
Plants of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties
for the Marsh Creek/Lone Tree Valley area.

Project construction shall not be initiated until
all special-status plant surveys are completed
and the mitigation is implemen ted, if
necessary and required prior to starting
construction.

A special -status plant survey report that
includes the methods used, survey
participants, and associated findings shall be
prepared and submitted to the City no more
than 30 days following the completion of the
final site visit. A record of any special -status
plant species identified within the project site
during the preconstruction surveys shall be
submitted to the CNDDB. If new special-status
plant populations are not found on the site
during the appropriately timed surveys,
additional mitigation is not required. If
construction is not started within two years
after the rare plant surveys are completed, the
City may require additional rare plant surveys.

If special -status plants are observed on the
site during the survey, the populations shall be
avoided to the maximum degree possible
during project development, and a Mitigation
and Monitoring Plan shall be prepared
detailing the measures to be implemented to
avoid the plant population. Measures shall
include establishment of appropriate buffers

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the completion of
the final site visit

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development

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during construction, fencing of the population
prior to and during construction, and regular
monitoring of the preserved population by a
biologist during and after construction
activities. The Mitigation and Monitoring Plan
shall be implemented prior to th e initiation of
project grading. If the plant populations cannot
be avoided, the applicant shall hire a qualified
biologist to prepare a seed collection and
replanting plan in coordination with the City of
Antioch to reduce impacts to the identified
special-status plant populations, subject to
review and approval by the City of Antioch
Community Development Department.

Swainson’s Hawk

IV-2(a) Prior to initiation of ground- disturbing
activities, the project applicant shall require all
construction workers to attend tailgate training
that includes a description of the species, a
brief summary of the species biology, and
minimization measures and instructions of
what to do if a Swainson’s hawk is observed
on a near the construction zone. A sign- in
sheet shall be distributed to all participants of
the training program and submitted, along with
a written summary of the training, to the City of
Antioch Community Development Department
within two weeks of training completion.

IV-2(b) Prior to any project-related ground disturbance that occurs during the nesting season (March

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Community
Development
Department

City of Antioch
Community

Prior to initiation of
ground-disturbing
activities

Written summary of
the training
submitted to the
City within two
weeks of training
completion

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days prior to any
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15th to September 15th) within a half -mile of a
potential nest tree, a qualified biologist shall
conduct preconstruction surveys within the
construction zones and adjacent lands to
identify any nesting pairs of Swainson’s hawks
no more than seven days prior to the onset of
ground disturbance. Preconstruction surveys
are not required for construction activities
located farther than a half-mile from a potential
nest tree. Surveys shall follow the protocol in
the Recommended Timing and Methodology
for Swainson’s Hawk Nesting Survey s in
California’s Central Valley (Swainson’s Hawk
Technical Advisory Committee 2000),
including the survey period lengths identified
therein. A written summary of the survey
results shall be submitted to the City of Antioch
Community Development Department.

If active nests are not found during
preconstruction surveys, further mitigation is
not necessary. If any active nests are
discovered in or near proposed construction
zones, the qualified biologist shall establish a
suitable construction- free buffer around the
active nest site. The buffer shall be identified
on the ground with flagging or fencing and
shall be maintained until the qualified biologist
has determined that the young have fledged.

As an alternative to completion of this
mitigation measure, the project applicant could
comply with one of the following conditions:

Development
Department

project-related
ground disturbance
that occurs during
the nesting season
(March 15
th to
September 15th)

During construction
period

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1) Comply with the applicable terms and
conditions of the ECCC HCP/NCCP,
as determined in written “Conditions of
Coverage” by the East Contra Costa
County Habitat Conservancy
(Conservancy), provided that the City
has first entered into an agreement
with the C onservancy for coverage of
impacts to ECCCHCP/NCCP Covered
Species; or
2) Comply with a habitat conservation
plan and/or natural community
conservation plan developed and
adopted by the City, including
payment of applicable fees, provided
that CDFW and FWS have approved
the conservation plan.

Golden Eagle

IV-3(a) Prior to initiation of ground- disturbing
activities, the project applicant shall require all
construction workers to attend tailgate training
that includes a description of the species, a
brief summary of the species biology, and
minimization measures and instr uctions of
what to do if a golden eagle is observed on a
near the construction zone. A sign- in sheet
shall be distributed to all participants of the
training program and submitted, along with a
written summary of the training, to the City of

City of Antioch
Community
Development
Department

Prior to initiation of
ground-disturbing
activities

Written summary of
the training
submitted to the
City within two
weeks of training
completion

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within two weeks of training completion.

IV-3(b) No more than seven days p rior to initiation of ground-disturbing activities or tree removal,
preconstruction surveys shall be conducted
concurrently with the preconstruction surveys
for Swainson’s hawk nests as required by
Mitigation Measure IV -2(b) above. The
preconstruction surveys shall include a survey
radius of one mile surrounding the project’s
development footprint. However, adjacent
parcels under different land ownership within
the one- mile survey area shall only be
surveyed on foot if acces s to such areas are
granted by the landowners of the parcels. If
access is not granted, the qualified biologist
shall survey trees on adjacent parcels from the
closest boundary of the project site. A written
summary of the survey results shall be
submitted to the City of Antioch Community
Development Department.

If no active nesting golden eagles are
identified during survey(s), project
construction may commence without further
regard for protection of nesting eagles. If
active nesting golden eagles are identified
during the preconstruction surveys within a
half-mile of the site and within the line of sight
from disturbance to the nest site, biological
monitors shall monitor the nest in order to
establish baseline behavioral data. Based on
C
ity of Antioch
Community
Development
Department
N
o more than seven
days prior to
initiation of ground-
disturbing activities
or tree removal
C
oncurrently with
preconstruction
measures identified
in MM IV-2(b)
D
uring construction
period
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the baseline behavioral data and location of
the nest (i.e., whether the nest is remote or
in/close to town, and whether existing
disturbances are present), a construction- free
buffer shall be established. The construction-
free buffer shall be a minimum of 800 feet and
can be increased based on the biological
monitor’s observations of the behavior at the
nest. Project-related disturbance shall not be
allowed within any established buffer until the
biologist has determined that the young have
fledged.

Burrowing Owl

IV-4(a) Prior to initiation of ground- disturbing
activities, the project applicant shall require all
construction workers to attend tailgate training
that includes a description of the
species, a
brief summary of the species biology, and
minimization measures and instructions of
what to do if a burrowing owl is observed on a
near the construction zone. A sign-
in sheet
shall be distributed to all participants of the
training program and s ubmitted, along with a
written summary of the training, to the City of
Antioch Community Development Department
within two weeks of training completion.

IV-4(b) Prior to initiation of ground- disturbing
activities, a preconstruction survey for
burrowing owls shall be conducted. The
CDFG’s Staff Report on Burrowing Owl

City of Antioch
Community
Development
Department

Prior to initiation of
ground-disturbing
activities

Written summary of
the training
submitted to the
City within two
weeks of training
completion

Within 14 days prior
to ground-disturbing
activities

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Mitigation (CDFG 2012) states that take
avoidance (preconstruction) surveys shall be
conducted within 14 days prior to ground
disturbance. As burrowing owls may
recolonize a site after only a few days, time
lapses between project activities trigger
subsequent take avoidance surveys,
including, but not limited to, a final survey
conducted within 24 hours prior to ground
disturbance to ensure absence of the species.

Surveys shall ensure 100 percent visual
coverage. The results of the survey shall be
submitted to the City of Antioch Community
Development Department.

If burrowing owls or fresh sign of burrowing
owls are not observed during preconstruction
surveys, further mitigation is not required and
construction may proceed. If burrowing owls or
their recent sign are detected on the site,
occupied burrows shall be identified by the
monitoring biologist and a construction- free
buffer (up to 250 feet) shall be established and
maintained until a qualified biologist has
determined the burrowing owl has abandoned
the burrow.

Nesting Migratory Birds, Including Raptors and
Protected Birds

IV-5(a) Prior to initiation of ground- disturbing
activities, the project applicant shall require all
construction workers to attend tailgate training

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Community
Development
Final survey
conducted within 24
hours prior to
ground disturbance

During construction
period

Prior to initiation of
ground-disturbing
activities
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that includes a description of the species, a
brief summary of the species biology, and
minimization measures and instructions of
what to do if an active bird nest is observed on
a near the construction zone. A sign- in sheet
shall be distributed to all par ticipants of the
training program and submitted, along with a
written summary of the training, to the City of
Antioch Community Development Department
within two weeks of training completion.

IV-5(b) Prior to commencement of ground- disturbing
activities or tree removal during the breeding
season (typically between February 1st and
August 31st), the project applicant shall retain
a qualified biologist to conduct preconstruction
migratory bird and raptor nesting surveys no
more than seven
days prior to the onset of
ground disturbance. The nesting migratory
bird surveys shall cover the project site and
the raptor nesting surveys shall encompass
the site and lands within 250 feet of the site,
where accessible. A written summary of the
survey results shall be submitted to the City of
Antioch Community Development
Department. If nesting migratory birds or
raptors are not identified during the surveys,
further mitigation is not required.

If nesting migratory birds or raptors are
identified during the surveys, an appropriate
construction-free buffer shall be established.

Active nest sites and protective buffer zones
Department
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ity of Antioch
Community
Development
Department
Written summary of
the training
submitted to the
City within two
weeks of training
completion
N
o more than seven
days prior to
commencement of
ground-disturbing
activities or tree
removal during the
breeding season
(typically between
February 1
st and
August 31st)
D
uring the
construction period
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shall be designated as “ecologically sensitive
areas” where project -related activities are not
allowed and personnel may not enter (while
occupied or in use for the season in the case
of multi -clutch bearing species) during the
course of nesting bird seaso n with the
establishment of a fence barrier or flagging
surrounding the nest site. The qualified
biologist shall determine the necessary buffer,
if any, to protect nesting birds based on
existing site conditions, such as construction
activity, topography, and line of sight, and will
increase buffers as needed to provide
sufficient protection of nesting birds and their
natural behaviors.

A qualified biologist shall observe any
identified active nests prior to the start of any
project-related activities to establish a
behavioral baseline of the adults and any
nestlings. Once project activities commence,
all active nests shall either be moni tored daily
or continuously by a qualified biologist until the
biological monitor is confident the established
buffer is at an effective distance from the nest,
to detect any signs of disturbance and
behavioral changes as a result of the project.

In additi on to direct impacts, such as nest
destruction, nesting birds might be affected by
noise, vibration, odors and movement of
workers or equipment. If signs of disturbance
and behavioral changes are observed, the
qualified biologist shall halt project activit ies

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causing that change until the nestlings have
fledged, and the nest is determined to be
inactive.

Vernal Pool Fairy Shrimp and Vernal Pool Tadpole
Shrimp

IV-6(a) Prior to initiation of ground- disturbing
activities, the project applicant shall require all
construction workers to attend tailgate training
that includes a description of the species, a
brief summary of the species biology, and
minimization measures and instructi ons of
what to do if a listed shrimp is observed on a
near the construction zone. A sign- in sheet
shall be distributed to all participants of the
training program and submitted, along with a
written summary of the training, to the City of
Antioch Community Development Department
within two weeks of training completion.

IV-6(b) No more than seven days prior to initiation of ground-disturbing activities, a protocol -level
survey shall be conducted to assess the
presence or absence of listed fairy shrimp
within the project site. Surveys shall occur in a
year wet enough to fill ephemeral wetlands for
the USFWS t
o accept the results of the
surveys. Should the surveys confirm absence
of listed fairy shrimp, no further action will be
necessary.

City of Antioch
Community
Development
Department

CDFW

USFWS

Prior to initiation of
ground-disturbing
activities

Written summary of
the training
submitted to the
City within two
weeks of training
completion

No more than seven
days prior to the
initiation of ground-
disturbing activities

Preserved or
created habitat shall
be established at
least a year prior to
on-site impacts

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Should the surveys identify listed fairy shrimp,
to mitigate for permanent impacts to shrimp
habitat, the project applicant shall preserve
occupied and potentially occupied habitat at a
minimum 2:1 ratio (preserved:impacted) and
create additional habitat at a minimum 2:1
ratio (created:impacted). Preservation or
created habitat shall be via the purchase of
mitigation land in fee title or via recordation of
a conservation easement over the mitigation
land preserving it in perpetuity as wildlife
habitat. The easement shall be granted to a
qualified conservation organization as defined
by Section 815.3 of the California Civil Code.

The preserved or created habitat shall be
established at least a year prior to on- site
impacts to vernal pool fairy shrimp or vernal
pool tadpole shrimp habitat in order to monitor
the new habitat’s effectiveness, including a
comparison to the existing on-site habitat with
regards to appropriate hydrology for shrimp.

Once the determination has been made that
the created habitat suppo rts the appropriate
hydrology, the top four inches of topsoil of the
on-site habitat planned to be impacted can be
transferred to the mitigation site in the same
day. Removal and placement of this topsoil
shall be done in a systematic fashion that will
avoid compaction of the soil.

Prior to the start of construction, the project
applicant shall prepare and submit to the City
of Antioch a Habitat Mitigation and

Prior to the start of
construction

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Management Plan (HMMP), which shall
outline the requirements for managing
preserved areas and created areas for five
years, as well as success criteria for the
created habitat. The HMMP will follow the
guidelines for mitigation and monitoring of
vernal poo ls issued by the USFWS (1994).

The project applicant shall also establish an
endowment fund, or other funding mechanism
to provide for the long- term management,
maintenance, and monitoring of the mitigation
site.

In lieu of the above, prior to construction, the
project applicant may purchase credits at a 1:1
ratio from an approved mitigation bank.

The project applicant may satisfy the
requirements of this mitigation measure by
providing the City of Antioch Community
Development Department with a copy of a
biological opinion issued by the USFWS that
includes these, or other functionally
equivalent, habitat preservation measures
prior to the start of construction.

As an alternative to completion of this
mitigation measure, the project applicant could
comply with one of the following conditions:

1. Comply with the applicable terms and
conditions of the ECCC HCP/NCCP,
as determined in written “Conditions of

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Coverage” by the Conservancy,
provided that the City has first entered
into an agreement with the
Conservancy for coverage of impacts
to ECCC HCP/NCCP Covered
Species; or

2. Comply with a habitat conservation
plan and/or natural community
conservation plan developed and
adopted by the City, including
payment of applicable fees, provided
that CDFW and USFWS have
approved the conservation plan.

If breeding habitat is planned to be removed,
in addition to evaluating the potential of the
project to affect listed fairy shrimp under
CEQA, the applicant would need to comply
with provisions of the federal Endangered
Species Act and would need to seek take
authorization from the USFWS for project -
related losses as required by law. To obtain a
take permit, consultation with the USFWS
would need to be initiated either through a
federal nexus (i.e., Section 7 consultation,
usually through the USACE or the Bureau of
Land Management) or through the HCP
process (i.e., Section 10 consultation).

California Tiger Salamander

IV-7(a) Prior to initiation of ground- disturbing
activities, the project applicant shall require all

City of Antioch
Community

Prior to initiation of
ground-disturbing
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construction workers to attend tailgate training
that includes a description of the species, a
brief summary of the species biology, and
minimization measures and instructions of
what to do if California tiger salamander is
observed on a near the construct ion zone. A
sign-in sheet shall be distributed to all
participants of the training program and
submitted, along with a written summary of the
training, to the City of Antioch Community
Development Department within two weeks of
training completion.

IV-7(b) No more than seven days p rior to initiation of ground-disturbing activities, a qualified
biologist shall conduct a preconstruction
survey of the seasonal wetlands in the eastern
portion of the project site during the rainy
season in order to determine whether they
could be classified as breeding habitat for the
California tiger salamander. A written
summary of the survey results shall be
submitted to the City of Antioch Community
Development Department. If breeding habitat
is not identified, further mitigation is not
necessary. If the seasonal wetland is
determined to be breeding habitat and cannot
be avoided, the project applicant shall
compensate for the loss of upland habitat at a
minimum of a 3:1 impacts to replacement
ratio. Mitigation land shall be permanently
protected land w ithin the Central California
Distinct Population Segment (DPS) range of
Development
Department

City of Antioch
Community
Development
Department

CDFW

USFWS

activities

Written summary of
the training
submitted to the
City within two
weeks of training
completion

No more than seven
days prior to
initiation of ground-
disturbing activities

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the California tiger salamander within 1.3
miles of a known breeding site, or as otherwise
approved by CDFW and USFWS. Protection
shall be accomplished through the purchase of
the mitigation land in fee title or via recordation
of a conservation easement o
ver the
mitigation land. In lieu of this mitigation prior to
construction, the project applicant may
purchase California tiger salamander credits
at a 1:1 ratio from an approved mitigation
bank.

I n addition, if breeding habitat is planned to be
removed, the applicant shall comply with the
provisions of the federal Endangered Species
Act and shall obtain take authorization from
the USFWS for project -related losses of the
California tiger salamande r habitat, as
required by law. To obtain a take permit,
consultation with the USFWS would need to
be initiated either through a federal nexus
(Section 7 consultation, usually through the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) or the
Bureau of Land Management
. Proof of
compliance shall be submitted to the City of
Antioch Community Development
Department.

As an alternative to completion of this
mitigation measure, the project applicant could
comply with one of the following conditions:

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1. Comply with the applicable terms and
conditions of the ECCC HCP/NCCP,
as determined in written “Conditions of
Coverage” by the Conservancy,
provided that the City has first entered
into an agreement with the
Conservancy for coverage of impacts
to ECCC HCP/ NCCP Covered
Species; or

2. Comply with a habitat conservation
plan and/or natural community
conservation plan developed and
adopted by the City, including
payment of applicable fees, provided
that CDFW and USFWS have
approved the conservation plan.

California Red-Legged Frog

IV-8(a) Prior to initiation of ground-disturbing activities on the project site and off -site improvement
areas, the project applicant shall require all
construction workers to attend tailgate training
that includes a description of California red-
legged frog and its habitat and measures to be
implemented to protect the frog and minimize
take if the frog is observed on or near the
construction zone. A sign -in sheet shall be
distributed to all participants of the training
program and submitted, along with a written
summary of the training, to the City of Antioch
Community Development Department within
two weeks of training completion.

City of Antioch
Community
Development
Department

Prior to initiation of
ground-disturbing
activities

Written summary of
the training
submitted to the
City within two
weeks of training
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IV-8(b) Within 48 hours prior to the initiation of ground- disturbing activities, a qualified biologist shall
conduct preconstruction surveys for the
presence of California red- legged frog
individuals and habitat features within the
project site and nearby vicinity, including a
500-foot radius surrounding the project site (to
the extent that such areas are accessible) .

Habitat features include both aquatic habitat,
such as plunge pools and ponds, and
terrestrial habitat, such as burrows.

The results of the habitat feature assessment
shall be submitted to the City prior to starting
project activities. Habitat features shall be
flagged for avoidance to the extent feasible. If
California red-legged frog are not encountered
during the preconstruction surveys, further
mitigation is not required. If California red -
legged frogs are encountered during the
assessment, the qualified biologist shall
recommend, and the project shall implement,
measures to avoid or minimize impacts to
individual frogs, such as allowing frogs to move
out of the area on their own volition or
relocating the frogs. Following preconstruction
surveys, work areas adjacent to Sand Creek
and the unnamed tributary shall be enclosed
with wildlife exclusion fencing with one- way
escape doors prior to the commencement of
initial ground disturbing activities. If a California
red-legged frog is encountered during project

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CDFW

USFWS

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prior to and during
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construction, all work shall cease until the frog
has moved out of harm’s way on its own
volition or been relocated out of harm’s way by
a qualified biologist. A qualified biologist shall
be on- site during particular times of
construction to ensure California red- legged
frog are not harmed, injured, or killed during
project buildout.

Upland habitats shall be managed via a long-
term management plan to maintain the quality
of the habitat for the movement and dispersal
of California red- legged frog. Potential
opportunities include, but are not limited to,
enhancement of the channels and riparian
corridor (e.g., formation of plunge pools),
which would maximize opportunities to
disperse from the ponds to even higher-quality
habitat off-site.

I n addition, if breeding habitat is planned to be
removed, the applicant shall comply with the
provisions of the federal Endangered Species
Act and shall obtain take authorization from
the USFWS for project -related losses, as
required by law. To obtain a t ake permit,
consultation with the USFWS would need to
be initiated either through a federal nexus
(Section 7 consultation, usually through the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) or the
Bureau of Land Management). Proof of
compliance shall be submitted to the City of
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Antioch Community Development
Department.

As an alternative to completion of this
mitigation measure, the project applicant could
comply with one of the following conditions:

1. Comply with the applicable terms and
conditions of the ECCC HCP/NCCP,
as determined in written “Conditions of
Coverage” by the Conservancy,
provided that the City has first entered
into an agreement with the
Conservancy for coverage of impacts
to ECCC HCP/ NCCP Covered
Species; or

2. Comply with a habitat conservation
plan and/or natural community
conservation plan developed and
adopted by the City, including
payment of applicable fees, provided
that CDFW and USFWS have
approved the conservation plan.

Western Pond Turtle

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Community
Development
Department

Prior to initiation of
ground-disturbing
activities

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the training
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on a near the construction zone. A sign -in
sheet shall be distributed to all participants of
the training program and submitted, along with
a written summary of the training, to the City of
Antioch Community Development Department
within two weeks of training completion.

IV-9(b) Implement Mitigation Measures IV- 8(b) for
potential western pond turtle nesting habitat. If
nesting habitat is identified, in order to exclude
any female western pond turtle from laying
eggs within a development phase of the
project, exclusion fencing shall be placed prior
to the egg- laying se ason (March through
August). Exclusion fencing shall be designed
to encompass each development phase and
maintained regularly until construction
activities have been completed. Alternatively,
the development f ootprint can be excluded
from western pond turtle use by installing
wildlife exclusion fencing prior to the turtle
nesting season to prevent turtles from laying
eggs on the project site and protect the nesting
turtles and their hatchlings from impacts. If
western pond turtle are observed on- site prior
to or during construction, they shall be allowed
to leave the site on their own. If a western pond
turtle is unable to independently move out of
harm’s way, a qualified biologist shall relocate
the species out of harm’s way to habitat similar
to where it was found. If a western pond turtle
nest is observed, a 50- foot construction -free
buffer around the nest site shall be established

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USFWS

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weeks of training
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and maintained until a qualified biologist
determines the nest is no longer active.

American Badgers

IV-10(a) Prior to initiation of ground-disturbing activities, the project applicant shall require all
construction workers to attend tailgate training
that includes a description of the species, a
brief summary of the species biology, and
minimization measures and instructions of
what to do if an American badger is observed
on or near the construction zone. A sign- in
sheet shall be distributed t o all participants of
the training program and submitted, along with
a written summary of the training, to the City of
Antioch Community Development Department
within two weeks of training completion.

IV-10(b) The project applicant shall retain a qualified biologist to conduct a preconstruction survey to
determine the presence or absence of badgers
no more than seven days
prior to initiation of
ground-disturbing activities. If badgers are not
identified, further mitigation is not required. If
an active badger den is identified during
preconstruction surveys within or immediately
adjacent to an area subject to construction, a
qualified biologist shall establish a
construction-free buffer of up to 300 feet
around the badger den. Once the biologist has
determined that the badger has vacated the
burrow, the burrow can be collapsed or

City of Antioch
Community
Development
Department

Prior to initiation of
ground-disturbing
activities

Written summary of
the training
submitted to the
City within two
weeks of training
completion

No more than seven
days prior to
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excavated, and ground disturbance can
proceed. Should the burrow be determined to
be a natal or reproductive den, and because
badgers are known to use multiple burrows in
a breeding burrow complex, a biological
monitor shall be present on- site during
construction activities in the vicinity of the
burrows to ensure that the buffer is adequate
to avoid direct impact to individuals or
natal/reproductive den abandonment. The
monitor shall be required to be present until it
is determined that the badger young are of an
independent age and construction activities
would not harm individual badgers. A written
summary of the survey results shall be
submitted to the City of Antioch Community
Development Department.

S
an Joaquin Kit Fox
IV-11(a) Prior to initiation of ground- disturbing
activities, the project applicant shall require all
construction workers to attend tailgate training
that includes a description of the species, a
brief summary of the species biology, and
minimization measures and instructions of
what to do if a kit fox is observed on a near the
construction zone. A sign-
in sheet shall be
distributed to all participants of the training
program and submitted, along with a written
summary of the training, to the City of Antioch
Community Development Department within
two weeks of training completion.

C
ity of Antioch
Community
Development
Department
P
rior to initiation of
ground-disturbing
activities
W
ritten summary of
the training
submitted to the
City within two
weeks of training
completion
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IV-11(b) A qualified biologist shall conduct
preconstruction surveys no more than seven
days prior to site grading to determine the
presence or absence of kit fox. If kit fox is not
identified during the surveys, further mitigation
is not required. If an active kit fox den is
identified during preconstruction surveys
within or immediately adjacent to an area
subject to construction, a qualified biologist
shall establish a construction free buffer of up
to 300 feet around the San Joaquin kit fox den.

Once th
e biologist has determined that the
San Joaquin kit fox has vacated the den, the
den can be collapsed or excavated, and
ground disturbance can proceed. Should the
den be determined to be a natal or
reproductive den, a biological monitor shall be
present on-site during construction activities in
the vicinity of the dens to ensure that the buffer
is adequate to avoid direct impact to
individuals or natal/reproductive den
abandonment. The monitor shall be required
to be present until it is determined that the
young are of an independent age and
construction activities would not harm
individual San Joaquin kit fox. A written
summary of the survey results shall be
submitted to the City of Antioch Community
Development Department.

City of Antioch
Community
Development
Department

No more than seven
days prior to
initiation of grading
activities

During the
construction period

IV-b., IV-c. Have a substantial
adverse effect on any
riparian habitat or other
IV-12(a) Prior to the initiation of ground -disturbing
activities, the project applicant shall submit a
formal wetland delineation to the USACE for
USACE

Prior to the initiation
of ground-disturbing
activities

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sensitive natural
community identified in
local or regional plans,
policies, and regulations
or by the California
Department of Fish and
Wildlife or US Fish and
Wildlife Service.

Have a substantial
adverse effect on state or
federally protected
wetlands (including, but
not limited to, marsh,
vernal pool, coastal, etc.)
through direct removal,
filling, hydrological
interruption, or other
means.
verification to determine the extent of all
hydrological features, their jurisdictional
status, and the extent of any impacts of the
currently proposed project. A summary of the
wetland delineation shall be submitted to the
City of Antioch Community Develo pment
Department.

Mitigation measures shall be developed as
part of the Section 404 Permit to ensure no net
loss of wetland function and values. Mitigation
for direct impacts
to waters of the U.S. within
the project site and/or the off-site improvement
areas would occur at a minimum of 1:1 ratio
for direct impacts by purchasing seasonal
wetland credits from the Cosumnes Mitigation
Bank or other wetland mitigation bank that
services the project site, as approved by the
USACE and the RWQCB.

Alternatively, the project applicant may create,
preserve, and manage new seasonal
wetlands on or off of the project site that is of
City of Antioch
Community
Development
Department

USACE

RWQCB

City of Antioch
Community
Development
Department

Prior to discharging
any dredged or fill
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equal or greater quality to the habitats being
impacted at a minimum 1:1 mitigation ratio. A
project-specific Wetland Mitigation and
Monitoring Plan prepared by a qualified
wetland restoration ecologist that includes the
following information shall be prov ided to the
City of Antioch Community Development
Department prior to conducting any activity
that would result in the placement of any fill
material into a water of the U.S. or water of the
State:
• A
description of the impacted water;
• A map depicting the location of th e
mitigation site(s) and a description of
existing site conditions;
• A detailed description of the mitigation
des
ign that includes: (i) the location of
the new seasonal wetlands; (ii)
proposed construction schedule; (iii) a
planting/vegetation plan; (iv) specific
monitoring metrics, and objectiv e
performance and success cri teria,
such as delineation of created area as
jurisdictional waters using USACE
published methods; and (v)
contingency measures if the creat ed
wetlands do not achieve the specified
su
ccess criteria; and
• Short-term and long- term
management and monitoring
methods.

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If the wetland mitigation site is a separate
mitigation property, the project applicant will
grant a conservation easement to a qualified
entity, as defined by Section 81.5.3 of the
California Civil Code, preserving the created
seasonal wetland(s) in perp etuity, and
establish an endowment fund to provide for
the long-term management, maintenance, and
monitoring of the created seasonal wetland(s).

If the proposed project includes placing fill
material into jurisdictional waters of the U.S. or
waters of the State, the project applicant shall
provide the City of Antioch Community
Development Department with a copy of
permits issued by the USACE and RWQCB
authorizing the fill.

In addition, a Water Quality Certification or
waiver pursuant to Section 401 of the CWA
must be obtained for Section 404 permit
actions. Proof of compliance with the
mitigation measure shall be submitted to the
City of Antioch Community Development
Department prior to the issuance of grading
permits.

Impacted trees and shrubs shall be mitigated
with a 3:1 (replacement:impacts) ratio.

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Development
Department

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Prior to the
construction period
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Replacement trees and shrubs shall be a
minimum of one gallon size trees/shrub
replacements.

The measures shall include the installation of
wildlife-friendly hay wattles and/or silt fence
that will prevent unintended de minimus fill
impacts during construction activities
associated with Sand Creek. In addition,
orange silt fencing shall be installed at the top-
of-bank of Sand Creek to prevent unintended
human and equipment traffic adjacent to Sand
Creek. Finally, the dripline of all protected
trees within the drainages on the project site,
if near work areas, shall be protected through
the installation of orange construction fencing.

The project applicant shall satisfy this
mitigation by providing the City of Antioch
Community Development Department with a
fully executed copy of a Streambed Alteration
Agreement (SBAA) with the CDFW that
includes these, or other functionally
equivalent, BMPs, prior to any construction
activities associated with Sand Creek. The
project applicant shall implement the
conditions of the executed SBAA.

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IV-e. Conflict with any local
policies or ordinances
protecting biological
resources, such as a tree
preservation policy or
ordinance.

IV-15 Prior to issuance of certificates of occupancy,
all trees that are legally removed as part of the
proposed project shall be replaced according
to the following schedule, to the satisfaction of
the City of Antioch Community Development
Department:

1. Each established tree: two 24- inch
box trees.

2. Each mature tree: two 48- inch box
trees.

The locations and sizes of the replacement
trees shall be clearly shown on the final
landscape plans, subject to review and
approval by the City of Antioch Community
Development Department.

City of Antioch
Community
Development
Department

Prior to issuance of
certificates of
occupancy

V-a-c. Cause a substantial
adverse change in the
significance of a
historical resource
pursuant to Section
15064.5.

Cause a substantial
adverse change in the
significance of a unique
archaeological resource
pursuant to Section
15064.5.

Disturb any human
remains, including those
V-1 In the event that a cultural resource is
inadvertently discovered during project
activities, work shall be halted within 100 feet
(30 meters) of the find and a qualified
archaeologist (36 CFR Part 61) notified
immediately so that an assessment of
potential significance can be undertaken in
accordance with City of Antioch General Plan
Policy 10.9.2.d (2003). Construction activities
may continue in other areas, but shall not
resume in the area of the find until the City of
Antioch Community Development Department
provides written permission.

If the discovery proves to be significant,
additional work, such as data recovery
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interred outside of
dedicated cemeteries.
excavation, may be warranted and would be
discussed in consultation with the City of
Antioch Community Development
Department, any invested tribes, and other
relevant regulatory agencies, as appropriate.

V-2 In the event of the accidental discovery or
recognition of any or human remains, further
excavation or disturbance of the find or any
nearby area reasonably suspected to overlie
adjacent human remains shall not occur until
compliance with the provisions of CEQA
Guidelines Section 15064.5(e)(1) and (2) has
occurred. The Guidelines specify that in the
event of the discovery of human remains other
than in a dedicated cemetery, no further
excavation at the site or any nearby area
suspected to contain human remains shall
occur until the County Coroner has been
notified to determine if an investigation into the
cause of death is required. If the coroner
determines that the remains are Native
American, then, within 24 hours, the Coroner
must notify the Native A merican Heritage
Commission, which in turn will notify the most
likely descendants who may recommend
treatment of the remains and any grave goods.

If the Native American Heritage Commission
is unable to identify a most likely descendant
or most likely desc endant fails to make a
recommendation within 48 hours after
notification by the Native American Heritage
Commission, or the landowner or his
C
ity of Antioch
Community
Development
Department
C
ounty
Coroner
NA
HC
D
uring the
construction period
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authorized agent rejects the recommendation
by the most likely descendant and mediation
by the Native American Heritage Commission
fails to provide a measure acceptable to the
landowner, then the landowner or his
authorized representative shall rebury the
human remains and grave goods with
appropriate dignity at a location on the
property not subject to further disturbances.

Should human remains be encountered, a
copy of the resulting County Coroner report
noting any written consultation with the Native
American Heritage Commission shall be
submitted as proof of compliance to the City’s
Community Development Department.

VII-aiii.,
aiv., c.,d.

Directly or indirectly
cause potential
substantial adverse
effects, including the risk
of loss, injury, or death
involving seismic-related
ground failure, including
liquefaction?

Directly or indirectly
cause potential
substantial adverse
effects, including the risk
of loss, injury, or death
involving landslides?

Be located on a geologic
unit or soil that is
VII-1 All grading and foundation plans for the
development shall be designed by a Civil and
Structural Engineer and reviewed and
approved by the City of Antioch Building
Division prior to issuance of grading and
building permits to ensure that all geotechnical
recommendations specified in the Preliminary
Geotechnical Exploration prepared for the
proposed project are properly incorporated
and utilized in the project design.

VII-2 Prior to issuance of any grading permits, the
project applicant shall submit to the City of
Antioch Engineering Department, for review
and approval, a design- level geotechnical
exploration study produced by a California
Registered Civil Engineer or Geotechnical
Engineer and identify grading and building
City of Antioch
Building
Division

City of Antioch
Engineering
Department
Prior to issuance of
grading and building
permits

Prior to issuance of
any grading permits

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unstable, or that would
become unstable as a
result of the project, and
potentially result in on- or
off-site landslide, lateral
spreading, subsidence,
liquefaction or collapse?

Be located on expansive
soil, as defined in Table
18-1B of the Uniform
Building Code (1994),
creating substantial direct
or indirect risks to life or
property?
practices necessary to achieve compliance
with the latest adopted edition of the California
Building Standards Code’s geologic, soils, and
seismic requirements. Consistent with the
Preliminary Geotechnical Exploration
prepared for the proposed project, the design-
level geotechnical exploration study shall
include additional soil borings, test pits,
laboratory testing, chemical testing for
corrosivity, geologic mapping and fault
trenching/evaluation.

VII-b. Result in substantial soil
erosion or the loss of
topsoil?
VII-3 Prior to issuance of grading and building
permits, the project applicant shall submit, for
the review and approval by the City Engineer,
an erosion control plan that utilizes standard
construction practices to limit the erosion
effects during construction of the proposed
project. Measures shall include, but are not
limited to, the following:

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• The placement of straw wattles along
slope contours;
• Directing subcontractors to a single
designation “wash- out” location (as
opposed to allowing them to wash-out
in any location they desire);
• The use of siltation fences; and
• The use of sediment basins and dust
palliatives.

VII-f. Directly or indirectly
destroy a unique
paleontological resource
or site or unique geologic
feature?
VII-4 Prior to the initiation of ground -disturbing
activities, a qualified paleontologist shall be
retained to administer Worker Environmental
Awareness Program (WEAP) training to
construction personnel so that a basic
understanding of local geology and the
paleontological sensitivity of the project area
will be acquired by those involved in earth-
moving activities. The training shall include
information on the types of fossils that may be
encountered during project work, relevant
compliance requirements, and the course to
action to be taken in the event of an
inadvertent fossil discovery. A sign- in sheet
shall be kept with the signatures of all
attendees for submission to the City of Antioch
Community Development Department.

VII-5 In the event that a paleontological resource is
inadvertently discovered during project -
related work, regardless of the depth of
excavation or location, work shall be halted
within 50 feet (15 meters) of the find and a
qualified paleontologist (Society of Vertebrate
City of Antioch
Community
Development
Department

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Community
Development
Department
Prior to the initiation
of ground-disturbing
activities

During any project-
related work

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Paleontology [SVP] 2010) notified
immediately so that an assessment of the
resource’s potential significance can be
undertaken in accordance with City of Antioch
General Plan Policy 10.9.2.d (City 2003).

Construction activities could continue in other
areas.

If the find is determined to be significant under
SVP criteria, the find shall be left in place
without further disturbance, or if avoidance is
not feasible, then additional work, such as
fossil recovery excavation (salvage) and
curation at a certified repository, such as the
University of California Museum of
Paleontology (UCMP), may be warranted and
would be discussed in consultation with the
City of Antioch Community Development
Department, and any other relevant regulatory
agency, as appropriate.

IX-b. Create a significant
hazard to the public or
the environment through
reasonably foreseeable
upset and accident
conditions involving the
likely release of
hazardous materials into
the environment?
IX-1 Prior to final map approval, the project
applicant shall submit to the City of Antioch
Engineering Department, for review and
approval, plans which show that future
inhabited structures will not be located over or
within the required setback from any active
petroleum pipelines in compliance with the
California Department of Conservation,
Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal
Resources (DOGGR) Construction Site
Review Program.

City of Antioch
Engineering
Department

Prior to the final
map approval

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IX-2 Prior to issuance of any grading permits, the
project applicant shall coordinate with Conoco
Phillips and Chevron to determine the
accurate depths and alignment of the existing
on-site pipelines and shall conduct field
checking and potholing of the p ipelines, if
necessary. Arrangements for potholing of the
pipelines shall be made at least 48 hours in
advance. The project applicant shall be
responsible for providing a backhoe and
operator, as well as a surveyor if needed. All
construction plans that in volve pipeline
easement encroachments shall be submitted
to the applicable pipeline owner to allow for
review.

After determining the accurate depths and
alignments of the existing pipelines, the
results shall be noted on all project
construction plans, subject to review by the
City Engineer. For any work occurring within
the pipeline easement, construction plans
shall demonstrate compliance with applicable
local, State, and federal regulations and
development restrictions, which would
include, but would not be limited to, the
following:

• Maintain a minimum of 12 inches of
clearance between the pipelines and
other cross-lines that intersect at a 90-
degree angle, or a minimum of 24
City Engineer Prior to issuance of
any grading permits

Arrangements for
potholing of the
pipelines shall be
made at least 48
hours in advance
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inches of clearance for intersection
angles less than 90-degrees;
• Maintain a minimum of 24 inches of
undisturbed clearance between the
top of pipe and bottom of the sub
grade for paving and grass or shallow
rooted plants within the pipeline
easements;
• Prohibit deep- rooted trees and
structures within pipeline easements;
• All excavations within 24-inches of the
pipelines shall be accomplished using
hand tools only;
• Restrict use of heavy vibratory
equipment over pipelines; and
• Notify Underground Service Alert
(USA) at 800 -227-2600 at least 48
hours prior to any excavation work.

X-a. Violate any water quality
standards or waste
discharge requirements
or otherwise substantially
degrade surface or
ground water quality.

X-1 Prior to issuance of grading permits, the
contractor shall prepare a Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). The
developer shall file the Notice of Intent (NOI)
and associated fee to the SWRCB. The
SWPPP shall serve as the framework for
identification, assignment, and
implementation of BMPs. The contractor shall
implement BMPs to reduce pollutants in
stormwater discharges to the maximum extent
practicable. The SWPPP shall be submitted to
the Director of Public Works/City Engineer for
review and appro
val and shall remain on the
project site during all phases of construction.

Following implementation of the SWPPP, the
Director of
Public
Works/City
Engineer
Prior to issuance of
grading permits

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contractor shall subsequently demonstrate the
SWPPP’s effectiveness and provide for
necessary and appropriate revisions,
modifications, and improvements to reduce
pollutants in stormwater discharges to the
maximum extent practicable.

X-civ. Substantially alter the
existing drainage pattern
of the site or area,
including through the
alteration of the course of
a stream or river or
through the addition of
impervious surfaces, in a
manner which would
impede or redirect flood
flows.

X-2 Prior to issuance of grading permits, the
project applicant shall prepare a site- specific
hydraulic analysis to determine the BFE within
Zone A in the vicinity of the proposed EVA. If
the analysis determines that the portion of the
proposed EVA within the floodplain would be
less than one foot above the BFE, the
elevation of the portion of the EVA within the
floodplain shall be raised to at least one foot
above the BFE or to the satisfaction of the
CCCFCD. The site-specific hydraulic analysis
and proof of CCCFCD satisfaction shall be
submitted to the City of Antioch Commu nity
Development Department.

City of Antioch
Community
Development
Department
Prior to issuance of
grading permits
XIII-a. Result in generation of a
substantial temporary or
permanent increase in
ambient noise levels in
the vicinity of the project
in excess of standards
established in the local
general plan or noise
ordinance, or applicable
standards of other
agencies.

XIII-1 Prior to approval of grading permits, the City
shall establish the following requirements, via
written notation on final improvement plans,
subject to review and approval by the City of
Antioch Community Development
Department:
• Construction activities shall be limite d
to the hours of 7:00 AM and 6 :00 PM
Monday through Friday, and 9:00 A M
and 5:00 PM on weekends.
• The construction contractor shall use
temporary noise attenuation fences t o
City of Antioch
Community
Development
Department
Prior to approval of
grading permits
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protect sensitive receptors west of the
project site.
• The construction contractor shall
place all stationary construction
equipment so that emitted noise is
directed away from sensitive receptors
nearest the project site.
• Construction equipment shall be
properly maintained and equipped
with noise -reduction intake and
exhaust mufflers and engine shrouds,
in accordance with manufacturers’
recommendations. Equipment engine
shrouds shall be closed during
equipment operation.
• When not in use, motorized
construction equipment shall not be
left idling for more than five minutes.
• Stationary equipment (power
generators, compressors, etc.) shall
be located at the furthest practical
distance from nearby noise- sensitive
land uses or sufficiently shielded to
reduce noise-related impacts.

XVIII-a., b. Would the project cause
a substantial adverse
change in the
significance of a tribal
cultural resource, defined
in Public Resources
Code section 21074 as
either a site, feature,
place, cultural landscape
XVIII-1 Implement Mitigation Measures V-1 and V-2. See Mitigation Measures V-1
and V-2
See Mitigation
Measures V-1 and
V-2

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that is geographically
defined in terms of the
size and scope of the
landscape, sacred place,
or object with cultural
value to a California
Native American Tribe,
and that is listed or
eligible for listing in the
California Register of
Historical Resources, or
in a local register of
historical resources as
defined in Public
Resources Code section
5020.1(k).

Would the project cause
a substantial adverse
change in the
significance of a tribal
cultural resource, defined
in Public Resources
Code section 21074 as
either a site, feature,
place, cultural landscape
that is geographically
defined in terms of the
size and scope of the
landscape, sacred place,
or object with cultural
value to a California
Native American Tribe,
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and that is a resource
determined by the lead
agency, in its discretion
and supported by
substantial evidence, to
be significant pursuant to
criteria set forth in
subdivision (c) of Public
Resources Code Section
5024.1. In applying the
criteria set forth in
subdivision (c) of Public
Resources Code Section
5024.1, the lead agency
shall consider the
significance of the
resource to a California
Native American tribe.

XXI-a. Does the project have
the potential to
substantially degrade the
quality of the
environment,
substantially reduce the
habitat of a fish or wildlife
species, cause a fish or
wildlife population to drop
below self sustaining
levels, threaten to
eliminate a plant or
animal community,
substantially reduce the
number or restrict the
XXI-1 Implement Mitigation Measures IV -1 through
IV-13, V-1, and V-2.

See Mitigation
Measures IV-1
through IV-13,
V-1, and V-2
See Mitigation
Measures IV-1
through IV-13, V-1,
and V-2
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range of a rare or
endangered plant or
animal or eliminate
important examples of
the major periods of
California history or
prehistory?
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ATTACHMENT “B”
RE
SOLUTION NO. 2025/**
RE

SOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANTIOCH APPROVING A

GENERAL PLAN MAP AND TEXT AMENDMENT AMENDING THE LAND USE

DESIGNATION FOR THE ALBERS RANCH PROJECT FROM HILLSIDE, ESTATE

AND EXECUTIVE RESIDENTIAL/OPEN SPACE AND COMMERCIAL/OPEN SPACE

TO MEDIUM LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL/OPEN SPACE AND

COMMERCIAL/OPEN SPACE AND AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN TEXT

TO THE SAND CREEK FOCUS AREA OF THE GENERAL PLAN TO ADD THE

ALBERS RANCH SUB AREA TO THE SAND CREEK FOCUS AREA
W
HEREAS, the City of Antioch (“City”) received an application from Lucia Albers (“Applicant”) seeking City approval of the following: a General Plan Amendment for purposes of amending the City of Antioch General Plan Land Use Map and General Plan Text Amendments; a Master Development Plan/ Rezone; Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map; and Resource Management Plan for the development of 294 single- family residential units, a future assisted living facility, and neighborhood commercial uses on approximately 96.5 acres, known as the Albers Ranch Project (“Project”) ( GP-19-04, MDP-19-01);
W
HEREAS, The Project site is in the southeastern section of the City, east of the Deer Valley Road and Deer Hill Lane intersection within the Sand Creek Focus Area (APNs 057-042-006 and 057-050-021);
W
HEREAS, the Project consists of a 294 planned residential community with future development of an assisted living facility and neighborhood commercial development upon issuance of a future Conditional Use Permit (CUP) on approximately

47.4 acres of the total 96.5- acre project site consisting of a pproximately 31.2 acres of single-family residences, 13.2 acres of private roadway improvements, and 3.0 acres for the assisted living facility and neighborhood commercial. The remaining 49.1 acres would be used for parks, open space, recreation, and water quality/detention purposes; W
HEREAS, the City, as lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), has completed the Final Environmental Impact Report (“Final EIR” or “EIR”) for the Project;
W
HEREAS, on January 28, 2025 the Antioch City Council certified the Final EIR (SCH # 2021100264), its CEQA findings, and its statement of overriding considerations supporting approval of the Project considered in the EIR; W
HEREAS, on November 20, 2024 the Antioch Planning Commission recommended the Antioch City Council approve the General Plan Land Use Map Amendment to the Sand Creek Focus Area of the General Plan to redesignate the project site from Hillside, Estate and Executive Residential/Open Space and Commercial/Open Space to Medium Low Density Residential/Open Space and Commercial/Open Space B1
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and
amendments to the General Plan Text to the Sand Creek Focus Area of the General Plan to add the Albers Ranch Sub Area to the Sand Creek Focus (GP-19-04); W
HEREAS, Section 65358 of the California Government Code provides for the amendment of all or part of an adopted General Plan;
W
HEREAS, the primary purpose of the General Plan Amendment is to ensure consistency between the City of Antioch General Plan and the Project; W
HEREAS, the proposed project requires amendments to the General Plan Land Use Map to the San d Creek Focus Area of the General Plan to redesignate the project site from Hillside, Estate and Executive Residential/Open Space and Commercial/Open Space to Medium Low Density Residential/Open Space and Commercial/Open Space as attached hereto as Exhibit A, and amendments to the General Plan Text to the Sand Creek Focus Area of the General Plan to add the Albers Ranch Sub Area to the Sand Creek Focus Area as attached hereto as Exhibit B;
W
HEREAS, a public hearing notice was published in the East County Times and posted in three public places pursuant to California Government Code Section 65090 on January 17, 2025 for the Antioch City Council public hearing held on January 28, 2025; and
W
HEREAS, on January 28, 2025, the Antioch City Council duly held a public hearing on the matter, received presentation by City staff, and considered evidence, both oral and documentary, and all other pertinent documents regarding the proposed request.

NO
W, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that the Antioch City Council does hereby make the following findings for approving the proposed General Plan Amendment:

1. T
he proposed project conforms to the provisions and standards of the General Plan because the proposed amendment is internally consistent with all other provisions of the General Plan and does not conflict with any of the previously adopted Goals, Policies and Programs of the General Plan;

2. T
he proposed Amendment is necessary to implement the goals and objectives of the General Plan because the project will provide additional residences and jobs to the City;

3. T
he proposed Amendment will not be detrimental to the public interest, convenience, and general welfare of the City because the Amendment will result in a logical placement of land uses consistent with the overall intent of the General Plan; and
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4. The
proposed project will not cause environmental damage because the Albers Ranch Project Final EIR (SCH# 2021200264) is adequate for addressing the environmental impacts of the proposed project.

NOW
, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that the Antioch City Council does hereby APPROVE the General Plan Land Use Map Amendment to the Sand Creek Focus Area of the General Plan to redesignate the project site from Hillside, Estate and Executive Residential/Open Space and Commercial/Open Space to Medium Low Density Residential/Open Space and Commercial/Open Space and amendments to the General Plan Text to the Sand Creek Focus Area of the General Plan to add the Albers Ranch Sub Area to the Sand Creek Focus (GP-19-04). * * * * * * *
I HE
REBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Antioch at a regular meeting thereof held on the 28th day of January, by the following vote:

AYES:

NO
ES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSE
NT:
_________
____________________________

MELISSA RHODES

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANTIOCH
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PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN

AMENDMENT EXHIBIT

SAND CREEK FOCUS AREA

ALBERS PROPERTY

CITY OF ANTIOCH CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CALIFORNIA DATE: JANUARY 28, 2020 SCALE: 1" = 600'

CIVIL ENGINEERS SURVEYORS PLANNERS

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EXHIBIT “B”
Albers Ranch Sub-Area

4.4.6.7.1 Albers Ranch. The Albers Ranch Sub-Area encompasses approximately 96.5 acres of the Sand Creek Focus Area in the southern portion of the City of Antioch (Figure 4.8).

This Sub-Area is located immediately east of Deer Valley Road, south of Sand Creek. a. Purpose and Primary Issues. The Albers Ranch Sub-Area is generally rectangular, with the southern, western, and eastern boundary lines linear, and the north property line meandering in and out towards the west and linear towards the east. Albers Ranch consists of generally rolling terrain that falls from west to east. Albers Ranch borders the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Upper Sand Creek Basin to the north, the Shadow Lakes development in Brentwood to the East, Deer Valley Road to the immediate west, and unincorporated, undeveloped property to the south. Slopes vary from less than 25 percent near the center and northeast corner of the property to less than 10 percent on the west side and eastern valley floor. The Albers Ranch property has been primarily covered with native vegetation, and historic aerial photos show the property has been dry-land farmed and/or disked for the majority of the last 100 years.
b. Policy Direction. The Albers Ranch Sub-Area is part of the large-scale planned community intended for the Sand Creek Focus Area. Albers Ranch is intended to be a diverse multi-generational community consisting of up to 300 homes with neighborhoods for families and seniors and, upon issuance of a conditional use permit, could include an assisted living facility and neighborhood commercial land uses, all on approximately 52.8 acres of the property (~ 55%). The remaining approximately 43.7 acres of the property (~ 45%) will be preserved as open space.

Within the Albers Ranch Sub-Area, assisted living is housing with no limit on the length of stay, that is occupied by a target population. Assisted living is linked to an on-site or off-site service that assists the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving his or her health status, and maximizing his or her ability to live and, when possible, work in the community.

Within the Albers Ranch Sub-Area, neighborhood commercial consists of retail uses that provide goods and services to the immediate residential neighborhood area.

This community will create its “fair share” of infrastructure within the Sand Creek Focus Area with primary access from Hillcrest Avenue to the east and secondary access off Deer Valley Road to the west, and emergency vehicle access from the property to the southern extension of Hillcrest Avenue to the east.

The following policies apply to development within the Albers Ranch Sub-Area.

1. As a means of expanding the range of housing choice within Antioch, 300 units of Medium Low Density single-family homes with different lot sizes from 3,600 to 9,201 square foot lots may be constructed in the Albers Ranch Sub-Area. The anticipated population density for this land use type is fourteen to eighteen persons per acre developed with residential uses. In addition, upon the issuance of a conditional use permit and appropriate compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the B6
2 project may also include an assisted living facility and neighborhood commercial land uses.

2. Albers Ranch Sub-Area landforms with slopes of greater than 50% shall be preserved in their natural condition with no mass grading. Overall, a minimum of 45 percent of the A
lbers Ranch Sub-Area shall be preserved in open space.

3. Because of the sensitivity of the habitat areas within the Albers Ranch Sub-Area and to provide for mitigation of biological resources as well as for the long-term management of open space, a project-specific Resource Management Plan based on the Framework Resource Management Plan attached as Appendix A to this General Plan shall be pr
epared and approved prior to development of the property.

4. All areas designated as "Open Space" within the Albers Ranch Sub-Area may be utilized f
or mitigation for loss of grassland and other project-level impacts by projects within the Sub-Area.

5. Chaparral, scrub, and rock outcrop shall be retained in natural open space contiguous to the required grassland linkage to function as a buffer and protect the grassland linkage s
outh of the chaparral, scrub, and outcrop community.

6. Project entry, streetscape, and landscape design elements are to be designed to create and m
aintain a strong identification of the Albers Ranch Sub-Area as an identifiable "
community" distinct from Southeast Antioch.

7. Neighborhood amenities may be privately maintained for the exclusive use of project residents.

8. Development of an appropriate level of pedestrian and bicycle circulation throughout the c
ommunity is to be provided, including pathways connecting the residential neighborhoods, as well as non-residential and recreational components of the c
ommunity. Trails shall be designed so as to avoid impacting sensitive plant and amphibian habitats, as well as water quality.
c. Albers Ranch Hillside Design Policies. The following Hillside Design Policies shall appl
y within the Albers Ranch Sub-Area:

1. Design hillside development to be sensitive to existing terrain, views, and significant natural landforms and features.

2. Development within hillside areas shall be designed to protect important natural features and to minimize the amount of grading to the extent feasible to support the project objectives. To this end, surface grading shall conform to the following guidelines.

Remedial grading such as repair of a landslide or corrective work needed to achieve soil stability will be as directed by the project geotechnical engineer. - Slopes less than 25%:

Redistribution of earth over large areas may be permitted. - Slopes between 25% and 35%:

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3 Some grading may occur, but landforms need to retain their natural character. Split- level designs and clustering are encouraged as a means of avoiding the need for large padded building areas.
- Slopes between 35% and 50%:

Development and limited grading can occur only if it can be demonstrated that safety hazards, environmental degradation, and aesthetic impacts will be substantially avoided.

Structures shall blend with the natural environment through their shape, materials, and colors. Impact of traffic and roadways is to be minimized by following natural contours or using grade separations. The use of larger lots, variable setbacks, and variable building structural techniques such as stepped or post and beam foundations are encouraged. - Slopes greater than 50%:

Except in small, isolated locations, development in areas with slopes greater than 50% should be avoided.

3. Manufactured slopes in excess of five vertical feet (5’) shall be landform graded. “Landform grading” is a contour grading method which creates artificial slopes wit h
c
urves and varying slope ratios in the horizontal and vertical planes designed to simulate the appearance of surrounding natural terrain. Grading plans shall identify which slopes are to be landform graded and which are to be conventionally graded.

4. The overall project design/layout of hillside development shall adapt to the natural hillside topography and maximize view opportunities to, as well as from the dev
elopment.

5. Grading of ridgelines is to be avoided wherever feasible, siting structures sufficiently below ridgelines so as to preserve unobstructed views of a natural skyline. In cases where application of this performance standard would prevent construction of any structures on a lot of record, obstruction of views of a natural skyline shall be minimiz ed
t
hrough construction techniques and design, and landscaping shall be provided to soften t
he impact of the new structure.

6. Hillside site design should maintain an informal character with the prime determinant being the natural terrain. This can be accomplished by:
- utilizing variable setbacks and structure heights, innovative building techniques, and retaining walls to blend structures into the terrain, and - allowing for different lot shapes and sizes.

7. Buildings should be located to preserve existing views and to allow new dwellings access to views similar to those enjoyed from existing dwellings.

8. St
reets should follow the natural contours of the hillside to minimize cut and fill, permitting streets to be split into two one- way
streets in steeper areas to minimize
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4 gradi
ng and blend with the terrain. Cul-de-sac
s or loop roads are encouraged where
necessary to fit the terrain. On- st
reet parking and sidewalks may be eliminated, subject
to City approval, to reduce required grading.

9. Cl
ustered development is encouraged as a means of preserving the natural appearance of
the hillside and maximizing the amount of open space. Under this concept, dwelling uni
ts are grouped in the more level portions of the site, while steeper areas are preserved in a natural state.

10. Project design should maximize public access to open space areas by:
- providing open space easements between lots or near the end of streets or cul- de-sacs; and
- designating public pathways to scenic vistas.

11. Permit the use of small retaining structures when such structures can reduce grading, provided that these structures are located and limited in height so as not to be a dominant visual feature of the parcel.
- Where retaining walls face public streets, they should be faced with materials that help blend the wall into the natural character of the terrain. - Large retaining walls in a uniform plane should be minimized. Break retaining w
alls into elements and terraces, and use landscaping to screen them from view.

12. Lot lines shall be placed at the top of slopes to facilitate maintenance by the down slope ow
ner, who has the greater “stake” in ensuring the continued integrity of the slope.

13. The overall scale and massing of structures shall respect the natural surroundings and uni
que visual resources of the area by incorporating designs which minimize bulk and mass, follow natural topography, and minimize visual intrusion on the natural landscape. - The overall height of a building is an important aspect of how well it fits into the existing character of the neighborhood and its hillside environment. Houses should not be excessively tall so as to dominate their surroundings or create a crowded appearance in areas of small lots. Structures should generally b e
s
tepped down hillsides and contained within a limited envelope parallel to the nat
ural grade, rather than “jutting out” over natural slopes. - Building forms should be scaled to the particular environmental setting so as to complement the hillside character and to avoid excessively massive forms that fail to enhance the hillside character.
- Building facades should change plane or use overhands as a means to creat e
c
hanging shadow lines to further break up massive forms.

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5 - Wall surfaces facing towards viewshed areas should be minimized through the use of single story elements, setbacks, roof pitches, and landscaping.

14. Collective mass rooflines and elements should reflect the naturally occurring t
opographical variation, or create an overall variety, that blends with the hillside.

15. Based upon the graphic principle that dark colors recede and light colors project, medium to dark colors which blend with the surrounding environment should be used for building elevations and roof materials in view-sensitive areas.

16. Architectural style, including materials and colors, should be compatible with the natural setting. The use of colors, textures, materials and forms that will attract attention by contrasting or clashing with other elements in the neighborhood is to be avoided. No one dwelling should stand out.

17. The interface between development areas within the ULL and open space is critical and
s
hall be given special attention. Slope plantings should create a gradual transition from developed slope areas into natural areas. By extending fingers of planting into existing and s
culptured slopes, the new landscape should blend in with the natural vegetation.

18. For fire prevention purposes, a fuel modification zone shall be provided between natural open space and development.

19. New development shall be conditioned upon:
- the preparation and recordation of a declaration of covenants, conditions a nd
r
estrictions providing for the development and maintenance of manufactured s
lopes;
- in the case of a parcel map or subdivision, the subdivider supplying a program and/or staff for preventive maintenance of major manufactured slope areas.

Such program must be approved prior to approval of a final map, and shall include homeowner slope maintenance requirements and guidelines to be incorporated into the declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictions.

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Table 4.A - Appropriate Land Use Types
Estate
Residential
Low Density
Residential
Medium Low Density
Residential
Medium Density
Residential
High Density
Residential
Convenience
Commercial
Neighborhood/
Community Comm.

Regional
Commercial
Sommersville Road
Commercial
SR-4/SR-160
Frontage Comm.

Marina/Support
Services
Rivertown
Commercial
"A" Street
Commercial/Office
Mixed Use
Mixed Use
Medical Facility
Office
Business Park
Eastern Waterfront
Business Park
Light Industrial
Residential Care Facilities. While largely
residential in character, residential care facilities
are distinguished from other residential use types
in that care facilities combine a variety of medical
care, supervision, or medical assistance services
with housing. State law exempts certain small
residential care facilities from local regulation, and
can locate anywhere permitted by law.
✓1 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
1 Allowed only upon the issuance of a conditional use permit.

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Table 4.B – A nticipated Maximum General Plan Build Out in the City of Antioch Land Uses
Single-Family
(Dwelling Units)
Multi-Family
(Dwelling Units)
Commercial/
Office (sq.ft.)
Business Park/
Industrial
(sq.ft.)
Residential
Estate Residential 915 - - -
Low Density Residential 4,944 - - -
Medium Low Density Residential 22,333 - - -
Medium Density Residential 831 1,247 - -
High Density Residential 4,817 - -
Subtotal 29,023 6,064 - -
Commercial
Convenience Commercial - - 341,449 -
Neighborhood Community Commercial - - 4,563,853 -
Albers Ranch Assisted
Living/Neighborhood Commercial2
- - - -
Office - - 2,154,679 -
Subtotal - - 7,059,981 -
Industrial
Business Park - - 8,647,651
Special
Mixed Use - 279 606,885
Public Institutional - - - 5,968,350
Open space - - - -
Subtotal - 279 606,885 5,968,350
Focus Areas1
A Street Interchange Focus Area 124 - 2,110,165 -
East Lone Tree Specific Plan Focus Area 1,100 250 1,135,000 2,152,300 Eastern Waterfront Employment Focus
Area
12 248 268,051 13,688,023
Ginochio Property Focus Area - - - -
Downtown Specific Plan Focus Area 1,065 1,221 3,927,420 82,019 Roddy Ranch Focus Area 600 100 225,000 -
Hillcrest Station Area Focus Plan 2,500 2,500,000
Sand Creek Focus Area 3,537 433 1,240,000 -
Albers Ranch Sub-Area 3003 - - -
Western Antioch Commercial Focus Area - - 8,67,751 4,195,114 Western Gateway Focus Area - 460 215,216 -
Subtotal 6,439 5,570 20,845,130 15,922,342
TOTAL 35,462 11,912 28,511,966 30,538,343
Population 150,175 1 Figures indicated represent the
maximum permitted development
intensity. The actual yield of future
development is not guaranteed by the
General Plan, but is dependent upon
appropriate responses to General Plan
policies. The ultimate development
yield may be less than the maximums
stated in this table.
2 Allowed only upon issuance of a
conditional use permit.
3 Figure indicated represents a subset
of the maximum permitted
development intensity in the Sand
Creek Focus Area.

Employed Population 84,098
Total Jobs 107,378
Retail Jobs 21,476
Non-Retail Jobs 85,902
Jobs/Population Ratio

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Table 4.D – A nticipated Maximum General Plan Build Out in the General Plan Study Area Land Uses
Single-Family
(Dwelling Units)
Multi-Family
(Dwelling Units)
Commercial/
Office (sq.ft.)
Business Park/
Industrial
(sq.ft.)
Residential
Estate Residential 915 - - -
Low Density Residential 4,944 - - -
Medium Low Density Residential 22,333 - - -
Medium Density Residential 831 1,247 - -
High Density Residential - 4,817 - -
Subtotal 29,023 6,064 - -
Commercial
Convenience Commercial - - 341,449 -
Neighborhood Community Commercial - - 4,563,853 -
Albers Ranch Assisted
Living/Neighborhood Commercial1
- - - -
Office - - 7,059,981 -
Subtotal - - 11,965,283 -
Industrial
Business Park - - - 8,647,651
- - - -
Special
Mixed Use - 279 606,885 -
Public Institutional - - - 5,968,350
Open space - - - -
Subtotal - 279 606,885 10,655,359
Focus Areas2
A Street Interchange Focus Area 124 - 2,110,165 -
East Lone Tree Specific Plan Focus Area 1,100 250 1,135,000 2,152,300 Eastern Waterfront Employment Focus
Area
12 248 25,000 16,486,808
Ginochio Property Focus Area 400 - - -
Downtown Specific Plan Focus Area 1,065 1,221 3,927,420 82,019 Roddy Ranch Focus Area 600 100 225,000 -
Hillcrest Station Area Specific Plan Focus
Area
- 2,500 2,500,000 -
Sand Creek Focus Area 3,537 433 1,240,000 -
Albers Ranch Sub-Area 3003 - - -
Western Antioch Commercial Focus Area - 358 9,224,280 - Western Gateway Focus Area - 460 215,216 -
Subtotal 6,839 5,570 20,845,130 41,984,779
TOTAL 35,862 11,912 33,417,298 41,984,779
Population 151,443 1 Allowed only upon issuance of a
conditional use permit.
2 Figures indicated represent the
maximum permitted development
intensity. The actual yield of future
development is not guaranteed by the
General Plan, but is dependent upon
appropriate responses to General Plan
policies. The ultimate development
yield may be less than the maximums
stated in this table.
3 Figure indicated represents a subset
of the maximum permitted
development intensity in the Sand
Creek Focus Area.

Employed Population 84,808
Total Jobs 150,804
Retail Jobs 30,161
Non-Retail Jobs 120,643
Jobs/Population Ratio

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ATTACHMENT “C”
ORDINANCE NO. XXXX-C-S

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANTIOCH TO REZONE THE APPROXIMATELY 95.6-ACRE PROJECT SITE (APNs 057- 042-006 AND 057-050-021), FROM STUDY ZONE TO HILLSIDE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (MDP-19-01) FOR THE ALBERS RANCH PROJECT
T
he City Council of the City of Antioch does ordain as follows:

S
ECTION 1:

P
ursuant to Section 15074 of the Guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), o n January 28, 2025 , t he Antioch City Council certified the Environmental Impact Report, Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, AND Statement of Overriding Considerations for the Albers Ranch Project.

S
ECTION 2:

A
t its regular meeting of November 20, 2024, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt the Ordinance to rezone the subject property from Study Zone (S) to Hillside Planned Development (HPD) District (MDP-19-01) for the Albers Ranch Project.

S
ECTION 3:

T
he Master Development Plan/Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map, adopted by City Council Resolution No. 2025-** establishes the land plan to implement the proposed HPD zoning. The real property is attached hereto in Exhibit A, attached hereto, is hereby rezoned from S to HPD District (MDP-19-01) for the Albers Ranch Project, and the zoning map is hereby amended accordingly.

S
ECTION 4:

T
he development standards, as defined below, for the subject property (APNs 057 -042- 006 and 057-050-021), known as the Albers Ranch Project, are herein incorporated into this ordinance, and are binding upon said property.

ALBERS RANCH HILLSIDE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
§ 9
-5.xxxx Purpose.

A. T
he Albers Ranch Hillside Planned Development District (“Albers Ranch District”) is intended to implement the General Plan's stated vision for the development of the land in the Sand Creek Focus Area east of Deer Valley Road, adjacent to Dozier Libby High School, the Aviano residential project, and the Vineyard residential project on Heidorn C1
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Ranch Road, and inside the existing boundaries of the voter -approved Urban Limit Line (“ULL”).

B. T
he Albers Ranch District provides flexible development standards designed to ensure the development of the District as a master planned community that preserves significant features of hillside areas such as drainage swales, streams, steep slopes, ridgel ines, rock outcroppings, and native vegetation. The Albers Ranch District shall be defined principally by medium low -density single- family residential along with natural and recreational open spaces. The development standards applicable to the Albers Ranch District are provided below. § 9
-5.xxxx Residential Uses
A. S
ingle-Family Medium Low-Density

1. P
urpose and application
(a
) 45’ x 80’ lots
T
his designation is for medium low -density lots with a minimum lot size of 3,600 square feet, on a combination of graded, partially graded, or sloping lots consistent with the retention of the natural character of the terrain.
(b
) 50’ x 90’ lots
T
his designation is for medium low -density lots with a minimum lot size of 4,500 square feet on a combination of graded, partially graded, or sloping lots consistent with the retention of the natural character of the terrain.

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2. P
roperty development standards
45’ x 80’ lots 50’ x 90’ lots
Minimum Lot Size 3,600 sf 4,500 sf
Minimum width, internal lot 45 ft. 50 ft.

Minimum width, corner lot 50 ft. 55 ft.

Minimum lot depth 80 ft. 90 ft.

Minimum setbacks1
Front (covered porch) 10 ft. 10 ft.

Front (living area) 12 ft. 12 ft.

Front (garage w/o sidewalk) 18 ft. 18 ft.

Front (garage w/ sidewalk)2 20 ft. 20 ft.

Rear (average) 12 ft. 12 ft.

Rear 10 ft. 10 ft.

Side3 4 ft. 4 ft.

Side (corner lot) 9 ft. 9 ft.

Side (porch at corner lot) 5 ft. 5 ft.

Rear (covered patio) 5 ft. 5 ft.

F
ootnotes:

1. Chimneys, fireplaces, accent walls or pilasters, bay windows, eaves, or similar architectural projections may encroach 2’ into the required setback.

2. Second floor living space located above a garage may adhere to front setback guidelines.

3. Air conditioning condensers are allowed in side yard setbacks.

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3. P
ermitted uses
Home occupations P
Second residential unit P
Single-family dwelling P
Age-restricted housing P
Residential community amenity (community center, fitness center/pool) P
Open space P
Parks and park facilities, public and private P
Trail/Trailhead facilities P
Storm Drainage facilities P
Resource protection / restoration P
Model homes P
Sales, leasing office, and trailers P
Temporary construction building and uses P
§ 9
-5.xxxx Assisted Living/Neighborhood Commercial Uses
A. A
ssisted Living
T
he Assisted Living zone is intended to serve primarily the Albers Ranch neighborhood and the immediate community

1. P
roperty development standards
D
etermined through the conditional use permit process.

2. P
ermitted uses
D
etermined through the conditional use permit process.

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B. Neighborhood Commercial

1. P
urpose and application
T
he Neighborhood Commercial zone is intended to serve primarily the Albers Ranch neighborhood and the immediate community, providing retail goods, food/drug, eating establishments, professional services for daily needs, and other similar commercial uses.

2. P
roperty development standards
Co
nsistent with the C -2 Neighborhood Commercial zoning district standards in the City’s existing zoning ordinance

3. P
ermitted uses
Co
nsistent with the C -2 Neighborhood Commercial zoning district standards in the City’s existing zoning ordinance
§ 9
-5.xxxx Open Space Uses
A. O
pen Space/Recreation

1. P
urpose and application
T
he Open Space/Recreation zone is to provide for the establishment of open space areas to protect natural resources, provide stormwater drainage, to create parks for recreation and community gathering, and key landscape areas to provide community enhancement and connectivity.

2. P
roperty development standards
N/
A

3. P
ermitted uses
Open space P
Trail/Trailhead facilities P
Storm Drainage facilities P
Resource protection / restoration P
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SECTION 5:

T
he City Council finds that the public necessity requires the proposed zone change; that the subject property is suitable to the uses permitted in the proposed zone change; that said permitted uses are not detrimental to the surrounding property; and that the proposed zone change is in conformance with the Antioch General Plan, as amended.

S
ECTION 6:

T
his ordinance shall take effect and be enforced thirty (30) days from and after the date of its adoption and shall be published once within fifteen (15) days upon passage and adoption in a newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the City of Antioch.
*
* * * * * *
I
HEREBY CERTIFY that the forgoing ordinance was introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Antioch, held on the 28th of January 2025, and passed and adopted at a regular meeting thereof, held on the _____ of _____________, 2025, by the following vote:

A
YES:

N
OES:

ABS
TAIN:

ABS
ENT:
___
_________________________________
ROWLAND BERNAL JR.

MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ANTIOCH
A
TTEST:
___
_________________________________

MELISSA RHODES

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANTIOCH
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EXHIBIT “A”

REZONE LEGAL DESCRIPTION
L

EGAL DESCRIPTION
Th
e land referred to is situated in the County of Contra Costa, City of Antioch, State of California, and is described as follows:

P
arcel D, as shown on the Parcel Map M.S. 55-83, ﬁled May 14, 1985, Book 116 of Parcel Maps, Page 1, Contra Costa County Records.

E
XCEPTING THEREFROM the parcel of land described in the Deed to John T. Camara et ux, recorded July 23, 1987, Book 13791, Page 835, Oﬃcial Records; said parcel of land being also shown on the Record of Survey Lot Line Adjustment ﬁled June 30, 1987, Book 83 of Licensed Surveyor's Maps, Page 50, Contra Costa County Records.

F
URTHUR EXCEPTING THEREFROM: That portion of land as described in the Final Order of Condemnation by the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, recorded August 16, 2012, Series No. 2012-0198173, Oﬃcial Records.

A
lso Excepting therefrom:

A
ll oil, gas, casinghead gas, asphaltum and other hydrocarbons and all chemical gas and minerals, now or hereafter found, situated or located in all or any part or portion of the lands described herein lying more than ﬁve hundred feet (500’) below the surface thereof, together with the right to slant drill for and remove all or any of said oil, gas, casinghead gas, asphaltum and other hydrocarbons and chemical gas and minerals, lying below a depth of 500 feet (500’) below the surface thereof; but without rights whatsoever to enter upon the surface thereof, as reserved in the Grant Deed recorded August 31, 2010, Series No. 2010-0182953, Oﬃcial Records.

A
PN: 057-050-021 and 057-042-006
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Proposed Rezone Exhibit
E
xisting Zoning Proposed Zoning
Study Zone (S) District
Hillside Planned
Development (HPD)
District
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ATTACHMENT “D”

RESOLUTION NO. 2025/**

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ANTIOCH APPROVING

THE ADOPTION OF THE VESTING TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP, MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN (MDP-19-01), AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR

THE ALBERS RANCH PROJECT

WHEREAS, the City of Antioch (“City”) received an application from Lucia Albers (“Applicant”) seeking City approval of the following: a General Plan Amendment for purposes of amending the City of Antioch General Plan Land Use Map and General Plan Text Amendments; a Master Development Plan/ Rezone; Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map; and Resource Management Plan for the development of 294 single- family residential units, a future assisted living facility, and neighborhood commercial uses on approximately 96.5 acres, known as the Albers Ranch Project (“Project”) ( GP-19-04, MDP-19-01);

WHEREAS, The Project site is in the southeastern section of the City, east of the Deer Valley Road and Deer Hill Lane intersection within the Sand Creek Focus Area (APNs 057-042-006 and 057-050-021);

WHEREAS, the Project consists of a 294 planned residential community with future development of an assisted living facility and neighborhood commercial development upon issuance of a future Conditional Use Permit (CUP) on approximately

WHEREAS, the City, as lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), has completed the Final Environmental Impact Report (“Final EIR” or “EIR”) for the Project;

WHEREAS, on January 28, 2025 the Antioch City Council certified the Final EIR (SCH # 2021100264), its CEQA findings, and its statement of overriding considerations supporting approval of the Project considered in the EIR;

WHEREAS, on January 28, 2025 the Antioch City Council approve d the General Plan Land Use Map Amendment to the Sand Creek Focus Area of the General Plan to redesignate the project site from Hillside, Estate and Executive Residential/Open Space and Commercial/Open Space to Medium Low Density Residential/Open Space and Commercial/Open Space and amendments to the General Plan Text to the Sand Creek Focus Area of the General Plan to add the Albers Ranch Sub Area to the Sand Creek Focus (GP-19-04);

D1
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January 28, 2025

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WHEREAS, on January 28, 2025 the Antioch City Council introduced and waived the first reading of the ordinance to rezone the project site from Study Zone (S) to Hillside Planned Development (HPD) for the Project;

WHEREAS, on November 20, 2024 the Antioch Planning Commission recommended City Council approve the proposed Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map, Master Development Plan (MDP-19-01), and Resource Management Plan for the Albers Ranch Project, as conditioned;

WHEREAS, the proposed project requires approval of a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map (attached hereto as Exhibit A) to subdivide the 96.5-acre project site into 294 single-family residential lots, 13.2 acres of private roadway improvements, 3.0 acres for assisted living and neighborhood commercial uses, and 49.1 acres of parks, open space, recreation, and water quality/detention purposes;

WHEREAS, the applicant has prepared a Resource Management Plan for the Project as called for in Section 10.3.2.(e) of the Antioch General Plan and consistent with the “Framework for a Resource Management Plan for the Sand Creek Focus Area” contained in General Plan Appendix A. The Resource Management Plan incorporates the biological resources mitigation measures identified in the Final Environmental Impact Report (attached hereto as Exhibit B);

WHEREAS, a public hearing notice was published in the East County Times and posted in three public places pursuant to California Government Code Section 65090 on January 17, 2025 for the Antioch City Council public hearing held on January 28 th, 2025;
and

WHEREAS, on January 28, 2025, the Antioch City Council duly held a public hearing on the matter, received presentation by City staff, and considered evidence, both oral and documentary, and all other pertinent documents regarding the proposed request.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that the Antioch City Council does hereby make the following findings for approving the Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map:

1. That the subdivision, design and improvements are consistent with the General Plan, as required by Section 66473.5 of the Subdivision Map Act and the City’s Subdivision Regulations. The project site has a General Plan Designation of Medium Low Density Residential/Open Space and Commercial/Open Space and is zoned Hillside Planned Development and the subdivision will accommodate uses that are consistent with the General Plan on each of the lots created by the subdivision;

2. That the subdivision proposed by the Vesting Tentative Map complies with the rules, regulations, standards and criteria of the City’s Subdivision Regulations. The D2
RESOLUTION NO. 2025/**
January 28, 2025

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pr
oposed subdivision meets the City’s criteria for the map. The City’s Planning and Engineering staff have reviewed the Vesting Tentative Map and evaluated the effects of the subdivision proposed and have determined that the Vesting Tentative Map, as conditioned, complies with and conform to all the applicable rules, regulations, standards, and criteria of the City’s Subdivision Regulations.

3. T
he conditions of approval protect the public safety, health and general welfare of the users of the project and surrounding area. In addition, the conditions ensure the project is consistent with City standards.

NO
W, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED AND DETERMINED, that the Antioch City Council does hereby APPROVE the proposed Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map, Master Development Plan (MDP -19-01), and Resource Management Plan for the Albers Ranch Project, subject to the conditions of approval attached hereto as Exhibit C. *
* * * * * *
I
HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council of the City of Antioch at a regular meeting thereof held on the 2 8th day of January 2025 by the following vote:

A
YES:

N
OES:

ABS
TAIN:

ABS
ENT:
___
__________________________________

MELISSA RHODES

CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF ANTIOCH
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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN

ALBERS RANCH

ANTIOCH, CALIFORNIA
February 2020
Prepared for
Hillside Group LLC
9601 Deer Valley Road
Brentwood, California 94513
Attention: Ms. Lucia Albers
Prepared by
Monk & Associates, Inc.
1136 Saranap Avenue, Suite Q
Walnut Creek, California 94595
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 1

2. PROPOSED PROJECT .................................................................................................................... 1

3. NATURAL COMMUNITIES .......................................................................................................... 1

3.1 Grassland Community ............................................................................................................. 1

3.1.1 GRASSLAND COMMUNITIES AT THE ALBERS RANCH PROJECT SITE ..................................... 2

3.2 Stream and Riparian Community ............................................................................................ 3

3.2.1 STREAM AND RIPARIAN COMMUNITIES AT THE ALBERS RANCH PROJECT SITE .................. 4

3.3 Chaparral, Scrub and Rock Outcrop Community ................................................................... 5

3.3.1 CHAPARRAL, SCRUB AND ROCK OUTCROP COMMUNITIES AT THE ALBERS RANCH PROJECT SITE .................................................................................................................................... 5

4. MITIGATION FOR IMPACTS TO NATURAL COMMUNITIES .............................................. 5

5. PROTECTION OF THE OPEN SPACE PRESERVE IN PERPETUITY .................................... 6

6. LONG-TERM (IN PERPETUITY) MANAGEMENT PLAN ....................................................... 6

6.1 Natural Conditions ................................................................................................................... 6

6.2 Allowed Uses ........................................................................................................................... 6

6.3 Prohibited Uses ........................................................................................................................ 7

7. LITERATURE CITED ..................................................................................................................... 8

FIGURES
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Figure 1. Regional Map of the Albers Ranch Project Site.

Figure 2. Albers Ranch Project Site Location.

Figure 3. Aerial photograph of the Albers Ranch Project Site.

Figure 4. Known Special-Status CNDDB Species Within 3 Miles of the Albers Ranch Project Site.

ATTACHMENTS
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Figure E. Project Programming: Albers Ranch Project. Prepared by CBG, January 31, 2020.

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1. INTRODUCTION
The Resource Management Element of the City of Antioch’s General Plan generally requires the preparation of a “Resource Management Plan.” The purpose of the Resource Management Plan is to (1) determine the significance of the resources found onsite and their relationship to resources in the surrounding area; (2) define areas that should be maintained as open space, based on the significance of the onsite resources and their relationship to resources in the surrounding area; and (3) identify mechanisms to protect and manage open spaces.

The General Plan includes a “Framework Resources Management Plan” (Framework) [City of Antioch General Plan, Appendix A]. The Framework provides the criteria that subsequent Resource Management Plans should use to evaluate the significance of any onsite natural resources within the Sand Creek Focus Area, and their relationship to the surrounding area, and to determine the appropriate amount and type of mitigation for impacts to onsite natural resources.

2. PROPOSED PROJECT
An active adult community complete with parks, a central mixed use area and open space areas along the property’s periphery are planned for the project site. To treat surface runoff before it exits the site, water storage detention basins are also included in the project design (see Figure E.

Project Programming: Albers Ranch Project, prepared by CBG, January 31, 2020).

A Deed Restriction will provide for the permanent protection of a 28.8-acre creek open space area on the northern portion of the project site, as shown in Figure E. The Sand Creek Open Space Preserve will be managed pursuant to this Resource Management Plan.

3. NATURAL COMMUNITIES
The Framework identifies four natural communities within the Sand Creek Focus Area that must be considered: (1) Grassland; (2) stream and riparian; (3) chaparral, scrub and rock outcrop; and (4) oak woodland and savannah. According to the Framework, these natural communities support “umbrella” and other special status species. The Framework addresses the relationship between these natural communities and the existing preserved lands located in regional proximity to the Focus Area. Resource Management Strategies for each of the natural communities are also addressed by the Framework. Each of the natural communities, their presence on the Albers Ranch project site, and the applicability of the Framework’s Resource Management Strategies are discussed below.

3.1 Grassland Community
The Framework defines grassland communities as areas that are vegetated by both annual and perennial grasses, with lesser amounts of forbs that are commonly used as rangeland. Grassland communities include areas that have been “lightly cultivated for dryland farming in some years, which retain key ecological characteristics of grassland under this use.” The Framework excludes areas “that have been intensively cultivated in most years” from grassland communities. In the east Contra Costa County area immediately surrounding the Focus Area, the Framework recognizes relatively narrow bands of grasslands that extend west from the Altamont D16
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Pass area to the southeast of the Focus Area, through the cities of Brentwood and Antioch, and along the north flank of Mt. Diablo and into EBRPD lands to the west of the Focus Area.

Habitats and species the Framework typically associated with the grassland community include a small number of vernal pools (some with vernal pool fairy shrimp, Branchinecta lynchi) located in the eastern part of the Focus Area, San Joaquin kit fox (Vulpes macrotis mutica), California tiger salamander (Ambystoma californiense), western burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia hypugaea), and Alameda whipsnake (Masticophis lateralis euryxanthus) (in grasslands within several hundred feed of chaparral, scrub and rock outcrops). The San Joaquin kit fox and burrowing owl are considered “umbrella” species by the Framework, although the Framework recognizes that the Focus Area is at the northerly edge of the kit fox’s range and the kit fox’s presence within the Focus Area would only be on an irregular basis in very small numbers. The Framework describes the distribution of burrowing owls in and around the Focus Area as variable.

Significant areas of grasslands west, northwest and south of the Focus Area have been set aside in regional parks and permanent open spaces. The Framework recommends preserving grasslands in and around the Focus Area that are connected to these existing grasslands. Within the Focus Area, the Framework classifies strategic grassland communities that should be targeted for preservation. Grasslands east of Deer Valley Road are classified as the least important for preservation, areas in the Lone Tree Valley between Deer Valley Road and Empire Mine Road have intermediate strategic value (where adjoining land uses are urban on one side), and areas west of Empire Mine Road and in Horse Valley have the highest strategic value (where adjoining parkland and open space are preserved for natural values). The Albers Ranch project site is east of Deer Valley Road in an area that is classified as the least important for preservation.

3.1.1 GRASSLAND COMMUNITIES AT THE ALBERS RANCH PROJECT SITE The project site has a long history of agricultural use varying between hay farming and cattle grazing. At the time of M&A’s 2018 field work, the majority of the project site could be characterized as hay farm/ruderal grassland. This community onsite is dominated by non-native grasses such as wild oats (Avena spp.), wheat (Triticum aestivum), ripgut grass (Bromus diandrus), soft chess (Bromus hordeaceus), Italian ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum), foxtail barley (Hordeum murinum leporinum), and forbs (broad-leaved plants) such as rose clover (Trifolium hirtum), hairy vetch (Vicia villosa), California burclover (Medicago polymorpha), and non- native thistles including Italian thistle (Carduus pycnocephalus), bull thistle (Cirsium vulgare), yellow star thistle (Centaurea solstitialis), and milk thistle (Silybum marianum).

The project site’s hay field/ruderal grassland community provides habitat for graniverous (seed- eating) birds such as mourning dove (Zenaida macroura), savannah sparrow (Passerculus sandwichensis), grasshopper sparrow (Ammodramus savannarum), and house finch (Carpodacus mexicanus), among others, and insectivorous birds such as Say’s phoebe (Sayornis saya), western kingbird (Tyrannus verticalis), northern mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos), loggerhead shrike (Lanius ludovicianus), western meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta), and European starling (Sturnus vulgaris). Raptors such as American kestrel (Falco sparverius), red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis), and great horned owl (Bubo virginianus), which prey on the smaller birds and D17
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mammals also occur on the project site and use the hay field/ruderal grassland habitat for hunting. Other animals observed in the grassland during the surveys included gopher snake (Pituophis melanoleucus), California ground squirrel (Spermophilus beechyi), Botta’s pocket gopher (Thomomys bottae), and coyote (Canis latrans).

M&A observed burrowing owls on the adjacent property to the north of Sand Creek. In addition, there are numerous records for this species surrounding of the project site (Figure 4). The project site provides suitable habitat for the burrowing owl.

Figure 5-5 in the East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation Plan and Natural Community Conservation Plan (ECCCC HCP 2006) indicates that the project site is within the “Suitable Core Habitat” of the San Joaquin kit fox. Suitability does not infer the presence of this fox species, only that the model used indicates there is suitable habitat in which the species could occur. Since the project site supports ruderal grassland and small mammal burrows, and lies within CDFG’s mapped kit fox range, the proposed project site may provide migration habitat for the San Joaquin kit fox. The closest CNDDB record for this species was recorded in the 1970s and is located 3.0 miles south from the project site (Occurrence No. 936). The on-going disturbance and cultivation of the project site would likely preclude the presence of an occupied den. However, independently conducted surveys cited in Relative Abundance of Endangered San Joaquin Kit Fox (Vulpes macrotis mutica) Based on Scat-Detection Dog Surveys (Smith et. al. 2006) were unable to document presence of San Joaquin kit fox in Contra Costa County, suggesting that it is likely that San Joaquin kit fox is extirpated from Contra Costa County.

Closest record for CTS is in a former pond that was located adjacent to the project site (Occurrence No. 854); however, that pond no longer exists. The closest extant record for CTS to the project site is approximately one mile southeast of the project site (CNDDB Occurrence No. 856) (Figure 4). The USFWS considers suitable CTS habitat to occur in all undeveloped habitats within 1.3 miles of a known breeding pool. Hence, both USFWS and CDFW will regard the project site as CTS habitat.

3.2 Stream and Riparian Community
The Framework defines the stream and riparian community as areas where water flows in discrete paths, ranging from small swales to substantial streams. Within the Focus Area, this community comprises less than 2% of the landscape, but is widely distributed. The stream and riparian community in the Focus Area flows from west to east and drains to watersheds located outside of the Focus Area. Sand Creek is the primary stream community, and a portion of upper Horse Valley Creek is located in the southern extension of the Focus Area. The stream and riparian community within the Focus Area does not provide a key linkage and movement corridor for many species, but the California red-legged frog is identified as a species associated with the Focus Area’s riparian community.

The Resource Management Strategies for stream and riparian communities within the Framework recommends an open space corridor on both sides of Sand Creek, within which no grading or other development would occur. The Framework does not require complete avoidance of the creek or specify the size of the open space corridor, but it does suggest evaluating whether the General Plan’s recommended 250 foot creek corridor (roughly 125 feet on either side of the D18
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creek centerline) is sufficient to buffer the creek from any adjoining golf and residential development.

3.2.1 STREAM AND RIPARIAN COMMUNITIES AT THE ALBERS RANCH PROJECT SITE Sand Creek and the unnamed tributary support some open water habitat while the banks support a scattered, narrow band of an herbaceous wetland plant community. Plant species observed growing in and along the edges of the tributary included creeping wild rye grass (Elymus triticoides), rabbit’s foot grass (Polypogon monspeliensis), curly dock (Rumex crispus), cocklebur (Xanthium strumarium), and Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon). The southeastern bank of Sand Creek near where this creek exits the project site to the north supports a homogenous growth of California sage (Artemisia californica). This sage cover is sparse and limited in area, providing well less than an acre of plant cover. Sand Creek’s bank are also dotted with fruit trees (Prunus sp.) and a few blue oak trees (Quercus douglasii).

Sand Creek and the unnamed tributary provide foraging and nesting habitat for black phoebe (Sayornis nigricans), killdeer (Charadrius vociferus), red-winged blackbird (Agelaius phoeniceus), and the mallard (Anas platyrhynchos). In addition, the open water pools provide habitat for Sierran tree frog (Pseudacris sierra), California toad (Anaxyrus boreas halophilus), and California red-legged frog (Rana aurora draytonii), all of which have been observed by M&A during site surveys. Sand Creek may also provide habitat for western pond turtle (Actinemys marmorata), and other common wildlife associated with creek habitats.

Closest record for California red-legged frog is located in Sand Creek adjacent to the project site (Figure 4). California red-legged frog was observed in the unnamed tributary of Sand Creek by M&A staff on May 13, 2005, and at least six (6) California red-legged frogs were observed by M&A staff in Sand Creek and the unnamed tributary on June 1, 2005. In addition, M&A identified California red-legged frog in a reach of Sand Creek located upstream from the project site. Based upon these records of California red-legged frogs in Sand Creek and the unnamed tributary, Sand Creek is regarded as occupied, and the lands adjacent to the creek including the project site constitute potential upland dispersal habitat for this frog.

The project will preserve linkages and wildlife corridors; Sand Creek provides a valuable wildlife corridor with suitable cover, foraging, water resources, and migration pathways that lead to other natural habitats. Wildlife corridors are linear and/or regional habitats that provide connectivity to other natural vegetation communities within a landscape fractured by urbanization and other development. Wildlife corridors have several functions: 1) they provide avenues along which wide-ranging animals can travel, migrate, and breed, allowing genetic interchange to occur; 2) populations can move in response to environmental changes and natural disasters; and 3) individuals can recolonize habitats from which populations have been locally extirpated (Beier and Loe 1992). All three of these functions can be met if both regional and local wildlife corridors are accessible to wildlife.

The Albers Ranch project site is bordered by open land on all sides. To the north of the project site is the County Flood Control District lands which includes a few buildings and a newly realigned reach of Sand Creek but is otherwise open and undeveloped. The Sand Creek corridor along a portion of the northern project site boundary extending east has been preserved in D19
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perpetuity to protect this creek channel and its habitats. North of the County Flood Control District lands is the Dozier Libbey Medical High School and the Aviano Development. East and south of the project site are actively managed hay cropped farmland; these lands are in private ownership and could be developed in the future. Immediately west of the project site is Deer Valley Road and smaller ranchettes but open land extends west beyond these parcels.

3.3 Chaparral, Scrub and Rock Outcrop Community
According to the Framework, the chaparral, scrub and rock outcrop community occurs on thin- soiled areas that may contain chaparral, grasses, and broadleaved herbs, or may support minimal vegetation. The rock outcrop community is generally limited to ridgetops, and excludes grassland and oak woodland or savannah on deeper soils. Within the Focus Area, this community is found primarily in the western part of the Focus Area, and otherwise extends eastward only on the ridges on either side of Sand Creek. The Framework associates the Alameda whipsnake with this community, in the southwestern part of the Focus Area.

3.3.1 CHAPARRAL, SCRUB AND ROCK OUTCROP COMMUNITIES AT THE ALBERS RANCH PROJECT SITE The project site does not support a chaparral, scrub or rock outcrop community. The project site does not provide “core habitat” for the Alameda whipsnake (i.e., there are no chaparral and coastal scrub communities within the project site), and the closest core habitat is located approximately 3 miles from the project site. As such, no suitable Alameda whipsnake habitat will be affected by the proposed project.

4. MITIGATION FOR IMPACTS TO NATURAL COMMUNITIES
As described in the Framework, impacts to natural communities and their associated special status species from development within the Sand Creek Focus Area is unavoidable. The Framework recommends in-kind mitigation, with a minimum 1:1 mitigation ratio. By way of example, the Framework explains that mitigation for impacts to California tiger salamander breeding and estivation habitat “would be required to preserve grassland habitats that support conditions for the tiger salamander in an amount that is equal to or greater than the acreage of the impacted site. Conversely, if the tiger salamander was absent from that site, the preservation lands would not need to contain the specific habitat values for this species.” Under the Framework, mitigation for the project’s permanent impacts to farmed fields/grasslands and stream and riparian habitats should consist of at least 67.7 acres of grasslands/cropland, and less than an acre of stream and riparian habitat. To compensate for impacts to federally listed species and their habitats, the applicant will dedicate and preserve an off-site mitigation property at a mitigation ratio determined by the resource agencies. The proposed mitigation site will be managed to benefit a complement of known locally occurring listed species, including California red-legged frogs, the California tiger salamander, and San Joaquin kit fox. In addition, the applicant will record a Deed Restriction over the Sand Creek Open Space Preserve that will provide for the permanent protection of a 28.8-acre creek open space area on the northern portion of the project site, as shown in Figure E.

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5. PROTECTION OF THE OPEN SPACE PRESERVE IN PERPETUITY
The 28.8-acre Sand Creek Open Space Preserve will be recorded on the Development Site "Final Map." A permanent deed restriction will be recorded over this preserved land within one year of breaking ground at the Development Site.

This deed restriction will preserve 28.8-acres of land south of Sand Creek in perpetuity as open space. Proof of the recordation of the deed restriction shall be provided to the City, USFWS and CDFW upon the recordation of the deed. This document shall be recorded as Exhibit B of the "Declaration of Restrictions" recorded over the Open Space Preserve. The Declaration of Restrictions shall follow the title of the land in perpetuity.

6. LONG-TERM (IN PERPETUITY) MANAGEMENT PLAN

6.1 Natural Conditions
The Open Space Preserve shall be maintained in its naturalized condition (as it is today) in perpetuity with the exception of management actions that are implemented to improve the habitat values for native wildlife and plants.

6.2 Allowed Uses
The following uses and practices will be permitted on the Open Space Preserve under the Deed Restriction. They are not to be precluded, prevented, or limited by the Deed Restriction, provided that all applicable governmental permits are properly obtained. All allowed and prohibited uses shall be made a condition of the Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions (CC&Rs) that the residents agree to when they purchase a home and will also be recorded as part of the Final Subdivision Map.
• A pedestrian trail can be constructed along the northern edge of the Open Space Preserve.

If constructed, a wood wire view fence shall be installed and maintained in perpetuity along the edge of the pedestrian trail to separate it from the balance of the Open Space Preserve.
• The qualified biologist may access the Open Space Preserve as necessary to monitor and as necessary manage the site in its naturalized condition • The HOA may grant permission to parties to access the Open Space Preserve for scientific study purposes only.
• Existing pipelines, fencing and easements may continue to be maintained. • A Sand Creek Road General Plan easement extends through the Open Space Preserve.

This road may be constructed at some time in the future. • The Open Space Preserve may be used for the conservation of wildlife and California native plant habitats.

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6.3 Prohibited Uses
Except as specifically allowed in this Management Plan, all uses within the Open Space Preserve specified in the conservation easement are prohibited. Prohibitive uses are elaborated as follows:
• The legal or de facto subdivision or use of the Open Space Preserve including, but not limited to, any such subdivisions or establishment of separate legal parcels by (i) certificates of compliance or (ii) lot line adjustments. • The placement or construction of any buildings, structures, or other improvements of any kind, other than those described in the allowed uses above (fences, road or trail). • Any agricultural, commercial, residential or industrial use or activity except for grazing for fire control.
• Any use of chemicals including insecticides, rodenticides, and fertilizers. A qualified biologist may, with approval from the Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Service, approve use of herbicides to control noxious weeds to benefit western burrowing owls and/or other native California flora and fauna.
• Any use as horse pasture (i.e., no horse boarding allowed). • Any use by dogs or other pets.
• The installation of new, or the extension of existing utilities including, without limitation, water, sewer, power, fuel, and communication lines and related facilities. • The operation of any motorized vehicle for any purpose, except for emergency use, fire control. or for maintenance, repair and restoration of the Open Space Preserve permitted facilities.
• The pruning, felling, or other destruction or removal of dead or living native trees and shrubs or other native vegetation, except as necessary to control or prevent hazards, disease, or fire.
• Any alteration of the surface of the land, including, without limitation, the excavation or removal of soil, sand, gravel, rock, peat, or sod.
• Any use or activity that causes or is likely to cause soil degradation or erosion, or pollution of any surface or subsurface waters.
• The storage, dumping or other disposal of wastes, refuse, and/ or debris.

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7. LITERATURE CITED
Beier, P. and S. Loe. 1992. "In my experience.." a checklist for evaluating impacts to wildlife movement corridors. Wildlife Society Bulletin Vol. 20(4): 6.

California Invasive Plant Inventory (CAL-IPC). (http://www.cal-ipc.org/ip/inventory/) LSA 2003. City of Antioch General Plan, Contra Costa County, California, Updated November 24, 2003.

CNDDB (California Natural Diversity Data Base). RareFind 3. Computer printout for special- status species within a 5-mile radius of the project site. California Natural Heritage Division, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Sacramento, CA.

CNPS (California Native Plant Society). 2001. Inventory of rare and endangered plants of California (sixth edition). Rare plant scientific advisory committee, David P. Tibor, convening editor. California Native Plant Society. Sacramento, CA. 338 pps.

Jones & Stokes. 2005. Draft East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation Plan and Natural Community Conservation Plan. Volumes I and II. June 2005.

Jones & Stokes. 2006. Final East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation Plan and Natural Community Conservation Plan. Volumes I and II. October 2006.

Smith, D.A., K. Ralls, B.L. Cypher, H.O. Clark Jr., P.A. Kelly, D.F. Williams, and J.E. Maldonado. 2006. Relative abundance of endangered San Joaquin kit foxes (Vulpes macrotis mutica) based on scat-detection dog surveys. The Southwestern Naturalist 51 (2): 210-219.

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ALBERS RANCH PROJECT

CITY OF ANTIOCH CONTRA COSTA COUNTY CALIFORNIA DATE: JANUARY 31, 2020 SCALE: 1" = 300'CIVIL ENGINEERS SURVEYORS PLANNERS

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s used herein, the terms “development”, “project”, “Project”, and “subdivision” refer to the Albers Ranch Project. The terms “applicant”, “developer”, and “Developer” refer to Lucia Albers or her successors in interest with respect to the Project (except where such terms expressly apply to a different project or developer). The term “City” shall refer to the City of Antioch.

A. GENERAL CONDITIONS

1. T
he development shall comply with the City Municipal Code, unless a specific exception is granted thereto, or is otherwise modified in these conditions.

2. C
oncurrent with the first submittal of grading or improvement plans, the applicant shall submit a site plan exhibit showing the site plan as modified by conditions and approvals.

3. This a pproval expires two years from the date of approval (Expires January 28, 2027), unless a building permit has been issued and construction has diligently commenced thereon and has not expired, or an extension has been approved by the Zoning Administrator. Requests for extensions must be received in writing with the appropriate fees prior to the expiration of this approval. No more than one one- year extension shall be granted except as provided by law or pursuant to a written agreement between City and Developer.

4. The
applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City in any action brought challenging any land use approval or environmental review for the Project. In addition, the applicant shall pay all costs associated with any challenge to the land use approval or environmental review for the Project, including, without limitation, the costs associated with any election challenging the Project.

5. A
final and unchallenged approval of this project supersedes previous approvals that have been granted for this site.

6. P
ermits or approvals, whether discretionary or ministerial, will not be considered if the applicant is delinquent on permit fees, reimbursement and/or other payments that are due to the City related to the Project.

7. A
ll advertising signs shall be consistent with the Sign Ordinance or as approved by the Community Development Director.

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ll utility and similar easements of record that burden the subject property that are no longer in use, are not required for the use and benefit of the Project, and that do not affect individual lots or parcels within th e Project D29

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shall be removed prior to or concurrently with the recordation of the first large map final map or subsequent separate document as approved by City Engineer.

B. VESTING TENTATIVE MAP CO NDITIONS

1. Th
e Vesting Tentative Map approval is subject to the timelines established in the State of California Subdivision Map Act, unless modified by applicable law or other written agreement with the City.

2. A
pproval is based upon substantial conformance with the Vesting Tentative Map 9515 dated Sept 23, 2022.

3. A
pproval of this Vesting Tentative M ap shall not constitute the approval of any improvements shown on the Vesting Tentative map and shall not be construed as a guarantee of future extension or re- approvals of this or similar maps, nor is it an indication of future availability of water or sewer facilities or permission to develop beyond the capacities of these facilities.

4. Th
e Developer may file a large lot master final map subdividing the original acquired 96.5 acres into a maximum of 13 parcels based on substantial conformance with the Vesting Tentative Map 9515 dated on Sept 23, 2022, received by the Community Development Department. This master final map sh all be the first final map and shall comply to the se conditions of approval and mitigations measures of this approved “The Albers Property Subdivision 9515” project prior to recording this first final map of the development. Part of the master map or first final map shall be the creation of emergency vehicle access easement ( EVAE) shown as parcel A, Park parcel T, Water Quality parcel U, Open Space parcels V, W, X and Y, future development parcels Z1 and Z2, and up to six (6) large lots for future residential subdivision that will be further subdivided into future residential lots and private streets on subsequent final maps . With this large lot final map, all residential lots of said project Tentative Map 9515 may be included in the up to six large lot parcels to be constructed in up to six or more subsequent phases to be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer.

5. W
ith creation of the large lot subdivision final map as stated above or the first final map of the said tentative map 9515, the Developer shall offer to the City a 22-foot irrevocable offer of dedication (IOD) for east side future widening of Deer Valley Road. Along with the offer of dedication shall be a ten-foot (10’) wide public utility easement (PUE) starting from the n ew right of way into the site to the satisfaction of the City Engineer for future undergrounding of the overhead electrical and telephone and internet lines located along the east side of the existing Deer Valley roadway.

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6. With the large lot final map or 1st final map of the subdivision, the Developer shall create future development parcels Z1 and Z2 located along east side of Deer Valley Road, on the southwest corner of the existing project parcel for future development . Development within these two parcels shall be in compliance with the City’s Flood Plain Ordinance. The Developer shall submit a separate and complete submittal package for processing the development of these Z1 and Z2 parcels at a future time and follow City planning procedures and ordinances for processing these parcels for new zoning, and development.

7. A
ll required easements or rights-of-way for improvements as shown on the Tentative Map 9515 shall be dedicated by the Developer at no cost to the City.

Temporary construction easements or a dvance permission shall be obtained from adjacent property owners if improvements are required to be installed with development of this project . A ll work of improvements specified by these conditions shall be completed within the project, which included any new right of way s purchased, easements or temporary construction easements acquired by the D eveloper from adjacent landowners for the construction of all needed improvements for the development of this project.

C. DISTRICTS AND ANNE XATION

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rior to filing of a large lot final map and subsequent final maps for recording, the development shall annex the entire project into CFD 2018-02 (Police Protection).

2. P
rior to filing of a large lot final map or first final map and subsequent final maps for recording, this project Vesting Tentative Map site shall annex into CFD 2018-01 (Public Services) and accept a level of annual assessments to maintain public facilities in the vicinity of the project area at no cost to the City. The annual assessment shall cover the actual annual cost of maintenance as described in the Engineer’s Report.

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rior to filing of a large lot final map or first final map and subsequent final maps for recording, the Development will annex into the existing Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (CCCFPD) Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2022-1 (Antioch Fire Protection and Emergency Response Services) to fund the incremental cost of fire protection and emergency response service delivery. The Developer shall contact the Office of the Fire Chief for specific details on the annexation into this existing CFD.

4. I
f needed by the City and concurrent with submittal of the first f inal subdivision map, the applicant may need to annex into an existing adjacent landscape and lighting districts in this area of the City for maintenance of adjacent City major roadways and City facilities in the area.

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D. HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION AND CC&RS

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he applicant shall establish a Homeowners Association (HOA) for this project in conformance with the regulations set forth by the California Department of Real Estate. The HOA shall be responsible for maintaining:
• A
ll HOA owned parcels of private streets: Parcels ‘A’ through ‘S.’ • All storm drain lines, water quality, detention basins, retention basins within Parcel U and constructed by the project.
• All EVAEs, trails, and fire access road (pipes, structures, fences, and Parcel ‘U’).
• All dedicated park Parcels “T “for private use.
• Open space Parcels V, W, X, and Y.
• All streetlights located within the common areas maintained by the HOA.
• All landscaping along common areas of residential lots within the private streets, except to the extent the CC&Rs or other agreements require a homeowner or other person to maintain such areas. • If needed, and requested by the residents , the City shall be reimbursed for maintenance of landscape, roadway (including striping and signing), concrete (including sidewalk, curb, gutter, and curb ramps), storm drain facilities, street lighting, and all other HOA facilities and amenities maintained by the HOA to an acceptable City level within the project area.

2. S
ubject to approval by the state, the Conditions , Covenants and Restrictions (CC&Rs) for the subdivision shall include a provision indicating that the City is named as a third-party beneficiary with the right of way, but not the obligation, to enforce the provisions of street lighting to the maintenance and repair of the property and improvements, including but not limited to landscaping, streets, curbs, gutters, street lights, parking, open space, storm water facilities and the prohibition of nuisances. The City shall have the same rights and remedies as the Association, Manager or Owners are afforded under the CC&Rs, including but not limited to rights of entry.

This right of enforcement is in addition to all other legal and equitable remedies available to the City, including the right to refuse to issue building permits for any building or structure that is not in compliance with applicable federal, state, or local laws, regulations, permits or approvals. Neither action nor inaction by the City shall constitute a waiver or relinquishment of any rights or remedies. In addition, the CC&Rs shall include a provision that any design approvals required by the CC&RS for construction, reconstruction and remodeling are in addition to any approvals needed from the City as well.

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Public Works Directors and City Attorney of the City. Material changes are those that would change the fundamental purpose of the development including but not limited to:

• City approvals of uses or external modifications.
• Property ownership or maintenance obligations including, but not limited to, common areas, storm water and landscaping.

The CC&Rs for this project shall be reviewed and approved by the City Attorney and the Community Development Director prior to the issuance of the first building permit.

E. CO NSTRUCTION CONDITIONS

1. The use of construction equipment shall be as outlined in the Antioch Municipal Code and is restricted to weekdays between the hours 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., or as approved in writing by the City Manager. Requests for alternative days/time may be submitted in writing to the City Engineer for consideration and approval.

2. The project shall be in compliance with and supply all the necessary documentation for Antioch Municipal Code § 6- 3.2: Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling.

3. Standard dust control methods and designs (use of water truck sprays and straw) shall be used to stabilize the dust generated by construction activities. The applicant shall post “keep out” signage, fences and concrete barriers to the general public with the contact number of the applicant, City staff, and the air quality control board to be seen by the general public when approaching the site construction area.

4. The project site shall be kept clean of all debris (boxes, junk, garbage, etc.) at all times and be kept in safe condition with adequate fencing and safety measures in place for constructor and City personal that will be allowed on the premises during construction.

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ITE AND PROJECT DESIGN

1. All proposed public and private improvements within this development shall be constructed to City standard plans, specifications or Contra Costa County or State of California Transportation Department (Caltrans) standard plans or specifications as otherwise approved by the City Engineer.

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reconfigured to allow two full size passenger vehicles to be able to pass each other in a continuous turning movement of a fire engine design vehicle that meets the geometric requirements of this said vehicle to make a 90 degree turn with in the street pavement per the latest Caltrans Highway Design Manual for Intersection Design Standards (Topic 400 & 405), and the latest MUTCD manual as approved by the City Engineer.

3. T
he location of all driveways shall be perpendicular or radial to the street centerline, and geometrics reviewed and approved by the City Engineer prior to construction.

4. T
he maximum driveway slope shall be 12 percent or as approved by the City Engineer.

5. T
he construction of all driveways shall be a minimum of f ive feet (5’) from the point of the begin curve ( BC) or point of the end of cur ve (EC) of any street curb returns or EVAEs.

6. T
he dedication of a ll private street rights-of-way shall be located at least from behind the back- of-curb or behind the sidewalks or greater as shown on the various sections of the Vesting Tentative Map 9515.

7. T
he construction of all c urbs and curb returns shall comply with the latest American disability act (ADA) ramps and driveways per the latest version of City standard plans and/or Caltrans standard plans to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

8. V
ehicle drivers’ line of sight and safe sight stopping distance at intersections, driveways and at roadway turns shall be maintained per Antioch Municipal Code § 9-5.1101 Site Obstructions at Intersections, or as defined by Caltrans design manual and MUTCD manual for 25 mph design speed, and as approved by the City Engineer. The geometric design of all roadways shall be reviewed and approved prior to building permit and constructed prior to occupancy of the first residential lot with each phase of development.

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ll lot residential lot property sidelines shall be perpendicular or radial to the fronting street face of curb line for a minimum distance of 5 feet from the face of curb, and/or configuration is approved by the City Engineer.

10. All rear and side yard fencing shall be constructed by the Developer prior to occupancy of each residential lot , as approved by Director of C ommunity Development and the City Engineer.

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ases where a fence is to be built in conjunction with a retaining wall, and the wall face is exposed to a side street, the fence shall be setback a D34

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minimum of three feet (3’) behind the retaining wall per Antioch Municipal Code § 9-5.1603, or as approved by the City Engineer.

12. All proposed street names of the listed below streets shall be approved by the Planning Commission prior to recordation of the first final map. Changes to street names shall require Planning Commission review and approval.

These streets are the following:

• Hillcrest Avenue (Existing).
• Streets ‘A,’ ‘B,’ ‘C,’ ‘D,’ ‘E,’ ‘F,’ ‘G’ ‘H’ and ‘I,’ and looped street. • Parcels A to S shown on the Vesting Tentative Map 9515.

13. All water meters, sewer clean outs, CATV boxes and other utility infrastructure for each residential lot (water meters, sewer cleanouts, etc.) shall be outside of the driveway and sidewalks, within the 5’ wide PUE’ behind the sidewalk or curb but within the projection of its sidelines, as shown in City standard plans or as approved by the City Engineer.

14. All fencing adjacent to the open space (trails and basins) shall be tubular steel or other fence or wall material as approved by the City Engineer. All fences shall be located a minimum of one foot (1’) from the top of slope, or three feet (3’) from the bottom of slope as approved by the City Engineer.

15. The Developer shall maintain all undeveloped areas within this subdivision in an attractive manner and in accordance with City grading, fire protection and erosion control ordinances. At least once a year the Developer shall cut down the natural grasses and weeds to ensure proper fire safety within the subdivision until the HOA is created and is fully operative and functioning to maintain the undeveloped and open space areas of the subdivision.

16. The Developer shall prepare a street parking plan that provides one (1) street parking space provided per residential lot shall be located within a reasonable distance from each residential unit that it serves, as shown on the Vesting Tentative Map prepared by CBG and associates and stamped received by the Planning Division on Sep 23, 2022 and as approved by the City Engineer. This street parking plan shall provide parking stall dimensions, parking stall marks, which identifies the location of each residential unit parking stall with each phase of development for review and approval prior to grading and building permit . The parking plan shall also provide stopping bars and stop legends at each various street intersections, center line striping, and all other street striping that is to be installed within the pavement of all residential streets of all phases of the project.

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traffic signal at Hillcrest and Sand Creek Road. This may include design and construction of curb return s, ADA ramps, sidewalks, left turn lanes, street lighting, signage and striping, pedestrian push buttons, and any other improvements to a fully operable traffic signal at the Intersection of Hilcrest Avenue and Sand Creek Road. The design shall utilize the protected phasing for the eastbound and westbound left turn movements and optimize the signal timings of the new four-way intersection to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

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t the following locations, the Developer shall post CAMUTCD R-26L” No Stopping” signs at every 300 feet in accordance with City sign standards:
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ull Length of Hillcrest Avenue extension

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he construction of mailbox facilities shall be by the D eveloper at locations shown on the improvement plans for a cluster of residents and shall be reviewed and approved by the USPS, and the City Engineer, and designed prior to the approval of the improvement plans and constructed prior to occupancy of first residential lot in each phase of development.

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y damage to existing streets or proposed improvements during construction or damage to adjacent private property improvements, shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the City Engineer at the full expense of the Developer. This shall include sidewalks, streets, storm drain , water utilities, sewer utilit ies, signage, and st riping, retaining walls, fences or other improvements constructed by D eveloper, as may be required by the City Engineer.

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he applicant shall construct the “Revised Hillcrest Improvements” which will consist of two contiguous lanes of Hillcrest Avenue generally within a 112- foot right of way along the Project’s frontage (together with curbs, gutters, sidewalks, landscaping and a 2- lane bridge over Sand Creek to be built in two phases, and which will serve as interim improvements until such time as the full, 4- lane width of Hillcrest Avenue (the “Ultimate Hillcrest Improvements”) is constructed by the City or a third party.

T
he applicant , as a “Contributing Project”, shall reimburse GBN partners, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, funds in a collective amount equal to the “Reimbursable Share” of the cost of design, permitting and construction of the Revised Hillcrest Improvements including, without limitation, grading, roadway and utility improvements and the value of all right of w ay dedicated by GBN for the Hillcrest Improvements (including the Ultimate Hillcrest Improvements) (the “Hillcrest Costs”). The Reimbursable Share of the Hillcrest Costs, including any interest on costs incurred by GBN at the annual rate of five (5) percent, shall be paid to GBN upon the earlier to occur of issuance of a grading permit or recordation of the first final D36

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subdivision map for the Contributing Project. The currently estimated cost of the design, permitting and construction of the Revised Hillcrest Improvements (i.e., the Hillcrest Costs) is described in that certain Engineer’s Report, dated December 2021 and prepared by Carlson, Barbee & Gibson, Inc.

The amount of the Reimbursable Share shall be based on the predicted proportionate usage of the Revised Hillcrest Improvements by the Project and the Contributing Project (i.e., in accordance with Section 66487(b) of the Subdivision Map Act) described in the Engineer’s Report together with that certain report, dated December 2021 and prepared by Fehr & Peers (the “Traffic Study”), which assume that the Contributing Project includes approximately 294 non-restricted age-residential units plus a 100-unit active adult project as currently proposed (the “Contributing Project Unit Count”).

Since the Contributing Project Unit Count differs from the foregoing assumptions if and when the Contributing Project is approved by the City, then the Reimbursable Share shall be adjusted proportionately based upon an engineer’s report prepared to the satisfaction of the City Engineer prior to approval of the Contributing Project.

Developer shall pay for the cost of preparation of the engineer’s report to determine the Reimbursable Share.

G. U

TILITIES

1. Unless otherwise stated in these conditions, all private and public street and storm drain improvements shall be designed and constructed per City standard plans, specifications or Contra Costa County or State of California Transportation Department (Caltrans) standard plans or specifications as otherwise approved by the City Engineer in writing. Compliance with City standard plans shall have priority over the other two standards. The design of all improvements shall be reviewed and approved prior to grading permit and building permit of the first final map of each phase.

2. The Developer shall implement the sewer system analysis of the proposed sewer system of the project dated [_____] and then prepare the design of the sanitary sewer system for the project in compliance with City standard plans and Central Contra Costa Sanitary District standard plans and specifications to the satisfaction of the City Engineer with submittal with the improvement plans. The sewer system shall be constructed in phases: for each phase of residential development, the sewer system for those residential lots shall be constructed prior to issuance of a 1 st building permit
for that phase. The sewer system shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the City standard details first and then if not specified shall designed and modeled be in accordance with Central Contra Costa Sanitary District standard plans and specifications. The Developer shall also submit the proposed subdivision sewer system analysis to City Sewer system D37

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consultants, and Centra Co ntra Costa Sanitary District for review and incorporation into the City sewer system model for further analysis to check the adequacy of the City downstream sewer system. The Developer shall pay for such sewer analysis to the satisfaction of the City engineer prior to improvement plan approval and construction.

3. Unless otherwise stated in these conditions, all private and public water line improvements shall be designed and constructed per City standard plans, City of Antioch Water Master Plan and as approved by the City Engineer.

Compliance with City standard plans shall have priority over the other City master plan standards. The design and construction of all water line improvements shall be reviewed and approved by the City engineer prior to grading permit and building permit for each phase of development . The Developer shall also submit the proposed subdivision water system analysis to City water system consultants, for review and incorporation into the City water system model for further analysis to check the adequacy of the City water network and storage tank system. The Developer shall pay for such water analysis to the satisfaction of the City engineer prior to improvement plan approval and construction.

4. All Public utilities shall be constructed to their ultimate size, location and in the configuration shown on the Vesting Tentative Map 9515 and per the water, sewer and drainage, and electrical plan master plans previous established for development of the project in the southeast section area of Antioch. Each utility shall be designed prior to building permit and constructed prior to construction of all surface road improvements shown or not shown on the Vesting Tentative Map 9515.

5. Except for Deer Valley Road, all existing overhead electrical (to the extent approved by PG&E and provided transformers are reasonably available) , phone and internet lines and proposed dry utilities shall be undergrounded and installed in subsurface concrete vaults or boxes in accordance with the Antioch Municipal Code section 7- 3 “Underground Utility Districts” of the Antioch Municipal Code, except the existing PG&E high voltage lines and towers or as approved by the City Engineer. Overhead Utilities along east side Deer Valley Road will be underground when the Z1 and Z2 parcels of Vesting Tentative Map 9515 develop or as agreed up by the City and Developer with the development of Z1 and Z2 parcels.

6. All residential sewage shall flow by gravity to the east of project to the closest intersecting sewer line in Hillcrest Avenue of the adjacent Creekside Development, Tentative Map 9501, or if not constructed, to the closest public street sewer main located in Heidorn Ranch Road in accordance with City standard plans and CCCSD specifications. This sewer main trunk line shall drain by gravity, connecting to other sewer lines within the project, and through the adjacent Creekside Development, Tentative Map 9501, crossing D38

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Sand Creek stream, extend down Sand Creek Road to the existing 15- inch public sewer main located in Heidorn Ranch Road and as approved by the City Engineer. This sewer alignment and sewer design shall be approved prior to the building permit and constructed before occupancy of the first residential lot of the first phase of construction in the residential development.

7. I
f not constructed by the adjacent C reekside Development, Tentative Map 9501, the Developer will design and construct a sewer gravity pipe crossing of “Sand Creek” steam in accordance with City standard plans and criteria and to the satisfaction of the City engineer. As an alternative, this sewer line stream crossing may consist of attachment of a sewer forced main on the existing bridge that crosses Sand Creek or construction of sewer pump station and forced main under the existing creek to the satisfaction of City Engineer.

Another 2nd alternative may consist of the design and construction of a sewer pump station and forced main to adequately transfer sewer under “S and Creek”. This Sand Creek stream crossing shall be designed prior to the building permit of the first residential unit and constructed prior to 1 st oc
cupancy of the first residential unit of the 1st phase of the development.

8. A
t the base of all open space slopes, the Developer shall design and construct a concrete “V” ditch per standard plan CD60 shown in C ontra Costa Public Works Department standard plans as approved by the City Engineer, designed prior to grading permit, and constructed prior to occupancy of each phase of development. At the base of smaller slopes, the Developer shall construct these same concrete “ V” ditches or 3’ wide concrete valley gutters per City standard plans ST-08 in accordance with City and the Contra Costa County Flood Control (FC) District and California State Department of transportation standard plans and specifications. These open ditches and valley gutters shall be connected to storm drain inlet structures and underground storm drainpipe systems that eventually drain to the project storm water detention facilities . For each phase of residential development, the Developer shall design and construct the subdivision drainage system for that phase of residential development prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the first residential unit of such phase to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

9. P
rior to the first building permit of the first phase of final map, the applicant shall submit storm drain hydrology and hydraulic system analyses in the storm drainage report of a proposed stormwater system and stormwater control plan to the City for review and approval in accordance with City requirements.

10. Th
e storm drain system shall flow by gravity generally in the easterly direction to a detention and retention basin system located at the east end of the project as shown on the Vesting Tentative Map 9515. From these basins the drainage system shall flow by underground pipe easterly through Street I, D39

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through Creekside D evelopment to a storm drain outfall located in a small drainage swale that flows to S and Creek (stream) shown on the tentative map 9515. The entire system shall be designed prior to site grading permit of the large map subdivision with respect to the first small lot residential final map.

11. The Developer shall provide the project water system analysis of the complete proposed subdivision water system (both pipe, tank, and pump), that will provide adequate water pressure and volume to serve this residential development in compliance with City and county fire flow for domestic water and fire service requirements prior to the first building permit or grading permit. This system will be designed to at a minimum residual pressure of 20 psi at the highest point of water service and at a minimum static pressure of 20 psi or as approved by the City Engineer. The system shall not exceed 80 psi pressure or pressure reducing devices on each lot will be installed. See Fire and City Water Requirements for additional water flow conditions. The Developer shall also submit the proposed subdivision water analysis to City Water system consultants, Brown and Caldwell, or other selected consultant for incorporation into the City water system model for further analysis and compliance with City water requirements. The Developer shall pay for such water analysis to the satisfaction of the City engineer prior to improvement plan approval and construction.

12. Water systems shall be designed as a looped distribution system, if not already connecting as a looped system, the Developer shall be responsible for installing any water mains to create a looped system at no cost to the City.

13. All residential houses shall drain to the front residential street of each unit.

The Developer shall connect each residential building’s downspout directly to the local storm drain system of each lot that will also drain the back yard of each residential lot to the street curb as approved by the City Engineer.

The Developer shall grade each lot to drain to the public street at the front of the lot at a 1% minimum drainage grade. If a 1% minimum grade cannot be maintained the Developer shall provide an underground drainage pipe system at minimum grade of 0.35% slope grade to the flow line of the gutter in the private street to the satisfaction of the City Engineer prior to occupancy of the residential unit.

14. Prior to acceptance of public utilities, the Developer shall provide the City as built AutoCAD CAD drawings of all improvements of the subdivision to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. GPS coordinates of all existing and proposed utilities shall be shown on all drawings. This includes all water lines and valves. fire hydrants, and any other water facilities, all sewer pipes and structures, all s torm water pipes and structures , including inverts and clearance of pipes, or other water line features. Developer shall also include D40

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GPS coordinates of signs, street signs, light poles, water meter s and irrigation controllers . These GPS coordinates must be provided in GIS shapefile format using NAVD 88 (with conversion information) prior to release of bonds.

15. T
he Developer shall design and construct storm drain facilities for all improvements constructed in open space parcels (including open concrete ditches, slopes, trails, EVAEs access roads, park parcel ) to adequately collect and convey stormwater within each parcel within the development to the nearest adequate man- made drainage facility or natural watercourse, without diversion of the watershed.
a. A
ll public utilities, including storm drainpipes and ditches, shall be installed in the streets avoiding any private connections between lot locations. All proposed drainage surface facilities, including open ditches, shall be constructed of Portland Concrete Cement, per City standards as approved by the City Engineer.
b. T
he residential subdivision storm drain system shall flow by gravity to the bioretention water treatment basin and the detention basin as shown within the Vesting Tentative Map 9515 with no diversion out of existing watershed(s) to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. c. B
oth bioretention and detention basins and associated improvements shall be constructed and operational prior to issuance of the first residential building permit of the first phase of development. d. A
ll water quality and bioretention and detention basins shall be designed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer with an emergency spillway to provide controlled overflow relief for the10 year and 100- year storm events, and a low flow outfall for 2-year event and prepare an Operations and Maintenance Manual (for each basin) shall be submitted to the City for basins prior to the issuance of the first building permit. The Developer shall construct a 12 feet wide access road to each of the water quality and bioretention basins. A black metal rod fence shall be installed surrounding the basin with an access gate prior to occupancy of the first residential unit within the first phase of construction.
e. T
he main storm drain system shall be designed to flow generally in a northeasterly direction into Sand Creek subject to the approval of the City. Developer shall obtain all other permits as may be required by law from other government agencies with jurisdiction over the Project. f. I
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widening of Hillcrest Avenue and generally flow in a northerly direction into a 48” storm drain and outfall into Sand Creek stream subject to the approval of the City.

16. The water system for this Vesting Tentative Map 9515 development shall be designed as a looped distribution system along with the adjacent Creekside Development, Tentative Map 9501, and other adjacent development s that are approved prior to construction of the first phase of this Vesting Tentative Map and the City existing water system. As stated previously , on the east side of the project, the Developer shall design and construct a 12-inch water main located in the extension of Hillcrest Avenue and Sand Creek Road to a water line located within the project to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

As stated previously stated on west side of the project , the Developer shall design and construct a 12-inch water line starting from the existing water line in Deer creek road, through the EVA located on the west side of the project, to an 8- inch water main located within the project to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. The exact location of connection into the subdivision will depend on the phase of construction.

17. A
s stated earlier and shown on the Vesting Tentative Map, with the construction of 12-inch water line is construction of a 21-foot-wide paved EVAE from Deer Valley Road elevated out of the 100 -year floodplain. With the construction of this EVAE is the installation of a minimum of 12-foot by 5-foot concrete box culvert to convey the 100-year creek flows of Sand Creek around and through this culvert under the roadway. This new culvert will require stream modeling of existing stream using HEC HMS and DEC RAS creek analysis engineering software by a competent consulting engineer approved by the City and require review and approval of the new culvert analysis and design by City. Developer shall obtain all other permits as may be required by law from other government agencies with jurisdiction over the Project. This EVAE will also trigger the construction of bioretention basin located close to Sand Creek as shown on the Vesting Tentative Map 9515, to handle drainage from the EVAE to the existing creek.

H. LANDSCAPING

1. Lan
dscaping on all slopes, medians, bioretention basins, detention basins (C.3) basins and open space areas shall be approved by the City Engineer or his or her designee and shall be installed, at no cost to the City and installed by the Developer prior to first phase of occupancy of the first phase of first residential unit.

2. A
minimum of one (1) 15-gallon tree shall be located within ten feet (10’) of the sidewalk in the front yard of each lot and the side yard of corner lots prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy. The type and location of the D42

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tree shall be as approved by the City Engineer or his or her designee and installed prior to occupancy of the fronting residential unit.

3. P
rior to issuance of residential building permits, Developer shall submit typical front yard landscape plan(s) to demonstrate compliance with water conserving landscape requirements. Developer shall submit a landscape plan for each residential lot that the City shall review for compliance with typical landscape plan(s) and approve prior to issuance of building permit.

4. If dev
elopment is caught in drought conditions during construction, the City Engineer has the authority to delay some, or all the landscape improvements as described in these Conditions of Approval.

5. The Developer shall submit final landscape plans that identify specific plant materials to be planted, including all shrubs and groundcover, providing both common and botanical names, sizes, and quantities at the time of building permit submittal. The project shall emphasize local and native species of plants in the landscape design. The landscape design shall be submitted prior to the building permit of each phase of construction prior to occupancy of the first residential unit.

6. Lan
dscaping shall be provided on all slopes, medians, bioretention and retention basins and open space areas as approved by the City Engineer or his or her designee, with the landscaping design to be completed prior to building permit of the first residential unit within each phase (and such landscaping thereafter to be installed at the Developer’s expense).

7. A
s recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission, the “Park” shall meet all the City’s Park design standards current at the time of park construction. All final park designs shall be reviewed and approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission prior to the issuance of a building permit for any building surrounding the park.

I. FIRE REQUIREMENTS

1. T
he applicant shall comply with the following conditions provided by the CCCFPD dated June 2021:
a. F
ire access roadways of less than 28- feet unobstructed width shall have NO PARKING – FIRE LANE signs posted, or curbs painted red with the words NO PARKING – FIRE LANE clearly marked, per 22500.1 CVC unless approved by the Fire Department and the City Engineer. b. T
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the sidewalk be included in the turning radius, it shall be clear of streetlights, fire hydrants and other obstructions.

c. The applicant shall provide an adequate reliable water supply for fire protection with a minimum fire flow of 1750 GPM per one (1) fire hydrant flowing at 20 PSI residual pressure simultaneously in the main. (508.1), (B105) CFC.

d. The applicant shall provide hydrants of the East Bay type, which shall be maintained by the City. Approximate hydrant locations will be determined by the Fire District and approved by the City Engineer.

e. Emergency access roadways and fire hydrants shall be installed, and in service, prior to construction of any combustible storage on site. (501.4) CFC. Gravel roads are not considered all-weather roadways for emergency apparatus access. The first lift of asphalt concrete paving shall be installed as the minimum sub base materials and capable of supporting the designated gross vehicle weight specified above.

f. Premises identification shall be provided. Such numbers shall contrast with their background and be a minimum of four inches high with one - half-inch stroke or larger as required to be readily visible from the street. (505.1) CFC, (501.2) CBC

g. Plan review and inspection fees shall be submitted at the time of plan review submittal. Checks may be made payable to CCCFPD.

h. All proposed homes shall be protected with an approved automatic fire sprinkler system complying with the 2013 edition of NFPA 13D or Section R313.3 of the 2013 California Residential Code. Submit a minimum of two (2) sets of plans for each model home to this office for review and approval prior to installation. (903.2) CFC, (R313.3) CFC.

i. The Developer shall submit a computer-aided design (CAD) digital file copy of the site plan to the Fire District upon final approval of the site improvements plans or subdivision map. CAD files shall be saved in the latest AutoCAD file format. (501) CFC

j. Submit plans to: CCCFPD, 4005 Port Chicago Highway, Suite 250, Concord, CA 94520-1180.

k. Developer shall maintain the open space areas until at suc h time the hillside parcel taken over by the maintenance of the future HOA of the subdivision

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1. Un
less timely challenged by the applicant as permitted by law, the applicant shall pay all City fees which have been established by the City of Antioch City Council and as required by the Antioch Municipal Code prior to building permit.

2. P
roject shall comply with City Council Resolution No. 2006/79; the Developer shall pay all costs and fees and accumulated interests apportioned by Public Benefits District (PW 628-BD) for this development.

3. A
s recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission, the Developer can pay Park-in-lieu fees in the amount of park improvement installed and pay to the City full park fees to meet the Project’s Park land dedication obligation requirements prior to building permit.

4. Th
e applicant shall pay all pass-through fees. Fees include but are not limited to:
a. E
ast Contra Costa Regional Fee and Financing Authority (ECCRFFA) Fee in effect at the time of building permit issuance.
b. CCCF
PD Fire Development Fee in place at the time of building permit issuance.
c. C
ontra Costa County Map Maintenance Fee in affect at the time of recordation of the final map(s).
d. C
ontra Costa County FC Drainage Area fee.
e. S
chool Impact Fees.
f. De
lta Diablo Sanitation Sewer Fees.
g. C
ontra Costa Water District Fees.

5. T
he applicant shall pay their fair share payment to be determined in accordance with the terms of the “ Aviano Sanitary Sewer Reimbursement Agreement” (dated March 9, 2021) . The costs of the Sanitary Sewer Improvements subject to the fair share payment include all costs of the design and construction thereof and all costs incidental to such design and construction.

T
he City Engineer shall calculate and determine the fair share payment amount owed by applicant for the Sanitary Sewer Improvements, and shall provide such determination to applicant. The fair share payment for the D45

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