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demolition of existing structures. The SBCAPCD is delegated authority by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to implement the Federal NESHAP requirements, including requirements pertaining to the handling of asbestos-containing material and lead-based paint.
Prior to demolition of on-site structures, the SBCAPCD shall be notified, per NESHAP requirements. Additional information may be obtained at SBCAPCD’s website, URL:
https://www.ourair.org/asbestos/.
Monitoring: Prior to demolition of on-site structures, Public Works Director shall verify that SBCAPCD has been notified in accordance with NESHAP requirements.
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
3. Mitigation Measure BIO-1. Preconstruction Survey (Special-Status Species) Conduct a preconstruction survey for special-status wildlife and implement avoidance and protection measures during construction. Within seven days prior to the start of vegetation removal or grading for any phase of the project, a qualified biologist approved by the City shall survey permanent and temporary impact areas to ensure the species listed above are not present.
The biologist shall survey the site under suitable environmental conditions using appropriate protocols to detect the target species. Additional detail for focused surveys is provided, as follows.
Least Bell’s Vireo, Southwestern Willow Flycatcher, California Red-Legged Frog.
Consistent with General Plan policies, because the site is located within 500 feet of the Santa Ynez River, surveys shall be conducted to determine the presence or absence of state and/or federally listed species, including least Bell's vireo, southwestern willow flycatcher, and California red-legged frog. If any individuals of federally listed species are found during the surveys, consultation with the USFWS and/or state may be required.
American Badger. The qualified biologist shall survey the project impact area including the access road plus a 250-foot buffer for potential American badger dens. Any potential badger dens/burrows found that appear active shall be identified with flagging or stakes, and a 200-foot no-work buffer shall be flagged. All foot and vehicle traffic, construction activities, and storage of supplies and equipment, shall remain outside of buffer areas.
Buffer areas shall be maintained until all project-related disturbances have been terminated. If any burrows and their appropriate buffer areas cannot be avoided during all work activities, then the qualified biologist shall determine whether they are active by installing wildlife trail cameras and/or tracking medium and monitoring them daily for at least three days. If the work takes place in the late-spring or summer, additional measures shall be employed to determine whether dens are occupied by badger young.
No dens with young shall be disturbed, and no work shall be conducted within 200 feet of maternal dens until the young have left the den. If any active burrow occupied by a single adult badger is found and a 50-foot buffer area cannot be avoided, then the den shall be closed incrementally by placing sticks and debris over the entrance for three to five days, to discourage the animal from using the den. Only after the badger has left the den, as determined by the qualified biologist implementing the wildlife camera and/or tracking medium methods, can the den be excavated and work proceed. Destruction of a burrow is typically done by incrementally excavating it until it is confirmed that no
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animals are occupying the burrow. Excavation using hand tools is the recommended method for destroying a burrow. Use of excavating equipment can be done with extreme caution and while being monitored by a qualified biologist. After the burrow is destroyed, the excavation shall be filled with dirt and compacted to make sure that burrowing animals cannot re-enter or use the burrow during construction. If an American badger is discovered inside the burrow during excavation, activities should cease immediately and the animal allowed to leave under its own volition. Burrow destruction may proceed once it is determined that the animal has left the den.
Bat Species. Potential bat roost sites (trees with cavities, outbuildings) that will be disturbed by construction activities shall be inspected for sign of roosting bats such as guano or prey remains. Emergence or re-entry surveys should be conducted for those sites with evidence of bat occupancy. The qualified biologist shall determine whether a maternity roost is present by carefully observing individuals on the roost. If young are present, no work shall occur within 100 feet of the roost location of any bat species until the young can fly on their own. If any non-maternal bat roosts are found, and the work is being conducted outside of the winter hibernation period, the biologist shall coordinate with the City and CDFW on methods to ensure the successful relocation of individuals to suitable habitat nearby. In some cases, CDFW may recommend creating structures for displaced bats. Bats can be restricted from roost sites by placing netting over their entrances after they have left the roost for night-time foraging. Only after the roosting bats have left the site can the tree/structure be disturbed.
The biologist shall submit a report to the City detailing the methods and results of the preconstruction surveys. The report should detail the number and location of any special-status animal species found and measures implemented for avoidance prior to the start of construction.
Observations of special-status species shall be submitted to the CNDDB.
Monitoring: The Public Works Department shall verify the completion of preconstruction surveys for special-status wildlife and implementation of avoidance and protection measures during construction, in accordance with the following:
• Within seven days prior to the start of vegetation removal or grading for any phase of the project, a qualified biologist approved by the City shall survey permanent and temporary impact areas to ensure the species listed above are not present. • The biologist shall submit a report to the City detailing the methods and results of the preconstruction surveys. The report should detail the number and location of any special-status animal species found and measures implemented for avoidance prior to the start of construction, pursuant to the protocols set forth in Mitigation Measure BIO-1.
4. Mitigation Measure BIO-2. Construction Timing. Conduct the initiation of construction activities outside of the nesting season. All initial site disturbance shall be limited to the time period between September 1 and January 31, if feasible. If initial site disturbance such as vegetation/tree removal, grading, and improvements to outbuildings cannot be conducted during this time period, implementation of Mitigation Measure BIO-3 is required.
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Monitoring: If initial site disturbance and/or construction activities cannot be conducted outside of the nesting season, the Public Works Department shall verify implementation of Mitigation Measure BIO-3 prior to commencement of site disturbance/construction activities. Construction activities include: initial site disturbance such as vegetation/tree removal, grading, and improvements to outbuildings.
5. Mitigation Measure BIO-3. Preconstruction Nesting Bird Survey. Conduct a preconstruction nesting bird survey for each phase of the project. If it is not possible to schedule the initiation of construction between September 1 and January 31, a qualified biologist shall conduct a preconstruction survey for nesting birds within 500 feet of project impact areas to ensure that no active nests will be disturbed. The pre-construction survey shall be conducted no more than seven days before the initiation of construction activities in any given area of the project site. During this survey, the qualified biologist shall inspect all potential nest substrates within 500 feet from the impact area, and any nests identified will be monitored to determine if they are active. If no active nests are found, construction may proceed. If an active nest is found within 50 feet (250 feet for raptors) of the construction area, the biologist, in consultation with the CDFW, shall determine the extent of a buffer to be established around the nest. No work shall take place within the buffer area until the young have left the nest, as determined by a qualified biologist.
Monitoring: The Public Works Department shall verify compliance with this mitigation measure, if necessary, prior to commencing any site disturbance and/or construction activities.
6. Mitigation Measure BIO-4. Wildlife Exclusion Fence. Erect wildlife exclusion fence along the river corridor prior to and during ground disturbing work to install the play fields and monitor during construction. To prevent California red-legged frogs and southwestern pond turtles from accessing the site, and deter American badgers from denning onsite, a wildlife exclusion fence (i.e., ERTEC Triple-function E-fence or similar) shall be installed along the southwestern, southern and western sides of the project site by the end of April during the season prior to breaking ground. The bottom edge of the fence shall be trenched into the ground to a depth of at least 6 inches, and the soil recompacted along either side. The fence shall be surveyed by a qualified monitor prior to the start of work each day for southwestern pond turtles or California red-legged frogs that may have entered the work area or are disoriented on the outside of the fence. The biological monitor shall also inspect the integrity of the fence and ensure that it remains functioning until ground disturbance has been completed. If any southwestern pond turtles or California red-legged frogs are found within the work area, CDFW or USFWS, respectively, shall be contacted to receive authorization to move them to suitable habitat away from project impacts. Work shall be halted within 50 feet of the individual until the agencies have provided authorization to proceed.
Monitoring: Prior to and during ground disturbing work, the Public Works Department shall verify compliance with this measure. A biological monitor shall survey/inspect the site prior to the start of work each day. If work is halted due to discovery of noted species, a qualified biologist shall verify that the jurisdictional agency (CDFW or USFWS) have provided authorization to re-initiate activities.
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7. Mitigation Measure BIO-5. Preliminary Jurisdictional Waters Delineation. Since site access improvements require a new road crossing of the ephemeral drainage feature to be constructed in Phase 2, a Preliminary Delineation of Waters of the United States and State of California (aka wetland delineation) shall be conducted within 100 feet of all proposed limits of disturbance affecting the ephemeral stream. The jurisdictional areas and any required setbacks shall be provided to project engineers to be shown on all project plans. The delineation should also include a consultation component to review the project and drainage feature with state agencies to determine if permitting from the RWQCB and CDFW will be needed. As discussed above, it appears there are no federal wetlands or drainage features onsite under the jurisdiction of the USACE, but the wetland delineation should evaluate onsite features consistent with current regulatory guidance.
The wetland delineation shall be submitted to the agencies in support of the permit applications. Any riparian habitat lost or encroachment of development within the setback area shall be replaced onsite at a minimum 1:1 ratio. Note that the agencies may require a higher ratio of up to 3:1 in some instances. Impacts within 50-foot creek or 200-foot river setback areas would also require riparian habitat restoration under the General Plan. These activities shall be conducted under a Compensatory Mitigation and Monitoring Plan (CMMP) prepared by a qualified biologist, and submitted to the agencies and City for approval. The CMMP shall follow guidelines established by the state and federal agencies and be implemented under the direction of a qualified biologist and monitored for at least five years to ensure that success criteria are met.
Monitoring: The Public Works Department shall verify compliance with this measure prior to commencement of design work for the new internal access road crossing of the ephemeral drainage feature to be constructed in Phase 2. The delineated jurisdictional areas and any required setbacks shall be provided to project engineers to be shown on all project plans.
8. Mitigation Measure BIO-6. Tree Inventory. Since site access improvements would require a new road crossing of the ephemeral drainage feature in Phase 2 , a tree inventory shall be conducted prior to construction activities to map all trees at least 8 inches in diameter at breast height (dbh) within 50 feet of all potential limits of site disturbance.
The inventory shall mark the location of each native tree using a Global Positioning System with submeter accuracy and then shown on project construction and/or improvement plans. Each tree shall be assigned a unique number and marked in the field by an aluminum tag. Data collected for each tree shall include species, number of trunks at least 8 inches dbh, and a relative vigor rating. If any non-native trees with a trunk diameter of at least 8 inches dbh are removed, they shall be replaced at a ratio of at least two new trees for every tree removed (2:1 ratio). Native tree species, including oaks, at least 8 inches dbh shall be replaced at a minimum 5:1 ratio under the General Plan.
Municipal Code 12.32.070 specifies ratios of 3:1 for oak trees, and 2:1 for cottonwood and sycamore trees. Compensatory planting for both non-native and native trees removed shall be native species on the City's approved tree planting list and obtained from locally sourced stock. Mitigation shall be done under the CMMP prepared and implemented by a qualified biologist. In accordance with the Native Tree Protection Ordinance, replacement trees shall be established in locations suitable for their growth and survival, as determined
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by a qualified biologist/arborist, no closer than twenty (20) feet from each other or from existing oak trees and no farther than one hundred sixty-five (165) to one hundred eighty (180) feet from each other or existing oak trees unless otherwise approved by the arborist.
Herbivore protection fencing is required until the trees reach a minimum of eight (8) feet in height. The mitigation site shall be maintained and monitored for at least five (5) years.
Monitoring: The Public Works Department shall verify compliance with this measure prior to commencement of design work for the new internal access road crossing of the ephemeral drainage feature to be constructed in Phase 2. The Public Works Department shall also monitor maintenance of the mitigation site for a period of five years.
9. Mitigation Measure BIO-7. Worker Environmental Awareness Program. Prepare and present a Worker Environmental Awareness Program. A qualified biologist shall prepare a Worker Environmental Awareness Program that will be presented to all construction personnel and employees before any ground-disturbing activities commence at the project site. This program shall detail the measures undertaken during project implementation to avoid and minimize impacts on biological resources. It shall include a description of the status of protected species and resources that may be present in the area and the measures to be undertaken during the project to avoid impacts on these resources.
All attendees of the Worker Environmental Awareness Program shall sign an attendance form.
Monitoring: The Public Works Department shall verify compliance with this measure prior to commencement of ground-disturbing activities at the project site.
10. Mitigation Measure BIO-8. Erosion and Sediment Controls. Install appropriate erosion and sediment controls during construction. The following erosion and sedimentation control Best Management Practices (BMPs) are required to be implemented during each of the ground disturbing phases of the project:
a. If possible, the potential for erosion and sedimentation shall be minimized by scheduling construction to occur outside of the rainy season (typically October 15 through April 15). b. To minimize site disturbance, all construction related equipment shall be restricted to established roads, construction areas, and other designated staging areas. c. A Sediment and Erosion Control Plan may be required by the City, and shall be prepared by a qualified engineer. The use of silt fence, straw wattles, erosion control blankets, straw bales, sandbags, fiber rolls and other appropriate techniques should be employed to protect the drainage features on and off the property. Biotechnical approaches using native vegetation shall be used as feasible. All areas with soil disturbance shall have appropriate erosion controls and other stormwater protection BMPs installed per the engineer’s requirements, and in place prior to October 15. Methods that are not biodegradable should be removed after vegetation has become established and following the end of the rainy season (late-spring or summer).
d. Spill kits shall be maintained on the site, and a Spill Response Plan shall be in place.
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e. No vehicles or equipment shall be refueled within 100 feet of drainage features unless a bermed and lined refueling area is constructed. No vehicles or construction equipment shall be stored overnight within 100 feet of these areas unless drip pans or ground covers are used.
All equipment and vehicles should be checked and maintained on a daily basis to ensure proper operation and to avoid potential leaks or spills. Construction staging areas should attain zero discharge of stormwater runoff into these habitats. f. No concrete washout shall be conducted on the site outside of an appropriate containment system. Washing of equipment, tools, etc. should not be allowed in any location where the tainted water could enter onsite drainages.
g. The use of chemicals, fuels, lubricants, or biocides shall be in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations. All uses of such compounds shall observe label and other restrictions mandated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, California Department of Food and Agriculture, and other state and federal legislation.
h. All project-related spills of hazardous materials within or adjacent to the project site should be cleaned up immediately.
i. Areas with disturbed soils shall be restored under the direction of the project engineer in consultation with a qualified restoration ecologist as needed. Methods may include recontouring graded areas to blend in with existing natural contours, covering the areas with salvaged topsoil containing native seedbank from the site, and/or applying the native seed mix shown on the project plans supplemented with species in Table 3. Native seed mix shall be applied to the graded areas through either direct hand seeding or hydroseeding methods.
Seeding with the erosion control native seed mix should be provided on all disturbed soil areas prior to the onset of the rainy season (by October 15). Compost, fiber and tackifier may also be incorporated.
Table 3. Erosion Control Native Seed Mix
Common Name Scientific Name Application Rate
(pounds/acre)
California brome Bromus carinatus 10
Purple needlegrass Stipa pulchra 5
Six weeks fescue Vulpia microstachys 5
Small fescue Festuca microstachys 5
Tomcat clover Trifolium wildenovii 5
Monitoring: The Public Works Department shall verify implementation of erosion and sedimentation control BMPs during each of the ground disturbing phases of the project.
CULTURAL RESOURCES
11. CR-1: Halt Work Order for Archaeological Resources. If unanticipated cultural resources are exposed during construction of a Project, all earth disturbing work within the vicinity of the find must be temporarily suspended until an archaeologist has evaluated the nature and significance of the find. After the find has been appropriately mitigated, work in the area may resume. A representative should monitor any mitigation excavation associated with the Native American materials.
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Monitoring. Upon notification by project developer of discovery of a potential find, the Public Works Department will verify that archaeologists and Native American representatives have been contacted to evaluate the materials found and, if necessary to monitor any consequent mitigation activities.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
12. HAZ-1: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment. Prior to issuance of land use permits, building permits, or the commencement of any grading, site preparation or ground disturbance activities, a limited subsurface investigation shall be conducted at the subject property in order to determine the presence or absence of soil and/or groundwater contamination due to the former dairy farm operation and agricultural use, including the location of the former retention basin..
Monitoring. The Public Works Department will verify that the subsurface investigation has been completed and, if necessary, shall monitor any consequent mitigation activities.
13. HAZ-2: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment. Prior to issuance of grading and/or building permits, a limited subsurface investigation should be conducted in the area of oil-stained soil and gravel within the maintenance shop building
Monitoring. The Public Works Department will verify that the subsurface investigation has been completed and, if necessary, shall monitor any consequent mitigation activities.
14. HAZ-3: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment. If on-site USTs are identified during redevelopment activities of the subject property, the USTs should be properly closed and removed following current regulatory procedures and guidelines.
Monitoring: Upon notification of discovery of a potential find, the Public Works Department will verify that the UST has been properly closed and removed in accordance with regulatory procedures in place at the time.
15. HAZ-4: Phase I Environmental Site Assessment. If historical on-site septic systems are identified during redevelopment activities of the subject property, the historical on-site septic systems should be properly closed and removed following current regulatory procedures and guidelines.
Monitoring: Upon notification of discovery of a potential find, the Public Works Department will verify that the septic systems have been properly closed and removed in accordance with regulatory procedures in place at the time. .
NOISE
16. Mitigation Measure Noise-1. The following measures shall be implemented to reduce construction-generated noise levels:
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a) Construction activity shall be limited to the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on weekdays, and between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays (with City approval).
Noise-generating construction activities shall be prohibited on Sundays and state or federal holidays. Construction equipment maintenance shall be limited to the same hours. b) Control noise at all construction sites through the provision of mufflers and the physical separation of machinery maintenance and equipment staging areas from adjacent residential land uses.
c) Construction activities shall comply with the City of Buellton’s noise-control ordinance requirements, including obtaining a permit if deemed necessary.
Monitoring:
The Public Works Department will verify the implementation of measures to reduce construction-generated noise levels:
17. Mitigation Measure Noise-2. Special events shall be prohibited between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Monitoring:
The Planning Department will verify that no special events are permitted to operate between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
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1. AQ-1. Short-term Construction
Emissions. If a grading permit and/or
public improvement work contract is
issued, implement measures to
minimize short-term construction
emissions; show measures on grading
site plans.
Public Works Department Prior to grading permit
and/or contract issuance
for public improvement
projects involving grading
2. AQ-2. Demolition Exposure to Local
Pollutants. Implement measures to
reduce potential exposure to localized
pollutant concentrations resulting from
potential demolition of on-site
structures. Verify that the SBCAPCD has
been notified per NESHAP requirements.
Public Works Department Prior to demolition of onsite structures
3. BIO-1: Preconstruction Survey
(Special Status Species). Conduct
surveys and implement
avoidance/protection measures during
construction.
Public Works Department Verify completion of
surveys by qualified
biologist and
implementation of
avoidance and protection
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measures during
construction, as follows:
• Within seven days
prior to start of
vegetation removal or
grading for any phase
of the project
• The biologist shall
submit report to City
detailing methods and
results; and measures
implemented for
avoidance .
4. BIO-2: Construction Timing.
Initiate construction outside of the
nesting season. If not possible,
implement Mitigation Measure BIO-3.
Public Works Department If needed, verify
implementation of
Mitigation Measure BIO3 prior to start of site
disturbance/construction
activities. Construction
activities include: initial
site disturbance such as
vegetation/tree removal,
grading, and
improvements to
outbuildings.
5. BIO-3: Pre-construction Nesting Bird
Surveys. Conduct for each phase if it is
not possible to schedule construction
between September 1 and January 31,
Public Works Department Within 7 days prior to
start of grading or
construction, ; and if
active nests are found,
work shall be halted until
young have left the nest
6. BIO-4 Wildlife Exclusion Fence.
Erect along river corridor; complete
installation by end of April during the
season prior to breaking ground. Prior to
the start of work each day, a biological
monitor shall inspect the integrity of the
fence and survey the area for
southwestern pond turtles or California
red-legged frogs that may have entered
the work area or are disoriented outside
of fence. If referenced species are
found, notify CDFW or USFWS; halt work
until agencies authorize re-initiation.
Public Works Department Complete fence
installation by end of
April during the season
prior to breaking ground
for construction of play
fields. Monitor daily
during construction.
7. BIO-5: Preliminary Jurisdictional
Waters Delineation. To be conducted in
Public Works Department Prior to commencement
of design work for the
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area of site disturbance for new access
road to be built in Phase 2.
new internal access road
crossing of the
ephemeral drainage
feature to be constructed
in Phase 2. The
delineated jurisdictional
areas and any required
setbacks shall be
provided to project
engineers to be shown on
all project plans.
On-going monitoring of
mitigation site for 5
years.
8. BIO-6: Tree Inventory. To be
conducted in area of site disturbance for
new access road to be built in Phase 2.
Public Works Department Prior to commencement
of design work for the
new internal access road
crossing of the
ephemeral drainage
feature to be constructed
in Phase 2.
On-going monitoring of
mitigation site for 5
years.
9. BIO-7: Worker Environmental
Awareness Program. To be prepared by
biologist and presented to all
construction personnel and employees.
Public Works Department Prior to start of any
ground-disturbing
activities
10. BIO-8: Erosion and Sediment
Controls. Install appropriate BMPs
during construction.
Public Works Department Prior to issuing Grading
permits or start of
ground disturbing
activities
11. CR-1: Halt Work Order for
Archaeological Resources
Public Works Department If needed, upon
occurrence of applicable
event during construction
12. HAZ-1: Phase I Environmental Site
Assessment. Conduct limited subsurface
investigation to determine the presence
or absence of soil and/or groundwater
contamination due to the former dairy
farm operation and agricultural use,
including the location of the former
retention basin
Public Works Department Prior to issuance of land
use and/or building
permits, or the
commencement of
ground disturbance
activities; and during
any consequent
mitigation activities.
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13. HAZ-2: (Phase I ESA). Conduct
limited subsurface investigation in the
area of oil-stained soil and gravel within
the maintenance shop building
Public Works Department Prior to issuance of
Grading and/or Building
permits; and during
any consequent
mitigation activities.
14. HAZ-3: (Phase I ESA) Proper closure
and removal of any on-site USTs
discovered during redevelopment
activities of the property
Public Works Department If needed, upon
occurrence of applicable
event during construction
15. HAZ-4: (Phase I ESA). Proper closure
and removal of historical on-site septic
systems discovered during
redevelopment activities of the property
Public Works Department If needed, upon
occurrence of applicable
event during construction
16. Noise-1. Implement measures to
reduce construction-generated noise
levels
Public Works Department Prior to issuance of
grading/building permits;
and ,
Ongoing, during
construction, as
applicable
17. Noise-2. Special events prohibited
between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
Planning Department Condition of Approval for
Special Event permits
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1/24/2024 10:05:51 PM - O:\PROJECTS\SAN LUIS OBISPO\155059\200-155059-20003\CAD\SHEETFILES\WILLEMSEN-HORSE STABLES\EXHTS\WILLEMSEN PROPERTY PROP LAND USE.DWG - LARASH, NICK 1 A 2 3 4 5 6 7 BCDEF Bar Measures 1 inch, otherwise drawing not to scale Copyright: Tetra Tech SHEET OF 14 CITY OF BUELLTON PLANS PREPARED UNDER THE SUPERVISON OF BRIDGET ELLIOTT RCE 84723 EXP 03/31/24 PROJECT No. XXX-XXX-XXX XXX-XXXX-XXXX UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BEFORE YOU DIG DIAL TOLL FREE AT LEAST TWO DAYS 811 290 Valley Station Dr, Suite 102 Buellton, CA 93427 TEL 805.542.9052 0SCALE:35' 70' 140' 1" = 70' N EH-02 WILLEMSEN PROJECT PHASE 1 202 DAIRYLAND ROAD OF OFBE 6 1992 SHEET 2 OF 4 PHASE 1: · PROPOSED PARKING LIBRARY/COMMUNITY BUILDING · EVENT FACILITY · CHILDREN MUSEUM NOTE (TENANT AND STRUCTURAL IMPROVEMENTS, NO FOOTPRINT CHANGE) EXISTING TREES CHILDREN'S MUSEUM PHASE 1 0.8 ACRES UTILIZED PROPOSED PARKING 2 3 4 5 76 1 8 9 10 11 12 13 LEGEND: 1 CHILDREN'S MUSEUM BUILDING 2 MUD KITCHEN 9 DINO DIG 3 DIRT ZONE 4 OUTDOOR CLASSROOM 5 POTTING TABLES 6 GREEN HOUSE 7 PLAY HOUSE 11 CHECK IN KIOSK OFFICE 12 HAND WASHING STATION 13 SOUND CAVE 14 RAIN GAZEBO & WATER RILL 10 5 CAR PARKING SPACES 1415 TEMPORARY ACCESS ROAD TO PARKING 8 FAIRY TEA HOUSE 15 ACCESS ROAD 15 NEW SEWER LATERAL 16 EVENT FACILITY TOTAL 4.71 ACRES 16 17 17 LIBRARY/COMMUNITY BUILDING 18 18 TEMPORARY ACCESS ROAD # TREE TRUNCK DIAMETER(ft) CANOPY DIAMETER (ft) T1 OAK 3' 15' T2 COTTONWOOD 6' 15' T3 EUCALYPTUS 4' 12' T4 EUCALYPTUS 2' 6' T5 OAK 8' 6' T6 PEPPER 1' 5' T7 OAK 3' 15' T8 PINE 1' 11' T9 PEPPER 1' 15' T10 PEPPER 1' 15' T11 PEPPER 2' 20' T12 PEPPER 3' 30' APN 990-670-004 0.23 ACRES UTILIZED
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1/24/2024 10:12:29 PM - O:\PROJECTS\SAN LUIS OBISPO\155059\200-155059-20003\CAD\SHEETFILES\WILLEMSEN-HORSE STABLES\EXHTS\WILLEMSEN PROPERTY PROP LAND USE.DWG - LARASH, NICK 1 A 2 3 4 5 6 7 BCDEF Bar Measures 1 inch, otherwise drawing not to scale Copyright: Tetra Tech SHEET OF 14 CITY OF BUELLTON PLANS PREPARED UNDER THE SUPERVISON OF BRIDGET ELLIOTT RCE 84723 EXP 03/31/24 PROJECT No. XXX-XXX-XXX XXX-XXXX-XXXX UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BEFORE YOU DIG DIAL TOLL FREE AT LEAST TWO DAYS 811 290 Valley Station Dr, Suite 102 Buellton, CA 93427 TEL 805.542.9052 N EH-03 WILLEMSEN PROJECT PHASE 2 202 DAIRYLAND ROAD OF OFBE 6 1992 SHEET 3 OF 4 PHASE 2 · SPORTS FIELDS · PAVED ACCESS · SUPPLEMENTAL PARKING · ACCESS ROAD EXISTING TREES PAVED ACCESS AREA 1.43 ACRES CHILDREN'S MUSEUM (PHASE 2) 0.2 ACRES UTILIZED SUPPLEMENTAL PARKING 0SCALE:35' 70' 140' 1" = 70' LEGEND: TOTAL 9.11 ACRES APN 990-067-005 8.55 ACRES UTILIZED APN 990-067-004 0.96 ACRES UTILIZED APN 990-068 0.47 ACRES UTILIZED ACCESS ROAD CULVERT OUTLET WITH SEASONAL VEGETATION SPORTS FILEDS AREA 8.03 ACRES
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1/24/2024 10:14:59 PM - O:\PROJECTS\SAN LUIS OBISPO\155059\200-155059-20003\CAD\SHEETFILES\WILLEMSEN-HORSE STABLES\EXHTS\WILLEMSEN PROPERTY PROP LAND USE.DWG - LARASH, NICK 1 A 2 3 4 5 6 7 BCDEF Bar Measures 1 inch, otherwise drawing not to scale Copyright: Tetra Tech SHEET OF 14 CITY OF BUELLTON PLANS PREPARED UNDER THE SUPERVISON OF BRIDGET ELLIOTT RCE 84723 EXP 03/31/24 PROJECT No. XXX-XXX-XXX XXX-XXXX-XXXX UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BEFORE YOU DIG DIAL TOLL FREE AT LEAST TWO DAYS 811 290 Valley Station Dr, Suite 102 Buellton, CA 93427 TEL 805.542.9052 N EH-04 WILLEMSEN PROJECT PHASE 1 & PHASE 2 OF OFBE 6 1992 SHEET 4 OF 4 SUPPLEMENTAL PARKING 0SCALE:35' 70' 140' 1" = 70' CHILDREN'S MUSEUM PHASE 1 0.8 ACRES UTILIZED PHASE 1: · PROPOSED PARKING LIBRARY/COMMUNITY BUILDING · EVENT FACILITY · CHILDREN MUSEUM NOTE (TENANT AND STRUCTURAL IMPROVEMENTS, NO FOOTPRINT CHANGE) EXISTING TREES 23 4 5 76 1 8 9 10 11 12 13 LEGEND: 1 CHILDREN'S MUSEUM BUILDING 2 MUD KITCHEN 9 DINO DIG 3 DIRT ZONE 4 OUTDOOR CLASSROOM 5 POTTING TABLES 6 GREEN HOUSE 7 PLAY HOUSE 11 CHECK IN KIOSK OFFICE 12 HAND WASHING STATION 13 SOUND CAVE 14 RAIN GAZEBO & WATER RILL 10 5 CAR PARKING SPACES 1415 TEMPORARY ACCESS ROAD TO PARKING 8 FAIRY TEA HOUSE 15 ACCESS ROAD 15 16 EVENT FACILITY TOTAL 4.71 ACRES 16 17 LIBRARY/COMMUNITY BUILDING 18 TEMPORARY ACCESS ROAD PHASE 2 · SPORTS FIELDS · PAVED ACCESS · SUPPLEMENTAL PARKING · ACCESS ROAD TOTAL 9.11 ACRES SPORTS FILEDS AREA 8.03 ACRES CHILDREN MUSEUM PHASE 2 0.2 ACRES UTILIZED 0.96 ACRES APN 990-068 0.47 ACRES UTILIZED ACCESS ROAD 17 18 PROPOSED PARKING # TREE TRUNCK DIAMETER(ft) CANOPY DIAMETER (ft) T1 OAK 3' 15' T2 COTTONWOOD 6' 15' T3 EUCALYPTUS 4' 12' T4 EUCALYPTUS 2' 6' T5 OAK 8' 6' T6 PEPPER 1' 5' T7 OAK 3' 15' T8 PINE 1' 11' T9 PEPPER 1' 15' T10 PEPPER 1' 15' T11 PEPPER 2' 20' T12 PEPPER 3' 30' CULVERT OUTLET WITH SEASONAL DRAINAGE
1 Irma Tucker
From: Andrea Keefer
Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2024 12:20 PM
To: Irma Tucker
Subject: FW: Willemsen Addition to River View Park - SBCAPCD Comments on Draft MND and Suggested Condition Letter
Attachments: 03-27-24 Buellton Willemsen Addition to River View Park Sug Cond Lttr.pdf Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Due By: Thursday, March 28, 2024 11:00 AM
Flag Status: Flagged
FYI – leƩer from APCD on the Willemsen IS/MND
From: Bryan D. Wong [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2024 11:40 AM
To: Andrea Keefer
Subject: Willemsen Addition to River View Park - SBCAPCD Comments on Draft MND and Suggested Condition Letter Hi Andrea,
I have attached a suggested condition letter for the Willemsen Addition to River View Park project.
The District also has the following comments on the project’s Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND).
1. Page 16 of the Draft MND references the SBCAPCD 2019 Ozone Plan. The District adopted its 2022 Ozone plan in December 2022. Please update the MND to include a reference to the SBCAPCD 2022 Ozone Plan.
2. Page 17 of the Draft MND references the 2017 SBCAPCD Scope and Content of Air Quality Sections in Environmental Documents. The District made a limited update to this document in January 2022 to reference the latest District Ozone Plan and CalEEMod version, update the District’s Federal and State attainment status, and update the District’s recommended construction impact mitigation measures. Please update the MND to include a reference to the 2022 SBCAPCD Scope and Content of Air Quality Sections in Environmental Documents.
Please let me know if you have any questions about the attached letter or above comments.
Kind regards,
Bryan
Bryan Wong
Air Quality Specialist III, Planning Division
Air Pollution Control District
Santa Barbara County
[email protected]
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March 26, 2024
Andrea Keefer Sent Via Email: [email protected] City of Buellton Planning Department
107 W. Highway 246
Buellton, CA 93427
Re: Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District Suggested Conditions for Willemsen Addition to River View Park
Dear Andrea Keefer:
The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (District) has reviewed the referenced project, which consists of a phased capital improvement project to construct a multi-purpose recreational facility and to repurpose existing buildings for use as an event facility, children's museum and library/community room facility on an approximately 24 acre City-owned site (APNs 099-660-032, -033, - 034, -035, and 099-670-004, -005, the "Site") adjacent to the existing River View Park complex. The Site is divided into a 4-acre Upper Portion and a 20-acre Lower Portion. In addition, a new paced access driveway is proposed from the River View Park east paved parking lot to the north- west, across a portion of adjacent City-owned land (APN 099-670-004).
The proposed project is subject to the following regulatory requirements that should be included as conditions of approval in the applicable land use permit:
1. All portable diesel-fired construction engines rated at 50 brake horsepower or greater must have either statewide Portable Equipment Registration Program (PERP) certificates or District permits prior to grading/building permit issuance. Construction engines with PERP certificates are exempt from the District permit, provided they will be on-site for less than 12 months. If a District permit is required, proof of receipt of the District permits shall be submitted by the applicant to planning staff. The District permit process can take several months. To avoid delay, the applicant is encouraged to submit their Authority to Construct permit application to the District as soon as possible, see www.ourair.org/permit-applications to download the necessary permit application(s).
2. The application of architectural coatings, such as paints, primers, and sealers that are applied to buildings or stationary structures, shall comply with District Rule 323.1, Architectural Coatings that places limits on the VOC-content of coating products.
3. Asphalt paving activities shall comply with District Rule 329, Cutback and Emulsified Asphalt Paving Materials.
4. Construction/demolition activities are subject to District Rule 345, Control of Fugitive Dust from Construction and Demolition Activities. This rule establishes limits on the generation of visible fugitive dust emissions at demolition and construction sites, includes measures for minimizing fugitive dust from on-site activities, and from trucks moving on- and off-site. Please see
District Comments on Willemsen Addition to River View Park March 26, 2024
www.ourair.org/wp-content/uploads/rule345.pdf. Activities subject to Rule 345 are also subject to Rule 302 (Visible Emissions) and Rule 303 (Nuisance).
5. Natural gas-fired fan-type central furnaces with a rated heat input capacity of less than 175,000 British thermal units per hour (Btu/hr) and water heaters rated below 75,000 Btu/hr must comply with the emission limits and certification requirements of District Rule 352. Please see www.ourair.org/wp-content/uploads/rule352.pdf for more information.
6. Boilers, water heaters, and process heaters rated between 75,000 and 2.0 million British thermal units per hour (Btu/hr) must comply with the emission limits and certification requirements of District Rule 360. Note: Units fired on fuel(s) other than natural gas still need to be certified under Rule 360. Please see www.ourair.org/wp-content/uploads/rule360.pdf for more information.
7. The applicant is required to obtain an asbestos survey for suspect asbestos containing material and submit an Asbestos Demolition/Renovation Notification or an EXEMPTION from Notification for Renovation and Demolition (District Form ENF-28 or District Form ENF-28e), which can be downloaded at www.ourair.org/compliance-forms for each regulated structure to be demolished or renovated. Demolition notifications are required regardless of whether asbestos is present or not. The completed exemption or notification should be presented, mailed, or emailed to the District with a minimum of 10 working days advance notice prior to disturbing asbestos in a renovation or starting work on a demolition. The applicant should visit www.ourair.org/asbestos to determine whether the project triggers asbestos notification requirements or whether the project qualifies for an exemption.
8. f the project area to be disturbed: a) is located in a geographic ultramafic rock unit; b) has naturally-occurring asbestos, serpentine, or ultramafic rock as determined by the owner/operator; or c) is discovered by the owner/operator, a registered geologist, or the Air Pollution Control Officer to have naturally-occurring asbestos, serpentine, or ultramafic rock after the start of any construction or grading; then appropriate abatement measures must be undertaken pursuant to the requirements of the Air Resources Board Air Toxic Control Measure (ATCM) for Construction, Grading, Quarrying and Surface Mining Operations (see www.arb.ca.gov/toxics/asbestos/asbestos.htm).
In addition, the District recommends that the following best practices be considered for inclusion as conditions of approval, in the interest of reducing emissions of criteria air pollutants, toxic air contaminants, greenhouse gases, dust and odors:
1. To reduce the potential for violations of District Rule 345 (Control of Fugitive Dust from Construction and Demolition Activities), Rule 302 (Visible Emissions), and Rule 303 (Nuisance), standard dust mitigations (Attachment A) are recommended for all construction and/or grading activities. The name and telephone number of an on-site contact person must be provided to the District prior to grading/building permit issuance.
2. The State of California considers particulate matter emitted by diesel engines carcinogenic.
Therefore, during project grading, construction, and hauling, construction contracts must specify that contractors shall adhere to the requirements listed in Attachment B to reduce emissions of particulate matter (as well as of ozone precursors) from diesel equipment. Recommended measures should be implemented to the maximum extent feasible. Prior to grading/building
District Comments on Willemsen Addition to River View Park March 26, 2024
permit issuance and/or map recordation, all requirements shall be shown as conditions of approval on grading/building plans, and/or on a separate sheet to be recorded with the map.
Conditions shall be adhered to throughout all grading and construction periods. The contractor shall retain the Certificate of Compliance for CARB’s In-Use Regulation for Off-Road Diesel Vehicles onsite and have it available for inspection.
3. At a minimum, prior to occupancy, any feasible greenhouse gas reduction measures from the following sector-based list should be applied to the project:
• Energy use (energy efficiency, low carbon fuels, renewable energy) • Water conservation (improved practices and equipment, landscaping) • Waste reduction (material re-use/recycling, composting, waste diversion/minimization) • Architectural features (green building practices, cool roofs) • Transportation (reduce vehicle miles traveled, compact and transit-oriented development, pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly features such as sidewalks and bike racks) • Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (EV charger installation, installation of pre-wiring for future EV chargers)
• For additional information on greenhouse gas mitigation and potential strategies, see www.ourair.org/ghgmitigation-sbc.
If you or the project applicant have any questions regarding these comments, please feel free to contact me at (805) 979-8302 or via email at [email protected].
Sincerely,
Bryan Wong,
Air Quality Specialist
Planning Division
Attachments: Fugitive Dust Control Measures
Diesel Particulate and NOx Emission Measures
cc: Planning Chron File
ATTACHMENT A
FUGITIVE DUST CONTROL MEASURES
These measures should be required for all projects involving earthmoving activities regardless of the project size or duration. Projects are expected to manage fugitive dust emissions such that emissions do not exceed APCD’s visible emissions limit (APCD Rule 302), create a public nuisance (APCD Rule 303), and are in compliance with the APCD’s requirements and standards for visible dust (APCD Rule 345). • During construction, use water trucks, sprinkler systems, or dust suppressants in all areas of vehicle movement to prevent dust from leaving the site and from exceeding the APCD’s limit of 20% opacity for greater than 3 minutes in any 60 minute period. When using water, this includes wetting down areas as needed but at least once in the late morning and after work is completed for the day. Increased watering frequency should be required when sustained wind speed exceeds 15 mph. Reclaimed water should be used whenever possible. However, reclaimed water should not be used in or around crops for human consumption.
• Onsite vehicle speeds shall be no greater than 15 miles per hour when traveling on unpaved surfaces. • Install and operate a track-out prevention device where vehicles enter and exit unpaved roads onto paved streets. The track-out prevention device can include any device or combination of devices that are effective at preventing track out of dirt such as gravel pads, pipe-grid track-out control devices, rumble strips, or wheelwashing systems. • If importation, exportation, and stockpiling of fill material is involved, soil stockpiled for more than one day shall be covered, kept moist, or treated with soil binders to prevent dust generation. Trucks transporting fill material to and from the site shall be tarped from the point of origin. • Minimize the amount of disturbed area. After clearing, grading, earthmoving, or excavation is completed, treat the disturbed area by watering, OR using roll-compaction, OR revegetating, OR by spreading soil binders until the area is paved or otherwise developed so that dust generation will not occur. All roadways, driveways, sidewalks etc. to be paved should be completed as soon as possible. • Schedule clearing, grading, earthmoving, and excavation activities during periods of low wind speed to the extent feasible. During periods of high winds (>25 mph) clearing, grading, earthmoving, and excavation operations shall be minimized to prevent fugitive dust created by onsite operations from becoming a nuisance or hazard.
• The contractor or builder shall designate a person or persons to monitor and document the dust control program requirements to ensure any fugitive dust emissions do not result in a nuisance and to enhance the implementation of the mitigation measures as necessary to prevent transport of dust offsite. Their duties shall include holiday and weekend periods when work may not be in progress. The name and telephone number of such persons shall be provided to the Air Pollution Control District prior to grading/building permit issuance and/or map clearance.
PLAN REQUIREMENTS: All requirements shall be shown on grading and building plans and/or as a separate information sheet listing the conditions of approval to be recorded with the map. Timing: Requirements shall be shown on plans prior to grading/building permit issuance and/or recorded with the map during map recordation.
Conditions shall be adhered to throughout all grading and construction periods.
MONITORING: The Lead Agency shall ensure measures are on project plans and/or recorded with maps. The Lead Agency staff shall ensure compliance onsite. APCD inspectors will respond to nuisance complaints.
ATTACHMENT B
DIESEL PARTICULATE AND NOX EMISSION REDUCTION MEASURES
Particulate emissions from diesel exhaust are classified as carcinogenic by the state of California. The following is a list of regulatory requirements and control strategies that should be implemented to the maximum extent feasible.
The following measures are required by state law:
• All portable diesel-powered construction equipment greater than 50 brake horsepower (bhp) shall be registered with the state’s portable equipment registration program OR shall obtain an APCD permit. • Fleet owners of diesel-powered mobile construction equipment greater than 25 hp are subject to the California Air Resource Board (CARB) In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets Regulation (Title 13, California Code of Regulations (CCR), §2449), the purpose of which is to reduce oxides of nitrogen (NOx), diesel particulate matter (DPM), and other criteria pollutant emissions from in-use off-road diesel-fueled vehicles. Off-road heavy-duty trucks shall comply with the State OffRoad Regulation. For more information, see www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/ordiesel/ordiesel.htm. • Fleet owners of diesel-fueled heavy-duty trucks and buses are subject to CARB’s On-Road Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles (InUse) Regulation (Title 13, CCR, §2025), the purpose of which is to reduce DPM, NOx and other criteria pollutants from inuse (on-road) diesel-fueled vehicles. For more information, see www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/onrdiesel/onrdiesel.htm. • All commercial off-road and on-road diesel vehicles are subject, respectively, to Title 13, CCR, §2449(d)(3) and §2485, limiting engine idling time. Off-road vehicles subject to the State Off-Road Regulation are limited to idling no more than five minutes. Idling of heavy-duty diesel trucks during loading and unloading shall be limited to five minutes, unless the truck engine meets the optional low-NOx idling emission standard, the truck is labeled with a clean-idle sticker, and it is not operating within 100 feet of a restricted area.
The following measures are recommended:
• Off-road heavy-duty diesel equipment with engines meeting the CARB Tier 4 emission standards if available or Tier 3 emission standards should be used to the maximum extent feasible. • On-road heavy-duty equipment with model year 2010 engines or newer should be used to the maximum extent feasible. • Diesel powered equipment should be replaced by electric equipment whenever feasible. Electric auxiliary power units should be used to the maximum extent feasible.
• Equipment/vehicles using alternative fuels, such as compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), propane or biodiesel, should be used on-site where feasible.
• Catalytic converters shall be installed on gasoline-powered equipment, if feasible. • All construction equipment shall be maintained in tune per the manufacturer’s specifications. • The engine size of construction equipment shall be the minimum practical size. • The number of construction equipment operating simultaneously shall be minimized through efficient management practices to ensure that the smallest practical number is operating at any one time. • Construction worker trips should be minimized by requiring carpooling and by providing for lunch onsite. • Construction truck trips should be scheduled during non-peak hours to reduce peak hour emissions whenever feasible. • Proposed truck routes should minimize to the extent feasible impacts to residential communities and sensitive receptors.
• Construction staging areas should be located away from sensitive receptors such that exhaust and other construction emissions do not enter the fresh air intakes to buildings, air conditioners, and windows.
PLAN REQUIREMENTS AND TIMING: Prior to grading/building permit issuance and/or map recordation, all requirements shall be shown as conditions of approval on grading/building plans, and/or on a separate sheet to be recorded with the map. Conditions shall be adhered to throughout all grading and construction periods. The contractor shall retain the Certificate of Compliance for CARB’s In-Use Regulation for Off-Road Diesel Vehicles onsite and have it available for inspection.
MONITORING: The Lead Agency shall ensure measures are on project plans and/or recorded with maps. The Lead Agency staff shall ensure compliance onsite. APCD inspectors will respond to nuisance complaints.
CITY OF BUELLTON
City Council Agenda Staff Report
City Manager Review: SW
Council Agenda Item No.: 12
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Rose Hess, Public Works Director
Meeting Date: September 12, 2024
Subject: Approval of Library Parking Lot Plans
______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND
City Council last reviewed parking lot plans in early 2023. 100% complete improvement plans are provided as Attachment 1. Improvements include site grading and drainage, staircase improvements to access upper lot and stormwater regulatory improvements. The major change to the plans is the identification and segregation and phasing of the modifications to the existing storm drain and grading/improvements for the new access drive work. This portion has been highlighted on the plans as a future phase as additional environmental work is required. Due to this future phasing, staff has added improvements to the existing access road that loops south from the existing parking lot and back up to the meadow. Safeguards have been and will continue to be implemented to this access drive to ensure safety conflicts between motorists, cyclists and pedestrians are minimized. The Project’s earthwork will remain onsite and the City has been approving certain exports from other projects to be placed here as fill for this project. The cost estimate for both phases of work (Phase 1 - $2,543,939, Phase 2 - $945,225) is provided as Attachment 2.
The recommendation is for Council to approve the whole plan set. It is anticipated that the plans and specifications for Phase 1 will be ready for publication by September 23 with a bid opening on October 22, 2024. Contract approval will be brought back to Council on November 14, 2024.
FISCAL IMPACT
The project is appropriated in the 2024/2025 FY Budget – CIP 092-220.
Library Parking Lot Plans Page 2 September 12, 2024
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council approve the 100% plans and authorize the City Engineer to publicly bid the project.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – Library Parking Lot Improvement Plans.
Attachment 2 – Cost Estimate
CARUTHERS PARK OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Client: City of Buellton Prepared by: NL
Project: Willemsen Access Road & Parking Area Checked by: BPE Status: 100% Cost Estimate Date: 8/2/2024
PHASE 1 IMPROVEMENTS
Project Start Up $130,500
1 LS $95,500.00 $95,500
1 LS $15,000.00 $15,000
1 LS $20,000.00 $20,000
Demolition $19,562
97,808 SF $0.20 $19,562
Site Preparation - Earthwork $245,180
4,365 CY $17.50 $76,391
1,257 CY $94.00 $118,158
2,753 CY $17.50 $48,178
1,402 SY $1.75 $2,454
Channel Diversion and Storm Drain Extension $16,890
291 LF $50.00 $14,550
1 EA $790.00 $790
10 SY $155.00 $1,550
Parking Lot and Existing Dirt Road Improvements $1,254,318 58,930 SF $0.50 $29,465
14,970 SF $0.50 $7,485
14,970 SF $1.20 $17,964
536 SF $33.00 $17,688
112 SF $45.00 $5,040
1,051 TON $108.00 $113,508
2,432 TON $32.00 $77,824
56,013 SF $12.50 $700,163
7,858 LF $2.00 $15,716
22 EA $200.00 $4,400
1 EA $7,500.00 $7,500
10 EA $10,000.00 $100,000
3 EA $14,000.00 $42,000
1,423 SF $40.00 $56,920
901 LF $25.00 $22,525
301 LF $120.00 $36,120
Self Retaining Area $90,205
36,180 SF $0.50 $18,090
3,030 CY $17.50 $53,025
10 CY $100.00 $1,000
4,020 SY $4.50 $18,090
Utilities from Willemsen Property $73,034
1 LS $20,000.00 $20,000
482 LF $40.00 $19,280
340 LF $50.00 $17,000
4 EA $500.00 $2,000
317 LF $40.00 $12,680
74 CY $11.00 $814
21 CY $60.00 $1,260
Staircase $413,653
2,698 SF $0.50 $1,349
50 CY $30.00 $1,500
14 TON $32.00 $457
310 SF $30.00 $9,300
228 LF Nose $50.00 $11,400
516 SF $17.00 $8,772
558 SF $400.00 $223,200
276 LF $210.00 $57,960
291 LF $65.00 $18,915
808 SF $100.00 $80,800
Concrete Walkway at Top of Stairs $43,051
33 CY $17.50 $578
18 TON $32.00 $587
1,062 SF $33.00 $35,046
57 LF $120.00 $6,840
Slope Stabilization
24" Over-excavation & Recompaction
Hauling and Disposal (@ 10% swelling)
Placement/Compaction of Cut Material
Excavation for Self Retaining Area
Fine Grading
Redwood Header
Energy Dissipation Rock
Subbase - 3/4" Aggregate Base Class 2
Fine Grading
Asphalt Concrete PG 64-10 (material & hauling, no installation) Striping
Concrete Walkway
Concrete Driveway
ADA Ramp
Concrete Curb
Pavement Marking
Flared End Section for Storm Drain Outlet
DG Path
Grading to Widen Existing Dirt Road
Soil Stabilzer for Existing Dirt Road
Solar Light (single fixture)
Solar Light (dual fixture)
Sewer Line - 6" SDR 35
SWPPP Implementation
Construction Staking
Clear & Grub
Handrail (both sides and center of stairs)
Concrete Path
4" HDPE Storm Drain
Description Qty Unit Unit Price Total
Mobilization / Demobilization (4% of Costs)
Forms for Concrete Staircase
Fine Grading
Sewer Cleanout
4" PVC SD (includes excavation, installation, backfill) Concrete Staircase Landing
Water Line - 3/4" C900 PVC
Electrical Conduit - 4" C900 PVC
Self Retaining Area Vegetation
Onsite Electrical Service
Energy Dissipation Rock at Overflow
Concrete Curb
Concrete Drainage Swale
Asphalt Paving Installation (no material)
Subbase - 3/4" Aggregate Base Class 2
Backfill and Compaction for Piping
Retaining Wall (6' tall CMU block with footing)
Excavation
Excavation
Subbase - 3/4" Aggregate Base Class 2
Concrete Staircase
Backfill and Compaction for Pipe Zone (crushed aggregate) O:\Projects\San Luis Obispo\155059\200-155059-20003\Docs\Estimates\WILLEMSEN\100%_Engr_Cost_Estimate_Willemsen_Parking_Lot_20240903.xlsx
CARUTHERS PARK OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COSTS
Client: City of Buellton Prepared by: NL
Project: Willemsen Access Road & Parking Area Checked by: BPE Status: 100% Cost Estimate Date: 8/2/2024
Description Qty Unit Unit Price Total
Restroom $26,280
438 SF $60.00 $26,280
LS $280,000.00 $0
LS $25,000.00 $0
$2,543,939
Permitting 3%
Engineering Design 10%
Construction Management (7% of construction)
$3,052,726
ALTERNATE BID PHASE 2 IMPROVEMENTS
Project Start Up $45,200
1 LS $30,200.00 $30,200
1 LS $10,000.00 $10,000
1 LS $5,000.00 $5,000
Demolition $33,100
40 LF $165.00 $6,600
4 SY $110.00 $489
8 EA $3,000.00 $24,000
10,056 SF $0.20 $2,011
Site Preparation - Earthwork $37,960
884 CY $17.50 $15,473
206 CY $94.00 $19,364
34 CY $17.50 $595
1,445 SY $1.75 $2,529
Channel Diversion and Storm Drain Extension $416,125
47 CY $1,800.00 $84,600
26 CY $2,900.00 $75,400
106 SY $155.00 $16,430
315 CY $30.00 $9,450
76 CY $120.00 $9,120
100 LF $1,800.00 $180,000
2 EA $8,000.00 $16,000
100 LF $120.00 $12,000
115 LF $95.00 $10,925
2 EA $790.00 $1,580
4 SY $155.00 $620
Access Road Improvements $183,694
10,056 SF $1.00 $10,056
16 CY $225.00 $3,600
103 TON $108.00 $11,124
239 TON $32.00 $7,648
5,465 SF $1.20 $6,558
133 SF $45.00 $5,985
3 EA $10,000.00 $30,000
1,722 SF $40.00 $68,880
454 LF $25.00 $11,350
216 LF $120.00 $25,920
2,573 SF $1.00 $2,573
$787,687
Permitting 3%
Engineering Design 10%
Construction Management (7% of construction)
$945,225
ALTERNATE BID A
EV Charging Area $300,000
6 EA $50,000.00 $300,000
$330,000
Permitting 3%
Engineering Design 10%
Construction Management (7% of construction)
$396,000
Solar Light (single fixture)
PHASE 2 SUBTOTAL with 10% contingency
2 Sack Slurry Backfill Over RCB
Asphalt Concrete PG 64-10 (material & hauling, no installation) Double 7'Wx3'H RCB Extension from 72" RCP
2'x2' Catch Basin
12" HDPE Storm Drain
8" HDPE Storm Drain
Flared End Section for Storm Drain Outlet
DG Path
Redwood Header
Concrete Curb
Grass Drainage Swale
Subbase - 3/4" Aggregate Base Class 2
Asphalt Paving Installation (no material)
Prefab Restroom Finishes Similar to RVP (future work - not included in total) Pad Preparation
Excavation for RCB Extension
Backfill & Compaction of 12" Base for RCB (crushed aggregate) Hauling and Disposal (@ 10% swelling)
Placement/Compaction of Cut Material
Slope Stabilization
PHASE 1 TOTAL
Clear & Grub
Wingwall for Box Culvert
Retrofit Wall for Box Culvert
Rip Rap
24" Over-excavation & Recompaction
Fine Grading
Concrete Driveway
Energy Dissipation Rock
Onsite Electrical Vehicle Chargers
ALTERNATE BID A SUBTOTAL with 10% contingency
ALTERNATE BID A TOTAL
Mobilization / Demobilization (4% of Costs)
SWPPP Implementation
Construction Staking
Concrete Curb and Gutter Removal
AC Pavement Removal & Repair
Tree Removal
Prefab Restroom Delivery & Installation (future work - not included in total) PHASE 2 TOTAL
PHASE 1 SUBTOTAL with 10% contingency
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CITY OF BUELLTON
City Council Agenda Staff Report
City Manager Review: SW
Council Agenda Item No.: 13
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Scott Wolfe, City Manager
Meeting Date: September 12, 2024
Subject: Discussion of Possible City Tree Planting Program ______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND
In response to requests by Mayor King and Councilmember Hornick, staff brings before the City Council a discussion of a possible City program with the goal of increasing the number of trees on public property within the City and encouraging the planting, care, and maintenance of trees on private property. Presented as “1000 Trees in 1000 Days,” the program envisions the provision of one thousand trees over a period of nearly three years.
While the program has not been completely fleshed out at this point, it is important to obtain direction from the City Council before moving forward, as there will be considerable expense associated with the implementation of such a program.
In preliminary discussions with Mayor King and Councilmember Hornick, staff’s understanding of this program is that it is intended to serve as a public engagement and awareness project to bring attention to the City’s emphasis on improving the quality of life for our residents by increasing number of trees within the City’s public and private spaces.
There is clearly not enough space on our City’s park properties to accommodate one thousand trees without severely limiting the space available for other recreational use of the parks. However, from the standpoint of raising public awareness of the benefit that trees bring to our community, opportunities exist for the City to provide trees to the public to be planted on their private properties. These may be very young trees (in 5 gallon containers), or even possibly seedlings, given to residents along with information on the proper planting and care of the trees. These efforts, along with more immediately visible plantings of mature specimen trees, will emphasize the returns to be realized by the City for investing in its urban forest.
What follows in this report is a brief discussion based upon the basic framework of a potential program. Clarification of funding, timeframe, and process will all be essential for the development of a project, and the successful rollout and ultimate completion of this effort.
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Funding
The cost of a project such as this will be significant. It is difficult to get a good estimate of the cost until the details of the project and its implementation have been worked out.
However, from the standpoint of the cost of trees alone, a relative scale of the expense of this effort can be gauged.
Nursery-supplied tree saplings in 5 gallon containers can run $40 to $70 each depending on a number of different factors. Trees in 24-inch boxes, the smallest trees usually accepted for planting on private development projects, have a local in the neighborhood of $450 - $650. Larger specimen trees, depending on size and species, can cost between several thousand and tens of thousands of dollars each. Further, the cost of transportation and planting of trees on public property can add anywhere from $150 to thousands of dollars each,
Given this information, a project such as this could cost anywhere from $40,000 – if the City were to purchase and distribute 1,000 5-gallon trees – to hundreds of thousands of dollars, depending on the sizes, species, and number of specimen trees. Discussions on this project have included the idea of fundraising from private sources. In addition to private donations, funds can also be sought through pursuing grant opportunities, which our grant writers are already investigating. However, in all likelihood, there will be some amount of General Fund monies required to see this project through to completion.
Should the City Council determine to proceed with some form of this program, it should establish an initial amount of anticipated General Fund expenditures to inform the development of the program.
Timeframe
The title of the program would establish the timeframe of the program as 1000 days, or just under three years (about 33 months), but the actual calendar dates are not likely to be as important as the concerted effort that the City would undertake to improve its overall environment. This period would emphasize the priority that the City Council has for not only this program, but for the efforts to have Buellton recognized by the Tree City, USA program, as well as the encouragement of more tree-focused landscaping to be installed by private development projects, which are beginning to come to fruition in the near future.
Despite the ambitious goal set to increase the number of trees in the City by 1000 within this period, the 1000 day goal allows time for a number of critical aspects of such a project to take place. The first aspect is the acquisition of such a large number of trees, which is likely to take considerable time. Hand in hand with the supply of trees is the second aspect of this project: the availability of labor to plant a large number of trees in a short period of time. This would include the transportation, site preparation, irrigation installation, and actual placement of the trees. A third critical aspect is funding. Whether funded entirely from the City’s General Fund or from one or more fund-raising efforts, this project will require significant expenditures to carry out. The three year project length would allow for a greater period to raise funds from donations, and allow any General Fund expenditures
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to take place over several Fiscal Years, reducing the fiscal impact to the City in any given year.
Given the multiple-year length of this project, the primary consideration related to timeframe may well be determining a target date to begin purchasing trees, to ensure both best pricing of trees, and the planting of the trees at the most advantageous time of year.
Process
Considerations to be made regarding process will involve determining what this project will do and how it will do it. Discussions to date have led staff to consider a program which emphasizes the encouragement of tree planting on private property highlighted by prominent planting of mature trees on public properties, particularly the City’s parks and landscape medians along Avenue of Flags.
Plantings on public properties can be worked into the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) where projects can accommodate trees, and separate landscaping projects can be created to place additional trees in existing parks or properties not identified in the CIP. As the City has the most control over these properties, and can mobilize fairly quickly to acquire and plant trees (particularly in our parks), these should be considered for early components of the program to bring attention, and potential private donations, to the effort.
Plantings on private properties could be accommodated through a two-tier program. The first tier could include a “tree grant” program, wherein a private residential or commercial property owner agrees to accept a large tree or trees (possibly 24” box or larger) on their property. The City could provide the tree, with the property owner bearing (or sharing) the cost of planting of the tree, in exchange for agreeing to care for and actively maintain the tree for a minimum period of time. The City could administer this “tree grant” in a manner similar to the City’s Beautification Grants. Property owners could apply to the City for a tree, with the City evaluating the proposed location for suitability based upon a number of factors, and if approved, the City could arrange for delivery of the tree to the site for planting.
The second tier of this program could be the distribution of small trees (likely 5 gallon containers or smaller) to residents at various events, such as the Eggstravaganza, BBQ Bonanza, Fall Fest, and the like, along with planting and care instructions. Such distributions would likely be essential to meet the goal of bringing 1000 trees to the City in 1000 days.
Beyond the basic framework of the program, there are also important considerations with regard to determining species and sizes of trees to be used in the program; establishing sources and timing of tree acquisition; contracting for acquisition, transportation, and planting; criteria for site selection, care, and maintenance; and indemnification of the City in instances where trees are planted on private properties, among others. For a more immediate impact while such considerations are addressed – with Council direction and a preliminary budget amendment – staff could begin the process of acquiring and installing
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a few large specimen trees on park properties, while the details of private property plantings and small tree distribution are worked out.
The discussion in this report suggests one possible program structure and the more significant considerations associated with it. The City Council may decide to take a different approach with this matter. The purpose of this agenda item is to begin the discussion rather than to obtain approval to move forward. However, staff is prepared to investigate and pursue any direction the City Council may give.
FISCAL IMPACT
The anticipated impact to City expenditures as a result of action on this matter is dependent upon the ultimate framework of such a program, but could exceed several hundred thousand dollars.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council discuss this issue and direct staff to authorize an initial expenditure of funds as determined appropriate.