Agenda packet, regular meeting — Dublin City Council, March 19, 2024 (part 3 of 5)

Local
City of Dublin General Plan
The City of Dublin General Plan, Chapter 7 Environmental Resources Management Conservation Element, provides guidance for the protection of archaeological and historic resources in Dublin and guiding policies related to historic and cultural resources are as follows:
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Hexcel - Initial Study_7_26_23_Clean_Final.docx (7/26/23) Guiding Policy 7.7.1A.1: Preserve Dublin’s historic structures.

Seven sites in the Primary Planning Area are listed in the California Archaeological Inventory, Northwest Information Center, at Sonoma State University including the church and school on the grounds of the Dublin Heritage Park and Museums. As many as a dozen potentially significant historic and prehistoric sites have been identified in the Eastern Extended Planning Area.

Guiding Policy 7.7.1A.2: Follow State regulations as set forth in Public Resources Code Section 21083.2 regarding discovery of archaeological sites, and Historical Resources, as defined in Section 5020.1 of the Public Resources Code.

Guiding Policy 7.7.1A.3: Preserve the Green Store.

The Green Store is a recognized historical resource and has been used as a church since 1989. This use can remain as long as the landowner(s) wish to continue its operation. The Parks/ Public Recreation designation on the General Plan Land Use Map illustrates the longterm potential for expansion of the Dublin Heritage Park and Museums to include this historic structure and the property it is on and is not intended to affect or change the current church use or its continued operation as a religious land use under a valid conditional use permit.

Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan
The Project site is located within the Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan boundary. The Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan was adopted in 2006 and updated in 2014. Applicable goals and objectives of the Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan related to historic and cultural resources are as follows:

Goal 1: Preserve and protect the valuable historic resources within the Dublin Village Historic Area.

Objective 1.1: Identify Dublin’s historic resources and adopt a formal Historic Resources Inventory.

Objective 1.2: Identify mechanisms to protect properties on the Historic Resources Inventory from being destroyed or altered to the point of removing their historic value.

Objective 1.3: Identify incentives to encourage the preservation and enhancement of privately-owned historic resources.

Objective 1.4: Pursue formal designation and recognition of Dublin’s historic resources through the California State Office of Historic Preservation and National Registry.

Objective 1.5: Work cooperatively with property owners to rehabilitate Alamilla Springs.

Objective 1.6: Ensure that improvements and renovations to publicly owned historic resources are done according to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.
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Hexcel - Initial Study_7_26_23_Clean_Final.docx (7/26/23) Goal 2: Guide the design of future development to reinforce the unique historic qualities and design elements that once defined Dublin Village.

Objective 2.1: Create design guidelines for residential, commercial, and mixed-use development on private property.

Objective 2.2: Create design guidelines that provide direction for future streetscape improvements in the public right of way.

Objective 2.3: Create guidelines that provide direction on the preferred preservation and rehabilitation techniques for properties on the Historic Resources Inventory.

Dublin Historic Resources Inventory
The Dublin Historic Resources Inventory (HRI) was created when the Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan was adopted by the Dublin City Council in 2006. The HRI was established to “recognize those few remaining resources that have a place in Dublin’s history, including those resources that might be significant to the immediate community but not significant at the state or federal level” (City of Dublin Community Development Department 2014: 27).

The HRI consists of resources that were found eligible for listing in the NRHP and the CRHR, or only having local significance, from the survey efforts undertaken in Dublin Historic Resources Identification Project that was finalized in 2004 by Page & Turnbull, Inc. The HRI includes only seven resources, three of which are near the 6600 block of Donlon Way: St. Raymond’s Church, Murray Schoolhouse, and the Pioneer Cemetery, which have been combined as the “Dublin Heritage Center.” The Pioneer Cemetery is adjacent to the Hexcel property, and historic documents suggest it extends into the Project parcel (VerPlanck 2003).

The Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan did not establish goals or policies for maintaining or adding properties to the HRI. No guidelines were provided to reevaluate properties in the Dublin Village Historic Area that were less than 50 years old at the time the survey was conducted in 2004, nor any significance criteria or mechanisms for nominating or adding properties to the HRI.

The City of Dublin hired the architectural firm Page & Turnbull, Inc. in 2003 to prepare the Dublin Historic Resources Identification Project that was finalized in 2004. The city contracted 421
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Hexcel - Initial Study_7_26_23_Clean_Final.docx (7/26/23) with Page & Turnbull to identify and map historic resources in an approximately 38-acrea area for a future Specific Plan for the Donlon Way area (later renamed the Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan) and to prepare preservation recommendations. Page & Turnbull prepared a historic context of the Dublin Village area and recorded all of the properties in the survey area on Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) 523 A and B forms. The Hexcel Corporation R&D facility on the Project site was recorded as part of this effort on December 10, 2023. At that time, the facility was not considered old enough (at least 50 years old) to be considered a potential historical resource under CEQA. Additionally, while the historic evaluation recorded on the Department of DPR 523 series forms did contain a thorough historic context statement, it did not address the four eligibility criteria for either the NRHP or the CRHR, but merely concluded that the property lacked architectural or historical significance to be eligible.

The Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan was adopted by the Dublin City Council on August 1, 2006, under Resolution No. 149-06 and relied on the findings of the Archaeological Assessment Report of the Donlon Way Specific Plan and the Dublin Historic Resources Identification Project. The approximately 38-acre Specific Plan area included the two project site parcels. Subsequently, three Specific Plan addendum and amendments have been prepared for the Specific Plan. City Council determined that no new significant impacts were identified by the addendums or amendments, and no further environmental analysis was required.

As part of this Initial Study, AECOM prepared a historical resource evaluation of the Hexcel Corporation’s 1960s-constructed R&D facility on the Project site for eligibility for listing in the CRHR as a potential historical resource for the purposes of CEQA. AECOM found the facility eligible for listing in the CRHR under Criterion 1, because it is significant at the national level for its associations within the Man in Space historic context published by the National Park Service and is, therefore, considered a historical resource for the purposes of CEQA.

Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures
(a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15064.5? (Potentially Significant Impact) The proposed Project would result in the demolition of the existing Hexcel Corporation R&D facility, which is a historical resource for the purposes of CEQA. As proposed, the Project impact to this historical resource would be potentially significant. This potentially significant impact is further analyzed in the Focused EIR.
(b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to section 15064.5? (Potentially Significant Impact) The proposed Project would include excavation of much of the Hexcel Corporation R&D facility property, which is adjacent to the Dublin Village Historic Settlement, recorded as a historical resource for the purposes of CEQA. As such, there is potential for previously unrecorded archaeological resources associated with the historic settlement to be within the Hexcel Property. Additionally, the Hexcel property is adjacent to the marked boundary of the Pioneer Cemetery. Marked grave sites in the cemetery are within five feet of the Hexcel property fence.

Historic documents suggest that the cemetery was larger than the currently marked boundary (VerPlanck 2003). For these reasons, it is likely that the cemetery extends beneath the Hexcel 422
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Hexcel - Initial Study_7_26_23_Clean_Final.docx (7/26/23) parking lot. If previously unrecorded archaeological resources associated with the historic district are present within the Hexcel property and/or if burials extend beyond the marked boundary of the adjacent Pioneer Cemetery, the Project impact to archaeological resources would be potentially significant. This potentially significant impact is further analyzed in the Focused EIR.
(c) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of dedicated cemeteries? (Potentially Significant Impact)
The proposed Project would include excavation of the parking lot to the south of the Hexcel Corporation R&D facility, which is adjacent to the marked boundary of the Pioneer Cemetery.

There is a high probability that the cemetery boundary exceeds the currently marked property line and extends beneath the Hexcel parking lot (VerPlanck 2003). If so, the Project has the potential to disturb human remains. The Project impact could be potentially significant. This potentially significant impact is further analyzed in the Focused EIR.

Source(s)
City of Dublin Community Development Department. 2014 (updated). Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan. Adopted by the Dublin City Council on August 1, 2006, Resolution No. 149-06. Available online:
https://www.dublin.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7780/DVHASP-FULL-PDF10714?bidId=. Accessed April 2023. ____. 2022 (amended). General Plan. Available online:
https://www.dublin.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/30287/General-Plan-Update04192022-WEB. Accessed April 2023.

Page & Turnbull, Inc. 2004. Dublin Historic Resources Identification Project (Final). Prepared for the City of Dublin. On file at the Northwest Information Center in Rohnert Park, California.

VerPlanck, Christopher. 2003. Pioneer Cemetery Site Record (P-01-010637). On file at the Northwest Information Center in Rohnert Park, California.

William Self Associates, Inc. 2003. Archaeological Assessment Report, Donlon Way Area Specific Plan, City of Dublin, Alameda County, California. Prepared for the City of Dublin. On file at the Northwest Information Center in Rohnert Park, California. 423
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Issues
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
Impact with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact

13. ENERGY. Would the project:
a) Result in potentially significant environmental impact due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources, during project construction or
operation?
X
b) Conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan for
renewable energy or energy efficiency?
X
Environmental Setting
The proposed Project is located in the City of Dublin within Alameda County. Electric and natural gas services to Alameda County are provided by Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E).

In 2021, PG&E delivered approximately 78,588 gigawatt-hours of electricity within its service area (California Energy Commission 2023a). PG&E’s total natural gas throughput was approximately 4,467 million therms in 2021 (California Energy Commission 2023b). PG&E provides power from a variety of sources: biomass and biowaste, geothermal, small and large hydroelectric, solar, wind, natural gas, and nuclear (PG&E 2021).

In 2018, East Bay Community Energy (EBCE) began serving Dublin residential, business, and municipal electricity customers. To help meet the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions goals set in the City of Dublin’s Climate Action Plan 2030 and Beyond (discussed below), the Dublin City Council voted in January 2021 to set the default electricity option for Dublin residences to EBCE’s Renewable 100 service, which began in January 2022, and is sourced from California wind and solar facilities, including a new wind farm in Livermore. Customers can change their EBCE service or return to PG&E service at any time. All municipal electric accounts in Dublin have been powered by Renewable 100 since July 2019 (City of Dublin 2023).

Transportation, such as gasoline and diesel fuel consumption, is also an energy-consuming sector, and applicable to the proposed Project (diesel and gasoline fuel consumption during construction and operational activities). Transportation is the largest energy-consuming sector in California, accounting for approximately 34 percent of all energy use in the state in 2020 (EIA 2022a). Historically, gasoline and diesel fuel accounted for nearly all transportation-related energy demand; now, however, numerous transportation power options are available, including ethanol, natural gas, electricity, and hydrogen. Nonetheless, despite advancements in alternative fuels and clean-vehicle technologies, gasoline and diesel remain the primary fuels used for transportation in California, with 12.7 billion gasoline gallon equivalents of petroleum (GGEs) consumed in 2021 and 3.7 billion GGEs of diesel consumed in 2020 (DOE 2023). 424
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Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975. The Energy Policy and Conservation Act of 1975 established the first fuel economy standards for on-road motor vehicles sold in the United States. The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration is responsible for establishing standards for vehicles and revising the existing standards. The Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) program was created to determine vehicle manufacturers’ compliance with the fuel economy standards. The EPA administers the testing program that generates the fuel economy data.

Energy Policy Acts of 1992 and 2005. The Energy Policy Act of 1992 was enacted to reduce dependence on imported petroleum and improve air quality by addressing all aspects of energy supply and demand, including alternative fuels, renewable energy, and energy efficiency. This law requires certain federal, state, and local government and private fleets to purchase alternate fuel vehicles. The act also defines “alternative fuels” to include fuels such as ethanol, natural gas, propane, hydrogen, electricity, and biodiesel.

The Energy Policy Act of 2005 was enacted on August 8, 2005. This law set federal energy management requirements for energy-efficient product procurement, energy savings performance contracts, building performance standards, renewable energy requirements, and use of alternative fuels. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 also amends existing regulations, including fuel economy testing procedures.

Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. Signed into law in December 2007, the Energy Independence and Security Act was enacted to increase the production of clean renewable fuels; increase the efficiency of products, buildings, and vehicles; improve the federal government’s energy performance; and increase U.S. energy security, develop renewable fuel production, and improve vehicle fuel economy. The Energy Independence and Security Act included the first increase in fuel economy standards for passenger cars since 1975. The act also included a new energy grant program for use by local governments in implementing energyefficiency initiatives, as well as a variety of green building incentives and programs.

Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards and Corporate Average Fuel Economy Standards. On May 7, 2010, the final Light-Duty Vehicle GHG Emissions Standards and CAFE Standards were published in the Federal Register. Phase 1 of the emissions standards required that model year 2012–2016 vehicles meet an estimated combined average emissions level of 250 grams of carbon dioxide (CO2) per mile, which is equivalent to 35.5 miles per gallon, if the automobile industry were to meet this CO2 level solely through fuel economy improvements.

On March 31, 2022, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration finalized the CAFE Standards for model years 2024-2026. The final rule establishes standards that would require an industry-wide fleet average of approximately 49 miles per gallon for passenger cars and light trucks in model year 2026, by increasing fuel efficiency by 8 percent annually for model years 2024 and 2025, and 10 percent annually for model year 2026.

Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards. In September 2011, in response to a Presidential Memorandum issued in May 2010, EPA in coordination with National Highway Traffic Safety 425
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In October 2016, EPA and NHTSA jointly finalized Phase 2 standards for medium- and heavyduty vehicles through model year 2027 that will improve fuel efficiency and cut carbon pollution to reduce the impacts of climate change, while bolstering energy security and spurring manufacturing innovation.

On December 20, 2022, EPA adopted a final rule, “Control of Air Pollution from New Motor Vehicles: Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Standards,” that sets stronger emissions standards to further reduce air pollution, including pollutants that create ozone and particulate matter, from heavy-duty vehicles and engines starting in model year 2027. The final program includes new, more stringent emissions standards that cover a wider range of heavy-duty engine operating conditions compared to today's standards, and it requires these more stringent emissions standards to be met for a longer period of time of when these engines operate on the road.

This final rule is consistent with President Biden’s Executive Order, “Strengthening American Leadership in Clean Cars and Trucks” and is the first step in the Clean Trucks Plan.

City of Dublin General Plan. The City of Dublin General Plan, adopted in 1985 and amended in 2022, includes an Environmental Resources Management: Energy Conservation Element. The following implementing policies related to energy efficiency and conservation in new development would be applicable to the proposed Project (City of Dublin 2022):
x New development proposals shall be reviewed to ensure lighting levels needed for a safe and secure environment are provided—utilizing the most energy-efficient fixtures (in most cases, [light emitting diode] LED lights)—while avoiding over-lighting of sites. Smart lighting technology (e.g. sensors and/or timers) shall also be employed in interior and exterior lighting applications where appropriate.
x New development projects shall install LED streetlights in compliance with the City’s LED light standard.
x In new commercial and residential parking lots, require the installation of conduit to serve EV parking spaces to enable the easier installation of future charging stations. x Encourage the installation of charging stations for commercial projects over a certain size and any new residential project that has open parking (i.e. not individual, enclosed garages). x Encourage buildings (and more substantially, whole neighborhoods) to be designed along an east-west axis to maximize solar exposure. Where feasible, require new development projects to take advantage of shade, prevailing winds, landscaping and sun screens to reduce energy use; and to use regenerative energy heating and cooling source alternatives to fossil fuels.
x Continue to implement parking lot tree planting standards that would substantially cool parking areas and help cool the surrounding environment. Encourage landscaping conducive to solar panels in areas where appropriate.
x Promote and encourage photovoltaic demonstration projects in association with new development.
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Hexcel - Initial Study_7_26_23_Clean_Final.docx (7/26/23) City of Dublin Climate Action Plan 2030. The City of Dublin adopted its Climate Action Plan 2030 and Beyond (CAP 2030) in September 2020, as a guiding document to identify ways in which the community and City can reduce GHG emissions, meet Dublin’s long-term climate action goals, and promote a healthy, prosperous community. The CAP 2030 focuses on the following strategies: 100 percent renewable and carbon-free electricity; building efficiency and electrification; sustainable mobility and land use; materials and waste management; and municipal leadership measures (City of Dublin 2020).

Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures
(a) Wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources (Less Than Significant Impact With Mitigation Incorporated)
The proposed Project activities would increase energy consumption for the duration of construction in the form of fossil fuels. However, energy consumption associated with construction of the proposed Project would not be inefficient, wasteful, or unnecessary with Mitigation Measure AQ-1 incorporated. During project operation, the proposed Project would result in a net reduction in energy consumption, primarily related to improved building energy standards and eliminating natural gas infrastructure. This impact would be less than significant with mitigation. This impact is further analyzed in the Focused EIR. (b) Conflict with local plan for renewable energy (No Impact) The proposed Project would not use land that was otherwise slated for renewable energy production and does not otherwise conflict with any state or local renewable energy plans. In addition, fuel use would be consistent with current construction and manufacturing practices and energy standards that promote strategic planning that reduces consumption of fossil fuels and enhances energy efficiency. Further, the proposed Project electrical and plumbing fixtures would be Title 24 and CALGreen compliant and the proposed Project would also install EV charging stations in compliance with CALGreen Tier 2, which would also be consistent with City of Dublin General Plan Energy Conservation Element strategies. Lastly, the proposed Project would be all-electric (i.e., no natural gas infrastructure), which would be consistent with the City’s CAP 2030 strategy Building Efficiency and Electrification (Measure EE-1: Achieve AllElectric New Building Construction). Therefore, the proposed Project would not conflict with or obstruct any state or local plans for renewable energy or energy efficiency and there would be no impact.

Source(s)
California Energy Commission (CEC). 2023a. 2021 Electricity Consumption by Entity: Pacific Gas & Electric Company. Available online: http://www.ecdms.energy.ca.gov/elecbyutil.aspx.

Accessed February 2023.
____. 2023b. 2021 Gas Consumption by Entity: Pacific Gas & Electric Company. Available online:
http://www.ecdms.energy.ca.gov/gasbyutil.aspx. Accessed February 2023. 427
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Hexcel - Initial Study_7_26_23_Clean_Final.docx (7/26/23) City of Dublin. 2020. Climate Action Plan 2030 and Beyond. September. Available online:
https://dublin.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/24447/Climate-Action-Plan-2030-AndBeyond. Accessed March 2023. ____. 2022. General Plan. Available online:
https://www.dublin.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/30287/General-Plan-Update04192022-WEB. Accessed March 2023. ____. 2023. Energy. Available online: https://dublin.ca.gov/2032/Energy. Accessed March 2023.

Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E). 2021. Power Content Label. Available online:
https://www.energy.ca.gov/filebrowser/download/4653. Accessed February 2023.

South Coast Air Quality Management District. 2008. Draft Guidance Document – Interim CEQA Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Significance Threshold. Available online:
http://www.aqmd.gov/docs/default-source/ceqa/handbook/greenhouse-gases-(ghg)- ceqa-significance-thresholds/ghgboardsynopsis.pdf?sfvrsn=2. Accessed February 2023.

The Climate Registry. 2022. Default Emission Factor Document. May. Available online:
https://theclimateregistry.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2022-Default-EmissionFactors-Final.pdf. Accessed February 2023.

United States Department of Energy (DOE). 2023. Alternative Fuels Data Center: California Transportation Data for Alternative Fuels and Vehicles. Available online:
https://afdc.energy.gov/states/ca. Accessed April 2023.

United States Energy Information Administration (EIA). 2022a. State Profile and Energy Estimates: California. Available online: https://www.eia.gov/state/?sid=CA#tabs-2.

Accessed February 2023.
____. 2022b. Carbon Dioxide Emissions Coefficients. October. Available online:
https://www.eia.gov/environment/emissions/co2_vol_mass.php. Accessed February 2023.

W Traffic Engineering Transportation Planning (W-Trans). 2022. Final Transportation Impact Study for the Hexcel Redevelopment Project. December.
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Issues
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
Impact with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact

6. GEOLOGY AND SOILS. Would the project:
a) Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death
involving:
i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated
on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault
Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the
area or based on other substantial evidence of a
known fault?
X
ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? X
iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including
liquefaction?
X
iv) Landslides? X
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? X c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project,
and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse?
X
d) Would the project be located on expansive soil, as
defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code
(1994), creating substantial direct or indirect risks to life or property?
X
e) Would the project have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available
for the disposal of waste water?
X
f) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature?
X
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Seismic Hazards
The Project site is situated in a seismically active area within the Diablo Range, along the margin of the eastern Diablo Hills and the western edge of the Livermore Valley. The fault trace of the active Calaveras Fault is approximately 965 feet east of the Project site, and the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone associated with the Calaveras Fault is approximately 450 feet east of the Project site (DOC 2023). The active Pleasanton Fault is approximately 2.4 miles east of the Project site (Jennings and Bryant 2010). Other active faults in the Project region include a portion of the Las Positas Fault (approximately 11.7 miles to the southeast), the Greenville Fault (approximately 12.5 miles to the northeast), and the Hayward Fault Zone (approximately 7.3 miles to the southwest).

The Project site is located within an Earthquake Zone of Required Investigation for liquefaction as delineated by the California Geological Survey (CGS) (DOC 2023).

Soils
Based on a review of Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) soil survey data, native soil at the Project site consists of the Yolo loam (calcareous substratum, 0 to 6 percent slopes) soil type (NRCS 2022).

A preliminary geotechnical investigation was prepared for the proposed Project, which included four soil borings in the developed portion of the Project site north of Dublin Creek (Cornerstone Earth Group [Cornerstone] 2022). The results of soil borings indicated that the near-surface soils consist of undocumented artificial fill consisting of clay with variable amounts of sand and gravel, and clayey sand with gravel, to depths ranging from 1.5 to 5 feet below the ground surface (bgs). Below the artificial fill, clay with sand and silt was present to the maximum soil boring depth of 40 feet bgs.

Paleontological Resources
The near-surface soils at the Project site consist of artificial fill material to depths ranging from

1.5 to 5 feet bgs (Cornerstone 2022). Native sediments at the Project site beneath the artificial fill consist of the late Miocene to early Pliocene-age Contra Costa Group, which includes the Orinda and Moraga Formations. The Contra Costa Group is comprised of nonmarine sedimentary rocks including sandstone, conglomerate, shale, and minor claystone, limestone, and tuff (Wagner et al. 1991).

A search of the University of California Museum of Paleontology (UCMP) database indicates there are over 40 recorded vertebrate fossil sites from within the Contra Costa Group (UCMP 2023). Most of these sites are in Contra Costa County; however, five of the sites are within Alameda County. The closest recorded vertebrate fossil site from within the Contra Costa Group is Bolenas Creek, approximately 6.5 miles northwest of the Project site (UCMP 2023).

Paleontological Sensitivity Analysis
A paleontologically sensitive geologic formation is one that is rated high for potential paleontological productivity (i.e., the recorded abundance and types of fossil specimens, and 431
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In its standard guidelines for assessment and mitigation of adverse impacts on paleontological resources, the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology (SVP 2010) established four categories of sensitivity for paleontological resources: high, low, no, and undetermined. Areas where fossils have been previously found are considered to have a high sensitivity and a high potential to produce fossils. Areas that are not sedimentary in origin and that have not been known to produce fossils in the past typically are considered to have low sensitivity. Areas consisting of high-grade metamorphic rocks (e.g., gneisses and schists) and plutonic igneous rocks (e.g., granites and diorites) are considered to have no sensitivity. Areas that have not had any previous paleontological resource surveys or fossil finds are considered to be of undetermined sensitivity until surveys are performed. After reconnaissance surveys, a qualified paleontologist can determine whether the area of undetermined sensitivity should be categorized as having high, low, or no sensitivity. In keeping with the SVP significance criteria, all vertebrate fossils are generally categorized as being of potentially significant scientific value.

The near-surface artificial fill consists of materials that were excavated from another location, transported to the Project site, and then graded and compacted. During the excavation and subsequent construction process, any fossils that may have been present in the original materials would have been destroyed. Therefore, the artificial fill is not paleontologically sensitive.

Because of the large number of vertebrate fossils that have been recovered from the Contra Costa Group, it is considered to be of high paleontological sensitivity.

Regulatory Framework
Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act
The Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act (Alquist-Priolo Act) (California Public Resources Code [PRC] Sections 2621–2630) was passed in 1972 to reduce the hazard of surface faulting to structures designed for human occupancy. The Alquist-Priolo Act requires the State Geologist to establish regulatory zones known as Earthquake Fault Zones around the surface traces of active faults and to issue appropriate maps. Before a project can be permitted in a designated AlquistPriolo Earthquake Fault Zone, cities and counties must require a geologic investigation to demonstrate that proposed structures would not be constructed across active faults.

Seismic Hazards Mapping Act
The Seismic Hazards Mapping Act of 1990 (PRC Sections 2690–2699.6) addresses earthquake hazards from non-surface fault rupture, including liquefaction and seismically induced landslides. The act established a mapping program for areas that have the potential for liquefaction, landslide, strong ground shaking, or other earthquake and geologic hazards. The 432
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Hexcel - Initial Study_7_26_23_Clean_Final.docx (7/26/23) act also specifies that the lead agency for a project may withhold development permits until geologic or soils investigations are conducted for specific sites and mitigation measures are incorporated into plans to reduce hazards associated with seismicity and unstable soils.

California Building Standards Code
The California Building Standards Code (CBC) (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) provides minimum standards for building design in California. The CBC applies to building design and construction in the state and is based on the federal Uniform Building Code (UBC) used widely throughout the country (generally adopted on a state-by-state or district-by-district basis). The CBC has been modified for California conditions with numerous more detailed or more stringent regulations. The State earthquake protection law (California Health and Safety Code, Section 19100 et seq.) requires that structures be designed to resist stresses produced by lateral forces caused by earthquakes. The CBC requires that any structure designed for a project site undergo a seismic design evaluation that assigns the structure to one of six categories, A–F; Category F structures require the most earthquake-resistant design. The CBC philosophy focuses on “collapse prevention,” meaning that structures are to be designed to prevent collapse during the maximum level of ground shaking that could reasonably be expected to occur at a site. CBC Chapter 16 specifies exactly how each seismic-design category is to be determined on a site-specific basis, based on site-specific soil characteristics and proximity to potential seismic hazards. CBC Chapter 18 regulates the analysis of expansive soils, slope instability, liquefaction, and surface rupture attributable to faulting or lateral spreading, along with an evaluation of lateral pressures on basement and retaining walls, liquefaction and loss of soil strength, and lateral movement or reduction of the foundation’s soil-bearing capacity.

Dublin Municipal Code Section Chapter 7.16, Grading Regulations The City of Dublin Grading Ordinance (Municipal Code Chapter 7.16) requires a geologic/soil investigation report, preliminary grading plans, proposed provisions for storm drainage control, and any existing or proposed flood control in the vicinity of the grading. A conceptual plan for erosion and sediment control is also required, including both temporary facilities and long-term site stabilization features such as planting or seeding for the area affected by the proposed grading. Chapter 7.16 prohibits grading operations during the rainy season except upon a clear demonstration, to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works, that at no stage of the work will there be any substantial risk of increased sediment discharge from the site. Should grading be permitted during the rainy season, the smallest practicable area of erodible land must be exposed at any one time during grading operations and the time of exposure must be minimized.

City of Dublin General Plan
Chapter 8.0 of the City of Dublin General Plan outlines policies and programs related to seismic safety, safety and emergency preparedness. The following policies related to geology and soils are applicable to the proposed project:
x Guiding Policy 8.2.1.A.1. Geologic hazards shall be mitigated or development shall be located away from geologic hazards in order to preserve life, protect property, and 433
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Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures
(a) Seismic hazards
i) Surface Fault Rupture
The Project site is not located within an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault zone or the fault trace of any other known fault (DOC 2023, Jennings and Bryant 2010). Thus, there would be no impact from surface fault rupture during construction or operation. ii) Strong Seismic Ground Shaking
As described above in the Environmental Setting, the Project site is located in a seismically active area. Seismic design calculations performed by Cornerstone (2022) estimated a peak ground acceleration of 0.73 gravity (g) for the Project site, which indicates that strong seismic ground shaking would be anticipated at some point during the next 50 years. The proposed Project would not exacerbate the potential for seismic shaking, as the intensity of the earthquake ground motion at the site would depend on the characteristics of the generating fault, distance to the earthquake epicenter, magnitude, and duration of the earthquake, and specific site geologic conditions. While complete avoidance of any damage may not be feasible, the Project would be designed to withstand seismic shaking. The CBC includes provisions to reduce impacts caused by major structural failures or loss of life resulting from earthquakes or other geologic hazards, and the preliminary geotechnical investigation prepared by Cornerstone includes measures to reduce the hazards from strong seismic ground shaking. Design review performed through the City’s permitting process would ensure compliance with the requirements of the CBC and the City’s building standards. Therefore, the impact from strong seismic ground shaking during construction and operation would be less than significant. iii) Liquefaction, Lateral Spreading, and Settlement
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Cornerstone (2022) also indicated that approximately 1.25 inches of settlement could occur from liquefaction-induced settlement in the area proposed for parking and landscaping south of the building. Liquefaction and settlement associated with the proposed building would be addressed through required compliance with the CBC, and the preliminary geotechnical investigation prepared by Cornerstone includes measures to reduce the hazards from liquefaction. Design review performed through the City’s permitting process would ensure compliance with the requirements of the CBC and the City’s building standards. Therefore, impacts related to liquefaction and associated settlement would be less than significant.

The preliminary geotechnical investigation (Cornerstone 2022) indicated that there is a moderate potential for lateral spreading associated with the area proposed for parking and landscaping between the building and Dublin Creek to the south, where horizontal displacement could range from several inches to a few feet. However, the potential for lateral spreading further from the creek (including within the proposed building footprint) is low; therefore, the risk of injury, loss, or death from lateral spreading in areas adjacent to the creek during a seismic event would be minimal. Therefore, the impact from hazards related to lateral spreading during construction and operation would be less than significant. iv) Landslides
The Project site north of Dublin Creek has been previously graded to accommodate the existing building and parking lots and is nearly flat. The elevation slopes gently from approximately 388 feet in the west to 384 feet in the southeast and 380 feet in the northeast. The Project site itself is not located in an Earthquake Zone of Required Investigation for landslides (DOC 2023). A small landslide hazard area has been mapped by CGS approximately 350 feet northwest of the Project site, on the north side of Dublin Boulevard (DOC 2023). However, this area has since been graded and developed as a housing development, and the area indicated as a landslide hazard zone is now flat and is approximately 25 feet below the elevation of Dublin Boulevard.

Therefore, this area would not represent a hazard for the project site.

Another small landslide hazard zone has been identified by CGS along a ridge approximately 800 feet south of the Project site, south of Dublin Canyon Road (DOC 2023). This area is approximately 125 feet higher than the Project site; however, given the intervening distance and small mass of this ridgeline, if a landslide were to occur it would be unlikely to affect the Project site. Therefore, the impact from landslide hazards during construction and operation would be less than significant.
(b) Erosion/topsoil loss (Less than Significant)
Based on a review of NRCS (2022) soil survey data, the Yolo loam soil in the southern portion of the Project site adjacent to Dublin Creek has a moderate water infiltration rate, is well drained, and has a moderate water erosion and runoff hazard (NRCS 2022). Surficial soils in the remainder of the Project site consist of artificial fill (Cornerstone 2022). No Project-related earthmoving activities would occur on Parcel 2, which is south of the existing parking lot, adjacent to Dublin Creek. However, if not properly controlled, construction-related stormwater runoff could drain south into Dublin Creek resulting in erosion. However, because the proposed 435
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(c-d) Soil stability (Less Than Significant Impact)
The potential for unstable soils associated with seismic activity is evaluated in criteria (a), above. No development is proposed in the native soils adjacent to Dublin Creek. Laboratory test results indicated that soils underneath the developed portion of the Project site are moderately expansive (Cornerstone 2022). Soil expansion associated with the proposed building would be addressed through compliance with the CBC, which is mandatory for all projects. The preliminary geotechnical investigation prepared by Cornerstone includes recommended measures to reduce the hazards from soil expansion consistent with the CBC. These measures include adding sufficient reinforcement of slab-on-grade supported on a layer of non-expansive soil; extending footings below the zone of seasonal moisture fluctuation; limiting moisture changes in the surficial soils by using positive drainage away from building as well as limiting landscape watering; implementing a plug of low-permeability clay soil, sand-cement slurry, or lean concrete within trenches just outside where trenches pass into building and pavement areas; and following detailed grading and foundation recommendations specified in the Geotechnical Report (Cornerstone 2022). Design review performed through the City’s permitting process would ensure compliance with the requirements of the CBC and the City’s building standards. Therefore, because the Project would be required to implement measures to comply with the CBC, the City’s building standards, hazards from soil expansion would be reduced, and impacts from construction and operation related to unstable soils and soil expansion would be less than significant.
(e) Soil capability to support wastewater disposal, including septic (No Impact) The Project site is located within the area served by a municipal wastewater system.

Wastewater treatment would continue to be provided at the regional treatment plant (see Section 18: Utilities and Service Systems for additional details). Because the proposed Project would not require installation of a septic system or alternative wastewater disposal system, there would be no impact from Project construction or operation. (f) Unique geologic feature/paleontological resources (Less Than Significant with Mitigation) A unique geologic feature consists of a major natural element that stands out in the landscape, such as a large and scenic river, gorge, waterfall, volcanic cinder cone, lava field, or glacier.

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In areas where the artificial fill only extends to 1.5 feet, excavation and grading during project construction would encounter the native Contra Costa Group materials, which are of high paleontological sensitivity. Furthermore, excavation to a maximum depth of approximately 12 feet would occur at the proposed on-site stormwater drainage pumps, which would also encounter the paleontologically sensitive Contra Costa Group. Therefore, project-related earthmoving activities could result in accidental damage to, or destruction of unique paleontological resources, and this impact would be potentially significant. With implementation of Mitigation Measure GEO-1: Avoid Impacts to Unique Paleontological Resources, potential construction-related impacts to unique paleontological resources would be less than significant with mitigation. This impact is further analyzed in the Focused EIR.

Paleontological Resources – Operation
Because Project operation would not involve ground-disturbing activities, there would be no impact to unique paleontological resources.

Source(s)
California Department of Conservation (DOC). 2023. DOC Maps Data Viewer—Earthquake Zones of Required Investigation, and Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones. Available:
https://maps.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/DataViewer/. Accessed January 11, 2023.

Cornerstone Earth Group. 2022. Geotechnical Investigation, Dublin Boulevard Industrial, 11711 Dublin Boulevard, Dublin, California. Cornerstone Project No. 681-12-1. Sunnyvale, CA.

Jennings, C.W. and W.A. Bryant. 2010. 2010 Fault Activity Map of California. Available:
https://maps.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/fam/App/index.html. Accessed January 11, 2022.

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). 2022. Web Soil Survey. Available:
http://websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov/App/HomePage.htm. Accessed January 11, 2022.

Society of Vertebrate Paleontology (SVP). 2010. Standard Procedures for the Assessment and Mitigation of Adverse Impacts to Paleontological Resources. Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, Impact Mitigation Guidelines Revision Committee.

University of California Museum of Paleontology (UCMP). 2023. Paleontological Collections Database. Available: https://ucmpdb.berkeley.edu/about.shtml. Accessed January 25, 2022.

UpCodes. 2016. California 18 Soils and Foundations. California Building Code 2016. Available:
https://up.codes/viewer/california/ca-building-code-2016/chapter/18/soils-andfoundations#18. Accessed May 4, 2023.

Wagner, D.L., E.J. Bortugno, and R.D. McJunkin. 1991. Geologic Map of the San Francisco-San Jose Quadrangle, California, 1:250,000. Regional Geologic Map Series, Map No. 5A.

California Division of Mines and Geology. Sacramento, CA. 437
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Issues
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
Impact with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact

7. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. Would the project:
a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the
environment?
X
b) Conflict with applicable plan, policy or regulation
adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of
greenhouse gases?
X
Environmental Setting
Certain gases in the Earth’s atmosphere, classified as GHGs, play a critical role in determining the Earth’s surface temperature. A portion of the solar radiation that enters the Earth’s atmosphere is absorbed by the Earth’s surface, and a smaller portion of this radiation is reflected back toward space. Infrared radiation is absorbed by GHGs; therefore, infrared radiation released from Earth that otherwise would have escaped back into space is instead “trapped,” resulting in a warming of the atmosphere. This phenomenon, known as the “greenhouse effect,” is responsible for maintaining a habitable climate on Earth.

GHGs are present in the atmosphere naturally, are released by natural sources and anthropogenic sources, and are formed from secondary reactions taking place in the atmosphere. The following GHGs are widely accepted as the principal contributors to humaninduced global climate change that would be relevant to the proposed Project: CO2; methane (CH4); and nitrous oxide (N2O). Emissions of CO2 are byproducts of fossil fuel combustion. CH4 is the main component of natural gas and is associated with agricultural practices and landfills.

N2O is a colorless GHG that results from industrial processes, vehicle emissions, and agricultural practices.

Global warming potential (GWP) is a concept developed to compare the ability of each GHG to trap heat in the atmosphere relative to CO2. The GWP of a GHG is based on several factors, including the relative effectiveness of a gas to absorb infrared radiation and length of time that the gas remains in the atmosphere (atmospheric lifetime). The reference gas for GWP is CO2; therefore, CO2 has a GWP of 1. The other main GHGs that have been attributed to human activity include CH4, which has a GWP of 28, and N2O, which has a GWP of 265 (IPCC 2013). For example, 1 ton of CH4 has the same contribution to the greenhouse effect as approximately 28 tons of CO2. GHGs with lower emissions rates than CO2 still may contribute to climate change because they are more effective at absorbing outgoing infrared radiation than CO2 (i.e., high GWP). The concept of CO2-equivalents (CO2e) is used to account for the different GWP potentials of GHG to absorb infrared radiation.
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Executive Order S-3-05. Executive Order (EO) S-3-05, signed in June 2005, proclaimed that California is vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. EO S-3-05 declared that increased temperatures could reduce the Sierra Nevada’s snowpack, further exacerbate California’s air quality problems, and potentially cause a rise in sea levels. To combat those concerns, the EO established total GHG emissions targets. Specifically, emissions are to be reduced to the 2000 level by 2010, the 1990 level by 2020, and to 80 percent below the 1990 level by 2050.

Assembly Bill 32. In 2006, California passed the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (Assembly Bill [AB] 32; California Health and Safety Code Division 25.5, Sections 38500, et seq.). AB 32 further details and puts into law the mid-term GHG reduction target established in EO S-3-05, which is to reduce statewide GHG emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 and 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. AB 32 also identifies CARB as the state agency responsible for the design and implementation of emissions limits, regulations, and other measures to meet the target.

Executive Order B-30-15. Issued in April 2015, EO B-30-15 establishes a statewide GHG reduction goal of 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030. The emission reduction target acts as an interim goal between the AB 32 goal (i.e., achieve 1990 emission levels by 2020) and EO S03-05 goal of reducing statewide emissions 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. In addition, the EO aligns California’s 2030 GHG reduction goal with the European Union’s reduction target (i.e., 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030) that was adopted in October 2014.

Executive Order B-55-18. Issued in September 2018, EO B-55-18 establishes a new statewide goal of achieving and maintaining carbon neutrality as soon as possible and no later than 2045.

Senate Bill (SB) 32. SB 32, signed on September 8, 2016, requires California to reduce GHG emissions to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030. That 2030 target represents reductions needed to ensure California can achieve its longer-term 2050 target of a reduction of GHG emissions by 80 percent below 1990 levels per EO B-30-15.

Assembly Bill 1279. AB 1279, signed on September 16, 2022, declares the policy of the state both to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions as soon as possible, but no later than 2045, and achieve and maintain net negative GHG emissions thereafter, and to ensure that by 2045, statewide anthropogenic GHG emissions are reduced to at least 85 percent below the 1990 levels. The bill requires CARB to work with relevant state agencies to ensure that updates to the scoping plan identify and recommend measures to achieve these policy goals and to identify and implement a variety of policies and strategies that enable carbon dioxide removal solutions and carbon capture, utilization, and storage technologies in California, as specified.

Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD). In April 2022, BAAQMD adopted new CEQA Thresholds for Evaluating the Significance of Climate Impacts From Land Use Projects and Plans (BAAQMD 2022). The BAAQMD analyzed what will be required of new land use development projects to achieve California’s long-term climate goal of carbon neutrality by 2045 as articulated in Executive Order B-55-18 (and subsequently codified in AB 1279). The BAAQMD found that a new land use development project being built today needs to either incorporate design elements (listed below) to do its “fair share” of implementing the goal of 439
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Projects must include, at a minimum, the following project design elements:

1. Buildings
a. The project will not include natural gas appliances or natural gas plumbing (in both residential and nonresidential development). b. The project will not result in any wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary energy usage as determined by the analysis required under CEQA Section 21100(b)(3) and Section 15126.2(b) of the State CEQA Guidelines.

2. Transportation
a. Achieve a reduction in project-generated vehicle miles traveled (VMT) below the regional average consistent with the current version of the California Climate Change Scoping Plan (currently 15 percent) or meet a locally adopted Senate Bill 743 VMT target, reflecting the recommendations provided in the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research's Technical Advisory on Evaluating Transportation Impacts in CEQA:
i. Residential projects: 15 percent below the existing VMT per capita ii. Office projects: 15 percent below the existing VMT per employee iii. Retail projects: no net increase in existing VMT
b. Achieve compliance with off-street EV requirements in the most recently adopted version of CALGreen Tier 2.

As described in more detail below, the City of Dublin has prepared a Climate Action Plan, which serves as the City of Dublin’s qualified GHG Reduction Plan and programmatic tiering document that meets the criteria under the State CEQA Guidelines Section 15183.5(b). Therefore, the proposed Project’s impacts related to GHG emissions are analyzed using the City of Dublin’s Climate Action Plan 2030.

City of Dublin General Plan. The City of Dublin General Plan, adopted in 1985 and amended in 2022, includes an Environmental Resources Management: Community Design & Sustainability Element. In addition to the policies listed in Section 3.7, Energy, from the Energy Conservation Element, the following policies and measures related to GHG emissions and sustainability would be applicable to the proposed Project:
x Encourage alternative modes of transportation by providing priority parking for carpool and alternative energy vehicles, bicycle racks/lockers, showers for employees, and easy access to adjacent regional trails and transit stops.
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City of Dublin Climate Action Plan 2030. The City of Dublin adopted its Climate Action Plan 2030 and Beyond (CAP 2030) in September 2020, as a guiding document to identify ways in which the community and City can reduce GHG emissions, meet Dublin’s long-term climate action goals, and promote a healthy, prosperous community. The purpose of the CAP 2030 is to meet California’s 2030 GHG emissions reductions target of at least 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030 and set the City on the path to achieve the goal envisioned by EO B-55-18 of carbon neutrality by 2045. The CAP 2030 focuses on the following strategies: 100 percent renewable and carbon-free electricity; building efficiency and electrification; sustainable mobility and land use; materials and waste management; and municipal leadership measures (City of Dublin 2020).

The City’s CAP 2030 also allows for CEQA streamlining pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15183.5(b). In order to reach the City of Dublin’s GHG emissions reduction goal (65,090 MT of CO2e by 2030) the City has identified four strategies and seven core measures which are expected to reduce communitywide emissions by an estimated 73,452 MT of CO2e in 2030. The City has determined that implementing the measures in the CAP 2030 should reduce the impacts from activities under jurisdictional control or significant influence of the City of Dublin to collectively achieve the specified emissions levels in the CAP. These strategies include:
x Strategy 1: Renewable and Carbon-Free Energy (CF)
o CF-1: Opt-Up to 100% Renewable and Carbon-Free Electricity o CF-2: Develop a Renewable Resource Buildout Plan
x Strategy 2: Building Efficiency and Electrification (EE) o EE-1: Achieve All-Electric New Building Construction
o EE-2: Implement the State Building Energy Disclosure Program o EE-3: Streamline Battery Storage Permit Requirements
o EE-4: Develop an Existing Building Electrification Plan x Strategy 3: Sustainable Mobility and Land Use (SM)
o SM-1: Adopt an Electric Vehicle Charging Station Ordinance o SM-2: Develop an EV Infrastructure Plan
o SM-3: Develop a Transportation Demand Management Plan o SM-4: Develop a Citywide Parking Management Plan
o SM-5: Update the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
o SM-6: Continue to Prioritize Transit-Oriented Development o SM-7: Develop a Built Environment That Prioritizes Active Mobility 441
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o MM-1: Achieve the Organic Waste Diversion Requirements of SB 1383 o MM-2: Reduce Embodied Emissions Associated with Building Materials Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures
(a) Generate GHG emissions (Less than Significant/Less than Cumulatively Considerable) Heavy-duty off-road equipment, materials transport, and worker commutes during construction of the proposed Project would result in GHG emissions from vehicle exhaust. After construction, day-to-day activities associated with operation of the proposed Project would generate emissions from sources such as area, mobile, electricity, solid waste, water and wastewater sources.

As discussed previously, the City’s CAP 2030 constitutes a plan for the reduction of GHG emissions in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15183.5 Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15183(b), a project’s incremental contribution to a cumulative GHG emissions effect may be determined not to be cumulatively considerable if it complies with the requirements of the CAP 2030. Accordingly, the analysis of the proposed Project’s cumulative contribution to climate change and GHG emissions is demonstrated by the analysis of the project’s consistency with the applicable CAP 2030 measures, as shown in Table 3: Project Consistency with Applicable CAP 2030 GHG Emissions Reduction Measures below.

Table 3: Project Consistency with Applicable CAP 2030 GHG Emissions Reduction Measures GHG Emission
Reduction Measure Description Project Consistency
Strategy 1:

Renewable and
Carbon-Free Energy
(CF)
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CF-1: Opt-Up to 100%
Renewable and
Carbon-Free
Electricity
The City of Dublin will set 100% renewable
and carbon-free electricity as the default
electricity for all Dublin customers served by
East Bay Community Energy to unlock health
and GHG emissions reduction benefits
associated with carbon-free electricity.

Consistent. The City is the responsible party
for this measure; however, the project would
be automatically enrolled in East Bay
Community Energy’s Renewable 100
electricity service.

CF-2. Develop a
Renewable Resource
Buildout Plan
The City will leverage State and local funding
and partnerships to develop local community
solar projects in Dublin and investigate
development of micro-grids to improve the
resilience of the local electricity infrastructure.

Not applicable. The City is the responsible
party for this measure and the Renewable
Resource Buildout Plan has not been
developed at the time of this analysis;
however, the Project would not conflict with
development of renewable resources and the
Project would be required to comply with any
associated standards or requirements.
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Reduction Measure Description Project Consistency
Strategy 2: Building
Efficiency and
Electrification (EE)
- -
EE-1: Achieve AllElectric New Building
Construction
Adopt an all-electric building reach code for
new construction to reduce natural gas use
and limit the development of new gas
infrastructure in the City of Dublin.

Consistent. Consistent with Dublin Municipal
Code (DMC) Chapter 7.94.100 (Green
Building Code, All electric buildings), the
proposed Project would be all-electric and
would not have natural gas infrastructure.

EE-2: Implement the
State Building Energy
Disclosure Program
The City of Dublin will require all commercial
and multifamily buildings covered by AB 802
to report energy use through the Energy Star
Portfolio Manager tool.

Consistent. The proposed Project would be
covered by AB 802 and would be required to
report energy use through the Energy Star
Portfolio Manager tool.

EE-3: Streamline
Battery Storage
Permit Requirements
The City will ensure that permitting for the
installation of new battery storage in
residential and commercial buildings is
streamlined and clear in order to promote the
installation of additional energy storage
capacity in Dublin.

Consistent. The City is the responsible party
for this measure. The Project would not
conflict with implementation and would
comply with the battery storage requirements
in the latest building code.

EE-4: Develop an
Existing Building
Electrification Plan
Develop a plan to promote the retrofit of 22%
existing buildings in Dublin to all electric by
2030 and consider development of existing
building electrification ordinances in the
future.

Not applicable. This measure establishes
countywide building retrofit measures for
existing buildings. As the Project does not
include existing structures, and would instead
demolish an existing building, this measure
does not apply.

Strategy 3:

Sustainable Mobility
and Land Use (SM)
- -
SM-1: Adopt an
Electric Vehicle
Charging Station
Ordinance
The City of Dublin will adopt an electric
vehicle (EV) charging station ordinance for
multifamily and commercial buildings to
increase access to charging stations and
promote the use of EVs.

Consistent. Consistent with DMC Chapter

7.94.090 (Green Building Code, EV
charging), the proposed Project would install
EV charging at the Tier 2 level (EV-capable
and EV Charging Station Equipment).

SM-2: Develop an EV
Infrastructure Plan
Develop an electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure
plan to ensure that the City is optimally siting
EV chargers and using the most beneficial
program for publicly accessible EV chargers.

Consistent. The City is responsible for this
measure; however, the proposed Project
would implement the required number of EV
chargers per DMC Chapter 7.94.090.

SM-3: Develop a
Transportation
Demand Management
Plan
Develop a comprehensive Transportation
Demand Management (TDM) Plan for the
City of Dublin. The TDM Plan will identify
strategies to help facilitate the move from
single-occupancy vehicles to less carbon
intensive transportation modes.

15.2 VMT per employee for the East Planning
Area). In addition, the existing pedestrian,
bicycle, and transit facilities serving the
Project site are adequate (W-Trans 2022).

The proposed Project would also provide
bicycle storage spaces that exceed the City’s
bicycle parking requirements.
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Reduction Measure Description Project Consistency
SM-4: Develop a
Citywide Parking
Management Plan
Develop a comprehensive Parking
Management Plan that will specify parking
requirements and costing that supports multimodal transportation and a reduction in vehicle miles travelled.

Consistent. The City is responsible for this
measure; however, as described in more
detail in Section 16, Transportation, the
proposed Project would be located in an area
with a projected VMT per employee lower
than 12.9 miles. In addition, the proposed
parking supply meets City requirements and
estimated parking demand (W-Trans 2022).

SM-5: Update the
Bicycle and
Pedestrian Master
Plan
Update the Bicycle and Pedestrian Master
Plan to contribute to the overall VMT
reduction required to meet the City’s climate
goals. The plan will maximize the
convenience and safety of active
transportation within the City of Dublin.

Consistent. The City is responsible for this
measure; however, as described in more
detail in Section 16, Transportation, the
proposed Project would be located in an area
with a projected VMT per employee lower
than 12.9 miles. In addition, the existing
pedestrian, bicycle, and transit facilities
serving the Project site are adequate (WTrans 2022). Further, the proposed Project would provide bicycle storage spaces that
exceed the City’s bicycle parking
requirements.

SM-6: Continue to
Prioritize TransitOriented
Development
Dublin has access to two BART stations and
several LAVTA bus lines. Focusing higher
density development and amenities around
these transit stops can decrease VMT and
GHG emissions generated within Dublin.

Consistent. The City is responsible for this
measure; however, as described in more
detail in Section 16, Transportation, the
proposed Project is adequately served by
transit since existing transit stops are less
than one-half mile away from the Project site
(W-Trans 2022).

SM-7: Develop a Built
Environment That
Prioritizes Active
Mobility
The City of Dublin will implement building
standards that improve the pedestrian
experience and create a built environment
that prioritizes active mobility.

Consistent. The City is responsible for this
measure; however, pedestrian and bicycle
facilities serving the Project site are adequate
since existing pedestrian and bicycle access
provide connectivity between the Project site
and surrounding multi-modal transportation
infrastructure and facilities. In addition, the
proposed Project includes long-term and
short-term bicycle stalls as well as an interior
bike rack.

Strategy 4: Materials
and Waste
Management (MM)
- -
MM-1: Achieve the
Organic Waste
Diversion
Requirements of SB
1383
The City of Dublin will coordinate with
community stakeholders to achieve the goal
of organics comprising less than 9.35% of
Dublin waste by 2025. Additionally, at least
20% of currently disposed edible food will be
recovered for human consumption by 2025.

Consistent. The City is responsible for this
measure; however, the proposed Project
would comply with the Organics Reduction
and Recycling Ordinance (City of Dublin
2023).

MM-2: Reduce
Embodied Emissions
Associated with
Building Materials
The City of Dublin will require the use of low
carbon concrete in new construction projects
to reduce lifecycle GHG emissions and the
embodied carbon associated with
construction projects.

Not applicable. The City has not adopted an
ordinance mandating low carbon concrete for
all new development projects at the time of
this analysis.

Note: Municipal GHG emissions reduction measures (Strategy 5: Municipal Leadership Measures) are not included here as they would not be applicable to the proposed Project.

CF = Renewable and Carbon-Free Energy; EE = Building Efficiency and Electrification; SM = Sustainable Mobility and Land Use; MM = Materials and Waste Management; AB = Assembly Bill; SB = Senate Bill; DMC = Dublin Municipal Code 444
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Hexcel - Initial Study_7_26_23_Clean_Final.docx (7/26/23) As summarized in Table 3 above, the proposed Project would be consistent with all applicable GHG emission reduction measures included in CAP 2030.

For disclosure purposes, construction and operational GHG emissions of the proposed Project were also estimated using the same methodology discussed earlier under Section 3.2, Air Quality. These emissions are shown in Table 4: GHG Emissions Summary below. As shown in Table 4, the proposed Project would result in a net reduction in GHG emissions, primarily due to the reduction in daily vehicle trips and more energy-efficient, all-electric building, compared to existing conditions.

Therefore, because the proposed Project would not conflict with the CAP 2030 measures and implementation of the proposed Project would result in a net reduction in GHG emissions compared to existing conditions, this impact would be less than significant impact and less than cumulatively considerable based on consistency with CAP approach.

Table 4: GHG Emissions Summary
Source/Description GHG Emissions
Construction -
Total Construction Emissions (MT CO2e) 439
Amortized Construction Emissions (MT CO2e/year) 1 15
Operation -
Area (MT CO2e/year) <0.1
Energy (MT CO2e/year) 2 113
Mobile (MT CO2e/year) 454
Stationary (MT CO2e/year) 3
Waste (MT CO2e/year) 65
Water (MT CO2e/year) 53
Total Annual Emissions, including amortized construction (MT CO2e/year) 3 703 Existing Emissions (MT CO2e/year) 790
Net Emissions (MT CO2e/year) (87)
Notes: GHG = greenhouse gas; MT CO2e/year = metric tons carbon dioxide equivalent per year Additional modeling assumptions and details are provided in Appendix D. 1 Since construction related GHG emissions would cease upon completion of construction, GHG emissions associated with construction of the proposed Project were amortized over the proposed Project lifetime. The assumed amortization period is 30 years, based on the typically assumed project lifetime based on other air districts (e.g., South Coast Air Quality Management District [2008]). 2 Energy-related emissions associated with the proposed Project conservatively assume PG&E is the service provider. However, as of January 2022, the default electricity option is East Bay Community Energy’s (EBCE’s) Renewable 100 service, which is sourced from California wind and solar facilities, which would further reduce indirect GHG emissions as a result of energy consumption. 3 The operational GHG emission estimates assumed the proposed Project would include 18,000 square feet of office space, 36,500 square feet of light industrial space, and 70,804 square feet of warehousing space. Based on the latest site plan, it is anticipated the proposed Project would include 18,000 square feet of office space, 30,000 square feet of light industrial space, and 77,304 square feet of warehousing space.

Since light industrial land uses generate higher daily vehicle trips than warehousing land uses, daily vehicle trips and the associated GHG emissions are anticipated to be lower (i.e., the GHG emission estimates assumed the proposed Project would generate 494 daily trips, based on the 2022 Transportation Impact Study (W-Trans 2022); however, based on the updated site plan the proposed Project is anticipated to generate approximately 468 daily trips). Similarly, based on California Emissions Estimator Model (CalEEMod) default data, building energy consumption rates for light industrial land uses are higher than building energy consumption rates for warehousing space. As such, the GHG emissions presented above are conservative since fuel consumption and electricity consumption would be lower. Therefore, implementation of the proposed Project would result in a higher net reduction in GHG emissions compared to existing conditions. 445
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Hexcel - Initial Study_7_26_23_Clean_Final.docx (7/26/23) (b) Conflict with GHG plans or regulations (Less Than Significant Impact) As discussed previously, the City of Dublin adopted CAP 2030, which establishes a pathway for the City to achieve emissions reductions in alignment with the 2030 GHG reduction goals established by SB 32 and help prepare the City of Dublin to implement further programs and policies to meet carbon neutrality by 2045. As summarized in Impact (a) above, the proposed Project would be consistent with the applicable measures of CAP 2030.

In accordance with State law, CARB developed the State’s Climate Change Scoping Plan (2008) and Scoping Plan updates (2014, 2017, and 2022) to outline the State’s strategy to reduce California’s GHG emissions per AB 32, SB 32, and AB 1279. In addition, as required by Dublin Municipal Green Building Code, the proposed Project would also comply with the most current Building Energy Efficiency Standards and CALGreen mandatory measures. The Building Standards and CALGreen requirements include mandatory measures for all new building construction, which would result in energy conservation and contribute to meeting the State’s goals established by AB 32 and SB 32 for reduction in GHG emissions. Furthermore, the proposed Project would be all-electric (no natural gas infrastructure), consistent with the CARB 2022 Scoping Plan for Achieving Carbon Neutrality (2022 Scoping Plan) goals of building decarbonization and ending fossil fuel infrastructure expansion for newly constructed buildings.

Additionally, as described in Impact (a) above, implementation of the proposed Project would result in a net reduction in GHG emissions compared to existing conditions, and as a result, would not conflict with the goals and strategies included in local and statewide plans, policies, or regulations adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases.

Furthermore, the proposed Project would also be consistent with the BAAQMD recommended building project design features of not including natural gas infrastructure or resulting in any wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary energy usage (as discussed in Section 3.7, Energy), as well as the transportation project design features of achieving a reduction in project-generated VMT below the regional average (as discussed in Section 16, Transportation), and compliance with off-street EV requirement per CALGreen Tier 2 (pursuant to DMC Chapter 7.94.090). The BAAQMD project design features were developed based on an analysis of what would be required of land use development projects to achieve California’s long-term climate goal of carbon neutrality by 2045 as articulated in Executive Order B-55-18. Although these project design features are not being used to evaluate the proposed Project’s climate impact under CEQA because the City has developed a local GHG reduction strategy that meets the criteria under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15183.5(b), these design features can be used as indicators of the proposed Project’s consistency with California’s long-term climate goal of carbon neutrality by 2045 (as codified in AB 1279) and CARB’s 2022 Scoping Plan. Therefore, the proposed Project would not conflict with the applicable plans, policies and regulations adopted for the purpose of reducing GHG emissions, and this impact would be less than significant.
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Hexcel - Initial Study_7_26_23_Clean_Final.docx (7/26/23) Source(s)
Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD). 2022. CEQA Thresholds for Evaluating the Significance of Climate Impacts From Land Use Projects and Plans. April. Available online: https://www.baaqmd.gov/~/media/files/planning-and-research/ceqa/ceqathresholds-2022/justification-report-pdf.pdf?la=en. Accessed February 2023.

City of Dublin. 2020. Climate Action Plan 2030 and Beyond. September. Available online:
https://dublin.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/24447/Climate-Action-Plan-2030-AndBeyond. Accessed March 2023. ____. 2023. Compost, Recycling, Landfill. Available online:
https://dublin.ca.gov/2042/Recycling-Programs#new. Accessed March 2023.

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). 2013. Climate Change 2013: The Physical Science Basis. Contribution of Working Group I to the Fifth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change [Stocker, T.F., D. Qin, G.-K. Plattner, M.

Tignor, S.K. Allen, J. Boschung, A. Nauels, Y. Xia, V. Bex and P.M. Midgley (eds.)].

Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, United Kingdom and New York, NY, USA, 1535 pp. Available online:
https://www.ipcc.ch/site/assets/uploads/2018/02/WG1AR5_all_final.pdf. Accessed February 2023.

W Traffic Engineering Transportation Planning (W-Trans). 2022. Final Transportation Impact Study for the Hexcel Redevelopment Project. December.
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Issues
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
Impact with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact

8. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Would the project:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through the routine transport, use, or
disposal of hazardous materials?
X
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and
accident conditions involving the release of hazardous
materials into the environment?
X
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or
acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within ¼ mile of an existing or proposed school?
X
d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of
hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to
Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result,
would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment?
X
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two
miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard or excessive noise for people residing or working in the project area?
X
f) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency
evacuation plan?
X
g) Expose people or structures, either directly or indirectly, to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands?
X
Environmental Setting
The Project site has been used since the 1960s as a research and development facility, which tests epoxy resins and composites primarily for aerospace and other applications. The laboratories were used for small-scale testing, while the building located south of the offices/laboratories (referred to by Hexcel as the “Hi Bay”) was used to test larger quantities of 448
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Hexcel - Initial Study_7_26_23_Clean_Final.docx (7/26/23) carbon fiber plates. Part of the research activities include testing prefabricated prototype carbon fiber plates. The research activities include chemical testing and reactions of the carbon fiber plates, as well as climate or extreme condition testing of the plates including extreme heat, cold, pressure, and electrical conditions, and stress testing. A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) was performed by Ardent Environmental Group (Ardent) in 2022. The main chemicals used at the site include petroleum oils and lubricants, non-chlorinated solvents, metals (such as chromium and aluminum), and acids. According to waste records and a 1994 chemical inventory, historical chemical uses included halogenated solvents, including 1,1,1- trichloroethane (1,1,1-TCA) and trichloroethene (TCE). Small containers of the different testing chemicals were stored in approximately 10 fire cabinets in a designated Hazardous Waste and Storage Area, while larger quantities of virgin chemicals and wastes were stored in 55-gallon drums in the Hazardous Waste and Storage Area. The following areas of concern were noted in the Phase I ESA (Ardent 2022).
x Area of Chemical Use, Storage, and/or Handling. Chemicals are used, stored, and/or handled in the laboratories (existing and historical), Hi Bay area, and within the hazardous waste and storage area of the site.
x Former 500-Gallon Waste Chromic Acid Underground Storage Tank (UST, Abandoned InPlace in 1988). This Underground Storage Tank (UST) was located immediately east of the Hi Bay portion of the building and was used to containerize waste acid wash reportedly consisting of deionized water, sulfuric acid, and sodium dichromate generated from the etching of aluminum panels. Soil and groundwater in the vicinity of this UST were investigated in the late 1980s under the direction and oversight of the Alameda County Department of Environmental Health (ACDEH). Laboratory results indicated no detectable to low concentrations of hexavalent chromium, trivalent chromium, and aluminum. Based on these results, ACDEH allowed Hexcel to abandon the UST in-place by filling the tank with a cement slurry.
x Recently Removed 520-Gallon Waste Chromic Acid UST (2021). This UST was formerly located immediately east of the on-site hazardous waste and storage area and accepted waste from accidental spills from this area. Floor drains in the hazardous waste and storage area directed any accidental spills of chemicals to the tank. The UST was removed in April 2021 under the direction and oversight of the ACDEH. Following removal, two soil samples were collected from within the UST excavation. Laboratory results indicated no detectable concentrations of total petroleum hydrocarbons, and no detectable to low concentrations of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), namely acetone, at levels that were well below federal and state thresholds. Based on these results, the ACDEH issued a No Further Action letter dated July 20, 2021.
x The eastern portion of the existing building was constructed in 1962, with subsequent additions over the years. Based on the age of the building, Ardent (2022) concluded that asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) and lead-based paint are likely present.

As part of the Phase I ESA, Ardent (2022) retained Environmental Database Report (EDR) to perform a search of federal, State, and tribal hazardous materials databases, and retained Antea Group to perform a review of identified hazardous materials sites near the Project site. 449
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Hexcel - Initial Study_7_26_23_Clean_Final.docx (7/26/23) The database searches included those sites that are identified as part of the Cortese List. The Project is listed in the SWRCB’s GeoTracker database as a Cleanup Program Site; however, cleanup program sites are not considered part of the Cortese List. No hazardous materials sites were determined to represent a hazard for the proposed Project (Ardent 2022).

Regulatory Framework
California Occupational Safety and Health Administration The California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) has the primary responsibility for developing and enforcing workplace safety regulations within California. The California Occupational Safety and Health Administration enforces hazard communication program regulations that contain training and information requirements, including procedures for identifying and labeling hazardous substances, communicating hazard information related to hazardous substances and their handling, and preparation of health and safety plans to protect workers and employees at hazardous waste sites. Cal/OSHA regulations also include requirements for protective clothing, training, and limits on exposure to hazardous materials.

Cal/OSHA also enforces occupational health and safety regulations specific to lead (CCR Title 8 Section 1532.1) and asbestos (CCR Title 8 Section 1529) investigation and abatement.

California Department of Toxic Substances Control
The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) implements the State’s hazardous waste management program for the California Environmental Protection Agency.

DTSC has the primary regulatory responsibility, with delegation of enforcement to local jurisdictions that enter into agreements with DTSC, for the management of hazardous materials (including remediation) and the generation, transport, and disposal of hazardous waste under the authority of California’s Hazardous Waste Control Law (California Health and Safety Code Section 25100, et seq.).

San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board
The San Francisco Bay RWQCB is authorized by the State Water Resources Control Board to enforce provisions of the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act of 1969. This act gives the San Francisco Bay RWQCB authority to require groundwater investigations when the quality of groundwater or surface waters of the state is threatened and to require remediation of the site, if necessary.

Hazardous Waste Transportation
Statutory requirements governing hazardous waste transportation in California are contained in the California Health and Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.5, Articles 6.5, 6.6, and 13.

Hazardous waste transporters must have a valid registration permit issued by DTSC. In addition, hazardous waste transporters must comply with a variety of other State and federal regulations, including the California Vehicle Code (CCR Title 13); California State Fire Marshal Regulations (CCR Title 19); U.S. Department of Transportation regulations (Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations); and USEPA regulations (Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations). 450
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BAAQMD Regulation 11, Rule 2, adopted December 15, 1976, regulates hazardous pollutants from asbestos demolition, renovation, and manufacturing activities. The purpose of the rule is to control emissions of asbestos to the atmosphere during demolition, renovation, milling and manufacturing and establish appropriate waste disposal procedures. The rule sets out specific procedures to be followed and methods for reducing hazards from asbestos-containing materials during such activities.

Senate Bill 1082 – California Environmental Protection Agency’s Unified Program In 1993, Senate Bill 1082 gave the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) the authority and responsibility to establish a unified hazardous waste and hazardous materials management and regulatory program, commonly referred to as the Unified Program. The Unified Program is overseen by CalEPA with support from DTSC, RWQCBs, the Office of Emergency Services (OES), and the State Fire Marshal. The purpose of this program is to consolidate and coordinate hazardous materials and hazardous waste programs, and to ensure that they are consistently implemented throughout the state. The Unified Program includes:

Hazardous Materials Release Response Plans and Inventories (Business Plans), California Accidental Release Prevention Program, Underground Storage Tank Program, Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act Program, Hazardous Waste Generator and Onsite Hazardous Waste Treatment (tiered permitting) Programs, and California Uniform Fire Code Hazardous Material Management Plans and Hazardous Material Inventory Statements.

State law requires county and local agencies to implement the Unified Program. The agency in charge of implementing the program is called the Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA). The Alameda County Department of Environmental Health is the designated CUPA for the county. In addition to the CUPA, other local agencies, such as the City of Dublin, help to implement the Unified Program.

City of Dublin General Plan
Section 8.3.4 of the General Plan outlines policies and programs related to hazards and hazardous materials. The following policies related to hazardous materials are applicable to the proposed Project:
x Guiding Policy 8.3.4.1.A.1. Maintain and enhance the ability to regulate the use, transport, and storage of hazardous materials and to quickly identify substances and take appropriate action during emergencies.
x Guiding Policy 8.3.4.1.A.2. Minimize the risk of exposure to hazardous materials from contaminated sites.
x Implementing Policy 8.3.4.1.B.4. Require site-specific hazardous materials studies for new development projects where there is a potential for the presence of hazardous materials from previous uses on the site. If hazardous materials are found, require the clean-up of sites to acceptable regulatory standards prior to development. 451
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(a) Exposure to hazardous materials (Less than Significant Impact) Exposure from use or spill of chemicals and other hazardous materials during construction and operation:

Construction of the project would involve the transport, use, and disposal of limited quantities of hazardous materials typically used in construction including fuels, paints, solvents, adhesives, asphalt and lubricants that could pose a threat to human health or the environment if not properly managed. The use of these hazardous chemicals and substances would be subject to federal, state, and local health and safety requirements. Transportation of hazardous materials on area roadways is regulated by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the Caltrans, and use of these materials is regulated by DTSC, as outlined in CCR Title 22. The Project applicant and its construction contractors would be required to use, store, and transport hazardous materials in compliance with applicable federal and State regulations during Project construction.

Furthermore, as discussed in Section 9: Hydrology and Water Quality, a SWPPP would be required for the project. The SWPPP would contain Spill Response Plan to address minor spills of hazardous materials. With adherence to these regulations, impacts would be less than significant during construction.

Operation of the protect may involve the transport, use, and disposal of limited quantities of hazardous materials associated with the R&D and life sciences industry. If any hazardous materials are stored or handled at the Project site, either as a result of on-site businesses (similar to Hexcel) or from basic maintenance activities such as herbicides and cleaning products, the building tenants and maintenance staff would be required to follow manufacturer’s instructions and (if applicable) would be required to prepare Hazardous Materials Release Response Plans and Inventories (Business Plans) and comply with the requirements of Hazardous Waste Generator (tiered permitting) Programs. Therefore, impacts from exposure to hazardous materials during Project operation would be less than significant during Project operation.

Exposure from disturbance of hazardous building materials at the site during construction:

Due to the age of the on-site structures at the Project site, abatement of hazardous materials including ACMs and lead-based paint may be necessary as part of the demolition activities.

Construction worker health and safety regulations and hazardous materials removal and disposal protocols would be implemented in accordance with applicable federal and state standards, including the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health and the BAAQMD Regulation 11 Rule 2: Asbestos Demolition, Renovation and Manufacturing. The Naturally Occurring Asbestos (NOA) program requires “best available” dust mitigation measures to be followed during earth-moving activities to reduce exposure to airborne asbestos. An Asbestos Dust Mitigation Plan must be submitted to BAAQMD for review and approval prior to the start of earth-moving activities in areas where NOA may be encountered. The abatement contractor would be appropriately licensed and certified, and is required by law to comply with all local, state, and federal requirements regarding hazardous materials. Hazardous materials would be disposed of in an approved, off-site Class I or Class II landfill. 452
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Hexcel - Initial Study_7_26_23_Clean_Final.docx (7/26/23) A permitted liquid nitrogen above ground storage tank is present in the southern portion of the site and immediately outside the existing building. However, there are no known issues with the tank and Ardent (2022) determined that the liquid nitrogen tank does not represent an environmental hazard. During demolition, the tank would be removed and disposed of in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local ACDEH standards. Since local, state and federal regulations will be complied with during the disturbance of hazardous building materials, these impacts will be less than significant. (b) Upset/Accident (Less Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated) If soil or groundwater have previously been contaminated at levels that exceed regulatory thresholds, this would represent a significant human health and environmental hazard since excavation work would be required during construction that could release these hazardous materials. Furthermore, during demolition of the existing building, there could be exposure to lead paint and/or asbestos. Therefore, these construction-related impacts are considered potentially significant. With Mitigation Measure HAZMAT-1: Perform a Phase II Environmental Site Assessment and HAZMAT-2: Perform Sampling of Materials To Be Demolished, potential construction-related impacts from accidental exposure to hazardous materials would be less than significant with mitigation. Operation of the Project would be similar to existing conditions and is not expected to result in an upset or accident release of hazardous materials, as labeling instructions of chemicals would be followed. This impact is further analyzed in the Focused EIR.
(c) Hazardous materials near schools (No Impact)
There are no K-12 schools within 0.5 mile of the Project site. The nearest school, Valley Christian Elementary, is approximately 0.68 mile to the northwest. Thus, Project construction and operation would result in no impact from handling of hazardous materials near a school. (d) Hazardous materials list (No Impact)
The nearest open, active Cortese Listed site is approximately 3 miles northeast of the Project site. The Project site is included in the State Water Resources Control Board’s (SWRCB 2023) GeoTracker database as a closed Clean-Up Program Site, which is not part of the Cortese List.

Because the Project site is not listed on the Cortese list, there would be no impact. (e) Proximity to a public airport (No Impact)
The Livermore Municipal Airport is approximately 6 miles east of the Project site and outside of the airport’s Airport Influence Area (Alameda County 2012). Therefore, the proposed Project would not result in an airport safety or airport noise impact. Thus, Project construction and operation would result in no impact from airport safety or noise hazards. (f) Impair implementation of an emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan (No Impact)
The existing ingress and egress from Dublin Boulevard to the Project site would be maintained.

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(g) Expose people or structures to wildland fires (Less Than Significant Impact) As discussed in Section 18, Wildfire, the Project would not substantially alter site slopes or vegetation or introduce new land uses that would exacerbate potential wildfire risks at the site.

Strict adherence to applicable California Public Resources Code requirements would ensure that wildfire risks are minimized during construction. The proposed building would be constructed according to CBC, the California Fire Code and City of Dublin codes, and ordinances and regulations to minimize fire hazards, including fire prevention and suppression measures; fire hydrants and sprinkler systems; emergency access; and other similar requirements.

Therefore, impacts would be less than significant.

Source(s)
Alameda County. 2012. Livermore Executive Airport. Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan.

Ardent Environmental Group, Inc. 2022. Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, Hexcel Corporation Facility, 11711 Dublin Boulevard, Dublin, California. Ardent Project No. 101327001.

State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). 2023. GeoTracker. Available:
https://geotracker.waterboards.ca.gov/. Accessed January 17, 2023. 454
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Issues
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
Impact with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact

9. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY. Would the project:
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or otherwise substantially degrade surface or groundwater quality?
X
b) Substantially decrease groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that the
project may impede sustainable groundwater
management of the basin?
X
c) 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:

X
(i). Result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or offsite; X (ii). Substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding onor offsite; X
(iii). Create or contribute runoff water which would
exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater
drainage systems or provide substantial additional
sources of polluted runoff; or
X
(iv). Impede or redirect flood flows? X
d) In flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones, risk release of pollutants due to project inundation?
X
e) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water
quality control plan or sustainable groundwater
management plan?
X
Environmental Setting
Dublin Creek traverses the southern portion of the project site, south of the existing building and the southernmost parking area. Dublin Creek flows eastward from the foothills of the Diablo Range. It is a tributary to Alamo Creek (now known as the Alamo Canal), which flows southward along I-680. The Alamo Canal discharges at its southern end into Arroyo de la Laguna Creek, which flows southward and discharges into Alameda Creek in the Sunol Valley. 456
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Hexcel - Initial Study_7_26_23_Clean_Final.docx (7/26/23) As required by the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, the San Francisco Bay RWQCB has designated beneficial uses for water body segments in its jurisdiction (including Dublin Creek, Alamo Canal, Arroyo de la Laguna Creek, and Alameda Creek) along with water quality criteria necessary to protect these uses, as contained in the Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the San Francisco Bay Basin (San Francisco Bay RWQCB 2019).

Section 303(d) of the federal Clean Water Act (CWA) requires states to identify waters where the permit standards, any other enforceable limits, or adopted water quality standards are still unattained. NPDES permits for water discharges must take into account the pollutants for which a water body is listed as impaired. Even if a stream is not included in the SWRCB’s 303(d) list, any upstream tributary to a 303(d)-listed stream, including Dublin Creek and Alamo Canal, could contribute pollutants to the listed segment. Arroyo del la Laguna Creek and Alameda Creek are both listed as impaired due to the presence of diazinon (SWRCB 2021).

The Project site includes an existing underground stormwater drainage system. Stormwater is discharged into Dublin Creek through two existing on-site drainage outfalls (via 10-inch and 12- inch pipelines, respectively), and via discharge into a 24-inch pipeline that also carries upstream stormwater from other off-site properties to the west and discharges into Dublin Creek in the southern portion of the Project site. These are private drainages that were maintained by the property owner. Furthermore, stormwater from the southern part of the project site drains directly into Dublin Creek via overland flow. However, because the project site was developed with the existing building and parking areas in 1962, it does not include any stormwater quality pre-treatment prior to discharge.

The Project site does not include any groundwater wells, and the proposed project does not include drilling of any new wells. Therefore, groundwater resources are not addressed further in this IS.

The channel of Dublin Creek, which flows through the southern portion of the Project site, is a 100-year floodplain as designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA 2009). In addition, the southeastern portion of the Project site between the existing building and Dublin Creek is within a FEMA-designated 500-year floodplain (FEMA 2009).

Regulatory Framework
Federal Clean Water Act
Water Quality Criteria and Standards, Section 303
Section 303 of the CWA requires states to adopt water quality standards for all surface waters of the United States. As defined by the CWA, water quality standards consist of two elements:
(1) designated beneficial uses of the water body in question, and (2) criteria that protect the designated uses. Section 303(d) requires states to develop lists of the water bodies and associated pollutants that exceed water quality criteria.

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Program, Section 402 The NPDES permit program was established as part of the CWA to regulate municipal and industrial discharges to surface waters of the U.S. NPDES permits generally identify limits on the 457
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Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act
The Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (Porter-Cologne Act) of 1969 is California’s statutory authority for the protection of water quality. Under the Act, the State must adopt water quality policies, plans, and objectives that protect the State’s waters for the use and enjoyment of the people. Regional authority for planning, permitting, and enforcement is delegated to the nine RWQCBs.

Water Quality Control Plan for the Sacramento and San Joaquin River Basins (Basin Plan) The Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the San Francisco Bay Basin (San Francisco Bay RWQCB 2019) identifies the beneficial uses of water bodies and provides water quality objectives and standards for waters of the San Francisco Bay hydrologic regions.

California National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit System Waste Discharge Requirements for Construction
The California State Water Resources Control Board’s (SWRCB) statewide stormwater general permit for construction activity (Order WQ 2022-0057-DWQ) is applicable to all construction activities that would disturb 1 acre of land or more. Construction activities subject to the general construction activity permit include clearing, grading, stockpiling, and excavation.

Dischargers are required to eliminate or reduce non-stormwater discharges to storm sewer systems and other waters through preparation of a SWPPP and implementation of BMPs along with inspection, monitoring, and reporting requirements to prevent soil erosion and discharge of other construction-related pollutants that could contaminate nearby water resources.

Municipal Regional Stormwater Discharge (MS4) Permit
The City of Dublin, along with 75 other municipalities and agencies, is a co-permittee under the Municipal Regional Stormwater Discharge (MS4) Permit administered by the San Francisco Bay RWQCB (Order No. R2-2022-0018, NPDES Permit No. CAS612008, issued May 11, 2022). The City is also a participant in the Alameda Countywide Clean Water Program, which was created to implement the requirements of the MS4 Permit. New and redevelopment projects are required to use the C.3 Stormwater Technical Guidance (Alameda Clean Water Program 2021) when designing stormwater drainage systems.

Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 7.74, Stormwater Management and Discharge Control The City of Dublin’s Stormwater Management and Discharge Control Ordinance (Municipal Code Chapter 7.74) was enacted to protect water quality by requiring projects to eliminate nonstormwater discharges to the municipal separate storm sewer; control the discharge to 458
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Dublin Municipal Code Section Chapter 7.16, Grading Regulations The City of Dublin’s Grading Ordinance (Municipal Code Chapter 7.16) requires a geologic/soil investigation report, preliminary grading plans, proposed provisions for storm drainage control and any existing or proposed flood control in the vicinity of the grading. A conceptual plan for erosion and sediment control is also required, including both temporary facilities and long-term site stabilization features such as planting or seeding for the area affected by the proposed grading. Chapter 7.16 prohibits grading operations during the rainy season except upon a clear demonstration, to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works, that at no stage of the work will there be any substantial risk of increased sediment discharge from the site. Should grading be permitted during the rainy season, the smallest practicable area of erodible land shall be exposed at any one time during grading operations and the time of exposure shall be minimized.

City of Dublin General Plan
Sections 7.2, 7.3 and 12.3 of the General Plan outlines policies and programs related to stream corridors and riparian areas and erosion and siltation control. The following policies related to hydrology and water quality are applicable to the proposed Project:
x Guiding Policy 7.2.1.A.1. Protect riparian vegetation as a protective buffer for stream quality and for its value as a habitat and aesthetic resource. x Guiding Policy 7.2.1.A.2. Promote access to stream corridors for passive recreational use and to allow stream maintenance and improvements as necessary, while respecting the privacy of owners of property abutting stream corridors. x Implementing Policy 7.2.1.B.1. Enforce Watercourse Ordinance 52-87 for developed areas of the city.
x Implementing Policy 7.2.1.B.2. Require open stream corridors of adequate width to protect all riparian vegetation, improve access, and prevent flooding caused by blockage of streams. x Implementing Policy 7.2.1.B.3. Require revegetation of creek banks with species characteristic of local riparian vegetation, where construction requires creekbank alteration. x Guiding Policy 7.3.1.A.1. Maintain natural hydrologic systems. x Guiding Policy 7.3.1.A.2. Regulate grading and development on steep slopes. x Implementing Policy 7.3.1.B.1. Enforce the requirements of the Municipal Regional Permit for stormwater issued by the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board or any subsequent permit as well as Chapter 7 (Public Works) and Chapter 9 (Subdivisions) of 459
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x Implementing Policy 7.3.1.B.2. Review development proposals to insure site design that minimizes soil erosion and volume and velocity of surface runoff. x Implementing Policy 7.3.1.B.3. Restrict development on slopes over 30 percent. x Implementing Policy 7.3.2.B3. Development projects shall comply with the requirements of the Municipal Regional Permit for stormwater issued by the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board or any subsequent permit as well as Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 7 (Public Works) and Chapter 9 (Subdivisions).
x Guiding Policy 12.3.5.A1. Protect the quality and quantity of surface water and groundwater resources that serve the community.
x Guiding Policy 12.3.5.A2. Protect water quality by minimizing stormwater runoff and providing adequate stormwater facilities.
x Guiding Policy 12.3.5.A3. To minimize flooding in existing and future development, design stormwater facilities to handle design-year flows based on buildout of the General Plan.

Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures
(a) Violate water quality or waste discharge requirements or degrade surface or groundwater quality (Less than Significant Impact)
The proposed Project would require construction on approximately 7.3 acres of the 8.81-acre Project site, which would be entirely on Parcel 1. No construction would occur on the southern approximately 0.56 acre of the Project site (Parcel 2), which is adjacent to Dublin Creek. Parcel 1, between the existing parking lot and Dublin Creek, and Parcel 2 would not include any project-related staging, construction, or earthmoving activities. Because groundwater is 18–20 feet bgs (Cornerstone Earth Group 2022), the need for construction dewatering is unlikely.

Project construction would require demolition of existing buildings and pavement, excavation, grading, material stockpiling, and staging at the Project site, which would temporarily disturb surface soils. These activities would expose soil to the erosive forces of wind and water. During winter rain events, the soil could be transported via overland flow to Dublin Creek and other downstream waterbodies, thereby increasing turbidity and degrading water quality.

The Project is required by law to comply with the provisions of the SWRCB’s statewide NPDES Construction General Permit (Order WQ 2022-0057-DWQ). The Construction General Permit regulates stormwater discharges for construction activities under the federal Clean Water Act and applies to all land-disturbing construction activities that would disturb 1 acre or more. The Project applicant must submit a notice of intent to discharge to the San Francisco Bay RWQCB, and must prepare and implement a SWPPP that includes BMPs to minimize those discharges.

All NPDES permits also have inspection, monitoring, and reporting requirements. The San Francisco Bay RWQCB requires dischargers to implement construction and operational design features and BMPs that are specifically intended to reduce the potential for downstream hydromodification, and to control erosion and reduce downstream sediment transport, in order to protect water quality and in-stream beneficial uses as designed under the Basin Plan. 460
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The project applicant is required by law to comply with the NPDES construction and operational permit programs. In addition, the project applicant must comply with the provisions of Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 7.74, “Stormwater Management and Discharge Control,” and Chapter

7.16, “Grading Regulations.” Municipal Code Chapter 7.16 requires project applicants to submit a preliminary grading plan showing proposed stormwater drainage features along with features designed to control operation-related erosion and protect water quality. Final grading and drainage plans must be prepared by the project applicant and submitted to the City Building Department for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits or approval of improvement plans. Furthermore, grading during the winter rainy season is not allowed unless a waiver is obtained from the building department. Therefore, Project-related construction and operational impacts from violation of water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or other substantial degradation of surface or groundwater quality would be less than significant.
(b) Substantially decrease or interfere with groundwater supplies (Less Than Significant Impact)
There are no groundwater wells at the Project site, and none are proposed as part of the Project. Water needs for the proposed Project would continue to be met by the Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD), as they are now. As discussed in Section 18, Utilities and Services Systems, the Project is estimated to necessitate double the amount of water currently being used at the Project site. However, this increased water demand from the Project would make up less than 0.0002 percent of the estimated projected supply of DSRSD. Thus, this increase would be nominal. The proposed new building and parking would result in a higher amount of impervious surfaces at the Project site as compared to existing conditions, but bioretention areas have been sized accordingly, and therefore would not result in a substantial decrease in the surface area of permeable soils that would allow rainwater to reach the aquifer.

Therefore, Project construction and operation would not substantially decrease or interfere with groundwater supplies, and there would be less than significant impact. (c) Substantially alter existing drainage patterns re: erosion/siltation, re: flooding, or degrade water quality (Less Than Significant Impact)
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Furthermore, per the City of Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 7.16, grading during the winter rainy season is not allowed unless a waiver is obtained from the building department.

Therefore, impacts from construction-related alteration of drainages resulting in increased erosion, degradation of water quality, or downstream flooding would be less than significant. (ii) and (iii). As noted above, the Project site includes an existing stormwater drainage system that discharges to Dublin Creek through three outfalls (10-, 12-, and 24-inch, respectively) along with overland flow. The existing 10-inch outfall would no longer be used, but the existing 12- inch outfall, and the existing 12-inch conveyance line to the 24-inch outfall, would continue to be used for discharge of stormwater as part of the proposed Project. A Preliminary Drainage Plan (Kier+Wright 2022) for the proposed Project has been prepared. To comply with regional and local operational stormwater permitting requirements, the Project applicant would install a new drainage system that includes bioretention planters to provide stormwater pre-treatment prior to discharge (Kier+Wright 2022). Two pumps, with a maximum depth of excavation of between 12 to 20 feet below existing ground level, would be installed to raise stormwater to an appropriate elevation for discharge conveyance. The Preliminary Drainage Plan for the proposed Project (Kier+Wright 2022) shows the locations and components of the proposed new stormwater drainage system including the bioretention/filtration planters, which would be installed within each of five subsheds at the Project site and would generally range in size from approximately 1 to 2.7 acres. The Preliminary Drainage Plan meets the requirements of Dublin Municipal Code Section 7.16, and incorporates the design and engineering requirements of the Alameda Clean Water Program’s C.3 Stormwater Technical Guidance (Alameda Clean Water Program 2021). In addition to water quality pre-treatment features, the Preliminary Drainage Plan incorporates the necessary storm drainage detention to attenuate excessive flow rates and volumes based on recurring storm intervals per the C.3 Stormwater Technical Guidance and City requirements. Therefore, the proposed on-site stormwater drainage system would be sufficient to detain and treat operational stormwater runoff generated by the proposed Project, and would not result in upstream or downstream flooding. Furthermore, the proposed Project would also meet the requirements of Dublin Municipal Code Chapter 7.74 related to stormwater management and discharge because vegetation along Dublin Creek would not be disturbed, and no development would occur within 30 feet of the centerline of Dublin Creek or within 20 feet of the top of the creek bank. Final grading and drainage plans must be prepared by the Project applicant and submitted to the City Building Department for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits or approval of improvement plans. Therefore, operational impacts from substantial alteration of drainages resulting in operational erosion and degradation of water quality, or exceedance of drainage systems and associated downstream flooding would be less than significant.
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(d) Flood hazard, seiche, or tsunami (No Impact)
There are no large waterbodies in the Project vicinity that would represent a seiche hazard for the Project site. Furthermore, given the distance of the Project site from the Pacific Ocean (approximately 13 miles) and the presence of the intervening mountains of the Diablo Range, tsunamis would not represent a hazard for the proposed Project. Project-related construction materials would be stored in upland areas of the Project site, not within the bed or bank of the Dublin Creek channel (100-year flood zone). Therefore, the proposed Project would result in no impact from inundation of construction materials in a flood hazard, seiche, or tsunami zone. (e) Water Quality (Less Than Significant Impact)
For the same reasons described in criteria (a) and (c) above, construction and operation of the proposed Project would have a less than significant impact related to potential conflicts with or obstruction of the Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the San Francisco Bay Basin (San Francisco Bay RWQCB 2019).

For the same reasons described in criterion (b) above, construction and operation of the proposed Project would have a less than significant impact from a substantial decrease or interference with groundwater supplies.

Source(s)
Alameda Clean Water Program. 2021. C.3 Stormwater Technical Guidance. Version 7.1. http://cleanwaterprogram.org/. Accessed January 26, 2023.

Cornerstone Earth Group. 2022. Geotechnical Investigation. Location 11711 Dublin Boulevard, Dublin, California.

Federal Emergency Management Agency. 2009. FEMA Flood Map Service Center, Flood Insurance Rate Maps. Available: https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home. Accessed January 26, 2023.

Kier+Wright. 2022. Preliminary Grading and Drainage Plan, Preliminary Utility Plan. Kier+Wright Job No. A22024. Livermore, CA.

San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board. 2019. Water Quality Control Plan (Basin Plan) for the San Francisco Bay Basin. Available:
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State Water Resources Control Board. 2021. 2018 California Integrated Report. Available online:
https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/water_quality_assessment/2 018_integrated_report.html. Accessed January 24, 2023.
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Issues
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
Impact with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact

10. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the project:
a) Physically divide an established community? X
b) Cause a significant environmental impact due to a
conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or
regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding or
mitigating an environmental effect?
X
Environmental Setting
The Project site is located at 11711 Dublin Boulevard in the City of Dublin, Alameda County, California. The site includes two parcels totaling 8.81 acres; APN 941-1560-009-01 [Parcel 1] is the larger parcel at 8.30 acres and is located adjacent to Dublin Boulevard, and [APN] 941-1560- 003-04 [Parcel 2] is the smaller parcel at 0.51 acre and is located toward the back (south) of the Project site adjacent to I-580 (Figure 1. Project Location).

Parcel 1 (the northern and main portion of the site) is developed with a 62,715 square foot building, at-grade parking, underground and aboveground utilities, pavement, and ornamental landscaping. The existing building is being used as a R&D facility. The landscape consists of grass areas and mature trees. Parcel 2 (the southern parcel) is undeveloped and is surrounded by dense riparian vegetation including mature trees. The Dublin Creek runs along the approximate southern boundary.

The Project site is immediately surrounded by commercial office uses including a R&D facility, medical and professional offices to the west, US Bank, Dublin Pioneer Cemetery, and the Dublin Heritage Park and Museums to the east; I-580 to the south; and Dublin Boulevard to the north (see Figure 2. Project Site). To the north of Dublin Boulevard and to the east of the Dublin Heritage Park and Museums and cemetery are single-family houses. Approximately a mile to the west is Dublin Hills Regional Open Space Preserve.

Regulatory Framework
City of Dublin General Plan
The City of Dublin General Plan was adopted by the City Council on February 11, 1985, and amended February 15, 2022. The City of Dublin General Plan is a policy document guiding future development within the City and is a comprehensive plan intended to guide growth and development. In accordance with Government Code Section 65300, the General Plan includes policies for the entire Planning Area, including the City limits proper, and those areas outside the City limits that bear relation to Dublin’s planning. The General Plan contains 12 elements that address many aspects of the community including: land use, housing, parks and open 466
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The Land Use Element is considered the framework for the General Plan because it establishes development and land use patterns that enhance the City’s character.

All relevant General Plan policies are described in each technical section of this Initial Study, as appropriate. There are no additional General Plan policies applicable to land use and planning that are not already addressed in the other resource sections of this Initial Study.

General Plan Land Use Designation
The Project site is designated as Business Park/Industrial in the City’s General Plan. This designation allows non-retail businesses, such as research, limited manufacturing and distribution activities, and administrative offices, that do not involve heavy trucking or generate nuisances due to emissions, noise, or open uses (City of Dublin 2022).

Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan
The site is also located in the Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan boundaries. The purpose of the Specific Plan area is to protect and preserve historical resources, and further enhance the area with development that is compatible with the historic buildings and remnants of the area.

The District’s boundary extends from Cronin Circle to I-580 and San Ramon Road to Hansen Drive, including portions west of Hansen Drive along Dublin Boulevard. The District encompasses approximately 40 acres (City of Dublin 2014).

Consistent with the City of Dublin General Plan, the Project site is designated as Business Park/Industrial in the Dublin Area Village Specific Plan (City of Dublin 2014). The Specific Plan indicates that the Project site could accommodate up to 154,202 square feet of development with a floor-area ratio of 0.30 to 0.40. There are no Specific Plan land use and planning policies applicable to the proposed Project.

City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance
Title 8 of the City’s Municipal Code establishes the City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance, which sets cohesive zoning rules for the City and designates land use types. Ch. 8.12 establishes zoning districts, adopts an official Zoning Map, shows equivalent zoning districts between the new Zoning Ordinance and the former Zoning Ordinance, determines permitted land uses and conditionally permitted land uses, and establishes decision maker authority for such conditionally permitted land uses. The City’s Zoning Ordinance is the primary implementation tool for the goals and policies contained in the Land Use Element. For this reason, the Zoning Map must be consistent with the General Plan Land Use Map.

Parcels 1 and 2 are zoned by the City as Light Industrial (M1) (referenced in Section 8.28 of the Dublin Municipal Code). The M-1 zoning district is intended to provide for the continued use, expansion, and new development of light industrial use types in proximity to major transportation corridors, and to ensure compatibility with adjacent residential and commercial uses. Permitted uses in the M-1 zoning district include ambulance service; laboratory; office; commercial; industrial, such as printing and publishing or research and development 467
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Parcel 1 is further zoned as PD under Ordinance No. 80-60. The existing PD Ordinance No. 80-60 for the Project site was approved by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors on July 10, 1980.

The ordinance states conditional uses consist of pharmacies, research and development laboratories, light manufacturing, and banks.

The intent of the PD designation is to create a more desirable use of the land, a more coherent and coordinated development, and a better physical environment than would otherwise be possible under a single zoning district or combination of zoning districts. A PD Zoning District is established by the adoption of an Ordinance reclassifying the property to such district and adopting a Development Plan, which establishes regulations for the use, development, improvement, and maintenance of the property within the PD district (Section 8.32 of the Dublin Municipal Code).

Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures
(a) Physically divide an established community (No Impact) Access to residential neighborhoods in the vicinity of the Project site would be maintained during construction. There would be no closure of any publicly accessible roadway that provides connectivity between the existing neighborhoods north of Dublin Boulevard in the vicinity of the Project site. All construction activities, including staging areas, would be on the Project site. Therefore, construction of the proposed Project would not introduce a physical feature that would create a barrier, divide, or separate adjacent uses during construction.

Therefore, physical division of an established community would not occur due to construction of the proposed Project. There would be no impact.

There are no residential land uses within the Project site. The nearest established community is located north of Dublin Boulevard, north of the Project site. The proposed Project would demolish the existing 62,715 square foot industrial building and development of a new 125,304 square foot building. Site improvements would include landscaping; parking; a fire access road; circulation improvements for truck access and loading and unloading materials; utilities; pavement and grading to treat site drainage. Overall, the Project would not result in any permanent road closures or introduce any physical feature that would create a barrier, divide, or separate adjacent uses. Therefore, physical division of an established community would not occur due to operation of the proposed Project. There would be no impact. (b) Conflict with land use plan, policy, or regulation (No Impact) According to CEQA, policy conflicts do not, in and of themselves, constitute a significant environmental impact. Policy conflicts are considered to be environmental impacts only when they would result in direct physical impacts or where those conflicts relate to avoiding or mitigating environmental impacts. For an impact to be considered significant under this threshold, any inconsistency would also need to result in a significant adverse change in the environment not already addressed in the other resource sections of this Environmental Impact Report (EIR). These technical sections provide a detailed analysis of other relevant physical 468
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The proposed Project would demolish the existing 62,715 square foot industrial building and develop a new 125,304 square foot building. The new building would cater to future tenants in the R&D and life sciences field (see Figure 3. Site Plan). The proposed Project is consistent with the City General Plan and Dublin Area Village Specific Plan land use designation for the site and no General Plan amendments are required. In addition, the proposed Project would not exceed the Specific Plan’s development potential for the Project site (154,202 square feet). The proposed Project is a permitted use within the M-1 zoning district. A Planned Development Rezone would be required for Parcel 1, which provides development standards beyond those of the M-1 zoning, and a new ordinance would be adopted concurrently. With approval of a Planned Development Rezone and adoption of a new PD ordinance, the proposed Project would not conflict with the zoning of the Project site.

Implementation of the proposed Project would not conflict with adopted City General Plan policies or other land use plan, policy, or regulation that would generate any adverse physical impacts beyond those addressed in detail in the environmental sections of this Initial Study (air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, etc.). Therefore, there would be no impact.

Source(s)
City of Dublin. 2014. Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan.

City of Dublin. 2022. City of Dublin General Plan. Available:
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Issues
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
Impact with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact

11. MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the
residents of the state?
X
b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally-important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local
general plan, specific plan, or other land use plan?
X
Environmental Setting
Minerals are any naturally occurring chemical element or compound, or groups of elements and compounds, formed from inorganic processes and organic substances including, but not limited to, coal, peat and oil bearing rock, but excluding geothermal resources, natural gas and petroleum. Rock, sand, gravel and earth are also considered minerals by the Department of Conservation when extracted by surface mining operations.

Neither the State Geologist nor the California Department of Mines and Geology (CDMG) have classified any areas in the City as containing mineral deposits that are either of Statewide significance or the significance of which requires further evaluation (California Department of Conservation, 2022).

Regulatory Framework
State Regulations
Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1974
The CGS and the California State Mining and Geology Board are required by the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1974 (SMARA) to categorize lands into four Aggregate and Mineral Resource Zones (MRZs), described below. These MRZs classify lands that contain significant regional or Statewide mineral deposits. Lead Agencies are mandated by the State to incorporate MRZs into their General Plans. MRZs are classified on the basis of geologic factors without regard to existing land use and land ownership.

The four MRZs are categorized as follows:
x MRZ-1: An area where adequate information indicates that no significant mineral deposits are present, or where it is judged that little likelihood exists for their presence. x MRZ-2: An area where adequate information indicates that significant mineral deposits are present, or where it is judged that a high likelihood exists for their presence. 470
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Hexcel - Initial Study_7_26_23_Clean_Final.docx (7/26/23) x MRZ-3: An area containing mineral deposits, the significance of which cannot be evaluated. x MRZ-4: An area where available information is inadequate for assignment to any other MRZ zone.

Of the four categories, lands classified as MRZ-2 are of the greatest importance because such areas are underlain by demonstrated mineral resources or are located where geologic data indicate that significant measured or indicated resources are present. MRZ-2 areas are designated by the State Mining and Geology Board as being “regionally significant.” Such designations require that a Lead Agency make land use decisions involving designated areas in accordance with its mineral resource management policies and that it consider the importance of the mineral resource to the region or the State as a whole, not just to the Lead Agency’s jurisdiction.

Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures
(a-b) Loss of known or identified mineral resource (No Impact) The Project site is not located in a designated mineral resource area (California Department of Conservation 2022). Therefore, the proposed Project would not result in the loss of available of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and residents of the state or the loss of availability of any locally known important mineral resource recovery site. Therefore, there would be no impact regarding mineral resources.

Source(s)
California Department of Conservation. 2022. Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA) Mineral Lands Classification Portal. Accessed:
https://maps.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/informationwarehouse/index.html?map=mlc. 471
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Issues
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
Impact with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact

12. NOISE. Would the project result in:
a) 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?
X
b) Generation of excessive ground borne vibration or
ground borne noise levels?
X
c) For a project located within the vicinity of a private airstrip or an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public
airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to
excessive noise levels?
X
Environmental Setting
Noise Background
Sound is a physical phenomenon generated by vibrations that result in waves that travel through a medium, such as air, and result in auditory perception by the human brain. Noise is usually defined as unwanted or disruptive sound. Whether something is perceived as a noise event is influenced by the type of sound, the decibel level of the sound, the perceived importance of the sound, its appropriateness in the setting, the time of day, the type of activity during which the noise occurs, and the sensitivity of the listener. Local jurisdictions may have legal definitions of what constitutes “noise” and such environmental parameters to consider.

The amplitude of noise is measured in decibels (dB) using a logarithmic scale. A sound level of 0 dB is approximately the threshold of human hearing and is barely audible under extremely quiet listening conditions. Normal speech has a sound level of approximately 60 dB. Sound levels above approximately 110 dB begin to be felt inside the human ear as discomfort and eventually as pain at 120 dB and higher levels.

The minimum change in the sound level in an outdoor noise environment that an average human ear can perceive is about 3 dB. A change of 5 dB or greater is readily perceived, and a change in sound level of 10 dB usually is perceived as a doubling of the sound’s loudness2 .
2 Caltrans. 2003. Technical Noise Supplement to the Traffic Noise Analysis Protocol. 472
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Hexcel - Initial Study_7_26_23_Clean_Final.docx (7/26/23) Most sounds perceived by the human ear in the environment do not consist of a single frequency but instead are composed of a broad band of frequencies differing in sound level.

The method commonly used to quantify environmental sounds consists of evaluating all frequencies of a sound according to a weighting system that reflects the typical frequencydependent sensitivity of average healthy human hearing. This is called “A-weighting,” and the decibel level measured is referred to as dBA.

Environmental noise levels vary continuously and may include a mixture of noise from near and distant sources generated by combinations of events of short-period (e.g., vehicle pass-by) and long-period (e.g., power plant) duration. A single descriptor, equivalent sound level (Leq), may be used to describe such sound that is changing in level from one moment to another. Leq is the energy-average sound level during a measured time interval. It is the “equivalent” constant sound level that would have to be produced by a single, steady source to equal the acoustic energy contained in the fluctuating sound level measured.

Sound pressure from a stationary source (i.e., a point source, such as a heating, ventilation and air conditioning [HVAC] unit) propagates uniformly outward in a spherical pattern. The sound pressure level attenuates (or decreases) at a rate of 6 dBA for each doubling of distance from a point source. Highways, trains, and power lines consist of several localized noise sources on a defined path, and therefore can be treated as a line source, which approximates the effect of several point sources. Noise from a line source propagates outward in a cylindrical pattern, often referred to as cylindrical spreading. In general, sound pressure levels from a line source attenuate at a rate of 3 dBA for each doubling of distance from the source.

Vibration Background
Vibration is an oscillatory motion through a solid medium in which the motion’s amplitude can be described in terms of displacement, velocity, or acceleration. Groundborne vibration propagates from the source through the ground to adjacent buildings by surface waves, having a frequency measured in cycles per second (Hertz [Hz]). Most environmental vibrations consist of a composite of many frequencies and generally are classified as broadband or random vibrations. The normal frequency range of most groundborne vibration that can be perceived generally ranges between 1 and 200 Hz.

Vibration energy dissipates geometrically as it travels through the ground, causing the vibration amplitude to decrease with distance away from the source. Soil properties also affect the propagation of vibration, with stiffer soils, clays, and rock strata enabling more efficient transmission of vibrational energy. On interaction with a building foundation, usually a groundto-foundation coupling loss occurs; however, the transmitted vibration also can be amplified by structural conditions of the walls and floors, allowing resonance. Vibration in buildings typically is perceived as the rattling of windows or items on shelves, or the motion of building surfaces.

At sufficiently high levels and depending on the loudness of the background airborne noise level, the vibration of interior building surfaces can be heard as a low-frequency rumbling sound, also known as groundborne noise.

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Existing Land Uses
Land uses surrounding the Project site include light industrial to the west, retail commercial, and the Dublin Heritage Park & Museums to the east, single and multi-family residential to the north, and commercial directly northeast. The noise-sensitive receptor most vulnerable to both on-site construction and operational noise is a single-family residence (R-5) approximately 165 feet north of the northern Project property line. This property is considered most exposed to Project noise and vibration due to its proximity to project construction work areas, site driveways, and proposed stationary noise sources.

Baseline Noise Measurements
A baseline noise measurement survey was conducted by AECOM for a 24-hour period on January 11, 2023. The baseline measurements were performed with two (2) Larson Davis Model 820 and one (1) Larson Davis Model 831 sound level meters. The two (2) long-term measurements were conducted near residential receptor locations and the three (3) short-term measurements were conducted at various points along the Project property line. The primary observed noise sources at all the measurement locations were traffic along Highway I-580, Dublin Blvd, and Hansen Dr, and bird calls. Table 5: Summary of Measured Sound Levels summarizes the results of the baseline noise survey. Figure 8. Proposed Project Area, Noise Monitoring Locations and Worst-Case Noise-Sensitive Receptors provides the proposed Project layout superimposed on aerial imagery of the study area, baseline measurement locations, and nearest residential receptors (worst-case noise-sensitive land uses used for impact assessment).

Table 5: Summary of Measured Sound Levels
Measurement ID
Daytime1
Noise Levels
(dBA Leq)
Evening2
Noise Levels
(dBA Leq)
Nighttime3
Noise Levels
(dBA Leq)
Average Daily Noise
Levels
(dBA CNEL)
LT-1 64 62 62 69
LT-2 65 63 60 68
ST-1 68 N/A4 N/A4 N/A4
ST-2 68 N/A4 N/A4 N/A4
ST-3 65 N/A4 N/A4 N/A4
Notes: CNEL = Community Noise Equivalent Level; dBA = A weighted decibel; ID = identification; Leq = Equivalent Sound Level; LT = long term; N/A = not applicable; ST = short term.
1 Daytime: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
2 Evening: 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
3 Nighttime: 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
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Federal Regulations
Federal Transit Administration
Vibration
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Manual (FTA Manual) provides guidance for the analysis of vibratory impacts generated by transportation and construction projects by providing thresholds for structural damage and human perception/annoyance. Table 6:

Construction Vibration Damage Criteria below shows a curated list of damage thresholds from the FTA Manual, as applicable to various receptors and vibratory source types.

Table 6: Construction Vibration Damage Criteria
Building Category
Peak Particle Velocity
(inches/second)
Reinforced concrete, steel, or timber (no plaster) 0.50 Engineered concrete and masonry (no plaster) 0.30
Non-engineered timber and masonry buildings 0.20
Buildings extremely susceptible to vibration damage 0.12 Source: Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment Manual (FTA 2018), Table 12-3.

The FTA Manual guidelines show that a PPV vibration level of up to 0.2 in/sec is considered safe for non-engineered timber and masonry buildings and would not result in any construction vibration damage. Therefore, in order to be conservative, the 0.2 in/sec PPV threshold has been used when evaluating vibration impacts at the nearest structures to the Project site.

Noise
The criteria for environmental impacts resulting from construction noise are based on the FTA “general assessment” guidelines for assessing construction noise effects which are based on the maximum sound levels generated from the two noisiest prices of equipment for each phase of construction.

Table 7 summarizes the FTA general assessment construction noise criteria for each land use.

Table 7: FTA General Assessment Noise Criteria
Land Use
Leq.equip (1hr), dBA
Day Night
Residential 90 80
Commercial 100 100
Industrial 100 100
Notes: dBA = A-weighted decibel; FTA = Federal Transit Administration; Leq = Equivalent Sound Level Source: Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment Manual (FTA 2018), Table 7-2. 475
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Hexcel - Initial Study_7_26_23_Clean_Final.docx (7/26/23) The FTA Manual guidelines show that the applicable construction noise criterion for residential land uses is 90 dBA (1-hour Leq) during the daytime (7 a.m. to 4 p.m.). The proposed construction activities for the Project will be limited to daytime therefore, the 90 dBA construction noise criterion will be applied for noise-sensitive residential properties around the Project site.

Local Regulations
City of Dublin General Plan
The Noise Element of the City of Dublin General Plan establishes residential, commercial, and industrial land use compatibility standards for noise exposure assessed at the property line of the receiving land use (City of Dublin 2016). The land use compatibility noise criteria as shown in Table 8: City of Dublin Land Use/Noise Compatibility Standards (dBA, CNEL), provide the bases for decisions on the siting or proposed land uses in relation to existing or planned noise sources and for determining noise mitigation requirements.

Table 8: City of Dublin Land Use/Noise Compatibility Standards (dBA, CNEL) Land Use Category
Normally
Acceptable
Conditionally
Acceptable
Normally
Unacceptable
Clearly
Unacceptable
Residential 60 or less 61-70 71-75 Over 75
Motels, hotels 60 or less 61-70 71-80 Over 80
Schools, churches, nursing homes 60 or less 61-70 71-80 Over 80 Neighborhood parks 60 or less 61-65 66-70 Over 70
Offices: retail commercial 70 or less 71-75 76-80 Over 80 Industrial 70 or less 71-75 Over 75 -
Source: Dublin General Plan Noise Element, Table 9-1, 2012 Notes: CNEL = Community Noise Equivalent Level; dBA = A-weighted decibel Normally Acceptable: Specific land use is satisfactory, based upon the assumption that any buildings involved are of normal conventional construction, without any special noise insulation requirements.

Conditionally Acceptable: New construction or development should be undertaken only after a detailed analysis of the noise reduction requirements is made and needed noise insulation features, included in the design. Conventional construction, but with closed windows and fresh air supply systems or air conditioning will normally suffice.

Normally Unacceptable: New construction or development should generally be discouraged. If new construction or development does proceed, a detailed analysis of noise reduction requirements must be made and needed noise insulation features included in the design.

Clearly Unacceptable: New construction or development should generally not be undertaken.

City of Dublin Municipal Code
The Dublin Municipal Code includes standards pertaining to noise control within the City.

Municipal Code Section 5.28.020 prohibits any person within the City to make any loud, disturbing, unnecessary, unusual, habitual noise; or any noise which annoys, disturbs, injures, or endangers the health, repose, peace, or safety of any reasonable person of normal sensitivity present in the area.

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Table 9: Alameda County Exterior Noise Level Standards
Land Use Category
Cumulative Number of
Minutes in Any
One (1) Hour Time Period
Daytime
(7:00 a.m.
to 10:00 p.m.)
Nighttime
(10:00 p.m.
to 7:00 a.m.)
Single/Multiple Family Residential 30 50 45
Schools 15 55 50
Hospitals 5 60 55
Churches 1 65 60
Public Libraries 0 70 65
Source: Alameda County 2022
Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures
(a) Generate noise exceeding standards (Less Than Significant Impact) The short-term construction and long-term noise impacts associated with the proposed Project are described below.

Construction Noise Prediction and Results
Construction would occur Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. for approximately 12 months. General construction efforts would occur, on average, approximately 430 feet from the geometric center of the overall construction work area to the nearest residential structure at R-5.

The construction noise assessment was conducted using construction prediction methodologies based on the FTA manual. Utilization factors for construction equipment (or the percentage of time in a given hour that a piece of equipment is operating at maximum power) as recommended for FTA detailed assessments, were also included in the calculations to help accurately predict construction noise levels during the various construction phases. The compliance assessment for this analysis focused on predicted 1-hour Leq levels. Project construction noise was estimated for construction phases by considering the quantities of contributing sound sources and calculating their aggregate sound propagation to the studied nearest receptor location (R5).

The key assumptions for this analysis included in this method are as follows:
x Free-field conditions and no attenuation factors
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Table 10: Proposed Project Construction Equipment Reference Sound Pressure Levels provides a list of equipment types anticipated to operate during the various project construction phases along with their reference maximum sound level, usage factor, and calculated 1-hour Leq at 50 feet. Since reference sound levels for the listed construction equipment are presented as maximum sound levels (i.e., the maximum sound level the equipment would produce at any moment in time, or Lmax), the usage factor is applied to account for the fact that equipment is not continuously operated in a full-throttle condition throughout its use. Thus, typical usage factors for each type of construction equipment were applied to reference maximum sound levels to arrive at average hourly sound levels. Lmax values and usage factors provided herein are generally based on a combination of the RCNM User’s Guide and the FTA Manual.

Table 10: Proposed Project Construction Equipment Reference Sound Pressure Levels Anticipated Project
Construction Equipment
Lmax,
dBA at 50 Feet1 Usage Factor
Resulting 1-Hour Leq,
dBA at 50 Feet2
Aerial Lift 75 0.2 68
Air Compressors 78 0.4 74
Concrete/Industrial Saws 90 0.2 83
Cranes 81 0.2 73
Excavators 81 0.4 77
Forklifts 75 0.4 71
Generator Sets 81 0.5 78
Graders 85 0.4 81
Pavers 77 0.5 74
Rollers 80 0.2 73
Rubber-Tired Dozers 82 0.4 78
Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes 84 0.4 80
Welders 74 0.4 70
Source: FHWA RCNM 2006, FTA 2018
Notes: dBA = A-weighted decibel; Leq = Equivalent Sound Level; Lmax_= maximum noise level

1. Lmax values are based on representative equipment in RCNM (“Actual Measured” levels) and the FTA Manual.

2. 1-Hour Leq values are calculated by applying the usage factor (reductive adjustment) to the momentary Lmax reference noise level.

Individual hourly noise levels generated by proposed Project construction equipment would range from 74 to 90 dBA, Leq at 50 feet from the equipment. Following a combination of procedures suggested in the FTA Manual for the general and detailed assessment of construction noise, Table 11: Combined Construction Noise Levels per Construction Phase calculates the combined construction noise level generated by the two loudest pieces of equipment operating during each construction phase and the resulting 1-hour sound level Leq (dBA) at the nearest receptor.
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Hexcel - Initial Study_7_26_23_Clean_Final.docx (7/26/23) Table 11: Combined Construction Noise Levels per Construction Phase Construction
Phase/Activity
Two Loudest
Pieces of
Equipment in
Phase
Combined 1-hour
Leq, dBA at 50’
Combined 1-hour
Leq, dBA at Nearest
Receptor R5 (430’)
Applicable Daytime FTA
General Assessment
Threshold
Leq.equip (1hr), (dBA)
Demolition
Concrete Saw
85 661 90
Tractor
Site Preparation
Grader
84 651 90 Grader
Grading/Excavation
Grader
84 651 90
Tractor
Trenching/Foundation
Tractor
82 631 90
Excavator
Building - Exterior
Tractor
82 631 90
Generator
Building -Interior/
Architectural Coating
Air Compressor 75 561 90
Aerial Lift
Paving Tractor
81 621 90
Paver
Notes: dBA = A-weighted decibel; FTA = Federal Transit Administration; Leq = Equivalent Sound Level 1 Calculated using distance measured from the geometric center of the overall Project area to receptor (approximately 430’) and an acoustical attenuation rate of 6 decibels per doubling of distance from the source.

Table 11 shows that project construction activities will not exceed the FTA general assessment construction noise criteria of 90 dBA, Leq at the nearest noise-sensitive receptor. Since construction activities are not expected during nighttime hours, construction activities are not predicted to generate adverse effects at any adjacent noise-sensitive properties. Therefore, there would be a less than significant impact related to noise during construction.

Operational Noise Prediction
Table 12: Modeled Noise Sources provides the noise sources included in the acoustic model, corresponding quantity, and reference A-weighted sound power levels.

Table 12: Modeled Noise Sources
Equipment Name Quantity Modelled
Reference A-Weighted
Sound Power Level (dBA)
Rooftop HVAC 9 792
Truck Activities1 1 104
Notes: dBA = A-weighted decibel; HVAC = heating, ventilation and air conditioning 1 “Truck Activities” represent one (1) truck that is assumed to operate continuously during facility operating hours. The reference sound power level represents an assortment of truck movements, loading activities, engine idling, and truck trailer coupling noise based on sound pressure level measurements conducted by AECOM in November 2022. 2 Sound power levels provided by Carrier for the 50FCQM07 unit. Modeled as a point source at an elevation of 4.5 feet above the project roof height.
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The CadnaA® Noise Prediction Model (Version 2022) was used to estimate the propagation of sound from project operations from stationary (Rooftop HVACs), and non-stationary (Truck Activities) sources, and thereby to predict SPL at various distances from the Project area, including representative noise-sensitive receptors selected for the ambient sound survey.

CadnaA is a Windows-based software program that predicts and assesses sound levels near industrial sound sources and is based on International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9613-2 algorithms for the calculation of sound propagation (ISO 1996). The calculations account for classical sound wave divergence plus attenuation factors resulting from air absorption, basic ground effects, and barrier/shielding.

Additional CadnaA model configuration settings and operations noise analysis assumptions were as follows: 10 degrees Celsius outdoor temperature, 70 percent relative humidity, calm wind conditions (less than 0.5 meters per second), one order of acoustic reflections, and a ground absorption co-efficient of 0.5 representing a conservative mixture of hard and soft ground surfaces. These assumptions were selected as they represent conservative meteorological conditions for sound propagation that are expected to occur at the Project site.

These are the only predicted noise sources associated with project operation.

Figure 9. Distribution of Modeled Noise Sources Assumed for Project Operations shows the primary facility noise sources included in the acoustic model.

Table 13: Predicted Proposed Facility Operational Sound Levels (dBA) shows predicted project operational sound levels for both daytime facility operations at all studied receptors.

Table 13: Predicted Proposed Facility Operational Sound Levels (dBA) Noise-Sensitive
Receptor ID
Predicted Daytime
(7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
Sound Level Applicable Limit1 Exceeds Limit?
R-1 39 50 No
R-2 42 50 No
R-3 40 50 No
R-4 39 50 No
R-5 47 50 No
Notes: dBA = A-weighted decibel; ID = identification
1 Alameda County Noise ordinance – Daytime (7:00 a.m. to 10 p.m.) noise level standards for single or multi-family residential land uses.

As shown in Table 13, the predicted daytime operational noise levels are below the applicable noise limits. Therefore, there would be a less than significant impact regarding noise from stationary sources.

Traffic Noise Prediction
Daily traffic volumes from existing facility operations amount to approximately 695 trips per day traveling on Dublin Boulevard, primarily occurring during typical daytime business hours (e.g., 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.). Operation of the proposed Project is expected to result in a net reduction of 201 trips per day, for a total of 494 project trips per day upon completion. 480
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Hexcel - Initial Study_7_26_23_Clean_Final.docx (7/26/23) The closest noise-sensitive receptor (R5) to the Project site is a single-family residential building on the north side of Dublin Boulevard. The existing and future with-project worst-hour (i.e., peak traffic volume) sound level (Leq) was calculated at five receptors in the Project area using the Federal Highway Administration Traffic Noise Model Version 2.5. Data used in these calculations included existing (2022) daily peak-hour traffic volumes and truck mixes and future-year (2040) daily peak-hour traffic volumes and truck mixes3 to account for any growth
in non-project-related traffic volumes. These traffic volumes are included in Table 14: PeakHour Traffic Volumes below, and the results of these calculations are shown in Table 15:

Predicted Existing and Future-with-Project Worst-Hour Traffic Noise Levels below.

Table 14: Peak-Hour Traffic Volumes
Roadway Existing Peak-Hour Volumes
Future With Project Peak-Hour
Volumes
Car Truck Car Truck
Hansen Dr | North of Dublin Blvd 219 2 270 2
Dublin Blvd | East of Hansen Dr 1375 8 1671 23
Dublin Blvd | West of Hansen Dr 1111 6 1366 6
Hansen Dr | South of Dublin Blvd 69 0 71 15
Table 15: Predicted Existing and Future-with-Project Worst-Hour Traffic Noise Levels Receiver ID
Existing Traffic Noise
Level (dBA, Leq)
Future With-Project
Traffic Noise Level
(dBA, Leq)
Change in Traffic Noise
Exposure (dBA, Leq)
R-1 47 48 + 1
R-2 56 57 + 1
R-3 60 61 + 1
R-4 58 59 + 1
R-5 61 62 + 1
Notes: dBA -= A-weighted decibels; ID = identification
The operational noise modeling assumed the proposed Project would include 18,000 square feet of office space, 36,500 square feet of light industrial space, and 70,804 square feet of warehousing space. Based on the latest site plan, the proposed Project would actually include 18,000 square feet of office space, 30,000 square feet of light industrial space, and 77,304 square feet of warehousing space. As light industrial land uses generate higher daily vehicle trips than warehousing land uses, daily vehicle trips and the associated mobile source emissions are anticipated to be lower (i.e., the noise modeling assumed the proposed Project would generate 494 daily trips, based on the 2022 Transportation Impact Study [W-Trans 2022]); however, under the revised site plan, the proposed Project is anticipated to generate approximately 473 daily trips. As such, the emissions presented above are conservative and actual traffic noise is anticipated to be lower. Implementation of the proposed Project would result in a higher net reduction in traffic noise compared to existing conditions. 3 W-Trans, 2022, Final Transportation Impact Study for the Hexcel Redevelopment Project 481
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Hexcel - Initial Study_7_26_23_Clean_Final.docx (7/26/23) As shown in Table 15, predicted traffic noise levels are expected to increase at all modeled receivers by a maximum of 1 dBA, Leq. These increases are likely due to increases in nonproject-related traffic, due to the expected net decrease in project trips. This maximum increase is below the perceptible threshold. However, since project would generate noise due to traffic, the impact would be less than significant.
(b) Generate excessive ground borne vibration or ground borne noise (Less Than Significant Impact)
Construction activities can generate ground-borne noise and vibration of varying degrees based on the construction activity and equipment, soil conditions, and distance to vibration-sensitive structures or land uses. Vibration associated with project construction activities would occur most notably during major ground-disturbing activities, such as site grading. The piece of construction equipment generating the strongest vibration would be the dozer which, per the FTA Manual, can generate a vibration level of up to 0.089 PPV in/sec at 25 feet. With the closest residential structure as close as 430 feet from the potential operation of dozers used during grading, vibration was assessed at this distance using Equation 7-2 from the FTA Manual. At approximately 430 feet, a dozer will result in a vibration level of 0.001 PPV in/sec at the closest residential unit which is well below the 0.01 PPV in/sec vibration perception threshold and below the construction vibration damage criteria of 0.2 PPV.

There are historical gravestones east of the proposed facility, about 100 ft from the nearest construction zones. Vibration levels due to construction may reach up to 0.011 PPV at the gravestones which are well below the construction vibration damage criteria of 0.2 PPV.

Therefore, there would be a less than significant impact related to vibration during project construction.

Vibration generated on-site during project operation would be negligible and thus, dismissed from this study due to the relative distances to vibration-sensitive receptors. Vibration associated with facility operations would occur most notably during the use of trucks around the facility. A loaded truck can generate a vibration level of up to 0.076 PPV in/sec. With the closest residential structure as close as 135 feet from the potential operation of trucks, this will result in a vibration level of 0.0006 PPV in/sec at the closest residential unit, which is well below the vibration perception threshold of 0.01 PPV in/sec. Therefore, there would be no impact related to vibration during project operation.
(c) Excessive noise level near a private airport (No Impact) The Project site is not located within two miles of any public or private airport and the closest airport is approximately 6 miles away. Therefore, the proposed Project would not result in the exposure of people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels. Thus, there would be no impact.
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Hexcel - Initial Study_7_26_23_Clean_Final.docx (7/26/23) Source(s)
Alameda County. 2022. Code of Ordinances, Title 6 – Health and Safety, Chapter 6.60 – Noise.

Caltrans. 2003. Technical Noise Supplement to the Traffic Noise Analysis Protocol. CT-HWANPRT-13-069.25.2 City of Dublin. 2016. General Plan. Chapter 9, Environmental Resources Management: Noise Element.

Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). 2006. FHWA Roadway Construction Noise Model User’s Guide. FHWA-HEP-05-054.

Federal Transit Administration (FTA). 2018. Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment Manual. FTA Report No. 0123.

International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 1996. Acoustics – Attenuation of Sound During Propagation Outdoors – Part 2: General Method of Calculation.

W Traffic Engineering Transportation Planning (W-Trans). 2022. Final Transportation Impact Study for the Hexcel Redevelopment Project. December.
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Issues
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
Impact with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact

13. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the project:
a) Induce substantial unplanned population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new
homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example,
through extension of roads or other infrastructure)?
X
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing people or
housing, necessitating the construction of replacement
housing elsewhere?
X
Environmental Setting
According to the City of Dublin General Plan, in 2010, Dublin’s total population was estimated at 46,036 and represented 17 percent of the 269,437 residents in the Tri-Valley area (City of Dublin 2022). Between 2010 and 2020, the population increased to 65,161 residents representing an increase of 42 percent (California Department of Finance 2021). The number of housing units increased from 15,782 units to 23,567 units, or an increase of 49 percent, over the 10-year period (California Department of Finance 2021). U.S. Census Bureau 2021 American Community Survey indicates 10,837 residents in the City of Dublin were employed in the professional, scientific, and management industries in 2020 (U.S. Census Bureau 2021).

As of January 1, 2022, the California Department of Finance (DOF) estimates the City’s total population was 72,932 persons and 24,977 housing units (DOF 2022). The Project site consists of an existing 62,715-square-foot industrial building. No residential units currently exist at the Project site.

Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures
(a) Population growth (No Impact)
A project’s impacts caused by inducing substantial unplanned population growth are analyzed based on the following three inquiries: (1) does the project induce unplanned population growth (direct or indirect), (2) is that growth substantial, and (3) does this substantial unplanned growth result in significant adverse environmental impacts. As discussed below, the proposed Project would not involve construction of new homes, generate substantial new employment opportunities, or extend roadways or other infrastructure that would directly or indirectly induce unplanned population growth.

The proposed Project would demolish the existing 62,715-square-foot industrial building and develop a new 125,304-square-foot building. The number of onsite construction workers would vary depending on the construction phase, but it is anticipated for a project of this scope to 484
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Based on the availability of nearby construction workers, Project construction would not cause a substantial influx of construction personnel that would result in unplanned population growth or a substantial increase in housing demand in the region.

The existing employees onsite each day is 150 to 200. The proposed building would cater to future tenants in the R&D and life sciences field, and it is estimated that the proposed Project would have 200 employees 4
onsite each day. Therefore, it is expected that similar number of employees would be working at the Project site as compared to existing conditions. Thus, the Project would not result in unplanned population growth. Furthermore, the Historic Area Specific Plan identified the Project site for a similar amount of R&D and industrial floor space.

The proposed Project would not induce substantial population growth indirectly (through the extension of roads or other infrastructure into undeveloped areas). The proposed Project would be an infill project with the new building and infrastructure improvements occurring within the Project site. Any new utility infrastructure required to serve the proposed Project would be sized to accommodate Project-related demands and would not be intended to serve any development on lands other than the Project site.

For the reasons described above, the proposed Project would not directly or indirectly induce substantial unplanned population growth, and no impact would occur. (b) Housing and resident displacement (No Impact)
The Project site does not contain residences. Therefore, the proposed Project would have no impact related to the displacement of substantial numbers of people or existing housing that would necessitate construction of or replacement housing elsewhere.

Source(s)
ABAG. 2011. ABAG Non Residential Buildings Analysis. Obtained March 8, 2023 from NonResidentialAnalysis_120511.pdf (ca.gov).

California Department of Finance. 2021. E-5: Population and Housing for Cities, Counties, and the State, January 2011-2020, with 2010 Benchmark. Obtained March 8 from https://dof.ca.gov/forecasting/demographics/estimates/estimates-e5-2010-2020/.

California Department of Finance. 2022. E-5: Population and Housing for Cities, Counties, and the State, January 2021-2022, with 2020 Benchmark. Obtained March 8, 2023 from 4 Based on ABAG average square feet per employee rates for each “principal building activity” (ABAG 2011). 485
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City of Dublin. 2022 (February). City of Dublin General Plan. Available:
https://www.dublin.ca.gov/171/General-Plan#Chapter%207. Accessed March 6, 2023.

U.S. Census Bureau. 2021. American Community Survey 1-Year Estimates. DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics. Accessed March 6, 2023 from
https://data.census.gov/table?q=DP03:+SELECTED+ECONOMIC+CHARACTERISTICS&g=0 500000US06001_1600000US0620018&tid=ACSDP1Y2021.DP03.
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Issues
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
Impact with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact

14. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities or need for new or physical altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times, or other performance objectives for any of the public services:
a) Fire protection? X
b) Police protection? X
c) Schools? X
d) Parks? X
e) Other public facilities? X
Environmental Setting
The proposed Project is located within the City of Dublin and is served by the following existing public services (City of Dublin 2022).

Fire Protection
Fire suppression, emergency medical and rescue services, and other life safety services are provided to the Project area and Project site by the Alameda County Fire Department (ACFD).

There are three fire stations in Dublin, with the closest to the Project site being Fire Station No. 16 at 7494 Donohue Drive, approximately 0.7 miles northeast.

Police Protection
Dublin Police Services, which is contracted with the Alameda County Sherriff’s Office, provides contracted police protection to the Project area and Project site. Dublin Police Services has 62 sworn personal along with four County civilian personnel who provide public safety to the City as well as four professional staff members and a three-member Behavioral Health Unit. The Dublin Police Services headquarters are located at 6361 Clark Avenue, approximately 1 mile northeast of the Project site.

Schools
The Project site is served by the Dublin Unified School District, which operates seven elementary schools, two middle schools, one kindergarten through 8, a comprehensive high school, and a continuation high school within the City of Dublin. 488
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The City’s Public Works Department oversees the maintenance of parks and recreational facilities throughout the City. See Section 15, Recreation for more details.

Other Public Services
The Dublin Library is operated by Alameda County Library, with additional funding from the City of Dublin. The Dublin Public Library is located at 200 Civic Plaza, approximately 1.5 miles east of the Project site. The nearest United States Postal Service to the Project site is 1 mile to the east.

Regulatory Framework
Federal and State Regulations
California Fire Code
The California Fire Code exists within Part 9 of the CBC and includes measures for emergency planning preparation and safety. Examples of fire safety requirements include: installation of sprinklers in all high-rise buildings; the establishment of fire resistance standards for fire doors, building materials, and particular types of construction; and the clearance of debris and vegetation within a prescribed distance from occupied structures in wildlife hazard areas.

Local Regulations
City of Dublin General Plan
Chapter 3 of the Land Use Element outlines policies and programs to provide open space both within and apart from development projects, which relate to the provision of park facilities in the City. Those policies are listed in Section 15, Recreation.

Section 8.3.2 of the City of Dublin outlines the following policies and programs related to fire hazards and fire protection (City of Dublin 2022):
x Implementing Policy 8.3.2.1.B.1. Continue to enforce the City’s wild land urban interface regulations.

Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures
(a, b) Fire and Police Services (No Impact)
The construction of the proposed Project could result in a small, temporary increase in the demand for fire suppression, emergency medical services and sheriff services, due the temporary presence of construction personnel in the area. The number of construction personnel would vary with each construction phase, but it is anticipated for a project of this scope to range from 7 to 64 workers. Local, state and federal worker safety regulations would be adhered to, in order to minimize the likelihood of workplace injuries and accidents requiring emergency medical attention, including the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health. Typical fire and safety precautions would be taken, such as prohibiting onsite fires; keeping fire extinguishers onsite during construction activities; discarding smoking materials in approved containers and maintaining access to fire hydrants and emergency vehicle access. 489
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During project operation, the use of the Project site would be of a similar nature to the existing use and the number of future employees would be similar to existing numbers. Therefore, an increase in demand for fire protection and police services is not anticipated. ACFD and Dublin Police would continue to provide services to the Project site and would not require additional firefighters or police officers to serve the proposed Project. The Project would be required to comply with the CBC, the California Fire Code and City of Dublin codes, and ordinances and regulations to minimize fire hazards, including fire prevention and suppression measures; fire hydrants and sprinkler systems; emergency access; and other similar requirements. The Project would also implement and maintain a fire access road and six fire hydrants onsite. Therefore, the Project would not require the construction of new or alteration of existing fire protection or police facilities to maintain an adequate level of fire protection and police services. Thus, the proposed Project would not result in new or physically altered fire and police facilities or need for new or physical altered these facilities, which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times, or other performance objectives for any of these public services. Therefore, there would be no impact. (c) Schools (No Impact)
The proposed Project would not generate additional students in the Dublin Unified School District as no new residential uses are proposed and there would not be any substantial increase in demand for worker housing in the area as number of new of employees is estimated to be similar to the existing number of employees. Nonetheless, appropriate developer impact fees, as required by State law, would be assessed and paid by the Project applicant to offset any potential impact to school facilities. The proposed Project would not require need for new or physical altered school facilities, which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios and performance objectives. Therefore, there would be no impact.
(d) Parks (No Impact)
The proposed Project would not contribute to a substantial increase in the population necessitating either construction of new or alteration of existing park facilities to maintain an adequate level of service. No physical impacts associated with the provision of park services would occur. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in the need for new or altered parks, which could cause significant environmental impacts. Thus, there would be no impact. (e) Other public facilities (No Impact)
Future employees working at the proposed Project site may patronize public facilities such as post offices and local library branches operated by the Alameda County Library. However, as described above, employees are likely to come from within the City and surrounding communities and the numbers of future employees would be similar to that of existing conditions; therefore, the proposed project is not anticipated to increase the number of library 490
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Source(s)
City of Dublin. 2022. City of Dublin General Plan. February 11. (Amended February 15, 2022). 491
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Issues
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
Impact with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact

15. RECREATION. Would the project:
a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated?
X
b) Include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment?
X
Environmental Setting
The City of Dublin has a variety of recreational facilities including neighborhood parks, community parks, community facilities, a senior center, open space areas and a series of trail networks. According to the City of Dublin Parks and Recreation Master Plan, the City of Dublin currently owns and maintains 24 parks, including 18 neighborhood parks, five community parks, and one nature park totaling a combined 237.04 acres. In addition, the City maintains over

26.26 miles of greenways and trails (City of Dublin 2022). The nearest recreational areas to the Project site include: Maple Park, approximately 0.4 miles to the north; Martin Canyon Creek Trailhead, approximately 0.45 miles to the northwest; Dolan Park, approximately 1 mile to the northwest; and Shannon park, approximately 1 mile to the north. The City has over 59 acres of undeveloped parkland that has either been offered for dedication by landowners or acquired by the City (City of Dublin 2022). In addition, the East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) operates the Dublin Hills Regional Park, a large open space park with regional trail connections.

This regional park is approximately 2 miles to the west of the Project site. The Iron Horse Trail, approximately 2 miles northeast of the Project site, runs along the Union Pacific/Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way, connecting Dublin, the Dublin/Pleasanton BART station, and the City of Pleasanton.

Regulatory Framework
Local Regulations
City of Dublin General Plan
Chapter 3 of the Land Use Element outlines policies and programs to provide open space both within and apart from development projects. The following goals and policies related to parks and recreation that are applicable to the proposed Project:
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x Implementing Policy 3.4.1.B.1. Acquire and improve parklands in conformance with the standards and policies in the City’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan. x Implementing Policy 3.4.1B.2. Continue to maintain and periodically update the Citywide Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The Master Plan shall provide specific standards for acquiring parkland to support growth planned in the Land Use Element. x Implementing Policy 3.4.1.B.3. The policies set forth below, as implemented through the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and development approvals, constitute the action program for preserving and providing open space for outdoor recreation.

Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures
(a) Increase the use of existing recreation facilities causing deterioration (No Impact) During construction of the proposed Project, there would be temporary increase in the number of construction personnel in the area; however, demand for recreational facilities is not expected to substantially increase as a result, as it is expected that these workers would come from the existing pool of workers in the Bay Area and that no relocation of additional workers to the area would be needed. Therefore, there would be no increased demand for recreational resources during project construction. Similarly, the operation of the Project would not increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facilities would occur or be accelerated, as the Project would not be inducing growth in the project area and the number of future employees is estimated to be similar to existing numbers. Therefore, there would be no impact. (b) Propose, require new facilities that cause physical effect (No Impact) As discussed in Impact a above, increased demand of recreational resources is not expected as a result of construction or operation of the proposed Project. The Project would not include construction of recreational facilities nor is it required to construct or expand recreational facilities. However, the proposed Project would include private green spaces within the project site, such as landscaping and a plaza at the main building entrance, and outdoor areas for use by employees during breaks. The environmental impacts of constructing these features are analyzed as part of the project, within the various sections of this initial study, and are not considered to be public recreational facilities Therefore, there would be no impact.

Source(s)
City of Dublin. 2022. City of Dublin General Plan. Amended February 15, 2022.

City of Dublin. 2022. Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Obtained February 11, 2023 from https://dublin.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5063/Park-and-Recreation-Master-Plan--- 2022-Update?bidId=.
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Issues
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
Impact with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact

16. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC. Would the project:
a) Conflict with a program, plan, ordinance or policy
addressing the circulation system, including transit,
roadway, bicycle and pedestrian facilities?
X
b) Would the project conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines section 15064.3, subdivision (b)?
X
c) Substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
X
d) Result in inadequate emergency access? X
The information provided in this Transportation section is summarized from the Final Transportation Impact Study for the Project prepared by W-Trans on December 2022 and an addendum that was made to the traffic study on April 6, 2023 to account for a change in the previous project description, which reduced the size of the light industrial space and increased the warehouse space, thereby reducing traffic generation of the Project and the amount of required parking stalls. The traffic study and addendum are provided in Appendix E of this Initial Study/EIR.

Environmental Setting
Regional access to the Project site is provided by I-580 and I-680. Dublin Boulevard provides local access to the Project site. Local roadways, and pedestrian facilities in the vicinity of the Project site are described below.

Dublin Boulevard
Dublin Boulevard is a 7.5-mile-long, two-lane divided, east-west roadway with two 10-foot-wide lanes in each direction that provides local access within the City to both commercial and residential areas. It is located adjacent to the Project site to the north. Dublin Boulevard would provide access to the Project site. The posted speed limit is 35 mph. Continuous sidewalks are provided on the northern and southern sides of the roadway east of Hansen Drive. However, to the west, sidewalks are not provided on the south side of the road. There is a network of curb 494
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San Ramon Road
San Ramon Road is a two-lane divided, north-south roadway that provides local access within the City to both commercial and residential areas. It is located approximately 1,200 feet from the Project site to the east. The posted speed limit is 35 mph. Sidewalks are provided on the eastern and western sides of the roadway east of Hansen Drive. However, sidewalks are not provided on the south side of Dublin Boulevard. Also, on-street bicycle lanes are provided on either side of the street. A Class II bike lane is present for 1.5 miles between Alcosta Boulevard and Dublin Boulevard. On-street parking is prohibited.

Silvergate Drive
Silvergate Drive is a two-lane divided, north-south roadway that connects Dublin Boulevard to the south to San Ramon Road to the north. It is located approximately 900 feet from the Project site to the northwest. The posted speed limit is 25 mph. Sidewalks are provided on the eastern and western sides of the roadway. A Class II bike lane is present for 1.1 miles between Dublin Boulevard and San Ramon Road. On-street parking is allowed.

Hansen Drive
Hansen Drive is a local street serving single-family residential homes, which is located to approximately 150 feet from the Project site to the north. Sidewalks are provided on the eastern and western sides of the roadway. Crosswalks are provided at Silvergate Drive, Amarillo Road, and Dublin Boulevard. Overhead streetlights are also provided. A Class III bike lane exists on each side of the street for 0.4 mile between Silvergate Drive and Dublin Boulevard.

On-street parking is allowed.

Dublin Boulevard and Hansen Drive Intersection
This is a four-way signalized intersection with protected left-turns on both the eastbound and westbound approaches along Dublin Boulevard. The intersection also contains marked crosswalks along the north and east legs of the intersection. The southern leg is a driveway for the Project site.
5 Class I is a completely separated right-of-way for the exclusive use of bicycles and pedestrians with cross flows of motorized traffic minimized.
6 Class II is a striped and signed lane for one-way bike travel on the street. 7 Class III is a lane signing only for shared use with motor vehicles within the same travel lane on the street. 495
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State Regulations
Senate Bill 743 (SB 743)
With the passage of SB 743 (September 27, 2013) and the subsequent adoption of the revised CEQA Guidelines (December 28, 2018), level of service (LOS) can no longer be used as a criterion for identifying significant transportation impacts for most projects under CEQA effective July 1, 2020. LOS measures the average amount of delay experienced by vehicle drivers at an intersection during the most congested time of day, while the new metric VMT measures the total number of daily miles traveled by vehicles on the roadway network and thereby the impacts on the environment from those miles traveled.

In other words, SB 743 changes the focus of transportation impact analysis in CEQA from measuring impacts on drivers to measuring the impact of driving.

Metropolitan Transportation Commission
The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) conducts transportation planning, financing, and coordination for the San Francisco Bay Area, including Alameda County. MTC periodically updates the Regional Transportation Plan, which plans for the development of mass transit, highway, airport, seaport, railroad, bike, and pedestrian facilities. The most current Regional Transportation Plan, Transportation 2035, budgets funding for transportation-related projects. In addition, MTC and ABAG adopted Plan Bay Area 2040 in 2017, which is a State-mandated transportation and land use plan. The Sustainable Communities Strategy outlines a sustainable communities strategy for the region, which aims to integrate transportation, land use, and housing to meet GHG reduction targets established by the California Air Resources Board.

The Alameda County Transportation Commission (Alameda CTC) is an independent special district that aims to provide sustainable, accessible, and community-focused transportation opportunities. The Alameda CTC is the county’s congestion management agency, providing countywide transportation planning, design and construction of specific highway, pedestrian, and bicycle improvement projects, as well as the promotion of transit-oriented development. In accordance with California Government Code 65088, the Alameda CTC prepares the Alameda County Congestion Management Program (CMP), which measures the performance of the county’s multi-modal transportation system, addresses roadway congestion, and connects transportation and land use. Alameda CTC also maintains a countywide travel model in compliance with Plan Bay Area 2040 and CMP legislation.

The Alameda County CMP contains the following five mandatory elements: (1) level of service monitoring; (2) performance; (3) travel demand management; (4) land use analysis program; and (5) capital improvements. The Alameda CTC has also developed information related to Senate Bill 743 and tools for measuring and reducing vehicle miles travelled (Alameda CTC 2014).
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City of Dublin General Plan
Chapter 5.0, Land Use and Circulation: Circulation and Scenic Highways Element, identifies the City’s transportation and roadway policies (City of Dublin 2022). As described in the City of Dublin General Plan, the City aims to provide a comprehensive circulation network that supports multiple modes of transportation including private vehicles, transit, cycling, and walking. The following policies from the City of Dublin General Plan relate to the proposed Project:
x Implementing Policy 5.2.2.B.2. Design and construct all roads in the City’s circulation network as defined in Figure 5-1 as well as bicycle and pedestrian networks as defined in the City of Dublin Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.
x Guiding Policy 5.2.3.A.1. Provide an integrated multi-modal circulation system that provides efficient vehicular circulation while providing a design that allows safe and convenient travel along and across streets for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, persons with disabilities, seniors, children, youth, and families; and encourages pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and other non-automobile transportation alternatives. x Guiding Policy 5.4.3.A.1. Plan for all users by creating and maintaining Complete Streets that provide safe, comfortable, and convenient travel along and across streets (including streets, roads, highways, bridges, and other portions of the transportation system) through a comprehensive, integrated transportation network that meets the requirements of currently adopted transportation plans and serves all categories of users. x Guiding Policy 5.5.1.A.1. Provide safe, continuous, comfortable and convenient bikeways throughout the City.
x Guiding Policy 5.5.1.A.2. Improve and maintain bikeways and pedestrian facilities and support facilities in conformance with the recommendations in the Dublin Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan.
x Guiding Policy 5.5.1.A.4. Provide comfortable, safe, and convenient walking routes throughout the City and, in particular, to key destinations such as Downtown Dublin, the BART Stations, schools, parks, and commercial centers.
x Implementing Policy 5.5.1.B.1. Complete the bikeways systems illustrated on Figures 5-3a and 5-3b (in the General Plan).
x Implementing Policy 5.5.1.B.2. Improve bikeways, bicycle support facilities, and pedestrian facilities in accordance with the Dublin Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan in conjunction with development proposals.
x Implementing Policy 5.5.1.B.3. Ensure on-going maintenance of bikeways, bicycle support facilities and pedestrian facilities that are intended for public use and located on private property in conjunction with development proposals.

City of Dublin Municipal Codes
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Municipal Code 8.76.080. Sets the requirement for the amount of on-site parking stalls, which is based on use types and square footage of those use types (Code Publishing 2022).

City of Dublin Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
The City of Dublin Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan provides policies, network plans, prioritized project lists, support programs, and best practice design guidelines for bicycling and walking in Dublin. The Plan indicates that Class II bicycle Lanes are proposed along Dublin Boulevard adjacent to the Project site (City of Dublin 2023).

Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures
(a) Conflict with applicable transportation plans standards, including bicycle and pedestrian facilities (Less Than Significant Impact)
Applicant transportation plans and policies are described above in the Regulatory Setting subsection. In accordance with SB 743, policies relating to level of service are no longer to be considered as part of the CEQA analysis for transportation impacts, even though such policies are still contained in applicable plans and used by agencies outside of CEQA. This discussion therefore focuses on compliance with applicable policies relating to transit, bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The traffic impact analysis prepared for this Project (in Appendix E) includes an analysis of LOS impacts for the City’s use outside of CEQA; however, that LOS analysis is not used within this CEQA document to determine the level of significance of environmental impacts from the Project.

Significant impacts to transit services would occur if the Project would create demand for public transit service that exceeds the provided or planned capacity, disrupts existing transit services or facilities, conflicts with a planned transit facility, or conflicts with policies adopted by the City.

Project construction and operation would not substantially increase demand for transit services. During project construction, construction workers are not expected to use public transit systems such as buses, bike facilities and pedestrian facilities, as this is not typical for construction workers. During the project operation, the Project would have a similar amount of employees compared to existing conditions, as described in Section 13, Population and Housing. The Project would not result in the need for new transit facilities nor would it conflict with existing or planned transit facilities.

Furthermore, according to the Transportation Impact Study, the operation of the Project is expected to result in an average net reduction of 222 trips per day, and 3 fewer morning peak hour trips and 1 fewer afternoon peak hour trips compared to existing conditions. Therefore, the Project would result in a reduction of traffic on the roadway network in the Project vicinity compared to existing conditions.

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Pedestrian and bicycle facilities within the study area are adequate and would be improved upon completion of facilities identified in the City’s draft Bike and Pedestrian Plan. The Project would not result in any changes within the Dublin Boulevard right-of-way that would conflict with existing bicycle or pedestrian facilities, or prevent the proposed future installation of Class II bike lanes.

Furthermore, the Project would provide 24 bicycle parking stalls on-site, with 12 short short-term and 12 long-term stalls as required by the City’s Municipal Code 8.76.070 as described in the Regulatory Framework section. The Project proposes 217 motorized parking spaces; thus, a minimum of 11 short-term and 11 long-term parking stalls for bikes are required.

The Project would also provide adequate parking stalls on-site and would not impact street parking along public roadways. Parking requirements are based on the City’s Municipal Code

8.76.080, which require a certain amount of on-site parking stalls based on use types and square footage of those use types. Based on the Project’s use types, 217 would be consistent with this municipal code.

Therefore, for all of the reasons described above, the Project would not conflict with applicable transportation plans standards, including bicycle and pedestrian facilities impacts on pedestrian, bicycle, and transit facilities within the study area and impacts would be less than significant. (b) Conflict with CEQA Section 15064.3 (b) (Less Than Significant Impact) Based on CalEEMod standard construction assumptions for a project of this size and nature (as detailed in Appendix D) project construction activities may generate between 5 and 128 trips per day, with a total construction period of approximately 12 months. Construction trips would cease once construction of the project is complete. Since project construction would be for a short-term and temporary period of time, no long term VMT impacts would occur. Thus, there would be less than a significant impact during project construction.

The proposed Project is not anticipated to increase the travel demand to and from the Project site from existing conditions. According to the Alameda County Travel Model, the existing countywide VMT per employee for the East Planning Area is 15.2 miles. Based on Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) Guidance and the City’s Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Guidelines, a project generating a VMT that is 15 percent or more below this value, or 12.9 miles per employee, would have a less-than-significant VMT impact. The City of Dublin Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines publishes a screening map which shows that this Project located inside an area with a projected VMT per employee lower than 12.9 miles. A copy of the screening map showing VMT estimates in Dublin is provided in Appendix E.

Therefore, the proposed Project would be expected to have a less than significant impact related to VMT.
(c) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature or incompatible use (Less Than Significant)
During project construction, all construction and staging activities would occur on the Project site with no encroachment or alterations of public right-of-way, including pedestrian and 499
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During project operation, the Project driveways and fire access road would be designed according to the City’s and local fire department’s specifications, including specifications for sight distance and turn radii for heavy vehicles, discussed further below. The Project does not include any changes to the geometric design of the public roadway (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment). The Project would introduce similar amounts of heavy truck trips to and from the Project site compared to existing conditions. Truck trips are not considered an incompatible use for Dublin Boulevard.

At driveways, a substantially clear line of sight should be maintained between the driver of a vehicle waiting to enter the street and the driver of an approaching vehicle. The sight distances along Dublin Boulevard at the Project driveways were evaluated based on sight distance criteria contained in the Highway Design Manual published by California Department of Transportation (Caltrans 2020). The recommended sight distances for driveway approaches are based on stopping sight distance and use the approach travel speed as the basis for determining the recommended sight distance. Based on the posted speed limit of 35 mph, the minimum stopping sight distance required is 250 feet; a review in the field shows that sight distances at the proposed project driveways on Dublin Boulevard each exceed 250 feet to the west and so are adequate. To maintain this sight distance, it is noted that any vegetation near the project's driveways should be trimmed to an appropriate height of less than three feet and trees trimmed so that nothing hangs below a height of seven feet from the surface of the roadway.

For a motorist traveling westbound on Dublin Boulevard intending to turn left into either project driveway, the stopping sight distance looking west along Dublin Boulevard is also greater than 250 feet, providing adequate visibility to allow a following driver to observe and react to a vehicle that may slow before moving into the left-turn pocket before entering the driveway.

Therefore, adequate sight distance is available at the proposed project driveway locations to accommodate all turns entering and exiting the Project site.

Large wheelbase vehicles would be able to access the Project site via the western driveway as illustrated in the vehicle turning template analysis provided in Appendix E. The design vehicle used for the turn analysis is based on the Review of Truck Characteristics as Factors in Roadway Design, Transportation Research Board, 2004, with the Surface Transportation Assistance Act (STAA) Interstate Semi-Trailer (WB-62) vehicle. The WB-62 vehicle has a minimum turning radius of 45 feet, a centerline turning radius of 41 feet, and a minimum inside radius of 7.9 feet.

It is noted that the evaluation was limited to only movements between the Project site and the east of the site since this represents the most likely direction of travel based on the City of Dublin Truck Route Map (January 2014). As demonstrated by the analysis, the western driveway can accommodate the WB-62 truck for all movements to and from the east. However, 500
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Therefore, trucks can feasibly access the site via the western driveway. The eastern driveway is not suitable for access by trucks.

There is a potential for sight distance to be blocked by vegetation. Furthermore, the eastern driveway cannot accommodate large vehicles. Thus, the City will require a condition of approval that would require vegetation maintenance for sight distance to achieve a minimum sight distance of 250 feet at each driveway access point; and a condition of approval that prohibits trucks from accessing the eastern driveway. Therefore, these impacts would be less than significant.
(d) Result in inadequate emergency access (No Impact)
Law enforcement, fire, and/or emergency services would be maintained during project construction and operation. All construction and staging activities would occur on the Project site, and construction activities would not fundamentally alter emergency access to the Project site or other properties in the vicinity. Construction for the Project would not require the closure of local roads. If needed, a traffic control plan could be implemented, which would include notification of emergency services. However, due to the small scope of the Project and the fact that no public roads are being affected, a traffic control plan would most likely not be needed. Therefore, project construction would not impede access for emergency vehicles and there would be no impact.

During Project operation, the site would be accessible via two driveways along Dublin Boulevard. The western driveway is also the southern leg of the Dublin Boulevard and Hansen Drive intersection. The eastern driveway is located approximately 180 feet east of the Dublin Boulevard and Hansen Drive intersection. The raised median along Dublin Boulevard prohibits left-turn egress from this driveway, though there is a left-turn pocket that accommodates left turns into the site. The primary driveway across from Hansen Drive also provides access to the adjacent land use to the west. Additionally, these driveways would be connected by a 30 to 40- foot-wide fire access route around the perimeter of the proposed building. A 26-foot-wide fire access route along the northern side of the building would allow for aerial apparatus access.

The Project’s driveways and internal roadway network would be designed to meet current City standards and so can be expected to accommodate the access requirements for both emergency and passenger vehicles. Therefore, there would be no impact on emergency access. 501
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Alameda County Transportation Commission, 2014. Alameda Countywide Travel Demand Model.

Caltrans. 2020. Highway Design Manual. Seventh Edition. Available online at https://dot.ca.gov/-/media/dot-media/programs/design/documents/hdm-complete12312020a11y.pdf.

City of Dublin. 2022. City of Dublin General Plan. Amended February 15, 2022.

City of Dublin, 2023. Dublin Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. Obtained February 14, 2023 from https://www.dublin.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/32269/24392-Dublin-ATPDraft-v73-1302023?bidId=. ____. 2023. Energy. Available online: https://dublin.ca.gov/2032/Energy. Accessed March 2023.

Code Publishing, 2022. The Dublin Municipal Code. Obtained February 14 from https://www.codepublishing.com/CA/Dublin/html/Dublin08/Dublin0876.html.

W-Trans. 2022. Final Transportation Impact Study for the Hexcel Redevelopment Project.

Prepared for the City of Dublin on December 12, 2022.
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Issues
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
Impact with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact

17. TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES. 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) 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), or
X
b) 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 I of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1. In applying the
criteria set forth in subdivisiI(c) of Public Resource Code Section 5024.1, the lead agency shall consider the
significance of the resource to a California Native
American tribe.

X
Environmental Setting
The Project site is located in the Amador Valley, along the north bank of Dublin Creek. The modern address is 11711 Dublin Boulevard, located in the City of Dublin, Alameda County, California. The property is approximately 8.81 acres. The project site is located within the Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan, with the Dublin Heritage Park and Museums and Dublin Pioneer Cemetery to the east; Interstate (I-)580 to the south; and a business park to the west.

The Amador Valley is the homeland of the Chochenyo Ohlone (Levy 1978). No known previously recorded tribal cultural resources are within the project APE.

A full tribal cultural context for the project site is provided in the Focused EIR. 504
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State
California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”)
CEQA requires lead agencies to consider whether projects will impact tribal cultural resources as a separate category of environmental analysis. Tribal cultural resources may or may not also be archeological or historic resources. For clarity, archeological and historic resources are addressed in the cultural resources chapter. In some cases, tribal cultural resources are viewsheds, cultural landscapes, plant gathering areas, or other sacred spaces that are not readily identifiable to people outside of the Tribe. In many cases, tribal cultural resources also include an archaeological component, such as artifacts, features, and sites (with or without human remains). PRC Section 21074 states the following:
(a) “Tribal cultural resources” are either of the following:
(1) Sites, features, places, cultural landscapes, sacred places, and objects with cultural value to a California Native American tribe that are either of the following:
(A) Included or determined to be eligible for inclusion in the California Register of Historical Resources.
(B) Included in a local register of historical resources as defined in subdivision (k) of Section 5020.1.
(2) 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 Section 5024.1. In applying the criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Section 5024.1 for the purposes of this paragraph, the lead agency shall consider the significance of the resource to a California Native American tribe.
(b) A cultural landscape that meets the criteria of subdivision (a) is a tribal cultural resource to the extent that the landscape is geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of the landscape.
(c) A historical resource described in Section 21084.1, a unique archaeological resource as defined in subdivision (g) of Section 21083.2, or a “nonunique archaeological resource” as defined in subdivision (h) of Section 21083.2 may also be a tribal cultural resource if it conforms with the criteria of subdivision (a).

California Health and Safety Code
California law protects Native American burials, skeletal remains, and associated grave goods, regardless of their antiquity, and provides for the sensitive treatment and disposition of those remains. Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5 requires that if human remains are discovered in any place other than a dedicated cemetery, no further disturbance or excavation of the site or nearby area reasonably suspected to contain human remains can occur until the county coroner has examined the remains (Section 7050.5b). PRC Sections 5097.94 and 5097.98 also outline the process to be followed in the event that human remains are discovered. If the 505
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Assembly Bill (AB) 52
AB 52 (effective July 1, 2015) added PRC Sections 21073, 21074, 21080.3.1, 21080.3.2, 21082.3, 21083.09, 21084.2, and 21084.3 to CEQA, relating to consultation with California Native American tribes, consideration of tribal cultural resources, and confidentiality. AB 52 provides procedural and substantive requirements for lead agency consultation with California Native American tribes and consideration of impacts on tribal cultural resources, as well as examples of mitigation measures to avoid or minimize impacts to tribal cultural resources. AB 52 establishes that if a project may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource, that project may have a significant effect on the environment. Lead agencies must avoid damaging impacts to tribal cultural resources, when feasible, and shall keep information submitted by tribes confidential unless the information is deemed publicly available by the tribe.

AB 52 requires a lead agency to consult with California Native American tribes that are traditionally and culturally affiliated with the geographic area of the proposed project, if the tribe requested to the lead agency, in writing, to be informed by the lead agency of proposed projects in that geographic area and the tribe requests consultation. Section 21080.3.1(d) states that within 14 days of determining that an application for a project is complete or a decision by a public agency to undertake a project, the lead agency shall provide formal notification to the designated contact of, or tribal representative of, traditionally and culturally affiliated California Native American tribes that have requested notice, which shall be accomplished by means of at least one written notification that includes a brief description of the proposed project and its location, the lead agency's contact information, and a notification that the California Native American tribe has 30 days to request consultation.

Previous CEQA Documents
The City of Dublin hired the archaeological firm William Self Associates, Inc. (WSA) in 2003 to prepare an Archaeological Assessment Report of the Donlon Way Specific Plan (later renamed the Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan area). A record search at the Northwest Information Center (NWIC), conducted by WSA, did not identify any previously recorded archaeological sites within the Specific Plan area boundaries, but one new archaeological site was recorded during the pedestrian survey and Archeological High Probability areas were also identified within the Specific Plan area boundaries. The Archaeological Assessment Report concluded that there is a moderate-to-high-probability of identifying Native American archeological resources within the Specific Plan area boundaries. 506
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The Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan was adopted by the Dublin City Council on August 1, 2006 under Resolution No. 149-06 and relied on the findings of the Archaeological Assessment Report of the Donlon Way Specific Plan and the Dublin Historic Resources Identification Project. The approximately 38-acre Specific Plan area included the two project site parcels. Subsequently, three Specific Plan addendum and amendments have been prepared for the Specific Plan. City Council determined that no new significant impacts were identified by the addendums or amendments, and no further environmental analysis was required.

Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures
(a) Listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources (No Impact) No listed Tribal Cultural Resources are within the Project APE, therefore there will be no impact to listed Tribal Cultural Resources.
(b) Significant pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1 (Potentially Significant Impact)
The proposed Project would include excavation of the parking lot to the south of the Hexcel Corporation R&D facility, which is adjacent to the marked boundary of the Pioneer Cemetery.

Marked grave sites in the cemetery are within five feet of the Hexcel property fence. Historic documents suggest that the cemetery was larger than the currently marked boundary (Freudenhem 1977). Additionally, there is anecdotal evidence that the cemetery location was first used by the Ohlone, and may also include burials of Native American and Mexican farm laborers who worked for Jose Maria Amador, interred prior to formal consecration of the cemetery in 1859 (VerPlanck 2003). It is likely that the cemetery extends beneath the Hexcel parking lot, and possible that the cemetery includes Native American human remains. If so, the Project impact to Tribal Cultural Resources would be potentially significant. This potentially significant impact is further analyzed in the Focused EIR. 507
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City of Dublin Community Development Department. 2014 (updated). Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan. Adopted by the Dublin City Council on August 1, 2006, Resolution No. 149-06. Available online:
https://www.dublin.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/7780/DVHASP-FULL-PDF10714?bidId=. Accessed April 2023. ____. 2022 (amended). General Plan. Available online:
https://www.dublin.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/30287/General-Plan-Update04192022-WEB. Accessed April 2023.

Freudenheim, Richard. 1977. National Register of Historic Places Inventory – Nomination Form, Dublin Village Historic Settlement (CA-ALA-521H, P-01-002127). On file at the Northwest Information Center in Rohnert Park, California.

Levy, Richard. 1978. Costanoan. In Handbook of North American Indians, Volume 8, edited by Robert F. Heizer, 485-495. Washington D.C.: Smithsonian Institute.

VerPlanck, Christopher. 2003. Pioneer Cemetery Site Record (P-01-010637). On file at the Northwest Information Center in Rohnert Park, California. 508
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Issues
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
Impact with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact

18. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the project:
a) Require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment or storm
water drainage, electric power, natural gas, or
telecommunications facilities the construction or
relocation of which could cause significant
environmental effects?
X
b) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project and reasonably foreseeable future development
during normal, dry and multiple dry years?
X
c) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it
has adequate capacity to serve the project projected
demand in addition to the provider’s existing
commitments?
X
d) Generate solid waste in excess of State or local
standards, or in excess of the capacity of local
infrastructure, or otherwise impair the attainment of
solid waste reduction goals?
X
e) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and
regulations related to solid waste?
X
Environmental Setting
The Project site is within an urban area that is currently served by water storage, treatment, and distribution facilities, wastewater and stormwater collection, and solid waste collection and disposal service systems. These services are described below.

Water
The DSRSD provides potable and recycled water services to the City of Dublin, including the Project site. DSRSD serves approximately 100,400 people and 26,237 potable water accounts to residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional customers. DSRSD manages 3,610 potable water hydrants, 24 recycled water hydrants, 17 potable pump stations, 5 recycled water pump stations, 339 miles of potable water pipes, 72 miles of recycled water pipes, and 223 miles of sewer pipes. DSRSD also manages 14 reservoirs storing 24.98 million gallons (mg) of potable water and 4 reservoirs that store 10.95 mg of recycled water. DSRSD’s primary water supply source is purchased potable water from Zone 7, augmented by recycled water produced at 510
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To improve the reliability of the Tri-Valley’s water supply, particularly in dry years, DSRSD and East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) created the San Ramon Valley Water Program (SRVRWP) in 1995. The partnership built a water recycling plant adjacent to the DSRSD wastewater treatment facility and a backbone transmission system that connects to DSRSD and EBMUD recycled pipelines to reduce the demand for potable water (City of Dublin 2022).

Wastewater
Wastewater collection and treatment services are also provided by DSRSD for the City of Dublin, including the Project site. DSRSD owns and operates a Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility in Pleasanton that has a capacity of 17 million gallons per day (MGD) average dry weather flow (ADWF). The existing wastewater service area encompasses approximately 13,340 acres, or 20.85 square miles. Within the wastewater service area there are currently 207 miles of gravity mains, one permanent lift station, and one temporary lift station. The permanent lift station has 26 feet of force main (West Yost 2019). DSRSD’s provides secondary treatment by activated sludge process (DSRD 2023a).

Stormwater
The Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (ACFCWCD) provides flood protection to the project area via planning, designing, constructing, and maintaining flood control projects, including natural creeks, channels, levees, pump stations, dams, and reservoirs. The City of Dublin manages and maintains the municipal stormwater system including storm drainpipes and inlets that are on public streets. The City has jurisdiction and maintenance responsibility for local storm drains that discharge to the Zone 7 flood control system. Drainage facilities on private property are maintained by private property owners.

Runoff from the Project area drains to underground pipes and open culverts to Dublin Creek, south of the Project site. Dublin Creek ultimately discharges into Las Positas Creek and flows south to San Francisco Bay (Zone 7 2022).

Electricity
The EBCE is a Community Choice Aggregator that procures electricity for residential, business, and municipal accounts to most of Alameda County, including the City of Dublin, utilizing PG&E’s distribution system. PG&E handles billing, power outages and maintenance of powerlines and other PG&E infrastructure (EBCE 2023).
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The City of Dublin has a service agreement with Amador Valley Industries (AVI), which provides weekly collection service for compost, recycling, and landfill. Solid waste generated within the City is deposited at the Altamont Landfill which has a total estimated permitted capacity of 124,400,000 cubic yards. The Altamont Landfill has a remaining capacity of 65,400,000, which is approximately 50 percent full and is estimated to reach capacity on December 1, 2070. The landfill is a Class II (designated waste), III (nonhazardous solid waste) with permitted waste types including tires, mixed municipal, industrial, green materials, contaminated soil, ash, and construction/demolition waste (CalRecycle 2019).

The Alameda County Waste Management Authority, now known as Stopwaste.org, is responsible for developing and implementing a Countywide Integrated Waste Management Plan. It manages a long-range program for development of solid waste facilities and offers many programs in the areas of source reduction and recycling, market development, technical assistance, and public education. Funding is provided by per-ton disposal and waste import mitigation fees (Stopwaste 2023).

Regulatory Framework
State Regulations
California Urban Water Management Planning Act
Under the California Water Code and Urban Water Management Planning Act of 1983, all California urban water suppliers are required to prepare and adopt an Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) every five years, which promotes water conservation and efficiency measures. Urban water suppliers that serve more than 3,000 customers or are supplying more than 3,000 acre-feet of water annually are subject to this Act. This Act requires that the total project water use be compared to water supply sources over the next 20 years in five-year increments. Planning must occur for all drought years and must include a water recycling analysis that incorporates a description of the wastewater collection and treatment system, outlining existing and potential recycled water uses. In September 2014, the Act was amended by SB 1420, which now requires urban water suppliers to provide descriptions of their water demand management measures and similar information.

Water Conservation Act of 2009
The Water Conservation Act of 2009 (SB X7-7) requires all water suppliers to increase water use efficiency by reducing per capita urban water use by 20 percent by December 31, 2020. This bill also set a goal for the state of reducing per capita water use by at least 10 percent by December 31, 2015.

California Integrated Waste Management Act (AB 939)
AB 939 established the California Integrated Waste Management Board under CalRecycle, which required all counties within California to prepare integrated waste management plans.

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California Mandatory Commercial Recycling Law (AB 341)
AB 341 was enacted to help meet California’s recycling goal of 75 percent by the year 2020. AB 341 requires all commercial businesses and public entities that generate four cubic yards or more of waste per week to have a recycling program in place. In addition, multi-family apartments with five or more units are also required to form a recycling program. In addition, each local government jurisdiction will implement a commercial solid waste recycling program that consists of education, outreach and monitoring of businesses, designed to divert commercial solid waste from businesses. Each jurisdiction will report the progress achieved in implementing its commercial recycling program, including education, outreach and monitoring, and if applicable, enforcement efforts and exemptions, by providing updates in its electronic annual report. CalRecycle will review each jurisdiction’s commercial recycling program that consists of education, outreach and monitoring.

Mandatory Organics Recycling AB 1826
In October 2014, Governor Brown signed AB 1826, requiring businesses to recycle their organic waste on and after April 1, 2016, depending on the amount of waste they generate per week.

This law also requires that on and after January 1, 2016, local jurisdictions across the state implement an organic waste recycling program to divert organic waste generated by businesses, including multifamily residential dwellings that consist of five or more units. Organic waste means food waste, green waste, landscape and pruning waste, nonhazardous wood waste, and food-soiled paper waste that is mixed in with food waste. This law phases in the mandatory recycling of commercial organics over time, while also offering an exemption process for rural counties. In particular, the minimum threshold of organic waste generation by businesses decreases over time, which means an increasingly greater proportion of the commercial sector will be required to comply.

CALGreen Building Code
CALGreen requires mandatory green standards that all buildings in California must abide by, including: reducing indoor water use, reducing wastewater, recycling and/or salvaging nonhazardous construction and demolition debris, and providing readily accessible areas for recycling by the occupant. The code includes different categories such as energy, water, material, and resource efficiency. These standards include a mandatory set of minimum guidelines, as well as more stringent voluntary measures for new construction projects that local communities can opt into.

Local Regulations
2015 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP)
The DSRSD adopted a UWMP in 2016 as per SB X7-7 and the Urban Water Management Planning Act (Section 10610 of Division 6 of the California Water Code). These plans are prepared every five years and must address the reliability of water sources within the following 20 years as well as other demand management measures and water shortage contingency 513
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Dublin Municipal Code 7.30.060:

The City of Dublin requires all construction and demolition (C&D) projects recycle at least 65 percent of the waste for remodels or tenant improvements, and 75 percent of the waste for new construction generated on a job site, excluding asphalt and concrete debris, of which 100 percent must be recycled.

City of Dublin General Plan
Chapter 4.0, Land Use and Circulation: Schools, Public Lands, and Utilities Element, identifies the City’s policies related to the provision of public services and utilities in the City. The following policies from the City of Dublin General Plan relate to the proposed project:
x Guiding Policy 4.4.1.A.1. Ensure that adequate solid waste disposal capacity is available, to avoid constraining development, consistent with the Dublin General Plan. x Implementing Policy 4.4.1.B.3. Prior to project approval, the applicant shall demonstrate that capacity will exist in solid waste disposal facilities for their project prior to the issuance of building permits.
x Guiding Policy 4.5.1.A.1. Expand sewage treatment and disposal capacity to avoid constraining development consistent with the Dublin General Plan. x Implementing Policy 4.5.1.B.1. Prior to project approval, developers shall demonstrate that adequate capacity will exist in sewage treatment and disposal facilities for their projects prior to the issuance of building permits.
x Guiding Policy 4.6.1.A.1. Base General Plan proposals on the assumption that water supplies will be sufficient and that local wells could be used to supplement imported water if necessary.
x Implementing Policy 4.6.1.B.1. Consider obtaining water service from the East Bay Municipal Utility District and other sources.

Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures
(a) Require relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment or storm water drainage, electric power, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities (Less Than Significant Impact)
During project construction, potable and non-potable water, energy and possibly stormwater drains would be needed for a short-term and temporary period of time. This use would be minimal and would not require the relocation of existing, construction of new, or expansion of utility facilities. DSRSD prohibits the use of potable water for dust-control and construction grading and requires that recycled water be used (DSRSD 2023b). Therefore, project construction would only utilize a small amount of potable water for drinking, onsite sanitary needs and cement mixing.
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Hexcel - Initial Study_7_26_23_Clean_Final.docx (7/26/23) Construction of the Project would not generate wastewater that requires treatment, and therefore would not result in wastewater discharges. Gas, diesel, and battery powered equipment and vehicles would be utilized during construction. The use of these energy sources would be minimal as discussed in Section 13, Energy. Electrical power would not be required. As discussed in Section 9, Hydrology and Water Quality, a SWPPP and BMPs shall be implemented in order to eliminate or reduce non-stormwater discharges to storm sewer systems per SWRCB statewide stormwater general permit for construction activity. Therefore, there would not be a substantial impact to stormwater drainages necessitating the construction of new or expanded stormwater facilities. For these reasons, there would be a less than significant impact during construction activities.

The Project site is served by existing utilities infrastructure. The Project would either utilize existing utility infrastructure or make upgrades to infrastructure, as specified in the proceeding paragraphs in this section. Operation of the proposed Project would require water, wastewater treatment, drainage facilities, electricity, and telecommunication. The site is zoned as M-1 – (Light Industrial) and Planned Development (PD) by the City and the site would continue to be used for R&D and industrial purposes.

Existing sanitary sewer lines would be removed and new sanitary sewer lines from the proposed building would be implemented, which would connect to an existing sanitary sewer manhole in the northeast portion of the site near Dublin Boulevard. The new sanitary sewer lines installed within the Project site would be constructed in conformance with City and DSRSD standards, and their construction would not cause significant environmental effects. Existing water lines would be removed and replaced with new water lines, including irrigation lines, that would connect to existing and proposed water meters in the north portion of the site and existing public water main at the northeast portion of the site near Dublin Boulevard. Fire service lines connecting the fire hydrants to water would be implemented around the proposed building and connect to a water main at the northwest portion of the site near Dublin Boulevard. The proposed fire hydrants onsite would tie into these water lines. The proposed Project would not require the construction of new water treatment facilities, or the expansion of existing facilities, other than those already planned as part of the UWMP.

The proposed storm water drainage system on the Project site would be composed of catch basins and storm drains throughout the Project site, which would connect and convey storm water to proposed bioretention areas on the Project site and existing and proposed stormwater pipelines. New storm drains line would connect to a new storm drain manhole at the northeast corner of the Project site. Stormwater would be treated onsite via five bioretention treatment planter areas that would be implemented in the western corner, southeast corner and south and northeast portion of the site.

The site would be graded to have water flow into these biorientation basins. Approximately 9,819 square feet of bioretention areas on the Project site would be used for stormwater control. The bioretention areas would provide appropriate vegetation and water quality treatment to prevent discharge of untreated storm water from the Project site. In addition, on-site drainage systems would be designed to be consistent with the Alameda County NPDES C.3 requirements for Low Impact Development (LID).
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While the square footage of uses at the site would increase from approximately 62,715 square feet under existing conditions to 125,304 square feet, the proposed Project would result in a net reduction in energy consumption, primarily related to improved building energy standards and eliminating natural gas infrastructure as described in the Focused EIR Energy impact a.

Similarly, demand for other utilities such as water are expected to decrease from existing conditions due to increased efficiencies of the building and other site improvements.

Therefore, the Project would not require the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment or storm water drainage, electric power, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities that could cause an environmental effect. Thus, there would be a less than significant impact.
(b) Sufficient water supply (Less Than Significant Impact) As discussed in Impact a above, the Project would utilize recycled water for construction activities and a minimal amount of potable water for drinking, onsite sanitary needs, and cement mixing. Water use during construction would be temporary and for a short-term period of time and would be hauled to the site. Therefore, there would be no impact on water supply during project construction.

The Project would connect to existing water mains that are serviced by the DSRSD. There are existing water uses at the site. While the proposed building would be doubling in size from the existing building, it is expected that water use would decrease from existing use because of increased water-efficiencies at the site. Some efficiencies include low flow toilets and faucets and water-efficient irrigation systems with rain sensors. Additionally, since the proposed building would be brand new, there are expected to be little to no leaks. The Project would also utilize drought tolerant plants that have low water requirements once established. Therefore, water use at the site is expected to decrease from exiting levels.

The 2020 UWMP predicts total water demand of 11,993 acre-feet per year (AFY) for Zone 7 water and 3,044 AFY for recycled water in 2025, and 13,820 AFY for Zone 7 Water and 3,044 AFY for recycled water in 2040. DSRSD projected supply is 15,037 AFY in the year 2025 (West Yost 2021). Since the water demand from the proposed Project is expected to decrease from existing levels, DSRSD would have enough water supply to serve the Project site. Additionally, consistent with the DSRSD District Code, the project applicant would be required obtain a certificate of capacity rights from DSRSD, prior to issuance of a building permit. The certificate of capacity rights, which is part of the entitlement review process, ensures the DSRSD can adequately serve the proposed project. With the projects and programs implemented by DSRSD and Zone 7, water supplies are projected to meet demands.

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(c) Sufficient wastewater capacity (Less Than Significant Impact) Wastewater generated by the Project would be treated at DSRSD’s Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility. As discussed in the Environmental Setting section, the wastewater treatment facility has a capacity of approximately 17.0 MGD. During project construction, there would be no wastewater generated that would require treatment at wastewater treatment facility. During project operation, similar to water use estimated in Impact (b), it is assumed that the Project would generate less waste water than existing conditions with the upgraded and improved utilities utilized in the facility. Furthermore, the Project would generate a nominal amount of wastewater compared to the capacity at the wastewater treatment facility.

The Project, in combination with other development projects in the City, would not contribute to cumulatively considerable impact since it would not increase the amount of existing wastewater that is being generated. Furthermore, the Project would be consistent with the type and intensity of development assumed for the Project site in the Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan and accounted for in DSRSD’s Wastewater Collection System Master Plan.

Therefore, there would be a less than significant impact. (d-e) Adequate landfill and compliance (Less Than Significant Impact) The Altamont Landfill would serve the Project site. During project construction, the Project would generate solid waste from demolition of the existing building, pavement, and concrete.

The Project applicant and its contractor(s) would comply with the City’s Municipal Code

7.30.060, which requires that at least 75 percent of all C&D waste for new construction generated on a job site and 100 percent of asphalt and concrete debris to be recycled. Since the majority of waste would be recycled, project construction would result in a less than significant impact related to landfill capacity.

Operation of the proposed Project is not anticipated to generate a significant amount of solid waste in excess of State or local standards, or in excess of the capacity of local infrastructure, or otherwise impair the attainment of solid waste reduction goals. The Project would be consistent with the type and intensity of development assumed for the Project site. The number of future employees that would produce solid waste would be similar to existing conditions as discussed in Section 13, Population and Housing. However, the waste generated may be slightly more than existing waste production associated based on the increased size of the proposed building. Nonetheless, as part of the approval process and issuance of building permits, the applicant shall demonstrate that capacity will exist in solid waste disposal facilities for their Project prior to the issuance of building permits per City’s General Plan Policy

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The Project would not conflict or interfere with the City’s ability to implement its adopted solid waste management programs and policies, such as those defined in the General Plan and City’s Municipal Code 7.30.060. The Project would not conflict with any of the State regulations regarding solid waste such as AB 1826, AB 341, and AB 939. Waste collection services for the proposed Project would be provided weekly by AVI. The Project would be subject to existing requirements regarding recycling and waste disposal. Since waste disposal in the City complies with State requirements, the proposed Project would not violate any State regulations relate to solid waste. Thus, the Project’s impacts would be less than significant.

Source(s)
Brown and Caldwell. 2021. 2021 Alternative Water Supply Study: A Framework for a Resilient and Sustainable Water Future. Obtained February 2, 2023 from https://www.dsrsd.com/home/showpublisheddocument/7747/637602093234970000.

CalRecycle. 2019. Facility/Site Summary Details: Altamont Landfill and Resource Recovery (01AA-0009). Obtained on March 10, 2023 from
www2.calrecycle.ca.gov/SolidWaste/SiteActivity/Details/7?siteID=7.

City of Dublin. 2006. Initial Study/EIR for Draft Dublin Village Historic Area Specific Plan and General Plan Amendment, Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan 2006 Update, Dublin Historic Park Draft Master Plan and Dublin Village Historic Area Rezoning.

City of Dublin. 2022. City of Dublin General Plan. Water Resources Element.

DSRSD. 2023a. District At A Glance. Obtained February 2, 2023 from https://www.dsrsd.com/home/showpublisheddocument/811/638109442954430000.DS RSD 2, 2023. Drought Water Use Rules. Obtained February 11, 2023 from https://www.dsrsd.com/your-account/water-conservation/water-use-rules.

DSRSD. 2023b. Drought Water Use Rules. Obtained February 2, 2023 from https://www.dsrsd.com/your-account/water-conservation/water-use-rules.

EBCE. 2023. Frequently Asked Questions webpage. Obtained February 2, 2023 from https://ebce.org/faq/.

Stopwaste. 2023. About the Alameda County Waste Management Authority. Obtained on February 11, 2023 from https://www.stopwaste.org/about-stopwaste/boards/acwmaboard.

Ventura Water. 2022 Comprehensive Water Resources Report. Final Report. Obtained on March 17, 2023 from
https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/DocumentCenter/View/31810/2022-ComprehensiveWater-Resources-Report. 518
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https://www.dsrsd.com/home/showpublisheddocument/7233/637620238955100000.

West Yost. 2021. 2020 Urban Water Management Plan. Obtained on March 10, 2023 from https://www.dsrsd.com/home/showpublisheddocument/7749/637607511715070000.

Zone 7. 2022. Annual Report 2022. Obtained on February 11, 2023 from https://zone7water.report/.
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Issues
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
Impact with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact

18. WILDFIRE. If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the project:
a) Substantially impair an adopted emergency response
plan or emergency evacuation plan?
X
b) Due to slope, prevailing winds, and other factors,
exacerbate wildfire risks, and thereby expose project
occupants to, pollutant concentrations from a wildfire or the uncontrolled spread of a wildfire?
X
c) Require the installation or maintenance of associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel breaks, emergency
water sources, power lines or other utilities) that may exacerbate fire risk or that may result in temporary or ongoing impacts to the environment?
X
d) Expose people or structures to significant risks, including downslope or downstream flooding or landslides, as a
result of runoff, post-fire slope instability, or drainage changes?
X
Environmental Setting
Fire hazard severity zones are measured qualitatively, based on vegetation, topography, weather, crown fire potential (a fire’s tendency to burn upward into trees and tall brush), and ember production and movement within the area in question. The most significant weather factor in Alameda County, including the Project site, is wind. Wind patterns are predominately west to east during fire season due to the cooler marine air flowing from the San Francisco Bay into the Livermore and San Joaquin valleys (CAL FIRE 2022a). Steep, inaccessible slopes and brush create a high fire hazard in the western hills of the City (City of Dublin 2022). Additionally, areas within the Extended Planning Areas that are adjacent to open space are susceptible to fire hazards (City of Dublin 2022).

Fire prevention areas considered to be under state jurisdiction are referred to as “state responsibility areas” or SRAs, and CAL FIRE is responsible for vegetation fires within SRA lands.8 In general, SRA lands contain trees producing, or capable of producing, forest products; timber, 8 California Public Resources Code (PRC) Sections 4125–4127 define a State Responsibility Area as lands in which the financial responsibility for preventing and suppressing wildland fire resides with the State of California. 520
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PRC Sections 4201–4204 and Government Code Sections 51175–51189 require identification of fire hazard severity zones within the State of California. In SRAs, CAL FIRE is required to delineate three wildfire hazard ranges: moderate, high, and very high.9 The Project site is not
within a SRA. The nearest SRA extends north and south of Interstate 580 approximately 0.7 mile west of the Project site. This portion of the SRA is identified as a moderate fire hazard severity zone (CAL FIRE 2022b, 2023a). This SRA is served by Battalion 4 of CAL FIRE’s Santa Clara Unit (CAL FIRE 2022a).

CAL FIRE identifies only very high fire hazard severity zones in “local responsibility areas,” (LRAs) which are areas under the jurisdiction of local entities (e.g., cities and counties). The Project site is within a LRA, and the Alameda County Fire Department provides fire protection services to the Project site. There are no very high fire hazard severity zones within or in the vicinity of the Project site (CAL FIRE 2008, 2023b). The nearest very high fire hazard severity zone is located east of the City of Pleasanton, east of Interstate 680, approximately 3.5 miles south of the Project site.

Regulatory Framework
Federal Regulation
National Fire Protection Association Codes, Standards, Practices, and Guides National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes, standards, recommended practices, and guides (“National Fire Protection Association Documents”) are developed through a consensus standards development process approved by the American National Standards Institute. This process brings together professionals representing varied viewpoints and interests to achieve consensus on fire and other safety issues. National Fire Protection Association standards are recommended guidelines and nationally accepted good practices in fire protection but are not law or “codes” unless adopted as such or referenced as such by the CFC or a local fire agency.

State Regulations
California Fire Code
The CFC is Chapter 9 of Title 24 of the CCR. It was created by the California Building Standards Commission and is based on the International Fire Code created by the International Code Council. It is the primary means for authorizing and enforcing procedures and mechanisms to ensure the safe handling and storage of any substance that may pose a threat to public health 9 CAL FIRE has developed a Fire and Resource Assessment Program (FRAP) that uses a series of computer models to assess fire hazard. FRAP’s data collection and models provide detailed analysis and mapping of fuels, fire weather, historical fire occurrences, and ignition location and frequency, all of which they have analyzed and modeled to develop fire hazard severity rankings for lands throughout California.
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These measures may include construction standards, separations from property lines, and specialized equipment. To ensure that these safety measures are met, the CFC employs a permit system based on hazard classification. The CFC is updated every 3 years.

California Public Resources Code
Section 4427
PRC Section 4427 limits the use of any motor, engine, boiler, stationary equipment, welding equipment, cutting torches, tarpots, or grinding devices from which a spark, fire, or flame may originate, when the equipment is located on or near land covered by forest, brush, or grass.

Before such equipment may be used, all flammable material, including snags, must be cleared away from the area around such operation for a distance of 10 feet. A serviceable round point shovel with an overall length of not less than 46 inches and a backpack pump water-type fire extinguisher, fully equipped and ready for use, must be maintained in the immediate area during the operation.

Section 4431
PRC Section 4431 requires users of gasoline-fueled internal combustion–powered equipment operating within 25 feet of flammable material on or near land covered by forest, brush, or grass to have a tool for firefighting purposes at the immediate location of use. This requirement is limited to periods when burn permits are necessary. Under Section 4431, the Director of Forestry and Fire Protection specifies the type and size of fire extinguisher necessary to provide at least a minimum assurance of controlling fire caused by use of portable power tools during various climatic and fuel conditions.

Section 4442
PRC Section 4442 prohibits the use of internal combustion engines running on hydrocarbon fuels on any land covered by forest, brush, or grass unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrestor and is constructed, equipped, and maintained in good working order when traveling on any such land.10
10 A spark arrester is a device constructed of nonflammable materials specifically for the purpose of removing and retaining carbon and other flammable particles larger than 0.0232 inch from the exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine that uses hydrocarbon fuels or which is qualified and rated by the U.S. Forest Service. 522
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City of Dublin General Plan
Section 8.3.2 of the General Plan outlines policies and programs related to wildfire (City of Dublin 2022). The following policies related to hazardous materials are applicable to the proposed Project:
x Guiding Policy 8.3.2.1.A.1. Require special precautions against fire as a condition of development approval in the western hills and elsewhere in the Extended planning Areas where proposed development would interface with open space.

City of Dublin Wildfire Management Plan
The City of Dublin has adopted a Wildfire Management Plan to reduce the risk of open land wildfire to the lowest practical level consistent with reasonable protection of wildlife habitat and other open space values. The Wildfire Management Plan is implemented in conjunction with Chapter 7.32 of the City of Dublin Municipal Code, “Materials and Construction Methods for Exterior Wildfire Exposure,” which provides for acceptable methods of compliance inspection and documentation for vegetation management. The Wildfire Management Plan requires compliance with State defensible space guidelines and brush control in designated wildland-urban interface fire areas.

Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures
As stated above, Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines determines wildfire impacts based on whether a proposed project would occur within or near a SRA or on lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones. The Project site is not within a SRA or very high fire hazard severity zone. However, the area approximately 0.7 mile to the west is within a SRA and designated by CAL FIRE as a moderate fire hazard severity zone (CAL FIRE 2008, 2022b, 2023a, 3b). (a) Impair an emergency response plan (No Impact)
As discussed in Section 8, “Hazards and Hazardous Materials” (Impact f), the existing ingress and egress from Dublin Boulevard to the Project site would be maintained. All construction materials would be staged on-site, and therefore no temporary lane closures along Dublin Boulevard would be required during Project construction that could impede emergency access or hinder emergency evacuation. For Project operation, planned emergency access throughout the Project site would be reviewed by the City of Dublin Building Department and the Fire Department to ensure that appropriate widths and turning radii area provided for emergency vehicles. Thus, Project construction and operation would result in no impact from impairment of emergency response or evacuation plans.
(b) Exposure to wildfire (Less Than Significant Impact) The Project would not substantially alter site slopes or vegetation or introduce new land uses that would exacerbate potential wildfire risks at the site. The Project would involve demolishing the existing industrial facility and constructing a new building in its place. The Project contractor would be required to comply with applicable provisions of the California Fire Code and 523
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x PRC Section 4428, which identifies additional firefighting equipment requirements during the period of highest fire danger (April 1–December 1); x PRC Section 4431, which prohibits the use of portable tools powered by gasoline-fueled internal combustion engines within 25 feet of flammable materials when burning permits are required; and
x PRC Section 4442, which requires engines be equipped with a spark arrestor.

Strict adherence to applicable PRCs requirements would ensure that wildfire risks are minimized during construction.

The proposed building would comply with state and local regulations related to fire safety such as the CFC and the City building code requirements. Internal sprinkler systems, fire access man doors, fire hose, and fire resistant materials will be implemented. No highly flammable and combustible material shall be used or stored in the building. Driveways on the Project site would be connected by a 30 to 35-foot-wide fire access route around the perimeter of the proposed building. A total of six fire hydrants would be installed along this fire access road. The road would be designed to accommodate emergency response vehicles (i.e., fire trucks). A 26- foot-wide fire access route along the northern side of the building would allow for aerial apparatus access. A fire service line would connect to a public water line, which would provide water to the fire hydrants located around the site. These site improvements would reduce the risk of fire spreading offsite. Therefore, the Project would not exacerbate potential wildfire risks at the Project site, and this impact would be less than significant. (c) Require installation or maintenance of infrastructure (No Impact) The Project does not include infrastructure that would exacerbate fire risks, as all proposed utility connections would be developed within previously developed areas of the site away from large areas of vegetation. No new public roadways are proposed and the existing ingress and egress from Dublin Boulevard to the Project site would be maintained. While electric equipment would be removed and replaced with new equipment, it would be done so according to PG&E specifications adhere to local and State regulations, which would be reviewed by the City. Adherence to regulations would minimize any increase fire risks. For these reasons, the installation or maintenance of infrastructure associated with the Project would not exacerbate fire risk, and no impact would occur. (d) Exposure to flooding or landslides (No Impact)
As discussed previously, the Project site is not within a State Responsibility Area or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ); however, the area approximately 0.7 mile to the west is within a SRA and designated by CAL FIRE as a moderate fire hazard severity zone (CAL FIRE 2023a, 2023b). There are no areas on or nearby the Project site that have recently had fires that would result in post-fire slope instability.

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The Project site itself is not located in an Earthquake Zone of Required Investigation for landslides (see Question a(iv), in Section 6, “Geology and Soils,” for further discussion of landslide potential). Therefore, the Project would not result in significant risks related to downslope or downstream flooding or landslides as a result of runoff, post-fire slope instability, or drainage changes, and no impact would occur.

Source(s)
CAL FIRE. See California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

City of Dublin. 2022 (February). City of Dublin General Plan. Safety Element Available:
https://www.dublin.ca.gov/171/General-Plan#Chapter%207. Accessed March 6, 2023.

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. 2008 (June). Alameda County—Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones in LRA. Update. Available:
https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/divisions/community-wildfire-preparedness-andmitigation/wildland-hazards-building-codes/fire-hazard-severity-zones-maps/. Accessed March 6, 2023.

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. 2022a. Strategic Fire Plan Santa Clara Unit. Available: https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/media/wmnnz0bo/2022-fresno-kings-unit-fireplan.pdf. Accessed March 6, 2023.

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. 2022b (November). Alameda County— Fire Hazard Severity Zones in SRA. Available:
https://osfm.fire.ca.gov/divisions/community-wildfire-preparedness-andmitigation/wildland-hazards-building-codes/fire-hazard-severity-zones-maps/. Accessed March 6, 2023.

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. 2023a. Online Fire Hazard Severity Zone Viewer. Fire Hazard Severity Zones in SRA. Available: http://egis.fire.ca.gov/FHSZ/.

Accessed February 28, 2023.

California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. 2023b. Online Fire Hazard Severity Zone Viewer. Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones in LRA. Available:
http://egis.fire.ca.gov/FHSZ/. Accessed February 28, 2023. 525
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
Issues
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
Impact with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact

18. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE. Does the project:
a) Have the potential to degrade the quality of the
environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or
restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or
animal or eliminate important examples of the major
periods of California history or prehistory?
X
b) Have impacts that are individually limited, but
cumulatively considerable? (“Cumulatively considerable” means that the incremental effects of a project are
considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of the past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects.)
X
c) Have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or
indirectly?
X
(a) Significant Impacts to Biological Resources or Important Examples of History or Prehistory The Project could result in potentially significant impacts to biological, geology and soils (paleontological), cultural resources, and tribal cultural resources.

Biological resources and paleontological resources would result in a less than significant impact with mitigation and are further described in the Focused EIR.

Related to California history or prehistory and cultural resources, this Initial Study has identified that the proposed project would have potentially significant impacts to cultural and tribal cultural resources, as discussed above in Sections 5 and 18 respectively, due to the proposed demolition of a potentially historic resource (the existing Hexcel building) and due to the high potential for archaeological resources and possibly human burials to underlie the Project site.

Therefore, impacts to cultural and tribal cultural resources are analyzed in a Focused EIR. (b) Cumulative Impacts
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The Project would not have impacts to agriculture or forestry resources, land use and planning, mineral resources, population and housing, public services, or recreational resources that would combine with other projects. Cumulative impacts with respect to aesthetics, biological resources, energy, geology, hazardous and hazardous materials, noise, hydrology and water quality, transportation, utilities and service systems, and wildfire would be less than significant.

However, such impacts would be limited to the Project area and, where necessary, mitigated such that they would not substantially combine with other off-site impacts. Transportation, air quality and GHG emissions could extend beyond the Project area to potentially combine with impacts from other projects. However, the Project would decrease traffic from existing levels.

Cumulative impacts of the Project with other reasonably foreseeable projects and development in relation to transportation have been taken into consideration in Section 16, Transportation (see also Appendix E). For GHG emissions, the BAAQMD considered the emission levels at which a project’s individual emissions would be cumulatively considerable in developing its CEQA significance thresholds. The BAAQMD considers projects that result in emissions that exceed its CEQA significance thresholds to result in individual impacts that are cumulatively considerable and significant. As discussed in Sections 3 and 7, the Project’s emissions would be below the BAAQMD cumulatively considerable thresholds.

Cumulative impacts of the Project for air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, energy, hazardous materials, geology and soils (paleontological resources) and tribal resources are further discussed in the Focused EIR.
(c) Substantial Adverse Effects on Human Beings
As described within this Initial Study, environmental impacts (including those that may have a direct or indirect adverse effect on humans [i.e., air quality, noise, hazardous materials]) that are associated with the proposed project would be either less than significant or could be reduced to less than significant through implementation of project-specific mitigation measures recommended in this document. Hazardous and hazardous materials and air quality emissions could have an impact on human beings and are described in more detail in the Focused EIR. No other adverse effects on human beings from the Project are anticipated.

Source(s)
None.
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Notice of Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report Date May 15, 2023
To Responsible and Trustee Agencies (see Distribution List, attached) Office of Planning and Research
Project Title Hexcel Redevelopment Project
Project Application
Number
PLPA-2022-00038
Project Location The project site is located at 11711 Dublin Boulevard (APN# 941- 1560-009-01 and 941-1560-003-04) in the City of Dublin, CA.

Project Applicant Dublin Boulevard Owner, LP
Contact – For
questions or
submitting
comments.

Gaspare Annibale
Associate Planner
City of Dublin
Community Development Department
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
Phone: 925/833-6610
[email protected]
The City of Dublin will be the Lead Agency and will prepare a focused environmental impact report (EIR) for the project identified above. We are requesting the views of your agency as to the scope and content of the environmental information which is germane to your agency's statutory responsibilities in connection with the proposed project. Your agency will need to use the EIR when considering your permit or other approval for the project.

The purpose of an EIR is to inform decision-makers and the general public of the environmental effects of a proposed project that an agency may implement or approve. The EIR process is intended to provide information sufficient to evaluate a project and its potential for significant impacts on the environment, to examine methods of reducing adverse impacts, and to consider alternatives to the project.

According to State law, the deadline for your response to this Notice of Preparation is 30 days after receipt of this notice, on or before June 15; however, we would appreciate an earlier response, if possible. Please identify a contact person, and send your response to the contact name above.
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Project Description
Dublin Boulevard Owner, LP is proposing to construct a new 125,304 square foot building on the 8.81-acre project site located at 11711 Dublin Boulevard in the City of Dublin, Alameda County, California. The project site is composed of two parcels (Assessor Parcel Numbers [APN] 941-1560-009-01 [Parcel 1] and 941-1560-003-04 [Parcel 2]) with an existing 62,715 square foot building on Parcel 1. The existing Hexcel research and development (R&D) building would be demolished and replaced with the proposed building. The proposed building would cater to future tenants in the R&D and life sciences field. Other site improvements would include landscaping; parking; a fire access road; circulation improvements for truck access and loading and unloading materials; utilities; pavement and grading to treat site drainage.

The City would require the applicant to obtain the following approvals and permits: approval of a Planned Development Rezone with a related Stage 1 and Stage 2 Development Plan; Site Development Review Permit; Heritage Tree Removal Permit; and demolition, building, grading, and encroachment permits.

CEQA Procedural Matters

1. A copy of the Initial Study is ܆ is not ܈ attached.

2. The proposed project is ܆ is not ܈ considered a project of statewide, regional, or area wide significance.

3. The proposed project will ܆ will not ܈ affect highways or other facilities under the jurisdiction of the State Department of Transportation.

4. A scoping meeting will ܈ will not ܆ be held. The scoping meeting will be held on May 25, 2023 at 7:00 PM via Zoom:
https://dublinca.zoom.us/j/82819595305?pwd=enBvczd4WDE4cFhCQ2hvQndSMWZ3QT0

9. Probable Environmental Effects
The Draft EIR for the proposed project will be prepared and processed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, as amended. In accordance with the requirements of CEQA, the EIR will include the following:
A summary of the project;
A project description;
A description of the existing environmental setting, potential environmental impacts, and mitigation measures;
Alternatives to the project as proposed; and
Environmental consequences, including (a) any significant environmental effects which cannot be avoided if the project is implemented; (b) any significant irreversible and irretrievable commitments of resources; (c) the growth inducing impacts of the proposed project; (d) effects found not to be significant; and (e) cumulative impacts. 557
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The City has prepared a draft Initial Study, and City staff have determined that the project may have potentially significant effects on the environment in several resource areas. Impacts related to the following resource topics were found to be potentially significant but could be reduced to Less than Significant with Mitigation: Air Quality, Biological Resources, Energy, Geology and Soils, and Hazards and Hazardous Materials. Due to the age and history of the building to be demolished, and the proximity of the adjacent cemetery, initial research indicates that impacts relating to Cultural Resources and Tribal Cultural Resources could be potentially significant and further analysis is required to determine if these impacts could be mitigated to a less than significant level or if they would be significant and unavoidable. In accordance with Section 15063(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, the City intends to focus the EIR on Cultural Resources, Tribal Cultural Resources, and those resource topics that can be reduced to Less than Significant with Mitigation only and rely on the analysis within the Initial Study for all other environmental topics.

CITY OF DUBLIN
Gaspare Annibale

Gaspare Annibale
Associate Planner
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT P. O. BOX 520 · 200 Old Bernal Avenue www.cityofpleasantonca.gov Pleasanton, CA 94566-0802
Planning Building & Safety Code Enforcement Permit Center Traffic Engineering (925) 931-5600 (925) 931-5300 (925) 931-5620 (925) 931-5630 (925) 931-5677 Fax: 931-5483 Fax: 931-5478 Fax: 931-5478 Fax: 931-5478 Fax: 931-5487 Via Email:

[email protected]
June 12, 2023
Gaspare Annibale
Associate Planner
City of Dublin Community Development Department
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
RE: Hexcel Redevelopment Project/PLPA-2022-00038
Dear Mr. Annibale:

Thank you for the Notice of Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Case No.

PLPA-2022-00038 dated “Received May 24, 2023” by the City of Pleasanton Planning Division (Pleasanton). The project would demolish an existing 62,715 square-foot building and construct a new 125,304 square-foot building with 217 parking stalls and related site improvements on the

8.81-acre site located at 11711 Dublin Boulevard.

Pleasanton staff reviewed the notice and information included in the notice as well as those posted on Dublin’s website. The notice stated a draft Initial Study (IS) was prepared and identified a number of items that could have potential significant impacts. However, the IS was not made available for public review. And additionally, transportation was not among the listed items that could have potentially significant impacts.

Pleasanton staff would like to review the prepared IS for this project. Additionally, staff requests the review of the draft EIR when it is available. Thank you for the referral and we look forward to working with Dublin in identifying transportation impacts and mitigations. If you have any questions, I can be reached at: [email protected] Sincerely,
Jenny Soo
Associate Planner
Electronic cc:

Mike Tassano, Traffic Engineer

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Gaspare Annibale, Associate Planner
City of Dublin
Community Development Department
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
Sent by email: [email protected]
Re: Notice of Preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report – Hexcel Redevelopment Project
Zone 7 Water Agency (Zone 7, or Zone 7 of the Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District) has reviewed the referenced document in the context of Zone 7’s mission to "Deliver safe, reliable, efficient, and sustainable water and flood protection services" within the Livermore-Amador Valley. Below are our comments for your consideration.

1. Water Supply – The EIR should clearly describe the source of potable water supply and evaluate the planned water use in the context of existing planning documents.

2. Wells - Our records indicate that there is one lost well (3S1W02K001) and one destroyed well (3S1W02K012) in the project area. Exact locations of wells are unknown.

Please immediately notify Zone 7 if 3S1W02K001 is located or any other wells exist in the project area. If located, well 3S1W02K001 must be permitted by Zone 7 for destruction. Also, please be advised that a Zone 7 drilling permit is needed for any water well or soil boring work that may be planned for this project. The drilling permit application and permit fee schedule can be downloaded from our website:
https://www.zone7water.com/post/well-drilling-and-soil-boring-permits. For additional information please email [email protected].

3. Groundwater Basin - Note that the subject property (or project) is located within the basin area under sustainable groundwater management by Zone 7 as per the Alternative Groundwater Sustainability Plan for the Livermore Valley Groundwater Basin (https://www.zone7water.com/sites/main/files/file565

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