Fresno City Council
June 29, 2023

Fresno Metropolitan Flood Control District
Guidance for Addressing Stormwater Quality for CEQA Review Stormwater Checklist for CEQA Review
a. Potential impact of project construction on stormwater runoff.

Stormwater runoff from construction activities can have a significant impact on water quality. To build on sites with over one acre of disturbed land, property owners must obtain coverage under the California Construction General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater (CGP). The CGP is issued by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). The CGP requires sites that do not qualify for an erosivity waiver to create a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).

The SWPPP is a site-specific plan that is designed to control the discharge of pollutants from the construction site to local storm drains and waterways.
b. Potential impact of project post-construction activity on stormwater runoff.

FMFCD operates the Regional Stormwater Mitigation System, which consists of facilities to handle stormwater runoff and non-stormwater discharges in the FMFCD service area. However, river discharging drainage areas and drainage areas without basin service are subject to FMFCD Policy: Providing for Compliance with Post-Development and Industrial Storm Water Pollution Control Requirements (Policy).

Development and redevelopment projects can result in discharge of pollutants to receiving waters. Pollutants of concern for a project site depend on the following factors:
• Project location;
• Land use and activities that have occurred on the project site in the past; • Land use and activities that are likely to occur in the future; and • Receiving water impairments.

As land use activities and site design practices evolve, particularly with increased incorporation of stormwater quality BMPs, characteristic stormwater runoff concentrations and pollutants of concern from various land use types are also likely to change.

Typical Pollutants of Concern and Sources for Post-Development Areas Pollutant Potential Sources
Sediment (total suspended
solids and turbidity), trash and
debris (gross solids and
floatables)
Streets, landscaped areas, driveways, roads, construction activities, atmospheric deposition, soil erosion (channels and slopes)
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Pesticides and herbicides Residential lawns and gardens, roadsides, utility right-ofways, commercial and industrial landscaped areas, soil wash-off
Organic materials/oxygen
demanding substances
Residential laws and gardens, commercial landscaping,
animal waste
Metals Automobiles, bridges, atmospheric deposition, industrial areas, soil erosion, metal surfaces, combustion processes Oil and grease, organics
associated with petroleum
Roads, driveways, parking lots, vehicle maintenance areas, gas stations, illicit dumping to storm drains, automobile emissions, and fats, oils, and grease from restaurants
Bacteria and viruses Lawns, roads, leaking sanitary sewer lines, sanitary sewer cross-connections, animal waste (domestic and wild),
septic systems, homeless encampments,
sediments/biofilms in storm drain system
Nutrients Landscape fertilizers, atmospheric deposition, automobile exhaust, soil erosion, animal waste, detergents
Source: Adapted from USEPA, 1999 (Preliminary Data Summary of Urban Storm Water BMPs) FMFCD’s Post-Development Standards Technical Manual provides guidance for implementing stormwater quality Best Management Practices (BMPs) for drainage areas subject to the Policy, with the intention of improving water quality and mitigating potential water quality impacts from stormwater and non-stormwater discharges. The Post-Development Standards Technical Manual addresses the following objectives and goals:
• Minimize impervious surfaces and directly connect impervious surfaces in areas of new development and redevelopment, and where feasible, to maximize on-site infiltration of stormwater runoff;
• Implement pollution prevention methods supplemented by pollutant source controls and treatment, and where practical, use strategies that control the sources of pollutants or constituents (i.e., where water initially meets the ground) to minimize the transport of runoff and pollutants offsite and into MS4s;
• Preserve, and where possible create or restore, areas that provide important water quality benefits, such as riparian corridors, wetlands, or buffer zones • Limit disturbances of natural water bodies and natural drainage systems by development, including roads, highways, and bridges;
• Identify and avoid development in areas that are particularly susceptible to erosion and sediment loss or establish guidance that protects areas from erosion and sediment loss; • Implement source and structural controls as necessary and appropriate to protect downstream receiving water quality from increased pollutant loadings and flows (hydromodification concepts) from new development and significant redevelopment; j:\environmental\swqmp implementation\7 planning and land development program\pld3 update to ceqa process\ceqa review guidance.docx

• Control the post-development peak stormwater runoff discharge rates and velocities to maintain or reduce pre-development downstream erosion and to protect downstream habitat; and
• Consider integration of Low Impact Development (LID) principles into project design.

The Post-Development Standards Technical Manual describes the stormwater management requirements for Priority Projects, which are identified as meeting one or more of the following and discharge to the San Joaquin River or do not have basin service:
• Home subdivisions of 10 housing units or more;
• Commercial developments greater than 100,000 square feet; • Automotive repair shops;
• Restaurants;
• Parking lots 5,000 square feet or greater with 25 or more parking spaces and potentially exposed to urban runoff;
• Streets and roads;
• Retail gasoline outlets (RGOs); and
• Significant redevelopment projects, which are developments that result in creation or addition of at least 5,000 square feet of impervious surface on an already developed site.

Significant redevelopment includes, but is not limited to, expansion of a building footprint or addition or replacement of a structure, structural developing including an increase in gross floor area and/or exterior construction or remodeling, replacement of impervious surface that is not part of a routine maintenance activity, and land disturbing activities related with structural or impervious surfaces. Where significant redevelopment results in an increase of less than 50 percent of the impervious surfaces of a previously existing development and the existing development was not subject to Post-Construction Standards, only the proposed alteration must meet the requirements of the PostDevelopment Standards Technical Manual.

All Priority Projects must mitigate the Stormwater Quality Design Volume (SWQDV) or Stormwater Quality Design Flow (SWQDF) through LID- or treatment-based stormwater quality BMPs or a combination thereof.

For new development or significant redevelopment projects for restaurants with less than 5,000 square feet, the project applicant must meet all the requirements of the Post-Development Standards Technical Manual except for mitigating the SWQDV or SWQDF and implementing stormwater quality BMPs.

The Post-Development Standards Technical Manual can be found on FMFCD’s website here:
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c. Potential for discharge of stormwater from areas from material storage, vehicle or equipment maintenance (including washing), waste handling, hazardous materials handling or storage, delivery areas or loading docks, or other outdoor work areas.

Development projects may create potential impacts to stormwater from non-stormwater discharge from areas with material storage, vehicle or equipment fueling, vehicle or equipment maintenance (including washing), waste handling, hazardous materials handling or storage, delivery areas or loading docks, or other outdoor work area.

Some materials, such as those containing heavy metals or toxic compounds, are of more concern than other materials. Toxic and hazardous materials must be prevented from coming in contact with stormwater runoff. Non-toxic or non-hazardous materials, such as debris and sediment, can also have significant impacts on receiving waters. Contact between non-toxic or non-hazardous materials and stormwater runoff should be limited, and such materials prevented from being discharged with stormwater runoff. To help mitigate these potential impacts, BMPs should be included to prevent discharges from leaving the property.

Refer to FMFCD Post-Development Standards Technical Manual for more information or go to http://water.epa.gov/polwaste/nps/urban.cfm.
d. Potential for discharge of stormwater to impact the beneficial uses of the receiving waters or areas that provide water quality benefits.

Identify receiving waters and describe activities that may impact the beneficial uses of the receiving waters or that project water quality benefits. Project that can impact beneficial uses or receiving waters may be mitigated by implementation of the FMFCD Post-Development Standards Technical Manual.
e. Potential for the discharge of stormwater to cause significant harm on the biological integrity of the water ways and water bodies.

Conservation of natural areas, soils, and vegetation helps to retain numerous functions of predevelopment hydrology, including rainfall interception, infiltration, and evapotranspiration. Each project site possesses unique topographic, hydrologic, and vegetative features, some of which are more suitable for development than others. Sensitive areas, such as streams and their buffers, floodplains, wetlands, steep slopes, and highly-permeable soils, should be protected and/or restored. Slopes can be a major source of sediment and should be properly protected and stabilized. Locating development in less sensitive areas of a project site and conserving naturally vegetated areas can minimize environmental impacts from stormwater runoff.

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f. Potential for significant changes in the flow velocity or volume of stormwater runoff that can cause environmental harm.

The evaluation of a project’s effect on drainage patterns should refer to the FMFCD’s Storm Drainage and Flood Control Master Plan and have their project reviewed by FMFCD to assess the significance of altering existing drainage patterns and to develop any mitigation measures in addition to our stormwater mitigation system. The evaluation should also consider any potential for streambed or bank erosion downstream from the project. g. Potential for significant increases in erosion of the project site or surrounding areas.

The evaluation of a project’s effect on drainage patterns should refer to the FMFCD’s Storm Drainage and Flood Control Master Plan and have their project reviewed by FMFCD to assess the significance of altering existing drainage patterns and to develop any mitigation measures in addition to our stormwater mitigation system. The evaluation should also consider any potential for streambed or bank erosion downstream from the project.

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND CAPITAL PROJECTS DIVISION
2220 Tulare Street, Sixth Floor / Fresno, California 93721 / Phone (559) 600-4497 / 600-4022 / 600-4540 / FAX 600-4200 The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND PLANNING
STEVEN E. WHITE, DIRECTOR
February 24, 2023
Drew Wilson Supervising Planner
Long Range Planning Division
City of Fresno
(559) 621-8087
SUBJECT: City of Fresno Central Southeast Area Specific Plan - MND 30-day Public Comment Period / Notice of Intent
Dear Drew Wilson:

The County of Fresno appreciates the opportunity to review and comment on the subject project being reviewed by the City of Fresno. The documents received for this review were circulated to our various Fresno County Public Works and Planning divisions. Based on the County's initial review, we offer no comments from our divisions at this time.

If you have any questions regarding the information described in this letter, please contact me at [email protected] or (559) 600-4305.

Sincerely,
Raymond Martin. Staff Analyst
Development Services and Capital Projects Division
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February 23, 2023
Mr. Drew Wilson
City of Fresno
2600 Fresno Street, Room 3065
Fresno, CA 93721
[email protected]

SUBSEQUENT MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR FRESNO CENTRAL

SOUTHEAST AREA SPECIFIC PLAN, CITY OF FRESNO, FRESNO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA – DATED FEBRUARY 1, 2023 (STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NUMBER: 2023020138)
Dear Mr. Wilson:

The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) received a Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration (SMND) for the Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration for Fresno Central Southeast Area Specific Plan City of Fresno, Fresno County, California (Project). The Lead Agency is receiving this notice from DTSC because the Project includes one or more of the following: groundbreaking activities, work in close proximity to a roadway, presence of site buildings that may require demolition or modifications, importation of backfill soil, and/or work on or in close proximity to an agricultural or former agricultural site.

DTSC recommends that the following issues be evaluated in the Hazards and Hazardous Materials section of the SMND:

1. The SMND references the listing compiled in accordance with California Government Code Section 65962.5, commonly known as the Cortese List. Not all sites impacted by hazardous waste or hazardous substances will be found on the Cortese List. DTSC recommends that the Hazards and Hazardous Materials section of the SMND address actions to be taken for any sites impacted by hazardous waste or hazardous substances within the Project area, not just those found on the Cortese List. DTSC recommends consulting with other agencies Mr. Drew Wilson
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that may provide oversight to hazardous waste facilities or sites impacted with hazardous substances in order to determine a comprehensive listing of all sites impacted by hazardous waste or substances within the Project area. DTSC hazardous waste facilities and sites with known or suspected contamination issues can be found on DTSC’s EnviroStor data management system. The EnviroStor Map feature can be used to locate hazardous waste facilities and sites with known or suspected contamination issues for a county, city, or a specific address. A search within EnviroStor indicates that numerous hazardous waste facilities and sites with known or suspected contamination issues are present within the Project’s region.

2. A State of California environmental regulatory agency such as DTSC, a Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), or a local agency that meets the requirements of Health and Safety Code section 101480 should provide regulatory concurrence that project sites are safe for construction and the proposed use.

3. The SMND acknowledges the potential for historic or future activities on or near project sites to result in the release of hazardous wastes/substances on the project site. In instances in which releases have occurred or may occur, further studies should be carried out to delineate the nature and extent of the contamination, and the potential threat to public health and/or the environment should be evaluated. The SMND should also identify the mechanism(s) to initiate any required investigation and/or remediation and the government agency who will be responsible for providing appropriate regulatory oversight.

4. Refiners in the United States started adding lead compounds to gasoline in the 1920s in order to boost octane levels and improve engine performance.

This practice did not officially end until 1992 when lead was banned as a fuel additive in California. Tailpipe emissions from automobiles using leaded gasoline contained lead and resulted in aerially deposited lead (ADL) being deposited in and along roadways throughout the state. ADL-contaminated soils still exist along roadsides and medians and can also be found underneath some existing road surfaces due to past construction activities. Due to the potential for ADL-contaminated soil DTSC, recommends collecting soil samples for lead analysis prior to performing any intrusive activities for the project described in the SMND.

5. If buildings or other structures are to be demolished on any project sites included in the proposed project, surveys should be conducted for the presence of lead-based paints or products, mercury, asbestos containing materials, and Mr. Drew Wilson
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polychlorinated biphenyl caulk. Removal, demolition and disposal of any of the above-mentioned chemicals should be conducted in compliance with California environmental regulations and policies. In addition, sampling near current and/or former buildings should be conducted in accordance with DTSC’s 2006 Interim Guidance Evaluation of School Sites with Potential Contamination from Lead Based Paint, Termiticides, and Electrical Transformers.

6. If any projects initiated as part of the proposed project require the importation of soil to backfill any excavated areas, proper sampling should be conducted to ensure that the imported soil is free of contamination. DTSC recommends the imported materials be characterized according to DTSC’s 2001 Information Advisory Clean Imported Fill Material.

7. If any sites included as part of the proposed project have been used for agricultural, weed abatement or related activities, proper investigation for organochlorinated pesticides should be discussed in the SMND. DTSC recommends the current and former agricultural lands be evaluated in accordance with DTSC’s 2008 Interim Guidance for Sampling Agricultural Properties (Third Revision).

DTSC appreciates the opportunity to comment on the SMND. Should you need any assistance with an environmental investigation, please visit DTSC’s Site Mitigation and Restoration Program page to apply for lead agency oversight. Additional information regarding voluntary agreements with DTSC can be found at DTSC’s Brownfield website.

If you have any questions, please contact me at (916) 255-3710 or via email at [email protected].

Sincerely,
Gavin McCreary
Project Manager
Site Evaluation and Remediation Unit
Site Mitigation and Restoration Program
Department of Toxic Substances Control
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Governor’s Office of Planning and Research
State Clearinghouse
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Mr. Dave Kereazis
Office of Planning & Environmental Analysis
Department of Toxic Substances Control
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PREFACE
Section 21081.6 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15097 require a Lead Agency to adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) whenever it adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) in conjunction with a project approval.

The purpose of the MMRP is to ensure compliance with the mitigation measures occurs during project implementation.

The IS/Subsequent MND prepared for the proposed Fresno Central Southeast Specific Plan Project (proposed project) concluded that project implementation could result in potentially significant effects on the environment and mitigation measures were incorporated into the proposed project or are required as a condition of project approval that reduce these potential impacts to a less than significant level. This MMRP documents how and when the mitigation measures adopted by the Lead Agency will be implemented and confirms that potential environmental impacts are reduced to less than significant levels as identified in the IS/Subsequent MND.

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2.1 Aesthetics, Light, and Glare
MM AES-4.1: Lighting for Street and Parking Areas
Lighting systems for street and parking areas shall include shields to direct light to the roadway surfaces and parking areas. Vertical shields on the light fixtures shall also be used to direct light away from adjacent light-sensitive land uses such as residences.

Incorporation into design
and site plans
On-site inspections
Prior to construction
Prior to operation
City of Fresno Public
Works (DPW) and
Planning and
Development
Departments
MM AES-4.2: Lighting for Public Facilities
Lighting systems for public facilities such as active play areas shall provide adequate illumination for the activity; however, low intensity light fixtures and shields shall be used to minimize spillover light onto adjacent properties.

Incorporation into design
and site plans
On-site inspections
Prior to construction
Prior to operation
City of Fresno DPW
and Planning and
Development
Departments
MM AES-4.3: Lighting for Nonresidential Uses
Lighting systems for non-residential uses, not including public facilities, shall provide shields on the light fixtures and orient the lighting system away from adjacent properties. Low
intensity fixtures shall also be used if excessive spillover light onto adjacent properties will occur.

Incorporation into design
and site plans
On-site inspections
Prior to construction
Prior to operation
City of Fresno
Planning and
Development
Department
MM AES-4.4: Signage Lighting
Lighting systems for freestanding signs shall not exceed 100 footlamberts (ft-L) when adjacent to streets which have an average light intensity of less than 2.0 horizontal foot-candles and shall not exceed 500 ft-L when adjacent to streets which have an average light intensity of 2.0 horizontal foot-candles or greater.

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and site plans
On-site inspections
Prior to construction
Prior to operation
City of Fresno
Planning and
Development
Department
MM AES-4.5: Use of Non-Reflective Materials
Materials used on building façades shall be non-reflective.

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and site plans
On-site inspections
Prior to construction
Prior to operation
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2.2 Agriculture and Forestry Resources
MM AG-1.1: Consistent with Policy RC-9-c of the approved General Plan, the City, in coordination with regional partners or independently, shall establish a Farmland Preservation
Program by 2025. The intent of the Farmland Preservation Program would be that, when Prime Farmland, Unique
Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance are proposed for development and converted to urban uses within the
Sphere of Influence outside city limits, this program would require that the developer of such a project mitigate the loss of farmland consistent with the requirements of CEQA. The
Farmland Preservation Program shall establish thresholds of significance and provide several mitigation options that may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Restrictive Covenants or Deeds
• In Lieu Fees
• Mitigation Banks
• Fee Title Acquisition
• Conservation Easements
• Land Use Regulations
The Farmland Preservation Program may be modeled after
some or all of the programs described by the California Council of Land Trusts. Prior to the adoption of the Farmland
Preservation Program, projects shall be required to comply with CEQA to address potential environmental impacts on an individual basis.

Farmland Preservation
Program and submittal of
documents
Demonstrate CEQA
compliance with on-site
inspections and
documentation
By 2025
Prior to adoption of
the Farmland
Preservation
Program
City of Fresno
Planning and
Development
Department
MM AG-2: Prime Farmland Impact Reduction Measure
Until the City’s Farmland Preservation Program is implemented consistent with the GP PEIR MM AG-1.1 and General Plan
Policy RC-9-c, all development in the Specific Plan Area which would convert land designated as Prime Farmland to
nonagricultural uses shall be analyzed on a project-by-project CEQA analysis of project
and submittal of
documents
Identification of feasible
mitigation in CEQA
At the time of project
application
Prior to project
approval
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Development
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basis, consistent with the requirements of CEQA at the time of project application. Where a specific development project site would include the conversion of Prime Farmland to
nonagricultural uses, the project applicant shall identify feasible mitigation prior to project approval and implement such mitigation prior to any construction or ground-disturbing activities. Such mitigation may include but is not limited to:
siting projects to avoid Farmland; payment of in lieu fees; or the acquisition and/or conservation of equivalent prime farmland land at another location, where it is financially feasible to do so, in the form of agricultural conservation easements, or other feasible mitigation.
documents and submittal
of documents, if
mitigation is required
On-site inspections During construction
and grounddisturbing activities

2.3 Air Quality
MM AIR-2.1: Prior to future discretionary project approval, development project applicants shall prepare and submit to the Director of the City Planning and Development
Department, or designee, a technical assessment evaluating potential project construction phase-related air quality impacts. The evaluation shall be prepared in conformance with San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (Valley Air District) methodology for assessing construction impacts. If construction-related air pollutants are determined to have the potential to exceed the Valley Air District adopted threshold of significance, the Planning and Development Department shall require that applicants for new development projects
incorporate mitigation measures into construction plans to reduce air pollutant emissions during construction activities.

The identified measures shall be included as part of the Project Conditions of Approval. Possible mitigation measures to reduce construction emissions include but are not limited to:
• Install temporary construction power supply meters on-site and use these to provide power to electric power tools
whenever feasible. If temporary electric power is available Technical assessment
evaluating potential
project air quality impacts
and submittal of
documents.

Conditions of Approval
and submittal of
documentation, if
mitigation measures are
required
On-site inspections
Prior to discretionary
project approval
Prior to discretionary
project approval
During construction
Project applicants;
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Development
Department Director
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on-site, forbid the use of portable gasoline- or diesel-fueled electric generators.
• Use of diesel oxidation catalysts and/or catalyzed diesel particulate traps on diesel equipment as feasible.
• Maintain equipment according to manufacturers’
specifications.
• Restrict idling of equipment and trucks to a maximum of five minutes (per California Air Resources Board regulation). • Phase grading operations to reduce disturbed areas and times of exposure.
• Avoid excavation and grading during wet weather.
• Limit on-site construction routes and stabilize construction entrance(s).
• Remove existing vegetation only when absolutely necessary. • Sweep up spilled dry materials (e.g., cement, mortar, or dirt track-out) immediately. Never attempt to wash them away with water. Use only minimal water for dust control.
• Store stockpiled materials and wastes under a temporary roof or secured plastic sheeting or tarp.

MM AIR-2.2: Prior to future discretionary project approval, development project applicants shall prepare and submit to the Director of the City Planning and Development
Department, or designee, a technical assessment evaluating potential project operation-related air quality impacts. The evaluation shall be prepared in conformance with San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (Valley Air District) methodology in assessing air quality impacts. If operationrelated air pollutants are determined to have the potential to exceed the Valley Air District adopted thresholds of
significance, the Planning and Development Department shall require that applicants for new development projects
incorporate mitigation measures to reduce air pollutant emissions during operational activities. The identified Technical assessment
evaluating air quality
impacts and submittal of
documents and findings
Conditions of Approval
and submittal of
documentation, if
mitigation measures are
required
On-site inspections
Prior to discretionary
project approval
Prior to discretionary
project approval
During construction
Project applicants;
City Planning and
Development
Department Director
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measures shall be included as part of the Project Conditions of Approval. Possible mitigation measures to reduce long-term emissions include, but are not limited to:
• For site-specific development that requires refrigerated vehicles, the construction documents shall demonstrate an adequate number of electrical service connections at
loading docks for plugging in the anticipated number of refrigerated trailers to reduce idling time and emissions. • Applicants for manufacturing and light industrial uses shall consider energy storage (i.e., battery) and combined heat and power (CHP, also known as cogeneration) in appropriate applications to optimize renewable energy generation
systems and avoid peak energy use.
• Site-specific developments with truck delivery and loading areas and truck parking spaces shall include signage as a reminder to limit idling of vehicles while parked for
loading/unloading in accordance with ARB Rule 2845 (13
California Code of Regulations Chapter 10, Section 2485). • Require that 240-volt electrical outlets or Level 3 chargers be installed in parking lots that would enable charging of neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs) and/or batterypowered vehicles. • Maximize use of solar energy including solar panels;
installing the maximum possible number of solar energy
arrays on building roofs throughout the City to generate solar energy.
• Maximize the planting of trees in landscaping and parking lots.
• Use light-colored paving and roofing materials.
• Require use of electric or alternatively fueled streetsweepers with HEPA filters. • Require use of electric lawn mowers and leaf blowers. • Utilize only Energy Star heating, cooling, and lighting devices and appliances.

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• Use of water-based or low volatile organic compound (VOC) cleaning products.

MM AIR-3.1: Prior to future discretionary approval for projects that require environmental evaluation under CEQA, the City of Fresno shall evaluate new development proposals for new industrial or warehousing land uses that: (1) have the potential to generate 100 or more truck trips per day or have 40 or more trucks with operating diesel-powered Transport Refrigeration Units (TRUs), and (2) are within 1,000 feet of a sensitive land use (e.g., residential, schools, hospitals, or nursing homes), as measured from the property line of the proposed project to the property line of the nearest sensitive use. Such projects shall submit a Health Risk Assessment (HRA) to the City Planning and Development Department. The HRA shall be
prepared in accordance with policies and procedures of the most current State Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) and the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (Valley Air District). If the HRA shows that the incremental health risks exceed their respective thresholds, as established by the Valley Air District at the time a project is considered, the applicant will be required to identify and demonstrate that Best Available Control Technologies for Toxics (T-BACTs), including appropriate enforcement mechanisms to reduce risks to an acceptable level. T-BACTs may include, but are not limited to:
• Restricting idling on-site or electrifying warehousing docks to reduce diesel particulate matter (DPM);
• Requiring use of newer equipment and/or vehicles;
• Provide charging infrastructure for: electric forklifts, electric yard trucks, local drayage trucks, last mile delivery trucks, electric and fuel-cell heavy-duty trucks; and/or
• Install solar panels, zero-emission backup electricity generators, and energy storage to minimize emissions
associated with electricity generation at the project site.

Health Risk Assessment
and submittal to City
Planning and
Development Department
T-BACTs and submittal of
documentation, if HRA
shows risks exceeding
respective thresholds
Incorporation of
mitigation measures into
environmental document
and site plan
On-site inspections
Prior to discretionary
approval for projects
Prior to construction
Prior to project
approval
During construction
and ground
disturbing activities
City of Fresno
Planning and
Development
Department; project
applicant
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T-BACTs identified in the HRA shall be identified as mitigation measures in the environmental document and/or incorporated into the site plan.

MM AIR-3.2: Locate sensitive land uses (e.g., residences, schools, and daycare centers) to avoid incompatibilities with recommended buffer distances identified in the most current version of the ARB Air Quality and Land Use Handbook: A Community Health Perspective (ARB Handbook). Sensitive land uses that are within the recommended buffer distances listed in the ARB Handbook shall provide enhanced filtration units or submit a Health Risk Assessment (HRA) to the City. If the HRA shows that the project would exceed the applicable San
Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (Valley Air District) thresholds, mitigation measures capable of reducing potential impacts to an acceptable level must be identified and approved by the City
Installation of enhanced
filtration units or Health
Risk Assessment and
submittal of
documentation
On-site inspections
Prior to ground
disturbance
During construction
Project applicant;
City of Fresno
Planning and
Development
Department
MM AIR-4.1: Require developers of projects with the potential to generate significant odor impacts as determined through review of San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (Valley Air District) odor complaint history for similar facilities and consultation with the Valley Air District, to prepare an odor impact assessment and to implement odor control measures recommended by the Valley Air District or the City as needed to reduce the impact to a level deemed acceptable by the Valley Air District. The City’s Planning and Development Department shall verify that all odor control measures have been incorporated into the project design specifications prior to issuing a permit to operate.

Odor impact assessment
and submittal of
documentation
Incorporation of odor
control measures into
project design
specifications
Prior to ground
disturbance
Prior to issuing a
permit to operate
Project developer;
Valley Air District;
City of Fresno
Planning and
Development
Department
MM AIR-5: As part of a standard grading permit submittal, the project applicant shall submit documentation to the City of Fresno that demonstrates that all off-road construction equipment in excess of 50 horsepower is equipped with
engines meeting the United States Environmental Protection Submittal of
documentation of offroad construction
equipment requirement
compliancy to the City of
Prior to issuance of
grading permit
City of Fresno
Planning and
Development
Department; project
applicant;
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Agency (EPA) Tier IV Final off-road engine emission standards or cleaner. The construction contractor shall maintain records concerning its efforts to comply with this requirement during construction, including equipment lists. Off-road equipment descriptions and information may include but are not limited to equipment type, equipment manufacturer, equipment
identification number, engine model year, engine certification (tier rating), horsepower, and engine serial number. The project applicant and/or construction contractor shall submit the construction operations plan and records of compliance to the City of Fresno.

If engines that comply with Tier IV Final off-road emission standards are not commercially available, then the
construction contractor shall use the next cleanest piece of offroad equipment (e.g., Tier IV Interim) available. For purposes of this mitigation measure, “commercially available” shall mean the availability of Tier IV Final engines taking into consideration factors such as (i) critical-path timing of construction; and (ii) geographic proximity to the project site of equipment. The contractor can maintain records for equipment that is not commercially available by providing letters from at least two rental companies for each piece of off-road
equipment where the Tier IV Final engine is not available.

Fresno
Maintenance of records
concerning efforts to
comply with Tier IV Final
off-road emission
standards or cleaner
During construction
construction
contractor
MM AIR-6: Prior to the issuance of grading or building permits for each individual development proposal within the project site, the relevant applicant for each development shall provide the City with documentation demonstrating the use of “SuperCompliant” architectural coatings, as defined by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD), during construction of the proposed project. “SuperCompliant” architectural coatings, as defined by the South Coast AQMD, are paints which do not exceed 10 grams of
reactive organic gas (ROG) per liter of paint.

Submittal of
documentation
demonstrating the use of
“Super-Compliant”
architectural coatings
On-site inspections
Prior to issuance of
grading or building
permits
During construction
Project applicant;
City of Fresno
Planning and
Development
Department;
construction
contractor
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All architectural coatings shall be applied either by (1) using a high-volume, low-pressure spray method operated at an air pressure between 0.1 and 10 pounds per square inch gauge to achieve a 65 percent application efficiency; or (2) manual application using a paintbrush, hand-roller, trowel, spatula, dauber, rag, or sponge, to achieve a 100 percent application efficiency. The construction contractor shall also use
precoated/natural colored building materials, where feasible.

MM AIR-7: All nonresidential buildings shall be designed to provide infrastructure to support use of electric-powered forklifts and/or other interior vehicles.

All nonresidential buildings shall be designed to provide electric infrastructure to support use of exterior yard trucks and on-site vehicles. The operation of yard trucks that are used to move trailers and on-site vehicles within the project site shall be powered by electricity unless the project applicant can reasonably demonstrate that specific equipment is not
available for a task. Compliance with this mitigation measure shall be verified by the City of Fresno prior to the issuance of a building permit.

Submittal of
documentation and
verification by the City
Prior to the issuance
of a building permit
City of Fresno
Planning and
Development
Department
MM AIR-8: Each implementing development project shall be required to implement, at a minimum, an increase in each building’s energy efficiency 15 percent beyond Title 24, and reduce indoor water use by 25 percent. All requirements will be documented through a checklist to be submitted to the City of Fresno prior to issuance of building permits for the implementing development project with building plans and calculations.

Checklist submittal to the
City
Prior to the issuance
of building permits
Project applicant;
City of Fresno
Planning and
Development
Department
MM AIR-9: Prior to issuance of building permits for non-singlefamily residential and mixed-use residential development projects in the Plan Area, the project applicant shall indicate on the building plans that the following features have been Indication on building
plans and submittal to the
City
Prior to issuance of
building permits
Project applicant;
City of Fresno
Planning and
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incorporated into the design of the building(s). Proper installation of these features shall be verified by the City of Fresno prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. • Electric vehicle (EV) charging shall be provided as specified in Section A4.106.8.2 (Residential Voluntary Measures) of the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) Code.
• Bicycle parking shall be provided as specified in Section A4.106.9 (Residential Voluntary Measures) of the CALGreen Code.

On-site inspections
Verification by the City
Prior to occupancy
Prior to the issuance
of a Certificate of
Occupancy
Development
Department
MM AIR-10: Prior to the issuance of building permits for nonresidential development projects in the Plan Area, project applicants shall indicate on the building plans that the following features have been incorporated into the design of the building(s). Proper installation of these features shall be verified by the City of Fresno prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
• For buildings with more than 10 tenant-occupants,
changing/shower facilities shall be provided as specified in Section A5.106.4.3 (Nonresidential Voluntary Measures) of the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) Code.
• Preferential parking for low-emitting, fuel-efficient, and carpool/van vehicles shall be provided as specified in Section A5.106.5.1 (Nonresidential Voluntary Measures) of the
CALGreen Code.
• Facilities shall be installed to support future electric vehicle (EV) charging at each nonresidential building with 30 or more parking spaces. Installation shall be consistent with Section A5.106.5.3 (Nonresidential Voluntary Measures) of the CALGreen Code.

Indication on building
plans and submittal to the
City
On-site inspections
Verification by the City
Prior to issuance of
building permits
Prior to occupancy
Prior to the issuance
of a Certificate of
Occupancy
Project applicant;
City of Fresno
Planning and
Development
Department
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2.4 Biological Resources
MM BIO-1.1: Construction of a proposed project shall avoid, where possible, vegetation communities that provide suitable habitat for special-status species known to occur within the Planning Area. If construction within potentially suitable habitat must occur, the presence/absence of any special-status plant or wildlife species must be determined prior to
construction, to determine whether the habitat supports any special-status species. If special-status species are determined to occupy any portion of a project site, avoidance and
minimization measures shall be incorporated into the
construction phase of a project to avoid direct or incidental take of a listed species to the greatest extent feasible. Specific mitigation measures for direct or incidental impacts to specialstatus species shall be determined on a case-by-case basis through agency consultation during the review process for discretionary projects, and shall be consistent with survey protocols and mitigations measures recommended by the
agency at the time of consultation.

Determination on
presence of special-status
species and submittal of
documentation
On-site inspections
Prior to construction
During construction
Construction
contractor; project
applicant; City of
Fresno Planning and
Development
Department
MM BIO-1.2: Direct or incidental take of any State or federally listed species shall be avoided to the greatest extent feasible. If construction of a proposed project will result in the direct or incidental take of a listed species, consultation with the resource agencies and/or additional permitting may be
required. Agency consultation through the California
Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) 2081 and United
States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Section 7 or Section 10 permitting processes shall take place prior to any action that may result in the direct or incidental take of a listed species. Specific mitigation measures for direct or incidental impacts to a listed species will be determined on a case-bycase basis through agency consultation during the review process for discretionary projects, and shall be consistent with Agency consultation with
CDFW and submittal of
documentation
USFWS permit and
submittal of
documentation
Prior to any action
that may result in the
direct or incidental
take of a listed
species
Prior to grounddisturbing activities
City of Fresno
Planning and
Development
Department; project
applicant; CDFW;
USFWS
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survey protocols and mitigations measures recommended by the agency at the time of consultation.

MM BIO-1.3: Development within the Planning Area shall
avoid, where possible, special-status natural communities and vegetation communities that provide suitable habitat for special-status species. If a proposed project will result in the loss of a special-status natural community or suitable habitat for special-status species, compensatory habitat-based
mitigation is required under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and California Endangered Species Act (CESA).

Mitigation shall consist of preserving on-site habitat, restoring similar habitat or purchasing off-site credits from an approved mitigation bank. Compensatory mitigation shall be determined through consultation with the City and/or resource agencies.

An appropriate mitigation strategy and ratio shall be agreed upon by the developer and lead agency to reduce project impacts to special-status natural communities to a less than significant level. Agreed-upon mitigation ratios shall depend on the quality of the habitat and presence/absence of a specialstatus species. Specific mitigation measures for direct or incidental impacts to special-status natural communities and vegetation communities shall be determined on a case-by-case basis through agency consultation during the review process for discretionary projects and shall be consistent with survey protocols and mitigations measures recommended by the
agency at the time of consultation.

Compensatory habitatbased mitigation through
preserving on-site habitat,
restoring similar habitat,
or purchasing off-site
credits if special-status
species would be affected
Consultation with the City
and/or resource agencies
and submittal of
documentation
Incorporation into
construction contracts
On-site inspections
Prior to and during
construction
Prior to construction
Prior to construction
During construction
City of Fresno
Planning and
Development
Department;
construction
contractor; project
applicant/developer
MM BIO-1.4: Proposed projects within the Planning Area
should avoid, if possible, construction within the general nesting season of February through August for avian species protected under Fish and Game Code 3500 and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), if it is determined that suitable nesting habitat occurs on a project site. If construction cannot avoid the nesting season, a pre-construction clearance survey shall be conducted by a qualified Biologist to determine whether Qualified Biologist’s preconstruction clearance
survey if not possible to
avoid construction within
the general nesting
season
Prior to construction
activities
City of Fresno
Planning and
Development
Department;
Qualified Biologist
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any nesting birds or nesting activity is observed on or within 500 feet of a project site. If an active nest is observed during the survey, a biological monitor shall be on-site to ensure that no proposed project activities would impact the active nest. A suitable buffer shall be established around the active nest until the nestlings have fledged and the nest is no longer active.

Project activities may continue in the vicinity of the nest only at the discretion of the biological monitor. Prior to
commencement of grading activities and issuance of any
building permits, the Director of the City of Fresno Planning and Development Department, or designee, shall verify that all proposed project grading and construction plans include specific documentation regarding the requirements of the MBTA and California Fish and Game Code Section 5303, that pre-construction surveys have been completed and the results reviewed by staff, and that the appropriate buffers (if needed) are noted on the plans and established in the field. Specific mitigation measures for direct or incidental impacts to avian species protected under Fish and Game Code 3500 and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) shall be determined on a case-by-case basis through agency consultation during the review process for discretionary projects, and shall be consistent with survey protocols and mitigations measures recommended by the agency at the time of consultation.

Qualified Biologist’s onsite monitoring if active
nest is encountered
Verification of
documentation by the
Director of the City of
Fresno Planning and
Development Department
During construction
Prior to grading
activities or issuance
of building permits
MM BIO-2.1: A pre-construction clearance survey, following current California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) protocols, shall be conducted by a qualified Biologist to determine whether a proposed project will result in the removal or impact to any riparian habitat and/or a specialstatus natural community with potential to occur in the Planning Area. Compensatory habitat-based mitigation shall be required to reduce project impacts. Compensatory mitigation must involve the preservation or restoration or the purchase of off-site mitigation credits for impacts to riparian habitat and/or a special-status natural community. Mitigation must be
Qualified Biologist’s preconstruction clearance
survey and submittal of
documentation and
findings
On-site inspections
Prior to construction
activities
During construction
Qualified Biologist;
City of Fresno
Planning and
Development
Department; project
applicant/developer
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conducted in-kind or within an approved mitigation bank in the region. The specific mitigation ratio for habitat-based mitigation shall be determined through consultation with the appropriate agency (i.e., CDFW or United States Fish and Wildlife Service [USFWS]) on a case-by-case basis. The project applicant/developer for a proposed project shall develop and implement appropriate mitigation regarding impacts on their respective jurisdictions.

MM BIO-2.2: A pre-construction clearance survey, following current California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) protocols, shall be conducted by a qualified Biologist to determine whether a proposed project will result in significant impacts to streambeds or waterways protected under Section 1600 of Fish and Wildlife Code and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CWA). The project applicant/developer for a
proposed project shall consult with partner agencies such as California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and/or United States Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) to develop and implement appropriate mitigation regarding impacts on their respective jurisdictions, determination of mitigation strategy, and regulatory permitting to reduce impacts, as required for projects that remove riparian habitat and/or alter a streambed or waterway. The project applicant/developer shall implement mitigation as directed by the agency with jurisdiction over the particular impact identified.

Qualified Biologist’s preconstruction clearance
survey
Consultation with partner
agencies, like CDFW and
USACE to develop
mitigation
On-site inspections
Prior to construction
activities
Prior to construction
activities
During construction
Qualified Biologist;
project
applicant/developer
of the proposed
project; City of
Fresno Planning and
Development
Department; USACE;
CDFW
MM BIO-2.3: Prior to project approval, a pre-construction clearance survey, following current California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) protocols, shall be conducted by a qualified Biologist to determine whether a proposed project would result in project-related impacts to riparian habitat or a special-status natural community or if it may result in direct or incidental impacts to special-status species associated with riparian or wetland habitats. The project applicant/developer Qualified biologist’s preconstruction clearance
survey and submittal of
documentation and
findings
Agency consultation,
mitigation strategy, or
Prior to project
approval
Prior to project
approval and
Qualified Biologist;
project
applicant/developer
for the proposed
project; CDFW;
USFWS; City of
Fresno Planning and
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for a proposed project shall be obligated to address projectspecific impacts to special-status species associated with riparian habitat through agency consultation, development of a mitigation strategy, and/or issuing incidental take permits for the specific special-status species, as determined by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and/or United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
incidental take permits if
special-status species may
be affected
On-site inspections
construction
activities
During construction
Development
Department
MM BIO-3.1: If a proposed project will result in the significant alteration or fill of a federally protected wetland, a formal wetland delineation conducted according to the United States Army Corp of Engineers (USACE)-accepted methodology is
required for each project to determine the extent of wetlands on a project site. The delineation shall be used to determine whether federal permitting and mitigation strategy are
required to reduce project impacts. Acquisition of permits from USACE for the fill of wetlands and USACE approval of a wetland mitigation plan would ensure a “no net loss” of wetland habitat within the Planning Area. Appropriate wetland
mitigation/creation shall be implemented at a ratio according to the size of the impacted wetland.

Formal wetland
delineation and submittal
of documentation and
findings
Prior to alteration or
fill of a federally
protected wetland
USACE; project
applicant; City of
Fresno Planning and
Development
Department
MM BIO-3.2: In addition to regulatory agency permitting, Best Management Practices (BMPs) identified from a list provided by the United States Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) shall be incorporated into the design and construction phase of the project to ensure that no pollutants or siltation drain into a federally protected wetland. Project design features such as fencing, appropriate drainage and incorporating detention basins shall assist in ensuring project-related impacts to wetland habitat are minimized to the greatest extent feasible.

Permitting from
regulatory agency
Design-level incorporation
of USACE BMPs
On-site inspections
Prior to grounddisturbing activities
Prior to grounddisturbing activities
During construction
Regulatory agency;
USACE; City of Fresno
Planning and
Development
Department

2.5 Cultural and Tribal Cultural Resources
MM CUL-1.1: If previously unknown resources are
encountered before or during grading activities, construction On-site inspections Prior to or during
grading activities
Qualified historical
resources specialist;
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shall stop in the immediate vicinity of the find and a qualified historical resources specialist shall be consulted to determine whether the resource requires further study. The qualified historical resources specialist shall make recommendations to the City on the measures that shall be implemented to protect the discovered resources, including but not limited to
excavation of the finds and evaluation of the finds in
accordance with Section 15064.5 of the CEQA Guidelines and the City’s Historic Preservation Ordinance. If the resources are determined to be unique historical resources as defined under Section 15064.5 of the CEQA Guidelines, measures shall be identified by the monitor and recommended to the lead
agency. Appropriate measures for significant resources could include avoidance or capping, incorporation of the site in green space, parks, or open space, or data recovery excavations of the finds.

No further grading shall occur in the area of the discovery until the Lead Agency approves the measures to protect these
resources. Any historical artifacts recovered as a result of mitigation shall be provided to a City-approved institution or person who is capable of providing long-term preservation to allow future scientific study.

Qualified historical
resources specialist
consultation and
submittal of findings
City notification if
historical or
archaeological materials
encountered
Provision of Section
15064.5 permit(s)
During ground
disturbing activities
During ground
disturbing activities
During ground
disturbing activities
City of Fresno
Planning and
Development
Department
MM CUL-1.2: Prior to approval of any discretionary project that could result in an adverse change to a potential historic and/or cultural resource, the City shall require a site-specific evaluation of historic and/or cultural resources by a
professional who meets the Secretary of Interior’s
Qualifications. The evaluation shall provide recommendations to mitigate potential impacts to historic and/or cultural resources and shall be approved by the Director of Planning and Development.

Qualified professional’s
site-specific evaluation of
historic and/or cultural
resources and submittal
of documents and
findings
Prior to the approval
of discretionary
projects
City of Fresno
Planning and
Development
Department Director;
Qualified
professional
MM CUL-2: Subsequent to a preliminary City review of the project grading plans, if there is evidence that a project will Field survey and literature
search for prehistoric
Prior to ground
disturbing activities
Qualified
Archaeologist;
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include excavation or construction activities within previously undisturbed soils, a field survey and literature search for prehistoric archaeological resources shall be conducted. The following procedures shall be followed.
• If prehistoric resources are not found during either the field survey or literature search, excavation and/or construction activities can commence. In the event that buried prehistoric archaeological resources are discovered during excavation and/or construction activities, construction shall stop in the immediate vicinity of the find and a qualified archaeologist shall be consulted to determine whether the resource
requires further study. The qualified archaeologist shall make recommendations to the City on the measures that
shall be implemented to protect the discovered resources, including but not limited to excavation of the finds and evaluation of the finds in accordance with Section 15064.5 of the CEQA Guidelines. If the resources are determined to be unique prehistoric archaeological resources as defined under Section 15064.5 of the CEQA Guidelines, mitigation measures shall be identified by the monitor and
recommended to the lead agency. Appropriate measures for significant resources could include avoidance or capping, incorporation of the site in green space, parks, or open space, or data recovery excavations of the finds. No further grading shall occur in the area of the discovery until the lead agency approves the measures to protect these resources.

Any prehistoric archaeological artifacts recovered as a result of mitigation shall be provided to a City-approved institution or person who is capable of providing long-term
preservation to allow future scientific study.
• If prehistoric resources are found during the field survey or literature review, the resources shall be inventoried using appropriate State record forms and the forms shall be
submitted to the Southern San Joaquin Valley Information archaeological resources
and submittal of findings
Incorporation of discovery
clause into all
construction contracts
Consultation with
qualified Archaeologist if
resources are discovered
and submittal of
documentation and
findings
Inventory of prehistoric
resources and submittal
to the SSJVIC
On-site monitoring
after preliminary City
review of project
grading plans
Prior to grounddisturbing activities
During grounddisturbing activities
During grounddisturbing activities
During grounddisturbing activities
SSJVIC; City of Fresno
Planning and
Development
Department
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Center (SSJVIC). The resources shall be evaluated for
significance. If the resources are found to be significant, measures shall be identified by the qualified archaeologist.

Similar to above, appropriate mitigation measures for
significant resources could include avoidance or capping, incorporation of the site in green space, parks, or open space, or data recovery excavations of the finds. In addition, appropriate mitigation for excavation and construction
activities in the vicinity of the resources found during the field survey or literature review shall include an
archaeological monitor. The monitoring period shall be
determined by the qualified archaeologist. If additional prehistoric archaeological resources are found during
excavation and/or construction activities, the procedure identified above for the discovery of unknown resources shall be followed.

MM CUL-3: In the event that human remains are unearthed during excavation and grading activities of any future
development project, all activity shall cease immediately.

Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5, no further disturbance shall occur until the County Coroner has made the necessary findings as to origin and disposition pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 5097.98(a). If the remains are determined to be of Native American descent, the Coroner shall notify the NAHC within 24 hours. The NAHC shall then contact the most likely descendant of the deceased Native American, who shall then serve as the consultant on how to proceed with the remains. Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 5097.98(b), upon the discovery of Native American remains, the landowner shall ensure that the immediate
vicinity, according to generally accepted cultural or
archaeological standards or practices, where the Native American human remains are located is not damaged or
disturbed by further development activity until the landowner Inclusion of discovery
clause in all construction
contracts
County notification if
human remains
encountered
County Coroner contacts
NAHC and submits NAHC
correspondence to County
Prior to ground
disturbing activities
During ground
disturbing activities
During ground
disturbing activities
County Coroner;
NAHC; construction
contractor; project
applicant; City of
Fresno Planning and
Development
Department
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has discussed and conferred with the most likely descendants regarding their recommendations, if applicable, taking into account the possibility of multiple human remains. The
landowner shall discuss and confer with the descendants all reasonable options regarding the descendants' preferences for treatment.

2.6 Energy
Implement project-specific MM AIR-8, MM AIR-9, and MM AIR10.Please see below. Please see below. Please see below.

MM AIR-8: Each implementing development project shall be required to implement, at a minimum, an increase in each building’s energy efficiency 15 percent beyond Title 24, and reduce indoor water use by 25 percent. All requirements will be documented through a checklist to be submitted to the City of Fresno prior to issuance of building permits for the implementing development project with building plans and calculations.

Please refer to MM AIR-8
above.

Please refer to MM
AIR-8 above.

Please refer to MM
AIR-8 above.

MM AIR-9: Prior to issuance of building permits for non-singlefamily residential and mixed-use residential development projects in the Plan Area, the project applicant shall indicate on the building plans that the following features have been incorporated into the design of the building(s). Proper installation of these features shall be verified by the City of Fresno prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. • Electric vehicle (EV) charging shall be provided as specified in Section A4.106.8.2 (Residential Voluntary Measures) of the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) Code.

Bicycle parking shall be provided as specified in Section A4.106.9 (Residential Voluntary Measures) of the CALGreen Code.

Please refer to MM AIR-9
above.

Please refer to MM
AIR-9 above.

Please refer to MM
AIR-9 above.

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MM AIR-10: Prior to the issuance of building permits for nonresidential development projects in the Plan Area, project applicants shall indicate on the building plans that the following features have been incorporated into the design of the building(s). Proper installation of these features shall be verified by the City of Fresno prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
• For buildings with more than 10 tenant-occupants,
changing/shower facilities shall be provided as specified in Section A5.106.4.3 (Nonresidential Voluntary Measures) of the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) Code.
• Preferential parking for low-emitting, fuel-efficient, and carpool/van vehicles shall be provided as specified in Section A5.106.5.1 (Nonresidential Voluntary Measures) of the
CALGreen Code.

Facilities shall be installed to support future electric vehicle (EV) charging at each nonresidential building with 30 or more parking spaces. Installation shall be consistent with Section A5.106.5.3 (Nonresidential Voluntary Measures) of the
CALGreen Code.

Please refer to MM AIR-10
above.

Please refer to MM
AIR-10 above.

Please refer to MM
AIR-10 above.

2.7 Geology, Seismicity, and Soils
MM GEO-6.1: Subsequent to a preliminary City review of the project grading plans, if there is evidence that a project will include excavation or construction activities within previously undisturbed soils, a field survey and literature search for unique paleontological/geological resources shall be
conducted. The following procedures shall be followed:
• If unique paleontological/geological resources are not found during either the field survey or literature search, excavation and/or construction activities can commence. In the event that unique paleontological/geological resources are
Field survey and literature
search for unique
paleontological or
geological resources and
submittal of findings
Incorporation of discovery
clause into all
construction contracts
After preliminary City
review of project
grading plans prior to
ground-disturbing
activities
Prior to ground
disturbing activities
Qualified
Paleontologist; City
of Fresno Planning
and Development
Department; project
applicant/developer;
construction
contractor
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discovered during excavation and/or construction activities, construction shall stop in the immediate vicinity of the find and a qualified paleontologist shall be consulted to
determine whether the resource requires further study. The qualified paleontologist shall make recommendations to the City on the measures that shall be implemented to protect the discovered resources, including but not limited to, excavation of the finds and evaluation of the finds. If the resources are determined to be significant, mitigation
measures shall be identified by the monitor and
recommended to the Lead Agency. Appropriate mitigation
measures for significant resources could include avoidance or capping, incorporation of the site in green space, parks, or open space, or data recovery excavations of the finds. No further grading shall occur in the area of the discovery until the Lead Agency approves the measures to protect these
resources. Any paleontological/geological resources
recovered as a result of mitigation shall be provided to a City-approved institution or person who is capable of
providing long-term preservation to allow future scientific study.
• If unique paleontological/geological resources are found during the field survey or literature review, the resources shall be inventoried and evaluated for significance. If the resources are found to be significant, mitigation measures shall be identified by the qualified paleontologist. Similar to above, appropriate mitigation measures for significant
resources could include avoidance or capping, incorporation of the site in green space, parks, or open space, or data recovery excavations of the finds. In addition, appropriate mitigation for excavation and construction activities in the vicinity of the resources found during the field survey or literature review shall include a paleontological monitor. The monitoring period shall be determined by the qualified
Consultation with
qualified Paleontologist if
resources are discovered
and submittal of
documentation and
findings
Inventory of significant
resources and submittal
of documentation and
findings
On-site monitoring
During grounddisturbing activities
During ground
disturbing activities
During ground
disturbing activities
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paleontologist. If additional paleontological/geological resources are found during excavation and/or construction activities, the procedure identified above for the discovery of unknown resources shall be followed.

MM GEO-7: Prior to issuance of building permits for new construction on any property within the Specific Plan, the project applicant shall submit a design-level geotechnical study and building plans to the City of Fresno for review and approval. The building plans shall demonstrate that they incorporate all applicable recommendations of the design-level geotechnical study and comply with all applicable
requirements of the most recent version of the California Building Standards Code (CBC). A licensed Professional
Engineer shall prepare the plans, including those that pertain to soil engineering and structural foundations. The approved plans shall be incorporated into the proposed project. All onsite soil engineering activities shall be conducted under the supervision of a licensed Geotechnical Engineer or Certified Engineering Geologist.

Design-level geotechnical
study and building plans
and submittal of
documents
On-site monitoring
Prior to issuance of
building permits
During ground
disturbance and
construction
City of Fresno
Planning and
Development
Department; project
applicant;
Professional
Engineer;
Geotechnical
Engineer; Certified
Engineering
Geologist
MM GEO-8: Prior to approval of any discretionary project that could result in an adverse change to a potential paleontological resource, the City shall require a site-specific evaluation of paleontological resources by a professional who meets the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology qualification standards. The evaluation shall provide recommendations to mitigate
potential impacts to paleontological resources and shall be approved by the Director of Planning and Development.

Qualified Paleontologist’s
site evaluation and
submittal of findings
Prior to approval of
discretionary
projects
Qualified
Paleontologist; City
of Fresno Planning
and Development
Department Director

2.8 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Implement General Plan PEIR MM AIR-2.1, MM AIR-2.2, MM
AIR-3.1, MM AIR-3.2, MM AIR-4.1, and project-specific MM AIR-5, MM AIR-6, MM AIR-7, MM AIR-8, MM AIR-9, and MM
AIR-10.

Please see below. Please see below. Please see below.

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GP MM AIR-2.1: Prior to future discretionary project approval, development project applicants shall prepare and submit to the Director of the City Planning and Development
Department, or designee, a technical assessment evaluating potential project construction phase-related air quality impacts. The evaluation shall be prepared in conformance with SJVAPCD methodology for assessing construction impacts. If construction related air pollutants are determined to have the potential to exceed the SJVAPCD adopted threshold of
significance, the Planning and Development Department shall require that applicants for new development projects
incorporate mitigation measures into construction plans to reduce air pollutant emissions during construction activities.

The identified measures shall be included as part of the Project Conditions of Approval. Possible mitigation measures to reduce construction emissions include but are not limited to:
• Install temporary construction power supply meters on-site and use these to provide power to electric power tools
whenever feasible. If temporary electric power is available on-site, forbid the use of portable gasoline- or diesel-fueled electric generators.
• Use of diesel oxidation catalysts and/or catalyzed diesel particulate traps on diesel equipment, as feasible.
• Maintain equipment according to manufacturers’
specifications.
• Restrict idling of equipment and trucks to a maximum of 5 minutes (per California Air Resources Board [CARB]
regulation).
• Phase grading operations to reduce disturbed areas and times of exposure.
• Avoid excavation and grading during wet weather.
• Limit on-site construction routes and stabilize construction entrance(s).
• Remove existing vegetation only when absolutely necessary.

Assessments completed in
conformance with
SJVAPCD methodology
City shall ensure that
project-specific mitigation
is incorporated into
project plans
During
environmental
review and prior to
approval of
discretionary project
Prior to issuance of
grading or
construction permits
Project Applicant;
qualified air quality
consultant; City of
Fresno Planning and
Development
Department Director
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• Sweep up spilled dry materials (e.g., cement, mortar, or dirt track-out) immediately. Never attempt to wash them away with water. Use only minimal water for dust control.
• Store stockpiled materials and wastes under a temporary roof or secured plastic sheeting or tarp.

GP MM AIR-2.2: Prior to future discretionary project approval, development project applicants shall prepare and submit to the Director of the City Planning and Development
Department, or designee, a technical assessment evaluating potential project operation-related air quality impacts. The evaluation shall be prepared in conformance with SJVAPCD methodology in assessing air quality impacts. If operationrelated air pollutants are determined to have the potential to exceed the SJVAPCD-adopted thresholds of significance, the Planning and Development Department shall require that
applicants for new development projects incorporate
mitigation measures to reduce air pollutant emissions during operational activities. The identified measures shall be included as part of the Project Conditions of Approval. Possible mitigation measures to reduce long-term emissions include but are not limited to:
• For site-specific development that requires refrigerated vehicles, the construction documents shall demonstrate an adequate number of electrical service connections at
loading docks for plugging in the anticipated number of refrigerated trailers to reduce idling time and emissions. • Applicants for manufacturing and light industrial uses shall consider energy storage (i.e., battery) and combined heat and power (CHP, also known as cogeneration) in appropriate applications to optimize renewable energy generation
systems and avoid peak energy use.
• Site-specific developments with truck delivery and loading areas and truck parking spaces shall include signage as a reminder to limit idling of vehicles while parked for
Assessments completed in
conformance with
SJVAPCD methodology
City shall ensure that
project-specific mitigation
is incorporated into
project plans for approval.

During
environmental
review and prior to
approval of
discretionary project
Prior to issuance of
any grading or
construction permits
Project Applicant;
qualified air quality
consultant; City of
Fresno Planning and
Development
Department Director
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loading/unloading in accordance with CARB Rule 2845 (13 California Code of Regulations [CCR] Chapter 10, Section 2485).
• Require that 240-volt electrical outlets or Level 3 chargers be installed in parking lots that would enable charging of neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs) and/or battery
powered vehicles.
• Maximize use of solar energy including solar panels;
installing the maximum possible number of solar energy
arrays on building roofs throughout the city to generate solar energy.
• Maximize the planting of trees in landscaping and parking lots.
• Use light-colored paving and roofing materials.
• Require use of electric or alternatively fueled streetsweepers with HEPA filters. • Require use of electric lawn mowers and leaf blowers. • Utilize only Energy Star heating, cooling, and lighting devices, and appliances.
• Use of water-based or low volatile organic compound (VOC) cleaning products.

GP MM AIR-3.1: Prior to future discretionary approval for projects that require environmental evaluation under CEQA, the City of Fresno shall evaluate new development proposals for new industrial or warehousing land uses that: (1) have the potential to generate 100 or more truck trips per day or have 40 or more trucks with operating diesel-powered transport refrigeration units, and (2) are within 1,000 feet of a sensitive land use (e.g., residential, schools, hospitals, or nursing homes), as measured from the property line of the project to the property line of the nearest sensitive use. Such projects shall submit a Health Risk Assessment (HRA) to the City Planning and Development Department. The HRA shall be
prepared in accordance with policies and procedures of the HRA
City shall ensure that
project-specific mitigation
is incorporated into
project plans for approval
During
environmental
review and prior to
approval of
discretionary project
Prior to issuance of
any grading or
construction permits
Project Applicant;
qualified air quality
consultant; City of
Fresno Planning and
Development
Department
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most current State Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) and the SJVAPCD. If the HRA shows that the incremental health risks exceed their respective thresholds, as established by the SJVAPCD at the time a project is
considered, the Applicant will be required to identify and demonstrate that best available control technologies for toxics (T-BACTs), including appropriate enforcement mechanisms to reduce risks to an acceptable level. TBACTs may include, but are not limited to:
• Restricting idling on-site or electrifying warehousing docks to reduce diesel particulate matter;
• Requiring use of newer equipment and/or vehicles;
• Provide charging infrastructure for: electric forklifts, electric yard trucks, local drayage trucks, last mile delivery trucks, electric and fuel-cell heavy duty trucks; and/or
• Install solar panels, zero-emission backup electricity generators, and energy storage to minimize emissions
associated with electricity generation at the project site.

T-BACTs identified in the HRA shall be identified as mitigation measures in the environmental document and/or incorporated into the site plan.

GP MM AIR-3.2: Locate sensitive land uses (e.g., residences, schools, and daycare centers) to avoid incompatibilities with recommended buffer distances identified in the most current version of the CARB Air Quality and Land Use Handbook: A Community Health Perspective (CARB Handbook). Sensitive land uses that are within the recommended buffer distances listed in the CARB Handbook shall provide enhanced filtration units or submit a Health Risk Assessment (HRA) to the City. If the HRA shows that the project would exceed the applicable SJVAPCD thresholds, mitigation measures capable of reducing potential impacts to an acceptable level must be identified and approved by the City.

HRA
City shall ensure that
project-specific mitigation
is incorporated into
project plans for approval
During
environmental
review and prior to
approval of
discretionary project
Prior to issuance of
any grading or
construction permits
Project Applicant;
qualified air quality
consultant; City of
Fresno Planning and
Development
Department
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GP MM AIR-4.1: Require developers of projects with the
potential to generate significant odor impacts as determined through review of SJVAPCD odor complaint history for similar facilities and consultation with the SJVAPCD, to prepare an odor impact assessment and to implement odor control
measures recommended by the SJVAPCD or the City as needed to reduce the impact to a level deemed acceptable by the SJVAPCD. The City’s Planning and Development Department shall verify that all odor control measures have been
incorporated into the project design specifications prior to issuing a permit to operate.

Odor impact assessment
City shall ensure that
project-specific mitigation
is incorporated into
project plans
During
environmental
review and prior to
approval of
discretionary project
Prior to issuance of
occupancy permits or
permits to operate
Project Applicant;
qualified air quality
consultant; City of
Fresno Planning and
Development
Department
MM AIR-5: As part of a standard grading permit submittal, the project applicant shall submit documentation to the City of Fresno that demonstrates that all off-road construction equipment in excess of 50 horsepower is equipped with
engines meeting the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier IV Final off-road engine emission standards or cleaner. The construction contractor shall maintain records concerning its efforts to comply with this requirement during construction, including equipment lists. Off-road equipment descriptions and information may include but are not limited to equipment type, equipment manufacturer, equipment
identification number, engine model year, engine certification (tier rating), horsepower, and engine serial number. The project applicant and/or construction contractor shall submit the construction operations plan and records of compliance to the City of Fresno.

If engines that comply with Tier IV Final off-road emission standards are not commercially available, then the
construction contractor shall use the next cleanest piece of offroad equipment (e.g., Tier IV Interim) available. For purposes of this mitigation measure, “commercially available” shall mean the availability of Tier IV Final engines taking into Please refer to MM AIR-5
above.

Please refer to MM
AIR-5 above.

Please refer to MM
AIR-5 above.

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consideration factors such as (i) critical-path timing of construction; and (ii) geographic proximity to the project site of equipment. The contractor can maintain records for equipment that is not commercially available by providing letters from at least two rental companies for each piece of off-road
equipment where the Tier IV Final engine is not available.

MM AIR-6: Prior to the issuance of grading or building permits for each individual development proposal within the project site, the relevant applicant for each development shall provide the City with documentation demonstrating the use of “SuperCompliant” architectural coatings, as defined by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD), during construction of the proposed project. “SuperCompliant” architectural coatings, as defined by the South Coast AQMD, are paints which do not exceed 10 grams of
reactive organic gas (ROG) per liter of paint.

All architectural coatings shall be applied either by (1) using a high-volume, low-pressure spray method operated at an air pressure between 0.1 and 10 pounds per square inch gauge to achieve a 65 percent application efficiency; or (2) manual application using a paintbrush, hand-roller, trowel, spatula, dauber, rag, or sponge, to achieve a 100 percent application efficiency. The construction contractor shall also use
precoated/natural colored building materials, where feasible.

Please refer to MM AIR-6
above.

Please refer to MM
AIR-6 above.

Please refer to MM
AIR-6 above.

MM AIR-7: All nonresidential buildings shall be designed to provide infrastructure to support use of electric-powered forklifts and/or other interior vehicles.

All nonresidential buildings shall be designed to provide electric infrastructure to support use of exterior yard trucks and on-site vehicles. The operation of yard trucks that are used to move trailers and on-site vehicles within the project site shall be powered by electricity unless the project applicant can Please refer to MM AIR-7
above.

Please refer to MM
AIR-7 above.

Please refer to MM
AIR-7 above.

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reasonably demonstrate that specific equipment is not
available for a task. Compliance with this mitigation measure shall be verified by the City of Fresno prior to the issuance of a building permit.

MM AIR-8: Each implementing development project shall be required to implement, at a minimum, an increase in each building’s energy efficiency 15 percent beyond Title 24, and reduce indoor water use by 25 percent. All requirements will be documented through a checklist to be submitted to the City of Fresno prior to issuance of building permits for the implementing development project with building plans and calculations.

Please refer to MM AIR-8
above.

Please refer to MM
AIR-8 above.

Please refer to MM
AIR-8 above.

MM AIR-9: Prior to issuance of building permits for non-singlefamily residential and mixed-use residential development projects in the Plan Area, the project applicant shall indicate on the building plans that the following features have been incorporated into the design of the building(s). Proper installation of these features shall be verified by the City of Fresno prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. • Electric vehicle (EV) charging shall be provided as specified in Section A4.106.8.2 (Residential Voluntary Measures) of the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) Code.

Bicycle parking shall be provided as specified in Section A4.106.9 (Residential Voluntary Measures) of the CALGreen Code.

Please refer to MM AIR-9
above.

Please refer to MM
AIR-9 above.

Please refer to MM
AIR-9 above.

MM AIR-10: Prior to the issuance of building permits for nonresidential development projects in the Plan Area, project applicants shall indicate on the building plans that the following features have been incorporated into the design of the building(s). Proper installation of these features shall be Please refer to MM AIR-10
above.

Please refer to MM
AIR-10 above.

Please refer to MM
AIR-10 above.

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verified by the City of Fresno prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
• For buildings with more than 10 tenant-occupants,
changing/shower facilities shall be provided as specified in Section A5.106.4.3 (Nonresidential Voluntary Measures) of the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen) Code.
• Preferential parking for low-emitting, fuel-efficient, and carpool/van vehicles shall be provided as specified in Section A5.106.5.1 (Nonresidential Voluntary Measures) of the
CALGreen Code.

Facilities shall be installed to support future electric vehicle (EV) charging at each nonresidential building with 30 or more parking spaces. Installation shall be consistent with Section A5.106.5.3 (Nonresidential Voluntary Measures) of the
CALGreen Code.

2.13 Noise
MM NOI–2: Construction Vibration
The use of heavy construction equipment within 25 feet of existing structures shall be prohibited.

Incorporation into
construction contracts
On-site inspection
Prior to construction
During construction
City of Fresno
Planning and
Development
Department;
construction
contractor
MM NOI–3: Construction Activity Hours
Construction activity which requires a permit issued by the City of Fresno shall be limited to the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays. Any construction
activity outside of these hours must comply with the City’s noise performance standards of Section 15.2506 of the
Municipal Code.

Construction activity
permit
On-site inspection
Prior to construction
During construction
City of Fresno
Planning and
Development
Department;
construction
contractor
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MM NOI–4: Construction Noise Analysis
Prior to the issuance of demolition, grading, and/or
construction permits, applicants for individual development projects within 500 feet of noise-sensitive receptors (e.g., residences, hospitals, schools) shall conduct a project-level construction noise analysis to evaluate potential impacts on sensitive receptors. The analysis shall be conducted once the final construction equipment list that will be used for demolition and grading activities is determined. The projectlevel noise analysis shall be prepared, reviewed, and approved by the City of Fresno Community Development Director. If the analysis determines that demolition and construction activities would result in an impact to identified noise-sensitive receptors, then specific measures to attenuate the noise impact shall be outlined in the analysis and reviewed and approved by the City of Fresno Community Development
Director. Specific measures may include, but are not limited to, the following Best Management Practices:
• Post a construction site notice near the construction site access point or in an area that is clearly visible to the public.

The notice shall include the following: job site address; permit number, name, and phone number of the contractor and owner; dates and duration of construction activities; construction hours allowed; and the City of Fresno
Community Development Director and construction
contractor phone numbers where noise complaints can be
reported and logged.
• Consider the installation of temporary sound barriers for construction activities immediately adjacent to occupied noise-sensitive structures.
• Restrict haul routes and construction-related traffic to the least noise-sensitive times of the day.
• Reduce non–essential idling of construction equipment to no more than 5 minutes.

Project-level construction
noise analysis and
submittal to the City of
Fresno Community
Development Director
On-site inspections
Prior to issuance of
demolition, grading,
and/or construction
permits
During construction
City of Fresno
Planning and
Development
Department Director;
applicant for
individual
development project
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• Ensure that all construction equipment is monitored and properly maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations to minimize noise.
• Fit all construction equipment with properly operating mufflers, air intake silencers, and engine shrouds, no less effective than as originally equipped by the manufacturer, to minimize noise emissions.
• If construction equipment is equipped with back–up alarm shut offs, switch off back–up alarms and replace with human spotters, as feasible.
• Stationary equipment (such as generators and air
compressors) and equipment maintenance and staging areas shall be located as far from existing noise-sensitive land uses, as feasible.
• To the extent feasible, use acoustic enclosures, shields, or shrouds for stationary equipment such as compressors and pumps.
• Shut off generators when generators are not needed.
• Coordinate deliveries to reduce the potential of trucks waiting to unload and idling for long periods of time.
• Grade surface irregularities on construction sites to prevent potholes from causing vehicular noise.
• Minimize the use of impact devices such as jackhammers, pavement breakers, and hoe rams. Where possible, use
concrete crushers or pavement saws rather than hoe rams for tasks such as concrete or asphalt demolition and
removal.
• The final noise-reduction measures to be implemented and their associated details shall be determined by the
construction–level noise analysis. The final noise-reduction measures shall be included on all construction and building documents and/or construction management plans and
submitted for verification to the City; implemented by the construction contractor through the duration of the
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construction phase; and discussed at the pre-demolition, - grade, and/or –construction meetings.

MM NOI–5: Operational Stationary Noise Source Impacts
Prior to issuance of building permits, the property
owner/developer shall be responsible to implement the
following measures to limit operational stationary noise source impacts:
• Any proposed development projects that include unshielded parking areas within 175 feet, or unshielded truck loading docks within 300 feet, or unshielded mechanical ventilation equipment systems within 35 feet of a noise-sensitive
receptor, shall demonstrate compliance with Municipal Code Section 15–2506 by submitting a site-specific acoustic study.

These reports shall demonstrate that the proposed project incorporates sufficient noise attenuation features, if needed, to meet the City of Fresno’s exterior/interior noise
performance standards. The individual project
owner/developer shall submit the acoustic study to the
Planning Director for review and approval. Upon approval by the City, the proposed acoustical design features shall be incorporated into the proposed development. Noise
reduction design features may include, but are not limited to, locating stationary noise sources on the site to be shielded by structures (buildings, enclosures, or sound walls) or by using equipment that has a quieter rating.

Site-specific acoustic
study and submittal of
findings to the Planning
Director
Prior to issuance of
building permits
City of Fresno
Planning and
Development
Department;
Property
owner/developer

2.17 Transportation
MM TRANS-1: At the time of planning application submittal, the project applicant shall prepare a Construction
Management Plan (CMP) that will specify traffic controls required to maintain adequate circulation and access
throughout the Central Southeast (CSE) Specific Plan Area. At least one lane shall remain open in each direction during construction and access to all existing businesses shall be Construction
Management Plan and
submittal of documents
During planning
application submittal
City of Fresno
Department of Public
Works and the
Planning and
Development
Department; project
applicant
City of Fresno
Fresno Central Southeast Specific Plan Project Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program FirstCarbon Solutions 36 https://adecinnovations.sharepoint.com/sites/PublicationsSite/Shared Documents/Publications/Client (PN-JN)/5000/50000002/MMRP/50000002 Fresno Central Southeast Area SP MMRP.docx Mitigation Measures Method of Verification Timing of Verification Responsible for
Verification
Verification of Completion
Date Initial
maintained. This plan shall be subject to approval by the jurisdictional police and fire departments prior to
commencement of construction.