CARLSBAD
FRESNO
IRVINE
LOS ANGELES
PALM SPRINGS
POINT RICHMOND
RIVERSIDE
ROSEVILLE
SAN LUIS OBISPO
157 Park Place, Pt. Richmond, California 94801 510.236.6810 www.lsa.net
MEMORANDUM
DATE: June 19, 2019
TO: Jennifer Ott, Deputy City Manager
John Stefanski, Management Analyst II
FROM: Theresa Wallace, AICP, Principal
Shanna Guiler, AICP, Associate/Environmental Planner
SUBJECT: California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Addendum for the Route 238 Development Project ‐ Bunker Hill (Parcel Group 5)
This document, prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the regulations and policies of the City of Hayward, provides information and analysis concerning the Route 238 Development Project – Bunker Hill (Parcel Group 5) (proposed project). This document is an Addendum to the City of Hayward 2040 General Plan Environmental Impact Report1 (GP EIR), which was certified by the City of Hayward in July 2014. This Addendum to the GP EIR evaluates whether changes to development assumptions included in the General Plan associated with the proposed project would result in new or substantially more adverse significant effects or require new mitigation measures not identified in the GP EIR. See Attachment A for a full description of the proposed project. The City of Hayward is the Lead Agency under CEQA. In accordance with CEQA Section 21093(b) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15152(a), this Addendum tiers off the GP EIR, certified in July 2014, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
INTRODUCTION
The proposed project area is approximately 37 acres in size and is comprised of several parcels bound by Carlos Bee Boulevard to the north, Harder Road to the south/east, Central Boulevard to the south and undeveloped land to the west.
The proposed project would result in the construction of up to 74 single‐family residential units plus 8 accessory dwelling units (ADUs), approximately 10.5 acres of open space, a new segment of the Hayward Foothill Trail, and associated roadway and infrastructure improvements to serve the project site. The project would require a Zone Change, Site Plan Review, Tentative Tract Map, Precise Plan Review, Improvement Plans Review, Final Map, Grading Permit and Building Permit.
This Addendum is prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164 which states: “The lead agency or a responsible agency shall prepare an addendum to a previously certified EIR if some 1 Hayward, City of, 2014. Final Environmental Impact Report City of Hayward General Plan. May.
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1. Substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major revisions of the previous EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects;
2. Substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken which will require major revisions of the previous EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; or
3. New information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous EIR was certified as complete was adopted, shows any of the following:
a. The project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous EIR; b. Significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in the previous EIR;
c. Mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would in fact be feasible and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative; or d. Mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from those analyzed in the previous EIR would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the environment, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative.
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164(e), the purpose of this Addendum is to describe and evaluate the proposed project (Route 238 Development Project – Bunker Hill), assess the proposed modifications to the project evaluated in the GP EIR, and identify the reasons for the City's conclusion that changes to the proposed project and associated environmental effects do not meet the conditions described in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 calling for preparation of a subsequent or supplemental EIR.
Attachment A to this Addendum provides a complete description of the proposed project, its location, existing site characteristics, proposed development, and required approvals and entitlements.
Attachment B to this Addendum provides the Environmental Checklist prepared for the project. This checklist provides information to: (1) compare the environmental impacts of the proposed project with impacts expected to result from development approved in the City of Hayward 2040 General Attachment XI
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COMPARISON TO THE CONDITIONS LISTED IN CEQA GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15162 AND 15163
The following discussion summarizes the reasons that a subsequent or supplemental EIR, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15163, is not required and an Addendum to the GP EIR is the appropriate CEQA document.
Substantial Changes
Per the analysis included in Attachment B, Environmental Checklist, the proposed modifications to the project evaluated in the GP EIR would not result in new significant impacts beyond those identified in the GP EIR, would not substantially increase the severity of impacts identified in the GP EIR, and would not require major revisions to the GP EIR. Therefore, the proposed changes to the project would be minor modifications, not substantial changes, and an Addendum is the appropriate document to address these minor modifications rather than a subsequent or supplemental EIR.
Substantial Changes in Circumstances
As described in the Environmental Checklist for each topic, environmental conditions in and around the project site have not changed such that implementation of the proposed minor modifications to the GP EIR would result in new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of environmental effects identified in the GP EIR, and thus would not require major revisions to the GP EIR.
New Information
No new information of substantial importance, which was not known or could not have been known when the GP EIR was certified, has been identified which shows that the proposed modifications to the GP EIR associated with the proposed project would be expected to result in: (1) new significant environmental effects not identified in the GP EIR; (2) substantially more severe environmental effects than shown in the GP EIR; (3) mitigation measures or alternatives previously determined to be infeasible would in fact be feasible and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project, but the City declines to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative; or (4) mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from those analyzed in the GP EIR would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the environment, but the City declines to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative. As described through the Environmental Checklist, no new or substantially more severe impacts are expected beyond those identified in the GP EIR.
Impacts identified as a result of the proposed project, including potential impacts in different locations than were analyzed in the GP EIR, are not more severe than the impacts identified in the GP EIR, and therefore, fall under the previously identified impacts in the GP EIR. Mitigation measures Attachment XI
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STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Standard Conditions of Approval (SCAs) have been identified that incorporate development policies and standards from various plans, policies, and ordinances (e.g., Hayward Municipal Code, California Building Code, Uniform Fire Code, the Regional Water Quality Control Board’s Municipal Regional Permit, etc.), which have been found to substantially mitigate environmental effects. The City of Hayward applies SCAs for all projects and amends these conditions as needed. As applicable, the SCAs are adopted as requirements of an individual project when it is approved by the City, and are designed to, and will, avoid or substantially reduce a project’s environmental effects.
In reviewing project applications, the City determines which SCAs apply based upon the zoning district, community plan, and the type of permits/approvals required for the project. Depending on the specific characteristics of the project type and/or project site, the City will determine which SCAs apply to a specific project. Because these SCAs are mandatory requirements imposed on a citywide basis, environmental analyses assume that these SCAs will be imposed and implemented by the project, and are not imposed as mitigation measures under CEQA.
CONCLUSION
The proposed modifications to the GP EIR described in this Addendum would not require major revisions to the GP EIR due to new or substantially increased significant environmental effects. The analysis contained in the Environmental Checklist confirms that the modified project is within the scope of the GP EIR and will have no new or more severe significant effects and no new mitigation measures are required. Therefore, no subsequent or supplemental EIR or further CEQA review is required prior to approval of the proposed project, as described in this Addendum.
Attachments: A – Project Description
B – Environmental Checklist
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The following describes the proposed Route 238 Property Development – Bunker Hill (Parcel Group 5) project (proposed project) that includes residential uses, new public streets, infrastructure improvements, and installation of a portion of the Hayward Foothill Trail on approximately 37 acres of land owned by the City of Hayward (City). In addition to the description of the proposed project itself, this section includes a summary description of the project’s location and existing site characteristics. This project description is part of the preparation of an Addendum to the City of Hayward 2040 General Plan Environmental Impact Report
1 (GP EIR), certified by the City of Hayward
in July 2014. The City is the CEQA lead agency for the proposed project.
PROJECT BACKGROUND
In the 1960s, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) purchased over 400 parcels in the Hayward foothills, east of Foothill and Mission Boulevards, for the construction of the Route 238 Bypass Freeway project. However, in 1971 the community filed a lawsuit to stop the project and it was eventually abandoned. Caltrans has been selling the State‐owned properties within the right‐of‐ way because they are no longer required for the freeway project.
In January 2016, the City of Hayward (City) negotiated a purchase and sale agreement with Caltrans to acquire several remaining parcel groups along the former freeway alignment. The City’s goal is to develop these properties with uses that would be consistent with the comprehensive vision of the City’s General Plan and to integrate these properties with the rest of the community. The acquisition and development of each of these parcel groups is independent from one another, and no part of any one development is related to or dependent on the development of any other group of parcels.
PROJECT SITE
The following section describes the location and site characteristics for the proposed project area and provides a brief overview of the existing land uses within and in the vicinity of the site.
Location and Surrounding Land Uses
The City of Hayward occupies approximately 64 square miles in southwestern Alameda County, approximately 14 miles south of Downtown Oakland, 20 miles southeast of Downtown San Francisco, and 25 miles north of Downtown San Jose. The City’s planning area (Sphere of Influence) encompasses approximately 72 square miles and includes all land within the Hayward City limits and adjacent unincorporated county land, including Garin Regional Park, open space areas east of the City, portions of San Lorenzo and Castro Valley, and the communities of Hayward Acres, Cherryland, and Fairview.
1 Hayward, City of, 2014. Final Environmental Impact Report City of Hayward General Plan. May.
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Regional vehicular access to the project site is provided by Interstate 580 (I‐580) located approxi‐ mately 2.5 miles north of the project site and State Highway 238 (SR 238) that traverses the City.
Figures 1 and 2 (attached) show the regional and local context of the proposed project site.
Parcel Group 5 is primarily surrounded by low‐density residential uses to the west and southwest.
Several independently owned parcels are located within and adjacent to this parcel group. CSU East Bay sports fields are located east of the site, and multifamily residential uses are located north of the site, across Carlos Bee Boulevard.
Site Characteristics and Current Site Conditions
The proposed project area is approximately 37 acres in size and is comprised of several parcels bound by Carlos Bee Boulevard to the north, Harder Road to the southeast, Central Boulevard to the south, and undeveloped land to the west.
The project site primarily consists of undeveloped land with scattered residential development along Maitland Drive, Bunker Hill Boulevard, and Bunker Hill Court. Existing structures on the site include single‐family homes and associated driveways, landscaping, and utilities. Some of the dwellings are vacant, while others are occupied by tenants. A total of 32 existing residences will be demolished in 2019 as part of a separate project. The buildings would be demolished prior to commencement of the development project described herein.
The project site includes undeveloped open space covered with mature trees. Two drainages are located on site; one drainage flows across the northwestern end of the site adjacent to Carlos Bee Boulevard, and the other drainage is located in the southeastern portion of the site, north of Harder Road. This small creek flows into Zeile Creek. The project site is characterized by steep terrain that slopes downhill to the west.
General Plan
The General Plan Land Use Map designates Parcel Group 5 as Suburban Density Residential (1.0 to
4.3 dwelling units per net acre) with a natural drainage designated as Parks and Recreation at the southern end of the site. The site is within the Hayward Foothills Trail Special Design District and is zoned as Residential Natural Preserve (minimum lot size 20,000 square feet, up to 2 dwelling units per acre), with the drainage zoned as Open Space. The purpose of the Hayward Foothills Trail Special Design District is to ensure development of a continuous trail along the 238 Bypass Land Use Study properties. The City of Hayward Zoning Ordinance outlines specific development standards and design guidelines for the trail with a general location.
The GP EIR analyzed implementation and buildout of the General Plan over a 26‐year planning period. Although no specific development projects were proposed in conjunction with the General Plan, the GP EIR analyzed a development potential of approximately 7,475 additional single‐family Attachment XI
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As a largely built‐out community, future development opportunities are limited to relatively small infill sites and the redevelopment of underutilized parcels. The development capacity assumptions are derived from already adopted plans and initiatives as well as housing, population, and employment projections issued by the Association of Bay Area Governments. Table A identifies the Hayward 2040 General Plan development capacity assumptions used in the GP EIR.
Table A: Existing and Proposed Development in the General Plan Planning Period Land Use Existing 2010 Proposed Through 2040 Net New Development Single‐Family Housing 30,989 38,461 7,472
Multi‐Family Housing 20,395 27,794 7,399
Employment 76,067 101,854 25,787
Source: City of Hayward (July 2014).
PROPOSED PROJECT
The Bunker Hill (Parcel Group 5) Project would consist of the following components, described in greater detail below. The land use concept for the proposed project is shown in Figure 3 (attached). Up to 74 single‐family residential units with 8 accessory dwelling units (ADUs); Approximately 10.50 acres of open space to preserve riparian areas; A new cul‐de‐sac road extending from Maitland Drive;
A new roadway connection from Bunker Hill Road to Carlos Bee Boulevard; A new segment of the Hayward Foothill Trail, a 16‐foot‐wide multi‐use trail; and Additional street improvements such as curbs, gutters, sidewalks, on‐street parking bulb‐outs, utilities, and lighting.
The proposed project is consistent with the intent of the Suburban Density designation and would provide a complete, walkable, sustainable neighborhood that would preserve view corridors and open space areas, and provide infrastructure and circulation improvements. No changes in General Plan land use designations would be required for the proposed project. Minor revisions to the Zoning Ordinance that are consistent with the General Plan may be needed to accommodate the proposed development intensity (e.g., minimum lot sizes), distribution, and layout within the project site.
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The proposed project would include 74 single‐family residential units with lots ranging in size from approximately 5,000 square feet to 24,000 square feet within the central portion of the project site.
The average housing size would be 3,500 square feet and the average lot size would be 10,000 square feet, consistent with the City’s General Plan. As described above, the project site contains 32 residential units, which will be demolished as part of a separate project, resulting in a net increase of approximately 50 residential units.
As part of the proposed project, the City is proposing that a portion of the units (approximately 10 percent or 8 units) be classified as “moderate income” affordable housing units, to be provided either as deed‐restricted ADUs or through payment of affordable housing in‐lieu fees.
Parking
Each housing unit would have a minimum two‐car garage. In addition, approximately 50 on‐street parking spaces would be provided on Bunker Hill Boulevard and 25 on‐street parking spaces would be provided on Maitland Street. On‐street parking would only be provided on the uphill side of the street.
Open Space and Pedestrian/Bicycle Connections
The proposed project would include 10.50 acres of dedicated open space located around the drainages at the northern and southern portions of the project site. Tree‐lined streets with sidewalks would provide north/south connections throughout the project site.
Approximately 2,993 linear feet of the Hayward Foothill Trail would run along the northern boundary of the project site, connect to the CSUEB campus and then extend south along Bunker Hill Road to terminate at Harder Road. The trail would consist of a 16‐foot‐wide multi‐use trail to accommodate pedestrians and bicyclists.
On‐Site Pedestrian and Vehicle Circulation
Primary access to and through the project site would be via Bunker Hill Road, an existing two‐lane road. Bunker Hill Road would be improved to provide two wider drive lanes, a 4‐foot‐wide sidewalk on one side of the roadway, landscaped planting strips on both sides of the roadway, and retaining walls, where required. In some locations, bulb‐outs would be provided to accommodate on‐street parking. A new access point at the intersection of Bunker Hill Road and Carlos Bee Boulevard would be provided, approximately 200 feet from the existing Tanglewood intersection.
Residential units in the southern portion of the project site would have access via Maitland Drive, which would be improved to provide two wider drive lanes, a sidewalk and planting strip on the north side of the roadway and a parking lane on the south side of the road. A new cul de sac extending off Maitland Drive would be provided to access several residential units proposed in the southwestern portion of the site.
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Bunker Hill Boulevard contains existing public utilities and would transect the site; therefore, the majority of the parcels have frontage on a public right‐of‐way containing public utilities. A description of utilities and infrastructure associated with the project is provided below.
Water
The project site is located in the 750‐foot pressure zone of the City’s water system. Existing 6‐inch mains are located in Bunker Hill Boulevard, Central Boulevard, and Maitland Drive roadways, and an 8‐inch main is located in Carlos Bee Boulevard. No water mains are located in Harder Road.
Approximately 2,400 linear feet of new 8‐inch water main would be installed in Maitland Drive, connecting to the existing 6‐inch water main in Central Boulevard at both ends of Maitland Drive.
Approximately 2,500 linear feet of new 8‐inch water main would be installed in Bunker Hill Drive, connecting to the existing 6‐inch water main in Central Boulevard and to the existing 8‐inch water main in Carlos Bee Boulevard at each end of Bunker Hill Drive and the proposed extension to Carlos Bee Boulevard.
Sewer Service
Wastewater collection is provided by the City. An existing 10‐inch vitrified clay pipe (VCP) main is located in Carlos Bee Boulevard; however, it does not appear to be accessible from the site.
Approximately 150 feet of 8‐inch sanitary sewer pipe is located in Bunker Hill Boulevard and connects to the sewer main in Maitland Drive, approximately 160 feet lower in elevation. The existing homes on Bunker Hill Boulevard are currently on private septic systems.
Sewer improvements in Bunker Hill Boulevard would require the installation of 3,235 linear feet of 6‐ or 8‐inch sewer main within the roadway and replacement of the existing 8‐inch sewer main in the hillside between Bunker Hill Boulevard and Maitland Drive. The new sewer main would maintain the existing connection to Maitland Drive. An analysis of the available sewer capacity in the downstream mains has not been performed, but the additional capacity from the proposed development would not be a significant amount, and would be partially offset by the replacement of the existing mains. The existing downstream main is an 8‐inch line.
Stormwater/Drainage
No storm drain infrastructure is located within Carlos Bee Boulevard or Harder Road. An existing 12‐ inch metal storm drain line is located in Maitland Drive below the project site. A natural drainage channel located in the northern end of the site currently captures runoff from Carlos Bee Boulevard.
Development would be required to avoid the drainage channel.
Proposed development would be required to provide hydromodification of all proposed runoff, to ensure post‐construction runoff levels are the same as existing runoff. Hydromodification would include stormwater detention located either in detention ponds along Bunker Hill Boulevard, downstream of the proposed project, or within oversized storm drain pipes within Bunker Hill Boulevard.
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Electric service is distributed to the site by overhead electric lines on joint utility poles. Bunker Hill Boulevard contains electric and communication lines. A Pacific Gas & Electric overhead transmission line is located within a 200‐foot‐wide easement adjacent to the northern boundary of the site.
Gas service is distributed to the site by underground mains. Bunker Hill Boulevard contains a 2‐inch gas main, and a 1.25‐inch gas main is located in Bunker Hill Court. A majority of the existing residences are served by a 0.75‐inch gas line.
For the proposed project, approximately 100 feet of 2‐inch gas main would need to be installed to complete the gas service in the south end of Maitland Drive by connecting to the 3‐inch gas main in Central Boulevard.
Outdoor Lighting
Outdoor lighting would be in conformance with the City’s Municipal Code. Lighting would be provided at intersections and along roadways where lighting is needed for public safety due to topographic constraints. Limited safety and security lighting and indirect shielded lighting would also be provided for the proposed trail, including but not limited to parking areas and walkways/trails, where appropriate.
Grading
Approximately 500 cubic yards of grading would be required within the public right‐of‐way for the proposed roadway section. Approximately 500 feet of 4‐foot‐high retaining wall would be required along the uphill side of Bunker Hill Boulevard, and approximately 300 feet of 4‐foot‐high retaining wall would be required along the uphill side of Maitland Drive. The resulting earthwork would consist primarily of cut material, which would need to be exported off site. Additional earthwork would likely be required for construction of the proposed residential units, depending on the design of the proposed units.
Construction
Development of the project would require removal of any remnants of the previous buildings located on the site (e.g., foundations, septic tanks) and the removal of all paving. Construction is anticipated to occur over 24 to 36 months starting in spring 2021. For the purpose of this Addendum, it is assumed that project construction would not require pile driving, but would utilize a typical mix of construction equipment for projects of a similar type and size, including graders, bulldozers, jackhammers, and cement mixers.
RELATED PROJECTS
When evaluating cumulative impacts, CEQA requires the use of either a list of past, present, and probable future projects, including projects outside the control of the lead agency, or a summary of projections in an adopted planning document, or some reasonable combination of the two approaches.
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Cumulative impacts would most likely result from short‐term and long‐term development in the immediate vicinity of the proposed project. Where appropriate, this Addendum assesses the short‐ term and long‐term cumulative impacts that would result from the project plus other projected development in the project vicinity. The following sections discuss the anticipated short‐term and long‐term development in the project vicinity.
Short‐Term Development
As described above, the proposed project is anticipated to start construction in spring 2021, extending approximately 24 to 36 months. Other projects anticipated to be under construction concurrent with the proposed project, include other projects located within the Route 238 Study Area. These projects are located in the vicinity of the proposed project and could contribute to cumulative construction impacts. These projects are described below. Parcel Group 6 (Quarry Site). Parcel Group 6 is located north of Carlos Bee Boulevard, south of Highland Boulevard, approximately 1,000 feet northeast of Mission Boulevard and approximately 2,000 feet northwest of California State University East Bay (CSU East Bay).
Proposed development at this site would include a maximum of 500 townhomes/multi‐family units and 500 student‐housing units, up to 10,000 square feet of retail/commercial space, passive open space, a neighborhood park, and associated roadway and infrastructure connections.
Parcel Group 7 (Mission Boulevard/Carlos Bee Boulevard). Parcel Group 7 is located at the southeastern corner of Mission Boulevard and Carlos Bee Boulevard. Proposed development at this site would include a new auto dealership. The new auto dealership would consist of an approximately 65,000‐square‐foot facility that will include sales, service, and display. The new dealership would be located on the lower five acres of the site towards Mission Boulevard. Parcel Group 8 (Grove Way/Foothill Boulevard). Parcel Group 8 is located at the northern end of the City, south of Grove Way and east of Foothill Boulevard. Proposed development at this site would include a mix of townhomes, commercial, multifamily high density residential and a large open space parkland.
Parcel Group 9 (Apple Avenue/Oak Street). Parcel Group 9 is located at the northern end of the City, immediately east of the I‐580/SR 238 interchange, north of the Apple Avenue and Oak Street intersection. Proposed development at this site would include a 150‐room hotel.
Long‐Term Development
The potential development outlined in the 2014 General Plan was considered in the cumulative analysis in this
Addendum, along with the specific projects identified above. Because the 2014 General Plan and the GP EIR developed growth forecasts through 2040 to account for growth within the General Plan Planning Area, including the project site, use of the development projections from these two documents is inherently cumulative, in that the projection considers impacts of Attachment XI
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AMENDMENTS AND PERMITS
As part of the proposed project evaluated in this Addendum, the following approvals and permits would be required:
Zone Change from RNP to PD to allow for an average lot size of 10,000 sq. ft. Site Plan Review
Tentative Tract Map
Precise Plan Review
Improvement Plans review
Final Map
Grading Permit
Building Permit
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SOURCE: Google Streets Map (2019); National Geographic (2019).
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