MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN (Exhibit G)
General Plan Amendment No. 25-006 / Zone Change No. 25-004 Specific Plan No. 24-001
Mit.
No.
Mitigation Measure/
Conditions of Approval
Monitoring
Milestone
(Frequency)
Method of
Verification
Party Responsible
for Monitoring
VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
Initial
s Date Remarks
AIR QUALITY
1 Operational Area Source Emission
Reduction Plan. The PVSP shall implement
energy-efficient heating and cooling
systems to decrease reliance on natural gas.
This shall include using electric alternatives
in residences, including installing electric
hearths and stoves instead of natural gas or
wood stoves and hearths. Additionally, the
project owner shall utilize low VOC paints
and cleaning supplies , as defined by the
AVAQMD, where applicable.
Prior to issuance of
building permits
and during
construction
During building
plan check and
field inspection
Community
Development
Department
(Building and
Safety, Planning)
2 Control On -Site Off -Road Equipment
Emissions. The project owner, when
entering into construction contracts or
when procuring off -road equipment or
vehicles for on -site construction or
operation & maintenance (O&M) activities,
shall ensure that only new model year
equipment or vehicles are obtained. The
following measures would be included with
contract or procurement specifications:
• All construction diesel engines not
registered under California Air
Resources Board’s Statewide Portable
Equipment Registration Program, with
a rating of 50 horsepower (hp) or
Prior to issuance of
building permits
and during
construction
During building
plan check and
field inspection
Community
Development
Department
(Building and
Safety, Planning)
and Antelope
Valley Air Quality
Management
District
MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN (Exhibit G)
General Plan Amendment No. 25-006 / Zone Change No. 25-004 Specific Plan No. 24-001
Mit.
No.
Mitigation Measure/
Conditions of Approval
Monitoring
Milestone
(Frequency)
Method of
Verification
Party Responsible
for Monitoring
VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
Initial
s Date Remarks
higher shall meet the Tier 4 California
Emission Standards for Off- Road
Compression-Ignition Engines, as
specified in California Code of
Regulations, Title 13, Section
2423(b)(1), unless a good faith effort
demonstrates that such engine is not
available for a particular item of
equipment. In the event that a Tier 4
engine is not available for any off-
road equipment larger than 100 hp, a
Tier 3 engine shall be used or that
equipment shall be equipped with
retrofit controls to reduce exhaust
emissions of NOx and DPM to no more
than Tier 3 levels unless certified by
the engine manufacturers that the
use of such devices is not practical for
specific engine types.
• All diesel- fueled engines used during
construction shall have clearly visible
tags showing that the engine meets
the standards of this measure.
• All equipment and trucks used during
construction shall be properly
maintained and the engines tuned to
the engine manufacturer’s
specifications.
MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN (Exhibit G)
General Plan Amendment No. 25-006 / Zone Change No. 25-004 Specific Plan No. 24-001
Mit.
No.
Mitigation Measure/
Conditions of Approval
Monitoring
Milestone
(Frequency)
Method of
Verification
Party Responsible
for Monitoring
VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
Initial
s Date Remarks
• All diesel heavy construction
equipment shall not idle for more
than five minutes. Vehicles that need
to idle as part of their normal
operation (such as concrete trucks)
are exempted from this requirement.
3 Valley Fever Awareness and Prevention.
Prior to ground disturbance activities, the
project operator shall provide evidence to
the Community Development Director that
the project operator and/or construction
manager has developed a “Valley Fever
Training Handout”, training, and schedule of
sessions for education to be provided to all
construction personnel. All evidence of the
training session materials, handout(s) and
schedule shall be submitted to the
Community Development Director within
24 hours of the f irst training session.
Multiple training sessions may be
conducted if different work crews will come
to the site for different stages of
construction; however, all construction
personnel shall be provided training prior to
beginning work. The evidence submitted to
the Community Development Director
regarding the “Valley Fever Training
Handout” and Session(s) shall include the
Prior to any ground
disturbing activities.
A copy of all
training session
materials,
handout(s), and
schedule shall be
provided to the
Community
Development
Department
(Planning)
Community
Development
Department
(Planning)
MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN (Exhibit G)
General Plan Amendment No. 25-006 / Zone Change No. 25-004 Specific Plan No. 24-001
Mit.
No.
Mitigation Measure/
Conditions of Approval
Monitoring
Milestone
(Frequency)
Method of
Verification
Party Responsible
for Monitoring
VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
Initial
s Date Remarks
following:
• A sign- in sheet (to include the printed
employee names, signature, and date) for
all employees who attended the training
session.
• Distribution of a written flier or brochure
that includes educational information
regarding the health effects of exposure
to criteria pollutant emissions and Valley
Fever.
• Training on methods that may help
prevent Valley Fever infection.
• A demonstration to employees on how to
use personal protective equipment, such
as respiratory equipment (masks), to
reduce exposure to pollutants and
facilitate recognition of symptoms and
earlier treatment of Valley Fever. Where
respirators are required, the equipment
shall be readily available and shall be
provided to employees for use during
work. Proof that the demonstration is
included in the training shall be
submitted to the county. This proof can
be via printed training materials/agenda,
DVD, digital media files, or photographs.
MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN (Exhibit G)
General Plan Amendment No. 25-006 / Zone Change No. 25-004 Specific Plan No. 24-001
Mit.
No.
Mitigation Measure/
Conditions of Approval
Monitoring
Milestone
(Frequency)
Method of
Verification
Party Responsible
for Monitoring
VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
Initial
s Date Remarks
The project operator also shall consult with
the Los Angeles County Public Health to
develop a Valley Fever Dust Management
Plan that addresses the potential presence
of the Coccidioides spore and mitigates for
the potential for Coccidioidomycosis (Valley
Fever). prior to issuance of permits, the
project operator shall submit the Plan to
the Los A ngeles County Public Health for
review and comment. The Plan shall include
a program to evaluate the potential for
exposure to Valley Fever from construction
activities and to identify appropriate safety
procedures that shall be implemented, as
needed, to minimize personnel and public
exposure to potential Coccidioides spores.
Measures in the Plan shall include the
following:
• Provide HEP -filters for heavy equipment
equipped with factory enclosed cabs
capable of accepting the filters. Cause
contractors utilizing applicable heavy
equipment to furnish proof of worker
training on proper use of applicable
heavy equipment cabs, such as turning on
air conditioning prior to using the
equipment.
MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN (Exhibit G)
General Plan Amendment No. 25-006 / Zone Change No. 25-004 Specific Plan No. 24-001
Mit.
No.
Mitigation Measure/
Conditions of Approval
Monitoring
Milestone
(Frequency)
Method of
Verification
Party Responsible
for Monitoring
VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
Initial
s Date Remarks
• Provide communication methods, such as
two-way radios, for use in enclosed cabs.
• Require National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) -
approved half -face respirators equipped
with minimum N -95 protection factor for
use during worker collocation with
surface disturbance activities, as required
per the hazard assessment process.
• Cause employees to be medically
evaluated, fit-tested, and properly trained
on the use of the respirators, and
implement a full respiratory protection
program in accordance with the
applicable Cal/OSHA Respiratory
Protection Standard (8 CCR 5144).
• Provide separate, clean eating areas with
hand-washing facilities.
• Install equipment inspection stations at
each construction equipment
access/egress point. Examine
construction vehicles and equipment for
excess soil material and clean, as
necessary, before equipment is moved
off-site.
• Train workers to recognize the symptoms
of Valley Fever, and to promptly report
MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN (Exhibit G)
General Plan Amendment No. 25-006 / Zone Change No. 25-004 Specific Plan No. 24-001
Mit.
No.
Mitigation Measure/
Conditions of Approval
Monitoring
Milestone
(Frequency)
Method of
Verification
Party Responsible
for Monitoring
VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
Initial
s Date Remarks
suspected symptoms of work -related
Valley Fever to a supervisor.
• Work with a medical professional to
develop a protocol to medically evaluate
employees who develop symptoms of
Valley Fever.
• Work with a medical professional, in
consultation with the Los Angeles County
Public Health, to develop an educational
handout for on -site workers and
surrounding residents within three miles
of the project site, and include the
following information on Valley Fever:
what are the potential sources/ causes,
what are the common symptoms, what
are the options or remedies available
should someone be experiencing these
symptoms, and where testing for
exposure is available. Prior to
construction permit issuance , this
handout shall have been created by the
project operator and reviewed by the
project operator and reviewed by the
Community Development Director. No
less than 30 days prior to any work
commencing, this handout shall be
mailed to all existing residences within a
specified radius of the project boundaries
as determined by the Community
MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN (Exhibit G)
General Plan Amendment No. 25-006 / Zone Change No. 25-004 Specific Plan No. 24-001
Mit.
No.
Mitigation Measure/
Conditions of Approval
Monitoring
Milestone
(Frequency)
Method of
Verification
Party Responsible
for Monitoring
VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
Initial
s Date Remarks
Development Director. The radius shall
not exceed three miles and is dependent
upon the location of the project site.
• When possible, position workers upwind
or crosswind when digging a trench or
performing other soil-disturbing tasks.
• Prohibit smoking at the worksite outside
of designated smoking areas; designated
smoking areas will be equipped with
handwashing facilities.
• Post warnings on -site and consider
limiting access to visitors, especially those
without adequate training and
respiratory protection.
• Audit and enforce compliance with
relevant Cal OSHA health and safety
standards on the job site.
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
4 Nest Avoidance. A nesting bird and raptor
survey shall be conducted by a qualified
biologist within 7 days prior to the start of
construction/ground disturbing activities.
The qualified biologist shall survey the
entire project site and areas within a
biologically defensible buffer zone
surrounding the project site. The surveys
shall include a minimum 0.5 -mile buffer for
Prior to the start of
construction/
ground disturbing
activities and the
issuance of any
construction
related permits.
Submittal of
preconstruction
survey results
prior to the
issuance of any
construction
related permits.
Community
Development
Department
(Planning)
MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN (Exhibit G)
General Plan Amendment No. 25-006 / Zone Change No. 25-004 Specific Plan No. 24-001
Mit.
No.
Mitigation Measure/
Conditions of Approval
Monitoring
Milestone
(Frequency)
Method of
Verification
Party Responsible
for Monitoring
VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
Initial
s Date Remarks
Swainson’s hawks where suitable nesting
habitat is present. If project activities are
delayed or suspended for more than 7 days
during the nesting season, the nesting bird
and raptor survey shall be repeated. If
active bird nests are identified during the
survey, the species shall be identified, and a
no disturbance buffer shall be established
around the active nest. At a minimum, a
buffer of 0.5 miles shall be established
around any active Swainson’s hawk nests,
500 feet around active raptor nests and 100
feet around other migratory bird species
nests shall be established. Additionally,
special-status bird nests will be initially
protected with a buffer of 500 feet.
Personnel working on the project, including
all contractors working onsite, shall be
instructed on the presence of nesting birds,
restricted areas, and adherence to no -
disturbance buffers. A qualified biologist
shall monitor any active bird nests on a
weekly basis to determine if project -related
activities occurring outside the “no -
disturbance” buffer disturbs the birds and if
the buffer shall be modified. Once the
young have fledged and left the nest, or the
nest otherwise becomes inactive under
natural conditions, project activities within
the “no -disturbance” buffer may occur
MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN (Exhibit G)
General Plan Amendment No. 25-006 / Zone Change No. 25-004 Specific Plan No. 24-001
Mit.
No.
Mitigation Measure/
Conditions of Approval
Monitoring
Milestone
(Frequency)
Method of
Verification
Party Responsible
for Monitoring
VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
Initial
s Date Remarks
following an additional survey by the
qualified biologist to search for any new
bird nests in the restricted area.
5 Western Burrowing Owl. A pre -
construction burrowing owl clearance
survey shall be conducted no more than 14
days prior to any vegetation removal or
ground disturbing activities to avoid impacts
to burrowing owls and/or occupied
burrows. The pre -construction clearance
survey shall be conducted by a qualified
biologist and in accordance with the
methods outlined in the Staff Report on
Burrowing Owl Mitigation (California
Department of Fish and Game 2012).
Documentation of surveys and findings shall
be submitt ed to the City of Lancaster for
review and file. If no burrowing owls or
occupied burrows are detected, project
activities may begin, and no additional
avoidance and minimization measures shall
be required.
If an occupied burrow is found outside, but
within 500 feet, of the development
footprint, the qualified biologist shall
establish a “no -disturbance” buffer around
the burrow location(s). The size of the “no -
disturbance” buffer shall be determined in
Prior to the start of
construction/
ground disturbing
activities and the
issuance of any
construction
related permits.
Submittal of
preconstruction
survey results
prior to the
issuance of any
construction
related permits. If
required submittal
of issued
Incidental Take
Permit for
Burrowing Owls
prior to the
issuance of
construction
related permits.
Community
Development
Department
(Planning)
MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN (Exhibit G)
General Plan Amendment No. 25-006 / Zone Change No. 25-004 Specific Plan No. 24-001
Mit.
No.
Mitigation Measure/
Conditions of Approval
Monitoring
Milestone
(Frequency)
Method of
Verification
Party Responsible
for Monitoring
VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
Initial
s Date Remarks
consultation with CDFW and be based on
the species status (i.e., breeding,
nonbreeding) and proposed level of
disturbance. If an occupied burrow is found
within the development footprint, the
qualified biologist shall prepare an Impact
Assessment and Burrowing Owl Mitigation
Plan in accordance with the 2012 Staff
Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation. The
project applicant shall contact CDFW to
develop appropriate mitigation and
management procedures and a final
Burrowing Owl Mitigation Plan shall be
submitted to the City and CDFW for review
and approval prior to project activities.
If burrowing owl presence is confirmed, the
project applicant shall offset impacts by
acquiring CDFW -approved mitigation lands
for the species. The potential mitigation
land shall have the following: 1) have
presence of burrowing owl; 2) replace the
impacted burrowing owl habitat at a
minimum of 2:1 ratio to ensure no net loss
of habitat; and 3) be of equivalent or
greater habitat value than that of the
project site. Prior to acquisition of potential
mitigation land, the project applicant shall
provide CDFW with the appropriate
documentation for property eligibility.
MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN (Exhibit G)
General Plan Amendment No. 25-006 / Zone Change No. 25-004 Specific Plan No. 24-001
Mit.
No.
Mitigation Measure/
Conditions of Approval
Monitoring
Milestone
(Frequency)
Method of
Verification
Party Responsible
for Monitoring
VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
Initial
s Date Remarks
Requested documentation may include, but
is not limited to, a biological report,
preliminary title report, mineral risk
assessment report, and Phase I
Environmental Assessment report.
Following CDFW written approval of
potential mitigation land, the project
applicant shall protect the land in
perpetuity under a conservation easement
dedicated to a local land conservancy or
other appropriate entity that has been
approved to hold and manage mitigation
lands pursuant to Assembly Bill 1094.
Recordation of the c onservation easement
shall occur prior to commencement of
project activities. An appropriate
endowment, to be determined by CDFW,
shall also be provided for the long -term
monitoring and management of mitigation
lands.
Each applicant or developer that has a
potential to impact western burrowing owl
would need to obtain an Incidental Take
Permit from CDFW to ensure compliance
with the California Endangered Species Act.
6 Crotch’s Bumble Bee. Protocol-level surveys
in the appropriate season shall be
conducted for Crotch’s bumble bee prior to
Prior to the start of
construction/
ground disturbing
Community
Development
Department
MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN (Exhibit G)
General Plan Amendment No. 25-006 / Zone Change No. 25-004 Specific Plan No. 24-001
Mit.
No.
Mitigation Measure/
Conditions of Approval
Monitoring
Milestone
(Frequency)
Method of
Verification
Party Responsible
for Monitoring
VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
Initial
s Date Remarks
the comment of any ground -disturbing
activities. If foraging individuals are found
on a project site, a biologist will monitor
construction activities to ensure that bees
are not impact by construction activities,
vehicles, or any other potential activities. If
a nesting colony is identified on the project
site, a buffer encompassing the nest and
adequate foraging resources will be
established by a qualified biologist. The no -
activity buffer shall be maintained until the
end of flight season or once the nes t is
deemed inactive and unoccupied by a
qualified biologist. “If the nest is
unavoidable, the applicant will obtain an
Incidental Take Permit from CDFW for
impacts to this species.
activities and the
issuance of any
construction
related permits.
(Planning)
7 Pre-construction Surveys and Construction
Monitoring. To avoid or minimize impacts
to Northern California legless lizard,
loggerhead shrike, monarch butterflies,
golden eagle, Swainson’s hawk, Cooper’s
hawks, ferruginous hawk, merlin, Costa’s
hummingbird, and other special status
species, applicants will assign one or more
qualified biological monitors to conduct a
pre-construction biological survey and
monitor all initial ground -disturbing
activities and vegetation removal within
Prior to the start of
construction/
ground disturbing
activities and the
issuance of any
construction
related permits and
during
construction.
Submittal of
preconstruction
survey results
prior to the
issuance of
construction
related permits
and submittal of
monitoring reports
during
construction as
Community
Development
Department
(Planning)
MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN (Exhibit G)
General Plan Amendment No. 25-006 / Zone Change No. 25-004 Specific Plan No. 24-001
Mit.
No.
Mitigation Measure/
Conditions of Approval
Monitoring
Milestone
(Frequency)
Method of
Verification
Party Responsible
for Monitoring
VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
Initial
s Date Remarks
each specific portion of the Plan area. The
pre-construction survey shall be conducted
with 72 hours prior to the start of
construction activities in any given portion
of the Plan area. The qualified biologist shall
survey the proposed impact areas and a 50 -
foot buffer. The pre -construction surveys
shall incorporate appropriate methods and
timing to detect these species, including
individuals that could be concealed in
burrows, beneath leaf litter, or in loose soil.
If a special- status species is found, the
qualified biologist shall contact CDFW, and
the species shall be passively ushered out of
harm’s way to an area that is unaffected by
the project. If the project requires any of
the above -listed species to be removed,
disturbed, or otherwise handled, the
qualified biologist shall obtain all
appropriate permits and prepare a list or
plan of proper handling and passive
relocation protocols. The list of plan of
protocols shall be implemented during
project construction activities and biological
construction m onitoring. The qualified
biologist shall coordinate with CDFW to
prepare a relocation plan which shall be
submitted to CDFW for review and
comment prior to implementing project
needed.
MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN (Exhibit G)
General Plan Amendment No. 25-006 / Zone Change No. 25-004 Specific Plan No. 24-001
Mit.
No.
Mitigation Measure/
Conditions of Approval
Monitoring
Milestone
(Frequency)
Method of
Verification
Party Responsible
for Monitoring
VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
Initial
s Date Remarks
ground-disturbing activities.
Monitors will be responsible for ensure that
impacts to special-status wildlife species are
avoided to the extent possible. Monitors
will also inform on -site construction
personnel of application mitigation
measures, environmental commitments,
permit conditions, and any potential for
infraction. Once vegetation removal and
initial ground disturbance are completed,
and no nesting birds or special -status
species are present on site, a qualified
biological monitor will no longer be
required to oversee construction activities.
If special status species are observed during
pre-construction surveys or while
monitoring, these observations will be
reported to the California Natural Diversity
Database (CNDDB). If any special status
wildlife species are found, harmed during
relocation, or discovered dead or injured
during construction, all work in the
immediate area will stop immediately. A
qualified biologist will be notified, and the
incident will be documented. For CESA
listed species, a formal report will be
submitted to CDFW and t he City of
Lancaster within three (3) calendar days of
MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN (Exhibit G)
General Plan Amendment No. 25-006 / Zone Change No. 25-004 Specific Plan No. 24-001
Mit.
No.
Mitigation Measure/
Conditions of Approval
Monitoring
Milestone
(Frequency)
Method of
Verification
Party Responsible
for Monitoring
VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
Initial
s Date Remarks
the incident or finding. For non -listed
special status species, a formal report will
be submitted to the City of Lancaster within
three (3) calendar days of the incident or
finding. Work in the immediate area may
only resume once proper notifications have
been made, and additional mitigation
measures have been identified and
implemented to prevent further injury or
mortality.
8 Worker Environmental Awareness
Training. Prior to construction, a personnel
education program shall be conducted in
reference to all sensitive environmental
resources potentially affected by site work
and the measures associated with their
protection (i.e., mitigation measures and
applicable laws and regulations).
Prior to the start of
construction
activities.
Submittal of a
copy of the worker
training to the City
prior to the
issuance of
permits; submittal
of the training
sign-in sheets to
the City on a
rolling basis as
trainings are
conducted.
Community
Development
Department
(Planning)
9 Prevent Invasive Weed Introduction.
Construction equipment shall be cleaned of
mud or other potential sources of weed
seeds before it arrives at the project site.
Only weed-free straw or mulch will be used.
In addition, if problematic weed species are
During construction Field inspections Community
Development
Department
(Planning and
Building and
MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN (Exhibit G)
General Plan Amendment No. 25-006 / Zone Change No. 25-004 Specific Plan No. 24-001
Mit.
No.
Mitigation Measure/
Conditions of Approval
Monitoring
Milestone
(Frequency)
Method of
Verification
Party Responsible
for Monitoring
VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
Initial
s Date Remarks
detected in specific portions of the Plan
area prior to construction activities, the
applicant will have a licensed herbicide
applicator apply herbicide to treat the weed
species in a manner that minimizes risks to
wildlife and non-target vegetation.
Safety)
10 Manage Project Trash. All trash and food -
related waste shall be contained in vehicles
or covered trash containers inaccessible to
ravens, coyotes, or other wildlife and
removed from the site on a regular and
reoccurring schedule.
During construction Field inspections Community
Development
Department
(Planning and
Building and
Safety)
11 Hazardous Materials Best Management
Practices. No raw cement, concrete or
washings thereof, asphalt, paint, soil,
solvents, or other petroleum products,
pesticides, or any other substances that
would be hazardous to vegetation or
wildlife resources, will be disposed of on -
site or allowed to spill onto soil. Spills or
leaks of such sub stances will be promptly
corrected and cleaned up according to
applicable requirements. Vehicles will be
properly maintained to prevent spills or
leaks.
During construction Field inspections Community
Development
Department
(Planning and
Building and
Safety)
12 Avoid Wildlife Hazards and Entrapment.
Potential wildlife pitfalls (trenches, bores, or
During construction Field inspections Community
Development
MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN (Exhibit G)
General Plan Amendment No. 25-006 / Zone Change No. 25-004 Specific Plan No. 24-001
Mit.
No.
Mitigation Measure/
Conditions of Approval
Monitoring
Milestone
(Frequency)
Method of
Verification
Party Responsible
for Monitoring
VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
Initial
s Date Remarks
other excavations) shall be securely covered
at the end of each workday and backfilled at
the completion of work. If covering is not
feasible, these potential pitfalls will be
slopes at a 3:1 ratio at the ends as wildlife
escape ramps. Project workers or
construction monitors will inspect all
potential pitfalls daily.
All pipes or other construction materials or
supplies will be covered or capped in
storage or laydown areas. No pipes or
tubing will be left open either temporarily
or permanently, except during use or
installation. Any construction pipe, culvert,
or other hollow materials will be inspected
for wildlife before it is moved, buried, or
capped.
Project-related vehicle access, construction
activities, and equipment storage will be
restricted to established roads, designated
access roads, construction right-of-way, and
designated construction, storage, staging,
and parking area. Off- road traffic outside of
these designated areas will be prohibited.
Department
(Planning and
Building and
Safety)
13 Western Joshua Tree. Applicants that may
impact western Joshua trees within the Plan
area will comply with the WJTCA. Applicants
Prior to the start of
construction/
ground disturbing
Submittal of the
issued permit from
the CDFW to the
Community
Development
Department
MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN (Exhibit G)
General Plan Amendment No. 25-006 / Zone Change No. 25-004 Specific Plan No. 24-001
Mit.
No.
Mitigation Measure/
Conditions of Approval
Monitoring
Milestone
(Frequency)
Method of
Verification
Party Responsible
for Monitoring
VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
Initial
s Date Remarks
will obtain an Incidental Take Permit (ITP)
from CDFW that account for the loss of all
live and dead western Joshua trees within
the specific portion of the Plan area. The
applicants will comply with all (ITP) permit
conditions.
activities and the
issuance of any
construction
related permits.
City of Lancaster (Planning)
14 Regulatory Permits. Applicant that may
impact the jurisdictional drainages within
the Plan area, specifically the mapped
feature west of the Kaiser Permanente
Medical Offices, will need to obtain
regulatory permits from resources agencies
as applicable. Based on current regulations,
this is expected to include obtaining a LSA
from the CDFW and a WDR from the
RWQCB. Permitting with the USACE is not
expected but may change as regulations
from the federal government change. No
impacts to the mapped feature wil l occur
without obtaining the proper permits.
Prior to the start of
construction/
ground disturbing
activities and the
issuance of any
construction
related permits.
Submittal of the
issued permit from
the applicable
regulatory
agency(s) (e.g.,
CDFW, RWQCB,
etc.) to the City of
Lancaster
Community
Development
Department
(Planning)
CULTURAL RESOURCES
15 Worker Environmental Awareness
Program. Prior to the start of construction,
a Qualified representative, procured by the
Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission
Indians and retained by the Project
Applicant, shall conduct a Tribal Cultural
Prior to the start of
construction
activities.
Submittal of the
executed contract
with FTBMI.
Submittal of a copy
of the worker
training to the City
Community
Development
Department
(Planning); FTBMI
MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN (Exhibit G)
General Plan Amendment No. 25-006 / Zone Change No. 25-004 Specific Plan No. 24-001
Mit.
No.
Mitigation Measure/
Conditions of Approval
Monitoring
Milestone
(Frequency)
Method of
Verification
Party Responsible
for Monitoring
VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
Initial
s Date Remarks
Resources Worker Environmental
Awareness Program (WEAP) training for
construction personnel regarding the
aspects of Tribal Cultural Resources and the
procedures for notifying the Fernandeño
Tataviam Band of Mission Indians should
Tribal Cultural Resources be discovered by
construction staff.
prior to the
issuance of
permits; submittal
of the training
sign-in sheets to
the City on a
rolling basis as
trainings are
conducted.
16 Native American Monitoring. The project
applicant shall retain a professional Tribal
Monitor procured by the Fernandeño
Tataviam Band of Mission Indians, and
Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation if they
elect to participate in monitoring, to
observe all ground disturbing activities
including, but not limited to, clearing,
grubbing, grading, excavating, digging,
trenching, plowing, drilling, tunneling,
quarrying, leveling, driving posts, auguring,
blasting, stripping topsoil or similar activity.
Tribal Monitorin g Services will continue
until confirmation is received from the
project applicant, in writing, that all
scheduled activities pertaining to Tribal
Monitoring are complete. If the Project’s
scheduled activities require the Tribal
Monitor(s) to leave the Project for a period
of time and return, confirmation shall be
Prior to the start of
construction
activities.
Submittal of an
executed contract
with FTBMI, and
YSMN if they elect
to have a monitor,
prior to the
issuance
construction
related contracts.
Community
Development
Department
(Planning), FTBMI,
YSMN
MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN (Exhibit G)
General Plan Amendment No. 25-006 / Zone Change No. 25-004 Specific Plan No. 24-001
Mit.
No.
Mitigation Measure/
Conditions of Approval
Monitoring
Milestone
(Frequency)
Method of
Verification
Party Responsible
for Monitoring
VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
Initial
s Date Remarks
submitted to the Tribe(s) by Client, in
writing, upon completion of each set of
scheduled activities and 5 days’ notice (if
possible) shall be submitted to the Tribe(s)
by project applicant, in writing, prior to the
start of each set of scheduled activities. If
cultural resources are encountered, the
Tribal Monitor(s) will have the authority to
request that ground -disturbing activities
cease within 60 feet of discovery.
17 Inadvertent Discovery of Cultural
Resources. If archaeological resources are
encountered during ground disturbing
activity, all activity within a 60-foot radius of
the find shall be stopped, the City of
Lancaster shall be notified, and a qualified
archaeologist will examine the find. The
archaeologist and Tribal monitors will
evaluate the find to determine if it meets
the definition of a historical, unique
archaeological, or potential Tribal Cultural
Resource, and make appropriate
recommendations regarding the disposition
of such find(s) prior to the continuation of
any construction work occurring within the
above-referenced 60-foot radius. If the find
is determined to potentially be a Tribal
Cultural Resource, the Fernandeño
Tataviam Band of Mission Indians and the
During
construction/
ground disturbing
activities
Applicant/
developer shall
contact the City of
Lancaster and
applicable tribes to
notify them if
resources are
encountered.
Community
Development
Department
(Planning)
MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN (Exhibit G)
General Plan Amendment No. 25-006 / Zone Change No. 25-004 Specific Plan No. 24-001
Mit.
No.
Mitigation Measure/
Conditions of Approval
Monitoring
Milestone
(Frequency)
Method of
Verification
Party Responsible
for Monitoring
VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
Initial
s Date Remarks
Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Cultural
Resources Management Department shall
be notified and be provided information
regarding the nature of the find, so as to
provide Tribal input with regards to
significance and treatment. If the find(s)
do(es) not meet the definition of a
historical, unique archaeological, or Tribal
Cultural Resource, no further study or
protection is necessary prior to project
implementation. If the find meets the
definition of a historical, unique
archaeological, or Tribal Cultural Resource,
then it will be avoided by project activities.
If avoidance is not feasible, adverse effects
to such resources will be mitigated in
accordance with the recommendations of
the archaeologist and Tribal
representatives, as needed.
Recommendations will include collection,
recordation, analysis of any significant
cultural materials and possible monitoring
of the remainder of ground disturbing
activity. A report of findings documenting
any data recovery shall be submitted to the
City of Lancaster, Nativ e American Heritage
Commission (Tribal Cultural Resources), the
Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission
Indians, the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel
Nation Cultural Resources Management
MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN (Exhibit G)
General Plan Amendment No. 25-006 / Zone Change No. 25-004 Specific Plan No. 24-001
Mit.
No.
Mitigation Measure/
Conditions of Approval
Monitoring
Milestone
(Frequency)
Method of
Verification
Party Responsible
for Monitoring
VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
Initial
s Date Remarks
Department and the South Central Coastal
Information Center.
The project applicant will ensure that
construction personnel do not collect or
move any cultural material during
implementation of the project.
18 Archaeological Monitoring Program.
Archaeological monitoring will be
conducted under the supervision of a
Secretary of the Interior qualified
archaeologist during the initial phases of all
ground disturbing activities, to include
grading, trenching, grubbing and clearing,
and any other ground disturbances.
During
construction/
ground disturbing
activities
The applicant/
developer shall
submit an
executed contract
for archaeological
monitoring prior to
the issuance of
construction
related permits.
Community
Development
Department
(Planning)
19 Inadvertent Discovery of Human Remains.
If human remains are discovered during
excavation or grading of the site, all activity
within a 100 -foot radius of the find will be
stopped. The Los Angeles County Coroner
shall be notified immediately and will make
a determination as to whether the remains
are of Native American origin or whether an
investigation into the cause of death is
required. If the remains are determined to
be Native American, the Coroner shall notify
the Native American Heritage Commission
During
construction/
ground disturbing
activities
Applicant/
developer shall
contact the City of
Lancaster, County
Coroner and
applicable tribes to
notify them if any
human remains
are encountered
on the site.
Community
Development
Department
(Planning), County
Coroner,
applicable Native
American Tribes
MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN (Exhibit G)
General Plan Amendment No. 25-006 / Zone Change No. 25-004 Specific Plan No. 24-001
Mit.
No.
Mitigation Measure/
Conditions of Approval
Monitoring
Milestone
(Frequency)
Method of
Verification
Party Responsible
for Monitoring
VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
Initial
s Date Remarks
(NAHC) within 24 hours of the identification.
Once the NAHC identifies the most likely
descendant(s) (MLD), the descendant(s) will
make recommendations regarding proper
burial (including the treatment of grave
goods), which will be implemented in
accordance with section 15064.5(e) of the
California Code of Regulations, Title 14. The
archaeologist and Tribal monitors will
recover scientifically valuable information,
as appropriate and in accordance with the
recommendations of the MLD. A report of
findings do cumenting any data recovery
shall be submitted to the City of Lancaster,
NAHC, and the South Central Coastal
Information Center.
GEOLOGY, SOILS, AND PALEONTOLOGY
20 Geotechnical Investigations. Prior to
submittal of grading and/or building plans,
or at the request of the City Engineer, a
geotechnical investigation and associated
report shall be completed by a licensed
geotechnical engineer. The report shall
identify geologic and geotechnical hazards
at the subject site, such as unsuitable soil
conditions (including expansive soils) and
seismic hazards such as seismically induced
ground shaking and liquefaction. The report
Prior to issuance of
construction
related permits.
Submittal of a
geotechnical study
for the
development and
reflect all
recommendations
on the
grading/building
plans.
City of Lancaster
Public Works
Department; City
of Lancaster
Community
Development
Department
(Building and
Safety)
MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN (Exhibit G)
General Plan Amendment No. 25-006 / Zone Change No. 25-004 Specific Plan No. 24-001
Mit.
No.
Mitigation Measure/
Conditions of Approval
Monitoring
Milestone
(Frequency)
Method of
Verification
Party Responsible
for Monitoring
VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
Initial
s Date Remarks
shall provide recommended measures to
reduce impacts from any identified geologic
or seismic hazards at the subject site. The
geotechnical report shall also provide
grading recommendations for any grading
required at the subject development site.
These recommendations shall be
incorporated into the final design for each
subject development. Each geotechnical
report shall be provided to the City of
Lancaster Building Official or designee for
review prior to commencement of any
subject development site gradin g or
construction activities.
21 Paleontological Resource Awareness Plan.
Prior to the start of any ground disturbing
construction activities, the developer for
the subject project shall retain a qualified
professional paleontologist to prepare a
Paleontological Resource Awareness Plan.
The qualified professional paleontologist
shall also provide training related to the
plan to all workers and staff who will be
onsite during excavation activities. The plan
shall, at a minimum, provide information on
and show what local Pleistocene fossils look
like in general, where they may be
encountered in the project excavation, and
how to proceed should material suspected
Prior to the
issuance of
construction
related permits;
during construction
Submittal of the
training program
for paleontological
resources and
submittal of the
sign in sheets for
training on a
rolling basis as
training is
conducted
City of Lancaster
Community
Development
Department
(Planning)
MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN (Exhibit G)
General Plan Amendment No. 25-006 / Zone Change No. 25-004 Specific Plan No. 24-001
Mit.
No.
Mitigation Measure/
Conditions of Approval
Monitoring
Milestone
(Frequency)
Method of
Verification
Party Responsible
for Monitoring
VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
Initial
s Date Remarks
to be a fossil is encountered.
22 Unanticipated Fossil Discovery. In the event
fossil remains are encountered during
excavation activities associated with project
development, the contractor shall cease all
earth-disturbing activities within a 100 -
meter radius of the area of discovery, notify
the City and the qualified professional
paleontologist shall be contacted to come
to the site to evaluate the significance of
the find and recommend an appropriate
course of action. Where warranted, fossils
will be excavated or otherwise recovered.
Field data forms shall be used to record
pertinent geologic data; stratigraphic
sections shall be measured, and appropriate
sediment samples will be collected and
submitted for analysis from each fossil
locality. Recovered fossils shall be prepared
to the point of curation, identified by
qualified experts, listed in a database to
facilitate analysis, and deposited in an
accredited and permanent scientific
institution for the benefit of current and
future generations. Work within the
potential fossil discovery area shall resume
only after the resource has been
appropriately identified and collected, if
During construction Field inspection;
contact City of
Lancaster in the
event fossils are
encountered
City of Lancaster
Community
Development
Department
(Building and
Safety; Planning)
MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN (Exhibit G)
General Plan Amendment No. 25-006 / Zone Change No. 25-004 Specific Plan No. 24-001
Mit.
No.
Mitigation Measure/
Conditions of Approval
Monitoring
Milestone
(Frequency)
Method of
Verification
Party Responsible
for Monitoring
VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
Initial
s Date Remarks
appropriate.
HAZARDS/HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
23 Site Characterization. Prior to issuance of a
grading permit for a PVSP development, a
site characterization study of the
development site shall be conducted by a
qualified Phase II/Site Characterization
specialist. The site characterization study
shall include sampling and testing of onsite
soils to determine if pesticide/herbicide
residues are present in the soil above
Department of Toxic Substances Control
hazardous material regulatory thresholds
and/or risk assessment screening levels as
appropriate to the anticipated land uses, i.e.
residential, or commercial, or industrial
uses. Sampling shall be conducted by a
qualified Phase II/Site Characterization
specialist and testing shall be conducted a
licensed laboratory. If the sampling results
identify contaminants above DTSC
regulatory thresholds or the associated land
use screening levels, further site
characterization and remedial activities
shall be conducted.
Additionally, the characterization study shall
also determine whether or not
Prior to the
issuance of
construction
related permits
Submittal of Phase
I/II/Site
Characterization
Report to City for
review and
approval. Ensure
any required
measures from the
report are
completed.
City of Lancaster
Community
Development
Department
(Building and
Safety; Planning)
MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN (Exhibit G)
General Plan Amendment No. 25-006 / Zone Change No. 25-004 Specific Plan No. 24-001
Mit.
No.
Mitigation Measure/
Conditions of Approval
Monitoring
Milestone
(Frequency)
Method of
Verification
Party Responsible
for Monitoring
VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
Initial
s Date Remarks
underground storage tanks (USTs) were
present within the development site. The
characterization study shall include
additional desktop studies and file review,
site reconnaissance, and soil sampling and
testing if suspect UST sites are identified.
If any evidence of historical USTs is noted,
the qualified specialist shall conduct
sampling at and near the historical UST
location to determine if any contaminates
are present in soils above regulatory
thresholds for residential use. For any
historic USTs identified as remaining onsite,
the developer shall obtain appropriate
permits from the DPWEPD, prior to
removing any existing USTs, per the
Underground Storage Tank Program. The
developer shall conduct soil/groundwater
testing during UST removal, as requested by
the DPWEPD. If soil contamination above
regulatory thresholds is present in the soil
near historic UST tank locations or in soils
where historic USTs are being removed, the
developer shall remediate the site as
directed by the DPWEPD. The DPWEPD has
the option to refer the case to another
regulatory agency (e.g., the Department of
Toxic Substances Control, or Regional Water
Quality Control Board, etc.), in which case
MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN (Exhibit G)
General Plan Amendment No. 25-006 / Zone Change No. 25-004 Specific Plan No. 24-001
Mit.
No.
Mitigation Measure/
Conditions of Approval
Monitoring
Milestone
(Frequency)
Method of
Verification
Party Responsible
for Monitoring
VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
Initial
s Date Remarks
the applicant shall comply with any specific
remediation regulations identified by the
respective regulatory agency.
24 Unknown Contamination. If unknown
wastes or suspect materials (including
undocumented underground storage tanks
[USTs]) are discovered during construction,
the contractor shall comply with the
following:
• Immediately cease work in the
vicinity of the suspected
contaminant, and remove works
and the public from the area;
• Notify the City Engineer;
• Secure the area as directed by the
City Engineer; and
• Notify the Los Angeles County
Health Hazardous Materials
Division. The Health Hazardous
Materials Division shall advise the
developer of further actions that
shall be taken, if required.
During Construction Cease work,
contact City and
appropriate
regulatory
agencies
City of Lancaster
Public Works (City
Engineer); City of
Lancaster
Community
Development
Department
(Building and
Safety; Planning)
25 Agency Construction Notification. Prior to
issuance of street improvement
encroachment permit, the applicant shall
obtain approval of a temporary traffic
Prior to issuance of
construction
related permits
Submittal to and
approval of
temporary traffic
control plans by
City of Lancaster
Public Works
Department
(Traffic
MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN (Exhibit G)
General Plan Amendment No. 25-006 / Zone Change No. 25-004 Specific Plan No. 24-001
Mit.
No.
Mitigation Measure/
Conditions of Approval
Monitoring
Milestone
(Frequency)
Method of
Verification
Party Responsible
for Monitoring
VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
Initial
s Date Remarks
control plan and allowable working hours,
as directed by the Public Works Director.
the City of
Lancaster
Engineering)
HYDROLOGY/WATER QUALITY
26 Stormwater Quality Plan. Prior to approval
of each development application filed for
the PVSP, a stormwater quality plan shall be
prepared by a qualified professional for the
development and approved by the City of
Lancaster. The plan shall include provisions
to reduce discharge of pollutants from the
development site to the maximum extent
practical using management practices,
control techniques and systems, and
engineering methods, and other physical
means that are appropriate to the
development plans. App licable post
construction measures may include, but are
not limited to:
• Control for impervious area runoff,
including installation of detention
basins, retention area, filtering
devices, energy dissipaters,
pervious drainage systems, porous
pavement alternative;
• Regular sweeping of impervious
surfaces;
Prior to issuance of
construction
related permits;
field inspection
Submittal and
approval of a
Stormwater
Quality Plan
(hydrology study)
by the City of
Lancaster
City of Lancaster
Public Works
Department (City
Engineering); City
of Lancaster
Community
Development
Department
(Building and
Safety)
MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN (Exhibit G)
General Plan Amendment No. 25-006 / Zone Change No. 25-004 Specific Plan No. 24-001
Mit.
No.
Mitigation Measure/
Conditions of Approval
Monitoring
Milestone
(Frequency)
Method of
Verification
Party Responsible
for Monitoring
VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
Initial
s Date Remarks
• Efficient irrigation practices to
reduce runoff;
• Infiltration basins;
• Vegetated swales and strips;
• Xeriscape or other landscape design
that minimized use of fertilizer;
• Covered outdoor storage, including
for trash containers; and
• Berms around trash container areas
to contain runoff.
The Stormwater Quality Plan shall include
an inspection and maintenance program
that includes a provision to prevent clogged
discharge orifice that would permit standing
water or flooding.
27 Hydrology Study. If requested by the City
Engineer, a hydrologic study shall be
conducted for individual development
projects in the PVSP area. The study shall be
reviewed and approved by the City Engineer
prior to project approval. The hydrologic
study shall be prepared in accordance with
the City of Lancaster’s latest Engineering
Design Guidelines, as well as the Los
Angeles County Department of Public
Prior to issuance of
construction
related permits;
field inspection
Submittal and
approval of a
Stormwater
Quality Plan
(hydrology study)
by the City of
Lancaster
City of Lancaster
Public Works
Department (City
Engineering)
MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN (Exhibit G)
General Plan Amendment No. 25-006 / Zone Change No. 25-004 Specific Plan No. 24-001
Mit.
No.
Mitigation Measure/
Conditions of Approval
Monitoring
Milestone
(Frequency)
Method of
Verification
Party Responsible
for Monitoring
VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
Initial
s Date Remarks
Works Hydrology and Sedimentation
Manual as adopted by the City of Lancaster.
The hydrology study shall include
specifications for on -site stormwater
conveyances and drainage features.
NOISE
28 Reduce Short -Term Construction Noise.
The following measures shall be
implemented to reduce short -term
construction noise impacts:
• The on -site construction supervisor
shall have the responsibility to receive
and resolve noise complaints. A clear
appeal process to the owner shall be
established prior to construction
commencement that will allow for
resolution of noise problems that
cannot be immediately solved by the
site supervisor.
• Electrically powered equipment shall
be used instead of pneumatic or
internal combustion power
equipment, where feasible.
• Material stockpiles and mobile
equipment staging, parking and
maintenance areas shall be located as
During construction Field inspection City of Lancaster Community
Development
Department
(Building and
Safety; Planning)
MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN (Exhibit G)
General Plan Amendment No. 25-006 / Zone Change No. 25-004 Specific Plan No. 24-001
Mit.
No.
Mitigation Measure/
Conditions of Approval
Monitoring
Milestone
(Frequency)
Method of
Verification
Party Responsible
for Monitoring
VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
Initial
s Date Remarks
far away as practicable from noise -
sensitive receptors.
• The use of noise producing signals,
including horns, whistles, alarms, and
bells shall be for safety warning
purposes only.
• No project -related public address or
music system shall be audible at any
adjacent receptor.
• All noise producing construction
equipment and vehicles using internal
combustion engines shall be equipped
with mufflers, air- inlet silencers
where appropriate, and any other
shrouds, shields, or other noise -
reducing features in good operating
conditions that meet or exceed
original factory specifications. Mobile
or fixed “package” equipment (e.g.,
arc-welders, air compressors, etc.)
shall be equipped with shrouds and
noise control features that are readily
available for the type of equipment.
• Construction equipment shall be
properly maintained and equipped
with exhaust mufflers and engine
shrouds in accordance with
MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN (Exhibit G)
General Plan Amendment No. 25-006 / Zone Change No. 25-004 Specific Plan No. 24-001
Mit.
No.
Mitigation Measure/
Conditions of Approval
Monitoring
Milestone
(Frequency)
Method of
Verification
Party Responsible
for Monitoring
VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
Initial
s Date Remarks
manufacturers’ recommendations.
• When not in use, all construction
equipment shall be turned off and
shall not be allowed to idle. Provide
clear signage that posts this
requirement for workers at the
entrances to the site.
• Where feasible, noise barriers such as
walls, berms, or a combination
thereof, shall be used to reduce
construction noise. Noise barriers
must be large enough to prevent
significant noise transmission and
shield the receiver when possible.
29 Reduce Long -Term Noise Exposure from
Stationary Equipment. Prior to the issuance
of a building permit, an acoustical analysis
shall be prepared to evaluate potential
noise impacts associated with proposed
commercial land uses. The analysis shall be
performed by an individual with experience
related to the assessment of noise- related
impacts. The analysis shall, at a minimum,
include an evaluation of commercial parking
areas, commercial mechanical equipment
(e.g., compactors, generators), air
conditioning eq uipment, and material
loading/unloading areas. Noise -reduction
Prior to issuance of
construction
related permits
Checking/approval
of building plans
and review of
acoustical study;
field inspection
City of Lancaster
Community
Development
Department
(Building and
Safety; Planning)
MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN (Exhibit G)
General Plan Amendment No. 25-006 / Zone Change No. 25-004 Specific Plan No. 24-001
Mit.
No.
Mitigation Measure/
Conditions of Approval
Monitoring
Milestone
(Frequency)
Method of
Verification
Party Responsible
for Monitoring
VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
Initial
s Date Remarks
measures shall be incorporated sufficiently
to ensure that operational noise levels
would not exceed applicable City noise
standards at primarily affected existing land
uses (refer to Table 3.11 -6). Such measures
may include, but are not limited to, the
installation of noise barriers, setbacks, site
design features, placing residential and non-
residential air conditioning units shielded
from nearby noise -sensitive receptors
where feasible, and locating commercial air
conditioning units on building rooftop a reas
shielded by rooftop parapets.
30 Land Use Compatibility Acoustical Analysis.
Prior to the issuance of a building permit, an
acoustical analysis shall be prepared to
evaluate the compatibility of proposed
residential land uses located within the
projected 65 dBA CNEL noise contour of
area roadways, proposed residential land
uses located within the project 65 dBA CNEL
noise contour of the Palmdale Regional
Airport/USAF Plant 42, as well as
commercial land uses located within the
projected 70 dBA CNEL noise contour of
area roadways. The analy sis shall be
performed by an individual with experience
related to the assessment of noise- related
impacts. Noise-reduction measures shall be
Prior to issuance of
construction
related permits
Checking/approval
of building plans
and review of
acoustical study;
field inspection
City of Lancaster
Community
Development
Department
(Building and
Safety; Planning)
MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN (Exhibit G)
General Plan Amendment No. 25-006 / Zone Change No. 25-004 Specific Plan No. 24-001
Mit.
No.
Mitigation Measure/
Conditions of Approval
Monitoring
Milestone
(Frequency)
Method of
Verification
Party Responsible
for Monitoring
VERIFICATION OF COMPLIANCE
Initial
s Date Remarks
incorporated sufficient to ensure that
operational noise levels would not exceed
applicable City noise standards at primarily
affected existing land uses. Such measures
may include but are not limited to the
installation of noise barriers, building
setbacks, and site design features.
31 Require Aviation Easements for Proposed
Residential Land Uses. In accordance with
City General Plan Policy 4.4.3, the project
shall require avigation easements for
proposed residential land uses located
within the 65 dBA CNEL contour of
Palmdale Regional Airport/USAF Plant 42.
Prior to issuance of
certificate of
occupancy
Submittal of
recorded
easement (if
required) to the
City prior to
issuance of
certificate of
occupancy
City of Lancaster
Community
Development
Department
(Building and
Safety; Planning)