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A. Introduction
When approving projects with Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs) that identify significant impacts, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires public agencies to adopt monitoring and reporting programs or conditions of project approval to mitigate or avoid the identified significant effects (Public Resources Code Section 21081.6(a)(1)). A public agency is required to ensure that the measures are fully enforceable, through permit conditions, agreements, or other means (Public Resources Code Section 21081.6(b)). The mitigation measures required by a public agency to reduce or avoid significant project impacts not incorporated into the design or program for the project may be made conditions of project approval as set forth in a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP). The program must be designed to ensure project compliance with mitigation measures during project implementation.
The MMRP includes the mitigation measures identified in the EIR required to address the significant impacts associated with the proposed project. The required mitigation measures are summarized in this program; the full text of the impact analysis and mitigation measures is presented in the Draft EIR in Chapter 2, Summary, except as revised in this Final EIR. The mitigation revisions in the Final EIR include revisions to Mitigation Measures 4.B-2, 4.B-3,
4.C-1a, and 4.D-1, as presented in Chapter 2 of this document. The revisions to these mitigation measures were
made to reflect required implementation procedures in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
B. Format
The MMRP is organized in a table format (see Table 6-1), keyed to each significant impact and each EIR mitigation measure. Only mitigation measures adopted to address significant impacts are included in this program. Each mitigation measure is set out in full, followed by a tabular summary of monitoring requirements. The column headings in the tables are defined as follows:
x Mitigation Measures adopted as Conditions of Approval: This column presents the mitigation measure identified in the EIR.
x Implementation Procedures: This column identifies the procedures associated with implementation of the migration measure.
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x Monitoring Responsibility: This column contains an assignment of responsibility for the monitoring and reporting tasks.
x Monitoring and Reporting Action: This column refers the outcome from implementing the mitigation measure.
x Mitigation Schedule: The general schedule for conducting each mitigation task, identifying where appropriate both the timing and the frequency of the action. x Verification of Compliance: This column may be used by the lead agency to document the person who verified the implementation of the mitigation measure and the date on which this verification occurred.
C. Enforcement
If the Specific Plan is adopted, the MMRP would be incorporated as a condition of approval for all future projects in the Planning Area. As such, all mitigation measures for significant impacts must be carried out in order to fulfill the requirements of approval. A number of the mitigation measures would be implemented during the course of the development review process for future projects in Downtown. These measures would be referenced on architectural, development and similar plans, in technical reports, and in the field prior to construction. Most of the remaining mitigation measures would be implemented during the construction or project implementation phase.
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TABLE 6-1
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
Mitigation Measures Implementation Procedures1 Monitoring Responsibility
Monitoring and
Reporting Action
Monitoring
Schedule
Verification of
Compliance
B. Air Quality and Greenhouse Gases
Mitigation Measure 4.B-1: In order to be consistent with the MSM A-1 and MSM A-2 transportation control measures (TCMs) listed in Table 4.B-4, the City shall require that the following measures be included as potential Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies to be implemented by individual project applicants, where feasible and appropriate:
x Install charging units for electric vehicles at residences and businesses.
x Develop incentives for businesses to include preferential parking for electric and/or hybrid vehicles. (As required by the 2010 California Green Building Standards Code, Chapter 5,
Section 5.106.5.2)
A project applicant, as appropriate for
a proposed project, will hire a qualified
consultant, approved by the City of
Napa, to prepare a Transportation
Demand Management Plan (to be
implemented by the project applicant)
that adheres to all specifications in
this measure.
The TDM will verify in writing that the
plan adheres to all of BAAQMD’s
guidance which is applicable to the
project.
City of Napa Public
Works Traffic
Engineer; Economic
Development,
Building Official
Review of TDM plan. Verify
inclusion of TDM strategies
in applicable construction
plans and specifications.
During permit
processing.
Ongoing
Mitigation Measure 4.B-2: The City shall ensure that all projects in the Planning Area incorporate the following measures to reduce or avoid exposure of sensitive receptors to TACs:
For construction activities, measures may include, but are not limited to, the following:
x Minimize idling time either by shutting equipment off when not in use or reducing the time of idling to 5 minutes (as required by the state airborne toxics control measure [Title 13, Section 2485 of the California Code of Regulations]). Provide clear signage that posts this requirement for workers at the entrances to the site. x Use new diesel engines that are designed to minimize DPM emissions (usually through the use of catalyzed particulate filters in the exhaust), or retrofitting older engines with catalyzed particulate filters which would reduce up to 85 percent of DPM emissions.
For operational activities, in order to comply with the Air Quality and Land Use Handbook: A Community Health Perspective (ARB 2005) and achieve an acceptable interior air quality level for sensitive receptors, appropriate measures, shall be incorporated into residential building design. For projects to be developed under the Specific Plan that include residential receptors within 1,000 feet of a source of TACs (stationary or CNR railroad), the appropriate measures shall include one of the following methods (As required Prior to approval of projects within the
Planning Area, ensure that each
project’s specifications will incorporate
measures to reduce or avoid exposure
to TACs, as feasible.
City of Napa
Community
Development
Department; planner
assigned to project.
Building Official; Field
Inspector
Verify incorporation of
specifications into
construction plans and
project design.
Prior to approval
of demolition
permit or grading
permit.
and
During
construction
through to
issuance of
occupancy
permit.
Ongoing
1 In this Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program table, every subsequent development project undertaken pursuant to the Specific Plan would be required to adhere to each mitigation measure.
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B. Air Quality and Greenhouse Gases (continued)
by the 2010 California Green Building Standards Code, Chapter 5, Section 5.106.5.2):
1. The project applicant shall retain a qualified air quality consultant to prepare a health risk assessment (HRA) in accordance with the ARB and the Office of Environmental Health and Hazard Assessment requirements to determine the exposure of project residents to TACs prior to issuance of a demolition, grading, or building permit. The HRA shall be submitted to the Planning Division for review and approval. The applicant shall implement the approved HRA recommendations, if any. If the HRA
concludes that the air quality risks from nearby sources are at or below acceptable levels, then additional measures are not required.
2. The project applicant shall implement the following features that have been found to reduce the air quality risk to sensitive receptors and shall be included in the project construction plans.
These shall be submitted to the Planning Division and the Building Division for review and approval prior to the issuance of a demolition, grading, or building permit and ongoing.
a. Do not locate sensitive receptors near distribution center’s entry and exit points.
b. Do not locate sensitive receptors in the same building as a perchloroleythene dry cleaning facility.
c. Maintain a 50’ buffer from a typical gas dispensing facility (under 3.6 million gallons of gas per year).
d. Install, operate and maintain in good working order a central heating and ventilation (HV) system or other air take system in the building, or in each individual residential unit, that meets the efficiency standard of the MERV 13. The HV
system shall include the following features: Installation of a high efficiency filter and/or carbon filter to filter particulates and other chemical matter from entering the building. Either HEPA filters or ASHRAE 85% supply filters shall be used. e. Retain a qualified HV consultant or HERS rater during the design phase of the project to locate the HV system based on exposure modeling from the mobile and/or stationary
pollutant sources.
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B. Air Quality and Greenhouse Gases (continued)
f. Maintain positive pressure within the building.
g. Achieve a performance standard of at least one air exchange per hour of fresh outside filtered air.
h. Achieve a performance standard of at least 4 air exchanges per hour of recirculation
i. Achieve a performance standard of 0.25 air exchanges per hour of in unfiltered infiltration if the building is not positively pressurized.
j. Project applicant shall maintain, repair and/or replace HV system or prepare an Operation and Maintenance Manual for the HV system and the filter. The manual shall include the operating instructions and maintenance and replacement
schedule. This manual shall be included in the CC&R’s for residential projects and distributed to the building
maintenance staff. In addition, the applicant shall prepare a separate Homeowners Manual. The manual shall contain the operating instructions and maintenance and replacement
schedule for the HV system and the filters. It shall also include a disclosure to the buyers of the air quality analysis findings.
Mitigation Measure 4.B-3: The City shall ensure that individual project applicants incorporate the following measures to reduce or avoid exposure of sensitive receptors to odors during development under the Specific Plan:
x Consider the odor-producing potential of land uses when the exact type of facility that would occupy areas zoned for commercial or mixed-use land uses is determined. Facilities that have the potential to emit objectionable odors would be located with appropriate buffers from existing and proposed sensitive receptors.
Identify odor control devices within building permit applications to mitigate the exposure of receptors to objectionable odors if a potential odor-producing source is to occupy the Planning Area.
The identified odor control devices would be installed before the issuance of certificates of occupancy for the potentially odor- producing use.
Prior to approval of individual projects
within the Planning Area, ensure that
each project’s specifications comply
with this measure.
City of Napa
Community
Development
Department; planner
assigned to the
project, building
official, and building
plan checker
Verify incorporation of
specifications into project
design.
Prior to issuance
of building
permits
and
Prior to issuance
of occupancy
permits.
Ongoing
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B. Air Quality and Greenhouse Gases (continued)
Mitigation Measure B-4: Implement Mitigation Measure 4.B-1 to ensure consistency with the BAAQMD TCMs to promote clean, fuel efficient and zero emission vehicles.
See Mitigation Measure 4.B-1.
Mitigation Measure 4.B-5: The City shall ensure that applicant(s) for individual projects to be developed under the Specific Plan would incorporate Green Building and Development Measures as listed in Appendix C (AIR-2). Each increment of new development under the Specific Plan requiring a discretionary approval from the City (e.g., proposed tentative subdivision map, conditional use permit), would demonstrate that GHG emissions from operation would be reduced by 30 percent from business-as-usual 2020 emissions levels, in order to achieve 1990 levels by 2020.
Incorporate Green Building and
Development Measures into project
design and demonstrate GHG
emissions from operations would
adhere to reduction goals set by the
City.
City of Napa
Community
Development
Department, planner
assigned to project
and building plan
checker
Ensure compliance of
individual project
applications with Green
Building and Development
Measures.
During permit
processing.
Ongoing
Mitigation Measure B-6: Implement Mitigation Measure 4.B-5 to reduce GHGs.
C. Biological Resources
Mitigation Measure 4.C-1a: The City shall ensure that subsequent projects in the Planning Area incorporate the following measures to reduce or avoid impacts to fish species:
x Avoid, reduce, or compensate for indirect impacts to fish species; for example, removal of riparian vegetation would require compensatory shade plantings.
x Design creek and river crossings so as to maintain connectivity and allow for unimpeded flow of water, and if at all possible avoid building piers or footings within the channel.
Incorporate all specifications of this
measure into project design and
development to reduce or avoid
impacts to fish species.
City of Napa
Community
Development
Department; planner
assigned to the
project.
Ensure incorporation of all
specifications of these
measures into project
design and development.
Prior to
construction
permits.
Ongoing
Mitigation Measure 4.C-1b: Pre-Construction Special-Status Avian Surveys. No more than two weeks in advance of any tree or shrub pruning, removal, or ground-disturbing activity that will commence during the breeding season (February 1 through August 31), a qualified wildlife biologist will conduct pre-construction surveys of all potential special-status bird nesting habitat in the vicinity of the planned activity. Pre-construction surveys are not required for construction activities scheduled to occur during the non-breeding season (August 31 through January 31). Construction activities commencing during the non-breeding season and continuing into the breeding season do not require surveys (as it is assumed that any breeding birds taking up nests would be acclimated to project- The project applicant will prepare
construction plans that incorporate pre-
construction surveys and buffer zones.
If required, avoidance procedures will
be implemented.
The project applicant will hire a
qualified biologist and the project
applicant and its contractor(s) will
engage the qualified biologist to
conduct pre-construction surveys as
described.
City of Napa
Community
Development
Department; planner
assigned to the
project.
Approve a qualified
biologist.
Review pre-construction
survey reports.
If active nests are found,
inspect construction site to
confirm buffer zones.
No more than
14 days before
start or restart of
construction
during the months
of February to
August.
Ongoing
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C. Biological Resources (cont.)
related activities already under way). Nests initiated during construction activities would be presumed to be unaffected by the activity, and a buffer zone around such nests would not be necessary. However, a nest initiated during construction cannot be moved or altered.
If pre-construction surveys indicate that no nests of special-status birds are present or that nests are inactive or potential habitat is unoccupied: no further mitigation is required.
If active nests of special-status birds are found during the surveys:
implement Mitigation Measure 4.C-1c.
Mitigation Measure 4.C-1c: Avoidance of active nests. If active nests of special-status birds or other birds are found during surveys, the results of the surveys would be discussed with the California Department of Fish and Game and avoidance procedures will be adopted, if necessary, on a case-by-case basis. In the event that a special-status bird or protected nest is found, construction would be stopped until either the bird leaves the area or avoidance measures are adopted. Avoidance measures can include construction buffer areas (up to several hundred feet in the case of raptors), relocation of birds, or seasonal avoidance. If buffers are created, a no disturbance zone will be created around active nests during the breeding season or until a qualified biologist determines that all young have fledged.
The size of the buffer zones and types of construction activities restricted will take into account factors such as the following:
1. Noise and human disturbance levels at the Plan area and the nesting site at the time of the survey and the noise and disturbance expected during the construction activity;
2. Distance and amount of vegetation or other screening between the Plan area and the nest; and sensitivity of individual nesting species and behaviors of the nesting birds.
Incorporate all specifications of this
measure into project design and
development to reduce or avoid
impacts to active nests of special-
status birds or other birds found
during the surveys.
City of Napa
Community
Development
Department; planner
assigned to the
project.
Ensure incorporation of all
specifications of these
measures into project
design and development.
Prior to
construction
permits.
Ongoing
D. Cultural Resources
Mitigation Measure 4.D-1: The City shall require that any future development under the Specific Plan meets the intent and goals of the City of Napa Downtown Historic Design Guidelines. This includes any project that would alter historic resources or would be constructed adjacent to a historic resource.
Ensure that each subsequent project
in the Planning Area complies with the
Downtown Historic Design Guidelines.
City of Napa
Community
Development
Department; planner
assigned to the
project.
Ensure compliance of
individual project
applications with City of
Napa Downtown Historic
Design Guidelines.
Prior to project
approval.
Ongoing
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D. Cultural Resources (cont.)
Mitigation Measure 4.D-2a: When specific projects are proposed under the Specific Plan that involves ground-disturbing activity into native soils, the City's "Pastfinder" archaeological database shall be consulted. Recommendations provided by the "Pastfinder" database shall be implemented based on a parcel’s archaeological sensitivity. In those cases where a site-specific cultural resources study is necessary, it shall be performed by qualified cultural resources professional. The study will include an updated records search, pedestrian survey of the project area, development of a historic context, sensitivity assessment for buried prehistoric and historic-period deposits, and preparation of a technical report that meets federal and state requirements. If significant resources are identified and cannot be avoided, treatment plans will be developed in consultation with the City and Native American representatives to mitigate potential impacts to less than significant.
The project applicant will hire a
qualified cultural resources
professional to conduct an evaluation,
and if necessary, will prepare a site-
specific cultural resources study in
accordance with the specifications of
this measure.
If necessary, treatment plans will be
developed in consultation with the City
and Native American representatives.
City of Napa
Community
Development
Department; planner
assigned to project.
Review and approval of the
cultural resources
professional’s technical
report(s).
If significant resources are
identified and cannot be
avoided, review and
approval of treatment plans
in consultation with Native
American representatives.
Prior to project
approval.
Ongoing
Mitigation Measure 4.D-2b: Should any archaeological artifacts be found during construction in the Planning Area, all construction activities within 50 feet shall immediately halt and the City must be notified. A qualified archaeologist shall inspect the findings within 24 hours of the discovery. If the site is determined to contain significant cultural resources, funding will be provided to identify, record, report, evaluate, and recover the resources as necessary.
Construction within the area of the find shall not recommence until impacts on the historical or unique archaeological resource are mitigated. Additionally, Public Resources Code § 5097.993 stipulates that a project sponsor must inform project personnel that collection of any Native American artifact is prohibited by law.
The project applicant will provide
documentation to the City that project
personnel were given training
regarding the illegality of collecting
Native American artifacts.
If archaeological artifacts are found,
project applicant and its contractor(s)
will halt all construction activities
within 50 feet and notify the City.
Qualified archaeologist will inspect the
findings within 24 hours of the
discovery. Identify record, report,
evaluate, and recover the resources
as necessary. Upon full mitigation City
will give approval for
recommencement of construction
within the area.
Community
Development
Department; planner
assigned to project,
building official, and
building plan checker
Review and approve
documentation that project
personnel have been
trained regarding the
illegality of collecting Native
American artifacts.
Ensure construction within
50 feet of found
archaeological artifacts
halted; ensure notification of
City has occurred; review
and approve selection of
qualified archaeologist;
review and approve
archaeologist’s report of
recovery. Upon full
mitigation of historical or
unique archaeological
resource(s), give approval
for recommencement of
construction within the area.
Prior to demolition
or grading permit
(whichever occurs
first); ongoing
during demotion,
grading, and
construction.
Ongoing
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D. Cultural Resources (cont.)
Mitigation Measure 4.D-3: Prior to the start of any subsurface excavations that would extend beyond previously disturbed soils, all construction forepersons and field supervisors shall receive training by a qualified professional paleontologist, as defined by the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology (SVP), who is experienced in teaching non-specialists, to ensure they can recognize fossil materials and will follow proper notification procedures in the event any are uncovered during construction. Procedures to be conveyed to workers include halting construction within 50 feet of any potential fossil find and notifying a qualified paleontologist, who will evaluate its significance. Training on paleontological resources will also be provided to all other construction workers, but may involve using a videotape of the initial training and/or written materials rather than in-person training by a paleontologist. If a fossil is determined to be significant and avoidance is not feasible, the paleontologist will develop and implement an excavation and salvage plan in accordance with SVP standards.
All construction forepersons, field
supervisors, and construction workers
shall receive training by a qualified
professional paleontologist; the
training shall conform to all
specifications of this measure. Project
sponsor will provide documentation of
such trainings to the City.
The paleontologist will develop and
implement an excavation and salvage
plan in accordance with the
specifications of this measure.
City of Napa
Community
Development
Department; planner
assigned to project
and building official.
Review and approve project
sponsor’s documentation of
trainings of forepersons,
field supervisors and all
construction workers.
Review and approve
paleontologist’s excavation
and salvage plan.
Prior to demolition
or grading permit
(whichever occurs
first); prior to the
start of any
subsurface
excavations.
Ongoing
Mitigation Measure 4.D-4: The treatment of any human remains and associated or unassociated funerary objects discovered during soil-disturbing activities shall comply with applicable state laws.
Such treatment would include immediate notification of the Napa County Coroner. In the event of the coroner’s determination that the human remains are Native American, the coroner shall notify of the Native American Heritage Commission, which would appoint a Most Likely Descendant (MLD) (PRC § 5097.98). The archaeological consultant, the Event Authority, and MLD shall make all reasonable efforts to develop an agreement for the treatment, with appropriate dignity, of any human remains and associated or unassociated funerary objects (CEQA Guidelines § 15064.5[d]). The agreement would take into consideration the appropriate excavation, removal, recordation, analysis, custodianship, curation, and final disposition of the human remains and associated or unassociated funerary objects. The PRC allows 48 hours to reach agreement on these matters. If the MLD and the other parties could not agree on the reburial method, the Event Authority shall follow Section 5097.98(b) of the PRC, which states that “the landowner or his or her authorized representative shall reinter the human remains and items associated with Native American burials with appropriate dignity on the property in a location not subject to further subsurface disturbance.”
Upon discovery of human remains
and associated or unassociated
funerary objects, the project applicant
will immediately notify Napa County
Coroner and City of Napa project
planner. After such notification, the
archaeological consultant, project
applicant, Native Heritage
Commission, and Most Likely
Descendant (MlD) will develop an
agreement in accordance with the
specifications of this measure and
state law.
If the MLD and the other parties could
not, applicant will reinter the human
remains in accordance with the
specifications of this measure and
state law.
The project applicant will incorporate
the specifications of this measure into
project specifications and grading and
construction plans.
City of Napa
Community
Development
Department; planner
assigned to project
and field inspector.
Ensure prompt notification of
Napa County Coroner; if
remains are determined to
be Native American, review
Coroner’s report to Native
American Heritage
Commission.
Facilitate consultation
between archaeological
consultant, project applicant,
Native Heritage Commission
and Most Likely Descendant
over the allowed 48 hours.
If agreement is reached,
review report(s) by
archaeological consultant
and project applicant of
actions taken and final
disposition of human
remains and associated or
unassociated funerary
objects. Ensure that report(s)
are provided to Most Likely
Ongoing during
grading and
construction of
individual
projects.
Ongoing
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Mitigation Measure 4.D-4 (cont.) Descedant and his or her tribe, as well as to the local
information center.
If agreement is not reached,
review and approve project
applicant’s reinterment plan
and archaeological
consultant’s report(s) on
reinterment. Forward
report(s) to Most Likely
Descedant and his or her
tribe, as well as to the local
information center.
I. Noise
Mitigation Measure 4.I-1a: Construction contractors for subsequent development projects within the Planning Area shall utilize the best available noise control techniques (e.g., improved mufflers, equipment redesign, use of intake silencers, ducts, engine enclosures, and acoustically-attenuating shields or shrouds, etc.) when within 400 feet of sensitive receptor locations. Additional techniques shall include, but not be limited to the following noise control elements:
x Non-residential construction project activities (Monday through Friday) shall be limited to the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with no start up of machines or equipment prior to 8 a.m. No delivery of materials nor equipment shall occur prior to 7:30 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m. No cleaning of machines or equipment shall occur after 6:00 p.m. No servicing of equipment shall occur past 6:45 p.m. Construction of weekends and holidays shall be limited to the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., unless a permit allows otherwise.
Impact tools (e.g., jack hammers, pavement breakers, and rock drills) used for construction shall be hydraulically or electrically powered wherever possible to avoid noise associated with compressed air exhaust from pneumatically powered tools.
However, where use of pneumatic tools is unavoidable, an exhaust muffler on the compressed air exhaust shall be used; The project applicant will incorporate
the specifications of this measure into
project specifications and grading and
construction plans.
City of Napa
Community
Development
Department; planner
assigned to project,
building official, and
field inspector.
Review and approve project
specifications and grading
and construction plans for
inclusion of specifications in
this measure.
Inspect site during
construction to ensure
compliance with project
specifications and grading
and construction plans.
Prior to issuance
of building and
grading permit(s).
Field inspections
during
construction.
Ongoing
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this muffler shall achieve lower noise levels from the exhaust by approximately 10 dBA. External jackets on the tools themselves shall be used where feasible in order to achieve a reduction of 5 dBA. Quieter procedures shall be used, such as drills rather than impact equipment, whenever feasible;
x All construction equipment shall not be placed adjacent to developed areas unless said equipment is provided with
acoustical shielding.
Signs shall be posted at all construction site entrances to the property upon commencement of project construction, for the purposes of informing all contractors and subcontractors, their employees, agents, materialmen, and all other persons at the construction site, of the basic requirements of Mitigation Measures 4.1-a through 4.1-c.
Mitigation Measure 4.I-1b: Should pile-driving be necessary for a proposed project, the project sponsor would require that the construction contractor limit pile driving activity to the least disturbing hours of the day. To further mitigate pile driving and/or other extreme noise-generating construction impacts, a set of site- specific noise attenuation measures shall be completed under the supervision of a qualified acoustical consultant. No extreme noise- generating activities shall be allowed on weekends and holidays.
Techniques included may include but not be limited to the following:
x Erect temporary plywood noise barriers around the construction site,
x Implement “quiet” pile-driving technology (such as pre-drilling of piles and the use of more than one pile driver to shorten the total pile driving duration), where feasible, in consideration of geotechnical and structural requirements and conditions; x Use noise control blankets on building structures as buildings are erected to reduce noise emission from the site;
x Evaluate the feasibility of noise control at the receivers by temporarily improving the noise reduction capability of adjacent buildings; and
Monitor the effectiveness of noise attenuation measures by taking noise measurements.
The project applicant will incorporate
the specifications of this measure into
project specifications and grading and
construction plans.
City of Napa
Community
Development
Department; planner
assigned to project,
building official, and
field inspector
Review and approve project
specifications and grading
and construction plans for
inclusion of specifications in
this measure.
Inspect site during
construction to ensure
compliance with project
specifications and grading
and construction plans.
Prior to issuance
of building and
grading permit(s).
Field inspections
during
construction.
Ongoing
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6. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
TABLE 6-1 (Continued)
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
Downtown Napa Specific Plan 6-12 ESA / 208649
Final Environmental Impact Report March 2012
Mitigation Measures Implementation Procedures1 Monitoring Responsibility
Monitoring and
Reporting Action
Monitoring
Schedule
Verification of
Compliance
I. Noise (cont.)
Mitigation Measure 4.I-1c: The City shall condition approval of projects in the Planning Area near receptors sensitive to construction noise, such as residences and schools, such that, in the event of a justified complaint regarding construction noise, the City would have the ability to require changes in the construction practices to address the noise complaints.
Approval of permits for projects
adjacent to sensitive receptors will be
conditioned upon the City’s ability to
require changes in the construction
practices to address justified noise
complaints.
Project applicants will post the City’s
noise complaint procedure in publicly
accessible locations at each
construction site.
Community
Development
Department; planner
assigned to project
and code enforcement
officer.
Review all noise complaints
received; assess whether
noise complaints are
justified; alert Project
Sponsor of revised
construction practices.
Inspect site during
construction to ensure
compliance with revised
construction practices.
At approval of
project
specifications,
grading permits
and building
permits; ongoing
during demolition,
grading,
construction.
Ongoing
Mitigation Measure 4.I-3: Groundborne vibration exposure to proposed Specific Plan residences within 200 feet of the mainline track shall be analyzed in a detailed vibration study by a qualified acoustical engineer to determine if vibration isolation shall be required in building design, such as supporting the new building foundations on elastomer pads similar to bridge bearing pads. The results of each study shall be submitted to the City prior to project approval.
Retain qualified acoustical engineer to
determine if vibration isolation shall be
required in building design; if so;
incorporate such measures into
project design.
Ensure that each subsequent
development projects undertaken
pursuant to the Specific Plan that are
subject to vibration exposure, adhere
to vibration study recommendations,
as feasible.
Community
Development
Department; planner
assigned to project
and field inspector.
Approve consultant selection
and scope of work.
Ensure project design
incorporates qualified
acoustical engineer’s
recommendations.
Review and approve project
plans, demolition plans,
grading plans and
constructions plans for
adherence to the Specific
Plan’s design guidelines.
Prior to project
approval.
Inspect site during
construction to
ensure
compliance with
project
specifications and
grading and
construction
plans.
Ongoing
L. Transportation and Traffic
Mitigation Measure 4.L-1a: The City shall continue to coordinate with Caltrans to install a traffic signal at the intersection of SR 29 Northbound Off-ramp / First Street or identify other acceptable alternatives to the signal. If the signal pursued, the City shall work closely with Caltrans to ensure that the signal timing is properly synchronized with the closely spaced intersection to the east at California Boulevard / First Street.
The City of Napa Public Works
Department will contact Caltrans
regarding the signal and work with
Caltrans to address this issue.
City of Napa Public
Works Department,
project engineer; City
of Napa community
Development
Department.
Caltrans.
Approval of intersection
improvements by City
Public Works and Caltrans.
Prior to issuance
of an
encroachment
permit.
Ongoing
Mitigation Measure 4.L-2b: The City shall continue to coordinate with Caltrans to install a traffic signal at the intersection of SR 29 Northbound Off-ramp / First Street or identify other acceptable alternatives to the signal. If the signal pursued, the City shall work closely with Caltrans to ensure that the signal timing is properly synchronized with the closely spaced intersection to the east at California Boulevard / First Street.
City of Napa Public Works Department
will contact Caltrans about regarding
the signal. Private developers will pay a
Street Improvement Fee which
contributes funds toward the First
Street Over-Crossing project.
City of Napa Public
Works Department,
project engineer; City
of Napa community
Development
Department.
Caltrans.
Calculation and receipt of
payment.
Prior to issuance
of building
permits.
Ongoing
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6. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
TABLE 6-1 (Continued)
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
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Final Environmental Impact Report March 2012
Mitigation Measures Implementation Procedures1 Monitoring Responsibility
Monitoring and
Reporting Action
Monitoring
Schedule
Verification of
Compliance
L. Transportation and Traffic (cont.)
Mitigation Measure 4.L-6: This mitigation measure should be applied to developments under the Specific Plan that would generate substantial multi-modal trips crossing at-grade railroad crossings that could substantially increase hazards between incompatible uses (i.e., motor vehicles and trains, or pedestrians and trains):
Transportation Impact Studies (TIS) for At-grade Railroad Crossings – The TIS, otherwise required to be prepared for proposed developments under this project, in accordance with standard City policies and practices, must evaluate potential impacts to at-grade railroad crossings resulting from project-related traffic. The TIS should examine whether the proposed project would generate substantial multimodal trips crossing at-grade railroad crossings that could substantially increase hazards between incompatible uses (i.e., motor vehicles and trains, pedestrians and trains), which may include a Diagnostic Review for each railroad crossing.
If required, the Diagnostic Review must be completed with all affected properties and Stakeholders, in coordination with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). It will include:
roadway and rail descriptions; collision history; traffic volumes for all modes; train volumes; vehicular speeds; train speeds; and existing rail and traffic controls. Based on the Diagnostic Review and the number of projected trips, the TIS will evaluate if the proposed project increases hazards at the crossing. For example, vehicle traffic generated by the proposed project may cause vehicle queuing at intersections resulting in traffic spilling back onto at- grade railroad crossings.
Where the TIS identifies substantially hazardous crossing conditions caused by the proposed project, mitigations relative to the project’s contribution to the crossing as necessary shall be applied through project redesign and/or incorporation of improvements to reduce potential adverse impacts. Proposed improvements must be coordinated with CPUC and affected railroads and all necessary permits/approvals obtained, including a GO 88-B Request (Authorization to Alter Highway Rail Crossings).
These improvements may include:
x Installation of additional warning signage;
The project applicant will retain a
qualified transportation engineer to
prepare a Transportation Impact Study
(TIS) for At-grade Railroad Crossings
that adheres to all specifications of
this measure.
Where the TIS identifies substantially
hazardous crossing conditions caused
by the proposed project, the project
applicant will incorporate mitigations
(relative to the project’s contribution)
to the crossing(s) as recommended by
the TIS.
Community
Development
Department; planner
assigned to project, in
coordination with the
Public Works
Department; project
engineer.
Review and approve
selection of qualified
transportation engineer.
Prior to approval of project
plans, ensure incorporation
of mitigation to the affected
crossing(s) as
recommended by the TIS.
During permit
processing.
Ongoing
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6. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
TABLE 6-1 (Continued)
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
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Final Environmental Impact Report March 2012
Mitigation Measures Implementation Procedures1 Monitoring Responsibility
Monitoring and
Reporting Action
Monitoring
Schedule
Verification of
Compliance
L. Transportation and Traffic (cont.)
x Improvements to warning devices at existing rail crossings; x Installation or improvement to automobiles and/or pedestrian control gates;
x Installation of concrete panels to provide a smooth crossing surface;
x Reduction in the flangeway gap to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety;
x Installation of median separation to prevent vehicles from driving around railroad crossings;
x Improvements to traffic signaling at intersections adjacent to crossings (e.g., signal preemption);
x Prohibition of parking within 100 feet of the crossings to improve the visibility of warning devices and approaching trains; x Where soundwalls, landscaping, buildings, etc. would be installed near crossings, maintain the visibility of warning devices and approaching trains;
x Elimination of driveways near crossings;
x Installation of vandal-resistant fencing or walls to limit the access of pedestrians onto the railroad right-of-way.
This mitigation measure would be applied by the City on a development project (case-by-case) basis, as appropriate. The incorporation of improvements identified in this mitigation measure could reduce the project’s impact to the at-grade railroad crossing to a less-than-significant level.
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August 22, 2023
Planning Director
City of Napa
P.O. Box 660
Napa, CA 94559
SUBJECT: 22-01
37 First & Oxbow Hotel DR & UP, REFRL-001395, Andrew Wood, 730 Water St (Dilley)
NapaSan has reviewed the above named application, which will be reviewed at an I
nterdepartmental Staff Meeting.
The owner shall pay to NapaSan the prevailing fees and charges in effect as established by R
esolutions and Ordinances before the issuance of a City Building Permit, and shall adhere to the rules and regulations as they apply to the application.
NapaSan has identified the following comments based on the current application. NapaSan r
eserves the right to modify the following conditions/comments based on changes to future applications or changes to the project site plan.
The pr
oposed project shall be subject to the following conditions of approval :
1. A N apaSan permit is required for this project. A plan showing the required sanitary sewer improvements, conforming to NapaSan standards, shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer and shall be submitted to NapaSan for approval.
2. T he owner shall obtain a demolition permit from NapaSan prior to removal of the existing buildings. Demolition credits shall be valid for a period of two years from the date the demolition permit is issued, unless the owner elects to continue paying sewer service charges after issuance of the demolition permit. Contact NapaSan for more information about demolition credits. The owner will be required to hire a Class A licensed contractor to cut and cap all of the existing laterals at the connection to the main.
3. T
he sanitary sewer system in First Street may require upgrading. The limits would be determined by NapaSan after further study conducted by the owner. All costs associated with the study and any required upgrades shall be borne by the owner. The owner shall enter into an improvement agreement with NapaSan and post the appropriate bonds covering the sanitary sewer work.
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4. N apa Sanitation District adopted a Collection System Master Plan (CSMP) in February 2021. The growth projections in the CSMP are consistent with the City of Napa General Plan, the Napa County General Plan, and the General Plan Update in progress at that time. This project is being developed at an intensity greater than was specified in the City of Napa General Plan. The CSMP identified several trunk pipelines in existing collection systems that have capacity deficiencies during wet weather flow conditions directly related to inflow/infiltration (I&I). This project is upstream of pipelines that were identified by the CSMP as lacking sufficient wet weather capacity. Development of this property may increase projected sewer flows. Development of this property may create additional impacts to the downstream trunk pipeline that were not considered in the CSMP. NapaSan will require the project to participate in an I&I reduction project consistent with the requirements of Napa Sanitation District Board Resolution 21-006.
Contact NapaSan for additional information.
5. San
itary sewer facilities are required to have a minimum of 36" of cover at all points within the public right of way. The proposed sanitary sewer facilities shall be designed to meet this requirement.
6. A g
rease interceptor will be required for any restaurant or food service type s of use.
7. S hould there be a drain in the trash enclosure, it shall be connected to the grease interceptor serving the building and the trash enclosure shall meet NapaSan standards.
Contact NapaSan for more information.
8. T he appropriate language shall be included in the CC&Rs regarding maintenance of common sanitary sewer laterals serving multiple parcels. A draft set of CC&Rs shall be submitted to NapaSan for review and approval. NapaSan reserves the right to require each parcel or condominium unit to be served by a separate sanitary sewer lateral.
9. N
o floor drains are allowed in the building except in the restroom and food service areas.
10. Di scharge lines from the elevator sump pits shall not be connected to the sanitary sewer system.
11. S hould there be a drain in the below grade parking area, it shall be connected to a sand and oil separator and shall meet NapaSan standards. The drain shall not be connected to a grease interceptor. The entrance of the parking structure shall be sloped away from the building and stormwater shall not enter the sanitary sewer system. Contact NapaSan for more information.
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12. N o plumbing from outdoor pool/spa areas or water features shall be connected to the sanitary sewer system.
13. All ro of top plumbing fixtures shall be located under a covered area which extends past any open side a distance equal to 1/2 the height of the opening and shall be graded to slope away from the opening. Contact NapaSan staff for more information.
14. N apaSan has Best Management Practices (BMPs) for specific industries/businesses which contain proven practices for reducing pollution in wastewater. Some BMPs are mandatory. The proposed project shall comply with mandatory BMPs. All sewer discharges from the proposed development shall meet the Local Limits for constituents of concern established by NapaSan.
15. E
ach parcel shall be served by a separate sanitary sewer lateral. Commercial and residential/hotel uses shall be served by separate sanitary sewer laterals extending from the building to the sewer main.
16. T rees shall not be located within 10' of sewer pipes .
17. B ioretention areas shall not be located within 5' of sanitary sewer pipes.
18. T here is an existing 4" diameter sewer force main located on the subject parcels. The force main is no longer in service. The owner or developer shall remove or abandon the force main within the extent of the subject parcels per NapaSan requirements.
19. T
he proposed development would be subject to the following fees, based on the rates in effect at the time they are paid:
a. A greement Fees
b. D emolition Permit Fees
c. P lan Check Fees
d. I nspection Fees
e. C apacity Charges (based on use and square footage for commercial space.
Outdoor dining and event space is included in the square footage) f. C apacity Charges (per unit for transient occupancy)
20. N apaSan has updated sanitary sewer and recycled water standard specifications and details. The updated specifications and details are available online at NapaSan's website (www.NapaSan.com). NapaSan may revise the standard specifications and details at any time. It is the responsibility of the engineer, contractor, and developer to verify that EXHIBIT "B"
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they are in possession of the current version of the standards prior to design and construction of sanitary sewer and recycled water improvements.
The capacity charge for an equivalent dw
elling unit currently is $11,519 and will increase by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) annually in July. Commercial capacity charges are determined per NapaSan Code Section 5.02.030.B. Contact NapaSan Staff at (707) 258-6030 or [email protected] for additional information.
Sincerely,
Michael Fitch
Assistant Engineer
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