Rancho Cordova City Council
April 4, 2022

ITEM 11.1. ATTACHMENT 2
Exhibit A to the Resolution
 Bicycle and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Incentives – incentives for purchasing new bicycles or alternative fuel vehicles.

Finding: Implementation of Mitigation Measures 4.10-2(a) and (b) would ensure that the project applicant shall pay a fair share contribution to provide monetary support for the City’s transportation services, as determined by the City of Rancho Cordova Community Development Department. The charges for residential and non-residential development will fund these transportation services as determined appropriate by the City Council.

However, as the project site is located in a developing area with only vacant land and other residential communities, the area offers only limited alternatives to driving for work or shopping needs and restrictions are not placed on parking. In addition, the project site’s limited access to transit and the inability to implement strategies related to employment and commuting further restricts the proposed project’s ability to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) per capita. Thus, although Mitigation Measures 4.10-2(a) and (b) would reduce the impact to the maximum extent feasible, the impact would not be reduced to a less-than-significant level. Thus, the impact remains significant and unavoidable.

The City Council acknowledges that in making these findings, the City Council has considered the opinions of other agencies and members of the public, including opinions that disagree with some of the analysis and significance thresholds used in the EIR. The City Council finds that the determination of significance thresholds is a judgment within the discretion of the City Council; the significance thresholds used in the EIR are supported by substantial evidence in the record, including the expert opinion of the EIR preparers and City staff; and the significance thresholds used in the EIR provide reasonable and appropriate means of assessing the significance of the adverse environmental effects of the Project.

In particular, the EIR relied on significance criteria for evaluating impacts that are tailored to this type of project. The criteria used in this EIR to determine whether an impact is or is not “significant” are based on (a) CEQA-stipulated “mandatory findings of significance” listed in CEQA Guidelines section 15065; (b) the relationship of the Project effect to the adopted policies, ordinances and standards of the City and of responsible agencies; and (c) commonly accepted practice and the professional judgment of the EIR authors and City staff.

A full explanation of the environmental findings and conclusions can be found in the Final EIR and these findings hereby incorporate by reference the discussion and analysis in the Final EIR supporting the Final EIR’s determinations regarding the Project’s impacts and mitigation measures designed to address those impacts. In making these findings, the City Council ratifies, adopts, and incorporates the analysis and explanation in the Final EIR, and ratifies, adopts, and incorporates in these findings the determinations and conclusions of the Final EIR relating to environmental impacts and mitigation measures, except to the extent any such determinations and conclusions are specifically and expressly modified by these findings.

The City Council adopts, and incorporates as conditions of approval of the Project, the mitigation measures set forth in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program

ITEM 11.1. ATTACHMENT 2
Exhibit A to the Resolution
attached to these findings as Exhibit A to reduce or avoid the potentially significant and significant impacts of the Project. The City Council acknowledges that in adopting these mitigation measures, the City Council intends to adopt each of the mitigation measures recommended for approval by the Final EIR. Accordingly, in the event a mitigation measure recommended in the Final EIR has inadvertently been omitted from Exhibit A, such mitigation measure is hereby adopted and incorporated in the findings below by reference. In addition, in the event the language describing a mitigation measure set forth in Exhibit A fails to accurately reflect the mitigation measures in the Final EIR due to a clerical error, the language of the mitigation measure as set forth in the Final EIR shall control, unless the language of the mitigation measure has been specifically and expressly modified by these findings.

The City Council hereby finds that the adopted mitigation measures are changes or alterations that have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project which reduce or avoid significant effects on the environment to the maximum extent feasible.

Some comments on the Draft EIR requested minor modifications in mitigation measures identified in the Draft EIR or requested additional mitigation measures for impacts as to which the Draft EIR already identified mitigation measures that would reduce the identified impact to a less-than-significant level. Any modifications that were made to mitigation measures in response to such comments are denoted in Chapter 3, Revisions to DEIR Text, of the Final EIR.

Part C. Alternatives
Summary of Discussion of Alternatives in the Final EIR
The Final EIR evaluates three potential alternatives to the Project. The EIR examines the environmental impacts of each alternative in comparison with the Project and the relative ability of each alternative to satisfy Project Objectives.

Findings Relating to Alternatives
In making these findings, the City Council certifies that it has independently reviewed and considered the information on alternatives provided in the Final EIR, including the information provided in comments on the Draft EIR and the responses to those comments in the Final EIR. The Final EIR’s discussion and analysis of these alternatives is not repeated in these findings, but the discussion and analysis of the alternatives in the Final EIR is incorporated in these findings by reference.

The Final EIR describes and evaluates in detail three alternatives to the Project.

The City Council acknowledges that the reasons for the City Council’s decision to approve the Project instead of the remaining alternatives are presented below. The City Council finds that the Project would satisfy the Project Objectives, and the remaining alternatives are unable to satisfy the Project objectives to the same degree as the Project. The City Council further finds that, on balance, none of the remaining alternatives has environmental advantages over the Project that are sufficiently great to justify approval of such an alternative instead of the Project, in light of each such alternative’s inability to

ITEM 11.1. ATTACHMENT 2
Exhibit A to the Resolution
satisfy the Project objectives to the same degree as the Project. Accordingly, the City Council determines to approve the Project instead of approving one of the remaining alternatives.

Description of Project Objectives
The Project Objectives are the following:

1. Consolidate the remaining parcels in the Grant Line West Planning Area of the City of Rancho Cordova General Plan in a manner that concentrates development south of Morrison Creek to avoid and minimize potential conflicts with the South Sacramento Habitat Conservation Plan.

2. Develop a residential mixed-density community that is consistent with the General Plan conceptual land use designation for the Grant Line West Planning Area.

3. Develop a residential community that is contiguous to and compatible with adjacent existing development and that provides a range of housing choices.

4. Utilize existing utility capacity for maximum efficiency.

5. Develop a residential community that can provide timely housing to help meet current demand during a period of housing shortages in the region and throughout the State.

6. Contribute to the overall bicycle and pedestrian connectivity of the City by building key components of the regional trail system and providing strong connections for both existing and future residents.

7. Enhance the City’s network of parks, trails and open spaces for the enjoyment of all residents.

Discussion and Findings Relating to the Alternatives Evaluated in the Draft EIR
Chapter 6 of the Draft EIR evaluates the following three alternatives, which are summarized below:
 No Project Alternative;
 Reduced VMT Alternative; and
 Reduced Footprint Alternative.

No Project Alternative.

Under CEQA, a “no-project alternative” compares the impacts of proceeding with a proposed project with the impacts of not proceeding with the proposed project. A noproject alternative describes the environmental conditions in existence at the time the Notice of Preparation was published, along with a discussion of what would be reasonably

ITEM 11.1. ATTACHMENT 2
Exhibit A to the Resolution
expected to occur at the site in the foreseeable future, based on current plans and consistent with available infrastructure and community services.

The No Project Alternative is defined in the Draft EIR as the continuation of the existing conditions of the project site, which currently contains two single-family residences and associated outbuildings in the southern portion of the site, an orchard in the northeastern portion of the site, and a third single-family residence and associated outbuildings located within the northwestern portion of the site. The remainder of the site consists of non-native grasses, scattered trees, and associated access roads. Because implementation of the No Project Alternative would result in the site remaining under current conditions, physical environmental impacts would not occur. Therefore, implementation of the No Project Alternative would result in fewer overall environmental impacts compared to that of the Project. However, the No Project Alternative would not meet any of the Project objectives.

On balance, the environmental benefits that might be achieved with this alternative are outweighed by its failure to achieve any of the Project Objectives, and the City Council rejects this alternative.

Reduced VMT Alternative.

The Reduced VMT Alternative was designed to reduce project-generated total VMT by reducing the number of residential units constructed as part of the proposed project from 440 to 376 units. The Reduced VMT Alterative would consist of 376 singlefamily residential lots on the same 98.9-acre development footprint. Lot sizes would be larger in size than those of the Project.

The Draft EIR determined that the Reduced VMT Alternative would be capable of fully or partially achieving the Project Objectives. The Alternative would result in similar impacts related to biological resources, cultural and tribal cultural resources, geology and soils/mineral resources, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, and land use and planning/population and housing as compared to the Project. In addition, the Alternative would result in fewer impacts related to air quality and GHG emissions, noise, public services and utilities, and transportation. However, although the Alternative would result in less severe impacts related to transportation relative to the Project, the impact would still be significant and unavoidable. As a result, the significant and unavoidable impacts determined for the Project would still be expected to occur under the Alternative.

Although the Alternative would generally achieve the Project Objectives, the significant and unavoidable impact determined for the Project would not be avoided. As such, the City Council rejects this alternative.

Reduced Footprint Alternative.

The Reduced Footprint Alternative would consist of reducing the size of the project site from 98.9 acres to 92.57 acres in order to avoid 6.33 acres of wetlands in the northwest section of the development area. Wetlands in the southern section of the

ITEM 11.1. ATTACHMENT 2
Exhibit A to the Resolution
development area would still be impacted. The Alternative would still implement the 9.77 acres designated for community space to allow for the inclusion of the bio-retention and hydromodification areas in the northwest portion of the site. Retaining the community space would necessitate a reduction in the number of units developed in the western portion of the project site. The total units to be developed would be reduced from 440 units to 315 units.

The Draft EIR determined that the Reduced Footprint Alternative would be capable of fully or partially achieving the Project Objectives and would result in fewer impacts than the Project. The Alternative would result in similar impacts related to land use and planning/population and housing, and fewer impacts related to air quality and GHG emissions, biological resources, cultural and tribal cultural resources, geology and soils/mineral resources, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, noise, public services and utilities, and transportation. However, the significant and unavoidable impact determined for the Project related to transportation would still be expected to occur under the Alternative.

Although the Alternative would generally achieve the Project Objectives, the significant and unavoidable impact determined for the Project would not be avoided. As such, the City Council rejects this alternative.

Findings Regarding Reasonable Range of Alternatives
The City Council finds that the range of alternatives evaluated in the EIR reflects a reasonable attempt to identify and evaluate various types of alternatives that would potentially be capable of reducing the Project’s environmental effects, while accomplishing most but not all of the Project Objectives. The City Council finds that the alternatives analysis is sufficient to inform the City Council and the public regarding the tradeoffs between the degree to which alternatives to the Project could reduce environmental impacts and the corresponding degree to which the alternatives would hinder the City’s ability to achieve the Project objectives.

Part D. Statement of Overriding Considerations
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15092, the City Council finds that in approving the Project it has eliminated or substantially reduced all significant and potentially significant effects of the Project on the environment where feasible, as shown in the EIR and described in these findings.

In the City Council’s judgment, the Project and its benefits outweigh its unavoidable significant effect. The following Statement of Overriding Considerations identifies the reasons why, in the City Council’s judgment, the benefits of the Project, as approved, outweigh its unavoidable significant effect.

Any one of the stated reasons is sufficient to justify approval of the Project. Thus, even if a court were to conclude that not every reason set forth in this Statement is supported by substantial evidence, the City Council finds that any individual reason is

ITEM 11.1. ATTACHMENT 2
Exhibit A to the Resolution
separately sufficient. This Statement is supported by the substantial evidence set forth in the Draft EIR, Final EIR, and the findings set forth above, and in the documents incorporated by reference above.

The following considerations support approval of the Project:

1. The Project would provide citywide and regional economic benefits through tax revenues and project fees.

2. Considering the nature and size of the Project, a substantial amount of construction workers would likely be needed in construction of the proposed residential uses and other proposed improvements, thereby creating jobs for local residents. Additionally, building materials would likely be purchased in the area, stimulating the local economy and businesses.

3. The Project would provide additional housing opportunities in the City of Rancho Cordova. Based on the City’s 2021-2029 Housing Element Update, the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) for the years 2021-2029 would require 9,067 residences. The Project would contribute an additional 440 residential units to increase the City’s housing supply, which would help the City satisfy its RHNA goals, as well as the goals of the California Housing Crisis Act of 2019 (Senate Bill No. 330).

4. The Project would include protective measures and funding to maintain the vegetation and habitats within the 185.3-acre open space area.

The City Council has considered these benefits and considerations and has considered the significant unavoidable environmental effects of the Project. The City Council has determined that the economic, legal, social, technological, and other benefits of the Project outweigh the identified impacts. The City Council has determined that the Project benefits set forth above override the significant and unavoidable environmental costs associated with the Project.

The City Council adopts the mitigation measures in the final Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, incorporated by reference into these findings, and finds that any residual or remaining effects on the environment resulting from the Project, identified as significant and unavoidable in the Findings of Fact, are acceptable due to the benefits set forth in this Statement of Overriding Considerations. The City Council makes this Statement of Overriding Considerations in accordance with Section 15093 of the CEQA Guidelines in support of approval of the Project.

Part E. Record of Proceedings
Various documents and other materials constitute the record upon which the City Council bases these findings and the approvals contained herein. The location and custodian of these documents and materials is: City of Rancho Cordova Planning

ITEM 11.1. ATTACHMENT 2
Exhibit A to the Resolution
Department, City of Rancho Cordova, 2729 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670.

Part F. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
In accordance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines, the City Council must adopt a mitigation monitoring and reporting program to ensure that the mitigation measures adopted herein are implemented. The City Council adopts the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project (Attachment 3 of the Project).

4. Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program
ITEM 11.1. ATTACHMENT 3 Exhibit B to the Resolution

4.1 INTRODUCTION
Section 15097 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires all State and local agencies to establish monitoring or reporting programs for projects approved by a public agency whenever approval involves the adoption of either a “mitigated negative declaration” or specified environmental findings related to an Environmental Impact Report (EIR).

The following is the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for The Preserve Project (proposed project). Unless otherwise noted, the cost of implementing the mitigation measures as prescribed by this MMRP shall be funded by the project applicant.

4.2 COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST
The MMRP contained herein is intended to satisfy the requirements of CEQA as they relate to the EIR for the proposed project prepared by the City of Rancho Cordova. This MMRP is intended to be used by City staff and mitigation monitoring personnel to ensure compliance with mitigation measures during project implementation. Mitigation measures identified in this MMRP were developed in the EIR that was prepared for the proposed project.

The Preserve Project EIR presents a detailed set of mitigation measures that will be implemented throughout the lifetime of the project. Mitigation is defined by CEQA Guidelines, Section 15370, as a measure that:
• Avoids the impact altogether by not taking a certain action or parts of an action; • Minimizes impacts by limiting the degree or magnitude of the action and its implementation;
• Rectifies the impact by repairing, rehabilitating, or restoring the impacted environment; • Reduces or eliminates the impact over time by preservation and maintenance operations during the life of the project; or
• Compensates for the impact by replacing or providing substitute resources or environments.

The MMRP will provide for monitoring of construction activities as necessary and in-the-field identification and resolution of environmental concerns.

Monitoring and documenting the implementation of mitigation measures will be coordinated by the City of Rancho Cordova. The table in Section 4.3 of this chapter identifies the mitigation measure, the monitoring action for the mitigation measure, the responsible party for the monitoring action, and timing of the monitoring action. The applicant will be responsible for fully understanding and effectively implementing the mitigation measures contained within the MMRP.

The City will be responsible for monitoring compliance.

4. MITIGATION MONITORING AND

REPORTING PROGRAM
ITEM 11.1. ATTACHMENT 3 Exhibit B to the Resolution

4.3 MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
The following table indicates the mitigation measure number, the impact the measure is designed to address, the measure text, the monitoring agency, implementation schedule, and an area for sign-off indicating compliance.

ITEM 11.1. ATTACHMENT 3 Exhibit B to the Resolution

MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
The Preserve Project
Impact
Number Impact Mitigation Measure
Monitoring
Agency
Implementation
Schedule Sign-off

4.1 Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and Energy

4.1-3 Expose sensitive
receptors to substantial
pollutant concentrations.

4.1-3 Prior to the initiation of any ground-disturbing
activities, the project applicant shall ensure
that all heavy-duty off-road diesel-powered
equipment to be used during the grading
phase of construction of the proposed project
(including owned, leased, and subcontractor
equipment) shall be CARB Tier 4 or cleaner.

In addition, all off-road equipment working at
the construction site must be maintained in
proper working condition according to
manufacturer’s specifications. Idling shall be
limited to five minutes or less in accordance
with the In-Use Off-Road Diesel Vehicle
Regulation as required by CARB. Portable
equipment over 50 horsepower must have
either a valid SMAQMD Permit to Operate
(PTO) or a valid statewide Portable Equipment
Registration Program (PERP) placard and
sticker issued by CARB.

The aforementioned requirements shall be
noted on improvement plans and submitted for
review and approval by the City of Rancho
Cordova Community Development
Department.

City of Rancho
Cordova
Community
Development
Department
Prior to the initiation
of any grounddisturbing activities

4.1-7 Generation of GHG
emissions that may have
a significant impact on
the environment or
conflict with an applicable

4.1-7 To achieve Tier 1, BMP 1, the project applicant
shall commit to one of the following options:

City of Rancho
Cordova
Community
Development
Department
Prior to approval of
final improvement
plans
ITEM 11.1. ATTACHMENT 3 Exhibit B to the Resolution

MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
The Preserve Project
Impact
Number Impact Mitigation Measure
Monitoring
Agency
Implementation
Schedule Sign-off
plan, policy or regulation
of an agency adopted for
the purpose of reducing
the emissions of GHGs.

A. All structures proposed as part of the
project shall be construction without
natural gas infrastructure; or
B. Off-site credits shall be purchased in
order to reduce annual greenhouse
gas (GHG) emissions by 571.93
MTCO2e per year. Credit purchases
shall adhere to all of the following:

1. Off-site credits shall be real,
quantifiable, permanent,
verifiable, enforceable, and
additional, consistent with the
standards set forth in
California Health and Safety
Code Section 38562,
subdivisions (d)(1) and (d)(2).

Such credits shall be based
on protocols that are
consistent with the criteria set
forth in subdivision (a) of
Section 95972 of Title 17 of
the California Code of
Regulations. Such credits
must be purchased through
one of the following:
(i) A California Air
Resources Board
(CARB)-approved
registry, such as the
Climate Action
Reserve, the
ITEM 11.1. ATTACHMENT 3 Exhibit B to the Resolution

MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
The Preserve Project
Impact
Number Impact Mitigation Measure
Monitoring
Agency
Implementation
Schedule Sign-off
American Carbon
Registry, and the
Verified Carbon
Standard;
(ii) Any registry approved
by CARB to act as a
registry under the
California Cap and
Trade program; or
(iii) Through the
California Air
Pollution Control
Officers Association
(CAPCOA) GHG Rx
and the Sacramento
Metropolitan Air
Quality Management
District (SMAQMD);
(iv) In the event that no
credits meeting these
criteria are available
within California, the
applicant may
purchase credits
elsewhere so long as:
(a) the Governor or
the Governor’s
designee has made
the findings set forth
in Government Code
Section 12894; (b)
and these findings
have been submitted
ITEM 11.1. ATTACHMENT 3 Exhibit B to the Resolution

MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
The Preserve Project
Impact
Number Impact Mitigation Measure
Monitoring
Agency
Implementation
Schedule Sign-off
to the Legislature;
and (c) California has
accepted the credits
as meeting the
linkage standards
contained in
Government Code
Section 12894 or its
successor statute.

2. The applicant must show that
the emission reductions from
identified projects are real,
permanent through the
duration of the project (if it is a
one-time purchase),
enforceable, and are equal to
the pollutant type and amount
of the project impact being
offset. In addition, any off-site
purchase shall be subject to
review and approval by the
City of Rancho Cordova
Community Development
Department.

Should the applicant select Option B, it is noted
that the provisions of Mitigation Measure 4.1-9
still apply in full.

Proof of compliance shall be submitted for
review and approval by the City of Rancho
Cordova Community Development
ITEM 11.1. ATTACHMENT 3 Exhibit B to the Resolution

MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
The Preserve Project
Impact
Number Impact Mitigation Measure
Monitoring
Agency
Implementation
Schedule Sign-off
Department prior to approval of final
improvement plans.

4.1-8 To achieve Tier 2, BMP 2, all single-family
residences included as part of the proposed
project shall include EV ready infrastructure.

Proof of compliance shall be submitted for
review and approval by the City of Rancho
Cordova Community Development
Department prior to approval of final
improvement plans.

4.1-9 To achieve Tier 2, BMP 3, off-site credits shall
be purchased in order to reduce annual
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 617.30
MTCO2e per year. Credit purchases shall
adhere to all of the following:

1. Off-site credits shall be real,
quantifiable, permanent, verifiable,
enforceable, and additional,
consistent with the standards set forth
in California Health and Safety Code
Section 38562, subdivisions (d)(1) and
(d)(2). Such credits shall be based on
protocols that are consistent with the
criteria set forth in subdivision (a) of
Section 95972 of Title 17 of the
California Code of Regulations. Such
credits must be purchased through
one of the following:

City of Rancho
Cordova
Community
Development
Department
City of Rancho
Cordova
Community
Development
Department
Prior to approval of
final improvement
plans
Prior to approval of
final improvement
plans
ITEM 11.1. ATTACHMENT 3 Exhibit B to the Resolution

MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
The Preserve Project
Impact
Number Impact Mitigation Measure
Monitoring
Agency
Implementation
Schedule Sign-off
(i) A California Air Resources
Board (CARB)-approved
registry, such as the Climate
Action Reserve, the American
Carbon Registry, and the
Verified Carbon Standard;
(ii) Any registry approved by
CARB to act as a registry
under the California Cap and
Trade program; or
(iii) Through the California Air
Pollution Control Officers
Association (CAPCOA) GHG
Rx and the Sacramento
Metropolitan Air Quality
Management District
(SMAQMD);
(iv) In the event that no credits
meeting these criteria are
available within California, the
applicant may purchase
credits elsewhere so long as:
(a) the Governor or the
Governor’s designee has
made the findings set forth in
Government Code Section
12894; (b) and these findings
have been submitted to the
Legislature; and (c) California
has accepted the credits as
meeting the linkage standards
contained in Government
ITEM 11.1. ATTACHMENT 3 Exhibit B to the Resolution

MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
The Preserve Project
Impact
Number Impact Mitigation Measure
Monitoring
Agency
Implementation
Schedule Sign-off
Code Section 12894 or its
successor statute.

The applicant must show that the
emission reductions from identified
projects are real, permanent through
the duration of the project (if it is a onetime purchase), enforceable, and are equal to the pollutant type and amount
of the project impact being offset. In
addition, any off-site purchase shall be
subject to review and approval by the
City of Rancho Cordova Community
Development Department.

4.2 Biological Resources

4.2-1 Have a substantial
adverse effect, either
directly or through habitat
modifications, on specialstatus plant species.

4.2-1(a) Prior to initiation of ground-disturbing activities within the Raymer Way Offsite, the project
applicant shall comply with SSHCP AMM
Plant-1 (Rare Plant Surveys). Though
stinkbells is not considered an SSHCP
Covered Species, the special-status plant
surveys conducted per PLANT-1 shall identify
whether the species is present in the survey
area. If any special-status plant species are
found to be present during the focused
survey(s), Mitigation Measure 4.2-1(b) shall be
implemented. If special-status plant species
are not found to be present during the focused
survey(s), then no further action is required. A
written summary of the survey results shall be
submitted to the City of Rancho Cordova
Community Development Department.

City of Rancho
Cordova
Community
Development
Department
Prior to initiation of
ground disturbing
activities within the
Raymer Way Offsite
ITEM 11.1. ATTACHMENT 3 Exhibit B to the Resolution

MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
The Preserve Project
Impact
Number Impact Mitigation Measure
Monitoring
Agency
Implementation
Schedule Sign-off
• PLANT-1 (Rare Plant Surveys): If a
Covered Activity project site contains
modeled habitat for Ahart’s dwarf rush
(Juncus leiospermus var. ahartii),
Bogg’s Lake hedge-hyssop (Gratiola
heterosepala), dwarf downingia
(Downingia pusilla), Legenere
(Legenere limosa), pincushion
navarretia (Navarretia myersii), or
Sanford’s arrowhead (Sagittaria
sanfordii), the Covered Activity project
site will be surveyed for the rare plant
by an approved biologist and following
the California Department of Fish and
Wildlife (CDFW) rare plant survey
protocols (CDFG 2009) or the most
recent CDFW rare plant survey
protocols. An approved biologist will
conduct the field surveys and will
identify and map plant species
occurrences according to the
protocols. See Chapter 10 (of the
SSHCP) for the process to submit
survey information to the Plan
Permittee and the Permitting
Agencies.

4.2-1(b) If any SSHCP-covered plants are determined
to be present within the Raymer Way Offsite,
SSHCP PLANT-2 (Rare Plant Protection)
shall be implemented. If any special-status
plant species are determined to be present, a
mitigation plan shall be prepared for review
City of Rancho
Cordova
Community
Development
Department
Prior to
commencement of
ground-disturbing
activities, if specialstatus plants are
identified on-site
ITEM 11.1. ATTACHMENT 3 Exhibit B to the Resolution

MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
The Preserve Project
Impact
Number Impact Mitigation Measure
Monitoring
Agency
Implementation
Schedule Sign-off
and approval by the City of Rancho Cordova;
mitigation may include harvesting and
transplanting of impacted bulbs into a
preserved area with suitable habitat. Avoided
areas containing species shall be fenced with
orange construction fencing.
• PLANT-2 (Rare Plant Protection): If
a rare plant listed in AMM PLANT-1 is
detected within an area proposed to
be disturbed by a Covered Activity or
is detected within 250 feet of the area
proposed to be disturbed by a
Covered Activity, the Implementing
Entity will assure one unprotected
occurrence of the species is protected
within a SSHCP Preserve before any
ground disturbance occurs at the
project site.

4.2-2 Have a substantial
adverse effect, either
directly or through habitat
modifications, on specialstatus invertebrates.

4.2-2(a) Prior to initiation of ground-disturbing
activities, the project applicant shall submit a
South Sacramento Habitat Conservation Plan
(SSHCP) permit application package to the
City of Rancho Cordova to request that the
incidental take coverage provided by City’s
SSHCP Incidental Take Permit (ITP) be
extended to the proposed activities. The City
of Rancho Cordova shall review the SSHCP
permit application for consistency with all of
the SSHCP requirements and provide the
South Sacramento Conservation Agency with
a copy of the SSHCP requirements for tracking
purposes. The project applicant shall be
City of Rancho
Cordova
Community
Development
Department
Prior to initiation of
ground-disturbing
activities
ITEM 11.1. ATTACHMENT 3 Exhibit B to the Resolution

MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
The Preserve Project
Impact
Number Impact Mitigation Measure
Monitoring
Agency
Implementation
Schedule Sign-off
responsible for paying all SSHCP
development fees associated with obtaining
coverage from the City of Rancho Cordova.

Any proposal to provide land in fee title, or
provide a conservation easement in lieu of
paying all or part of the required SSHCP
development fees, shall include a consistency
analysis in the application that sufficiently
shows that the proposal is consistent with the
SSHCP Conservation Strategy.

4.2-2(b) The project applicant shall comply with
SSHCP requirements and all relevant AMMs
set forth in the SSHCP Permit obtained for the
proposed project.

4.2-2(c) Prior to approval of grading and improvement
plans and prior to initiation of any
groundbreaking activity associated with the
proposed project, or timed as required by the
applicable permits if the proposed project is
constructed in phases, the project applicant
shall ensure that mitigation for impacts to
aquatic features and other habitat for specialstatus species has been implemented through the SSHCP In-Lieu Fee Program or by other
methods agreeable to the USACE, RWQCB,
USFWS, CDFW, City, and South Sacramento
Conservation Agency as appropriate,
depending on agency jurisdiction.

City of Rancho
Cordova
Community
Development
Department
City of Rancho
Cordova
Community
Development
Department
Prior to initiation of
ground-disturbing
activities, and
throughout
construction period
Prior to approval of
grading and
improvement plans
and prior to initiation
of any
groundbreaking
activities, or timed as
required by the
applicable permits if
the proposed project
is constructed in
phases
ITEM 11.1. ATTACHMENT 3 Exhibit B to the Resolution

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4.2-3 Have a substantial
adverse effect, either
directly or through habitat
modifications, on specialstatus amphibian
species.

Western Spadefoot

4.2-3(a) The project applicant shall comply with
SSHCP AMMs WS-1 through WS-6.
• WS-1 (Western Spadefoot Work
Window): Ground-disturbing Covered
Activities within western spadefoot
modeled habitat (Figure 3-17 [of the
SSHCP]) will occur outside the
breeding and dispersal season (after
May 15 and before October 15), to the
maximum extent practicable.
• WS-2 (Western Spadefoot
Exclusion Fencing): If Covered
Activities must be implemented in
modeled habitat (Figure 3-17) after
October 15 and before May 15,
exclusion fencing will be installed
around the project footprint before
October 15, and the project site must
be monitored by an approved biologist
following rain events. Temporary highvisibility construction fencing will be installed along the edge of work areas,
and silt fencing will be installed
immediately behind the temporary
high-visibility construction fencing to
exclude western spadefoot from
entering the construction area.

Fencing will remain in place until all
construction activities within the
construction area are completed. No
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project activities will occur outside the
delineated project footprint. If a
western spadefoot is encountered,
refer to WS-6, below.
• WS-3 (Western Spadefoot
Monitoring): If Covered Activities
must be implemented in modeled
habitat (Figure 3-17 [of the SSHCP]) in
the breeding and dispersal season
(after October 15 and before May 15),
an approved biologist experienced
with western spadefoot identification
and behavior will monitor the project
site, including the integrity of any
exclusion fencing. The approved
biologist will be on site daily while
construction- related activities are
taking place, and will inspect the
project site daily for western spadefoot
prior to construction activities. The
approved biologist will also train
construction personnel on the required
avoidance procedures, exclusion
fencing, and protocols in the event that
a western spadefoot enters an active
construction zone (i.e., outside the
buffer zone). If a western spadefoot is
encountered, refer to WS-6, below.
• WS-4 (Avoid Western Spadefoot
Entrapment): If a Covered Activity
occurs in western spadefoot modeled
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habitat (Figure 3-17 [of the SSHCP]),
all excavated steep-walled holes and
trenches more than 6 inches deep will
be covered with plywood (or similar
material) or provided with one or more
escape ramps constructed of earth fill
or wooden planks at the end of each
work day or 30 minutes prior to sunset,
whichever occurs first. All steepwalled holes and trenches will be inspected by the approved biologist
each morning to ensure that no wildlife
has become entrapped. All
construction pipes, culverts, similar
structures, construction equipment,
and construction debris left overnight
within western spadefoot modeled
habitat will be inspected for western
spadefoot by the approved biologist
prior to being moved. If a western
spadefoot is encountered, refer to
WS-6 below.
• WS-5 (Erosion Control Materials in
Western Spadefoot Habitat): If
erosion control (BMP-2) is
implemented within western
spadefoot modeled habitat (Figure 3-
17 [of the SSHCP]), non-entangling
erosion control material will be used to
reduce the potential for entrapment.

Tightly woven fiber netting (mesh size
less than 0.25 inch) or similar material
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will be used to ensure that western
spadefoots are not trapped (no
monofilament). Coconut coir matting
and fiber rolls containing burlap are
examples of acceptable erosion
control materials.
• WS-6 (Western Spadefoot
Encounter Protocol): If Covered
Activities must be implemented in
modeled habitat (Figure 3-17) during
the breeding and dispersal season
(after October 15 and before May 15),
and a western spadefoot is
encountered during construction
activities, the approved biologist will
notify the Wildlife Agencies
immediately. Construction activities
will be suspended in a 100-foot radius
of the animal until the animal leaves
the project site on its own volition. If
necessary, the approved biologist will
notify the Wildlife Agencies to
determine the appropriate procedures
related to relocation. If the animal is
handled, a report will be submitted,
including date(s), location(s), habitat
description, and any corrective
measures taken to protect the western
spadefoot within 1 business day to the
Wildlife Agencies. The biologist will
report any take of listed species to the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and
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California Department of Fish and
Wildlife immediately. Any worker who
inadvertently injures or kills a western
spadefoot or who finds dead, injured,
or entrapped western spadefoot(s)
must immediately report the incident
to the approved biologist.

Western Pond Turtle

4.2-3(b) Prior to initiation of ground-disturbing
activities, pre-construction surveys shall be
conducted per SSHCP AMM WPT-1. If
western pond turtles are detected, WPT-2
through WPT-9 shall be implemented.
• WPT-1 (Western Pond Turtle
Surveys): If the SSHCP western pond
turtle modeled habitat maps (Figure 3-
19 [of the SSHCP]) show that modeled
habitat for western pond turtle is
present within a Covered Activity’s
project footprint or within 300 feet of a
project footprint, then an approved
biologist will conduct a field
investigation to delineate western
pond turtle aquatic habitat within the
project footprint and within 300 feet of
the project footprint. In addition to the
SSHCP land cover types shown in
Figure 3-19 (of the SSHCP), western
pond turtle aquatic habitat includes,
but is not limited to, low-gradient
streams and creeks, open water,
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freshwater marsh, and rice fields.

Adjacent parcels under different land
ownership will be surveyed only if
access is granted or if the parcels are
visible from authorized areas. The
Third-Party Project Proponent will map
all existing or potential sites and
provide those maps to the Local Land
Use Permittees and the Implementing
Entity. Locations of delineated western
pond turtle habitat must also be noted
on plans that are submitted to a Local
Land Use Permittee. The applicant will
use this information to finalize project
design. Covered Activities may occur
throughout the year as long as
western pond turtle habitat is identified
and fully avoided. Otherwise, Covered
Activities must comply with WPT-2
through WPT-9. See Chapter 10 (of
the SSHCP) for the process to conduct
and submit survey information.
• WPT-2 (Western Pond Turtle Work
Window): Maintenance and
improvements to existing structures
may occur throughout the year as long
as western pond turtle habitat is
identified and avoided, and movement
of equipment is confined to existing
roads. Otherwise, construction and
ground-disturbing Covered Activities
must be conducted outside of western
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pond turtle’s active season.

Construction and ground-disturbing
activities will be initiated after May 1
and will commence prior to September

15. If it appears that construction
activities may go beyond September
15, the appropriate Plan Permittee will
contact the Local Land Use Permittee
and the Implementing Entity as soon
as possible, but not later than
September 1, to determine if additional
measures are necessary to minimize
take.
• WPT-3 (Western Pond Turtle
Monitoring): If a Covered Activity is
occurring in western pond turtle
modeled habitat (Figure 3-19 [of the
SSHCP]), an approved biologist
experienced with western pond turtle
identification and behavior will monitor
the project site, including the integrity
of any exclusion fencing. The
approved biologist will be on site daily
while construction-related activities
are taking place in aquatic habitat or
within 300 feet of aquatic habitat, and
will inspect the project site daily for
western pond turtle prior to
construction activities. The approved
biologist will also training construction
personnel on the required avoidance
procedures, exclusion fencing, and
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protocols in the event that a western
pond turtle enters an active
construction zone (i.e., outside the
buffer zone).
• WPT-4 (Western Pond Turtle
Habitat Dewatering and Exclusion):

If construction activities will occur in
western pond turtle aquatic habitat,
aquatic habitat for the turtle will be
dewatered and then remain dry and
absent of aquatic prey (e.g.,
crustaceans and other aquatic
invertebrates) for 15 days prior to the
initiation of construction activities. If
complete dewatering is not possible,
the Implementing Entity will be
contacted to determine what
additional measures may be
necessary to minimize effects to
western pond turtle. After aquatic
habitat has been dewatered 15 days
prior to construction activities,
exclusion fencing will be installed
extending a minimum of 300 feet into
adjacent uplands to isolate both the
aquatic and adjacent upland habitat.

Exclusionary fencing will be erected
36 inches above ground and buried at
least 6 inches below the ground to
prevent turtles from attempting to
burrow or move under the fence into
the construction area. In addition,
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high-visibility fencing will be erected to
identify construction limits and to
protect adjacent habitat from
encroachment of personnel and
equipment. Western pond turtle
habitat outside construction fencing
will be avoided by all construction
personnel. The fencing and work area
will be inspected by the approved
biologist to ensure that the fencing is
intact and that no turtles have entered
the work area before the start of each
work day. Fencing will be maintained
by the contractor until completion of
the project. If, after exclusion fencing
and dewatering, western pond turtles
are found within the project footprint or
within 300 feet of the project footprint,
the Third-Party Project Proponent will
discuss the next best steps with the
Implementing Entity and Wildlife
Agencies.
• WPT-5 (Avoid Western Pond Turtle
Entrapment): If a Covered Activity
occurs within western pond turtle
modeled habitat (Figure 3-19 [of the
SSHCP]), all excavated steep-walled
holes and trenches more than 6 inches
deep will be covered with plywood (or
similar material) or provided with one
or more escape ramps constructed of
earth fill or wooden planks at the end
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of each work day or 30 minutes prior to
sunset, whichever occurs first. All
steep-walled holes and trenches will
be inspected by the approved biologist
each morning to ensure that no wildlife
has become entrapped. All
construction pipes, culverts, similar
structures, construction equipment,
and construction debris left overnight
within western pond turtle modeled
habitat will be inspected for western
pond turtle by the approved biologist
prior to being moved.
• WPT-6 (Erosion Control Materials in
Western Pond Turtle Habitat): If
erosion control (BMP-2) is
implemented within western pond
turtle modeled habitat (Figure 3-19 [of
the SSHCP]), non-entangling erosion
control material will be used to reduce
the potential for entrapment. Tightly
woven fiber netting (mesh size less
than 0.25 inch) or similar material will
be used to ensure that turtles are not
trapped (no monofilament). Coconut
coir matting and fiber rolls containing
burlap are examples of acceptable
erosion control materials.
• WPT-7 (Western Pond Turtle
Modeled Habitat Speed Limit):

Covered Activity construction and
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maintenance vehicles will observe a
20-mile-per-hour speed limit within
western pond turtle modeled upland
habitat (Figure 3-19 [of the SSHCP]).
• WPT-8 (Western Pond Turtle
Encounter Protocol): If a western
pond turtle is encountered during
construction activities, the approved
biologist will notify the Wildlife
Agencies immediately. Construction
activities will be suspended in a 100-
foot radius of the animal until the
animal leaves the project site on its
own volition. If necessary, the
approved biologist will notify the
Wildlife Agencies to determine the
appropriate procedures related to
relocation. If the animal is handled, a
report will be submitted, including
date(s), location(s), habitat
description, and any corrective
measures taken to protect the turtle,
within 1 business day to the Wildlife
Agencies. The biologist will report any
take of listed species to the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service immediately. Any
worker who inadvertently injures or
kills a western pond turtle or who finds
one dead, injured, or entrapped must
immediately report the incident to the
approved biologist.

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• WPT-9 (Western Pond Turtle PostConstruction Restoration): After completion of ground- disturbing
Covered Activities, the applicant will
remove any temporary fill and
construction debris and will restore
temporarily disturbed areas to preproject conditions. Restoration work includes such activities as revegetating the banks and active channels with a seed mix similar to
pre-project conditions. Appropriate
methods and plant species used to revegetate such areas will be determined on a site-specific basis in consultation
with the Implementing Entity.

Restoration work may include
replanting emergent aquatic
vegetation and placing appropriate
artificial or natural basking areas in
waterways and wetlands. A photo
documentation report showing preand post-project conditions will be submitted to the Implementing Entity 1
month after implementation of the
restoration.

4.2-4 Have a substantial
adverse effect, either
directly or through habitat
modifications, on
burrowing owl.

4.2-4 Prior to initiation of ground-disturbing
activities, the project applicant shall comply
with SSHCP AMMs WBO-2 through WBO-7. If
western burrowing owl is found within the
survey area, WBO-3 through 7 shall be
implemented as required based on the results
of surveys conducted per WBO-2.

City of Rancho
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• WBO-1 (Western Burrowing Owl
Surveys): Surveys within modeled
habitat are required for both the
breeding and non-breeding season. If
the project site falls within modeled
habitat, an approved biologist will
survey the project site and map all
burrows, noting any burrows that may
be occupied. Occupied burrows are
often (but not always) indicated by
tracks, feathers, egg shell fragments,
pellets, prey remains, and/or
excrement. Surveying and mapping
will be conducted by the approved
biologist while walking transects
throughout the entire project site plus
all accessible areas within a 250-foot
radius from the project site. The
centerline of these transects will be no
more than 50 feet apart and will vary
in width to account for changes in
terrain and vegetation that can
preclude complete visual coverage of
the area. For example, in hilly terrain
with patches of tall grass, transects
will be closer together, and in open
areas with little vegetation, they can
be 50 feet apart. This methodology is
consistent with current survey
protocols for this species (California
Burrowing Owl Consortium 1993).

Adjacent parcels under different land
ownership will be surveyed only if
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access is granted or if the parcels are
visible from authorized areas. If
suitable habitat is identified during the
initial survey, and if the project does
not fully avoid the habitat, preconstruction surveys will be required.

Burrowing owl habitat is fully avoided
if project-related activities do not
impinge on a 250- foot buffer
established by the approved biologist
around suitable burrows. See Chapter
10 (of the SSHCP) for the process to
conduct and submit survey
information.
• WBO-2 (Western Burrowing Owl
Pre-Construction Surveys): Prior to
any Covered Activity ground
disturbance, an approved biologist will
conduct pre-construction surveys in all
areas that were identified as suitable
habitat during the initial surveys. The
purpose of the pre-construction
surveys is to document the presence
or absence of burrowing owls on the
project site, particularly in areas within
250 feet of construction activities. To
maximize the likelihood of detecting
owls, the pre-construction survey will
last a minimum of 3 hours. The survey
will begin 1 hour before sunrise and
continue until 2 hours after sunrise (3
hours total), or begin 2 hours before
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sunset and continue until 1 hour after
sunset. Additional time may be
required for large project sites. A
minimum of two pre-construction
surveys will be conducted (if owls are
detected on the first survey, a second
survey is not needed). All owls
observed will be counted and their
location will be mapped. Surveys will
conclude no more than 2 calendar
days prior to construction. Therefore,
the Third-Party Project Proponent
must begin surveys no more than 4
days prior to construction (2 days of
surveying plus up to 2 days between
surveys and construction). To avoid
last-minute changes in schedule or
contracting that may occur if burrowing
owls are found, the Third-Party Project
Proponent may also conduct a
preliminary survey up to 15 days
before construction. This preliminary
survey may count as the first of the two
required surveys as long as the
second survey concludes no more
than 2 calendar days in advance of
construction.
• WBO-3 (Burrowing Owl Avoidance):

If western burrowing owl or evidence
of western burrowing owl is observed
on the project site or within 250 feet of
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the project site during pre-construction
surveys, then the following will occur:

During Breeding Season: If the
approved biologist finds evidence of
western burrowing owls within a
project site during the breeding
season (February 1 through August
31), all project-related activities will
avoid nest sites during the remainder
of the breeding season or while the
nest remains occupied by adults or
young (nest occupation includes
individuals or family groups foraging
on or near the site following fledging).

Avoidance is establishment of a
minimum 250-foot buffer zone around
nests. Construction and other projectrelated activities may occur outside of the 250-foot buffer zone. Construction
and other project-related activities
may be allowed inside of the 250-foot
non-disturbance buffer during the
breeding season if the nest is not
disturbed, and the Third-Party Project
Proponent develops an avoidance,
minimization, and monitoring plan that
is approved by the Implementing
Entity and Wildlife Agencies prior to
project construction based on the
following criteria:

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o The Implementing Entity and
Wildlife Agencies approve of
the avoidance and
minimization plan provided by
the project applicant.
o An approved biologist
monitors the owls for at least
3 days prior to construction to
determine baseline nesting
and foraging behavior (i.e.,
behavior without
construction).
o The same approved biologist
monitors the owls during
construction and finds no
change in owl nesting and
foraging behavior in response
to construction activities.

If there is any change in owl nesting
and foraging behavior as a result of
construction activities, the approved
biologist will have authority to shut
down activities within the 250-foot
buffer. Construction cannot resume
within the 250-foot buffer until any
owls present are no longer affected by
nearby construction activities, and
with written concurrence from the
Wildlife Agencies.

If monitoring by the approved biologist
indicates that the nest is abandoned
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prior to the end of nesting season and
the burrow is no longer in use, the
non-disturbance buffer zone may be
removed if approved by the Wildlife
Agencies. The approved biologist will
excavate the burrow in accordance
with the latest California Department
of Fish and Wildlife guidelines for
burrowing owl to prevent reoccupation
after receiving approval from the
Wildlife Agencies.

The Implementing Entity and Wildlife
Agencies will respond to a request
from the Third-Party Project
Proponent to review the proposed
construction monitoring plan within 21
days.

During Non-Breeding Season:

During the non-breeding season
(September 1 through January 31),
the approved biologist will establish a
minimum 250-foot non-disturbance
buffer around occupied burrows.

Construction activities outside of this
250-foot buffer will be allowed.

Construction activities within the nondisturbance buffer will be allowed if the following criteria are met to prevent
owls from abandoning over- wintering
sites:

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o An approved biologist
monitors the owls for at least
3 days prior to construction to
determine baseline foraging
behavior (i.e., behavior
without construction).
o The same approved biologist
monitors the owls during
construction and finds no
change in owl foraging
behavior in response to
construction activities.
o If there is any change in owl
foraging behavior as a result
of construction activities, the
approved biologist will have
authority to shut down
activities within the 250-foot
buffer.
o If the owls are gone for at
least 1 week, the Third-Party
Project Proponent may
request approval from the
Implementing Entity and
Wildlife Agencies that an
approved biologist excavate
usable burrows and install
one-way exclusionary devices
to prevent owls from reoccupying the site. After all
usable burrows are
excavated, the buffer zone will
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be removed and construction
may continue.

Monitoring must continue as
described above for the non-breeding
season as long as the burrow remains
active.
• WBO-4 (Burrowing Owl
Construction Monitoring): During
construction of Covered Activities,
250-foot construction buffer zones will
be established and maintained around
any occupied burrow. An approved
biologist will monitor the site to ensure
that buffers are enforced and owls are
not disturbed. The approved biologist
will also train construction personnel
on avoidance procedures, buffer
zones, and protocols in the event that
a burrowing owl flies into an active
construction zone.
• WBO-5 (Burrowing Owl Passive
Relocation): Passive relocation is not
allowed without the express written
approval of the Wildlife Agencies.

Passive owl relocation may be allowed
on a case-by-case basis on project
sites during the non-breeding season
(September 1 through January 31)
with the written approval of the Wildlife
Agencies if the other measures
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described in this condition preclude
work from continuing. Passive
relocation must be done in
accordance with the latest California
Department of Fish and Wildlife
guidelines for burrowing owl. Passive
relocation will only be proposed if the
burrow needing to be removed or with
the potential to collapse from
construction activities is the result of a
Covered Activity. If passive relocation
is approved by the Wildlife Agencies,
an approved biologist can passively
exclude birds from their burrows
during the non-breeding season by
installing one-way doors in burrow
entrances. These doors will be in
place for 48 hours to ensure that owls
have left the burrow, and then the
biologist will excavate the burrow to
prevent reoccupation. Burrows will be
excavated using hand tools only.

During excavation, an escape route
will be maintained at all times. This
may include inserting an artificial
structure into the burrow to avoid
having materials collapse into the
burrow and trap owls inside. Other
methods of passive relocation, based
on best available science, may be
approved by the Wildlife Agencies
over the 50-year Permit Term.

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• WBO-6 (Burrowing Owl Timing of
Maintenance Activities): All activities
adjacent to existing or planned
Preserves, Preserve Setbacks, or
Stream Setback areas will be
seasonally timed, when safety
permits, to avoid or minimize adverse
effects on occupied burrows.
• WBO-7 (Rodent Control): Rodent
control will be allowed only in
developed portions of a Covered
Activity project site within western
burrowing owl modeled habitat.

Where rodent control is allowed, the
method of rodent control will comply
with the methods of rodent control
discussed in the 4(d) Rule published in
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s
(2004) final listing rule for tiger
salamander.

4.2-5 Have a substantial
adverse effect, either
directly or through habitat
modifications, on raptors
and nesting birds.

4.2-5(a) Prior to initiation of ground-disturbing
activities, the project applicant shall comply
with SSHCP AMMs RAPTOR-2 through
RAPTOR-4. Raptor surveys conducted per
RAPTOR-2 shall include surveying for golden
eagle although it is not a SSHCP Covered
Species. If raptor species (including golden
eagles) are found nesting within the survey
area, RAPTOR-3 and RAPTOR-4 shall be
implemented as required based on the results
of surveys conducted per RAPTOR-2. The
following AMMs do not apply to Swainson’s
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hawk or burrowing owl, as specific AMMs have
been developed for such covered raptor
species and are included in separate
mitigation measures.
• RAPTOR-2 (Raptor PreConstruction Surveys): Preconstruction surveys will be required to determine if active nests are
present with a project footprint or
within 0.25 mile of a project footprint if
existing or potential nest sites are
found during initial surveys and
construction activities will occur during
the raptor breeding season. An
approved biologist will conduct preconstruction surveys within 30 days and 3 days of ground- disturbing
activities within the proposed project
footprint and within 0.25 mile of the
proposed project footprint to
determine presence of nesting
covered raptor species. Preconstruction surveys will be conducted during the raptor breeding
season. If a nest is present, then
RAPTOR-3 and RAPTOR-4 will be
implemented. The approved biologist
will inform the Land Use Authority
Permittee and Implementing Entity of
species locations, and they in turn will
notify the Wildlife Agencies.

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• RAPTOR-3 (Raptor Nest/Roost
Buffer): If active nests are found
within the project footprint or within

0.25 mile of any project-related
Covered Activity, the Third-Party
Project Proponent will establish a 0.25
mile temporary nest disturbance
buffer around the active nest until the
young have fledged.
• RAPTOR-4 (Raptor Nest/Roost
Buffer Monitoring): If project-related
Covered Activities within the
temporary nest disturbance buffer are
determined to be necessary during the
nesting season, then an approved
biologist experienced with raptor
behavior will be retained by the ThirdParty Project Proponent to monitor the nest throughout the nesting season
and to determine when the young
have fledged. The approved biologist
will be on site daily while constructionrelated activities are taking place within the disturbance buffer. Work
within the temporary nest disturbance
buffer can occur with the written
permission of the Implementing Entity
and Wildlife Agencies. If nesting
raptors begin to exhibit agitated
behavior, such as defensive flights at
intruders, getting up from a brooding
position, or flying off the nest, the
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approved biologist/monitor will have
the authority to shut down construction
activities. If agitated behavior is
exhibited, the biologist, Third-Party
Project Proponent, Implementing
Entity, and Wildlife Agencies will meet
to determine the best course of action
to avoid nest abandonment or take of
individuals. The approved biologist will
also train construction personnel on
the required avoidance procedures,
buffer zones, and protocols in the
event that a covered raptor species
flies into an active construction zone
(i.e., outside the buffer zone).

4.2-5(b) A qualified biologist shall conduct a
preconstruction nesting bird survey of all areas
associated with construction activities, and a
100-foot buffer around such areas, within 14
days prior to commencement of construction if
construction occurs during the nesting season
(February 1 through August 31). If active nests
are found for any SSHCP Covered Species,
the applicable SSHCP AMM(s) TCB-3 through
-5, SWHA-3 through -4, WBO-3 through-6, and
RAPTOR-3 through-4 shall be implemented. If
active nests are found for any other species, a
no-disturbance buffer around the nest shall be
established. The buffer distance shall be
established by a qualified biologist in
consultation with the CDFW. The buffer shall
be maintained until the fledglings are capable
City of Rancho
Cordova
Community
Development
Department
Within 14 days prior
to commencement of
construction if
construction occurs
during the nesting
season (February 1
through August 31)
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of flight and become independent of the nest,
to be determined by a qualified biologist. Once
the young are independent of the nest, further
measures are not necessary.

4.2-6 Have a substantial
adverse effect, either
directly or through habitat
modifications, on
Swainson’s hawk.

4.2-6 Prior to initiation of ground-disturbing
activities, the project applicant shall comply
with SSHCP AMMs SWHA-2 through SWHA4. If Swainson’s hawk nesting is found within the survey area during the pre-construction
survey conducted per SWHA-2, then SWHA-3
and SWHA-4 shall be implemented as
required based on the results of surveys
conducted per SWHA-2.
• SWHA-2 (Swainson’s Hawk PreConstruction Surveys): Preconstruction surveys will be required to determine if active nests are
present within a project footprint or
within 0.25 mile of a project footprint if
existing or potential nest sites were
found during initial surveys and
construction activities will occur during
the breeding season (March 1 through
September 15). An approved biologist
will conduct pre-construction surveys
within 30 days and 3 days of grounddisturbing activities to determine presence of nesting Swainson’s hawk.

Pre-construction surveys will be
conducted during the breeding season
(March 1 through September 15). If a
nest is present, then SWHA-3 and
City of Rancho
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Community
Development
Department
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ground-disturbing
activities
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SWHA-4 will be implemented. The
approved biologist will inform the Land
Use Authority Permittee and
Implementing Entity of species
locations, and they in turn will notify
the Wildlife Agencies.
• SWHA-3 (Swainson’s Hawk Nest
Buffer): If active nests are found
within the project footprint or within

0.25 mile of any project-related
Covered Activity, the Third-Party
Project Proponent will establish a

0.25-mile disturbance buffer around
the active nest until the young have
fledged, with concurrence from the
Wildlife Agencies.
• SWHA-4 (Swainson’s Hawk Nest
Buffer Monitoring): If nesting
Swainson’s hawks are present within
the project footprint or within 0.25 mile
of any project-related Covered
Activity, then an approved biologist
experienced with Swainson’s hawk
behavior will be retained by the ThirdParty Project Proponent to monitor the nest throughout the nesting season
and to determine when the young
have fledged. The approved biologist
will be on site daily while constructionrelated activities are taking place within the buffer. Work within the
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temporary nest disturbance buffer can
occur with the written permission of
the Implementing Entity and Wildlife
Agencies. If nesting Swainson’s
hawks begin to exhibit agitated
behavior, such as defensive flights at
intruders, getting up from a brooding
position, or flying off the nest, the
approved biologist will have the
authority to shut down construction
activities. If agitated behavior is
exhibited, the biologist, Third-Party
Project Proponent, Implementing
Entity, and Wildlife Agencies will meet
to determine the best course of action
to avoid nest abandonment or take of
individuals. The approved biologist will
also train construction personnel on
the required avoidance procedures,
buffer zones, and protocols in the
event that a Swainson’s hawk flies into
an active construction zone (i.e.,
outside the buffer zone).

4.2-7 Have a substantial
adverse effect, either
directly or through habitat
modifications, on
tricolored blackbird.

4.2-7 Prior to initiation of ground-disturbing
activities, the project applicant shall comply
with SSHCP AMMs TCB-2 through TCB-5. If
tricolored blackbirds are found within the
survey area during the pre-construction survey
conducted per TCB-2, then TCB-3 through
TCB-5 shall be implemented as required
based on the results of surveys conducted per
TCB-2.

City of Rancho
Cordova
Community
Development
Department
Prior to initiation of
ground-disturbing
activities
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• TCB-2 (Tricolored Blackbird PreConstruction Surveys): Preconstruction surveys will be required to determine if active nests are
present within a project footprint or
within 500 feet of a project footprint if
existing or potential nest sites were
found during design surveys and
construction activities will occur during
the breeding season (March 1 through
September 15). An approved biologist
will conduct pre-construction surveys
within 30 days and within 3 days of
ground-disturbing activities, and within
the proposed project footprint and 500
feet of the proposed project footprint to
determine the presence of nesting
tricolored blackbird. Pre-construction
surveys will be conducted during the
breeding season (March 1 through
August 31). Surveys conducted in
February (to meet pre-construction
survey requirements for work starting
in March) must be conducted within 14
days and 3 days in advance of grounddisturbing activities. If a nest is present, then TCB-3 and TCB-4 will be
implemented. The approved biologist
will inform the Land Use Authority
Permittee and the Implementing Entity
of species locations, and they in turn
will notify the Wildlife Agencies.

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• TCB-3 (Tricolored Blackbird Nest
Buffer): If active nests are found
within the project footprint or within
500 feet of any project-related
Covered Activity, the Third-Party
Project Proponent will establish a 500-
foot temporary buffer around the
active nest until the young have
fledged.
• TCB-4 (Tricolored Blackbird Nest
Buffer Monitoring): If nesting
tricolored blackbirds are present
within the project footprint or within
500 feet of any project-related
Covered Activity, then an approved
biologist experienced with tricolored
blackbird behavior will be retained by
the Third-Party Project Proponent to
monitor the nest throughout the
nesting season and to determine
when the young have fledged. The
approved biologist will be on site daily
while construction-related activities
are taking place near the disturbance
buffer. Work within the nest
disturbance buffer will not be
permitted. If the approved biologist
determines that tricolored blackbirds
are exhibiting agitated behavior,
construction will cease until the buffer
size is increased to a distance
necessary to result in no harm or
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harassment to the nesting tricolored
blackbirds. If the biologist determines
that the colonies are at risk, a meeting
with the Third-Party Project
Proponent, Implementing Entity, and
Wildlife Agencies will be held to
determine the best course of action to
avoid nest abandonment or take of
individuals. The approved biologist will
also train construction personnel on
the required avoidance procedures,
buffer zones, and protocols in the
event that a tricolored blackbird flies
into an active construction zone (i.e.,
outside the buffer zone).
• TCB-5 (Timing of Pesticide Use and
Harvest Timing on Agricultural
Preserves): On SSHCP Agricultural
Preserves, pesticides (including
herbicides) will not be applied from
January 1 through July 15.

4.2-8 Have a substantial
adverse effect, either
directly or through habitat
modifications, on specialstatus bats.

4.2-8 Prior to initiation of ground-disturbing
activities, the project applicant shall comply
with SSHCP AMMs BAT-2 through BAT-4.

Winter hibernaculum surveys conducted per
BAT-2 shall also include surveying for pallid
bat although it is not an SSHCP Covered
Species. If winter hibernacula of western red
bat or pallid bat are found within the survey
area, then BAT-3 through BAT-4 shall be
implemented as required based on the results
of surveys conducted per BAT-2.

City of Rancho
Cordova
Community
Development
Department
Prior to initiation of
ground-disturbing
activities
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• BAT-2 (Winter Hibernaculum PreConstruction Surveys): If the ThirdParty Project Proponent elects not to avoid potential winter hibernaculum
sites within the project footprint plus a
300-foot buffer, additional surveys are
required. Prior to any ground
disturbance related to Covered
Activities, an approved biologist will
conduct a pre- construction survey
within 3 days of ground-disturbing
activities within the project footprint
and 300 feet of the project footprint to
determine the presence of winter
hibernaculum sites. Pre-construction
surveys will be conducted during the
winter hibernaculum season
(November 1 through March 31). If a
winter hibernaculum is present, then
BAT-3 and BAT-4 will be
implemented. The approved biologist
will inform the Land Use Authority
Permittee and Implementing Entity of
species locations, and they in turn will
notify the Wildlife Agencies.
• BAT-3 (Winter Hibernaculum
Buffer): If active winter hibernaculum
sites are found within the project
footprint or within 300 feet of the
project footprint, the Third-Party
Project Proponent will establish a 300-
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foot temporary disturbance buffer
around the active winter hibernaculum
site until bats have vacated the
hibernaculum and the Implementing
Entity and Wildlife Agencies concur.
• BAT-4 (Bat Eviction Methods): An
approved biologist will determine if
non-maternity and non-hibernaculum
day and night roosts are present on
the project site. If necessary, an
approved biologist will use safe
eviction methods to remove bats if
direct impacts to non-maternity and
non-hibernaculum day and night
roosts cannot be avoided. If a winter
hibernaculum site is present, Covered
Activities will not occur until the
hibernaculum is vacated, or, if
necessary, safely evicted using
methods acceptable to the Wildlife
Agencies.

4.2-9 Have a substantial
adverse effect, either
directly or through habitat
modifications, on
American badger.

4.2-9 A qualified biologist shall conduct a
preconstruction survey for American badger
within 14 days prior to commencement of
construction, and results of the survey shall be
provided to the City’s Community
Development Department. If badgers or dens
with signs of recent badger use are detected
(i.e., fresh scat, claw marks), CDFW shall be
consulted and a non-disturbance buffer shall
be established around any active dens. The
den(s) shall be monitored daily by the qualified
City of Rancho
Cordova
Community
Development
Department
Within 14 days prior
to commencement of
construction
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biologist during construction. Work shall not
occur within the non-disturbance buffer until
the qualified biologist determines that the
badger(s) have left the work area, or as
determined in consultation with CDFW.

4.2-10 Have a substantial
adverse effect on riparian
habitat or other sensitive
natural community, or
State or Federally
protected wetlands
(including, but not limited
to, marsh, vernal pool,
coastal, etc.) through
direct removal, filling,
hydrological interruption,
or other means.

4.2-10(a)Prior to approval of grading and improvement
plans and prior to initiation of any
groundbreaking activity associated with the
proposed project, the project applicant shall
ensure that authorization pursuant to Clean
Water Act (CWA) Section 404 from the U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and CWA
Section 401 from the Central Valley Regional
Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) is
obtained. CWA Section 404 authorization is
anticipated to be obtained through a Letter of
Permission issued by USACE under the
SSHCP ARP, and CWA Section 401
authorization is anticipated to be obtained
through an individual Water Quality
Certification issued by the RWQCB under the
SSHCP ARP.

The construction contractor shall adhere to all
conditions outlined in the permits. The project
applicant shall ensure that the proposed
project replaces, restores, or enhances on a
“no net loss” basis (in accordance with the
USACE and the Central Valley RWQCB) the
acreage of all wetlands and other waters of the
U.S. that would be removed, lost, and/or
degraded due to project implementation, either
through the SSHCP In-Lieu Fee Program or by
City of Rancho
Cordova
Community
Development
Department
Central Valley
RWQCB
USACE
Prior to approval of
grading and
improvement plans
and prior to initiation
of any
groundbreaking
activity
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other methods agreeable to the USACE, the
Central Valley RWQCB, and the City, as
appropriate, depending on agency jurisdiction,
and as determined during the Section 401 and
Section 404 permitting processes.

4.2-10(b)Prior to approval of grading and improvement
plans and prior to initiation of any
groundbreaking activity associated with the
proposed project, the project applicant shall
ensure that a CDFW 1602 Streambed
Alteration Agreement has been obtained. The
construction contractor shall adhere to all
conditions outlined in the Streambed Alteration
Agreement.

4.2-10(c)The project applicant shall comply with
SSHCP AMM STREAM-2 and a 100-foot
setback from Morrison Creek shall be
established. Only allowed compatible uses
described in the SSHCP shall be sited within
the setback.
• STREAM-2 (UDA Stream Setbacks):

A 100-foot setback measured from the
top of the bank on both sides of the
stream channel will be applied to all
streams listed in Table 5-1 (see Table

4.2-3 below) (see also Figure 2-4 [of
the SSHCP]). If a stream reach
supports woody riparian vegetation,
the setback will be equal to the
riparian edge plus 25 feet or will be the
City of Rancho
Cordova
Community
Development
Department
City of Rancho
Cordova
Community
Development
Department
Prior to approval of
grading and
improvement plans
and prior to initiation
of any
groundbreaking
activity
Prior to initiation of
any groundbreaking
activity
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setback defined above, whichever is
greater. If trails are located within the
Stream Setback, the nearest edge of
the trail will be located at least 50 feet
from the top of the bank.

Table 4.2-3
Stream Setback Minimum Requirements in the
Urban Development Area
Stream
Minimum Setback (from the Top of
Bank Measured in Aerial
Perspective) on Both Sides of the
Stream
Elder Creek 100 feet
Frye Creek
100 feet or as depicted as part of the
NewBridge development project hardline
Preserve (see SSHCP Appendix K)
Gerber Creek 100 feet
Morrison
Creek 100 feet
Central Paseo
100 feet or as depicted as part of the
Cordova Hills development project hardline
Preserve (see SSHCP Appendix K)
Sun Creek
100 feet or as depicted as part of the Sun
Creek development project hardline
Preserve (see SSHCP Appendix K)

4.2-10(d) Implement Mitigation Measure 4.2-2(c). See Mitigation Measure 4.2-
2(c)
See Mitigation
Measure 4.2-2(c)

4.2-12 Conflict with any local
policies or ordinances
protecting biological
resources, such as a tree

4.2-12 Prior to removal of any protected trees (as
defined by Chapter 19.12 of the City’s
Municipal Code) within the project site and offsite improvement areas, a tree removal permit City of Rancho
Cordova
Community
Prior to removal of
any protected trees
within the project site
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preservation policy or
ordinance.
shall be procured from the City. In addition,
tree species that are native to the Central
Valley and Sierra Nevada foothills such as
interior live oak (Quercus wislizeni), valley oak
(Quercus lobata), blue oak (Quercus
douglasii), Fremont cottonwood (Populus
fremontii), black walnut (Juglans hindsii), and
western redbud (Cercis occidentalis) shall be
incorporated into the planned landscaping
design in public spaces such as open space,
parks, and parkways. Enough plantings of
such native trees shall be incorporated into the
landscaping such that the number of surviving
native trees after five years is equal to or
greater than the number of non-native trees
removed. Landscaping plans detailing the tree
species to be planted shall be provided to the
City for approval prior to tree removal.

Development
Department
and off-site
improvement areas

4.2-14 Cumulative loss of
habitat for special-status
species.

4.2-14 Implement Mitigation Measures 4.2-1 through

4.2-11.

See Mitigation
Measures 4.2-
1 through 4.2-
11 See Mitigation
Measures 4.2-1
through 4.2-11

4.3 Cultural and Tribal Resources

4.3-2 Cause a substantial
adverse change in the
significance of a unique
archeological resource
pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines, Section
15064.5 or disturb
human remains,
including those interred

4.3-2 The following requirements shall be included
through a notation on all project improvement
plans prior to the issuance of grading permits,
to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

In the event subsurface deposits believed to
be cultural or human in origin are discovered
during construction, all work shall halt within a
50-foot radius of the discovery. A qualified
City Engineer Prior to the issuance
of grading permits
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outside of dedicated
cemeteries.
professional archaeologist, meeting the
Secretary of the Interior’s Professional
Qualification Standards for precontact and
historic archaeologist, shall be retained to
evaluate the significance of the find, and shall
have the authority to modify the no-work radius
as appropriate, using professional judgment.

The following notifications shall apply,
depending on the nature of the find:
• If the professional archaeologist
determines that the find does not
represent a cultural resource, work
may resume immediately, and agency
notifications are not required.
• If the professional archaeologist
determines that the find does
represent a cultural resource from any
time period or cultural affiliation, he or
she shall immediately notify the City of
Rancho Cordova and applicable
landowner. The project applicant shall
consult on a finding of eligibility and
implement appropriate treatment
measures, if the find is determined to
be a Historical Resource under CEQA,
as defined in Section 15064.5(a) of the
CEQA Guidelines. Appropriate
treatment measures that preserve or
restore the character and integrity of a
find may be, but are not limited to,
processing materials for reburial,
minimizing handling of historical
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objects, leaving objects in place within
the landscape, construction
monitoring of further construction
activities, and/or returning objects to a
location within the project area where
they will not be subject to future
impacts. Work shall not resume within
the no-work radius until the applicant,
through consultation, as appropriate,
determines that the site either: 1) is
not a historical resource under CEQA,
as defined in Section 15064.5(a) of the
CEQA Guidelines; or 2) that the
treatment measures have been
completed to the City’s satisfaction.
• If the find includes human remains, or
remains that are potentially human, he
or she shall ensure reasonable
protection measures are taken to
protect the discovery from disturbance
(Assembly Bill [AB] 2641). The
archaeologist shall notify the City of
Rancho Cordova and the Sacramento
County Coroner (per Section 7050.5
of the Health and Safety Code). The
provisions of Section 7050.5 of the
California Health and Safety Code,
Section 5097.98 of the California
PRC, and AB 2641 shall be
implemented. If the Coroner
determines the remains are Native
American and not the result of a crime
scene, the Coroner shall notify the
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NAHC, which then shall designate a
Native American Most Likely
Descendant (MLD) for the proposed
project (Section 5097.98 of the PRC).

The designated MLD shall have 48
hours from the time access to the
property is granted to make
recommendations concerning
treatment of the remains. If the
landowner does not agree with the
recommendations of the MLD, the
NAHC shall mediate (Section 5097.94
of the PRC). If an agreement is not
reached, the landowner shall rebury
the remains where they shall not be
further disturbed (Section 5097.98 of
the PRC). The burial shall also include
either recording the site with the
NAHC or the appropriate information
center, using an open space or
conservation zoning designation or
easement, or recording a reinternment
document with Sacramento County
(AB 2641). Work shall not resume
within the no-work radius until the City,
through consultation as appropriate,
determines that the treatment
measures have been completed to
their satisfaction.

4.3-3 Cause a substantial
adverse change in the
significance of a tribal
cultural resource as

4.3-3(a) Implement Mitigation Measure 4.3-2. See Mitigation Measure 4.3-2
See Mitigation
Measure 4.3-2
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defined in PRC Section
21074.

4.3-3(b) Prior to initiation of ground-disturbing activities associated with the proposed project, a
consultant and construction worker tribal
cultural resources awareness brochure and
training program for all personnel involved in
project implementation shall be developed in
coordination with interested Native American
Tribes. The brochure shall be distributed and
the training shall be conducted in coordination
with qualified cultural resources specialists
and Native American Representatives and
Monitors from culturally affiliated Native
American Tribes before any stages of project
implementation and construction activities
begin on the project site. The program shall
include relevant information regarding
sensitive tribal cultural resources, including
applicable regulations, protocols for
avoidance, and consequences of violating
State laws and regulations. The worker cultural
resources awareness program shall also
describe appropriate avoidance and
minimization measures for resources that have
the potential to be located on the project site
and shall outline what to do and whom to
contact if any potential tribal cultural resources
are encountered. The program shall also
underscore the requirement for confidentiality
and culturally-appropriate treatment of any find
of significance to Native Americans and
behaviors, consistent with Native American
Tribal values. Documentation of the brochure
and training program (i.e., a sign-in sheet)
City of Rancho
Cordova
Community
Development
Department
Prior to initiation of
ground-disturbing
activities
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shall be submitted along with all applicable
reports to the City’s Community Development
Department.

4.3-3(c) Prior to the start of ground-disturbing activities associated with the proposed project, the
project applicant and construction
contractor(s) shall implement the following
measures to minimize the potential for
destruction of or damage to existing or
previously undiscovered burials,
archaeological, and tribal cultural resources
and to identify any such resources at the
earliest possible time during project-related
earthmoving activities:
• Native American monitors from
culturally affiliated Native American
Tribes shall be invited to monitor the
vegetation grubbing, stripping,
grading or other ground-disturbing
activities in the project area to
determine the presence or absence of
any cultural resources. Native
American representatives from
cultural affiliated Native American
Tribes act as a representative of their
Tribal government and shall be
consulted before any grounddisturbing activities begin. • Native American representatives and
Native American monitors have the
authority to identify sites or objects of
City of Rancho
Cordova
Community
Development
Department
Prior to the start of
ground-disturbing
activities
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significance to Native Americans and
to request that work be stopped,
diverted or slowed if such sites or
objects are identified within the direct
impact area. Only a Native American
representative shall recommend
appropriate treatment of such sites or
objects.

Compliance with the aforementioned
measures shall be documented and submitted
with applicable reports to the City’s Community
Development Department.

4.3-3(d) Develop a standard operating procedure,
points of contact, timeline and schedule for the
project so all possible damages can be
avoided or alternatives and cumulative
impacts properly accessed.

If potential tribal cultural resources,
archaeological resources, other cultural
resources, articulated, or disarticulated human
remains are discovered by Native American
Representatives or Monitors from interested
Native American Tribes, qualified cultural
resources specialists or other project
personnel during construction activities, work
shall cease in the immediate vicinity of the find
(based on the apparent distribution of cultural
resources), whether or not a Native American
Monitor from an interested Native American
Tribe is present. A qualified cultural resources
City of Rancho
Cordova
Community
Development
Department
Prior to initiation of
ground-disturbing
activities
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specialist and Native American
Representatives and Monitors from culturally
affiliated Native American Tribes shall assess
the significance of the find and make
recommendations for further evaluation and
treatment as necessary. These
recommendations shall be documented in the
project record.

If adverse impacts to tribal cultural resources,
unique archeology, or other cultural resources
occurs, then consultation with Wilton
Rancheria regarding mitigation contained in
the Public Resources Code Sections
21084.3(a) and (b) and CEQA Guidelines
Section 15370 shall occur, in order to
coordinate for compensation for the impact by
replacing or providing substitute resources or
environments.

4.4 Geology and Soils/Mineral Resources

4.4-3 Be located on a
geological unit or soil that
is unstable, or that would
become unstable as a
result of the project, and
potentially result in on or
off-site landslide, lateral
spreading, subsidence,
liquefaction, or collapse,
or be located on
expansive soil, as
defined in Table 18-1B of

4.4-3 The Improvement Plan submittal shall include
a final geotechnical engineering report
produced by a California Registered Civil
Engineer or Geotechnical Engineer for review
and approval by the Rancho Cordova
Community Development Department. The
report shall address and make
recommendations on the following:

A. Road, pavement, and parking area
design;
Rancho
Cordova
Community
Development
Department
Prior to approval of
improvement plans
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the Uniform Building
Code.

B. Structural foundations, including
retaining wall design (if applicable);
C. Grading practices;
D. Erosion/winterization;
E. Special problems discovered on-site,
(i.e., open bodies of water,
expansive/unstable soils, etc.); and
F. Slope stability.

Once approved by the Rancho Cordova
Community Development Department, two
copies of the final report shall be provided to
the Rancho Cordova Community
Development Department and one copy to the
Rancho Cordova Building and Safety Division
for its use. It is the responsibility of the
developer to provide for engineering
inspection and certification that earthwork has
been performed in conformity with
recommendations contained in the report.

4.4-5 Directly or indirectly
destroy a unique
paleontological resource
or site or unique geologic
feature.

4.4-5 Should construction or grading activities result
in the discovery of unique paleontological
resources, all work within the vicinity of the
discovery shall cease. The City of Rancho
Cordova Community Development
Department shall be notified, and the
resources shall be examined by a qualified
paleontologist at the developer’s expense, for
the purpose of recording, protecting, or
curating the discovery as appropriate. The
paleontologist shall submit to the Community
Development Department for review and
approval a report of the findings and method of
City of Rancho
Cordova
Community
Development
Department
If construction or
grading activities
result in the
discovery of unique
paleontological
resources
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curation or protection of the resources. Work
may only resume in the area of discovery when
the preceding work has occurred.

4.5 Hazards and Hazardous Materials

4.5-2 Create a significant
hazard to the public or
the environment through
reasonably foreseeable
upset and accident
conditions involving the
likely release of
hazardous materials into
the environment.

4.5-2(a) Prior initiation of demolition or construction activities associated with the proposed project,
the project applicant shall complete and
submit, for both the underground storage units
identified on APNs 073-0010-011 and 072-
0300-008, a Consolidated Application For
Authority to Remove Under Ground Storage
Tanks to the Sacramento County
Environmental Management Department
(EMD) for review. Upon issuance of a permit
(Authority Letter to Remove) from the EMD,
removal of the UST shall proceed in
accordance with all permit conditions,
including, but not limited to, inspection, testing,
and plan/report submittal requirements.

4.5-2(b) Prior initiation of demolition or construction activities associated with the proposed project,
the project applicant shall retain a licensed
contractor to remove the existing 55-gallon
drum located on APN 072-0300-008, to the
northeast of the existing residence. The drum
shall be disposed of in accordance with all
applicable federal, State, and local regulations
related to the handling, transport, and disposal
of hazardous waste. Proof of safe disposal
shall be provided to the Community
Development Department.

Sacramento
County
Environmental
Management
Department
City of Rancho
Cordova
Community
Development
Department
Prior to initiation of
demolition or
construction
activities
Prior to initiation of
demolition or
construction
activities
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4.5-2(c) Prior to issuance of a demolition permit for any on-site structures, the project applicant shall
consult with certified Asbestos and/or Lead
Risk Assessors to complete and submit for
review to the Community Development
Department an asbestos and lead survey. If
asbestos-containing materials or leadcontaining materials are not discovered during the survey, further mitigation related to
asbestos-containing materials or lead
containing materials shall not be required. If
asbestos-containing materials and/or leadcontaining materials are discovered by the survey, the project applicant shall prepare a
work plan to demonstrate how the on-site
asbestos-containing materials and/or leadcontaining materials shall be removed in accordance with current California
Occupational Health and Safety (Cal-OSHA)
Administration regulations and disposed of in
accordance with all CalEPA regulations, prior
to the demolition and/or removal of the on-site
structures. The plan shall include the
requirement that work shall be conducted by a
Cal-OSHA registered asbestos and lead
abatement contractor in accordance with Title
8 CCR 1529 and Title 8 CCR 1532.1 regarding
asbestos and lead training, engineering
controls, and certifications. The applicant shall
submit the work plan to the Community
Development Department for review and
approval. Materials containing more than one
(1) percent asbestos that is friable are also
City of Rancho
Cordova
Community
Development
Department
Prior to issuance of a
demolition permit for
any on-site
structures
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subject to SMAQMD regulations. Removal of
materials containing more than one (1) percent
friable asbestos shall be completed in
accordance with SMAQMD Rule 902.

4.5-2(d) Prior to issuance of a demolition permit for any on-site structures, the project applicant shall
retain the services of a licensed environmental
professional to prepared a Phase II
Environmental Assessment (ESA) for the
project site. The Phase II ESA shall evaluate,
at a minimum, potential lead contamination in
the soils in the vicinity of the structures located
on APN 072-0300-008, as well as potential
termiticide contamination in the soils in the
vicinity of the wooden structures located on
APN 072-0300-002 and APN 072-0300-008.

In the event that the lead and/or termiticide
contamination is determined to occur, the
project applicant shall implement all
recommended measures in the Phase II ESA
necessary to address such hazards. Such
measures may include, but shall not be limited
to, capping contaminated soil in place and
deed-restricting the subject property,
excavation and off-haul of contaminated soils
by a licensed contractor, or other appropriate
methods deemed acceptable by the
Sacramento County Environmental
Management Department (EMD).

4.5-2(e) Prior to Improvement Plan approval, the
applicant shall hire a licensed well contractor
Sacramento
County
Environmental
Management
Department
City of Rancho
Cordova
Prior to issuance of a
demolition permit for
any on-site
structures
Prior to Improvement
Plan approval
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to obtain a well abandonment permit from the
Sacramento County Environmental
Management Department (EMD) for all on-site
wells, and properly abandon the on-site wells,
pursuant to Department of Water Resources
Bulletin 74-81 (Water Well Standards, Part III),
for review and approval by the EMD. In
addition, prior to Improvement Plan approval,
the project applicant shall ensure that any onsite septic systems are abandoned in compliance with applicable EMD standards.

Verification of abandonment shall be ensured
by the City of Rancho Cordova Community
Development Department.

4.5-2(f) If unidentified or suspected contaminated soil or groundwater evidenced by stained soil,
noxious odors, or other factors, is encountered
during site preparation or construction
activities at the project site, work shall stop in
the area of potential contamination, and the
type and extent of contamination shall be
identified by a Registered Environmental
Assessor (REA) or qualified professional. The
REA or qualified professional shall prepare a
report that includes, but is not limited to,
activities performed for the assessment,
summary of anticipated contaminants and
contaminant concentrations, relevant
environmental screening levels for identified
contaminants, whether the contaminants
exceed ESLs, thus warranting remediation,
and recommendations for appropriate
Community
Development
Department
City of Rancho
Cordova
Community
Development
Department
If unidentified or
suspected
contaminated soil or
groundwater
evidenced by stained
soil, noxious odors,
or other factors, is
encountered during
site preparation or
construction
activities
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handling and disposal. Site preparation or
construction activities shall not recommence
within the contaminated areas until any
necessary remediation identified in the report
is complete. The report and verification of
proper remediation and disposal shall be
submitted to the City of Rancho Cordova
Community Development Department for
review and approval.

4.6 Hydrology and Water Quality

4.6-1 Violate any water quality
standards or waste
discharge requirements
or otherwise substantially
degrade surface or
ground water quality
during construction.

4.6-1 Prior to the commencement of grounddisturbing activities, the project applicant shall submit, and obtain approval of, a Spill
Prevention Countermeasure and Control Plan
(SPCC) to the Sacramento County
Environmental Management Department. The
SPCC shall specify measures and procedures
to minimize the potential for, and effects from,
spills of hazardous, toxic, or petroleum
substances during all construction activities,
and shall meet the requirements specified in
the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40, Part
112.

Sacramento
County
Environmental
Management
Department
Prior to the
commencement of
ground-disturbing
activities

4.6-2 Violate any water quality
standards or waste
discharge requirements
or otherwise substantially
degrade surface or
ground water quality
during operations.

4.6-2 Prior to approval of final project improvement
plans, the project applicant shall submit a
detailed Best Management Practice (BMP)
and water quality maintenance plan to the City
for review and approval. The BMP and water
quality maintenance plan shall meet the
standards of the City’s NPDES Permit (No.

CAS0085324), the California Stormwater
Quality Association (CASQA) Stormwater
City of Rancho
Cordova
Community
Development
Department
Prior to approval of
final project
improvement plans
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BMP Handbook for New Development and
Redevelopment, and the Stormwater Quality
Design Manual for the Sacramento region. Site
design measures, source control measures,
hydromodification management, and Low
Impact Development (LID) standards, as
necessary, shall be incorporated into the
design and shown on the improvement plans.

4.6-3 Prior to approval of final project improvement
plans, the project applicant shall submit a
maintenance covenant to the City for review
and approval. The maintenance covenant
shall be executed to ensure the long-term
maintenance of stormwater quality measures.

City of Rancho
Cordova
Community
Development
Department
Prior to approval of
final project
improvement plans

4.8 Noise

4.8-1 Generation of a
substantial temporary
increase in ambient noise
levels in the vicinity of the
project in excess of
standards established in
the local general plan or
noise ordinance, or
applicable standards of
other agencies.

4.8-1 The following criteria shall be noted on project
Improvement Plans. Improvement Plans shall
be submitted to the City’s Community
Development Department for review and
approval.
• Consistent with Section 6.68.090 of
the Rancho Cordova Municipal Code,
noise-generating construction
activities shall be limited to the hours
of 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM on weekdays
and 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM on weekends.

City of Rancho
Cordova
Community
Development
Department
Prior to approval of
Improvement Plans

4.10 Transportation

4.10-2 Conflict or be
inconsistent with CEQA

4.10-2(a) Prior to approval of Improvement Plans, the
project applicant shall include in the
City of Rancho
Cordova
Prior to approval of
Improvement Plans
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Guidelines Section
15064.3, subdivision (b)
under Existing Plus
Project conditions.

Improvement Plan submittal a Trail System
Plan detailing the applicant’s construction of a
portion of the regional trail system in the
vicinity of the project site. The Trail System
Plan shall be subject to review and approval by
the City of Rancho Cordova Community
Development Department.

4.10-2(b) Prior to the recording of a Final Map, the
project applicant shall pay a fair share
contribution to provide monetary support for
the City’s transportation services, as
determined by the City of Rancho Cordova
Community Development Department. The
charges for residential and nonresidential
development will fund these transportation
services as determined appropriate by the City
Council. Supplemental transportation services
may include, but are not limited to, the
following:
• Transit Shuttle – shuttle for residents
and/or employees between residential
areas, employment centers, shopping
and service centers and light rail
stations and/or other public transit
options;
• Guaranteed Ride Home – free taxi
rides and rental cars for ride sharers in
case of an emergency;
• Transit Subsidies – financial
assistance to encourage residents
Community
Development
Department
City of Rancho
Cordova
Community
Development
Department
Prior to the recording
of a Final Map
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and employees to use transit or other
alternative transportation measures;
• Transportation Plans for employers
and/or resident groups – plans which
guide employers and resident groups
on the implementation of trip reduction
programs, such as ride share
matching or other similar programs;
• Education Programs – various
programs such as education of transit
options, home office set up, alternative
commute opportunities;
• Infrastructure Support – additional
bike racks and lockers, transportation
alternative and ride share
informational boards/kiosks, and
transit facilities;
• Transportation Coordinator Training
and Support – instruction in mobility
(transportation alternatives) for
residential groups and work site
coordinators; and
• Bicycle and Alternative Fuel Vehicle
Incentives – incentives for purchasing
new bicycles or alternative fuel
vehicles.

Initial Study
I-d Create a new source of
substantial light or glare
which would adversely
affect day or nighttime
views in the area.

I-1 Prior to the approval of Improvement Plans
and issuance of Building Permits for any
development on the project site, the project
applicant shall submit a lighting plan for the
project to the City of Rancho Cordova Planning
City of Rancho
Cordova
Planning
Division
Prior to the approval
of Improvement
Plans and issuance
of Building Permits
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Division for review and approval. The lighting
plan shall include, but not necessarily be
limited to, the following provisions:
• Shield or screen lighting fixtures to
direct the light downward and prevent
light spill on adjacent properties;
• Place and shield or screen flood and
area lighting needed for construction
activities and/or security so as not to
disturb adjacent residential areas and
passing motorists;
• For public lighting, prohibit the use of
light fixtures that are of unusually high
intensity or brightness (e.g., harsh
mercury vapor, low-pressure sodium,
or fluorescent bulbs) or that blink or
flash;
• Use appropriate building materials
(such as low-glare glass, low-glare
building glaze or finish, neutral,
colored paint and roofing materials),
shielded or screened lighting, and
appropriate signage to prevent light
and glare from adversely affecting
motorists on nearby roadways; and
• The proposed location, mounting
height, and aiming point of all outdoor
lighting used during project operations
and/or construction.
for any development
on the project site
ITEM 11.1. ATTACHMENT 3 Exhibit B to the Resolution

The Preserve
Project
SCH# 2019100515
Draft Environmental Impact
Report
Prepared for
City of Rancho Cordova
November 2021
Prepared by
1501 Sports Drive, Suite A, Sacramento, CA 95834
ITEM 11.1. ATTACHMENT 4

The Preserve Project
Draft Environmental Impact Report
SCH# 2019100515
Lead Agency
City of Rancho Cordova
Community Development Department
2729 Prospect Park Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95760
Darcy Goulart
Principal Planner
(916) 851-8784
Prepared By
Raney Planning and Management, Inc.
1501 Sports Drive, Suite A
Sacramento, CA 95834
(916) 372-6100
Contact:

Rod Stinson
Division Manager/Air Quality Specialist
ITEM 11.1. ATTACHMENT 4

TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM 11.1. ATTACHMENT 4

CHAPTER PAGE

1. Introduction.......................................................................... 1-1

1.1 Type and Purpose of the EIR ......................................................................1-1

1.2 Known Responsible and Trustee Agencies .................................................1-1

1.3 Project Summary.........................................................................................1-2

1.4 EIR Process ................................................................................................1-3

1.5 Scope of the EIR.........................................................................................1-4

1.6 Definition of Baseline ..................................................................................1-4

1.7 Notice of Preparation and Scoping..............................................................1-5

1.8 Comments Received on the Notice of Preparation......................................1-6

1.9 Project Changes Since Publication of the NOP...........................................1-7

1.10 Draft EIR and Public Review .......................................................................1-7

1.11 Organization of the Draft EIR ......................................................................1-8

2. Executive Summary............................................................... 2-1

2.1 Introduction .................................................................................................2-1

2.2 Summary Description of the Proposed Project ............................................2-1

2.3 Environmental Impacts and Proposed and Recommended Mitigation.........2-2

2.4 Summary of Project Alternatives .................................................................2-3

2.5 Areas of Controversy ..................................................................................2-5

3. Project Description................................................................ 3-1

3.1 Introduction .................................................................................................3-1

3.2 Project Location ..........................................................................................3-1

3.3 Project Setting and Surrounding Uses.........................................................3-1

3.4 Project Objectives .......................................................................................3-4

3.5 Project Components....................................................................................3-4

3.6 Required Discretionary Approvals ............................................................. 3-20

3.7 Other Agency and Permit Approvals ......................................................... 3-20

4. Existing Environmental Setting, Impacts, and Mitigation

4.0 Introduction to the Analysis ........................................4.0-1

4.0.1 Introduction ..............................................................................................4.0-1

4.0.2 Determination of Significance...................................................................4.0-1

4.0.3 Environmental Issues Dismissed in the Initial Study................................. 4.0-1

4.0.4 Environmental Issues Addressed in this EIR............................................4.0-4

4.0.5 Chapter Format........................................................................................4.0-4

4.1 Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and Energy.......4.1-1

4.1.1 Introduction ..............................................................................................4.1-1

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CHAPTER PAGE

4.1.2 Existing Environmental Setting................................................................. 4.1-1

4.1.3 Regulatory Context ................................................................................4.1-15

4.1.4 Impacts and Mitigation Measures...........................................................4.1-34

4.2 Biological Resources...................................................4.2-1

4.2.1 Introduction ..............................................................................................4.2-1

4.2.2 Existing Environmental Setting................................................................. 4.2-1

4.2.3 Regulatory Context ................................................................................4.2-27

4.2.4 Impacts and Mitigation Measures...........................................................4.2-35

4.3 Cultural and Tribal Resources ......................................4.3-1

4.3.1 Introduction ..............................................................................................4.3-1

4.3.2 Existing Environmental Setting................................................................. 4.3-1

4.3.3 Regulatory Context ..................................................................................4.3-9

4.3.4 Impacts and Mitigation Measures...........................................................4.3-13

4.4 Geology and Soils/Mineral Resources ...........................4.4-1

4.4.1 Introduction ..............................................................................................4.4-1

4.4.2 Existing Environmental Setting................................................................. 4.4-1

4.4.3 Regulatory Context ..................................................................................4.4-7

4.4.4 Impacts and Mitigation Measures.............................................................4.4-9

4.5 Hazards and Hazardous Materials ................................4.5-1

4.5.1 Introduction ..............................................................................................4.5-1

4.5.2 Existing Environmental Setting................................................................. 4.5-1

4.5.3 Regulatory Context ..................................................................................4.5-6

4.5.4 Impacts and Mitigation Measures...........................................................4.5-13

4.6 Hydrology and Water Quality.......................................4.6-1

4.6.1 Introduction ..............................................................................................4.6-1

4.6.2 Existing Environmental Setting................................................................. 4.6-1

4.6.3 Regulatory Context ..................................................................................4.6-5

4.6.4 Impacts and Mitigation Measures...........................................................4.6-11

4.7 Land Use and Planning/Population and Housing .............4.7-1

4.7.1 Introduction ..............................................................................................4.7-1

4.7.2 Existing Environmental Setting................................................................. 4.7-1

4.7.3 Regulatory Context ..................................................................................4.7-6

4.7.4 Impacts and Mitigation Measures.............................................................4.7-7

4.8 Noise .......................................................................4.8-1

4.8.1 Introduction ..............................................................................................4.8-1

4.8.2 Existing Environmental Setting................................................................. 4.8-1

4.8.3 Regulatory Context ..................................................................................4.8-6

4.8.4 Impacts and Mitigation Measures.............................................................4.8-9 ITEM 11.1. ATTACHMENT 4

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4.9 Public Services and Utilities.........................................4.9-1

4.9.1 Introduction ..............................................................................................4.9-1

4.9.2 Existing Environmental Setting................................................................. 4.9-1

4.9.3 Regulatory Context ................................................................................4.9-10

4.9.4 Impacts and Mitigation Measures...........................................................4.9-16

4.10 Transportation......................................................... 4.10-1

4.10.1 Introduction ............................................................................................4.10-1

4.10.2 Existing Environmental Setting...............................................................4.10-1

4.10.3 Regulatory Context ................................................................................4.10-6

4.10.4 Impacts and Mitigation Measures.........................................................4.10-13

5. Statutorily Required Sections................................................ 5-1

5.1 Introduction .................................................................................................5-1

5.2 Growth-Inducing Impacts ............................................................................5-1

5.3 Cumulative Impacts.....................................................................................5-4

5.4 Significant Irreversible Environmental Changes ..........................................5-6

5.5 Significant and Unavoidable Impacts...........................................................5-6

6. Alternatives Analysis............................................................. 6-1

6.1 Introduction .................................................................................................6-1

6.2 CEQA Requirements for Alternative Analysis..............................................6-1

6.3 Selection of Alternatives..............................................................................6-3

6.4 Environmentally Superior Alternative......................................................... 6-15

7. EIR Authors and Persons Consulted ...................................... 7-1

8. References ............................................................................ 8-1 Appendices
Appendix A Notice of Preparation (NOP) and Initial Study Appendix B NOP Comment Letters
Appendix C Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Modeling Results Appendix D Biological Resources Assessment
Appendix E Cultural Resources Inventory Report (Confidential) Appendix F Geology and Soils Report
Appendix G Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
Appendix H Drainage Study
Appendix I Environmental Noise and Vibration Assessment Appendix J Water Study, Sewer Study and Unit Count Increase Appendix K Traffic Impact Analysis, VMT Evaluation, and Supplemental Analysis ITEM 11.1. ATTACHMENT 4

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3. Project Description
3-1 Project Location........................................................................................... 3-2 3-2 Project Site and Off-Site Improvement Area ................................................ 3-3 3-3 Existing and Proposed Zoning..................................................................... 3-6 3-4 Tentative Subdivision Map Overview........................................................... 3-7 3-5 Tentative Subdivision Map - Section 1......................................................... 3-8 3-6 Tentative Subdivision Map - Section 2......................................................... 3-9 3-7 Tentative Subdivision Map - Section 3....................................................... 3-10 3-8 Tentative Subdivision Map - Section 4....................................................... 3-11 3-9 Tentative Subdivision Map - Section 5....................................................... 3-12 3-10 Parks and Open Space Plan...................................................................... 3-13 3-11 Preliminary Utilities Plan - Section 1 .......................................................... 3-15 3-12 Preliminary Utilities Plan - Section 2 .......................................................... 3-16 3-13 Preliminary Utilities Plan - Section 3 .......................................................... 3-17 3-14 Preliminary Utilities Plan - Section 4 .......................................................... 3-18 3-15 Preliminary Utilities Plan - Section 5 .......................................................... 3-19

4.1 Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and Energy

4.1-1 2018 California Energy Consumption ..................................................... 4.1-14

4.2 Biological Resources

4.2-1 Study Area Boundaries............................................................................. 4.2-3

4.2-2 Original SSHCP Land Cover..................................................................... 4.2-4

4.2-3 Revised SSHCP Land Cover.................................................................... 4.2-5

4.2-4 Aquatic Resources Summary ................................................................... 4.2-8

4.2-5 Tree Locations........................................................................................ 4.2-28

4.3 Cultural and Tribal Resources

4.3-1 Survey Coverage and Area of Potential Effect.......................................... 4.3-8

4.4 Geology and Soils/Mineral Resources

4.4-1 Soil Resource Report Map........................................................................ 4.4-4

4.5 Hazards and Hazardous Materials

4.5-1 Existing Site Conditions............................................................................ 4.5-4

LIST OF FIGURES
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4.6 Hydrology and Water Quality

4.6-1 Regional Surface Water Resources.......................................................... 4.6-2

4.6-2 Existing Drainage Conditions.................................................................... 4.6-3

4.6-3 Proposed Drainage Conditions ............................................................... 4.6-18

4.7 Land Use and Planning/Population and Housing

4.7-1 Existing and Proposed Zoning Designations........................................... 4.7-10

4.8 Noise

4.8-1 Noise Levels Associated with Common Noise Sources ............................ 4.8-2

4.8-2 Noise Measurement Locations ................................................................. 4.8-4

4.8-3 Noise Barrier Locations .......................................................................... 4.8-22

4.9 Public Services and Utilities

4.9-1 Zone 40 Water Distribution Area............................................................... 4.9-4

4.9-2 Groundwater Basins in Sacramento County ............................................. 4.9-6

4.9-3 Proposed Water Distribution System Layout........................................... 4.9-18

4.10 Transportation

4.10-1 Study Area.............................................................................................. 4.10-3

4.10-2 City of Rancho Cordova General Plan Circulation Plan with Roadway System and Sizing.................................................................................4.10-19

4.10-3 2035 daily Volume Change Without Centennial Drive........................... 4.10-20 6 Alternatives Analysis
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2. Executive Summary
2-1 Summary of Impacts and Mitigation Measures .............................................2-6

4.1 Air Quality

4.1-1 Summary of Criteria Pollutants ..................................................................4.1-3

4.1-2 Ambient Air Quality Standards...................................................................4.1-4

4.1-3 Sacramento County Attainment Status Designations................................. 4.1-9

4.1-4 Air Quality Data Summary (2017-2019)...................................................4.1-10

4.1-5 Global Warming Potentials and Atmospheric Lifetimes of Select GHGs ......................................................................................................4.1-12

4.1-6 SMAQMD Thresholds of Significance......................................................4.1-35

4.1-7 SMAQMD GHG Thresholds of Significance (MTCO2e/year)....................4.1-37

4.1-8 Maximum Unmitigated Construction-Related Emissions..........................4.1-40

4.1-9 Maximum Unmitigated Project Operational Emissions.............................4.1-43

4.1-10 Health Effects from Proposed Project......................................................4.1-47

4.1-11 Unmitigated On-site Construction GHG Emissons...................................4.1-54

4.1-12 Project Operational GHG Emissions (MTCO2e/year)...............................4.1-55

4.1-13 Annual VMT Compared to Mobile-Sourced GHG Emissions....................4.1-56

4.2 Biological Resources

4.2-1 Aquatic Resources Mapped within the Study Area ................................... 4.2-6

4.2-2 Special-Status Species with Potential to Occur within the Study Area .....4.2-11

4.2-3 Stream Setback Minimum Requirements in the Urban Development Area ........................................................................................................4.2-59

4.4 Geology and Soils/Mineral Resources

4.4-1 Soil Characteristics On-Site...................................................................... 4.4-5

4.6 Hydrology and Water Quality

4.6-1 Hydrology Coefficients............................................................................ 4.6-13

4.6-2 Proposed LID Control Sizing................................................................... 4.6-19

4.6-3 Pre- and Post-Project Peak Flows .......................................................... 4.6-22

4.7 Land Use and Planning/Population and Housing

4.7-1 Summary of Adjacent Community Plan Land Use and Zoning Designations..............................................................................................4.7-2

4.7-2 City of Rancho Cordova Population and Household Growth..................... 4.7-4

4.7-3 Average Household Size (Persons Per Household).................................. 4.7-5

4.7-4 Project Site Development Potential........................................................... 4.7-9

LIST OF TABLES
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4.7-5 City of Rancho Cordova General Plan Policy Discussion........................ 4.7-15

4.8 Noise

4.8-1 Long-Term Noise Level Measurement Results ......................................... 4.8-5

4.8-2 Short-Term Noise Level Measurement Results......................................... 4.8-5

4.8-3 Ambient Vibration Monitoring Results – July 10, 2019 .............................. 4.8-6

4.8-4 City Noise Standards: Noise Level Performance Standards for New Projects Affected by or Including Non-Transportation Noise Sources ........4.8-7

4.8-5 Maximum Transportation Noise Exposure ................................................ 4.8-7

4.8-6 Rancho Cordova Municipal Code Exterior Noise Standards ..................... 4.8-8

4.8-7 Rancho Cordova Municipal Code Allowable Duration of Intrusive Sound........................................................................................................4.8-9

4.8-8 Significance of Changes in Cumulative Noise Exposure......................... 4.8-11

4.8-9 Guideline Vibration Damage Potential Threshold Criteria ....................... 4.8-12

4.8-10 Guideline Vibration Annoyance Potential Criteria.................................... 4.8-13

4.8-11 Typical Construction Equipment Noise Levels ........................................ 4.8-14

4.8-12 Future Traffic Noise Levels at Proposed Uses........................................ 4.8-17

4.8-13 Traffic Noise Modeling Results Existing vs. Existing Plus Project Conditions ...............................................................................................4.8-17

4.8-14 Predicted Public Park Activity Noise Levels at Nearest Existing Noise-Sensitive Uses...............................................................................4.8-20

4.8-15 Typical Construction Equipment Vibration Levels ................................... 4.8-21

4.8-16 Traffic Noise Modeling Results Cumulative vs. Cumulative Plus Project Conditions ...................................................................................4.8-24

4.9 Public Services and Utilities

4.9-1 Project Vicinity Schools Enrollment and Optimal Loading ......................... 4.9-3

4.9-2 Supply and Demand Assessment: Normal Year (AFY)............................. 4.9-8

4.9-3 Supply and Demand Assessment: Single Dry Year (AFY)........................ 4.9-8

4.9-4 Supply and Demand Assessment: Multiple Dry Years (AFY).................... 4.9-8

4.9-5 Sewer Study Design Criteria................................................................... 4.9-19

4.9-6 Student Generation Estimates................................................................ 4.9-22

4.9-7 Performance Goals for SCWA Water Distribution Systems..................... 4.9-24

4.10 Transportation

4.10-1 Existing VMT Per Capita in the SACOG Region ..................................... 4.10-5

4.10-2 Existing Plus Project Unacceptable Intersection LOS........................... 4.10-17

4.10-3 2035 Centennial Drive Modification LOS Analysis ................................ 4.10-21

4.10-4 LOS of Rio del Oro Specific Plan EIR Roadways Without Modification to Centennial Drive ................................................................................4.10-22

4.10-5 LOS of Rio del Oro Specific Plan EIR Roadways with Modification to Centennial Drive....................................................................................4.10-23

4.10-6 Project VMT Per Capita........................................................................ 4.10-25

4.10-7 Cumulative Project VMT Per Capita ..................................................... 4.10-29 ITEM 11.1. ATTACHMENT 4

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6. Alternatives Analysis
6-1 Comparison of Environmental Impacts for Project Alternatives.................. 6-17 ITEM 11.1. ATTACHMENT 4

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1.1 TYPE AND PURPOSE OF THE EIR
The Preserve Project Environmental Impact Report (EIR) has been prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, Public Resources Code (PRC) Sections 21000-21178, as amended, and the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act, California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 14, Sections 15000-15387 (CEQA Guidelines). The City of Rancho Cordova is the lead agency for the environmental review of The Preserve Project (proposed project) evaluated herein and has the principal responsibility for approving the project. As required by Section 15121 of the CEQA Guidelines, this EIR will (a) inform public agency decision-makers, and the public generally, of the significant environmental effects of the project, (b) identify possible ways to minimize the significant adverse environmental effects, and (c) describe reasonable and feasible project alternatives which reduce environmental effects. The public agency shall consider the information in the EIR along with other information that may be presented to the agency.

As provided in the CEQA Guidelines Section 15021, public agencies are charged with the duty to avoid or minimize environmental damage where feasible. The public agency has an obligation to balance a variety of public objectives, including economic, environmental, and social issues.

CEQA requires the preparation of an EIR prior to approving any project that may have a significant effect on the environment. For the purposes of CEQA, the term project refers to the whole of an action, which has the potential for resulting in a direct physical change or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment (CEQA Guidelines Section 15378[a]).

With respect to the proposed project, the City has determined that the proposed development is a project within the definition of CEQA, which has the potential for resulting in significant environmental effects.

The lead agency, which is the City of Rancho Cordova for this project, is required to consider the information in the EIR along with any other available information in deciding whether to approve the application. The basic requirements for an EIR include discussions of the environmental setting, environmental impacts, mitigation measures, alternatives, growth inducing impacts, and cumulative impacts.

The CEQA Guidelines identify several types of EIRs, each applicable to different project circumstances. This EIR has been prepared as a project-level EIR pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15161, which is an analysis that examines the environmental impacts of a specific development project. A project-level EIR focuses primarily on the changes in the environment that would result from the development of the project, and examines all phases of the project including planning, construction, and operation.

1.2 KNOWN RESPONSIBLE AND TRUSTEE AGENCIES
“Responsible agency” means a public agency that proposes to carry out or approve a project for which a lead agency is preparing or has prepared an EIR or Negative Declaration. For the purpose of CEQA, the term responsible agency includes all California public agencies other than the lead agency that have discretionary approval power over the project or an aspect of the project. The

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Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District (SMAQMD) and Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board (CVRWQCD) are identified as potential responsible agencies for the proposed project.
“Trustee agency” means a State agency having jurisdiction by law over natural resources affected by a project, which are held in trust for the people of the State of California. The only known possible trustee agency is the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW).

Although not subject to California law, and, thus, outside the definitions of responsible agency or trustee agency, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) would also be called upon to grant approvals — under federal law — necessary for the development of the project site. The above agencies do not have duties under CEQA, but, rather, are governed by a variety of federal statutes, such as the Clean Water Act, which governs the dredging and filling of waters of the U.S. (e.g., wetlands), and the Endangered Species Act, which requires USACE to consult with the USFWS as part of the review process for any wetland or fill permits that may be required.

1.3 PROJECT SUMMARY
The project site consists of 279.3 acres located northwest of Raymer Way and Grant Line Road, north of the Sunridge Specific Plan area and east of the Rio Del Oro Specific Plan area, within the City of Rancho Cordova. Currently, the project site contains two single-family residences and associated outbuildings on the southern portion of the site, an orchard within the northeastern portion of the site, and a third single-family residence and associated outbuildings in the northwestern portion of the site. The remainder of the site consists primarily of non-native grasses, with scattered trees located in the vicinity of the existing residences and associated access roads.

The site is characterized by moderate rolling hills and flatlands interspersed with seasonal drainage corridors and wetlands. Morrison Creek runs northeast to southwest through the project site. Per the City of Rancho Cordova General Plan, the project site is located within the Grant Line West Planning Area and is designated Natural Resources and Residential-Mixed Density.

The site is zoned Agricultural (AG-80) and Industrial Reserve (IR).

The proposed project would include subdivision of the project site to develop 440 single-family residences and associated parks, open space areas, and infrastructure to support the community.

Of the 279.3 acres within the project site, 185.3 acres of currently undeveloped land on the northern parcels would remain as open space following development of the proposed project. A total of 8.65 acres are planned for two park areas located at the northern end of the development area, and an additional 9.77 acres of land would be designated Community Space. Finally, 0.45- acre of the project site would be designated green infrastructure which would include enhanced landscaped areas and trails with connection to the surrounding parks. Off-site improvements could be required, including utility connection or road development to the east of the site boundary and along the existing Raymer Way to the intersection with Grant Line Road, which could include expansion of the roadway or modifications to Morrison Creek.

A General Plan Amendment (GPA) is included as part of the proposed project to change the land use designation of the project site from Grant Line West Planning Area to Low-Density Residential. In addition, a GPA is included to amend the Circulation Element to alter the planned construction of Centennial Drive. If constructed as depicted in the Circulation Element, Centennial Drive would be a four-lane roadway and run through the project site in an east-west direction; however, through approval of the GPA, the portion within the project site would not be constructed.

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The proposed project would require the following discretionary actions by the City of Rancho Cordova:
• Certification of the EIR;
• Adoption of the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; • General Plan Amendment from Grant Line West Planning Area to Low-Density Residential;
• General Plan Amendment to remove the portion of Centennial Drive through the project site, as depicted in the Circulation Element;
• Rezone from AG-80 (approximately 68.42 acres) and IR (approximately 30.48 acres) to Residential District (RD-5);
• Tentative Subdivision Map; and
• Development Agreement.

Please refer to Chapter 3, Project Description, of this EIR for a detailed description of the proposed project and entitlements, as well as a full list of the project objectives.

1.4 EIR PROCESS
The EIR process begins with the decision by the lead agency to prepare an EIR, either during a preliminary review of a project or at the conclusion of an Initial Study. Once the decision is made to prepare an EIR, the lead agency sends a Notice of Preparation (NOP) to appropriate government agencies and, when required, to the State Clearinghouse (SCH) in the Office of Planning and Research (OPR), which will ensure that responsible and trustee State agencies reply within the required time. The SCH assigns an identification number to the project, which then becomes the identification number for all subsequent environmental documents on the project. Commenting agencies have 30 days to respond to the NOP and provide information regarding alternatives and mitigation measures they wish to have explored in the Draft EIR and to provide notification regarding whether the agency will be a responsible agency or a trustee agency for the project.

Upon completion of the Draft EIR and prior to circulation to State and local agencies and interested members of the public, a notice of completion is filed with the SCH and a public notice of availability is published to inform interested parties that a Draft EIR is available for agency and public review. In addition, the notice provides information regarding the location where copies of the Draft EIR are available for public review and any public meetings or hearings that are scheduled. The Draft EIR is circulated for a minimum period of 45 days, during which time reviewers may submit comments on the document to the lead agency. The lead agency must respond to comments in writing. If significant new information, as defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15088.5, is added to an EIR after public notice of availability is given, but before certification of the EIR, the revised EIR or affected chapters must be recirculated for an additional public review period with related comments and responses.

A Final EIR will be prepared, containing public comments on the Draft EIR and written responses to those comments, as well as a list of changes to the Draft EIR text necessitated by public comments, as warranted. Before approving a project, the lead agency shall certify that the EIR (consisting of the Draft EIR and Final EIR) has been completed in compliance with CEQA, and that the EIR has been presented to the decision-making body of the lead agency, which has reviewed and considered the EIR. The lead agency shall also certify that the EIR reflects the lead agency’s independent judgment and analysis.

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The findings prepared by the lead agency must be based on substantial evidence in the administrative record and must include an explanation that bridges the gap between evidence in the record and the conclusions required by CEQA. If the decision-making body elects to proceed with a project that would have unavoidable significant impacts, then a Statement of Overriding Considerations explaining the decision to balance the benefits of the project against unavoidable environmental impacts must be prepared.

1.5 SCOPE OF THE EIR
This EIR constitutes a project-level analysis for the proposed project and, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15161, covers “all phases of the project including planning, construction, and operation.” State CEQA Guidelines § 15126.2(a) states, in pertinent part:

An EIR shall identify and focus on the significant environmental effects of the proposed project. In assessing the impact of a proposed project on the environment, the lead agency should normally limit its examination to changes in the existing physical conditions in the affected area as they exist at the time the notice of preparation is published, or where no notice of preparation is published, at the time environmental analysis is commenced.

Pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines, the scope of this EIR addresses specific issues and concerns identified as potentially significant in the Initial Study prepared for the proposed project.

Environmental Issues Addressed in this EIR
The sections of the CEQA Guidelines Appendix G Checklist identified for study in this EIR include the following:
• Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and Energy;
• Biological Resources;
• Cultural and Tribal Resources;
• Geology and Soils/Mineral Resources;
• Hazards and Hazardous Materials;
• Hydrology and Water Quality;
• Land Use and Planning/Population and Housing;
• Noise;
• Public Services and Utilities; and
• Transportation.

The evaluation of effects is presented on a resource-by-resource basis in Chapters 4.1 through

4.10 of the EIR. Each chapter is divided into the following four sections: Introduction, Existing Environmental Setting, Regulatory Context, and Impacts and Mitigation Measures. Impacts that are determined to be significant in Chapters 4.1 through 4.10, and for which feasible mitigation measures are not available to reduce those impacts to a less-than-significant level, are identified as significant and unavoidable. Chapter 5 presents a discussion of growth-inducing impacts, a summary of cumulative impacts, and significant irreversible as well as significant and unavoidable environmental changes associated with the project. Alternatives to the proposed project are discussed in Chapter 6 of the EIR.

1.6 DEFINITION OF BASELINE
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Section 15161, which is an analysis that examines the environmental impacts of a specific development project. A project-level EIR focuses primarily on the changes in the environment that would result from the development of the project, and examines all phases of the project including planning, construction, and operation.

According to CEQA Guidelines Section 15125, an EIR must include a description of the existing physical environmental conditions in the vicinity of the project to provide the “baseline physical conditions” against which project-related changes could be compared. In addition, CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.2(a) states that an EIR shall identify and focus on the significant environmental effects of the proposed project. The CEQA Guidelines, Section 15126.2(a), states in pertinent part:

An EIR shall identify and focus on the significant environmental effects of the proposed project. In assessing the impact of a proposed project on the environment, the lead agency should normally limit its examination to changes in the existing physical conditions in the affected area as they exist at the time the notice of preparation is published, or where no notice of preparation is published, at the time environmental analysis is commenced.

Normally, the baseline condition is the physical condition that exists when the NOP is published.

The NOP for the proposed project was published on October 25, 2019. Therefore, conditions existing at that time are considered to be the baseline against which changes that would result from the proposed project are evaluated. Impacts could include both direct and indirect physical changes to the baseline condition. The baseline condition for the proposed project site is described in Chapter 3, Project Description, of this EIR. The baseline conditions pertaining to each resource area are described in the “Existing Environmental Setting” section of the respective chapters of this EIR.

1.7 NOTICE OF PREPARATION AND SCOPING
In accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15082, an NOP, as well as an attached Initial Study (see Appendix A), was circulated to the public, local, State and federal agencies, and other known interested parties for a 30-day public and agency review period from October 25, 2019 to November 25, 2019. The purpose of the NOP was to provide notification that an EIR for the proposed project was being prepared and to solicit public input on the scope and content of the document.

A public scoping meeting was held on for the purpose of informing the public and receiving comments on the scope of the environmental analysis to be prepared for the proposed project.

In addition, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15082, the City of Rancho Cordova held an NOP scoping meeting during the 30-day review period, on November 29, 2019, for the purpose of receiving comments on the scope of the environmental analysis to be prepared for the proposed project. Agencies and members of the public were invited to attend and provide input on the scope of the EIR. A total of eight comment letters were received during the NOP public review period and verbal comments were received at the NOP scoping meeting. The comment letters are provided as Appendix B to this EIR. All comments were taken into consideration during the preparation of this EIR. A summary of the NOP comments received is provided in Section 1.8 below.

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1.8 COMMENTS RECEIVED ON THE NOTICE OF PREPARATION
During the NOP public review period from October 25, 2019 to November 25, 2019, the City of Rancho Cordova received eight comment letters. In addition, verbal comments were received at the public scoping meeting held on November 13, 2019. A copy of each letter is provided in Appendix B of this EIR. The comment letters received during the NOP public review period were authored by the following representatives of public agencies:
• County of Sacramento Department of Transportation – Matthew G. Darrow • Cordova Recreation and Park District – Laura L. Taylor; • County of Sacramento, Department of Waste Management and Recycling – Dave Ghirardelli;
• Sacramento Municipal Utility District – Nicole Goi;
• Department of California Highway Patrol – R.M. Johnson; • Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board – Jordan Hensley; • California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) – David Smith; and • Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District – Molly Wright.

The following list, categorized by issue, summarizes the concerns brought forth in the comment letters and verbal comments received on the scope of the EIR:

Air Quality and
Greenhouse Gas
Emissions
Concerns related to:
• Construction and operational emissions of criteria pollutants and GHG emissions.
• Project emissions in conjunction with planned projects within the Grant Line West planning area.

Biological Resources Concerns related to:
• Loss of plant and wildlife habitat.
• Impacts on Morrison Creek.
• Removal of wetlands or protected plants and animals.

Cultural and Tribal
Resources
Concerns related to:
• Potential for encountering previously unknown cultural, historical, or tribal resources at the project site.

Geology and
Soils/Mineral
Resources
Concerns related to:
• Increased stormwater runoff causing soil erosion.
• Removal of unsuitable soils.

Hydrology and Water
Quality
Concerns related to:
• Degradation of water quality in area waterways.

Land Use and
Planning/Population
and Housing
Concerns related to:
• Increase in population.

Noise Concerns related to:
• Increase in noise levels to surrounding residential areas.

Public Services and
Utilities
Concerns related to:
• Lack of public access to the proposed park facilities. • Location of the proposed parks.
• Impacts from construction of the proposed park facilities. • Connection of proposed trail system to the City’s existing trail system.

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• Cumulative impacts related to the need for increased electrical delivery.
• Potential need to relocate and/or remove any electrical infrastructure.

Transportation Concerns related to:
• Traffic increases in the project vicinity.
• Increased traffic delays and congestion during commute hours. • Increase in emergency response times due to increased traffic delays and congestion.
• Cumulative traffic impacts on the local and regional transportation system.

All of these issues are addressed in this EIR, in the relevant sections identified in the first column.

1.9 PROJECT CHANGES SINCE PUBLICATION OF THE NOP
Since the NOP was published, relatively minor changes to the proposed project have been made, including the following:
• Changes to the Tentative Subdivision Map layout that resulted in an increase in the number of single-family lots by six from 434 to 440;
• An additional General Plan Amendment is proposed to amend the Circulation Element to alter the planned construction of Centennial Drive; and • A slight modification to the requested Rezone of Residential District (RD-5 is proposed, rather than RD-6).

The above changes have been evaluated throughout this EIR.

1.10 DRAFT EIR AND PUBLIC REVIEW
This Draft EIR is being circulated for public review and comment for a period of 45 days. During this period, the general public, organizations, and agencies can submit comments to the Lead Agency on the Draft EIR's accuracy and completeness. Release of the Draft EIR marks the beginning of a 45-day public review period pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15105. The public can review the Draft EIR at the City’s website at:
https://www.cityofranchocordova.org/government/planning/environmentalreview/environmental-documents or at the following address during normal business hours:

City of Rancho Cordova
Community Development Department
2729 Prospect Park Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
Comments may be submitted both in written form and/or orally at the public hearing on the Draft EIR. Notice of the time and location of the hearing will be published in local newspapers, mailed to property owners and residents surrounding the project, emailed to residents that have requested to be placed on the project’s email notification list, posted on the City’s website, and posted at and adjacent to the site prior to the hearing.

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All comments or questions regarding the Draft EIR should be addressed to:

Darcy Goulart, Principal Planner
City of Rancho
Cordova Community Planning Department
Rancho Cordova, CA 95760
(916) 851-8784
fax (916) 851-8762
[email protected]

1.11 ORGANIZATION OF THE DRAFT EIR
The EIR is organized into the following sections:

Chapter 1 – Introduction
Provides an introduction and overview describing the intended use of the EIR and the review and certification process, as well as summaries of the chapters included in the EIR and summaries of the issues and concerns received from the public and public agencies during the NOP review period.

Chapter 2 – Executive Summary
Summarizes the elements of the project and the environmental impacts that would result from implementation of the proposed project, describes proposed mitigation measures, and indicates the level of significance of impacts after mitigation.

Chapter 3 – Project Description
Provides a detailed description of the proposed project, including the project’s location, background information, objectives, and technical characteristics.

Chapter 4 – Environmental Setting, Impacts, and Mitigation Contains a project-level and cumulative analysis of environmental issue areas associated with the proposed project. The section for each environmental issue contains an introduction and description of the setting of the project site, identifies impacts, and recommends appropriate mitigation measures.

Chapter 5 – Statutorily Required Sections
Provides discussions required by CEQA regarding impacts that would result from the proposed project, including a summary of potential growth-inducing impacts, significant irreversible changes to the environment, and significant and unavoidable impacts.

Chapter 6 – Alternatives Analysis
Provides a comparative analysis of the alternatives to the proposed project, their respective comparative environmental effects, and a determination of the environmentally superior alternative.

Chapter 7 – EIR Authors and Persons Consulted
Lists EIR and technical report authors who provided technical assistance in the preparation and review of the EIR.

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Chapter 8 – References
Provides bibliographic information for all references and resources cited.

Appendices
The Appendices include the NOP and Initial Study, comments received during the NOP comment period, and all technical reports prepared for the proposed project.

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2. Executive Summary
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2.1 INTRODUCTION
The Executive Summary chapter of the EIR provides an overview of the proposed project (see Chapter 3, Project Description, for further details) and provides a table summary of the conclusions of the environmental analysis provided in Chapters 4.1 through 4.10. This chapter also summarizes the alternatives to the proposed project that are described in Chapter 6, Alternatives Analysis, and identifies the Environmentally Superior Alternative. Table 2-1 contains the environmental impacts associated with the proposed project, the significance of the impacts, the proposed mitigation measures for the impacts, and the significance of the impacts after implementation of the mitigation measures.

2.2 SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT
The project site consists of approximately 279.3 acres within the City of Rancho Cordova, located northwest of Raymer Way and Grant Line Road, north of the Sunridge Specific Plan area and east of the Rio Del Oro Specific Plan area. The site is identified by Assessor’s Parcel Numbers (APNs) 072-0300-001, -002, -005, -008, and 073-0010-010, and -011.

Currently, the project site contains two single-family residences and associated outbuildings on the southern portion of the site, within parcels 072-0300-002 and -005. An orchard is located within the northeastern portion of the site within parcel 073-0010-011, and a third single-family residence and associated outbuildings are located on APN 072-0300-008. The remainder of the site consists primarily of non-native grasses, with scattered trees located in the vicinity of the existing residences and associated access roads. The site is characterized by moderate rolling hills and flatlands interspersed with seasonal drainage corridors and wetlands. Additionally, Morrison Creek runs northeast to southwest through the project site.

Per the City of Rancho Cordova General Plan, the project site is located within the Grant Line West Planning Area and is designated Natural Resources and Residential-Mixed Density. The site is zoned Agricultural (AG-80) and Industrial Reserve (IR).

The proposed project would include subdivision of the project site to develop 440 single-family residences and associated parks, open space areas, and infrastructure to support the community.

Of the 279.3 acres within the project site, 185.3 acres of currently undeveloped land on the northern parcels would remain as open space following development of the proposed project. A total of 8.65 acres are planned for two park areas located at the northern end of the development area, and an additional 9.77 acres of land would be designated Community Space. Finally, 0.45- acre of the project site would be designated green infrastructure which would include enhanced landscaped areas and trails with connection to the surrounding parks.

The proposed project could include off-site improvements to the east of the site boundary.

Improvements could include utility connection or road development. Additionally, off-site improvements could be required along the existing Raymer Way to the intersection with Grant Line Road, and could include expansion of the roadway or modifications to Morrison Creek.

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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A General Plan Amendment (GPA) is included as part of the proposed project to change the land use designation of the project site from Grant Line West Planning Area to Low-Density Residential. In addition, a GPA is included as part of the project to amend the Circulation Element to alter the planned construction of Centennial Drive. If constructed as depicted in the Circulation Element, Centennial Drive would be a four-lane roadway and run through the project site in an east-west direction; however, through approval of the GPA, the portion within the project site would not be constructed.

The proposed project would require the following discretionary actions by the City of Rancho Cordova:
• Certification of the EIR;
• Adoption of the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; • GPA from Grant Line West Planning Area to Low-Density Residential; • GPA to remove the portion of Centennial Drive through the project site, as depicted in the Circulation Element;
• Rezone from AG-80 (approximately 68.42 acres) and IR (approximately 30.48 acres) to Residential District (RD-5);
• Tentative Subdivision Map; and
• Development Agreement.

In addition to the aforementioned entitlements from the City, the proposed project would require approvals/permits from the following State, federal, or local agencies:
• California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW);
• Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board (CVRWQCB); • Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District (SMAQMD); • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Nationwide Permit (404); and, possibly, • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).

Please refer to Chapter 3, Project Description, of this EIR for a detailed description of the proposed project and entitlements, as well as a full list of the project objectives.

2.3 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND PROPOSED AND

RECOMMENDED MITIGATION
Under CEQA, a significant effect on the environment is defined as a substantial, or potentially substantial, adverse change in any of the physical conditions within the area affected by the project, including land, air, water, mineral, flora, fauna, ambient noise, and objects of historic or aesthetic significance. Mitigation measures must be implemented as part of the proposed project to reduce potential adverse impacts to a less-than-significant level. Such mitigation measures are noted in this EIR and are found in the following technical chapters: Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and Energy; Biological Resources; Cultural and Tribal Resources; Geology and Soils/Mineral Resources; Hazards and Hazardous Materials; Hydrology and Water Quality; Noise; and Transportation. Any impact that remains significant after implementation of mitigation measures is considered a significant and unavoidable impact.

A summary of the identified impacts in the technical chapters of the EIR, as well as the Initial Study prepared for the project, is presented in Table 2-1. In Table 2-1, the proposed project ITEM 11.1. ATTACHMENT 4

impacts are identified for each technical chapter (Chapter 4.1 through 4.10) of the EIR. In addition, Table 2-1 includes the level of significance of each impact, any mitigation measures required for each impact, and the resulting level of significance after implementation of mitigation measures for each impact.

2.4 SUMMARY OF PROJECT ALTERNATIVES
The following section presents a summary of the evaluation of the alternatives considered for the proposed project, which include the following:
• No Project Alternative;
• Reduced VMT Alternative; and
• Reduced Footprint Alternative.

The following summary provides brief descriptions of the three alternatives to the proposed project that are evaluated in this EIR. For a more thorough discussion of project alternatives, please refer to Chapter 6, Alternatives Analysis.

No Project Alternative
The No Project Alternative assumes that the project site would remain in its current condition, as described above. The No Project Alternative would not meet any of the identified project objectives.

Reduced VMT Alternative
The Reduced VMT Alterative would consist of 376 single-family residential lots on the same 98.9- acre development footprint. Lot sizes would be larger in size than those of the currently proposed project, and the reduction in units would result in a density of 3.8 dwelling units per acre (du/ac).

Under the Reduced VMT Alternative, the project would require a rezone of the 98.9 acres to the RD-4 zoning district.

Because the Reduced VMT Alternative would maintain a similar development footprint to the proposed project, access to the site under the alternative would continue to be provided by two entry points along Raymer Way, and Edington Drive would still be extended to provide access from the site to the existing Camden at Somerset Ranch subdivision. With the reduction in units, the site would require fewer interior streets and water and sewer line connections. The Alternative would still implement two bio-retention basins in the northwest portion of the site, and new drain inlets and underground storm drains would also be installed. The GPA would still be required to amend the General Plan’s Circulation Element, which calls for extending Centennial Drive through the site.

The Reduced VMT Alternative would result in fewer impacts to Air Quality, GHG Emissions, and Energy, Noise, Public Services and Utilities, and Transportation, as compared to the proposed project. However, the Alternative would result in similar impacts related to Biological Resources, Cultural and Tribal Resources, Geology and Soils/Mineral Resources, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, and Land Use and Planning/Population and Housing as compared to the proposed project.

The Reduced VMT Alternative would not achieve Objective #2. However, the Alternative would meet Objectives #1, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7, as the reduction of units would not affect the ability for the alternative to consolidate the remaining parcels in the Grant Line West Planning Area in a ITEM 11.1. ATTACHMENT 4

manner that concentrates development south of Morrison Creek; develop a residential community that is contiguous to and compatible with adjacent existing development; utilize existing utility capacity for maximum efficiency; develop a residential community that can provide timely housing; contribute to the overall bicycle and pedestrian connectivity of the City; or enhance the City’s network of parks, trails, and open spaces.

Reduced Footprint Alternative
Under this alternative, the project site would be reduced to avoid wetland areas in the northwest section of the development area. The reduction in footprint would reduce the project’s development area from 98.9 acres to 92.57 acres, which would preserve 6.33 acres of wetlands.

The alternative would still implement the 9.77 acres designated for Community Space to allow for the inclusion of the bio-retention and hydromodification areas in the northwest portion of the site.

Retaining the Community Space would necessitate a reduction in the number of units from 440 units to 315 units. The reduction in units and footprint would result in a density of 3.4 du/ac. As such, the Alternative would require a Rezone to the RD-4 Zoning District in order to accommodate the proposed density.

Access to the site under the alternative would continue to be provided by two entry points along Raymer Way, and Edington Drive would still be extended to provide access from the site to the existing Camden at Somerset Ranch subdivision. With the reduction in units, fewer water and sewer line connections would be required. The amount of stormwater infrastructure within the site would also be reduced due to the reduced area of ground disturbance. New drain inlets and underground storm drains would be installed. The GPA would still be required to amend the General Plan’s Circulation Element, which calls for extending Centennial Drive through the site.

The Reduced Footprint Alternative would result in fewer impacts related to all issue areas, except for Land Use and Planning/Population and Housing, which would be similar as compared to the proposed project.

The Reduced Footprint Alternative would not achieve Objective #2. However, the Alternative would meet Objectives #1, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7, as the reduction of units would not affect the ability for the alternative to consolidate the remaining parcels in the Grant Line West Planning Area in a manner that concentrates development south of Morrison Creek; develop a residential community that is contiguous to and compatible with adjacent existing development; utilize existing utility capacity for maximum efficiency; develop a residential community that can provide timely housing; contribute to the overall bicycle and pedestrian connectivity of the City; or enhance the City’s network of parks, trails, and open spaces.

Environmentally Superior Alternative
An EIR is required to identify the environmentally superior alternative from among the range of reasonable alternatives that are evaluated. Section 15126(e)(2) of the CEQA Guidelines requires that an environmentally superior alternative be designated and states, “If the environmentally superior alternative is the ‘no project’ alternative, the EIR shall also identify an environmentally superior alternative among the other alternatives.” The No Project Alternative would be considered the environmentally superior alternative, because the project site is assumed to remain in its current condition under the alternative. Consequently, the impacts resulting from the proposed project would not occur under the Alternative.

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Based on the analysis presented in Chapter 6, Alternatives Analysis, of this EIR, the Reduced Footprint Alternative would meet would meet Objectives #1, #3, #4, #5, and #7. and would result in similar or fewer impacts as compared to the proposed project. In addition, the Reduced Footprint Alternative would result in fewer impacts to Biological Resources, Cultural and Tribal Resources, Geology and Soils/Mineral Resources, and Hazards and Hazardous Materials as compared to the Reduced VMT Alternative. Therefore, the Reduced Footprint Alternative would be the Environmentally Superior Alternative.

2.5 AREAS OF CONTROVERSY
Areas of controversy that were identified in NOP comment letters, and are otherwise known for the region, include the following:
• Construction and operational emissions of criteria pollutants and/or GHG emissions. • Adverse effects from project emissions in conjunction with planned projects within the Grant Line West planning area.
• Loss of plant and wildlife habitat.
• Impacts on Morrison Creek.
• Removal of wetlands or protected plant and animals.
• Potential impacts related to the inadvertent discovery of cultural, historical, or tribal resources at the project site.
• Increased stormwater runoff causing soil erosion.
• Removal of unsuitable soils.
• Degradation of water quality in area waterways.
• Increase in population.
• Increase in ambient noise levels on surrounding residential areas. • Concerns related to a lack of public access to the proposed park facilities. • Concerns related to the interconnectivity of the proposed trail system to the City’s existing trail system.
• Potential increase in emergency response times.
• Potential need to relocate and/or remove any electrical infrastructure. • Increased traffic in the project vicinity.
• Cumulative traffic impacts on the local and regional transportation system.

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Table 2-1
Summary of Impacts and Mitigation Measures
Impact
Level of
Significance
Prior to
Mitigation Mitigation Measures
Level of
Significance
After
Mitigation

4.1 Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and Energy
4-1-1 Conflict with or obstruct
implementation of the
applicable air quality plan
during project construction.

LS None required. N/A
4-1-2 Conflict with or obstruct
implementation of the
applicable air quality plan
during project operation.

LS None required. N/A
4-1-3 Expose sensitive receptors to
substantial pollutant
concentrations.

S 4.1-3 Prior to the initiation of any ground-disturbing activities, the project applicant shall ensure that all heavy-duty off-road diesel-powered equipment to be
used during the grading phase of construction of the
proposed project (including owned, leased, and
subcontractor equipment) shall be CARB Tier 4 or
cleaner.

In addition, all off-road equipment working at the
construction site must be maintained in proper
working condition according to manufacturer’s
specifications. Idling shall be limited to five minutes or less in accordance with the In-Use Off-Road Diesel
Vehicle Regulation as required by CARB. Portable
equipment over 50 horsepower must have either a
valid SMAQMD Permit to Operate (PTO) or a valid
statewide Portable Equipment Registration Program
(PERP) placard and sticker issued by CARB.

The aforementioned requirements shall be noted on
improvement plans and submitted for review and
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Table 2-1
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Impact
Level of
Significance
Prior to
Mitigation Mitigation Measures
Level of
Significance
After
Mitigation
approval by the City of Rancho Cordova Community
Development Department.
4-1-4 Result in other emissions
(such as those leading to
odors) adversely affecting a
substantial number of people.

LS None required. N/A
4-1-5 Result in the inefficient or
wasteful use of energy, or
conflict with a State or local
plan for renewable energy or
energy efficiency.

LS None required. N/A
4-1-6 Result in a cumulatively
considerable net increase of
any criteria pollutant for which
the project region is in nonattainment under an applicable federal or State ambient air
quality standard (including
releasing emissions which
exceed quantitative thresholds
for ozone precursors).

LS None required. N/A
4-1-7 Generation of GHG emissions
that may have a significant
impact on the environment or
conflict with an applicable
plan, policy or regulation of an
agency adopted for the
purpose of reducing the
emissions of GHGs.

S 4.1-7 Off-site credits shall be purchased in order to reduce annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 617.30
MTCO2e per year. Credit purchases shall adhere to
all of the following:

1. Off-site credits shall be real, quantifiable,
permanent, verifiable, enforceable, and
additional, consistent with the standards set
forth in California Health and Safety Code
LS
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Level of
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After
Mitigation
Section 38562, subdivisions (d)(1) and (d)(2).

Such credits shall be based on protocols that
are consistent with the criteria set forth in
subdivision (a) of Section 95972 of Title 17 of
the California Code of Regulations. Such
credits must be purchased through one of the
following:
(i) A California Air Resources Board
(CARB)-approved registry, such as
the Climate Action Reserve, the
American Carbon Registry, and the
Verified Carbon Standard;
(ii) Any registry approved by CARB to act
as a registry under the California Cap
and Trade program; or
(iii) Through the California Air Pollution
Control Officers Association
(CAPCOA) GHG Rx and the
Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality
Management District (SMAQMD);
(iv) In the event that no credits meeting
these criteria are available within
California, the applicant may
purchase credits elsewhere so long
as: (a) the Governor or the Governor’s
designee has made the findings set
forth in Government Code Section
12894; (b) and these findings have
been submitted to the Legislature; and
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(c) California has accepted the credits
as meeting the linkage standards
contained in Government Code
Section 12894 or its successor
statute.

The applicant must show that the emission
reductions from identified projects are real,
permanent through the duration of the project (if it is a one-time purchase), enforceable, and are equal to
the pollutant type and amount of the project impact
being offset. In addition, any off-site purchase shall
be subject to review and approval by the City of
Rancho Cordova Community Development
Department.

4.2 Biological Resources

4.2-1 Have a substantial adverse
effect, either directly or
through habitat modifications,
on special-status plant
species.

S 4.2-1(a) Prior to initiation of ground-disturbing activities within the Raymer Way Offsite, the project applicant shall
comply with SSHCP AMM Plant-1 (Rare Plant
Surveys). Though stinkbells is not considered an
SSHCP Covered Species, the special-status plant
surveys conducted per PLANT-1 shall identify
whether the species is present in the survey area. If
any special-status plant species are found to be
present during the focused survey(s), Mitigation
Measure 4.2-1(b) shall be implemented. If specialstatus plant species are not found to be present during the focused survey(s), then no further action is
required. A written summary of the survey results shall LS
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Level of
Significance
Prior to
Mitigation Mitigation Measures
Level of
Significance
After
Mitigation
be submitted to the City of Rancho Cordova
Community Development Department.
• PLANT-1 (Rare Plant Surveys): If a Covered
Activity project site contains modeled habitat
for Ahart’s dwarf rush (Juncus leiospermus
var. ahartii), Bogg’s Lake hedge-hyssop
(Gratiola heterosepala), dwarf downingia
(Downingia pusilla), Legenere (Legenere
limosa), pincushion navarretia (Navarretia
myersii), or Sanford’s arrowhead (Sagittaria
sanfordii), the Covered Activity project site will
be surveyed for the rare plant by an approved
biologist and following the California
Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) rare
plant survey protocols (CDFG 2009) or the
most recent CDFW rare plant survey
protocols. An approved biologist will conduct
the field surveys and will identify and map
plant species occurrences according to the
protocols. See Chapter 10 (of the SSHCP) for
the process to submit survey information to the
Plan Permittee and the Permitting Agencies.

4.2-1(b) If any SSHCP-covered plants are determined to be present within the Raymer Way Offsite, SSHCP
PLANT-2 (Rare Plant Protection) shall be
implemented. If any special-status plant species are
determined to be present, a mitigation plan shall be
prepared for review and approval by the City of
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Prior to
Mitigation Mitigation Measures
Level of
Significance
After
Mitigation
Rancho Cordova; mitigation may include harvesting
and transplanting of impacted bulbs into a preserved
area with suitable habitat. Avoided areas containing
species shall be fenced with orange construction
fencing.
• PLANT-2 (Rare Plant Protection): If a rare
plant listed in AMM PLANT-1 is detected
within an area proposed to be disturbed by a
Covered Activity or is detected within 250 feet
of the area proposed to be disturbed by a
Covered Activity, the Implementing Entity will
assure one unprotected occurrence of the
species is protected within a SSHCP Preserve
before any ground disturbance occurs at the
project site.

4.2-2 Have a substantial adverse
effect, either directly or
through habitat modifications,
on special-status invertebrates
S 4.2-2(a) Prior to initiation of ground-disturbing activities, the project applicant shall submit a South Sacramento
Habitat Conservation Plan (SSHCP) permit
application package to the City of Rancho Cordova to
request that the incidental take coverage provided by
City’s SSHCP Incidental Take Permit (ITP) be
extended to the proposed activities. The City of
Rancho Cordova shall review the SSHCP permit
application for consistency with all of the SSHCP
requirements and provide the South Sacramento
Conservation Agency with a copy of the SSHCP
requirements for tracking purposes. The project
applicant shall be responsible for paying all SSHCP
development fees associated with obtaining
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Level of
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After
Mitigation
coverage from the City of Rancho Cordova. Any
proposal to provide land in fee title, or provide a
conservation easement in lieu of paying all or part of
the required SSHCP development fees, shall include
a consistency analysis in the application that
sufficiently shows that the proposal is consistent with the SSHCP Conservation Strategy.

4.2-2(b) The project applicant shall comply with SSHCP
requirements and all relevant AMMs set forth in the
SSHCP Permit obtained for the proposed project.

4.2-2(c) Prior to approval of grading and improvement plans and prior to initiation of any groundbreaking activity
associated with the proposed project, or timed as
required by the applicable permits if the proposed
project is constructed in phases, the project applicant shall ensure that mitigation for impacts to aquatic
features and other habitat for special-status species
has been implemented through the SSHCP In-Lieu
Fee Program or by other methods agreeable to the
USACE, RWQCB, USFWS, CDFW, City, and South
Sacramento Conservation Agency as appropriate,
depending on agency jurisdiction

4.2-3 Have a substantial adverse
effect, either directly or
through habitat modifications,
on special-status amphibian
species.

S Western Spadefoot

4.2-3(a) The project applicant shall comply with SSHCP
AMMs WS-1 through WS-6.
• WS-1 (Western Spadefoot Work Window):

Ground-disturbing Covered Activities within
LS
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Level of
Significance
Prior to
Mitigation Mitigation Measures
Level of
Significance
After
Mitigation
western spadefoot modeled habitat (Figure
3-17 [of the SSHCP]) will occur outside the
breeding and dispersal season (after May 15
and before October 15), to the maximum
extent practicable.
• WS-2 (Western Spadefoot Exclusion
Fencing): If Covered Activities must be
implemented in modeled habitat (Figure 3-17)
after October 15 and before May 15,
exclusion fencing will be installed around the
project footprint before October 15, and the
project site must be monitored by an
approved biologist following rain events.

Temporary high- visibility construction fencing
will be installed along the edge of work areas,
and silt fencing will be installed immediately
behind the temporary high-visibility
construction fencing to exclude western
spadefoot from entering the construction
area. Fencing will remain in place until all
construction activities within the construction
area are completed. No project activities will
occur outside the delineated project footprint.

If a western spadefoot is encountered, refer to
WS-6, below.
• WS-3 (Western Spadefoot Monitoring): If
Covered Activities must be implemented in
modeled habitat (Figure 3-17 [of the SSHCP])
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in the breeding and dispersal season (after
October 15 and before May 15), an approved
biologist experienced with western spadefoot
identification and behavior will monitor the
project site, including the integrity of any
exclusion fencing. The approved biologist will
be on site daily while construction- related
activities are taking place, and will inspect the
project site daily for western spadefoot prior to
construction activities. The approved biologist
will also train construction personnel on the
required avoidance procedures, exclusion
fencing, and protocols in the event that a
western spadefoot enters an active
construction zone (i.e., outside the buffer
zone). If a western spadefoot is encountered,
refer to WS-6, below.
• WS-4 (Avoid Western Spadefoot
Entrapment): If a Covered Activity occurs in
western spadefoot modeled habitat (Figure
3-17 [of the SSHCP]), all excavated steepwalled holes and trenches more than 6 inches deep will be covered with plywood (or
similar material) or provided with one or more
escape ramps constructed of earth fill or
wooden planks at the end of each work day
or 30 minutes prior to sunset, whichever
occurs first. All steep-walled holes and
trenches will be inspected by the approved
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After
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biologist each morning to ensure that no
wildlife has become entrapped. All
construction pipes, culverts, similar
structures, construction equipment, and
construction debris left overnight within
western spadefoot modeled habitat will be
inspected for western spadefoot by the
approved biologist prior to being moved. If a
western spadefoot is encountered, refer to
WS-6 below.
• WS-5 (Erosion Control Materials in
Western Spadefoot Habitat): If erosion
control (BMP-2) is implemented within
western spadefoot modeled habitat (Figure
3-17 [of the SSHCP]), non-entangling erosion
control material will be used to reduce the
potential for entrapment. Tightly woven fiber
netting (mesh size less than 0.25 inch) or
similar material will be used to ensure that
western spadefoots are not trapped (no
monofilament). Coconut coir matting and
fiber rolls containing burlap are examples of
acceptable erosion control materials.

Western Pond Turtle

4.2-3(b) Prior to initiation of ground-disturbing activities, preconstruction surveys shall be conducted per SSHCP AMM WPT-1. If western pond turtles are detected,
WPT-2 through WPT-9 shall be implemented.

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Table 2-1
Summary of Impacts and Mitigation Measures
Impact
Level of
Significance
Prior to
Mitigation Mitigation Measures
Level of
Significance
After
Mitigation
• WPT-1 (Western Pond Turtle Surveys): If
the SSHCP western pond turtle modeled
habitat maps (Figure 3-19 [of the SSHCP])
show that modeled habitat for western pond
turtle is present within a Covered Activity’s
project footprint or within 300 feet of a project
footprint, then an approved biologist will
conduct a field investigation to delineate
western pond turtle aquatic habitat within the
project footprint and within 300 feet of the
project footprint. In addition to the SSHCP
land cover types shown in Figure 3-19 (of the
SSHCP), western pond turtle aquatic habitat
includes, but is not limited to, low-gradient
streams and creeks, open water, freshwater
marsh, and rice fields. Adjacent parcels under
different land ownership will be surveyed only
if access is granted or if the parcels are visible
from authorized areas. The Third-Party
Project Proponent will map all existing or
potential sites and provide those maps to the
Local Land Use Permittees and the
Implementing Entity. Locations of delineated
western pond turtle habitat must also be
noted on plans that are submitted to a Local
Land Use Permittee. The applicant will use
this information to finalize project design.

Covered Activities may occur throughout the
year as long as western pond turtle habitat is
identified and fully avoided. Otherwise,
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After
Mitigation
Covered Activities must comply with WPT-2
through WPT-9. See Chapter 10 (of the
SSHCP) for the process to conduct and
submit survey information.
• WPT-2 (Western Pond Turtle Work
Window): Maintenance and improvements to
existing structures may occur throughout the
year as long as western pond turtle habitat is
identified and avoided, and movement of
equipment is confined to existing roads.

Otherwise, construction and grounddisturbing Covered Activities must be conducted outside of western pond turtle’s
active season. Construction and grounddisturbing activities will be initiated after May 1 and will commence prior to September 15.

If it appears that construction activities may
go beyond September 15, the appropriate
Plan Permittee will contact the Local Land
Use Permittee and the Implementing Entity
as soon as possible, but not later than
September 1, to determine if additional
measures are necessary to minimize take.
• WPT-3 (Western Pond Turtle Monitoring):

If a Covered Activity is occurring in western
pond turtle modeled habitat (Figure 3-19 [of
the SSHCP]), an approved biologist
experienced with western pond turtle
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identification and behavior will monitor the
project site, including the integrity of any
exclusion fencing. The approved biologist will
be on site daily while construction-related
activities are taking place in aquatic habitat or
within 300 feet of aquatic habitat, and will
inspect the project site daily for western pond
turtle prior to construction activities. The
approved biologist will also training
construction personnel on the required
avoidance procedures, exclusion fencing,
and protocols in the event that a western
pond turtle enters an active construction zone
(i.e., outside the buffer zone).
• WPT-4 (Western Pond Turtle Habitat
Dewatering and Exclusion): If construction
activities will occur in western pond turtle
aquatic habitat, aquatic habitat for the turtle
will be dewatered and then remain dry and
absent of aquatic prey (e.g., crustaceans and
other aquatic invertebrates) for 15 days prior
to the initiation of construction activities. If
complete dewatering is not possible, the
Implementing Entity will be contacted to
determine what additional measures may be
necessary to minimize effects to western
pond turtle. After aquatic habitat has been
dewatered 15 days prior to construction
activities, exclusion fencing will be installed
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extending a minimum of 300 feet into
adjacent uplands to isolate both the aquatic
and adjacent upland habitat. Exclusionary
fencing will be erected 36 inches above
ground and buried at least 6 inches below the
ground to prevent turtles from attempting to
burrow or move under the fence into the
construction area. In addition, high-visibility
fencing will be erected to identify construction
limits and to protect adjacent habitat from
encroachment of personnel and equipment.

Western pond turtle habitat outside
construction fencing will be avoided by all
construction personnel. The fencing and
work area will be inspected by the approved
biologist to ensure that the fencing is intact
and that no turtles have entered the work
area before the start of each work day.

Fencing will be maintained by the contractor
until completion of the project. If, after
exclusion fencing and dewatering, western
pond turtles are found within the project
footprint or within 300 feet of the project
footprint, the Third-Party Project Proponent
will discuss the next best steps with the
Implementing Entity and Wildlife Agencies.
• WPT-5 (Avoid Western Pond Turtle
Entrapment): If a Covered Activity occurs
within western pond turtle modeled habitat
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(Figure 3-19 [of the SSHCP]), all excavated
steep-walled holes and trenches more than 6
inches deep will be covered with plywood (or
similar material) or provided with one or more
escape ramps constructed of earth fill or
wooden planks at the end of each work day or
30 minutes prior to sunset, whichever occurs
first. All steep-walled holes and trenches will
be inspected by the approved biologist each
morning to ensure that no wildlife has become
entrapped. All construction pipes, culverts,
similar structures, construction equipment,
and construction debris left overnight within
western pond turtle modeled habitat will be
inspected for western pond turtle by the
approved biologist prior to being moved.
• WPT-6 (Erosion Control Materials in
Western Pond Turtle Habitat): If erosion
control (BMP-2) is implemented within
western pond turtle modeled habitat (Figure
3-19 [of the SSHCP]), non-entangling erosion
control material will be used to reduce the
potential for entrapment. Tightly woven fiber
netting (mesh size less than 0.25 inch) or
similar material will be used to ensure that
turtles are not trapped (no monofilament).

Coconut coir matting and fiber rolls containing
burlap are examples of acceptable erosion
control materials.

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• WPT-7 (Western Pond Turtle Modeled
Habitat Speed Limit): Covered Activity
construction and maintenance vehicles will
observe a 20-mile-per-hour speed limit within
western pond turtle modeled upland habitat
(Figure 3-19 [of the SSHCP]).
• WPT-8 (Western Pond Turtle Encounter
Protocol): If a western pond turtle is
encountered during construction activities,
the approved biologist will notify the Wildlife
Agencies immediately. Construction activities
will be suspended in a 100-foot radius of the
animal until the animal leaves the project site
on its own volition. If necessary, the approved
biologist will notify the Wildlife Agencies to
determine the appropriate procedures related
to relocation. If the animal is handled, a report
will be submitted, including date(s),
location(s), habitat description, and any
corrective measures taken to protect the
turtle, within 1 business day to the Wildlife
Agencies. The biologist will report any take of
listed species to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service immediately. Any worker who
inadvertently injures or kills a western pond
turtle or who finds one dead, injured, or
entrapped must immediately report the
incident to the approved biologist.

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• WPT-9 (Western Pond Turtle PostConstruction Restoration): After completion of ground- disturbing Covered Activities, the
applicant will remove any temporary fill and
construction debris and will restore
temporarily disturbed areas to pre-project
conditions. Restoration work includes such
activities as re-vegetating the banks and
active channels with a seed mix similar to preproject conditions. Appropriate methods and plant species used to re-vegetate such areas
will be determined on a site-specific basis in
consultation with the Implementing Entity.

Restoration work may include replanting
emergent aquatic vegetation and placing
appropriate artificial or natural basking areas
in waterways and wetlands. A photo
documentation report showing pre- and postproject conditions will be submitted to the Implementing Entity 1 month after
implementation of the restoration.

4.2-4 Have a substantial adverse
effect, either directly or
through habitat modifications,
on burrowing owl.

S 4.2-4 Prior to initiation of ground-disturbing activities, the project applicant shall comply with SSHCP AMMs
WBO-2 through WBO-7. If western burrowing owl is
found within the survey area, WBO-3 through 7 shall
be implemented as required based on the results of
surveys conducted per WBO-2.
• WBO-1 (Western Burrowing Owl
Surveys): Surveys within modeled habitat
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are required for both the breeding and nonbreeding season. If the project site falls within modeled habitat, an approved biologist will
survey the project site and map all burrows,
noting any burrows that may be occupied.

Occupied burrows are often (but not always)
indicated by tracks, feathers, egg shell
fragments, pellets, prey remains, and/or
excrement. Surveying and mapping will be
conducted by the approved biologist while
walking transects throughout the entire
project site plus all accessible areas within a
250-foot radius from the project site. The
centerline of these transects will be no more
than 50 feet apart and will vary in width to
account for changes in terrain and vegetation
that can preclude complete visual coverage
of the area. For example, in hilly terrain with
patches of tall grass, transects will be closer
together, and in open areas with little
vegetation, they can be 50 feet apart. This
methodology is consistent with current survey
protocols for this species (California
Burrowing Owl Consortium 1993). Adjacent
parcels under different land ownership will be
surveyed only if access is granted or if the
parcels are visible from authorized areas. If
suitable habitat is identified during the initial
survey, and if the project does not fully avoid
the habitat, pre-construction surveys will be
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required. Burrowing owl habitat is fully
avoided if project-related activities do not
impinge on a 250- foot buffer established by
the approved biologist around suitable
burrows. See Chapter 10 (of the SSHCP) for
the process to conduct and submit survey
information.
• WBO-2 (Western Burrowing Owl PreConstruction Surveys): Prior to any Covered Activity ground disturbance, an
approved biologist will conduct preconstruction surveys in all areas that were identified as suitable habitat during the initial
surveys. The purpose of the pre-construction
surveys is to document the presence or
absence of burrowing owls on the project site,
particularly in areas within 250 feet of
construction activities. To maximize the
likelihood of detecting owls, the preconstruction survey will last a minimum of 3 hours. The survey will begin 1 hour before
sunrise and continue until 2 hours after
sunrise (3 hours total), or begin 2 hours
before sunset and continue until 1 hour after
sunset. Additional time may be required for
large project sites. A minimum of two preconstruction surveys will be conducted (if owls are detected on the first survey, a
second survey is not needed). All owls
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observed will be counted and their location
will be mapped. Surveys will conclude no
more than 2 calendar days prior to
construction. Therefore, the Third-Party
Project Proponent must begin surveys no
more than 4 days prior to construction (2 days
of surveying plus up to 2 days between
surveys and construction). To avoid lastminute changes in schedule or contracting that may occur if burrowing owls are found,
the Third-Party Project Proponent may also
conduct a preliminary survey up to 15 days
before construction. This preliminary survey
may count as the first of the two required
surveys as long as the second survey
concludes no more than 2 calendar days in
advance of construction.
• WBO-3 (Burrowing Owl Avoidance): If
western burrowing owl or evidence of
western burrowing owl is observed on the
project site or within 250 feet of the project
site during pre-construction surveys, then the
following will occur:

During Breeding Season: If the approved
biologist finds evidence of western burrowing
owls within a project site during the breeding
season (February 1 through August 31), all
project-related activities will avoid nest sites
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during the remainder of the breeding season
or while the nest remains occupied by adults
or young (nest occupation includes
individuals or family groups foraging on or
near the site following fledging). Avoidance is
establishment of a minimum 250-foot buffer
zone around nests. Construction and other
project-related activities may occur outside of
the 250-foot buffer zone. Construction and
other project-related activities may be
allowed inside of the 250-foot nondisturbance buffer during the breeding season if the nest is not disturbed, and the
Third-Party Project Proponent develops an
avoidance, minimization, and monitoring plan
that is approved by the Implementing Entity
and Wildlife Agencies prior to project
construction based on the following criteria:
o The Implementing Entity and
Wildlife Agencies approve of the
avoidance and minimization plan
provided by the project applicant.
o An approved biologist monitors the
owls for at least 3 days prior to
construction to determine baseline
nesting and foraging behavior (i.e.,
behavior without construction).
o The same approved biologist
monitors the owls during
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construction and finds no change in
owl nesting and foraging behavior in
response to construction activities.

If there is any change in owl nesting and
foraging behavior as a result of construction
activities, the approved biologist will have
authority to shut down activities within the
250-foot buffer. Construction cannot resume
within the 250-foot buffer until any owls
present are no longer affected by nearby
construction activities, and with written
concurrence from the Wildlife Agencies.

If monitoring by the approved biologist
indicates that the nest is abandoned prior to
the end of nesting season and the burrow is
no longer in use, the non-disturbance buffer
zone may be removed if approved by the
Wildlife Agencies. The approved biologist will
excavate the burrow in accordance with the
latest California Department of Fish and
Wildlife guidelines for burrowing owl to
prevent reoccupation after receiving approval
from the Wildlife Agencies.

The Implementing Entity and Wildlife
Agencies will respond to a request from the
Third-Party Project Proponent to review the
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proposed construction monitoring plan within
21 days.

During Non-Breeding Season: During the
non-breeding season (September 1 through
January 31), the approved biologist will
establish a minimum 250-foot non-disturbance
buffer around occupied burrows. Construction
activities outside of this 250-foot buffer will be
allowed. Construction activities within the nondisturbance buffer will be allowed if the following criteria are met to prevent owls from
abandoning over- wintering sites:
o An approved biologist monitors the
owls for at least 3 days prior to
construction to determine baseline
foraging behavior (i.e., behavior
without construction).
o The same approved biologist
monitors the owls during
construction and finds no change in
owl foraging behavior in response to
construction activities.
o If there is any change in owl
foraging behavior as a result of
construction activities, the approved
biologist will have authority to shut
down activities within the 250-foot
buffer.

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o If the owls are gone for at least 1
week, the Third-Party Project
Proponent may request approval
from the Implementing Entity and
Wildlife Agencies that an approved
biologist excavate usable burrows
and install one-way exclusionary
devices to prevent owls from reoccupying the site. After all usable burrows are excavated, the buffer
zone will be removed and
construction may continue.

Monitoring must continue as described above
for the non-breeding season as long as the
burrow remains active.
• WBO-4 (Burrowing Owl Construction
Monitoring): During construction of Covered
Activities, 250-foot construction buffer zones
will be established and maintained around any
occupied burrow. An approved biologist will
monitor the site to ensure that buffers are
enforced and owls are not disturbed. The
approved biologist will also train construction
personnel on avoidance procedures, buffer
zones, and protocols in the event that a
burrowing owl flies into an active construction
zone.

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• WBO-5 (Burrowing Owl Passive
Relocation): Passive relocation is not allowed
without the express written approval of the
Wildlife Agencies. Passive owl relocation may
be allowed on a case-by-case basis on project
sites during the non-breeding season
(September 1 through January 31) with the
written approval of the Wildlife Agencies if the
other measures described in this condition
preclude work from continuing. Passive
relocation must be done in accordance with
the latest California Department of Fish and
Wildlife guidelines for burrowing owl. Passive
relocation will only be proposed if the burrow
needing to be removed or with the potential to
collapse from construction activities is the
result of a Covered Activity. If passive
relocation is approved by the Wildlife
Agencies, an approved biologist can passively
exclude birds from their burrows during the
non-breeding season by installing one-way
doors in burrow entrances. These doors will
be in place for 48 hours to ensure that owls
have left the burrow, and then the biologist will
excavate the burrow to prevent reoccupation.

Burrows will be excavated using hand tools
only. During excavation, an escape route will
be maintained at all times. This may include
inserting an artificial structure into the burrow
to avoid having materials collapse into the
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burrow and trap owls inside. Other methods of
passive relocation, based on best available
science, may be approved by the Wildlife
Agencies over the 50-year Permit Term.
• WBO-6 (Burrowing Owl Timing of
Maintenance Activities): All activities
adjacent to existing or planned Preserves,
Preserve Setbacks, or Stream Setback areas
will be seasonally timed, when safety permits,
to avoid or minimize adverse effects on
occupied burrows.
• WBO-7 (Rodent Control): Rodent control will
be allowed only in developed portions of a
Covered Activity project site within western
burrowing owl modeled habitat. Where rodent
control is allowed, the method of rodent
control will comply with the methods of rodent
control discussed in the 4(d) Rule published in
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s (2004)
final listing rule for tiger salamander.

4.2-5 Have a substantial adverse
effect, either directly or
through habitat modifications,
on raptors and nesting birds.

S 4.2-5(a) Prior to initiation of ground-disturbing activities, the project applicant shall comply with SSHCP AMMs
RAPTOR-2 through RAPTOR-4. Raptor surveys
conducted per RAPTOR-2 shall include surveying for
golden eagle although it is not a SSHCP Covered
Species. If raptor species (including golden eagles)
are found nesting within the survey area, RAPTOR-3
and RAPTOR-4 shall be implemented as required
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based on the results of surveys conducted per
RAPTOR-2. The following AMMs do not apply to
Swainson’s hawk or burrowing owl, as specific AMMs
have been developed for such covered raptor species
and are included in separate mitigation measures.
• RAPTOR-2 (Raptor Pre-Construction
Surveys): Pre-construction surveys will be
required to determine if active nests are
present with a project footprint or within 0.25
mile of a project footprint if existing or potential
nest sites are found during initial surveys and
construction activities will occur during the
raptor breeding season. An approved biologist
will conduct pre-construction surveys within 30
days and 3 days of ground- disturbing
activities within the proposed project footprint
and within 0.25 mile of the proposed project
footprint to determine presence of nesting
covered raptor species. Pre- construction
surveys will be conducted during the raptor
breeding season. If a nest is present, then
RAPTOR-3 and RAPTOR-4 will be
implemented. The approved biologist will
inform the Land Use Authority Permittee and
Implementing Entity of species locations, and
they in turn will notify the Wildlife Agencies.
• RAPTOR-3 (Raptor Nest/Roost Buffer): If
active nests are found within the project
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footprint or within 0.25 mile of any projectrelated Covered Activity, the Third-Party Project Proponent will establish a 0.25 mile
temporary nest disturbance buffer around the
active nest until the young have fledged.
• RAPTOR-4 (Raptor Nest/Roost Buffer
Monitoring): If project-related Covered
Activities within the temporary nest
disturbance buffer are determined to be
necessary during the nesting season, then an
approved biologist experienced with raptor
behavior will be retained by the Third-Party
Project Proponent to monitor the nest
throughout the nesting season and to
determine when the young have fledged. The
approved biologist will be on site daily while
construction-related activities are taking place
within the disturbance buffer. Work within the
temporary nest disturbance buffer can occur
with the written permission of the
Implementing Entity and Wildlife Agencies. If
nesting raptors begin to exhibit agitated
behavior, such as defensive flights at
intruders, getting up from a brooding position,
or flying off the nest, the approved
biologist/monitor will have the authority to shut
down construction activities. If agitated
behavior is exhibited, the biologist, Third-Party
Project Proponent, Implementing Entity, and
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Wildlife Agencies will meet to determine the
best course of action to avoid nest
abandonment or take of individuals. The
approved biologist will also train construction
personnel on the required avoidance
procedures, buffer zones, and protocols in the
event that a covered raptor species flies into
an active construction zone (i.e., outside the
buffer zone).

4.2-5(b) A qualified biologist shall conduct a preconstruction nesting bird survey of all areas associated with
construction activities, and a 100-foot buffer around
such areas, within 14 days prior to commencement of
construction if construction occurs during the nesting
season (February 1 through August 31). If active nests
are found for any SSHCP Covered Species, the
applicable SSHCP AMM(s) TCB-3 through -5, SWHA3 through -4, WBO-3 through-6, and RAPTOR-3 through-4 shall be implemented. If active nests are
found for any other species, a no-disturbance buffer
around the nest shall be established. The buffer
distance shall be established by a qualified biologist in consultation with the CDFW. The buffer shall be
maintained until the fledglings are capable of flight and become independent of the nest, to be determined by
a qualified biologist. Once the young are independent
of the nest, further measures are not necessary.

4.2-6 Have a substantial adverse
effect, either directly or
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through habitat modifications,
on Swainson’s hawk.

SWHA-2 through SWHA-4. If Swainson’s hawk
nesting is found within the survey area during the preconstruction survey conducted per SWHA-2, then SWHA-3 and SWHA-4 shall be implemented as
required based on the results of surveys conducted
per SWHA-2.
• SWHA-2 (Swainson’s Hawk PreConstruction Surveys): Pre-construction surveys will be required to determine if active
nests are present within a project footprint or
within 0.25 mile of a project footprint if
existing or potential nest sites were found
during initial surveys and construction
activities will occur during the breeding
season (March 1 through September 15). An
approved biologist will conduct preconstruction surveys within 30 days and 3 days of ground-disturbing activities to
determine presence of nesting Swainson’s
hawk. Pre-construction surveys will be
conducted during the breeding season
(March 1 through September 15). If a nest is
present, then SWHA-3 and SWHA-4 will be
implemented. The approved biologist will
inform the Land Use Authority Permittee and
Implementing Entity of species locations, and
they in turn will notify the Wildlife Agencies.

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• SWHA-3 (Swainson’s Hawk Nest Buffer): If
active nests are found within the project
footprint or within 0.25 mile of any projectrelated Covered Activity, the Third-Party Project Proponent will establish a 0.25-mile
disturbance buffer around the active nest until
the young have fledged, with concurrence
from the Wildlife Agencies.
• SWHA-4 (Swainson’s Hawk Nest Buffer
Monitoring): If nesting Swainson’s hawks
are present within the project footprint or
within 0.25 mile of any project-related
Covered Activity, then an approved biologist
experienced with Swainson’s hawk behavior
will be retained by the Third-Party Project
Proponent to monitor the nest throughout the
nesting season and to determine when the
young have fledged. The approved biologist
will be on site daily while construction-related
activities are taking place within the buffer.

Work within the temporary nest disturbance
buffer can occur with the written permission
of the Implementing Entity and Wildlife
Agencies. If nesting Swainson’s hawks begin
to exhibit agitated behavior, such as
defensive flights at intruders, getting up from
a brooding position, or flying off the nest, the
approved biologist will have the authority to
shut down construction activities. If agitated
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behavior is exhibited, the biologist, ThirdParty Project Proponent, Implementing Entity, and Wildlife Agencies will meet to
determine the best course of action to avoid
nest abandonment or take of individuals. The
approved biologist will also train construction
personnel on the required avoidance
procedures, buffer zones, and protocols in
the event that a Swainson’s hawk flies into an
active construction zone (i.e., outside the
buffer zone).

4.2-7 Have a substantial adverse
effect, either directly or
through habitat modifications,
on tricolored blackbird.

S 4.2-7 Prior to initiation of ground-disturbing activities, the project applicant shall comply with SSHCP AMMs
TCB-2 through TCB-5. If tricolored blackbirds are
found within the survey area during the preconstruction survey conducted per TCB-2, then TCB3 through TCB-5 shall be implemented as required based on the results of surveys conducted per TCB-2.
• TCB-2 (Tricolored Blackbird PreConstruction Surveys): Pre-construction surveys will be required to determine if active
nests are present within a project footprint or
within 500 feet of a project footprint if existing
or potential nest sites were found during
design surveys and construction activities will
occur during the breeding season (March 1
through September 15). An approved
biologist will conduct pre-construction
surveys within 30 days and within 3 days of
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ground-disturbing activities, and within the
proposed project footprint and 500 feet of the
proposed project footprint to determine the
presence of nesting tricolored blackbird. Preconstruction surveys will be conducted during the breeding season (March 1 through
August 31). Surveys conducted in February
(to meet pre-construction survey
requirements for work starting in March) must
be conducted within 14 days and 3 days in
advance of ground-disturbing activities. If a
nest is present, then TCB-3 and TCB-4 will
be implemented. The approved biologist will
inform the Land Use Authority Permittee and
the Implementing Entity of species locations,
and they in turn will notify the Wildlife
Agencies.
• TCB-3 (Tricolored Blackbird Nest Buffer):

If active nests are found within the project
footprint or within 500 feet of any projectrelated Covered Activity, the Third-Party Project Proponent will establish a 500-foot
temporary buffer around the active nest until
the young have fledged.
• TCB-4 (Tricolored Blackbird Nest Buffer
Monitoring): If nesting tricolored blackbirds
are present within the project footprint or
within 500 feet of any project-related Covered
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Activity, then an approved biologist
experienced with tricolored blackbird
behavior will be retained by the Third-Party
Project Proponent to monitor the nest
throughout the nesting season and to
determine when the young have fledged. The
approved biologist will be on site daily while
construction-related activities are taking
place near the disturbance buffer. Work
within the nest disturbance buffer will not be
permitted. If the approved biologist
determines that tricolored blackbirds are
exhibiting agitated behavior, construction will
cease until the buffer size is increased to a
distance necessary to result in no harm or
harassment to the nesting tricolored
blackbirds. If the biologist determines that the
colonies are at risk, a meeting with the ThirdParty Project Proponent, Implementing Entity, and Wildlife Agencies will be held to
determine the best course of action to avoid
nest abandonment or take of individuals. The
approved biologist will also train construction
personnel on the required avoidance
procedures, buffer zones, and protocols in
the event that a tricolored blackbird flies into
an active construction zone (i.e., outside the
buffer zone).

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• TCB-5 (Timing of Pesticide Use and
Harvest Timing on Agricultural
Preserves): On SSHCP Agricultural
Preserves, pesticides (including herbicides)
will not be applied from January 1 through
July 15.

4.2-8 Have a substantial adverse
effect, either directly or
through habitat modifications,
on special-status bats.

S 4.2-8 Prior to initiation of ground-disturbing activities, the project applicant shall comply with SSHCP AMMs
BAT-2 through BAT-4. Winter hibernaculum surveys
conducted per BAT-2 shall also include surveying for
pallid bat although it is not an SSHCP Covered
Species. If winter hibernacula of western red bat or
pallid bat are found within the survey area, then BAT3 through BAT-4 shall be implemented as required based on the results of surveys conducted per BAT-2.
• BAT-2 (Winter Hibernaculum PreConstruction Surveys): If the Third-Party Project Proponent elects not to avoid
potential winter hibernaculum sites within the
project footprint plus a 300-foot buffer,
additional surveys are required. Prior to any
ground disturbance related to Covered
Activities, an approved biologist will conduct
a pre- construction survey within 3 days of
ground-disturbing activities within the project
footprint and 300 feet of the project footprint
to determine the presence of winter
hibernaculum sites. Pre-construction surveys
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will be conducted during the winter
hibernaculum season (November 1 through
March 31). If a winter hibernaculum is
present, then BAT-3 and BAT-4 will be
implemented. The approved biologist will
inform the Land Use Authority Permittee and
Implementing Entity of species locations, and
they in turn will notify the Wildlife Agencies.
• BAT-3 (Winter Hibernaculum Buffer): If
active winter hibernaculum sites are found
within the project footprint or within 300 feet
of the project footprint, the Third-Party Project
Proponent will establish a 300-foot temporary
disturbance buffer around the active winter
hibernaculum site until bats have vacated the
hibernaculum and the Implementing Entity
and Wildlife Agencies concur.
• BAT-4 (Bat Eviction Methods): An
approved biologist will determine if nonmaternity and non-hibernaculum day and night roosts are present on the project site. If
necessary, an approved biologist will use
safe eviction methods to remove bats if direct
impacts to non-maternity and nonhibernaculum day and night roosts cannot be avoided. If a winter hibernaculum site is
present, Covered Activities will not occur until
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the hibernaculum is vacated, or, if necessary,
safely evicted using methods acceptable to
the Wildlife Agencies.

4.2-9 Have a substantial adverse
effect, either directly or
through habitat modifications,
on American badger.

S 4.2-9 A qualified biologist shall conduct a preconstruction survey for American badger within 14 days prior to
commencement of construction, and results of the
survey shall be provided to the City’s Community
Development Department. If badgers or dens with
signs of recent badger use are detected (i.e., fresh
scat, claw marks), CDFW shall be consulted and a
non-disturbance buffer shall be established around
any active dens. The den(s) shall be monitored daily
by the qualified biologist during construction. Work
shall not occur within the non-disturbance buffer until the qualified biologist determines that the badger(s)
have left the work area, or as determined in
consultation with CDFW.

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4.2-10 Have a substantial adverse
effect on riparian habitat or
other sensitive natural
community, or State or
Federally protected wetlands
(including, but not limited to,
marsh, vernal pool, coastal,
etc.) through direct removal,
filling, hydrological
interruption, or other means.

S 4.2-10(a) Prior to approval of grading and improvement plans and prior to initiation of any groundbreaking activity
associated with the proposed project, the project
applicant shall ensure that authorization pursuant to
Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404 from the U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and CWA Section
401 from the Central Valley Regional Water Quality
Control Board (RWQCB) is obtained. CWA Section
404 authorization is anticipated to be obtained through a Letter of Permission issued by USACE under the
SSHCP ARP, and CWA Section 401 authorization is
anticipated to be obtained through an individual Water
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Quality Certification issued by the RWQCB under the
SSHCP ARP.

The construction contractor shall adhere to all
conditions outlined in the permits. The project
applicant shall ensure that the proposed project
replaces, restores, or enhances on a “no net loss”
basis (in accordance with the USACE and the Central
Valley RWQCB) the acreage of all wetlands and other
waters of the U.S. that would be removed, lost, and/or
degraded due to project implementation, either
through the SSHCP In-Lieu Fee Program or by other
methods agreeable to the USACE, the Central Valley
RWQCB, and the City, as appropriate, depending on
agency jurisdiction, and as determined during the
Section 401 and Section 404 permitting processes.

4.2-10(b) Prior to approval of grading and improvement plans and prior to initiation of any groundbreaking activity
associated with the proposed project, the project
applicant shall ensure that a CDFW 1602 Streambed
Alteration Agreement has been obtained. The
construction contractor shall adhere to all conditions
outlined in the Streambed Alteration Agreement.

4.2-10(c) The project applicant shall comply with SSHCP AMM STREAM-2 and a 100-foot setback from Morrison
Creek shall be established. Only allowed compatible
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uses described in the SSHCP shall be sited within the
setback.
• STREAM-2 (UDA Stream Setbacks): A 100-
foot setback measured from the top of the
bank on both sides of the stream channel will
be applied to all streams listed in Table 5-1
(see Table 4.2-3 below) (see also Figure 2-4
[of the SSHCP]). If a stream reach supports
woody riparian vegetation, the setback will be
equal to the riparian edge plus 25 feet or will
be the setback defined above, whichever is
greater. If trails are located within the Stream
Setback, the nearest edge of the trail will be
located at least 50 feet from the top of the
bank.

Table 4.2-3
Stream Setback Minimum Requirements in the
Urban Development Area
Stream
Minimum Setback (from the Top of Bank
Measured in Aerial Perspective) on Both
Sides of the Stream
Elder Creek 100 feet
Frye Creek
100 feet or as depicted as part of the NewBridge
development project hardline Preserve (see
SSHCP Appendix K)
Gerber Creek 100 feet
Morrison Creek 100 feet
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Central Paseo
100 feet or as depicted as part of the Cordova Hills
development project hardline Preserve (see
SSHCP Appendix K)
Sun Creek
100 feet or as depicted as part of the Sun Creek
development project hardline Preserve (see
SSHCP Appendix K)

4.2-10(d) Implement Mitigation Measure 4.2-2(c).

4.2-11 Interfere substantially with the
movement of any native
resident or migratory fish or
wildlife species or with
established native resident or
migratory wildlife corridors, or
impede the use of native
wildlife nursery sites.

LS None required. N/A

4.2-12 Conflict with any local policies
or ordinances protecting
biological resources, such as
a tree preservation policy or
ordinance.

S 4.2-12 Prior to removal of any protected trees (as defined by Chapter 19.12 of the City’s Municipal Code) within the
project site and off-site improvement areas, a tree
removal permit shall be procured from the City. In
addition, tree species that are native to the Central
Valley and Sierra Nevada foothills such as interior live oak (Quercus wislizeni), valley oak (Quercus lobata),
blue oak (Quercus douglasii), Fremont cottonwood
(Populus fremontii), black walnut (Juglans hindsii),
and western redbud (Cercis occidentalis) shall be
incorporated into the planned landscaping design in
public spaces such as open space, parks, and
parkways. Enough plantings of such native trees shall
be incorporated into the landscaping such that the
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number of surviving native trees after five years is
equal to or greater than the number of non-native trees removed. Landscaping plans detailing the tree species
to be planted shall be provided to the City for approval prior to tree removal.

4.2-13 Conflict with the provisions of
an adopted HCP, NCCP, or
other approved local, regional,
or State habitat conservation
plan.

LS None required. N/A

4.2-14 Cumulative loss of habitat for
special-status species.

CC & S 4.2-14 Implement Mitigation Measures 4.2-1 through 4.2-11. LCC

4.3 Cultural and Tribal Resources

4.3-1 Cause a substantial adverse
change in the significance of a
historical resource pursuant
to CEQA Guidelines, Section
15064.5.

LS None required. N/A

4.3-2 Cause a substantial adverse
change in the significance of a
unique archeological resource
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines,
Section 15064.5 or disturb
human remains, including
those interred outside of
dedicated cemeteries.

S 4.3-2 The following requirements shall be included through a notation on all project improvement plans prior to the
issuance of grading permits, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

In the event subsurface deposits believed to be
cultural or human in origin are discovered during
construction, all work shall halt within a 50-foot radius of the discovery. A qualified professional
archaeologist, meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s
Professional Qualification Standards for precontact
and historic archaeologist, shall be retained to
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evaluate the significance of the find, and shall have the authority to modify the no-work radius as appropriate,
using professional judgment. The following
notifications shall apply, depending on the nature of
the find:
• If the professional archaeologist determines
that the find does not represent a cultural
resource, work may resume immediately,
and agency notifications are not required.
• If the professional archaeologist determines
that the find does represent a cultural
resource from any time period or cultural
affiliation, he or she shall immediately notify
the City of Rancho Cordova and applicable
landowner. The project applicant shall
consult on a finding of eligibility and
implement appropriate treatment measures,
if the find is determined to be a Historical
Resource under CEQA, as defined in Section
15064.5(a) of the CEQA Guidelines.

Appropriate treatment measures that
preserve or restore the character and
integrity of a find may be, but are not limited
to, processing materials for reburial,
minimizing handling of historical objects,
leaving objects in place within the landscape,
construction monitoring of further
construction activities, and/or returning
objects to a location within the project area
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where they will not be subject to future
impacts. Work shall not resume within the nowork radius until the applicant, through consultation, as appropriate, determines that
the site either: 1) is not a historical resource
under CEQA, as defined in Section
15064.5(a) of the CEQA Guidelines; or 2)
that the treatment measures have been
completed to the City’s satisfaction.
• If the find includes human remains, or
remains that are potentially human, he or she
shall ensure reasonable protection measures
are taken to protect the discovery from
disturbance (Assembly Bill [AB] 2641). The
archaeologist shall notify the City of Rancho
Cordova and the Sacramento County
Coroner (per Section 7050.5 of the Health
and Safety Code). The provisions of Section
7050.5 of the California Health and Safety
Code, Section 5097.98 of the California PRC,
and AB 2641 shall be implemented. If the
Coroner determines the remains are Native
American and not the result of a crime scene,
the Coroner shall notify the NAHC, which
then shall designate a Native American Most
Likely Descendant (MLD) for the proposed
project (Section 5097.98 of the PRC). The
designated MLD shall have 48 hours from the
time access to the property is granted to
make recommendations concerning
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treatment of the remains. If the landowner
does not agree with the recommendations of
the MLD, the NAHC shall mediate (Section
5097.94 of the PRC). If an agreement is not
reached, the landowner shall rebury the
remains where they shall not be further
disturbed (Section 5097.98 of the PRC). The
burial shall also include either recording the
site with the NAHC or the appropriate
information center, using an open space or
conservation zoning designation or
easement, or recording a reinternment
document with Sacramento County (AB
2641). Work shall not resume within the nowork radius until the City, through consultation as appropriate, determines that
the treatment measures have been
completed to their satisfaction.

4.3-3 Cause a substantial adverse
change in the significance of a
tribal cultural resource as
defined in PRC Section 21074.

S 4.3-3(a) Implement Mitigation Measures 4.3-2.

4.3-3(b) Prior to initiation of ground-disturbing activities associated with the proposed project, a consultant and
construction worker tribal cultural resources
awareness brochure and training program for all
personnel involved in project implementation shall be
developed in coordination with interested Native
American Tribes. The brochure shall be distributed
and the training shall be conducted in coordination
with qualified cultural resources specialists and Native American Representatives and Monitors from
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culturally affiliated Native American Tribes before any stages of project implementation and construction
activities begin on the project site. The program shall include relevant information regarding sensitive tribal cultural resources, including applicable regulations,
protocols for avoidance, and consequences of
violating State laws and regulations. The worker
cultural resources awareness program shall also
describe appropriate avoidance and minimization
measures for resources that have the potential to be
located on the project site and shall outline what to do and whom to contact if any potential tribal cultural
resources are encountered. The program shall also
underscore the requirement for confidentiality and
culturally-appropriate treatment of any find of
significance to Native Americans and behaviors,
consistent with Native American Tribal values.

Documentation of the brochure and training program
(i.e., a sign-in sheet) shall be submitted along with all applicable reports to the City’s Community
Development Department.

4.3-3(c) Prior to the start of ground-disturbing activities associated with the proposed project, the project
applicant and construction contractor(s) shall
implement the following measures to minimize the
potential for destruction of or damage to existing or
previously undiscovered burials, archaeological, and
tribal cultural resources and to identify any such
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resources at the earliest possible time during projectrelated earthmoving activities:
• Native American monitors from culturally
affiliated Native American Tribes shall be
invited to monitor the vegetation grubbing,
stripping, grading or other ground-disturbing
activities in the project area to determine the
presence or absence of any cultural
resources. Native American representatives
from cultural affiliated Native American
Tribes act as a representative of their Tribal
government and shall be consulted before
any ground-disturbing activities begin.
• Native American representatives and Native
American monitors have the authority to
identify sites or objects of significance to
Native Americans and to request that work be
stopped, diverted or slowed if such sites or
objects are identified within the direct impact
area. Only a Native American representative
shall recommend appropriate treatment of
such sites or objects.

Compliance with the aforementioned measures shall
be documented and submitted with applicable reports
to the City’s Community Development Department.

4.3-3(d) Develop a standard operating procedure, points of contact, timeline and schedule for the project so all
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possible damages can be avoided or alternatives and
cumulative impacts properly accessed.

If potential tribal cultural resources, archaeological
resources, other cultural resources, articulated, or
disarticulated human remains are discovered by Native
American Representatives or Monitors from interested
Native American Tribes, qualified cultural resources
specialists or other project personnel during
construction activities, work shall cease in the
immediate vicinity of the find (based on the apparent
distribution of cultural resources), whether or not a
Native American Monitor from an interested Native
American Tribe is present. A qualified cultural resources specialist and Native American Representatives and
Monitors from culturally affiliated Native American
Tribes shall assess the significance of the find and
make recommendations for further evaluation and
treatment as necessary. These recommendations shall
be documented in the project record.

If adverse impacts to tribal cultural resources, unique archeology, or other cultural resources occurs, then
consultation with Wilton Rancheria regarding mitigation contained in the Public Resources Code Sections
21084.3(a) and (b) and CEQA Guidelines Section
15370 shall occur, in order to coordinate for
compensation for the impact by replacing or providing
substitute resources or environments.

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4.3-4 Cause a cumulative loss of
cultural resources.

LS None required. N/A

4.4 Geology and Soils/Mineral Resources

4.4-1 Directly or indirectly cause
potential substantial adverse
effects, including the risk of
loss, injury, or death involving
rupture of a known earthquake
fault, strong seismic ground
shaking, seismic-related
ground failure, including
liquefaction, or landslides.

LS None required. N/A

4.4-2 Result in substantial soil
erosion or the loss of topsoil.

LS None required. N/A

4.4-3 Be located on a geological
unit or soil that is unstable, or
that would become unstable
as a result of the project, and
potentially result in on or offsite landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence,
liquefaction, or collapse, or be
located on expansive soil, as
defined in Table 18-1B of the
Uniform Building Code.

PS 4.4-3 The Improvement Plan submittal shall include a final geotechnical engineering report produced by a
California Registered Civil Engineer or Geotechnical
Engineer for review and approval by the Rancho
Cordova Community Development Department. The
report shall address and make recommendations on
the following:

A. Road, pavement, and parking area design;
B. Structural foundations, including retaining
wall design (if applicable);
C. Grading practices;
D. Erosion/winterization;
E. Special problems discovered on-site, (i.e.,
open bodies of water, expansive/unstable
soils, etc.); and
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F. Slope stability.

Once approved by the Rancho Cordova Community
Development Department, two copies of the final report
shall be provided to the Rancho Cordova Community
Development Department and one copy to the Rancho
Cordova Building and Safety Division for its use. It is the responsibility of the developer to provide for
engineering inspection and certification that earthwork has been performed in conformity with
recommendations contained in the report.

4.4-4 Result in the loss of
availability of a known mineral
resource that would be of
value to the region and the
residents of the State or of a
locally important mineral
resource recovery site
delineated on a local general
plan, specific plan, or other
land use plan.

LS None required. N/A

4.4-5 Directly or indirectly destroy a
unique paleontological
resource or site or unique
geologic feature.

S 4.4-5 Should construction or grading activities result in the discovery of unique paleontological resources, all work within the vicinity of the discovery shall cease. The City of Rancho Cordova Community Development
Department shall be notified, and the resources shall
be examined by a qualified paleontologist at the
developer’s expense, for the purpose of recording,
protecting, or curating the discovery as appropriate.

The paleontologist shall submit to the Community
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Development Department for review and approval a
report of the findings and method of curation or
protection of the resources. Work may only resume in
the area of discovery when the preceding work has
occurred.

4.4-6 Cumulative impacts to
geology and soils, mineral
resources, and
paleontological resources.

LS None required. N/A

4.5 Hazards and Hazardous Materials

4.5-1 Create a significant hazard to
the public or the environment
through the routine transport,
use, or disposal of hazardous
materials.

LS None required. N/A

4.5-2 Create a significant hazard to
the public or the environment
through reasonably
foreseeable upset and
accident conditions involving
the likely release of hazardous
materials into the
environment.

S 4.5-2(a) Prior initiation of demolition or construction activities associated with the proposed project, the project
applicant shall complete and submit, for both the
underground storage units identified on APNs 073-
0010-011 and 072-0300-008, a Consolidated
Application For Authority to Remove Under Ground
Storage Tanks to the Sacramento County
Environmental Management Department (EMD) for
review. Upon issuance of a permit (Authority Letter to
Remove) from the EMD, removal of the UST shall
proceed in accordance with all permit conditions,
including, but not limited to, inspection, testing, and plan/report submittal requirements.

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4.5-2(b) Prior initiation of demolition or construction activities associated with the proposed project, the project
applicant shall retain a licensed contractor to remove
the existing 55-gallon drum located on APN 072-0300-
008, to the northeast of the existing residence. The
drum shall be disposed of in accordance with all
applicable federal, State, and local regulations related to the handling, transport, and disposal of hazardous
waste. Proof of safe disposal shall be provided to the
Community Development Department.

4.5-2(c) Prior to issuance of a demolition permit for any on-site structures, the project applicant shall consult with
certified Asbestos and/or Lead Risk Assessors to
complete and submit for review to the Community
Development Department an asbestos and lead
survey. If asbestos-containing materials or leadcontaining materials are not discovered during the survey, further mitigation related to asbestoscontaining materials or lead containing materials shall not be required. If asbestos-containing materials and/or lead-containing materials are discovered by the survey, the project applicant shall prepare a work plan to
demonstrate how the on-site asbestos-containing
materials and/or lead-containing materials shall be
removed in accordance with current California
Occupational Health and Safety (Cal-OSHA)
Administration regulations and disposed of in
accordance with all CalEPA regulations, prior to the
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plan shall include the requirement that work shall be
conducted by a Cal-OSHA registered asbestos and
lead abatement contractor in accordance with Title 8
CCR 1529 and Title 8 CCR 1532.1 regarding asbestos
and lead training, engineering controls, and
certifications. The applicant shall submit the work plan to the Community Development Department for review
and approval. Materials containing more than one (1)
percent asbestos that is friable are also subject to
SMAQMD regulations. Removal of materials containing
more than one (1) percent friable asbestos shall be
completed in accordance with SMAQMD Rule 902.

4.5-2(d) Prior to issuance of a demolition permit for any on-site structures, the project applicant shall retain the services of a licensed environmental professional to prepared a
Phase II Environmental Assessment (ESA) for the
project site. The Phase II ESA shall evaluate, at a
minimum, potential lead contamination in the soils in
the vicinity of the structures located on APN 072-0300- 008, as well as potential termiticide contamination in the soils in the vicinity of the wooden structures located on APN 072-0300-002 and APN 072-0300-008. In the
event that the lead and/or termiticide contamination is determined to occur, the project applicant shall
implement all recommended measures in the Phase II
ESA necessary to address such hazards. Such
measures may include, but shall not be limited to,
capping contaminated soil in place and deed-restricting the subject property, excavation and off-haul of
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contaminated soils by a licensed contractor, or other
appropriate methods deemed acceptable by the
Sacramento County Environmental Management
Department (EMD).

4.5-2(e) Prior to Improvement Plan approval, the applicant shall hire a licensed well contractor to obtain a well
abandonment permit from the Sacramento County
Environmental Management Department (EMD) for all
on-site wells, and properly abandon the on-site wells,
pursuant to Department of Water Resources Bulletin
74-81 (Water Well Standards, Part III), for review and
approval by the EMD. In addition, prior to Improvement
Plan approval, the project applicant shall ensure that
any on-site septic systems are abandoned in
compliance with applicable EMD standards.

Verification of abandonment shall be ensured by the
City of Rancho Cordova Community Development
Department.

4.5-2(f) If unidentified or suspected contaminated soil or groundwater evidenced by stained soil, noxious odors,
or other factors, is encountered during site preparation or construction activities at the project site, work shall stop in the area of potential contamination, and the type and extent of contamination shall be identified by a
Registered Environmental Assessor (REA) or qualified
professional. The REA or qualified professional shall
prepare a report that includes, but is not limited to,
activities performed for the assessment, summary of
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anticipated contaminants and contaminant
concentrations, relevant environmental screening
levels for identified contaminants, whether the
contaminants exceed ESLs, thus warranting
remediation, and recommendations for appropriate
handling and disposal. Site preparation or construction activities shall not recommence within the
contaminated areas until any necessary remediation
identified in the report is complete. The report and
verification of proper remediation and disposal shall be submitted to the City of Rancho Cordova Community
Development Department for review and approval.

4.5-3 Cumulative exposure to
potential hazards and
increases in the transport,
storage, and use of hazardous
materials.

LS None required. N/A

4.6 Hydrology and Water Quality

4.6-1 Violate any water quality
standards or waste discharge
requirements or otherwise
substantially degrade surface
or ground water quality during
construction.

S 4.6-1(a) Implement Mitigation Measure 4.4-2.

4.6-1(b) Prior to the commencement of ground-disturbing activities, the project applicant shall submit, and obtain approval of, a Spill Prevention Countermeasure and
Control Plan (SPCC) to the Sacramento County
Environmental Management Department. The SPCC
shall specify measures and procedures to minimize the
potential for, and effects from, spills of hazardous, toxic, or petroleum substances during all construction
activities, and shall meet the requirements specified in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 40, Part 112.

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4.6-2 Violate any water quality
standards or waste discharge
requirements or otherwise
substantially degrade surface
or ground water quality during
operations.

S 4.6-2 Prior to approval of final project improvement plans, the project applicant shall submit a detailed Best
Management Practice (BMP) and water quality
maintenance plan to the City for review and approval.

The BMP and water quality maintenance plan shall
meet the standards of the City’s NPDES Permit (No.

CAS0085324), the California Stormwater Quality
Association (CASQA) Stormwater BMP Handbook for
New Development and Redevelopment, and the
Stormwater Quality Design Manual for the Sacramento
region. Site design measures, source control
measures, hydromodification management, and Low
Impact Development (LID) standards, as necessary,
shall be incorporated into the design and shown on the
improvement plans.

4.6-3 Prior to approval of final project improvement plans, the project applicant shall submit a maintenance covenant
to the City for review and approval. The maintenance
covenant shall be executed to ensure the long-term
maintenance of stormwater quality measures.

LS

4.6-3 Substantially decrease
groundwater supplies or
interfere substantially with
groundwater recharge such
that the project may impede
sustainable groundwater
management of the basin or
conflict with or obstruct
implementation of a water
LS None required. N/A
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quality control plan or
sustainable groundwater
management plan.

4.6-4 Substantially alter the existing
drainage pattern of the site or
area, including through the
alteration of the course of a
stream or river or through the
addition of impervious
surfaces, in a manner which
would: substantially increase
the rate or amount of surface
runoff in a manner which
would result in flooding on- or
off-site; or create or contribute
runoff water which would
exceed the capacity of
existing or planned
stormwater drainage systems
or provide substantial
additional sources of polluted
runoff.

LS None required. N/A

4.6-5 Substantially alter the existing
drainage pattern of the site or
area, including through the
alteration of the course of a
stream or river or through the
addition of impervious
surfaces, in a manner which
LS None required. N/A
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would impede or redirect flood
flows.

4.6-6 Cumulative impacts related to
the violation of water quality
standards or waste discharge
requirements, groundwater
quality, management, and
recharge, and impacts
resulting from the alteration of
existing drainage patterns.

LS None required. N/A

4.7 Land Use and Planning/Population and Housing

4.7-1 Cause a significant
environmental impact due to a
conflict with any land use
plan, policy, or regulation
adopted for the purpose of
avoiding or mitigating an
environmental effect.

LS None required. N/A

4.7-2 Induce substantial unplanned
population growth in an area,
either directly (for example, by
proposing new homes and
businesses) or indirectly (e.g.,
through projects in an
undeveloped area or
extension of major
infrastructure).

LS None required. N/A

4.7-4 Cause a significant cumulative
environmental impact due to a
conflict with any land use
LS None required. N/A
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After
Mitigation
plan, policy, or regulation
adopted for the purpose of
avoiding or mitigating an
environmental effect.

4.7-5 Cumulative unplanned
population growth.

LS None required. N/A

4.8 Noise

4.8-1 Generation of a substantial
temporary increase in ambient
noise levels in the vicinity of
the project in excess of
standards established in the
local general plan or noise
ordinance, or applicable
standards of other agencies.

S 4.8-1 The following criteria shall be noted on project Improvement Plans. Improvement Plans shall be
submitted to the City’s Community Development
Department for review and approval.
• Consistent with Section 6.68.090 of the
Rancho Cordova Municipal Code, noisegenerating construction activities shall be limited to the hours of 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM on
weekdays and 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM on
weekends.

LS

4.8-2 Generation of a substantial
permanent increase in
ambient noise levels in the
vicinity of the project in
excess of standards
established in the local
general plan or noise
ordinance, or applicable
standards of other agencies.

LS None required. N/A

4.8-3 Exposure of persons to or
generation of excessive
LS None required. N/A
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After
Mitigation
groundborne vibration or
groundborne noise levels.

4.8-4 Generation of a substantial
permanent increase in
ambient noise levels
associated with cumulative
development of the proposed
project in combination with
future buildout of the General
Plan.

LS None required. N/A

4.9 Public Services and Utilities

4.9-1 Result in substantial adverse
physical impacts associated
with the provision of new or
physically altered
governmental services and/or
facilities, the construction of
which could cause significant
environmental impacts, in
order to maintain acceptable
service ratios, response times,
or other performance
objectives for fire protection
services.

LS None required. N/A

4.9-2 Result in substantial adverse
physical impacts associated
with the provision of new or
physically altered
governmental services and/or
facilities, the construction of
LS None required. N/A
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which could cause significant
environmental impacts, in
order to maintain acceptable
service ratios, response times,
or other performance
objectives for police
protection services.

4.9-3 Result in substantial adverse
physical impacts associated
with the provision of new or
physically altered
governmental services and/or
facilities, the construction of
which could cause significant
environmental impacts, in
order to maintain acceptable
service ratios, response times,
or other performance
objectives for schools.

LS None required. N/A

4.9-4 Require or result in the
relocation or construction of
new or expanded water,
wastewater treatment, or
electric power, natural gas, or
telecommunications facilities,
the construction or relocation
of which could cause
significant environmental
effects.

LS None required. N/A
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4.9-5 Have sufficient water supplies
available to serve the project
and reasonably foreseeable
future development during
normal, dry, and multiple dry
years.

LS None required. N/A

4.9-6 Result in a determination by
the wastewater treatment
provider which serves or may
serve the project that it does
not have adequate capacity to
serve the project’s projected
demand in addition to the
provider’s existing
commitments.

LS None required. N/A

4.9-7 Generate solid waste in
excess of State or local
standards, or in excess of the
capacity of local
infrastructure, or otherwise
impair the attainment of solid
waste reduction goals, or
conflict with federal, state, and
local management and
reduction statutes and
regulations related to solid
waste.

LS None required. N/A

4.9-8 Cumulative impacts to fire and
police protection services.

LCC None required. N/A
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4.9-9 Cumulative impacts to public
schools.

LCC None required. N/A

4.9-10 Cumulative impacts to utilities
and service systems.

LCC None required. N/A

4.10 Transportation

4.10-1 Conflict with a program, plan,
ordinance, or policy
addressing the circulation
system, including transit,
roadway, bicycle and
pedestrian facilities.

LS None required. N/A

4.10-2 Conflict or be inconsistent
with CEQA Guidelines Section
15064.3, subdivision (b) under
Existing Plus Project
conditions.

S 4.10-2(a) Prior to approval of Improvement Plans, the project applicant shall include in the Improvement Plan
submittal a Trail System Plan detailing the applicant’s construction of a portion of the regional trail system in the vicinity of the project site. The Trail System Plan shall be subject to review and approval by the City of
Rancho Cordova Community Development
Department.

4.10-2(b) Prior to the recording of a Final Map, the project applicant shall pay a fair share contribution to provide monetary support for the City’s transportation services, as determined by the City of Rancho Cordova
Community Development Department. The charges for
residential and nonresidential development will fund
these transportation services as determined
appropriate by the City Council. Supplemental
SU
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transportation services may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Transit Shuttle – shuttle for residents and/or
employees between residential areas,
employment centers, shopping and service
centers and light rail stations and/or other
public transit options;
• Guaranteed Ride Home – free taxi rides and
rental cars for ride sharers in case of an
emergency;
• Transit Subsidies – financial assistance to
encourage residents and employees to use
transit or other alternative transportation
measures;
• Transportation Plans for employers and/or
resident groups – plans which guide
employers and resident groups on the
implementation of trip reduction programs,
such as ride share matching or other similar
programs;
• Education Programs – various programs
such as education of transit options, home
office set up, alternative commute
opportunities;
• Infrastructure Support – additional bike racks
and lockers, transportation alternative and
ride share informational boards/kiosks, and
transit facilities;
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• Transportation Coordinator Training and
Support – instruction in mobility
(transportation alternatives) for residential
groups and work site coordinators; and
• Bicycle and Alternative Fuel Vehicle
Incentives – incentives for purchasing new
bicycles or alternative fuel vehicles.

4.10-3 Substantially increase hazards
due to a geometric design
feature (e.g., sharp curves or
dangerous intersections) or
incompatible uses (e.g., farm
equipment).

LS None required. N/A

4.10-4 Result in inadequate
emergency access.

LS None required. N/A

4.10-5 Conflict with a program, plan,
ordinance, or policy
addressing the circulation
system under Cumulative Plus
Project conditions.

LS None required. N/A

4.10-6 Conflict or be inconsistent
with CEQA Guidelines Section
15064.3, subdivision (b) under
Cumulative Plus Project
conditions.

LS None required. N/A
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