City of Santa Clara MMRP
630 Laurelwood Road LED Digital Billboard Project January 2022 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
for 630 Laurelwood Road
Digital LED Billboard Project
File No.: PLN2020-14594
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630 Laurelwood Road LED Digital Billboard Project January 2022 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan (MMRP) for the 630 Laurelwood Road LED Digital Billboard Project in the City of Santa Clara
Environmental
Impact
Mitigation
Measures
Responsibility for
Implementation
Oversight of
Implementation
Timeframe for
Implementation
Air Quality
Impact AIR(c):
The construction of
the proposed
project would result
in exposure of
sensitive receptors
to substantial
pollutant
concentrations.
Mitigation Measure AIR-1.1. The BAAQMD has prepared a list of feasible construction dust control measures that can reduce construction impacts to a level that is less than significant. The following construction practices applicable to the project shall be implemented during construction of the proposed project:
▪ All exposed surfaces (e.g., parking areas, staging areas, soil piles, graded areas, and unpaved access roads) shall be watered two times per day.
▪ All haul trucks transporting soil, sand, or other loose material off - site shall be covered.
▪ All visible mud or dirt track-out onto adjacent public roads shall be removed using wet power vacuum street sweepers at least once per day. The use of dry power sweeping is prohibited.
▪ All vehicle speeds on unpaved roads shall be limited to 15 mph. ▪ All ro adways, driveways, and sidewalks to be paved shall be completed as soon as possible after grading to minimize dirt and soil exposure. Building pads shall be laid as soon as possible after grading unless seeding or soil binders are used.
▪ Idling times shall be minimized either by shutting equipment off when not in use or reducing the maximum idling time to 5 minutes (as required by the California airborne toxics control measure Title 13, Section 2485 of California Code of Regulations [CCR]). Clear signage s hall be provided for construction workers at all access points.
▪ All construction equipment shall be maintained and properly tuned in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications. All equipment shall be checked by a certified mechanic and determined to be running in proper condition prior to operation.
▪ Post a publicly visible sign with the telephone number and person to contact at the Lead Agency regarding dust complaints. This person shall respond and take corrective action within 48 hours.
Project applicant and
contractors
Community
Development
Director
During
construction
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The Air Dist rict’s phone number shall also be visible to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
Biological Resources
Impact BIO(d):
The construction of
the proposed
project would
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.
Mitigation Measure BIO-1.1. Construction and demolition activities shall be scheduled to avoid the nesting season to the extent feasible.
The nesting season for most birds, including most raptors in the San Francisco Bay area, extends from February 1 through August 31.
Project applicant and
contractors
Community
Development
Director, CDFW
Prior to issuance
of demolition or
grading permits
Mitigation Measure BIO -1.2. If it is not possible to schedule demolition between September and January, pre-construction surveys for nesting birds shall be completed by a qualified ornithologist to ensure that no nests will be disturbed during project implementation.
This survey shall be completed no more than 14 days prior to the initiation of construction activities during the early part of the breeding season (February 1 through April 30) and no more than 30 days prior to the initiation of these activities during the late part of the breeding season (May 1 through August 31). During this survey, the ornithologist will inspect all tr ees and other possible nesting habitats immediately adjacent to the construction areas for nests. If an active nest is found sufficiently close to work areas to be disturbed by construction, the ornithologist, in consultation with CDFW, will determine the extent of a construction -free buffer zone to be established around the nest to ensure that migratory bird nests will not be disturbed during project construction.
Project applicant and
contractors
Community
Development
Director, CDFW
Prior to issuance
of demolition or
grading permits
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Cultural Resources/Tribal Cultural Resources
Impact CUL(b, c):
The construction of
the proposed
project could result
in a substantial
adverse change in
the significance of
an archaeological
resource pursuant
to 15064.5 or
disturb human
remains, including
those interred
outside of formal
cemeteries.
Mitigation Measure C UL-1.1. If historic/prehistoric artifacts or human remains are discovered during ground disturbing activities, the following measures will be implemented:
▪ In compliance with State law (Section 7050.5 of the Health and Safety Code and Section 5097.94 of the Public Resources Code), in the event that historical artifacts are found, all work within 50 feet of the find will stop and a qualified professional archaeologist will examine the find. If the find is determined to be significant, treatment recommendations will be developed and implemented before earthmoving or construction activities can recommence within the designated resource area.
▪ In compliance with State law (Section 7050.5 of the Health and Safety Code and Section 5097.94 of the Public Resources Code), in the event that human remains are encountered during grading and construction, all work within 50 feet of the find will stop and the Santa Clara County Coroner’s office will be notified. If the remains are determined to be Native American, the Coroner will notify the Native American Heritage Commission to identify the “Most Likely Descendant” (MLD). The City, in consultation with the MLD, will then develop and implement a plan for treatment, study and reinterment of the remains.
Project applicant and
contractors
Community
Development
Director, NAHC
(for human
remains)
During all phases
of ground
disturbing
activities
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Impact HAZ(b):
The construction of
the proposed
project would
create a significant
hazard to the public
or the environment
through reasonably
foreseeable upset
and accident
conditions
involving the
release of
Mitigation Measure HAZ -1.1. The following measures shall be implemented during billboard removal activities to reduce potential impacts to construction workers associated with lead -based paint or other hazardous building materials (e.g., Universal Wastes):
In conformance with State and local laws, a visual inspection and possible sampling shall be completed prior to the removal of the billboard structures to determine the presence of lead -based paint or other hazardous building materials.
▪ During billboard removal activities, all materials containing lead - based paint shall be removed in accordance with Cal/OSHA Lead in Construction Standard, Title 8, CCR 1532.1, including employee training, employee air monitoring, and dust control.
Project applicant and
contractors
Community
Development
Director
During
excavation,
grading, and
removal activities
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hazardous materials
into the
environment.
▪ Any debris or soil containing lead-based paint or coatings shall be disposed of at landfills that meet acceptance criteria for the waste being disposed.
Mitigation Measure HAZ -2.1. If evidence of historic release of hazardous materials is discovered, work will be stopped in the immediate area and soil samples will be collected and analyzed by a qualified environmental professional to determine the type and extent of release and potential health effects to construction workers. The analytical results will be compared against applicable hazardous waste criteria and environmental screening levels (ESLs), and if necessary, the investigation will provide recommendations regarding management and disposal of affected soil an d groundwater. Any contaminated soil and/or groundwater found in concentrations above developed thresholds shall be removed and disposed of according to California Hazardous Waste Regulations. Special health and safety measures and/or soil management pro cedures may also be required during project construction.
Project applicant and
contractors
Community
Development
Director
During all phases
of ground
disturbing
activities