Resolution/General Plan Amendment CC Resolution Page 1 of 8 Rev: 7/27/2023
RESOLUTION NO. 26-9562
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO
(1) CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM
COMMUNITY MIXED USE AND REGIONAL MIXED USE TO
REGIONAL COMMERCIAL MIXED USE, CORRIDOR MIXED
USE, CORRIDOR RESIDENTIAL AND CORRIDOR
RESIDENTIAL-LOW FOR THE AREA ON BOTH SIDES OF EL
CAMINO REAL BETWEEN THE WESTERN CITY LIMITS AND
LAFAYETTE STREET TO THE EAST; (2) ADD THE LAND USE
DESIGNATIONS TO CHAPTER 5 OF THE GENERAL PLAN;
AND (3) REMOVE THE EL CAMINO REAL FOCUS AREA
El Camino Real Specific Plan General Plan Amendment
WHEREAS, the City intends to adopt the El Camino Real Specific Plan, a Specific Plan for a transit-oriented, pedestrian-friendly corridor of up to 4,390 residential units with supportive commercial uses, located on approximately 240 acres along the 3.2 mile El Camino Real corridor between the western City limits and Lafayette Street in the east, which is currently largely developed with auto oriented uses;
WHEREAS, the El Camino Real Specific Plan is intended to be a tree‐lined, pedestrian‐ and transit‐oriented corridor with a mix of residential and retail uses; WHEREAS, the El Camino Real area will include a variety of forms of urban housing, including podium buildings, mid-rise residential mixed-use buildings, and medium density townhomes; WHEREAS, the proposed El Camino Real Specific Plan is consistent with the El Camino Real Focus Area Goals And Policies in the General Plan;
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WHEREAS, as a part of implementing the Specific Plan, the City intends to adopt a General Plan Amendment (“GPA”) to align the General Plan land use diagram by changing the existing land use designations of the Project Site from Community Mixed Use and Regional Mixed Use to Regional Commercial Mixed Use (55-100 dwelling units per acre; 0.20 FAR of commercial required), Corridor Mixed Use (45-65 dwelling units per acre; commercial allowed but not required), Corridor Residential (26-45 dwelling units per acre ; commercial allowed but not required), Corridor Residential - Low (12-25 dwelling units per acre; commercial allowed but not required), and Ground Floor Commercial Overlay which requires commercial uses at specific sites;
WHEREAS, the GPA includes the removal of the El Camino Real Focus Area from the General Plan with the adoption of the Specific Plan;
WHEREAS, the City is also proposing to amend Title 18, the Zoning Code, to create the new El Camino Real zoning districts;
WHEREAS, Santa Clara City Charter Section 1007 and Government Code Section 65353 require that the Planning Commission provide input to the City Council on any proposed General Plan Amendment;
WHEREAS, on April 8, 2026 the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing, at the conclusion of which the Commission voted to recommend that the Council approve the proposed General Plan Amendment;
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65355 requires the City Council to hold a public hearing prior to adopting an amendment of the General Plan;
WHEREAS, notice of the public hearing on the proposed General Plan Amendment was published in the Santa Clara Weekly, a newspaper of general circulation for the City, on March 18, 2026;
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WHEREAS, notices of the public hearing on the General Plan Amendment were mailed to all property owners within 300 feet of the Project Site, according to the most recent assessor’s roll , on March 18, 2026;
WHEREAS, notice of the hearing was mailed to each local agency expected to provide water, sewage, streets, roads, schools, or other essential facilities or services to the project, including the Santa Clara Unified School District, on March 18, 2026; WHEREAS, before considering the General Plan Amendment for the Project Site, the City of Santa Clara City Council reviewed and considered the potential environmental impacts of the Project, identified mitigation measures , and adopt ed and certified the Environmental Impact Report (“EIR”) for the Project (SCH #2025010508), as well as a set of CEQA Findings and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, in accordance with the requirements of CEQA; and WHEREAS, on May 19 , 2026 , the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the proposed General Plan Amendment, at which time all interested persons were given an opportunity to give testimony and provide evidence in support of and in opposition to the proposed General Plan Amendment.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the City Council hereby finds that the above Recitals are true and correct and by this reference makes them a part hereof.
2. General Plan Amendment Findings. That the City Council finds and determines that the General Plan Amendment is in the interest of the public good for the following reasons:
A. The proposed amendment is deemed to be in the public interest, in that:
The Project is located in an urbanized area served by existing municipal services and implements smart growth principles by redeveloping underutilized properties with higher intensity mixed-use, pedestrian- and transit -oriented development that will contribute to the City both socially and economically.
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B. The proposed General Plan Amendment is consistent and compatible with the rest of the General Plan and any implementation programs that may be affected, in that:
The Project furthers and is consistent with the goals, policies and major strategies of the General Plan that enhance the City’s quality of life, preserve and cultivate neighborhoods, promote sustainability, enhance City identity, support Focus Areas and community vitality, maintain the City’s fiscal health and quality of services, and maximize health and safety benefits with the creation of the following new land use designations: Regional Commercial Mixed Use
(55-100 dwelling units per acre; 0.20 FAR of commercial required), Corridor Mixed Use (45-65 dwelling units per acre; commercial allowed but not required), Corridor Residential (26-45 dwelling units per acre; commercial allowed but not required), Corridor Residential - Low (12-25 dwelling units per acre; commercial allowed but not required), and Ground Floor Commercial Overlay which requires commercial uses at specific sites.
C. The proposed amendment has been processed in accordance with the applicable provisions of the California Government Code and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), in that:
A Draft Environmental Impact Report (“DEIR”) was prepared in accordance with CEQA and the City circulated copies of the DEIR and Notice of Availability to the public agencies which have jurisdiction by law with respect to the Project, as well as to other interested persons, organizations and agencies, and the City sought the comments of such persons, organizations and agencies. The City prepared and circulated written responses to the comments received during the Comment Period and included those responses in a Final Environmental Impact Report (“FEIR”), in accordance with CEQA. Additional comments were received from agencies, organizations and individuals following the distribution of the FEIR and the City prepared responses to the comments received for i ncorporation into an Appendix to the FEIR and made available for review.
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D. The potential impacts of the proposed amendment have been assessed and have been determined not to be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, in that:
A Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) has been prepared for implementation with Project development to reduce potentially significant impacts identified in the DEIR, FEIR and Appendix to the FEIR, that combined constitute the EIR for the Project, to less than significant and a set of CEQA Findings has been prepared in accordance with CEQA ; the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt all of these documents; and the City Council adopted and certified the FEIR and adopted the CEQA Findings, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and MMRP.
3. That the City Council hereby amends the General Plan by adding the following text to Subsection 5.2.2 (“Land Use Classifications and Diagram”) of Section 5.2 (“Land Use Diagram”) of Chapter 5 (“Goals and Policies”), to be inserted in the mixed use land use designations section, after the existing definition of “Santa Clara Station Area” :
“Regional Commercial Mixed Use (55 -100 dwelling units per acre; 0.20 FAR of commercial required)
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This classification is intended for high-intensity commercial or mixed- use residential and commercial development with open space that can serve as a center for community gathering and activity. A large variety of commercial uses are allowed including retail, restaurant, entertainment, offices, hotel, and service uses to meet local and regional needs. Auto - oriented uses and live/work uses are not appropriate in this designation.
Residential uses are allowed in a vertical or horizontal mixed -use form.
Development under this designation should have an urban feel and typically be composed of mid-rise buildings featuring pedestrian- oriented frontages and facades and structured or below -grade parking. All new development under this designation with a frontage along El Camino Real must include ground floor commercial uses along El Camino Real.” “Corridor Mixed Use (45-65 dwelling units per acre; commercial allowed but not required)
This classification is intended to encourage a mix of commercial uses and medium-to-high density residential at smaller cross-streets along El Camino Real. This designation allows for standalone commercial or residential uses, and mixed- use development in a horizontal or vertical format. However, there are key locations along the El Camino Real corridor where ground floor commercial uses are required. Commercial uses under this designation are intended for local and neighborhood serving retail, office, and service uses. Auto -oriented uses are not appropriate in these areas.”
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“Corridor Residential (26-45 dwelling units per acre; commercial allowed but not required)
This classification is intended for low- to mid-rise residential building types such as townhomes and garden apartments with garages or below-grade parking. These areas provide a moderate -intensity residential character and a transition to adjacent single- family residential neighborhoods. This designation is generally applied to small to moderate-sized parcels along the corridor.”
“Corridor Residential - Low (12-25 dwelling units per acre; commercial allowed but not required)
This classification is intended for townhome development. These areas provide a low-intensity residential character in keeping with adjacent single- family residential neighborhoods. This designation is generally applied to smaller parcels along the corridor that are constrained by shallow lot depths and parcel aggregation challenges.”
“Ground Floor Commercial Overlay
This classification illustrates where ground floor commercial is required in selected parcels with the Corridor Mixed Use (CMU) land use designation; this classification also applies to all parcels designated Regional Commercial Mixed Use ( RCMU). These concentrations of commercial uses will support pedestrian activity and create opportunities for vibrant public spaces. The Ground Floor Commercial Overlay does not cover any Corridor Residential areas, where ground floor commercial is encouraged but not required.
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4. That the City Council, pursuant to Government Code§ 65354, hereby amends the General Plan by changing the General Plan Land Use Designation for the Project Site by modifying Figures
5.2-2 and 5.2-3 of the General Plan to the land use designations described in the land use plan, Figure 3-1, of the El Camino Real Specific Plan, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
5. That the City Council hereby amends the General Plan by removing references to the El Camino Real Focus Area in Section 5.4, Focus Areas, and Figure 5.4-1.
6. That based on the findings set forth in this Resolution, the EIR Resolution and the evidence in the City Staff Report and such other evidence as received at the public hearing on this matter, the City Council hereby approves the General Plan Amendment.
7. Effective date. This resolution shall become effective immediately.
I HEREBY CERTIFY THE FOREGOING TO BE A TRUE COPY OF A RESOLUTION PASSED
AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA, AT A SPECIAL MEETING THEREOF HELD ON THE 19TH DAY OF MAY, 2026, BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE:
AYES: COUNCILORS:
NOES: COUNCILORS:
ABSENT: COUNCILORS:
ABSTAINED: COUNCILORS:
Attachments incorporated by reference:
1. Land Use Plan
2. MMRP
Resolution/General Plan Amendment CC Resolution
Rev: 7/27/2023
Chahal, Hardy, Jain, and Park, and Mayor Gillmor
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Cox and Gonazlez
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NORA PIMENTEL
ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
CITY OF SANTA CLARA
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Attachment 2
El Camino Real Specific Plan
City Council Review May 19, 2026
DRAFT
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
El Camino Real Specific Plan Project
CITY OF SANTA CLARA
December 2025
P R E F A C E
Section 21081 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires a Lead Agency to adopt a Mitigation Monitoring or Reporting Program (MMRP) whenever it approves a project for which measures have been required to mitigate or avoid significant effects on the environment. The purpose of the monitoring or reporting program is to ensure compliance with the mitigation measures during project implementation.
The Environmental Impact Report (EIR) concluded that the implementation of the project could result in significant effects on the environment and mitigation measures were incorporated into the proposed project or are required as a condition of project approval. This MMRP addresses those measures in terms of how and when they will be implemented.
This document does not discuss those subjects for which the EIR concluded that mitigation measures would not be required to reduce significant impacts.
El Camino Real Specific Plan Project 1 MMRP
City of Santa Clara December 2025
MITIGATION MONITORING OR REPORTING PROGRAM
EL CAMINO REAL SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT
Impacts Mitigation Timeframe for
Implementation
Responsibility
for
Implementation
Oversight of
Implementation
Air Quality
Impact AIR-1:
Development proposed
under the El Camino
Real Specific Plan
would result in a
significant operational
period emissions
impact.
MM AIR-1.1: Operational criteria pollutant analysis shall be conducted in accordance with the latest guidance provided by the Bay Area Air District for projects with the potential to exceed project emission thresholds. The Bay Area Air District California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Air Quality Guidelines provide project screening level sizes to determine if projects warrant modeling to evaluate their emissions.
Projects smaller than the screening sizes listed in Table 3-1 of the Bay Area Air District CEQA Air Quality Guidelines would be considered to have less than significant operational air pollutant emissions. Projects that are found to have emissions above significance thresholds would be required to implement additional mitigation measures, including, but not limited to, the measures described below:
• Proposed residential development within the El Camino Real Specific Plan area shall implement Transportation
Demand Management (TDM) programs to reduce
residential vehicle miles traveled as required by the City’s Climate Action Plan. The TDM programs would be
reviewed and approved by the Community Development
Director or Director’s designee prior to issuance of building permits. An annual TDM monitoring report shall be
submitted to the Community Development Director or
Director’s designee to document each development is
meeting the required TDM program reductions.
Prior to issuance
of building
permits.
Project applicant
Community
Development
Director or
Director’s
designee
El Camino Real Specific Plan Project 2 MMRP
City of Santa Clara December 2025
MITIGATION MONITORING OR REPORTING PROGRAM
EL CAMINO REAL SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT
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• Proposed development within the Specific Plan area shall incorporate additional green building measures such as
rooftop solar photovoltaic systems, rough-ins for electric vehicle charging, use of efficient lighting and irrigation, and recycle water, as feasible, to the satisfaction of the
Community Development Director or Director’s designee.
• Developed parcels shall require within their Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&Rs) and/or ground leases
requirements for all future interior spaces to be repainted only with architectural coatings that meet the “Low-VOC” or “Super-Compliant” requirements.
Impact AIR: As
mitigated, the project
would not result in a
significant construction
criteria pollutant
emissions impact nor
would the project
result in a cumulatively
considerable net
increase of any criteria
pollutant for which the
region is in
Same mitigation as AIR-2.1 and AIR-2.2. See below See below See below El Camino Real Specific Plan Project 3 MMRP
City of Santa Clara December 2025
MITIGATION MONITORING OR REPORTING PROGRAM
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nonattainment.
Impact AIR-2:
Development proposed
under the El Camino
Specific Plan (Specific
Plan) would result in
significant construction
air pollutant emissions
due to dust generation,
and emissions of toxic
air contaminants
(TACs) and criteria
pollutants during
construction.
MM AIR-2.1: All future development projects under the
Specific Plan shall implement the following Bay Area Air District-recommended Best Management Practices (BMPs):
• 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 miles per hour (mph);
• All roadways, driveways, and sidewalks to be paved shall be completed as soon as possible. Building pads shall be laid as soon as possible after grading unless seeding or soil binders are used;
• All excavation, grading, and/or demolition activities shall be suspended when average wind speeds exceed 20 mph;
During any
construction
ground
disturbance
Project applicant
and project
contractor
Director of
Community
Development or
Director’s
Designee
El Camino Real Specific Plan Project 4 MMRP
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MITIGATION MONITORING OR REPORTING PROGRAM
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• All trucks and equipment, including their tires, shall be washed off prior to leaving the site.
• Unpaved roads providing access to sites located 100 feet or further from a paved road shall be treated with a six- to 12-inch layer of compacted layer of wood chips, mulch, or gravel.
• Idling times shall be minimized either by shutting
equipment off when not in use or reducing the maximum
idling time to five minutes (as required by the California airborne toxics control measure Title 13, Section 2485 of the California Code of Regulations [CCR]). Clear signage shall 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 City regarding dust complaints.
This person shall respond and take corrective action within 48 hours. The Air District’s General Air Pollution
Complaints phone number shall also be visible to ensure compliance with applicable regulations;
El Camino Real Specific Plan Project 5 MMRP
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• The contractor shall install temporary electrical service whenever possible to avoid the need for independently
powered equipment (e.g. compressors).
MM AIR-2.2: Prior to receiving demolition, grading, and building permits, all future development projects under the Specific Plan shall complete a project-level construction air quality assessment that quantifies construction criteria pollutants and TACs once construction details are available.
The air quality assessments shall model construction impacts and, if necessary, include measures to reduce emissions. The screening tables included in the Bay Area Air District California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines (CEQA) can be used to demonstrate less than significant criteria air pollutant emission impacts. Criteria pollutant emissions shall not exceed the Bay Area Air District construction criteria pollutant emissions thresholds. Health risks from construction TACs shall be reduced below 10 in one million excess cancer cases, a hazard index (HI) of 1.0, and a fine particulate matter where particles have a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less (PM
2.5)
concentration of 0.3 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m3). The air quality assessment shall be submitted for review and approval by the Director of Community Development or the Director’s designee, once complete. If construction Bay Area
Prior to receiving
demolition,
grading, and
building permits
A qualified air
quality
consultant
Director of
Community
Development or
the Director’s
designee
El Camino Real Specific Plan Project 6 MMRP
City of Santa Clara December 2025
MITIGATION MONITORING OR REPORTING PROGRAM
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Implementation
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for
Implementation
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Implementation
Air District thresholds are exceeded, future projects shall include measures to reduce emissions below the Bay Area Air District emissions thresholds. Emission reduction measures shall include, but not be limited to, the following measures:
• Construction equipment selection for low emissions (e.g., U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Tier 4 standards); • Use of alternative fuels, engine retrofits, and added exhaust devices;
• Low-volatile organic compounds (VOC) paints;
• Modify construction schedule; and
• Implementation of the Bay Area Air District Basic Best Management Practices and/or additional construction
mitigation measures for control of fugitive dust.
Biological Resources
Impact BIO-1:
Construction activities
associated with future
development within
the project area could
result in the loss of
fertile eggs, nesting
raptors or other
MM BIO-1.1: Construction 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
st through August 31st.
MM BIO-1.2: If it is not possible to schedule demolition, construction, and tree removal between September 1
st and
January 31st, pre-construction surveys for nesting birds shall be completed by a qualified ornithologist to ensure that no nests For pre-
construction
surveys, no more
than 14 days
prior to the
initiation of
grading, tree
removal, or
other demolition
Project applicant
and
qualified
ornithologist
Director of
Community
Development or
the Director’s
designee
El Camino Real Specific Plan Project 7 MMRP
City of Santa Clara December 2025
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migratory birds, or nest
abandonment.
would be disturbed during project implementation. This survey shall be completed no more than 14 days prior to the initiation of grading, tree removal, or other demolition or construction activities during the early part of the breeding season (February 1
st through April 30th) and no more than 30 days
prior to the initiation of these activities during the late part of the breeding season (May 1st through August 31st).
During this survey, the ornithologist would inspect all trees 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 the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, would determine the extent of a construction-free buffer zone to be established around the nest, typically 250 feet, to ensure that raptor or migratory bird nests would not be disturbed during project construction.
or construction
activities during
the early part of
the breeding
season and no
more than 30
days prior to the
initiation of
these activities
during the late
part of the
breeding season
as described in
MM BIO-1.2
Impact BIO-2: Tree
removal from
redevelopment of
individual parcels
under the Specific Plan
MM BIO-2.1: Projects proposing or required to retain trees on- site shall implement precautionary measures during site construction to limit adverse environmental effects on trees protected under General Plan Policies 5.10.1-P3 and 5.10.1-P4 that are to be retained. A tree protection plan shall be Prior to issuance
of any
demolition or
grading permits
Project applicant
and qualified
arborist
Director of
Community
Development or
the Director’s
designee
El Camino Real Specific Plan Project 8 MMRP
City of Santa Clara December 2025
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would result in a
significant impact to
mature trees.
prepared by a qualified arborist that, at a minimum, requires installation of an open material (e.g., chain link) fence six feet in height around the drip line and maintenance of the existing grade level around a tree and out to its drip line. Proof of tree protection measures shall be provided to the Director of Community Development or the Director’s designee prior to issuance of any demolition or grading permits.
MM BIO-2.2: Project applicants under the Specific Plan shall comply with the City Code and submit permit applications for removal of all trees covered by the City’s tree ordinance. Any trees to be removed would require replacement on-site or off- site at a minimum 2:1 ratio per General Plan Policy 5.3.1-P10.
To the extent feasible, the replacement trees shall be planted on-site and the project applicant shall comply with all other tree removal requirements imposed by the City. The minimum tree replacement size shall be a 24-inch box for all on-site plantings, with all street trees to be a minimum 36-inch box.
Street tree selection shall be per City specifications; spacing, and species shall be approved by City Arborist. Tree removal permits shall be obtained prior to the issuance of any
demolition or grading permits.
Prior to issuance
of any
demolition or
grading permits
Project applicant
and qualified
arborist
Director of
Community
Development or
the Director’s
designee
City Arborist
El Camino Real Specific Plan Project 9 MMRP
City of Santa Clara December 2025
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Impact BIO-C: As
mitigated, the project
would not result in a
cumulatively
considerable
contribution to a
cumulatively significant
biological resources
impact.
Same mitigation as Mitigation Measures BIO-1.1, BIO-1.2, BIO-
2.1, and BIO-2.2.
See above See above See above
Cultural Resources
Impact CUL-1:
Redevelopment of the
Specific Plan area could
result in impacts to
unknown buried
archaeological
resources and human
remains.
MM CUL-1.1: Prior to the issuance of any grading permit in the vicinity of Saratoga Creek well as the eastern end of the Project area (to the east of Pierce Street and South of El Camino Real), a geoarchaeological buried sensitivity
assessment and a project-specific Archaeological Monitoring Plan shall be developed, to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director or Director’s designee, and
implemented to guide the project should any significant archaeological deposits be uncovered during construction. The Archaeological Monitoring Plan shall provide detailed guidance for how impact areas should be methodically excavated under the direct supervision of a qualified archaeologist. A qualified archaeologist and a representative from the local Native American community shall monitor all initial ground-disturbing Prior to issuance
of any grading
permit
Project
applicant,
qualified
archaeologist,
and a
representative
from the local
Native American
community
Director of
Community
Development or
Director’s
designee
El Camino Real Specific Plan Project 10 MMRP
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activities associated with these two areas of potential sensitivity.
MM CUL-1.2: For all proposed development sites within the Specific Plan area, a qualified archaeologist shall monitor the demolition of the building foundations and any other below surface disturbances, such as but not limited to, grading, excavation, roadway improvements, potholing for utilities, utility removal, and addressing storm drain issues. After demolition activities and surface improvements are removed for projects involving excavation, and prior to other
construction activities, mechanical presence/absence
exploration will be completed to a depth ranging from 6.5 to 10 feet below the ground surface. Presence/absence efforts shall be conducted by a qualified local archaeologist. If any cultural resources are identified, all activity in the vicinity of such resources shall stop until a research design and treatment plan is prepared to address those types of resources
encountered and such plan is approved by the City. Any
cultural resources identified shall be evaluated to determine if these resources would qualify for the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) or California Register of Historic Resources (CRHR). If no resources are found during
presence/absence testing, the implementation of mitigation measures, MM CUL-1.3 and MM CUL-1.4, would ensure any
During and after
demolition
activities
Project
applicant,
qualified
archaeologist,
and a
representative
from the local
Native American
community
Director of
Community
Development or
Director’s
designee
El Camino Real Specific Plan Project 11 MMRP
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resources discovered during construction are adequately protected.
MM CUL-1.3: In the event that buried, or previously
unrecognized archaeological deposits or materials of any kind are inadvertently exposed during any construction activity, work within 50 feet of the find shall cease until a qualified archaeologist can assess the find and provide
recommendations for further treatment, if warranted.
Preservation in place is the preferred treatment of an
archaeological resource. When preservation in place of an archaeological resource is not feasible, data recovery, in accord with a data recovery plan prepared and adopted by the City, is the appropriate mitigation. Construction and potential impacts to the area within a radius determined by the
archaeologist shall not recommence until the assessment is complete.
MM CUL-1.4: In the event that human remains are discovered during excavation and/or grading of the site, all activity within a 50-foot radius of the find shall be stopped. The Santa Clara County Coroner shall be notified and shall make a
determination as to whether the remains are of Native
American origin or whether an investigation into the cause of death is required. If the remains are determined to be Native
During
construction
activities
During
excavation
and/or grading
Project
applicant,
qualified
archaeologist,
and contractor
Project
applicant,
qualified
archaeologist,
and contractor
Director of
Community
Development or
Director’s
designee
Director of
Community
Development or
Director’s
designee
Coroner
El Camino Real Specific Plan Project 12 MMRP
City of Santa Clara December 2025
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American, the Coroner shall notify the Native American
Heritage Commission (NAHC) immediately. Once NAHC
identifies the most likely descendants, the descendants will make recommendations regarding proper burial, which will be implemented in accordance with Section 15064.5(e) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
Impact CUL: As
mitigated, the project
would not disturb any
human remains.
Same mitigation as Mitigation Measures CUL-1.1 through CUL-
1.4. See above See above See above
Impact CUL-C: As
mitigated, the project
would not result in a
cumulatively
considerable
contribution to a
cumulatively significant
cultural resources
impact.
Same mitigation as Mitigation Measures CUL-1.1 through CUL-
1.4. See above See above See above
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Geology and Soils
Impact GEO-1:
Development proposed
under the Specific Plan
has the potential to
disturb paleontological
resources during
excavation, grading,
and construction
activities. activities.
MM GEO-1.1: Projects requiring excavation of 10 feet or more below the ground surface (bgs) would require monitoring by a qualified paleontologist. In the event paleontological resources are discovered, all work on the site shall stop immediately, the Community Development Director or Director’s designee shall be notified, and a qualified paleontologist shall assess the nature and importance of the find and recommend
appropriate treatment. Treatment may include, but is not limited to, preparation and recovery of fossil materials so that they can be housed in an appropriate museum or university collection and may also include preparation of a report for publication describing the finds. The project applicant shall be responsible for implementing the recommendations of the qualified paleontologist. A report of all findings shall be submitted to the Community Development Director or
Director’s designee prior to the issuance of building permits.
Prior to the
issuance of
building permits
Project applicant
and qualified
paleontologist
Community
Development
Director or
Director’s
designee
Impact GEO-C: As
mitigated, the project
would not result in a
cumulatively
considerable
contribution to a
cumulatively significant
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paleontological
resources impact.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Impact GHG-1:
Operation of
developments
approved under the El
Camino Specific Plan
(Specific Plan) could
include natural gas
infrastructure resulting
in a significant
greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions impact.
MM GHG-1.1: Future projects approved under the Specific Plan shall be required to comply with the following measures:
• The project applicant shall demonstrate conformance with the City of Santa Clara’s most recent Climate Action Plan by completing the City’s Climate Action Plan Compliance Checklist at the time the project application is submitted to the City of Santa Clara.
• All new development projects under the El Camino Real Specific Plan shall utilize zero nitrogen oxide (NO
x) water
heaters and furnaces consistent with the schedule in the Bay Area Air District Rules 9-4 and 9-6.1
• Projects that include natural gas appliances provide
evidence to the Director of Community Development or
the Director’s designee demonstrating that GHG emissions equivalent to those emitted by the project’s natural gas At the time the
project is
initiated
Project applicant
Director of
Community
Development or
the Director’s
designee
1 The rules establish zero nitrogen oxides (NOx) emission standards for natural gas-fired furnaces and water heaters. The proposed ultra-low and zero NOx standards would apply to appliance retailers, wholesalers and installers and would affect Bay Area consumers at the point in time when they install a new appliance or replace their existing furnaces and water heaters. Implementation begins in January 2027, where only zero-NOx water heaters can be sold or installed for most single-family residences. In January 2029, only zero-NOx furnaces can be sold or installed and in January 2031, only zero-NOx water heaters can be sold or installed for most commercial and multi- family uses.
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appliances were properly identified and offset, and in
compliance with then-current Climate Action Plan
requirements, prior to the issuance of any building permit.
Impact GHG-C: As
mitigated, the project
would not result in a
cumulatively
considerable
contribution to a
cumulatively significant
GHG emissions impact.
Same mitigation as Mitigation Measures GHG-1.1.
See above See above See above
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Impact HAZ-1: Existing
hazardous materials
contamination in soils
and groundwater on
sites within the Plan
area has the potential
to impact construction
MM HAZ-1.1: Prior to the start of any demolition or
construction activity, a property-specific Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) shall be completed in accordance with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standard Designation E 1527-13 (or most recent version) to identify Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs), evaluate the property history, and establish whether or not the property is Prior to issuance
of any
demolition or
construction
permits that
would allow for
the start of
Project applicant
Director of
Community
Development or
the Director’s
designee
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workers and adjacent
land uses if disturbed
during demolition and
construction activities.
likely to have been impacted by chemical releases. Soil, soil vapor, and/or groundwater quality studies (Phase II ESAs) shall subsequently be conducted, if warranted, based on the
findings of the property-specific Phase I ESAs, to evaluate if measures are needed to protect the health and safety of construction workers on-site and occupants of adjacent land uses.
At parcels with an agricultural history, soil sampling and laboratory analyses shall be conducted to determine if
agricultural chemicals are present prior to redevelopment or earthwork activities. Because pesticides were often stored within structures such as barns or sheds, and pesticide mixing was often performed near agricultural wells on such parcels, the sampling shall include an evaluation of these areas (if they can be identified), along with the former agricultural field and orchard areas.
All site mitigation measures identified in the property-specific Phase I and II ESAs shall be completed under the oversight of an appropriate regulatory agency, such as the Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health (SCCDEH),
Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), or Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB). Any required
cleanup/mitigation of the site during development activities demolition or
construction
activity
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shall meet all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and requirements. The project applicant shall provide the appropriate oversight agency’s written approval of the site mitigation measures to the Community Development Director or Director’s designee prior to the issuance of a demolition and/or grading permit.
MM HAZ-1.2: Prior to the start of earthwork activities (e.g., excavation, trenching, grading, etc.) on properties with known contaminants of concern (COC) exceeding the lower of the then-current DTSC, RWQCB, or U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulatory levels and/or appropriate
residential/commercial screening levels, including sites having either open or closed leaking underground storage tank (LUST) or Cleanup Program Site (CPS) cases, an appropriate corrective action/risk management plan (e.g., remedial action plan [RAP], removal action workplan [RAW], or Site Management Plan
[SMP], etc.) shall be prepared that reflects the results of the on-site investigations.
2 The corrective action/risk management
plan shall describe mitigation measures necessary to protect the health and safety of future site occupants and establish
Prior to issuance
of any
demolition or
grading permits
that would allow
for the start of
earthwork
activities
Project applicant
and
environmental
professional
Director of
Community
Development or
the Director’s
designee and the
appropriate
overseeing
regulatory
agency (e.g.,
Santa Clara
County
Department of
Environmental
Health
2 Naturally occurring background concentrations of some metals may exceed their respective screening levels. Regulatory agencies generally do not require cleanup of contaminants in soil to below background levels. Site-specific background levels may be substituted for the published screening levels if approved by the overseeing regulatory agency.
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appropriate management practices for handling and
monitoring of impacted soil, soil vapor, and groundwater that may be encountered during construction activities. The
corrective action/risk management plan shall be prepared by an Environmental Professional and be submitted to an
appropriate overseeing regulatory agency (e.g., SCCDEH, DTSC, or RWQCB) and the City of Santa Clara Fire Department (SCFD) for review.
3 Regulatory agency approval shall be obtained
prior to commencing earthwork activities. A Health and Safety Plan (HSP) shall also be prepared to establish health and safety protocols for personnel working at the site.
All mitigation measures shall be completed under regulatory agency oversight and meet all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and requirements. Following
completion, a report documenting compliance with the
provisions of the corrective action/risk management plan and describing the work completed shall be submitted and
approved by the overseeing regulatory agency.
MM HAZ-1.3: As part of the facility closure process for occupants that use and/or store hazardous materials, the SCFD requires that a closure plan be submitted by the occupants [SCCDEH], DTSC,
or RWQCB) and
the City of Santa
Clara Fire
Department
(SCFD)
3 Environmental Professional refers to someone who meets the qualification requirements described in ASTM E 1527-13 and 40 CFR 312, Section 312.10.
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that describes required closure activities, such as removal of remaining hazardous materials, cleaning of hazardous material handling equipment, decontamination of building surfaces, and waste disposal practices, among others. Facility closure shall be coordinated with the SCFD to ensure that required closure documents are completed prior to redevelopment of site parcels or changes in use.
MM HAZ-1.4: If a project requires importing soil for property grading, the source and quality of imported soil shall be documented according to the DTSC’s Clean Fill Advisory
(October 2001).
MM HAZ-1.5: Groundwater monitoring wells associated with identified LUST and CPS cases shall be protected during construction. Upon written approval from the overseeing regulatory agency and the well owner, wells may be destroyed under permit from Valley Water prior to development
activities. Relocation of the wells may be required.
Monitoring wells that are no longer in use, or any unidentified wells (such as former agricultural wells) encountered during construction activities, shall be properly destroyed in accordance with Valley Water Ordinance 90-1.
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Prior to redevelopment of the site, well records from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) shall be researched, and attempts shall be made to locate and properly destroy any identified abandoned on-site wells.
Any proposed well closure or destruction activities on a redevelopment site shall be completed, and any proposed well protection measures shall be approved by the Director of Public Works prior to the issuance of a grading permit. A well destruction report shall be submitted to the SCFD as proof of completion of any well closure.
Impact HAZ: As
mitigated, the project
would not result in a
significant hazard due
to hazardous materials
contamination.
Same mitigation as Mitigation Measures HAZ-1.1 through HAZ-
1.5. See above See above See above
Noise and Vibration
Impact NOI-1: Land
uses in the project
vicinity would be
exposed to a
substantial temporary
increase in ambient
MM NOI-1.1: Develop and adhere to a construction noise
control plan to be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to issuance of a demolition and/or grading permit, including, but not limited to, the following available controls.
Prior to the
issuance of any
grading or
demolition
permits
Project applicant
Director of
Community
Development or
the Director’s
designee
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noise levels due to
project construction
activities.
• Ensure that construction activities (including the loading and unloading of materials and truck movements) within
300 feet of any residentially zoned property to the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and between the
hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays. No
construction is permitted on Sundays or holidays.
• Ensure that excavating, grading and filling activities (including warming of equipment motors) within 300 feet of residentially zoned property are limited to the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and between the
hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays. No
construction is permitted on Sundays or holidays within 300 feet of occupied residentially zoned property.
• Contractors equip all internal combustion engine-driven equipment with mufflers, which are in good condition and appropriate for the equipment.
• Contractors utilize “quiet” models of air compressors and other stationary noise sources where technology exists. • Locate loading, staging areas, stationary noise-generating equipment, etc. as far as feasible from sensitive receptors when sensitive receptors adjoin or are near a construction project area. Construct temporary noise barriers to screen stationary noise-generating equipment when located near adjoining sensitive land uses.
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• Control noise from construction workers’ radios to a point where they are not audible at existing residences
bordering the project area.
• Comply with Air Resource Board idling prohibitions of unnecessary idling of internal combustion engines.
• Construct solid plywood fences around construction sites adjacent to operational business, residences or noise-
sensitive land uses.
• Route construction-related traffic along major roadways and as far as feasible from sensitive receptors.
• Businesses, residences or noise-sensitive land uses
adjacent to construction sites shall be notified of the construction schedule in writing. Designate a “construction liaison” that will be responsible for responding to any local complaints about construction noise. The liaison will
determine the cause of the noise complaints (e.g., starting too early, bad muffler, etc.) and institute reasonable
measures to correct the problem. Conspicuously post a
telephone number for the liaison at the construction site. • Include a disclosure in the lease of future tenants within the El Camino Real Specific Plan properties that provides information regarding the ongoing construction activities within the area.
During
construction
Project applicant
Director of
Community
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MM NOI-1.2: If pile driving occurs, the following best
management practices shall be included in the construction noise control plan.
• During pile driving, pre-drill foundation pile holes to minimize the number of impacts required to seat the pile. • During pile driving activities, install “acoustical blankets” to provide shielding for receptors located within 100 feet of the site, or use a noise attenuating shroud on the pile driving hammer.
Development or
the Director’s
designee
Impact NOI-2:
Mechanical equipment
from future projects
located in close
proximity to existing
residential land uses
could result in noise
levels in exceedance of
City standards for fixed
sources.
MM NOI-2.1: Prior to the issuance of building permits,
mechanical equipment shall be selected and designed to
reduce impacts on surrounding uses to meet the City Code requirements. A qualified acoustical consultant shall be retained by the applicants for future development projects to review mechanical noise as the equipment systems are
selected in order to determine whether the proposed noise reduction measures sufficiently reduce noise to comply with the City’s noise and vibration level performance standards for fixed sources. Noise reduction measures that would
accomplish this reduction include, but are not limited to, selection of equipment that emits low noise levels and/or installation of noise barriers such as enclosures and parapet Prior to the
issuance of
buildings
permits
Project
applicant, a
qualified
acoustical
consultant,
contractor, and
a licensed
Professional
Structural
Engineer in the
State of
California
Director of
Community
Development or
the Director’s
designee
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walls to block the line of sight between the noise source and the nearest receptors.
Impact NOI-3: Existing
and planned land uses
in the project vicinity
could be exposed to an
increase in ambient
vibration levels beyond
applicable Caltrans
vibration limits due to
project construction
activities.
MM NOI-3.1: The following measures would be incorporated into the project to reduce vibration impacts:
• Comply with the City Code construction hours
requirements to limit the hours of exposure to surrounding properties. The City Code limits construction activities within 300 feet of residentially zoned property to the
hours of 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays and between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays. No
construction is permitted on Sundays or holidays within 300 feet of occupied residentially zoned property.
• Prohibit impact or vibratory pile driving as a method of construction.
• Limit the use of vibratory rollers, hoe rams, large
bulldozers, and caisson drilling, and avoid clam shovel drops within 65 feet of the property lines shared with
residences and commercial structures adjacent to the site. • Place operating equipment on the construction site as far as possible from vibration-sensitive receptors.
• Use smaller equipment to minimize vibration levels below the limits.
• Select demolition methods not involving impact tools.
During project
construction
Project applicant
and contractor
Director of
Community
Development or
the Director’s
designee
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• Avoid dropping heavy objects or materials near vibration sensitive locations.
• A list of all heavy construction equipment to be used for this project known to produce high vibration levels
(tracked vehicles, vibratory compaction, jackhammers, hoe rams, etc.) shall be submitted to the City by the contractor.
This list shall be used to identify equipment and activities that would potentially generate substantial vibration and to define the level of effort required for continuous
vibration monitoring.
• A construction vibration-monitoring plan shall be
implemented to document conditions at the residences
and commercial structures adjacent to the site prior to, during, and after vibration generating construction
activities. All plan tasks shall be undertaken under the direction of a licensed Professional Structural Engineer in the State of California and be in accordance with industry accepted standard methods. The construction vibration
monitoring plan should be implemented to include the
following tasks:
o Identification of sensitivity to ground-borne vibration of the residences and commercial structures adjacent
to the site. A vibration survey (generally described
below) would need to be performed.
o Performance of a photo survey, elevation survey, and
crack monitoring survey for the residences and
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commercial structures nearest to the site. Surveys shall be performed prior to and after completion of
vibration generating construction activities located
within 65 feet of the structure. This distance shall be extended to 80 feet for vibratory pile driving and 120
feet for impact pile driving. The surveys shall include internal and external crack monitoring in the structure, settlement, and distress, and shall document the
condition of the foundation, walls and other structural elements in the interior and exterior of the structure.
Impact NOI-C: As
mitigated, the project
would not result in a
cumulatively
considerable
contribution to a
cumulatively significant
noise and vibration
impact.
Same mitigation as Mitigation Measures NOI-1.1, NOI-1.2, and NOI-3.1.
See above See above See above
Tribal Cultural Resources
Impact TCR: As
mitigated, the project
would not result in a
significant impact to
Same mitigation as Mitigation Measures CUL-1.1 through CUL-
1.4. See above See above See above
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tribal cultural
resources.
Impact CUL-C: As
mitigated, the project
would not result in a
cumulatively
considerable
contribution to a
cumulatively significant
tribal cultural
resources impact.
Same mitigation as Mitigation Measures HAZ-1.1 through HAZ-
1.5. See above See above See above
In addition to mitigation measures listed above, there are also Conditions of Approval the project shall implement, including the following:
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
EL CAMINO REAL SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT
Future Sensitive Receptors’ Exposure to Toxic Air Contaminants and Fine Particulate Matter (Non-CEQA) • Future projects should include the following measures to reduce long-term exposure to toxic air contaminants (TACs) and fine particulate matter where particles have a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less (PM2.5):
o Design project developments to limit exposure from sources of TACs and PM2.5 emissions; o Install air filtration devices at units that have predicted PM2.5 concentrations above 0.3 micrograms per cubic meter (μg/m3). Air filtration devices shall be rated MERV13 or higher. Alternately, at the approval of the City, equivalent control technology may be used if it is shown by a qualified air quality consultant or heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) engineer that it would reduce risk below El Camino Real Specific Plan Project 28 MMRP
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significance thresholds. As part of implementing this measure, an ongoing maintenance plan for the building’s HVAC air filtration system shall be required;
o Any lease agreements and other property documents shall: (1) require cleaning, maintenance, and monitoring of the affected units for air flow leaks; (2) include assurance that new owners and tenants are provided information on the ventilation system; and (3) include provisions that fees associated with owning or leasing a unit(s) in the building include funds for cleaning, maintenance, monitoring, and replacements of the filters, as needed; and
o Prior to building occupancy, an authorized air pollutant consultant or HVAC engineer shall verify the installation of all necessary measures to reduce cancer risk below 10 chances per million from any source and PM2.5 concentrations below 0.3 μg/m3. o Alternatively, prior to receiving demolition, grading, and building permits, a qualified air quality consultant can prepare a site-specific analysis to identify the level of exposure to TACs in terms of cancer risk and PM2.5 concentrations per guidance from the Bay Area Air District CEQA Air Quality Guidelines. Where cancer risk exceeds 10 cases per one million from any single source or 100 cases per one million for cumulative sources (i.e., within 1,000 feet), where annual PM
2.5 concentrations exceed 0.3 μg/m3 from any single source or 0.8 μg/m3 from cumulative sources, and where the HI exceed 1.0 from any single source or 10.0 for cumulative sources, measures shall be included to reduce emissions.
Historical Resources
• For any future project development site within the El Camino Real Specific Plan, the project applicant shall prepare the appropriate California Department of Parks and Recreation 523 Forms (DPR Forms) for any building or structure that is 50 years of age or older for the purpose of establishing eligibility as a historical resource under the federal, state, or local criteria.
Geological Hazards
• For any future projects proposed under the El Camino Specific Plan, the project applicant shall be required to submit a design-level geotechnical report to the City of Santa Clara’s Building Division for review and approval prior to the issuance of building and grading permit(s).
The applicants for specific development projects shall comply with the specific design measures (including measures to address seismicity and seismic hazards, liquefaction, and lateral spreading) of the respective geotechnical reports to ensure building integrity and reduce risk. In addition, future development would be required to adhere to the latest California Building Code (CBC).
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Asbestos-Containing Materials and Lead-Based Paint
• In conformance with state and local laws, a visual inspection/pre-demolition survey, and possible sampling, shall be conducted prior to the demolition of on-site building(s) to determine the presence of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) and/or lead-based paint (LBP). • During demolition activities, all building materials containing LBP shall be removed in accordance with California Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) Lead in Title 8, California Code of Regulations (CCR), Section 1532.1, including employee training, employee air monitoring, and dust control. Any debris or soil containing LBP or coatings shall be disposed of at landfills that meet acceptance criteria for the type of lead being disposed. • All potentially friable ACMs shall be removed in accordance with National Emission Standards for Air Pollution (NESHAP) guidelines prior to demolition or renovation activities that may disturb ACMs. All demolition activities shall be undertaken in accordance with Cal/OSHA standards contained in Title 8, CCR, Section 1529, to protect workers from asbestos exposure. • Prior to building demolition or renovation, an assessment to screen for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in priority building materials shall be conducted in accordance with City of Santa Clara protocols and Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) requirements. The City requires demolition permit applicants to complete a Screening Assessment Form and comply with applicable federal and state requirements for notification and abatement, as necessary, prior to the issuance of a demolition permit. • Universal wastes, lubrication fluids, and refrigerants shall be removed before structural demolition begins. Materials that may result in possible risk to human health and the environment when improperly managed include lamps, thermostats, and light switches containing mercury; batteries from exit signs, emergency lights, and smoke alarms; lighting ballasts which contain PCBs; and lead pipes and roof vent flashings.
Demolition waste such as fluorescent lamps, PCB ballasts, lead acid batteries, mercury thermostats, and lead flashings have special case-by- case requirements for generation, storage, transportation, and disposal. Prior to disposing of any demolition waste, the demolition contractor shall determine if the waste is hazardous and ensure proper disposal of waste materials.
Sources: City of Santa Clara. El Camino Real Specific Plan Draft Environmental Impact Report. December 2025.