Santa Maria City Council
March 5, 2024

Table 1. General Plan Designation Comparison
Existing Designation:

HCM
Proposed Designation:

CC
To permit activities that manufacture
and retail on the same site as well as
other heavy commercial uses which
may be land extensive, require
transport of materials by heavy truck,
require large loading and docking
areas, and where the possibilities of
heavy noise generation exist.

To include the majority of retail uses outside the central core, particularly along the lineal development corridors which have emerged. The majority of these uses would be geared to the area-wide market.
 Lumberyards
 Boat works
 Warehouses
 Mobile Home Sales
 Churches Withing Existing
Buildings
 Variety of Retail Uses
Table 2. Zone Designation Comparison
Existing Zoning:

CM District
Proposed Zoning:

C-2 District
Front Yard
Setback
20 feet Each lot or parcel of land in the C-2
district which has a lot line adjoining
property in a residential zone shall have
a minimum setback of not less than ten
(10) feet in width in the front, side and
rear yards, for any building or structure
at or under forty (40) feet in height.

Side Yard
Setback
No side yards are required, except
when adjacent to an ìRî district;
then, the required side yard or rear
yard adjacent to the ìRî district shall
be a minimum of 10 feet.

Each lot or parcel of land in the C-2
district which has a lot line adjoining
property in a residential zone shall have
a minimum setback of not less than ten
(10) feet in width in the front, side and
rear yards, for any building or structure
at or under forty (40) feet in height.

Rear Yard
Setback
No side yards are required, except
when adjacent to an ìRî district;
then, the required side yard or rear
yard adjacent to the ìRî district shall
be a minimum of 10 feet.

Each lot or parcel of land in the C-2
district which has a lot line adjoining
property in a residential zone shall have
a minimum setback of not less than ten
(10) feet in width in the front, side and
rear yards, for any building or structure
at or under forty (40) feet in height.

Height 40 feet 70 feet
Landscaping 15% of site area 15% of site area
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7. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting
The project site is currently undeveloped and is bordered on the west side by the Fairfield Inn & Suites as well as the Candlewood Suites, and to the south by the Reddaway trucking company yard. To the east of the property is undeveloped industrial development and to the north is a County of Santa Barbara flood control channel as well as the Gateway Business Center. Surrounding land uses, general plan designations, and zoning designations are summarized in Table 3 below and are shown in Figures 3 through 6.

Table 3. Surrounding Land Uses, General Plan Designations, and Zoning Designations Land uses General Plan
Designations Zoning Designations
North Flood Control
Gateway Business
Center
HCM
HCM
PD/CM
PD/CM
South Reddaway Trucking
Yard
Light Industrial (LI) PD/M-1 (Planned
Development/Light
Manufacturing)
East Undeveloped Parcel HCM PD/CM
West Hotels CC PD/C-2

8. Other Public Agencies Whose Approval is Required
Agency Permits/Other Approvals
City of Santa Maria Community
Development Department
Development plan by the Planning Commission
Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control
District
Stationary source Authority to Construct (ATC),
Permit to Operate (PTO) for point sources in
development

9. California Native American Tribes Consultation
AB 52 and SB 18 requires public agencies to consult with California Native American tribes identified by the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) for the purpose of avoiding, protecting and/or mitigating impacts to tribal cultural resources as defined for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) projects. The City sent letters to the local Native American contacts identified on the list of tribes provided by the NAHC. To date, the City has received no requests for consultation in response to the Cityís June 13, 2023 letter.

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Figure 1. Project Vicinity Map
N
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Figure 2. Project Location Map
N

PROJECT

SITE NORTH BROADWAY

PREISKER LANE

ROEMER WAY
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Figure 3. Existing General Plan Land Use Designation Map

PROJECT
SITE
HCM
N

NORTH BROADWAY

ROEMER WAY

PREISKER LANE
FS
LI
CC
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Figure 4. Proposed General Plan Land Use Designations Map N

PROJECT
SITE
CC

ROEMER WAY

NORTH BROADWAY

PREISKER LANE
FS
HCM
LI
CC
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Figure 5. Existing Zoning Designation Map
N

PROJECT
SITE

NORTH BROADWAY

PREISKER LANE

ROEMER WAY
PD/C-2 PD/C-2
PD/C-2
PD/C-2
PD/FS
PD/M-1 PD/CM
PD/M-1

PD/CM PD/CM
PD/CM
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Figure 6. Proposed Zoning Designation Map
N

PROJECT
SITE

NORTH BROADWAY

PREISKER LANE

ROEMER WAY
PD/C-2
PD/C-2
PD/C-2
PD/C-2
PD/C-2
PD/FS
PD/M-1 PD/CM
PD/M-1
PD/CM
PD/CM
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Figure 7. Project Site Plan
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1. AESTHETICS
Except as provided in Public Resources Code
Section 21099, would the project:

Potentially Significant ImpactLess Than Significant with Mitigation IncorporatedLess Than Significant ImpactNo Impact a. Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic
vista? X
b. Substantially damage scenic resources,
including, but not limited to, trees, rock
outcroppings, and historic buildings within a
state scenic highway corridor?
X
c. In non-urbanized areas, substantially degrade
the existing visual character or quality of public
views of the site and its surroundings? (Public
views are those that are experienced from
publicly accessible vantage point). If the project
is in an urbanized area, would the project
conflict with applicable zoning and other
regulations governing scenic quality?
X
d. Create a new source of substantial light or
glare which would adversely affect day or
nighttime views in the area?
X
Setting:

The landlocked project site is located within the northern area of the city of Santa Maria to the east of the intersection of Roemer Way and North Broadway. The site is 2.13 acres and is currently vacant.

The site is surrounded by urbanized development and represents an ìinfillî parcel. The site is primarily flat and open with native and non-native grasses. Existing development in the project vicinity includes multiple hotels, industrial sites and office parks. A flood control channel maintained by the County of Santa Barbara borders the site to the north.

Discussion:
a. For purposes of determining significance under CEQA, a scenic vista is defined as a viewpoint that provides expansive views of a highly valued landscape for the benefit of the general public.

According to the General Plan Resources Management Element, there are no designated scenic vistas identified in the project vicinity. The project site is relatively level and is located in an urban area within Santa Maria that is generally surrounded by existing industrial and hotel development. Views from the project area are not expansive, do not portray a highly valued landscape, and would not be considered a scenic vista. Therefore, the project would not result in a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista and impacts would be less than significant.

U.S. Route 101 (US Highway 101), is identified as an eligible but not officially designated State Scenic Highway, is located approximately one-quarter mile east of the project site.

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proposed would not introduce any new structures more obstructive to views because multiple hotels have already been built within the viewshed. No other eligible or officially designated state scenic highways are located within proximity or viewshed to the project site. Therefore, impacts associated with substantial damage to scenic resources within a state scenic highway would be less than significant.
b. The project is located in an urban area of Santa Maria and is considered urbanized pursuant to CEQA Section 21071. The proposed GPZ of the parcel would allow for the development of a hotel allowed by the proposed PD/C-2 zoning designation that were not previously allowed at this location due to the existing CM zoning regulations and HCM general plan designation.

The proposed rezone of the parcel to PD/C-2 would generally require similar setback distances and landscaping requirements as the current zoning designation. The new zoning would allow for an increase in maximum allowed building height from 40 to 70 feet; however, the proposed building would be of similar height to the multiple hotels, each of which are also 4 stories, that have been built in the area. Further, there are no notable scenic resources in close proximity to the site of which a structure of such size would block views. Therefore, the project would not result in a conflict with applicable zoning or other regulations governing scenic quality and impacts would be less than significant.
c. The project includes the GPZ and Planned Development Permit to allow for the development of a hotel permitted in the proposed PD/C-2 zoning designation. The proposed hotel will include outdoor lighting fixtures including wall sconces, parking lot poles and accent lighting against the hotel. This project will be conditioned to comply with standard lighting requirements per the Santa Maria Municipal Code, which require that light and glare onto any adjacent properties be minimized, including Section 12-32.20, which requires street and parking area lighting be directed away from residential properties. Building materials and design would be reviewed by the designated review authority for compliance with the adopted plans, policies, and ordinances of the City associated with reflectivity and glare prior to project approval. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant.

Mitigation Measure(s) incorporated into the project:

Implementation of the proposed project would not result in potentially significant impacts related to aesthetics or visual resources; therefore, mitigation is not necessary.

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2. AGRICULTURE AND FOREST RESOURCES
In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Dept. of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. In determining whether impacts to forest resources, including timberland, are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to information compiled by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection regarding the stateís inventory of forest land, including the Forest and Range Assessment Project and the Forest Legacy Assessment project; and forest carbon measurement methodology provided in Forest Protocols adopted by the California Air Resources Board.

Would the project:

Potentially Significant ImpactLess Than Significant with Mitigation IncorporatedLess Than Significant ImpactNo Impact a. Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or
Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland),
as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the
Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of
the California Resources Agency, to nonagricultural use? X
b. Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use,
or a Williamson Act contract? X
c. Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause
rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public
Resources Code section 12220(g)), timberland
(as defined by Public Resources Code section
4526), or timberland zoned Timberland
Production (as defined by Government Code
section 51104(g))?
X
d. Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of
forest land to non-forest use? X
e. Involve other changes in the existing
environment which, due to their location or
nature, could result in conversion of Farmland,
to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest
land to non-forest use?
X
Setting:

Agriculture has historically played an important role in the economy and development of Santa Maria and the Santa Maria Valley. Soil quality, water supply, year-round growing season, and level topography have made the Santa Maria Valley one of the most productive agricultural regions in the country. A majority of the land under agricultural production within the project vicinity is located in the unincorporated areas surrounding the city. Land under agricultural production within city limits includes a small area near the Santa Maria Regional Landfill and several acres recently annexed to the City.

The project site is located within a developed portion of the city that is not currently used, and has not historically been used, for agricultural purposes.

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According to California Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 12220(g), forest land is defined as land that can support 10% native tree cover of any species, including hardwoods, under natural conditions, and that allows for management of one or more forest resources, including timber, aesthetics, fish and wildlife, biodiversity, water quality, recreation, and other public benefits. Timberland is defined as land, other than land owned by the federal government and land designated by the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection, as experimental forest land, which is available for, and capable of, growing a crop of trees of a commercial species used to produce lumber and other forest products, including Christmas trees. The project site does not support any forest land or timberland.

Discussion:
a. According to the California Department of Conservation (DOC) Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program (FMMP) Important Farmland Map for Santa Barbara County (DOC 2016), the site is mapped as Urban and Built-up Land. Urban and Built-up Land is defined as land that is occupied by structures with a building density of at least one unit to 1.5-acres, or approximately six structures to a 10-acre parcel. In addition, the project site does not lie within the area identified in the General Plan Resources Management Element as having prime agricultural soils. The project site does not include any land that is designated as Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance, as designated by the FMMP; therefore, no conversion of these lands would result from implementation of the project and no impacts would occur.
b. According to the Cityís General Plan, the project siteís land use is designated as HCM and the site is currently zoned CM which are industrial classifications. The project site is not under a Williamson Act contract nor is the project site adjacent to agricultural land. The project would not result in a conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract; therefore, no impacts would occur.
c. The site is zoned CM and located within an urban area and is not within close proximity to forest land or timberland resources; therefore, implementation of the project would not result in a conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land, timberland, or timberland zoned Timberland Production and no impacts would occur. d. The proposed project would change the General Plan Land Use designation and Zone District from industrial to commercial to allow the development of a hotel. The project site is located in an urbanized area of the city and is not located within or adjacent to forest land; therefore, the project would not result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest use and no impacts would occur.
e. As discussed above, the project site does not include active agriculture, farmland designated by the FMMP, land under active Williamson Act contract, or land designated or zoned for agricultural use, forest land, or timber land. The proposed GPZ and development of a hotel on the project site would not directly or indirectly adversely affect agricultural support services in the vicinity; therefore, no impacts to agriculture or forest resources would occur.

Mitigation Measure(s) incorporated into the project:

Implementation of the proposed project would not result in potentially significant impacts related to agriculture and forest resources; therefore, mitigation is not necessary.

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3. AIR QUALITY
Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management district or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations.

Would the project:

Potentially Significant ImpactLess Than Significant with Mitigation IncorporatedLess Than Significant ImpactNo Impact a. Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the
applicable air quality plan? X
b. Result in a cumulatively considerable net
increase of any criteria pollutant for which the
project region is non-attainment under an
applicable federal or state ambient air quality
standard?
X
c. Expose sensitive receptors to substantial
pollutant concentrations? X
d. Result in other emissions (such as those
leading to odors) adversely affecting a
substantial number of people?
X
Setting:

The project includes the GPZ and Planned Development Permit to allow for the development of a hotel permitted under the General Commercial zoning. The project site is located in the City of Santa Maria in northern Santa Barbara County. The climate in and around Santa Maria, as well as most of southern California, is dominated by the strength and position of the semi-permanent highpressure center over the Pacific Ocean near Hawaii. It creates cool summers, mild winters, and infrequent rainfall. It drives the cool daytime sea breeze and maintains a comfortable humidity range and ample sunshine after the frequent morning clouds dissipate. However, the same atmospheric processes that create the desirable living climate combine to restrict the ability of the atmosphere to disperse the air pollution generated by the population attracted in part by the desirable climate.

Air pollutant emissions are generated primarily by stationary and mobile sources. Stationary sources can be divided into two major subcategories:
 Point sources occur at a specific location and are often identified by an exhaust vent or stack. Examples include boilers or combustion equipment that produce electricity or generate heat.
 Area sources are widely distributed and include such sources as residential and commercial water heaters, painting operations, lawn mowers, agricultural fields, landfills, and some consumer products.

Mobile sources refer to emissions from motor vehicles, including tailpipe and evaporative emissions, and can also be divided into two major subcategories:
 On-road sources that may be legally operated on roadways and highways.

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 Off-road sources include aircraft, ships, trains, and self-propelled construction equipment.

Air pollutants can also be generated by the natural environment, such as when high winds suspend fine dust particles.

Both summer and winter air quality in the project area is generally very good. The closest air monitoring station to the project site is the Santa Maria-906 South Broadway monitoring station, located in downtown Santa Maria. This station measures ozone (O3), particulate matter with diameter of 10 micrometers or less (PM10), and sulfur dioxide.

Regulatory Framework
The federal and State Clean Air Acts (CAA) mandate the control and reduction of certain air pollutants. Under these laws, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) have established the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the California Ambient Air Quality Standards (CAAQS) for ìcriteria pollutantsî and other pollutants. Some pollutants are emitted directly from a source (e.g., vehicle tailpipe, an exhaust stack of a factory, etc.) into the atmosphere, including carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds (VOC)/reactive organic compounds (ROC),1 nitrogen oxides (NOX), PM10, particulate matter of 2.5 microns or less (PM2.5), sulfur dioxide, and lead. Other pollutants are created indirectly through chemical reactions in the atmosphere, such as O3, which is created by atmospheric chemical and photochemical reactions primarily between ROC and NOX. Secondary pollutants include oxidants, O3, and sulfate and nitrate particulates (smog). By law, the federal standards may be exceeded not more than once per year, while the California standards may not be exceeded at all.

Air Quality Standards and Attainment
The project site is located in the South Central Coast Air Basin (SCCAB), which encompasses San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties and is under the jurisdiction of the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD). As the local air quality management agency, the SBCAPCD is required to monitor air pollutant levels to ensure that the NAAQS and CAAQS are met and, if they are not met, to develop strategies to meet the standards. Depending on whether the standards are met or exceeded, the SCCAB is classified as being in ìattainmentî or ìnonattainment.î In areas designated as non-attainment for one or more air pollutants, a cumulative air quality impact exists for those air pollutants, and the human health impacts associated with these criteria pollutants, presented in Table 4 are already occurring in that area as part of the environmental baseline condition.

Under state law, air districts are required to prepare a plan for air quality improvement for pollutants for which the district is in non-compliance. Santa Barbara County is currently designated nonattainment for the state standard for PM10, nonattainment for the state and federal standard for 1-hour and 8-hour O3, and attainment or unclassifiable for all other federal and state ambient air quality standards (SBCAPCD 2021). These nonattainment statuses are a result of several factors, including mobile and stationary sources in the SCCAB.

Table 4. Health Effects Associated with Non-Attainment Criteria Pollutants Pollutant Adverse Effects
Ozone (1) Short-term exposures: (a) pulmonary function decrements and localized lung edema in humans and animals and (b) risk to public health implied by alterations in pulmonary morphology and host defense in animals; (2) long-term exposures: risk 1 CARB defines VOC and ROC similarly as, ìany compound of carbon excluding carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, carbonic acid, metallic carbides or carbonates, and ammonium carbonate,î with the exception that VOC are compounds that participate in atmospheric photochemical reactions. For the purposes of this analysis, ROC and VOC are considered comparable in terms of mass emissions, and the term ROC is used in this IS-MND.

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Pollutant Adverse Effects
to public health implied by altered connective tissue metabolism and altered pulmonary morphology in animals after long-term exposures and pulmonary function decrements in chronically exposed humans; (3) vegetation damage; and (4) property damage.

Suspended
particulate
matter (PM10)
(1) Excess deaths from short-term and long-term exposures; (2) excess seasonal declines in pulmonary function, especially in children; (3) asthma exacerbation and possibly induction; (4) adverse birth outcomes including low birth weight; (5) increased infant mortality; (6) increased respiratory symptoms in children such as cough and bronchitis; and (7) increased hospitalization for both cardiovascular and respiratory disease (including asthma).1
Air Quality Management
Because Santa Barbara County is designated nonattainment for the state O3 and PM10 standards, the SBCAPCD is required to implement strategies to reduce pollutant levels to achieve attainment of the NAAQS and CAAQS. The 2022 Ozone Plan is the current SBCAPCD Board-adopted air quality management plan for the County. The 2022 Ozone Plan incorporates and builds upon the prior Clean Air Plans and predominantly focuses on achieving attainment of the state O3 standards, in addition to the federal O3 standard. The 2022 Ozone Plan focuses on reducing O3 precursor emissions through implementation of transportation control measures that serve to reduce mobile source emissions, which are the primary source of ROC and nitrogen oxides emissions in the county (SBCAPCD 2022). The major sources of O3 precursor emissions in Santa Barbara County, which includes the City of Santa Maria, are motor vehicles, the petroleum industry, and solvent usage (paints, consumer products and certain industrial processes). Sources of PM10 include mineral quarries, grading, demolition, agricultural tilling, road dust, and vehicle exhaust (County of Santa Barbara 2021a).

Sensitive Receivers
Some land uses are considered more sensitive to changes in air quality than others, depending on the population groups and the activities involved. CARB has identified the following typical groups who are most likely to be affected by air pollution: children under 14 years of age; elderly over 65 years of age; athletes; and people with cardiovascular and chronic respiratory diseases. Land uses typically associated with sensitive receivers include schools, parks, playgrounds, childcare centers, retirement homes, convalescent homes, hospitals, and clinics (CARB 2005). The nearest sensitive receptors to the project site include the single-family residences located to the south of the project approximately 700 feet south of the site.

Significance Thresholds
The City of Santa Maria and SBCAPCD have not adopted quantitative significance criteria for temporary construction emissions associated with conventional land development projects. However, SBCAPCD recommends quantification of construction-related emissions from construction activities and uses 25 tons per year for ROC and NOX as a guideline for determining the significance of construction impacts. For other construction projects involving standard grading and building activities, SBCAPCD (2022) notes that consistency with the Air Quality Attainment Plan requires the implementation of mitigation measures to minimize dust generation. This analysis uses 25 tons per year as a significance threshold for construction-related emissions.

Long-term air quality impacts occur during project operation and include emissions from equipment or processes used in the project. These emissions must be summed to determine the significance of the projectís long-term impact on air quality. Based on the criteria suggested by the SBCAPCD Holiday Inn Express GPZ and Planned Development Permit January 2024 GPZ2022-0001 & PD2022-0001 Environmental Checklist

(2022) a project would not have a significant air quality effect on the environment if operation of the project would:
 Emit (from all project sources, mobile and stationary), less than the daily trigger (Currently 240 pounds per day for NOX and ROC, 80 pounds per day for PM10, and 240 pounds per day for attainment pollutants (except PM2.5 and carbon monoxide) for offsets set in the APCD New Source Review Rule, for any pollutant; and
 Emit less than 25 pounds per day of oxides of nitrogen (NOX) or reactive organic compounds (ROC) from motor vehicle trips only; and
 Not cause or contribute to a violation of any California or National Ambient Air Quality Standard (except O3); and
 Not exceed the APCD health risk public notification thresholds adopted by the APCD Board; and
 Be consistent with the adopted federal and state Air Quality Plans.

Methodology
An Air Quality Analysis completed on August 16, 2023, was prepared for the proposed project by Padre Associates). The purpose of this analysis is to estimate the criteria pollutants that would be emitted by the proposed project and compare the estimate to the SBCAPCD air quality regulations.

The City received a revised Air Quality Analysis completed on December 8, 2023. The complete analysis is attached in the initial study within the appendix (Appendix A).

Impact Discussion:
a. Vehicle use, energy consumption, and associated air pollutant emissions are directly related to population and housing growth. A project may be inconsistent with the applicable air quality plan if it would result in population, housing, or employment growth that exceeds growth estimates included in the applicable air quality plan. Such growth would generate emissions not accounted for in the applicable air quality plan emissions budget. Therefore, projects need to be evaluated to determine whether they would generate population, housing, or employment growth and, if so, whether that growth would exceed the growth rates included in the applicable air quality plan. The most recent and applicable adopted air quality plan is the 2022 Ozone Plan. The 2022 Ozone Plan, prepared by the SBCAPCD in December 2022, is the tenth triennial update to the initial state Air Quality Attainment Plan that was adopted by the SBCAPCD Board of Directors in 1991. The 2022 Ozone Plan describes the air quality setting for the Santa Barbara County region, including the regional climate and meteorology, current and projected air quality, and the regulatory framework for the management of air quality. To be determined to be consistent with the current air quality attainment plan (2022 Ozone Plan), the projectís direct and indirect emissions must be accounted for in the growth assumptions in the 2022 Ozone Plan and the project must be consistent with the policies adopted in the 2022 Ozone Plan.

The Ozone Plan relies primarily on the land use and population projections provided by the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) and CARB on-road emissions forecast as a basis for vehicle emission forecasting (SBCAPCD 2022). Populations that remain within the 2022 Ozone Plan and SBCAG forecasts are accounted for with regard to SBCAPCD emissions inventories. When population growth exceeds these forecasts, emission inventories could be surpassed, affecting attainment status. The project includes the GPZ to allow for the development of a hotel permitted under the General Commercial zoning. The proposed project would be within an infill site, and employees of the hotel are sourced from the local labor pool.

Therefore, the project would not result in near-term increases in population that would exceed year 2025 population projections or exceed year 2035 projections and the project would be overall consistent with the growth assumptions in
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the 2022 Ozone Plan (the applicable air quality plan). Potential impacts would be less than significant.

Further, the development of the site would be required to comply with all SBCAPCD rules and regulations for construction and operation. The project would be consistent with the SCAPCD 2022 Ozone Plan and thus, would not obstruct its implementation. This impact would also be less than significant.
b. The project would result in temporary construction emissions and long-term operational emissions, however none of the emissions would exceed SBCAPCD thresholds. Construction activities such as the use of construction vehicles and equipment over unpaved areas, grading, trenching, and disturbance of stockpiled soils have the potential to generate fugitive dust (PM10) through the exposure of soil to wind erosion and dust being drawn into the air by turbulent air currents. Exhaust emissions associated with heavy construction equipment would potentially degrade regional air quality. Long-term emissions associated with operational impacts would include emissions from vehicle trips (mobile sources); natural gas use (energy sources); landscape maintenance equipment, consumer products, and architectural coating associated with on-site development (area sources); and forklifts (off-road sources). Air pollutant emissions associated with project construction and operation are discussed in the following subsections.

Construction Emissions.

Temporary air quality impacts generally occur during project construction. SBCAPCD has not established construction emissions thresholds. Ozone precursors NOX and ROG, as well as CO, would be emitted by the operation of construction equipment. Fugitive dust (PM10) would be emitted by activities that disturb the soil, such as grading and excavation, and roadway and project construction. Project construction emissions were estimated using CalEEMod. Tables 5 and 6 show the estimates of maximum daily construction emissions associated with the development. For full modeling results refer to Appendix A.

Table 5. Estimated Total Project Construction Criteria Pollutant Emissions Emissions
Phase ROG
(tons/yr)
CO
(tons/yr)
NOX
(tons/yr)
SOX
(tons/yr)
PM10
(tons/yr)
PM2.5
(tons/yr)
Construction
Emissions 5.03 2.19 0.83

0.95 0.003

0.007

0.03 0.04

0.03 0.04

SBCAPCD
Thresholds 25 25 25 25 25 25
Threshold
Exceeded? No No No No No No
Table 6. Estimated Construction Motor Vehicle Trip Criteria Pollutant Emissions Maximum Daily Emissions
ROG (lbs/day) NOX (lbs/day)
Construction Emissions 0.04 1.99
SBCAPCD Thresholds* -- --
Threshold Exceeded? No No
As shown in Table 5 and Table 6, annual emissions of all criteria pollutants would be below SBCAPCDís 25 tons per year threshold for the project construction. However, because the Holiday Inn Express GPZ and Planned Development Permit January 2024 GPZ2022-0001 & PD2022-0001 Environmental Checklist

Santa Barbara County portion of the SCCAB is a nonattainment area for the state PM10 standard, construction emissions control measures are required for all projects involving earthmoving activities regardless of size or duration. Therefore, Mitigation Measure AQ-1 has been identified to reduce construction emissions in accordance with local regulatory policies. With the inclusion of this measure, impacts from construction emissions would be less than significant.

Operational Emissions.

Operational emissions would include emissions associated with mobile sources (vehicle trips); energy sources (natural gas use); area sources (landscape maintenance equipment, consumer products, and architectural coating associated with on-site operational activities); and off-road sources (forklifts).

The emissions from project operations were estimated using CalEEMod. Tables 7 and 8 summarize the operational emissions that would result from the project and compares the emissions with the SBCAPCD significance criteria for evaluating air emissions impacts.

Table 7. Estimated Total Project Operational Criteria Pollutant Emissions Maximum Daily Emissions
Phase ROG
(lbs/day)
CO
(lbs/day)
NOX
(lbs/day)
SOX
(lbs/day)
PM10
(lbs/day)
PM2.5
(lbs/day)
Operational
Emissions

2.54 2.55

70.11 70.48

8.07 9.20 0.27 0.59 0.57
SBCAPCD Thresholds 240 -- 240 -- 80 --
Threshold Exceeded? No No No No No No
Table 8. Estimated Project Operational Motor Vehicle Trip Criteria Pollutant Emissions Maximum Daily Emissions
Phase ROG (lbs/day) NOX (lbs/day)
Operational Emissions 1.14

1.15 7.02

8.15 SBCAPCD Thresholds 25 25
Threshold Exceeded? No No
The projectís operational emissions would not exceed SBCAPCD criteria for defining a significant air quality impact.

Construction emissions would not exceed SBCAPCD thresholds for criteria pollutants and no mitigation is required. Operational emissions would not exceed SBCAPCD thresholds for a criteria pollutant and would comply with SBCAPCD criteria pollutant thresholds. The project would not result in individually or cumulatively significant impacts to air quality. This impact would be less than significant.
c. Sensitive receptors are people that have an increased sensitivity to air pollution or environmental contaminants, such as the elderly, children, people with asthma or other respiratory illnesses, and others who are at a heightened risk of negative health outcomes due to exposure to air pollution. Some land uses are considered more sensitive to changes in air quality than others, due to the population that occupies the uses and the activities Holiday Inn Express GPZ and Planned Development Permit January 2024 GPZ2022-0001 & PD2022-0001 Environmental Checklist

involved. Sensitive receptor locations include schools, parks and playgrounds, day care centers, nursing homes, hospitals, and residences.

The nearest sensitive receptors to the project site include the single-family residences located to the south of the project approximately 700 feet south of the site. While the GPZ would not trigger any direct air pollutant emissions, development of the project could indirectly lead to temporary air pollutant emissions during the construction phase in close proximity to sensitive receptors.

Emissions of ozone precursors (NOx and ROC) during project construction would result primarily from the on-site use of heavy construction equipment. Heavy equipment performing construction activities would generate fugitive dust, resulting in substantial temporary impacts.

Fugitive dust emissions would result from land clearing, excavation, and equipment traffic over temporary dirt roads. Impacts from fugitive dust emissions could be significant because they could adversely affect nearby sensitive receptors. The SBCAPCD requires dust control measures for all discretionary construction activities; therefore, the SBCAPCDís standard fugitive dust control measures have been incorporated as Mitigation Measure AQ-1 to reduce fugitive dust generated during construction and to require diesel-idling control measures during construction of the project to reduce emissions of NOx and ROC in proximity to sensitive receptors. Therefore, potential impacts associated with exposure of sensitive receptors to substantial air pollutant concentrations would be less than significant with mitigation. d. During construction activities, heavy equipment and vehicles would emit odors associated with vehicle and engine exhaust and during idling. However, these odors would be intermittent and temporary, generally disperse with distance, and would cease upon completion of the project.

Project construction would not generate other emissions leading to odors that would affect a substantial number of people. Construction-related impacts would be less than significant.

Mitigation Measure(s) incorporated into the project:

AQ-1 Construction Emissions Control Measures. The project applicant shall install the following air pollutant emissions control measures throughout the construction period:

Dust Control Measures
During construction, the applicant shall implement all of the applicable measures from the following list as standard dust control measures to avoid impacts associated with fugitive dust emissions:
a. Use water trucks or sprinkler systems to keep all areas of vehicle movement damp enough to prevent dust from leaving the site and from exceeding the APCDís limit of 20% opacity for greater than 3 minutes in any 60-minute period. At a minimum, this should include wetting down such areas in the late morning and after work is completed for the day. Increased watering frequency should be required whenever the wind speed exceeds 15 mph. Reclaimed water should be used whenever possible. However, reclaimed water should not be used in or around crops for human consumption.
b. Minimize amount of disturbed area and reduce on site vehicle speeds to 15 mph or less.
c. If importation, exportation and stockpiling of fill material is involved, soil stockpiled for more than two days shall be covered, kept moist, or treated with soil binders to prevent dust generation. Trucks transporting fill material to and from the site shall be tarped from the point of origin.

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d. Gravel pads shall be installed at all access points to prevent tracking of mud onto public roads.
e. After clearing, grading, earth moving or excavation is completed, treat the disturbed area by watering, or revegetating, or by spreading soil binders until the area is paved or otherwise developed so that dust generation will not occur. f. Schedule clearing, grading, earthmoving, and excavation activities during periods of low wind speed to the extent feasible. During periods of high winds (>25 mph) clearing, grading, earthmoving, and excavation operations shall be minimized to prevent fugitive dust created by onsite operations from becoming a nuisance or hazard.
g. The contractor or builder shall designate a person or persons to monitor the dust control program and to order increased watering, as necessary, to prevent transport of dust offsite. Their duties shall include holiday and weekend periods when work may not be in progress. The name and telephone number of such persons shall be provided to the APCD prior to land use clearance for map recordation and land use clearance for finish grading of the structure.

Equipment Emissions Control Measures
During project grading and construction, the applicant shall adhere to the following measures to reduce NOX and PM2.5 emissions from construction equipment:
a. All portable diesel-powered construction equipment shall be registered with the stateís portable equipment registration program OR shall obtain an APCD permit. b. Fleet owners of mobile construction equipment are subject to the CARB Regulation for In-use Off-road Diesel Vehicles (Title 13 California Code of Regulations, Chapter 9, ß 2449), the purpose of which is to reduce diesel PM and criteria pollutant emissions from in-use (existing) off-road diesel-fueled vehicles. For more information, please refer to the CARB website at www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/ordiesel/ordiesel.htm. c. All commercial diesel vehicles are subject to Title 13, ß 2485 of the California Code of Regulations, limiting engine idling time. Idling of heavy-duty diesel construction equipment and trucks during loading and unloading shall be limited to five minutes; electric auxiliary power units should be used whenever possible. d. Diesel construction equipment meeting the CARB Tier 3 or higher emission standards for off-road heavy-duty diesel engines shall be used to the maximum extent feasible.
e. Diesel powered equipment should be replaced by electric equipment whenever feasible.
f. If feasible, diesel construction equipment shall be equipped with selective catalytic reduction systems, diesel oxidation catalysts and diesel particulate filters as certified and/or verified by EPA or California.
g. Catalytic converters shall be installed on gasoline-powered equipment, if feasible. h. All construction equipment shall be maintained in tune per the manufacturerís specifications.
i. The engine size of construction equipment shall be the minimum practical size. j. The number of construction equipment operating simultaneously shall be minimized through efficient management practices to ensure that the smallest practical number is operating at any one time.

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Fugitive Dust Control
The project applicant shall comply with SBCAPCDís Rule 345: Control of Fugitive Dust from Construction and Demolition Activities including all applicable standards and measures therein.

Diesel-fired Engine Permits
All portable diesel-fired construction engines rated at 50 brake horsepower (bhp) or greater must have either statewide Portable Equipment Registration Program (PERP) certificates or SBCAPCD permits prior to grading/building permit issuance. Construction engines with PERP certificates are exempt from SBCAPCD permit, provided they will be onsite for less than 12 months.

Permit to Operate
If contaminated soils are found at the project site, SBCAPCD must be contacted to determine if ATC and/or Permit to Operate permits shall be required. (SBCAPCD permits are required for all soil vapor extraction activities. SBCAPCD permits are also required for the excavation, or ìdig-and-haul,î of more than 1,000 cubic yards of contaminated soils.) Equipment Idling Requirements
At all times, idling of heavy-duty diesel trucks should be minimized; auxiliary power units should be used whenever possible. State law requires that:
 Drivers of diesel-fueled commercial vehicles shall not idle the vehicle's primary diesel engine for greater than five minutes at any location.
 Drivers of diesel-fueled commercial vehicles shall not idle a diesel-fueled auxiliary power system (APS) for more than five minutes to power a heater, air conditioner, or any ancillary equipment on the vehicle. Trucks with 2007 or newer model year engines must meet additional requirements (verified clean APS label required).  See www.arb.ca.gov/noidle for more information.

Asphalt Paving Requirements
Asphalt paving activities shall comply with APCD Rule 329, Cutback and Emulsified Asphalt Paving Materials.

Effectiveness of Mitigation Measure: With implementation of Mitigation Measure AQ-1, potential impacts from air pollutant emissions and odors would be reduced and impacts would be less than significant.

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4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Would the project:

Potentially Significant ImpactLess Than Significant with Mitigation IncorporatedLess Than Significant ImpactNo Impact a. Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly
or through habitat modifications, on any species
identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special
status species in local or regional plans,
policies, or regulations, or by the California
Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service?
X
b. Have a substantial adverse effect on any
riparian habitat or other sensitive natural
community identified in local or regional plans,
policies, regulations or by the California
Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service?
X
c. Have a substantial adverse effect on state or
federally protected wetlands (including, but not
limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.)
through direct removal, filling, hydrological
interruption, or other means?
X
d. 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?
X
e. Conflict with any local policies or ordinances
protecting biological resources, such as a tree
preservation policy or ordinance?
X
f. Conflict with the provisions of an adopted
Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community
Conservation Plan, or other approved local,
regional, or state habitat conservation plan?
X
Setting:

The project site is an undeveloped infill property located in an urbanized area of Santa Maria that is surrounded by hotel and industrial development as well as a flood control channel maintained by the County of Santa Barbara. The project site is sparsely vegetated and has been regularly cleared of weeds under Title 5 of the Santa Maria Municipal Code. Four trees are present within the project site and would be removed and replaced with thirty-six trees as part of the proposed project.

The General Plan Resources Management Element identifies sensitive habitats within the City boundaries including Central Coast Riparian Scrub and the Coastal and Valley Freshwater Marsh.

Based on Figure RME-3 of the Resources Management Element, the project site is not located within close proximity of either of these designated habitat areas.

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Wildlife corridors are generally defined as connections between habitat patches that allow for physical or genetic exchange between isolated animal populations. These connections may serve a local purpose, such as foraging and nesting or denning areas, or they may be regional in nature. There is a potential that the Santa Maria, Cuyama, and Sisquoc Rivers are used by wildlife to access habitats in the Sierra Madre and San Rafael Mountains. The project site is not located within close proximity to any of these major waterways; therefore, there is limited potential for wildlife migration through the project vicinity.

Discussion:
a. The project site is undeveloped and vegetation on the site is limited to seasonally cut grasses.

Review of the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Information for Planning and Consultation (IPaC) indicate that special status plant species have the potential to occur in the project area. However, based on the minimal amount of existing vegetation on the graded and regularly mowed site, the potential for special status plant species to occur on site is very low and all ground disturbing activities proposed would occur within previously disturbed areas.

Based on the query of the IPaC and CNDDB, a total of 20 special-status animal species have been documented in the Santa Maria Quadrangle. The mostly developed site area exhibits little to no habitat for sensitive species; however, within the project vicinity, there are known occurrences of California tiger salamander (Ambystoma californiense; CTS), a federally endangered and state threatened species, and California red-legged frog (Rana draytonii; CRLF), a federally threatened species and California Species of Special Concern. The project site is not located within the identified range of CTS. In addition, according to the CNDDB, CTS are commonly found in grasslands and low foothill oak and woodland habitats (CDFW 2018a).

CTS breed in long-lasting rain pools or permanent ponds lacking predators. During the nonbreeding season, adults occur in upland habitats frequently occupying burrows, and migrate nocturnally to aquatic sites to breed during relatively warm winter or spring rains (USFWS 2019). The project site does not contain grasslands or oak woodlands. Therefore, due to the isolation of the site from suitable habitat, the surrounding developed area, and as the site is not identified as being within the range of CTS, this species would not occur on the project site.

CRLF occupy a distinct habitat comprised of specific aquatic and upland components.

Breeding sites can occur within 2 miles of a site that stays moist and cool through the summer (USFWS 2019). Due to the lack of suitable habitat, the development of the surrounding lands, and the regular clearing of vegetation on this project site, CRLF is not expected to occur within the project area. The project site does not contain suitable habitat for CTS, CRLF or any other candidate, sensitive or special-status species and would not result in an adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the CDFW or USFWS.

In addition to the CNDDB query, the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) Electronic Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants of California (CNPS 2018) was reviewed to provide additional information on rare plants that are known to occur in the area. No special-status plant species were documented on the project site. Nevertheless, existing trees on and around the parcels within the area could contain bird nests and birds that are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and Fish and Game Code of California (CFGC). Protected birds include all common songbirds, waterfowl, shorebirds, hawks, owls, eagles, ravens, crows, native doves and pigeons, swifts, martins, swallows, and others, including their body parts (feathers, plumes etc.), nests, and eggs. The project would involve removal of existing trees on the site. In addition, disturbance from project demolition and construction activities may affect protected nesting birds in existing trees
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near the site. Mitigation Measure BIO-1 would be required to reduce impacts to nesting birds to less than significant. Therefore, the potential for the project to result in impacts to candidate, sensitive or special status plants on site or habitat modifications would be less than significant with mitigation.
b, c. The project site is graded and regularly cleared of vegetation. According to the USFWS National Wetlands Inventory (Wetlands Mapper), the project site does not contain riparian habitat, state or federally protected wetlands, or any other sensitive natural community (USFWS 2018b). Therefore, implementation of the proposed project would have no impact on riparian habitat, other sensitive natural communities, or state or federally protected wetlands. d. The project area does not support any surface water resources, migratory corridors, or nursery sites. Four pine trees are present within the project site and would be removed and replaced with thirty-six trees (ginko, pear, crape myrtle, jacaranda, chinese pistache, purple leaf plum, india hawthorne, mimosa tree, chinese flame, brisbane box and strawberry tree) as part of the proposed project. For the purposes of this analysis, it is reasonable to assume that, due to the disturbance onsite and in surrounding areas, lack of suitable wildlife habitat and the limited size of the project area the project site is not located within or adjacent to a wildlife corridor or nursery site. Implementation of the proposed project would not significantly restrict the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species, or established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or the use of native wildlife nursery sites. Therefore, implementation of the proposed project would have a less than significant impact to 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.
e. The graded and regularly cleared project site does not contain suitable habitat for protected biological resources. The project would not conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance. Therefore, implementation of the project would have a less than significant impact. f. There are no habitat conservation plans, natural community conservation plans, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plans applicable to the project site. The project would comply with the Cityís General Plan and local ordinances pertaining to the protection of biological resources. Therefore, no impacts would occur.

Mitigation Measure(s) incorporated into the project:

The following mitigation measure would be required to avoid potential impacts to nesting birds as a result of the project.

BIO-1 Pre-construction Nesting Bird Surveys. To avoid and minimize impacts to nesting bird species, including special status species (e.g., burrowing owl) and species protected by the MBTA and CFGC, all initial vegetation clearing and ground disturbance activities for the project shall be limited to the time period between September 1 and February 1.

If initial vegetation clearing and ground disturbance cannot be conducted during this time period, the applicant shall conduct a pre-construction survey for active bird nests within the limits of the project site and a 300-foot buffer, with an allowed reduction in this buffer, if approved by The City, due to right-of-entry and/or line-of-sight issues. Surveys shall be conducted by a City-approved qualified biologist.

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must be conducted outside a no disturbance buffer zone (up to 300 feet for raptors, and up to 100 feet for all other species). No direct disturbance to nests shall occur until the young are no longer reliant on the nest site as determined by the City-approved qualified biologist.

The approved biologist shall conduct monitoring of the nest until all young have fledged, at which time construction activities can occur within the previously established no disturbance zone.

Plan Requirements and Timing. The results of the surveys shall be reported to the City Community Development Department prior to issuance of grading permits. No disturbance buffers shall be demarcated in the field (e.g., fencing, flagging) prior to initiation of construction activities in the vicinity of an active nest.

Monitoring. The City Community Development Department staff will verify that a preconstruction nesting bird survey has been conducted, if required based on construction timing, and shall verify
that no disturbance avoidance buffers have been established prior to issuance of a grading permit. The approved biologist shall be responsible for monitoring active nests, if any occur.

Effectiveness of Mitigation Measures: With implementation of Mitigation Measure Bi0-1, potential impacts to biological resources would be avoided and impacts would be less than significant.

5. CULTURAL RESOURCES
Would the project:

Potentially Significant ImpactLess Than Significant with Mitigation IncorporatedLess Than Significant ImpactNo Impact a. Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a historical resource pursuant to
ß15064.5?
X
b. Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of an archaeological resource
pursuant to ß15064.5?
X
c. Disturb any human remains, including those
interred outside of formal cemeteries? X
Setting:

The Santa Maria Valley was historically occupied by Chumash people until European contact in the mid-eighteenth century. Areas within close proximity to perennial water sources tend to have higher archeological sensitivity; the project site is not located within close proximity to any blue-line streams or bodies of water. According to the General Plan Resources Management Element, the project site is located in an area designated to have negligible sensitivity for archeological resources.

The establishment of Mission San Luis Obispo to the north and Mission La Purisima ConcepciÛn near the city of Lompoc was the beginning of development and settlement in the Santa Maria area.

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commercial and residential growth in the area. Historical resources in Santa Maria consist of several landmarks and structures. The City has officially designated 10 historic structures and landmarks, with additional sites designated by the Landmark Committee, none of which are located on-site.

Discussion:
a. The project site does not contain, nor is it located near, any historic resources identified in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) or California Register of Historic Resources (CRHR). The project site is not identified on the Cityís Landmark Map or on the Cityís Objects of Historic Merit Map; therefore, potential impacts to historical resources would be less than significant.
b. According to the Resources Management Element, the Santa Maria Valley is not a major archaeological or paleontological resource area, as only a few sites have been recorded or discovered in the area. The Resources Management Element delineates high, moderate, low, and negligible archaeological sensitivity areas within the city; the project site is designated as Archaeological Sensitivity Area 3 ñ Negligible Sensitivity. Nevertheless, ground disturbance associated with construction activities have the potential to result in inadvertent disturbance of previously unknown, buried archeological deposits. Impacts are conservatively considered to be potentially significant. Implementation of Mitigation Measure CR-1, identified below, would ensure potential impacts are avoided and/or minimized; therefore, impacts would be less than significant with mitigation.
c. Based on the location and low sensitivity of the project area, development of the project site would not be expected to disturb buried human remains. In the event of an accidental discovery or recognition of any human remains associated with development of the project site, California State Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5 stipulates that no further disturbances shall occur until the County Coroner has made the necessary findings as to origin and disposition pursuant to CEQA regulations and PRC Section 5097.98. With adherence to State Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5, which stipulates the process to be followed when human remains are encountered, as detailed in Mitigation Measure CR-2, impacts related to the disturbance of archaeological resources and human remains would be reduced to less than significant; therefore, potential impacts are less than significant with mitigation.

Mitigation Measure(s) incorporated into the project:

CR-1 Inadvertent Discovery of Archaeological Resources. In the event that any cultural resource is encountered during subsurface earthwork activities associated with development of the project site, all construction activities within a 100-foot radius of the find shall cease and the City shall be notified immediately. Work shall not continue until a qualified archaeologist, in conjunction with locally affiliated Native American representative(s) as necessary, determines whether the uncovered resource requires further study. Any previously unidentified resources found during construction shall be recorded on appropriate California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) 523 Series forms and evaluated for significance in terms of CEQA criteria by a qualified archaeologist. Potentially significant cultural resources consist of, but are not limited to, stone, bone, glass, ceramic, wood, or shell artifacts; fossils; or features including hearths, structural remains, or historic dumpsites.

If the resource is determined significant under CEQA, the qualified archaeologist shall prepare and implement a research design and archaeological data recovery plan, in conjunction with locally affiliated Native American representative(s) as necessary that will capture those categories of data for which the site is significant. The archaeologist shall also perform appropriate technical analysis, prepare a comprehensive report, and file it with the Central Coast Information Center, located at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and Holiday Inn Express GPZ and Planned Development Permit January 2024 GPZ2022-0001 & PD2022-0001 Environmental Checklist

provide for the permanent curation of the recovered materials. These actions would reduce impacts to a less than significant level.

CR-2 Inadvertent Discovery of Human Remains. In the event that human remains are exposed during subsurface earthwork activities associated with development of the project, an immediate halt work order shall be issued, and the City Community Development Department shall be notified. State Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5 requires that no further disturbance of the site or any nearby area reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent human remains shall occur until the County Coroner has made the necessary findings as to origin and disposition pursuant to PRC Section 5097.98. If the remains are determined to be of Native American descent, the coroner shall notify the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) within 24 hours. These protocols shall be detailed on project grading and construction plans for all development on-site. These actions would reduce impacts to a less than significant level.

Effectiveness of Mitigation Measures: With implementation of Mitigation Measures CR-1 and CR2, potential impacts to archaeological resources and undiscovered buried human remains would be avoided and impacts would be less than significant.

6. ENERGY
Would the project:

Potentially Significant ImpactLess Than Significant with Mitigation IncorporatedLess Than Significant ImpactNo Impact a. Result in potentially significant environmental
impact due to wasteful, inefficient, or
unnecessary consumption of energy resources,
during project construction or operation?
X
b. Conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan for
renewable energy or energy efficiency? X
Setting:

In January 2021, Santa Maria customers began to receive their electricity from Central Coast Community Energy (3CE; previously known as Monterey Bay Community Power [MBCP]), which is a community choice energy agency that has committed to providing its customers with 100% carbonfree sourced energy by 2030. Community choice energy agencies allow local governments to procure power on behalf of their residents, businesses, and municipal accounts from an alternative supplier while still receiving transmission and distribution service from their existing utility provider (in this case, the Pacific Gas and Electric Company [PG&E]). Per Public Utilities Code Section 366.2, customers have the right to opt out of the community choice energy program and continue to receive service from the incumbent utility (PG&E) if they so choose (City of Santa Maria 2020a). Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) is the primary provider of natural gas for development within the city. SoCalGas has committed to replacing 20% of its traditional natural gas supply with renewable natural gas by 2030 (Sempra Energy 2022). Renewable natural gas is generated from waste and agricultural byproducts and is carbon-neutral/carbon-negative, which means it can take more GHG emissions out of the atmosphere than it emits as an energy source.

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The California Building Code (CBC) contains standards that regulate the method of use, properties, performance, or types of materials used in the construction, alteration, improvement, repair, or rehabilitation of a building or other improvement to real property. The CBC includes mandatory green building standards for residential and nonresidential structures, the most recent version of which are referred to as the 2022 Building Energy Efficiency Standards (effective January 1, 2023). These standards focus on four key areas: smart residential photovoltaic systems, updated thermal envelope standards (preventing heat transfer from the interior to the exterior and vice versa), residential and nonresidential ventilation requirements, and non-residential lighting requirements.

The General Plan Resources Management Element includes goals for achieving increased energy conservation use within the city through increasing the energy efficiency of buildings, appliances, and buildings, as well as encouragement for development and the use of alternative forms of energy.

Current measures applied in the city include energy-conserving building standards, recycling, and transportation system improvements. The Resources Management Element also identifies energy conservation policies, including encouraging the use of innovative site and building orientation and landscaping to maximize energy efficiency, fuel efficiency standards, and encouraging development of alternative energy sources.

Discussion:
a. The project includes the GPZ and Planned Development Permit to allow for the development of a hotel permitted under the General Commercial zoning and would not result in any immediate energy use. During construction, fossil fuels, electricity, and natural gas would be used by construction vehicles and equipment. The energy consumed during construction would be temporary in nature and would be typical of other similar construction activities in the county. Federal and state regulations in place require fuel-efficient equipment and vehicles and prohibit wasteful activities, such as diesel idling.

The Project would be infill development and would be required to be designed and constructed in compliance with the CBC, which requires that the project achieves high energy efficiency, including, but not limited to, use of low-flow, energy-efficient appliances, light emitting diode (LED) lighting, insulation and building material standards, etc. Development on the site would rely on local electricity service provider 3CE, which would provide a 100% carbon-free energy mix by 2030, unless they choose to opt-out and be served by PG&E, which provides 50% renewable energy and 89% greenhouse gas (GHG)-free energy (Pacific Gas and Electric Company 2023). Development on the site would rely on SoCalGas as a service provider for natural gas, which is committed to replacing 20% of its traditional natural gas supply with renewable natural gas by 2030. Therefore, the project would not result in a potentially significant environmental impact due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources and impacts would be less than significant. b. Development on the project site to establish the hotel will be required to be designed in full compliance with the CBC, including applicable green building standards. Based on the location of the project site, development in this location is considered infill and the proposed GPZ would not allow for the development of a project that could potentially result in a conflict with a state or local plan for renewable energy or energy efficiency; therefore, impacts would be less than significant.

Mitigation Measure(s) incorporated into the project:

Implementation of the proposed project would not result in potentially significant impacts related to energy; therefore, mitigation is not necessary.

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7. GEOLOGY AND SOILS
Would the project:

Potentially Significant ImpactLess Than Significant with Mitigation IncorporatedLess Than Significant ImpactNo Impact a. Directly or indirectly cause potential substantial
adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury,
or death involving:
i. Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as
delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo
Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the
State Geologist for the area or based on
other substantial evidence of a known fault?
Refer to Division of Mines and Geology
Special Publication 42.

X
ii. Strong seismic ground shaking? X
iii. Seismic-related ground failure, including
liquefaction? X
iv. Landslides? X
b. Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of
topsoil? X
c. Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is
unstable, or that would become unstable as a
result of the project, and potentially result in onor off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse?
X
d. Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table
18-1-B of the most recent Uniform Building Code
(1994), creating substantial direct or indirect risks
to life or property?
X
e. Have soils incapable of adequately supporting
the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater
disposal systems where sewers are not available
for the disposal of wastewater?
X
f. Directly or indirectly destroy a unique
paleontological resource or site or unique
geologic feature?
X
Setting:

The proposed project is located within the Santa Maria Valley, an eastñwest trending alluvial valley bounded to the north by the San Rafael Range and to the south by the Casmalia Range and the Solomon Hills. The Santa Maria River traverses the valley from east to west, emptying into the Pacific Ocean just west of the town of Guadalupe. The Santa Maria River is formed by the convergence of the Cuyama and the Sisquoc Rivers at Fugler Point near Garey.

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The Santa Maria basin is a significant hydrocarbon-producing (i.e., oil and gas) coastal (and off-shore) basin in California. The basin lies at the juncture between the northñwest-trending southern Coast Range province and the eastñwest-trending Transverse Range province. The basin contains a relatively thick Miocene through Holocene age sequence of sedimentary rocks, some of which are prolific petroleum producing formations and others that are highly productive groundwater aquifers.

The Santa Maria Valley is located within a structural fold and thrust fault area; the axes of most of the structural elements in the region run northwestñsoutheast, parallel to the valley. The Santa Maria basin and adjacent southern Coast Ranges have been subjected to considerable uplift during the last 2 to 5 million years and are considered to be seismically active. Relatively little direct evidence of active faulting (such as offset of bedding or structures observed at a surface fault) has been observed in the region; however, broad bands of seismicity unrelated to surface faults and other evidence indicate the region is seismically active.

According to the City of Santa Maria General Plan Safety Element, several active, potentially active, and inactive faults exist within the basin and region, and generally trend northñwest. The major faults include the Santa Maria, Santa Maria River, and Casmalia Faults. None of these faults qualify for Earthquake Fault Zone status as identified by the State Geologist under the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones Act.

Based on the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Web Soil Survey (NRCS 2023), the project site is underlain by the following soil type:
 Sandy alluvial land, 0 to 5 percent slopes. This soil consists of sandy and gravelly deposits.

Stratification is variable in this type of soil. This land type is used for limited grazing and wildlife habitat.

Discussion:
a. i. Several active and potentially active faults exist within the region, including the Santa Maria and Casmalia Faults, located approximately 0.5 miles and 7.0 miles away from the project site, respectively. However, based on the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone Maps and information available from the DOC, the city is not located within an identified Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Hazard Zone. Development within the project site is subject to standard construction standards and the CBC to ensure buildings are constructed to withstand the magnitude of earthquakes that could potentially occur in that zone; therefore, potential impacts would be less than significant. ii. Seismic ground shaking is influenced by the proximity of the site to an earthquake fault, the intensity of the seismic event, and the underlying soil composition. The DOC Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Maps indicate that the entire Santa Maria Valley is located in a lower hazard area. Potential effects of seismic ground shaking on the hotel would be minimized through the implementation of the seismic requirements specified by the CBC and applicable City standards for earthquake-resistant construction; therefore, potential impacts would be less than significant.
iii. According to the Cityís General Plan Safety Element, the project site does not contain shallow perched groundwater. Development within the project site would be required to comply with CBC requirements and the Cityís building regulations to reduce risk associated with seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction; therefore, potential impacts related to liquefaction would be less than significant. iv. According to the Cityís General Plan Safety Element, the project site is not located within an area where landslide movements are anticipated to occur. The project site is generally flat and is not located near slopes that would be susceptible to landslides; therefore, the potential for impacts related to landslides would be less than significant.

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b. According to the Natural Resource Conservation Serviceís Web Soil Survey, the primary soil type underlying the project site is sandy alluvial land, 0 to 5 percent slopes. Construction phase activity may result in wind and water driven soil erosion and loss of topsoil if soil is stockpiled or exposed. Development of the project site would be subject to the Cityís Landscape and Irrigation Standards to provide soil erosion control on-site. The development would require preparation of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), which would be administered through project construction. The SWPPP would be required to incorporate Best Management Practices (BMPs) to ensure that potential water quality impacts during construction from soil erosion would be reduced to less than significant levels. Therefore, impacts related to soil erosion and loss of topsoil would be less than significant. c. The following analysis is based on the Safety Element in the Cityís General Plan (1995):

Liquefaction or collapse: The soil conditions present at the project site are not susceptible to liquefaction if substantial ground shaking events were to occur. Standard construction techniques would be employed to ensure no significant risk to human life would occur; therefore, impacts related to liquefaction would be less than significant.

Landslide: Landslides typically occur in areas with steep slopes or containing escarpments.

Based on the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone Maps and related information available from the DOC, Santa Maria is not located within a designated landslide hazard zone. According to the Safety Element, the project site is not located within an area where landslide movements are anticipated to occur; therefore, the potential for impacts related to landslides would be less than significant.

Lateral Spreading: The project site is not located within an area known to contain expansive soils. Additionally, all building development would be required to comply with the most recent CBC requirements, which would ensure protection of structures and occupants from seismic hazards, such as expansive soils; therefore, impacts related to seismic soils would be less than significant.

Subsidence: Santa Maria area has not had significant subsidence issues despite historical oil drilling in the area. Although subsidence could occur, it is perceived to be an insignificant risk due to the absence of reported incidences (City of Santa Maria 1995); therefore, impacts related to subsidence would be less than significant.
d. According to the Safety Element, the project site is not located within an area known to contain expansive soils. Additionally, all development would be required to comply with the most recent CBC requirements, which would ensure protection of structures and occupants from geologic hazards, such as expansive soils; therefore, impacts related to seismic soils would be less than significant.
e. The proposed project would include installation of a new service connection to existing Cityís wastewater treatment facilities and would not include the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems; therefore, no impacts would result from the use of an onsite septic system.
f. While there are no unique geologic features on the project site, the site is underlain by Older Alluvium, which is considered to have high sensitivity for paleontological resources (Diblee 1994; U.S. Department of Transportation [DOT] 2004). Fossils that have been historically encountered in formations of this age include tidepool and rock-cliff mollusks and barnacles in marine deposits (Woodring et al. 1950). Based on the sensitivity of the underlying geologic formation, development on-site may have the potential to disturb previously unknown paleontological resources. Mitigation measure GEO-1 has been included to address inadvertent discovery protocol in order to reduce potential impacts to paleontological Holiday Inn Express GPZ and Planned Development Permit January 2024 GPZ2022-0001 & PD2022-0001 Environmental Checklist

resources to less than significant; therefore, potential impacts are less than significant with mitigation.

Mitigation Measure(s) incorporated into the project:

GEO-1 Inadvertent Discovery of Paleontological Resources. Should any vertebrate fossils or potentially significant finds (e.g., numerous well-preserved invertebrate or plant fossils) be encountered during work on-site, all activities in the immediate vicinity of the find shall cease until a qualified paleontologist evaluates the find for its scientific value. If deemed significant, the paleontological resource(s) shall be salvaged and deposited in an accredited and permanent scientific institution where they will be properly curated and preserved. These actions would reduce impacts to a less than significant level.

Effectiveness of Mitigation Measures: With implementation of Mitigation Measure GEO-1 potential impacts to paleontological resources would be avoided and impacts would be less than significant.

8. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
Would the project:

Potentially Significant ImpactLess Than Significant with Mitigation IncorporatedLess Than Significant ImpactNo Impact a. Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either
directly or indirectly, that may have a significant
impact on the environment?
X
b. Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or
regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing
the emissions of greenhouse gases?
X
Setting:

Regulatory Framework:

In response to climate change, California implemented Assembly Bill (AB) 32, the ìCalifornia Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006.î AB 32 required the reduction of statewide GHG emissions to 1990 emissions levels (essentially a 15% reduction below 2005 emission levels) by 2020 and the adoption of rules and regulations to achieve the maximum technologically feasible and cost-effective GHG emissions reductions. On September 8, 2016, the Governor signed Senate Bill (SB) 32 into law, extending AB 32 by requiring the State to further reduce GHG emissions to 40% below 1990 levels by 2030 (the other provisions of AB 32 remain unchanged). On December 14, 2017, the CARB adopted the 2017 Scoping Plan, which provides a framework for achieving the 2030 target. The 2017 Scoping Plan relies on the continuation and expansion of existing policies and regulations, such as the Capand-Trade Program and the Low Carbon Fuel Standard, and implementation of recently adopted policies and legislation, such as SB 1383 (aimed at reducing short-lived climate pollutants including methane, hydrofluorocarbon gases, and anthropogenic black carbon) and SB 100 (discussed further below). The 2017 Scoping Plan also puts an increased emphasis on innovation, adoption of existing technology, and strategic investment to support its strategies.

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On December 22, 2022, the CARB adopted the 2022 Scoping Plan, which lays out a path to achieve targets for carbon neutrality and reduce anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 85 percent below 1990 levels no later than 2045, as directed by Assembly Bill 1279. The actions and outcomes in the plan will achieve significant reductions in fossil fuel combustion by deploying clean technologies and fuels, further reductions in short-lived climate pollutants, support for sustainable development, increased action on natural and working lands to reduce emissions and sequester carbon, and the capture and storage of carbon.

As with the 2017 Scoping Plan, the 2022 Scoping Plan does not provide project-level thresholds for land use development. The SBCAPCD nor the City of Santa Maria have adopted GHG thresholds of significance for construction or operational GHG emissions, therefore the significance of a Projectís GHG impacts per CEQA guidelines and per the Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP) recommendations can be evaluated based on the Projectís consistency with an applicable GHG reduction plan (AEP, 2016). Instead, it recommends local governments adopt policies and locallyappropriate quantitative thresholds consistent with a statewide per capita goal of six metric tons (MT) of CO2e by 2030 and two MT of CO2e by 2050 (CARB 2017).

The efficiency threshold of 3.3 MT of CO2e per year initially used for the Project-Specific Efficiency Threshold analysis below was based on the now-superseded CARB 2017 Scoping Plan GHG reduction goals. Since CARB has published their 2022 Scoping Plan, the Project-Specific Efficiency Threshold analysis (including Table 9) has been removed from the IS/MND and replaced by the December 8, 2023 Padre Associates, Inc. greenhouse gas emissions analysis.

California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations Title 24): The California Building Standards Code (CBC) consists of a compilation of several distinct standards and codes related to building construction including plumbing, electrical, interior acoustics, energy efficiency, and handicap accessibility for persons with physical and sensory disabilities. The current iteration of the CBC is the 2022 Title 24 standards. Part 6 of the CBC is the Building Energy Efficiency Standards, which establishes energy efficiency standards for residential and non-residential buildings in order to reduce Californiaís energy demand. Part 12 of the CBC is the CALGreen, which includes mandatory minimum environmental performance standards for all ground-up new construction of residential and nonresidential structures.

The 2022 CBC Title 24 standards and CALGreen requirements are consistent with AB-32 SB-32 and the 2022 Scoping Plan, therefore a Proposed Project that meets the requirements of the 2022 CBC Title 24 Part 6 Building Efficiency Energy Standards and CALGreen would be consistent with an applicable GHG reduction plan.

Other relevant state laws and regulations include:
 SB 375: The Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act of 2008 (SB 375), signed in August 2008, enhances the stateís ability to reach AB 32 goals by directing the CARB to develop regional GHG emission reduction targets to be achieved from passenger vehicles by 2020 and 2035. Metropolitan Planning Organizations are required to adopt a Sustainable Communities Strategy (SCS), which allocates land uses in the Metropolitan Planning Organizationís Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). On March 22, 2018, CARB adopted updated regional targets for reducing GHG emissions from 2005 levels by 2020 and 2035.  SB 100: Adopted on September 10, 2018, SB 100 supports the reduction of GHG emissions from the electricity sector by accelerating the stateís Renewables Portfolio Standard Program.

SB 100 requires electricity providers to increase procurement from eligible renewable energy resources to 33 % of total retail sales by 2020, 60% by 2030, and 100% by 2045.

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 California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations Title 24): The California Building Standards Code (CBC) consists of a compilation of several distinct standards and codes related to building construction including plumbing, electrical, interior acoustics, energy efficiency, and handicap accessibility for persons with physical and sensory disabilities. The current iteration of the CBC is the 2022 Title 24 standards. Part 6 of the CBC is the Building Energy Efficiency Standards, which establishes energy efficiency standards for residential and non-residential buildings in order to reduce Californiaís energy demand. Part 12 of the CBC is the CALGreen, which includes mandatory minimum environmental performance standards for all ground-up new construction of residential and non-residential structures.

Project-Specific Efficiency Threshold:

A locally-appropriate 2030 project-specific threshold is derived from CARBís recommendations in the 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan Update. The locally-appropriate, project-level threshold of 3.2 MT of CO2e per service population has been established, consistent with SB 32 targets, as shown in Table 9 and Table 10.

Table 9. SB 32 Scoping Plan Emissions Sector Targets
GHG Emissions
Sector1
2030
State
Emission
s Target
(MMT)1
Locally
Appropriate
2 Project
Specifi
c Major Sources3
Residential and
Commercial
38 Yes Yes Natural gas end uses, including
space and water heating of
buildings
Electric Power 53 Yes Yes Electricity uses, including
lighting, appliances, machinery
and heating
High GWP 11 Yes Yes SF6 from power stations, HFCs
from refrigerants and air
conditioning4
Recycling and Waste 8 Yes Yes Waste generated by residential, commercial, and other facilities
Transportation 103 Yes Yes Passenger, heavy duty, and
other vehicle emissions
Industrial 83 No No Oil, gas, and hydrogen
production, refineries, general
fuel use, and mining operations
do not occur substantially within
the city and are not proposed
for the project5
Agriculture 24 No No Enteric fermentation, crop
residue burning, and manure
management do not occur
substantially within the city and
are not proposed for the project
Cap and Trade
Reductions
-60 No No Reductions from facilities
emitting more than 10,000 MT
CO2e per year6
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GHG Emissions
Sector1
2030
State
Emission
s Target
(MMT)1
Locally
Appropriate
2 Project
Specifi
c Major Sources3
Scoping Plan Target
(All Sectors)
260 No No All emissions sectors
Locally Inapplicable
Sector (Industrial)
-83 No No Oil, gas, and hydrogen
production, refineries, general
fuel use, and mining operations5
Locally Inapplicable
Sector (Agriculture)
-24 No No Enteric fermentation, crop
residue burning, and manure
management
Locally Inapplicable
Sector
(Cap and Trade)
60 No No Reductions from facilities
emitting more than 10,000 MT
CO2e per year6
2030 Locally
Applicable Emissions
Sectors
213 Yes Yes Emissions applicable to the
local planning area
MMT = million metric tons
1 All State targets in MMT CO2e. See the 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan, page 31 for sector details (CARB 2017).
2 Locally-appropriate is defined as having significant emissions in Scoping Plan Categorization categories within the planning area.
3 See CARB GHG Emissions Inventory Scoping Plan Categorization for details, available at:
https://www.arb.ca.gov/cc/inventory/data/data.htm
4 SF6 is used primarily as an insulator in electrical substations while HFCs can be found in many residential and commercial refrigeration and air conditioning units. HFCs are in the process of being phased out through 2036 in most developed countries. 5 The majority of this sector is not applicable to the local planning area, and any potential applicable subsectors cannot be disaggregated due to CARB accounting methods. Therefore, the entire sector has been removed to ensure a more conservative target. 6 Cap and Trade is excluded as reductions will occur independent of local project land use decisions and, therefore, are not locally appropriate.

Table 10. SB 32 Locally-Appropriate Project-Specific Threshold California 2030 Population (persons)1 41,860,549
California 2030 Employment Projection
(persons)2 23,459,500
California 2017
Climate Change
Scoping Plan
Service Population (persons) 65,320,049
2030 Locally-Appropriate Emissions Sectors
(MT of CO2e) 213,000,000
2030 Service Population (persons) 65,320,049
LocallyAppropriate 2030
Project Threshold
2030 Service Person Target (MT of CO2e per
Service Person) 3.32
1 DOF 2021
2 Average of employment range projections under implementation scenario. See CARB 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan Update, page 55 (CARB 2017).

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3Total of 3.26 has been rounded up per Scoping Plan general methodology. Lead agencies may determine this threshold as they deem appropriate.

Service Population:

According to the applicant, the hotel proposes to utilize 12 employees. The service population of the anticipated development is conservatively estimated to be 151 when guests and employees are included as estimated by the applicant.

Methodology:

Padre Associates, Inc. completed a greenhouse gas emissions analysis on August 16, 2023, for the project which was revised on December 8, 2023 and is attached to this document as Appendix A. The purpose of this analysis is to estimate the greenhouse gas emissions that would be emitted by the proposed project and compare the estimate to applicable air quality and greenhouse gas regulations and plans the SBCAPCD greenhouse gas regulations. The complete analysis is attached in the initial study within the appendix.

Discussion:
a-b. Construction and operational GHG emissions associated with the project were quantified using CalEEMod. Complete CalEEMod results and assumptions are provided in Appendix A.

Calculations of N2O, CH4 and CO2 emissions are provided to identify the magnitude of potential project effects. The analysis focuses on CO2, CH4 and N2O because these make up 98.9 % of all GHG emissions by volume and are the GHG emissions that the project would emit in the largest quantities (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change [IPCC] 2007).

Project construction would generate GHG emissions from the operation of heavy equipment, motor vehicles, and worker trips to and from the site. As shown in Table 911, project construction would emit approximately 622 MT CO2e per year, amortized over a 30-year period the construction phase is estimated to generate 21 MTCO2E per year 622 MT of CO2e per year.

Table 119. Estimated Project Construction GHG Emissions Phase N2O
(Tons/Year)
CH4
(Tons/Year)
CO2
(Tons/Year)
MTCO2E2
(Per/Year)
Construction Emissions 0.05 0.10 669.2 622
Table 1210. Estimated Project Construction and Operational GHG Emissions Emission Source
MTCO2E / year MTCO2E / year
With Guest Trips
MTCO2E / year
Without Guest
Trips
Amortized Construction
Emissions
21 21 21
Operational Emissions 220 4,574 368
Area 0.0 0.0 0.0
Energy 114 114 114
2 Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent
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Mobile 65.1 4,422 217
Solid Waste 41.0 37 37
Water 0.01 0.01 0.01
Total Emissions 241 4,595 347
Service Population 151
Emissions per Service
Population (MT CO2E/SP/year)

1.6 Project-Specific Efficiency
Threshold (MTCO2E/SP/year)

3.3 Exceed Project-Specific
Efficiency Threshold?
No
In addition to construction emissions, project operation would generate GHG emissions from new vehicle trips, electricity and natural gas usage, area sources, and off-road equipment usage. The amortized emissions from construction were added to the operational emissions to determine the total combined annual emissions. Table 1012 summarizes combined annual GHG emissions generated by project construction and operation based on the CalEEMod output files in Appendix A.

Since the SBCAPCD nor the City of Santa Maria have adopted GHG thresholds of significance for construction or operational GHG emissions the Proposed Projectís GHG emissions are provided for informational purposes only. As shown in Table 10 12, the combined annual GHG emissions from the project would be approximately 1.6 4,595 MT of CO2e per year with guest trips and 347 MT of CO2e per year without guest trips. which would not exceed the locallyappropriate, project-specific threshold of 3.3 MT of CO2e per service person per year.

The Proposed Project will be constructed in compliance with 2022 Title 24 standards and CALGreen, which are consistent with the goals outlined in AB 32, SB 32 and the 2022 Scoping Plan. The proposed project operations would include numerous energy and water efficiency measures, as required by CALGreen.

Notable mandatory 2022 CBC standards that will be implemented by the Proposed Project include the following:
 Photovoltaic system with energy storage system;
 Routine energy system efficiency inspections;
 Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations. Five EV stations are proposed;  Low VOC emitting building material and architectural coatings throughout;  Planed reduction of indoor water use to 20 percent below baseline use per CALGreen;
 Use of water efficient landscape designs and plants; and  Permanently anchored bicycle parking area.

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RTP/SCS), which is designed to help the region achieve its SB 375 GHG emissions reduction target. The Connected 2050 RTP/SCS includes strategies intended to increase jobs within the City of Santa Maria. The project would increase employment within the city which would improve the Cityís jobs-housing ratio and therefore reduce vehicle emissions.

The project would also be required to comply with existing State regulations, which include increased energy conservation measures and other actions adopted to achieve the overall GHG emissions reduction goals identified in SB 32. Although there is no locally adopted GHG Reduction Plan to reduce emissions from new development, the project would not conflict with any State regulations or plans (AB-32, SB-32 and the 2022 Scoping Plan) intended to reduce GHG emissions statewide and would be generally consistent with local plans and programs (Connected 2050 RTP/SCS) designed to reduce GHG emissions. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant.

Mitigation Measure(s) incorporated into the project:

Implementation of the proposed project would not result in potentially significant impacts related to greenhouse gas emissions; therefore, the project would have less than significant impact and mitigation is not necessary.

9. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Would the project:

Potentially Significant ImpactLess Than Significant with Mitigation IncorporatedLess Than Significant ImpactNo Impact a. Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through the routine transport, use,
or disposal of hazardous materials?
X
b. Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through reasonably foreseeable
upset and accident conditions involving the
release of hazardous materials into the
environment?
X
c. Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous
or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or
waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or
proposed school?
X
d. Be located on a site which is included on a list of
hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to
Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a
result, would it create a significant hazard to the
public or the environment?
X
e. For a project located within an airport land use
plan or, where such a plan has not been
adopted, within two miles of a public airport or
public use airport, would the project result in a
safety hazard or excessive noise for people
residing or working in the project area?
X
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Would the project:

Potentially Significant ImpactLess Than Significant with Mitigation IncorporatedLess Than Significant ImpactNo Impact f. Impair implementation of or physically interfere
with an adopted emergency response plan or
emergency evacuation plan?
X
g. Expose people or structures, either directly or
indirectly, to a significant risk of loss, injury or
death involving wildland fires?
X
Setting:

In the City of Santa Maria, the use and storage of hazardous materials is primarily regulated by the Uniform Fire Code. Transport of hazardous materials and waste on public streets is primarily regulated by the California Vehicle Code and the SMMC. Storage and disposal of hazardous wastes is primarily regulated by the Santa Barbara County Environmental Health Services Division (EHS) through their Hazardous Waste Generator Program as authorized by the State Health and Safety Code. Any business that stores hazardous materials in accordance with Article 80 of the Uniform Fire Code must provide either a hazardous materials inventory statement (HMIS) or a hazardous materials management plan (HMMP) to the Fire Chief of the City of Santa Maria and the County of Santa Barbara. In addition, the City of Santa Maria Fire Department and the County EHS require a Business Plan in accordance with State regulations for businesses that store and use hazardous waste (City of Santa Maria 1995).

The specific site is not listed as a cleanup site on the California Department of Toxic Substance Controlís (DTSC) EnviroStor database. Additionally, the site is not listed on the State Water Resources Control Boardís (SWRCB) Geotracker system (DTSC 2022; SWRCB 2022). Lastly, the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department does not list this site as a location of an abandoned oil well head associated with historical oil field operations.

Discussion:
a-b. Future development of the project site would include the temporary use and storage of limited quantities of hazardous substances, including gasoline, diesel fuel, hydraulic fluid, solvents, oils, paints, etc. during construction. Construction contractors would be required to comply with applicable federal and state environmental and workplace safety laws. Additionally, the construction contractor would be required to implement BMPs for the storage, use, and transportation of hazardous materials during all construction activities. With required adherence to federal and state regulations for hazardous materials impacts related to the risk of exposure, upset, or accidents involving hazardous materials would be less than significant.

The proposed zoning would not allow for land uses that would require the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials. Therefore, impacts related to the routine transport, use, disposal, or accidental release of hazardous materials during construction would be less than significant.
c. No elementary schools are located within a quarter mile of the proposed project, there are two elementary schools both approximately 0.50 miles to the east and west of the project site.

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oils, paints, etc. during construction. Construction contractors would be required to comply with applicable federal and state environmental and workplace safety laws. Additionally, the construction contractor would be required to implement BMPs for the storage, use, and transportation of hazardous materials during all construction activities. The proposed zoning would not allow for land uses that would require the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials. Therefore, impacts related to the routine transport, use, disposal, or accidental release of hazardous materials during construction would be less than significant. d. California Government Code Section 65962.5 requires various state agencies to compile lists of hazardous waste disposal facilities, unauthorized release from underground storage tanks, contaminated drinking water wells and solid waste facilities from which there is known migration of hazardous waste and submit such information to the Secretary for Environmental Protection on at least an annual basis. As discussed above, the project site does not contain a hazardous waste disposal facility, an underground storage tank, a contaminated drinking water well or a solid waste facility from which there is known migration of hazardous waste. The proposed zoning and development of the hotel project would not create any conditions that would lead to the project location being listed as a hazardous materials site pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5. Therefore, no impacts related to significant hazards to the public or the environment from hazardous materials pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 would occur.
e. There are no private airstrips within or in the vicinity of the project site. The Santa Maria Airport lies approximately 5.00 miles to the southwest of the project site. Based on the currently adopted 1993 Santa Barbara County Airport Land Use Plan for the Santa Maria Public Airport (Santa Barbara County Airport Land Use Commission 1993) and the General Plan Safety Element, the project site is not located within the Santa Maria Airport area of influence or noise contours.

Based on the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (Santa Barbara County 2022), the project site would still not be located within the airportís noise contours, therefore no specific noise mitigation related to airport related noise is necessary. The site is outside of all airport safety zones, and airport influence areas therefore, potential impacts would be less than significant. f. The proposed project does not include any characteristics or features that would interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan. The project would not result in the closure of any roads. Development of the project site would utilize new access driveways that would be developed in compliance with local and state safety regulations. All access improvements would be required to comply with applicable CBC and California Fire Code requirements pertaining to emergency access. Therefore, impacts related to interference with an adopted emergency response plan or evacuation plan would be less than significant. g. The project site is surrounded by hotels and industrial development. The project site is not located adjacent to a wildland fire area. Based on the Safety Element, the most significant wildland fire hazards for development within the city are associated with the coastal sage scrub and grass-covered slopes in the Casmalia and Solomon Hills south of the city. The project site is located approximately 11 miles north of these areas and is located within a heavily urbanized area; therefore, impacts related to wildland fires would be less than significant.

Mitigation Measure(s) incorporated into the project:

Implementation of the proposed project would not result in potentially significant impacts related to hazards and hazardous materials; therefore, mitigation is not necessary.

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10. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY
Would the project:

Potentially Significant ImpactLess Than Significant with Mitigation IncorporatedLess Than Significant ImpactNo Impact a. Violate any water quality standards or waste
discharge requirements or otherwise
substantially degrade surface or ground water
quality?
X
b. Substantially decrease groundwater supplies or
interfere substantially with groundwater recharge
such that the project may impede sustainable
groundwater management of the basin?
X
c. 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:
i. result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or
off-site; X
ii. substantially increase the rate or amount of
surface runoff in a manner which would
result in flooding on- or offsite;
X
iii. 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; or
X
iv. impede or redirect flood flows? X
d. In flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones, risk
release of pollutants due to project inundation? X
e. Conflict with or obstruct implementation of a
water quality control plan or sustainable
groundwater management plan?
X
Setting:

The proposed project would require on-site grading, which could result in the erosion of onsite soils and sedimentation during heavy wind or rain events. The project would be required to comply with all local, state, and federal requirements, including a state Construction General Permit, which requires the preparation of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). The SWPPP would include BMPs to control the discharge of pollutants, including sediment from erosion, into local surface water drainages. The project would further be required to comply with the adopted standards contained within the City of Santa Mariaís Municipal Code, Section 8-12 (wastewater) and 8-12A Holiday Inn Express GPZ and Planned Development Permit January 2024 GPZ2022-0001 & PD2022-0001 Environmental Checklist

(stormwater). Section 8-12A.04 also incorporates the Post-Construction Stormwater Management Requirements for Development Projects in the Central Coast Region (Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board, Resolution No. R3-2013-0032). By incorporating these design provisions and permit review and procedures by the City, the project would not violate water quality standards and waste discharge requirements.

The project site is located within the Santa Maria Watershed, one of the largest coastal drainage basins in California, and includes all areas tributary to the Cuyama, Siquoc, and Santa Maria Rivers. The Santa Maria Watershed overlies the Santa Maria Valley Groundwater Basin, covering more than 280 square miles in the southwestern corner of San Luis Obispo County and the northwestern corner of Santa Barbara County. Historically, the City pumped water from the Santa Maria Valley Groundwater Basin as its sole water supply until the City began receiving State Water Project (SWP) water from the Central Coast Water Authority (CCWA) in 1997. The Santa Maria Valley Groundwater Basin is currently under a 2008 court-ordered stipulation that allows the City to derive its water supply from local groundwater, associated return flows from imported SWP water that may be recaptured in the basin, and a share of the yield of Twitchell Reservoir operations.

The stipulation divided the Santa Maria Valley Groundwater Basin into three management areas, the largest being the Santa Maria Valley Management Area (SMVMA), which overlies the city. Since the late 1960s, the basin has alternately experienced significant recharge (recovery) and decline, which, collectively, reflect a general long-term stability as groundwater levels in both aquifer zones have fluctuated between historical-low and near historical-high levels over alternating 5- to 15-year periods.

Groundwater levels throughout the SMVMA have shown this trend, but with different ranges of fluctuation and groundwater levels have repeatedly recovered to near or above previous historical-high levels, most recently in 2002 (Luhdorff and Scalmaninin Consulting Engineers 2018).

The provisions of the 2008 court-ordered stipulation require that an annual assessment be prepared for the Santa Maria Valley Management Area. According to the 2017 Annual Report (Luhdorff and Scalmaninin Consulting Engineers 2018), the conditions in the SMVMA do not satisfy all the criteria delineated in the Stipulation for defining a severe water shortage as a result, it was concluded that there is no finding of severe water shortage conditions in the SMVMA in 2017.

In 2016, groundwater resource planning and data reporting requirements under the California Department of Water Resource (DWR) Sustainable Groundwater Management Program (SGMA) commenced. Since the SMVMA is part of an adjudicated basin, the DWR considers it already managed by the court and, thus, SGMA groundwater resource planning requirements do not apply (Luhdorff and Scalmaninin Consulting Engineers 2018).

The closest body of water to the project site is the Santa Maria River, located approximately 0.45 miles east of the project site. Based on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL) Viewer, the project site is not located within a 100-year floodplain. Based on the DOC Santa Barbara County Tsunami Inundation Maps, the project site is not located within an area with the potential for tsunami inundation.

Discussion:
a. Development of the hotel would be required to comply with all federal, state, and local requirements, including a state Construction General Permit, which requires the preparation of a SWPPP. The SWPPP would include BMPs to control the discharge of pollutants, including sediment from erosion, into local surface water drainages. Future development of the hotel would also be required to comply with the adopted standards contained within the Cityís Municipal Code, Section 8-12 (wastewater) and 8-12A (stormwater). Section 8-12 incorporates the Post-Construction Stormwater Management Requirements for Development Projects in the Central Coast Region (Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board [RWQCB] Resolution No. R3-2013-0032). By incorporating these design provisions and permit review and approval procedures by the City, the project would not Holiday Inn Express GPZ and Planned Development Permit January 2024 GPZ2022-0001 & PD2022-0001 Environmental Checklist

violate water quality standards and waste discharge requirements, and impacts would be less than significant.
b. Future uses on-site would require new connections to the Cityís water services. The City utilizes the following available water supply sources: local groundwater, purchased water from the SWP, associated return flows recaptured from the SMGB, assigned rights to water from the SMGB, and assigned rights to augmented yield from Twitchell Reservoir. The Cityís water supply is expected to reliably meet the projected city water demands and have an available supply in excess through 2040, with the majority of this demand being met by imported state water (City of Santa Maria 2016). Based on the type of potential future development to be allowed onsite, such as development of a hotel, and the sources of future water supply, the project would not result in a substantial decrease of groundwater supplies or substantial interference with groundwater recharge, and impacts would be less than significant. c. i-iv. The project would be required to provide landscaped open area to address infiltration and water quality requirements. By incorporating these design provisions, and permit review and procedures by the City, the project would not violate water quality standards and waste discharge requirements. Based on the FEMA NFHL Viewer, the project site is not located within a 100-year floodplain. However, the project site is adjacent to a County of Santa Barbara flood control channel. The site plan for the hotel has been designed to consider the easements and avoid any encroachment into the adjacent flood control channel. Therefore, the project would not have the potential to result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site, substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site, create or contribute runoff water that would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems, or impede or redirect flood flows; therefore, potential impacts would be less than significant.
d. In 2017, the City of Santa Maria prepared a Hazard Mitigation Plan (an annex to the Santa Barbara County Operational Area Hazard Mitigation Plan) which describes specific hazard prevention measures and floodplain development requirements for projects that could be subject to flooding. Principally, the Santa Maria River levee, built by the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, has been designed to protect the city from a ì100-yearî flood event. Further, all potential development occurring within a floodplain would be required to follow an established development review process and may be subject to additional federal, state, and local review and permits as required by the Floodplain Administrator and the Santa Maria Municipal Code.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) indicates that the project area is located entirely within an area of minimal flood hazard. No potential impacts from flood hazards are expected.

Twitchell Dam is the closest potential source of dam inundation in the City of Santa Maria, located approximately 5.20 miles northeast of the project site. The dam was constructed by the Bureau of Reclamation in 1958 and is primarily used for groundwater recharge and flood control. Twitchell Dam is not used for perennial water storage. In the event of dam or levee failure, a significant portion of the city would be inundated by flooding. However, the probability of total dam failure and levee failure is remote, and the dam only periodically holds water and is not a reservoir. Therefore, potential impacts from dam failure are considered to be less than significant.

The project site is approximately 11 miles east from the Pacific Ocean and would not be at risk of inundation by a tsunami. There are no bodies of water in the vicinity of the project site that are large enough to produce a seiche and the project site is not located in an area prone to landslides, mud slides, soil slips, or slumps; therefore, impacts would be less than significant.

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e. As discussed in the threshold analysis above, the project would not deplete groundwater supplies, or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge. The project includes stormwater treatment and storage facilities and would not conflict with the Central Coastal Basin Plan, or other water quality control plans. The project would not conflict with SGMA, or other local or regional plans or policies intended to manage water quality or groundwater supplies; therefore, impacts would be less than significant.

Mitigation Measure(s) incorporated into the project:

Implementation of the proposed project would not result in potentially significant impacts related to hydrology or water quality; therefore, mitigation is not necessary.

11. LAND USE AND PLANNING
Would the project:

Potentially Significant ImpactLess Than Significant with Mitigation IncorporatedLess Than Significant ImpactNo Impact a. Physically divide an established community? X
b. 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?
X
Setting:

The project site is currently undeveloped and is bordered on the west side by the Fairfield Inn & Suites as well as the Candlewood Suites and to the south by the Reddaway trucking company yard. To the east of the property is an undeveloped industrial site in the PD/CM zone, and to the north is a County of Santa Barbara flood control channel as well as the Gateway Business Center on the north side of the channel. The project site has an HCM general plan land use designation and PD/CM zoning designation. The purpose of the HCM general plan designation is to permit activities that manufacture and retail on the same site as well as other heavy commercial uses which may be land extensive, require transport of materials by heavy truck, require large loading and docking areas, and where the possibilities of heavy noise generation exist. Typical types of uses anticipated within the HCM general plan designation include lumberyards, boat works, warehouses, building supply dealers, mobile home sales, farm equipment sales, equipment repair, and churches within an existing building.

Discussion:
a. The project does not propose project elements or components that would physically divide the site from surrounding areas and uses. The project would allow for the development of a hotel and would not conflict with the surrounding hotels, industrial development or business center adjacent to the project site. The project has been reviewed for compatibility with surrounding uses and would not create, close or impede any existing public or private roads, or create any other barriers to movement or accessibility within the community. Therefore, the proposed project would not physically divide an established community and impacts would be less than significant.

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b. The project proposes to change the current land use designation from HCM to CC, and the current zoning from PD/CM to PD/C-2. This change would allow a range of commercial developments, including hotels. The future development of the site has undergone review for consistency with the proposed CC general plan designation and PD/C-2 zoning standards, as well as overall compatibility with surrounding land uses and would not conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating environmental effects. Impacts would be less than significant.

Mitigation Measure(s) incorporated into the project:

Implementation of the proposed project would not result in potentially significant impacts related to land use or planning; therefore, mitigation is not necessary.

12. MINERAL RESOURCES
Would the project:

Potentially Significant ImpactLess Than Significant with Mitigation IncorporatedLess Than Significant ImpactNo Impact a. 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?
X
b. Result in the loss of availability of a locallyimportant mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan
or other land use plan?
X
Setting:

Santa Mariaís primary mineral resources are sand, rock, and oil. The Santa Maria River channel is considered to be a valuable mineral resource. The river contains the largest resources of Portland Cement Concrete-grade aggregate and almost 90% of the available alluvial sand and gravel resources in the Santa Barbara/San Luis Obispo County region. The Santa Maria Basin is also a significant hydrocarbon (i.e., oil and gas) producing basin in California, historically allowing for the development of the oil industry throughout the region. Many of the areas oil wells have since been capped and abandoned due to the development and urbanization of the city. Based on the General Plan Resources Management Element, the project site is located within the Cityís area where adequate information indicates that significant mineral deposits are present or where it is judged that a high likelihood for their presence exists. (City of Santa Maria 2001).

Discussion:
a-b. The project parcel is located in an urban area of Santa Maria. The California Department of Conservation Well Finder (CalGEM GIS) confirms that there are no active oil wells within the project site. The potential for impacts to occur to mineral resources is insignificant considering the project site is located within a developed area of the City and is not a conducive location for mineral resource extraction or mining. Therefore, the impact on known mineral resources of value to the region and to residents of the state or the loss of availability of a locally important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan would be less than significant. The area within the project vicinity has Holiday Inn Express GPZ and Planned Development Permit January 2024 GPZ2022-0001 & PD2022-0001 Environmental Checklist

been entirely built out with urban uses within. Therefore, the potential for future mining uses at the site is very low and potential impacts would be less than significant.

Mitigation Measure(s) incorporated into the project:

Implementation of the proposed project would not result in potentially significant impacts related to mineral resources; therefore, mitigation is not necessary.

13. NOISE
Would the project result in:

Potentially Significant ImpactLess Than Significant with Mitigation IncorporatedLess Than Significant ImpactNo Impact a. Generation of a substantial temporary or
permanent increase in ambient noise levels in
excess of standards established in the local
general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable
standards of other agencies?
X
b. Generation of excessive groundborne vibration or
groundborne noise levels? X
c. For a project located within the vicinity of a
private airstrip or an airport land use plan or,
where such a plan has not been adopted, within
two miles of a public airport or public use airport,
would the project expose people residing or
working in the project area to excessive noise
levels?
X
Setting:

Community noise levels are typically measured in terms of A-weighted decibels (dBA). A-weighting is a frequency correction that correlates overall sound pressure levels with the frequency response of the human ear. Equivalent noise level (Leq) is the average noise level on an energy basis for a specific time period. The duration of noise and the time of day at which it occurs are important factors in determining the impact of noise on communities. The CNEL and Day-Night Average Level (Ldn) account for the time of day and duration of noise generation. These indices are time-weighted average values equal to the amount of acoustic energy equivalent to a time-varying sound over a 24-hour period. The Noise Element includes noise compatibility standards for noise exposure by land use, including interior and exterior noise standards (Table 7).

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Table 1113. Interior and Exterior Noise Standards
Land Use Categories Standard dB
CNEL
Category Uses Interior Exterior
Residential Single Family, Duplex, Multiple Family, Mobile Home
45 60
Noise-Sensitive Land
Uses
Motel, Hospital, School, Nursing Home,
Church, Library, and Other
45 60
Commercial Retail, Restaurant, Professional Offices 55 65 Industrial Manufacturing, Utilities, Warehousing,
Agriculture
65 70
Open Space Passive Outdoor Recreation -- 65
Source: City of Santa Maria General Plan Noise Element, Table N-4.

The nearest sensitive receptors to the project site include multiple hotels across the street from the project site as well as the single-family residences located to the south of the project approximately 700 feet away.

Discussion:
a. The project is located in an urbanized area and is currently undeveloped and is bordered on the west side by the Fairfield Inn & Suites as well as the Candlewood Suites and to the south by the Reddaway trucking company yard. To the east of the property is undeveloped industrial development and to the north is a County of Santa Barbara flood control channel as well as the Gateway Business Center. Proposed construction activities onsite and associated construction-related noise would be temporary but will take place adjacent to surrounding hotels and professional offices and therefore would have the potential to exceed City exterior noise thresholds. However, with adherence to City construction work hours, implementation of noise control for stationary equipment, and proper maintenance of all equipment, unnecessary temporary increased noise levels can be reduced to less than significant with mitigation.

Following construction, future development uses would not result in a significantly noticeable increase over existing vehicle noise in the area. The project site is surrounded by some noise generating uses such as industrial development. However, the industrial development is not heavy in nature but of the light and commercial manufacturing type. Adjacent industrial development includes a business park and trucking yard. The daily operations do not include noisy elements that generate a substantial temporary or permanent increase in ambient noise levels. Therefore, impacts related to generation of permanent operational noise levels in excess of standards established in local plans would be less than significant. b. Potential future development of the project parcel would include the construction of a new hotel and installation of new utility connections. The future development of the site will not include pile driving or other high impact activities that would generate substantial groundborne noise or groundborne vibration during construction. Heavy equipment used during construction would generate groundborne noise and vibration, but these activities would be limited in duration and consistent with other standard construction activities. Therefore, potential impacts would be less than significant.

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c. There are no private airstrips within or in the vicinity of the project site. The Santa Maria Airport lies approximately 5 miles to the southwest of the project site. Based on the currently adopted 2023 Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan for the Santa Maria Public Airport and the General Plan Safety Element, the project site is not located within the Santa Maria Airport area of influence or noise contours. Therefore, no specific noise mitigation related to airport related noise is necessary, and impacts associated with future development of the project workers or occupants exposure to excessive noise levels from aircraft would be less than significant.

Mitigation Measure(s) incorporated into the project:

NOI-1 Construction Activity Noise. During construction of any future development within the project parcel, construction activity shall be limited to the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on weekdays, and between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays in accordance with the General Plan Noise Element. No construction shall occur on Sundays or federal or state holidays. Construction equipment maintenance shall be limited to the same hours.

NOI-2 Equipment Noise. The applicant shall implement the following measures during construction of the project:
 Mufflers. Construction equipment shall be properly maintained and all internal combustion engine driven machinery with intake and exhaust mufflers and engine shrouds, as applicable, shall be in good condition and appropriate for the equipment.

During construction, all equipment, fixed or mobile, shall be operated with closed engine doors and shall be equipped with properly operating and maintained mufflers, consistent with manufacturersí standards.
 Electrical Power. Electrical power, rather than diesel equipment, shall be used to run compressors and similar power tools and to power any temporary structures, such as construction trailers or caretaker facilities.
 Equipment Staging. All stationary equipment shall be staged as far away from the adjacent hotels and offices as feasible.
 Equipment Idling. Construction vehicles and equipment shall not be left idling for longer than five minutes when not in use.
 Workersí Radios. All noise from workersí radios shall be controlled to a point that they are not audible at the adjacent hotels or offices near construction activity.  Smart Back-up Alarms. Mobile construction equipment shall have smart back-up alarms that automatically adjust the sound level of the alarm in response to ambient noise levels. Alternatively, back-up alarms shall be disabled and replaced with human spotters to ensure safety when mobile construction equipment is moving in the reverse direction.
 Disturbance Coordinator. The applicant shall designate a disturbance coordinator who shall be responsible for responding to any local complaints about construction noise.

The noise disturbance coordinator shall determine the cause of the noise complaint (e.g., starting too early, bad muffler, etc.) and shall require that reasonable measures warranted to correct the problem be implemented. A telephone number for the disturbance coordinator shall be conspicuously posted at the construction site.

Effectiveness of Mitigation Measures: Implementation of Mitigation Measure NOI-1 and NOI-2 would reduce overall noise levels from construction activity and would reduce residual impacts to less than significant.

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14. POPULATION AND HOUSING
Would the project:

Potentially Significant ImpactLess Than Significant with Mitigation IncorporatedLess Than Significant ImpactNo Impact a. Induce substantial unplanned population growth
in an area, either directly (for example, by
proposing new homes and businesses) or
indirectly (for example, through extension of
roads or other infrastructure)?
X
b. Displace substantial numbers of existing people
or housing, necessitating the construction of
replacement housing elsewhere?
X
Setting:

Santa Maria consistently has been the fastest growing city in Santa Barbara County over the last two decades. From Census 2000 to Census 2010, 90% of the countyís population growth occurred in the City of Santa Maria. It is anticipated that this trend will continue throughout the current decade as Santa Maria continues to be the hub for Northern Santa Barbara County.

Discussion:
a. The project includes the GPZ and Planned Development Permit to allow for the construction of the proposed hotel permitted under the proposed PD/C-2 zoning designation. The hotel would create 12 new jobs, which would not induce substantial unplanned population growth and would not result in the need for development of new housing. Lastly, future development of the project site would be infill development and would not result in the extension of roads or other infrastructure to a previously undeveloped area. Therefore, the project would not induce substantial unplanned population growth and impacts would be less than significant. b. The project site is undeveloped, and no housing currently exists on the site. Therefore, the project would not displace substantial numbers of existing people or housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing. No impact would occur.

Mitigation Measure(s) incorporated into the project:

Implementation of the proposed project would not result in potentially significant impacts related to population or housing; therefore, mitigation is not necessary.

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15. PUBLIC SERVICES
Would the project:

Potentially Significant ImpactLess Than Significant with Mitigation IncorporatedLess Than Significant ImpactNo Impact a. Result in substantial adverse physical impacts
associated with the provision of new or physically
altered governmental facilities, need for new or
physically altered governmental facilities, the
construction of which could cause significant
environmental impacts, in order to maintain
acceptable service ratios, response times or
other performance objectives for any of the public
services:
i. Fire protection? X
ii. Police protection? X
iii. Schools? X
iv. Parks? X
v. Other public facilities? X
Setting:

Fire and police protection services are provided by the city. The city is served by six fire stations, where emergency services, public education programs, fire prevention, and life safety services are provided to the cityís residents by the Santa Maria City Fire Department (SMFD). The Santa Maria Police Department (SMPD) provides law enforcement services for the city. SMPD provides a full range of professional police services, including civil order, preventative patrol, investigations, traffic control and enforcement, criminalistics, crime prevention, drug enforcement and drug abuse prevention. The cityís elementary and junior high schools are within the Santa Maria-Bonita School District, and the cityís high schools are within the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District.

Discussion:
a. i. Future development of the project site would be served by the SMFD. The nearest fire station is Fire Station #3, located at 2305 Preisker Lane, approximately 0.50 miles north of the project site. The proposed change in general plan designation and zoning to CC and PD/C-2 would not substantially increase demand on fire services. Any future development permit applications submitted for development on the project site would be reviewed by the SMFD for conformance with applicable regulations and standards.

Development impact fees would be collected at the time of approval of development permits for the provision of capital facilities for fire services. No new or physically altered public service facilities or personnel would be required as a result of the proposed project; therefore, potential impacts would be less than significant. ii. Future development of the project site would be served by the SMPD, located at 1111 West Betteravia Road, approximately 3.90 miles southwest of the project site. The Holiday Inn Express GPZ and Planned Development Permit January 2024 GPZ2022-0001 & PD2022-0001 Environmental Checklist

project does not propose a new use or activity that would require additional police services above what is normally provided for similar surrounding hotel uses. The proposed project would not result in a substantial increase in demand for police protection; therefore, potential impacts would be less than significant. iii. The project site is located within the Santa Maria-Bonita and Santa Maria Joint Union High School Districts. Under the proposed PD/C-2 zoning, future development on the project site would be for a hotel. Future development of the hotel would anticipate patrons to be of a transitory nature which would not impact surrounding schools.

Therefore, the project would not result in a need for new or physically altered school facilities, and impacts would be less than significant. iv. The Cityís recreation system is comprised of several local parks and recreational facilities. The nearest public park to the project site is Preisker Park, located approximately 0.50 miles to the north. Future development of the site into a hotel would not result in an increased demand on existing park facilities in the vicinity and would not result in the need for new or physically altered park facilities; therefore, potential impacts would be less than significant.
v. As discussed above, the proposed project would be subject to applicable fees to offset negligible increased demands on public facilities; therefore, impacts related to other public facilities would be less than significant.

Mitigation Measure(s) incorporated into the project:

Implementation of the proposed project would not result in potentially significant impacts related to public services; therefore, mitigation is not necessary.

16. RECREATION
Would the project:

Potentially Significant ImpactLess Than Significant with Mitigation IncorporatedLess Than Significant ImpactNo Impact a. Would the project increase the use of
existing neighborhood and regional parks or
other recreational facilities such that
substantial physical deterioration of the
facility would occur or be accelerated?
X
b. Does the project include recreational
facilities or require the construction or
expansion of recreational facilities which
might have an adverse physical effect on the
environment?
X
Setting:

The Cityís recreation system is comprised of several local parks and recreational facilities, which are managed by the City Department of Recreation and Parks. The department operates 234 acres of developed parkland in 27 neighborhood and community parks.

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Discussion:
a-b. The Cityís recreation system is comprised of several local parks and recreational facilities.

Future development of a hotel would not result in increased usage of existing park facilities in the vicinity to the point that would result in the need for new or physically altered park facilities.

The proposed project would not increase use of existing neighborhood or regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated. In addition, the proposed project does not include the construction of recreational facilities or expansion of existing recreational facilities. Future development of the project site would include a hotel that would not require development or expansion of existing recreational facilities; therefore, potential impacts would be less than significant.

Mitigation Measure(s) incorporated into the project:

Implementation of the proposed project would not result in potentially significant impacts related to recreation; therefore, mitigation is not necessary.

17. TRANSPORTATION
Would the project:

Potentially Significant ImpactLess Than Significant with Mitigation IncorporatedLess Than Significant ImpactNo Impact a. Conflict with a program, plan, ordinance or policy
addressing the circulation system, including transit,
roadway, bicycle and pedestrian facilities?
X
b. Conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines
section 15064.3, subdivision (b)? X
c. Substantially increase hazards due to a geometric
design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous
intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm
equipment)?
X
d. Result in inadequate emergency access? X
Setting:

The CEQA Guidelines use Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) as the basis for determining significant impacts unless the Guidelines provide specific exceptions. Based on the City of Santa Mariaís adopted VMT Thresholds, transportation impacts are considered significant if the proposed project would result in a VMT per capita or office VMT per employee above 85% of the countywide average, consistent with technical guidance published by the Office of Planning and Research (OPR). OPRís Technical Advisory lists the following screening thresholds for land use projects. These types of development projects are presumed to have a less than significant impact on VMT and therefore, a less than significant adverse impact on transportation. OPRís Technical Advisory suggests that lead agencies may screen out VMT impacts using project size, maps, transit accessibility, and provision of affordable housing. The Cityís Environmental Procedures include screening criteria consistent with OPR and are as follows:

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 A discretionary retail development project that is 50,000 square feet or less. Does not apply to regional shopping centers that predominately serve customers that live outside of the City limits.
 Affordable housing projects where a minimum of 20 percent of the units are deed restricted for low or very low income residents.
 Small discretionary development projects that would generate or attract fewer than 110 daily trips (per CEQA). Examples include a project with 11 or fewer single family residential units, 20 or fewer multi-family units, or an office of 6,800 square feet or less.  Residential and non-residential land uses located in the green Transportation Analysis Zone (TAZ) areas of the Countywide Average Home-Based VMT per Capita and per Employee Maps (Appendix A and B) are expected to generate VMT at 85 percent or less of the baseline average rate and are presumed to have less than significant VMT impacts.  Infrastructure projects
The City of Santa Mariaís adopted threshold is 85% of the existing countywide baseline VMT per capita, as calculated within the City of Santa Maria for non-residential uses. The City threshold based on 85% of the countywide average would be 9.41 VMT (one-way trip). The applicant has provided a Traffic and Circulation Study titled Holiday Inn Express Project City of Santa Maria, CA (Study) completed by Associated Transportation Engineers on December 8, 2021 which is summarized below. The complete Study is attached to this document in the appendices (Appendix B).

Discussion:
a-b. The project includes a GPZ and Planned Development Permit to allow for the future development of a hotel permitted under the General Commercial zone district. The project applicant has provided a site plan for the development of a hotel and estimates that 12 employees would be utilized to operate the hotel. According to the Study, ìHotel developments are unique in that the majority of trips are generated by hotel guests from outside the community coming to visit the area for work and leisure purposes. These work and leisure trips would occur without the development of the hotel since the destination (Santa Maria) is the trip attractor not the hotel. The hotel is in effect capturing those work and leisure trips by providing lodging for travelers. This type of land use is not specifically identified in the State or Caltrans guidelines which address per capita home base (residential) and employee work base (office) trips.î. The VMT analysis addresses the hotel work-based employee trips only. The project meets the screening criteria to screen out VMT impacts because the project would generate fewer than 110 daily trips (per CEQA) for employee trips. Trip generation estimates were calculated for the conceptual plan using rates presented in the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation manual for hotel employees. The plan for the hotel is to utilize 12 employees to operate the hotel and would result in approximately 24 average daily trips.

Furthermore, the City completed equivalent local-serving retail site estimates as shown in Table 12 14. The equivalent analysis utilized the ITE manual to estimate weekday daily trip generation estimates.

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Table 1214. Equivalent Retail Site Estimate
Land Use ITE Code Units1 Size Avg
Rate
Weekday
Daily Trip
Generation
Estimate
Hotel 310 Rooms 93 7.99

8.36 743
777.48
Shopping Center - Equivalent to Hotel 820 KSF
GLA

20.07 20.59

37.01 37.75
743
777.48
Shopping Center - Maximum size per
VMT screening threshold
820 KSF
GLA

50.01 100

37.01 37.75
1,851
3775
1 Thousand Square Feet Gross Leasable Area (KSF GLA)
The square footage of equivalent retail uses shown in Table 12 14 demonstrates that the hotel proposal would be the approximate equivalent of a 20,000590 square-foot shopping center which falls within the local-retail screening criteria of less than 50,000 square-feet. Therefore, this portion of the proposed project would be screened out from additional VMT analysis per the Cityís Environmental Policies and Procedures and impacts would be less than significant.

The City is required to review projects for policy consistency with the Cityís General Plan Circulation Element to determine if the additional traffic generated by the project will result in a delay in intersection operations or excessive queuing into adjacent upstream intersections. This analysis uses a Level of Service (LOS) metric, which is a different analysis than the VMT analysis used to determine a potential environmental impact under CEQA Guidelines section 15064.3, subdivision (b). If an intersection or roadway segment deteriorates to a LOS ìEî or worse as a result of the project, the project will need to improve the operational deficiency to maintain roadway operations at a LOS ìDî or better. This is required on a case-by-case basis as determined by the City and the operational implications of projects shall be reviewed through the submittal of a Local Traffic Study specific to the individual project. Since the LOS analysis and improvements are distinct from the VMT metric identified by the CEQA Guidelines section 15064.3, subdivision (b), as ëthe most appropriate measure of transportation impactsí, actions necessary to correct the operational deficiencies may be addressed through the Cityís project entitlement process as conditions of approval and not as CEQA impacts. The projectís traffic and circulation study states that with the additional trips generated by the project, including cumulative levels of traffic with existing surrounding development, that the Broadway/Roemer intersection would operate at a LOS B for the a.m. and p.m. peak hours, which is an acceptable LOS. This determination is based on the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual, 11th edition (2021) trip rates for hotels.

The City is currently reviewing an application for the development of a new truck service, sales, and rental business that would be located on Preisker Lane, approximately º mile to the east of the project site. A traffic study has been completed for that project (Orosz Engineering Group, June, 2023) using the methodology outlined in the current edition of the Highway Capacity Manual, using synchro modeling software. The analysis in this study concludes that the Broadway/Roemer intersection currently operates at a LOS F during the AM and PM Peak Hour periods. Therefore, the City has determined that a signal warrant analysis is required for the project.

While both studies are correct in their conclusions for the method of analysis done, the Preisker Lane projectís study demonstrated that further analysis of the intersection is necessary. The results of the analysis have been provided to the City and have determined that a signal is not warranted at the Broadway/Roemer intersection. To comply with City transportation policies regarding LOS, the applicant will be required, as a condition of approval for the Planned Holiday Inn Express GPZ and Planned Development Permit January 2024 GPZ2022-0001 & PD2022-0001 Environmental Checklist

Development Permit, to provide a traffic signal warrant analysis for the intersection of Broadway (SR-135) and Roemer Way consistent with the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD). At the time of building permit application, the warrant analysis shall be reviewed by the Cityís Public Works Department to determine if a traffic signal is warranted. If the analysis indicates that a traffic signal is required, the developer shall be responsible for installing a traffic signal at the intersection.

Since the project has been determined to have no impact on the CEQA metric of VMT, and the signal analysis and the possible signalization of the intersection (determined to be not required) will not be an environmental mitigation. The City traffic policy would have will been implemented through a discretionary condition for the signal warrant analysis, which has been determined to not be and if warranted, of the signalization of the Roemer/Broadway intersection. Therefore, the project does not conflict with a program, plan, ordinance or policy addressing the circulation system, including transit, roadway, bicycle and pedestrian facilities and impacts would be less than significant.
c. The project would be developed on an existing parcel and would not alter or affect existing street and intersection networks. The project would be required to comply with City design standards for vehicular access and circulation, including construction and remediation haul trips, and the current Fire Code. Compliance with these standards would prevent hazardous design features and would ensure adequate and safe site access and circulation. The project would not introduce incompatible uses, including vehicles or equipment, to the site or the surrounding area. There would be no impact.
d. Access to the project would be provided from Roemer Court. The proposed project would be required to comply with all building, fire, and safety codes and development plans would be subject to review and approval by the Cityís Municipal Code. Required review by these departments would ensure the circulation system for the project site would provide adequate emergency access. In addition, the proposed project would not require temporary or permanent closures to roadways and would result in no impacts.

Mitigation Measure(s) incorporated into the project:

Implementation of the proposed project would not result in potentially significant impacts related to transportation; therefore, mitigation is not necessary.

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18. TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES
Potentially Significant ImpactLess Than Significant with Mitigation IncorporatedLess Than Significant ImpactNo Impact a. Would the project cause a substantial adverse
change in the significance of a tribal cultural
resource, defined in Public Resources Code
section 21074 as either a site, feature, place or
cultural landscape that is geographically defined
in terms of the size and scope of the landscape,
sacred place, or object with cultural value to a
California Native American tribe, and that is:
vi. Listed or eligible for listing in the California
Register of Historical Resources, or in a local
register of historical resources as defined in
Public Resources Code section 5020.1(k), or
X
vii. A resource determined by the lead agency,
in its discretion and supported by substantial
evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria
set forth in subdivision (c) of Public
Resources Code Section 5024.1, the lead
agency shall consider the significance of the
resource to a California Native American
tribe.

X
Setting:

Approved in 2014, AB 52 added tribal cultural resources to the categories of resources that must be evaluated under CEQA. Tribal cultural resources are defined as either of the following:
1) Sites, features, cultural landscapes, sacred places, and objects with cultural value to a California Native American tribe that are either of the following:
a) Included or determined to be eligible for inclusion in the CRHR; or b) Included in a local register of historical resources as defined in PRC Section 5020.1(k). 2) A resource determined by the lead agency, in its discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in PRC Section 5024.1(c). In applying these criteria for the purposes of this paragraph, the lead agency shall consider the significance of the resource to a California Native American Tribe.

Recognizing that tribes have expertise with regard to their tribal history and practices, AB 52 requires lead agencies to provide notice to tribes that are traditionally and culturally affiliated with the geographic area of a proposed project if they have requested notice of projects proposed within that area. If the tribe requests consultation within 30 days upon receipt of the notice, the lead agency must consult with the tribe regarding the potential for adverse impacts on tribal cultural resources as a result of a project.

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necessary, the presence and/or significance of tribal cultural resources, the level of significance of a projectís impacts on the tribal cultural resources, and available project alternatives and mitigation measures recommended by the tribe to avoid or lessen potential impacts on tribal cultural resources.

Passed in 2004, Senate Bill (SB) 18 requires cities and counties to consult with Native American tribes to help protect traditional tribal cultural places as part of a general plan adoption or amendment. Unlike AB 52, SB 18 is not an amendment to, or otherwise associated with, CEQA. Instead, SB 18 requires that, prior to the adoption or amendment of a city or countyís general plan, the city or county must conduct consultations with California Native American tribes for the purpose of preserving specified places, features, and objects that are located within the city or countyís jurisdiction. Under SB 18, cities and counties must notify the appropriate Native American tribe(s) of intended adoption or amendments to general plans and offer the opportunity for the tribe(s) to consult regarding traditional tribal cultural places within the proposed plan area.

The City sent letters to the local Native American contacts identified by the NAHC on June 13, 2023.

To date, the City has not received any requests for consultation from local tribes that were notified regarding the proposed project.

Discussion:
a-b. The project site does not contain any known tribal cultural resources that have been listed, or are eligi.ble for listing, in the CRHR, or in a local register of historical resources as defined in PRC Section 5020.1(k). The potential for the existence of buried archaeological materials within the project area is considered low based on the historic physical setting and extent of previous disturbance. In addition, the City provided notification to local tribes regarding the proposed project and received no requests for consultation. Despite the low sensitivity of the site, discovery of unknown subsurface resources during future earthmoving activities associated with future development of the project site is always a possibility. Unknown significant subsurface resources, as described in Section 5, Cultural Resources, would be considered significant tribal cultural resources, as well. Standard mitigation has been proposed to ensure impacts to any unknown resources that may be encountered during project development would be avoided and/or minimized; therefore, potential project impacts would be less than significant with mitigation.

Mitigation Measure(s) incorporated into the project:

TCR-1 Inadvertent Discovery of Tribal Cultural Resource. In the event that a potentially significant tribal cultural resource is encountered during subsurface earthwork activities, all construction activities within a 100-foot radius of the find shall cease and the City shall be notified immediately. Work shall not continue until a qualified archaeologist, in conjunction with locally affiliated Native American representative(s) as necessary, determines whether the uncovered resource requires further study. Any previously unidentified resources found during construction shall be recorded on appropriate California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) forms and evaluated for significance in terms of CEQA criteria by a qualified archaeologist. Potentially significant cultural resources consist of, but are not limited to, stone, bone, glass, ceramic, wood, or shell artifacts; fossils; or features including hearths, structural remains, or historic dumpsites.

If the resource is determined significant under CEQA, the qualified archaeologist shall prepare and implement a research design and archaeological data recovery plan, in conjunction with locally affiliated Native American representative(s) as necessary that will capture those categories of data for which the site is significant. The archaeologist shall also perform appropriate technical analysis, prepare a comprehensive report, and file it with the CCIC, located at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and provide for the permanent curation of the recovered materials.

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19. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS
Would the project:

Potentially Significant ImpactLess Than Significant with Mitigation IncorporatedLess Than Significant ImpactNo Impact a. Require or result in the relocation or construction
of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment
or storm water drainage, electric power, natural
gas, or telecommunications facilities, the
construction or relocation of which could cause
significant environmental effects?
X
b. Have sufficient water supplies available to serve
the project and reasonably foreseeable future
development during normal, dry and multiple dry
years?
X
c. Result in a determination by the wastewater
treatment provider which serves or may serve the
project that it has adequate capacity to serve the
projectís projected demand in addition to the
providerís existing commitments?
X
d. 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?
X
e. Comply with federal, state, and local
management and reduction statutes and
regulations related to solid waste?
X
Setting:

The City operates its own wastewater collection and treatment system. The Cityís wastewater collection system consists of eight wastewater basins with associated trunk sewers and one treatment plant. The Department of Utilities is responsible for delivering water, treating wastewater, refuse collection, recycling, operating the Santa Maria Regional Landfill and its Household Hazardous Waste Facility, street sweeping, and regulatory compliance. The Water Resources Operation and Maintenance Section is responsible for supplying residents with potable water for domestic, industrial, and fire protection purposes. Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services consist of six distinct areas:
refuse collection/residential, refuse collection/commercial, landfill disposal operations, street sweeping, recycling operations, and regulatory compliance. PG&E is the primary electricity provider and SoCalGas is the primary natural gas provider for the city.

Discussion:
a. The project site is located in a fully urbanized area with existing utility infrastructure in place.

The City provides water, wastewater treatment, and solid waste services to the City of Santa Maria. The project also proposes three stormwater catchment basins to reduce stormwater runoff. Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) provides electricity to the project site. Additionally, natural gas on the project site would be provided by the Southern California Gas Company Holiday Inn Express GPZ and Planned Development Permit January 2024 GPZ2022-0001 & PD2022-0001 Environmental Checklist

(SoCal Gas), and the City has access to multiple telecommunications providers including Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, etc. that would provide service.

The existing infrastructure noted above has adequate capacity to support the proposed project.

Therefore, no additional facilities would be required as a result of project implementation and this impact would be less than significant.
b. The Cityís 2015 Utility Capacity Study provides zoning demand factors for estimated water usage. The siteís existing CM Zone designation was estimated to use 2,600 gallons per day per acre (gpd/acre) and the proposed C-2 zone designation was estimated to use 2,400 gpd/acre. Additionally, according to the Cityís Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP), the Cityís water supply would meet projected water demands through 2045 (City of Santa Maria 2020). Therefore, this impact would be less than significant. c. The City Utilities Department owns and operates the wastewater system for the City of Santa Maria. Currently, the City disposes of all of its treated wastewater through percolation ponds under its Waste Discharge Requirements permit. The Cityís wastewater treatment plant was expanded in 2009 and has a current capacity of 13.5 million gallons per day, allowing the City to serve a population of up to 120,000 people. The project site is adjacent to two different sewer segments that could potentially require upgrades due to lack of capacity which the City had identified in a 2012 Utilities Study. The applicant utilized Water Systems Consulting, Inc. to complete a Sewer Capacity Study dated 1/30/2023 for the project. The complete study is attached to this document in the Appendices (Appendix C). The new flow from the proposed development was added to the collection system at the anticipated point of connection and capacity was evaluated under peak hour flow conditions. The flow generation of the proposed project was added to the existing City model for this analysis. Based on the analysis completed, the City currently has capacity for the proposed project. The proposed project is not expected to trigger impacts to the capacity constrained sewer segments identified in the 2012 Utilities Study. Therefore, this impact would be less than significant. d-e. The City currently disposes of solid waste at the Santa Maria Regional Landfill, located at 2065 East Main Street in Santa Maria. The City has also initiated development of a new landfillóthe Santa Maria Integrated Waste Management Facility (Los Flores Ranch Landfill; Facility No. 42- AA-0076), located in the Solomon Hills approximately 8 miles southwest of the city and 0.5 mile east of US 101 in an unincorporated portion of Santa Barbara County. The new facility will have a design capacity of approximately 131 million cubic yards of waste with an estimated closure date of 2105. The permit for the new facility is consistent with the Santa Barbara County Integrated Waste Management Plan, which was approved by the California Department of Resource Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) on October 18, 2011, as well as the standards adopted by CalRecycle, pursuant to PRC Section 44010. In addition, the design and planned operation of the facility is consistent with the State Minimum Standards for Solid Waste Handling and Disposal as determined by the enforcement agency based on review of the January 11, 2011, Joint Technical Document, pursuant to PRC Section 44009.

The project would rely on the Cityís solid waste collection services and facilities. Based on the existing and projected available capacity, the proposed development would not result in the need for new or expanded solid waste facilities. Therefore, potential impacts associated with generation of solid waste in excess of local infrastructure capacity and compliance with state and local solid waste regulations would be less than significant.

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Mitigation Measure(s) incorporated into the project:

Implementation of the proposed project would not result in potentially significant impacts related to utilities and service systems; therefore, mitigation is not necessary.

20. WILDFIRE
If located in or near state responsibility areas or
lands classified as very high fire hazard severity
zones, would the project:

Potentially Significant ImpactLess Than Significant with Mitigation IncorporatedLess Than Significant ImpactNo Impact f. Substantially impair an adopted emergency
response plan or emergency evacuation plan? X
g. Due to slope, prevailing winds, and other factors,
exacerbate wildfire risks, and thereby expose
project occupants to pollutant concentrations
from a wildfire or the uncontrolled spread of a
wildfire?
X
h. Require the installation or maintenance of
associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel
breaks, emergency water sources, power lines or
other utilities) that may exacerbate fire risk or that
may result in temporary or ongoing impacts to
the environment?
X
i. Expose people or structures to significant risks,
including downslope or downstream flooding or
landslides, as a result of runoff, post-fire slope
instability, or drainage changes?
X
Setting:

The project is located in an urban area within Santa Maria. The Integrated Regional Multi-Hazard Emergency Response Plan for the Cities of Santa Maria and Guadalupe was established in order to clearly delineate the planning areas procedures and policies when responding to a major emergency event. This includes any significant threat or potential disaster which could impact the health, safety, and property of the public within the planning area. The objectives of this plan include, but are not limited to, identifying authorities and their respective responsibilities for planning and response activities, establishing the policies for providing emergency information to the public, and describing the resources available to support emergency response activities.

The urbanized areas of Santa Maria are generally protected from most aspects of grassland and brush fires. However, accumulating weeds along roadsides and in vacant lots make even urban locations potentially hazardous from a wildland fire standpoint. For these reasons, an enforceable weed abatement program was established in 2017 to reduce these risks whenever structures are present.

The California Fire Code provides minimum standards for many aspects of fire prevention and suppression activities. These standards include provisions for emergency vehicle access, water supply, fire protection systems, and the use of fire-resistant building materials.

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Discussion:
a. Implementation of the proposed project would not result in a significant temporary or permanent impact on any adopted emergency response plans or emergency evacuation plans. No breaks in utility service or road closures would occur as a result of project implementation; therefore, potential impacts would be less than significant.
b. The project is located within a developed site located within an urban area of Santa Maria.

Future development of the project site would not substantially change the existing topography of the project site. Future development would be required to meet all applicable standards for fire prevention within the CBC and California Fire Code, including having adequate access to water for fire protection purposes, provision of fire detection equipment, fire sprinklers, etc.

Future development would also be required to comply with the City weed abatement program.

Therefore, the project would not exacerbate wildfire risks, and thereby expose project occupants to, pollutant concentrations from a wildfire or the uncontrolled spread of a wildfire, and potential impacts would be less than significant.
c. The project would include the installation of new electricity, water, wastewater, stormwater, and natural gas infrastructure and connections to City infrastructure. These proposed infrastructure components would occur within existing developed land and would be required to be installed in full compliance with applicable CBC and California Fire Code regulations; therefore, potential impacts associated with exacerbation of fire risk from installation of new infrastructure would be less than significant.
d. The project site is generally flat and would not be located near a hillslope or in an area subject to downstream flooding or landslides. The project does not include any design elements that would expose people or structures to significant risks, including downslope or downstream flooding or landslides, as a result of runoff, post-fire slope instability, or drainage changes.

Therefore, impacts would be less than significant.

Mitigation Measure(s) incorporated into the project:

Implementation of the proposed project would not result in potentially significant impacts related to wildfire; therefore, mitigation is not necessary.

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CONSULTATION AND DATA SOURCES

CONSULTATION SOURCES
City Departments Consulted
Administrative Services
Attorney
X Fire
Library
City Manager
Police
X Public Works
X Utilities
X Recreation and Parks
County Agencies/Departments Consulted
X Air Pollution Control District
Association of Governments
X Flood Control District
Environmental Health
Fire (Hazardous Materials)
LAFCO
Public Works
Planning and Development
Other (list)
Special Districts Consulted
Santa Maria Public Airport
Airport Land Use Commission
Cemetery
Santa-Maria Bonita School District
Santa Maria Joint Union High School
Laguna County Sanitation District
Cal Cities Water Company
State/Federal Agencies Consulted
Army Corps of Engineers
Caltrans
CA Fish and Game
Federal Fish and Wildlife
FAA
Regional Water Quality Control Bd.

Integrated Waste Management Bd.

Other (list)

DATA SOURCES
General Plan
X Land Use Element
X Circulation Element
X Safety Element
X Noise Element
Housing Element
X Resources Management Element
Other
X Agricultural Preserve Maps
X Archaeological Maps/Reports
X Architectural Elevations
X Biology Reports
X CA Oil and Gas Maps
X FEMA Maps (Flood)
X Grading Plans
X Site Plan
Topographic Maps
X Aerial Photos
X Traffic Studies
X Trip Generation Manual (ITE)
X URBEMIS Air Quality Model
X Zoning Maps
X Other (list)
Appendix
A - Revised Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Analysis
B- Traffic and Circulation Study
C- Sewer Capacity Study
D - Response to Public Comments
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OTHER SOURCES CONSULTED:

California Air Resources Board (CARB). 2016a. Ambient Air Quality Standards. May 4, 2016. Available at:
http://www.arb.ca.gov/research/aaqs/aaqs2.pdf.

California Air Resources Board (CARB). 2016b. Area Designation Maps / State and National. October 2020.

Available at: http://www.arb.ca.gov/desig/adm/adm.htm.

California Department of Conservation (DOC). 2010. Fault Activity Map of California (2010). Available at:
http://maps.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/fam/.

California Department of Conservation (DOC). 2016. Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program. Available at:
https://maps.conservation.ca.gov/DLRP/CIFF/.

California Department of Conservation (DOC). 2021. Santa Barbara County Tsunami Inundation Maps.

Available at: http://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/Pages/Tsunami/Maps/SantaBarbara.aspx.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). 2018. California Essential Habitat Connectivity Project: A Strategy for Conserving a Connected California. Available at:
https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/conservation/planning/connectivity/CEHC.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife. 2020. California Natural Diversity Database Biogeographic Information and Observation System (BIOS). Available at: https://wildlife.ca.gov/data/BIOS.

California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). 2018b. Special Plant and Animal Lists. Available at:<http://www.dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/nongame/list.html>
California Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTCS). 2023. EnviroStor. Available at:
https://www.envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public/.

California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). 2022. California Scenic Highway Mapping System.

Available at: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/design/lap-landscape-architecture-and-communitylivability/lap-liv-i-scenic-highways.

California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA). 2023. Cortese List Data Resources. Available at:
https://calepa.ca.gov/sitecleanup/corteselist/.

California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). 2023. GeoTracker. Available at:
https://geotracker.waterboards.ca.gov/.

City of Santa Maria. 2019. Zoning Ordinance/Map. Available at:
https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/home/showpublisheddocument/10037/636837414217430000.

City of Santa Maria. 2015. 2012 Utilities Capacity Study. Available at:
https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/home/showpublisheddocument/12210/635763605040230000 City of Santa Maria. 2021. 2020 Urban Water Management Plan. June 2021. Available at:
https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/home/showpublisheddocument/28900/637613361539900000.

City of Santa Maria. 2022. Santa Maria Municipal Code. Available at:
https://library.qcode.us/lib/santa_maria_ca/pub/municipal_code.

City of Santa Maria. 2020. City of Santa Maria Environmental Procedures and Guidelines. Available at:
https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/home/showpublisheddocument/6941/637481268778030000.

Diblee, T. W. 1994. Geologic Map of the Santa Maria and Twitchell Dam Quadrangles. Available at:
https://ngmdb.usgs.gov/Prodesc/proddesc_71688.htm.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). 2023. FEMA Flood Map Service Center. Available at:
https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home.

Luhdorff and Scalmaninin Consulting Engineers. 2017 Annual Report of Hydrogeologic Conditions, Water Requirements, Supplies and Disposition ñ Santa Maria Valley Management Area. April 2018. Available at: https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/home/showdocument?id=24051.

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Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E). 2023. Delivering Low-Emission Energy. Available at:
https://www.pge.com/en_US/about-pge/environment/what-we-are-doing/clean-energy-solutions/cleanenergy-solutions.page.

Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD). 2022. Scope and Content of Air Quality Sections in Environmental Documents. January 2022 Limited Update. Available at:
https://www.ourair.org/wp-content/uploads/ScopeContentJanuary2022-LimitedUpdates.pdf.

Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD). 2022. 2022 Ozone Plan. Available at:
https://www.ourair.org/wp-content/uploads/2022-Ozone-Plan.pdf.

Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG). 2012. Regional Growth Forecast 2010-2040.

Available at: http://www.sbcag.org/uploads/2/4/5/4/24540302/regional_growth_forecast_2010- 2040.pdf.

Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG). 2023. Santa Maria Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan. Available at:
http://www.sbcag.org/uploads/2/4/5/4/24540302/smx_alucp_v2_final.pdf.

U.S. Department of Agricultural, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). 2019. Web Soil Survey.

Available at: http://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). 2018. National Wetlands Inventory (Wetlands Mapper). Accessed on https://www.fws.gov/wetlands/.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 2020. Information for Planning and Consultation (IPAC). Available at:
https://ecos.fws.gov/ipac/.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). 2019. Amphibian & Reptiles: Species Information for California RedLegged Frog and California Tiger Salamander. Available at:
<https://www.fws.gov/sacramento/es_species/Accounts/Amphibians-Reptiles/>.

Woodring, W.P. and Bramlette, M.N. 1950. Geology and Paleontology of the Santa Maria District California, Geological Survey Professional Paper 222. Available at: <https://pubs.usgs.gov/pp/0222/report.pdf> Holiday Inn Express GPZ and Planned Development Permit January 2024 GPZ2022-0001 & PD2022-0001 Environmental Checklist

MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Potentially Significant ImpactLess Than Significant with Mitigation IncorporatedLess Than Significant ImpactNo Impact

1. Does the project have the potential to substantially degrade the quality of the environment, substantially
reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal
community, substantially reduce the number or restrict
the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or
eliminate important examples of the major periods of
California history or prehistory?
X

2. Does the project have impacts that are individually
limited, but cumulatively considerable? (ìCumulatively
considerableî means that the incremental effects of a
project are considerable when viewed in connection
with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future
projects.)
X

3. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings,
either directly or indirectly?
X
Discussion:

Proposed development of the land uses permitted under the proposed C-2 zoning designation within the project site have the potential to result in temporary impacts to air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, geology and soils, noise, and tribal cultural resources. However, mitigation measures have been identified to reduce potential impacts to a less-than-significant level, including but not limited to, fugitive dust controls, diesel-idling minimization, nesting bird avoidance, inadvertent discovery of archaeological and paleontological resources protocol and noise control measures.

When project impacts are considered along or in combination with other reasonably foreseeable impacts, the projectís potential cumulative impacts may be significant. Mitigation measures have been incorporated into the project to reduce project-related impacts to a less-than-significant level. Based on implementation of identified project-specific mitigation measures and the relatively limited number and extent of potential impacts, the cumulative effects of the proposed project would not be cumulatively considerable and would be less than significant.

With incorporation of mitigation measures identified in this Initial Study, potential environmental effects of the project would not directly or indirectly result in any substantial adverse effects on human beings and this impact would be less than significant.

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SUMMARY OF POTENTIALLY SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS
Aesthetics Mineral Resources
Agriculture and Forest Resources X Noise
X Air Quality Population and Housing
X Biological Resources Public Services
X Cultural Resources Recreation
Energy Transportation
X Geology and Soils X Tribal Cultural Resources
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Utilities and Services Systems Hazards and Hazardous Materials Wildfire
Hydrology and Water Quality X Mandatory Findings of Significance Land Use and Planning

369 Pacific Street  San Luis Obispo, California 93401 (805) 786-2650  www.padreinc.com December 8, 2023
Project No. 2202-2051
Lotus Management Company
6030 Hellyer Avenue, Suite 150
San Jose, CA 95138
Attention: Mr. Jiten Patel
Subject: Letter Report, Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analysis (Second Revision), Proposed Holiday Inn Express Project, Roemer Court, Santa Maria, California
Dear Mr. Patel:

Padre Associates, Inc. (Padre), has prepared this revised letter report documenting the air quality and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions analysis (Analysis) for the proposed Holiday Inn Express Project (Project) at Roemer Court, Santa Maria, California (Project Site). The analysis has been prepared for Lotus Management Company (Lotus) in accordance with the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District’s (SBCAPCD) Air Quality Sections document (SBCAPCD, 2022), the Santa Barbara County Department of Planning and Development (SBCDPD) Environmental Thresholds and Guidelines Manual (SBCDPD, 2021), and the California Air Resources Control Board (CARB) 2022 Scoping Plan.

OVERVIEW
The purpose of this analysis is to estimate the criteria pollutant and GHG emissions that would be emitted by the proposed Project and to compare it to applicable air quality/GHG regulations and plans. In response to Lotus’ General Plan Amendment/Zone Change and Planned Development Permit application, the City of Santa Maria (City) Community Development Department (CDD) requested on April 22, 2022 that an air quality and GHG emissions analysis be completed for the Proposed Project. In response, Lotus contacted Padre to prepare the Analysis for submittal to the City CDD, which occurred on July 6, 2022. In August of 2023, the City CDD requested a revision of the Analysis to include a GHG analysis based on a Project-Specific Efficiency Threshold. Padre provided the revised Analysis to Lotus on August 16, 2023. On November 29, 2023 during a conference call with the City CDD’s Senior Planner, the City CDD requested that Padre revise the Analysis in accordance with the 2022 Scoping Plan1.
1 It should be noted that the 2022 Scoping Plan was not finalized by CARB when the original air quality and greenhouse gas emissions analysis was prepared.

Appendix A
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Site Description and Background
The Project Site is located at Roemer Court in the City of Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, California. The Project Site consists of two vacant parcels identified as Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs) 128-003-047 and 128-003-048 totaling approximately 2.13 acres. There are similar transient lodging developments located to the west of the Project Site, commercial developments to the north and south, and a vacant lot located to the east. The U.S. 101 freeway is located approximately 0.25 miles to the northeast of the Project Site. The nearest sensitive receptors are single-family homes located approximately 750 feet northwest of the Project Site and single-family homes located approximately 1,000 feet southwest of the Project Site.

Project Description and Schedule
Construction of the proposed Project will occur over six phases which are anticipated to be completed over a period of approximately 13 months. The proposed Project consists of the development of a four-story Holiday Inn Express (Hotel) consisting of a total of approximately 56,049 square feet (ft2). The Hotel will include 93 rooms, guest common areas, back of the house facilities, and an indoor pool. The remaining parcel would be improved with an approximately 47,934 ft2 parking lot and landscaping. Grading activities are proposed to disturb approximately 2.13 acres with a cut of 1,685 cubic yards (CY), a fill of approximately 3,404 CY and an import volume of approximately 1,718 CY. In total, the Project includes the following components:
 Grading;
 Utilities Installation;
 Landscaping, Concrete and Paving;
 Foundation Work;
 Exterior Construction; and
 Interior Construction.

The construction schedule for proposed Project is anticipated to take approximately 13 months to complete; however, this schedule may be subject to change due to permitting, field conditions, and/or weather conditions. A summary of the Proposed Project construction tasks and basic schedule is shown below in Table 1.

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Table 1. Project Schedule
Activity Working Days
Grading 10
Utilities Installation 110
Landscaping, Concrete and Paving 92
Foundation Work 44
Exterior Construction 110
Interior Construction 220
The proposed Project will be constructed in full compliance with the 2022 California Building Standards Code (CBC) Title 24 Part 6 Building Efficiency Energy Standards for Residential and Nonresidential Buildings, and 2022 CBC Title 24 Part 11, California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen).

The CBC consists of a compilation of several distinct standards and codes related to building construction including plumbing, electrical, interior acoustics, energy efficiency, and handicap accessibility for persons with physical and sensory disabilities. The 2022 CBC Title 24 Part 6 establishes energy efficiency standards for residential and non-residential buildings in order to reduce California’s energy demand. CALGreen and includes mandatory minimum environmental performance standards for all new ground-up construction of residential and nonresidential structures.

Relevant 2022 CBC standards that will be implemented alongside the proposed Project include the following:
 Inclusion of a photovoltaic system with energy storage system;  Routine energy system efficiency inspections;
 Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. Five EV stations are proposed;  Use of low VOC emitting building materials and architectural coatings throughout;  Planned reduction of indoor water use to 20 percent below baseline use per CALGreen;
 Use of water efficient landscaping designs and plants; and  Permanently anchored bicycle parking area.

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CRITERIA POLLUTANTS
Criteria pollutants include Ozone (O3), carbon monoxide (CO), oxides of nitrogen (NOX), reactive organic gases (ROG), Sulfur Dioxide (SO2), particulate matter with a diameter of 10 microns or less (PM10), and particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 microns or less (PM2.5).

Ozone. O3 is formed in the atmosphere through complex photochemical reactions involving NOX, ROG (also known as reactive organic compounds), and sunlight that occur over several hours. Since O3 is not emitted directly into the atmosphere, but is formed as a result of photochemical reactions, it is classified as a secondary or regional pollutant. These O3-forming reactions take time, and therefore peak ozone levels are often found downwind of major source areas. O3 is considered a respiratory irritant and prolonged exposure can reduce lung function, aggravate asthma, and increase susceptibility to respiratory infections. Children and those with existing respiratory diseases are at greatest risk from ozone exposure.

Carbon Monoxide. CO is primarily formed through the incomplete combustion of organic fuels. Higher CO values are generally measured during winter when dispersion is limited by morning surface inversions. Seasonal and diurnal variations in meteorological conditions lead to lower values in summer and in the afternoon. CO is an odorless, colorless gas. CO affects red blood cells in the body by binding to hemoglobin and reducing the amount of oxygen that can be carried to the body’s organs and tissues, which can cause health effects to those with cardiovascular disease and can affect mental alertness and vision.

Nitric Oxide and Nitrogen Dioxide. Nitric Oxide (NO) is a colorless gas formed during combustion processes which rapidly oxidizes to form Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), a brownish gas.

The highest nitrogen dioxide values are measured in urbanized areas with heavy traffic.

Exposure to NO2 may increase the potential for respiratory infections in children and cause difficulty in breathing among healthy people, but especially asthmatics.

Sulfur Dioxide. SO2 is a colorless, reactive gas that is produced from burning sulfurcontaining fuels, such as coal and oil, as well as by other industrial processes. Generally, the highest concentrations of SO2 are found near large industrial sources. SO2 is a respiratory irritant that can cause narrowing of the airways, leading to wheezing and shortness of breath.

Long-term exposure to SO2 can cause respiratory illness and aggravate existing cardiovascular disease.

Particulate Matter. Ambient air quality standards have been set for PM10 and PM2.5.

Both consist of different types of particles suspended in the air such as metal, soot, smoke, dust and fine mineral particles. The particles’ toxicity and chemical activity can vary, depending on the source. The primary source of PM10 emissions appears to be from the soil via road use, construction, agriculture, and natural windblown dust. Other sources include sea salt, combustion processes (such as those in gasoline or diesel vehicles), and wood burning.

Primary sources of PM2.5 emissions come from construction sites, wood stoves, fireplaces and diesel truck exhaust. Particulate matter is a health concern because when inhaled it can cause permanent lung damage. While both sizes of particulates can be dangerous when inhaled, PM2.5 tends to be more damaging because it remains in the lungs.

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CURRENT AIR QUAILTY ATTAINMENT STATUS
Santa Barbara County (County) is currently in attainment for all National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). However, the County is currently in nonattainment for the California Ambient Air Quality Standards (CAAQS) for O3 (8-hour standard) and the PM10 (annual arithmetic mean and 24 standard).

GREENHOUSE GASES
GHGs, defined as any gas that absorbs infrared radiation in the atmosphere, include but are not limited to, water vapor, carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), and fluorocarbons. These GHGs trap and build up heat in the atmosphere near the earth’s surface, a process commonly known as the Greenhouse Effect. The atmosphere and the oceans are reaching their capacity to absorb CO2 and other GHGs, leading to exacerbated global climate change in the future. Unlike criteria pollutants, which are pollutants of regional and local concern, the role GHGs have on climate change is a local, regional, and global issue. There is widespread international scientific consensus that human-caused increases in GHGs have, and will continue to contribute to climate change; although, there is uncertainty regarding the magnitude and rate of warming.

Climate change is having and will continue to have widespread impacts on California’s environment, water supply, energy consumption, public health, and economy. Many related impacts that we see today include an increased frequency of fires, floods, severe storms, and heat waves (CGOPR, 2018). Documented effects of climate change in California include increased average, maximum, and minimum temperatures, decreased spring runoff to the Sacramento River, shrinking glaciers in the Sierra Nevada, sea-level rise at the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay, warmer temperatures in Lake Tahoe, Mono Lake, and other major lakes, and plant and animal species found at elevations different than what has been historically observed (CGOPR, 2018).

According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the concentration of CO2 (the primary GHG) has increased from approximately 280 parts per million (ppm) in preindustrial times (Fifth Assessment Report) to well over 410 ppm in 2021 (Sixth Assessment Report) (IPCC, 2014 and IPCC, 2021). CO2 concentrations as of 2019 are increasing about 1.9 ppm/year and present CO2 concentrations are higher than any time in at least the last 2 million years. CO2 is used as a reference gas for climate change. To account for different GHG global warming potentials for other gases, emissions are often quantified and reported as CO2 equivalents (CO2e). For example, if the CO2 global warming potential is set at a reference value of 1, CH4 has a warming potential of 27.9 (i.e., 1 ton of methane has the same warming potential as 27.9 tons of CO2 [IPCC, 2021]), while nitrous oxide has a warming potential of 273.

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REGULATORY THRESHOLDS
The SBCAPCD classifies construction projects as short-term projects and currently does not have thresholds of significance for evaluating the criteria pollutant emission impacts in place for such actions. Based on a review of current SBCAPCD rules, a significance threshold of 25 tons per year is an appropriate construction significance threshold for this study (SBCAPCD, 2022). The SBCAPCD establishes thresholds of significance for evaluating the criteria pollutant emissions impacts during the operational phase of projects. According to the SBCAPCD, if a proposed project’s operational emissions are below the following thresholds, the project would not have a significant impact on air quality, either individually or cumulatively.

Table 2. Criteria Pollutant Thresholds for Operational Phases (All Sources) ROG
(lbs/day)
NOX
(lbs/day)
PM10
(lb/day)
240 240 80
Table 3. Criteria Pollutant Thresholds for Operational Phases (Motor Vehicle Trips Only) ROG
(lbs/day)
NOX
(lbs/day)
25 25
Neither the SBCAPCD nor the City of Santa Maria have adopted GHG thresholds of significance for construction or operational GHG emissions. Therefore, as recommended by the Association of Environmental Professionals (AEP), the significance of a Project’s GHG emissions can be evaluated based on the Project’s consistency with an applicable GHG reduction plan per the CEQA guidelines1 (AEP, 2016).

In 2006, Assembly Bill 32 (AB 32) codified a statewide GHG emissions reduction plan to reduce GHG emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 and in September 2016 Senate Bill 32 (SB 32) was signed in to law by the governor extending AB 32 to require that the State of California (State) reduce GHG emissions to 40 percent below 1990 levels by 2030 and to achieve net zero GHG emissions by 2045. On December 22, 2022, CARB adopted the 2022 Scoping Plan which lays out a path to achieve State targets for carbon neutrality and to reduce anthropogenic GHG emissions by 85 percent below 1990 levels no later than 2045. The 2022 Scoping Plan supports significant GHG reduction through a reduction in the use of fossil fuels, deploying clean technologies, clean fuels, sustainable development and carbon sequestration.

The current Title 24 Part 6 Building Efficiency Energy Standards and CALGreen energy efficiency and energy use reduction requirements are consistent with AB 32, SB 32 and the 2022 Scoping Plan; therefore, a project that meets the 2020 CBC requirements would be consistent with an applicable GHG reduction plan.
1 CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.4(b).

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AIR QUALITY AND GREENHOUSE GAS ANALYSIS
Primary sources of pollutant emissions during the proposed Project’s construction phase would result from the use of internal combustion engines and soil disturbance. Specifically, conventional construction equipment such as dozers, compactors, excavators, backhoes, loaders and paving machines, utilized during grading, demolition and construction activities would be used. Additional sources of air pollutant emissions include emissions from on-road motor vehicles used to transport materials and personnel, ROG emissions from asphalt paving during paving operations and ROG emissions during the application of architectural coatings.

Operational emissions would result primarily from emissions due to on-road motor vehicles and electrical consumption.

Emissions modeling was conducted to estimate the criteria pollutant and GHG emissions during the construction and operational phases of the Project. Emissions were estimated using the most recent emission factors and load factors obtained from the California Emissions Estimator Model® (CalEEMod) User’s Guide, Emission Factors (EMFAC) model and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). Detailed source information is provided in Appendix A.

Construction and operational equipment emissions were estimated using the engine horsepower, engine emission factors, engine load factors and hours of engine use per day. Onroad vehicle emissions were estimated using the vehicle type (i.e., passenger gasoline-powered vehicle, heavy-duty diesel-powered vehicle), engine emission factors and length of daily round trips. Operational emissions from on-road motor vehicle use were calculated using data from a client provided traffic study prepared by Associated Transportation Engineers (ATE, 2021).

Electricity use and associated emissions were estimated using estimated energy usage and emissions factors. Fugitive dust emissions from proposed soil disturbance activities related to the construction phase were calculated using emission factors, volumes of earth material disturbed, and areas of earth material disturbed. Emissions from asphalt and architectural coatings were calculated using proposed asphalt volumes and estimated architectural coating volumes. The proposed Project’s construction schedule was estimated using a similar project’s schedule for the Holiday Inn Express in Hollister California which was provided by Lotus. A tabulation of assumptions, references, and calculations for the Project emission estimates are provided in Appendix A. Tables 4 through 7 below lists the maximum daily estimated Project criteria pollutant emissions calculated by Padre for the proposed Project’s construction and operational phases. Table 8 lists the yearly GHG emissions calculated by Padre for the proposed Project’s construction and operational phases.

Table 4. Estimated Total Project Construction Criteria Pollutant Emissions Phase
Emissions
ROG
(tons/yr)
CO
(tons/yr)
NOX
(tons/yr)
SOX
(tons/yr)
PM10
(tons/yr)
PM2.5
(tons/yr)
Construction Emissions 5.03 2.19 0.95 0.007 0.04 0.04
SBCAPCD Thresholds: 25 25 25 25 25 25
Threshold Exceeded? No No No No No No
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Table 5. Estimated Project Construction Motor Vehicle Trip Criteria Pollutant Emissions Phase
Maximum Daily Emissions
ROG
(lbs/day)
NOX
(lbs/day)
Construction Emissions 0.04 1.99
As shown in Table 4, the Project’s construction phase would not result in an exceedance of the SBCAPCD recommended thresholds for ROGs, CO, NOx, SOx, PM2.5 or PM10. The emissions analysis spreadsheets and the basis of criteria pollutant emissions analysis are provided in Appendix A.

Table 6. Estimated Total Project Operational Criteria Pollutant Emissions Phase
Maximum Daily Emissions
ROG
(lbs/day)
CO
(lbs/day)
NOX
(lbs/day)
SOX
(lbs/day)
PM10
(lbs/day)
PM2.5
(lbs/day)
Operational Emissions 2.54 70.11 8.07 0.27 0.59 0.57
SBCAPCD Thresholds: 240 -- 240 -- 80 --
Threshold Exceeded? No No No No No No
Table 7. Estimated Project Operational Motor Vehicle Trip Criteria Pollutant Emissions Phase
Maximum Daily Emissions
ROG
(lbs/day)
NOX
(lbs/day)
Operational Emissions 1.14 7.02
SBCAPCD Thresholds: 25 25
Threshold Exceeded? No No
As identified in Tables 6 and 7, the proposed Project’s operational phase would not result in an exceedance of SBCAPCD maximum daily emissions thresholds for ROGs, NOx and/or PM10. The emission analysis spreadsheets and the basis of criteria pollutant emissions analysis are provided in Appendix A.

Table 8. Estimated Project Construction GHG Emissions
Phase N2O
(Tons/Year)
CH4
(Tons/Year)
CO2
(Tons/Year)
MTCO2E1
(Per/Year)
Construction Emissions 0.05 0.10 669.2 622
1 Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent
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Table 9. Estimated Operational Emissions
Emission Source MTCO2E / year
With Guest Trips
MTCO2E / year
Without Guest Trips
Amortized Construction Emissions 21 21
Operational Emissions 4,574 368
Area 0.0 0.0
Energy 114 114
Mobile 4,422 217
Solid Waste 37 37
Water 0.01 0.01
Total Emissions12 4,594 389
Because neither the SBCAPCD nor the City of Santa Maria have adopted GHG emission thresholds of significance for construction or operational GHG emissions, the proposed Project’s GHG emissions are provided for informational purposes only. Construction activities are estimated to generate approximately 622 MTCO2E per year (refer to Table 8), which amortized over a 30-year period, the construction phase is estimated to generate 21 MTCO2E per year.

Operational emissions are estimated to generate approximately 4,594 MTCO2E per year (refer to Table 9). Hotel guest vehicle trips are estimated to be the primary source of operational GHG emissions. Without the inclusion of guest trips within calculations, Project operations would generate approximately 389 MTCO2E per year. It should be noted that these hotel guest trips would be generated regardless of Project implementation because work and leisure trips would occur without the development of the hotel since the destination (Santa Maria) is the trip attractor, not the hotel. In addition, the proposed Project includes the installation of up to five EV charging stations which would service guests with EVs.

The Project would be constructed in full compliance with CBC 2022 Title 24 Part 6 Building Efficiency Energy Standards and CALGreen, which are consistent with the goals outlined in AB 32, SB 32 and the 2022 Scoping Plan.

CONCLUSIONS
Criteria Pollutant Impacts
Based on the results of the criteria pollutant emissions analysis, the Project’s construction and operational emissions would not exceed SBCAPCD criteria pollutant thresholds. Additionally, the proposed Project would not result in a cumulatively considerable 1 Includes amortized construction emissions.
2 Numbers may not add up due to rounding.

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increase in criteria pollutants O3 or PM10 for which the County is currently in non-attainment status for under the State ambient air quality standards.

GHG Emissions Impacts
Construction and operational activities for the Project would generate GHG emissions; however, the Project would not conflict with any applicable plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purposes of reducing GHGs.

CLOSURE
If you have any questions or require additional information regarding the Analysis, please contact Mr. Robert Vander Weele at (805) 786-2650, extension 134 / [email protected].

Padre Associates, Inc.

Robert Vander Weele, P.G.

Senior Geologist
Attachments:

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REFERENCES
Association of Environmental Professionals, 2016, Final White Paper - Beyond 2020 and Newhall: A Field Guide to New CEQA Greenhouse Gas Thresholds and Climate Action Plan Targets for California, October 18.

Associated Transportation Engineers, 2021, Traffic and Circulation Study, Holiday Inn Express Project, City of Santa Maria, December 18.

California Air Resources Board, 2022, 2022 Scoping Plan for Achieving Carbon Neutrality, November 16, 2022.

California Air Resources Board. 2023a. EMission FACtor 2021 (EMFAC). Accessed online at https://arb.ca.gov/emfac.

California Air Resources Board. 2023b. Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventory Query Tool for years 2000-2020 (15th Edition). Accessed at
https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/applications/greenhouse-gas-emission-inventory-0.

California Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (CGOPR). 2018. California’s Fourth Climate Change Assessment, Statewide Summary Report.

Trinity Consultants. 2021a. California Emissions Estimator Model (CalEEMod) User’s Guide, Appendix D, Default Data Tables.

Trinity Consultants. 2021b. California Missions Estimator Model Users Guide, Version 2020-4-0.

Dated May.

Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD), 2022, Scope and Content of Air Quality Sections in Environmental Documents.

Santa Barbara County Planning and Development Department (SBCDPD), 2021, Environmental Thresholds and Guidelines Manual.

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). 2014. Fifth Assessment Report.

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). 2021. Sixth Assessment Report.

APPENDIX A

EMISSIONS MODEL TABLES
Holiday Inn Express
Table 1 - Construction Offsite Exhaust Emissions Calculations Emission Factors (lbs/mile) Total Emissions, Tons
Source ROG CO NOX SO2 PM10 PM2.5 N2O CH4 CO2 ROG CO NOX SO2 PM10 PM2.5 N2O CH4 CO2 ROG CO NOX SO2 PM10 PM2.5 N2O CH4 CO2 Grading Trucks - Heavy 1 T7tc-d55 0.00004 0.00016 0.00302 0.00003 0.00004 0.00004 0.00052 0.00000 3.3 0.0 0.0 60.0 10 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Electrical and Gas Utilities Trucks - Heavy 2 T7tc-d55 0.00004 0.00016 0.00302 0.00003 0.00004 0.00004 0.00052 0.00000 3.3 0.0 0.0 60.0 110 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Landscape, Concrete and Paving Trucks - Heavy 3 T7tc-d55 0.00004 0.00016 0.00302 0.00003 0.00004 0.00004 0.00052 0.00000 3.3 1.0 0.6 60.0 92 0.00 0.01 0.18 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.03 0.000 199.63 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5.89 Foundation Trucks - Heavy 4 T7tc-d55 0.00004 0.00016 0.00302 0.00003 0.00004 0.00004 0.00052 0.00000 3.3 3.0 2.7 60.0 44 0.01 0.03 0.54 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.09 0.000 598.89 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 11.78Exterior Construction Trucks - Heavy 5 T7tc-d55 0.00004 0.00016 0.00302 0.00003 0.00004 0.00004 0.00052 0.00000 3.3 2.0 1.1 60.0 110 0.00 0.02 0.36 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.06 0.000 399.26 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 11.78 Interior Construction Trucks - Heavy 6 T7tc-d55 0.00004 0.00016 0.00302 0.00003 0.00004 0.00004 0.00052 0.00000 3.3 0.0 0.0 60.0 220 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

0.01 0.03 0.54 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.09 0.000 598.89 0.0001 0.0006 0.01 0.0001 0.0001 0.0001 0.002 0.00001 11.78

0.0004 0.0015 0.03 0.0003 0.0004 0.0003 0.005 0.00002 29.45 Grading Trucks - Heavy 1 T7tc-d55 0.00004 0.00016 0.00302 0.00003 0.00004 0.00004 0.00052 0.00000 3.3 11.0 10.7 60.0 10 0.03 0.11 1.99 0.02 0.03 0.03 0.35 0.001 2195.9 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 10.72 Electrical and Gas Utilities Trucks - Heavy 2 T7tc-d55 0.00004 0.00016 0.00302 0.00003 0.00004 0.00004 0.00052 0.00000 3.3 0.0 0.0 60.0 110 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Landscape, Concrete and Paving Trucks - Heavy 3 T7tc-d55 0.00004 0.00016 0.00302 0.00003 0.00004 0.00004 0.00052 0.00000 3.3 0.0 0.0 60.0 92 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Foundation Trucks - Heavy 4 T7tc-d55 0.00004 0.00016 0.00302 0.00003 0.00004 0.00004 0.00052 0.00000 3.3 0.0 0.0 60.0 44 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Exterior Construction Trucks - Heavy 5 T7tc-d55 0.00004 0.00016 0.00302 0.00003 0.00004 0.00004 0.00052 0.00000 3.3 0.0 0.0 60.0 110 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Interior Construction Trucks - Heavy 6 T7tc-d55 0.00004 0.00016 0.00302 0.00003 0.00004 0.00004 0.00052 0.00000 3.3 0.0 0.0 60.0 220 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

0.03 0.11 1.99 0.02 0.03 0.03 0.35 0.00 2195.9 0.0001 0.0005 0.01 0.0001 0.0001 0.0001 0.0017 0.00001 10.72

0.0001 0.0005 0.01 0.000 0.0001 0.0001 0.0017 0.00001 10.72 Grading Trucks - Heavy 1 T7tc-d55 0.00004 0.00016 0.00302 0.00003 0.00004 0.00004 0.00052 0.00000 3.3 0.0 0.0 60.0 10 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Electrical and Gas Utilities Trucks - Heavy 2 T7tc-d55 0.00004 0.00016 0.00302 0.00003 0.00004 0.00004 0.00052 0.00000 3.3 0.0 0.0 60.0 110 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Landscape, Concrete and Paving Trucks - Heavy 3 T7tc-d55 0.00004 0.00016 0.00302 0.00003 0.00004 0.00004 0.00052 0.00000 3.3 0.0 0.0 60.0 92 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Foundation Trucks - Heavy 4 T7tc-d55 0.00004 0.00016 0.00302 0.00003 0.00004 0.00004 0.00052 0.00000 3.3 0.0 0.0 60.0 44 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Exterior Construction Trucks - Heavy 5 T7tc-d55 0.00004 0.00016 0.00302 0.00003 0.00004 0.00004 0.00052 0.00000 3.3 0.0 0.0 60.0 110 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Interior Construction Trucks - Heavy 6 T7tc-d55 0.00004 0.00016 0.00302 0.00003 0.00004 0.00004 0.00052 0.00000 3.3 0.0 0.0 60.0 220 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000

0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000
Grading Trucks - Heavy 1 T7tc-d55 0.00004 0.00016 0.00302 0.00003 0.00004 0.00004 0.00052 0.00000 3.3 2.0 1.6 60.0 10 0.00 0.02 0.36 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.06 0.000 399.3 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.60 Electrical and Gas Utilities Trucks - Heavy 2 T7tc-d55 0.00004 0.00016 0.00302 0.00003 0.00004 0.00004 0.00052 0.00000 3.3 1.0 0.3 60.0 110 0.00 0.01 0.18 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.03 0.000 199.6 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.59 Landscape, Concrete and Paving Trucks - Heavy 3 T7tc-d55 0.00004 0.00016 0.00302 0.00003 0.00004 0.00004 0.00052 0.00000 3.3 2.0 1.1 60.0 92 0.00 0.02 0.36 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.06 0.000 399.3 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 10.22 Foundation Trucks - Heavy 4 T7tc-d55 0.00004 0.00016 0.00302 0.00003 0.00004 0.00004 0.00052 0.00000 3.3 1.0 0.1 60.0 44 0.00 0.01 0.18 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.03 0.000 199.6 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.50Exterior Construction Trucks - Heavy 5 T7tc-d55 0.00004 0.00016 0.00302 0.00003 0.00004 0.00004 0.00052 0.00000 3.3 1.0 0.3 60.0 110 0.00 0.01 0.18 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.03 0.000 199.6 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.59 Interior Construction Trucks - Heavy 6 T7tc-d55 0.00004 0.00016 0.00302 0.00003 0.00004 0.00004 0.00052 0.00000 3.3 1.0 0.0 60.0 220 0.00 0.01 0.18 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.03 0.000 199.6 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.90

0.00 0.02 0.36 0.00 0.005 0.005 0.06 0.000 399.3 0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.0001 0.0001 0.0001 0.002 0.00001 10.22

0.0002 0.001 0.02 0.0002 0.0002 0.0002 0.003 0.00001 20.40 Grading Trucks - Light 1 LDT2-d 0.00002 0.00022 0.00016 0.00001 0.00001 0.00001 0.00010 0.00000 0.64 8.4 8.4 60.0 10 0.01 0.11 0.08 0.00 0.01 0.01 0.05 0.001 320.7 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.60 Grading Autos 1 LDA-g 0.00003 0.00177 0.00015 0.00001 0.00000 0.00000 0.00001 0.00001 0.62 3.6 3.6 60.0 10 0.01 0.38 0.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.001 133.5 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.67 Electrical and Gas Utilities Trucks - Light 2 LDT2-d 0.00002 0.00022 0.00016 0.00001 0.00001 0.00001 0.00010 0.00000 0.64 10.5 10.5 60.0 110 0.02 0.14 0.10 0.00 0.01 0.01 0.06 0.001 400.9 0.00 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 22.05Electrical and Gas Utilities Autos 2 LDA-g 0.00003 0.00177 0.00015 0.00001 0.00000 0.00000 0.00001 0.00001 0.62 4.5 4.5 60.0 110 0.01 0.48 0.04 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.002 166.9 0.00 0.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 9.18Landscape, Concrete and Paving Trucks - Light 3 LDT2-d 0.00002 0.00022 0.00016 0.00001 0.00001 0.00001 0.00010 0.00000 0.64 10.5 10.5 60.0 92 0.02 0.14 0.10 0.00 0.01 0.01 0.06 0.001 400.9 0.00 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 18.44 Landscape, Concrete and Paving Autos 3 LDA-g 0.00003 0.00177 0.00015 0.00001 0.00000 0.00000 0.00001 0.00001 0.62 4.5 4.5 60.0 92 0.01 0.48 0.04 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.002 166.9 0.00 0.02 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 7.68 Foundation Trucks - Light 4 LDT2-d 0.00002 0.00022 0.00016 0.00001 0.00001 0.00001 0.00010 0.00000 0.64 10.5 10.5 60.0 44 0.02 0.14 0.10 0.00 0.01 0.01 0.06 0.001 400.9 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 8.82Foundation Autos 4 LDA-g 0.00003 0.00177 0.00015 0.00001 0.00000 0.00000 0.00001 0.00001 0.62 4.5 4.5 60.0 44 0.01 0.48 0.04 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.002 166.9 0.00 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.67Exterior Construction Trucks - Light 5 LDT2-d 0.00002 0.00022 0.00016 0.00001 0.00001 0.00001 0.00010 0.00000 0.64 24.5 24.5 60.0 110 0.04 0.33 0.23 0.01 0.02 0.02 0.15 0.002 935.5 0.00 0.02 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.00 51.45 Exterior Construction Autos 5 LDA-g 0.00003 0.00177 0.00015 0.00001 0.00000 0.00000 0.00001 0.00001 0.62 10.5 10.5 60.0 110 0.02 1.11 0.09 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.004 389.5 0.00 0.06 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 21.42 Interior Construction Trucks - Light 6 LDT2-d 0.00002 0.00022 0.00016 0.00001 0.00001 0.00001 0.00010 0.00000 0.64 24.5 24.5 60.0 220 0.04 0.33 0.23 0.01 0.02 0.02 0.15 0.002 935.5 0.00 0.04 0.03 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.02 0.00 102.91Interior Construction Autos 6 LDA-g 0.00003 0.00177 0.00015 0.00001 0.00000 0.00000 0.00001 0.00001 0.62 10.5 10.5 60.0 220 0.02 1.11 0.09 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.004 389.5 0.00 0.12 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 42.85

0.04 1.11 0.23 0.01 0.02 0.02 0.15 0.004 935.5 0.004 0.12 0.03 0.001 0.002 0.002 0.02 0.0004 102.91

0.01 0.32 0.07 0.003 0.005 0.005 0.03 0.001 290.75

0.04 1.11 1.99 0.02 0.03 0.03 0.35 0.004 2195.91 0.004 0.12 0.03 0.001 0.002 0.00 0.02 0.00 102.91

0.01 0.32 0.13 0.003 0.01 0.01 0.04 0.001 351.3
Notes:1. Length of trips are assumed to be round trip distances within Santa Barbara County.2. CalEEMod Santa Barbara County commute distance 30 miles OW3. Concrete Source 30 miles OW4. Import source 30 miles OW5. Export 30 miles OW6. Equipment/Supplies 30 miles OW August 16, 2023
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Import Backfill - Within Santa Barbara County
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Auto and Light Truck Within Santa Barbara CountyExport Soil - Within Santa Barbara County Total Within Santa Barbara County:

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Equipment and Supplies - Within Santa Barbara County
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Activity/Source
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Peak Day
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Concrete - Within Santa Barbara County
Peak Day Emissions, lbs/day
Project Number: 2202-2051 Page 1 of 1
Holiday Inn Express
Table 2 - Construction Onsite Exhaust Emission Calculations Gallons
Activity
Code
Load
Factor Number
Peak
Day ROG CO NOx SOX PM10 PM2.5 N2O CH4 CO2 ROG CO NOx SOX PM10 PM2.5 N2O CH4 CO2 ROG CO NOx SOX PM10 PM2.5 N2O CH4 CO2 Fuel Use GradingArchitectural Coating 1 -- -- 0 0 1 10 250.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Asphalt Fugitive 1 -- -- 0 0 1 10 2.620 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Backhoe 1 120 0.37 6 1 1 10 0.060 3.700 0.260 0.005 0.008 0.008 0.004 0.154 511.3 0.04 2.17 0.15 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.09 300.32 0.00 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.50 136.13Compactor 1 160 0.38 3 1 1 10 0.120 3.700 2.320 0.005 0.112 0.112 0.004 0.152 502.6 0.05 1.49 0.93 0.00 0.05 0.05 0.00 0.06 202.12 0.00 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.01 93.21Dozer-1 1 100 0.43 8 1 1 10 0.060 3.700 0.260 0.005 0.008 0.008 0.004 0.153 506.0 0.05 2.81 0.20 0.00 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.12 383.77 0.00 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.92 175.78Dozer-2 1 250 0.43 8 1 1 10 0.060 2.200 0.260 0.005 0.008 0.008 0.004 0.154 510.3 0.11 4.17 0.49 0.01 0.02 0.02 0.01 0.29 967.58 0.00 0.02 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4.84 439.46Excavator-1 1 270 0.38 8 1 1 10 0.120 2.600 2.320 0.005 0.088 0.088 0.004 0.148 491.9 0.22 4.70 4.20 0.01 0.16 0.16 0.01 0.27 890.14 0.00 0.02 0.02 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4.45 419.43Excavator-2 1 10 0.38 6 1 1 10 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.007 0.000 0.000 0.004 0.119 568.3 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01 28.57 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.14 11.65 Loader 1 150 0.36 6 1 1 10 0.120 3.700 2.320 0.005 0.112 0.112 0.004 0.153 507.2 0.09 2.64 1.66 0.00 0.08 0.08 0.00 0.11 362.26 0.00 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.81 165.56Mini Excavator 1 25 0.38 0 0 1 10 0.120 4.100 2.750 0.005 0.008 0.008 0.004 0.152 504.3 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Paver 1 225 0.42 0 0 1 10 0.060 2.200 0.260 0.005 0.008 0.008 1.004 0.151 501.7 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Skipp Loader 1 10 0.37 6 1 1 10 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.005 0.000 0.000 0.004 0.153 508.4 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01 24.88 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.12 11.34 Water Truck-1 1 200 0.38 8 1 1 10 0.060 2.200 0.260 0.005 0.008 0.008 0.004 0.156 494.1 0.08 2.95 0.35 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.21 662.29 0.00 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.31 310.69Sub Total 0.63 20.93 7.98 0.04 0.32 0.32 0.03 1.16 3,821.92 0.0031 0.1047 0.0399 0.0002 0.0016 0.0016 0.0002 0.0058 19.1096 1,763.3Electrical and Gas UtilitiesArchitectural Coating 2 -- -- 0 0 1 110 250.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Asphalt Fugitive 2 -- -- 0 0 1 110 2.620 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Backhoe 2 120 0.37 6 1 1 110 0.060 3.700 0.260 0.005 0.008 0.008 0.004 0.154 511.3 0.04 2.17 0.15 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.09 300.32 0.00 0.12 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 16.52 1,497.43Compactor 2 160 0.38 0 0 1 110 0.120 3.700 2.320 0.005 0.112 0.112 0.004 0.152 502.6 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Dozer-1 2 100 0.43 0 0 1 110 0.060 3.700 0.260 0.005 0.008 0.008 0.004 0.153 506.0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Dozer-2 2 250 0.43 0 0 1 110 0.060 2.200 0.260 0.005 0.008 0.008 0.004 0.154 510.3 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Excavator-1 2 270 0.38 6 1 1 110 0.120 2.600 2.320 0.005 0.088 0.088 0.004 0.148 491.9 0.16 3.53 3.15 0.01 0.12 0.12 0.01 0.20 667.61 0.01 0.19 0.17 0.00 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.01 36.72 3,460.29Excavator-2 2 10 0.38 2 1 1 110 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.007 0.000 0.000 0.004 0.119 568.3 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 9.52 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.52 42.72 Loader 2 150 0.36 4 1 1 110 0.120 3.700 2.320 0.005 0.112 0.112 0.004 0.153 507.2 0.06 1.76 1.10 0.00 0.05 0.05 0.00 0.07 241.50 0.00 0.10 0.06 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 13.28 1,214.14Mini Excavator 2 25 0.38 6 1 1 110 0.120 4.100 2.750 0.005 0.008 0.008 0.004 0.152 504.3 0.02 0.52 0.35 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.02 63.37 0.00 0.03 0.02 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.49 320.40Paver 2 225 0.42 0 0 1 110 0.060 2.200 0.260 0.005 0.008 0.008 1.004 0.151 501.7 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Skipp Loader 2 10 0.37 4 1 1 110 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.005 0.000 0.000 0.004 0.153 508.4 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 16.59 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.91 83.19 Water Truck-1 2 200 0.38 8 1 1 110 0.060 2.200 0.260 0.005 0.008 0.008 0.004 0.156 494.1 0.08 2.95 0.35 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.21 662.29 0.00 0.16 0.02 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01 36.43 3,417.57Sub Total 0.35 10.93 5.10 0.02 0.19 0.19 0.02 0.60 1,961.20 0.02 0.60 0.28 0.00 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.03 107.87 10,035.73Landscape, Concrete and PavingArchitectural Coating 3 -- -- 0 0 1 92 250.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Asphalt Fugitive 3 -- -- 0.37 1 1 3 2.620 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.96 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Backhoe 3 120 0.37 6 1 1 92 0.060 3.700 0.260 0.005 0.008 0.008 0.004 0.154 511.3 0.04 2.17 0.15 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.09 300.32 0.00 0.10 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 13.81 1,252.40Compactor 3 160 0.38 6 1 1 92 0.120 3.700 2.320 0.005 0.112 0.112 0.004 0.152 502.6 0.10 2.98 1.87 0.00 0.09 0.09 0.00 0.12 404.23 0.00 0.14 0.09 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01 18.59 1,715.00Dozer-1 3 100 0.43 0 0 1 92 0.060 3.700 0.260 0.005 0.008 0.008 0.004 0.153 506.0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Dozer-2 3 250 0.43 0 0 1 92 0.060 2.200 0.260 0.005 0.008 0.008 0.004 0.154 510.3 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Excavator-1 3 270 0.38 4 1 1 92 0.120 2.600 2.320 0.005 0.088 0.088 0.004 0.148 491.9 0.11 2.35 2.10 0.00 0.08 0.08 0.00 0.13 445.07 0.00 0.11 0.10 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01 20.47 1,929.37 Excavator-2 3 10 0.38 4 1 1 92 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.007 0.000 0.000 0.004 0.119 568.3 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 19.04 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.88 71.46 Loader 3 150 0.36 4 1 1 92 0.120 3.700 2.320 0.005 0.112 0.112 0.004 0.153 507.2 0.06 1.76 1.10 0.00 0.05 0.05 0.00 0.07 241.50 0.00 0.08 0.05 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 11.11 1,015.46Mini Excavator 3 25 0.38 6 1 1 92 0.120 4.100 2.750 0.005 0.008 0.008 0.004 0.152 504.3 0.02 0.52 0.35 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.02 63.37 0.00 0.02 0.02 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2.92 267.97 Paver 3 225 0.42 6 1 1 3 0.060 2.200 0.260 0.005 0.008 0.008 1.004 0.151 501.7 0.08 2.75 0.33 0.01 0.01 0.01 1.26 0.19 627.08 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.94 86.92Skipp Loader 3 10 0.37 4 1 1 92 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.005 0.000 0.000 0.004 0.153 508.4 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 16.59 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.76 69.58 Water Truck-1 3 200 0.38 8 1 1 92 0.060 2.200 0.260 0.005 0.008 0.008 0.004 0.156 494.1 0.08 2.95 0.35 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.21 662.29 0.00 0.14 0.02 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01 30.47 2,858.33Sub Total 1.43 15.48 6.24 0.03 0.25 0.25 1.27 0.85 2,779.50 0.02 0.59 0.27 0.00 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.03 99.95 9,266.48FoundationArchitectural Coating 4 -- -- 0 0 1 44 250.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Asphalt Fugitive 4 -- -- 0 0 1 44 2.620 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Backhoe 4 120 0.37 6 1 1 44 0.060 3.700 0.260 0.005 0.008 0.008 0.004 0.154 511.3 0.04 2.17 0.15 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.09 300.32 0.00 0.05 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6.61 598.97Compactor 4 160 0.38 0 0 1 44 0.120 3.700 2.320 0.005 0.112 0.112 0.004 0.152 502.6 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Dozer-1 4 100 0.43 0 0 1 44 0.060 3.700 0.260 0.005 0.008 0.008 0.004 0.153 506.0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Dozer-2 4 250 0.43 0 0 1 44 0.060 2.200 0.260 0.005 0.008 0.008 0.004 0.154 510.3 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Excavator-1 4 270 0.38 0 0 1 44 0.120 2.600 2.320 0.005 0.088 0.088 0.004 0.148 491.9 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Excavator-2 4 10 0.38 0 0 1 44 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.007 0.000 0.000 0.004 0.119 568.3 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Loader 4 150 0.36 4 1 1 44 0.120 3.700 2.320 0.005 0.112 0.112 0.004 0.153 507.2 0.06 1.76 1.10 0.00 0.05 0.05 0.00 0.07 241.50 0.00 0.04 0.02 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 5.31 485.65Mini Excavator 4 25 0.38 6 1 1 44 0.120 4.100 2.750 0.005 0.008 0.008 0.004 0.152 504.3 0.02 0.52 0.35 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.02 63.37 0.00 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.39 128.16 Paver 4 225 0.42 0 0 1 44 0.060 2.200 0.260 0.005 0.008 0.008 1.004 0.151 501.7 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Skipp Loader 4 10 0.37 4 1 1 44 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.005 0.000 0.000 0.004 0.153 508.4 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 16.59 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.36 33.28 Water Truck-1 4 200 0.38 8 1 1 44 0.060 2.200 0.260 0.005 0.008 0.008 0.004 0.156 494.1 0.08 2.95 0.35 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.21 662.29 0.00 0.06 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 14.57 1,367.03Sub Total 0.19 7.40 1.95 0.01 0.07 0.07 0.01 0.40 1,284.07 0.00 0.16 0.04 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01 28.25 2,613.09 August 16, 2023
Total Emission (tons)
Equipment BHP
Emission Factors (g/bhp-hr)**
Hours per
Day*
Total Days
Emissions (lb/day)
Project Number: 2202-2051 Page 1 of 2
Holiday Inn Express
Table 2 - Construction Onsite Exhaust Emission Calculations Gallons
Activity
Code
Load
Factor Number
Peak
Day ROG CO NOx SOX PM10 PM2.5 N2O CH4 CO2 ROG CO NOx SOX PM10 PM2.5 N2O CH4 CO2 ROG CO NOx SOX PM10 PM2.5 N2O CH4 CO2 Fuel Use August 16, 2023
Total Emission (tons)
Equipment BHP
Emission Factors (g/bhp-hr)**
Hours per
Day*
Total Days
Emissions (lb/day)
Exterior ConstructionArchitectural Coating 5 -- -- 203 1 1 14 250 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 111.77 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.78 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Asphalt Fugitive 5 -- -- 0 0 1 110 2.620 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Backhoe 5 120 0.37 4 1 1 110 0.060 3.700 0.260 0.005 0.008 0.008 0.004 0.154 511.3 0.02 1.45 0.10 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.06 200.21 0.00 0.08 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 11.01 998.29Compactor 5 160 0.38 0 0 1 110 0.120 3.700 2.320 0.005 0.112 0.112 0.004 0.152 502.6 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Dozer-1 5 100 0.43 0 0 1 110 0.060 3.700 0.260 0.005 0.008 0.008 0.004 0.153 506.0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Dozer-2 5 250 0.43 0 0 1 110 0.060 2.200 0.260 0.005 0.008 0.008 0.004 0.154 510.3 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Excavator-1 5 270 0.38 0 0 1 110 0.120 2.600 2.320 0.005 0.088 0.088 0.004 0.148 491.9 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Excavator-2 5 10 0.38 0 0 1 110 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.007 0.000 0.000 0.004 0.119 568.3 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Loader 5 150 0.36 4 1 1 110 0.120 3.700 2.320 0.005 0.112 0.112 0.004 0.153 507.2 0.06 1.76 1.10 0.00 0.05 0.05 0.00 0.07 241.50 0.00 0.10 0.06 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 13.28 1,214.14Mini Excavator 5 25 0.38 0 0 1 110 0.120 4.100 2.750 0.005 0.008 0.008 0.004 0.152 504.3 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Paver 5 225 0.42 0 0 1 110 0.060 2.200 0.260 0.005 0.008 0.008 1.004 0.151 501.7 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Skipp Loader 5 10 0.37 4 1 1 110 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.005 0.000 0.000 0.004 0.153 508.4 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 16.59 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.91 83.19 Water Truck-1 5 200 0.38 2 1 1 110 0.060 2.200 0.260 0.005 0.008 0.008 0.004 0.156 494.1 0.02 0.74 0.09 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.05 165.57 0.00 0.04 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 9.11 854.39Sub Total 111.87 3.95 1.29 0.01 0.06 0.06 0.01 0.19 623.88 0.79 0.22 0.07 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.01 34.31 3,150.01Interior Construction Architectural Coating 6 -- -- 757.05 1 1 20 250.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 417.25 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4.17 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Asphalt Fugitive 6 -- -- 0 0 1 220 2.620 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Backhoe 6 120 0.37 0 0 1 220 0.060 3.700 0.260 0.005 0.008 0.008 0.004 0.154 511.3 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Compactor 6 160 0.38 0 0 1 220 0.120 3.700 2.320 0.005 0.112 0.112 0.004 0.152 502.6 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Dozer-1 6 100 0.43 0 0 1 220 0.060 3.700 0.260 0.005 0.008 0.008 0.004 0.153 506.0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Dozer-2 6 250 0.43 0 0 1 220 0.060 2.200 0.260 0.005 0.008 0.008 0.004 0.154 510.3 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Excavator-1 6 270 0.38 0 0 1 220 0.120 2.600 2.320 0.005 0.088 0.088 0.004 0.148 491.9 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Excavator-2 6 10 0.38 0 0 1 220 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.007 0.000 0.000 0.004 0.119 568.3 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Loader 6 150 0.36 4 1 1 220 0.120 3.700 2.320 0.005 0.112 0.112 0.004 0.153 507.2 0.06 1.76 1.10 0.00 0.05 0.05 0.00 0.07 241.50 0.01 0.19 0.12 0.00 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.01 26.57 2,428.27Mini Excavator 6 25 0.38 0 0 1 220 0.120 4.100 2.750 0.005 0.008 0.008 0.004 0.152 504.3 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Paver 6 225 0.42 0 0 1 220 0.060 2.200 0.260 0.005 0.008 0.008 1.004 0.151 501.7 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Skipp Loader 6 10 0.37 4 1 1 220 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.005 0.000 0.000 0.004 0.153 508.4 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 16.59 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1.82 166.38 Water Truck-1 6 200 0.38 0 0 1 220 0.060 2.200 0.260 0.005 0.008 0.008 0.004 0.156 494.1 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00Sub Total 417.31 1.76 1.10 0.00 0.05 0.05 0.00 0.08 258.09 4.18 0.19 0.12 0.00 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.01 28.39 2,594.65Onsite Total 417.31 20.93 7.98 0.04 0.32 0.32 1.27 1.16 3,821.92 5.01 1.87 0.83 0.003 0.03 0.03 0.005 0.10 317.88 29,423.23 Notes:1. Fuel use based on EPA 0.0511 gal/bhp-hr, AP-42 Chapt 3.32. Construction asphalt acreage based on estimate from grading plans.3. The unit g/bhp-hr was converted to lb/bhp-hr using the multiplier (conversion) that 1 gram = 0.0022046 lb.

4. The unit pound was converted to tons using the multiplier (conversion) that 1 pound = 0.0005 tons.* - The value for asphalt fugitive are in acers per day and the value for Architectural Coating is in liters per day.

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Table 3 - Construction Fugitive Dust Emissions Calculations PM10 PM2.5 PM10 PM2.5
Grading
Grading 1 0.2130 0.2130 acres/day 10 0.429 lbs PM10/day/acre 0.0914 0.0083 0.0005 0.0000 Electrical and Gas Utilities 2 0.0024 0.0024 acres/day 110 0.429 lbs PM10/day/acre 0.0010 0.0001 0.0001 0.0000Landscape, Concrete and Paving 3 0.0174 0.0174 acres/day 92 0.429 lbs PM10/day/acre 0.0075 0.0007 0.0003 0.0000Foundation 4 0.0061 0.0061 acres/day 44 0.429 lbs PM10/day/acre 0.0026 0.0002 0.0001 0.0000Exterior Construction 5 0.0000 0.0000 acres/day 110 0.429 lbs PM10/day/acre 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000Interior Construction 6 0.0000 0.0000 acres/day 220 0.429 lbs PM10/day/acre 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000

0.0914 0.0083 -- --
-- -- 0.0009 0.0001
Dumping
Grading 1 171.9 171.9 tons/day 10 0.01421 lbs/ton 2.44 0.37 0.012 0.002 Electrical and Gas Utilities 2 0.0 0.0 tons/day 110 0.01421 lbs/ton 0.00 0.00 0.000 0.000 Landscape, Concrete and Paving 3 0.0 0.0 tons/day 92 0.01421 lbs/ton 0.00 0.00 0.000 0.000Foundation 4 0.0 0.0 tons/day 44 0.01421 lbs/ton 0.00 0.00 0.000 0.000Exterior Construction 5 0.0 0.0 tons/day 110 0.01421 lbs/ton 0.00 0.00 0.000 0.000Interior Construction 6 0.0 0.0 tons/day 220 0.01421 lbs/ton 0.00 0.00 0.000 0.000

2.44 0.37 -- --
-- -- 0.012 0.002
Unpaved Road Travel
Grading 1 0.13 0.13 vehicle-miles/day 10 1.13 lbs/vehicle-mile 0.14 0.01 0.001 0.00007Electrical and Gas Utilities 2 0.13 0.13 vehicle-miles/day 110 1.13 lbs/vehicle-mile 0.14 0.01 0.008 0.00078 Landscape, Concrete and Paving 3 0.13 0.13 vehicle-miles/day 92 1.13 lbs/vehicle-mile 0.14 0.01 0.007 0.00065 Foundation 4 0.13 0.13 vehicle-miles/day 44 1.13 lbs/vehicle-mile 0.14 0.01 0.003 0.00031Exterior Construction 5 0.13 0.13 vehicle-miles/day 110 1.13 lbs/vehicle-mile 0.14 0.01 0.008 0.00078Interior Construction 6 0.13 0.13 vehicle-miles/day 220 1.13 lbs/vehicle-mile 0.14 0.01 0.016 0.00156

0.14 0.01 -- --
-- -- 0.042 0.004
Fugitive Dust Emissions: Inputs for the Table
Emission factors based on following inputsMean number of rain days per year 10.0 worst case Silt content of soil, fill storage pile, % 1.5 SCAQMD default valueRoadway inputs (paved and unpaved, as per URBEMIS) Roads mean vehicle weight, tons 20.61 based on project description, HHDT + LDT and vehicles weight (average of full and empty) unpaved dirt road silt content, % 8.4 AP-42 construction sitesTruck Loading inputs k, particle size multiplier, default=0.35 fpr pm10 0.35 U, mean wind speed, mph range 1.3-15 8.15 M, moisture content, default=12% 12 PM2.5/PM10 ratio truck loading 0.15Site grading emissions from CalEEMod for grading 0.091 ratio of PM2.5/PM10 CalEEModDemolition materials, tons/yds3 1.000 estimated for concrete debrisFill materials, tons/yds3 1.000 estimated for soils Mitigation: grading/dist area watering (fraction reduction) 0.61 0.61 for watering every 3 hours (SCAQMD)Mitigation: dumping soil moisture (fraction reduction) 0.30 0.69 for minimum 12% soil moisture (SCAQMD)Mitigation: roads (fraction reduction) 0.55 0.55 for watering 3X per day (SCAQMD), 0.80 for soil binders applied monthly (AP-42)Notes:

PM2.5/PM10 ratio as per AP-42 k factor for PM10 and PM2.5Demolition dust calculations as per EPA AP-42 11.19 and 13.2.4Truck loading dumping cut/fill based on CalEEModPaved and unpaved road dust emissions based on AP-42 2006 (unpaved) Chapt 13. EPA AP-42 2006 is the same as URBEMS and CalEEModOne month assumes 22 days of activity, as per URBEMIS August 16, 2023
Emission Factor,
Units
Peak Day Emissions (lbs/day) Total Emissions (tons)
Activity
Average
Source
Peak
Source Source Units
Number of
Days
Emission
Factor
Activity
Code
Total:

Max per day:

Total:

Max per day:

Total:

Max per day:

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Table 4 - Construction Emission FactorsOnsite
Equipment Tier Engine Size (bhp) LF Engine Year ROG CO NOx SOX PM10 PM2.5 N2O CH4 CO2 Architectural Coating EF = g/L -- -- 0 250 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0000 0.000 0.000 Asphalt Fugitive EF = lb/acre -- -- 0 2.62 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0000 0.000 0.000Backhoe 4 120 0.37 0 0.060 3.700 0.260 0.005 0.008 0.008 0.0042 0.154 511.3 Compactor 3 160 0.38 0 0.120 3.700 2.320 0.005 0.112 0.112 0.0042 0.152 502.6Dozer-1 4 100 0.43 0 0.060 3.700 0.260 0.005 0.008 0.008 0.0042 0.153 506.0Dozer-2 4 250 0.43 0 0.060 2.200 0.260 0.005 0.008 0.008 0.0042 0.154 510.3Excavator-1 3 270 0.38 0 0.120 2.600 2.320 0.005 0.088 0.088 0.0042 0.148 491.9Excavator-2 4 10 0.38 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.007 0.000 0.000 0.0042 0.119 568.3Loader 3 150 0.36 0 0.120 3.700 2.320 0.005 0.112 0.112 0.0042 0.153 507.2Mini Excavator 4 25 0.38 0 0.120 4.100 2.750 0.005 0.008 0.008 0.0042 0.152 504.3Paver 4 225 0.42 0 0.060 2.200 0.260 0.005 0.008 0.008 1.0042 0.151 501.7Skipp Loader 4 10 0.37 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.005 0.000 0.000 0.0042 0.153 508.4Water Truck-1 4 200 0.38 0 0.060 2.200 0.260 0.005 0.008 0.008 0.0042 0.156 494.1Notes:

Emission Factors from CalEEMod, Appendix DAsphalt fugitive EF lbs ROG/acre from CalEEMod, Appendix B.1Archtectual Coating EF grams ROG/liter from CalEEMod, Appendix DHP from CalEEMod Appendix D from OFFROAD and applicant dataCH4 from CalEEModN2O from State (and Federal) Mandatory Reporting Rule, Table 6-- Not Available or Applicable Offsite - Running
Santa Barbara County
Vehicle Notes ROG CO NOx SOX PM10 PM2.5 N2O CH4 CO2 ROG CO NOx SOX PM10 PM2.5 N2O CH4 CO2 T7tc-d55 55 mph 0.018 0.075 1.373 0.014 0.018 0.017 0.238 0.001 1512 0.00004 0.00016 0.00302 0.00003 0.00004 0.00004 0.00052 0.00000 3.32714T6 Utility 55 mph 0.005 0.025 0.440 0.009 0.005 0.004 0.155 0.000 986 0.00001 0.00005 0.00097 0.00002 0.00001 0.00001 0.00034 0.00000 2.17023LDT2-d 55 mph 0.011 0.101 0.071 0.003 0.006 0.006 0.046 0.001 289 0.00002 0.00022 0.00016 0.00001 0.00001 0.00001 0.00010 0.00000 0.63641LDA-g 55 mph 0.012 0.802 0.067 0.003 0.001 0.001 0.006 0.003 281 0.00003 0.00177 0.00015 0.00001 0.00000 0.00000 0.00001 0.00001 0.61826Notes:

Emission factors from EMFAC2021 (year 2022, aggregated model year) August 16, 2023
g/mile
Emission Factors (g/bhp-hr)
lbs/mile
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Table 5 - Construction Schedule
2022
Jan-23 Feb-23 Mar-23 Apr-23 May-23 Jun-23 Jul-23 Aug-23 Sep-23 Oct-23 Nov-23 Dec-23 Jan-24 Feb-24 Mar-24 Phase Activity Code Duration, days HT Avg (T-Export)* HT Avg (T-Import)* HT Avg (T-Equipment)* HT Peak (T-Export) HT Peak (T-Import) HT Peak (T-Equipment) Autos LT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1 Grading 1 10 0.0 10.7 1.6 0 11 2 4 8 1
2 Electrical and Gas Utilities 2 110 0.0 0.0 0.3 0 0 1 5 11 111113 Landscape, Concrete and Paving 3 92 0.0 0.0 1.1 0 0 2 5 11 1 1 1 1 1 4 Foundation 4 44 0.0 0.0 0.1 0 0 1 5 11 1 15 Exterior Construction 5 110 0.0 0.0 0.3 0 0 1 11 25 1111116 Interior Construction 6 220 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 1 11 25 1111111111 000000000000000
Notes: 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Duration assumes 5 days per week and 22 days per month 212111222111200Project Schedule is estimated 13 1 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 0 0*- SUM of truck trips divided by the duration in days. 8.1 9 13.5 15 25.5 21 25.5 25.5 25.5 21 10.5 10.5 15 0 0

18.9 21 31.5 35 59.5 49 59.5 59.5 59.5 49 24.5 24.5 35 0 0 3rd QTR 4th QTR 1st QTR
2022
August 16, 2023
Peak Import Trucks per day
Peak Equip Trucks per day
Total Peak Trucks per day
Autos per day
Light Trucks per day
Heavy Truck Trips Round Trips / Day Commuter Vehicles
1st QTR 2nd QTR
Peak Export Trucks per day
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CRITERIA POLLUTANTS & GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONSTABLE 1: OPERATIONAL EMISSIONS SUMMARY NOx ROG PM10 PM2.5 CO SO2 N2O CH4 CO2 NOx ROG PM10 PM2.5 CO SO2 N2O CH4 CO2 MTCO2e

7.02 1.14 0.416 0.397 28.27 0.256 3.23 0.117 26,714 1.022 0.207 0.075 0.072 5.15 0.045 0.564 0.021 4,720 4,4221.71 0.019 0.006 0.006 0.53 0.012 0.172 0.002 1,234 0.05 0.002 0.001 0.001 0.092 0.001 0.007 0.000 69.9 65.15.31 1.12 0.410 0.391 27.74 0.244 3.05 0.115 25,479 0.969 0.205 0.075 0.071 5.06 0.045 0.557 0.021 4,650 4,3571.05 1.40 0.172 0.172 41.84 0.006 0.050 0.177 1,349 0.116 0.029 0.010 0.010 0.630 0.001 0.100 1.33 102.6 151.68.07 2.54 0.588 0.569 70.11 0.262 3.27 0.294 28,062 1.137 0.236 0.085 0.082 5.784 0.046 0.665 1.35 4,822 4,574 SBCAPCD Significance Thresholds for All Emissions 240 240 80 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --Threshold exceeded? No No No -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- SBCAPCD Significance Thresholds Vehicle Trip Emissions 25 25 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --Threshold exceeded? No No -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 273 28 1 --
- Global Warming Potentials (273 for N2O, 27.9 for CH4, and 1 for CO2, Table 7.SM.6, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). 2021. Sixth Assessment Report CEQA - California Environmental Quality ActMTCO2E - Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent SBCAPCD - Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control DistrictNOx - Oxides of Nitrogen ROG - Reactive Organic GasesPM2.5 - Particulate Matter 2.5 Microns or Less Assumptions:

PM10 - Particulate Matter 10 Microns or Less Operations assumed 7 days per week.

DPM - Diesel Particulate MatterCO - Carbon MonoxideSO2 - Sulfur Dioxide N2O - Nitrous Oxide
CH4 - Methane
CO2 - Carbon Dioxide
Total CEQA Operational Phase MTCO 2 E/yr 4,574
Notes:

Amortized Construction Phase Emissions 21
Total Operational Phase + Amortzed Construction Phase Emissions MTCO 2 E/yr 4,594 Annual Emissions (tons/yr)
GHG - MTCO2 E conversions
Source
Total Operational Phase Emissions
Peak Day Emissions (lbs/day)
Operational Phase Guest Vehicle Trip EmissionsOperational Phase All Vehicle Trip EmissionsOperational Phase Employee / Deliveries Vehicle Trip EmissionsOperational Phase Emissions Without Vehicle Emissions Project Number: 2202-2051 Page 1 of 1
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CRITERIA POLLUTANTS & GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONSTABLE 2: Operations Landscaping Equipment Sources
Source BHP Load Factor Number Hours/ Day Duration (days) NOx ROG PM10 PM2.5 CO SO2 N2O CH4 CO2 NOx ROG PM10 PM2.5 CO SO2 N2O CH4 CO2 NOx ROG PM10 PM2.5 CO SO2 N2O CH4 CO2 Ridding Lawn Mower 25 33 1 0 26 5.430 7.641 0.370 0.370 543.131 0.021 0.004 0.429 858.879 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.00000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 Trimmer 5 91 1 3 26 8.589 19.581 0.338 0.338 380.309 0.029 0.004 1.101 858.879 0.258 0.589 0.010 0.010 11.4 0.001 0.000 0.033 25.8 0.003 0.008 0.000 0.000 0.149 0.00001 0.0000 0.0004 0.3360 Leaf Blower 5 94 2 3 26 2.987 12.022 1.861 1.861 480.736 0.029 0.004 0.676 858.880 0.186 0.747 0.116 0.116 29.9 0.002 0.000 0.042 53.4 0.002 0.010 0.002 0.002 0.389 0.00002 0.0000 0.0005 0.6942

0.444 1.337 0.126 0.126 41.3 0.003 0.000 0.075 79.2 0.006 0.017 0.002 0.002 0.537 0.0000 0.000 0.001 1.030 On-Road Sources
Source Peak Round Trips/Day Average Round Trips/Day Number of Vehicles Length of Round Trip (miles) Duration (days) NOx ROG PM10 PM2.5 CO SO2 N2O CH4 CO2 NOx ROG PM10 PM2.5 CO SO2 N2O CH4 CO2 NOx ROG PM10 PM2.5 CO SO2 N2O CH4 CO2 Passenger Vehicle - LDA (offsite) 1 1 217 50 365 0.0619 0.0132 0.0014 0.0013 0.8413 0.0029 0.0059 0.0032 293 1.480 0.316 0.033 0.030 20.114 0.069 0.142 0.0776 7000.0 0.270 0.058 0.006 0.006 3.671 0.013 0.026 0.014 1277.5 Light-Duty Truck - LDT2 (offsite) 1 1 506 50 365 0.0687 0.0144 0.0068 0.0065 0.1367 0.0031 0.0522 0.0007 331 3.831 0.805 0.377 0.361 7.624 0.175 2.911 0.0374 18479.3 0.699 0.147 0.069 0.066 1.391 0.032 0.531 0.007 3372.5 Passenger Vehicle - LDA (offsite) 1 1 8 30 365 0.0619 0.0132 0.0014 0.0013 0.8413 0.0029 0.0059 0.0032 293 0.034 0.007 0.001 0.001 0.467 0.002 0.003 0.0018 162.7 0.006 0.001 0.000 0.000 0.085 0.000 0.001 0.000 29.685 Light-Duty Truck - LDT2 (offsite) 1 1 4 30 365 0.0687 0.0144 0.0068 0.0065 0.1367 0.0031 0.0522 0.0007 331 0.016 0.003 0.002 0.002 0.033 0.001 0.012 0.0002 78.9 0.003 0.001 0.000 0.000 0.006 0.000 0.002 0.000 14.394Med-Heavy Duty - T6 Utility (offsite) 1 1 6 30 52 0.8171 0.0159 0.0043 0.0041 0.0716 0.0107 0.1777 0.0007 1128 0.324 0.006 0.002 0.002 0.028 0.004 0.071 0.0003 447.5 0.008 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.001 0.000 0.002 0.000 11.636Heavy Duty Trucks - T7TC (offsite) 1 1 2 30 52 10.0957 0.0149 0.0150 0.0144 0.0414 0.0390 0.6493 0.0007 4121 1.335 0.002 0.002 0.002 0.005 0.005 0.086 0.0001 545.1 0.035 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.002 0.000 14.174

7.02 1.140 0.416 0.397 28.271 0.256 3.225 0.1173 26,713.5 1.022 0.207 0.075 0.072 5.154 0.045 0.564 0.02135 4,719.9 Land Use Sources
Electricity Use
Source Units or Sq Feet Electricity Use kW/units/yr Electricity Lighting Use kW/units/yr Electricity Water Use kW/yr N2O CH4 CO2 N2O CH4 CO2 N2O CH4 CO2 Hotel 56,049 2.15 2.41 3.75 0.000004 0.00003 0.5279 0.00280 0.02311 369.66 0.00051 0.00422 67.46 Notes:Pool 425 1.55 0.00 0.02 0.000004 0.00003 0.5279 0.00001 0.00006 0.958 0.00000 0.00001 0.17 - Square footage and number of units provided by clientParking Lot 47,934 0.00 0.88 0.00 0.000004 0.00003 0.5279 0.00046 0.00381 61.01 0.00008 0.00070 11.13 - Occupancy rate of 100% usedExterior Lighting 78,932 0.00 0.88 0.00 0.000004 0.00003 0.5279 0.00076 0.00628 100.47 0.00014 0.00115 18.33 - Round trips for LDA and LDT2 were obtained from traffic study.

0.00403 0.03326 532 0.00074 0.00607 97.1
Natural Gas
Source kBtu/Unit SQF NOx ROG PM10 PM2.5 CO SO2 N2O CH4 CO2 NOx ROG PM10 PM2.5 CO SO2 N2O CH4 CO2 NOx ROG PM10 PM2.5 CO SO2 N2O CH4 CO2 Natural Gas Commercial 40 56,049 0.044 0.005 0.003 0.003 0.037 0.000 0.001 0.001 53 0.60219 0.06624 0.04577 0.04577 0.50584 0.00361 0.01325 0.01385 722.623 0.10990 0.01209 0.00835 0.00835 0.09232 0.00066 0.09970 0.01097 0.00758

0.60219 0.06624 0.04577 0.04577 0.50584 0.00361 0.01325 0.01385 722.6 0.10990 0.01209 0.00835 0.00835 0.09232 0.00066 0.09970 0.01097 0.00758 Wastewater Treatment Source
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Generated
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Project Site 6,219,648 0.0000019 0.0000030 0.00086 0.0319 0.0504 14.7 0.00002 0.00003 0.00733 Total 0.0319 0.0504 14.7 0.00002 0.00003 0.00733
Solid WasteSource
Solid Waste
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(tons/yr/unit
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Emission Factor
(tons/ton)
Emissions
(metric tons/year) Emissions (pound/day)
Emissions
(metric tons/kWh/yr)
Total
Total
Emission Factor
(lb/kWh)
Emission Factor (lb/gal) Emissions (pound/day) Emissions (metric tons/year) Emissions
(lb/kWh/day)
Total
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Holiday Inn Express
CRITERIA POLLUTANTS & GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONSTABLE 3: Operational Emission Factors and Assumptions Onsite Construction
Source Tier Operational Horsepower Load Factor NOx ROG PM10 PM2.5 CO SO2 N2O CH4 CO2 NOx ROG PM10 PM2.5 CO SO2 N2O CH4 CO2 Ridding Lawn Mower -- 25 33 5.430 7.641 0.370 0.370 543 0.021 0.0042 0.429 859 0.0120 0.0168 0.0008 0.0008 1.1974 0.00005 0.00001 0.00095 1.8935Trimmer -- 5 91 8.589 19.581 0.338 0.338 380 0.029 0.0042 1.101 859 0.0189 0.0432 0.0007 0.0007 0.8384 0.00006 0.00001 0.00243 1.8935Leaf Blower -- 5 94 2.987 12.022 1.861 1.861 481 0.029 0.0042 0.676 859 0.0066 0.0265 0.0041 0.0041 1.0598 0.00006 0.00001 0.00149 1.8935Onsite Source Tier Operational Horsepower Load Factor NOx ROG PM10 PM2.5 CO SO2 N2O CH4 CO2 NOx ROG PM10 PM2.5 CO SO2 N2O CH4 CO2 Natural Gas Commercial -- -- -- 0.044470 0.004892 0.003380 0.003380 0.037355 0.000267 0.000978 0.001023 53.363808 0.000092 0.000011 0.000007 0.000007 0.000039 0.000001 0.000002 0.000002 0.117647Offsite Source Tier NOx ROG PM10 PM2.5 CO SO2 N2O CH4 CO2 NOx ROG PM10 PM2.5 CO SO2 N2O CH4 CO2 Passenger Vehicle - LDA (offsite) -- 0.0619 0.0132 0.0014 0.0013 0.8413 0.0029 0.0059 0.0032 293 0.0001 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0019 0.00001 0.00001 0.00001 0.6455Light-Duty Truck - LDT2 (offsite) -- 0.0687 0.0144 0.0068 0.0065 0.1367 0.0031 0.0522 0.0007 331 0.0002 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0003 0.00001 0.00012 0.00000 0.7303Med-Heavy Duty - T6 Utility (offsite) -- 0.8171 0.0159 0.0043 0.0041 0.0716 0.0107 0.1777 0.0007 1128 0.0018 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0002 0.00002 0.00039 0.00000 2.4862Heavy Duty Haul Truck - T7T (offsite) -- 1.9814 0.0274 0.0206 0.0197 0.1320 0.0159 0.2639 0.0013 1675 0.0044 0.0001 0.0000 0.0000 0.0003 0.00003 0.00058 0.00000 3.6925Heavy Duty Trucks - T7TC (offsite) -- 10.0957 0.0149 0.0150 0.0144 0.0414 0.0390 0.6493 0.0007 4121 0.0223 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0001 0.00009 0.00143 0.00000 9.0859 Electricity Emission Factors
Source N2O CH4 CO2
Electricity Usage 0.000004 0.00003 0.5279Electricity Use by Land Use Electricity Lighting Electricity

2.15 2.411.55 0.00 Notes:0.00 0.88 - Equipment list and engine size estimated. 0.00 0.88 - Equipment criteria pollutant emission factors and load factors were obtained from CalEEMod, Appendix D 2020. - N2O emission factors for equipment were obtained from CFR Part 98 Table C-2 and CalEEMod Appendix D- 20164. Kg/mmbtu was converted to kg/bhp-hr using a diesel energy density of 7000 btu/hp-hr.

Natural Gas Use by Land Use - CO2 and CH4 emission factors for construction equipment were obtained from CalEEMod Appendix D 2020. kBtu/SQF - Vehicle emissions factors obtained from EMFAC-2021 40 - CO2 , CH4 and N2O emission factors for equipment were obtained from CFR Part 98 Table C-2 and CalEEMod Appendix D 2020 - Solid waste and waste water emission factors and waste disposal rates obtained from CalEEMod Appendix D 2016 Solid Waste Disposal Rate - Water use obtained from CalEEMod Appendix D 2020 Source Region Rate (tons/yr) - Waste disposal rates obtained from CalRecycle’s estimated solid waste generation rates Hotel per Unit Statewide 0.365Solid Waste Emissions FactorsLandfill Type CH4 (tons/ton) CO2 (tons/ton) No Landfill Gas Collection 0.042565854 0.143068564 Yes
Water Use RatesSource Units or Square Feet
Indoor Water
Use (gal/unit or
gal/Square Feet
per yr)
Outdoor
Water Use
(gal/unit or
gal/Square
Feet per yr)
Total Indoor
Water Use
(gal)
Total
Outdoor
Water Use
(gal)
Total Water
Use (gal)
Hotel 93 25,367 41,075 2,359,131 3,819,975 6,179,106Pool 425 59 36 25,136 15,406 40,542 2,384,267 3,835,381 6,219,648
Wastewater Treatment Source N2OCH4 CO2Project Site 0.0000019 0.000003 0.00086Climate Zone 4 Yes
0 Exterior Lighting
Recycling and Composting
Program
Percentage of
Waste Recycled or
Composted
HotelParking Lot
Santa Barbara CountySanta Barbara County
Emission Factors (g/mile) Emission Factors (lb/mile)
Emission Factor (lb/gal)
California
Emission Factors (lb/kWhr)
kWhr/Unit per SQF)
Source
Total
Electricity Use Region
Water Use
Emission Factors, g/kBTU Emission Factors (lb/kBTU)
Emission Factors (g/bhp-hr) Emission Factors (lb/bhp-hr) Recycling and Composting
Region
Hotel Natural Gas Use
Santa Barbara County
Source
Pool
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS PROJECT

CITY OF SANTA MARIA, CALIFORNIA

TRAFFIC AND CIRCULATION STUDY
December 8, 2021 ATE #21075
Lotus Management Company
6030 Hellyer Avenue, Suite 150
San Jose, CA 95138

ASSOCIATED TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS
100 N. Hope Avenue, Suite 4, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 • (805) 687-4418 • FAX (805) 682-8509 :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: , ...................................................................................... ......................................................................................

Appendix B

ASSOCIATED TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS
100 N. Hope Avenue, Suite 4, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 • (805)687-4418 • FAX (805)682-8509 • [email protected] Since 1978
Richard L. Pool, P.E.

Scott A. Schell
December 8, 2021 21075R01
Jiten Patel
Lotus Management Company
6030 Hellyer Avenue, Suite 150
San Jose, CA 95138

TRAFFIC AND CIRCULATION STUDY

FOR THE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS PROJECT, CITY OF SANTA MARIA Associated Transportation Engineers (ATE) has prepared the following traffic and circulation study for the Holiday Inn Express Project, located in the City of Santa Maria. The study evaluates the Existing + Project and Cumulative + Project traffic conditions in order to determine the Project’s consistency with the City’s transportation policies; and determines the Project’s potential CEQA traffic impacts based on the City’s adopted “Vehicle Miles Traveled” (VMT) impact criteria.

We appreciate the opportunity to assist you with the project.

Associated Transportation Engineers
Scott A. Schell
Principal Transportation Planner

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................. 1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION....................................................................................................... 1 EXISTING CONDITIONS ...................................................................................................... 1 Street Network ............................................................................................................. 1 Intersection Operations ................................................................................................ 5 EXISTING + PROJECT CONDITIONS .................................................................................. 7 Project Trip Generation ................................................................................................ 7 Project Trip Distribution ............................................................................................... 8 Existing + Project Intersection Operations.................................................................... 8 CUMULATIVE ANALYSIS ................................................................................................... 11 Cumulative Traffic Volumes ....................................................................................... 11 Cumulative Intersection Operations............................................................................ 11 SITE ACCESS AND CIRCULATION..................................................................................... 14 Driveway Operations................................................................................................. 14 RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENTS................................................................................... 14 VMT ANALYSIS .................................................................................................................. 16 Screening Criteria....................................................................................................... 17 TECHNICAL APPENDIX...................................................................................................... 19 TABLES
Table 1 Existing Levels of Service.............................................................................. 7 Table 2 Project Trip Generation............................................................................... 7 Table 3 Project Trip Distribution.............................................................................. 8 Table 4 Existing + Project Levels of Service – AM Peak Hour .................................... 8 Table 5 Existing + Project Levels of Service – PM Peak Hour..................................... 8 Table 6 Cumulative and Cumulative + Project Levels of Service – AM Peak Hour.... 11 Table 7 Cumulative and Cumulative + Project Levels of Service – PM Peak Hour .... 11

FIGURES
Figure 1 Project Site Location .................................................................................... 2 Figure 2 Project Site Plan........................................................................................... 3 Figure 3 Existing Street Network ............................................................................... 4 Figure 4 Existing Traffic Volumes............................................................................... 6 Figure 5 Project Trip Distribution and Assignment ...................................................... 9 Figure 6 Existing + Project Traffic Volumes.............................................................. 10 Figure 7 Cumulative Traffic Volumes....................................................................... 12 Figure 8 Cumulative+Project Traffic Volumes.......................................................... 13 Figure 9 Proposed Red Curb on Roemer Way .......................................................... 15 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Holiday Inn Express Project Associated Transportation Engineers Traffic and Circulation Study - 1 - December 8, 2021

INTRODUCTION
The following report contains analyses of the potential traffic and circulation impacts associated with the Holiday Inn Express Project (the “Project”), proposed in the City of Santa Maria. The report evaluates existing and future traffic operations within the Project study area and assesses the Project’s consistency with City’s adopted transportation policies. An analysis of site access and circulation is also provided. The roadways and intersections analyzed in the study were determined based on input provided by City of Santa Maria staff. An evaluation of the Project’s potential CEQA impacts is also provided based on the City’s CEQA requirements for Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) adopted under Senate Bill 743.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The currently vacant Project site is located at the north end of Roemer Court in the northern portion of the City of Santa Maria, as shown on Figure 1. Figure 2 presents the Project site plan.

The Project is proposing to construct a 93-room hotel with various guest amenities (lifestyle lounge, business center, meeting room, breakfast bar, etc.). The hotel will operate with 12 employees daily working the following 3 shifts: morning from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM; evening from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and; overnight from 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Access to the site would be provided via two new driveways on the Roemer Court cul-de-sac.

EXISTING CONDITIONS
Street Network
The Project site is served by a network of highways, arterial, and collector streets, as shown on Figure 3. The following text provides a brief discussion of the major components of the street network in the study area.

US 101, located just east of the Project site, is a freeway that serves as the major north-south link through the Santa Maria Valley and is the principal inter-city route along the Pacific Coast.

US 101 is a 6-lane freeway within the Santa Maria area, with 4 lanes provided north and south of the City. Access to the Project site from US 101 is provided via the North Broadway interchange located just north of the site.

Broadway (State Route 135), located west of the of the Project site, is an arterial street that extends from US 101 at the north end of the City to its junction with State Route 1 south of the Orcutt community. Broadway is a 4-lane arterial street in the study area with turn lanes provided at intersections. Access to the Project site from Broadway is provided via the Roemer Way intersection.

Preisker Lane, located north of the Project site, is a 2-lane collector street that extends north and south of Broadway. The Broadway/Preisker Lane intersection is controlled by traffic signals.

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Roemer Way, located south of the Project site, is an east-west 2-lane road that extends westerly from Broadway to its terminus at Preisker Lane. Roemer Way provides access to the Project site via its connection to Roemer Court. Roemer Way is controlled by stop signs at Broadway.

Roemer Court, located along the western frontage of the Project site, is a north-south 2-lane local road that extends north Roemer Way to its terminus at the Project site. Roemer Court would provide access to the Project via two new driveways on the west side of the terminus cul-de-sac. Roemer Court is controlled by stop signs at Roemer Way.

Taylor Street, located south of the Project site, is an east-west 2-lane road that extends westerly from Broadway to its terminus at Blosser Road. Taylor Street is controlled by traffic signals at Broadway.

Grant Street, located south of the Project site, is an east-west 2-lane road that extends westerly from Lynne Drive to its terminus at Railroad Avenue. The Broadway/Grant Street intersection is controlled by traffic signals
Intersection Operations
Because traffic flow on urban arterials is most constrained at intersections, detailed traffic flow analyses focus on the operating conditions of critical intersections during peak travel periods. "Levels of Service" (LOS) A through F are used to rate intersection operations, with LOS A indicating very good operation and LOS F indicating poor operation (more complete definitions are contained in the Technical Appendix for reference). The City of Santa Maria considers LOS D as the performance standard for intersections (maintain LOS D or better).

Existing traffic volumes were obtained from traffic count data collected in November of 2021 (see Technical Appendix for count data). Counts were conducted during the AM peak commuter period (7:00-9:00 AM) and PM peak commuter period (4:00-6:00 PM). The peak 1- hour volumes were then identified for the analysis. Figure 4 presents the existing peak hour traffic volumes for the study-area intersections.

Levels of service for the signalized intersections were calculated using the intersection capacity utilization (ICU) methodology and levels of service for the STOP-Sign controlled intersections were calculated using the operations method outlined in the Highway Capacity Manual, which are methods adopted by the City. Table 1 lists the existing traffic control and levels of service for the study-area intersections identified for the analysis.

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Table 1
Existing Levels of Service
Intersection Control
AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour
ICU or Delay LOS ICU or Delay LOS
Broadway/Preisker Lane Signal 0.48 LOS A 0.62 LOS B
Broadway/Roemer Way(a) STOP-Sign 12.0 sec. LOS B 13.4 sec. LOS B Broadway/Taylor Street Signal 0.44 LOS A 0.69 LOS B
Broadway/Grant Street Signal 0.35 LOS A 0.57 LOS A
(a) Unsignalized intersection. LOS based on average weighted control delay per vehicle in seconds.

The data presented in Table 1 show that the study-area intersections currently operate in the LOS A-B range during the AM and PM peak hours, which meet the City's LOS D operating standard.

EXISTING + PROJECT CONDITIONS
Project Trip Generation
Trip generation estimates were calculated for the Project using rates presented in the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation manual.1 The rates for Hotels (Land Use #310) were used for the analysis. Table 2 presents the trip generation estimates for the Project (worksheet showing detailed calculations included in the Technical Appendix).

Table 2
Project Trip Generation
Land Use Size
ADT AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour
Rate
Trips(b
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Rate Trips Rate Trips
Hotel(a) 93 Rooms 7.99 743 0.46 43 0.59 55
(a) ITE Hotel rates per room (ITE #310).
(b) Hotel Employee trips represent 24 ADT (12 employees X 2 daily trips).

As shown in Table 2, the Project is forecast to generate 743 average daily trips (ADT), 43 AM peak hour trips, and 55 PM peak hour trips. The 12 daily employees generate 24 ADT, these work-based employee trips are used to evaluate the Project’s VMT impacts. 1 Trip Generation, Institute of Transportation Engineers, 11th Edition, 2021.

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Project Trip Distribution
The distribution pattern developed for the Project is based on existing traffic counts as well as general knowledge of the population, employment, and commercial centers in the Santa Maria area. Table 3 lists the trip distribution pattern developed for the Project. Figure 5 illustrates the distribution and assignment of Project traffic at the study-area intersections.

Table 3
Project Trip Distribution
Origin/Destination Direction Percentage
US Highway 101 North
South
35%
35%
Broadway s/o Grant Street South 25%
Local Area(a) South 5%
Totals 100%
(a) Local areas east and west of Broadway between Preisker Lane and Grant Street.

Existing + Project Intersection Operations
Levels of service were calculated for the study-area intersections assuming the Existing + Project traffic volumes shown on Figure 6. Tables 4 and 5 compare the Existing and Existing + Project level of service forecasts and identify the Project’s consistency with the City’s LOS D standard.

Table 4
Existing + Project Levels of Service – AM Peak Hour
Intersection
Existing Existing + Project
ICU or Delay LOS ICU or Delay LOS Consistent?
Broadway/Preisker Lane 0.48 LOS A 0.49 LOS A Yes
Broadway/Roemer Way(a) 12.0 sec. LOS B 12.2 sec. LOS B Yes Broadway/Taylor Street 0.44 LOS A 0.44 LOS A Yes
Broadway/Grant Street 0.35 LOS A 0.35 LOS A Yes
(a) Unsignalized intersection. LOS based on average weighted control delay per vehicle in seconds.

Table 5
Existing + Project Levels of Service – PM Peak Hour
Intersection
Existing Existing + Project
ICU or Delay LOS ICU or Delay LOS Consistent?
Broadway/Preisker Lane 0.62 LOS B 0.63 LOS B Yes
Broadway/Roemer Way(a) 13.4 sec. LOS B 13.7 sec. LOS B Yes Broadway/Taylor Street 0.69 LOS B 0.69 LOS B Yes
Broadway/Grant Street 0.57 LOS A 0.57 LOS A Yes
(a) Unsignalized intersection. LOS based on average weighted control delay per vehicle in seconds.

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As shown in Tables 4 and 5, the study-area intersections are forecast to operate in the LOS AB range during the AM and PM peak hours with Existing + Project traffic, which meet the City’s LOS D operating standard.

CUMULATIVE ANALYSIS
Cumulative Traffic Volumes
Cumulative traffic volumes were forecast for the study-area roads and intersections assuming development of the approved and pending projects located in the City (list of cumulative projects is contained in the Technical Appendix). Trip generation estimates were developed for the cumulative projects using ITE rates or from traffic studies prepared for the cumulative projects (cumulative trip generation calculations are contained in the Technical Appendix).

Traffic generated by the cumulative projects was then added to the Existing volumes to produce the Cumulative traffic forecasts. Figure 7 shows the Cumulative traffic volumes and Figure 8 shows the Cumulative + Project volumes.

Cumulative Intersection Operations
Levels of service were calculated for the study-area intersections assuming the Cumulative and Cumulative + Project traffic volumes presented on Figures 7 and 8. Tables 6 and 7 compare the Cumulative and Cumulative + Project levels of service forecasts and identify the Project’s consistency with the City’s LOS D standard.

Table 6
Cumulative and Cumulative + Project Levels of Service – AM Peak Hour Intersection
Cumulative Cumulative + Project
ICU or Delay LOS ICU or Delay LOS Consistent?
Broadway/Preisker Lane 0.49 LOS A 0.50 LOS A Yes
Broadway/Roemer Way(a) 12.3 sec. LOS B 12.5 sec. LOS B Yes Broadway/Taylor Street 0.45 LOS A 0.45 LOS A Yes
Broadway/Grant Street 0.36 LOS A 0.36 LOS A Yes
(b) Unsignalized intersection. LOS based on average weighted control delay per vehicle in seconds.

Table 7
Cumulative and Cumulative + Project Levels of Service – PM Peak Hour Intersection
Cumulative Cumulative + Project
ICU or Delay LOS ICU or Delay LOS Consistent?
Broadway/Preisker Lane 0.65 LOS B 0.66 LOS B Yes
Broadway/Roemer Way(a) 13.7 sec. LOS B 13.9 sec. LOS B Yes Broadway/Taylor Street 0.70 LOS B 0.70 LOS B Yes
Broadway/Grant Street 0.57 LOS A 0.58 LOS A Yes
(b) Unsignalized intersection. LOS based on average weighted control delay per vehicle in seconds.

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9(4)
273(372)
141(95) (80)204 (634)610 (26)20
2 3 4
(41)74
(33)49 1033(385) 40(52) (702)744 (70)50
(23)59
(11)29
(12)51 761(334) 270(73) 72(20)
32(13)
213(258)
119(70) (32)140 (494)536 (2)11
(68)92
(42)126
(19)95 719(336) 66(20) 75(35)
54(29)
40(41)
82(66) (19)96 (458)620 (36)113
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PROJECT SITE
1 2
3 Roemer Way
Taylor Street Preisker Lane
Grant Street
Donovan Road Railroad Avenue Broadway
101 Roemer Ct
4 CUMULATIVE + PROJECT TRAFFIC VOLUMES
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1 (51)73
(28)51
(2)14 408(141) 868(336) 64(50)
9(4)
273(372)
141(95) (80)204 (647)629 (26)20
2 3 4
(54)93
(39)57 1033(385) 60(69) (702)744 (77)58
(23)59
(11)29
(12)51 768(339) 271(74) 72(20)
32(13)
214(259)
119(70) (32)140 (500)543 (2)11
(68)92
(42)126
(19)95 726(341) 66(20) 75(35)
54(29)
40(41)
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As shown in Tables 6 and 7, the study-area intersections are forecast to operate in the LOS AB range during the AM and PM peak hours with Cumulative and Cumulative + Project traffic, which meet the City’s LOS D operating standard.

SITE ACCESS AND CIRCULATION
Access to the Project site would be provided via two new driveways on Roemer Court. The northern driveway will serve as the main entrance for vehicles accessing the main entrance of the hotel to check in or drop guests off; and provides access to the ADA accessible parking spaces located adjacent to the entrance. The southern driveway will provide access to the main parking field located south of the hotel building. The site circulation design would adequately accommodate the traffic generated by the Project.

Driveway Operations
As noted, the two Project driveways would be located on the Roemer Court cul-de-sac. Roemer Court cul-de-sac serves two other hotel developments and carries relatively low traffic volumes.

Given the existing and future volumes at the site driveways, it is anticipated that they would operate in the LOS A range with minimal delays.

RECOMMENDED IMPROVEMENTS
The traffic analysis found that the study-area intersections are forecast to operate acceptably in the LOS A-B. It is noted that the section of Roemer Way at the Broadway intersection is currently striped with a “Stop” legend and stop bar with no centerline striping; and on-street parking is allowed on both sides of the intersection. It is recommended that a red curb “No Parking” zone be installed along the north side of Roemer Way from Broadway to the driveway of “J’s Tire Auto Center” as shown in Figure 9. The no parking zone would ensure that adequate room would be maintained for westbound vehicles to make a right-turn onto Broadway when vehicles are stopped to make a left-turn at the intersection.

PROPOSED RED CURB ON ROEMER WAY AT SSOCIATED RANSPORTATION E NGINEERS FIGURE 15 Associated Transportation Engineers N NOT TO SCALEGM- ATE#21075 December 8, 2021 Traffic and Circulation Study
Holiday Inn Express Project 9 60' of Red Curb on North Side of Roemer Way ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Holiday Inn Express Project Associated Transportation Engineers Traffic and Circulation Study - 16 - December 8, 2021

VMT ANALYSIS
Per the State’s Natural Resource Agency Updated Guidelines for the Implementation of the CEQA adopted in 2018, Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) has been designated as the most appropriate measure of transportation impacts. “Vehicle Miles Traveled” refers to the amount and distance of automobile travel attributable to a project. Other relevant considerations may include the effects of the project on transit and non-motorized travel.

For land use projects, vehicle miles traveled exceeding an applicable threshold of significance may indicate a significant impact. The City of Santa Maria recently published the new “SB 743 Implementation – Draft VMT Analysis Procedures report”2, in compliance with Senate Bill 743, which includes a requirement to analyze VMT as the transportation impact metric for CEQA rather than the traditional Level of Service (LOS) metric used previously
Hotel developments are unique in that the majority of trips are generated by hotel guests from outside the community coming to visit the area for work and leisure purposes. These work and leisure trips would occur without the development of the hotel since the destination (Santa Maria) is the trip attractor not the hotel. The hotel is in effect capturing those work and leisure trips by providing lodging for travelers. This type of land use is not specifically identified in the State or Caltrans guidelines which address per capita home base (residential) and employee work base (office) trips. Therefore, the VMT analysis addresses the hotel work-based employee trips.

CEQA Guidelines. The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) published a Technical Advisory on Transportation that includes recommendations regarding assessment of VMT, thresholds of significance, and mitigation measures. 3 The Technical Advisory provides screening tools to determine when a project may have a significant VMT impacts, as follows:
“Many agencies use “screening thresholds” to quickly identify when a project should be expected to cause a less-than-significant impact without conducting a detailed study. (See e.g., CEQA Guidelines, §§ 15063(c)(3)(C), 15128, and Appendix G.) As explained below, this technical advisory suggests that lead agencies may screen out VMT impacts using project size, maps, transit availability, and provision of affordable housing.”
2 SB 743 Implementation – Draft VMT Analysis Procedures, City of Santa Maria, July 2020. 3 Technical Advisory on Evaluating Transportation Impacts in CEQA, Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, December 2018.
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Screening Criteria
Consistent with the recommendations in the OPR Technical Advisory, Section 4.3.1 of the City of Santa Maria’s Environmental Procedures and Guidelines manual establishes screening criteria for certain projects that are exempt from performing a detailed VMT analysis and may be presumed to have a less than significant VMT impact. Section 4.3.1-A states that:
“The following discretionary development projects are not subject to VMT analysis:

3. Small discretionary projects that would generate or attract fewer than 110 daily trips (per CEQA).”
VMT Assessment
As reviewed in Table 2 and discussed above, the Project’s employees would generate 24 ADT.

The Project would therefore have a less-than significant VMT impact based on the Santa Maria screening criteria.
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REFERENCES AND PERSONS CONTACTED
Associated Transportation Engineers
Scott A. Schell, Principal Transportation Planner
Glenn Manaois, Transportation Engineer I
Persons Contacted
Mark Mueller,PE, City of Santa Maria
Jiten Patel, Lotus Management Company
References
Highway Capacity Manual, Transportation Research Board, 6th Edition, 2016.

Trip Generation, Institute of Transportation Engineers, 11th Edition, 2021.

SB 743 Implementation – Draft VMT Analysis Procedures, City of Santa Maria, July 2020.

Technical Advisory on Evaluating Transportation Impacts in CEQA, Governor’s Office of Planning and Research, December 2018.
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TECHNICAL APPENDIX
CONTENTS:

LEVEL OF SERVICE DEFINITIONS

TRAFFIC COUNT DATA

PROJECT TRIP GENERATION CALCULATION WORKSHEETS

CITY OF SANTA MARIA APPROVED AND PENDING PROJECTS LIST

INTERSECTION LEVEL OF SERVICE CALCULATION WORKSHEETS
Reference 1 - Broadway/Preisker Lane
Reference 2 - Broadway/Roemer Way
Reference 3 - Broadway/Taylor Street
Reference 4 - Broadway/Grant Street

LEVEL OF SERVICE DEFINITIONS
Signalized Intersection level of Service Definitions
LOS Delava V/C Ratio Definition
A < 10.0 < 0.60 Progression is extremely favorable. Most vehicles arrive during the green phase. Many vehicles do not stop at all.

B 10.1 - 20.0 0.61 - 0.70 Good progression, short cycle lengths, or both. More vehicles stop than with LOS A, causing higher levels of delay.

Only fair progression, longer cycle lengths, or both, result in higher cycle lengths. Cycle lengths may fail to seNe queued C 20.1 - 35.0 0.71 - 0.80 vehicles, and overflow occurs. Number of vehicles stopped is significant, though many still pass through intersection without stopping.

Congestion becomes more noticeable. Unfavorable progression, D 35.1 - 55.0 0.81 - 0.90 long cycle lengths and high v/c ratios result in longer delays.

Many vehicles stop, and the proportion of vehicles not stopping declines. Individual cycle failures are noticeable.

E 55.1 - 80.0 0.91 - 1.00 High delay values indicate poor progression, long cycle lengths and high v/c ratios. Individual cycle failures are frequent Considered unacceptable for most drivers, this level occurs when F > 80.0 > 1.00 arrival flow rates exceed the capacity of lane groups, resulting in many individual cycle failures. Poor progression and long cycle lengths may also contribute to high delay levels.
a Average control delay per vehicle in seconds.

Unsignalized Intersection Level of Service Definitions
The HCM1 uses control delay to determine the level of service at unsignalized intersections. Control delay is the difference between the travel time actually experienced at the control device and the travel time that would occur in the absence of the traffic control device. Control delay includes deceleration from free flow speed, queue move-up time, stopped delay and acceleration back to free flow speed.

LOS Control Delay
Seconds per Vehicle
A < 10.0
B 10.1-15.0
C 15.1-25.0
D 25.1 - 35.0
E 35.1 - 50.0
F > 50.0
Highway Capacity Manual, National Research Board, 2000
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100 N. Hope Avenue, Suite 4, Santa Barbara (805) 687-4418

TRAFFIC COUNT DATA
Prepared by National Data & Surveying Services
ID: 21-050022-001 Day:

City: Santa Maria Date:

AM 90 318 50 0 AM
NOON 0 0 0 0 NOON
PM 369 847 64 0 PM

AM NOON PM PM NOON AM
0 0 0 0
0 73 0 51
0 14 0 2
0 0 0 0 0 51 0 28
347 0 238 0 TEV 1677 0 2592 0 0 0 0
4 0 9 0 PHF 0.92 0.98
78 0 119 0
0 0 0 0

AM NOON PM PM NOON AM
PM 0 179 609 20 PM
NOON 0 0 0 0 NOON
AM 0 50 633 26 AM
Pedestrians (Crosswalks)
Totals (PM) Totals (PM)
0 424

NORTHBOUND
N Broadway
Totals (NOON) Totals (NOON)
NONE
93 0 80
Totals (AM) 1017 Totals (AM)
Preisker Ln

EASTBOUND

WESTBOUND
Preisker Ln
142 0 562

CONTROL
Signalized
0 NONE
04:30 PM - 05:30 PM 920
N Broadway & Preisker Ln
Peak Hour Turning Movement Count
N Broadway Tuesday
SOUTHBOUND 11/23/2021

PEAK HOURS
4:00 PM - 06:00 PM
07:30 AM - 08:30 AM 1031 7:00 AM - 09:00 AM

COUNT PERIODS

AM NOON PM
PM
AM
AM
NOON
PM
PM
NOON
AM
AM
NOON
PM
NOON

PMNOONAMAMNOONPM

PMNOONAMAMNOONPM
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0 0 0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
73 14
119 51
9 238
36984764
17960920
0 0
0 0
0 0
000
000
51 2
78 28
4 347
9031850
5063326
73 14
119 51
9 238
36984764
17960920
0 0
0 0
0 0
000
000
51 2
78 28
4 347
9031850
5063326
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Prepared by National Data & Surveying Services
ID: 21-050022-002 Day:

City: Santa Maria Date:

AM 3 367 52 0 AM
NOON 0 0 0 0 NOON
PM 8 1010 40 0 PM

AM NOON PM PM NOON AM
0 0 0 0
0 74 0 41
0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 49 0 33
1 0 5 0 TEV 1242 0 1984 0 0 0 0
1 0 0 0 PHF 0.91 0.95
2 0 16 0
0 0 0 0

AM NOON PM PM NOON AM
PM 0 14 718 50 PM
NOON 0 0 0 0 NOON
AM 0 1 671 70 AM
Pedestrians (Crosswalks)
Totals (PM) Totals (PM)
0 402

NORTHBOUND
N Broadway
Totals (NOON) Totals (NOON)
NONE
90 0 123
Totals (AM) 1075 Totals (AM)
Roemer Way

EASTBOUND

WESTBOUND
Roemer Way
4 0 22

CONTROL
1-Way Stop(WB)
0 NONE
04:15 PM - 05:15 PM 797
N Broadway & Roemer Way
Peak Hour Turning Movement Count
N Broadway Tuesday
SOUTHBOUND 11/23/2021

PEAK HOURS
4:00 PM - 06:00 PM
07:30 AM - 08:30 AM 713 7:00 AM - 09:00 AM

COUNT PERIODS

AM NOON PM
PM
AM
AM
NOON
PM
PM
NOON
AM
AM
NOON
PM
NOON

PMNOONAMAMNOONPM

PMNOONAMAMNOONPM
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0 0 0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
74 0
16 49
0 5
8101040
1471850
0 0
0 0
0 0
000
000
41 0
2 33
1 1
336752
167170
74 0
16 49
0 5
8101040
1471850
0 0
0 0
0 0
000
000
41 0
2 33
1 1
336752
167170
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Prepared by National Data & Surveying Services
ID: 21-050022-003 Day:

City: Santa Maria Date:

AM 71 318 20 0 AM
NOON 0 0 0 0 NOON
PM 267 741 72 0 PM

AM NOON PM PM NOON AM
0 0 0 0
0 59 0 23
0 51 0 12
0 0 0 0 0 29 0 11
254 0 210 0 TEV 1292 0 2243 0 0 0 0
13 0 32 0 PHF 0.90 0.98
69 0 119 0
0 0 0 0

AM NOON PM PM NOON AM
PM 0 139 513 11 PM
NOON 0 0 0 0 NOON
AM 0 32 467 2 AM
Pedestrians (Crosswalks)
Totals (PM) Totals (PM)
0 398

NORTHBOUND
N Broadway
Totals (NOON) Totals (NOON)
NONE
115 0 35
Totals (AM) 889 Totals (AM)
W Taylor St

EASTBOUND

WESTBOUND
W Taylor St
115 0 457

CONTROL
Signalized
0 NONE
04:15 PM - 05:15 PM 782
N Broadway & W Taylor St
Peak Hour Turning Movement Count
N Broadway Tuesday
SOUTHBOUND 11/23/2021

PEAK HOURS
4:00 PM - 06:00 PM
07:30 AM - 08:30 AM 744 7:00 AM - 09:00 AM

COUNT PERIODS

AM NOON PM
PM
AM
AM
NOON
PM
PM
NOON
AM
AM
NOON
PM
NOON

PMNOONAMAMNOONPM

PMNOONAMAMNOONPM
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0 0 0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
59 51
119 29
32 210
26774172
13951311
0 0
0 0
0 0
000
000
23 12
69 11
13 254
7131820
324672
59 51
119 29
32 210
26774172
13951311
0 0
0 0
0 0
000
000
23 12
69 11
13 254
7131820
324672
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Prepared by National Data & Surveying Services
ID: 21-050022-004 Day:

City: Santa Maria Date:

AM 17 323 34 0 AM
NOON 0 0 0 0 NOON
PM 63 704 73 0 PM

AM NOON PM PM NOON AM
0 0 0 0
0 89 0 65
0 95 0 19
0 0 0 0 0 125 0 42
37 0 37 0 TEV 1125 0 2130 0 0 0 0
29 0 54 0 PHF 0.96 0.94
66 0 81 0
0 0 0 0

AM NOON PM PM NOON AM
PM 0 95 602 112 PM
NOON 0 0 0 0 NOON
AM 0 19 438 36 AM
Pedestrians (Crosswalks)
Totals (PM) Totals (PM)
0 431

NORTHBOUND
N Broadway
Totals (NOON) Totals (NOON)
NONE
239 0 99
Totals (AM) 910 Totals (AM)
W Grant St

EASTBOUND

WESTBOUND
W Grant St
55 0 253

CONTROL
Signalized
0 NONE
04:15 PM - 05:15 PM 728
N Broadway & W Grant St
Peak Hour Turning Movement Count
N Broadway Tuesday
SOUTHBOUND 11/23/2021

PEAK HOURS
4:00 PM - 06:00 PM
07:30 AM - 08:30 AM 540 7:00 AM - 09:00 AM

COUNT PERIODS

AM NOON PM
PM
AM
AM
NOON
PM
PM
NOON
AM
AM
NOON
PM
NOON

PMNOONAMAMNOONPM

PMNOONAMAMNOONPM
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0 0 0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0
89 95
81 125
54 37
6370473
95602112
0 0
0 0
0 0
000
000
65 19
66 42
29 37
1732334
1943836
89 95
81 125
54 37
6370473
95602112
0 0
0 0
0 0
000
000
65 19
66 42
29 37
1732334
1943836
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PROJECT TRIP GENERATION CALCULATIONS
Associated Transportation Engineers #21075
Trip Generation Worksheet

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS PROJECT
Internal-Trip
Use Factor Rate Trips Rate Trips In % Trips Out % Trips Rate Trips In % Trips Out % Trips

PROPOSED
Hotel (a) 93 Rooms 1.00 7.99 743 0.46 43 56% 24 44% 19 0.59 55 51% 28 49% 27 Totals 743 43 24 19 55 28 27
(a) Trip generation based on ITE Code #310 (Hotel) Average Rate.

Size

ADT AM PEAK HOUR PM PEAK HOUR
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Hotel
(310)
Vehicle Trip Ends vs: Rooms
On a: Weekday
Setting/Location: General Urban/Suburban
Number of Studies: 7
Avg. Num. of Rooms: 148
Directional Distribution: 50% entering, 50% exiting
Vehicle Trip Generation per Room
Average Rate Range of Rates Standard Deviation -----······ ···················-··

7.99 5.31 - 9.53 1.92
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X = Number of Rooms
X Study Site Fitted Curve - - - - Average Rate
Fitted Curve Equation: T = 10.84(X) - 423.51 R2= 0.85
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Vehicle Trip Ends vs:

Ona:

Setting/Location:

Number of Studies:

Avg. Num. of Rooms:

Directional Distribution:

Rooms
Weekday,
Peak Hour of Adjacent Street Traffic,
One Hour Between 7 and 9 a.m.

General Urban/Suburban
28 182
56% entering, 44% exiting
Vehicle Trip Generation per Room
Average Rate

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Fitted Curve
Fitted Curve Equation: T = 0.50(X) - 7.45
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Standard Deviation

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Average Rate
R2= 0.84
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Vehicle Trip Ends vs:

Ona:

Setting/Location:

Number of Studies:

Avg. Num. of Rooms:

Directional Distribution:

Rooms
Weekday,
Peak Hour of Adjacent Street Traffic,
One Hour Between 4 and 6 p.m.

General Urban/Suburban
31 186
51 % entering, 49% exiting
Vehicle Trip Generation per Room
Average Rate Range of Rates
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R2= 0.78
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CITY OF SANTA MARIA APPROVED AND PENDING PROJECTS LIST
Associated Transportation Engineers
Pending and Approved Projects - Trip Generation Worksheet AM Peak PM Peak
Rate Trips In % Trips Out % Trips Rate Trips In % Trips Out % Trips

COMMERCIAL PROJECTS
2 PREISKER COMMERCIAL CENTER(a) 12,000 SF - 68 - 37 - 31 - 72 - 40 - 32 4 NORTH BROADWAY SHELL BUILDING(b) 4,473 SF 3.10 14 79% 11 21% 3 3.93 18 30% 5 70% 13 5 ORCHARD STREET CORNER MARKET(c) 1,043 SF 0.59 1 79% 1 21% 0 16.62 17 50% 9 50% 8 6 SUPERIOR SOUND SYSTEMS(d) 1,800 SF 1.91 3 72% 2 28% 1 2.06 4 39% 1 61% 3

MIXED USE/OTHER
1 CARPENTER'S UNION TRAINING(e) 30,000 SF 2.07 62 77% 48 23% 14 1.86 56 50% 28 50% 28 (a) Trip generation rate derived from Preisker Commercial Project, ATE, November 2015. (b) Trip generation rate derived from ITE Trip Generation Manual - Medical-Dental Office Building (#720). (c) Trip generation rate derived from ITE Trip Generation Manual - Liquor Store (#899). (d) Trip generation rate derived from ITE Trip Generation Manual - Automobile Parts and Service Center (#943). (e) Trip generation rate derived from ITE Trip Generation Manual - Junior/Community College (#540).

Land-Use Size
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS PROJECT - CUMULATIVE LIST (#21075)
£¤101
£¤101
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1700 block of N Broadway
4,473 sq ft commercial space
Centennial Gardens
SW/c Battles Rd & Depot St
160 unit affordable apartments 29
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Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Preisker Commercial Center
N Broadway at Preisker Ln
108 rm hotel, drive thru rest, retail
76 25
34 35
49 30
11 12
13 14
15 17
18 19
20 21
28 57
59 2
SMOOTH Bus Wash
240 E Roemer Wy
1,134 sq ft bus wash building
Superior Sound Systems
1108 N Broadway
1,800 sq ft building
Gateway Mixed Use
101 N Broadway
33,700 sq ft 4 story mixed use bldg
600 Block S Oackley Ct
30 unit apartments
Oakley Court Apartments
Joshi Commercial
116 W Enos Dr
3,200 sq ft retail
Smile Santa Maria Dental
1925 S Broadway
7,750 sq ft dental office
Crucified Life Church
NW/c S McClelland Street
11,700 sq ft church bldg
Celebration I, II, III
S Miller St at E Inger Dr
56 homes/33 senior/7,000 sqft comm
McDonald's
1710 S Broadway Ave
4,554 sq ft drive thru restaurant
Enos Auto Center North
Lots 2-7 of Enos Ranchos
Design/layout of auto center
Lot 5 Auto
Lot 5 Enos Ranchos
29,000 sq ft auto dealership
Enos Auto Center South
Lots 8-11 Enos Ranchos
Design/layout of auto center
Lot 11 Auto
Lot 11 Enos Ranchos
28,000 sq ft auto dealership
Splash N Dash
Lot 8 Enos Ranchos
8,200 sq ft car wash
Betteravia Plaza
W Betteravia Rd at SMVRR
272 apts & 381,250 sq ft retail/off
First Baptist Church Master Plan
2970 Santa Maria Way
Site Master Plan
A Street Deli
W Betteravia Rd at A St
4,420 sq ft retail bldg
Lakeview Mixed Use
NW/c S Broadway & Skyway Dr
164 apts & 11,000 sq ft comm
Workforce Dormitories
1900 Block of S A Street
Workforce housing dormitories
VTC Enterprises (Phase 2)
2445 A St
6,187 sq ft vocational training bldg
Santa Maria Freeway Center
1000 E Betteravia Rd
23,455 sq ft retail center
Crossroads Expansion Pads
2100-2300 S Bradley Rd
27,700 sq ft retail on 3 pads
DMS Electric
2224 S Westgate Rd
10,000 sq ft bldg
Tava Corp
2329 Thompson Way
33,000 sq ft mult-tenant complex
2811 Center
2811 Airpark Dr
51,200 sq ft of office in 2 bldgs
Platino Development
2900 block Industrial Pkwy
48,717 sq ft in 4 bldgs on 4 lots
0 0.25 0.5 1 1.5 2
Miles
Carpenter's Union Training
2210 N Preisker Ln
30,000 sq ft vocational training
1 Airport Business Park Specific Plan
NWC of Orcutt Expressway & Union Pkwy
Specific Plan w/ multiple land uses
Mixed Use/Other
3 4
5 1334 N Broadway
1,043 sq ft addition
Orchard Street Corner Market
6 7 123 Fesler Apartments
123 E Fesler St
23 unit apartments
8 309 E Mill St
23 unit apartments
309 Mill Apartments
9 Bathia Mixed Use
311 N Miller St
1,533 sq ft comm. & 6 res. units
10 Vino Bella Apartments
120 W Chapel St
32 unit apartments
Starbucks Drive-Thru
1201 E Main St Ste 1
Coffe shop & drive-thru
Blosser Coin Laundry
122 S Blosser Rd
4,410 sq ft coin laundry facility
D&J Sober Living Facility
819 W Church, 113 S Benwiley
mixed-use w/trans housing & off
Miller & Boone Mixed Use
501 E Boone St
33,600 sq ft mixed use building
16 Boone Street Market
501 E Boone St
2,280 sq ft add & 2 units
Bonita Packing Expansion
1850 W Stowell Rd
173,270 sq ft cooler addition
Maxco Box Facility
1550 W Stowell Rd
60,000 sq ft & outdoor storage
22 Blosser Southeast
NE/c Blosser Rd & W Battles Rd
Amen. to Specific Plan
Aquistapace Tentative Map
Blosser SE (Area 5A) SP
16 lots (res, comm, pf & os)
23 24 Seaside Warehouse
La Brea Avenue
40, 854 sq ft facility
Manriquez Commercial
NW/c S Blosser Rd & La Brea Ave
Gen. Plan Amen. & Zone Change
26 27
SW/c Miller St at Plaza Dr
164 unit affordable apartments
Centennial Square
Westgate Marketplace
S Blosser Rd & W Battles Rd
68,000 sq ft commercial center
29 31
32 33
33 33 Home Motors
1004 E Battles Rd
52,000 sq ft auto dealership
35 35
36 Windset Farms Greenhouse
1650 Black Rd

4.3 mil sq ft greenhouse & 93k bldg
Vandenberg Senior 37
1314 S Broadway
52 unit senior apartment addition
SerraMonte Townhomes
2065 S Blosser Rd
81 unit townhomes
38 39
40 41
42 Enos Ranch West Shopping Center
NW/c E Betteravia Rd at S College Dr
80,900 sq ft shopping center
43 44
45 46
47 48
50 51
Barcellus Senior Apartments
502 E Barcellus Ave
80 unit senior apartments
Santa Maria Studios
2660 Santa Maria Way
Affordable units
52 Park Edge Apartments
SE/c Santa Maria Way & S Miller St
140 apt units & 5,435 sq ft comm.
53 54
U-Haul
2875 Santa Maria Way
Ministorage and Office
Northman Residential
SM Way btw Sunrise Dr & E Dauphin St
63 single family residences
55 People's Self Help Housing Land Use Map/Zone Change
3170 Santa Maria Way
Gen. Plan Amen. & Zone Change
56 The Gas Company
3138 Industrial Pkwy
Natural gas fueling station
58 1
2 3
4 5
6 7
8 9
10 12 11
14 13
15 17 16
18 19 20
Central Coast Truck Center
W Stowell & Hanson Way
37,300 sq ft sales & repair facility
21 22
25 24
23 26
27 28
29 30
31 33
35 36
34 37
38 Newlove East Apartments
575 E Newlove Dr
16 unit apartments
32 39 40 42
43 41
44 45
49 50
57 51
48 47
46 53
56 58
59 54
52 55
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City of Santa Maria
MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS (JULY 2021)
1 Project Carpenter's Union Training Center Category Mixed/Other File #s Approved Status Description 30,000 sq. ft. vocational training center Acreage 6.2 PD2018-0010 10/17/2018 Building permits approved. Planning Location 2210 N. Preisker Ln District PD/C-2 GPZ2018-0002 12/4/2018 permit expiration on 10/17/2021.APN(s) 128-002-035 Planner Dana Eady TR2018-0001 10/17/2018Contact Christopher Horstman, Architect, 805-544-4334 x104 2 Project Preisker Commercial Center Category Commercial File #s Approved Status Description 108 rm hotel, 15,000 sq. ft. drive thru, rest., retail Acreage 5 PD2015-0011 5/18/2016 Under construction.

Location NW/c N. Broadway and Preisker Ln District PD-f/C-2 TR2016-0001 9/7/2016APN(s) 128-002-048, -049 & -050 Planner Carol Ziesenhenne A2019-0004 2/18/2019Contact Jody W alker Belsick, Applicant, 702-786-1829 3 Project SMOOTH Bus Wash Category Industrial File #s Approved Description 1,134 sq. ft. bus wash building Acreage 1.2 PD2017-0023 5/16/2018 Location 240 E. Roemer Way District PD/C-2 A2021-0004APN(s) 128-003-046 Planner Dana EadyContact Tom Martinez, Architect, 805-934-5737 Status
Planning permit expiration on 5/16/2023
4 Project North Broadway Shell Building Category Commercial PD2007-014 7/2/2008Description 4,473 commercial space Acreage 3 TR5996-0001 9/3/2014Location 1700 block of N. Broadway District PD/C-2 A2015-0031 11/6/2015APN(s) 117-040-038, 039, and 040 Planner Cody GraybehlContact Ellen Goodwin, Architect Status
Under construction.
5 Project Orchard Street Corner Market Category Commercial File #s Approved Status Description 1,043 sq ft addition to existing corner market Acreage 0.45 PD2019-0005 10/2/2019 Planning permit expiration on Location 1334 N. Broadway District PD/C-2 10/2/2022.APN(s) 121-031-004 Planner Cody GraybehlContact Rami Zakour, Applicant 6 Project Superior Sound Systems Category Commercial File #s Approved Status Description 1,800 sq. ft. building Acreage 0.5 PD2018-0015 5/15/2019 Planning permit expiration on Location 1108 N. Broadway District PD/C-2 5/15/2022.APN(s) 121-051-002 Planner Carol ZiesenhenneContact Paul Knutson, Engineer, 805-922-4777 7 Project 123 Fesler Apartments Category Residential File #s Approved Status Description Construct a 23 unit, 9750 sq. ft. apartment building Acreage 0.2 DT2020-0016 Pending Planning permits under review.

Location 123 E Fesler St District DTSP - Bungalow District APN(s) 121-152-014 Planner Frank AlbroContact Jason Heyward, Consultant, 805-928-8948 8 Project 309 Mill Apartments Category Residential File #s Approved Status Description Construct a 23 unit, 9750 sq. ft. apartment building Acreage 0.2 DT2020-0015 Pending Planning permits under review.

Location 309 E Mill St District DTSP - Bungalow District APN(s) 121-193-011 Planner Frank AlbroContact Jason Heyward, Consultant, 805-928-8948 9 Project Bathia Mixed Use Category Mixed/Other File #s Approved Status Description 1,533 sq. ft. commercial & 6 residential units Acreage 0.2 DT2017-0088 1/30/2018 Building permits submitted. Planning Location 311 N. Miller St District Downtown SP A2019-0027 7/30/2019 permit expiration on 7/30/2021 APN(s) 121-193-008 Planner Frank AlbroContact Chris Thomas Pasco, Consultant, 805-703-0380 10 Project Vino Bella Apartments Category Residential File #s Approved Status Description Construct a 32 unit, 3-story apartment building Acreage 0.3 DT2020-0017 12/16/2020 Planning permit expiration on Location 120 W Chapel St District DTSP - Bungalow District 12/16/2023.APN(s) 119-276-015 Planner Frank AlbroContact Ben Nikfarjam, Applicant, 310-215-4882 11 Project Starbucks Drive-Thru Category Commercial File #s Approved Status Description Coffee shop and drive-thru Acreage 0.56 PD2021-0001 Pending Planning permits under review.

Location 1201 E Main St Ste 1 District PD/HC U2021-0003APN(s) 128-120-004 Planner Carol ZiesenhenneContact Joey Ly, Applicant, 714-560-8673 12 Project Gateway Mixed Use Category Mixed/Other File #s Approved Status Description 33,700 sq. ft., four-story mixed use development Acreage 0.3 DT2017-0033 1/16/2018 Building permits submitted. Planning Location 101 N. Broadway District Downtown SP A2019-0032 9/4/2019 permit expiration on 7/16/2020.APN(s) 119-276-019 Planner Dana EadyContact Ben Nikfarjam, Developer, 310-251-4882 13 Project Blosser Coin Laundry Category Commercial File #s Approved Status Description 4,410 sq. ft. coin laundry facility Acreage 0.4 PD2017-0018 8/15/2018 Under construction Location 122 S. Blosser Rd District PD/C-2 APN(s) 123-011-023 Planner Carol ZiesenhenneContact Irina Tudorache, Applicant, 213-388-5807 14 Project D&J's Sober Living Facility Category Mixed/Other File #s Approved Status Description Mixed-use facility w/transitional housing and offices Acreage 0.4 PD2017-0011 11/1/2017 123-024-007 parcel has been built.

Location 819 W. Church St, 113 S. Benwiley Ave District PD/C-2 A2018-0010 9/19/2018 Building permits submitted for 123-024- 008.APN(s) 123-024-008, 007 Planner Frank AlbroContact Jeff Jeffery, Applicant, 619-301-1846 15 Project Miller & Boone Mixed Use Category Mixed Use/Other File #s Approved Status Description Construct a 33,600 sq. ft. mixed use building Acreage 1.19 DT2020-0013 Pending Planning permits under review.

Location 417 E Boone St District DTSP- Bungalow District APN(s) 125-112-011 Planner Cody GraybehlContact Rami Zakour, Applicant, 805-403-2195 16 Project Boone Street Market Category Mixed/Other File #s Approved Status Description 2,280 sq. ft. addition to market, and 2 new units Acreage 0.2 GPZ2016-0004 5/2/2017 Planning permit expiration on Location 501 E. Boone St District Downtown SP SPZ2016-0003 5/2/2017 3/20/2022.APN(s) 125-114-015 Planner Carol Ziesenhenne DT2016-0040 8/21/2017Contact Brian Schwartz, Consultant, 805-934-5760 A2019-0006 3/4/2019 A2020-0012 6/8/2020
17 Project Oakley Court Apartments Category Residential File #s Approved Status Description 30 apartment units with on-site manager's unit Acreage 2.1 GPZ2019-0001 10/1/2019 Planning permit expiration on Location 600 Block S. Oakley Ct District PD/R-3 PD2019-0002 7/17/2019 7/17/2022APN(s) 123-140-036 Planner Frank AlbroContact Lupe & Gustavo, Applicant, 805-937-1108 18 Project Bonita Packing Expansion Category Industrial File #s Approved Status Description 173,270 sq. ft. cooler addition in 4 phases Acreage 45.4 PD2012-0007 5/1/2013 Phase 1 (45,935 sq. ft.) is completed.

Location 1850 W. Stowell Rd District PD/CM APN(s) 117-820-028 Planner Dana Eady Contact John Smith, Engineer, 805-466-5660 19 Project Maxco Box Facility Category Industrial File #s Approved Status Description Construct a new 60,000 sq. ft. box facility and outdoor storage yard Acreage 19.8 PD2020-0003 Pending Planning permits under review.

Location 1550 W Stowell Rd District PD/CM-AG APN(s) 117-820-015 Planner Cody Graybehl Contact Steve Rigor, Applicant, (503) 477-8328 x 112 20 Project Central Coast Truck Center Category Industrial File #s Approved Status Description 37,300 sq ft building for the sales and repair of semi-trucks Acreage 8.3 U2019-0010 12/18/2019 Under construction.

Location W. Stowell Rd & Hanson Way District M-2 APN(s) 117-240-021 Planner Frank AlbroContact RRM Design, Consultant, 805-543-1794 21 Project Blosser Southeast Category Mixed/Other File #s Approved Status Description Amendment to Blosser Southeast Specific Plan Acreage 155.5 GPZ2016-0003 10/20/2020 Planning permits aproved.

Location NE/c of S. Blosser Rd and W. Battles Rd District Blosser SE SP SPZ2016-0002 10/20/2020APN(s) 117-240-028 Planner Dana Eady TR2019-0003 10/20/2020Contact Laurie Tamura, Consultant, 805-934-5760 22 Project Aquistapace Tentitive Map Category Mixed/Other File #s Approved Status Description 16 lots (residential, commercial, public facility, open space) Acreage 146.5 TR2019-0003 Pending Planning permit under review.

Location Blosser Southeast (Area 5A) Specific Plan District Blosser Southeast SP APN(s) 117-240-028 Planner Dana EadyContact Jason Tamura , 805-934-5737 23 Project Vandenberg Senior Residences Category Residential File #s Approved Status Description 52 unit senior apartment addition Acreage 4.9 PD2017-0002 7/18/2018 Building permit submitted. Planning Location 1314 S. Broadway District PD/C-1 A2021-0008 Pending permit expiration on 7/18/2021.Time extension under review. APN(s) 128-065-008 Planner Carol ZiesenhenneContact Barry W illiams, Architect, 805-459-7353 24 Project Seaside Packaging Warehouse Category Industrial File #s Approved Status Description 40, 854 square-foot packaging warehouse Acreage 6.18 U2021-0002 Pending Planning permit under review.

Location La Brea Avenue District M-2 APN(s) 117-240-034 Planner Cody GraybehlContact Suzanne D. Winslow, Applicant, (805) 544-9700 25 Project Manriquez Commercial Land Use Map/Zone Change Category Mixed Use/Other File #s Approved Status Description Revise the land use and zone designations from GI, M-2 to CC, PD/C-2 Acreage 6.74 GPZ2020-0002 Pending Planning permits under review.

Location NW/c S. Blosser Rd and La Brea Ave. District M-2 APN(s) 117-240-024 Planner Cody GraybehlContact Manriquez Commercial Real Estate, Applicant 26 Project Centennial Square Apartments Category Residential File #s Approved Status Description 184 affordable apartments Acreage 6.35 PD2020-0009 8/4/2021 Planning permit expiration on Location SW/c Miller St and Plaza Dr District PD/R-3 8/4/2024.APN(s) 128-066-003 Planner Carol ZiesenhenneContact Brian Schwartz, Consultant, 805-934-5760 27 Project Barcellus Senior Apartments Category Residential File #s Approved Status Description 80 unit senior apartments Acreage 2.3 GPZ2016-0002 12/7/2016 Planning permit expiration on Location 502 E. Barcellus Ave District CPO PD2016-0005 12/7/2016 6/6/2023.APN(s) 128-067-032, -033, -034 Planner Cody Graybehl A2018-0005 7/18/2018Contact Brian Schwartz, Consultant, 805-934-5760 A2019-0037 11/6/2019 A2021-0005 6/2/2021
28 Project Westgate Marketplace Category Commercial File #s Approved Status Description 68,000 sq. ft. commercial center Acreage 7.6 PD2007-012 7/2/2008 Planning permit expiration on Location NW/c S. Blosser Rd and W. Battles Rd District PD/CC A2016-0011 6/15/2016 12/15/2021.APN(s) 117-240-046, -045 Planner Dana Eady A2017-0029 2/7/2018Contact Craig Minus, Developer, 805-962-2121 A2018-0023 1/16/2019 A2020-0003 5/20/2020
29 Project Joshi Commercial Category Commercial File #s Approved Status Description 3,200 sq. ft. of retail Acreage 0.3 PD2016-0015 6/7/2017 Planning permit expiration on Location 116 W. Enos Dr District PD/C-1 A2018-0024 2/6/2019 12/7/2021.APN(s) 117-300-084 Planner Frank Albro A2020-0001 5/6/2020Contact Tom Martinez, Architect, 805-934-5737 30 Project Centennial Gardens Category Residential File #s Approved Status Description Construct 160 affordable apartment units Acreage 8.36 PD2020-0006 11/18/2020 Building permits submitted. Planning Location SW/c Battles and Depot District PD/R-3 permit expiration 11/18/2023APN(s) 118-010-058 Planner Frank AlbroContact Templeton Santa Barbara, LLC, Applicant, 805-598-1825 31 Project McDonald's Category Commercial File #s Approved Status Description 4,554 sq ft drive thru restaurant Acreage 0.8 PD2019-0006 11/6/2019 Building permits submitted. Planning Location 1710 S. Broadway Ave District PD/C-2,R-2 permit expiration 11/6/2022.APN(s) 128-075-001 Planner Carol ZiesenhenneContact Robert Preece, Consultant, 909-821-6703 32 Project Newlove East Apartments Category Residential File #s Approved Status Description 16 apartment units Acreage 1.4 U2016-0016 2/21/2018 Building permits submitted. Planning Location 575 E. Newlove Dr District R-2 A2019-0044 5/6/2020 permit expiration on 5/6/2023.APN(s) 128-073-016 Planner Frank AlbroContact Tom Martinez, Architect, 805-934-5737 33 Project Enos Auto Center North Campus Category Commercial File #s Approved Status Description Overall site design and layout of an auto center Acreage 17.7 PD2018-0006 5/16/2018 Under construction.

Location Lots 2-7 of Enos Ranchos Specific Plan District Enos Ranchos SP TU2019-0153 6/17/2020APN(s) 128-189-002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 007 Planner Carol ZiesenhenneContact Jacob W eintraub, Consultant, 805-441-0332 33(a)
Project Lot 5 Auto Category Commercial File #s Approved Status Description A 29,000 sq. ft. auto dealership Acreage 2 PD2017-0020 5/16/2018 Under construction.

Location Lot 5 & 6 District Enos Ranchos SP APN(s) 128-189-005 Planner Carol ZiesenhenneContact Jacob W eintraub, Consultant, 805-441-0332 33(b)
Project Home Motors Category Commercial File #s Approved Status Description 52,000 sq. ft. auto dealership Acreage 7.2 PD2018-0004 5/16/2018 Under construction.

Location 1004 E. Battles Rd District Enos Ranchos SP APN(s) 128-189-002 Planner Carol ZiesenhenneContact Jacob W eintraub, Consultant, 805-441-0332 34 Project Crucified Life Church Category Mixed/Other File #s Approved Status Description 11,700 sq. ft. building Acreage 0.6 PD2017-0017 2/21/2018 Building permits submitted. Planning Location NW/c S. McClelland St District PD/C-2 A2019-0041 12/18/2019 permit expiration on 2/21/2023.APN(s) 128-114-069 Planner Frank Albro A2020-0017 2/3/2021Contact Cordelia Raymond, Architect, 805-786-4391 35 Project Enos Auto Center South Campus Category Commercial File #s Approved Status Description Overall site design and layout of an auto center Acreage 15.2 PD2018-0007 5/16/2018 Under construction.

Location Lots 8-11 of the Enos Ranch Specific Plan District Enos Ranchos SP APN(s) 128-189-008, 009, 010, 011 Planner Carol ZiesenhenneContact Jacob W eintraub, Consultant, 805-441-0332 35(a)
Project Lot 11 Auto Category Commercial File #s Approved Status Description A 28,000 sq. ft. auto dealership Acreage 3 PD2017-0021 7/18/2018 Under construction.

Location Lot 11 District Enos Ranchos SP APN(s) 128-189-011 Planner Carol ZiesenhenneContact Jacob W eintraub, Consultant, 805-441-0332 35(b)
Project Splash N Dash Category Commercial File #s Approved Status Description 8,200 sq ft carwash Acreage 1.6 PD2018-0005 9/4/2019 Grading permits submitted. Planning Location Lot 8 District Enos Ranchos SP permit expiration on 9/4/2022.APN(s) 128-189-008 Planner Dana EadyContact Jacob W eintraub, Consultant, 805-441-0332 36 Project Windset Farms Greenhouses 7-9 Category Industrial File #s Approved Status Description 4.3 mil sq. ft. greenhouse and 93,000 sq. ft. bldg. Acreage 49 PD2017-0009 Pending Planning permit under review.

Location 1650 Black Rd District Area 9 SP APN(s) 117-310-004 thru -010 Planner Dana Eady Contact Brian Schwartz, Consultant, 805-934-5760 37 Project Workforce Dormitories Category Residential File #s Approved Status Description Workforce Housing Dormitories Acreage 127.96 PD2019-0011 Pending Planning permit under review.

Location 1900 Block of S. A Street District Area 9 Specific Plan SPZ2020-0001APN(s) 128-003-019 Planner Frank AlbroContact Dan Blough, Applicant, 805-4937-1108 38 Project SerraMonte Townhomes Category Residential File #s Approved Status Description 81 townhome units Acreage 6.5 GPZ2018-0003 6/4/2019 Planning permit expiration on Location 2065 S. Blosser Rd District PD/R-3 PD2018-0012 3/20/2019 3/20/2022.APN(s) 117-770-016, -017, -018, -047 Planner Dana Eady TR2018-0002 3/20/2019Contact Laurie Tamura, Consultant, 805-934-5760 39 Project Betteravia Plaza Category Mixed/Other File #s Approved Status Description Up to 272 apts. and 381,250 sq. ft. of retail/office Acreage 55.2 GPZ2015-0002 2/2/2016 Tentative map expiration on Location NW/c of W. Betteravia Rd & SMVRR tracks District Multiple DA2015-0001 2/2/2016 8/3/2021. Master PD approved. APN(s) 117-330-082 Planner Dana Eady TR2018-0002 11/21/2018 Grading permit approved.

Contact PD2015-0006 2/3/2016 Final map under review.
40 Project Smile Santa Maria Dental Category Commercial File #s Approved Status Description 7,750 sq. ft. dental office building Acreage 0.9 PD2018-0016 9/19/2018 Building permits submitted. Planning Location 1925 S. Broadway District PD/C-2 permit expiration 9/19/2021.APN(s) 117-500-029 Planner Carol ZiesenhenneContact Cordelia Raymond, Architect, 805-786-4391 41 Project Celebration I, II, III Category Mixed/Other File #s Approved Status Description 56 single family units, 33 unit senior apt, Acreage 6.8 Tract 5893, 5921 Recorded Phase III (rooftop gardens) building 7,000 sq. ft. office bldg, 1 mixed use bldg District PD/R-2 PD2005-023 12/21/2005 permits submitted and planning permits expiration on 8/15/2021.

Location NW/c S. Miller St and E. Inger Dr Planner Cody Graybehl PD2006-019 9/20/2006APN(s) 128-177 (all) and 128-178 (all) PD2013-0010 7/1/2014Contact Frances Romero, Agent, 805-469-9510 Tract 5993 7/1/2014 PD2018-0001 8/15/2018
42 Project Enos Ranch West Shopping Center Category Commercial File #s Approved Status Description 80,900 sq. ft. shopping center in 6 buildings Acreage 7.8 PD2011-005 8/1/2012 Building permits submitted. Planning Location NW/c E. Betteravia Rd and S. College Dr District Enos Ranchos SP A2016-0006 3/30/2016 permit expiration 8/19/2023.APN(s) 128-078-010 Planner Carol Ziesenhenne A2017-0008 3/7/2018Contact Clifford Rhea, Consultant, 805-260-4154 A2019-0013 6/19/2019 PD2020-0004 8/19/2020
43 Project A Street Deli Category Commercial File #s Approved Status Description 4,420 sq. ft. retail building Acreage 0.5 GPZ2015-0005 9/20/2016 Building permits issued. Planning Location SW/c Betteravia Rd and A St District PD/M-1 PD2015-0019 9/21/2016 permit expiration 6/28/2020.APN(s) 111-040-006 Planner Dana Eady A2018-0002 3/21/2018Contact Gil Rodriguez, Applicant, 805-478-1674 A2019-0025 9/4/2019 44 Project DMS Electric Category Industrial File #s Approved Status Description 10,000 sq. ft. new construction Acreage 1.26 PD96-17 1/22/1997 Phase 1 (5,000 sq. ft.) is complete, no Location 2224 S. Westgate Rd District PD/CM building permit submittal for Phase 2APN(s) 111-400-050 Planner Dana Eady (5,000 sq. ft.)Contact David Shahrabani, Owner, 805-922-6033 * 45 Project Tava Corp Category Industrial File #s Approved Status Description 33,000 sq. ft. multi-tenant complex Acreage 3 PD2016-0012 8/16/2017 Under construction.

Location 2329 Thompson Way District PD/M-1 APN(s) 111-400-018 Planner Frank AlbroContact Kevin Moore, Architect, 805-455-0574 46 Project Santa Maria Freeway Center Category Commercial File #s Approved Status Description 23,455 sq. ft. retail on five pads Acreage 4.7 PD2002-020 6/4/2003 1,898 sq. ft. gas station and Popeye's Location 1000 E. Betteravia Rd District Entrada Este SP A2014-0012 12/5/2015 restaurant complete. .

APN(s) 128-136-043, -056 Planner Frank Albro A2016-0019 11/23/2016Contact Jim Lichacz, Consultant, 323-874-3370 A2019-0021 8/5/2019 47 Project Crossroads Expansion Pads Category Commercial File #s Approved Status Description 27,700 sq. ft. on three new pads Acreage 47.8 PD2012-0001 8/1/2012 Under construction, two of the three Location 2100 - 2300 S. Bradley Rd District Entrada Este SP Tract 5997 Recorded pads completed.APN(s) 128-136-050, -053, 128-137-060 Planner Cody Graybehl A2014-0008 9/17/2014Contact Ryan Best, Developer, 714-241-0400 A2018-0020 12/10/2018 48 Project VTC Enterprises (Phase 2) Category Commercial File #s Approved Status Description 6,187 sq. ft. vocational training buildings Acreage 3.3 U2008-004 (PR) 7/2/2008 Classroom building built (12,023 sq.

Location 2445 A St TAZ 30091 ft.). Building permits submitted for APN(s) 111-040-043, -044 District PF phase 2. Contact Gil Palacios, Architect, 805-928-8008 Planner Cody Graybehl 49 Project 2811 Center Category Industrial File #s Approved Status Description 51,200 sq. ft. of office in 2 buildings Acreage 7 PD2017-0003 6/7/2017 One 25,600 sq. ft. building Location 2811 Airpark Dr District PD/M-1 TR2017-0002 3/21/2018 constructed. Under construction.APN(s) 111-231-003 Planner Carol ZiesenhenneContact Steve Simoulis, Developer, 805-541-9004 50 Project Platino Development Category Industrial File #s Approved Status Description 48,717 sq. ft. in 4 buildings on 4 lots Acreage 5.1 PD2010-006 2/16/2011 Planning permit under review Location 2900 block Industrial Parkway District PD/M-1 A2015-0032 9/2/2015APN(s) 111-291-035, -036, -038, -039 Planner Dana Eady A2016-0034 ClosedContact Chris Mathys, Developer, 559-438-9999 ext. 11 A2019-0016 Pending 51 Project U-Haul Ministorage and Office Category Commercial File #s Approved Status Description Exterior improvements to the building and interior remodel to include mini-storage Acreage 13 U2019-0008 6/19/2019 Building permits submitted. Planning Location 2875 Santa Maria Way District PD/C-2 U2019-0021 6/17/2020 permits expiration on 6/17/2023.APN(s) 109-010-008 Planner Cody Graybehl PD2020-0002 6/17/2020Contact Tom Martinez, Architect, 805-934-5737 52 Project Santa Maria Studios Category Residential Files #s Approved StatusDescription Affordable Housing Project Acreage 5.5 PD2020-0001 N/A Building permits submitted.Location 2660 Santa Maria Way, Santa Maria, CA District PD/C-2 APN(s) 128-090-011 Planner Dana EadyContact AMG & Associates, LLC, 818-380-2600 53 Project Park Edge Apartments Category Mixed Use/Other PD2020-0008 Pending Planning permits under review.Description 140 apt units, clubhouse and 5,435 sq. ft. multi-tenant commercial Acreage 7.45 U2020-0012 Pending Location SE/corner of Santa Maria Way & Miller Street District PD/C-2 & PD/R-3 SUB2021-0001 Pending APN(s) 128-090-022, -023 & 109-010-039 Planner Cody GraybehlContact Brian Schwartz, Consultant, 805-934-5760 54 Project First Baptist Church Master Plan Category Mixed Use/Other File #s Approved Status Description Site Master Plan Acreage 25.5 U2019-0005 Pending Planning permits under review.

Location 2970 Santa Maria Way District PD/R-1 APN(s) 109-010-019 Planner Carol ZiesenhenneContact John Kemlo, Applicant, 805-937-8405 55 Project Northman Residential Category Residential File #s Approved Status Description 63 single family residences Acreage 13.2 GPZ2018-0004 8/6/2019 Building permits submitted. Planning Location Santa Maria Wy btw Sunrise Dr & E Dauphin St District PD/R-1 TR2018-0003 7/16/2019 permit expiration 6/19/2022.APN(s) 109-010-005, -006 Planner Dana Eady PD2018-0013 6/19/2019Contact Brian Schwartz, Consultant 56 Project People's Self Help Housing Land Use Map/Zone Change Category Mixed Use/Other File #s Approved Status Description From CC, PD/C-2 to LMDR-8, PD/R-1 Acreage 8.89 GPZ2021-0001 Pending Planning permits under review.

Location 3170 Santa Maria Way District PD/C-2 APN(s) 109-010-012 Planner Frank AlbroContact Sheryl Flores, Applicant, 805-540-2465 57 Project The Gas Company Category Industrial File #s Approved Status Description A natural gas fueling station Acreage 1.9 U2017-0013 3/7/2018 Building permits submitted. Planning Location 3138 Industrial Parkway District PD/M-1 U2019-0004 9/23/2019 permit expiration on 9/7/2019.APN(s) 111-291-020 Planner Dana Eady A2019-0033 PendingContact Steven Ly, Applicant, 213-244-3175 58 Project Lakeview Mixed Use Category Mixed/Other File #s Approved Status Description 164 unit apartments and 11,000 sq. ft. commercial Acreage 4 PD2018-0008 4/2/2019 Building permits submitted. Planning Location NW/corner of S. Broadway and Skyway Dr. District PD/R-3 + PD/C-2 permit expiration on 4/2/2022.APN(s) 111-100-008 Planner Frank AlbroContact Laurie Tamura, Consultant, 805-934-5760 59 Project Airport Business Park Specific Plan Amendment Category Mixed/Other File #s Approved Status Description Specific Plan with multiple land uses Acreage 19.3 SPZ2019-0001 Pending Planning permits under review.

Location NWC of Orcutt Expressway (Highway 135) and Union Valley Parkway District Airport Specific Plan GPZ2019-0002 PendingAPN(s) 111-231-011 Planner Frank AlbroContact Erik P Justesen, (805) 543-1794

INTERSECTION LEVEL OF SERVICE CALCULATION WORKSHEETS
Reference 1 - Broadway/Preisker Lane
Reference 2 - Broadway/Roemer Way
Reference 3 - Broadway/Taylor Street
Reference 4 - Broadway/Grant Street
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INTERSECTION CAPACITY UTI LIZATION WORKSHEET
COU NT DATE: N O VEMBER 23, 2021
TIME PERIOD: AM PEAK HOUR
N/S STREET: BROADWAY
E/W STREET: PREISKER LANE
CONTROL TYPE: SIGNA L EAST-WEST SPLIT PHASED

TRAFFIC VOLUME SUMMARY

NORTH BOUND SOUTH BOUND EAST BOUND WEST BOUND

VO LUMES L T R L T R L T R L T R
(A) EXISTING: 50 633 26 50 318 90 347 4 78 28 2 51
(B) PROJECT-ADDED 0 13 0 0 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
(C) CUMU LATIVE 80 634 26 50 319 141 372 4 95 28 2 51

GEOMETRICS

NORTH BOU ND SOUTH BOU ND EAST BOUND WEST BOUN D

LANE GEOMETRICS LT TR L TT R L LTR LT R

TRAFFIC SCENARIOS
SCENARI O 1 - EXISTI NG VOLUMES (A)
SCENARIO 2 - EXISTING + PROJECT VOLUMES(A+ B)
SCENARIO 3 - CUMU LATIVE (C)
SCENARIO 4 - CUMU LATIVE + PROJECT VOLUMES (B + C)

LEVEL OF SERVICE CALCULATIO NS
MOVE- # OF SCEN ARIO VOLUMES SCENARIO V/C RATIOS
MENTS LANES CAPACITY 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
NBL 1 1600 50 50 80 80 0.031 0.031 0.050 0.050
NBT 2 3200 633 646 634 647 0.204 * 0.208 * 0.204 * 0.208 * NBR (a) 0 0 20 20 20 20 - - -
SBL 1 1600 50 50 50 50 0.03 1 * 0.03 1 * 0.031 * 0.031 * SBT 2 3200 318 335 319 336 0.099 0.105 0.100 0.105
SBR (b) 1 1600 55 55 86 86 0.034 0.034 0.054 0.054
EBL 0 0 347 347 372 372 - - -
EBT 2 3200 4 4 4 4 0.129 * 0.129 * 0.141 * 0.141 *
EBR (c) 0 0 62 62 76 76 - -
WBL 1 1600 28 28 28 28 0.018 * 0.018 * 0.018 * 0.018 *
WBT 1 1600 2 2 2 2 0.00 1 0.001 0.001 0.00 1
WBR (d) 1 1600 26 26 26 26 0.016 0.016 0.0 16 0.0 16
LOST TIME: 0.100 * 0.1 00 * 0.100 * 0.100 *
TOTAL INTERSECTION CAPACITY UTILIZATION: 0.482 0.486 0.494 0.498 SCENARIO LEVEL OF SE RVICE: A A A A
NOTES:

RTOR: (a) 23%
(b) 39 %
(c) 20%
(d) 49 %
Printed: 12/02/21
#21 075 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS PROJECT REF: 01PM

INTERSECTION CAPACITY UTILIZATION WORKSHEET
COUNT DATE: NOVEMBER 231 2021
TI ME PER IOD: PM PEAK HOUR
N/S STREET: BROAD WAY
E/W STREET: PREISKER LANE
CONTROL TYPE : SIGNAL EAST-WEST SPLIT PHASED

TRAFFI C VOLUME SUMMARY

NORTH BOUND SOUTH BOUND EAST BOUND W EST BOUND

VOLUMES L T R L T R L T R L T R
(A) EXISTING: 179 609 20 64 847 369 238 9 119 51 14 73
(B) PROJECT-ADD ED 0 19 0 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
(C) CUMULATIVE 204 610 20 64 848 408 273 9 141 51 14 73

GEOMETRICS

NORTH BOU N D SOUTH BOUND EAST BOU N D WEST BOUND

LANE GEOMETRICS LT TR L TT R L LTR LT R

TRAFFIC SCENARIOS
SCENARI O 1 ~ EXISTI NG VOLUMES (A)
SCENARIO 2 ~ EXISTI NG + PROJECT VOLUMES(A + B)
SCENARIO 3 ~ CUMU LATIVE (C)
SCENARIO 4 ~ CUMU LATIVE + PROJECT VOLUMES (B+C)

LEVEL OF SERVICE CALCULATI O NS
MOVE- # OF SCENARIO VO LUMES SCENARIO V/C RATI OS
MENTS LANES CAPACITY 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
NBL 1 1600 179 179 204 204 0.1 12 * 0.112 * 0.128 * 0.128 * NBT 2 3200 609 628 610 629 0.1 96 0.202 0.196 0.202
NBR (a) 0 0 17 17 17 17 - - - -
SBL 1 1600 64 64 64 64 0.040 0.040 0.040 0.040
SBT 2 3200 847 867 848 868 0.265 * 0.271 * 0.265 * 0.2 71 * SBR (b) 1 1600 214 214 23 7 23 7 0.134 0. 134 0.148 0.148 EBL 0 0 238 238 273 273 - -
EBT 2 3200 9 9 9 9 0. 110 * 0. 11 0 * 0.127 * 0. 127 *
EBR (c) 0 0 104 104 123 123
W BL 1 1600 51 51 51 51 0.032 * 0.032 * 0.032 * 0.032 * WBT 1 1600 14 14 14 14 0.009 0.009 0.009 0.009
WBR (d) 1 1600 36 36 36 36 0.023 0.023 0.023 0.023
LOST TIME: 0. 100 * 0. 100 * 0. 100 * 0. 100 *
TOTAL INTERSECTION CAPACITY UTILIZATION: 0.61 9 0.625 0.652 0.658 SCENARIO LEVE L OF SERVICE: B B B B
NOTES:

RTOR: (a) 16 %
(bJ 42 %
(c) 13%
(d! 51 %
Printed: 12/02/2 1
General Information Site Information
Ana lyst GOM Intersection BROADWAY/ROEMER
Agency/Co. ATE Jurisdiction SANTA MARIA
Date Performed 11/23/2021 East/West Street ROEM ER
Analysis Year 2021 North/South Street BROADWAY
Time Analyzed AM PEAK HOUR Peak Hour Factor 0.91
Intersection Orientation North-South Analysis Ti me Period (hrs) 0.25 Project Description EXISTING
Lanes
Vehicle Volumes and Adjustments
Approach Eastbou nd Westbound Northbound Southbound
Movement u L T R u L T R u L T R u L T R
Priority 10 11 12 7 8 9 1U 2 3 4U 4 5 6
Num ber of Lanes 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0
Configuration L R T TR L T
Volume (veh/h) 33 41 671 70 0 52 367
Percent Heavy Vehicles (%) 3 3 3 3
Proportion Time Blocked
Percent Grade (%) 0
Right Turn Channelized No
Median Type I Storage Left On ly 2
Critical and Follow-up Headways
Base Critical Headway (sec) 7.5 6.9 4.1
Critical Headway (sec) 6.86 6.96 4.16
Base Follow-Up Headway (sec) 3.5 3.3 2.2
Fol low-Up Headway (sec) 3.53 3.33 2.23
Delay, Queue Length, and Level of Service
Flow Rate, v (veh/h) 36 45 57
Capacity, c (veh/h) 364 591 802
v/c Ratio 0.10 0.08 0.07
95% Queue Length, Qgs (veh) 0.3 0.2 0.2
Control Delay (s/veh) 16.0 11.6 9.8
Level of Service (LOS) C B A
Approach Delay (s/veh) 13.6 1.2
Approach LOS B
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Analyst GOM
Agency/Co. ATE
Date Performed 11/23/2021
Analysis Year 2021
Time Analyzed AM PEAK HOUR
Intersection Orientation North-South
Project Description EXISTING + PROJECT
Lanes
Vehicle Volumes and Adjustments
Approach Eastbound
Movement u L T
Priority 10 11
Number of Lanes 0 0
Configuration
Volume (veh/h)
Percent Heavy Vehicles (%)
Proportion Time Blocked
Percent Grade(%)
Right Turn Channelized
Median Type I Storage
Critical and Follow-up Headways
Base Critical Headway (sec)
Critical Headway (sec)
Base Fol low-Up Headway (sec)
Follow-Up Headway (sec)
Delay, Queue Length, and Level of Service
Flow Rate, v (veh/h)
Capacity, c (veh/h)
v/c Ratio
95% Queue Length, Q., (veh)
Control Delay (s/veh)
Level of Service (LOS)
Approach Delay (s/veh)
Approach LOS
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Site Information
Intersection BROADWAY/ROEMER
Jurisdiction SANTA MARIA
East/West Street ROEMER
North/South Street BROADWAY
Peak Hour Factor 0.91
Analysis Time Period (hrs) 0.25
Westbound
R u L T
12 7 8
0 0
L
39 3
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Left Only

7.5 6.86

3.5 3.53
43 354

0.12 0.4

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13.8 B
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Northbound Southbound
L T R u L T R
2 3 4U 4 5 6
0 2 0 0 2 0

T TR L T
671 77 0 69 367
3 3
2 4.1

4.16 2.2

2.23 76
797

0.10 0.3

10.0 A

1.6 Generated: 12/2/2021 3:48:28 PM
General Information
Analyst GOM
Agency/Co. ATE
Date Performed 11/23/2021
Analysis Year 2021
Time Analyzed AM PEAK HOUR
Intersection Orientation North-South
Project Description CUMULATIVE
Lanes
Vehicle Volumes and Adjustments
Approach Eastbound
Movement u L T
Priority 10 11
Number of Lanes 0 0
Configuration
Volume (veh/h)
Percent Heavy Vehicles (%)
Proportion Time Blocked
Percent Grade (%)
Right Turn Channelized
Median Type I Storage
Critical and Follow-up Headways
Base Critical Headway (sec)
Critical Headway (sec)
Base Follow-Up Headway (sec)
Follow-Up Headway (sec)
Delay, Queue Length, and Level of Service
Flow Rate, v (veh/h)
Capacity, c (veh/h)
v/c Ratio
95% Queue Length, Q9s (veh)
Control Delay (s/veh)
Level of Service (LOS)
Approach Delay (s/veh)
Approach LOS
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Intersection BROADWAY/ROEMER
Jurisdiction SANTA MARIA
East/West Street ROEMER
North/South Street BROADWAY
Peak Hour Factor 0.91
Analysis Time Period (hrs) 0.25
Westbound
R u L T
12 7 8
0 0
L
33 3
0 No
Left Only

7.5 6.86

3.5 3.53
36 350

0.10 0.3

16.5 C

13.9 B
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Northbound Southbound
L T R u L T R
2 3 4U 4 5 6
0 2 0 0 2 0

T TR L T
702 70 0 52 385
3 3
2 4.1

4.16 2.2

2.23 57
779

0.07 0.2

10.0 A

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Agency/ Co. ATE Jurisdiction SANTA MARIA
Date Performed 11 /23/2021 East/West Street ROEMER
Analysis Year 2021 North/South Street BROADWAY
Time Analyzed AM PEAK HOUR Peak Hour Factor 0.91
Intersection Orientation North-South Analysis Time Period (hrs) 0.25 Project Description CUMULATIVE + PROJECT
Lanes
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Vehicle Volumes and Adjustments
Approach Eastbound Westbound Northbound Southbound
Movement u L T R u L T R u L T R u L T R
Priority 10 11 12 7 8 9 1U 1 2 3 4U 4 5 6
Number of Lanes 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 1 2 0
Configuration L R T TR L T
Volume (veh/h) 39 54 702 77 0 69 385
Percent Heavy Vehicles (%) 3 3 3 3
Proportion Time Blocked
Percent Grade(%) 0
Right Turn Channelized No
Median Type I Storage Leh Only 2
Critical and Follow-up Headways
Base Critical Headway (sec)
Critical Headway (sec)
Base Follow-Up Headway (sec)
Fol low-Up Headway (sec)
Delay, Queue Length, and Level of Service
Flow Rate, v (veh/h)
Capacity, c (veh/ h)
v/c Ratio
95% Queue Length, Qgs (veh)
Control Delay (s/veh)
Level of Service (LOS)
Approach Delay (s/veh)
Approach LOS
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7.5 6.86

3.5 3.53
43 341

0.13 0.4

17.1 C

14.1 B
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3.3 2.2

3.33 2.23
59 76
572 774

0.10 0.10

0.3 0.3

12.0 10.2
B B

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General Information Site Information
Analyst GOM Intersection BROADWAY/ROEMER
Agency/Co. ATE Jurisdiction SANTA MARIA
Date Performed 11 / 23/2021 East/West Street ROEMER
Analysis Year 2021 North/South Street BROADWAY
Time Analyzed PM PEAK HOUR Peak Hour Factor 0.95
Intersection Orientation North-South Ana lysis Time Period (hrs) 0.25 Project Description EXISTING
Lanes
Vehicle Volumes and Adjustments
Approach Eastbound Westbound Northbound Southbound
Movement u L T R u L T R u L T R u L T R
Priority 10 11 12 7 8 9 1U 2 3 4U 4 5 6
Number of Lanes 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0
Configuration L R T TR L T
Volume (veh/h) 49 74 718 so 0 40 1010
Percent Heavy Vehicles(%) 3 3 3 3
Proportion Time Blocked
Percent Grade(%) 0
Right Turn Channelized No
Median Type I Storage Left On ly 2
Critical and Follow-up Headways
Base Critical Headway (sec) 7.5 6.9 4.1
Critical Headway (sec) 6.86 6.96 4.16
Base Follow-Up Headway (sec) 3.5 3.3 2.2
Follow-Up Headway (sec) 3.53 3.33 2.23
Delay, Queue Length, and Level of Service
Flow Rate, v (veh/h) 52 78 42
Capacity, c (veh/h) 315 593 806
v/c Ratio 0.16 0.13 0.05
95% Queue Length, Q95 (veh) 0.6 0.5 0.2
Control Delay (s/veh) 18.6 12.0 9.7
Level of Service (LOS) C B A
Approach Delay (s/veh) 14.6 0.4
Approach LOS B
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General Information
Analyst GOM
Agency/Co. ATE
Date Performed 11/23/2021
Analysis Year 2021
Time Analyzed PM PEAK HOUR
Intersection Orientation North-South
Project Description EXISTING + PROJECT
Lanes
Vehicle Volumes and Adjustments
Approach Eastbound
Movement u L T
Priority 10 11
Number of Lanes 0 0
Configuration
Volume (veh/h)
Percent Heavy Vehicles(%)
Proportion Time Blocked
Percent Grade(%)
Right Turn Channelized
Median Type I Storage
Critical and Follow-up Headways
Base Critical Headway (sec)
Critical Headway (sec)
Base Follow-Up Headway (sec)
Follow-Up Headway (sec)
Delay, QueuecLength, and Level of Service
Flow Rate, v (veh/h)
Capacity, c (veh/h)
v/c Ratio
95% Queue Length, O.s (veh)
Control Delay (s/veh)
Level of Service (LOS)
Approach Delay (s/veh)
Approach LOS
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Intersection BROADWAY/ROEMER
Jurisdiction SANTA MARIA
East/West Street ROEMER
North/South Street BROADWAY
Peak Hour Factor 0.95
Analysis Time Period (hrs) 0.25
Westbound
R u L T
12 7 8
0 0
L
57 3
0 No
Left Only

7.5 6.86

3.5 3.53
60 302

0.20 0.7

19.9 C

15.2 C
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93 3

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98 589

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12.3 B
Northbound Southbound
L T R u L T R
2 3 4U 4 5 6
0 2 0 0 2 0

T TR L T
718 58 0 60 1010
3 3
2 4.1

4.16 2.2

2.23 63
800

0.08 0.3

9.9 A

0.6 Generated: 12/2/2021 3:57:45 PM
General Information Site Information
Analyst GOM Intersection BROADWAY/ROEMER
Agency/Co. ATE Jurisdiction SANTA MARIA
Date Performed 11/23/2021 East/West Street ROEMER
Analysis Year 2021 North/South Street BROADWAY
Time Analyzed PM PEAK HOUR Peak Hour Factor 0.95
Intersection Orientation North-South Analysis Time Period (hrs) 0.25 Project Description CUMULATIVE
Lanes
Vehicle Volumes and Adjustments
Approach Eastbound Westbound Northbound Southbound
Movement u L T R u L T R u L T R u L T R
Priority 10 11 12 7 8 9 1U 2 3 4U 4 5 6
Number of Lanes 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0
Configuration L R T TR L T
Volume (veh/h) 49 74 744 so 0 40 1033
Percent Heavy Vehicles (%) 3 3 3 3
Proportion Time Blocked
Percent Grade(%) 0
Right Turn Channelized No
Median Type I Storage Left Only 2
Critical and Follow-up Headways
Base Critical Headway (sec) 7.5 6.9 4.1
Critical Headway (sec) 6.86 6.96 4.16
Base Follow-Up Headway (sec) 3.5 3.3 2.2
Foll ow-Up Headway (sec) 3.53 3.33 2.23
Delay, Queue Length, and Level of Service
Flow Rate, v (veh/h) 52 78 42
Capacity, c (veh/h) 306 581 787
v/c Ratio 0.17 0.13 0.05
95% Queue Length, Q., (veh) 0.6 o.s 0.2
Control Delay (s/veh) 19.1 12.2 9.8
Level of Service (LOS) C B A
Approach Delay (s/veh) 14.9 0.4
Approach LOS B
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General Information Site Information
Analyst GOM Intersection BROADWAY/ ROEMER
Agency/Co. ATE Jurisdiction SANTA MARIA
Date Performed 11/23/2021 East/West Street ROEMER
Analysis Year 2021 North/South Street BROADWAY
Time Analyzed PM PEAK HOUR Peak Hour Factor 0.95
Intersection Orientation North-South Analysis Time Period (hrs) 0.25 Project Description CUMULATIVE + PROJECT
Lanes
Vehicle Volumes and Adjustments
Approach Eastbound Westbound Northbound Southbound
Movement u L T R u L T R u L T R u L T R
Priority 10 11 12 7 8 9 1U 2 3 4U 4 5 6
Number of Lanes 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 2 0
Configuration L R T TR L T
Volume (veh/h) 57 93 744 58 0 60 1033
Percent Heavy Vehicles (%) 3 3 3 3
Proportion Time Blocked
Percent Grade (%) 0
Right Turn Channelized No
Median Type I Storage Left Only 2
Critical and Follow-up Headways
Base Critical Headway (sec)
Critical Headway (sec)
Base Follow-Up Headway (sec)
Follow-Up Headway (sec)
Delay, Queue Length, and Level of Service
Flow Rate, v (veh/h)
Capacity, c (veh/h)
v/c Ratio
95% Queue Length, Oss (veh)
Control Delay (s/veh)
Level of Service (LOS)
Approach Delay (s/veh)
Approach LOS
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7.5 6.86

3.5 3.53
60 293

0.20 0.8

20.4 C

15.5 C
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6.9 4.1

6.96 4.16

3.3 2.2

3.33 2.23
98 63
577 782

0.17 0.08

0.6 0.3

12.5 10.0
B B

0.5 Generated: 12/2/2021 3:59:53 PM
#21075 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS PROJECT REF: 03AM

INTERSECTION CAPACITY UTILIZATION WORKSHEET
COUNT DATE: NOVEMBER 23, 2021
TIME PERIOD: AM PEAK HOUR
N/S STREET: BROADWAY
E/W STREET: TAYLOR STREET
CONTROL TYPE: SIGNAL EAST-WEST SPLIT PHASED

TRAFFIC VOLUM E SUMMARY

NORTH BOUND SOUTH BOUN D EAST BOUND W EST BOUND

VOLUMES L T R L T R L T R L T R
(A) EXISTING: 32 467 2 20 318 71 254 13 69 11 12 23
(B) PROJECT-ADDED 0 6 0 0 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
(C) CUMULATIVE 32 494 2 20 334 73 258 13 70 11 12 23

GEOMETRICS

NORTH BOUND SOUTH BOUND EAST BOUND WEST BOUND

LANE GEOMETRICS LT TR LT TR LT R L TR

TRAFFIC SCENARIOS
SCENARIO 1 - EXISTING VOLUMES (A)
SCENARIO 2 - EXISTING + PROJECT VOLUMES(A+ B)
SCENARIO 3 - CUMULATIVE (C)
SCENARIO 4 - CUMU LATIVE + PROJECT VOLUMES (B +C)
LEVEL Of SERVICE CALCULATIO NS
MOVE- #OF SCENARIO VOLUMES SCENARIO V/C RATIOS
MENTS LANES CAPACITY 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
NBL 1 1600 32 32 32 32 0.020 0.020 0.020 0.020
NBT 2 3200 467 473 494 500 0.147 * 0.148 * 0. 155 * 0. 157 * NBR (a) 0 0 2 2 2 2 - - - -
SB L 1 1600 20 20 20 20 0.0,3 * 0.013 * 0.0 13 * 0.013 * SBT 2 3200 318 323 334 339 0. 11 8 0. 119 0.123 0.125
SBR (b) 0 0 58 59 60 61 -
EBL 0 0 254 255 258 259 - ' - -
EBT 1 1600 13 13 13 13 0.167 * 0.168 * 0.169 * 0. 170 * EBR (c) 1 1600 32 32 32 32 0.020 0.020 0.020 0.020
WBL 1 1600 11 11 11 11 0.007 0.007 0.007 0.007
WBT 1 1600 12 12 12 12 0.012 * 0.012 * 0.012 * 0.0,2 *
WBR (d) 0 0 7 7 7 7 - - -
LOST TIME: 0. 100 * 0.100 * 0.100 * 0.100 *
TOTAL INTERSECTION CAPACITY UTILIZATI ON: 0.439 0.441 0.449 0.452 SCENARIO LEVEL OF SERVICE: A A A A
N OTES:

RTOR: (a) 17%
(b) 78%
(c) 54%
(d) 68%
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#21075 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS PROJECT REF: 03PM

INTERSECTION CAPACITY UTI LIZATION WORKSHEET
COUNT DATE: NOVEMBER 23, 2021
TIME PERIOD: PM PEAK HOUR
N/S STREET: BROADWAY
E/W STREET: TAYLOR STREET
CONTROL TYPE: SIGNAL EAST-WEST SPLIT PHASED

TRAFFIC VOLUME SUMMARY

NORTH BOUND SOUTH BOUND EAST BOUND WEST BOUND

VOLUMES L T R L T R L T R L T R
(A) EXISTING: 139 513 11 72 741 267 210 32 119 29 51 59 (B) PROJECT-ADDED 0 7 0 0 7 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
(C) CUMULATIVE 140 536 11 72 761 270 213 32 119 29 51 59

GEOMETRICS

NORTH BOUND SOUTH BOUND EAST BOUND WEST BOUND

LANE GEOMETRICS LT TR L T TR LT R L TR

TRAFFIC SCENARIOS
SCENARIO 1 - EXISTING VOLUMES (A)
SCENARIO 2 - EXISTING + PROJECT VOLUMES(A+ B)
SCENARIO 3 - CUMULATIVE (C)
SCENARIO 4 - CUMULATIVE + PROJECT VOLUMES (B+C)

LEVEL OF SERVICE CALCULATIONS
MOVE- # OF SCENARIO VOLUMES SCENARIO V/C RATIOS
MENTS LANES CAPACITY 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
NBL 1 1600 139 139 140 140 0.087 * 0.087 * 0.088 * 0.088 * NBT 2 3200 513 520 536 543 0.163 0.166 0.171 0. 173
NBR (a) 0 0 10 10 10 10 - - -
SB L 1 1600 72 72 72 72 0.045 0.045 0.045 0.045
SBT 2 3200 74 1 748 761 768 0.293 * 0.296 * 0.300 * 0.303 * SBR (b) 0 0 198 198 200 201 - -
EBL 0 0 210 211 213 214 - - -
EBT 1 1600 32 32 32 32 0.151 * 0.152 * 0.153 * 0.154 *
EBR (c) 1 1600 55 55 55 55 0.034 0.034 0.034 0.034
WBL 1 1600 29 29 29 29 0.018 0.018 0.018 0.018
WBT 1 1600 51 51 51 51 0.055 * 0.055 * 0.055 * 0.055 *
WBR (d) 0 0 37 37 37 37 - -
LOST TIME: 0.100 * 0. 100 * 0.100 * 0.100 *
TOTAL INTERSECTION CAPACITY UTILIZATI ON : 0.686 0.690 0.696 0.700 SCENARIO LEVEL OF SERVICE: B B B B
NOTES:

RTOR: (a) 6%
(b! 26%
(c) 54%
(d! 38%
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#21075 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS PROJECT REF: 04AM

INTERSECTION CAPACITY UTILIZATION WORKSHEET
COUNT DATE: NOVEMBER 23, 2021
TIME PERIOD: AM PEAK HOUR
N/S STREET: BROADWAY
E/W STREET: GRANT STREET
CONTROL TYPE: SIGNAL EAST-WEST SPLIT PHASED

TRAFFIC VOLUME SUMMARY

NORTH BOUND SOUTH BOUND EAST BOUND WEST BOUND

VOLUMES L T R L T R L T R L T R
(A) EXISTING: 19 438 36 34 323 17 37 29 66 42 19 65
(B) PROJECT-ADDED 0 6 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
(C) CUMULATIVE 19 458 36 35 336 20 41 29 66 42 19 68

GEOMETRICS

NORTH BOUND SOUTH BOUND EAST BOUND WEST BOUND

LANE GEOMETRICS L T TR LT TR L TR L TR

TRAFFIC SCENARIOS
SCENARIO 1 - EXISTING VOLUMES (A)
SCENARIO 2 - EXISTING + PROJECT VOLUMES(A+ B)
SCENARIO 3 - CUMULATIVE (C)
SCENARIO 4 - CUMU LATIVE+ PROJECT VOLUMES (B+C)

LEVEL OF SERVICE CALCULATIONS
MOVE- #OF SCENARIO VOLUMES SCENARIO V/C RATIOS
MENTS LANES CAPACITY 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
NBL 1 1600 19 19 19 19 0.012 0.012 0.012 0.012
NBT 2 3200 438 444 458 464 0.146 * 0.148 * 0.153 * 0.154 * NBR (a) 0 0 30 30 30 30 - - -
SB L 1 1600 34 34 35 35 0.021 . 0.021 . 0.022 * 0.022 * SBT 2 3200 323 328 336 341 0.106 0.107 0.111 0.112
SBR (b) 0 0 15 15 18 18 - -
EBL 1 1600 37 37 41 41 0.023 0.023 0.026 0.026
EBT 1 1600 29 29 29 29 0.042 * 0.042 * 0.042 * 0.042 *
EBR (c) 0 0 38 38 38 38 -
WBL 1 1600 42 42 42 42 0.026 0.026 0.026 0.026
WBT 1 1600 19 19 19 19 0.036 * 0.036 * 0.038 * 0.038 *
WBR (d) 0 0 39 39 41 4 1 - -
LOST TIME: 0.100 * 0.100 * 0.100 * 0.100 *
TOTAL INTERSECTION CAPACITY UTI LIZATION: 0.345 0.347 0.355 0.356 SCENARIO LEVEL OF SERVICE: A A A A
NOTES:

RTOR: (a) 16 %
(b) 9%
(c) 43 %
(d) 40%
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#21075 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS PROJECT REF: 04PM

INTERSECTION CAPACITY UTILIZATION WORKSHEET
COUNT DATE: NOVEMBER 23, 2021
TIME PER IOD: PM PEAK HOUR
N/S STREET: BROADWAY
E/W STREET: GRANT STREET
CONTROL TYPE: SIGNAL EAST-WEST SPLIT PHASED

TRAFFIC VOLUME SUMMARY

NORTH BOUND SOUTH BOUN D EAST BOUND WEST BOUN D

VO LUMES L T R L T R L T R L T R
(A) EXISTING: 95 602 11 2 73 704 63 37 54 81 125 95 89
(8) PROJECT-ADDED 0 7 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
(C) CUMU LATIVE 96 620 113 75 719 66 40 54 82 126 95 92

GEOMETRICS

NORTH BOUND SOUTH BOUND EAST BOUND WEST BOUND

LANE GEOMETRI CS L T TR LT TR L TR L TR

TRAFFIC SCENARIOS
SCENARIO 1 ~ EXISTING VOLUMES (A)
SCENARIO 2 ~ EXISTI NG + PROJECT VOLUMES(A + B)
SCENARIO 3 ~ CUMU LATIVE (C)
SCENARI O 4 ~ CUMU LATIVE + PROJECT VOLUMES (B+C)

LEVEL O F SERVICE CALCU LATIONS
MOVE- #OF SCENARIO VOLUMES SCENARIO V/C RATIOS
MENTS LANES CAPACITY 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
NBL 1 1600 95 95 96 96 0.059 * 0.059 * 0.060 * 0.060 *
NBT 2 3200 602 609 620 627 0.211 0.213 0.2 16 0.218
NBR (a) 0 0 72 72 72 72 - -
SBL 1 1600 73 73 75 75 0.046 0.046 0.047 0.047
SBT 2 3200 704 711 719 726 0.238 * 0.240 * 0.243 * 0.246 * SBR (b) 0 0 57 57 60 60 - - -
EB L 1 1600 37 37 40 40 0.023 0.023 0.025 0.025
EBT 1 1600 54 54 54 54 0.074 * 0.074 * 0.075 * 0.075 *
EBR (c) 0 0 65 65 66 66 - -
WBL 1 1600 125 125 126 126 0.078 0.078 0.079 0.079
WBT 1 1600 95 95 95 95 0.095 * 0.095 * 0.096 * 0.096 *
WBR (d) 0 0 57 57 59 59 - -
LOST TIME: 0.100 * 0.100 * 0.100 * 0.100 *
TOTAL INTERSECTI O N CAPACITY UTILIZATION: 0.566 0.568 0.574 0.577 SCENARIO LEVEL OF SERVICE: A A A A
NOTES:

RTOR: (a) 36%
(bJ 9%
(c) 20%
(d) 36%
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Technical Memo
Date: 1/30/2023
To: Mark Mueller, PE; Shad Springer, PE
Prepared By: Patricia Parks, EIT
Reviewed By: Joshua Reynolds, PE
Project: Holiday Inn Express Hotel by Lotus Management Inc.

Subject: Sewer Capacity Study

1.0 Summary
The City of Santa Maria (City) has received a development request to construct a 93-room hotel on Roemer Court. This proposed development was not accounted for in the 2012 Utilities Capacity Study. Based on the location, this project could potentially trigger sewer upgrade projects C-4 and D-7, as described in the 2012 Utilities Capacity Study. This Technical Memorandum (TM) evaluates the additional demand posed by the project on the City’s existing collections system to determine if the existing system can sufficiently serve the additional demand. The study also deployed sewer flow meters to checks flow in the existing sewer near project C-4 to determine if the sewer model developed in the 2012 Utilities Capacity Study is sufficiently accurate for use in evaluating the connection of the 93-room hotel.

Projects C-4 and D-7 identified in the 2012 Utilities Capacity Study, shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2, identified several pipelines downstream of the proposed project that could potentially be capacity constrained. Both projects C-4 and D-7 require upsizing existing 10- or 12-inch mains to 15-inch mains.

WSC understands that the City’s sewage flows decreased subsequent to the 2012 Utilities Capacity Study as a result of significant water conservation efforts triggered by sustained drought conditions occurring from 2011 to 2017. As the flow metering will show, existing sewage flows in the C-4 pipeline are lower than anticipated in the 2012 Utilities Capacity Study.

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Figure 1. Project C-4
Approximate proposed point
of connection for Holiday Inn
Express on Roemer Court.

Sewage flow
direction arrow.

Sewage flow meter
installed here.

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Figure 2. Project D-7
Sewage flow
direction arrow.

Approximate proposed point
of connection for Holiday Inn
Express on Roemer Court is
downstream from here.

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1.1 Flow Monitoring
The sewer system was evaluated using the City’s sewer collection system hydraulic model in Bentley’s SewerGEMS modeling software. To verify model accuracy, flow monitoring was conducted between 12/13/2022 through 12/21/2022 near the project location (see Figure 1) to obtain one-week of data on flow, velocity, and level within the manhole located at the intersection of Channel Drive and Garden Drive. The results of the flow monitoring are summarized in Table 1 and included in Appendix A.

Table 1. Average Velocity, Level, and Flow Data from Flow Monitoring Period Velocity, feet per
second Level, inch
Average Flow,
gallons per
minute
Average Flow,
gallons per
day
Average 2.069 3.025 87.6 126,147
The data obtained from flow monitoring was compared to the loading in the existing model for the 0-5 Average Daily Flow (ADF) and 5-10 ADF scenario. The model predicts greater flow than the flow monitoring data under both scenarios without the additional Project demand, as shown in Table 2. The model yields a conservative estimate of conditions; therefore, no changes to the loading in the model were made.

Table 2. Comparison of Flow Monitoring Data with Model Output (Pipe ID 5814) Flow Monitoring
Average Flow, gpd
Model Output
Average Flow, gpd
Model Scenario
126,147
193,785 0-5 ADF
275,981 5-10 ADF

1.2 Flow Projection
This project is planned to be constructed on an undeveloped parcel. This area had previously been identified as future commercial development in the 2012 Utilities Capacity Study and anticipated lower wastewater generation (approximately 4,800 gpd total). The proposed project sewer generation is based on an estimated wastewater generation factor of 70 gallons per day per room. The resulting sewer generation from the project is 6,510 gpd under ADF conditions.

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By applying a peaking factor of 2.49, the estimated peak hour demand for the project is 16,210 gpd. The peaking factor used for this study was also used in the 2012 Utilities Capacity Study.

2.0 Evaluation Criteria
The new flow from the proposed development was added to the collection system at the anticipated point of connection and evaluated using the evaluation criteria described below.

Capacity was evaluated under Peak Hour Flow (PHF) conditions. This flow generation of the proposed project was added to the existing City model for this analysis.

The sewer collection system was evaluated using the criteria presented in Table 5-2 of the 2012 Utilities Capacity Study. The primary criteria used was the depth of flow to diameter of pipe ratio (d/D). For sewer pipelines of 10-inch diameter or less, the allowable d/D is 0.6. For sewer pipelines 12-inch diameter and larger, the allowable d/D is 0.75.

3.0 Results
The proposed project was modeled in the City’s existing hydraulic model under the 0-5 Year PHF, 5-10 Year PHF, and buildout (BO) scenarios. Results of the hydraulic analysis are provided in Table 3, including anticipated BO conditions with and without the project. One pipeline downstream of the proposed Project indicates capacity issues and does not meet the d/D criteria under the PHF scenario with estimated demands in the 2012 Utilities Capacity Study 5-10 year development scenario. The pipelines that exceed the design criteria are highlighted in orange and indicate that the proposed Project will trigger capacity constraints in one segment of Project D-7 (in the 5-10 year development scenario). The project is not expected to trigger Project C-4. The relation of the downstream mains from the proposed Project to Projects C-4 and D-7 are shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4. BO conditions are also provided in Table 3 and Figures 5 and 6.

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Table 3. Model Results
0-5
PHF
5-10
PHF
BO
PHF
BO PHF
with
Project
Demand
Pipe
Figure
Label
Model
ID Label Length, feet
Diameter,
Inch
d/D,
%
d/D,
%
d/D,
%
d/D, %
1 5213 SP00364-M3B 195 8 37.56 46.29 52.49 53.36
2 4846 SP00551-M3B 154 12 43.67 53.36 61.59 62.01
3 4595 SP00552-M3B 127 12 46.78 56.52 64.58 64.95
4 4286 SP00549-M3B 74 12 39.25 47.83 54.82 55.12
5 6108 SP01124-M3B 272 12 36.22 45.03 52.27 52.58
6 4415 SP00550-M3B 99 12 40.04 49.23 57.02 57.37
7 5814 SP00548-M3B 252 12 41.09 51.20 60.47 60.82
8 6147 SP00012-M2C 273 12 42.92 56.50 69.55 69.93
9 6639 SP00002-M2C 322 12 43.20 58.10 72.26 72.62
10 6396 SP00131-M2C 298 12 41.26 55.00 67.74 68.06
11 6246 SP00001-M2C 282 12 37.31 48.97 58.99 59.22
12 5038 SP00073-M2D 178 12 38.66 50.92 63.01 63.35
13 8267 SePipes_Updated1
51 143 12 45.53 61.15 78.64 79.19
14 6846 SP00074-M2D 346 12 47.80 64.47 82.38 82.88
15 6805 SP00075-M2D 340 12 41.32 54.57 67.51 67.83
16 5803 SP00076-M2D 251 12 41.37 54.66 76.81 76.91
17 5778 SP00072-M2D 249 12 47.79 64.46 100 100
18 7348 SP00119-M2D 403 12 51.58 69.32 100 100
19 7648 SP00097-M3A 459 12 57.85 76.70 100 100
20 7207 SP00098-M3A 393 12 50.94 64.76 78.71 78.79
21 4248 SP00067-M3A 64 15 40.08 48.41 55.87 56.05
22 7140 SP00106-M3A 384 15 46.29 56.41 65.97 66.21
23 7353 SP00107-M3A 404 15 46.44 56.62 66.34 66.58
24 7190 SP00062-M3A 391 15 47.37 57.86 67.85 68.10
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Figure 3. 5-10 Year PHD Modeled Pipelines and Relation to Project C-4 Sewer Capacity Study
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Figure 4. 5-10 Year PHD Modeled Pipelines and Relation to Project D-7 Sewer Capacity Study
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Figure 5. Modeled Buildout PHF Pipelines and Relation to CIP Projects Sewer Capacity Study
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Figure 6. Modeled Buildout PHF and Project Demand Pipelines and Relation to CIP Projects.

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The results of the impacts to the proposed CIP projects under various loading scenarios are summarized in Table 4.

Table 4. Impacts to CIP Projects Summary
Proposed
Project
Status At:

Existing Flow (0-
5 PHF) 5-10 PHF Buildout PHF
Buildout PHF
+ Project
C-4 OK OK OK OK
D-7 OK 1 segment over
capacity
7 segments
over capacity
7 segments
over capacity

3.1 Conclusion
Based on the analysis completed in this TM, the City currently has capacity for the proposed project. The proposed project is not expected to trigger capacity constrained projects C-4 and D-7 identified in the 2012 Utilities Capacity Study.

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Appendix A Flow Monitoring Results
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Methods & Procedures & Equipment
Methods and Procedures
Utility Systems Science & Software provided Water Systems Consulting with an off the shelf, non-proprietary flow monitoring solution that included one state of the art Hach Flo-Dar® AV Sensor system. The project course of action is listed below. The US3 team:
 Assessed traffic control at the site on Garden Dr in Santa Maria, CA.  Installed and removed traffic control in accord with site specific California Temporary Traffic Control Handbook (CATTCH) requirements for the installation, calibration and removal of equipment.
 Validated the site for suitability for sewer flow monitoring. o The Garden Dr MH had moderate open channel hydraulics with some turbulence due to inflow from lateral entering from the north. Monitored the downstream line to get total flow.
 Installed and calibrated the flow monitoring equipment at the site per manufacturer recommendations on 12/13/2022.
o Follow-up on the installation confirmed equipment was reading properly. o Collected 15-minute interval depth and velocity data points over the entire monitoring period.
 Removed the equipment on 12/21/2022 and validated the data. o All of the equipment went through diagnostic testing before and after the study with less than a 1% deviation between manual and meter level readings and less than a 5% deviation between manual and meter velocity readings. o Equipment calibration was verified in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
 Prepared the data reports.
o The table below contains a summary of the average (Avg) and maximum (Max) velocities (Vel) and levels (Lev) collected during this study as well as the calculated flow rates (Flow) and depth versus diameter ratios (d/D).

Pipe
Size
(in)
Avg
Vel
(fps)
Max
Vel
(fps)
Avg
Lev
(in)
Max
Lev
(in)
Avg
Flow
(gpm)
Max
Flow
(gpm)
Avg
d/D
Max
d/D
12 2.07 2.68 2.01 3.14 86.60 185.21 0.17 0.26
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Equipment
Figure above: Equipment installed for the Sewer Flow Monitoring Study Figure above: Web-Enabled Flo-Dar® AV Sensor, Radar-Based Velocity/Area Flow Meter 2022.12.13-21 Temporary Wastewater Flow Monitoring Water Systems Consulting Utility Systems Science & Software
FloDar® AV Sensor Specifications:
 Enclosure
o IP68 Waterproof rating, Polystyrene
 Dimensions
o 160.5 W x 432.2 L x 297 D mm (6.32 x 16.66 x 11.7 in.), o With SVS, D = 387 mm (15.2 in.)
 Weight
o 4.8 kg (10.5 lbs.)
 Operating Temperature
o -10 to 50°C (14 to 122°F)
 Storage Temperature
o -40 to 60°C (-40 to 140°F)
 Power Requirements
o Supplied by FL900 Flow Logger, Flo-Logger, or Flo-Station  Interconnecting Cable
o Disconnect available at both sensor and logger or Flo-Station o Polyurethane, 0.400 (±0.015) in. diameter; IP68
o Standard length 9 m (30 ft), maximum 305 m (1000 ft)
 Cables – available in two styles:
o connectors at both ends
o connector from sensor with open leads to desiccant hub, desiccant hub with connector to logger. A potting/sealant kit will be included. This can be used to run the cable through conduit.
 Certification
o Certified to: FCC Part 15.245: FCC ID: VIC-FLODAR24
o Industry Canada Spec. RSS210. v7: IC No.: 6149A-FLODAR24

SURCHARGE DEPTH MEASUREMENT
o Auto zero function maintains zero error below 0.5 cm (0.2 in.)  Method
o Piezo-resistive pressure transducer with stainless steel diaphragm  Range
o 3.5 m (138 in.), overpressure rating 2.5 x full scale

VELOCITY MEASUREMENT
 Method
o Radar
 Range
o 0.23 to 6.10 m/s (0.75 to 20 ft/s)
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 Frequency Range
o 24.075 to 24.175 GHz, 15.2 mW (max.)
 Accuracy
o ±0.5%; ±0.03 m/s (±0.1 ft/s)

DEPTH MEASUREMENT
 Method
o Ultrasonic
 Standard Operating Range from Flo-Dar® Housing to Liquid o 0 to 152.4 cm (0 to 60 in.)
 Optional Extended Level Operating Range from Transducer Face to Liquid o 0 to 6.1 m (0 to 20 ft.) with 43.18 cm (17 in.) dead band, temperature compensated.  Accuracy
o ±1%; ±0.25 cm (±0.1 in.)

FLOW MEASUREMENT
 Method
o Based on Continuity Equation
 Accuracy
o ±5% of reading typical where flow is in a channel with uniform flow conditions and is not surcharged, ±1% full scale max.

SURCHARGE CONDITIONS DEPTH/VELOCITY DEPTH (Std with Flo-Dar® Sensor)  Surcharge depth supplied by Flo-Dar® sensor.

VELOCITY (Optional Surcharge Velocity Sensor)
 Method
o Electromagnetic
 Range
o ±4.8 m/s (±16 ft/s)
 Accuracy
o ±0.15 ft/s or 4% of reading, whichever is greater.
 Zero Stability
o ±0.05 ft/s
The Flo-Dar® Open Channel Flow Meters provide an innovative approach to open channel flow monitoring. Combining digital Doppler radar velocity sensing with ultrasonic pulse echo level sensing Flo-Dar® provides accurate open channel flow monitoring without the fouling problems associated with submerged sensors.
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Perfect Solution for Difficult Flow Conditions:
 Flows with High Solids Content
 High Temperature Flows
 Caustic Flows
 Large Man-Made Channel
 High Velocities
 Shallow Flows
Benefits:

1. Personnel have no contact with the flow during installation.

2. Maintenance caused by sensor fouling is eliminated

3. Field Replaceable/Interchangeable Sensors and Monitors 2022.12.13-21 Temporary Wastewater Flow Monitoring Water Systems Consulting Utility Systems Science & Software
How It Works
Flo-Dar® transmits a digital Doppler radar beam that interacts with the fluid and reflects back signals at a different frequency than that which was transmitted. These reflected signals are compared with the transmitted frequency. The resulting frequency shift provides an accurate measure of the velocity and the direction of the flow. Level is detected by ultrasonic pulse echo. Flow is then calculated based on the Continuity Equation:

Q = V x A, Where Q = Flow, V = Average Velocity and A = Area Accurate Flow Measurements
Flo-Dar® provides the user with highly accurate flow measurements under a wide range of flows and site conditions. By measuring the velocity of the fluid from above, Flo-Dar® eliminates accuracy problems inherent with submerged sensors including sensor disturbances, high solids content and distribution of reflectors.

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US3 Company Information
US3 is a California Corporation Federal ID No. 33-0729605 and qualifies as a Minority Business Enterprise. US3 has certified as an MBE with the California Public Utility Commission’s authorized clearinghouse, Verification Number: 97ES0008.

US3
is a specialty service company for the Water & Waste Water industry, providing monitoring and control for Utilities since 1996. US3 is in the forefront of this industry by taking the proven technological approaches developed in other high-tech industries and applying them to protect one of our most precious natural resources - our water.

US3 engineers and technical personnel have applied advanced instrumentation system technology to water/wastewater open channel flow monitoring, pipeline evaluation, engineering, and data analysis, all coupled to the power of the Internet. This unique integrated systems approach allows the company to bring greater insight and intelligence to gathering information about water/wastewater system performance of our clients, and in turn, to support the fulfillment of their commitments to manage and cost effectively design, operate, and maintain these systems.

Moreover, US3 supports Municipalities, Consulting Engineering firms and other water/waste water systems integrators by providing temporary technical services for engineering, software programming and technical site maintenance and calibration site support work, primarily in the Water and Waste Water industries.

Figure at right: All US3
technicians are certified
for Confined Space Entry.
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Key Personnel Assigned
US3 provided the necessary resources to fully implement this project. Primary in support of this effort were the following personnel:

Mr. Mark Serres: Mr. Serres is a degreed electrical engineer with over 25 years of experience with fresh/wastewater systems, project management, and systems integration in relation to complex industrial systems. This includes experience in industrial automation and water/wastewater industries. Mr. Serres is responsible for assuring client satisfaction and marshalling the required resources to meet the project requirements.

Mr. Thomas Williams: Mr. Williams is an Engineering Manager with over 20 years of experience in complex systems development for wastewater monitoring. This experience includes hydraulic compatibility, instrumentation, communications and analysis. Mr. Williams is responsible for assuring that the required equipment is designed and calibrated to meet the project requirements.

Darlene Szczublewski, PE: Mrs. Szczublewski is a licensed Civil Engineer in multiple states. She has over 15 years of engineering experience with stormwater/wastewater related projects. She assisted in the completion of several Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Surveys and Capacity Analysis projects to meet Consent Decrees as well as completing numerous Infiltration and Inflow (I&I) studies for other clients. Mrs. Szczublewski has developed numerous flow data analysis techniques to present a clear informative picture of flow in a monitored system. Her work also includes the development of training programs for clients describing I&I and capacity analysis methodologies. Mrs. Szczublewski is responsible for analyzing the data as well as the data collection process and assuring that the reports meet the project requirements.

Name, title, address and telephone number of persons to contact regarding this US3 project.

Darlene Szczublewski, PE
Senior Civil Engineer
[email protected]
1300 Hill Street
El Cajon, CA 92020
619-546-4281 (work)
619-246-5304 (cell)
Tom Williams
Engineering Manager
[email protected]
1300 Hill Street
El Cajon, CA 92020
619-546-4281 (work)
619-398-7799 (cell)
2022.12 Garden MH
MH at ~2124 Garden Dr
MH at intersection of Channel Dr &
Garden Dr, west of address
X
Install Date: 12/13/2022
Access: System Type:

Sanitary Storm
Map
Technology
Flow Meter
Meter Depth: 80.3"
MH Coordinates: 34.979771, -120.435987
Moderate open channel hydraulics with some
Avg Velocity Avg Measured Level Multiplier

2.1 fps 2.0" 1.0
Gas
O2 H2S CO LEL

20.9 0 0 0
Notes
Traffic Safety
Used arrow board, cones & signs in accord
w/site-specific CATTCH requirements.

Land Use
Residential Commercial Industrial Trunk
X
West
Manhole Depth
12"

98.5"
Round
12"/12"
Good
Concrete
None observed
Passed

0.4 2-D

18.2"

6.2"
Downstream
Flow Heading
Sensor Direction
Sensor Dist. to Crown
Sensor Offset
Velocity Profile Data
Velocity Profile Taken
Silt
Manhole Material
Pipe Condition
Pipe Shape
Inner Pipe Size (In/Out)
Monitored Pipe Size
Water Systems Consulting
Santa Maria, CA 93458
MH # unknown
Site Report
Confidential Proprietary Information
12/22/2022
turbulence due to inflow from lateral
Traffic Control
Pipes entering from north & east; monitored the
downstream line to get total flow.
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MH at ~2124 Garden Dr
Santa Maria, CA 93458
Meter Site Document
Manhole Before Install
Installed
Downstream Pipe Size
Site
Installation Process
Downstream
Temporary Flow Study
Water Systems Consulting
2022.12 Garden MH
Utility Systems, Science and Software
Santa Ana, CA 92705
601 N. Parkcenter Dr, Suite 209
Meter Start Date From 12/13/2022
Meter Stop Date To 12/21/2022
Velocity (fps) Level (in) Flow (mgd)
Average 2.077 2.042 0.128
Maximum 2.680 3.140 0.267
Minimum 1.600 0.440 0.010
Pipe Size 12.000
Estimated Capacity (mgd) Not Calculated
Capacity Used Not Calculated
Sensor Type Hach - Flodar
El Cajon, CA 92020
1300 Hill St
Report Date: 12/22/2022
Customer: Water Systems Consulting
Group: Santa Maria Sewer FM
Site: 2022.12 Garden MH
2022.12 Garden MH:
12/13/2022 thru 12/21/2022
Velocity (fps) Level (in) Flow (gpm)
Average 2.069 2.025 87.602 RainFall Inches
Maximum 2.680 3.140 185.210
Minimum 1.600 0.440 7.212 12/22/2022
Velocity (fps) Level (in) Flow (gpm)
Average 2.061 1.987 85.418 RainFall Inches
Maximum 2.560 2.940 171.331
Minimum 1.640 0.530 9.588 12/22/2022
12/22/2022 11:32:09 AM
12/13/2022 thru 12/21/2022
Appendix D
Responses to Comments on the Draft IS-MND
This section includes comments received during the circulation of the Draft Initial Study – Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS-MND) prepared for the Holiday Inn Express project (Project).

The Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration was circulated for a 30-day public review period that began on October 3, 2023 and ended on November 1, 2023 (SCH#2023100092). The City of Santa Maria received two comment letters on the Draft IS-MND. The commenters are listed in the table below.

An additional comment letter was received from the office of Mitchell M. Tsai, Attorneys for Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters on November 15, 2023, outside the 30-day public review period, following completion of the DraftIS-MND, and prior to the first Planning Commission hearing on the project. This letter is added as “Letter 3”.

Commenter Organization

1. Emily Waddington Santa Barbara County Air
Pollution Control District

2. Mitchell M. Tsai Mitchell M. Tsai on behalf of
Southwest Mountain States
Regional Council of Carpenters

3. Mitchell M. Tsai (received November
15, 2023)
Mitchell M. Tsai on behalf of
Western States Regional
Council of Carpenters
The three comment letters received are provided at the conclusion of this memo (Attachment 1 – Public Comment Letters). The comment letters have been numbered sequentially and each separate issue raised by the commenter, if more than one, has been assigned a number. The responses to each comment identify first the number of the comment letter, and then the number assigned to each issue (Response 1.2, for example, indicates that the response is for the second issue raised in comment Letter 1). Revisions to the Draft IS-MND necessary in light of the comments received and responses provided, or necessary to amplify or clarify material in the Draft ISMND, are included in the responses.

In addition, as part of preparing this Responses to Comments, City staff have revisited the remainder of the issue areas covered in the environmental document, including aesthetics, agriculture and forestry resources, cultural resources, geology and soils, greenhouse gas emissions, hydrology and water quality, land use and planning, mineral resources, population and housing, public services, recreation, tribal cultural resources, utilities and service systems, and wildfire. After this review, and the edits City of Santa Maria
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made in response to the comments received, Staff have concluded that all environmental topics required to be considered during CEQA review have been evaluated in a complete and thorough manner in the Final IS-MND.

To clearly depict the edits in the Draft IS-MND, underlined text represents text that has been added to the Draft IS-MND; text shown as strikeout text is text that has been deleted from the Draft IS-MND. Section numbers cited in this document correspond to the sections of the Draft IS-MND.

Letter 1
COMMENTER: Emily Waddington, Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD)
DATE: October 31, 2023
Response 1.1
The commenter states that criteria pollutant emissions in Table 1: Operational Emissions Summary of the Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analysis (Appendix A) do not seem to correspond with the emission results presented in Table 7 Estimated Total Project Operational Criteria Pollutant Emissions and Table 8 Estimated Project Operational Motor Vehicle Trip Criteria Pollutant Emissions on page 19 of the Environmental Checklist. Please explain or correct the discrepancy.

The following revision has been made to the pollutant emissions modeling in the Air Quality Section of the Draft IS-MND:

The emissions listed in Table 7 and Table 8 of the Draft Is-MND have been updated to correctly correspond with the emission summary in Table 1 of Appendix A of the Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analysis. The complete revised Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Study is attached to the ISMND as Appendix A.

Response 1.2
The commenter states that the discussion in the Methodology subsection of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions section on page 34 of the Environmental Checklist explains that “the purpose of this analysis is to estimate greenhouse gas emissions that would be emitted by the proposed project and compare the estimate to the SBCAPCD greenhouse gas regulations.” The commentor states that the SBCAPCD does not have a board-adopted greenhouse gas threshold for commercial development projects. Please revise the discussion to reflect that the regulations discussed in this section, and in particular the greenhouse gas threshold used for the analysis are not those of the District.

The following revision has been made to the methodology discussion in the Greenhouse Gas Emissions section of the Draft IS-MND:

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The purpose of this analysis is to estimate the greenhouse gas emissions that would be emitted by the proposed project and compare the estimate to applicable air quality and greenhouse gas regulations and plans. the SBCAPCD greenhouse gas regulations.

The following revisions has been made to the GHG emissions discussion in the Greenhouse Gas Emissions section of the Draft IS-MND:

Since neither the SBCAPCD nor the City of Santa Maria have adopted GHG thresholds of significance for construction or operational GHG emissions, the Proposed Project’s GHG emissions are provided for informational purposes only. The Proposed Project will be constructed in compliance with 2022 Title 24 standards and CALGreen, which are consistent with the goals outlined in AB 32, SB 32 and the 2022 Scoping Plan.

Response 1.3
The commenter states that the Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analysis for the project (Appendix A) does not accurately model mobile trips for the proposed project. The trip rate for the air quality and greenhouse gas analysis should be based on a trip rate (in this case the ITE trip generation rate of 743 ADT) which encompasses all trips visiting the site including guest trips, employee trips, and heavy-duty truck trips. Please update Table 8 Estimated Project Operational Motor Vehicle Trip Criteria Pollutant Emissions and Table 12 Estimated Project Construction and Operational GHG Emissions of the Environmental Checklist accordingly.

The following revision has been made to the pollutant emissions modeling in the Air Quality Section of the Draft IS-MND:

The emissions listed in Table 8 of the Draft Is-MND have been updated to include the updated trip generation rate of 743 ADT.

The following revision has been made to the GHG emissions discussion in the Greenhouse Gas Emissions section of the Draft IS-MND:

The emissions listed in Table 12 of the Draft Is-MND have been updated to include the updated trip generation rate of 743 ADT.

Letter 2
COMMENTER: Mitchell M. Tsai on behalf of the Southwest Mountain States Regional Council of Carpenters
DATE: October 31, 2023
Response 2.1
The commenter provides a summary of the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters (SWMSRCC) and summarizes community benefits of local hiring practices. The commenter suggests that the City should consider utilizing skilled and trained workforce policies and requirements to mitigate greenhouse gas, air quality, and City of Santa Maria
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transportation impacts. The commenter also asserts that all other comments on the environmental review are incorporated by reference.

Comments related to skilled and trained workforce policies and requirements do not relate to the environmental analysis or conclusions of the Draft IS-MND and no revisions to the Draft IS-MND are necessary. With regard to the commenter’s suggestion that policies or requirements to use local workforce would mitigate greenhouse gas, air quality, and transportation impacts, it must be noted that no significant impacts related to GHG emissions, air quality, or transportation are identified in the Final IS-MND. As discussed in Section 8, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and Section 17, Transportation, of the Final IS-MND, the project would result in less than significant impacts without mitigation. As detailed in Section 3, Air Quality, of the Final IS-MND, the project would not result in construction emissions exceeding SBCAPCD thresholds. However, because the Santa Barbara County portion of the SCCAB is a nonattainment area for the state PM10 standard, construction emissions control measures are required for all projects involving earthmoving activities regardless of size or duration. Therefore, Mitigation Measure AQ-1, which includes various air pollutant emissions control measures, would be required to reduce construction emissions in accordance with local regulatory policies. While no significant impacts related to GHG emissions, air quality, or transportation have been identified in the Final IS-MND, the commenter’s suggestion that the City should consider utilizing local skilled and trained workforce policies and requirements to mitigate such impacts will be forwarded to the decision makers for their consideration.

Response 2.2
The commenter suggests the adoption of additional mitigation measures to mitigate public health risks related to COVID-19 and other infectious diseases as a result of project construction activities.

Federal and state agencies have agency rules and regulations for public safety related to COVID-19 and other infectious diseases among workers, including construction workers. The general contractor responsible for the development of the project would be required to comply with applicable health and safety regulations as set by applicable agencies, including the County, City, and State. It is the responsibility of the general contractor to implement the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and regulations as related to COVID-19 and other infectious diseases throughout the duration of construction. It is also the responsibility of the general contractor’s safety personnel and its subcontractors’ safety personnel to implement health and safety regulations on the construction site for the duration of construction activities. The general contractor and its subcontractors would be required to comply with all applicable COVID-19 and other infectious diseases safety guidelines. Therefore, it would be reasonable to conclude that there would be no significant impact to workers related to COVID-19 and other infectious disease with implementation and compliance of applicable federal, state, and OSHA required public health requirements. Therefore, preparation of an additional mitigation measure related to COVID-19 would not be required. No revisions to the Draft IS-MND are necessary.

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Response 2.3
The commenter opines that the project would be approved in violation of the California Environmental Quality Act and describes the requirements of an EIR.

As described in the Draft IS-MND, the proposed project would not result in potentially significant impacts after implementation of the mitigation measures provided in the Draft IS-MND. As discussed throughout the Draft IS-MND and this Response to Comments document, a fair argument based on substantial evidence has not been raised that the project would result in a new significant impact or that the mitigation measures identified in the Draft IS-MND would not reduce identified potential environmental impacts below applicable thresholds of significance (also refer to Responses 2.4 through 2.11 for discussion of specific environmental effects and mitigation measures raised by the commenter). Therefore, preparation of an EIR for the proposed project would not be required. No revisions to the Draft IS-MND are necessary.

Response 2.4
The commenter opines there is fair argument that the Project may have a significant biological resources impact.

The Draft IS-MND included literature review of the California Natural Diversity Database, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Information for Planning and Consultation, National Wetlands Inventory and the California Native Plant Society Electronic Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants of California. A total of 20 special-status animal species have been documented in the Santa Maria Quadrangle. No special-status plant species were documented on the project site The mostly developed site area exhibits little to no habitat for sensitive species because the property is infill located in an urbanized area of Santa Maria that is surrounded by hotel and industrial development as well as a flood control channel maintained by the County of Santa Barbara. The project site is sparsely vegetated and has been regularly cleared of weeds under Title 5 of the Santa Maria Municipal Code. The project site is graded and regularly cleared of vegetation.

The project site does not contain riparian habitat, state or federally protected wetlands, or any other sensitive natural community. The project area does not support any surface water resources, migratory corridors, or nursery sites. There are no habitat conservation plans, natural community conservation plans, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plans applicable to the project site. Additionally, Mitigation Measure BIO-1 considers the presence of migratory birds and includes measures to avoid impacting those species. Therefore, no fair argument exists for significant impacts related to biological resources because Mitigation Measure BIO-1 would lessen impacts to an insignificant level. No revisions to the Draft IS-MND are necessary.

Response 2.5
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The commenter states that Draft IS-MND Mitigation Measures BIO-1: Preconstruction Nesting Bird Surveys be revised to specify details of needed mitigation plans and performance standards.

Mitigation Measure BIO-1 would be required to address potential impacts to nesting bird species and migratory birds during construction activities. The mitigation provides a time frame (between September 1 and February 1) for which the mitigation would apply and specific parameters/performance standards for how to mitigate including implementation of buffer zones and monitoring until the young are no longer reliant on the nest site as determined by the City-approved biologist. Surveys, if necessary, would be required to be reviewed and approved by the City prior to the issuance of grading permits. If project construction activities would occur during the specified time frame identified in the measure, then a biologist would be contracted to perform this work. It is not appropriate at this time in the development process to obtain a qualified biologist, as the actual dates of construction are not able to be identified prior to approval of the project. It would be speculative to name a biologist for this work when it is unknown if the work will be required. Further, the pre-construction nesting bird survey would be required pursuant to regulatory requirements for specific species for the completion of such report, if necessary.

Mitigation Measures BIO-1 includes appropriately detailed mitigation plans and performance standards for reducing potential environmental impacts below applicable thresholds of significance, no revisions to the Draft IS-MND are required in response to this comment.

Response 2.6
The commenter mentions various other nearby sensitive receptors such as the adjacent hotels and the Gateway Business Center.

The following revision has been made to the Noise Section of the Draft IS-MND:

The nearest sensitive receptors to the project site include multiple hotels across the street from the project site as well as the single-family residences located to the south of the project approximately 700 feet away.

Response 2.7
The commenter opines that mitigation measures NOI-1 and NOI-2 are insufficient because merely relying on the Project’s compliance with City noise requirements during periods of the day is insufficient to mitigate the Project’s noise impacts to a level of insignificance. The IS/MND fails to show how the implementation of this measure will actually mitigate the noise impacts.

Proposed construction activities onsite and associated construction-related noise would be temporary and would observe the City’s construction work hours, implementation of noise control for stationary equipment and proper maintenance of all equipment. Heavy equipment used during construction would generate groundborne noise and vibration, but these activities would be limited in duration and consistent with other standard construction activities. Following construction, future City of Santa Maria
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development uses would not result in a significantly noticeable increase over existing vehicle noise in the area. The implementation of NOI-1 and NOI-2 would result in potential noise impacts being reduced to less than significant. No revisions to the Draft IS-MND are necessary.

Response 2.8
The commenter states that the IS/MND fails to adequately assess the Project’s operational noise impacts.

The project shall comply with the City’s interior and exterior noise standards as required by the City of Santa Maria General Plan Noise Element Table N-4. No revisions to the Draft IS-MND are necessary.

Response 2.9
The commenter opines there is fair argument that the Project may have a significant noise impact and that an EIR should be required.

For the reasons listed in Response 2.7-2.8 above no fair argument exists for significant impacts related to noise because Mitigation Measure NOI-1 and NOI-2 would lessen impacts to an insignificant level. No revisions to the Draft IS-MND are necessary.

Response 2.10
The commenter opines there is a fair argument that the Project may have a significant impact on Traffic and Transportation and that an EIR should be required.

As discussed in traffic and circulation study which considered cumulative impacts, “Hotel developments are unique in that the majority of trips are generated by hotel guests from outside the community coming to visit the area for work and leisure purposes. These work and leisure trips would occur without the development of the hotel since the destination (Santa Maria) is the trip attractor not the hotel. The hotel is in effect capturing those work and leisure trips by providing lodging for travelers. This type of land use is not specifically identified in the State or Caltrans guidelines which address per capita home base (residential) and employee work base (office) trips.”.

The City completed equivalent local-serving retail site estimate based upon the screening criteria in the City’s Environmental Procedures that exempts local retail of less than 50,000 square feet. The equivalent analysis demonstrated that the hotel project would only generate 40% of the total trips generated from a 50,000 square foot retail center.

The City had the traffic and circulation study peer reviewed by DKS Associates. The review supported the determinations in the traffic and circulation study. No fair argument exists for significant impacts related to traffic and transportation and no EIR shall be required for the project. The complete peer reviewed document is attached to this document (Attachment 2 - December 22, 2023, DKS Peer Review Traffic and Circulation Study).

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Response 2.11
The commenter opines that the City of Santa Maria should prepare an EIR for the project.

As discussed in the Draft IS-MND, the proposed project would not result in potentially significant impacts after implementation of the mitigation measures provided in the Draft IS-MND. As demonstrated throughout the Draft IS-MND and in the responses above, no fair argument based on substantial evidence has been raised that the proposed project would result in a significant environmental impact or that mitigation measures identified in the Draft IS-MND would not reduce identified potential environmental impacts below applicable thresholds of significance. Therefore, preparation of an EIR is not required.

Letter 3
This comment letter was received from the office of Mitchell M. Tsai, Attorneys for Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters on November 15, 2023 outside the 30-day public review period, and following completion of the Draft IS-MND. Many of the comments are duplications from the October 31, 2023 comment letter. Staff has responded to each comment regardless of duplications.

COMMENTER: Mitchell M. Tsai on behalf of the Western States Regional Council of Carpenters
DATE: November 15, 2023
Response 3.1
The commenter provides a summary of the Western States Regional Council of Carpenters (WSRCC) and summarizes community benefits of local hiring practices.

The commenter suggests that the City should consider utilizing skilled and trained workforce policies and requirements to mitigate greenhouse gas, air quality, and transportation impacts. The commenter also asserts that all other comments on the environmental review are incorporated by reference.

Comments related to skilled and trained workforce policies and requirements do not relate to the environmental analysis or conclusions of the Draft IS-MND and no revisions to the Draft IS-MND are necessary. However, they will be forwarded to the decision makers for their consideration.

Response 3.2
The commenter suggests the adoption of additional mitigation measures to mitigate public health risks related to COVID-19 and other infectious diseases as a result of project construction activities.

Federal and state agencies have agency rules and regulations for public safety related to COVID-19 and other infectious diseases among workers, including construction workers. The general contractor responsible for the development of the project would be required to comply with applicable health and safety regulations as set by applicable agencies, including the County, City, and State. It is the responsibility of City of Santa Maria
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the general contractor to implement the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and regulations as related to COVID-19 and other infectious diseases throughout the duration of construction. It is also the responsibility of the general contractor’s safety personnel and its subcontractors’ safety personnel to implement health and safety regulations on the construction site for the duration of construction activities. The general contractor and its subcontractors would be required to comply with all applicable COVID-19 and other infectious diseases safety guidelines. Therefore, it would be reasonable to conclude that there would be no significant impact to workers related to COVID-19 and other infectious disease with implementation and compliance of applicable federal, state, and OSHA required public health requirements. Therefore, preparation of an additional mitigation measure related to COVID-19 would not be required. No revisions to the Draft IS-MND are necessary.

Response 3.3
The commenter opines that the project would be approved in violation of the California Environmental Quality Act and describes the requirements of an EIR.

As described in the Draft IS-MND, the proposed project would not result in potentially significant impacts after implementation of the mitigation measures provided in the Draft IS-MND. As discussed throughout the Draft IS-MND and this Response to Comments document, a fair argument based on substantial evidence has not been raised that the project would result in a new significant impact or that the mitigation measures identified in the Draft IS-MND would not reduce identified potential environmental impacts below applicable thresholds of significance (also refer to Responses 3.4 through 3.15 for discussion of specific environmental effects and mitigation measures raised by the commenter). Therefore, preparation of an EIR for the proposed project would not be required. No revisions to the Draft IS-MND are necessary.

Response 3.4
The commenter opines there is fair argument that the Project may have a significant biological resources impact and that an EIR should be prepared for the project.

The Draft IS-MND included literature review of the California Natural Diversity Database, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Information for Planning and Consultation, National Wetlands Inventory and the California Native Plant Society Electronic Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants of California. A total of 20 special-status animal species have been documented in the Santa Maria Quadrangle. No special-status plant species were documented on the project site The mostly developed site area exhibits little to no habitat for sensitive species because the property is infill located in an urbanized area of Santa Maria that is surrounded by hotel and industrial development as well as a flood control channel maintained by the County of Santa Barbara. The project site is sparsely vegetated and has been regularly cleared of weeds under Title 5 of the Santa Maria Municipal Code. The project site is graded and regularly cleared of vegetation.

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The project site does not contain riparian habitat, state or federally protected wetlands, or any other sensitive natural community. The project area does not support any surface water resources, migratory corridors, or nursery sites. There are no habitat conservation plans, natural community conservation plans, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plans applicable to the project site. Four trees are present within the project site and would be removed and replaced with thirty-six trees as part of the proposed project.

Additionally, Mitigation Measure BIO-1 considers the presence of migratory birds and includes measures to avoid impacting those species. Therefore, no fair argument exists for significant impacts related to biological resources because Mitigation Measure BIO-1 would lessen impacts to an insignificant level. No revisions to the Draft IS-MND are necessary.

Response 3.5
The commenter states that Draft IS-MND Mitigation Measures BIO-1: Preconstruction Nesting Bird Surveys be revised to specify details of needed mitigation plans and performance standards.

Mitigation Measure BIO-1 would be required to address potential impacts to nesting bird species and migratory birds during construction activities. The mitigation provides a time frame (between September 1 and February 1) for which the mitigation would apply and specific parameters/performance standards for how to mitigate including implementation of buffer zones and monitoring until the young are no longer reliant on the nest site as determined by the City-approved biologist. Surveys, if necessary, would be required to be reviewed and approved by the City prior to the issuance of grading permits. If project construction activities would occur during the specified time frame identified in the measure, then a biologist would be contracted to perform this work. It is not appropriate at this time in the development process to obtain a qualified biologist, as the actual dates of construction are not able to be identified prior to approval of the project. It would be speculative to name a biologist for this work when it is unknown if the work will be required. Further, the pre-construction nesting bird survey would be required pursuant to regulatory requirements for specific species for the completion of such report, if necessary.

Mitigation Measures BIO-1 includes appropriately detailed mitigation plans and performance standards for reducing potential environmental impacts below applicable thresholds of significance, no revisions to the Draft IS-MND are required in response to this comment.

Response 3.6
The commenter mentions various other nearby sensitive receptors such as the adjacent hotels and the Gateway Business Center.

The following revision has been made to the Noise Section of the Draft IS-MND:

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The nearest sensitive receptors to the project site include multiple hotels across the street from the project site as well as the single-family residences located to the south of the project approximately 700 feet away.

Response 3.7
The commenter opines that mitigation measures NOI-1 and NOI-2 are insufficient because merely relying on the Project’s compliance with City noise requirements during periods of the day is insufficient to mitigate the Project’s noise impacts to a level of insignificance. The IS/MND fails to show how the implementation of this measure will actually mitigate the noise impacts.

Proposed construction activities onsite and associated construction-related noise would be temporary and would observe the City’s construction work hours, implementation of noise control for stationary equipment and proper maintenance of all equipment. Heavy equipment used during construction would generate groundborne noise and vibration, but these activities would be limited in duration and consistent with other standard construction activities. Following construction, future development uses would not result in a significantly noticeable increase over existing vehicle noise in the area. The implementation of NOI-1 and NOI-2 would result in potential noise impacts being reduced to less than significant. No revisions to the Draft IS-MND are necessary.

Response 3.8
The commenter states that the IS/MND fails to adequately assess the Project’s operational noise impacts.

The project shall comply with the City’s interior and exterior noise standards as required by the City of Santa Maria General Plan Noise Element Table N-4. No revisions to the Draft IS-MND are necessary.

Response 3.9
The commenter opines that the hotel is not the only development at the project site.

The project being considered is summarized accurately in the project description. If additional development is proposed by the applicant at a future date, the new proposal would require updated environmental review. No revisions to the Draft IS-MND are necessary.

Response 3.10
The commenter opines that increased traffic in the area and the associated traffic noise impacts from the hotel operation were not considered.

The project site is adjacent to the Broadway commercial corridor and Highway 101.

Both road networks are major traffic areas that provide constant vehicle flow for commuters, locals and tourists. The baseline noise level from traffic would not be noticeably increased by the traffic generated by the project. No revisions to the Draft IS-MND are necessary.

Response 3.11
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The commenter opines there is fair argument that the Project may have a significant noise impact and that an EIR should be required.

For the reasons listed in Response 3.6-3.10 above no fair argument exists for significant impacts related to noise because Mitigation Measure NOI-1 and NOI-2 would lessen impacts to an insignificant level. No revisions to the Draft IS-MND are necessary.

Response 3.12
The commenter opines there is a fair argument that the Project may have a significant impact on Traffic and Transportation.

As discussed in traffic and circulation study which considered cumulative impacts, “Hotel developments are unique in that the majority of trips are generated by hotel guests from outside the community coming to visit the area for work and leisure purposes. These work and leisure trips would occur without the development of the hotel since the destination (Santa Maria) is the trip attractor not the hotel. The hotel is in effect capturing those work and leisure trips by providing lodging for travelers. This type of land use is not specifically identified in the State or Caltrans guidelines which address per capita home base (residential) and employee work base (office) trips.”.

The City completed equivalent local-serving retail site estimate based upon the screening criteria in the City’s Environmental Procedures that exempts local retail of less than 50,000 square feet. The equivalent analysis demonstrated that the hotel project would only generate 40% of the total trips generated from a 50,000 square foot retail center.

The City had the traffic and circulation study peer reviewed by DKS Associates on December 22, 2023. The review supported the determinations in the traffic and circulation study. No fair argument exists for significant impacts related to traffic and transportation and no EIR shall be required for the project. Please see the attached peer review document for further information.

Response 3.13
The commentor opines that there is a fair argument that the project may have significant hazards impacts.

Staff erroneously left the “not” listed in the revision to the sentence below which unfortunately misconstrued the project site to appear to have an abandoned oil well head.

The following revision has been made to the Hazards and Hazardous Materials Section of the Draft IS-MND:

Lastly, the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department does not list this site as a location of an abandoned oil well head associated with historical oil field operations.

The project site does not contain a hazardous waste disposal facility, an underground storage tank, a contaminated drinking water well or a solid waste facility from which City of Santa Maria
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there is known migration of hazardous waste. The proposed zoning and development of the hotel project would not create any conditions that would lead to the project location being listed as a hazardous materials site pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5. No further revisions to the Draft IS-MND beyond the edit to the sentence above are necessary.

Response 3.14
The commenter opines that there is a fair argument that the project may have significant cumulative traffic, air quality, noise, energy, hazards and water impacts.

A Traffic and Circulation Study was completed on December 8, 2021 by Associated Transportation Engineers which considered the cumulative impacts of the project and determined that no significant impacts to area intersections would occur. General statements related to cumulative traffic impacts leading to foreseeable air quality and greenhouse gas emissions are not backed by evidence in the commentors letter. No revisions to the Draft IS-MND are necessary.

The project site is adjacent to the Broadway commercial corridor and Highway 101.

Both road networks are major traffic areas that provide constant vehicle flow for commuters, locals and tourists. The baseline noise level from traffic would not be noticeably increased by the traffic generated by the project. No revisions to the Draft IS-MND are necessary.

The California Building Code (CBC) contains standards that regulate the method of use, properties, performance, or types of materials used in the construction, alteration, improvement, repair, or rehabilitation of a building or other improvement to real property. The CBC includes mandatory green building standards for residential and nonresidential structures, the most recent version of which are referred to as the 2022 Building Energy Efficiency Standards (effective January 1, 2023). Energy and water impacts would be reduced to insignificant levels from compliance with the CBC. No revisions to the Draft IS-MND are necessary.

The project site does not contain a hazardous waste disposal facility, an underground storage tank, a contaminated drinking water well or a solid waste facility from which there is known migration of hazardous waste. The proposed zoning and development of the hotel project would not create any conditions that would lead to the project location being listed as a hazardous materials site pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5. Historic oil field production is generally South of Stowell Road which is approximately 2.75 miles to south of the project site. No revisions to the Draft ISMND are necessary.

Response 3.15
The commenter opines that the City of Santa Maria should prepare an EIR for the project.

As discussed in the Draft IS-MND, the proposed project would not result in potentially significant impacts after implementation of the mitigation measures provided in the Draft IS-MND. As demonstrated throughout the Draft IS-MND and in the responses City of Santa Maria
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above, no fair argument based on substantial evidence has been raised that the proposed project would result in a significant environmental impact or that mitigation measures identified in the Draft IS-MND would not reduce identified potential environmental impacts below applicable thresholds of significance. Therefore, preparation of an EIR is not required.

Attachment 1 – Public Comment Letters
Attachment 2 – December 22, 2023, DKS Peer Review Traffic and Circulation Study October 31, 2023
Cody Graybehl Sent Via Email: [email protected] City of Santa Maria
Community Development Department
110 South Pine Street, #101
Santa Maria, California 93458
Re: Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District Comments on the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Holiday Inn Express, PD2022-0001, GPZ2022-0001 Dear Cody Graybehl:

The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (District) has reviewed the draft Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the referenced project, which consists of the construction of a fourstory hotel building with 93 rooms and associated site improvements including 103 parking spaces, landscaping, and stormwater retention facilities on a currently vacant lot. A total of approximately 55,000 square feet of floor area would be established at the site. The project is expected to generate 743 average daily trips and employ 12 workers. The current land use designation would be changed from Heavy Commercial Manufacturing (HCM) to Community Commercial (CC) and the current zoning from Planned Development/Commercial Manufacturing (PD/CM) to PD/General Commercial (C-2). The subject property, two parcels totaling 2.13 acres and identified in the Assessor Parcel Map Book as APNs 128-003-047 and -048, is located on Roemer Court in the City of Santa Maria.

The District has the following comments on the Draft MND:

1. Criteria Pollutant Emissions Discrepancy: The criteria pollutant emissions in Table 1:

Operational Emissions Summary of the Air Quality and Greenhous Gas Emissions Analysis (Appendix A) do not seem to correspond with the emission results presented in Table 7 Estimated Total Project Operational Criteria Pollutant Emissions and Table 8 Estimated Project Operational Motor Vehicle Trip Criteria Pollutant Emissions on page 19 of the Environmental Checklist. Please explain or correct the discrepancy.

2. Greenhouse Gas Threshold Discussion: The discussion in the Methodology subsection of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions section on page 34 of the Environmental Checklist states that “the purpose of this analysis is to estimate greenhouse gas emissions that would be emitted by the proposed project and compare the estimate to the SBCAPCD greenhouse gas regulations.” Please revise the discussion to reflect that the regulations discussed in this section, and in particular the greenhouse gas threshold used for the analysis are not those of the District. The District does not have a board-adopted greenhouse gas threshold for commercial development projects.

3. Mobile Trip Emissions: The Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Analysis for the project (Appendix A) does not accurately model mobile trips for the proposed project. The analysis inappropriately excludes guest trips from the mobile trip emissions. The analysis is currently Letter 1

1.1 1.2

1.3 Attachment 1
District Comments on the Draft MND for the Holiday Inn Express, PD2022-0001, GPZ2022-00001 October 31, 2023