ENVIRONM
ENTAL MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
BELLECREST RESIDENCES PROJECT
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Attachment C
City of Santa Maria
Environmental Mitigation Monitoring Program
PROJECT NAME: BELLECREST RESIDENCES PROJECT
APPROVAL DATE: FILE NUMBERS: SCH-2024090050
INITIAL STUDY- MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION for the Bellecrest Residences Project (SCH# 2024090050)
The following environmental mitigation measures were incorporated into the Conditions of Approval for this project in order to mitigate identified environmental impacts. A completed and signed checklist for each mitigation measure indicates that this mitigation measure has been complied with and implemented and fulfills the City's monitoring requirements with respect to Assembly Bill 3180 (Public Resources Code Section 21081.6).
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Mi
tigation Measure/
Condition of Approval
Action
Required
When
Monitoring
to
Occur
Mon
itoring
Frequency
Responsible
Agency or
Par
ty
Com
pliance Verification
In
itial Date Comments
AIR QUALI
TY
AQ-1 Con
struction Emissions Reduction.
During demolition and construction, the project applicant shall require the construction contractor to implement the following measures to minimize diesel particulate matter emissions:
Diesel powered equipment shall be replaced by
electric equipment when available. Electric
auxiliary power units shall be used to the
maximum extent feasible.
On-road heavy-duty equipment shall be
equipped with model year 2010 engines or
newer.
Alternative fuel (natural gas, propane, electric,
etc.) construction equipment shall be
incorporated where available.
All construction equipment shall be maintained in
tune with the manufacturer’s specifications.
Catalytic converters shall be installed on
gasoline-powered equipment prior to use.
Electricity shall be supplied to the site from the
existing power grid to support the electric
construction equipment. If connection to the grid
is determined to be infeasible for portions of the
project, a non-diesel fueled generator shall be
used.
Construction staging shall be located at the
southern central portion of the project site to
provide space from surrounding residences such
that exhaust and other construction emissions
do not enter the fresh air intakes to buildings, air
conditioners, and windows.
Plan Requirements and Timing. These measures shall
be shown within the construction contract for the project and reviewed by the construction contractor prior to the start of construction. The construction contractor shall Included
emissions
reductions
measures in
the
construction
contract.
Implement
emissions
reductions
measures
during
construction.
Include
emissions
reduction
measures prior
to the start of
construction.
Implement
emissions
reduction
measures
during
construction.
Once.
Ongoing
during
construction.
City of Santa
Maria
Community
Development
Department
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Mi
tigation Measure/
Condition of Approval
Action
Required
When
Monitoring
to
Occur
Mon
itoring
Frequency
Responsible
Agency or
Par
ty
Com
pliance Verification
In
itial Date Comments
implemen
t these requirements during demolition and
construction activities.
Monitoring: The City Community Development
Department staff will verify that the construction
contractor has implemented these requirements prior to
the start of construction by confirming the construction equipment meets the above requirements, and the
staging area is designated on the construction plans.
BIOLOGICAL
RESOURCES
BI
O-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 Migratory Bird Treaty Act and California Fish and Game Code, 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.
Surveys shall be conducted no less than 7 days prior to any construction activities. If no active nests are located, ground- disturbing construction activities can proceed, and no further mitigation will be required. If active nests are located, then all construction work 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.
If vegetation or
ground
disturbance
would occur
between
February 2
and August
31, conduct
bird surveys.
Verify pre-
construction
surveys and, if
necessary,
that no-
disturbance
buffers have
been
demarcated.
If applicable,
monitor active
nests.
Surveys will be
verified no
sooner than 7
days prior to
construction
activities.
If nests are
found,
monitoring will
occur until all
young have
fledged.
No-disturbance
buffers will be
established
pri
or
to i
ssuance of
grading permits.
Once
prior to
construction.
As deemed
necessary by
the City
Community
Development
Department.
City of Santa
Maria
Community
Development
Department
Qualified
biologist
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Mi
tigation Measure/
Condition of Approval
Action
Required
When
Monitoring
to
Occur
Mon
itoring
Frequency
Responsible
Agency or
Par
ty
Com
pliance Verification
In
itial Date Comments
Pl
an 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 pre-construction 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.
CULTURAL
RESOURCES
CR
-1 Unanticipated Discovery of Cultural Resources. If
archaeological resources are unexpectedly encountered
during ground-disturbing activities, work within 50 feet of the find shall halt and an archaeologist meeting the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications Standards for Archaeology shall be contacted immediately to evaluate the resource. If the resource is determined by the qualified archaeologist to be prehistoric, then a Native American representative shall also be contacted to participate in the evaluation of the resource. If the qualified archaeologist and/or Native American representative determines it to be appropriate, archaeological testing for California Register of Historical Resources eligibility shall be completed. If the resource proves to be eligible for the California Register of Historical Resources and significant impacts to the resource cannot be avoided via project redesign, a qualified
archaeologist shall prepare a data recovery plan tailored to the physical nature and characteristics of the resource, per the requirements of California Code of Regulations
Guidelines Section 15126.4(b)(3)(C). The data recovery plan shall identify data recovery excavation methods, measurable objectives, and data thresholds to reduce any significant Show
measures on
grading and
building plans
Implement
measures
during project
construction
activities.
If applicable,
contact a
qualified
archaeologist
immediately
and stop all
project
activities in the
area.
Include
measures on
plans prior to
the start of
construction.
If applicable,
contact a
qualified
archaeologist.
If applicable,
c
ont
act a Native
Amer
ican
representative.
Once
prior to
construction.
Once, if
necessary,
during
construction.
Once, if
necessary,
during
construction.
City of Santa
Maria
Community
Development
Department
Qualified
archaeologist
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tigation Measure/
Condition of Approval
Action
Required
When
Monitoring
to
Occur
Mon
itoring
Frequency
Responsible
Agency or
Par
ty
Com
pliance Verification
In
itial Date Comments
im
pacts to cultural resources related to the resource.
Pursuant to the data recovery plan, the qualified
archaeologist and Native American representative, as
appropriate, shall recover and document the scientifically consequential information that justifies the resource’s significance. The City shall review and approve the treatment plan and archaeological testing as appropriate, and the resulting documentation shall be submitted to the regional repository of the California Historical Resources Information System, per California Code of Regulations Guidelines
Section 15126.4(b)(3)(C).
Plan Requirements and Timing. These measures shall be
shown within the construction contract for the project and reviewed by the construction contractor prior to the start of construction. The construction contractor shall stop
construction if an archaeological resource is found and alert the City. The City Community Development Department shall retain the qualified archaeologist. The qualified archaeologist shall be responsible for determining when construction work can continue within 50 feet of the find.
Monitoring. The City Community Development Department
staff will verify that this measure is incorporated into the construction contract. If required, the City Community
Development Department staff shall review and approve the treatment plan and archaeological testing prior to the
qualified archaeologist starting the recovery and
documentation process.
If necessary,
retain a Native
American
representative
and prepare a
data recovery
plan.
GEOLOGY AN
D SOILS
GE
O-1 Unanticipated Discovery of Paleontological
Resources. In the event of a fossil discovery by construction personnel, the construction contractor shall halt all
construction activities within the immediate vicinity of the fossil, and a Qualified Professional Paleontologist shall be retained to evaluate the find prior to resuming construction activity. If it is determined the fossil(s) is (are) scientifically significant, the Qualified Professional Paleontologist shall If applicable,
stop
construction
activity within
50 feet of the
fossil and
contact a
Qualified
During project
construction.
Ongoing,
during
construction.
City of Santa
Maria
Community
Development
Department
Qualified
Professional
Paleontologist
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tigation Measure/
Condition of Approval
Action
Required
When
Monitoring
to
Occur
Mon
itoring
Frequency
Responsible
Agency or
Par
ty
Com
pliance Verification
In
itial Date Comments
com
plete the following conditions to mitigate impacts to
significant fossil resources:
Fossil Salvage. If fossils are discovered, the
Qualified Professional Paleontologist shall have the
authority to halt or temporarily divert construction
equipment within 50 feet of the find until the
Qualified Professional Paleontologist evaluate the
discovery and determine if the fossil may be
considered significant. Bulk matrix sampling may be
necessary to recover small invertebrates or
microvertebrates from within paleontologically
sensitive deposits.
Fossil Preparation and Curation. Once salvaged,
significant fossils shall be identified to the lowest
possible taxonomic level, prepared to a curation-
ready condition, and curated in a scientific
institution with a permanent paleontological
collection along with all pertinent field notes, photos, data, and maps. Fossils of undetermined
significance at the time of collection may also
warrant curation at the discretion of the Qualified
Professional Paleontologist.
Final Paleontological Report. The Qualified
Professional Paleontologist shall submit a report
describing the results of the paleontological
monitoring efforts associated with the project. The
report shall include a summary of the field and
laboratory methods, an overview of the project
geology and paleontology, a list of taxa recovered
(if any), an analysis of fossils recovered (if any) and their scientific significance, and recommendations.
The report shall be submitted to the City Community
Development Department.
Plan Requirements and Timing. The construction
contractor shall stop work immediately within a 50-foot radius if a fossil is discovered. The Qualified Professional
Paleontologist shall carry out fossil salvage, preparation, and curation after discovery of fossils. The Qualified Professional Professional
Paleontologist.
If a
pplicable
the carry out
salvage,
preparation
and curation,
and
preparation of
the final
paleontological
report.
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Mi
tigation Measure/
Condition of Approval
Action
Required
When
Monitoring
to
Occur
Mon
itoring
Frequency
Responsible
Agency or
Par
ty
Com
pliance Verification
In
itial Date Comments
Pa
leontologist shall submit the Final Paleontological Report to the City Community Development Department. City staff shall review and approve the report.
Monitoring. The Qualified Professional Paleontologist shall have the authority to halt or temporarily divert construction equipment within 50 feet during fossil salvage activities.
NOISE
NOI-1 Grou
ndborne Vibration Reduction. To reduce
vibration levels generated at nearby sensitive receptors near the project area, the following measures shall be
included as notes on all construction plans:
Construction activities that use large grading and
earthmoving equipment shall be conducted with
off-road equipment that is limited to 100
horsepower (hp) or less.
Construction activities that use a roller shall be
conducted with a static or pneumatic roller in lieu
of a vibratory roller.
Plan Requirements and Timing. These measures shall
be shown within the construction contract for the project and reviewed by the construction contractor prior to the start of construction. The construction contractor shall implement these requirements during demolition and
construction activities.
Monitoring. The City Community Development
Department staff will verify that the construction
contractor has implemented these requirements once
prior to the start of grading activities and once prior to the start of paving activities by confirming the construction equipment meets the above requirements.
Include
vibration
reduction
measures in
the
construction
contract.
Implement the
vibration
reduction
measures.
Include vibration
redu
ction
measures prior
to the start of
construction.
Implement
vibration
reduction
measures
during
construction.
Once prior to
construction.
Ongoing
during
construction.
City of Santa
Maria
Community
Development
Department