Subject project sponsor
of each individual
development proposal to
provide reasonable
documentation to City of
Visalia that a qualified
Biologist has been
retained; if active roosts
are found, then also
provide reasonable
documentation (e.g., pre-
construction survey
report) of compliance
with protection zone.
Subject project sponsor
to also submit copies of
survey reports and
Not more than 14 days
before the start of
tree/vegetation removal or
demolition of existing
structures for subject
individual development
proposal.
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If roosts are determined to be present and must be
removed, the bats shall be excluded from the
roosting site before the tree or structure is
removed. A bat Exclusion Plan shall be reviewed and
approved by the California Department of Fish and
Wildlife (CDFW) prior to implementation. Exclusion
methods may include use of one-way doors at roost
entrances (bats may leave, but not reenter), or
sealing roost entrances when the site can be
confirmed to contain no bats. Exclusion efforts shall
be restricted during periods of sensitive activity
(e.g., during hibernation or while females in
maternity colonies are nursing young). Copies of the
survey report shall be submitted to the lead agency
as evidence of compliance. If no active roosts are
located, then no minimization measures shall need
to be implemented and no further mitigation under
this MM BIO-1f shall be required.
provide reasonable
documentation of
compliance with
avoidance buffer (if
needed); submit CDFW-
approved exclusion plan
(if required).
MM BIO-3: The project developer shall submit the
preliminary Jurisdictional Delineation (JD) and
coordinate with the appropriate regulating agencies
(Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control
Board [RWQCB], California Department of Fish and
Wildlife [CDFW] and the United States Army Corps
of Engineers [USACE]) to the extent required under
applicable laws and regulations to determine
whether the Modoc Ditch is protected under
Section 404 and 401 of the Clean Water Act (CWA),
Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act, and/or
Fish and Game Code 1602. Additionally, the Project
applicant shall submit a notification pursuant to Fish
and Game Code section 1602 to assist with review
of the submitted delineation materials.
Relevant project sponsor
to submit to City of
Visalia the jurisdictional
delineation. If any CWA
Sections 401 and 404
Permits are required for
the Modoc Ditch under
applicable laws and
regulations, then subject
project sponsor to obtain
same and submit copies
to City of Visalia; also
submit copy of any
required notifications
under Section 1602 to
Prior to the fill of any
potentially jurisdictional
waters or any construction
activities within Modoc
Ditch that may qualify as
jurisdictional.
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If Modoc Ditch is considered jurisdictional by the
regulating agencies, the relevant project developer
shall, in accordance with all applicable laws and
regulations, obtain the relevant permit applications
based on coordination with the appropriate
regulating agencies, if required prior to impacting
any waters.
As part of these authorizations, compensatory
mitigation may be required by the regulating
agencies to offset the loss of aquatic resources. If
so, and as part of the permit application process, a
qualified professional shall draft a Mitigation and
Monitoring Plan to address implementation and
monitoring requirements under the permit(s) to
ensure that the subject development proposal
would result in no net loss of habitat functions and
values. The Plan shall contain, at a minimum,
mitigation goals and objectives, mitigation location,
a discussion of actions to be implemented to
mitigate the impact, monitoring methods and
performance criteria, extent of monitoring to be
conducted, actions to be taken in the event that the
mitigation is not successful, and reporting
requirements. The Plan shall be approved by the
appropriate regulatory agencies and compensatory
mitigation shall take place either on-site or at an
appropriate off-site location, if required. Copies of
the Plan and associated report shall be submitted to
the lead agency as evidence of compliance.
Any material/spoils generated from project
activities containing hazardous materials shall be
located away from jurisdictional areas or special-
status habitat and protected from stormwater
City of Visalia to
document compliance.
If required, subject
project sponsor to
submit copy of approved
Mitigation and
Monitoring Plan and
associated report to City
of Visalia.
Subject project sponsor
to also submit copy of
approved SWPPP and
reasonable
documentation of
compliance with
identified protection
measures.
Promptly upon receipt of
approved Plan.
Promptly upon receipt of
approved SWPPP .
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runoff using temporary perimeter sediment barriers
such as berms, silt fences, fiber rolls, covers,
sand/gravel bags, and straw bale barriers, as
appropriate and feasible. Protection measures
should follow project-specific criteria as developed
in a Storm Water Pollution Prevention and
Protection Plan (SWPPP).
Equipment containing hazardous liquid materials
shall be stored on impervious surfaces or plastic
ground covers to prevent any spills or leakage from
contaminating the ground and at least 50 feet
outside the delineated boundary of jurisdictional
water features.
Any spillage of material shall be stopped if it can be
done safely and in a feasible manner. In the event of
any such spillage, the contaminated area shall be
cleaned by the party responsible for the spillage,
and any contaminated materials properly disposed.
For all spills, the project foreman or designated
environmental representative shall be notified.
3.5 Cultural Resources
MM CUL-1: Archaeological Spot-Monitoring and
Halt of Construction Upon Encountering Historical
or Archaeological Materials
Prior to any ground disturbance in connection with
project development, a surface inspection of the
relevant portion(s) of the project site shall be
conducted by a qualified Archaeologist; a Tribal
Monitor/Cultural Staff from a culturally affiliated
Native American tribe identified by the Native
American Heritage Commission (NAHC) shall be
permitted to observe, subject to an executed
Subject project sponsor
to provide to City of
Visalia reasonable
documentation
demonstrating retention
of a qualified
Archaeologist to conduct
surface inspection as well
as qualified
archaeological monitor
to observe same and
Prior to any ground
disturbance in connection
with project development
of an individual specific
development proposal.
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agreement between the Tribe and the relevant
applicant (as noted below). The Archaeologist (and
Tribal Monitor/Cultural Staff, subject to an executed
agreement with the relevant applicant) shall
monitor the relevant portion(s) of the project site
during initial ground disturbance activities that
occur in connection with the subject proposal.
The relevant applicant shall offer, in good faith and
based on commercially reasonable terms, a
culturally affiliated Native American tribe identified
by the NAHC the opportunity to provide a Native
American Monitor during ground-disturbing
activities that occur in connection with the subject
proposal. Tribal participation would be dependent
upon the availability and interest of the Tribe as well as the parties being able to reach mutually
acceptable terms.
In addition, the relevant applicant shall with
diligence and good faith coordinate with the Tribal
Monitor/Cultural Staff to enter into an agreement
on commercially reasonable terms wherein the
Tribal Monitor/Cultural Staff shall provide pre-
project-related activities training to supervisory
personnel and any excavation contractor, which
shall include information on potential cultural
material finds and on the procedures to be enacted
if Tribal Cultural Resources (TCRs) are found. Subject
to such an executed agreement, the Tribal
Monitor/Cultural Staff shall provide the foregoing
activities prior to any ground disturbance in
connection with an individual specific development
proposal.
initial ground
disturbance activities
(subject to a mutually
acceptable agreement
being executed between
monitor and applicant).
In the event of a find,
subject project sponsor
and its qualified
Archaeologist to
coordinate, as
appropriate, with City of
Visalia and consulting
tribe, and provide results
of any further study
including reasonable
documentation of
compliance with any
required protective
measures.
If required, promptly after
the find.
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In the event that TCRs are discovered during
project-related subsurface construction activities,
operations shall stop within 100 feet of the find and
a qualified Archaeologist shall determine whether
the resource requires further study. In consultation
with the City of Visalia and consulting tribes, the
qualified Archaeologist shall determine the
measures that shall be implemented to protect the
discovered resources, including, but not limited to,
excavation of the finds and evaluation of the finds in
accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5.
Measures may include avoidance, preservation in
place, recordation, additional archaeological resting,
and data recovery, among other options. Any
previously undiscovered resources found during
project-related subsurface construction activities
shall be recorded on appropriate California
Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) forms
and evaluated for significance. No further ground
disturbance shall occur in the immediate vicinity of
the discovery until approved by the qualified
Archaeologist.
MM CUL-2: Prior to the initiation of ground
disturbance activities for project development, the
relevant developer shall ensure that all construction
personnel conducting ground disturbance at the
project site in connection with the subject individual
specific development proposal shall be provided a
Worker Environmental Awareness Program (WEAP)
cultural resources “tailgate” training. The training
shall include visual aids, a discussion of applicable
laws and statutes relating to archaeological
resources, types of resources that may be found
Subject project sponsor
to submit reasonable
documentation of
implementation of WEAP
training to City of Visalia.
Prior to the initiation of
ground disturbance
activities for subject
individual specific
development proposal.
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within the project site, and procedures to be
followed in the event such resources are
encountered. The training shall be conducted by an
Archaeologist who meets the Secretary of the
Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for
archaeology. Any Native American Monitors or
representatives consulting on the proposed project
shall be invited to attend and participate in the
training session.
MM CUL-3: In the event that prehistoric or historic-
period archaeological resources are encountered
during construction in connection with an individual
specific development proposal, all construction
activities associated therewith within 100 feet of
the find shall halt and the City of Visalia and an
Archaeologist who meets the Secretary of the
Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for
archaeology shall be notified by the relevant
applicant. Prehistoric archaeological materials may
include obsidian and chert flaked stone tools (e.g.,
projectile points, knives, scrapers) or toolmaking
debris; culturally darkened soil (“midden”)
containing heat-affected rocks, artifacts, or shellfish remains; stone milling equipment (e.g., mortars,
pestles, hand stones, or milling slabs); and battered
stone tools, such as hammerstones and pitted
stones. Historic period materials might include
stone, concrete, or adobe footings and walls; filled
wells or privies; and deposits of metal, glass, and/or
ceramic refuse.
The Archaeologist shall inspect the findings within
24 hours of discovery or as soon thereafter as is
reasonable and commercially practicable. If it is
If find is encountered,
subject project sponsor
to submit to City of
Visalia reasonable
documentation of
implementation of any
required Treatment Plan
and/or any required
mitigation measures, as
identified by the
qualified Archaeologist;
also provide related
reports.
Promptly upon
encountering prehistoric or
historic archaeological
resources.
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determined that the construction associated with
the subject individual specific development
proposal could significantly damage a historical
resource or a unique archaeological resource (as
defined pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines),
mitigation shall be implemented in accordance with
Public Resources Code Section 21083.2 and Section
15126.4 of the CEQA Guidelines, with a preference
for preservation in place. If avoidance is not
feasible, a qualified Archaeologist shall prepare and
the relevant applicant shall implement a detailed
treatment plan in consultation with the City of
Visalia. Treatment of unique archaeological
resources shall follow the applicable requirements
of Public Resources Code Section 21083.2.
Treatment for most resources would consist of (but
would not be limited to) sample excavation, artifact
collection, site documentation, and historical
research, with the aim to target the recovery of
important scientific data contained in the portion(s)
of the significant resource to be impacted by the
proposed project. The treatment plan shall include
provisions for analysis of data in a regional context,
reporting of results within a timely manner, curation
of artifacts and data at an approved facility, and
dissemination of reports to local and State
repositories, libraries, and interested professionals.
MM CUL-4: In the event of the accidental discovery
or recognition of any human remains during ground
disturbance activities in connection with an
individual specific development proposal, CEQA
Guidelines Section 15064.5, Health and Safety Code
Section 7050.5, and Public Resources Code Sections
If applicable due to an
accidental discovery,
subject project sponsor
to provide reasonable
documentation of
compliance with required
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accidental discovery.
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5097.94 and 5097.98 shall be followed by the
relevant applicant. Specifically, the following steps
shall be taken:
1. There shall be no further excavation or
disturbance within 100 feet of the remains until
the County Coroner is contacted to determine
whether the remains are Native American and if
an investigation of the cause of death is
required. If the Coroner determines the remains
to be Native American, the Coroner shall
contact the Native American Heritage
Commission (NAHC) within 24 hours, and the
NAHC shall identify the person or persons it
believes to be the Most Likely Descendant
(MLD) of the deceased Native American. The
MLD may make recommendations to the
landowner or the person responsible for the
excavation work within 48 hours, for means of
treating or disposing of, with appropriate
dignity, the human remains, and any associated
grave goods as provided in Public Resource
Code Section 5097.98.
2. Where any of the following conditions occur,
the landowner or his or her authorized
representative shall rebury the Native American
human remains and associated grave goods
with appropriate dignity, either in accordance
with the recommendations of the MLD or on
the project site in a location not subject to
further subsurface disturbance:
• The NAHC is unable to identify an MLD.
• The identified MLD fails to make a
recommendation within 48 hours after being
notified by the commission.
mitigation measure,
including, among others,
incorporation of same
into plans.
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• The landowner or his or her authorized
representative rejects the recommendation
of the identified MLD and mediation by the
NAHC fails to provide measures acceptable to
the landowner.
Additionally, California Public Resources Code
Section 15064.5 requires the following relative to
Native American remains:
• When an initial study identifies the existence of,
or the probable likelihood of, Native American
remains within a project, a lead agency shall work
with the appropriate Native Americans as
identified by the NAHC as provided in Public
Resources Code Section 5097.98. Each relevant
applicant in connection with its individual specific
development proposal may develop a plan for
treating or disposing of, with appropriate dignity,
the human remains and any items associated
with Native American burials with the
appropriate Native Americans as identified by the
NAHC.
3.7 Geology and Soils
MM GEO-1: Prior to issuance of the grading permit
for each project development, the final grading,
foundation, and construction plans for the subject
proposal shall incorporate all the site-specific
earthwork, foundation, floor slab, lateral earth
pressure, and pavement design recommendations,
as detailed in a Geotechnical Evaluation prepared by
a qualified Geotechnical Engineer. The final grading
and construction plans for the subject individual
Subject project sponsor
to submit project plans
to City of Visalia to verify
compliance with this
mitigation measure by its
incorporation into
relevant plans.
Prior to issuance of the
grading permit for subject
individual development
proposal.
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specific development shall be reviewed by the City-
approved Geotechnical Engineer to confirm
compliance with this mitigation measure. Grading
operations performed in connection with the
subject individual specific development proposal
shall satisfy all applicable recommendations
included in the Geotechnical Evaluation.
During construction performed in connection with
the specific development, the City-approved
Geotechnical Engineer shall monitor this
construction to ensure the earthwork operations
are properly performed in accordance with the
foregoing requirements.
Periodically during
construction of subject
individual specific
development proposal
(approx. once per
quarter), sponsor to
submit monitoring report
from the qualified
Geotechnical Engineer to
City of Visalia.
MM GEO-2: In order to reduce on-site erosion due
to project construction and operation, an erosion
control plan and Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Plan (SWPPP) shall be prepared for the site
preparation, construction, and post-construction
periods by a registered civil engineer or certified
professional. The erosion control plan shall
incorporate Best Management Practices (BMPs)
consistent with the requirements of the National
Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).
The erosion component of the plan must at least
meet the requirements of the SWPPP required by
the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control
Board (RWQCB). If earth-disturbing activities are
proposed between October 15 and April 15, these
activities shall be limited to the extent feasible to
Subject project sponsor
to obtain SWPPP and
provide to City of Visalia
detailed project plans to
verify incorporation of
BMPs and any additional
erosion control
measures.
City of Visalia to monitor
erosion control plan and
SWPPP components per
applicable laws and
regulations.
Prior to issuance of any
grading permit for subject
individual specific
development proposal and
during construction of
same.
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minimize potential erosion-related impacts.
Additional erosion control measures may be
implemented in consultation with the City of Visalia.
Prior to the issuance of any permit, the project
proponent shall submit detailed plans to the
satisfaction of the City of Visalia. The components of
the erosion control plan and SWPPP shall be
monitored for effectiveness by the City of Visalia.
Erosion control measures may include, but not be
limited to, the following:
i. Limit disturbance of soils and vegetation
disturbance removal to the minimum area
necessary for access and construction;
ii. Confine all vehicular traffic associated with
construction to the right-of-way of designated
access roads;
iii. Adhere to construction schedules designed to
avoid periods of heavy precipitation or high
winds;
iv. Ensure that all exposed soil is provided with
temporary drainage and soil protection when
construction activity is shut down during the
winter periods; and
v. Inform construction personnel prior to
construction and periodically during
construction activities of environmental
concerns, pertinent laws and regulations, and
elements of the proposed erosion control
measures.
MM GEO-3: In the event a fossil is discovered during
construction performed in connection with project
development, the relevant project
developer/contractor shall cease ground-disturbing
In the event of a find,
then subject project
sponsor to provide to
City of Visalia project
Promptly upon a find
during construction
activities of subject
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activities within 15 feet of the find. The qualified
Paleontologist shall evaluate the significance of the
resources and recommend appropriate treatment
measures which shall be implemented by the
relevant applicant. In addition, all recovered fossils
should be deposited in an appropriate repository,
such as the University of California Museum of
Paleontology, located on the campus of the
University of California, Berkeley, where they will be
properly curated and made accessible for future
study.
plans to verify mitigation
measure is incorporated
into plans.
individual specific
development proposal.
3.8 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
MM GHG-2a: Solar Photovoltaic System
Prior to issuance of the first building permit in
connection with an individual specific development
proposal, the City of Visalia shall confirm that the
subject proposal has been designed to include the
following: The building shall be designed to include
a solar photovoltaic (PV) system in accordance with
2022 Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Energy
Code) Section 140.10. The required solar PV system
shall be sized based on calculations provided in
Section 140.10(a) of the Energy Code, which
includes a number of factors such as the amount of
conditioned space. Unconditioned buildings, except
unoccupied or unused first-time tenant
improvement spaces do not need to be part of the
solar sizing calculations. All buildings required to
have a solar PV system pursuant to this MM GHG-2a
must also have a battery storage system.
Subject project sponsor
to provide to City of
Visalia site plans to verify
incorporation of solar
photovoltaic system.
Prior to issuance of the
first building permit for
subject individual
development proposal.
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MM GHG-2b: Warehouse usage shall be limited to
dry storage. If the warehouse is used for cold
If required due to cold
storage, subject project
Prior to the issuance of the
occupancy permit for
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storage, then prior to the issuance of occupancy
permits, the City of Visalia shall confirm that tenant
lease agreements include contractual language that
requires all Transport Refrigeration Units (TRUs)
entering the project site be plug-in capable.
Electrical hookups shall be provided as part of the
tenant improvements for any tenant that requires
cold storage. The electrical hookups shall be
provided at loading bays for truckers to plug in any
onboard auxiliary equipment and power
refrigeration units while their truck is stopped.
sponsor to submit
reasonable document to
City of Visalia to confirm
lease agreements include
TRUs be plug-in capable.
City of Visalia to conduct
site inspection to verify
same.
subject individual
development proposal.
3.9 Hazards and Hazardous Material
MM HAZ-1
(a) Any known wells on the project site shall be
delineated on an engineered site plan with a
minimum 10-foot radius no build area.
(b) In the event that any abandoned or unrecorded
wells are uncovered or damaged during
excavation or grading activities, all work shall
cease in the vicinity of the well, and the
California Department of Conservation Geologic
Energy Management (CalGEM), shall be
contacted for requirements and approval;
copies of said approvals shall be submitted to
the City of Visalia Planning and Community
Preservation Department. CalGEM may
determine that remedial plugging operations
may be required.
(c) The following note shall appear on all final maps
and grading plans: “If during grading or
construction, any plugged and abandoned or
unrecorded wells are uncovered or damaged,
If required due to
presence of wells,
subject project sponsor
to provide to City of
Visalia site plans, as well
as copies of any
approvals required under
applicable laws and
regulations.
If known well, then
documentation to be
provided on site plan, to
occur prior to the issuance
of any grading permits.
Promptly upon discovery
of abandoned or
unrecorded well during
excavation or grading
activities.
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CalGEM will be contacted to inspect and
approve any remediation required.
3.12 Hydrology and Water Quality
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3.12 Noise
MM NOI-1:
(a) Prior to the issuance of building permit for a
drive-through car wash, an in-depth acoustical
study prepared by a qualified acoustic
professional shall be submitted for review and
approval to the City of Visalia Planning and
Community Preservation Department that
demonstrates that the design and operations of
a proposed drive-through car wash would not
result in exceedances of the Visalia Municipal
Code’s applicable daytime and nighttime noise
limits for residential land uses. The study shall
evaluate factors such as:
• The location and orientation of noise-
generating equipment, such as dryer blowers
and vacuums.
• The location and orientation of the drive-
through car wash tunnel.
• The hours of operation.
• The location of the drive-through car wash on
the project site.
(b) Based on the results of the acoustical study, the
project applicant shall be required to
incorporate, at a minimum, design features or
Subject project sponsor
to submit for review and
approval to City of Visalia
the required in-depth
acoustical study, as well
as site plans to verify
incorporation of design
features or reduction
measures.
Prior to the issuance of
building permit for a drive-
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reduction measures to reduce any identified
operational noise impact to meet applicable
noise performance criteria. These reduction
measures shall be included on all relevant plans,
specifications, and other permitting documents.
Measures and design features may include, but
are not limited to the following:
• Locating the car wash facility further away
from sensitive receptors, therefore reducing
its noise impacts at nearby residential land
uses.
• Orienting the facility so that the carwash exit
(where the drying blowers would be located)
is located facing away from nearby residential
land uses.
• Providing sound blankets to hang around the
edge of the carwash exit tunnel to help shield
the dryer blower noise.
• Locating the dryer blowers further inside the
car wash tunnel to help shield the dryer
blower noise.
• Providing screening, such as a structure or
sound wall, to shield the carwash exit where
the dryer blowers would be located from
nearby residential land uses.
MM NOI-2:
(a) When specific uses within the project area are
proposed that could result in a noise-related
conflict between an industrial or other
stationary noise source and existing or future
noise-sensitive receptors, an acoustical analysis
shall be required by the City that quantifies the
proposed use’s operational noise levels and
If required due to
potential noise-related
conflict, then subject
project sponsor to
submit to City of Visalia
the required acoustical
analysis, as well as site
plans to verify
Prior to issuance of
building permit for
proposed use that could
result in noise-related
conflict.
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recommends appropriate reduction measures,
as necessary, to achieve compliance with the
City’s noise standards. The analysis shall be
prepared by a qualified acoustic professional.
All recommended design features or reduction
measures shall be noted on plans,
specifications, and other relevant permitting
documents prior to the issuance of building
permits.
(b) Based on the results of the acoustical study, the
project applicant shall be required to
incorporate, at a minimum, design features or
reduction measures to reduce any identified
operational noise impact to meet applicable
noise performance criteria. Reduction measures
and design features may include, but are not
limited to the following:
• Locating the warehouse facility further away
from sensitive receptors, therefore reducing
its noise impacts at nearby residential land
uses.
• Orienting the facility so that the warehouse
truck loading/unloading areas are located
facing away from nearby residential land
uses.
• Providing gasket loading dock doors to help
shield truck loading and unloading noise.
• Providing screening, such as a structure or
sound wall, to shield truck loading and
unloading areas from nearby residential land
uses.
incorporation of any
required design features
or reduction measures.
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3.14 Transportation
MM TRANS-1: Prior to the issuance of building
permits, the project shall comply with the City’s
Active Transportation Plan (ATP) and dedicate 28
feet for a pedestrian trail along the south side of
Modoc Ditch.
Subject project sponsor
to provide to City of
Visalia construction plans
to verify compliance with
ATP and offer of
dedication.
Prior to the issuance of the
first building permit for
relevant individual specific
development proposal.
City of Visalia Project applicant
MM TRANS-2: Prior to the issuance of building
permits, the developer shall appropriate Storm
Drainage and Waterways impact fees.
Subject project sponsor
to provide reasonable
documentation to City of
Visalia to verify payment
of impact fees required
for subject individual
specific development
proposal.
Prior to the issuance of the
building permit for each
individual specific
development proposal.
City of Visalia Project applicant
MM TRANS-3: Plaza Drive and Riggin Avenue: Prior
to occupancy of Phase 2, the proposed project shall
provide site plans that show modification of the
raised median to extend the existing westbound
left-turn pocket by 100 feet, to provide a 400-foot
left-turn pocket. The existing northbound right-turn
stripe shall be extended to 300 feet. These
improvements shall occur when construction of the
proposed project’s Phase 2 846,920 square feet is
complete, as shown in the table included in this MM
TRANS-3. The project proponent shall be financially
responsible for these improvements. “Financially
responsible” shall equate to implementing the
project as well as paying for the project.
Subject project sponsor
to provide City of Visalia
with site plans to show
required modification.
City of Visalia to conduct
site inspection to confirm
installation of required
improvements.
For provision of site plan,
to occur prior to the
issuance of Phase 2
grading permits.
Completion is required
prior to issuance of Phase
2 occupancy permit.
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Project
Phase
Total
Constructed
Square Feet
per Phase Phase Detail
Phase 1 1,864,680 Light Industrial (Buildings 1
and 2)
Phase 2 846,920 Light Industrial (Buildings 3,
4, and 7)
Gas Station/Convenience
Market (with 12 vehicle
fueling stations)
Fast-food Restaurant (with
Drive-through)
Car Wash
Phase 3 230,800 Light Industrial (Buildings 5,
6, and 8)
Flex Industrial
Mini-Storage (with RV
parking)
MM TRANS-4: Shirk Street and Riggin Avenue: Prior
to occupancy of Phase 1, the proposed project shall
provide dual northbound left-turn pockets (300-foot
minimum) and a 300-foot minimum southbound
left-turn pocket. Since a 300-foot eastbound right-
turn pocket would already be installed by the
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) project, additional
recommendations are not proposed. These
improvements shall occur when construction of the
proposed project’s Phase 1 1,864,680 square feet is
complete, as shown in the table included in this MM
TRANS-4. The project’s contribution into the
Transportation Impact Fees (TIF) will assist in paying
for these improvements.
Subject project sponsor
to provide City of Visalia
with site plans to verify
incorporation of required
improvements, as well as
reasonable
documentation to verify
payment of applicable
TIF fees for subject
individual specific
development proposal.
City of Visalia to conduct
site inspection to confirm
Commencement of
construction to occur prior
to issuance Phase 1
grading permit.
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Phase
Total
Constructed
Square Feet
per Phase Phase Detail
Phase 1 1,864,680 Light Industrial (Buildings 1
and 2)
Phase 2 846,920 Light Industrial (Buildings 3,
4, and 7)
Gas Station/Convenience
Market (with 12 vehicle
fueling stations)
Fast-food Restaurant (with
Drive-through)
Car Wash
Phase 3 230,800 Light Industrial (Buildings 5,
6, and 8)
Flex Industrial
Mini-Storage (with RV
parking)
installation of required
improvements.
MM TRANS-5: Shirk Street and Ferguson Avenue:
Prior to the issuance of final occupancy of any
project area, the proposed project shall signalize the
intersection, subject to pro rata cost sharing with
the adjacent Carlton Acres Specific Plan project. This
improvement would allow the intersection to
operate at an acceptable Level of Service (LOS) for
the deficient scenarios, while reducing the vehicles
queues for all intersection turn pockets below the
storage capacity. Costs of implementing MM
TRANS-5 are expected to be shared by Carlton Acres
Specific Plan (CASP) and the proposed project as it
provides access to both sites.
Subject project sponsor
to provide City of Visalia
with site plans to verify
incorporation of required
improvements.
City of Visalia to conduct
site inspection to confirm
installation of required
improvements
To be completed prior to
the issuance of Phase 1
occupancy permit.
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MM TRANS-6: Roeben Street and Ferguson Avenue:
Prior to final occupancy of any portion of Phase 3,
the proposed project shall make a 26.2 percent fair
share contribution toward signalizing this
intersection. Based on the estimated signalization
and interconnect cost of $500,000, the proposed
project shall contribute up to $131,000 for these
future improvements.
Subject project sponsor
to provide reasonable
documentation of
required payment.
Prior to issuance of Phase
3 occupancy permit.
City of Visalia Project applicant
MM TRANS-7: Akers Street and Riggin Avenue: The
proposed project shall provide an additional
northbound left-turn pocket and through lane and
provide an additional eastbound/westbound
through lane. Costs of implementing MM TRANS-7
are expected to be shared by Carlton Acres Specific
Plan (CASP), the proposed project, and others as it
provides access to multiple sites under
development.
Subject project sponsor
to provide to City of
Visalia site plans to verify
incorporation of required
improvements.
City of Visalia to conduct
site inspection to confirm
installation of required
improvements.
To be completed prior to
issuance of Phase 1
occupancy permit.
City of Visalia Project applicant
MM TRANS-8: Akers Street and Ferguson Avenue:
The proposed project shall provide an additional
northbound/southbound through lane and right-
turn pocket (150-foot minimum) and provide an
eastbound right-turn pocket (150-foot minimum).
Costs of implementing MM TRANS-8 are expected
to be shared by Carlton Acres Specific Plan (CASP)
and the proposed project as it provides access to
both sites.
Subject project sponsor
to provide to City of
Visalia site plans to verify
incorporation of required
improvements.
City of Visalia to conduct
site inspection to confirm
installation of required
improvements.
To be completed prior to
issuance of Phase 2
occupancy permit.
City of Visalia Project applicant
MM TRANS-9: Akers Street and Goshen Avenue:
The proposed project shall modify the raised
median to extend the existing southbound left-turn
pocket to 400 feet. It is not recommended to exceed
Subject project sponsor
to provide to City of
Visalia site plans to verify
incorporation of required
To be completed prior to
issuance of Phase 2
occupancy permit.
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this length further in order to maintain access to the
existing driveway north of the intersection. The
existing southbound right-turn stripe shall be
extended to 400 feet minimum. Costs of
implementing MM TRANS-9 are expected to be
shared by Carlton Acres Specific Plan (CASP) and the
proposed project as it provides access to both sites.
improvements.
City of Visalia to conduct
site inspection to confirm
installation of required
improvements.
MM TRANS-10a: Prior to the issuance of building
permits, the site plan shall include the location of
up to six secured bicycle storage lockers near each
of the buildings entrances and the future transit
stop. Up to 10 potential locations shall be included,
for a total of up to 60 lockers throughout the site.
Lockers shall be provided for approximately 1.5
percent of the 4,178 site’s daily employees with
flexibility to add future lockers based on demand.
Subject project sponsor
to provide to City of
Visalia site plans to verify
incorporation of required
improvements.
Prior to the issuance of
building permits for each
individual specific
development proposal.
City of Visalia Project applicant
MM TRANS-10b: Prior to final occupancy of any
portion of Phase 1, the developer shall construct a
bike path along Modoc Ditch, between Kelsey Street
and Shirk Street (approximately 1 mile). The existing
Class I bike path along Modoc ditch runs to the east
of the proposed project, between Dinuba Boulevard
and the St. John’s River Trail. The Carlton Acres
Specific Plan (CASP) project also proposed to
construct a portion of the Class I path within the
site. Therefore, the bike path shall connect to a new
path proposed within the CASP site and future
segments to the east and west. This mitigation is
subject to contractability and approval by the
Modoc Ditch Company.
Subject project sponsor
to provide to City of
Visalia site plans to verify
incorporation of required
improvements.
City of Visalia to conduct
site inspection to confirm
installation of required
improvements.
Prior to issuance of Phase
1 first occupancy permit.
City of Visalia Project applicant
MM TRANS-11: Prior to the issuance of
construction permits, the project developer shall
Subject project sponsor
to submit to City of
Prior to the issuance of
grading street
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prepare and submit a Construction Traffic Control
Plan to the City of Visalia for approval and
implement the approved Construction Traffic
Control Plan during construction. The Construction
Traffic Control Plan shall be prepared in accordance
with both the California Department of
Transportation Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices and Work Area Traffic Control Handbook
and shall include, but not be limited to, the
following issues:
a. Timing of deliveries of heavy equipment and
building materials;
b. Directing construction traffic with a flag person;
c. Placing temporary signing, lighting, and traffic
control devices if required, including, but not
limited to, appropriate signage along access
routes to indicate the presence of heavy
vehicles and construction traffic;
d. Ensuring access for emergency vehicles to the
project site;
e. Temporarily closing travel lanes or delaying
traffic during materials delivery, transmission
line stringing activities, or any other utility
connections;
f. Maintaining access to adjacent property; and,
g. Specifying both construction-related vehicle
travel and oversize load haul routes, minimizing
construction traffic during the AM and PM
peak-hour, distributing construction traffic flow
across alternative routes to access the project
sites, and avoiding residential neighborhoods to
the maximum extent feasible.
Visalia Traffic Control
Plan for review and
approval.
improvement permits for
each individual specific
development proposal in
Phases 1, 2, and 3.
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3.15 Utilities and Service Systems
MM UTIL 1: Debris and waste generated shall be
recycled to the extent feasible.
The provisions listed below shall apply to the
project during construction activities in connection
with project development.
a. An on-site Recycling Coordinator shall be
designated by the project proponent/contractor
to facilitate recycling.
b. The Recycling Coordinator shall facilitate
recycling of all construction waste through
coordination with contractors, local waste
haulers, and/or other facilities that recycle
construction/demolition wastes.
c. The on-site Recycling Coordinator shall also be
responsible for ensuring wastes requiring
special disposal are handled according to State
and County regulations that are in effect at the
time of disposal.
d. Contact information of the coordinator shall be
provided to the City of Visalia prior to issuance
of building permits.
e. The project proponent/operator shall provide a
storage area for recyclable materials within the
fenced project area that is clearly identified for
recycling. This area shall be maintained on the
site during construction and operations. A site
plan showing the recycling storage area shall be
submitted prior to the issuance of any grading
or building permit for the site.
Subject project sponsor
to provide reasonable
documentation to City of
Visalia to verify retention
of a Recycling
Coordinator, and site
plans demonstrating a
recycling storage area.
During construction
activities of each individual
specific development
proposal.
City of Visalia Project applicant
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