37.Conduct Archeological Resource Spot Check during Grading and Earth‐ moving Activities in Younger Alluvial Sediments (Mitigation Measure CUL3). The Applicant shall retain an archaeologist, who meets the U.S. Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications and Standards (qualified archaeologist) to conduct an archaeological spot check after excavation has reached two feet below ground surface. The check shall determine if excavations have exposed archaeological resources, or if there is significant potential remaining for discovery. Additional spot checks may be required at the discretion of the monitoring archaeologist. If archaeological resources are discovered during a spot check, a qualified archaeological monitor shall be required to monitor all subsequent ground moving activity. Multiple earth‐moving construction activities may require multiple archaeological monitors, as deemed appropriate by the qualified archaeologist. (CDD-P,-E, PW)
38.Prepare Report Upon Completion of Monitoring Services (Mitigation Measure CUL-4). The archaeological monitor, under the direction of a qualified professional archaeologist who meets the U.S. Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualifications and Standards, shall prepare a final report at the conclusion of archaeological monitoring (if required). The report shall be submitted to the Applicant, the NWIC, the City, and representatives of other appropriate or concerned agencies to signify the satisfactory completion of the project and required mitigation measures. The report shall include a description of resources unearthed, if any, evaluation of the resources with respect to the California Register and CEQA. (CDD-P,-E, PW)
39.Cease Ground-Disturbing Activities and Notify County Coroner If Human Remains Are Encountered (Mitigation Measure CUL-5). If human remains are unearthed during implementation of the proposed project, the County of Santa Cruz and the Applicant shall comply with State Health and Safety Code Section 6050.5. The County of Santa Cruz and the Applicant shall immediately notify the County Coroner and no further disturbance 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 has 24 hours to notify the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC). The NAHC shall then identify the person(s) thought to be the Most Likely Descendent (MLD). After the MLD has inspected the remains and the site, they have 48 hours to recommend to the landowner the treatment and/or disposal, with appropriate dignity, the human remains and any associated funerary objects. Upon the reburial of the human remains, the MLD shall file a record of the reburial with the NAHC and the project archaeologist shall file a record of the reburial with the CHRIS-NWIC. If the NAHC is unable to identify a MLD, or the MLD identified fails to make a recommendation, or the landowner rejects the recommendation of the MLD and the mediation provided for in Subdivision (k) of Section 5097.94, if invoked, fails to provide measures acceptable to the landowner, the landowner or his or her authorized representative shall inter the human remains and items associated with Native
American human remains with appropriate dignity on the property in a location not subject to further and future subsurface disturbance. (CDD-P,-E, PW)
40.California Building Code (Mitigation Measure GEO-1). All construction activities shall meet the California Building Code regulations for seismic safety.
Construction plans shall be subject to review and approval of the City prior to the issuance of a building permit. All work shall be subject to inspection by the City and must conform to all applicable code requirements and approved improvement plans prior to final inspection approval or the issuance of a certificate of occupancy. The Applicant shall be responsible for notifying construction contractors about California Building Code regulations for seismic safety. (CDD-B)
41.Erosion and Sediment Control Plan or Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (Mitigation Measure GEO-2). The Applicant shall submit an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan or Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan prepared by a registered professional engineer or qualified stormwater pollution prevention plan developer as an integral part of the grading plan. The Plan shall be subject to review and approval of the City prior to the issuance of a grading permit. The Plan shall include all erosion control measures to be used during construction, including run-on control, sediment control, and pollution control measures for the entire site to prevent discharge of sediment and contaminants into the drainage system. The Plan shall include the following measures as applicable:
• Throughout the construction process, ground disturbance shall be minimized, and existing vegetation shall be retained to the extent possible to reduce soil erosion. All construction and grading activities, including short-term needs (equipment staging areas, storage areas and field office locations) shall minimize the amount of land area disturbed. Whenever possible, existing disturbed areas shall be used for such purposes.
• All drainage ways, wetland areas and creek channels shall be protected from silt and sediment in storm runoff using appropriate BMPs such as silt fences, diversion berms and check dams. Fill slopes shall be stabilized and covered when appropriate. All exposed surface areas shall be mulched and reseeded.
All cut and fill slopes shall be protected with hay mulch and/or erosion control blankets, as appropriate.
• All erosion control measures shall be installed according to the approved plans prior to the onset of the rainy season but no later than October 15th. Erosion control measures shall remain in place until the end of the rainy season but may not be removed before April 15th. The applicant shall be responsible for notifying construction contractors about erosion control requirement. • Example design standards for erosion and sediment control include, but are not limited to, the following: avoiding disturbance in especially erodible areas;
minimizing disturbance on slopes exceeding 30 percent; using berms, swales, ditches, vegetative filter strips, and catch basins to prevent the escape of sediment from the site; conducting development in increments; and planting bare soils to restore vegetative cover.
• The applicant will also develop an inspection program to evaluate if there is any significant on-site erosion as a result of the rainfall. If there were problem areas at the site, recommendations will be made to improve methods to manage on-site erosion. (CDD-E, PW)
42.Conduct Paleontological Sensitivity Training for Construction Personnel (Mitigation Measure GEO-3). The Applicant shall retain a professional paleontologist, who meets the qualifications set forth by the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology and shall conduct a paleontological sensitivity training for construction personnel prior to commencement of excavation activities. The Applicant and/or qualified professional paleontologist shall propose a date for scheduling the training at the pre-construction meeting with City staff. The Applicant shall notify the City at least 48 hours before holding the training and keep a log of all attendees. The training will include a handout and will focus on how to identify paleontological resources that may be encountered during earthmoving activities and the procedures to be followed in such an event, the duties of paleontological monitors, notification and other procedures to follow upon discovery of resources, and the general steps a qualified professional paleontologist would follow in conducting a salvage investigation if one is necessary. (CDD-P-E, PW)
43.Cease Ground-Disturbing Activities and Implement Treatment Plan if Paleontological Resources Are Encountered (Mitigation Measure GEO-4). If paleontological resources and or unique geological features are unearthed during ground-disturbing activities, ground-disturbing activities shall be halted or diverted away from the vicinity of the find so that the find can be evaluated. A buffer area of at least 50 feet shall be established around the find where construction activities shall not be allowed to continue until appropriate paleontological treatment plan has been approved by the Applicant and the City.
Work shall be allowed to continue outside of the buffer area. The Applicant and City shall coordinate with a professional paleontologist, who meets the qualifications set forth by the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, to develop an appropriate treatment plan for the resources. Treatment may include implementation of paleontological salvage excavations to remove the resource along with subsequent laboratory processing and analysis or preservation in place. At the paleontologist’s discretion and to reduce construction delay, the grading and excavation contractor shall assist in removing rock samples for initial processing. (CDD-P-E, PW)
44.Asbestos Containing Materials (Mitigation Measure HAZ-1). Per recommendations in the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA)
performed for the project site, prior to any redevelopment or demolition activities the Applicant shall: (1) survey the existing on-site structures for the presence of asbestos containing materials (to be conducted by an OSHA-certified inspector); and (2) if building elements containing any amount of asbestos are present, prepare a written Asbestos Abatement Plan describing activities and procedures for removal, handling, and disposal of these building elements using EPA- and/or OSHA-approved procedures, work practices, and engineering controls. (CDD-E, PW)
45.Lead-based Paints (Mitigation Measure HAZ-2). The Applicant shall test the existing on-site structures for lead-based paint. If present, the lead-based paint shall be removed and disposed of following lead abatement performance standards included in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Guidelines for Evaluation and Control of Lead-Based Paint program, in compliance with Title 8 California Code of Regulations (including Section 1532.1). (CDD-E, PW)
46.Existing Plus Project Impacts on the Auto Center Drive & Marin Street Intersection (Mitigation Measure TRANS-1). To improve driving conditions at the Auto Center Drive & Marin Street intersection, the City shall require the following improvements. (CDD-E, PW)
Auto Center Drive South of Marin Street
• Provide approximately 280 feet of Striping Detail 22 (Centerline). • Provide approximately 350 feet of Striping Detail 27B (Right Edgeline) and create a painted bulb-out for vehicles entering from Auto Center Drive. Within the painted bulb-out, add 6” diagonal white striping with 15’ spacing. The right edgeline striping would move the center of the road away from the curb allowing for better visibility.
• Provide “Intersection Ahead” signage (W1-10e) with “Speed Sign” (W13-1P) with 20 mph speed and a custom “Limited Sight Distance” sign. Place at point of curvature for Northbound approach according to MUCTD Table 2C-4. This sign would warn drivers of the approaching intersection to be aware of cross traffic and to reduce speed.
Marin Street
• Move the 12-inch stop bar closer to the curb line along with new “STOP” markings. This will allow drivers to pull up further into the new 8-foot parking lane to increase visibility along Auto Center Drive.
• Provide approximately 75 feet of Striping Detail 22 (Centerline) to shift the westbound intersection approach to the north. This would allow for more visibility on the Auto Center Drive northbound approach. • Extend red curb on the south curb approximately 85 feet. This red curb would remove approximately three on-street parking spaces. This would prevent drivers from parking in the painted bulb-out.
• Extend red curb on the north curb approximately 30 feet. This red curb would
remove approximately one on-street parking space to allow more space for drivers to approach the intersection.
Auto Center Drive North of Marin Street
• Extend red curb approximately 120 feet on the east curb and provide “No Parking Anytime” signage. This would remove approximately five (5) on-street parking spaces. Red curb would make parking illegal along the eastern curb allowing southbound sight distance to be unobstructed.
• Provide “Intersection Ahead” signage (W1-10e) with “Speed Sign” (W13-1P) with 20 mph speed and a custom “Limited Sight Distance” sign. Place at point of curvature for southbound approach according to MUCTD Table 2C-4. This sign would warn drivers of the approaching intersection to be aware of cross traffic and to reduce speed.
• Provide speed feedback sign similar to existing signage on east side of Auto Center Drive. Place at point of curvature for southbound approach according to MUCTD Table 2C-4.
• Provide approximately 200 feet of Striping Detail 22 (Centerline) and Striping Detail 27B (Right Edgeline) for the Northbound approach. Right edgeline striping would be 8-feet from the curb. This striping would reduce confusion for vehicles traveling northbound.
• Provide approximately 490 feet of Striping Detail 27B (Right Edgeline) for the Southbound approach. This striping would move the center of the road away from the curb allowing for better visibility.
47.Construction Period Transportation Impacts (Mitigation Measure TRANS-2).
The applicant shall submit a Construction Period Traffic Control Plan to the City for review and approval. The plan shall include traffic safety guidelines compatible with section 12 of the Caltrans Standard Specifications (“Construction Area Traffic Control Devices”) to be followed during construction. The plan shall also specify provision of adequate signing and other precautions for public safety to be provided during project construction. In particular, the plan shall include a discussion of bicycle and pedestrian safety needs due to project construction and later, project operation. In addition, the plan shall address emergency vehicle access during construction. The applicant or their general contractor for the project shall notify the Public Works & Utilities Department and local emergency services (i.e., the Police and Fire Departments) prior to construction to inform them of the proposed construction schedule and that traffic delays may occur.
Prior to approval of a grading permit, the City shall review and approve the project Construction Period Traffic Control Plan. During construction, the City shall periodically verify that traffic control plan provisions are being implemented. (CDD-E, PW)
Prior to permit issuance, the following conditions shall be addressed:
48.Preconstruction Meeting. Prior to issuance of a building permit or the
commencement of any site work, the project applicant and the general contractor shall attend a pre-construction meeting with the Building Official and City staff to discuss the project conditions of approval, working hours, site maintenance and other construction matters. The general contractor shall acknowledge that he/she has read and understands the project conditions of approval, particularly those pertaining to construction practices and site safety, and will make certain that all project sub-contractors have read and understand them prior to commencing work and that a copy of the project conditions of approval will be posted on site at all times during construction. (CDD-P-B-E)
49.MMRP Implementation. The applicant shall prepare a list identifying the individuals responsible for implementing the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. The applicant shall provide upon request by the City a compliance log demonstrating all Mitigation Measures have been implemented. (CDD-P)
50.Solid Waste Service Plan. Solid waste generated during the construction shall be serviced by the City of Watsonville Solid Waste Division. Applicant shall submit a Solid Waste Service Plan on the City form for review and approval. (CDD-E)
During construction, the following conditions shall be adhered to:
51.Superintendent. Applicant shall have onsite at all times, a superintendent that shall act as the applicant’s representative and as a point of contact for the City’s Public Works Inspector. The superintendent shall be authorized by the Owner to direct the work of all contractors doing work on public and private improvements. (CDD-E, PW)
52.Best Management Practices (BMPs). Provide BMPs during construction to prevent sediment, debris and contaminants from draining offsite. BMPs shall comply with the City of Watsonville Erosion Control Standards and the Erosion and Sediment Control Field Manual by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Francisco Region, latest edition. All erosion control shall be installed prior to October 15 and be maintained in place until April 15. Provide a note on the improvement plans stating that construction should take place between April 15 and October 15. The applicant shall ensure that all contractors are aware of all erosion control standards and BMPs. (CDD-E, PW)
53.BMPs for Controlling Construction Emissions (Monterey Bay Air Resources District Recommendation). The project applicant shall implement the following Best Management Practices to limit the potential fugitive dust, construction emissions, and odors generated by the project:
• Water all exposed surfaces (e.g., staging areas, soil piles, graded areas, and unpaved access roads) at least two times per day during construction and
adequately wet demolition surfaces to limit visible dust emissions. • Cover all haul trucks transporting soil, sand, or other loose materials off the project site.
• Use wet power vacuum street sweepers at least once per day to remove all visible mud or dirt track-out onto adjacent public roads (dry power sweeping is prohibited) during construction of the proposed project. • Vehicle speeds on unpaved roads/areas shall not exceed 15 miles per hour. • Complete all areas to be paved as soon as possible and lay building pads as soon as possible after grading unless seeding or soil binders are used. • Minimize idling time of diesel-powered construction equipment to five minutes and post signs reminding workers of this idling restriction at access points and equipment staging areas during construction of the proposed project. • Maintain and properly tune all construction equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and have a CARB-certified visible emissions evaluator check equipment prior to use at the site.
Post a publicly visible sign with the name and telephone number of the construction contractor and City staff person to contact regarding dust complaints. This person shall respond and take corrective action within 48 hours.
The publicly visible sign shall also include the contact phone number for the Monterey Bay Air Resources Management District to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. (CDD-E, PW, MBARD)
54.Complimentary Dust Control Measures. To minimize dust/grading impacts during construction the applicant shall:
a. pray water on all exposed earth surfaces during clearing, grading, earth moving and other site preparation activities throughout the day to minimize dust.
b. Use tarpaulins or other effective covers on all stockpiled earth material and on all haul trucks to minimize dust.
c. Sweep the adjacent street frontages at least once a day or as needed to remove silt and other dirt which is evident from construction activities. d. Ensure that construction vehicles are cleaned prior to leaving the construction site to prevent dust and dirt from being tracked off-site. e. The City shall have the authority to stop all grading operations, if in opinion of City staff, inadequate dust control or excessive wind conditions contribute to fugitive dust emissions. (CDD-E)
55.Unanticipated Discovery of Contaminated Soils. In the unlikely event that contaminated soils are discovered during the earth-moving activities, all development activities shall cease immediately and remain stopped until an assessment has been completed by a geotechnical firm approved by the City. If remediation is necessary, the applicant shall enter into a Remedial Action Agreement with the Santa Cruz County Environmental Health Service Agency. (CDD-P-E)
56.Solid Waste Disposal. All solid waste generated inside City limits must be hauled from the site of generation by the City of Watsonville Solid Waste Division, pursuant to Chapter 3 (City Utilities) of Title 6 (Sanitation and Health) of the Watsonville Municipal Code. This includes all wastes generated at construction sites, excavation projects, land clearing, demolition, earthwork projects, remodels, grading, and tenant improvement projects as well as ongoing business/residential use on the premises. Applicant shall comply with all applicable requirements for removal and disposal of hazardous materials. (PW)
57.Work Hours. No work for which a building permit is required shall be performed within the hours of 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., Monday through Friday, nor prior to 8 a.m. or after 5 p.m. on Saturday. No Work shall occur on Sundays or holidays. A sign shall be posted at a conspicuous location near the main entry to the site, prominently displaying these hour restrictions and identifying the phone # of the Job superintendent. (CDD-B)
Construction notes to be included with the Improvement Plans:
58.Damaged Public Facilities. Existing public facilities damaged during the course of construction or in an existing state of disrepair shall be repaired by the applicant, at the applicant's expense, to the satisfaction of the City. (CDD-E)
59.Inspection Notice. Contractor shall provide a minimum of 48 hours notice in advance of any required inspection. Any temporary suspension of work or returning to work for any reason shall be cause for the developer or contractor to telephone the Public Works Inspector at 831-768-3100. (CDD-E)
60.Underground Utilities. Prior to excavation, contractor shall locate all existing underground utilities. Call Underground Service Alert (U.S.A.) at 1-800-642- 2444to have utilities located and marked in the field. (CDD-E) Prior to Final Inspection or Certificate of Occupancy, the following conditions shall be met:
61.Statements of Compliance. All project designer professionals who prepared plans for the project (e.g., civil, structural, and geotechnical engineers) shall provide statements of compliance attesting that they have reviewed the completed project and that it was constructed in conformance with their recommendations and plans. Where special inspections and testing were involved, the letters of compliance shall be accompanied by inspection logs, testing, and analysis that support the engineer’s conclusions. (CDD-B-E)
62.Landscaping Installation. All landscaping and irrigation shall be installed and approved by Community Development Department staff. (CDD-P-E)
63.Trash Removal. All trash and construction debris shall be removed from the site. (CDD-B, PW)
Ongoing Conditions:
64.Post Construction Stormwater Ordinance – Inspection, Maintenance and Annual Reporting. Applicant shall perform inspections, maintenance to the post-construction stormwater management facilities and report to the City each year on these activities. (CDD-E, PW)
65.Solid Waste Service. All trash, recycling and green waste materials generated onsite shall be disposed of at a City-approved landfill or recycling center. The applicant shall contact the Solid Waste Division of the City Public Works Department to coordinate disposal of all trash, recycling and green waste materials. (PW)
66.Trash Enclosure Maintenance. Trash and recycling enclosure shall be maintained to the satisfaction of Watsonville Municipal Services. (PW)
67.Lighting and Landscape Maintenance. Lighting, landscaping and all other site improvements shall be maintained in perpetuity. Landscaping shall be maintained in good growing condition by a professional landscape maintenance company; and such maintenance shall include, where appropriate, weeding, mowing, pruning, cleaning, fertilizing and regular watering. All dead, dying and diseased vegetation shall be immediately replaced in kind. (CDD-P)
68.Ongoing Maintenance. Common (patio) areas, landscaping, street trees, driveways, parking spaces, walks, fences and walls shall be maintained on an ongoing basis by the property owner(s) for the entire development area. (CDDP)
69.Potential Attractive Pest Nuisance Avoidance. To ensure trash enclosures do not attract nuisance pest species, such as Norway rat, raccoon, and opossum, the applicant shall develop a monitoring program to ensure trash areas are routinely cleaned and secured at night. (PW)
Future Sign Permit:
70.Sign Permit. Any new or proposed changes in the exterior signage for the premises shall require Sign and Building Permits through the Community Development Department. (CDD-P-B)
Indemnity Provision:
71.Indemnity Provision. The applicant shall sign a defense and indemnity contract agreeing to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Watsonville, its
elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, and agents arising out Special Use Permit with Design Review and Environmental Review (PP2019-14), including but not limited to any approval or condition of approval of the City of Watsonville Planning Commission or City Council. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding concerning this permit and the applicant and City shall cooperate fully in the defense of the matter. The City reserves the right to select counsel in the defense of the matter. (CA)