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394 V. EFFECTS DETERMINED TO BE MITIGABLE TO A LEVEL LESS TH,~N SIGN~[F1CANT EARTH RESOURCES The proposed project site is in an area of potential earthquake activity. It has potentially expansive soils and groundwater seepage at 12 feet below the surface. Excavation and compaction of the soils will be required for the construction of the proposed project. Finding Finding 1: Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect identified in the final EIR. Facts in Support of Finding The grading activities (including corrective grading measures), engineering techniques and seismic design criteria will mitigate any possible impact resulting from geologic/soils conditions to a level considered less than significant. The project will be developed in accordance with the geotechnical report that was prepared for the project site, the requirements of the City of Santa Aha Grading Ordinance and state building codes/ordinances. The significant effect has been eliminated or substantially lessened to a level less than significant by virtue or' project design considerations and the mitigation measures identified in the Final EIR and incorporated into the project. This measure is as follows: Grading shall be conducted in accordance with plans prepared by a civil engineer and based on recommendations of a soil engineer and an engineering geologist subsequent to the completion of a comprehensive soil and geologic investigation for the proposed structures. Permanent reproducible copies of the "Approved a~ Builff grading plans on standard size sheets shall be furnished to tile BuikJing Department. All structures shall be designed in accordance with thc seismic design provisions of the Uniform Building Codes to promote safety in the event of an earthquake. J B 1/08850001.SOF 6