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GEO-2 <br /> <br />Structures shall be designed, in accordance with the 1998 California Building Code, <br />to resist lateral loads due to strong earthquakes at this site, as spedfled in the <br />Geotechnical Report (see Table 3 of that document). <br /> <br />GEO-3 <br /> <br />To reduce the potential for damage due to soft expansion, slabs-on-grade shall be <br />provided with sufficient reinforcement and the footings shall extend below the zone <br />of seasonal moisture fluctuation. Post-tensioned slabs-on-grade are another viable <br />alternative to effectively address effects associated with expansive soils. <br /> <br />GEO-4 <br /> <br />A qualified registered geologist shall (1) review the final constxuction plans and <br />specifications and (2) observe the earthwork and foundation installation in order to <br />ensure adherence to all recommendations. <br /> <br />Findings for Impact GEO-2. The City f'mds that the above-identified changes or alterations <br />would reduce the impact identified as GEO-2 to less than significant levels and are herby <br />incorporated into the project. No additional mitigation measures are necessary with the <br />implementation of Mitigation Measures GEO-2 through GEO-4. <br /> <br />Impact GEO-3. Construction activities would temporarily increase soft exposure to wind and water <br />erosion. Trenching, grading, and compacting could expose soil to erosion by wind or water during <br />the construction processes. As the site is undeveloped, it is currently exposed to the potential for <br />erosion, particularly when the site is not under cultivation. The addition of paved and landscaped <br />areas would, over the long term, decrease the potential for erosion because fewer exposed soils <br />would exist on-site. Because the proposed site is greater than 5 acres in size, the proposed project <br />is subject to the provisions of the General Construction Activity Stormwater Permit adopted by the <br />State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). Compliance with this permit process would <br />minimize effects from erosion. <br /> <br />Mitigation Measures for Impact GEO-3. <br /> <br />GEO-5 <br /> <br />The applicant shall submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) to the SWRCB for coverage <br />under the Statewide General Construction Activity Stormwater Permit and shall <br />comply with all applicable requirements, including the preparation of a Stormwater <br />Pollution Prevention Plan. A copy of the NOI shall be submitted to the City <br />Development Services Department prior to issuance of a grading permit. <br /> <br />12 <br /> <br /> <br />