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LFJr "1. _._.. • Preparation of Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) forms for inclusion in the HRER; • Updating of the HPSR to account for the analyses included in the HRER; and • Formal consultation with SHPO to obtain effects determination (SHPO no effect concurrence issued on April 20, 2009). Task 3. Natural Environment Study (Minimal Impacts) As documented in the previously prepared and certified FEIR addressing the proposed widening of Grand Avenue between First and Seventeenth Streets, it was not anticipated that the widening of Grand Avenue between First and Fourth Streets would result in impacts to special -status plant and wildlife species (particularly given the urbanized nature of the project area). However, and through its approval of the PES Form, Caltrans memorialized the requirement for preparation of a Natural Environment Study (Minimal Impacts) [NES(MI)] pursuant to reporting requirements set forth on the SER, Volume 3 (Biological Resources). Preparation of the NES(MI) entailed a site survey by a qualified biologist and coordination for review and approval of the report between the City and Caltrans. Task 4. Noise Abatement Decision Report As documented in the previously certified FEIR addressing the proposed widening of Grand Avenue between First and Seventeenth Streets, it was not anticipated that the widening of Grand Avenue between First and Fourth Streets would result in potential significant noise -related impacts to sensitive receptors. However, and as documented in the project's Noise Study Report (NSR) (approved by Caltrans on May 11, 2009), it was revealed that widening of the segment of Grand Avenue between First and Fourth Streets would result in future -with -project noise levels to approach (i.e., 66 dBA) or exceed Caltrans' Noise Abatement Criteria (NAC) of 67 dBA for pertinent land uses. More specifically, the results of the project's NSR revealed that future -with - project noise levels would approach or exceed Caltrans' NAC at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church (1322 E. Third Street) and three residences located at 1318 E. Second Street, 1215 E. Third Street, and 1215 E. Second Street. Furthermore, since the project's NSR revealed that the noise barriers (soundwalls) evaluated would be acoustically feasible (i.e., result in a reduction in 5 or more dBA), the next step is to prepare a Noise Abatement Decision Report (NADR) to determine if the noise abatement (soundwalls) would be acoustically reasonable (i.e., cost of the project -related abatement is at or less than the reasonableness allowance set froth in Caltrans' Traffic Noise Analysis Protocol ("Protocol") (2006) for the respective land use category]. URS prepared a Caltrans -compliant NADR pursuant to reporting guidelines set forth in the SER, Volume 1 (General), Chapter 12 (Noise) and Caltrans' 2006 Protocol. A total of three versions of the NADR were prepared to address Caltrans' comments; Caltrans issued its concurrence of approval of the NADR in a written memo dated June 16, 2009. In addition to preparation and coordination between the City and Caltrans for ultimate approval of the NADR, URS representatives, in coordination with the City, worked closely with representatives from the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church to discuss the project and its potential noise impacts to the property. In addition, URS, in coordination with the City, worked closely with church 3