2011-023 - Development Agreement Between the Community Redevelopment Agency

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Chapter 2 CEQA Findings Table 2-1 CEQA Findings Level of Significance after Impact Statement Evidence/Rationale Supporting Findings Mitigation Measures Findings Mitigation not anticipated to substantially alter the drainage patter and future development would adhere to existing requirements which would reduce erosion and siltation during operation, the impact would be reduced to below the level of significance. Impact 4.6-4 Future Future development would consist MM4.6-2 Prior to issuance of grading permits Finding 1 Less than significant development in the Transit primarily of infill and redevelopment which for future development projects in the Transit The City finds that changes or alterations have Zoning Code (SD 84A and would not substantially alter drainage Zoning Code (SD 84A and SD 84B) area, been required in, or incorporated into, the SD 84B) could alter the patterns because these areas are already applicants shall submit site-specific Hydrology project which would avoid or substantially existing drainage pattern and developed with existing uses and and Hydraulic Studies to the Public Works lessen the significant environmental effect as potentially result in increased impervious surfaces. However, Department for review and approval. If identified in the final EIR. downstream flooding through development of land that is currently existing facilities are not adequate to handle the addition of impervious vacant and covered with permeable runoff that may be generated by the proposed surfaces, or exceeding the surfaces, would increase impervious development, then the applicant shall propose capacity of existing or surfaces and could in turn increase feasible remedies to assure that adequate planned stormwater drainage stormwater runoff in the project area. This drainage facilities will be available prior to systems. increase in runoff could exceed capacity issuance of occupancy permits. The applicant of existing and planned infrastructure and may propose storm drain improvements to be cause downstream flooding impacts. constructed in order to meet project needs. If necessary storm drain upgrades cannot be However, implementation of MM4.6-1 implemented prior to issuance of occupancy would reduce the volume of runoff permits, on site detention facilities or other generated and potential for flooding methods acceptable to the City shall be through incorporation of stormwater included with new development projects to detention facilities. Mitigation measures ensure that post-construction runoff does not MM4.6-2 through MM4.6-4 would address exceed pre-development quantities. issues relating to existing storm drain system capacity through project design MM4.6-3 During the design of individual features, and by providing for project projects, applicants shall minimize impervious specific requirements. area by incorporating landscaped areas over substantial portions of a proposed project area. Furthermore, impervious areas shall be directly connected to landscaped areas or bioretention facilities to promote filtration and infiltration of stormwater. Revised Station District Project and FOL Settlement Agreement Findings of Fact/Statement of Overriding Considerations 2-33