2014-060 - Adopting Findings Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act

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SeAnger Farmhouse and Orchard Residentlal Development Project CEQA Findings impacts will still be less than significant with mitigation incorporated. (January 2014 EIR Attachment, p. 4.) 3, Impact: Would the Project expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? Finding: Less Than Significant, With Mitigation Incorporated, (EIR, p. 5 -10 through 5- 13.) Analysis: The nearest sensitive receptors to the proposed project site are residential communities located immediately adjacent to the project site to the north, south, and west. To calculate localized significance, a worst -case, maximum construction disturbance area of two acres per day was assumed, The closest residences were determined to be 25 meters away, At this distance, it was determined that sensitive receptors may be exposed to particulate matter in excess of SCAQMD's thresholds. (EIR, p. 10, 5 -11, Table 5 -3.) As a result, this impact was considered potentially significant. However, with the implementation of the following mitigation measures, this impact is reduced to less than significant: AIR -1: In order to reduce particulate matter emissions during project construction, nontoxic soil stabilizers or comparable dust suppressant shall be applied to all inactive construction areas (previously graded areas inactive for five consecutive days or more). Chemical soil stabilizers, if used, shall be applied according to manufacturer's specifications. AIR -2: In order to reduce particulate matter emissions during construction, exposed surfaces shall be watered three times a day. AIR -3: In order to reduce localized impacts to sensitive receptors in the project vicinity during construction, equipment staging areas will be positioned at least 300 feet away from the sensitive receptors. AIR -4: In order to reduce particulate matter emissions during construction, speeds on unpaved roads will not exceed 15 miles per hour. The incorporation of these measures will reduce exposure of sensitive receptors to particulate matter. AIR -1, AIR -2, and AIR -4 will all reduce the amount of particulate matter that enters into the air, while AIR -3 will ensure that areas with a higher propensity to emit particulate matter are positioned a substantial distance away from sensitive receptors. As a result, this impact is reduced to less than significant. (EIR, Table 5 -3, compared to Table 5 -5.) Given that the project proposal analyzed in the Draft EIR included development of 24 new single family residences, and the project as approved will include development of only 22 new single family residences, it stands to reason that with the reduced intensity of the project, impacts will still be less than significant with mitigation incorporated. (January 2014 EIR Attachment, p. 4.) C. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES 24 "Exhibit A"