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Agenda Packet 2008-10-28 Ý·¬§ Ý±«²½·´ ß¹»²¼¿ Tony Ferrara, Mayor Steven Adams, City Manager Chuck Fellows, Mayor Pro Tem Timothy J. Carmel , City Attorney Joe Costello, Council Member Kelly Wetmore, City Clerk Jim Guthrie, Council Member Ed Arnold, Council Member AGENDA SUMMARY CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2008 7:00 P.M. Arroyo Grande City Council Chambers 215 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande 1. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 P.M. 2. ROLL CALL 3. FLAG SALUTE:AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 136 4.INVOCATION: PASTOR DAVID BURGESON FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5.SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None. 6. AGENDA REVIEW: 6a.Move that all ordinances presented for introduction or adoption be read in title only and all further readings be waived. AGENDA SUMMARY – OCTOBER 28, 2008 PAGE 2 7.COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS: This public comment period is an invitation to members of the community to present issues, thoughts, or suggestions on matters not scheduled on this agenda. Comments should be limited to those matters that are within the jurisdiction of the City Council. The Brown Act restricts the Council from taking formal action on matters not published on the agenda. In response to your comments, the Mayor or presiding Council Member may: Direct City staff to assist or coordinate with you. A Council Member may state a desire to meet with you. It may be the desire of the Council to place your issue or matter on a future Council agenda. Please adhere to the following procedures when addressing the Council: Comments should be limited to 3 minutes or less. Your comments should be directed to the Council as a whole and not directed to individual Council members. Slanderous, profane or personal remarks against any Council Member or member of the audience shall not be permitted. 8. CONSENT AGENDA: The following routine items listed below are scheduled for consideration as a group. The recommendations for each item are noted. Any member of the public who wishes to comment on any Consent Agenda item may do so at this time. Any Council Member may request that any item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda to permit discussion or change the recommended course of action. The City Council may approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda on one motion. Cash Disbursement Ratification 8.a. (KRAETSCH) Recommended Action: Ratify the listing of cash disbursements for the period October 1, 2008 through October 15, 2008. Consideration of Statement of Investment Deposits 8.b. (KRAETSCH) Recommended Action: Receive and file the report of current investment deposits as of September 30, 2008. Consideration of Approval of Minutes 8.c. (WETMORE) Recommended Action: Approve the minutes of the Special and Regular City Council Meetings of October 14, 2008, as submitted. Consideration of Program Supplement Agreement for the Crown Hill (Paulding 8.d. Middle School) Sidewalks Capital Improvement Project (SPAGNOLO) Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Program Supplement Agreement No. F02 for the Crown Hill (Paulding Middle School) Sidewalks project; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to submit Program Supplement Agreement No. F02 and authorizing Resolutions to Caltrans. AGENDA SUMMARY – OCTOBER 28, 2008 PAGE 3 8.CONSENT AGENDA (cont’d): Consideration of Updated Master Agreements, Administering Agency-State 8.e. Agreement for Federal-Aid and State-Funded Projects (SPAGNOLO) Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a Resolution approving updated Master Agreement Nos. 05-5199R and 001905; and 2) Direct the City Clerk to submit Master Agreement Nos. 05-5199R and 00190S, and authorizing Resolution to Caltrans. Consideration of an Award of Contract to Woeste Electric for Construction of 8.f. the Fair Oaks Avenue/Halcyon Road Traffic Signal Upgrade Project, PW 2008-06 (SPAGNOLO) Recommended Action: 1) Award a construction contract for the Fair Oaks Avenue/Halcyon Road Traffic Signal Upgrade Project to Woeste Electric, Inc. in the amount of $67,624; 2) Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders for 10% of the contract amount, $6,762.00, for unanticipated costs during the construction phase of the project; and 3) Authorize a transfer of $15,000 from the Traffic Signalization Fund. Consideration of an Award of Contract to Saviano Company Inc. for 8.g. Construction of the Thies/Keisler Tennis Court Resurfacing Project, PW 2008-02 (PERRIN) Recommended Action: 1) Awarda construction contract for the Thies/Keisler Tennis Court Resurfacing Project to Saviano Company Inc. in the amount of $20,000; and 2) Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders for 10% of the contract amount, $2,000, for unanticipated costs during the construction phase of the project. Consideration of an Ordinance to Amend Chapter 16.04 of the Municipal Code 8.h. Revising Definitions for Floor Area and Lot Coverage and Chapter 16.08 Relating to the Design Guidelines and Standards for Historic Districts to Modify Floor Area Ratio (FAR), Lot Coverage, Setbacks, Building Height and Covered Parking Design Clarify Design Features for “Spanish Eclectic” Styles Applicable to Residential Development in the Historic Character Design Overlay District D-2.4 (STRONG) Recommended Action: Direct the Director of Administrative Services to file a Notice of Determination and adopt an Ordinance to amend Chapter 16.04 of the Municipal Code revising definitions for “floor area” and “lot coverage” and Chapter 16.08 relating to the “Design Guidelines and Standards for Historic Districts” to modify residential site development standards for floor area ratio (FAR), lot coverage, setbacks, building height and covered parking and clarify design features for “Spanish Eclectic” styles applicable to residential development in the Historic Character Design Overlay District D-2.4 (Development Code 08-003). Consideration of Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 12.16 of Title 12 8.i. of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Relating to the Community Tree Program (PERRIN) Recommended Action: Adopt Ordinance am ending portions of Chapter 12.16 of Title 12 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code. AGENDA SUMMARY – OCTOBER 28, 2008 PAGE 4 8.CONSENT AGENDA (cont’d): Consideration to Authorize an Award of Bid for the Police Motorcycle Lease 8.j. Program (ANNIBALI) Recommended Action: 1) Authorize the award of bid to purchase (2) Honda ST1300 Police Motorcycles from San Luis Motorsports of San Luis Obispo, California in the amount of $42,618.74; and 2) Authorize the award of bid to finance the motorcycles through a municipal lease from First Star Capital of Walnut Creek, California at a rate of 5.98%. Consideration to Authorize Participation in the Regional Narcotics Task Force 8.k. (ANNIBALI) Recommended Action: Authorize the Chief of Police to execute an agreement to facilitate the City’s participation in the San Luis Obispo Regional Narcotics Task Force and to authorize the Chief of Police to execute non-substantive modifications to the proposed Agreement, if approved by the City Attorney. Consideration to Authorize an Award of Bid for Purchase of Police 8.l. Standardized Duty and Less Lethal Weapons (ANNIBALI) Recommended Action: 1) Authorize the award of bid to purchase (34) police duty weapons to Range Master of San Luis Obispo, California in the amount of $22,200.81; and 2) Authorize the award of bid to purchase (14) police TASER™ less lethal weapons to Pro Force of Brea, California in the amount of $12,274.07. Consideration of an Award of Contract to California Coastal Development Inc. 8.m. ion of the Traffic Way Streetscape Project, PW 2007-10 for Construct (SPAGNOLO) Recommended Action: 1) Award a construction contract for the Traffic Way Streetscape Project to California Coastal Development in the amount of $199,562.33; 2) Authorize the City Manager to approve change orders for 10% of the contract amount, $19,956.00, for unanticipated costs during the construction phase of the project; and 3) Authorize a transfer of $34,000 from the Local Sales Tax Fund. Consideration of East Branch Streetscape Improvement Project Plans and 8.n. Specifications; Draft Environmental Assessment/Initial Study and Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSI)/Negative Declaration per NEPA and CEQA; and Authorize the Solicitation of Construction Bids to be Submitted on or Before November 20, 2008 and Awarded December 9, 2008 (STRONG) Recommended Action: Consider: 1) The Draft Environmental Assessment/Initial Study and the Findings of No Significant Impacts (FONSI)/Negative Declaration for the project pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and considered for adoption prior to award of bid on December 9, 2008; 2) Conditional approval of the East Branch Streetscape Improvement Project Plans and Specifications prepared by RRM Design Group, subject to final action on environmental analysis; and 3) Authorize the solicitation of on or before November 20, 2008 for consideration construction bids to be submitted and award on December 9, 2008. AGENDA SUMMARY – OCTOBER 28, 2008 PAGE 5 8.CONSENT AGENDA (cont’d): Consideration of Consultant Services Agreement with the Wallace Group for 8.o. Preparation of the Castillo Del Mar Final Parcel Map (ADAMS) Recommended Action: Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a Consultant Services Agreement with The Wallace Group for preparation of the Castillo Del Mar Final Parcel Map. 9 .PUBLIC HEARINGS: Consideration of Use of State 2008-09 Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) 9.a. Funds (ANNIBALI) Recommended Action: Approve the Chief of Police’s recommendation to utilize the FY 2008-09 COPS funds to continue the multi-year program for the replacement and enhancement of the Police Department’s radio communications equipment; 2) Authorize the expenditure of $80,097 carried over from the City’s FY 2007-08 COPS Program; and 3) Authorize an expenditure of $51,000 from the carried over FY 2007- 08 funds for standardized duty and less lethal weapons for front line law enforcement personnel. Consideration of Application for Certificate of Public Convenience and 9.b Necessity (ANNIBALI) Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution approving the request for a new Certificate of Public Convenience, applied for by Frank and Deven Wek, for the operation of a taxi service within the City. 10. CONTINUED BUSINESS: None. 11. NEW BUSINESS: None. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: 12. This item gives the Mayor and Council Members the opportunity to present reports to the other members regarding committees, commissions, boards, or special projects on which they may be participating. MAYR TONY FERRARA: (a) O (1) San Luis Obispo Council of Governments/San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority (SLOCOG/SLORTA) (2) South San Luis Obispo County Sanitation District (SSLOCSD) (3) Brisco/Ha lcyon/Hwy 101 Interchange Project Subcommittee (4) Other (b) OMAYR PRO TEM CHUCK FELLOWS: (1) South County Youth Coalition (2) County Water Resources Advisory Committee (WRAC) (3) Other AGENDA SUMMARY – OCTOBER 28, 2008 PAGE 6 12. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS (cont’d): (c) COUNCIL MEMBER JOE COSTELLO: (1) Zone 3 Water Advisory Board (2) Air Pollution Control Distric t (APCD) (3) Fire Ov ersight Committee (4) Other (d)COUNCIL MEMBER JIM GUTHRIE: (1) South County Area Transit (SCAT) (2) California J oint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) (3) Other (e) COUNCIL MEMBER ED ARNOLD: (1) Integrated Waste Management Autho rity Board (IWMA) (2) Econom ic Vitality Corporation (EVC) (3) Other 13. CITY COUNCIL MEMBER ITEMS: The following item(s) are placed on the agenda by a Council Member who would like to receive feedback, direct staff to prepare information, and/or request a formal agenda report be prepared and the item placed on a future agenda. No formal action can be taken. None. 14. CITY MANAGER ITEMS: The following item(s) are placed on the agenda by the City Manager in order to feedback and/or request direction from the Council. No formal action can be receive ta ken. None. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS: 15. Correspondence/Comments as presented by the City Council. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS: 16. Correspondence/Comments as presented by the City Manager. 17. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS: This public comment period is an invitation to members of the community to present issues, thoughts, or suggestions. Comments should be limited to those matters that are within the jurisdiction of the City Council. The Brown Act restricts the Council from taking formal action on matters not published on the agenda. AGENDA SUMMARY – OCTOBER 28, 2008 PAGE 7 18. ADJOURNMENT ************************* All staff reports or other written documentation, including any supplemental material distributed to a majority of the City Council within 72 hours of a regular meeting, relating to each item of business on the agenda are available for public inspection during regular business hours in the City Clerk’s office, 214 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande. If requested, the agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. To make a request for disability-related modification or accommodation, contact the Administrative Services Department at 8 05-473-5414 as soon as possible and at least 48 hours prior to the meeting date. ************************* This agenda was prepared and posted pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2. Agenda reports can be accessed and downloaded from the City’s website at www.arroyogrande.org ************************** o City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meetings are cablecast live and videotaped for replay on Arroy G rande’s Government Access Channel 20. The rebroadcast schedule is published at www.slo-span.org. THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Groundwater Replenishment System -'ATdtT Yahoo! Mail' at&t MAIL Classic Groundwater Replenishment System From: •Don Spagnolo° <dspagnolo~9arroyogrande.org> To: clfelbws~sbcglobal.net Cc: 'Steve Adams' <s~lams@arroyogrande.org> Chuck Page 1 of i Tuesday, September 30, 2008 4:53 PM Thanks for providing the Groundwater Replenishment System video on tits joint project in Orange County .The Project described in the vxleo illustrates the atxlily to recycle wastewater lobo water tirat can be used to roplenish groundwater aquibers and prevent seawater intrusion. M 2~1 a report was Prepared by The Wallace Group addressing the use of recycled water from the Sanitation District plant in Oceano. The report anaryzed the advantages of using recycled water in a variety d applications inducting injection of recycled water into the groundwater basin, direct sop irtigation, stream augnrer-tation of the Anroyo Grande Creek and industrial use at Tosco Refinery. The report sumrr>arizes the findings of each of these pibt uses and assoclated costs. Approximately 950 acre-feet of regded water could be used tiD augment groundwater punping for inigaton and domestic use. Hovrever, a treatrrrertt plant upgrade will be required m treat the weber to tert~ry levels {drinking weber quality] much Itire the Orange County System whk*r included rrricrofiltration, reverse osrtasis and ultraviolet light. The cost for this option was estimated ib be 34,900 per atxe-foot. The n~ort corrcltMed that this option was cast prohit>:tive at that time. In 2004 a Water Supply AltemaGNes Study was prepared for the City. One of the latg berm alternatives was the recyr~ed water from the sanitation plant The p1aM would have to be upgraded to tertiary standards which would make the recycled wafer available for groundwater recharge. ~ndscape irrigation and Arroyo Grande Creek stream augmertfatlwt. The cost in year 2000 dollars was estirna6ed m be 325 to 329 million with a oost of 34,900 bo 35,200/AF. At that time the Council directed staff to pursue several alternatives including desalination. Recently the City again disarssed options for using recycled water with the Sanitation District. Advancements in micxofilber becltnokrgy may reduce the cost of recycled water. The d~trict will propose boking into the f~sibaity of using recycled ffi their next meeting. Thanks again for the video. Please pass along any other information you receive regarding recycled water. 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DATE: OCTOBER 24, 2008 Attached is the first page of the Ordinance in Item 8.h. relating to approval of Development Code Amendment 08-003, which was inadvertently left out of the staff report. c: City Manager City Attorney City Clerk ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DCA-08-03 TO AMEND CHAPTER 16.04 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE REVISING DEFINITIONS FOR FLOOR AREA AND LOT COVERAGE APPLICABLE CITYWIDE AND CHAPTER 16.08 RELATING TO THE DESIGN GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR HISTORIC DISTRICTS TO MODIFY FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR), LOT COVERAGE, SETBACK, BUILDING HEIGHT AND COVERED PARKING PROVISIONS AND CLARIFY DESIGN FEATURES FOR "SPANISH ECLECTIC" STYLES APPLICABLE TO RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE HISTORIC CHARACTER DESIGN OVERLAY DISTRICT D-2.4 WHEREAS, the City Council of Arroyo Grande adopted the updated General Plan which became effective on October 9, 2001 and requires a comprehensive review and necessary revisions to the Development Code for consistency, in accordance with Government Code Section 65860; and WHEREAS, Section 16.08.010 B. of the Municipal Code incorporates the Design Guidelines for the Arroyo Grande Village, otherwise titled Design Guidelines & Standards for Historic Districts, 2003 for Design Overlay District (D-2.4) pertaining to the Village area, by reference; and WHEREAS, the City has a responsibility to assure adherence to the General Plan thereby meeting the needs and desires of the residents and the community; and WHEREAS, Objectives and policies of the Urban Land Use Element of the 2001 General Plan promote design and development compatible with the small town character of Arroyo Grande, including policies LU11-2, LU12-2, LU12-5, 12-9 and 12-10; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that this project is consistent with the City's General Plan, Development Code and the environmental documents associated therewith, and has reviewed the draft Negative Declaration under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and WHEREAS, City staff held a public workshop, April 29, 2008 to consider amendments to the Development Code and formation of Design Guidelines and Standards concerning commercial and mixed use districts for the purposes of General Plan consistency and implementation of its goals and policies; and WHEREAS, the City's Architectural Review Committee has reviewed the proposed Design Guidelines and Standards as a part of Development Code Amendment 08-003 at their meetings of August 4, 2008 and September 8, 2008; and WHEREAS, the City's Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande has considered and recommend approval with amendments of the proposed Design Guidelines and Standards as a part of Development Code Amendment 08-003 at a duly noticed public ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò·ò Ð¿¹» ï ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò·ò Ð¿¹» î ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò·ò Ð¿¹» í ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò·ò Ð¿¹» ì ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò·ò Ð¿¹» ë ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò·ò Ð¿¹» ê ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò·ò Ð¿¹» é THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò·ò Ð¿¹» è ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò¶ò ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò¶ò Ð¿¹» ï Ð¿¹» ï ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò¶ò ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò¶ò Ð¿¹» î Ð¿¹» î ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò¶ò ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò¶ò Ð¿¹» í Ð¿¹» í ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò¶ò ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò¶ò Ð¿¹» ì Ð¿¹» ì ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò¶ò ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò¶ò Ð¿¹» ë Ð¿¹» ë ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò¶ò ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò¶ò Ð¿¹» ê Ð¿¹» ê ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò¶ò ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò¶ò Ð¿¹» é Ð¿¹» é ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò¶ò ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò¶ò Ð¿¹» è Ð¿¹» è ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èòµò ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èòµò Ð¿¹» ï Ð¿¹» ï ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èòµò ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èòµò Ð¿¹» î Ð¿¹» î ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èòµò ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èòµò Ð¿¹» í Ð¿¹» í ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èòµò ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èòµò Ð¿¹» ì Ð¿¹» ì ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èòµò ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èòµò Ð¿¹» ë Ð¿¹» ë ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èòµò ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èòµò Ð¿¹» ê Ð¿¹» ê ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èòµò ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èòµò Ð¿¹» é Ð¿¹» é ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èòµò ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èòµò Ð¿¹» è Ð¿¹» è ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èòµò ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èòµò Ð¿¹» ç Ð¿¹» ç ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èòµò ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èòµò Ð¿¹» ïð Ð¿¹» ïð ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èòµò ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èòµò Ð¿¹» ïï Ð¿¹» ïï ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èòµò ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èòµò Ð¿¹» ïî Ð¿¹» ïî ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èòµò ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èòµò Ð¿¹» ïí Ð¿¹» ïí ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èòµò ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èòµò Ð¿¹» ïì Ð¿¹» ïì ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èòµò ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èòµò Ð¿¹» ïë Ð¿¹» ïë ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èòµò ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èòµò Ð¿¹» ïê Ð¿¹» ïê ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èòµò ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èòµò Ð¿¹» ïé Ð¿¹» ïé ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èòµò ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èòµò Ð¿¹» ïè Ð¿¹» ïè ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èòµò ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èòµò Ð¿¹» ïç Ð¿¹» ïç ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èòµò ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èòµò Ð¿¹» îð Ð¿¹» îð ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò´ò ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò´ò Ð¿¹» ï Ð¿¹» ï ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò´ò ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò´ò Ð¿¹» î Ð¿¹» î ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò´ò ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò´ò Ð¿¹» í Ð¿¹» í ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò´ò ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò´ò Ð¿¹» ì Ð¿¹» ì ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò´ò ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò´ò Ð¿¹» ë Ð¿¹» ë ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò´ò ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò´ò Ð¿¹» ê Ð¿¹» ê ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò´ò ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò´ò Ð¿¹» é Ð¿¹» é THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò´ò ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò´ò Ð¿¹» è Ð¿¹» è ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò³ò Ð¿¹» ï ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò³ò Ð¿¹» î ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò³ò Ð¿¹» í THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò³ò Ð¿¹» ì ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò²ò Ð¿¹» ï ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò²ò Ð¿¹» î ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò²ò Ð¿¹» í ß¹»²¼¿ ×¬»³ èò²ò Ð¿¹» ì NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY FONSI/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION TO: State Clearinghouse 1400 Tenth Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Date: October 28, 2008 FROM: City of Arroyo Grande 214 E. Branch Street PO Box 550 Arroyo Grande, CA 93421 SUBJECT: Notice of Availability of Finding of No Significant Impact/Mitigated Negative Declaration PROJECT Location/Description: East Branch Street between Mason Street and Nevada Streets. The major design elements of the proposed project include: • Corner and mid-block bulbouts on East Branch Street at Bridge/Nevada, mid-block and Short Street. • Pedestrian activated, stamped asphalt colored and lighted crosswalks on East Branch Street. at Bridge/Nevada and Short Street and new crosswalk at Mason Street. • 23 in-ground Pear street trees in wells spaced approximately 50 feet apart, and feature 17 London Plane and Chinese Pistache trees in bulbouts. • Sidewalk widening on the north side of West Branch Street from the curve in front of Harvest Church to Bridge/Nevada intersection. • Final placement of new benches, trash and recycle receptables and decorative black strap metal planters and relocation of several street lights. • New storm drainage inlets with fossil filters and pipelines from Bridge/Nevada and Short Street intersections to intercept and improve storm drainage water quality which connect to existing outlets to Arroyo Grande Creek. (A separate project to create a "Bio-Swale" in the City Hall parking lot will be constructed concurrently to intercept the Short Street drain line.) A bid alternate may provide for an interim bubble-up on Short Street if bids exceed budget. • New electrical outlets and underground power to each street tree well to enable decorative lighting and/or use during special events such as Strawberry Festival, included as a bid alternate. • New drip irrigation system to each tree and other in-ground planting areas of the Car Corral and bulbouts, bid as an alternate if costs exceed budget. However, the automatic irrigation systems are almost essential for water conservation and to reduce current maintenance costs of hand-watering existing tree planters. This is to advise you that a finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Mitigated Negative Declaration has been made for this project by the City of Arroyo Grande. Comments on the DRAFT EA/FONSI and IS/MND may be either: (1) mailed to the Community Development Department, P.O. Box 550, Arroyo Grande, CA 93421; (2) delivered in person to the community Development Department at 214 East Branch Street, Arroyo Grande, CA; or (3) provided in person at the public hearing currently scheduled for the December 9, 2008 City Council meeting. DRAFT East Branch Streetscape Improvement Plan City of Arroyo Grande Initial Study and Environmental Assessment Prepared by the City of Arroyo Grande Community Development Department October 2008 General Information About This Document What's in this document: The City of Arroyo Grande has prepared this Initial Study/Environmental Assessment (IS/EA), which examines the potential environmental impacts of the alternatives being considered for the proposed project. The document describes why the project is being proposed, alternatives for the project, the existing environment that could be affected by the project, the potential impacts from each of the alternatives, and the proposed avoidance, minimization, and/or compensation measures. What you should do: • Please read this Initial Study/Environmental Assessment. Additional copies of this document as well as the technical studies are available for review at City's Community Development Department and on the City Website. • Attend public hearing scheduled for November 28, 2008. • We welcome your comments. If you have any comments regarding the proposed project please submit comments to: Rob Strong, AICP Community Development Director City of Arroyo Grande 214 E. Branch Street City of Arroyo Grande, CA 93421 • Submit comments by the deadline: December 9, 2008 What happens next: After comments are received from the public and reviewing agencies, the City may: (1) give environmental approval to the proposed project, (2) undertake additional environmental studies, or (3) abandon the project. If the project is given environmental approval and funding is appropriated, the City could design and construct all or part of the project. Proposed Negative Declaration Pursuant to: Division 13, Public Resources Code Project Description The major design elements of the proposed project include: • Corner and mid-block bulbouts on East Branch Street at Bridge/Nevada, mid-block and Short Street. • Pedestrian activated, stamped asphalt colored and lighted crosswalks on East Branch Street at Bridge/Nevada and Short Street and new crosswalk at Mason Street. • 23 in-ground Pear street trees in wells spaced approximately 50 feet apart, and feature 17 London Plane and Chinese Pistache trees in bulbouts. • Sidewalk widening on the north side of West Branch Street from the curve in front of Harvest Church to Bridge/Nevada intersection. • Final placement of new benches, trash and recycle receptables and decorative black strap metal planters and relocation of several street lights. • New storm drainage inlets with fossil filters and pipelines from Bridge/Nevada and Short Street intersections to intercept and improve storm drainage water quality which connect to existing outlets to Arroyo Grande Creek. (A separate project to create a "Bio-Swale" in the City Hall parking lot will be constructed concurrently to intercept the Short Street drain line.) A bid alternate may provide for an interim bubble-up on Short Street if bids exceed budget. • New electrical outlets and underground power to each street tree well to enable decorative lighting and/or use during special events such as Strawberry Festival, included as a bid alternate. • New drip irrigation system to each tree and other in-ground planting areas of the Car Corral and bulbouts, bid as an alternate if costs exceed budget. However, the automatic irrigation systems are almost essential for water conservation and to reduce current maintenance costs of hand-watering existing tree planters. This proposed Negative Declaration (ND) is included to give notice to interested agencies and the public that it is the Department's intent to_ adopt an ND for this project. This does not mean that the Department's decision regarding the project is final. This ND is subject to modification based on comments received by interested agencies and the public. The City has prepared an Initial Study for. this project, and pending public review, expects to determine from this study that the proposed project would not have a significant effect on the environment for the following reasons: The proposed project would have no effect on Cultural Resources, Coastal Zone, Wild and Scenic Rivers, Growth, Farmlands, Agriculture, Environmental Justice, Geology/Soils/topography, Paleontology, Biological Environment, welands and other waters, animal species, threatened and endangered species, invasive specides, plan species, climate, air quality, noise. There are anticipated impacts for construction. The proposed project would have no significantly adverse effect because the following mitigation measures would reduce potential effects to a level of insignificance. Most of the construction impacts to air quality are short-term in duration and, therefore, will not result in adverse or long-term conditions. Implementation of the following measures will reduce any impacts resulting from construction activities: • The construction contractor shall comply with Caltrans' Standard Specifications Section 7- 1.01Fand Section 10 of Caltrans' Standard Specifications (1999). o Section 7, "Legal Relations and Responsibility," addresses the contractor's responsibility on many items of concern, such as: air pollution; protection of lakes, streams, reservoirs, and other water bodies; use of pesticides; safety; sanitation; and convenience of the public; and damage or injury to any person or property as a result of any construction operation. Section 7-1.01 F specifically requires compliance by the contractor with all applicable laws and regulations related to air quality, including air pollution control district and air quality management district regulations and local ordinances. o Section 10 is directed at controlling dust. If dust palliative materials other than water are to be used, material specifications are contained in Section 18. • Water or dust palliative will be applied to the site and equipment as frequently as necessary to control fugitive dust emissions. • Soil binder will be spread on any unpaved roads used for construction purposes, and all project construction parking areas. • Trucks will be washed off as they leave the right of way as necessary to control fugitive dust emissions. • Construction equipment and vehicles shall be properly tuned and maintained. Low-sulfur fuel shall be used in all construction equipment as provided in California Code of Regulations Title 17, Section 93114. • Develop a dust control plan documenting sprinkling, temporary paving, speed limits, and expedited revegetation of disturbed slopes as needed to minimize construction impacts to existing communities. • Locate equipment and materials storage sites as far away from residential and park uses as practical Keep construction areas clean and orderly. , • To the extent feasible, establish areas for sensitive air receptors within which construction activities involving exterided idling of diesel equipment would be prohibited. • Use track-out reduction measures such as gravel pads at project access points to minimize dust and mud deposits on roads affected by construction traffic. • Cover all transported loads of soils and wet materials prior to transport, or provide adequate freeboard (space from the top of the material to the top of the truck) to reduce PM10 and deposition of particulate during transportation. • Remove dust and mud that are deposited on paved, public roads due to construction activity and traffic to decrease particulate matter. • Construction parking and equipment storage will be at the car coral. • No street closures are anticipated during the demolition phase. Business owners will be contacted in advance of demolition or construction. • No utility shut downs are anticipated during demolition or construction. If needed, advance notice will be provided. The timing of the advance notice is dependent upon PG&E's advance notice to the Director of Public Works. • Construction hours are 7:00 am to 6:00 PM Monday -Friday, 8:OOam - 5:OOpm Saturday. No activity on Sunday. Any deliveries or demolition activities to be completed outside of these hours is subject to City approval and noticing of surrounding neighbors. • Noise will be contained during the demolition process by recycling of any concrete off site and by utilizing construction equipment in good repair, with mufflers. • During the Holiday Season 2008-2009, every effort will be made to keep a major portion of the sidewalks and parking open if it can be accommodated without delaying the overall project construction schedule. Temporary walkways may be installed. • Demolition fencing will surround the work area for safety reasons. • Outreach: Signage -Temporary signage will be allowed to indicate "Open for Business" and to direct pedestrians to business location as approved by the Director of Community Development. The City's website will be updated during the demolition and construction phases to indicate the project schedule, notices of any changes in the plan, notice upcoming events and upcoming phases of construction. Regular meetings with City staff and Downtown merchants/neighbors will be held at least monthly during demolition on site during normal construction business hours. ~ ~ ~~~. Teresa McClish, CP DATE Acting Community Development Director Section 1 -Proposed Project Introduction The City is proposing the East Branch streetscape Plan to improve pedestrian accessibility and safety, enhance Village character and aesthetics, and at the same time maintain efficient traffic flow and existing parking. The plan consists primarily of bulbouts, crosswalk enhancements, new street furniture, decorative streetlights (remaining lights needed after implementation of the City's "Let There Be Lights" program), street trees, irrigation and electrical systems. The proposal emerged from a concept developed in conjunction with the Village Improvement Association (VIA) SLOCOG previously approved $588,000 from Regional State Highway Account (RSHA) funds for streetscape enhancement and $120,000 from SAFE funds for lighted crosswalks. The City Council authorized $75,000 from the local sales tax fund in the 2007-08 budget and on February 12, 2008 also approved supplemental funding of $300,000 TE Grant funds, $80,000 additional from local sales tax funds, $25,000 from Caltrans Relinquishment funds, $70,000 from Redevelopment Tax Increment funds and $3,000 from CDF Urban Forestry Grant Funds. The total project budget of $1,261,000 is now allocated for the design, survey and construction, a portion of which has been expended for plans, topographic survey, street lights and street furnishings. The final plans and specifications identify several bid alternatives that will enable reductions in storm drainage, electrical and irrigation systems if necessary based on bids received. Purpose and Need The project will enhance the appearance, environment, pedestrian safety and amenities of the Village and correct existing drainage deficiencies. A portion of the funding comes from the local sales tax fund in the 200-08 budget and the rest from-state and federal grants (Regional State Highway Account, SAFE, and TE grant funds). The project area is considered a focal point and destination of both travelers and local citizens, and where local festivals and parades are held. Walkability has long been recognized as an important factor for the Village Core Downtown (VCD) area where there are both street parking and shared offstreet parking lots amid local retail; commercial services and restaurants. General Plan objective LUE states: The historic Village Core (VC) area shall be sustained, enhanced, and expanded as the symbolic, functional and unique business center of the City, with diverse mixed uses emphasizing pedestrian-oriented activities and providing for the needs of the residents and tourists. Nine major General Plan policies (LU6-1 through LU6-g.4) follow this objective requiring efforts toward historic preservation, urban design amenities to encourage pedestrian travel, and specific implementation measures for the maintenance of a distinctive visual and physical environment for the streetscape including "the use of consistent street trees, landscape (planters), street furniture (benches, trash receptacles, news racks, etd.), street and crosswalk paving, curb, sidewalk and landscape bulb-outs, pedestrian-scaled lighting, identification and directional signage, and other appropriate pedestrian scale elements." Linkages for pedestrians and integration of the public streetscape to facilitate transit access to the Village Core including bus shelters area also specified (LU6-g.1, LU6-g.2 and LU6-g.3). City accident data indicated there were 21 vehicular accidents in the vicinity of the project area between January 2005 and August 2008. Pedestrian safety amenities such as the lighted crosswalk and streetscape features including bulb-outs are needed to help protect pedestrians as well as provide traffic calming features to improve overall safety. Air Quality improvements are also intended by reducing the need for short vehicle trips through the Village by improving pedestrian amenities and preserving safe vehicular access to shared paring lots (e.g. car coral) as well as improved bus shelter and the placement of several new bicycle racks to encourage alternate transportation. Project Description This section describes the proposed action and the design alternatives that were developed by a multi-disciplinary team to achieve the project purpose and need while avoiding or minimizing environmental impacts. The alternatives are Alternative "1" -Inclusion of angled parking," and the No-Build Alternative. Please see project plans in Appendix B. Demolition and Construction plans are available at City Hall. The project is located in the Village neighborhood of the City of Arroyo Grande. The project covers approximately 3-1/2 blocks (1,360 linear feet) on East Branch Street beginning 1 block west of Bridge Street and ending one-half block east of Mason Street in the Village commercial area. The project is located in an area designated by the City's General Plan as Village Coe and by the City's Zoning Map as Village Core Downtown. East Branch Street is designated as a major arterial street/State Highway Route 227 and currently the subject of relinquishment by the State Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to the City. East Branch Street consists of a conventional 3 lane roadway with 64-72 foot right-of-way including two travel lanes and a center isle lane used for left-hand turns and, often truck delivery loading. The major design elements of the proposed project include: • Relocation and improvement of the bus Stop located mid block in front of City Halt to accommodate removal of existing driveway apron and new sidewalk improvements. • Seven bike racks. • Corner and mid-block bulbouts on East Branch Street at Bridge/Nevada, mid-block and Short Street - • Pedestrian activated, stamped asphalt colored and lighted crosswalks on East Branch Street at Bridge/Nevada and Short Street and new crosswalk at Mason Street. • 23 in-ground Pear street trees in wells spaced approximately 50 feet apart, and feature 17 London Plane and Chinese Pistache trees in bulbouts. • Sidewalk widening on the north side of West Branch Street from the curve in front of Harvest Church to Bridge/Nevada intersection. • Final placement of new benches, trash and recycle receptables arid decorative black strap metal planters and relocation of several street lights. • New storm drainage inlets with fossil filters and pipelines from Bridge/Nevada and Short Street intersections to intercept and improve storm drainage water quality which connect to existing outlets to Arroyo Grande Creek. (A separate project to create a "Bio-Swale' in the City Hall parking lot will be constructed concurrently to intercept the Short Street drain line.) A bid alternate may provide for an interim bubble-up on Short Street if bids exceed budget. • New electrical outlets and underground power to each street tree well to enable decorative lighting and/or use during special events such as Strawberry Festival, included as a bid alternate. New drip irrigation system to each tree and other in-ground planting areas of the Car Corral and bulbouts, bid as an alternate if costs exceed budget. However, the automatic irrigation systems are almost essential for water conservation and to reduce current maintenance costs of hand-watering existing tree planters. Alternatives PROJECT ALTERNATIVES Besides the no-project, Alternative 1 was developed to include angled parking throughout the project area on one or both sides of East Branch Street. The alternative was developed to increase available parking in the central commercial core of the Village Core Downtown district. Implementation of Alternative 1 would require removal the existing left tum median lane from Mason Street to Nevada in order to provide space for 18 foot angled parking and include additional area for back up maneuvers. Potential impacts include loss of circulation opportunities for left hand turn movements related to ingress and egress from Short Street, Nevada and the car coral parking lot and commercial truck delivery. ._ The project lies in a rural county, in the City of Arroyo Grande with a population of 16, 537. The proposed project and alternative provide for an improved bus stop location and new bicycle racks in order to improve pedestrian accessibility and safety of the Village Core Downtown district while maintaining efficient traffic flow and existing parking. No Build (No Action) Alternative The No Build Alternative is no action and the maintenance of existing conditions. Not implementing the project would preclude improvements intended to increase safety and accessibility of pedestrians; water conservation, shade and beautification and associated economic benefits from additional street tree improvements; and deferred drainage and water quality improvements. However, short term impacts from construction would be avoided with the implementation of the No Build Alternative. After comparing and weighing the benefits and impacts of the alternatives, including long term economic and safety benefits of the proposed project, the City has identified the Proposed project as the preferred alternative, subject to public review. After the public circulation period, all comments will be considered and the City will make the final determination of the project's effect on the environment. In accordance with CEQA, if no unmitigable significant adverse impacts are identified, the City will consider a Negative Declaration or Mitigated Negative Declaration. Similarly, if the City determines the action does not significantly impact the environment, the City will issue a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) in accordance with NEPA. Permits and Approvals Needed Permits and approvals that will be required include... There are no anticipated impacts to waters, threatened and endangered species or freeway agreements and therefore no anticipated permits associated with these impacts are required. At the October 14, 2008 meeting the City Council approved the State highway relinquishment agreement which will be considered by the California Transportation Commission (CTC) by the end of October, enabling start of construction to be scheduled for January, 2009. Section 2 -Affected Environment, Environmental Consequences, and Avoidance, Minimization, and/or Mitigation Measures As part of the scoping and environmental analysis conducted for the project, the following environmental issues were considered but no adverse impacts were identified. Consequently, there is no further discussion regarding these issues in this document. - Cultural Resources - Coastal Zone - Wild and Scenic Rivers - Growth - Farmlands/agriculture - Environmental Justice - Hydrology and Floodplain - Geology/Soils/Seismic/T'opography - Paleontology - Biological Environment - Wetlands and otherwaters - Animal Species - Threatened and endangered species - Invasive Species - Plant species - Climate Change - Air quiality(see construction impacts) - Noise and Vibration (see construction impacts) Human Environment LAND USE Existing and Future Land Use The project area is located in the Village Core land use area according to the City's General Plan, and the Village Core Downtown District (VCD) according to the City's Zoning Map. The project is intended to improve the streetscape in the commercial area. However short term impacts from the construction of improvements may impact businesses temporarily, particularly sidewalk reconstruction. The following businesses are located in the project area and front E. Branch Street. (Appendix C includes the districts of the project area.) . a e - ustnesses an organtzattons wtt tot a project area BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION ADDRESS Greg Nester Construction 139 W Branch Street The Money House -123 W. Branch Street Creekside DentalNillage Framing 121. W. Branch Street The Studio Performing Arts 116 W. Branch Street Doc Burnstein's Ice Cream 114 W. Branch Street Harvest Church 128 W. Branch Street Village Cafe 112 W. Branch Street The Green Room 110 W. Branch Street Ralph and Duane's 108 W. Branch Street P. Olohan Building 101 W. Branch Street Its All About Paws 104 W. Branch Street Posies 106 W. Branch Street The Wardrobe 102 W. Branch Street Guitar Heaven 100 E. Branch Street Old Village Grill 101 E. Branch Street Village Emporium . 102 E. Branch Street Sportscard Fantasy's 103 E. Branch Street EI Taco Loco 106 E. Branch Street Village Papery 110 Yz E. Branch Street Bill's Place 112 E. Branch Street - Bill's Cleaners 109 E. Branch Street Sophie's Soap Shop 111 E. Branch Street Classique Hair Designers 116 E. Branch Street Village Salon 115 E. Branch Street South County Historical Society 118 Y: E. Branch Street Clair Bakery 117 E. Branch Street Tourist Info 117'/, E. Branch Street Buttons n Bows 119 E. Branch Street Broadway Jewelers/Healing Hands 121 E. Branch Street Arroyo Grande Meat Company 118 E. Branch Street Susan Branch Heart of the Home 122 E. Branch Street Sweet Shop Named Desire 124 E. Branch Street Village Antique Mart 126 E. Branch Street Village Gift Shop and Hardware - 123 E. Branch Street Stella Casa 130 E. Branch Street Salon 132 132 E. Branch Street Verena's Go Gourmet 127 E. Branch Street The Family Center 129 E. Branch Street Cafe Andreini 131 E. Branch Street Lund's 133 E. Branch Street . a e - usmesses an orgamzattons wtt In t e protect area BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION ADDRESS Willis & Bennett 134 E. Branch Street Gina's Italian Cuisine 138 E. Branch Street Classical Horseman 201 E. Branch Street Branch Street Deli 203 E. Branch Street Murphy-Hangen House 211 E. Branch Street City Council Chambers 215 E. Branch Street James Murphy Jr. Law Office 221 E. Branch Street Jones Goodell/Stella Lopez 225 E. Branch Street David2immerman Law Office 227 E. Branch Streel City Hall 214 E. Branch Street Parks and Recreational Facilities A portion of the project area (Short Street) is adjacent to the City Gazebo. The Gazebo has vehicular access from Olahan Alley from the east and west, Short Street from the north. Additional pedestrian access is via the City's Swinging Bridge to the south. It is not anticipated that the project will interfere with access to the Gazebo during construction of the Short Street portion of the project given three alternative access points. .There are no other Parks and Recreational Facilities in the vicinity of the project area. The project will not use Section 4(f) resources. See Section on Construction Impacts below. COMMUNITY IMPACTS Community Character and Cohesion REGULATORY SETTING The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 as amended (NEPA), established that the federal government use all practicable means to ensure for all Americans safe, healthful, productive, and aesthetically and culturally pleasing surroundings (42 U.S.C. 4331[b][2]). The Federal Highway Administration in its implementation of NEPA (23 U.S.C. 109[h]) directs that final decisions regarding projects are to be made in the best overall public interest. This requires taking into account adverse environmental impacts, such as, destruction or disruption of human-made resources, community cohesion and the availability of public facilities and services. Under the California Environmental Quality Act, an economic or social change by itself is not to be considered a significant effect on the environment. However, if a social or economic change is related to a physical change, then social or economic change may be considered in determining whether the physical change is significant. Since this project would result in physical change to the environment, it is appropriate to consider changes to community character and cohesion in assessing the significance of the project's effects. The project area comprises the Village Core where residents and tourists regularly visit and it is considered the main attraction for the City of 16,537. Table 1 lists the businesses and organizations that are included in the project area. Concepts of the project have emerged over the past five years by the Village Improvement Association and City staff. Preliminary concepts were approved by the City Council after public workshops and input. Subsequently, the City developed the project description which was considered by the Village Parking and Improvement District and the City's Traffic Commission. The project schedule is designed to be complete before the Strawberry Festival, one of the City's main festivals on East Branch Street, in May 2009. The project area provides a primary place of community activity. The project and the angled parking alternative are not anticipated to impact the cohesiveness of the community, however, short term impacts from construction have been identified under Land Use impacts and mitigation for short term construction are identified (see above). The project and alternative would increase access for elderly persons, disabled persons and increase amenities for bus transit riders and bicyclists. No relocations are included in the project. No minority or low-income populations have been identified that would be adversely affected by the proposed project as determined above. Therefore, this project is not subject to the provisions of E.O. 12898. UTILiTIESIEMERGENCY SERVICES Affected Environment The East Branch Street Improvement Plans (October 24, 2008) show all utilities that could potentially be affected by the project, including water lines, sewer, electric power and telecommunication systems. Demolition plans and construction plans show where removal and replacement are necessary and construction notes denote phase of construction. Emergency services are not anticipated to be impacted due to phased construction no street closure. TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION/PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE FACILITIES The City's General Plan provides for the accommodation of pedestrians and bicyclists on City streets. When current or anticipated pedestrian and/or bicycle traffic presents a potential conflict with motor vehicle traffic, every effort must be made to minimize the detrimental effects on all roadway users who share the facility. The City is committed to carrying out the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by building transportation facilities that provide equal access for all persons. The same degree of convenience, accessibility, and safety available to the general public will be provided to persons with disabilities. The project is intended to improve traffic and transportation/pedestrian and bicycle facilities and is consistent with the General Plan Traffic and Circulation Element (2001). Short term impacts are covered under Construction impacts. The current bicycle route for the vicinity of the project area is not included on East Branch Street, but on Olahan Ally, connecting to Traffic Way. This bike route will not be affected. Vehicle travel will remain substantially the same as existing conditions. There is currently a left turn median on East Branch Street the length of the project area that will be continued. Existing crosswalks will be improved with stamped asphalt or stamped concrete or concrete pavers. The crosswalk at Nevada Street provide "smart- crossing" pedestrian activated crossing lights. Bulbouts and additional and uniform street trees are anticipated to provide some limited traffic calming within the project area. Additional bike racks and improved bus shelter area is also included to improve mull-modes of travel. City traffic incident reports for 2005 - 2008 indicate 21 vehicle accidents within the vicinity of the project area. The streetscape amenities are anticipated to provide for additional safety (bulbouts create refuge for pedestrians, smart crossing, better lighting, distinctive crosswalks). It is not anticipated that any of the components of the project will alter traffic patterns for residents and businesses. The project is expected to improve and meet all ADA requirements. VISUAUAESTHETICS Regulatory Setting The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 as amended (NEPA) establishes that the federal government use all practicable means to ensure all Americans safe, healthful, productive, and aesthetically (emphasis added) and culturally pleasing surroundings (42 U.S.C. 4331[b](2]). To further emphasize this point, the Federal Highway administration in its implementation of NEPA (23 U.S.C. 109[h]) directs that final decisions regarding projects are to be made in the best overall public interest taking into account adverse environmental impacts, including among others, the destruction or disruption of aesthetic values. Likewise, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) establishes that it is the policy of the state to take all action necessary to provide the people of the state "with...enjoyment of aesthetic, natural, scenic and historic environmental qualities." (CA Public Resources Code Section 21001 [b]) The project includes construction of bulbouts, lighted crosswalks, street trees, bicycle amenities and street furniture on existing streets which will improve the character of the neighborhood. Mitigation for short term construction impacts include temporary wooden ramps and covered sidewalks constructed for approximately eight weeks to allow safe pedestrian access to businesses, but will not impact the character of the Village when complete. Physical Environment WATER QUALITY AND STORM WATER RUNOFF Regulatory Setting Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) requires water quality certification from the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) or from a Regiorial Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) when the project requires a CWA Section 404 permit. Section 404 of the CWA requires a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to discharge dredged or fill material into waters of the United States. Along with CWA Section 401, CWA Section 402 establishes the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for the discharge of any pollutant into waters of the United States. The federal Environmental Protection Agency has delegated administration of the NPDES program to the SWRCB and nine RWQCBs. The SWRCB and RWQCB also regulate other waste discharges to land within California through the issuance of waste discharge requirements under authority of the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Act. The SWRCB has developed and issued a statewide NPDES permit to regulate storm water discharges from all Department activities on its highways and facilities. Department construction projects are regulated under the Statewide permit, and projects performed by other entities on Department right-of-way (encroachments) are regulated by the SWRCB's Statewide General Construction Permit. All construction projects over 1 acre require a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to be prepared and implemented during construction. Department activities less than 1 acre require a Water Pollution Control Program. The project includes new storm drainage inlets with fossil filters and pipelines from Bridge/Nevada and Short Street intersections to intercept and improve storm drainage water quality which connect to existing outlets. Installation of fossil fuel filters in the drop inlets will improve water quality being discharged into Arroyo Grande Creek. A separate project is included in 2009 that would create a bio- swale in the City Hall parking lot to further provide water quality improvements prior to discharge to the creek. The project is included in the City's draft Storm Water Management Plan to reduce or eliminate pollutants in runoff discharging to waterways. Best Management Practices are included and include the requirement of a Pollution Prevention program.. HAZARDOUS WASTE/MATERIALS Hazardous materials and hazardous wastes are regulated by many state and federal laws. These include not only specific statutes governing hazardous waste, but also a variety of laws regulating air and water quality, human health and land use. The primary federal laws regulating hazardous wastes/materials are the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA) and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCIA). The purpose of CERCLA, is to clean up contaminated sites so that public health and welfare are not compromised. RCRA provides for "cradle to grave" regulation of hazardous wastes. Other federal laws include: • Community Environmental Response Facilitation Act (CERFA) of 1992 • Clean Water Act • Clean Air Act • Safe Drinking Water Act • Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) • Atomic Energy Act • Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) • Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) In addition to the acts listed above, Executive Order 12088, Federal Compliance with Pollution Control, mandates that necessary actions be taken to prevent and control environmental pollution when federal activities or federal facilities are involved. Hazardous waste in California is regulated primarily under the authority of the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, and the California Health and Safety Code. Other California laws that affect hazardous waste are specific to handling, storage, transportation, disposal, treatment, reduction, cleanup and emergency planning. Worker health and safety and public safety are key issues when dealing with hazardous materials that may affect human health and the environment. Proper disposal of hazardous material is vital if it is disturbed during project construction. There are no known sources of hazardous waste including the presence of active gas stations or old stations, automotive repair businesses, dry cleaning businesses, any industrial activity, car recyclers, landfills (permitted or unpermitted), or naturally occurring asbestos. The project does not propose the use of hazardous materials. The project does not present a significant fire safety risk. The project is not expected to conflict with any regional evacuation plan. No impacts as a result of hazards or hazardous materials are anticipated, and no mitigation measures are necessary. The proper handling of the materials, safety for workers, cleanup of the site, and disposal is necessary to include in the impacts and avoidance, minimization, and/or compensation sections of the document. CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS Environmental Consequences -short term air impacts due to construction During construction, short-term degradation of air quality may occur due to the release of particulate emissions (airborne dust) generated by excavation, grading, hauling, and various other activities.. Emissions from construction equipment also are anticipated and would include (00), nitrogen oxides (NOx), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), directly-emitted particulate -- matter (PM10 and PM2.5), and toxic air contaminants such as diesel exhaust particulate matter. Ozone is a regional pollutant that is derived from NOx and VOCs in the presence of sunlight and heat. Site preparation and roadway construction would involve clearing, cut-and-fill activities, grading, removing or improving existing roadways, and paving roadway surfaces. Construction-related effects on air quality from most highway projects would be greatest during the site preparation phase because most engine emissions are associated with the excavation, handling, and transport of soils to and from the site. If not properly controlled, these activities would temporarily generate PM10, PM2.5, and small amounts of CO, SO2, NOx, and VOCs. Sources of fugitive dust would include disturbed soils at the construction site and trucks carrying uncovered loads of soils. Unless properly controlled, vehicles leaving the site would deposit mud on local streets, which could be an additional source of airborne dust after it dries. PM10 emissions would vary from day to day, depending on the nature and magnitude of construction activity. and local weather conditions. PM10 emissions would depend on soil moisture, silt content of soil, wind speed, and the amount of equipment operating. Larger dust particles would settle near the source, while fine particles would be dispersed over greater distances from the construction site. In addition to dust-related PM10 emissions, heavy trucks and construction equipment powered by gasoline and diesel engines would generate CO, SO2, NOx, VOCs and some soot particulate (PM10 and PM2.5) in exhaust emissions. If construction activities were to increase traffic congestion in the area, CO and other emissions from traffic would increase slightly while those vehicles are delayed. These emissions would be temporary and limited to the immediate area surrounding the construction site. SO2 is generated by oxidation during combustion of organic sulfur compounds contained in diesel fuel. Off-road diesel fuel meeting Federal Standards can contain up to 5,000 parts per million (ppm) of sulfur, whereas on-road diesel is restricted to less than 15 ppm of sulfur. However, under California law and Air Resources Board regulations, off-road diesel fuel used in California must meet the same sulfur and other standards as on-road diesel fuel, so S02- related issues due to diesel exhaust will be minimal. Some phases of construction, particularly asphalt paving, would result in short-term odors in the immediate area of each paving site(s). Such odors would be quickly dispersed below detectable thresholds as distance from the site(s) increases. Avoidance, Minimization, and/or Mitigation Measures Most of the construction impacts to air quality are short-term in duration and, therefore, will not result in adverse or long-term conditions. Implementation of the following measures will reduce any air quality impacts resulting from construction activities: • The construction contractor shall comply with Caltrans' Standard Specifications Section 7- 1.01 Fand Section 10 of Caltrans' Standard Specifications (1999). o Section 7, "Legal Relations and Responsibility," addresses the contractor's responsibility on many items of concern, such as: air pollution; protection of lakes, streams, reservoirs, and other water bodies; use of pesticides; safety; sanitation; and convenience of the public; and damage or injury to any person or property as a result of any construction operation. Section 7-1.01 F specifically requires compliance by the contractor with all applicable laws and regulations related to air quality, including air pollution control district and air quality management district regulations and local ordinances. o Section 10 is directed at controlling dust. If dust palliative materials other than water are to be used, material specifications are contained in Section 18. • Water or dust palliative will be applied to the site and equipment as frequently as necessary to control fugitive dust emissions. • Soil binder will be spread on any unpaved roads used for construction purposes, and all project construction parking areas. • Trucks will be washed off as they leave the right of way as necessary to control fugitive dust emissions. - • Construction equipment and vehicles shall be properly tuned and maintained. Low-sulfur fuel shall be used in all construction equipment as provided in California Code of Regulations Title 17, Section 93114. • Develop a dust control plan documenting sprinkling, temporary paving, speed limits, and expedited revegetation of disturbed slopes as needed to minimize construction impacts to existing communities. Locate equipment and materials storage sites as far away from residential and park uses as practical. Keep construction areas clean and orderly. • To the extent feasible, establish ESAs for sensitive air receptors within which construction activities involving extended idling of diesel equipment would be prohibited. • Use track-out reduction measures such as gravel pads at project access points to minimize dust and mud deposits on roads affected by construction traffic. • Cover all transported loads of soils and wet materials prior to transport, or provide adequate freeboard (space from the top of the material to the top of the truck) to reduce PM10 and deposition of particulate during transportation. • Remove dust and mud that are deposited on paved, public roads due to construction activity and traffic to decrease particulate matter. • Construction parking and equipment storage will be at the car coral. • No street closures are anticipated during the demolition phase. Business owners will be contacted in advance of demolition or construction. • No utility shut downs are anticipated during demolition or construction. If needed, advance notice will be provided. The timing of the advance notice is dependent upon PG&E's advance notice to the Director of Public Works. • Construction hours are 7:00 am to 6:00 PM Monday -Friday, 8:OOam - 5:OOpm Saturday. No activity on Sunday. Any deliveries or demolition activities to be completed outside of these hours is subject to City approval and noticing of surrounding neighbors. • Noise will be contained during the demolition process by recycling of any concrete off site and by utilizing construction equipment tin good repair with mufflers. • During the Holiday Season 2008-2009, every effort will be made to keep a major portion of the sidewalks and parking open if it can be accommodated without delaying the overall project construction schedule. Temporary walkways may be installed. • Demolition fencing will surround the work area for safety reasons. • Outreach: signage -Temporary signage will be allowed to indicate "Open for Business" and to direct pedestrians to business location as approved by the Director of Community Development. The City's website will be updated during the demolition and construction phases to indicate the project schedule, notices of any changes in the plan, notice upcoming events and upcoming phases of construction. Regular meetings with City staff and Downtown merchants/neighbors will be held at least monthly during demolition on site during normal construction business hours. Chapter 3 -Comments and Coordination Early and continuing coordination with the general public and appropriate public agencies is an essential part of the environmental process to determine the scope of environmental documentation, the level of analysis, potential impacts and mitigation measures .and -related environmental requirements. The project was considered at the Village Parking and Improvement District meetings and the City's Traffic Safety Committee. Additionally, City staff or consultant will meet with each of the businesses in the project area to coordinate alternate signage, and pedestrian ingress and egress prior to the start of construction on January 5, 2009. APPENDICES Appendix A. CEQA Checklist Supporting documentation of all CEQA checklist determinations is provided in Section 2 of this Initial Study/Environmental Assessment. Documentation of "No Impact' determinations is provided at the beginning of Section 2. Discussion of all impacts, avoidance, minimization, and/or compensation measures under the appropriate topic headings in Section 2. CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DRAFT NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND 1.1.1 INITIAL STUDY SUMMARY -ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: The proposed project could have a "Potentially Significant Impact" for at least one of the environmental factors checked below. Please refer to the attached pages for discussion on mitigation measures or project revisions to either reduce these impacts to less-than-significant levels or require further study. -- _ ^Aesthetics __ _ l ^ Geology and Soils , ~ eCreation ^ ^ R ^ Agricultural Resources ^ Hazards/Hazardous Materials ®Transportation/Circulation. ^ Air Quality ®Noise ^ Wastewater ^ Biological Resources ' ^ Population/Housing ^ Water ^ Cultural Resources ®Public Services/Utilities ®Land Use DETERMINATION: On the basis of this initial evaluation the Community Development Director finds that: ^ The proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. ® Although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. ^ The proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. ^ The proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. ^ Although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required. Teresa McClish, Associate Planner October 28, 2008 Prepared by (Print) Signature Date Don Soagnolo, Public Works Director Signature Project Environmental Analysis The City's environmental review process incorporates all of the requirements for completing the Initial Study as required by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines. The Initial Study includes staffs on-site inspection of the project site and surroundings and a detailed review of the information in the file for the project. In addition, available background information is reviewed for each project. Relevant information regarding soil types and characteristics, geologic information, significant vegetation and/or wildlife resources, water availability, wastewater disposal services, existing land uses and surrounding land use categories and other information relevant to the environmental review process are evaluated for each project. Exhibit A includes the references used, as well as the agencies or groups that were contacted as a part of the Initial Study. The Community Development Department uses the checklist to summarize the results of the research accomplished during the initial environmental review of the project. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS During the Initial Study process, no issues were identified as having potentially significant environmental effects (see following Initial Study). 1. AESTHETICS -Will the project: Potentially Impact can Insignificant Not Significant 8~ will be Impact Applicable mitigated a) Create an aesthetically incompatible site open fo public view? b) Introduce a use within a scenic view open to public view? c) Change the visual character of an areal d) Create glare or night lighting that may affect surrounding areas? e) Impact unique geological or physical features? fl Other 2. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES Potentially Impact can Insignificant Not - Will the project: Significant & will be Impact Applicable mitigated a) Convert prime agricultural land to non-agricultural use? 2. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES Potentially Impact can Insignificant Not - Will the project: Significant & will be Impact Applicable mitigated b) Impair agricultural use of other property or result in conversion to other uses? c) Conflict with existing zoning or Williamson Act program? d) Oth er 3. AI R QUALITY -Will the project: a) Violate any state or federal ambient air quality standard, or exceed air quality emission thresholds as established by County Air Pollution Control District (APCD)? b) Expose any sensitive receptor to substantial air pollutant concentrations? c) Create or subject individuals to objectionable odors? d) Be inconsistent with the District's Clean Air PIan7 e) Ot her 4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES - Will the project: a) Result in a loss of unique or special status species or their habitats? b) Reduce the extent, diversity or quality of native or other important vegetationT c) Impact wetland or riparian habitat? d) Introduce barriers to movement of resident or migratory fish or wildlife species, or factors that could hinder the normal activities of wildlifeT ^ ^ ^ ^ Potentially Impact can Insignificant Not Significant & will be Impact Applicable mitigated ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Potentially Impact can Insignificant Not Significant & will be Impact Applicable mitigated ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ 4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES - Will the project: e) Ot her 5. CULTURAL RESOURCES - Will the project: a) Disturb historic resources? b) Disturb prehistoric resources? c) Disturb paleontological resources? d) Ot her 6. GEOLOGY AND SOILS - Will the project: a) Result in exposure to or production of unstable earth conditions, such as landslides, earthquakes, liquefaction, ground failure, land subsidence or other similar hazards? b) Be within a CA Dept. of Mines & Geology Earthquake Fault Zone? c) Result in soil erosion, topographic changes, loss of topsoil or unstable soil conditions from project-related improvements, such as vegetation removal, grading, excavation, or fill? d) Change rates of soil absorption, or amount or direction of surface runoff? e) Include structures located on expansive soils? f) Change the drainage patterns where substantial on- or off-site sedimentation/ erosion or flooding may occur? g) Involve activities within the 100-year flood zone? Potentially Impact can Insignificant Not Significant 8 will be Impact Applicable mitigated ^ ^ ^ ^ Potentially Impact can Insignificant Not Significant & will be Impact Applicable mitigated ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Potentially Impact can Insignificant Not Significant 8 will be Impact Applicable mitigated ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ 6. GEOLOGY AND SOILS - Potentially Impact can Insignificant Not Will the project: Significant 8 will be Impact Applicable mitigated h) Be inconsistent with the goals and policies of the County's Safety Element relating to Geologic and Seismic Hazards? i) Preclude the future extraction of valuable mineral resources? J) ^ ^ ^ ^ Ot her _ 7. HAZARDS 8c HAZARDOUS Potentially Impact can Insignificant Not MATERIALS -Will the project: Significant & will be mitigated Impact Applicable a) Result in a risk of explosion or release of hazardous substances (e.g. oil, pesticides, chemicals, radiation) or exposure of people to hazardous substances? b) Interfere with an emergency response or evacuation plan? c) Expose people fo safety risk associated with airport flight pattern? d) Increase fire hazard risk or expose people or structures to high fire hazard conditionsT e) Create any other health hazard or potential hazard? ~ Other $. NOISE -Will the project: Potentially Impact can Insignificant Not Significant & will be Impact Applicable mitigated a) Expose people to noise levels that exceed the City's Noise Element thresholds? b) Generate increases in the ambient noise levels for adjoining areas? c) Expose people to severe noise or vibration? 8. NOISE -Will the project: d) Oth er 9. POPULATION/HOUSING - Will the project: a) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly or indirectly (e.g., through projects in an undeveloped area or extension of major infrastructure)? b) Displace existing housing or people, requiring construction of replacement housing elsewhere? c) Create the need for substantial new housing in the area? d) Use substantial amount of fuel or energy? e) Oth er 10. PUBLIC SERVICES/UTILITIES - Will the project have an effect upon, or result in the need for new or altered public services in any of the following areas: a) Fire protection? b) Police protection? c) Schools? d) Roads? e) Solid Wastes? g) Oth er 11. RECREATION -will the project: a) Increase the use or demand for parks or other recreation opportunities? Potentially Impact can Insignificant Not Significant & will be Impact Applicable mitigated ^ ^ ^ Potentially Impact can Insignificant Not Significant & will be Impact Applicable mitigated ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Potentially Impact can Insignificant Not Significant & will be Impact Applicable mitigated ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Potentially Impact can Significant 8 will be mitigated ^ ^ Insignificant Not Impact Applicable Potentially Impact can Insignificant Not Significant & will be Impact Applicable 11. RECREATION -Will the project: mitigated b) Affect the access to trails, parks or other recreation opportunities? c) Other 12. TRANSPORTATION/ Potentially Impact can Insignificant Not CIRCULATION -Will the project: Significant & will be mitigated Impact Applicable a) Increase vehicle trips to local or areawide circulation system? b) Reduce existing "Levels of Service" on public roadway(s)? c) Create unsafe conditions on public roadways (e.g., limited access, design features, sight distance)? d) Provide for adequate emergency access? e) Result in inadequate parking capacity? f) Result in inadequate internal traffic circulafion7 g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting alternative transportation (e.g., pedestrian access, bus turnouts, bicycle racks, etc.)? h) Result in a change in air traffic patterns that may result in substantial safety risks? ~) ^ ^ ^ ^ Oth er 13. WASTEWATER -Will the project: Potentially Impact can Insignificant Not Significant & will be Impact Applicable mitigated a) Violate waste discharge requirements for wastewater systems? 6) Change the quality of surface or ground water (e.g., nitrogen-loading, daylighting)T 13. WASTEWATER -Will the project: Potentially Impact can Insignificant Not Significant & will be Impact Applicable mitigated c) Adversely affect community wastewater service provider? d) Other Setting. The project will include restriping and minimum grading for a new left turn lane MitigationlConclusion. No mitigation measures are necessary. 14. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY -Will the project: a) Violate any water qualify standards? b) Discharge into surface wafers or otherwise alter surface- water quality (e.g., turbidity, temperature, dissolved oxygen, etc.)? c) Change the quality of groundwater (e.g., saltwater intrusion, nitrogen- loading, etc.)? d) Change the quantify or movement of available surface or ground water? e) Adversely affect wafer supply? Ofh er 15. LAND USE - Will the project: a) Be potentially inconsistent with land use, policy/regulation (e.g., General Plan, Development Code), adopted to avoid or mitigate for environmental effects? b) Be inconsistent with any habitat or community conservation plan? c) Be potentially inconsistent with adopted agency environmental plans or policies with jurisdiction over the project? d) Be potentially incompatible with surrounding land uses? Potentially Impact can Insignificant Not Significant & will be Impact Applicable mitigated ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ® ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Inconsistent Potentially. Consistent Not Inconsistent Applicable ^ ^ ® ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ '15. e) LAND USE - Will the project: Inconsistent Potentially Inconsistent Ot ^ ^ her Consistent Not Applicable ^ ^ 16. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF Potentially Impact can Insignificant Not SIGNIFICANCE -Will the Significant 8 will be Impact Applicable mitigated project: a) Have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish dr wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California. history or prehistory? ^ ^ ® ^ b) Have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects) ^ ^ ® ^ c)Have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? ^ ^ ® ^ Initial Study/Environmental Assessment SOURCE LIST: 1. City of Arroyo Grande General Plan (October 2001) 2. City of Arroyo Grande General Plan Land Use Map (October 2001) 3. City of Arroyo Grande Development Code 4. City of Arroyo Grande Zoning Map 5. City of Arroyo Grande Existing Setting and Community Issues Report 6. City of Arroyo Grande General Plan Program EIR (October 2001) 7. Air Pollution Control District Clean Air Plan /The San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) has developed the GEQA Air Quality Handbook 8. FEMA -Flood Insurance Rate Map 9. Ordinance No. 521 (Amending Title 10, Chapter 3 of the Municipal Code regarding the Community Tree Program) 10. Ordinance No. 550 (Amending Title 16 of the Municipal Code to incorporate regulations and amending the Zoning Map to create an Agricultural Preservation Overlay District) 11. San Diego Council of Governments -Vehicular Traffic Generation Rates 12. City of Arroyo Grande Storm Water Management Program • Hazardous Waste Management website 27 October 2008 a -~ a x m z W .,,~ ~ d: ~... .e . .. a ~ x _ ~ ~ _ X! w a ~+ -~ t~ ~~ R ~ ~ ~~ _~ ^ -~~' i 1 m ~ j f ~ ~ i ~~ ~ ~i p e2"+ 1,L1n F - ,. ~ ~~~ ~ ~ ~ ~~ I dI[ ' ~'~` M P ~' ~ c 3 ~.~ R 1'u ~ a ~ p ~~=N ~3n~ 1 >r ~ a ~~~~ ~ ~ ~ ,yp L X ~'4 x ~ ~ ' P ' ; yy y4 yurt+ v. ~~ifi a ,F., Y ,~.~ 1 ~ * ~ ' v3 i~ x 1 4i VXMGF SVDN 1 ~' eisrowu. ..e __ ' soc~crr , ~ _4{ ECLLIR ~ r` ATpN ~~~__.~__ bH_- __,. ~5 ~; ~` ~° ~ ~. ~ e _~ __ - - - m g " -- n < o `~f a~~~ 3 ~ i 3~~~ ~ ~_ ~~ xi ~__ 6 ~~ -------~ i.. 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