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CC 2023-12-23_10.a. AG Creek Stream Gauge Fish Passage ImprovementItem 10.a. MEMORANDUM TO: City Council FROM: Brian Pedrotti, Community Development Director BY: Patrick Holub, Associate Planner SUBJECT: Consideration of CUP23-002; AG Creek Stream Gauge Fish Passage Improvement, Requested Fee Waiver and Finding Action Exempt from Review Under CEQA Pursuant to State Guidelines § 15301, 15302, & 15304; Applicant–Steph Wald, Creek Lands Conservation DATE: December 12, 2023 SUMMARY OF ACTION: Adoption of a Resolution approving CUP23-002 will allow Creek Lands Conservation to demolish old stream gauge facilities and in the same location, complete a new stream gauge improvement project that will facilitate fish passage . IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES: Staff time and resources are typically offset by Conditional Use Permit application fees paid by the applicant. However, the applicant is requesting a fee waiver in the amount of $6,388 and staff is recommending the fee waiver be approved by City Council because of the public benefits set forth within these materials. If the fee waiver is approved, staff time and resources will be funded by the General Fund. RECOMMENDATION: 1) Adopt a Resolution approving the proposed Conditional Use Permit and corresponding fee waiver; and 2) Determine that this project is categorically exempt per Section 15301, 15302 and 15304 of the CEQA Guidelines. BACKGROUND: On January 15, 2008, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the San Luis Obispo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, Zone 3 and Central Coast Salmon Enhancement (CCSE) to modify the Arroyo Grande stream gauge, which includes a tower structure, stream gauge equipment, stairs down to the creek from the top of the bank and a concrete platform across the creek channel. The gauge measures water surface level elevations and flow (Attachment 2). The existing stream gauge has developed into a migration Page 161 of 301 Item 10.a. City Council Consideration of CUP23-002; AG Creek Stream Gauge Fish Passage Improvement, Requested Fee Waiver and Finding Action Exempt from Review Under CEQA Pursuant to State Guidelines § 15301, 15302, & 15304; Applicant – Steph Wald, Creek Lands Conservation December 12, 2023 Page 2 barrier for steelhead trout, which is listed as a threatened species by the federal government. After installation of the gauge by the US Geological Survey (USGS) in the 1940s, downcutting erosion of the streambed has made the fish passage barrier increasingly more severe over time. Given the numerous studies required to implement the stream gauge improvement project and limited funding opportunities, it took several years to assemble all of the project components. Funding to implement the project occurred through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). Central Coast Salmon Enhancement (CCSE) is a local non-profit organization formed to help communities strengthen, protect, and understand their watersheds and fisheries through education and engagement. CCSE applied for and received funding through NFWF and CDFW to implement the project. On May 12, 2015, the City Council adopted Resolution 4658 waiving application fees in the amount of $3,623 for the Conditional Use Permit application to make the repairs to the stream gauge. Council made findings at that time that the proposed scope of work will benefit the entire community and meets multiple objectives and policies of the General Plan (Attachment 3). On August 4, 2015, the Planning Commission (PC) adopted PC Resolution 15-2232 approving Conditional Use Permit 15-001, a project with the same scope as the current application (Attachment 4). In 2015, the project’s contract manager at CDFW cancelled funding for the project due to a shortfall of $8,000. The Planning Commission’s prior approval expired on August 4, 2017. In 2018 CCSE rebranded, and their organization is now called Creek Lands Conservation (CLC). Staff Advisory Committee (SAC) The SAC reviewed the proposed project on October 26, 2023. The Committee discussed road closures. neighborhood impacts, notification and permit requirements. The SAC was supportive of the project and recommended approval to the Planning Commission with conditions to obtain all necessary permits from the City and responsible agencies. Planning Commission The Planning Commission reviewed the proposed project on November 7, 2023, and adopted PC Resolution 23-2391 (Attachment 5). The Planning Commission was supportive of the project and approved the project as submitted. Permit Requirements Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Section 16.44.050.C.6, states that “Creeks shall remain in their natural state and shall not be altered unless approved by the city council in Page 162 of 301 Item 10.a. City Council Consideration of CUP23-002; AG Creek Stream Gauge Fish Passage Improvement, Requested Fee Waiver and Finding Action Exempt from Review Under CEQA Pursuant to State Guidelines § 15301, 15302, & 15304; Applicant – Steph Wald, Creek Lands Conservation December 12, 2023 Page 3 conjunction with an application for a conditional use permit and permitted by other responsible agencies.” The Municipal Code thus authorizes the City Council to approve Conditional Use Permit applications that propose alterations to creeks, in contrast to how other Conditional Use Permits are approved. Under Section 166.44.050.C.6, the Planning Commission is tasked with reviewing the application as an advisory body and making a recommendation to the City Council. The applicant will be responsible for obtaining any permits required by other responsible agencies such as the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board (CCRWQCB) prior to commencing construction. Fee Waiver Request CLC submitted a letter requesting a waiver of the Conditional Use Permit application fee ($6,388) for the Stream Gauge Fish Passage Improvement Project in order assist with project costs. Justification for the fee waiver request can be found in Attachment 6. Staff is supportive of the requested fee waiver because the project, through CLC, a local non-profit organization, provides a community benefit by implementing General Plan policies related to the enhancement of natural creek functions and values, and because the improved fish habitat will benefit a federally threatened species. Furthermore, staff has determined that the project will be beneficial to the public because the health of the City’s natural ecosystems and riparian network benefit the community at large and the project helps maintain a significant and unique natural feature (Arroyo Grande Creek) that is largely owned by the City. ANALYSIS OF ISSUES: Project Description CLC proposes to modify the existing broad-crested concrete weir spanning the width of the main stem of Arroyo Grande Creek. A weir is a type of small dam or barrier that stretches across the width of a creek or river and alters the flow characteristics of the water. Weirs are commonly used to measure water discharge or flow. The weir, combined with a stream gauge, was once used by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) as a gauging station and is still currently in use by the County of San Luis Obispo. The gauge consists of a tower structure, stream gauge equipment, stairs down to the creek from the top of the bank and a concrete platform across the creek channel. The worksite is about thirty-five feet (35’) below the top of the bank. The project will lower this weir to restore reliable access to 3.3 miles of critical steelhead habitat upstream of the barrier. The barrier modification will provide passage for both adult and juvenile steelhead trout at both low and high flows by notching the weir to lower the jump height and reduce velocity. Technical details of passage and flow conditions Page 163 of 301 Item 10.a. City Council Consideration of CUP23-002; AG Creek Stream Gauge Fish Passage Improvement, Requested Fee Waiver and Finding Action Exempt from Review Under CEQA Pursuant to State Guidelines § 15301, 15302, & 15304; Applicant – Steph Wald, Creek Lands Conservation December 12, 2023 Page 4 resulting from the proposed project have been vetted by an experienced team of biologists, engineers, and other scientists from a range of public agencies, non -profits, and private firms. The project will involve accessing the site from Myrtle Street. A crane will be util ized to lower heavy machinery into the creek and remove demolished concrete. The westbound lane of Myrtle Street will need to be closed at the time the crane is deployed and removed from the site. City staff will verify that the contractor has an approved traffic control plan consistent with the requirements of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). The staging area for the heavy machinery is at the top of the bank immediately upstream of the gauge. An access path for manual movement of mate rial into and out of the creek will be created adjacent to the staging area. The new weir will be poured using a quick set concrete that requires approximately 24 hours of cure time. Water will be diverted around the project site during construction and concrete cure time. Construction is tentatively scheduled to commence in August 2024. Special care will need to be taken by the engineering and construction teams with the rock slope on the south bank, which may not be connected to the outfall structure in the channel bed. If the rock slope is not correctly connected, it could be affected when the stream channel naturally adjusts to the new weir elevation during winter flows. To prevent any impacts to the rip rapped slope, an exploration trench at the toe of the existing rip rapped slope is proposed to confirm the depth of the existing embedment. After inspection by the engineer, the contractor will either backfill and compact the trench or extend the trench along the entire base of the existing rip rapped sl ope and backfill with four (4) ton rock. Specific construction activities of the project include:  Establishing access and equipment staging areas;  Installing Best Management Practices (BMPs) for stormwater management;  Installing and removing water diversion;  Clearing and grubbing the site and removing debris;  Demolishing weir concrete;  Excavating bedrock and native soil;  Building forms and pouring concrete to build concrete weir and grade control; and  Re-vegetating disturbed areas of the project site. Because there is state grant funding, there will be consistent and thorough pre- and post- construction monitoring and reporting of sensitive biological resources. Page 164 of 301 Item 10.a. City Council Consideration of CUP23-002; AG Creek Stream Gauge Fish Passage Improvement, Requested Fee Waiver and Finding Action Exempt from Review Under CEQA Pursuant to State Guidelines § 15301, 15302, & 15304; Applicant – Steph Wald, Creek Lands Conservation December 12, 2023 Page 5 Conditions of Approval The prepared Resolution includes conditions of approval that address concerns identified by staff. Specifically, these conditions include:  The applicant is conditioned to obtain an encroachment permit and provide an acceptable traffic control plan for diverting pedestrian and vehicle traffic while the crane is being deployed and removed at the end of construction.  Noise impacts – W ater from the creek will be re-routed around the work area by using a sump pump. To mitigate noise impacts related to the operation of the pump, the applicant has elected to install a temporary power pole near the construction site to eliminate the need for a generator and the accompanying noise impacts to nearby residents. The applicant is required to provide additional information concerning pumping requirements, pumping hours of operation, who to call with noise complaints, and the size of the pump.  Neighborhood notification – It was anticipated that work will commence in August 2024. The applicant will be required to notif y all neighbors located within a 500- foot radius of the project area at least thirty (30) days prior to earthmoving activities.  Other agency permits – The project is conditioned to obtain permits from CDFW, NFWF and CCRWQCB prior to commencing earthmoving operations.  Impacts to biological resources – The project does not include any tree removal, although trimming of several willow trees will be necessary. The project will also involve grubbing, which will require removal of some riparian vegetation. A vegetation restoration plan has been submitted. Mitigation monitoring will occur throughout the project construction to protect any potential threatened or endangered plant or animal species.  Stormwater Control Measures – The project is conditioned to prepare a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan/Erosion Control Plan prior to the commencement of any earthmoving activities.  Fence – The fence located along Myrtle Street where access to the site will occur will be temporarily removed to allow a crane and heavy equipment into and out of the project site. The fence will be replaced when the work is complete. General Plan Consistency The Project is consistent with General Plan Objective C/OS2, which aims to: “Safeguard important environmental and sensitive b iological resources contributing to healthy, Page 165 of 301 Item 10.a. City Council Consideration of CUP23-002; AG Creek Stream Gauge Fish Passage Improvement, Requested Fee Waiver and Finding Action Exempt from Review Under CEQA Pursuant to State Guidelines § 15301, 15302, & 15304; Applicant – Steph Wald, Creek Lands Conservation December 12, 2023 Page 6 functioning ecosystems.” The Project is also consistent with General Plan Implementing Policy C/OS2-1.6: “Plan, design, and develop sites to: Protect scenic resources, water quality and natural creekside habitat, including opportunities for wildlife habitation, rest, and movement. Further the restoration of damaged or degraded habitat, especially where a continuous riparian habitat corridor can be established.” The project serves the public purpose of implementing general plan policies to enhance natural creek functions and values by providing erosion control, sedimentation prevention, enhancement of riparian habitat corridors, water quality protection and aesthetic and recreational opportunities. ALTERNATIVES: 1. Adopt a Resolution recommending approval of the proposed project to the City Council and determine that this project is categorically exempt per Section 15301, 15302, and 15304 of the CEQA Guidelines; 2. Do not adopt a Resolution recommending approval of the proposed project; or 3. Provide other direction to staff. ADVANTAGES: Approving the Stream Gauge Fish Passage Improvement project will restore reliable access to 3.3 miles of critical habitat upstream of the stream gauge for steelhead trout, which is listed as an endangered species. DISADVANTAGES: Impacts related to this project include minor temporary impacts to traffic on Myrtle Street and construction related noise during construction . ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: This Project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). This exemption consists of the operation, repair, maintenance or minor alterations to existing public or private structures involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. This includes maintenance of artificial wildlife waterway devices to protect fish and wildlife resources. Here, the Project involves the operation, repair, and minor alteration to the existing stream gauge that involves little to no expansion of the existing use. Further, the stream gauge will continue to be used for its original purpose of gathering water level data, while improving the critical steelhead trout habitat. Alternatively, the Project is exempt from review under CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction). This exemption consists of the replacement or reconstruction of existing structures where the new structure will be Page 166 of 301 Item 10.a. City Council Consideration of CUP23-002; AG Creek Stream Gauge Fish Passage Improvement, Requested Fee Waiver and Finding Action Exempt from Review Under CEQA Pursuant to State Guidelines § 15301, 15302, & 15304; Applicant – Steph Wald, Creek Lands Conservation December 12, 2023 Page 7 located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced. The Project will involve the reconstruction of the stream gauge, located on the same site as the existing stream gauge, and will have the same purpose of gathering water level data on Arroyo Grande Creek. Once complete, the project will improve the steelhead trout habitat with the same capacity as the existing structure. Lastly, the Project is exempt from review under CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land). This exemption consists of minor alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees. This includes minor alterations in land and water to fish production facilities which result in improvement of habitat for fish and wildlife resources or greater fish production. Here, the Project involves reconstruction of the stream gauge that will lead to the improvement of habitat for the steelhead trout. None of the exceptions to the categorical exemptions set forth in State CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 have any applicability here. The Project will not impact any environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern, will not result in significant cumulative impacts, is not subject to any unusual circumstances that could result in a significant environmental impact, would not damage any scenic resources within a scenic highway, is not located on a hazardous waste site identified on any list compiled pursuant to Government Code section 65962.5, and would not impact an historical resource. Staff is directed to file the corresponding Notice of Exemption within five working days from the approval of this Project. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS: The Agenda was posted at City Hall and on the City’s website in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2. A public hearing notice was posted at the project site, published in the Tribune and mailed to property owners within 300 feet of the project site. Attachments: 1. Proposed Resolution 2. Memorandum of Understanding 3. City Council Resolution 4658 4. PC Resolution 15-2232 5. PC Resolution 23-2391 6. Fee Waiver Request Page 167 of 301 ATTACHMENT 1 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 23-002 TO IMPLEMENT A STREAM GAUGE FISH PASSAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ON PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN ARROYO GRANDE CREEK IN PROXIMITY TO CLARENCE AVENUE AND MYRTLE STREET (APN 077-572-031), APPLIED FOR BY CREEK LANDS CONSERVATION (CLC), APPROVING THE REQUESTED FEE WAIVER, AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM CEQA WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande has considered Conditional Use Permit No. 23-002, applied for by CLC to modify an existing broad - crested weir spanning the width of Arroyo Grande Creek (“Project”); and WHEREAS, the funding for the Project was received from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW); and WHEREAS, CLC applied for and received funding through NFWF and CDFW to implement the proposed Project which will lower the weir and restore reliable access to 3.3 miles of critical steelhead habitat upstream of the barrier; and WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the project in compliance with CEQA and has determined that the project is exempt based upon Sections 15301, 15302, and 15304 of the State CEQA Guidelines for the reasons articulated below; and WHEREAS, the Project is consistent with General Plan Objective C/OS2, which aims to “[s]afeguard important environmental and sensitive biological resources contributing to healthy, functioning ecosystems.” The Project is also consistent with General Plan Implementing Policy C/OS2-1.6: “[p];an, design, and develop sites to: Protect scenic resources, water quality and natural creekside habitat, including opportunities for wildlife habitation, rest, and movement. Further the restoration of damaged or degraded habitat, especially where a continuous riparian habitat corridor can be established;” and WHEREAS, on December 12, 2023, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing to consider the staff report, recommendations by staff, and public testimony concerning the proposed ordinance. Following the public hearing, the City Council to adopt the prepared Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande finds, determines, resolves, and recommends: Page 168 of 301 RESOLUTION NO. PAGE 2 -2- 1. Recitals. All recitals above are true and correct and hereby incorporated by reference. 2. CEQA. This Project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). This exemption consists of the operation, repair, maintenance or minor alterations to existing public or private structures involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. This includes maintenance of artificial wildlife waterway devices to protect fish and wildlife resources. Here, the Project involves the operation, repair, and minor alteration to the existing stream gauge that involves little to no expansion of the existing use. Further, the stream gauge will continue to be used for its original purpose of improving the critical steelhead trout habitat. Alternatively, the Project is also exempt from review under CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction). This exemption consists of the replacement or reconstruction of existing structures where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced. The Project will involve the reconstruction of the stream gauge, located on the same site as the existing stream gauge, and will have the same purpose of improving the steelhead trout habitat with the same capacity as the existing structure. Lastly, the Project is exempt from review under CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land). This exemption consists of minor alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees. This includes minor alterations in land and water to fish production facilities which result in improvement of habitat for fish and wildlife resources or greater fish production. Here, the Project involves reconstruction of the stream gauge that will lead to the improvement of habitat for the steelhead trout. None of the exceptions to the categorical exemptions set forth in State CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 have any applicability here. The Project will not impact any environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern, will not result in significant cumulative impacts, is not subject to any unusual circumstances that could result in a significant environmental impact, would not damage any scenic resources within a scenic highway, is not located on Page 169 of 301 RESOLUTION NO. PAGE 3 -3- a hazardous waste site identified on any list compiled pursuant to Government Code section 65962.5, and would not impact an historical resource. Staff is directed to file the corresponding Notice of Exemption within five working days from the approval of this Project. 3. Conditional Use Permit Findings: a) The proposed use is permitted within the subject district pursuant to the provisions of this section and complies with all the applicable provisions of this title, the goals, and objectives of the Arroyo Grande General Plan, and the development policies and standards of the City. The proposed use of the site for a stream gauge improvement project is permitted with approval of a conditional use permit by the City Council after receiving a recommendation from the Planning Commission, and the project complies with all applicable provisions of the Arroyo Grande General Plan and Municipal Code. b) The proposed use would not impair the integrity and character of the district in which it is to be established or located. The proposed use of the site for a stream gauge improvement project will not impair the integrity of the project site due to the intent of the project to return the site to its natural condition after construction along with biological monitoring. c) The site is suitable for the type and intensity of use or development that is proposed. The site is an existing stream gauge that will be improved to remove a fish passage barrier. The type of development is suitable for the location near the creek and will be monitored by various responsible agencies. d) There are adequate provisions for water, sanitation, and public utilities and services to ensure public health and safety. The project involves completing a stream gauge replacement in Arroyo Grande Creek. No aspect of the proposed project is anticipated to be overly impactful to the existing services. Conditions of approval developed for the project will additionally ensure public services are minimally impacted. e) The proposed use will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or Page 170 of 301 RESOLUTION NO. PAGE 4 -4- welfare or materially injurious to properties and improvements in the vicinity. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, nor materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity, as it will comply with City conditions of approval specifically developed for the project as well as monitoring conditions required of the project’s funding sources. 4. Fee Waiver. a) The proposed fee waiver request of $6,388 otherwise required for project is granted by the City Council because the project: i. Serves a public purpose of promoting the public health, safety, and general welfare by: 1) Implementing general plan policies to enhance natural creek functions and values by providing erosion control, sedimentation prevention, enhancement of riparian habitat corridors, water quality protection and aesthetic and recreational opportunities; and 2) Improving habitat for a federally threatened fish species. ii. Serves a public purpose by safeguarding important environmental and sensitive biological resources contributing to a healthy, functioning ecosystem. 5. Severability. If any section, division, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this resolution or the document in the record in support of this resolution is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, unenforceable, unconstitutional or otherwise void, that determination shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections, divisions, sentences, clauses, phrases of this Resolution. On motion by Council Member ________, seconded by Council Member _______, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: The foregoing Resolution was adopted this 12th day of December, 2023. Page 171 of 301 RESOLUTION NO. PAGE 5 -5- _______________________________ CAREN RAY RUSSOM, MAYOR ATTEST: _______________________________ JESSICA MATSON, CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: ______________________________________ BILL ROBESON, INTERIM CITY MANAGER APPROVED AS TO FORM: _______________________________ ISAAC ROSEN, CITY ATTORNEY Page 172 of 301 RESOLUTION NO. PAGE 6 -6- EXHIBIT A CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 23-002 AG CREEK STREAM GAUGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLANNING DIVISION GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. The applicant shall ascertain and comply with all Federal, State, County and City requirements as are applicable to this project. 2. The applicant shall comply with all conditions of approval for Conditional Use Permit 23-001. 3. This application shall automatically expire on December 12, 2025 unless a Lake and Streambed Alteration permit is issued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). Thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the approval, the applicant may apply for an extension of one (1) year from the original date of expiration. 4. Development shall occur in substantial conformance with the plans presented to the City Council at the meeting of December 12, 2023, and marked Exhibit B. 5. The applicant shall agree to indemnify and defend at his/her sole expense any action brought against the City, its present or former agents, officers, or employees because of the issuance of City’s discretionary approvals associated with this project, or in any way relating to the implementation thereof, or in the alternative, to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or employees, for any court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his/her obligations under this condition. 6. A copy of these conditions shall be incorporated into all construction documents. 7. At the time of application for construction permits, plans submitted shall show all development consistent with the approved site plan, floor plan, architectural elevations and landscape plan. 8. All conditions of this approval run with the land and shall be strictly adhered to, within the time frames specified, and in an on-going manner for the life of the project. Failure to comply with these conditions of approval may result in an immediate enforcement action. If it is determined that violation(s) of these conditions of approval have occurred, or are occurring, this approval may be revoked pursuant to Development Code Section 16.08.100. 9. All project improvements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the most recent version of the City of Arroyo Grande Standard Specifications and Engineering Standards. 10. Preserve existing survey monuments and vertical control benchmarks in compliance with Standard Specifications Section 5-1.26A. Page 173 of 301 RESOLUTION NO. PAGE 7 -7- 11. The applicant shall be responsible for obtaining an encroachment permit for all work within a public right-of-way (City, County and/or Caltrans). This shall include City approval of a traffic control plan for the partial closure of Myrtle Street. 12. At least thirty (30) days prior to commencement of any earthmoving activities, the applicant shall notify all neighbors located within a 500’ radius of the project area. The notification shall include information about the construction schedule and location of the staging area. 13. Prior to issuance of an Encroachment Permit, submit property owner authorization for staging and construction areas. 14. Construction activities shall be limited to 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday through Friday (no construction on Saturdays or Sundays). 15. The applicant shall submit evidence of obtaining permits from all resource agencies that have regulatory authority over this project. 16. The applicant shall submit a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan/Erosion Control Plan prior to any earthmoving activities. 17. The applicant shall restore the site access area to pre-construction condition. 18. The applicant shall coordinate project work with the County Flood Control District. 19. The applicant shall submit a creek bypass plan, including any pumping requirements, pump hours of operation, pump storage, who to call with noise complaints, and the size of the pump. CDFW shall be responsible for approving the bypass plan. 20. The applicant shall adhere to all conditions of approval associated with permits issued by CDFW, NFWF and other responsible agencies. 21. The applicant shall be responsible for replacing in-kind any fencing that is removed as part of this project. 22. If it is determined that the rock slope on the southern creek bank is not connected to the outfall structure, the applicant shall obtain all necessary permits to complete the work. Page 174 of 301 RESOLUTION NO. PAGE 8 -8- EXHIBIT B PROJECT PLANS Page 175 of 301 Exhibit BPage 176 of 301 Page 177 of 301 Page 178 of 301 Page 179 of 301 Page 180 of 301 Page 181 of 301 Page 182 of 301 Page 183 of 301 ATTACHMENT 2 Page 184 of 301 Page 185 of 301 Page 186 of 301 Page 187 of 301 Page 188 of 301 RESOLUTION NO. 4658 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING A WAIVER OF THE PLANNING APPLICATION FEE FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 15-001; LOCATION — ARROYO GRANDE CREEK IN PROXIMITY TO CLARENCE AVENUE AND MYRTLE DRIVE (APN 007-572-029 AND 007-572-031); APPLICANT - CENTRAL COAST SALMON ENHANCEMENT, INC. (CCSE) WHEREAS, CCSE has submitted Conditional Use Permit 15-001 for the Stream Gauge Fish Passage Improvement Project (the "Project") that will lower an existing broad-crested concrete weir spanning the width of Arroyo Grande Creek to restore reliable access to 3.3 miles of critical steelhead trout habitat upstream of the concrete barrier; and WHEREAS, the applicant has requested a waiver of the Conditional Use Permit application fee; and WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the requested waiver of the planning application fee associated with Conditional Use Permit 15-001 at a meeting on May 12, 2015; and WHEREAS, CCSE has partnered with the City at no cost over the past several years on many projects, including: Provision of watershed education programming accomplished within the City limits for use in the City's stormwater permit annual reporting; Partnering on Creek Day clean-up events; Ivy removal events; Initiation of the Arroyo Grande Creek Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) group to coordinate/cooperate on projects that benefit the City (e.g. the Tally Ho Restoration project); Completion of the Arroyo Grande Creek Watershed Management Plan which helped to inform the City's Creek Resource Protection Study; Provision of language for use in developing signage for the bioswale behind the previous location of City Hall; Developing funding and implementing plans for two -creek aligned trails to complement the City's larger creek trail system; and WHEREAS, Objective C/OS2 of the Arroyo Grande General Plan specifies that the City is to safeguard important environmental and sensitive biological resources contributing to healthy, functioning ecosystems; and WHEREAS, Implementing Policy C/OS2-1.6 of the Arroyo Grande General Plan states that the planning, design, and development of sites should include the protection of scenic resources, water quality and natural creekside habitat, including opportunities for wildlife habitation, rest, and movement, and that the restoration of damaged or degraded ATTACHMENT 3 Page 189 of 301 RESOLUTION NO. 4658 PAGE 2 habitat should also be implemented, especially where a continuous riparian habitat corridor can be established; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds, after due study and deliberation, that granting the requested waiver of the planning application fee associated with Conditional Use Permit 15-001 will help CCSE to enhance native steelhead trout habitat by applying the $3,623 application fee towards removing a critical obstacle to upstream steelhead trout migration; and WHEREAS, the Project serves the public purpose of furthering the preservation of the wild salmon, steelhead trout and other deteriorating fish habitat; and WHEREAS, CCSE is a non-profit entity and a waiver of the application fee will allow CCSE to implement the Stream Gauge Passage Improvement project. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande hereby grants a waiver of the planning application fee associated with Conditional Use Permit 15-001 in the amount of$3,623. On motion by Council Member Guthrie, seconded by Council Member Guthrie, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Council Members Guthrie, Barneich, Brown, Harmon, and Mayor Hill NOES: None ABSENT: None the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 12th day of May, 2015. Page 190 of 301 RESOLUTION NO. PAGE 3 JIM ILL, MAYOR ATTEST: KELLY TM E, CITY CLERK APPR z ( D • ` 9 CONTENT: k-I*siiiilk,,,,,.. ROBE` cFAL , I 'TERIM ANAGER APPROVED A 0 FORM: HEATHER K. WHITHAM, CITY ATTORNEY Page 191 of 301 OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION I, KELLY WETMORE, City Clerk of the City of Arroyo Grande, County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury, that the attached Resolution No. 4658 was passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande on the 12th day of May, 2015. WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed this 14th day of May, 2015. l KELL WE ORE, CITY CLERK Page 192 of 301 RESOLUTION NO. 15 -2232 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 15 -001 TO IMPLEMENT A STREAM GAUGE FISH PASSAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN ARROYO GRANDE CREEK IN PROXIMITY TO CLARENCE AVENUE AND MYRTLE DRIVE (APN 007 -572- 029 AND 007 - 572 -031), APPLIED FOR BY CENTRAL COAST SALMON ENHANCEMENT, INC. (CCSE) WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande has considered Conditional Use Permit No. 15 -001, applied for by CCSE to modify an existing broad - crested concrete weir spanning the width of Arroyo Grande Creek; and WHEREAS, funding for the project occurred through the 2014 Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (FRGP), which is administered by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife CDFW); and WHEREAS, FRGP was established in 1981 in response to rapidly declining populations of wild salmon and steelhead trout and deteriorating fish habitat in California; and WHEREAS, CCSE applied for and received funding through FRGP to implement the proposed project which will lower the weir and restore reliable access to 3. 3 miles of critical steelhead habitat upstream of the barrier; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on this application on August 4, 2015 in accordance with City Code and found that the project is consistent with the General Plan and the environmental document associated therewith; and WHEREAS, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) is the lead agency for determining adequate environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the FRGP and adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND); and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed this project in compliance with CEQA and has determined that the MND prepared for FRGP is adequate for addressing environmental concerns for the stream gauge fish passage improvement project; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds after due study, deliberation and public hearing, the following circumstances exist: Conditional Use Permit Findings: 1. The proposed use is permitted within the Public Facility zoning district pursuant to Development Code Section 16.44.040, and complies with all applicable provisions of the Development Code, the goals and objectives of the Arroyo Grande General Plan, and the development policies and standards of the City. Specifically, the ATTACHMENT 4 Page 193 of 301 RESOLUTION NO. 15 -2232 PAGE 2 project is consistent with General Plan Objective C /OS2, which states: "Safeguard important environmental and sensitive biological resources contributing to healthy, functioning ecosystems." The Project is also consistent with General Plan Implementing Policy C/OS2 -1.6: "Plan, design, and develop sites to: Protect scenic resources, water quality and natural creekside habitat, including opportunities for wildlife habitation, rest, and movement. Further the restoration of damaged or degraded habitat, especially where a continuous riparian habitat corridor can be established." 2. The proposed use will not impair the integrity and character of the district in which it is to be established or located due to the purpose and intent of the Public Facility district, which is to designate land for the conduct of public, quasi - public, and institutional activities, including the protection of areas needed for such future facilities. The project serves the public purpose of furthering the preservation of wild salmon, steelhead trout and other deteriorating fish habitat by removing a concrete barrier within Arroyo Grande Creek. 3. The site is suitable for the type and intensity of use that is proposed and will not result in any adverse impacts on adjacent land uses. 4. The use does not require the provision for water, sanitation, or public utilities and services and will not impact public health and safety. 5. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injurious to properties and improvements in the vicinity. The proposed project is consistent with the Municipal Code and is conditioned to minimize potential noise impacts to the surrounding neighborhood. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande hereby approves Conditional Use Permit No. 15 -001, with the above findings and subject to the conditions as set forth in Exhibit "A ", attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference. On motion of Commissioner Mack, seconded by Commissioner Fowler- Payne, and on the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Mack, Fowler -Payne and Martin NOES: None ABSENT: Keen, George Page 194 of 301 RESOLUTION NO. 15 -2232 PAGE 3 the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 4t" day of August, 2015. ATTEST: DEBBIE WEICHINGER SECRETARY TO THE COMMISSION AS TO CONTENT: TE EM CLISH DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GLENN MARTIN COMMISSIONER Page 195 of 301 RESOLUTION NO. 15 -2232 PAGE 4 EXHIBIT A CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 15 -001 CENTRAL COAST SALMON ENHANCEMENT, INC. ARROYO GRANDE CREEK STREAM GAUGE FISH PASSAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT GENERAL CONDITIONS This approval authorizes modifications to an existing broad - crested concrete weir spanning the width of Arroyo Grande Creek. The applicant shall ascertain and comply with all Federal, State, County and City requirements as are applicable to this project. 2. The applicant shall comply with all conditions of approval for Conditional Use Permit No. 15 -001. 3. This application shall automatically expire on August 4, 2017, unless an Encroachment Permit is issued. Thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the approval, the applicant may apply for an extension of one (1) year from the original date of expiration. 4. Development shall occur in substantial conformance with the plans presented to the Planning Commission at the meeting of August 4, 2015 and marked Exhibit B. 5. To the full extent permitted by law, the applicant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City, its agents, officers, and employees from and against any liability including liability for claims, suits, actions, arbitration proceedings, administrative proceedings, regulatory proceedings, losses, expenses or costs of any kind, whether actual, alleged or threatened, including attorney's fees and costs, court costs, interest, defense costs, and expert witness fees), where the same arise out of, are a consequence of, or are in any way attributable to, in whole or in part, this Conditional Use Permit except liability arising out of the proven sole negligence of the City. SPECIAL CONDITIONS 6. At least thirty (30) days prior to commencement of any earthmoving activities, the applicant shall notify all neighbors located within a 500' radius of the project area. The notification shall include information about the construction schedule and location of the staging area. 7. Prior to issuance of an Encroachment Permit, submit property owner authorization for staging and construction areas. Page 196 of 301 RESOLUTION NO. 15 -2232 PAGE 5 8. Construction activities shall be limited to 8:00 AM — 5:00 PM Monday through Friday (no construction on Saturdays or Sundays). 9. Noise control curtains shall be used to attenuate generator noise. Noise levels shall not exceed 45 decibels per Municipal Code Section 9.16.040. 10. The applicant shall implement all pertinent Mitigation Measures outlined in the Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the 2014 Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (FRGP) (on file in the Community Development Department). 11. The applicant shall implement the requirements outlined in the Technical Specifications for Arroyo Grande Fish Passage Improvement Project (on file in the Community Development Department). 12. The applicant shall implement the requirements outlined in the Clean Water Act Section 401 Water Quality Certification for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife 2014 Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (File No. S13140031N) (on file in the Community Development Department). 13. The applicant shall implement the Re- vegetation Plan prepared for the project (on file in the Community Development Department). 14. The applicant shall submit evidence of obtaining permits from all resource agencies that have regulatory authority over this project. ENGINEERING DIVISION 15. The applicant shall obtain a City of Arroyo Grande Encroachment Permit. 16. The applicant shall submit a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan /Erosion Control Plan prior to any earthmoving activities. 17. The applicant shall restore the site access area to pre- construction condition. 18. The applicant shall coordinate project work with the County Flood Control District. 19. The applicant shall submit a creek bypass plan, including any pumping requirements, pump hours of operation, pump storage, who to call with noise complaints, and the size of the pump. 20. A signature block shall be shown on the plans for City approval and for any other regulating agencies. 21. A tree removal permit is required for any trees to be removed. Page 197 of 301 W0.5AtlMlYM'MMM ltG9-IINBVa):Tl'!/ /l6Le -ILY ( ica)iH ososa a'znw vulYS v 1'd11.IW8f1S %OOl ws raos + aua a uvn 1NBVGONVHN3 NOWWS s L2AOO 103f OFjd 1N rv3AOFldw C /:9/ .w 9L2Z4 roN n T .1S'do.7 -V u%iaa DNI ')NwnSNO3 - d3AOO 'JVSSVJ HSU SAVM2 liven /ssilotn ti0lfaM313H11VMWVdaW RJVO EIONVUE) OAOIUV 6a ao PW m r z d o O wag U Z ao Z a W o o° a m b W rr LL W 0 rr Cl) O V J O O O W CL 1 rr 1. 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Following the public hearing, the Planning Commission voted to adopt the Resolution and forwarding a Resolution to the City Council with a recommendation in favor of its adoption; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande finds, determines, resolves, and recommends: 1. Recitals. All recitals above are true and correct and hereby incorporated by reference. 2. Recommendation. The Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed Resolution approving Conditional Use Permit 23-002 to implement a fish passage improvement project. 3. CEQA. This Project is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Page 204 of 301 RESOLUTION NO.23-2391 CUP 23-002 PAGE 2 -2- Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). This exemption consists of the operation, repair, maintenance or minor alterations to existing public or private structures involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. This includes maintenance of artificial wildlife waterway devices to protect fish and wildlife resources. Here, the Project involves the operation, repair, and minor alteration to the existing stream gauge that involves little to no expansion of the existing use. Further, the stream gauge will continue to be used for its original purpose of improving the critical steelhead trout habitat. Alternatively, the Project is also exempt from review under CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction). This exemption consists of the replacement or reconstruction of existing structures where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced. The Project will involve the reconstruction of the stream gauge, located on the same site as the existing stream gauge, and will have the same purpose of improving the steelhead trout habitat with the same capacity as the existing structure. Lastly, the Project is exempt from review under CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land). This exemption consists of minor alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees. This includes minor alterations in land and water to fish production facilities which result in improvement of habitat for fish and wildlife resources or greater fish production. Here, the Project involves reconstruction of the stream gauge that will lead to the improvement of habitat for the steelhead trout. None of the exceptions to the categorical exemptions set forth in State CEQA Guidelines section 15300.2 have any applicability here. The Project will not impact any environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern, will not result in significant cumulative impacts, is not subject to any unusual circumstances that could result in a significant environmental impact, would not damage any scenic resources within a scenic highway, is not located on a hazardous waste site identified on any list compiled pursuant to Government Code section 65962.5, and would not impact an historical resource. Page 205 of 301 RESOLUTION NO.23-2391 CUP 23-002 PAGE 3 -3- Staff is directed to file the corresponding Notice of Exemption within five working days from the approval of this Project. 4. Severability. If any section, division, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this resolution or the document in the record in support of this resolution is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, unenforceable, unconstitutional or otherwise void, that determination shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections, divisions, sentences, clauses, phrases of this Resolution. 5. Certification. The Secretary of the Planning Commission shall certify to the passage, approval, and adoption of this Resolution. On motion by Vice Chair Berlin, seconded by Chair Maraviglia, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Berlin, Maraviglia, Buchanan, Roof NOES: None ABSENT: Sackrison The foregoing Resolution was adopted this 7th day of November, 2023. Page 206 of 301 RESOLUTION NO.23-2391 CUP 23-002 PAGE 4 -4- _______________________________ JAMIE MARAVIGLIA CHAIR ATTEST: _______________________________ PATRICK HOLUB SECRETARY TO THE COMMISSION AS TO CONTENT: _______________________________ BRIAN PEDROTTI COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR Page 207 of 301 RESOLUTION NO.23-2391 CUP 23-002 PAGE 5 -5- EXHIBIT A CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 23-002 AG CREEK STREAM GAUGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLANNING DIVISION GENERAL CONDITIONS 1. The applicant shall ascertain and comply with all Federal, State, County and City requirements as are applicable to this project. 2. The applicant shall comply with all conditions of approval for Conditional Use Permit 23-001. 3. This application shall automatically expire on November 7, 2025 unless a Lake and Streambed Alteration permit is issued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). Thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the approval, the applicant may apply for an extension of one (1) year from the original date of expiration. 4. Development shall occur in substantial conformance with the plans presented to the Planning Commission at the meeting of November 7, 2023 and marked Exhibit B. 5. The applicant shall agree to indemnify and defend at his/her sole expense any action brought against the City, its present or former agents, officers, or employees because of the issuance of said approval, or in any way relating to the implementation thereof, or in the alternative, to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or employees, for any court costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers or employees may be required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation shall not relieve applicant of his/her obligations under this condition. 6. A copy of these conditions shall be incorporated into all construction documents. 7. At the time of application for construction permits, plans submitted shall show all development consistent with the approved site plan, floor plan, architectural elevations and landscape plan. 8. All conditions of this approval run with the land and shall be strictly adhered to, within the time frames specified, and in an on-going manner for the life of the project. Failure to comply with these conditions of approval may result in an immediate enforcement action. If it is determined that violation(s) of these conditions of approval have occurred, or are occurring, this approval may be revoked pursuant to Development Code Section 16.08.100. 9. All project improvements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the most recent version of the City of Arroyo Grande Standard Specifications and Engineering Standards. 10. Preserve existing survey monuments and vertical control benchmarks in compliance with Standard Specifications Section 5-1.26A. Page 208 of 301 RESOLUTION NO.23-2391 CUP 23-002 PAGE 6 -6- 11. The applicant shall be responsible for obtaining an encroachment permit for all work within a public right-of-way (City, County and/or Caltrans). 12. At least thirty (30) days prior to commencement of any earthmoving activities, the applicant shall notify all neighbors located within a 500’ radius of the project area. The notification shall include information about the construction schedule and location of the staging area. 13. Prior to issuance of an Encroachment Permit, submit property owner authorization for staging and construction areas. 14. Construction activities shall be limited to 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday through Friday (no construction on Saturdays or Sundays). 15. The applicant shall submit evidence of obtaining permits from all resource agencies that have regulatory authority over this project. 16. The applicant shall submit a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan/Erosion Control Plan prior to any earthmoving activities. 17. The applicant shall restore the site access area to pre-construction condition. 18. The applicant shall coordinate project work with the County Flood Control District. 19. The applicant shall submit a creek bypass plan, including any pumping requirements, pump hours of operation, pump storage, who to call with noise complaints, and the size of the pump. 20. The applicant shall adhere to all conditions of approval associated with permits issued by CDFW, NFWF and other responsible agencies. 21. The applicant shall be responsible for replacing in-kind any fencing that is removed as part of this project. Page 209 of 301 RESOLUTION NO.23-2391 CUP 23-002 PAGE 7 -7- EXHIBIT B PROJECT PLANS Page 210 of 301 October 24, 2023 Brian Pedrotti Community Development Director City of Arroyo Grande 300 E. Branch Street Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 Subject: Arroyo Grande Stream Gauge Modification Project Dear Mr. Pedrotti, Enclosed please find our completed Conditional Use Permit for the Arroyo Grande Stream Gauge Modification Project, which is tentatively scheduled for construction in August 2024. 1)Creek Lands Conservation (CLC) is a small nonprofit that works to enhance wild, native Steelhead trout habitat. As you may be aware, there are several barriers on Arroyo Grande Creek that prevent steelhead trout migration. One such barrier is the concrete weir associated with Arroyo Grande Stream Gauge, located within City boundaries. The scope of our project is to lower the concrete weir so that Steelhead trout may migrate upstream to over 4 miles of critical habitat. To accomplish this project CLC is relying on cash funds and in-kind donations from multiple sources including but not limited to California Department of Fish and Game (CDFW), National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, and the County of San Luis Obispo. We request that you support us in this effort by waiving the Conditional Use Permit fee ($6,388.00). We also note that CEQA has been conducted by the City of Arroyo Grande. 2) The project is on parcels 007-572-029 and 007-572-031, owned by the City of AG and Cherry Creek, respectively. Please see enclosed assessors map. 3) Permits from the Regional Water Quality Control Board 401 Certification, the Army Corps of Engineers Section 404 Nationwide Application, United States Fish and Wildlife (USFS) biological opinion to support Army Corps Permit, and the National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration (NOAA) biological opinion to support Army Corps Permit, and CDFW Streambed Alteration Permit are underway. 4) No trees will be removed. A description of the impacted area and a revegetation plan is enclosed. The gate of the existing fencing will be unlocked and one section of the fence will be temporarily unbolted and removed to accommodate heavy machinery. The fence will be replaced and restored after construction. 5) A neighborhood meeting will be held no later than 30 days prior to construction at the offices of CLC to present the project in further detail to nearby homeowners and answer any questions from the homeowners. We will also outreach to the homeowners via mailed letters and door knob hanger tags. ATTACHMENT 6 Page 211 of 301 6) The access has been changed so that impacts will be minimized. A crane, rather than a temporary access road, will be utilized. Please let us know if you have any further questions or comments, Aleksandra Wydzga Lead Scientist Creek Lands Conservation 229 Stanley Ave Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 www.creeklands.org 805-451-7544 (cell) Page 212 of 301