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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 12102013 - C.66RECOMMENDATION(S): A. ACCEPT staff's recommendation to grant preliminary approval to modify the restricted development area and scenic easement located at 1980 Las Trampas Road in Alamo to allow an 18,500 square foot private residential solar array AND Authorize the Department of Conservation and Development to work with the Public Works Department to implement requirements and mitigations measures for the project. B. FIND that on the basis of the whole record before the Board of Supervisors, including the Mitigated Negative Declaration / Initial Study prepared for the application submitted for this project (County File #PC11-0007) and the comments received, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment and the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the County's independent judgement and analysis. C. ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration for this project covering County File #PC11-0007 for the purposes of compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as well as State and County CEQA Guidelines, and adopt the Mitigation Monitoring Program. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact to the General Fund. The applicant is responsible for all fees associated with this application. APPROVE OTHER RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE Action of Board On: 12/10/2013 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER Clerks Notes: VOTE OF SUPERVISORS AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor Contact: (925) 674-7794 I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: December 10, 2013 David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors By: Stacey M. Boyd, Deputy cc: C.66 To:Board of Supervisors From:Catherine Kutsuris, Conservation and Development Director Date:December 10, 2013 Contra Costa County Subject:Authorize the conceptual modification to the Restricted Development Area/Scenic Easement for a private residential solar array (County File#PC11-0007) BACKGROUND: The subject property is addressed at 1980 Las Trampas Road in Alamo and is Lot 1 of Subdivision #6419, recorded in 1989. The property is an approximately 24-acre parcel located in the western hills of Alamo. The site is comprised of chaparral sage scrub, oak woodland, and an open grassland meadow. Roughly 17 acres of the 24-acre parcel is located within a Restricted Development Area and Scenic Easement (RDA/SE). The developable area of the property that is outside the RDA/SE includes a long driveway, a small area for guest parking, the residence and the accessory structures immediately surrounding the residence. This property is zoned A-2, General Agriculture District, and has an Agricultural Lands (AL) land use designation under the County General Plan. Project Description The applicant is requesting approval to modify the existing boundaries of the RDA/SE on the subject property. Condition of approval #6 of County File #SD84-6419 granted the development rights within the scenic easement to the County. The applicant has proposed to install an approximately 18,500 square-foot solar panel array, where the solar panels will be mounted on to frames and the feet of the frames will be anchored to the ground within a portion the RDA/SE. The proposed location is within the grassland meadow on the eastern part of the property that is relatively flat and open to the sky. This meadow is surrounded by mature trees, comprised of mostly oak woodland; therefore, the proposed solar array will not be visible to the neighbors or surrounding community. The applicant has proposed a ground mounted solar array in this location because a roof mounted solar system would not be large enough to significantly offset the cost of electricity, due to the limited roof surface area and the necessary orientation of solar panels. In order to build the proposed solar array including some minor trenching for electrical lines, the applicant is requesting approval of a modification to the boundary of the RDA/SE. The proposed new boundary, which is illustrated in Exhibit B, shows the 18,360 square foot solar array inside the existing Scenic Easement. Exhibit B also shows two shaded areas that border both sides of the property’s driveway as "Proposed New Scenic Easement Addition", which accounts for approximately 18,300 square feet of the property. This Exhibit accounts for the proposed transfer of Restricted Development Area / Scenic Easement. Since there is a slight difference in area between the proposed solar array and proposed new Scenic Easement area, the applicant will be required to compensate for this difference through the conditions of approval. If the proposed modification to the RDA/SE is approved, a licensed survey of the scenic easement transfer will be reviewed prior to recording the modified Scenic Easement boundaries. Thus, the applicant will be conditioned to dedicate the development rights over an equal portion or portions of the subject property that is currently not within the RDA/SE boundary. Following the Board of Supervisor’s approval of the conceptual modification to the RDA/SE, next steps will include the Department of Conservation and Development working together with the Public Works Department to complete the transfer of RDA/SE on the subject property as proposed. In order to finalize the transfer, the Board of Supervisors will have to accept the modified grant deed of development rights that will be shown in a plat map and legal metes and bounds description exhibit. Once the Board accepts the modified RDA/SE transfer, specific requirements as well as the environmental mitigation measures will be implemented as part of the proposed solar array project. The proposed requirements of this project have been provided in Exhibit A. It is expected the final RDA/SE transfer will return to the Board at a later date. CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION: If the Restricted Development Area / Scenic Easement boundary is not modified, then the proposed ground mounted solar array will not be built. CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT: Not applicable. ATTACHMENTS Requirements for PC11-0007 Exhibit B Scenic Easement Transfer of Land Exhibit C Maps Exhibit D Initial Study Exhibit E Mitigation Monitoring Program Exhibit F Comment Letters Exhibit G Response to Comments Exhibit H Project Plans Page 1 of 6 PROPOSED REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION MEASURES TO BE IMPLEMENTED AS PART OF THE MODIFICATION TO SCENIC EASEMENT TRANSFER FOR COUNTY FILE #PC11-0007; THOMAS AND NORINE E. SEENO 1999 LIVING TRUST (OWNER) – NEXTENERGY (APPLICANT) Administrative 1.Approval is granted to allow for the conceptual transfer of the scenic easement boundaries on Assessor’s Parcel Number 198-220-056. This approval is based on the application materials submitted to the Department of Conservation and Development, Community Development Division (CDD) on December 14, 2011, and the revised plans submitted on January 22, 2013. 2. Within 45 days of the approval of the conceptual scenic easement transfer, the applicant shall submit a complete plat map and legal metes and bounds description that depict the scenic easement area(s) to be transferred. These exhibits shall be subject to the review and approval of the CDD. Grant Deed Transfer 3.Within 30 days of the approval of Requirement #2,the applicant shall provide a signed grant deed to the County for the development rights of the areas to be transferred to the County. The applicant shall submit the appropriate plans and materials to allow the Public Works Department, Real Property Division to process the grant deed of development rights. Building Permit 4.Prior to issuance of a building permit for the ground mounted solar array, the applicant shall complete the requirements of conditions of approval #2 and #3. Biology – Habitat Conservation 5.Prior to issuance of a building permit, the new Alameda striped racer conservation easement shall be recorded against the subject property deed. The applicant shall submit a complete plot plan and associated property description depicting the on-site Alameda striped racer habitat conservation easement. This easement shall have a ratio of 3:1, which results in the need to protect 61,500 square feet (1.4 acres) of suitable habitat, based on the current amount of impacted habitat of 20,500 square feet. The protected area should be located in a chaparral covered portion of the property. MM #BIO-1 Wildlife Fencing 6. Prior to commencement of work and after the transfer of scenic easement area(s) have been recorded,wildlife exclusion fencing shall be installed on the Page 2 of 6 edges of the entire work area, to prevent wildlife from entering the construction area. Exclusion fencing shall consist of a 4-foot wall of ¼-inch mesh, galvanized wire (i.e., hardware cloth) mounted on metal T-posts. The base of the fence will need to be buried three inches below the ground surface. The first 3 feet of fencing above the ground would be anchored to staking with wire. Finally, the top 10 inches or less would be bent over in a semi-circle towards the outside of the fence to ensure that the fence cannot be climbed. To ensure that the wildlife exclusion fencing is installed correctly, and to ensure that no wildlife would be injured by fence installation, a qualified wildlife biologist will be onsite during fence installation. Once the biologist is satisfied with fence installation, there should be no other need for the monitor to remain onsite (that is, a monitor is not necessary during solar array construction). Please note that if any listed species is observed by the qualified biological monitor, he/she should have authority to shut the job down pending coordination with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and/or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. MM #BIO-2A 7.Upon the activation of the solar array system, remove the barrier fence and backfill the trench holding the base of the fence in the ground. MM #BIO-2B Preconstruction Survey 8.On the day of initiation of work on the solar system site, conduct a preconstruction survey for Alameda striped racers. If one or more Alameda striped racers are found, allow it (them) to leave the work area on its (their) own accord before work can begin.MM #BIO-3 Training 9.On the day of initiation of work on the solar system site, conduct a training session for all construction personnel involved in the project. The training session will provide information on how to identify an Alameda striped racer, habitat use, project avoidance measures, and what to do if a striped racer is found. Provide all workers with striped racer identification cards.MM #BIO-4 Vehicle Operation 10.Restrict vehicle operations to the existing paved road which accesses the work site.MM #BIO-5 Cultural / Archaeological Resources 11.Project personnel shall be alerted to the possibility of encountering archaeological materials during ground-disturbing activities. If an inadvertent discovery is made of items of pre-contact or historic-period archaeological Page 3 of 6 potential, all work activities shall immediately cease in the area of discovery. After cessation of ground-disturbing activity in the vicinity of the find, the contractor shall immediately contact the Project proponent. Archaeological resources inadvertently discovered during Project activities shall be evaluated by a cultural resources specialist that meets the Secretary of the Interior’s standards in the appropriate discipline. If the find is determined to be potentially significant as either a historical resource or a unique archaeological resource, the archaeologist, in consultation with the Project proponent and appropriate Ohlone representatives or historical societies, shall develop a research design and treatment plan outlining management of the resource, analysis, and reporting of the find. MM #CUL-1 12.Project personnel shall be alerted to the possibility of encountering paleontological materials during ground-disturbing activities. If paleontological resources, such as fossilized bone, teeth, shell, tracks, trails, casts, molds, or impressions are discovered during ground-disturbing activities, all such activities within 50 feet of the find shall be halted until a qualified paleontologist can assess the significance of the find and, if necessary, develop appropriate salvage measures in conformance with Society of Vertebrate Paleontology Guidelines. MM #CUL-2 Construction Period Development Activity Restrictions 13.Contractor and/or developer shall comply with the following construction, noise, dust and litter control requirements. A. The project sponsor shall require their contractor and subcontractors to fit all internal combustion engines with mufflers which are in good condition. B. A dust and litter control program shall be submitted for the review and approval of the CDD. Any violation of the approved program or applicable ordinances shall require an immediate work stoppage. Construction work shall not be allowed to resume until, if necessary, an appropriate construction bond has been posted. C. The Applicant shall make a good-faith effort to avoid interference with existing neighborhood traffic flows. Prior to issuance of building permits, the proposed roads serving this development shall be constructed to provide access to each lot. This shall include provision for an on-site area in which to park earth moving equipment. D. Transporting of heavy equipment and trucks shall be limited to weekdays between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM and prohibited on Federal and State holidays. Page 4 of 6 E. The site shall be maintained in an orderly fashion. Following the cessation of construction activity, all construction debris shall be removed from the site. G. All construction activities shall be limited to the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, and shall be prohibited on state and federal holidays on the calendar dates that these holidays are observed by the state or federal government as listed below: New Year’s Day (State and Federal) Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. (State and Federal) Washington’s Birthday/Presidents’ Day (State and Federal) Lincoln’s Birthday (State) Cesar Chavez Day (State) Memorial Day (State and Federal) Independence Day (State and Federal) Labor Day (State and Federal) Columbus Day (State and Federal) Veterans Day (State and Federal) Thanksgiving Day (State and Federal) Day after Thanksgiving (State) Christmas Day (State and Federal) For details on the actual day the state and federal holidays occur, please visit the following websites: Federal Holidays http://www.opm.gov/Operating_Status_Schedules/fedhol/2013.asp California Holidays http://www.ftb.ca.gov/aboutFTB/holidays.shtml H. Utilize “quiet” models of air compressors and other stationary noise sources where technology exists. I. Prohibit unnecessary idling of internal combustion engines. J. Equip all internal combustion engine driven equipment with intake and exhaust mufflers that are in good condition and appropriate for the equipment. K. Locate stationary noise generating equipment as far as possible from noise sensitive receptors. L. All construction equipment shall be maintained and properly tuned in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications. All equipment shall be checked by a certified mechanic and determined to be running in proper condition prior to operation. Page 5 of 6 Application Processing Fees 14.This application is subject to an initial application deposit of $1,000.00, which was paid with the application submittal, plus time, and material costs if the application review expenses exceed 100% of the initial deposit. Any additional costs due must be paid within 60 days of the permit effective date or prior to use of the permit, whichever occurs first. The applicant may obtain current costs by contacting the project planner. If you owe additional fees, a bill will be sent to you shortly after permit issuance. ADVISORY NOTES ADVISORY NOTES ARE NOT CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL; THEY ARE PROVIDED TO ALERT THE APPLICANT TO ADDITIONAL ORDINANCES, STATUTES, AND LEGAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE COUNTY AND OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES THAT MAY BE APPLICABLE TO THIS PROJECT. A.NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY TO PROTEST FEES, ASSESSMENTS, DEDICATIONS, RESERVATIONS OR OTHER EXACTIONS PERTAINING TO THE APPROVAL OF THIS PERMIT. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 66000, et seq., the applicant has the opportunity to protest fees, dedications, reservations or exactions required as part of this project approval. To be valid, a protest must be in writing pursuant to Government Code Section 66020 and must be delivered to the Community Development Division within a 90-day period that begins on the date that this project is approved. If the 90th day falls on a day that the Community Development Division is closed, then the protest must be submitted by the end of the next business day. B.Comply with the requirements of the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District. C.Comply with the requirements of the Department of Conservation and Development, Building Inspection Division. Permits are required prior to grading and construction. D.This project may be subject to the requirements of the Department of Fish and Wildlife. It is the Applicant's responsibility to notify the Department of Fish and Wildlife, P.O. Box 47, Yountville, California 94599, of any proposed construction within this development that may affect any fish and wildlife resources, per the Fish and Game Code. Page 6 of 6 The Department of Fish and Wildlife imposes and collects CEQA document filing fees for projects that may impact California environmental resources. The Project Sponsor is required to pay $2,101.50 for filing the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project. SEPTEMBER 2013 1980 LAS TRAMPAS ROAD SOLAR ARRAY PROJECT – MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN COUNTY FILE #PC11-0007 Page 1 of 3 Mitigation Measure # Mitigation Measure Implementing Action Implementing Condition Method of Verification Timing of Verification Party Responsible for Verification Compliance Verification BIO -1A Permanently protect on-site Alameda striped racer habitat at a ratio of 3:1. This results in the need to protect 61,500 square feet (1.4 acres) of suitable habitat, based on the current amount of impacted habitat of 20,500 square feet. The protected area should be located in a chaparral covered portion of the property. Prior to issuance of building permits, the new Alameda striped racer conservation easement shall be recorded against the subject property deed. COA #3 Applicant shall submit recorded deed with description of subject property designated for habitat conservation. Prior to issuance of building permits. DCD- Community Development Division BIO-2A Wildlife exclusion fencing shall be installed on the edges of the entire work area, to prevent wildlife from entering the construction area. Exclusion fencing shall consist of a 4-foot wall of ¼-inch mesh, galvanized wire (i.e., hardware cloth) mounted on metal T-posts. The base of the fence will need to be buried three inches below the ground surface. The first 3 feet of fencing above the ground would be anchored to staking with wire. Finally, the top 10-inches or less would be bent over in a semi-circle towards the outside of the fence to ensure that the fence cannot be climbed. To ensure that the wildlife exclusion fencing is installed correctly, and to ensure that no wildlife would be injured by fence installation, a qualified wildlife biologist will be onsite during fence installation. Once the biologist is satisfied with fence installation, there should be no other need for the monitor to remain onsite (that is, a monitor is not necessary during solar array construction). Please note that if any listed species is observed by the qualified biological monitor, he/she should have authority to shut the job down pending coordination with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and/or U.S. Fish Prior to commencement of work, fencing shall be installed. Applicant to provide evidence of fence installation. COA #4 Building plans shall show the location of wildlife fencing. Verification of fencing installation is required (photos or site visit). Prior to issuance of building permits. DCD- Community Development Division SEPTEMBER 2013 1980 LAS TRAMPAS ROAD SOLAR ARRAY PROJECT – MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN COUNTY FILE #PC11-0007 Page 2 of 3 Mitigation Measure # Mitigation Measure Implementing Action Implementing Condition Method of Verification Timing of Verification Party Responsible for Verification Compliance Verification and Wildlife Service. BIO-2B Upon the activation of the solar array system, remove the barrier fence and backfill the trench holding the base of the fence in the ground. COA #5 Verification of fencing removal is required by biologist. Prior to issuance of final building permit. DCD - Community Development Division BIO-3 On the day of initiation of work on the solar system site, conduct a preconstruction survey for Alameda striped racers. If one or more Alameda striped racers are found, allow it (them) to leave the work area on its (their) own accord before work can begin. Prior to commencement of work on solar array (during fence installation), submit a letter from a qualified biologist indicating that the survey was conducted to the Department of Conservation and Development COA #6 Review letter from the qualified biologist on-site. Prior to commencement of work. DCD - Community Development Division and the Building Inspection Division BIO-4 On the day of initiation of work on the solar system site, conduct a training session for all construction personnel involved in the project. The training session will provide information on how to identify an Alameda striped racer, habitat use, project avoidance measures, and what to do if a striped racer is found. Provide all workers with striped racer identification cards. Training will need to be conducted prior to commencement of work to educate construction personnel. Applicant shall submit a letter from a qualified biologist indicating the training was conducted to the Department of Conservation and Development. COA #7 Review letter from the qualified biologist on-site. Prior to commencement of work. DCD - Community Development Division and the Building Inspection Division BIO-5 Restrict vehicle operations to the existing paved road which accesses the work site. COA #8 SEPTEMBER 2013 1980 LAS TRAMPAS ROAD SOLAR ARRAY PROJECT – MITIGATION MONITORING PLAN COUNTY FILE #PC11-0007 Page 3 of 3 Mitigation Measure # Mitigation Measure Implementing Action Implementing Condition Method of Verification Timing of Verification Party Responsible for Verification Compliance Verification CUL-1 Project personnel shall be alerted to the possibility of encountering archaeological materials during ground-disturbing activities. If an inadvertent discovery is made of items of pre- contact or historic-period archaeological potential, all work activities shall immediately cease in the area of discovery. After cessation of ground disturbing activity in the vicinity of the find, the contractor shall immediately contact the Project proponent. Archaeological resources inadvertently discovered during Project activities shall be evaluated by a cultural resources specialist that meets the Secretary of the Interior’s standards in the appropriate discipline. If the find is determined to be potentially significant as either a historical resource or a unique archaeological resource, the archaeologist, in consultation with the Project proponent and appropriate Ohlone representatives or historical societies, shall develop a research design and treatment plan outlining management of the resource, analysis, and reporting of the find. Mitigation language to be included on all construction plans. Construction manager shall halt construction and inform the Department of Conservation and Development COA #9 Good faith on part of contractor On-going - during construction and ground disturbance DCD - Community Development Division CUL-2 Project personnel shall be alerted to the possibility of encountering paleontological materials during ground- disturbing activities. If paleontological resources, such as fossilized bone, teeth, shell, tracks, trails, casts, molds, or impressions are discovered during ground-disturbing activities, all such activities within 50 feet of the find shall be halted until a qualified paleontologist can assess the significance of the find and, if necessary, develop appropriate salvage measures in conformance with Society of Vertebrate Paleontology Guidelines. Mitigation language to be included on all construction plans. Construction manager shall halt construction and inform the Department of Conservation and Development COA #10 Good faith on part of contractor On-going - during construction and ground disturbance DCD- Community Development Division Page 1 of 3 I. Introduction: On August 14, 2013, the Contra Costa County Department of Conservation and Development published a Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) which analyzed potential impacts for the proposed 1980 Las Trampas Road Ground Mount Solar Array project. Pursuant to Section 15073 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) the Draft IS/MND included a 30-day public review period, ending on September 16, 2013. The Initial Study for the proposed project identifi ed potentially significant impacts in the environmental area of Biology and Cultural Resources. Environmental analysis determined that measures were available to mitigate potential adverse impacts to insignificant levels. During the public review period, the Department of Conservation and Development received one comment letter and this final document includes that letter and provides a response to each comment presented. This Final Initial Study includes edits/corrections made in response to comments. New text is shown in bold-underline and deleted text is shown in strikeout. This document constitutes the Final IS/MND for the 1980 Las Trampas Road Ground Mount Solar Array project. The Board of Supervisors will consider the environmental record prior to taking action on the project as a whole. II. Comments Received and Responses: Letter – California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Comment No. 1: The CDFW ’s letter confirms the potential impact to the Alameda striped racer (formerly known as the Alameda whipsnake) and acknowledges the County’s proposed mitigation measures. The letter further states the proposed project could result in direct take of the Alameda striped racer through grading and other earthmoving activities. Indirect take could occur from increased habitat fragmentation, disruption of movement patterns, and increased vulnerability to predation. Response: County staff would like to clarify that installation of the proposed 18,500 square-foot solar array will not require grading. Installation of the solar array will only require minor trenching. The solar panels will be mounted to frames and only the feet of the frames will be attached to the ground. Although the proposed solar array may partially inhibit direct movement through this area of the property, the framework will still allow movement patterns through the solar array along the ground. Page 2 of 3 Extensive earthmoving activities are not part of the project description. There is an existing electrical conduit line that connects the residence to an electrical box, which is located next to the paved road that provides access through the grassland area of the property. Therefore, trenching will be required to install a new cable conduit from the array to the existing electrical box next to the paved road. Additional minor ground disturbing activity will be required to install the snake exclusion fencing around the work area. See Mitigation BIO-2A. This mitigation will ensure the Alameda striped racer is kept away from the construction area. The Final Mitigated Negative Declaration document has been modified to specifically include snake exclusion fencing. Comment No. 2: Due to the historical presence of the Alameda striped racer on the subject property and the suitable habitat on the subject property as well as the surrounding properties, the CDFW recommends the project proponent submit an application for an Incidental Take Permit (ITP). Response: The Biology Section of the Initial study includes five mitigation measures that will reduce the potentially significant impact on the Alameda striped racer. Staff acknowledges the historical p resence of the Alameda striped racer on the subject property, and it should be noted the recorded observations were prior to development of the site. The solar array is proposed in the least suitable habitat found on the property, the open grassland. The total 20,500 square-foot project area comprises less than two percent of the total subject property. Between installation of the snake exclusion fencing, preconstruction survey of the site, worker training, and limited vehicle operations; staff has determined these mitigation measures are sufficient to reduce the potential impact to a less than significant level. Comment No. 3: Issuance of an ITP is subject to CEQA documentation, therefore, the MND/IS should be revised to more clearly identify and analyze the potentially significant impacts and include a mitigation monitoring and reporting program. Response: County staff previously stated that we will not require the project proponent to acquire an ITP from the CDFW. However, a mitigation monitoring and reporting program is included for this project and i t will need to be adopted as part of the project approval. Comment No. 4: Mitigation lands should be of equal or greater value to the habitat that is lost and protected into perpetuity under a conservation easement with an endowment. Response: Mitigation Measure BIO-1 requires permanent protection of on-site Alameda striped racer habitat at a ratio of 3:1. Since there is more suitable Page 3 of 3 chaparral and sage scrub habitat for the Alameda striped racer located on the western facing slopes of the property, a continuous 61,500 square-foot portion of the property that contains this habitat will be set aside in a permanent conservation easement. This conservation easement will be required to be recorded on the property deed prior to commencement of work on the project. State Clearinghouse: The State Clearinghouse’s letter acknowledges receipt and distribution of Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration. III. Edits and Corrections Have Been Made to the Following Sections of the Document: See attached Revised Final Mitigated Negative Declaration Biology Section: Alameda whipsnake has been replaced with Alameda striped racer Page 9, 5th and 6th paragraph to delete silt fencing and add snake exclusion fencing to mitigation measure BIO-2A and BIO-2B.