HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 05081990 - 90/2912. 11
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on May 8, 1990 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Powers, Schroder, McPeak, Torlakson and Fanden
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN:None
RESOLUTION NO. 90/291
SUBJECT: In the matter of the Buchanan )
Field Airport (89) General Plan)
Amendment .
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County RESOLVED that :
There is filed with this Board and its Clerk a copy of a
Draft General Plan adopted by the Contra Costa County Planning
Commission discussing an amendment to the County General Plan
for the Buchanan Field area .
On January 23 , 1990, this Board held a public hearing on said
amendment . Notice of said hearing was duly given in the manner
required by law. The Board, at that hearing, called for,
testimony of all persons interested in this matter . The matter
was continued from time to time to allow for added public input .
The Board hereby finds that the proposed amendment will have a
significant impact on the environment and that an Environmental
Impact Report has been prepared and processed in compliance with
the California Environmental Quality Act and the County EIR
Guidelines .
The Board members having fully considered this amendment ,
determine to amend the County General Plan for the Buchanan
Field area as recommended by the County Planning Commission and
adopt the CEQA findings found in Attachment A to this document .
The Board further directs the County Community Development
Department to incorporated this proposed amendment into a
combined amendment to the County General Plan which this Board
will consider for adoption during the 1990 calendar year as one
of the four permitted amendments to the mandatory elements of
the County General Plan .
cc : Community Development
Clerk of the Board
County Administration i hereby certify that this Is a true and correct copy of
Public Works Director an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
County Counsel
Board of Supervilore on the date shown.
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PHIL BAT HL R,Clerk of the Board
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By Deouri
RESOLUTION NO . 90/ 291
Attachment A
STATEMENT OF FINDINGS AND OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS AND
MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM FOR THE GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT FOR THE BUCHANAN FIELD AIRPORT.
I. INTRODUCTION
A. These findings are made by this Board of Supervisors
Board) of Contra Costa County (County) , pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the County regulations
promulgated thereunder. These findings include this Board's
certification of the Environmental Impact Report/Environmental
Assessment (FEIR/EA) prepared for the Airport Master Plan Update,
Airport Access Plan Amendment, Golf Course Lease, General Plan
Amendment, Circulation Improvements, and Related Implementation for
Buchanan Field Airport (airport) .. In addition, these findings
include the Board's determination relating to the impacts,
mitigation measures, alternatives and overriding considerations
regarding the General Plan Amendment (GPA) . These findings only
deal with the GPA. When the Board acts on the Airport Master Plan
Update, Airport Access Plan Amendment, Golf Course Lease,
Circulation Improvements, and related implementation,
additional CEQA findings shall be prepared
II. THE PROJECT
The GPA proposes to redesignate land use classifications on
segments of the Buchanan Field Airport property. The land use
designation for the land east of John Glenn Drive (Parcel A) and
the land east of Marsh Drive (Parcel B) would change from Office
to Commercial. Parcel A is currently approved for a ten-story and
a six-story office building totalling approximately 480, 000 square
feet.The GPA will permit a low profile one-to-two story
commercial center totalling approximately 220, 000 square feet.
Parcel B is currently approved for up to 682 , 000 square feet of
office space. The proposed amendment would allow 180, 000 square
feet of commercial use. In addition, the land use designation of
the Buchanan Field's Golf Course would be modified to better
reflect the Parks and Recreation designation after Diamond
Boulevard is extended (this extension has already been analyzed in
a previous Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and approved pursuant
to a General Plan Amendment) . Other minor changes will be made to
the Land Use, Circulation, Recreation, and Noise elements of the
County General Plan.
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III. FINDINGS REGARDING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION
MEASURES
The following statements summarize the potential significant
environmental impacts identified in the FEIR/EA along with the
mitigation measures accepted or rejected and other facts and
considerations affecting approval of the proposed project.
A. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY.
Impact: The proposed commercial uses may degrade
local surface water quality as a result of contamination from
runoff from parking lots and access roadways.Construction
activities represent a short-term potential for the degradation of
water quality as a result of potential fuel spills or leaks, and
erosion and siltation. The northern portion of Parcel B is located
in the 100-year flood plain for Grayson Creek and would be subject
to inundation under such flood conditions.
Mitigation: The FEIR/EA at page III-12 sets forth
the following summarized measures to reduce the potential impacts
on water quality to a level of insignificance:
1 Prior to construction, the developer shall
prepare a hydrologic survey to assess the
adequacy of drainage facilities and
determine future requirements.
2 After construction, remove pollutants from
local catch basins.
3 Periodically vacuum sweep parking lots and
access roads.
The FEIR/EA at page III-12 suggests the following
summarized measures to reduce the potential impacts of construction
to a level of insignificance:
1 Pollutants shall not be discharged into
drainage facilities, nor stored or dumped
in any location where they might enter the
groundwater or drainage systems.
2 Monitor and clean up as quickly as
possible construction related fuel spills
and related surface contamination.
3 Limit grading activities to periods of dry
weather.
4 Treat water from washing aggregate or
other operations containing sediments.
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5 Require a comprehensive construction
erosion control plan, including the use
of temporary silt fences or baled hay to
prevent silt intrusion into existing
drainage channels and water courses.
6 Construction impact mitigation
requirements shall be made a part of all
construction contracts and enforced by
inspectors.
The following measure is recommended at page III-
12 of the FEIR/EA to mitigate the potentially significant flood
hazard impact to a level of insignificance:
1 Engineer Parcel B to minimize potential
significant impacts from the 100-year
flood.
Facts: The above measures shall be implemented when
warranted by specific development.
Findings: The Board finds that the above impacts
are mitigated to a level of insignificance.
B. GEOLOGY AND SOILS
Impact: The expansion potential of surface soils
and the compressible nature of subsurface soils at Parcels A and
B could result in damage if the building sites are not adequately
prepared. A short-term potential for soil contamination, wind and
water erosion, and sedimentation would result from construction
activities. The proposed commercial development would result in
additional concentrations of people in an area of known seismic
risk.
Mitigation: The FEIR/EA at pages III-20 and III-
21 sets forth the following summarized measures to reduce the
potential impacts of expansive soils and soil compression to a
level of insignificance.-nsignificance:•
1 Consider supporting structures on deepened
footings, slabs on grade and pavement on
non-expansive fill.
2 Design site grades to avoid placement of
additional fill. If not possible,
individual building pad areas could be
surcharged to obtain anticipated
settlements.
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3 Compact structural fill or wall backfill
less than five feet thick to a minimum 90
percent relative compaction and structural
fill deeper than five feet to a minimum
95 percent.
4 Consider special design features for
structures sensitive to differential
settlement.
5 Conduct a detailed foundation
investigation for all new facilities to
further evaluate subsurface soils.
To reduce the construction impacts to an
insignificant level, the FEIR/EA at page III-21 sets forth the same
measures as 1-6 recommended to mitigate construction impacts under
Hydrology and Water Quality."
The FEIR/EA at page III-21 sets forth the following
summarized measure to reduce to a level of insignificance the
exposure of people and property to an earthquake hazard:
1 Design and construct all improvements to
conform to applicable seismic safety
standards and guidelines.
Facts: The above measures shall be applied to
future development as warranted.
Findings: The Board finds the above impacts to be
adequately mitigated.
C. PLANTS AND ANIMALS
Impact: Construction activities for the proposed
development will result in the removal of plant communities.
Removal of these plant communities will result in the destruction
of bird and animal habitat and displacement and reduction of
resident. birds and animals. Aquatic plants and fish may also be
impacted by project-related pollutants carried by storm-water
runoff.
Mitigation: The FEIR/EA at page III-29 acknowledges
that no feasible or reasonable measures exist to completely avoid
the impact on plant and animal habitat. The FEIR/EA recommends the
following summarized measure to partially reduce potential
construction impacts on resident animals:
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1 Phase construction to provide animals an
opportunity to move away from residential
areas and into undeveloped areas.
The FEIR/EA at page III-29 suggests the following summarized
measures to mitigate to a level of insignificance the impact on
aquatic plants and fish:
1 Conduct a hydraulic design analysis to
evaluate the need for waste treatment of
surface runoff and provide for special
drainage system features.
2 After construction, remove pollutants from
local catch basins.
3 Periodically sweep airport streets,
parking lots and apron areas.
4 Follow airport adopted and FAA approved
emergency fuel spill response procedures.
Facts: The above measures shall be imposed on
specific development projects as warranted.
Findings: The Board finds that no reasonable or
feasible means are available to completely avoid the reduction of
plant and animal habitat that would occur as a result of adoption
of the GPA and development of Parcels A and B. The Board further
finds that the above measures will partially mitigate the potential
impacts on resident animals and adequately mitigate the impact on
aquatic plants and fish.
D. LIGHT AND GLARE
Impact: The proposed development would result in
the creation of new lighting which could represent a hazard to air
navigation and safety, and create additional glare on nearby
residents.
Mitigation: To reduce lighting impacts on aviation
safety to a level of insignificance, the FEIR/EA at page III-31
recommends the following summarized measure:
1 New lighting for commercial uses and the
parking lots shall be of a high pressure
sodium vapor type and shall be designed
and installed so as not to create glare
or interference with aircraft operations.
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To mitigate the lighting impact on nearby residents
to a level of insignificance, the FEIR/EA at page III-31 suggests
the following summarized measure:
1 New lighting for commercial uses and
parking lots shall be of the high pressure
sodium vapor type and designed and
installed so as not to create unnecessary
glare.
Facts: The above measures shall be implemented when
warranted by specific development.
Findings:The Board finds the above impacts
mitigated to a level of insignificance.
E. LAND USE
Impact: The proposed commercial designation would
result in the reduction of open space and the potential dislocation
of an existing auto sales facility.
Mitigation: The FEIR/EA states that there are no
reasonable or feasible measures to reduce this impact and
identifies it as unavoidable. (FEIR/EA, p. III-33) .
Facts: Any type or density of development for the
Parcels A and B would have an impact on land use. Development as
proposed will have less of an impact than is currently approved
and/or planned for those parcels. The commercial development will
conform to the adjacent commercial uses and will complement the
current development pattern of the area. In addition, the down-
scaled development for Parcel A is necessary to address the safety
concerns expressed by the public. Moreover, a change of use from
Office to Commercial for both parcels is necessary to support the
reasonably anticipated airport uses.
Findings:The Board finds that there are no
feasible measures to adequately mitigate this impact. The Board
further finds that development under the GPA will mitigate this
impact to the extent feasible.
F. NATURAL RESOURCES
Impact: No significant impacts are anticipated with
respect to natural resources or resource consumption. (FEIR/EA,
p. III-35) .
Mitigation: None required.
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Facts: The construction of commercial uses on
Parcels A and B will result in the consumption of natural resources
from construction activities, however this impact is deemed
insignificant.
Findings: The Board finds that no mitigation is
required.
G. RISK OF UPSET AND SAFETY
Impact: The proposed development would not
significantly increase the risk of explosion or the release of
hazardous substances in the event of an accident or upset
conditions, except as a result of construction activities. This
represents a short-term potential impact.
Mitigation: The FEIR/EA at page III-43 notes that
the emergency fuel spill and hazardous substances release response
measures of the Contra Costa County Consolidated Fire Department
Fire Department) are sufficient to reduce this potential impact
to a level of insignificance.
Facts: Project construction shall comply with the
Fire Departments response measures.
Findings:The Board finds this impact to be
adequately mitigated.
H. POPULATION
Impact: The proposed GPA will not create
significant population impacts (FEIR/EA, p. III-44) .
Mitigation: None required.
Facts: It is projected that the areas in the
vicinity of the airport will be completely built-out by the year
2000. Due to the fact that there is limited developable property
in the area, a significant impact on population cannot occur.
Findings: The Board finds that no mitigation is
required.
I. HOUSING
Impact: The proposed GPA will not create
significant housing impacts (FEIR/EA, p. III-45) .
Mitigation: None required.
Facts: The FEIR/EA identifies this impact as
insignificant.
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Findings: The Board finds that no mitigation is
required.
J. PUBLIC SERVICES
Impact: The proposed GPA will not create
significant public service impacts (FEIR/EA, p. III-46) .
Mitigation: None required.
Facts:The proposed development will require
police, fire, and rescue and emergency protection which is not
currently provided. No additional staffing will need to occur to
provides these services. The only additional facilities that would
need to be installed are for fire protection and include water
mains, fire hydrants, and sprinkler systems. The installation of
such facilities will not create a significant impact. Moreover,
the costs of these additional facilities shall be borne by the
project developers.
Findings: The Board finds that no mitigation is
required.
K. ENERGY
Impact: The proposed development will result in
the short-term consumption of petroleum products as a result of
construction activities, and the long-term consumption of
electrical energy and natural gas as a result of the lighting,
heating, ventilating, and air conditioning of the new buildings.
FEIR/EA, pps. III-48_ and III-49) .
Mitigation: The FEIR/EA at page III-49
acknowledges that no feasible or reasonable measures exist to
completely avoid this impact. To partially mitigate this impact,
the FEIR/EA recommends the following measures:
1 Design and construct new buildings with
energy saving features.
2 Parking lot lighting shall be energy
efficient.
Facts: The above measures will partially mitigate
the impact above and shall be incorporated into specific
development proposals.
Findings: The Board finds that no feasible measure
exists to reduce this impact to an insignificant level.
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L. UTILITIES
Impact: The development of commercial uses would
not result in a significant need for new utility systems or a
substantial alteration to existing utilities. (FEIR/EA, pps. III-
50 and III-51) .
Mitigation: None required.
Facts: The existing utility systems shall be
upgraded to accommodate the proposed development and the cost to
do so shall be borne by the developers. Although no mitigation
measures are required, conservation techniques and measures such
as water conserving plumbing fixtures, drought resistant
landscaping materials, insulation in buildings, and low energy
lighting will be made a part of project design and construction.
Findings:The Board finds this impact to be
insignificant.
M. HUMAN HEALTH
Impact: The proposed amendment will not create
significant impacts on human health. (FEIR/EA, p. III-52) .
Mitigation:None required.
Facts: The FEIR/EA identifies this impact as
insignificant.
Findincts: The Board finds that no mitigation is
required.
N. AESTHETICS
Impact: Construction of the commercial uses may
represent a short-term impact on aesthetics.
Mitigation: The FEIR/EA at page III-54 recommends
the following summarized measures to mitigate this impact to a
level of insignificance.-nsignificance:•
1 Design and paint buildings attractively
and install landscape.
2 A landscape plan shall be prepared by a
licensed landscape architect and approved
prior to construction.
Facts: The above impact shall be mitigated upon
completion of construction and the installation of landscaping,
including parking lots and street frontages. Commercial buildings
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shall be set back from street frontages and screened by
landscaping.
Findings: The Board finds that the impacts
shall be mitigated to a level of insignificance with the
implementation of the amendment and the above measures.
O. RECREATION
Impact: The proposed GPA will not create
significant impacts on recreation (FEIR/EA, p. III-55) .
Mitigation:None required.
Facts: The FEIR/EA finds that no significant
impact will result.
Findings: The Board finds that no mitigation is
required.
P. CULTURAL RESOURCES
Impact: Construction activities could uncover
artifacts or other evidence of archaeological significance from
unknown sites. (FEIR/EA, p. III-56) .
Mitigation: To mitigate the above impact to a level
of insignificance, the FEIR/EA at page III-56 recommends that if
significant archeological resources are uncovered, construction
should halt and a qualified archeologist consulted.
Facts: The above mitigation measure shall be
implemented during construction.
Findings: The Board finds that this impact is
adequately mitigated.
Q. NOISE
Impact: Construction activities will create
temporary noise impacts. Long-term noise impacts from vehicular
traffic and the operation of equipment associated with commercial
development may also result. (FEIR/EA, p. III-78) .
Mitigation: The FEIR/EA at page III-78
acknowledges that there are no reasonable or feasible measures to
reduce construction noise. The FEIR/EA states that noise from
commercial operations can be reduced to a level of insignificance
through proper site planning and through dampening or suppression.
In addition, the FEIR/EA states that vehicular noise can be reduced
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to a level of insignificance during the night and early morning
hours by imposing restrictions on delivery vehicles.
Facts: The above measures shall be implemented
when warranted by future development.
Findings: The Board finds that no feasible measures
exist to reduce construction noise. The Board further finds that
the long-term noise impacts are partially mitigated.
R. TRAFFIC AND CIRCULATION
Impact: The proposed amendment will not create a
significant impact on traffic. Cumulative impacts from the project
may create significant traffic impacts by the year 2000.
Mitigation: The FEIR/EA at page III-84 recommends
installing a signal at the intersection on Concord Avenue between
John Glenn Drive and the Walnut Creek channel and constructing a
two-lane left turn from eastbound Concord Avenue to John Glenn
Drive as an additional measure (which needs the concurrence of the
City of Concord) .
Facts: The GPA will add to traffic volumes
however, this increase will not result in intolerable levels. With
respect to Parcel A, during a.m. peak. hours, 20 of the 22
intersections studied would continue to operate at level of service
LOS) B or better. Two intersections would continue to operate at
LOS C. During p.m. peak hours, the intersection of Concord Avenue
and John Glenn Drive would increase from LOS B to LOS E. This
intersection is located in the Concord Central Business District
wherein LOS E is considered acceptable according to City of Concord
guidelines. At the intersection of Concord Avenue and the I-680
northbound on-ramp, traffic levels would increase from LOS C to LOS
D, indicating a tolerable level of delay. With respect to Parcel
B, during a.m. peak hours, 20 of the 22 intersections studied would
continue to operate at LOS B or better, and LOS C or better.
During the p.m. peak hours, the Concord Avenue/John Glenn
intersection and the Concord Avenue/I-680 northbound on-ramp would
increase from LOS C to LOS D. LOS D represents a tolerable level
of delay and need not be mitigated. As demonstrated, the heaviest
concentration of traffic will center around the Concord Avenue/John
Glenn Drive intersection. Either of the two measures listed above
would reduce traffic levels at this intersection. Both measures
would serve to retain tolerable levels of service (LOS D or better)
at the intersection with projected cumulative project impacts. The
proposed project already includes a signal at Concord Avenue
between John Glenn Drive and the Walnut Creek channel. The left
turn lane shall be installed at the time development occurs.
Finding: The Board finds this impact to be
adequately mitigated.
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S. AIR QUALITY
Impact: Construction of the proposed development
will create short-term impacts on air quality. The project,
together with cumulative development in the area, may generate
additional new pollutants that would contribute to regional ozone
levels.
Mitigation: The FEIR/EA at page III-94 states that
construction impacts can be reduced through the utilization of dust
control measures. In addition, the FEIR/EA states that automobile
trips and thus emission rates, may be reduced by encouraging the
use of public transit.
Facts: All construction contracts shall require the
utilization of dust control measures. Opportunities to mitigate
air quality impacts that are created from automobiles are limited.
Traditional air quality mitigation measures such as Transportation
Systems Management (TSM) would not significantly reduce traffic
generated from the proposed development.TSM measures are
primarily aimed at home-to-work trips of employees, and the
overwhelming majority of trips to commercial facilities are
customer trips. In an effort to reduce automobile trips, the
proposed development shall provide for transit bus pull-outs and
waiting areas.
Findings: The Board finds that the above impacts
are mitigated to the extent feasible. The Board further finds
that the cumulative impact on air quality is unavoidable.
T. GROWTH-INDUCING IMPACTS.
Impact: The proposed GPA would result in the
economic development of two under-utilized parcels of airport land
which is a positive, insignificant impact. It is reasonably
anticipated that additional development in the area will occur as
a result of development pressures in the area. Development
pursuant to the GPA only relates to airport landholding and will
not create a significant growth-inducing impact.
Mitigation: No specific mitigation is identified
in the FEIR/EA.
Facts: The GPA will not significantly foster
population growth in the area since the area lacks an amount of
developable land necessary to create a significant increase in
population.
Findings: The Board finds that no mitigation
is required.
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U. CUMULATIVE IMPACTS
Impact: Cumulative impacts attributed to
implementation of the GPA are discussed in the FEIR/EA at pages
III-95 through III-100 and further in these findings under the
appropriately titled sections.
Mitigation: Except as specifically provided under
each identified impact, no specific mitigation measures for
cumulative impacts are identified in the FEIR/EA.
Facts: The cumulative impacts which would be
expected upon the adoption of the GPA would be lessened by the
mitigation measures identified for each applicable potential
impact.
Findings: The Board finds that the adoption of the
specific mitigation measures identified in these findings will have
the cumulative effect of lessening adverse cumulative environmental
impacts that would arise from the implementation of the GPA.
V. SHORT-TERM USES VERSUS LONG-TERM PRODUCTIVITY
Impact: The GPA will result in short-term impacts
on noise and traffic due to construction activities. The long-
term effects of the proposed project includes the loss of biotic
habitat, loss of vacant land, increased urbanization and related
considerations, and future traffic congestion beyond currently
acceptable levels.
Mitigation: Except as specifically provided for in
each of the applicable identified impacts, no specific mitigation
measures for this impact are identified in the FEIR/EA.
Facts: Long-term benefits realized by direct and
indirect economic growth, in addition to setting forth a means to
obtain the County goals concerning economic realization, offset the
above potential impacts.
Findings: The Board finds that this impact is
partially mitigated through the implementation of the project and
the mitigation measures adopted in these findings.
W. IRREVERSIBLE CHANGES
Impact: Implementation of the GPA will result in
the commitment of land for project development and the consumption
of both renewal and nonrenewable resources and cause the loss of
wildlife habitat. (FEIR/EA, p. III-104) .
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Mitigation: , Except as specifically provided for in
each of the applicable identified impacts, no specific mitigation
measures for this impact are identified in the FEIR/EA.
Facts: The irreversible changes that would be
expected upon the adoption of the project would be lessened by
implementation of the mitigation measures identified for each
potential impact.
Findings: The Board finds that the irreversible
changes have been mitigated to the extent feasible.
IV. FINDINGS REGARDING PROJECT ALTERNATIVES
A. NO-PROJECT ALTERNATIVE
Under this alternative, Parcels A and/or B would develop as
currently planned. Parcel A is currently approved for a ten-story
and six-story office building totalling approximately 480, 000 gross
square feet. Parcel B is also planned for office use and would
accommodate up to 682, 000 gross square feet of offices.
Facts: With respect to traffic, this alternative
and the proposed project create similar impacts. However, this
alternative will result in greater air quality impacts. For this
project to proceed an interested entrepreneur is required. The
applicant for this project has indicated no interest in pursuing
this option.
Finding: For the reasons stated above, the
Board finds the no-project alternative unacceptable.
B. PARCEL A ALTERNATIVES
1. Modified Office Proposal. This alternative
would result in one seven-story, one six-story, and one-five story
office building totalling approximately 450, 000 square feet, and
a 7, 000-square-foot restaurant/parking structure.
Facts: This alternative will create slightly less
of an impact on traffic than the proposed project. The air quality
impacts are essentially the same for the proposed project and this
alternative. However, the lowered building heights as proposed
under the GPA will create less of a safety risk. Further, office
space may not be a feasible use for Parcels A and B since the
market for such has declined.
Finding: For the reasons stated above, the Board
rejects this alternative.
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2 . Mixed Office/Commercial Use. This alternative
would result in approximately 400, 000 square feet of 'office use and
35, 000 square feet of office-support retail and restaurant uses.
Facts: This alternative will generate less of an
impact on traffic and air quality than that generated by
development as proposed under the GPA. However, the GPA will
create less of an impact on safety. In addition, the feasibility
of this alternative is questionable since the market for office
space in the area has declined.
Finding: For the reasons stated above the Board
rejects this alternative.
3. Auto Mall Option. This alternative would allow
automobile sales and support facilities on Parcel A for 10 to 15
years. At the end of that period the County would review existing
market conditions and determine the highest and best use for the
site.
Facts: This alternative is consistent with the
proposed commercial designation approved by the County Planning
Commission draft plan and could be implemented under that approval.
Finding: As a result of the foregoing, the Board
finds that this alternative could be allowed under the GPA.
C.- PARCEL B ALTERNATIVES
1. Mixed Office/Commercial Use. This alternative
would result in the development of up to 225, 000 square feet of
light industrial, retail/restaurant, and auto sales and rental uses
on the site.
Facts: This alternative will have less of an impact
on traffic and air quality than the proposed development. The
current market in the area is not favorable to office space and as
a result, this alternative would not further the County's economic
goals for presently undeveloped property.
Finding: For the reasons stated above, the Board
rejects this alternative.
2 . Light Industrial/Research Park Use. This
alternative would result in the development of up to 192, 000 square
feet of light industrial or research park-type uses on Parcel B.
Facts: With respect to traffic and air quality,
this alternative would serve as the environmentally superior
alternative. However, the airport staff concluded that additional
land needs to be reserved for airport facilities. This alternative
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would not be able to accommodate these uses, therefore, a
commercial designation is required.
Finding: The Board rejects this alternative for the
reasons stated above.
In light of the above, the Board of supervisors finds that the
GPA possess qualities superior to the above-alternatives, and
therefore, the Board approves the GPA along with the accepted
summarized mitigation measures as set forth herein.
IV. STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS.
CEQA requires the benefits of a proposed project to be
balanced against its unavoidable environmental impacts in
determining whether to approve the project.The Board has
determined that the benefits of this project outweigh the
unavoidable environmental impacts. In making this determination,
the following factors and public benefits were considered and
comprise the Statement of Overriding Considerations for each and
every impact that has not been substantially (adequately) mitigated
as hereinabove set forth:
1. The proposed GPA will result in the economic development
of under-utilized airport land. Commercial uses for Parcels A and
B are necessary to allow the County to further its goal in
realizing an,economic return from these parcels.
2 . Development of Parcel A as a low profile one-to-two story
structure will adequately address the public's concern expressed
on safety. The public has expressed its concern regarding the
proximity of a ten story office complex to the airport.
3 . Commercial development as proposed under the GPA for
Parcel A will conform to the adjacent commercial uses and further,
will blend into the current development pattern of the area.
4. The retention of lands for airport facilities and
purposes will reduce the land available for non-aviation purposes
on Parcel B. The commercial designation for Parcel B will provide
for a broader range of uses on this reduced parcel area.
5. The minor modification to the remaining elements of the
General Plan basically reflect updating of information such as
noise contours or shifts in plan boundaries. while minor in
nature, they make the County General Plan more consistent with
today's situation.
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V. MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
Section 21081. 6 of the Public Resources Code requires
this Board to adopt a monitoring or reporting program regarding
CEQA mitigation measures in connection with these findings. This
Board adopts the following program in fulfillment of this
requirement:
1. The County Community Development Department shall
prepare an overall plan to implement the mitigation measures
adopted in these findings by incorporating them as policies within
the projects, or by preparing implementing regulations, ordinances,
standards, programs and plans, or by incorporating them into future
development approvals as appropriate to the particular mitigation
measure, and shall take such action as necessary to effectuate the
plan.
2 . The County Community Development Department shall
file a written report with the Planning Commission within 3 months
from the approval date of specific projects under the GPA on the
implementation plan. Thereafter, the County Community Development
Department shall report annually to the Planning Commission on the
implementation status of the mitigation measures until the project
is builtout. Where appropriate and feasible the report shall also
provide a projected timetable for the implementation of each
mitigation measure.
3 . The Planning Commission shall review the written
report and determine whether there is any unusual and substantial
delay in, or obstacle to, the implementation of the adopted
mitigation measures which requires further action. If a developer
or interested party requests it, the result of this review will be
provided in writing.
4 . If the Planning Commission determines that such
further action is required, it shall consult with staff in order
to determine the additional actions to be taken to ensure the
implementation of such mitigation measures. The Planning
Commission shall take those reasonable actions as permitted by law
which will ensure the implementation of the mitigation measures.
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