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FROM: J. MICHAEL WALFORD, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
DATE: MARCH 15, 1994
SUBJECT: Approve Addendum #2 to the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for the Alamo
Estates Subdivision Project, in the Alamo Area.
Project No. 7758-6X5184 CDD-CP#93-81
Specific Requests) or Recommendation(s) & Background &Justification
I. RECOMMENDED ACTION:
APPROVE Addendum#2 to the Final Environmental Impact Report(FEIR)for the Alamo Estates
Subdivision Project evaluating dedication of 4.4 acres to use as a neighborhood park.
II. FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The estimated contract cost of the park is $650,000, funded by County Service Area (100%) R-
TA Alamo funds.
III. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION/BACKGROUND:
The Addendum #2 includes evaluation of the dedication of 4.4 acres for use as a neighborhood
park and its facilities..
The Addendum #2 is consistent with County policies and does not lead directly or indirectly to
significant physical changes in the project, nor does it alter the adequacy or completeness of the
environmental impacts and mitigation measures identified in the FEIR. Therefore, an Addendum
to the FEIR is appropriate to address the minor technical changes in the project description.
Upon County approval, Addendum #2 would be attached to the FEIR for the Alamo Estates
Subdivision project.
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RE0MMENGAUTIUR OF MUNT7 ADMINISTRAMR
RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
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ACTION OF BOARD ON: MAR 15 1994 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
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ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
Contact: Skip Epperly(510)313-2253
cc: PW(Administration)
County Admin.E.Kuevor
Auditor-Controller
Community Development
PW Accounting
Construction
Road Englneering-H.Ballenger
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an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Supeq,�p�ox IT
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ATTESTED: 97MR i�0
PHIL BATCHELOR,Clerk of the Board
of Supervisors and County Administrator
BY ,Deputy
SUBJECT: ADDENDUM #2 to the FEIR for Alamo Estates
March 15, 1994
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IV. CONSEQUENCES OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Delay in approving Addendum #2 may delay or jeopardize funding for construction of park facilities.
ADDENDUM #2
to the
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (FEIR)
for the ALAMO ESTATES SUBDIVISION PROJECT
SCH# 91033039
PW - WO# 7758-6X5184
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Prepared by:
Janet Frattini, Environmental Staff
Contra Costa County Public Works Department
255 Glacier Drive
Martinez, CA 94553-4897
November 1993
Environmental Planner (Chief Planning Official)
Public Works Department
Title: u• cruc-�a�.. `
Lead Agency: County of Contra Costa
Date: _I2-$• It 3
ADDENDUM #2
to the
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (FEIR)
for the ALAMO ESTATES SUBDIVISION PROJECT
SCH# 91033039
PREFACE
A Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) and Addendum were prepared in July of
1992. The DEIR discussed the inclusion of a 3.5 acre community park in the subdivision
project, and the Addendum reverted the park site back to residential lots. That
Addendum is no longer valid.
This document serves as Addendum #2 to the FEIR for the Alamo Estates Subdivision
Project and evaluates the dedication of 4.4 acres for use as a neighborhood park and its
facilities. Consequently,the FEIR for the project consists of the DEIR, comments received
on the DEIR, a list of all commenters on the DEIR, responses to the comments raised,
and Addendum #2.
The Contra Costa Community Development Department (CDD) is the lead agency for the
project, and on August 5, 1992, the Board of Supervisors.approved the project and filed
a Notice of Determination with the County Clerk. The Board acknowledged that the
project would have certain environmental effects and adopted the findings as expressed
in the San Ramon Valley Regional Planning Commission Resolution No.46-1992. The
Resolution was certified on August 5, 1992. In addition, the Board recognized future land
use and hydrology; traffic and circulation; water quality; wildlife and vegetation; geology
and soils; and earthwork; noise; air quality; cultural resources; and growth inducement
impacts would be reduced to insignificant levels if proposed and recommended
measures were followed.
CEQA PROCESS
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) prescribes that an Addendum (CEQA
Guidelines Section 15164) to an environmental impact report (EIR) shall be prepared by
either the lead agency or the responsible agency if:
1. None of the conditions described in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 have
occurred:
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a. No substantial changes have occurred which will introduce new or
- significant changes or environmental impacts not previously considered;
b. Nc�',significant changes to the conditions or circumstances in the area
affected by the project have occurred, such as substantial deterioration in
air quality;
c. No new information has become available which shows that significant
impacts previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown
in the EIR or the project will have one or more significant effects not
previously discussed.
2. Only minor technical changes or additions are necessary to make the EIR
under consideration adequate under CEQA; and,
3. The changes to the EIR made by the Addendum do not raise important
new issues about the significant effects on the environment.
In accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15164(c), the County Board of Supervisors
must consider Addendum #2 along with the FEIR prior to making a decision on the
project. According to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164 (b) an Addendum does not
require circulation for public review but can be included in or attached to the FEIR. As
noted in the Preface, Addendum #2 is attached to the FEIR for the Alamo Estates
Subdivision Project (State Clearinghouse # 91033039)
EXPLANATION OF ADDENDUM
Addendum #2 to the FEIR for the Alamo Estates Subdivision Project identifies the need
for the dedication of 4.4 acres of land for a neighborhood park per the subdivision's
Conditions of Approval (August 5, 1992).
Project Description:
The DEIR indicated a 3.5 acre community park with improvements would be
included in the project. The FEIR states the acceptance of an Offer of Dedication
by the County for a 4.4 acre neighborhood park site. The proposed park site has
been designed for use as a neighborhood park in accordance with the County
General Plan, #9 -Open Space Element (Park and Recreational Facilities Goals &
Policies). A well will be drilled for irrigation purposes and will be subject to the
requirements of the County Health Department.
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The proposed project features are:
1. Sport court (70'x30'), night lights are not proposed.
2. Picnic facilities.
3. Play area.
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4. Parkin'g' lot.
5. Walking paths.
6. Landscaping plantings.
7. Rest rooms and storage building.
8. A low level security lighting system.
Addendum #2 is consistent with County policies and does not lead directly or indirectly
to significant physical changes in the project, nor does it alter the adequacy or the
completeness of the environmental impacts identified in the FEIR. Therefore, Addendum
#2 to the FEIR is appropriate.
ADDITION TO THE FEIR
This section identifies the language which is added/or changed (bold face type) or
deleted (StFikeeut) to the text of the FEIR:
p. vi, 2nd paragraph, 1st sentence, change: ...acres into a maximum of 93 residential...
and a 4.4 acre GGFAMURity neighborhood park...
p. x, LAND USE, under IMPACT column after the 1st sentence, add: ...to single-family
residential use and a neighborhood park.
p. xi, VISUAL RESOURCES, under IMPACT column after the,2nd sentence, add: The
proposed park facility may be seen from views 3 and 8 but will not block a scenic view.
Under SCOPE column add: PS (means Project Specific)
Under LOS W/O Mit column add: I (means Insignificant)
Under MITIGATION MEASURES column add: No mitigation measures are required.
Under LOS W/MIT column add: Insignificant.
p. xii, under IMPACT column 3rd sentence, add: Development of the proposed project
and park facility will increase light in the immediate area.
p. xv, TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION, under IMPACT column after the 2nd sentence,./
add: Motor vehicles travelling to and from the proposed neighborhood park ma,
contribute to an increase in traffic in the project area.
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Under SCOPE column add: PS
Under LOS W/O MIT column add: I
Under MITIGATION MEASURES column add: See previously proposed traffic and
circulation mitigation measures. In addition, the neighborhood park's proposed 16-18
space paved parking lot shall provide adequate parking and shall not result in a
significant impact to circulation.
Under LOS W/MIT column add: Mitigated to a level of insignificance.
p. xx, HYDROLOGY, under IMPACT column 1st sentence, add: The proposed project
including the park facility will increase...
p. xxxi, BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES, under IMPACT column 1st sentence, add:
Development of the project site and park facility, in conjunction with past, present....
p. xxxiii, PUBLIC SERVICES AND UTILITIES, under MITIGATION MEASURES column after
the 2nd sentence, *add: The proposed park security lighting shall minimize any safety
risks to residents near the park.
p. 10, 1 st paragraph, 3rd sentence, change: A GGmmtff#ty neighborhood park of 3.4 4.4
acres is proposed for the southwest corner of the site.
p. 12, PROJECT OBJECTIVES, change: To provide a GOMMURity-neighborhood park.
p. 31, 2nd paragraph, 1 st sentence, add: ... residential use-ef the pFejeGt site with a
neighborhood park facility and a parking lot.
p. 33, 4th paragraph, 2nd sentence, add: ... project site to residential and neighborhood
park uses...
p. 36, 4th paragraph, 2nd sentence, change: The proposed 4.4 acre neighborhood
park...
5th paragraph, 2nd sentence, change: ...includes a 4.4 acre neighborhood
park...
p. 37, last paragraph, last sentence, add: The maximum 96 93 units...
p. 40, 1 st paragraph, 1 st sentence, change: ...development of 95 a maximum of 93 lots...
site with a 4.4 acre neighborhood park facility.
p. 48, after the 8th paragraph, add: The proposed park facility may be seen from views
3 and 8 but will not block a scenic view. On the contrary, the park may create a positive
visual appearance for the subdivision.
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p. 50, 1st paragraph, 2nd sentence, add: ...residential/urban use with a 4.4 acre
neighborhood park facility.
2nd paragraph, 1st sentence, change: Street lights, aFid lights from both the
interior and exterior'11.of the prospective residences, and park security lighting will add to
the....
After the last sentence, add: The park facility will provide a low level lighting
system for security purposes only. Light level should not encourage night use of the
park. No lighting is proposed for the sport court.
p. 69, 1st paragraph heading, change: Proposed r"-ffiffhffl#y Neighborhood Park.
1 st sentence, ...depicts a proposed GGR4ffwA4y neighborhood park which would
be located beehind leets
9:1 9-5, fronting Livorna Road. and Easy StFeet...
3rd sentence, change: The GGMMURity Pa* WGUId sep�e pFin;aFily biGyGlist af4d
pedes#iaRr, ar, a FestiRq area. The park should not result in a significant increase in traffic
volume. The proposed 16-18 space paved parking lot would provide adequate parking
for users from the development and .surrounding neighborhoods. This parking is
sufficient for the size and caliber of the proposed park.
2nd paragraph, delete: SiRGe this
SuFFOuRdiRq GemmuRities and fa,F away, 6 WGUld
E#eet paFkiRg W0611d be PFGVided-GRh11---e4a Av9RUe b9tW9eR I=iVGFRa RGaGl and MiFanda
Dl�^- This paFkiRg sheuld be su#ideRt f9F the 6ize -and GalibeF ef the ff9pG-sed-pa�k,
. .1.
p. 112, 4th paragraph, 1st sentence, add: ...agricultural/open space to residential use
which includes a 4.4 acre neighborhood park.
p. 114, #20, after the last sentence, add: In addition, landscaping plantings for the park
facility will be "natural" rather than a"garden" and will include many native plants. Plants
will be water conserving and will meet or exceed the drought'tolerant guidelines
expressed-in the most current version of Water-Conserving Plants & Landscapes for the. ,
Bay Area published by EBMUD.
p. 124, 2nd paragraph, 1 st sentence, change: Development of the-Q&-Iet a maximum of
93 residential subdivision lots...
p. 125, 2nd paragraph, after the last sentence, add: The proposed 4.4 acre
neighborhood park facility, of and by itself, does not require additional police services.
The park will close at dusk, therefore, no nighttime use of authorized activities could
create a security risk. The proposed security lighting will assist the Sheriffs Department
in their nighttime patrols.
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last paragraph, 1 st sentence, change: ...to dedicate a 3-5 4.4 acre passive
neighborhood park and improvements...
3rd sentence', change: The park plan does aet include development of paved
accesses er and a''16-18 space parking lot.
p. 126, 1st paragraph, 3rd sentence, add: It is anticipated that the proposed 4.4 acre
neighborhood park...
2nd paragraph, after the 1st sentence, add: However, Conditions of Approval
require the applicant be responsible for the park site from August 5, 1992 until three
years or 80% of the homes are sold, whichever date is later. R7-A then accepts
responsibility for maintenance of the park facility.
After the 2nd sentence, delete:
fees.
p.129 top of page, after the last sentence, add: Landscaping plantings for the park
facility will be water conserving and will meet or exceed the drought tolerant guidelines
expressed in the most current version of Water-Conserving Plants & Landscapes for the
Bay Area published by EBMUD. It is anticipated that a well will be drilled for irrigating the
park's landscaping. The use of water conserving plahts will minimize the demand for
water. The construction and safety specifications will be subject to the requirements of
the County Health Department.
4th paragraph, after the 2nd sentence, add: The installation of low level security
lighting will illuminate the park's perimeter thereby minimizing any safety risks to nearby
residents.
p. 154, 2nd paragraph, 3rd sentence, change: The project will supply 96 a maximum of
93 additional housing units...
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RESOLUTION of the SAN RAMON VALLEY REGIONAL
PLANNING COMMISSION, STATE OF CALIFORNIA,
INCORPORATING FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS PERTAINING
to the FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT for the
ALAMO ESTATES SUBDIVISION
RESOLUTION NO, 46.1992
The Findings for the Alamo Estates Subdivision were made by the San Ramon Valley
Regional Planning Commission to comply with Section 15091 of the CEQA Guidelines and
are incorporated herein by reference.
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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY ADDENDUM FINDINGS
for the FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
for the ALAMO ESTATES SUBDIVISION PROJECT
The following information is presented to comply with Section 15091 of the CEQA
Guidelines for the FEIR for the Alamo Estates Subdivision.
1. Environmental Effect: The project will result in the acceptance of an Offer of
Dedication of 4.4 acres of land and construction of a neighborhood park facility.
Findings: There are no significant environmental impacts associated with this park
site dedication for which Addendum #2 was prepared. The park site with the
addition of a 16-18 space parking lot, paved access, and other features are not
considered significant impacts. Minor technical changes to the design of the
project do not cause a significant impact that was not previously identified in the
FEIR for the Alamo Estates Subdivision.
STATEMENT OF FACTS:
a. The project to be developed pursuant to Addendum #2 to the 'FEIR for the
Alamo Estates Subdivision Proiect is identical, or substantially similar,to the project
analyzed in the FEIR.
b. The FEIR for the Alamo Estates Subdivision Project consists of the DEIR,
comments received on the DEIR, a list of all commenters on the DEIR, responses
to the comments raised, and Addendum #2. The FEIR was completed in
compliance with CEQA.
c. There are no subsequent changes, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section
15162 (a) (1) in the project which require important revisions of the FEIR because
the project is identical, or substantially similar, to the project analyzed in the FEIR.
d. There are no substantial changes in the circumstances, pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15162 (a) (2), under which the Alamo Estates Subdivision
Project will be undertaken. Those circumstances remain identical or substantially
similar to the circumstances analyzed in the FEIR.
e. There is no new information of substantial importance, pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15162 (a)(3), to the Alamo Estates Subdivision Project which
could not have been known when the FEIR was originally certified by the Board
of Supervisors August 5, 1992, and which shows that the project will have one or
more significant effects not discussed in the FEIR, or which shows that significant
effects previously analyzed will be substantially more severe.
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f. None of the conditions calling for the preparation of a subsequent or
supplemental EIR have occurred (see items 1 c - e above). Therefore, it is
appropriate to adopt Addendum #2 to the FEIR. The changes to the FEIR made
by the proposed Addendum #2 do not raise important new issues about
significant e#ects on the environment. Addendum #2 shall be considered along
with the FEIR prior to the Board of Supervisors making a decision on the
dedication of the site.
The findings are supported by substantial evidence in the administrative record and are
based on the FEIR for the Alamo Estates Subdivision Project which was subject to public
review.
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