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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Res 1994-11-16 ----- RESOLUTION NO. 3067 I ~ A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TIBURON ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN WHEREAS, the Town of Tiburon did most recently adopt a Circulation Element of its General Plan on September 28, 1989; and WHEREAS, periodic updating of the Element is necessary to address changing conditions and reflect current circumstances within the community relative to circulation and transportation; and WHEREAS, the Town has prepared amendments to the Circulation Element in response to this necessity, and has prepared an Initial Study and Negative Declaration for said amendments; and WHEREAS, the review and comment period for the Draft Negative Declaration was held from July 13, 1994 to August 2, 1994, and no comments relating to environmental issues were received; and r WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, pursuant to the Government Code, held duly noticed and advertised public hearings on August 10, September 28, and October 12, 1994 to receive public input and comments on the proposed Circulation Element amendments and on the Draft Negative Declaration for the project, and adopted Resolution No. 94-23 recommending approval of the amendments and certification of the Negative Declaration; and WHEREAS, the Town Council, pursuant to the Government Code, held a duly noticed and advertised public hearing on November 2, 1994 to receive public input and comments on the proposed Circulation Element amendments and on the Draft Negative Declaration for the project, and has considered all testimony, both oral and written; and WHEREAS, the Town Council has adopted Resolution No. 3063 certifying the Negative Declaration for the project; and WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that the amendments to the Circulation Element, as contained within the final draft document dated November 16, 1994, are consistent with the remainder of the Circulation Element and with the Town's other adopted General Plan Elements. l~ 1 ,..-.. I ' r ~ NOW, THEREFORE, the Town Council resolves as follows: 1. The amendments to the Circulation Element of the General Plan are hereby adopted as shown on the draft dated November 16, 1994, incorporating any minor changes made by the Town Council at the November 16, 1994 meeting. 2. Pursuant to provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, the following mitigation measures (taken from the certified Negative Declaration/Initial Study) are adopted as part of the project approval: Le. Increase in wind or water erosion of soils, either on or off' site? The impacts associated with soil erosion during periods of high wind or rain could potentially be significant during the construction period for circulation system improvements. However, these impacts would be reduced to a less than significant level with the implementation of the following mitigation measures, incorporated into the project as implementation programs: l.e.(I) If grading is to take place during the rainy season, an erosion control plan is required to be approved prior to the issuance of a grading permit. l.e.(2) Implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) for storm water management, including catch basins and erosion and sediment control measures. Catch basins shall require periodic maintenance especially following winter storms. l.e.(3) During the construction period, the site will be watered at least twice a day and more frequently when winds exceed 15 miles per hour to prevent dust raised from leaving the site. l.e.(4) Grading will be halted during periods of high winds which generate dust which cannot be controlled by watering. l.e.(5) Graded areas will be promptly landscaped, built upon or treated with soil binders. 208. Substantial air emissions or deterioration of ambient air quality? Implementation of circulation system improvements could result in .air pollution as a result of construction equipment, fugitive dust and grading. However, these impacts would be reduced to a less than significant level 2 ,~ with the implementation of the following mitigation measures, incorporated into the project as implementation programs: I ' 2.a (1), (2) and (3): See measures l.e(3),(4) and (5) above. 3.e. Discharge into surface waters, or in any alteration of surface water quality, including but uot limited to temperature dissolved oxygen, or turbidity? Implementation of the circulation system improvements could result in such impacts as a result of increased runoff' from impervious surfaces. While these impacts are considered insignificant, these impacts would be further reduced with the implementation of the following mitigation measures, incorporated into the project as implementation programs: 3.e.(I) Project will comply with the Marin County Baseline Urban Runoff Program regulations in effect at the time of construction. r 3.e.(2) Landscaping shall rely on the use of native plants to minimize the use of herbicides and pesticides. If needed as a last resort, the Town shall use low quantities of selective non-persistent chemicals in landscaping applications. 408. Change in the diversity of species or uumber of any species of plants? Implementation of circulation system improvements could adversely impact wetlands and other habitats which host rare and endangered species. However, these impacts would be reduced to a less than significant level with the implementation of the following mitigation measures, incorporated into the project as implementation programs: 4.a(l) Implementation of all circulation system improvements shall avoid impacts to wetlands, riparian corridors and other significant habitat areas which host rare and endangered species. 5.d. Deterioratiou to existing fish or wildlife habitat? l-- For the reasons described in 4.a above, the implementation of circulation system improvements could result in impacts to habitat areas. However, these impacts would be reduced to a less than significant level with the implementation of the following mitigation measures, incorporated into the project as implementation programs: 3 . ~ I 5.d (1): See mitigation measure 4.a(I), above. 6.a. Increases in existing noise levels? The project could result in significant noise impacts to sensitive receptors adjacent to circulation system improvements. However, these impacts would be reduced to a less than significant level with the implementation of the following mitigation measures, incorporated into the project as implementation programs: 6.a(l) When design specifications are completed for specific circulation system improvements a noise study shall be completed pursuant to Noise Element policies NE.6 and NE.7. Mitigation measures shall be incorporated into the project where the project contributes to noise levels which exceed standards contained in the General Plan noise and land use compatibility guidelines. Mitigation measures shall reduce unacceptable noise levels to existing levels or below thereby ensuring specific circulation projects do not result in significant noise impacts. If noise levels generated by system improvements as designed and mitigated still exceed Town standards, the project shall not be implemented as designed. 7. Will the proposal produce light and glare? r Light and glare impacts could be significant as a result of lighting associated with circulation system improvements. However, these impacts would be reduced to a less than significant level with the implementation of the following mitigation measures, incorporated into the project as implementation programs: 7.a(l) During design review of specific improvements, techniques to reduce light and glare impacts would be evaluated for possible inclusion in project design. Such techniques shall include use of short light standards for walkways, use of low level lights for landscaping, hoods on security lights and lamps designed to reduce glare, among other techniques. Measures required as a result of such review shall be found by the Town to reduce any potentially significant impacts to a level of insignificance, or the improvement as designed shall not be implemented. 20.a Will the proposal result in alteratious of or the destructiou of a prehistoric or historic archaeological site? The project could potentially impact unknown underground cultural deposits. However, these impacts would be reduced to a less than r 4 . ~ significant level with the implementation of the following mitigation measures, incorporated into the project as implementation programs: I 20.a.(I) If any indicator of the presence of cultural deposits is observed during project implementation, earth work will be halted for a radius of 35 feet around the suspected deposit and an archeologist will be consulted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. If deemed appropriate, data and artifact recovery would be conducted during the period when construction work is halted. 3. At the time of specific project approval for each improvement, adequate monetary security or equivalent measures shall be required to guarantee proper implementation of all required mitigation measures. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon held on November 16, 1994, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Ginalski, Nygren, Thayer, Thompson, Wolf NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None r ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None N NYGREN TOWN OF TIB ATTEST: ~ THERESE M. HENNESSY, TO CLERK lr 5 .