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Project: ARCH-0161-2019; USE-0500-2019; VAR-0499-2019; EID-0742-2021
French Hospital Expansion Project
This agreement is entered into by and between the City of San Luis Obispo and Dignity
Health, Corp. on the _______ day of ________________, _______. The following
measures are included in the project to mitigate potential adverse environmental
impacts. Please sign the original and return it to the Community Development
Department.
REQUIRED MITIGATION AND MONITORING PROGRAMS
Aesthetics
Mitigation Measure AES-1: If obstruction light poles are proposed, prior to issuance of
construction permits, the project applicant shall submit final design plans demonstrating
the obstruction light poles would be colored a muted grey-green color in order to blend
in with the foliage of the adjacent eucalyptus grove.
Monitoring Program Aesthetics: These measures shall be incorporated into
project grading and building plans for review and approval by the City Community
Development Department. Compliance shall be verified by the City during regular
inspections.
Air Quality
Mitigation Measure AQ 1: The following SLOAPCD-recommended Standard Mitigation
Measures shall be implemented to reduce construction generated NOx, ROG, and
DPM.
1. Maintain all construction equipment in proper tune according to manufacturer’s
specifications;
2. Fuel all off-road and portable diesel-powered equipment with CARB certified
motor vehicle diesel fuel (non-taxed version suitable for use off-road);
3. Diesel-fueled construction equipment shall meet, at a minimum, CARB’s Tier 2
certified engines or cleaner off-road heavy-duty diesel engines and comply with
the State Off-Road Regulation. Off-road equipment meeting CARB’s Tier 3 and
Tier 4 emission standards should be used, to the extent locally available;
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4. Use on-road heavy-duty trucks that meet the CARB’s 2007 or cleaner
certification standard for on-road heavy-duty diesel engines, and comply with the
State On-Road Regulation;
5. Construction or trucking companies with fleets that do not have engines in their
fleet that meet the engine standards identified in the above two measures (e.g.,
captive or NOx exempt area fleets) may be eligible by proving alternative
compliance;
6. All on and off-road diesel equipment shall not idle when equipment is not in use.
Signs shall be posted in the designated queuing areas and or job sites to remind
drivers and operators of the idling restrictions;
7. Equipment staging and queuing areas shall be located at the maximum distance
feasible from sensitive receptor locations. Signs shall be posted identifying these
areas;
8. Electrify equipment when possible;
9. Substitute gasoline-powered in place of diesel-powered equipment, where
possible;
10. Use alternative-fueled construction equipment on-site where possible, such as
compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), propane or
biodiesel; and
11. The contractor or builder shall designate a person or persons to monitor the
implementation of the measures detailed above. Signage on-site shall be
provided near project site entrances that detail the name and telephone number
of the on-site monitor. The monitor shall be responsible for fielding questions and
addressing concerns received from the public on an as-needed basis. Significant
concerns shall be relayed to City Planning and Building staff.
Mitigation Measure AQ-2: The following SLOAPCD-recommended mitigation
measures shall be implemented to reduce construction generated fugitive dust. These
measures shall be shown on grading and building plans.
1. Reduce the amount of disturbed area where possible.
2. Use water trucks, SLOAPCD-approved dust suppressants (see Section 4.3 in the
CEQA Air Quality Handbook), or sprinkler systems in sufficient quantities to
prevent airborne dust from leaving the site and from exceeding the SLOAPCD’s
limit of 20% opacity for greater than 3 minutes in any 60-minute period.
Increased watering frequency would be required whenever wind speeds exceed
15 miles per hour. Reclaimed (non-potable) water should be used whenever
possible. Please note that since water use is a concern due to drought
conditions, the contractor or builder shall consider the use of a SLOAPCD-
approved dust suppressant where possible to reduce the amount of water used
for dust control. For a list of suppressants, see Section 4.3 of the CEQA Air
Quality Handbook.
3. All dirt stockpile areas should be sprayed daily or covered with tarps or other dust
barriers as needed.
4. All roadways, driveways, sidewalks, etc. to be paved should be completed as
soon as possible. In addition, building pads should be laid as soon as possible
after grading unless seeding or soil binders are used.
5. All trucks hauling dirt, sand, soil, or other loose materials are to be covered or
should maintain at least two feet of freeboard (minimum vertical distance
between the top of load and top of trailer) in accordance with California Vehicle
Code Section 23114.
6. “Track-Out” is defined as sand or soil that adheres to and/or agglomerates on the
exterior surfaces of motor vehicles and/or equipment (including tires) that may
then fall onto any highway or street as described in California Vehicle Code
Section 23113 and California Water Code Section 13304. To prevent track-out,
designate access points and require all employees, subcontractors, and others to
use them. Install and operate a “track-out prevention device” where vehicles
enter and exit unpaved roads onto paved streets. The track-out prevention
device can be any device or combination of devices that are effective at
preventing track-out, located at the point of intersection of an unpaved area and
a paved road. Rumble strips or steel plate devices need periodic cleaning to be
effective. If paved roadways accumulate tracked out soils, the track-out
prevention device may need to be modified.
7. Permanent dust control measures identified in the approved project revegetation
and landscape plans should be implemented as soon as possible following
completion of any soil disturbing activities;
8. Exposed ground areas that are planned to be reworked at dates greater than 1
month after initial grading should be sown with a fast germinating, non-invasive
grass seed and watered until vegetation is established.
9. All disturbed soil areas not subject to revegetation should be stabilized using
approved chemical soil binders, jute netting, or other methods approved in
advance by the SLOAPCD.
10. Vehicle speed for all construction vehicles shall not exceed 15 miles per hour on
any unpaved surface at the construction site.
11. Sweep streets at the end of each day if visible soil material is carried onto
adjacent paved roads. Water sweepers with reclaimed water should be used
where possible. Roads shall be pre-wetted prior to sweeping when possible.
12. The burning of vegetative material shall be prohibited. Effective February 25,
2000, the SLOAPCD prohibited developmental burning of vegetative material
within San Luis Obispo County. If you have any questions regarding these
requirements, contact the SLOAPCD Engineering & Compliance Division at (805)
781-5912.
13. The contractor or builder shall designate a person or persons to monitor the
fugitive dust emissions and enhance the implementation of the measures as
necessary to minimize dust complaints, reduce visible emissions below 20%
opacity, and to prevent the transport of dust off-site. Their duties shall include
holidays and weekend periods when work may not be in progress. The name and
telephone number of such persons shall be provided to the SLOAPCD
Compliance Division prior to the start of any grading, earthwork or demolition.
Mitigation Measure AQ 3: The following measures shall be implemented to reduce
construction emissions from on and off-road construction equipment (NOx, ROG, and
DPM) and area sources. These measures shall be shown on grading and building
plans:
1. When applicable, portable equipment, 50 horsepower (hp) or greater, used
during construction activities shall be registered with the California statewide
portable equipment registration program (issued by the CARB) or be permitted
by the SLOAPCD. Such equipment may include power screens, conveyors,
internal combustion engines, crushers, portable generators, tub grinders,
trammel screens, and portable plants (e.g., aggregate plant, asphalt plant,
concrete plant). For more information, contact the SLOAPCD Engineering &
Compliance Division at (805) 781-5912.
2. Construction of the proposed project shall use low-VOC content paints not
exceeding 50 grams per liter.
3. To the extent locally available, use prefinished building materials or materials that
do not require the application of architectural coatings.
4. Idling Restrictions Near Sensitive Receptors for Both On- and Off-Road
Equipment:
a. Staging and queuing areas shall be located at the greatest distance
feasible from sensitive receptor locations;
b. Diesel idling when equipment is not in use is not permitted;
c. Use of alternative fueled equipment is recommended whenever possible;
and,
d. Signs that specify the no-idling requirements must be posted and
enforced at the construction site.
5. Idling Restrictions for On-road Vehicles. Section 2485 of Title 13, the California
Code of Regulations (CCR) limits diesel-fueled commercial motor vehicles that
operate in the State of California with gross vehicular weight ratings of greater
than 10,000 pounds and licensed for operation on highways. It applies to
California and non-California based vehicles. In general, the regulation specifies
that drivers of said vehicles:
a. Shall not idle the vehicle’s primary diesel engine when vehicle is not in
use, except as noted in Subsection (d) of the regulation; and,
b. Shall not operate a diesel-fueled auxiliary power system (APS) to power a
heater, air conditioner, or any ancillary equipment on that vehicle during
sleeping or resting in a sleeper berth for greater than 5.0 minutes at any
location when within 100 feet of a restricted area, except as noted in
Subsection (d) of the regulation.
c. Signs must be posted in the designated queuing areas and job sites to
remind drivers of the no-idling requirement. The specific requirements
and exceptions in the regulation can be reviewed at the following web
site: www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/truck-idling/2485.pdf.
6. Idling Restrictions for off-Road Equipment. Off-road diesel equipment shall
comply with the idling restriction identified in the Idling Restrictions for On-road
Vehicles detailed above. Signs shall be posted in the designated queuing areas
and job sites to remind off-road equipment operators of the no-idling requirement.
Mitigation Measure AQ 4: The following mitigation measures shall be implemented to
reduce the disturbance of asbestos and lead. Strategies include but are not limited to
the following:
1. Demolition of on-site structures shall comply with the National Emission
Standards for Hazardous Air Emissions requirements (40 CFR 61, Subpart M,
Asbestos NESHAP) for the demolition of existing structures. The SLOAPCD is
delegated authority by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to implement
the Federal Asbestos NESHAP. Prior to demolition of on-site structures, the
SLOAPCD shall be notified, per NESHAP requirements. The SLOAPCD
notification form and reporting requirements are included in Appendix A of the Air
Quality and Greenhouse Gas Impact Assessment for the Proposed French
Hospital Medical Center Expansion Project (Attachment 3). Additional information
may be obtained at website URL: https://www.slocleanair.org/rules-
regulations/asbestos/complaints-resources.php.
2. If during the demolition of existing structures, paint is separated from the
construction materials (e.g., chemically or physically), the paint waste shall be
evaluated independently from the building material by a qualified hazardous
materials inspector to determine its proper management. All hazardous materials
shall be handled and disposed of in accordance with local, state and federal
regulations. According to the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), if
the paint is not removed from the building material during demolition (and is not
chipping or peeling), the material can be disposed of as construction debris (a
non-hazardous waste). The landfill operator shall be contacted prior to disposal
of building material debris to determine any specific requirements the landfill may
have regarding the disposal of lead-based paint materials. The disposal of
demolition debris shall comply with any such requirements. Contact the
SLOAPCD Enforcement Division at (805) 781-5912 for more information.
Approval of a lead work plan and permit may be required. Lead work plans, if
required, shall be submitted to SLOAPCD ten days prior to the start of
demolition.
3. Prior to any grading activities, a geologic evaluation shall be conducted to
determine if naturally occurring asbestos (NOA) is present within the area that
will be disturbed. If NOA is not present, an exemption request must be filed with
the SLOAPCD. If NOA is found at the site, the applicant must comply with all
requirements outlined in the Asbestos ATCM. These requirements may include
but are not limited to:
a. Development of an Asbestos Dust Mitigation Plan which must be
approved by the SLOAPCD before operations begin, and
b. Development and approval of an Asbestos Health and Safety Program
(required for some projects).
Monitoring Program Air Quality: These measures shall be incorporated into project
grading and building plans for review and approval by the City Community
Development Department. Compliance shall be verified by the City during regular
inspections, in coordination with the SLOAPCD, as necessary.
Biological Resources
Mitigation Measure BR-1: Site preparation, construction, and vegetation removal shall
be scheduled to occur outside the nesting bird season (February 15–September 15), if
feasible. If proposed site preparation, construction, and/or vegetation removal is
scheduled to occur between February 15 and September 15, the project applicant shall
retain a qualified biologist to conduct a nesting bird survey no more than 2 weeks prior
to disturbance to determine presence/absence of nesting birds within the disturbance
area. All findings of the nesting bird survey shall be provided in a monitoring report to
the City prior to initiation of project site disturbance activities.
If active nests are observed, vegetation removal shall be avoided within 100 feet of
active passerine nests and 300 feet of active raptor nests until young birds have fledged
and left the nest. The nests shall be monitored weekly by a biologist with experience
with nesting birds. The buffer may be reduced if deemed appropriate by the biologist
and approved by City staff. If any federally or state-listed bird species or California fully
protected bird species are observed nesting in or near the project site, the biologist and
the City shall coordinate with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and/or
California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) before any disturbances occur within
500 feet of the nest.
Readily visible exclusion zones shall be established in areas where nests must be
avoided. Bird nests, eggs, or young covered by the MBTA and California Fish and
Game Code shall not be moved or disturbed until the end of the nesting season or until
young fledge, nor shall adult birds be killed, injured, or harassed at any time. Pursuant
to California Fish and Game Code Section 3503.5, nests of raptors (owls, hawks,
falcons, eagles) shall not be removed prior to coordination with and approval from the
CDFW.
Mitigation Measure BR-2: If tree removal or site disturbance is necessary during the
fall and winter monarch butterfly migration (October 15–February 28), a qualified
biologist shall conduct a preconstruction survey for monarch butterflies that could utilize
trees on-site for overwintering. If monarch butterflies are detected in the work area or
within 300 feet of the work area, tree removal shall be postponed until after the
overwintering period or until a qualified biologist determines monarch butterflies are no
longer utilizing the trees on or within 300 feet of the site for overwintering.
Mitigation Measure BR-3: Protective silt fencing shall be installed prior to, and
maintained in place until conclusion of, grading and development of the project site to
prevent excess soil from sloughing off into sensitive natural habitats and the creek
adjacent to proposed disturbance areas. Fencing shall be installed between proposed
disturbance areas and natural vegetation located within the existing open space
easement.
Mitigation Measure BR-4: For the life of the project, the project applicant shall retain a
qualified biologist to conduct annual biological surveys of the open space easement
area to document the condition of the creeks and riparian vegetation on-site, document
the condition of existing culverts and other drainage improvements, and identify
necessary drainage improvements, vegetation trimming or removal, or other
maintenance activities for riparian corridor restoration, erosion control, fire protection,
soil stabilization, and/or removal of creek flow obstructions. The annual reports shall be
submitted to and reviewed by the City Natural Resources Manager and/or Community
Development Department to confirm compliance with the terms and conditions of the
open space easement. The project applicant shall coordinate with the City Natural
Resources Manager and/or Community Development Department to implement and
provide documentation of necessary restoration activities on an as-needed basis.
Mitigation Measure BR-5: Prior to any vegetation trimming or removal or other site
disturbance activities within the riparian corridor areas on-site, the project applicant shall
provide the City a copy of a Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement for the proposed
actions, or documentation that an Agreement from the California Department of Fish
and Wildlife is not required. In addition, at a minimum, the following avoidance and
minimization measures described below shall be implemented within the corridor:
1. Tree and vegetation removal shall be prohibited during rain or within 24 hours
following significant rainfall. Significant rainfall is defined as rainfall totaling one-
half inch (0.5-inch) of rain in any 24-hour period.
2. All vegetation removal shall be conducted during daylight hours.
3. Prior to vegetation removal, the contractor shall identify the limits of access
routes and encroachment to the minimum disturbance required to conduct the
vegetation removal. The “work area limits” shall be clearly marked in the field
with highly visible flagging or fencing. The flagging or fencing shall be
maintained in good repair for the duration of activities. All areas beyond the
identified work area limits shall not be disturbed.
4. The aquatic areas within the creeks shall be avoided. Project activities within the
aquatic portions of the creeks are prohibited. No work within the channel of the
creek shall occur.
5. Prior to construction, a qualified biologist shall conduct training sessions to
familiarize all construction personal with the project conditions, limits of
disturbance, special-status species with potential to occur in the work areas,
general provisions and protections afforded by the state and federal endangered
species acts, the Clean Water Act, Porter Cologne Water Quality Act, and
California Fish and Game Code.
6. The disturbance or removal of vegetation shall not exceed the minimum
necessary to complete the project and shall only occur with the defined work
areas. Any disturbed areas shall be restored to as near their original condition
as possible.
7. Prior to initiation of project activities, all trees to be cut or removed shall be
clearly identified and marked to avoid accidentally removing trees that should be
avoided.
8. Staging and storage areas for equipment, materials, fuels, lubricant, and
solvents shall be located at least 50 feet from the top-of-bank. All fueling and
maintenance of vehicles or other equipment shall be prohibited outside of the
designated staging and storage areas.
9. Upon completion of construction, all disturbed soils shall be stabilized using
generally-accepted erosion and sediment control practices such as crimped
straw and seeds, jute netting, or other appropriate measures. If any mats or
netting are used, said mats or netting shall contain only natural fiber materials.
Nylon or other synthetic materials shall not be used in mats or netting. All
disturbed areas shall be revegetated with riparian or upland vegetation, as
appropriate.
10. All project-generated debris, building materials, and rubbish shall be removed
from areas where such materials could be washed into the creek corridor.
Mitigation Measure BR-6: Prior to site preparation and issuance of grading and
building permits, the contractor shall prepare a Hazardous Materials Response Plan to
allow for a prompt and effective response to any accidental spills and submit the plan to
the City Community Development Department for approval. Workers shall be informed
of the importance of preventing spills and of the appropriate measures to take should a
spill occur.
Mitigation Measure BR-7: During construction, erosion control measures (e.g., silt
fencing, fiber rolls, and barriers) shall remain available on-site and shall be utilized as
necessary to prevent erosion and sedimentation in natural habitat areas or creeks. No
synthetic plastic mesh products shall be used for erosion control and use of these
materials on-site is prohibited. Erosion control measures shall be checked to ensure
that they are intact and functioning effectively and maintained on a daily basis
throughout the duration of construction.
Mitigation Measure BR-8: During construction, the cleaning and refueling of
equipment and vehicles shall occur only within a designated staging area and at least
100 feet (30 meters) from the top of bank or furthest extent of riparian vegetation of
creeks located within the project vicinity. At a minimum, equipment and vehicles shall be
checked and maintained on a daily basis to ensure proper operation and avoid potential
leaks or spills.
Mitigation Measure BR-9: During construction, trash shall be contained, removed
from the work site, and disposed of regularly. Following construction, trash and
construction debris shall be removed from the work areas.
Mitigation Measure BR-10: Prior to issuance of grading and building permits, the
applicant shall submit a final landscape planting plan to the City that shall demonstrate
in-kind replacement plantings for every native tree proposed for removal at a 1:1 ratio
for on-site plantings and 2:1 ratio for off-site plantings (if proposed). The landscape
planting plan shall establish success criteria and include a monitoring and reporting
schedule over a 5-year period to ensure the success of native tree plantings. In
addition, all replacement plantings located within the open space easement area shall
be native species.
Monitoring Program Biological Resources: These conditions and measures shall
be noted on all grading and construction plans. The City Community
Development Department and Natural Resources Manager shall verify
compliance.
Cultural Resources
Mitigation Measure CR-1: Prior to construction activities, a City-qualified archaeologist
shall conduct cultural resource awareness training for all construction personnel
including the following:
1. Review the types of archaeological artifacts that may be uncovered;
1. Provide examples of common archaeological artifacts to examine;
2. Review what makes an archaeological resource significant to archaeologists and
local native Americans;
3. Describe procedures for notifying involved or interested parties in case of a new
discovery;
4. Describe reporting requirements and responsibilities of construction personnel;
5. Review procedures that shall be used to record, evaluate, and mitigate new
discoveries; and
6. Describe procedures that would be followed in the case of discovery of disturbed
as well as intact human burials and burial-associated artifacts.
Mitigation Measure CR-2: If cultural resources are encountered during subsurface
earthwork activities, all ground-disturbing activities within a 50-foot radius of the find
shall cease and the City shall be notified immediately. Work shall not continue until a
City-qualified archaeologist assesses the find and determines the need for further study.
If the find includes Native American affiliated materials, a local Native American tribal
representative shall be contacted to work in conjunction with the City-approved
archaeologist to determine the need for further study. A standard inadvertent discovery
clause shall be included in every grading and construction contract to inform contractors
of this requirement. Any previously unidentified resources found during construction
shall be recorded on appropriate California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)
forms and evaluated for significance in terms of CEQA criteria by a qualified
archaeologist.
If the resource is determined significant under CEQA, the qualified archaeologist shall
prepare and implement a research design and archaeological data recovery plan, in
conjunction with locally affiliated Native American representative(s) as necessary, that
will capture those categories of data for which the site is significant. The archaeologist
shall also perform appropriate technical analysis, prepare a comprehensive report, and
file it with the CCIC, located at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and provide
for the permanent curation of the recovered materials.
Mitigation Measure CR-3: In the event that human remains are exposed during earth
disturbing activities associated with the project, an immediate halt work order shall be
issued, and the Community Development Director and locally affiliated Native American
representative(s) (as necessary) shall be notified. State Health and Safety Code Section
7050.5 requires that no further disturbance of the site or any nearby area reasonably
suspected to overlie adjacent human remains shall occur until the County Coroner has
made the necessary findings as to origin and disposition pursuant to PRC Section
5097.98. If the remains are determined to be of Native American descent, the coroner
shall notify the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) within 24 hours. These
requirements shall be printed on all building and grading plans.
Monitoring Program Cultural Resources: All mitigation measures shall be shown on
grading and building plans and be clearly visible to contractors and City inspectors.
The name and contact information for the City-qualified archeologist shall be clearly
indicated within construction plans. In the unlikely event of resource discovery, the
Community Development Director shall be contacted immediately. City staff will
periodically inspect the site for continued compliance with the above mitigation
measure.
Energy
Mitigation Measure ENG-1: The project applicant shall submit a TDM Plan for review
and approval by the City Public Works Department prior to issuance of building permits.
The plan shall identify the TDM strategies to be implemented and methods for
monitoring the effectiveness of the TDM strategies. The TDM program shall be
reviewed and approved by City’s Transportation Division prior to implementation. The
TDM plan shall include strategies and/or payment of traffic mitigation fees sufficient to
achieve the City’s significance threshold of 15% below the existing County average
vehicle miles traveled per service population (VMT/SP) of 17.43 VMT/SP. At a
minimum, based on the VMT analysis prepared for this project and in addition to the
measures currently implemented, the following strategies, or equivalent measures that
achieve 17.43 VMT or less as approved by the City Public Works Transportation
Division, shall be implemented (MBI 2021):
1. Provide parking cash-out programs for employees;
2. Provide employer-implemented ride-sharing program for employees; and,
3. Implement commute trip-reduction marketing strategies for employees.
Mitigation Measure ENG-2: Prior to issuance of construction permits, the following
additional mitigation measures shall be shown on project plans and implemented to
further reduce operational consumption of energy resources:
1. Provide employee lockers and showers to promote bicycle and pedestrian use.
One shower and five lockers for every 25 new employees is recommended.
2. Exceed Cal Green standards by 25% for providing on-site bicycle parking: both
short-term racks and long-term lockers, or a locked room with standard racks and
access limited to bicyclists only.
3. Provide dedicated parking for carpools, vanpools, and/or high-efficiency vehicles
to meet or exceed Cal Green Tier 2.
4. Meet or exceed Cal Green Tier 2 standards for providing EV charging
infrastructure.
5. Meet or exceed Cal Green Tier 1 standards for building energy efficiency.
6. Meet or exceed Cal Green Tier 2 standards for utilizing recycled content
materials.
7. All built-in appliances shall be Energy Star certified or equivalent.
8. Meet or exceed City Water Efficient Landscape standards by 15 percent.
9. Low-flow water fixtures shall be installed.
10. Proposed landscaping shall include water-efficient landscapes and irrigation
systems.
Monitoring Program Energy: These measures shall be incorporated into project grading
and building plans for review and approval by the City Community Development
Department. Compliance shall be verified by the City during regular inspections, in
coordination with the City Building Division, as necessary.
Noise
Mitigation Measure N-1: The following measures shall be implemented to reduce
short-term construction noise impacts:
1. Construction activities (excluding activities that would result in a safety concern
to the public or construction workers) shall be limited to between the hours of
7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Construction activities would
be prohibited on Sundays and legal holidays.
2. Construction equipment shall be properly maintained and equipped with exhaust
mufflers and engine shrouds in accordance with manufacturers’
recommendations.
3. Construction equipment staging areas shall be located at the furthest distance
possible from nearby noise-sensitive land uses.
4. Stationary noise sources such as generators or pumps shall be located at the
furthest distance possible from noise sensitive uses.
5. No less than 1 week prior to the start of construction activities at a particular
location, notification shall be provided to nearby noise-sensitive land uses (e.g.,
residences) that are located within 200 feet of the construction site.
Mitigation Measure N-2: Backup power generators shall be enclosed within a fully-
enclosed sound-attenuated container in accordance with manufacturer
recommendations.
Monitoring Program Noise: These measures shall be incorporated into project grading
and building plans for review and approval by the City Community Development
Department. Compliance shall be verified by the City during regular inspections.
Transportation/Traffic
Mitigation Measure: TR-1: If project VMT per employee cannot be reduced to at or
below the City’s threshold of 17.43 VMT per service population, the applicant shall
coordinate with City Public Works staff to provide funding for the implementation of
transportation improvements or other measures that reduce local VMT, such as funding
off-site pedestrian/bicycle/transit infrastructure, or increasing the service frequency
to/from the hospital through either private shuttle service or working with SLO Transit to
increase their service frequencies. Other types of improvements than reduce VMT may
also be proposed, subject to the review and approval of the City Community
Development and Public Works Departments.
Monitoring Program Transportation/Traffic: These measures shall be incorporated
into project grading and building plans for review and approval by the City
Community Development and Public Works Departments. Compliance shall be
verified by the City during regular inspections.
If the Community Development Director or hearing body determines that the above
mitigation measures are ineffective or physically infeasible, they may add, delete or
modify the mitigation to meet the intent of the original measures.
Please note that section 15070 (b) (1) of the California Administrative Code requires the
applicant to agree to the above mitigation measures before the proposed Mitigated
Negative Declaration is released for public review. This project will not be scheduled
for public review and hearing until this signed original is returned to the
Community Development Department.
_________________________________ ___________________________________
Applicant/Owner Date (Print Name: ) Date
Dignity Health
(Signature)
_________________________________ ___________________________________
Shawna Scott Date (Print Name: ) Date
Senior Planner
(Signature)
03/04/22 Rebecca Campbell 03/04/22