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HomeMy WebLinkAbout_TableofContents TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Page ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS .................................................................... XIV EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................ ES-1 1.0 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................. 1-1 1.1 OVERVIEW ...................................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 LEAD, RESPONSIBLE, AND TRUSTEE AGENCIES .............................................. 1-2 1.3 PURPOSE AND LEGAL AUTHORITY .................................................................. 1-3 1.4 EIR PREPARATION .......................................................................................... 1-5 1.5 SCOPE OF THE EIR .......................................................................................... 1-6 1.5.1 Areas of Known Public Controversy ................................................. 1-8 1.6 ORGANIZATION OF THE EIR ............................................................................ 1-9 2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................. 2-1 2.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................... 2-1 2.1.1 Overview of Proposed FRSP ............................................................. 2-1 2.1.2 Project Applicant Team ..................................................................... 2-3 2.2 EXISTING SETTING .......................................................................................... 2-3 2.2.1 Project Site Boundaries ...................................................................... 2-3 2.2.2 Project Vicinity .................................................................................. 2-6 2.2.3 Existing Project Site Characteristics .................................................. 2-8 2.3 PROJECT OBJECTIVES .................................................................................... 2-11 2.4 PROJECT OVERVIEW ..................................................................................... 2-12 2.4.1 Proposed Land Use Plan .................................................................. 2-14 2.4.1.1 Villaggio Life Plan Community........................................ 2-17 2.4.1.2 Madonna Froom Ranch ..................................................... 2-22 2.4.1.3 Proposed Open Space ....................................................... 2-23 2.4.2 Project Design .................................................................................. 2-24 2.4.2.1 Architectural Design ......................................................... 2-24 2.4.2.2 Sustainability Initiatives.................................................... 2-25 2.4.2.3 Retaining Walls ................................................................. 2-26 2.4.2.4 Relocation and Reconstruction of Historic Structures ...... 2-27 2.4.2.5 Security Features ............................................................... 2-28 2.4.3 Circulation........................................................................................ 2-28 2.4.3.1 Los Osos Valley Road Improvements .............................. 2-32 2.4.3.2 Primary Access ................................................................. 2-32 2.4.3.3 Project Roadway Network ................................................ 2-33 2.4.3.4 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities ...................................... 2-37 2.4.3.5 Parking .............................................................................. 2-38 2.4.3.6 Transit Improvements ....................................................... 2-39 2.4.4 Utilities and Services ....................................................................... 2-39 2.4.4.1 Water Supply Infrastructure .............................................. 2-39 2.4.4.2 Sanitary Sewer Infrastructure ........................................... 2-42 Froom Ranch Specific Plan i Draft EIR TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 2.4.4.3 Electricity, Gas, Telephone, Cable, and Solid Waste Facilities ............................................................................ 2-42 2.4.4.4 Stormwater Management System and Froom Creek Realignment ...................................................................... 2-44 2.4.4.5 Froom Creek Realignment and Reconstruction ................ 2-45 2.4.4.6 Stormwater Detention Features ......................................... 2-48 2.4.4.7 Point- and Non-Point Source Water Quality Treatment .......................................................................... 2-49 2.4.4.8 Headwalls and Culverts for Drainage Crossings .............. 2-51 2.5 REQUIRED APPROVALS ................................................................................. 2-52 2.6 PROJECT CONSTRUCTION .............................................................................. 2-54 2.6.1 Construction Phasing and Implementation ...................................... 2-54 2.6.2 Construction Activities .................................................................... 2-56 2.6.2.1 Site Preparation, Demolition and Grading ........................ 2-56 2.6.2.2 Infrastructure Improvements ............................................. 2-58 2.6.2.3 Building Construction ....................................................... 2-58 3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS AND MITIGATION MEASURES .......................................................................................................... 3-1 3.0.1 Impact Classification ......................................................................... 3-1 3.0.2 Mitigation Measures .......................................................................... 3-2 3.0.3 Cumulative Impact Analysis .............................................................. 3-2 3.1 AESTHETICS AND VISUAL RESOURCES ......................................................... 3.1-1 3.1.1 Existing Setting ............................................................................... 3.1-1 3.1.1.1 General Visual Character ................................................. 3.1-1 3.1.1.2 Visual Character of the Project Vicinity .......................... 3.1-2 3.1.1.3 Visual Condition of the Project Site ................................ 3.1-4 3.1.1.4 Scenic Resources ............................................................. 3.1-6 3.1.1.5 Light and Glare .............................................................. 3.1-11 3.1.2 Regulatory Setting ........................................................................ 3.1-11 3.1.2.1 State................................................................................ 3.1-11 3.1.2.2 Local .............................................................................. 3.1-12 3.1.3 Environmental Impact Analysis .................................................... 3.1-18 3.1.3.1 Thresholds of Significance ............................................ 3.1-18 3.1.3.2 Impact Assessment Methodology .................................. 3.1-19 3.1.3.3 Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures...................... 3.1-24 3.1.3.4 Cumulative Impacts ....................................................... 3.1-39 3.2 AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES ........................................................................ 3.2-1 3.2.1 Environmental Setting .................................................................... 3.2-1 3.2.1.1 Regional Setting ............................................................... 3.2-1 3.2.1.2 Project Site ....................................................................... 3.2-2 3.2.2 Regulatory Setting .......................................................................... 3.2-6 3.2.2.1 State.................................................................................. 3.2-6 3.2.2.2 Local ................................................................................ 3.2-8 3.2.3 Environmental Impact Analysis .................................................... 3.2-12 3.2.3.1 Thresholds of Significance ............................................ 3.2-12 ii Froom Ranch Specific Plan Draft EIR TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 3.2.3.2 Impact Assessment Methodology .................................. 3.2-13 3.2.3.3 Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures...................... 3.2-14 3.2.3.4 Cumulative Impacts ....................................................... 3.2-19 3.3 AIR QUALITY AND GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS ....................................... 3.3-1 3.3.1 Environmental Setting .................................................................... 3.3-1 3.3.1.1 Regional Climate and Meteorology ................................. 3.3-1 3.3.1.2 Greenhouse Gases and Global Climate Change .............. 3.3-2 3.3.1.3 Regional Air Quality ........................................................ 3.3-3 3.3.1.4 Regional Emissions .......................................................... 3.3-4 3.3.1.5 Emissions in the Vicinity of the Project Site ................... 3.3-6 3.3.1.6 Sensitive Receptors .......................................................... 3.3-8 3.3.1.7 Odors/Nuisance Emissions .............................................. 3.3-9 3.3.2 Regulatory Setting .......................................................................... 3.3-9 3.3.2.1 Federal.............................................................................. 3.3-9 3.3.2.2 State................................................................................ 3.3-10 3.3.2.3 Local .............................................................................. 3.3-15 3.3.3 Environmental Impact Analysis .................................................... 3.3-17 3.3.3.1 Thresholds of Significance ............................................ 3.3-17 3.3.3.2 Impact Assessment Methodology .................................. 3.3-22 3.3.3.3 Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures...................... 3.3-26 3.4 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ............................................................................. 3.4-1 3.4.1 Environmental Setting .................................................................... 3.4-1 3.4.1.1 Regional Biological Resources Setting ............................ 3.4-1 3.4.1.2 Project Site Overview ...................................................... 3.4-2 3.4.1.3 Vegetation and Habitat Types/Communities ................... 3.4-7 3.4.1.4 Critical Habitat ............................................................... 3.4-14 3.4.1.5 Special Status Species .................................................... 3.4-15 3.4.1.6 Additional Common Wildlife Species ........................... 3.4-25 3.4.1.7 Tree Inventory ................................................................ 3.4-26 3.4.2 Regulatory Setting ........................................................................ 3.4-27 3.4.2.1 Federal............................................................................ 3.4-27 3.4.2.2 State................................................................................ 3.4-29 3.4.2.3 Local .............................................................................. 3.4-29 3.4.3 Environmental Impact Analysis .................................................... 3.4-34 3.4.3.1 Thresholds of Significance ............................................ 3.4-34 3.4.3.2 Impact Assessment Methodology .................................. 3.4-35 3.4.3.3 Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures...................... 3.4-37 3.4.3.4 Cumulative Impacts ....................................................... 3.4-86 3.5 CULTURAL AND TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES ......................................... 3.5-1 3.5.1 Environmental Setting .................................................................... 3.5-1 3.5.1.1 Prehistoric and Ethnohistoric Setting............................... 3.5-1 3.5.1.2 Historical Setting ............................................................. 3.5-2 3.5.1.3 Project Site History .......................................................... 3.5-3 3.5.1.4 Documented Archaeological and Historical Resources ... 3.5-4 3.5.2 Regulatory Setting ........................................................................ 3.5-14 3.5.2.1 Federal............................................................................ 3.5-14 Froom Ranch Specific Plan iii Draft EIR TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 3.5.2.2 State................................................................................ 3.5-14 3.5.2.3 Local .............................................................................. 3.5-16 3.5.3 Environmental Impact Analysis .................................................... 3.5-19 3.5.3.1 Thresholds of Significance ............................................ 3.5-19 3.5.3.2 Impact Assessment Methodology .................................. 3.5-19 3.5.3.3 Project Impacts, Mitigation Measures, and Residual Impacts ........................................................................... 3.5-23 3.5.3.4 Cumulative Impacts ....................................................... 3.5-39 3.6 GEOLOGY AND SOILS ................................................................................... 3.6-1 3.6.1 Environmental Setting .................................................................... 3.6-1 3.6.1.1 Regional Setting ............................................................... 3.6-1 3.6.1.2 Site Topography ............................................................... 3.6-2 3.6.1.3 Project Site Soils and Formational Units ......................... 3.6-2 3.6.1.4 Geologic Hazards ............................................................. 3.6-3 3.6.1.5 Paleontological Resources ............................................. 3.6-10 3.6.2 Regulatory Setting ........................................................................ 3.6-12 3.6.2.1 Federal............................................................................ 3.6-12 3.6.2.2 State................................................................................ 3.6-13 3.6.2.3 Local .............................................................................. 3.6-14 3.6.3 Environmental Impact Analysis .................................................... 3.6-16 3.6.3.1 Thresholds of Significance ............................................ 3.6-16 3.6.3.2 Impact Assessment Methodology .................................. 3.6-17 3.6.3.3 Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures...................... 3.6-18 3.6.3.4 Cumulative Impacts ....................................................... 3.6-29 3.7 HAZARDS, HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, AND WILDFIRE .................................. 3.7-1 3.7.1 Environmental Setting .................................................................... 3.7-1 3.7.1.1 Regional Setting ............................................................... 3.7-1 3.7.1.2 Project Site ....................................................................... 3.7-1 3.7.1.3 Wildfire Risk .................................................................... 3.7-2 3.7.1.4 Hazardous Materials ........................................................ 3.7-8 3.7.1.5 Airport Safety Hazards .................................................... 3.7-9 3.7.2 Regulatory Setting ........................................................................ 3.7-12 3.7.2.1 Federal............................................................................ 3.7-12 3.7.2.2 State................................................................................ 3.7-13 3.7.2.3 Local .............................................................................. 3.7-16 3.7.3 Environmental Impact Analysis .................................................... 3.7-20 3.7.3.1 Thresholds of Significance ............................................ 3.7-20 3.7.3.2 Impact Assessment Methodology .................................. 3.7-22 3.7.3.3 Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures...................... 3.7-23 3.7.3.4 Cumulative Impacts ....................................................... 3.7-39 3.8 HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY ............................................................ 3.8-1 3.8.1 Environmental Setting .................................................................... 3.8-1 3.8.1.1 Regional Hydrology ......................................................... 3.8-1 3.8.1.2 Project Site Hydrology ..................................................... 3.8-6 3.8.2 Regulatory Setting ........................................................................ 3.8-13 3.8.2.1 Federal............................................................................ 3.8-13 iv Froom Ranch Specific Plan Draft EIR TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 3.8.2.2 State................................................................................ 3.8-14 3.8.2.3 Local .............................................................................. 3.8-16 3.8.3 Environmental Impact Analysis .................................................... 3.8-21 3.8.3.1 Thresholds of Significance ............................................ 3.8-21 3.8.3.2 Impact Assessment Methodology .................................. 3.8-22 3.8.3.3 Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures...................... 3.8-24 3.9 LAND USE AND PLANNING ........................................................................... 3.9-1 3.9.1 Environmental Setting .................................................................... 3.9-1 3.9.1.1 Regional Land Use and Planning ..................................... 3.9-1 3.9.1.2 Project Site Land Uses and Planning ............................... 3.9-4 3.9.1.3 Easements within Project Site .......................................... 3.9-5 3.9.2 Regulatory Setting .......................................................................... 3.9-7 3.9.2.1 State.................................................................................. 3.9-7 3.9.2.2 Regional ........................................................................... 3.9-8 3.9.2.3 Local .............................................................................. 3.9-11 3.9.3 Consistency with Plans and Policies ............................................. 3.9-15 3.9.4 Environmental Impact Analysis .................................................... 3.9-58 3.9.4.1 Thresholds of Significance ............................................ 3.9-58 3.9.4.2 Impact Assessment Methodology .................................. 3.9-58 3.9.4.3 Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures...................... 3.9-59 3.9.4.4 Cumulative Impacts ....................................................... 3.9-65 3.10 NOISE ......................................................................................................... 3.10-1 3.10.1 Environmental Setting .................................................................. 3.10-1 3.10.1.1 Fundamentals of Sound and Environmental Noise ........ 3.10-1 3.10.1.2 Existing Noise Environment .......................................... 3.10-5 3.10.1.3 Sensitive Receptors ...................................................... 3.10-11 3.10.2 Regulatory Setting ...................................................................... 3.10-12 3.10.2.1 Federal.......................................................................... 3.10-12 3.10.2.2 State.............................................................................. 3.10-12 3.10.2.3 Local ............................................................................ 3.10-13 3.10.3 Environmental Impact Analysis .................................................. 3.10-18 3.10.3.1 Thresholds of Significance .......................................... 3.10-18 3.10.3.2 Impact Assessment Methodology ................................ 3.10-18 3.10.3.3 Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures.................... 3.10-24 3.10.3.4 Cumulative Impacts ..................................................... 3.10-37 3.11 POPULATION AND HOUSING ....................................................................... 3.11-1 3.11.1 Environmental Setting .................................................................. 3.11-1 3.11.1.1 Population ...................................................................... 3.11-1 3.11.1.2 Employment ................................................................... 3.11-3 3.11.1.3 Housing .......................................................................... 3.11-6 3.11.2 Regulatory Setting ...................................................................... 3.11-13 3.11.2.1 State.............................................................................. 3.11-13 3.11.2.2 Local ............................................................................ 3.11-14 3.11.3 Environmental Impact Analysis .................................................. 3.11-18 3.11.3.1 Thresholds of Significance .......................................... 3.11-18 3.11.3.2 Impact Assessment Methodology ................................ 3.11-18 Froom Ranch Specific Plan v Draft EIR TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 3.11.3.3 Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures.................... 3.11-19 3.11.3.4 Cumulative Impacts ..................................................... 3.11-24 3.12 PUBLIC SERVICES AND RECREATION .......................................................... 3.12-1 3.12.1 Environmental Setting .................................................................. 3.12-1 3.12.1.1 Police Services ............................................................... 3.12-3 3.12.1.2 Fire Protection Services ................................................. 3.12-4 3.12.1.3 Schools ........................................................................... 3.12-7 3.12.1.4 Recreation and Parks ...................................................... 3.12-8 3.12.2 Regulatory Setting ........................................................................ 3.12-9 3.12.2.1 Federal............................................................................ 3.12-9 3.12.2.2 State................................................................................ 3.12-9 3.12.2.3 Local ............................................................................ 3.12-10 3.12.3 Environmental Impact Analysis .................................................. 3.12-12 3.12.3.1 Thresholds of Significance .......................................... 3.12-12 3.12.3.2 Impact Assessment Methodology ................................ 3.12-13 3.12.3.3 Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures.................... 3.12-15 3.12.3.4 Cumulative Impacts ..................................................... 3.12-25 3.13 TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC ................................................................ 3.13-1 3.13.1 Environmental Setting .................................................................. 3.13-1 3.13.1.1 Existing Roadway Network ........................................... 3.13-2 3.13.1.2 Existing Pedestrian Facilities ......................................... 3.13-6 3.13.1.3 Existing Bicycle Facilities ............................................. 3.13-6 3.13.1.4 Existing Transit Facilities .............................................. 3.13-7 3.13.1.5 Existing Collision History.............................................. 3.13-7 3.13.1.6 Multi-Modal Transportation System Operations ........... 3.13-8 3.13.2 Regulatory Setting ...................................................................... 3.13-51 3.13.2.1 Federal.......................................................................... 3.13-51 3.13.2.2 State.............................................................................. 3.13-51 3.13.2.3 Local ............................................................................ 3.13-53 3.13.3 Environmental Impact Analysis .................................................. 3.13-57 3.13.3.1 Thresholds of Significance .......................................... 3.13-57 3.13.3.2 Impact Assessment Methodology ................................ 3.13-62 3.13.3.3 Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures.................... 3.13-70 3.14 UTILITIES AND ENERGY CONSERVATION ................................................... 3.14-1 3.14.1 Environmental Setting .................................................................. 3.14-1 3.14.1.1 Wastewater Treatment ................................................... 3.14-2 3.14.1.2 Water Supply ................................................................. 3.14-4 3.14.1.3 Solid Waste Disposal ................................................... 3.14-11 3.14.1.4 Energy Services ........................................................... 3.14-12 3.14.2 Regulatory Setting ...................................................................... 3.14-15 3.14.2.1 State.............................................................................. 3.14-15 3.14.2.2 Local ............................................................................ 3.14-17 3.14.3 Environmental Impact Analysis .................................................. 3.14-26 3.14.3.1 Thresholds for Determining Significance .................... 3.14-26 3.14.3.2 Impact Assessment Methodology ................................ 3.14-27 3.14.3.3 Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures.................... 3.14-28 vi Froom Ranch Specific Plan Draft EIR TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 3.14.3.4 Cumulative Impacts ..................................................... 3.14-45 3.15 MINERAL RESOURCES ................................................................................ 3.15-1 3.15.1 Environmental Setting .................................................................. 3.15-1 3.15.1.1 Regional Setting ............................................................. 3.15-1 3.15.1.2 Local Setting .................................................................. 3.15-2 3.15.1.3 Project Site ..................................................................... 3.15-2 3.15.2 Regulatory Setting ........................................................................ 3.15-3 3.15.2.1 State................................................................................ 3.15-4 3.15.2.2 Local .............................................................................. 3.15-5 3.15.3 Environmental Impact Analysis .................................................... 3.15-7 3.15.3.1 Thresholds of Significance ............................................ 3.15-7 3.15.3.2 Impact Assessment Methodology .................................. 3.15-7 3.15.3.3 Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures...................... 3.15-7 3.15.3.4 Cumulative Impacts ....................................................... 3.15-9 4.0 OTHER CEQA ISSUES ....................................................................................... 4-1 4.1 IRREVERSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ..................................................... 4-1 4.2 GROWTH-INDUCING IMPACTS ......................................................................... 4-2 4.3 EFFECTS FOUND NOT TO BE SIGNIFICANT ...................................................... 4-5 4.3.1 Forestry Resources ............................................................................. 4-5 4.4 UNAVOIDABLE SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS ............................... 4-5 5.0 ALTERNATIVES............ ..................................................................................... 5-1 6.0 LIST OF PREPARERS ........................................................................................ 6-1 7.0 REFERENCES AND PERSONS OR ORGANIZATIONS CONTACTED ....................................................................................................... 7-1 LIST OF APPENDICES A Initial Study B Notice of Preparation and Comment Letters C Froom Ranch Specific Plan D Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas E Biological Resources F Historic and Cultural Resources Studies G Geologic Resources Studies H Hydrologic Resources Studies I Acoustics Assessment J Multimodal Transportation Impact Analysis Report K Water Supply Assessment L Agricultural Resources Froom Ranch Specific Plan vii Draft EIR LIST OF FIGURES Page Figure 2-1. Key View Locations along Cole Grade Road .................................... 2.1-5 Figure 2-1. Regional Location ................................................................................. 2-4 Figure 2-2. Project Site Existing Setting ................................................................. 2-5 Figure 2-3. Villaggio Life Plan Community and Madonna Froom Ranch ............ 2-13 Figure 2-4. Proposed Land Use Plan ..................................................................... 2-15 Figure 2-5. Conceptual Site Plan ........................................................................... 2-19 Figure 2-6. Villaggio Life Plan Community Conceptual Cross Sections .............. 2-21 Figure 2-7. Proposed Plan for Historic Froom Ranch Structures .......................... 2-29 Figure 2-8. Fencing Plan........................................................................................ 2-30 Figure 2-9. Proposed Circulation Plan ................................................................... 2-31 Figure 2-10. LOVR Improvements .......................................................................... 2-32 Figure 2-11. Public Roads Cross Sections ............................................................... 2-35 Figure 2-12. Private Road Cross Sections ............................................................... 2-36 Figure 2-13. Water Supply System .......................................................................... 2-41 Figure 2-14. Wastewater Collection System ........................................................... 2-43 Figure 2-15. Conceptual Creek Cross Sections ....................................................... 2-47 Figure 2-16. Stormwater Control Plan..................................................................... 2-50 Figure 3.0-1. Cumulative Projects ............................................................................ 3-10 Figure 3.1-1. KVA Location Map ......................................................................... 3.1-21 Figure 3.2-1. Agricultural Resource within the Project Site ................................... 3.2-3 Figure 3.2-2. Agricultural Soils within the Project Site .......................................... 3.2-6 Figure 3.4-1. Existing Biological Setting ................................................................ 3.4-6 Figure 3.4-2. Project Site Biological Constraints .................................................... 3.4-8 Figure 3.6-1. Active Fault Lines at the Project Site ................................................ 3.6-5 Figure 3.6-2. Active Faults and Recommended Setback at the Project Site ......... 3.6-21 Figure 3.7-1. Fire Hazard Severity Zones ............................................................... 3.7-4 Figure 3.7-2. Conceptual Defensible Space Area .................................................. 3.7-28 Figure 3.7-3. Illustrative Defensible Space Setback Cross Section ....................... 3.7-29 Figure 3.8-1. Existing Drainage Conditions on the Project Site .............................. 3.8-5 Figure 3.9-1. Land Use Designations ...................................................................... 3.9-2 Figure 3.10-1. Noise Environment .......................................................................... 3.10-8 Figure 3.12-1. Public Services ................................................................................. 3.12-2 Figure 3.13-1. Existing Traffic Conditions.............................................................. 3.13-3 Figure 3.13-2. Existing Plus Project Traffic Impacts ............................................ 3.13-78 Figure 3.13-3. Applicant Funded City Improvements to Transportation Network 3.13-89 viii Froom Ranch Specific Plan Draft EIR LIST OF TABLES LIST OF TABLES Page Table ES-1. Project Impacts, Mitigation Measures and Residual Impacts .............ES-7 Table ES-2. Impact Comparison of Alternatives to the Proposed Project ..........ES-149 Table 2-1. Proposed Development Standards for Residential Zones ................... 2-14 Table 2-2. Summary of Proposed Zoning and Land Uses ................................... 2-16 Table 2-3. Types of Senior Housing within Villaggio ......................................... 2-18 Table 2-4. Summary of Proposed Open Space ..................................................... 2-24 Table 2-5. Proposal for Existing Structures Onsite .............................................. 2-27 Table 2-6. Pipe Sizes at Drainage Crossings ........................................................ 2-52 Table 2-7. Project Construction Phases ................................................................ 2-55 Table 2-8. List of Construction Equipment .......................................................... 2-56 Table 2-9. Project Grading Estimates ................................................................... 2-57 Table 3.0-1. Cumulative Projects List ....................................................................... 3-4 Table 3.1-1. Summary of Project Impacts ............................................................ 3.1-24 Table 3.2-1. Project Site FMMP Resources ........................................................... 3.2-3 Table 3.2-2. Specific Plan Area Soil Capabilities .................................................. 3.2-5 Table 3.2-3. Proposed Stormwater Detention Basin Area Soil Capabilities .......... 3.2-5 Table 3.2-4. Summary of Project Impacts ............................................................ 3.2-15 Table 3.2-5. Final LESA Score Sheet .................................................................. 3.2-16 Table 3.3-1. Ambient Air Quality Standards and County Attainment Status (2019) ................................................................................................. 3.3-5 Table 3.3-2. Ambient Air Quality Data at San Luis Obispo - Higuera Street Station ................................................................................................ 3.3-8 Table 3.3-3. Thresholds of Significance for Construction Operations ................. 3.3-19 Table 3.3-4. Thresholds of Significance for Operational Operations .................. 3.3-20 Table 3.3-5. Summary of Project Impacts ............................................................ 3.3-27 Table 3.3-6. Short-term Construction Emissions (Unmitigated) ......................... 3.3-29 Table 3.3-7. Short-Term Construction Emissions (Mitigated) ............................. 3.3-35 Table 3.3-8. Long-Term Operational Emissions (Unmitigated) .......................... 3.3-36 Table 3.3-9. Mitigation Measures from APCD CEQA Air Quality Handbook ... 3.3-37 Table 3.3-10. Estimated Construction GHG Emissions (Unmitigated) ................. 3.3-50 Table 3.3-11. Estimated Operational GHG Emissions (Unmitigated) ................... 3.3-50 Table 3.4-1. Habitat Types Located within the Project Site .................................. 3.4-9 Table 3.4-2. Special-Status Plants with High Potential to Occur in the Project Site ................................................................................................... 3.4-16 Table 3.4-3. Sensitive Wildlife Species with Potential to Occur in the Project Site ................................................................................................... 3.4-18 Table 3.4-4. Species of Local Concern Within Vicinity of the Project ................ 3.4-20 Table 3.4-5. Inventory of Mature Trees within the Project Site ........................... 3.4-27 Table 3.4-6. Summary of Project Impacts ............................................................ 3.4-37 Table 3.4-7. Impacts to Sensitive Habitat Types Located within the Project Site ................................................................................................... 3.4-38 Table 3.4-8. Project Impacts to Jurisdictional Features ....................................... 3.4-75 Table 3.5-1. Cultural Resources Recorded within the Project Site ........................ 3.5-4 Table 3.5-2. Cultural Resources Recorded within 0.5 Mile of the Project Site ..... 3.5-5 ix Froom Ranch Specific Plan Draft EIR Table 3.5-3. Structures Associated with the Historic Froom Ranch Dairy ............ 3.5-8 Table 3.5-4. Summary of Project Impacts ............................................................ 3.5-25 Table 3.6-1. Project Site Soils Characterization ..................................................... 3.6-3 Table 3.6-2. Seismic Parameters for Active Faults near the Project Site ............... 3.6-4 Table 3.6-3. Geologic Units and Paleontological Potential Within Project Vicinity ............................................................................................ 3.6-11 Table 3.6-4. Non-UCMP Pleistocene Localities of San Luis Obispo County ..... 3.6-12 Table 3.6-5. Summary of Project Impacts ............................................................ 3.6-19 Table 3.7-1. Potential for Firefighting Success and Tactics on Steep Slopes ........ 3.7-6 Table 3.7-2. USTs and Cleanup Sites within a 0.5 mile-Radius of the Project Site ................................................................................................... 3.7-10 Table 3.7-3. Fatal Aircraft Accidents within the Vicinity of San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport.................................................................. 3.7-12 Table 3.7-4. Summary of Project Impacts ............................................................ 3.7-23 Table 3.8-1. Existing Peak Flows in Froom Creek .............................................. 3.8-10 Table 3.8-2. Summary of Project Impacts ............................................................ 3.8-24 Table 3.8-3. Projected Peak Flow in Realigned Froom Creek ............................. 3.8-31 Table 3.8-4. Required Onsite Runoff Retention................................................... 3.8-34 Table 3.8-5. Required Offsite Runoff Retention .................................................. 3.8-34 Table 3.9-1. Existing City and County Zoning Districts within Project Vicinity .............................................................................................. 3.9-1 Table 3.9-2. LUCE Performance Standards for Madonna at LOVR Specific Plan Area ............................................................................................ 3.9-5 Table 3.9-3. City General Plan Policy Consistency Analysis .............................. 3.9-16 Table 3.9-4. County General Plan Policy Consistency Summary ........................ 3.9-52 Table 3.9-5. Summary of Project Impacts ............................................................ 3.9-55 Table 3.10-1. Representative Noise Levels ............................................................ 3.10-3 Table 3.10-2. Human Response to Different Levels of Groundborne Vibration ... 3.10-4 Table 3.10-3. LUCE Update EIR Projected Roadway Noise Levels within Project Site ....................................................................................... 3.10-6 Table 3.10-4. Measured Noise Levels within the Project Site1 ............................. 3.10-9 Table 3.10-5. City Maximum Noise Exposure for Noise-Sensitive Land Use Areas Due to Transportation Noise Sources .................................. 3.10-14 Table 3.10-6. City Maximum Noise Exposure for Noise-Sensitive Land Use Areas Due to Stationary Noise Sources ......................................... 3.10-16 Table 3.10-7. City of San Luis Obispo Exterior Noise Limits ............................. 3.10-17 Table 3.10-8. Maximum Time Periods for Increased Noise Levels .................... 3.10-17 Table 3.10-9. Maximum Noise Levels for Nonscheduled, Intermittent, Short- Term Operation (Less than 10 Days) of Mobile Equipment at Residential Properties .................................................................... 3.10-17 Table 3.10-10. Maximum Noise Levels for Repetitively Scheduled, Relatively Long-Term Operation (10 Days or More) of Stationary Equipment at Residential Properties .............................................. 3.10-18 Table 3.10-11. Noise Ranges of Typical Construction Equipment ........................ 3.10-21 Table 3.10-12. Caltrans Vibration Annoyance Potential Criteria .......................... 3.10-22 Table 3.10-13. Vibration Source Levels for Construction Equipment ................... 3.10-22 x Froom Ranch Specific Plan Draft EIR LIST OF TABLES Table 3.10-14. Noise Ranges of Typical Commercial Equipment ......................... 3.10-24 Table 3.10-15. Summary of Project Impacts .......................................................... 3.10-25 Table 3.10-16. Maximum Estimated Outdoor Construction Peak Noise Levels at Sensitive Receptors (Unmitigated) ................................................ 3.10-28 Table 3.10-17. Projected Traffic and Noise Level Increases along Adjacent Roadways ....................................................................................... 3.10-32 Table 3.10-18. Maximum Noise Level Estimates and Thresholds Resulting from Nearby Commercial Activities ...................................................... 3.10-36 Table 3.11-1. Population Growth between 1990 and 2019 .................................... 3.11-1 Table 3.11-2. SLOCOG Medium Growth Population Projections ........................ 3.11-2 Table 3.11-3. Population Growth, 2005-2019, San Luis Obispo City, County, and State of California ..................................................................... 3.11-3 Table 3.11-4. Division of Labor by Industry within the City and County (2017) . 3.11-4 Table 3.11-5. City of San Luis Obispo Labor Force and Unemployment 2000- 2017.................................................................................................. 3.11-5 Table 3.11-6. SLOCOG Medium Employment Projections .................................. 3.11-6 Table 3.11-7. 1.0 Percent City Population Growth Projection ............................... 3.11-7 Table 3.11-8. Affordable Rent and Purchase Prices for All Income Categories .... 3.11-9 Table 3.11-9. Remaining RHNA Need Based on Dwelling Units Approved, Under Construction, or Built, 2014 to 2019 .................................. 3.11-10 Table 3.11-10. City and Regional Jobs-to-Housing Ratio ..................................... 3.11-11 Table 3.11-11. SLOCOG Projections vs. LUCE Buildout Capacity for 2035 ....... 3.11-12 Table 3.11-12a. Inclusionary Housing Requirements .............................................. 3.11-17 Table 3.11-12b. Inclusionary Housing Adjustment Factors..................................... 3.11-17 Table 3.11-13. Summary of Project Impacts .......................................................... 3.11-19 Table 3.11-14. Summary of Estimated Population Generated by the Project ....... 3.11-21 Table 3.11-15. City and Countywide Population and Housing Projections, 2010- 2035................................................................................................ 3.11-24 Table 3.12-1. Public Services Serving the Project Vicinity ................................... 3.12-1 Table 3.12-2. Existing Capacity and Enrollment at SLCUSD Schools (2016- 2017) ................................................................................................ 3.12-7 Table 3.12-3. Summary of Project Impacts .......................................................... 3.12-15 Table 3.12-4. Project Student Generation ............................................................ 3.12-19 Table 3.12-5. Student Accommodation by Nearest Schools ................................ 3.12-20 Table 3.13-1. LOS Criteria for Signalized and Unsignalized Intersections ......... 3.13-10 Table 3.13-2. Automobile Segment LOS Methodology ...................................... 3.13-10 Table 3.13-3. Freeway Segments LOS Methodology .......................................... 3.13-10 Table 3.13-4. LOS Criteria for Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Transit Facilities/Services .......................................................................... 3.13-11 Table 3.13-5. Pedestrian Segment LOS Methodology ......................................... 3.13-12 Table 3.13-6. Bicycle and Transit Segment LOS Methodology .......................... 3.13-12 Table 3.13-7. Existing Intersection LOS - Automobile ....................................... 3.13-15 Table 3.13-8. Existing Intersection LOS - Pedestrian .......................................... 3.13-16 Table 3.13-9. Existing Intersection LOS - Bicycle .............................................. 3.13-19 Table 3.13-10. Existing Conditions - 95th-Percentile Queuing ............................. 3.13-21 Table 3.13-11. Existing Segment LOS - Automobile ............................................ 3.13-27 Froom Ranch Specific Plan xi Draft EIR Table 3.13-12. Existing Segment LOS - Pedestrian ............................................... 3.13-28 Table 3.13-13. Existing Segment LOS - Bicycle ................................................... 3.13-29 Table 3.13-14. Existing Segment LOS - Transit .................................................... 3.13-30 Table 3.13-15. Existing Segment LOS - Freeway Mainline, Ramps and Weaving Sections .......................................................................................... 3.13-31 Table 3.13-16. Near-Term Transportation Project List .......................................... 3.13-32 Table 3.13-17. Near-Term Scenario 2 Intersection LOS - Automobile ................. 3.13-33 Table 3.13-18. Near-Term Scenario 2 Intersection LOS - Pedestrian ................... 3.13-35 Table 3.13-19. Near-Term Scenario 2 Intersection LOS - Bicycle ........................ 3.13-37 Table 3.13-20. Near-Term Scenario 2 Intersection LOS - 95th-Percentile Queuing .......................................................................................... 3.13-40 Table 3.13-21. Near-Term Scenario 2 Segment Level of Service - Automobile ... 3.13-46 Table 3.13-22. Near-Term Scenario 2 Segment Level of Service - Pedestrian ..... 3.13-47 Table 3.13-23. Near-Term Scenario 2 Segment LOS - Bicycle ............................. 3.13-48 Table 3.13-24. Near-Term Scenario 2 Segment LOS - Transit .............................. 3.13-49 Table 3.13-25. Near-Term Scenario 2 Segment LOS - Freeway Mainline, Ramps and Weaving Sections .................................................................... 3.13-50 Table 3.13-26. LOS Objective and Minimum Standard for Each Transportation Mode .............................................................................................. 3.13-58 Table 3.13-27. City LOS Modal Priority Ranking by Area ................................... 3.13-60 Table 3.13-28. Project Person Trips by Mode of Travel ........................................ 3.13-65 Table 3.13-29. Net External Vehicle Trip Generation Forecast ............................. 3.13-66 Table 3.13-30. Project Operational Vehicle Trip Generation by Phase ................. 3.13-66 Table 3.13-31. Average Estimated Year 2035 VMT for the City, County and Project ............................................................................................ 3.13-69 Table 3.13-32. Summary of Project Impacts .......................................................... 3.13-71 Table 3.13-33. Existing Plus Project Transportation Impact Summary ................. 3.13-90 Table 3.13-34. Near-Term Plus Project Transportation Impact Summary .......... 3.13-100 Table 3.13-35. Cumulative Plus Project Transportation Impact Summary ......... 3.13-116 Table 3.14-1. Utilities Serving the Project Site ...................................................... 3.14-1 Table 3.14-2. City of San Luis Obispo's Water Resource Annual Availability (2018) ............................................................................................... 3.14-8 Table 3.14-3. Water Demand and Water Availability in the City of San Luis Obispo Based on WWME Policies .................................................. 3.14-9 Table 3.14-4. 2018 City Potable Water Supply Accounting .................................. 3.14-9 Table 3.14-5. 2018 County and State Energy Demands ...................................... 3.14-14 Table 3.14-6. Summary of Project Impacts .......................................................... 3.14-29 Table 3.14-7. Estimated Water Demand from Project WSA based on City Water Use Factors .......................................................................... 3.14-34 Table 3.14-8. City Water Supply Availability and Froom Ranch Water Usage .. 3.14-34 Table 3.14-9. Wastewater Projections Resulting from the Project. ..................... 3.14-35 Table 3.14-10. Estimated Solid Waste Production ................................................. 3.14-39 Table 3.14-11. Estimated Project Electricity and Natural Gas Demands .............. 3.14-40 Table 3.14-12. Estimated Project Construction Fuel Consumption ....................... 3.14-41 Table 3.14-13. Per Capita Vehicle Miles Traveled ................................................ 3.14-42 Table 3.14-14. Estimated Operational Fuel Consumption ..................................... 3.14-42 xii Froom Ranch Specific Plan Draft EIR LIST OF TABLES Table 3.14-15. Comparison of Total and Per Capita Electricity and Natural Gas Demands ........................................................................................ 3.14-43 Table 3.15-1. Summary of Project Impacts ............................................................ 3.15-7 Froom Ranch Specific Plan xiii Draft EIR ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS µg/m3 microgram per cubic meter AARP American Association of Retired Persons AB Assembly Bill ACM asbestos-containing material ADT average daily trips AEP Association of Environmental Professionals AF acre-feet AFY acre-feet per year AG Agriculture Airport San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport ALUC San Luis Obispo Airport Land Use Commission ALUP Airport Land Use Plan ALUPA Airport Land Use Planning Area AMP Archaeological Monitoring Plan AOZ Airport Overlay Zone APCD Air Pollution Control District Applicant JM Development Group, Inc. APS Alternative Planning Strategy ARC Architectural Review Commission ARI Archaeological Resource Inventory ARIM Archaeological Resource Impact Mitigation AST aboveground storage tank AT&T American Telephone and Telegraph Company ATCM Air Toxics Control Measure BACT Best Available Control Technology bgs below ground surface BMP best management practices BTP Bicycle Transportation Plan BTU British Thermal Unit C&D construction and demolition C/OS Conservation/Open Space CAAQS California Ambient Air Quality Standards CAC Certified Asbestos Consultant CalEEMod California Emissions Estimator Model CalEPA California Environmental Protection Agency CALFIRE California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection CAL-OSHA California Occupational Safety and Health Administration Caltrans California Department of Transportation CAMP Construction Activity Management Plan CARB California Air Resources Board CBC California Building Code CCAA California Clean Air Act CCIC Central Coast Information Center CCR California Code of Regulations Froom Ranch Specific Plan xiv Draft EIR ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS CDFA California Department of Food and Agriculture CDFW California Department of Fish and Wildlife CE Circulation Element CEC California Energy Commission CED California Energy Demand CEQA California Environmental Quality Act CESA California Endangered Species Act CFC chlorofluorocarbon CFR Code of Federal Regulations cfs cubic feet per second CH4 methane CHC Cultural Heritage Commission City City of San Luis Obispo CLOMR Conditional Letter of Map Revision CNDDB California Natural Diversity Database CNEL Community Noise Equivalent Level CNG compressed natural gas CNPS California Native Plant Society CO carbon monoxide CO2 carbon dioxide COSE Conservation and Open Space Element County County of San Luis Obispo County Sheriff San Luis Obispo County Sheriff CPUC California Public Utilities Commission CR Commercial Retail C-R retail-commercial CRHR California Register of Historic Resources C-R-SP retail-commercial (Specific Plan) CSA-7A County Service Area No. 7A C-S-PD Commercial-Service-Planned Development C-S-S Commercial-Service-Special Considerations CSU California State University C-T Commercial-Tourist CVC California Vehicle Code CWA Clean Water Act cy cubic yard dB decibel dBA A-weighted decibel DBH diameter-at-breast-height DCDA double detector check assembly DDM Drainage Design Manual DHS Department of Health Services DPM diesel particulate matter DTSC Department of Toxic Substances du/ac dwelling units per acre Froom Ranch Specific Plan xv Draft EIR ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS du/ac dwelling units per acre EB eastbound EBL eastbound thru-lane EBR eastbound right-turn lane EIR Environmental Impact Report EOP Emergency Operations Plan ESA Endangered Species Act EV Electric Vehicle EX Energy and Extraction Area FAA Federal Aviation Administration FCAA Federal Clean Air Act FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency FHSZ Fire Hazard Severity Zone FIRM Flood Insurance Rate Map FMMP Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program fps feet per second FRSP Froom Ranch Specific Plan FTA Federal Transit Administration FWHA Federal Highway Administration g/L gram per liter gal/hp/hr gallons per horsepower per hour GHG greenhouse gas GIS Geographic Information System Golden State Highway State Route 277 GPAR General Plan Annual Report gpcd gallons per capita per day GPM gallons per minute GWh gigawatt hours H2S hydrogen sulfide HABS Historic American Building Survey HAER Historic American Engineering Record HAP hazardous air pollutant HCD California Department of Housing and Community Development HCM Highway Capacity Manual HDD horizontal directional drilling HE Housing Element HEC Hydraulic Engineering Circular HMMP Habitat Mitigation and Monitoring Plan HRE Historic Resource Evaluation HTL high tidal line HVAC heating, ventilation, and air conditioning IBC International Building Code in/sec inches per second IS Initial Study xvi Froom Ranch Specific Plan Draft EIR ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ITE Institute of Transportation Engineers KMA Kevin Merk Associates, LLC KVA Key Viewing Area LAFCO San Luis Obispo Local Agency Formation Commission LBP lead-based paint lbs/day pounds per day LCC land compatibility classification Ldn day-night average noise level LED light-emitting diodes LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Leq equivalent energy noise level LID low impact development Lmax maximum instantaneous noise level Lmin minimum instantaneous noise level LNG liquified natural gas LOMR Letter of Map Revision LOS Level of Service LOVR Los Osos Valley Road LRA Local Responsibility Area LUCE Land Use and Circulation Element LUE Land Use Element LUST Leaking Underground Storage Tank MBCP Monterey Bay Community Power MBTA Migratory Bird Treaty Act MDZ Mining Disclosure Zone mg/m3 milligram per cubic meter MGD million gallons per day MMLOS Multi-Modal Level of Service MMT CO2e million metric tons CO2 equivalent MOA Memorandum of Agreement mpg miles per gallon mph miles per hour MPO Metropolitan Planning Organization MRF Material Recovery Facility MRZ Mineral Resource Zone MS4 Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System msl mean sea level MT CO2e metric tons CO2 equivalent MUN Municipal and Domestic Water Supply MWh megawatt hours MWh/yr megawatt hours per year NAAQS National Ambient Air Quality Standards NAHC Native American Heritage Commission NB northbound NBL northbound thru-lane Froom Ranch Specific Plan xvii Draft EIR ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS NBR northbound right-turn lane NBT northbound trap NCTC Northern Chumash Tribal Council NE Noise Element NESHAP National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants NHPA National Historic Preservation Act NO2 nitrous oxide NOA Naturally Occurring Asbestos NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration NOAA Fisheries NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service NOI Notice of Intent NOP Notice of Preparation NOx nitrogen oxides NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System NPPA Native Plant Protection Act NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service NRHP National Register of Historic Places O3 ozone OHWM ordinary high water mark OPR Office of Planning and Research OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration Pb lead pc/mi/h passenger cars per mile per hour PCB polychlorinated biphenyl pCi/L picocuries per liter PCR Post Construction Requirement PF public facilities PF-SP public facilities (Specific Plan) PG&E Pacific Gas & Electric PM10 10-micron particulate matter PM2.5 2.5-micron particulate matter ppb parts per billion ppm parts per million PPM Pollution Prevention Methods PPVRef reference Peak Particle Velocity PRC Public Resources Code PRE Parks and Recreation Element Project Froom Ranch Specific Plan Project PV photovoltaic R-3 medium-high density residential R-3-SP medium-high density residential (Specific Plan) R-4 high density residential R-4-SP high density residential (Specific Plan) RCRA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act RHNA Regional Housing Needs Allocation xviii Froom Ranch Specific Plan Draft EIR ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS RL Rural Lands ROG reactive organic gas RPZ Runway Protection Zone RRP Resource Recovery Park RTP Regional Transportation Plan RWQCB Regional Water Quality Control Board SA Special Animal SANDAG San Diego Association of Governments SARE Subsurface Archaeological Resource Evaluation SB Senate Bill SB southbound SBL southbound thru-lane SBR southbound right-turn lane SBT southbound trap SCCAB South Central Coast Air Basin SCS Sustainable Communities Strategy SE Safety Element sf square feet sf/p square feet per person SIP State Implementation Plan SLCUSD San Luis Coastal Unified School District SLO County APCD San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District SLO Transit City Transit Division SLOCOG San Luis Obispo County Association of Goverments SLOFD City of San Luis Obispo Fire Department SLOPD City of San Luis Obispo Police Department SLORTA San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority SMARA Surface Mining and Reclamation Act SMARTS Stormwater Multi-Application, Reporting, and Tracking System SO2 sulfur dioxide SoCal Gas Southern California Gas Company SOI Secretary of Interior SP service population SP-3 Special Focus Area SRA State Responsibility Area SRO school resource officer SSC Species of Special Concern SVP Society of Vertebrate Paleontology SWMP Stormwater Management Plan SWPPP Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan SWRCB State Water Resources Control Board TAC toxic air contaminant TAZ traffic analysis zone therms/yr therms per year TIA Traffic Impact Analysis Froom Ranch Specific Plan xix Draft EIR ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS TIS Transportation Impact Study TMDL total maximum daily load ton/qtr tons per quarter TSO Time Schedule Order U.S. 101 U.S. Highway 101 U.S. EIA U.S. Energy Information Administration U.S. EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency UCMP University of California Museum of Paleontology URL Urban Reserve Line USACE U.S. Army Corps of Engineers USC U.S. Code USDA U.S. Department of Agriculture USFWS U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service USGS U.S. Geological Survey UST underground storage tank UWMP Urban Water Management Plan VdB vibration decibel VDECS Verified Diesel Emission Control Strategies Villaggio Villaggio Life Plan Community VMT vehicle miles traveled VOC volatile organic compound vpd vehicles per day VTTM Vesting Tentative Tract Map WB westbound WBL westbound thru-lane WBR westbound right-turn lane WDID Waste Discharge Identification WMP Waterways Management Plan WMZ Watershed Management Zone Wood Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions, Inc. WRRF Waste Resources Recovery Facility WSA Water Supply Assessment WSE water surface elevation WWME Water and Wastewater Management Element xx Froom Ranch Specific Plan Draft EIR