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Appendix 8.2
Notice of Preparation
Dublin Ranch West Draft Supplemental EIR
City of Dublin
Page 151
November 2004
CITY OF DUBLIN
100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, California 94568
Website: http://www.ci.dublin.ca.us
NOTICE OF PREPARATION
Subject:
Date:
Distribution List (see attached)
Notice of Preparation of a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report
February 14, 2003
RECEI\TED
FEB 1 ~ ,::3
To:
Lead Agency: Gty of Dublin
Development ServiCes Department
100 O·viC Plaza Dual
Dublin CA 94568 IN POLICE SERVICES
Contact· Edcjje Peabody Jr., AlC?, Planning Department, (925) 833 6610
The City of Dublin will be the Lead Agency and hereby invites comments on the proposed scope and content
of the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for the project identified below. Your agency may need to
use the EIR .prepared by the Lead Agency when considering follow-on permits or other approvals for tills
project.
. Project Title: Wallis Ranch Reorganization and Development (FA 02-028).
Project Location: Generally bounded by the Alameda/Contra Costa line to the north, Camp Parks Reserves
Forces Training Area to the west, Tassajara Road to the east and the existing Dublin City limit line to the
south.
Project Description: A Reorganization to annex the Wallis Ranch, Sperfs1age, and Bragg to the City of
. Dublin and Dublin San Ramon Services District, totaling approximately 188 acres of land. The proposed
requested entitlements include an amendment to the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan and General Plan and
prezoning of the site to Planned Development (PD).
The attached Initial Study identifies potential enviromnental effects anticipated to be discussed in a
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR).
Due to time limits mandated by State law, your response must be returned at the earliest possible time but
not later than 30 days following receipt of this notice. Please send your response to the contact person
identified above.
SIGNATURE: ~ - _
TITLE: f\Q.~\""j 'r"''' ...........~r<o
TELEPHONE: qzs -g¡ 3· tob\O
)\Iblin Unified School District
. John Sugiyama
7471 Larkdale Avenue
)ublin, CA 94568
LÀVTA
Vic Sood
1362 Rutan Ct., Suite 100
Livermore, CA 94550
\lameda County
)1anning Department Room 136
399 Elmhurst
qayward, CA 94544
Alameda County Surplus Property
Pat Cashman
224 West Winton, Room 151
Hayward, CA 94544
Airport Land Use Commission
Phil Såwrey-Kubicek
399 Elmhurst, Room 136
Hayward, CA 94544
Alameda County Congestion Mgmt
Agency
Jean Hart
1333 Broadway, Suite 220
Oakland, CA 94612
PacifkBell
Farshad Arfaa
2410 Cammo Ramon Rm. 350Q
San Ramon, CA 94583
US Parks Reserve Forces Training
Area-Camp Parks
Attn: Commander
LCC Parks, RFr A Bldg. 790
Dublin., CA 94568-5201
BAAQMD
Environmental Review Division
939 Ellis St.
San Francisco CA 94109
AT&T Cable
Tom Baker
2333 Nissen
Livermore, CA 94550
City of Pleasanton
Planning Department
200 Bernal Avenue
Pleasanton, CA 94566
City ofLivermore-PlaDning Dept.
Attn: Marc Roberts
1052 South Livermore Avenue
Livermore, CA 94550
BART
Mary Ann Payne
P.O. Box 12688
Oakland, CA 94604-2688
LA VWMA
623 W. Myrick Court
Clayton, CA 94517-1648
California Dept. ofFish & Game
Attn: Region 3-0ffr. Powell
P.O. Box 47
Y oUDtvill, CA 94599
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Attn: State Supervisor
2800 Cottage Way, Room E1823
S~ento,CA 94825
Martin W Inderbitzen
7077 Koll Center Parkway #120
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Citizens for Balanced Growth, P ARC-
Attn: Stuart Flashman
5626 Ocean View Dr.
Oakland, CA 94618
~¡> A:2000:00-025 DIRSTRlBUTION 00-025
Zone 7 ACFC & WCD
Jim Horen
5997 Parks ide Drive
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Alameda County
399 Elmhurst
Hayward, CA 94544
Public Works Department Rm. 111
East Bay Regional Park District
2950 Peralta Oaks Court
Oakland, CA 94605
Brad Olson
PG&E
Sam Crawford
998 Murrieta Blvd.
Livermore, CA 94550
U.s. Postal Service
postmaster
4300 Black Avenue
Pleasanton, CA 94566-9998
CalTrans District 4 CEQA
Coord. & Project Development
P.O. Box 23660
Oakland, CA 94623-0660
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
211 Main Street
San Francisco, CA 94105-1905
Attn: Regulatory Branch
LAFCO
Lou Ann Texeria
1221 Oak St Rm. 555
Oakland, CA 94612
Richard Ambrose, City Manager
Carole Perry
Adminis1rative Services DÙ"ector
Ed Laudani
Dublin Fire Prevention
Meyers, Nave, Riback, et al
Attn: Kit Faubion
777 Davis Street, Suite 300
San LeaDCiro, CA 94577
Dublin San Ramon Services District
Attn: Dave Behrens
7051 Dublin Blvd.
Dublin, CA 94568
Metropolitan Transportation
Commission
101 Eighth Street
Oakland, CA 94607
<\.:2000:00-025:DIRS1RIBUTION 00-025
Captain Gary Thuman
Police Services
Eddie Peabody Jr. ..
Community Development Director
Elizabeth Silver, City Attorney
Diane Lowart
Parks & Community Services Dir.
SF Bay Regional WQCB
1515 Clay Street Suite 1400
Oakland CA 94612
Lee Thompson
Public Works Director
Livermore-Dublin Disposal Service
6175 So. Front Road .
Livermore, CA 94550
Association of Bay Area Governments
POBox 2050
Oakland, CA 94604-2050
~ Office of Planning & Research
Attn: IeIT)' Roberts
1400 Tenth Street
POBox 3044
Sacnunento,CA 958~2-3044
Alameda COW1ty Mosquito Abatement
Dist.
Attn: John R Rusmise1
23197 Connecticut St
Hayward, CA 94545
City of San Ramon
Planning Department
P.O. Box 5]48
Phil Wong, Planning Director
Contra Costa COW1ty
Planning Department
651 Pine Street, 4th floor, North Wing
Martinez, CA 94553
Dennis Barry, Director
Appendix 8.3
Responses to Notice of Preparation
Dublin Ranch West Draft Supplemental EIR
City of Dublin
Page 152
November 2004
S TAT E OF C A L I FOR N I A
Governor's Office of Planning and Research
State Clearinghouse
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Gray Davis
Governor
Tal Finney
Interim Director
Notice of Preparation
February 18,2003
To: Reviewing Agencies
Re: Wallis Ranch Reorganization and Development (P A 02-028)
SCH# 2003022082
Attached for your review and comment is the Notice of Preparation (NOP) for the Wallis Ranch Reorganization and
Development (P A 02-028) draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
Responsible agencies must transmit their comments on the scope and content of the NOP, focusing on speci fie
information related to their own statutory responsibility, within 30 days of receipt of the NOP from the Lead Ae:ency.
This is a courtesy notice provided by the State Clearinghouse with a reminder for you to comment in a timely
manner. We encourage other agencies to also respond to this notice and express their concerns early in the
environmental review process. .
Please direct your comments to:
Eddie Peabody Jr.
City of Dublin
Development Services Department
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin. CA 94568
with a copy to the State Clearinghouse in the Office of Planning and Research. Please refer to the SCH number
noted above in all correspondence concerning this project.
If you have any questions about the environmental document review process, please call the State Clearinghouse at
(916) 445-0613.
ft:
... P . p Crimmins
PrOject Analyst, State Clearinghouse
Attachments
cc: Lead Agency
RECE'VED
cEB 2 1 2.003
uUBLlN PLANNING
1400 TENTH STREET P.O. BOX 3044 SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 95812-3044·
(916)445-0613 FAX(916)323-3018 www.opr.ca.gov
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· Document Details Report
State Clearinghouse Data Base
SCH# 2003022082
Project TttJe Wallis Ranch Reorganization and Development (PA 02-028)
Lead Agency Dublin, City of
Type NOP Notice of Preparation
Description A Reorganization to annex the Wallis Ranch, Sperfslage, and Bragg to the City of Dublin and Dublin
San Ramon Services District, totaling approximately 188 acres of land. The proposed requested
entitlements include an amendment to the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan and General Plan and
prezoning of the site to Planned Development (PD).
Lead Agency Contact
Name Eddie Peabody Jr.
Agency City of DubJin
Phone 925 833-6610
email
Address
Fax
city
Development Services Department
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin
State CA Zip . 94568
Project Location
County Alameda, Contra Costa
City
Region
Cross Streets T assajara Road
Parcel No.
Township Range
Section Base
Proximity to:
Highways
Airports
Railways
Waterways
Schools
Land Use
Medium High Density Residential
Neighborhood Commercial
Sperfslage Property
Medium Density Residential
\
9pen Space .
Project Issues
Agricultural Land; Air Quality; aiological Resources; Landuse; Population/Housing Balance; Public
Services; RecreationlParks; Traffic/Circulation
Reviewing
Agencies
Resources Agency; Department of Conservation; Department of Parks and Recreation; Department of
Wate'r Resources; Department of Fish and Game, Region 3; Native American Heritage Commission;
State Lands Commission; Galtrans, District 4; Caltrans, Division of Aeronautics; California Highway
Patrol; Regional Water Quality Control Board, Region 2·
Date Received 02118/2003
Start of Review 02/18/2003
End of Review 03/19/2003
Note: Blanks in data fields result from insufficient information provided by lead agency.
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CITY OF DUBLIN
100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, California 94568
Website: http://www.ci.dublin.ca.us
NOTICE OF PREPARATION
Subject:
Distribution List (see attached)
Notice of Preparation of a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report
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Date: February 14, 2003 11~h---
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Contact· Eddie Peabody Jr., Alcp, Planning Department, (925) 833 6610 . ous£:
The City of Dublin will be the Lead Agency and hereby invites comments on the proposed scope and content
of the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report for the project identified below. Your agency may need to
use the EIR .prepared by the Lead Agency when considering follow-on permits or other approvals for this
project.
. Project Title: Wallis Ranch Reorganization and Development (PA 02-028).
Project Location: Generally bounded by the Alameda/Contra Costa line to the north, Camp Parks Reserves
Forces Trammg Area to the west, Tassajara Road to the east and the existing Dublin City limit line t;fue
south.
Project Description: A Reorganization to annex· the Wallis Ranch, Sperfslage, and Bragg to the City of
Dubful and Dublin San Ramon Services District, totalmg approximately 188 acres of land. The proposed
r~quested entitlements include an amendment to the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan and General Plan and
prezoning of the site to Planned Development (PD).
The attached Initial Study identifies potential environmental effects anticipated to be discussed in a
Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR).
Due to time limits mandated by State law, your response must be returned at the earliest possible time but
not later than 30 days following receipt of this notice. Please send your response to the contact person
identified above.
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March 18, 2003
EAST BAY REGIONAL
PARK DISTRICT
Via Fax and US Postal Service
Eddie Peabody Jr., AICP
City of Dublin
Planning Department
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
RE: Tassajara Creek Regional Trail- Wallis Ranch Reorganization and
Development (P A 02-028) Notice of Preparation of Draft Supplemental
Environmental Impact Report
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Dear ~dY:
Thank you for providing the East Bay Regional Park District ("District") with a
copy of the Notice of Preparation (NOP) of a Draft Supplemental Environmental
Impact Report (SEIR) for the Wallis Ranch proposed project. AB a responsible
agency under the State CEQA Guidelines, the District is providing this response
to the Notice of Preparation. The proposed project is described as including a
General Plan amendment, Specific PJan amendment, annexation, and prezoning.
The proposed project has potential for environmental impacts re1ated to the
Tassajara Creek Regional Trail. Development of the regional trail might need to
rely upon the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report. The potential
environmental impacts, and a reasonåble alternative aliV1ment of the regional
trail, should be discussed in the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report.
Tassaiara Creek Regional Trail
As part of the implementation of the District's adopted Master Plan 1997, the
District seeks to develop the Tassajara Creek Regional Trail from Dublin Blvd.,
through the proposed project, continuing northward and eventually connecting to
Mt. Diablo State Park. The District controls (through a combination of ownership
and easements) the Tassajara Creek Regional Trail corridor, which is located
immediately adjacent to the proposed project area. Currently, this corridor is 22.8
acres in size with minimal facilities, consisting of a picnic table, restrooms, and
bridge over Tassajara Creek. The regional trail coIridor includes lands on Parks
Reserve Forces TraiDing Center (Camp Parks) which is adjacent to the proposed
project.
Overall environmental issues
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2950 Peralta Oaks Court P.O. Box 5381 Oakland. CA 94605-0381
Tn 510635-0135 FAX 510569-4319 TOD 510633-0460 www.ebparks.org
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ted Radke
President
Ward 7
Doug Siden
Vice-President
Ward 4
Jean Sir;
Treasurer
Ward 1
Beverly Lane
Secretary
Ward 6
Carol Severin
Ward 3
John Sutter
Ward 2
Ayn Wieskamp
Ward 5
Pat O'Brien
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The three (3) most significant environmental issues of the proposed project for the
District are:
1) the loss of open space lands available for the regional trail corridor;
2) the proposed expansion of residential development on the ridgelands over
looking the regional trail corridor; and
3) without provision in the proposed project for a reasonable alternative
alignment for the regional trail, and with the potential conflicts ~th
resource protection policies of the regulatory authorities (Fish and
Wildlife Service, Department ofFish and Game), the proposed project
effectively precludes the completion of this segment of the regional trail.
Detailed environmental issues
Initial Study. Section IX Land Use and Planning
The proposed project would appear to be in conflict with the East Bay Regional
Park District Master Plan 1997. The Master Plan includes the development of the
Tassajara Creek Regional Trail :trom Dublin Blvd. to Mt. Diablo State Park. The
Master Plan allows some flexibility in the specific alignment so that there can be a
balance between conserving resources an.d providing recreational uses. The
proposed project seems to lack a reasonable alternative alignment for the regional
trail.
The proposed project would appear to be in conflict with the Dublin General Plan
and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan.
The proposed project seems to be inconsistent with the Dublin General Plan Land
Use Element, Open Space Element, and open space action program which provide
for a significantly larger amount of open space land that would be available for
the regional trail corridor. The proposed project would provide a narrow corridor
for the regional trail.
The proposed project seems to be inconsistent with the Eastern Dublin Specific
Plan land use policies for the Foothill Residential subarea. The intent is to
preserve the ridgelands and higher elevations within the subarea as open space.
The proposed project would enlarge the amount and area of residential
development on the ridgelands over looking a much reduced regional trail
corridor.
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The proposed project seems to be inconsistent with the Eastern Dublin Specific
Plan traffic and circulation policies, and resource management policies. The
policies call for a north-south trail generally along Tassajara Creek., connecting
with areas both north and south as part of a larger regional trail network. The
regional trail is supposed to be balanced with resource protection in the open
space network in consultation with the regulatory agencies. To the extent that a
regional trail corridor along Tassajara Creek might conflict With resource
protection policies of the regulatory authorities, an alternatiye alignment would be
through the open space corridor on the ridgelands and higher elevations. The
proposed pròject would seem to result in either I) a regional trail corridor
alignment potentially in conflict with resource protection policies of the
regulatory authorities (Fish and Wildlife Service, Department ofFish and Game),
or 2) allow an alternative alignment within an open space corridor much narrower
than the General Plan and Specific Plan provide for. The net effect might be to
preclude the completion of this segment of the regional trail.
Initial Study. Other Sections
The SEIR should also discuss the other potentially significant issues that were
identified in the Initial Study.
Alternative
The SEIR should explore a reasonable alternative with a regional trail corridor on
an alignment on the ridge lands and higher elevations that are within an open
space area as large or larger than that identified in the General Plan and Specific
Plan. Perhaps some of the residential density proposed on the open space area
could be transferred to areas designated in the General Plan and Specific Plan for
residential development.
Please call me at 510/544-2621 if you would like to discuss this further. Steve
Fiala, Trails Development Program Manager, and Brad Olson, Environmental
Program Manager, are also available to further discuss this item.
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Alameda County
SupeMscrs
Gail Steele
Scoff Haggerty
City of Alameda
Mayor
8evef1y .Ðhnson
City of Albany
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Peggy Thomsen
BART
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Director
Pete Snyder
CIty of BerlteIey
CWx:iImemDer
Kriss Wanhingloo
City of Dublin
CounciIrnember
Geage A. Zi<a
City of EmeryvlIJe
CounciImember
Nora Davis
City of Fremont
Mayor
Gus Morrison
City of Hayward
May!Jr
Rober1a Cooper
City of Uvermore
Coo1ciImembe<
Tom V¡¡yas
CIty of Newark
VICe Mayor
Luis Freitas
ÄLA1v1EDA COUNTY
CONGESïlON MAMGEMENT AGENCY
1333 BROADWAY. SUITE 220. OAKLAND. CA 94612· PHONE: (510) 836-2560· FAX: (510) 836-2185
E-MAIL: mail@accma.ca.gov·WEBSITE:accma.ca.gov
Mr. Eddie Peabody
Planning Department
City of Dublin
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
SUBJECT: Comments on the Notice of~reparation of a Draft Supplemental
Environmental Impact Report and General Plan Amendment for the
Wallis Ranch Reorganization and Development in the City of Dublin (P A
02-028)
Dear Mr. Peabody:
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the City of Dublin's General Plan
Amendment (GPA) for Dublin Ranch West/Wallis Ranch. The project would consist of
changing the laad use designations for approximately 188 acres of land. The land use
changesproposed·ìnc1ude redesignatìng approximately 9.9 acres of neighborhood park,
neighborhood square and neighborhood commercial development to Open Space,
converting an elementary school to Medium-High Density Residential and other minor
changes. Overall there would 1¿e a pontential ìncrease of up to 277 dwelling units, a
decrease of 10,454 square feet of neighborhood commercial, deletion of an elementary
school, and an ìncrease of 9.9 acres of Open Space. The project is bounded by the
Alameda/Contra Costa line to the north, Camp Parks Reserves forces Training Area to
the west, Tassajara Road to the east, and the Dublin City limit line to the south.
Based on our review of the GP A and conversations with staff: the ACCMA has no
comment because the project does not appear to meet the Tier 1 requirements; therefore,
it is exempt ITom the Land Use Analysis Program of the CMP.
City of Oakland
Councilmember
l.aIry ReiØ
City of PiedlllOllt
Coo1dI11ernber
Jeff W$ Sincerely,
Once again, thank you for the OppOrtuIÙty to comment on this NOP/GP A. Please do not
hesitate to contact me at 510/836-2560 ext. 13 if you require additional information.
City~=nton t&Lw~t~
Tom Pice
City of San Leandro
Mayor
SheIia Young
City of Union City
llayer cc:
Mart< Green
Executive Director
DennIs R. Fay
Beth Walukas RECEIVED
Senior Transportation Planner#\R 0 i) 2003
Chron DUBLIN PLANNING
Jeri Ram, City of Dublin
file: CMP - Environmental Review Opinions - Responses - 2003
~ California Regional Water Quality Control Board
l ~ San Francisco Bay Region
'inston H. Hickox Internet Address: http://www.swrcb.ca.gov Gray Davis
Secretary for 1515 Clay Street, Suite 1400, Oakland, California 94612 Governor
Environmental Phone (510) 622-2300 - FAX (510) 622-2460
Protection
Date: FEB Z 4: 2003
File No. 2198.09 (BKW)
Eddie Peabody, Jr.
City of Dublin
Development Services Department
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
Re: Notice of Preparation of a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report,
Wallis Ranch Reorganization and Development (pA 02-028)
Dear Mr. Peabody:
Regional Water Quality Control Board (Regional Board) staff have reviewed the Notice of
Preparation (NOP) of a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (DSEIR),
Wallis Ranch Reorganization and Development (pA 02-028) (project). The DSEIR
evaluates the potential environmental impacts that might reasonably be anticipated to result
from the proposed Project, which includes a reorganization to annex the Wallis Ranch,
Sperfslage, and .Bragg to the City of Dublin and Dublin San Ramon Services District. The
Proj ect area consists of about 188 acres of land in an unincorporated area of Alameda
County. The DSEIR is being prepared because conditions related to agricultural resources,
biological resources, noise, public services (schools), transportation and circulation and
utilities service systems may have changed since the Eastern Dublin Environmental Impact
Report was prepared. The original Eastern Dublin Environmental Impact Report was
prepared in 1992 and was certified by the City of Dublin in 1993. Regional Board staff
have the following comments on the DSEIR.
Comment 1
Initial Study, Section 8, Hydrology and Water Quality, Project Impacts and Mitigation
Measures, a) violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements,
page 40. Text in this section of the Initial Study refers to post-construction Best
Management Practices (BMPs) to mitigate for the impacts of the Proj ect on stormwater
runoff quality and quantity. Since the original EIR for the Project was prepared in 1992,
. please verify that the proposed mitigation measures are still consistent with Alameda .
County's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit for
stormwater discharges. Under the terms of the NPDES permit, post-construction best
management practices (B:MPs) are to meet the maximum extant practicable (MEP)
definition of treatment specified in the Clean Water Act (CW A). Cities in Alameda
County are implementing the current NDPES permit for discharges of stormwater under
the Alameda Countywide Clean Water Program, Storm water Management Plan (S:MP)
R (BOA, Inc., February 1997). New Development and Construction Goals are discussed in
¡_,.. EcelV@'rftion 7 of the SMP. These goals include the following:
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· Incorporate stormwater quality controls into the plarming and permitting of new
development/significant redevelopment projects;
· Continue to promote implementation of the Regional Board Staff
Recommendations for New and Redevelopment Controls for Stormwater
Programs.
Tables 2 and 4 of the Regional Board Staff Recommendations for New and Redevelopment
Controls for Stormwater Prpgrams state that residential and commercial projects with
greater than five acres of directly coupled impervious area are required to implement Tier 3
post-construction stormwater best management practices (BMPs). Tier 3 BMPs are
required to be treatment controls that are based on performance goals, including a
reduction by 80 percent of the annual total suspended solid loadings expected from the site
in its developed condition. Appropriate Tier 3 controls are specified as: wet ponds;
constructed wetlands; swales and vegetated filter strips; extended detention basins; and
sand filters.
The Alameda County NDPES permit was re-issued on February 19, 2003. New
development and significant redevelopment Projects that are constructed after February of
2005 will be required to comply with the numeric standards for post-construction
stormwater BMPs in the re-issued permit. Treatment BMPs are to be constructed that
incorporate, at a minimum, the following hydraulic sizing design criteria to treat
stonnwater runoff. As appropriate for each criterion, local rainfall data are to be used or
appropriately analyzed for the design of the BMPs.
Volume Hydraulic Design Basis: Treatment BMPs whose primary mode of action
depends on volume capacity, such as detention/retention units or infiltration
structures, shall be designed to treat stormwater runoff equal to:
1. the maximized stormwater quality capture volume for the area,
based on historical rainfall records, determined using the formula
and volume capture coefficients set forth in Urban Runoff Quality
Management, WEF Manual of Practice No. 23/ ASCE Manual of
Practice No. 87, (1998), pages 175-178 (e.g., approximately the 85th
percentile 24-hour storm runoff event); or .
2. the volume of annual runoff required to acbieve 80 percent or more
capture, determined in accordance with the methodology set forth in
Appendix D of the California Stormwater Best Management
Practices Handbook, (1993), using local rainfall data.
California Environmental Protection Agency
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Flow Hydraulic Design Basis: Treatment BMPs whose primary mode of action
depends on flow capacity, such as swales, sand filters, or wetlands, shall be sized to
treat:
1. 10% of the 50-year peak flow rate; or
2. the flow of runoff produced by a rain event equal to at least two
times the 85th percentile hourly rainfall intensity for the applicable
area, based on historical records of hourly rainfall depths; or
3. the flow of runoff resulting from a rain event equal to at least 0.2
inches per hour intensity.
Regional Board staff strongly encourage the use of landscape-based stonnwater treatment
measures, such as biofilters and vegetated swales, to manage runoff from the project sites.
Since landscape-based stonnwater treatment measures require that some of the site surface
area be set aside for their construction, the proper sizing and placement of these features
should be evaluated early in the design process to facilitate incorporation of the features
into the site landscaping. Regional Board staff discourage the use of inlet filter devices for
stormwater management. Filtration systems require a maintenance program that is
adequate to maintain the functional integrity of the systems and to ensure that improperly
maintained filtration devices do not themselves become sources of stormwater
. contaminants or fail to function. Regional Board staff have observed problems with the
use of inlet filter inserts, since these devices require high levels of maintenance and are
easily clogged by -leaves or other commonly occurring debris, rendering them ineffective.
Research conducted by the California Department of Transportation has demonstrated that
inlet filters can be clogged by a single storm event. The study found that these devices
required maintenance before and after storm events as small as 0.1 inch of rain. In
addition, trash, debris, and sediment in the catchment had a significant impact on the
frequency of maintenance. Therefore, adequate maintenance of inlet filters to provide
MEP water quality treatment would be prohibitively expensive and impractically time
consummg.
Regional Board staff recommend that the City refer to Start at the Source, a design
guidance manual for storm water quality protection, for a fuller .discussion of the selection
of stormwater management practices. This manual provides innovative procedures for
designing structures, parking lots, drainage systems, and landscaping to mitigate the
impacts of stormwater runoff on receiving waters. This manual may be obtained from
most cities' planning departments, or by contacting the San Francisco Estuary Project
(510-622-2465).
California Environmental Protection Agency
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Mr. Peabody
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Comment 2
Initial Study, Section 8, Hydrology and Water Quality, Project Impacts and Mitigation
Measures, a) violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements,
page 40. The second complete paragraph on page 40 states that a Notice of Intent (NOl)
must be submitted to the State Water Resources Control Board prior to initiating
construction on sites that are 5 acres or larger. Please note that the threshold for submitting
an NOI drops to 1 acre of disturbed soil in March of2003.
Comment 3
Initial Study, Section 8, Hydrology and Water Quality, Project Impacts and Mitigation
Measures, d) Substantially alter existing d;-ainage patterns or resuLL inflooding, either on
or off the project site, page 41. The Environmental Setting description on page 39 notes
that there are intermittent unnamed streams and defined drainages in the Project area.
Please verify that the mitigation measures referenced on pages 40 and 41 note that these
unnamed streams and defined drainages are regulated as waters of the State by the
Regional Board and may also be regulated as waters of the United States by the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers (Corps). Mitigation measures should note that discharges offill to
waters of the United States (e.g., channel re-alignments, channel culverting, construction of
outfalls on the banks of channels, armoring of channel banks, etc.) must be authorized by
the issuance of a permit from the Corps under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (CW A).
Permits issued by the Corps under Section 404 of the CW A are not valid until they have
been certified by the Regional Board under Section 401 of the CW A. The mitigation
measures should also note that activities in areas that are outside of the jurisdiction of the
Corps (e:g., isolated wetlands, vernal pools, or stream banks above the ordinary high water
mark) are regulated by the Regional Board, under the authority of the Porter-Cologne
Water Quality Control Act. Activities that lie outside of Corps jurisdiction may require the
issuance, or waiver, of waste discharge requirements from the Regional Board.
If you have any questions, please contact me at (510) 622-5680 or bye-mail at
bkw@xb2.swrcb.ca.gov.
Sincerely,
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Brian Wines
Water Resources Control Engineer
SouthÆast Bay Section
cc State Clearinghouse, Attn: Katie Shulte Joung, P.O. Box 3044, Sacramento, CA
95812-3044
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MEMORANDUM
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March 14, 2003
Jeri Ram, Planning Manager ^ . rI
Richard Ambrose, City Manager ~~
NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF DRAFT SUPPLEMENTAL
ENVIRONMENTAL Il\.1P ACT REPORT - PROJECT WALLIS RANCH
REORGANIZATION AND DEVELOP:MENT
I have had the opportUDÏtyto review the Initial Study and would offer the following comments on
the Wallis Ranch Reorganization and Development:
1. Page 4: I am concerned that the Applicant has eJiminated the neighborhood square and
approximately an additional 6.8 acres of neighborhood park land.
2. Page 5: How soon would the Gty need to detennine if it wishes to preserve the old
schoolhouse?
3. Page 5: The paragraph on the Gty of Dublin's lnclusionary Zoning Ordinance is not correct.
It indicates that the Applicant could satisfy the required Inclusionaryunits bypaying in-lieu fees
only. As you know, the Applicant can pay fees in combination "With building 7.5% affordable
units as an option to building the entire 12.5% in affordable units.
4. Page 33: The discussion with respect to the historic struCtUres indicated that William Self and
Associates did an analysis of the strUCtUreS that comprised the dairy complex. No reference is
made as to whether or not the Consultant looked closely at the old schoolhouse. Has that
evaluation been conducted?
5. Page 46: The Fire Protection paragraph is not accurate. It should say J:ire Protection Services
for the project will be provided by the aty of Dublin through a contract with AŒD.
6. Page 49: The paragraph at the top of the page indicates that the proposed development on the
Lin property would reduce park acreage from 11.8 acres to 5.0 acres. This is correct; however,
no mention is made of elimimting the 2.8 acre neighborhood square that is currently in the
plan, which is proposed by the Applicant.
. 1bis concludes my comments on the Initial Study. If you would like further clarification, please
contact me.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
UNITED STATES ARMY GARRISON
PARKS RESERVE FORCES TRAINING AREA
790 FIFTH STREET
DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA 94568-5201
REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF:
March 10, 2003
Mr. Eddy Peabody Jr., AICP
City of Dublin
Planning Department
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
Dear Mr. Peabody:
The February 2003 Initial Study of the Wallis Ranch Reorganization and Development (IS) proposes
development of a site adjacent to Parks Reserve Forces Training Area (RFfA). The IS contains the
proposed scope and content of a supplement to the Dublin General Plan and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan
Environmental Impact Report (DGP-EDSP EIR). The U.S. Anny is required to train units in the defense
of our nation and Parks RFf A plays an important role in that mission. Parks RFf A provides
administrative facilities and approximately 2,000 acres of open grassland for year-round training.
Chapter 11 (noise) of the IS states that no further analysis is required for noise impacts from military
operations at Parks RFf A because the impact was identified as significant and unmitigatable in the DGP-
EDSP EIR. The DGP-EDSP EIR states, however, that development in the Foothill Residential and
Tassajara Village Center Planning Subareas (of which Wallis Ranch is part of) requires an acoustical .
stUdy (MM 3.10/4~0). The DGP-EDSP Effi; states that the purpose of the study would be to identify all
potential noise-generating operations and determine if future noise levels will exceed the acceptable
levels as defined by the City and Anny. The DGP-EDSP EIR also reconnnends that mitigation measures
be developed from the results of the study. A nwnber of training activities, including·artillery
bombardment simulations, tactical vehicle operations, field training exercises, and military helicopter
operations, may occur within 330 feet of proposed mediwn-high density residential development.
Building sensitive noise receptors such as houses so close to military activity warrants detailed acoustical
analysis and appropriate mitigation measures. We request that a detailed acoustical study with
recommended mitigation measures be performed. We also request that prospective residents be fully
informed of the potential noise they will be exposed to.
Parks RFTA is referred to incorrectly as Camp Parks Reserves Forces Training Area. The COITect title is
Parks Reserve Forces Training Area or Parks, RFT A.
Please contact Mr. Paul Kot (925) 875-4682 with any questions.
RECEIVED
MAR 1 4 2003
OUBUN PLANNING
Enclosures (2)
SUPPLEMENT A: DEED DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
This Agreement is between (name ofvropertv owner) (hereinafter "Grantor") and the (name of
jurisdiction) through its Planning Board.
Grantor herein gives notice that the real estate located at (address of property) and recorded in
the (iurisdiction-city. county. etc.) Registry of Deeds in Book #, Page # (Book of Plans #, Page #)
is subject to certain over flight rights of the United States Army to/from Parks Reserve Forces
Training Area.
A more definitive description of said rights as they may affect the aforesaid premises is available
at the Office of the Planning Board of the (iurisdiction and address of office) and as specifically
described in an Environmental Noise Management Plan dated December 2000.
Grantor agrees that reference to this notice shall run with the land and shall obligate the Grantor
and his heirs and successors and assigns to make reference to this notice in each and every
conveyance of this parcel or any part thereof.
Dated: .
(Typed name of signer)
(Typed name) Planning Board
(Typed name) Planning Board
(Typed name) Planning Board
(Typed name) Planning Board
SUPPLEMENT B: REAL ESTATE DISCLOSURE STATEl\1ENT
Significant Property Uses in the Vicinity of (name of the development).
Parks Reserve Forces Training Area (Parks RFIA).
Parks RFTA is an U.S. Army Reserve installation located approximately (distance from
Parks RFTA) from (name of the development). The Buyer and Seller hereby
acknowledge that as of the date of this Purchase Agreement the described property is
situated in an area that may be subjected to conditions resulting frorn military training at
Parks RFTA. Parks RFTA has approximately 500 acres of administrative facilities and
approximately 2,000 acres of open grassland for year-round weapons and field training.
Activities with the potential to generate significant noise levels outside of Parks RFTA
include: weapons firing, including night firing; tactical vehicle operation; field power
generator operation; and helicopter operations. Helicopters enter and exit from the
southern and eastern boundaries of Parks RFTA. The n()ise from these helicopters
directly overhead at an altitude of500 feet will approach 90 A-weighted decibels (dBA).
Historically, 35% of the population exposed to 90 dBA are expected to be highly
annoyed. Parks RFT A periodically conducts controlled burning activities, which
generate large amounts of smoke. Buyers of homes adjacent to Parks RFTA should
carefully consider the impact of these activities that ordinarily and necessarily
produce nuisances including, but not limited to, noise, smoke, and dust. The Buyer
and Seller hereby acknowledge the existence of Parks RFTA and waive ?-II common law
rights to object to normal and necessary military training activities legally conducted on
Parks RFTA. For more infonnation, contact the Parks RFTA Public Affairs Office at
(925) 875-4269.
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MANAGEMENT
DISTRICT
ALAMEDA COUNTY
Roberta Cooper
Scott Haggerty
(Chairperson)
Nate Miley
Shelia Young
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MAR 1 4 2uU3
DUBUN PLANNING
March 14, 2003
Eddie Peabody, Jr.
Development Services Department
City of Dublin
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
Subj ect:
Wallis Ranch Reorganization and Development Project
Dear Mr. Peabody:
Bay Area Air Quality Management District (District) staff have received your
agency's Initial Study and Notice of Preparation (NaP) of a Draft Supplemental
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY Environmental Impact Report (DSEIR) for the Wallis Ranch ReorgaIÚZation and
Mark DeSaulnier Development Project. The Wallis Ranch project includes the annexation and pre-
G~f: ~~~a zoning of three parcels in Eastern Dublin. The proposed land uses include up to
(Secretary) 1,124 residential units, 7,841 square feet of neighborhood commercial uses, 82 acres
of open space and a 5-acre neighborhood park.
MARIN COUNTY
Harold C. Brown, Jr.
District staff agree with the NaP's conclusion that the DSEffi. should analyze
NAPA COUNTY the project's potential impacts upon air quality. The Bay Area is currently a non-
Brad Wagenknecht attainment arFa for federal and state ambient air quality standards for ground level
SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY ozone and state standards for particulate matter. The air quality stapdards are set at
Willie Brown, Jr. levels to protect public health and welfare. As general background for readers, the
Jak~h~~g~~rick DSEJR should di~cuss the health effects of air pollution, and it should provide
quantitative summaries of the region's attainment status with regard to ambient air
quality standards and the contribution of mobile and stationary sources to air
pollution emissions.
SAN MATEO COUNTY
Jerry Hill
Marland Townsend
(Vice-Chairperson)
SANTA CLARA COUNTY
Liz Kniss
Julia Miller
Dena Mossar
(Vacant)
SOLANO COUNTY
John F. Silva
SONOMA COUNTY
Tim Smith
Pamela Torliatt
William C. Norton
EXECUTIVE OFFICER/APCO
The DSEJR should also evaluate potential nuisance impacts, such as odors
and dust that could result from project implementation. Odors and dust may not
necessarily cause physical harm, but can still be unpleasant and can motivate citizen
complaints. Odor and dust from nearby agricultural uses might impact new residents
and other sensitive receptors. Particulate matler (PM) is a pollutant of concern for
both nuisance and health-related reasons. PM larger than ten microns is more likely
to be a public nuisance than a serious health hazard. On the other hand, research has
demonstrated a correlation between high levels of fine PM and increased mortality
rates and high incidences of chronic respiratory illness. The DSEIR should evaluate
potential impacts and propose appropriate mitigation measures.
The DSEJR should analyze the potential impact on air quality from proj ect
construction and project operation at buildout. We understand that the project area
was included in a Program Environmental Impact Report, the Eastern Dublin ErR,
which was certified by the City·in 1993. According to the Initial Study, the Wallis
Ranch project proposes a higher rate of urbanization than was addressed in the
earlier Eastern Dublin EJR; therefore the previously adopted air quality mitigation
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March 14,2003
measures may no longer be adequate. Without appropriate mitigation, a project of this size is
likely to have significant air quality impacts through an increase in motor vehicle traffic. Motor
vehicles constitute the largest source of air pollution in the Bay Area; therefore, we are
concerned about the air quality impacts of automobile use from this project.
District staff have concerns about the project's potential air quality impacts. While we
are generally supportive of providing more housing in the region, the location and density of new
residential development and its proximity to services is extremely important. The District is in
favor of appropriate infill development that is of a moderate to high density, has a variety ofland
uses and encourages alternative modes of transportation. Such projects are generally much less
automobile-dependent and thereby generate less air pollution than conventional sprawl
development. District staff believe that the urban fringe is an inappropriate location for the level
of development proposed for the Wallis Ranch project. We consider the development of
residential units on infill properties near transit to be a more sustainable approach to providing
additional housing in the region.
As part of the Regional Agencies Smart Growth Strategy/Regional Livability Footprint
Project, Alameda County residents recently expressed a strong preference for more infill and
mixed use development that provides a range of travel options. We strongly recommend that the
City implement smart growth strategies that have emerged from that region-wide planning
process. District staff encourage the City to consider accommodating future growth by
channeling housing and infrastructure investments to central Dublin, other existing urbanized
areas, or along transit corridors where development would be less reliant on automobiles. The
approval of projects like Wallis Ranch eliminates much of the incentive to take advantage of
infill opportunities. We encourage the City to make land use decisions that support transit,
walking and cycling, in order to reduce the rate of increase in vehicle miles traveled and improve
local and regional air quality.
If the City decides that the Wallis Ranch site is an appropriate location for development,
then we recommend that the City mitigate the potential air quality impacts of this project as
much as possible. First, the Initial Study makes no mention of transit service to the Wallis
Ranch site. Motor vehicles constitute the largest source of air pollution in the Bay Area;
therefore, the District has a strong interest in promoting alternative modes of transportation. A
project oftbis size located at the periphery of the region is likely to have significant air quaiity
impacts through a substantial increase in motor vehicle traffic. Currently, the nearest Livermore
Amador Valley Transit Authority (LA VIA) bus line is almost 2 miles away from the project
site. This lack of public transit options is a cause for concern to District staff. In both the air
quality and transportation sections, the DSEIR should provide detail on how the project
proponents will work with LA VTA to provide transit services to the Wallis Ranch area.
Second, the City should consider reworking the land use component oftbis project to
make it less auto-dependent. The project should incorporate more neighborhood-serving
commercial and community uses throughout the plan area, not just on the Bragg Property in the
eastern portion of the project area. Finally, the commercial and community uses should be
located within close proximity to the residential units and be pedestrian and bicycle accessible.
If shops and community services are in walking or biking distance from homes, residents will be
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less likely to drive and fewer vehicle trips will be generated, thereby reducing the air quality
impacts of the development.
For the residential uses, we recommend including on-site measures to mitigate the air
quality impacts of traffic generated by the project. If LA VTA cannot provide public transit
service to the site, the project sponsors could work together to provide a private shuttle service
from the Wallis Ranch area to the Dub1in/Pleasanton BART station and other activity centers.
We suggest that shuttle services be closely monitored and adjusted as necessary to assure that the
number and scheduling of shuttles provides prompt, convenient service. In addition, the project
sponsors could provide small electric vehicles for shared use by residents to access nearby transit
nodes and to use on other short, local trips within a certain vicinity of the development.
Additionally, the City should require the project sponsors to link the site's proposed bicycle and
pedestrian system with the greater local and regional bicycle route network.
If significant air quality impacts are identified, the DSEIR must include all feasible
mitigation measures to reduce those air quality impacts. If air quality impacts cannot be reduced
to a level less than significant, project alternatives should be identified that would not result in
significant air quality impacts. District staff recommend the City analyze an off-site alternative
that would accommodate the same amount of proposed residential units on infill sites located
closer to existing transit and services.
For more detailspn our agency's guidance regarding environmental review, we
recommend that the City refer to the BAAQMD CEQA Guidelines: Assessing the Air Quality
Impacts of Projects and Plans (1999). The document provides information on best practices for
assessing and mitigating air quality impacts related to projects and plans, including construction
emissions, land use/design measures, project operations, motor vehicles, nuisance impacts and
more. If you do not already have a copy of our guidelines, we recommend that you obtain a
copy by calling our Public Information Division at (415) 749-4900 or downloading the online
version from the District's web site at littp://www.baaqmd.gov/planninglplntrns/ceqaguid.htm.
If you have any questions regarding these comments, please contact Suzanne
Bourguignon, Environmental Planner, at (415) 749-5093.
Sincerely,
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William C. Norto~ f'
Executive Officer/ APCa
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cc: BAAQIvID Director Roberta Cooper
BAAQIvID Director Scott Haggerty
BAAQIvID Director Nate Miley
BAAQIvID Director Shelia Young
ALAMEDA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
5997 PARKSIDE DRIVE ; PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIA 94588-5127 ; PHONE (925) 484-2600 FAX (925) 462-3914
March 17, 2003
Mr. Eddie Peabody Jr.
Development Services Department
City of Dublin
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin, CA 94568
RECEIVED
MAR 1 8 2003
DUBUN PLANNING
Re: Notice of Preparation for Supplemental Enviro~ental hnpact Report for
Wallis Ranch Reorganization and Development (P A 02-028) and Initial Study
Dear :Mr. Peabody:
Zone 7 has reviewed the referenced Notice of Preparation (NOP) and Init~l Study. We have several
comments which are made in the context of Zone 7' s responsibilities in our service area to provide
wholesale treated water, non-potable water for agriculture and irrigated turf, flood protection, and
groundwater and stream management. Our comments are listed below and are organized to follow the
order of the environmental checklist in this Initial Study:
1. Project BackgrOlmd and Description - Infrastructure, page 5
Tassajara Creek, extending from the southerly boundary of the project to approximately 2,100
feet south of the Alameda C01.mty/Contra Costa County line, and an approximate 400-foot long
reach of the tributary to Tassajara Creek, are authorized Zone 7 facilities. If any alteration of
Tassajara Creek or the tributary are proposed, then a hydraulic study of the effect of such
alteration on the water surface under the 1 DO-year flow conditions and the proposed development
should be submitted to Zone 7 for review and comment.
2_ Section 8, Hydrology and Water Quality, item c), page 41
Mitigation for the creation of new impervious areas within the Livermore-Amador Valley is
addressed through the collection of Special Drainage Area (SDA) 7-1 drainage fees. Zone Ts
standard mitigation practice is to collect an SDA 7-1 fee on any new buildings, improvements
..(incIuding, but not limited to paving), or structures to be constructed that substantially increase
the imperviousness of the land surface.
3. Section 8, Hydrology and Water Quality, item e), page 41
A hydrology study is needed to detennine the impacts to Zone 7' s facilities. Zone 7 requests that
it be able to review and comment prior to commencement of the project.
4. Section 8, Hydrology and Water Quality, items g and i), page 42
A hydraulic study is needed to determine the impacts of the project on the 1 DO-year water surface
in Tassajara Creek. Zone 7 requests that it be able to review and comment prior to
commencement of the proj ect.
Mr. Eddie Peabody, Jr.
City of Dublin
March 17,2003
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5. Section 13, Public Services, Water and Sewer, page 46
This project will also be annexed to DSRSD for water and sewer services and DSRSD's master
utilities plans, including recycled water, will cover this project area. The Initial Study does not
assess the potential salt loading impacts over our main groundwater basin. Zone 7 considers all
applied water (rainwater is an exception), including both potable water and recycled water, to
contribute salt loading to the groundwater basin and there must be mitigation of the associated
impacts.
Zone 7's GToundwater Demineralization Project is the recommended project to accomplish Zone
7's Salt Management Program's goal cfnqn-degradation of ourmaiTI groundwater basin from the
long-term buildup of salts. Zone 7 expects to begin design in 2004, with project completion
expected in 2006. We request that the City of Dublin express support for the Groundwater
Demineralization Project within the Draft EIR as the appropriate mitigation for any projects
proposed. Otherwise, we request the City address the mitigation of any salt loading impacts of the
project should Zone 7's proposed Groundwater Derrrineralization Project not be constructed and
placed into operation.
6. Section 16, Utilities and Service Systems, item d), page 52
A portion of the project area is located in Contra Costa County. Zone 7's service area is in
Alameda Cóunty. The only portion of Contra Costa County that receives Zone 7 water is a
portion of Dougherty Valley, and that is through a special agreement. Please explain if there was
an intent to serve the Contra Costa County portion of the project area with Zone 7 water.
.
We appreciate the opportunity to comment on these documents. Please feel free to call me at (925) 484-
2600, ext. 400, or Jack Fong at ext. 245, if you have any questions.
Very truly yours,
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/ Principal Engineer
Advance Planning Section
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cc: Dave Requa, DSRSD
Ed Cummings, Zone 7
John Mahoney, Zone 7
Dave Lunn, Zone 7
Joe Seto, Zone 7
Matt Katen, Zone 7
Jack Fong, Zone 7
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March 27, 2003
Ms. Jeri Ram
Planning Manager
City of Dublin
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin., CA 94568
RECEIVED
MAR 2. 8 2003
DUBLIN PLANNING
Re: Supplemental Comments Regarding Notice of Preparation for Supplemental Draft
Environmental Impact Report for Wallis Ranch Reorganíza1ion and Development (P A
02-028) and 1nitial Study
Dear Ms. Ram:
Zone 7 has reviewed the referenced Notice of Preparation (NOP) and Initial Study. We haw
supplemental comments to add to our letter dated, March 17, 2003. which are made in the context of Zone
7's responsibilities in our service area to provide flood control. These commentS were missed during our
earlier review, are listed below and are organized to follow the comment numbers in our tettð1", dated
March 11,2003. regarding the environmental checklist in this initial study:
3. Change to; A hydrology study is needed 10 determine the impacts of the project on I OO-year flow
condit.ioDs to Zone 7's existing and authorized facilities in Tassajara Creek and its tributaries
(Tassajam Creek). Zone 7 requests that the hydrology study be submitted for our review and
comment prior to completion of the Supplemental Draft. Enviroomenta.llmpa.ct Report (SDE1R).
4. Change to; A hydraulic study is needed to determine the impacts of the project on the l00..year
water surface in Tassajara Creek. A geomorphology study is needed to determine t11C impactS to
Zone 7's facilities in Tassajara Creek. Zone 7 requests that a copy be submitted for our review
and co~ent prior to the completion of the SDEIR..
Please feel free to call me at (925) 484-2600. extension 240, if you have any questions.
Very truly YOUFS.
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Cmig A. ~yfield
Associate Engineer
Flood Control Section
cc:~. Jim Horen. Zone 7
Joe Seto, Zone 7
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Police Services Department
MEMORANDUM
DATE:
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
March 19, 2003 ~
Capt. G. Thuman via the DPS Chain of Command J1 ~ g ;;--L ~
Rose Macias, Community Safety Assistant
Notice of Preparation of a Draft Supplemental Environ~ental Impact Report
The attached document outlines the areas and services that will be impacted by the annexation and
development of the Wallis Ranch, Sperfslage, and Bragg properties. Changes in some of the
components for this project require a supplemental E.I.R. study of the area. The impacts cited in the
original E.I.R will carry over to the supplemental study. Those impacts have already been cited and
will not require any further comment at this time.