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Home My WebLink AboutPC Reso07-20 NegDeclr Alcosta Shell PA06-013 RESOLUTION NO. 07 - 20 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN CERTIFYING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE ALCOSTA SHELL SERVICE STATION PROJECT AT 8999 SAN RAMON ROAD APN 941-0164-001-07 and 941-0164-003-02 P A 06-013 WHEREAS, the Applicant, Kathy Kotulak-Hemmen of C&J Cox Corporation, on behalf of the property owners Carl A. and Jan A. Cox of Cox-Tracy, Inc., has requested approval of a Rezone, Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review for the reconstruction and remodel of an existing service station which includes a new mini-mart, automated car wash and canopy structure over six new fuel dispensers located on a 23,747 square foot site known as the Alcosta Shell Service Station at the southeast comer of Alcosta Boulevard and San Ramon Road; and WHEREAS, a complete application was submitted and is available and on file in the Community Development Department; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 15063 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an Initial Study was prepared to determine whether the Project as a whole would have a significant effect on the environment; and WHEREAS, based on the Initial Study it was determined that the Project would not have a significant effect on the environment therefore a Negative Declaration has been prepared; and WHEREAS, the Negative Declaration, dated June 6, 2006 ("Draft ND"), was circulated for public review and comment June 6, 2006 to June 26, 1006 (20 days) during which time no comments were received by the public; and WHEREAS, the Negative Declaration is attached as Exhibit A of this Resolution; and WHEREAS, the City of Dublin Planning Commission ("Planning Commission") held a public hearing on said application on April 24, 2007; and WHEREAS, proper notice of said public hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted recommending that the Planning Commission certify the Negative Declaration; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and use its independent judgment and considered all said reports, recommendations, and testimony herein above set forth. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Dublin Planning Commission does hereby make the following findings and determinations regarding the Negative Declaration: 10f2 A. The Dublin Planning Commission reviewed and considered the Negative Declaration prior to approving the Project. B. The Initial Study/Negative Declaration determined that the Project will not have a significant effect on the environment. There is no substantial evidence in light of the whole record before the City that the project will have a significant effect upon the environment. C. The Negative Declaration has been completed in compliance with CEQA, CEQA Guidelines and the City of Dublin Environmental Guidelines. D. The Negative Declaration is complete and adequate and reflects the City's independent judgment and analysis as to the environmental effects of the proposed expansion/remodel Project. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that based on the above findings, the Planning Commission hereby certifies the Negative Declaration for PA 06-013, the Alcosta Shell Service Station reconstruction/expansion project, and make all required findings. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 24th day of April 2007 by the following vote: AYES: Chair Schaub, Vice Chair Wehrenberg, Commissioners Biddle, King, Tomlinson NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None N~/Iff' Planning Commission Chair ATTEST: G:\P A#\2006106-O 13 Shell Gas Station RemodellPClPC Reso Neg Dee.DOC 20f2 Draft Alcosta Shell Expansion/Remodel Initial Study and Negative Declaration File No.: PA 06-013 Lead Agency: City of Dublin 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 June 6, 2006 Public Review period: June 6,2006 to June 26, 2006 Exhibit A TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction............................................................................................................................................ ....... 1 Project Description and Context. ..... .... ............. .... ........... ................ ........ .......... .................. ................. ........2 Environmental Factors Potentially Affected ............. ........... ...... ........... .................... ................ .................... 4 Determination ............................................................................................................................................... 5 Evaluation of Environmenta1IInpacts........................................................................................................... 8 Discussion of Checklist........ ..... ...................... ........... ....... .............. .................... ........... ....... ...................... 17 I. Aesthetics ......... .... ......... ....... ...... ............... .... .......... ........... .......... ................. ..... ................. 17 IT. Agricultural Resources.. ................. ............... .............. ................... ..... ................ ....... ......... 17 Ill. Air Quality ..........................................................................................................................18 N. Biological Resources...... ...... .............. ............ ...... ...... ........ ...... ........... ..... ........................... 20 V. Cultural Resources ......... ...... ........... ............... ...... .......... ..... ...... .......... ..... .... ... ....................20 VI. Geology and Soils ............................................................................................................... 21 VIT. Hazards and Hazardous Materials....................................................................................... 22 VIII. Hydrology and Water ..........................................................................................................22 IX. Land Use Planning .............................................................................................................. 22 X. Mineral Resources ........... ..... ............... ...... ............... .......... ................ ................ ........ ........22 XI. Noise.. ...... ..... .... ................ ........ ........... ....... .............. .......... .......... ....... ............................ ...23 XII. Population and Housing ...................................................................................................... 23 XIll. Public Services...... ........ ........ ..... .... ...... ............. ...................... ............. .... ........................... 24 XN. Recreation ............................. ..... ...... ........... ...... .... .......... .......... ............... ...........................24 XV. Transportation/Traffic......................................................................................................... 24 XVI. Utilities and Service Systems..............................................................................................25 XVII. Mandatory Findings of Significance ................................................................................... 25 Background Information ........ .... .............. ...... ................ .... ................ .......... ........... ...... ................. .............26 Draft Negative Declaration ... ...... ......... ............. ..................... ... ............ .............. .............. ....... ............... ....27 Project Description and Context The Alcosta Shell Service Station is located on the Southeast comer of San Ramon Road and Alcosta Boulevard and West of Interstate 680. The parcel is approximately 23,747 square feet and is adjacent to the San Ramon Village Shopping Center. The existing service station was approved by the Alameda County Planning Commission on August 27, 1969. Over the years, various applications have been approved for improvements to the facility, including the approval of the existing carwash in 1981. The applicant/property owner requests a Rezone, Conditional Use Permit and Site Development review to demolish the existing cashier kiosk, fuel dispenser, canopy, carwash and restrooms and construct a new 2,162 square foot convenience store, a 1,264 square foot new automated car wash, new fuel dispensers and new canopy cover at 8999 San Ramon Road. City of Dublin Initial Study & Negative Declaration Alcosta Shell Expansion, PA 06-013 Page 2 of24 Introduction This Initial Study has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines adopted by the City of Dublin. The Initial Study assesses the potential environmental impacts of implementing the proposed project described below. The Initial Study consists of a completed environmental checklist, and a brief explanation of the environmental topics addressed in the checklist. 1. Project title: Alcosta Shell Station 2. Lead agency name and address: City of Dublin Planning Division 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 3. Contact person and phone number: Linda Ajello, AICP, Associate Planner (925) 833-6610 4. Project location: 8999 San Ramon Road, Dublin, CA 94568 S. Assessors Parcel Number(s): 941-0164-003-02,01 6. Project sponsor's name and address: Kathy Kotulak Hemmen, Consultant C&J Cox Corporation 4431 Stoneridge Drive Pleasanton, CA 94588 7. General Plan designation: Retail/Office 8. Zoning: Neighborhood Commercial (CN) 9. Specific Plan designation: N/A 10. Description of project: (Describe the whole action involved, including but not limited to later phases of the project, and any secondary, support, or off-site features necessary for its implementation. Attach additional sheets if necessary.) Rezoning, Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review approval to demolish the existing car wash, cashier kiosk and canopy cover and construct a new 2,162 square foot convenience store, a 1,264 square foot new car wash and new canopy cover at 8999 San Ramon Road. The site is currently zoned Neighborhood Commercial (C-N) and will need to be rezoned to General Commercial (C-2) in order to allow for the new mini-mart and carwash. The existing car wash was approved in 1981 and is "grandfathered" in under an earlier version of the City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance, but since it will be demolished and reconstructed/expanded, the current zoning regulations apply. City of Dublin Initial Study & Negative Declaration Alcosta Shell Expansion, PA 06-013 Page 3 of24 11. Surrounding land uses and setting: Briefly describe the project's surroundings: The property is located at the comer of Alcosta Boulevard and San Ramon Road, on the border of the Cities of Dublin and San Ramon. Immediately adjacent to the Service Station is a mixed-use commercial and multi-family development (San Ramon Village Plaza). Across San Ramon Road there is a single family housing development and across A1costa Boulevard, within the City of San Ramon, there is a commercial shopping center and service station. 12. Otber public agencies wbose approval is required: (e.g., permits, financing approval, or participation agreement.) Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD) ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant IInpact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. D Aesthetics D Agriculture Resources D Air Quality D Biological Resources D Cultural Resources D Geology /Soils D Hazards & Hazardous MaterialsD Hydrology / Water Quality D Land Use / Planning D Mineral Resources D Noise D Population / Housing D Public Services D Recreation D TransportationlTraffic D Utilities / Service Systems D Mandatory Findings of Significance City of Dublin Initial Study & Negative Declaration Alcosta Shell Expansion, PA 06-013 Page 4 of24 DETERMINATION: (To be completed by the Lead Agency) On the basis of this initial evaluation: II I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. o I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there Will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. D I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. D I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. D I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required. Signature Date Linda Aiello. AICP. Associate Planner Printed name For City of Dublin Initial Study & Negative Declaration Alcosta Shell Expansion, PA 06-013 Page 5 of24 EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: 1) A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A ''No IInpact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g., the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should be explained where it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards (e.g., the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project-specific screening analysis). 2) All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off-site as well as on-site, cumulative as well as project-level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts. 3) Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, then the checklist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant. "Potentially Significant IInpact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect may be significant. If there are one or more "Potentially Significant IInpact" entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required. 4) "Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant IInpact" to a "Less Than Significant IInpact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section XVIT, "Earlier Analyses," may be cross-referenced). 5) Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this case, a brief discussion should identify the following: a) Earlier Analysis Used. Identify and state where they are available for review. b) Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identity which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. c) Mitigation Measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Measures Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project. 6) Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sources for potential impacts (e.g., general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated. City of Dublin Initial Study & Negative Declaration Alcosta Shell Expansion, PA 06-013 Page 6 of24 7) Supporting Information Sources: A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion. 8) This is only a suggested form, and lead agencies are free to use different formats; however, lead agencies should normally address the questions from this checklist that are relevant to project's environmental effects in whatever format is selected. 9) The explanation of each issue should identify: a) The significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and b) The mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significance Environmental Impacts. The source of determination is listed in parenthesis. See listing of sources used to determine each potential impact at the end of the checklist. A full discussion of each item is found following the checklist I. AESTHETICS - Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? (Source: 1,3) b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? (Source: 1,3) c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality ofthe site and its surroundings? (Source: 1, 2, 3) d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? (Source: 2) II. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES - In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Dept. of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. Would the project: a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant Significant Impact Impact with Impact Mitigation Incorporation X X X X Page 7 of 24 City of Dublin Initial Study & Negative Declaration Alcosta Shell Expansion, PA 06-013 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant Significant Impact Impact with Impact Mitigation Incomoration of Statewide IInportance(Farmland),as shown on the maps X prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non- agricultural use? (Source: 1,2) b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a X Williamson Act contract? (Source: 1, 4) c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of X Farmland, to non-agricultural use? (Source: 1,2) III. AIR QUALITY - Where available, the significance Criteria established by the applicable air quality Management or air pollution control district may be Relied upon to make the following determinations. Would The project: a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the X applicable air quality plan?(Source: 2) b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute X substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? (Source: 2 ) c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of X any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non- attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? (Source: 2) d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant X concentrations?(Source: 2) e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial X number of people?(Source: 2, 3) IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES -- Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or City of Dublin Initial Study & Negative Declaration Alcosta Shell Expansion, PA 06-013 Page 8 of24 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant Significant Impact Impact with Impact Mitigation Incorooration through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or X regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department ofFish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? (Source: 1, 2, 3) b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat X or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service? (Source: 1,2,3) c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act X (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? (Source: 1, 2) d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with X established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? (Source: 1, 2) e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting X biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? (Source: 1, 2) f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan or other approved local, regional, or state habitat X conservation plan? (Source: 1,2) V. CULTURAL RESOURCES - Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in ~ 15064.5? X (Source: 1, 2) b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance X of an archaeological resource pursuant to ~ 15064.5? (Source: 1,2) City of Dublin Initial Study & Negative Declaration Alcosta Shell Expansion, PA 06-013 Page 9 of24 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant Significant Impact Impact with Impact Mitigation Incorporation c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological X resource or site or unique geologic feature? (Source: I, 2) d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred X outside of formal cemeteries? (Source: 1, 2) VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS - Would the project: a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk ofloss, injury, or death involving: i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map X issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. (Source: 1,2,4) X ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? (Source: 1, 2) iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? X (Source: 1, 2) iv) Landslides? (Source: 1,2) X b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss oftopsoil? X (Source: 1, 2) c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result ofthe project, and X potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? (Source: 1, 2) d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B X of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property? (Source: 1, 2) e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems X where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste City of Dublin Initial Study & Negative Declaration Alcosta Shell Expansion, PA 06-013 Page 10 of 24 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant Significant Impact Impact with Impact Mitigation Incorporation water? (Source: 1, 2) VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS- Would the project: a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal X of hazardous materials? (Source: 1,2) b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and X accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? (Source: 1, 2) c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? X (Source: 1,2) d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to X Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? (Source: 1, 2) e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two X miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? (Source: 1,9) f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, X would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? (Source: 1,9) g) IInpair implementation of or physically interfere with X an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? (Source: 1, 2) h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk ofloss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including where X wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where City of Dublin Initial Study & Negative Declaration AJcosta Shell Expansion, PA 06-013 Page II of 24 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant Significant Impact Impact with Impact Mitigation Incorporation residences are intermixed with wildlands? (Source: 1, 2) VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY - Would the project: a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge X requirements? (Source: 2) b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of X the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? (Source: 1, 2) c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the X course of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site? (Source: 1,2,3) d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the X course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site? (Source: 1,2,3 ) e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage X systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? (Source: 1,2) 1) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? X (Source: 1, 2) g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as X mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? (Source: 4, 9) h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures City of Dublin Initial Study & Negative Declaration Alcosta Shell Expansion, P A 06-013 Page 12 of24 Potentially Less Than Less 'Than No Significant Significant Significant Impact Impact with Impact Mitigation Incorporation which would impede or redirect flood flows? (Source: 1, 2) X i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk ofloss, X injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure ofa levee or dam? (Source: 1) j) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, inj involving inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? X (Source: 1) IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING - Would the project: a) Physically divide an established community? X (Source: 1,2) b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific X plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? (Source: 2, 4) c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan X or natural community conservation plan? (Source: 2) X. MINERAL RESOURCES -- Would the project: a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the X residents of the state? (Source: 1) b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally-important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local X general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? (Source: 1) XI. NOISE - Would the project result in: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan City of Dublin Initial Study & Negative Declaration Alcosta Shell Expansion, P A 06-013 Page 13 of 24 or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? (Source: 1,4) b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundbome vibration or groundbome noise levels? (Source: 2) c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? (Source: 2) d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? (Source: 2) e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? (Source: 1, 9) f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? (Source: 1,9) XII. POPULATION AND HOUSING- Would the project: a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? (Source: 9) b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? (Source: 9) c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? (Source: 9) Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant Significant Impact Impact with Impact Mitigation Incomoration X X X X X X X X X City of Dublin Initial Study & Negative Declaration Alcosta Shell Expansion, PA 06-013 Page 14 of24 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant Significant Impact Impact with Impact Mitigation Incornoration XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES a) Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: Fire Protection? (Source: 1, 9) X Police Protection? (Source: 1,9) X Schools? (Source: I, 9) X Parks? (Source: 1,9) X Other Public Facilities? (Source: 1,9) X XIV. RECREATION - a) Would the project increase the use of existing X neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? (Source: 1, 9) b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on X the environment? (Source: 9) XV. TRANSPORTATIONJTRAFFIC- Would the project: a) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in X relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the City of Dublin Initial Study & Negative Declaration Alcosta Shell Expansion, P A 06-013 Page 15 of24 Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant Significant Impact Impact with Impact Mitigation Incorooration street system (i.e., result in a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? (Source: 2) b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of X service standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? (Source: 2) c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including X either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? (Source: 2) d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature X (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? (Source: 1,2,3) e) Result in inadequate emergency access? (Source: 1,3) X f) Result in inadequate parking capacity? (Source: 2) X g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, X bicycle racks)? (Source: 2, 5) XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS - Would the proj ect: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? X (Source: 2) b) Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing X facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? (Source: 1, 2) c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing X facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? (Source: 2) City of Dublin Initial Study & Negative Declaration Alcosta Shell Expansion, PA 06-013 Page 16 of24 d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? (Source: 2) e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? (Source: 2) f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? (Source: 1) g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste? (Source: 2) XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE- a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminat important examples ofthe major periods of California history or prehistory? (Source: 1,2,3) b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects)? (Source: 1,2,3) c) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? (Source: 1,2,3) Potentially Less Than Less Than No Significant Significant Significant Impact Impact with Impact Mitigation Incomoration X X X X X t X X City of Dublin Page 17 of24 Initial Study & Negative Declaration Alcosta Shell Expansion, PA 06-013 Sources used to determine potential environmental impacts: 1. Determination based on location ofproject. 2. Determination based on staff office review. 3. Determination based on field review. 4. Determination based on the City of Dublin General Plan 5. Determination based on the City of Dublin Zoning Ordinance. 6. Determination based on the San Ramon Road Specific Plan. 7. Determination based on the Dublin Downtown Specific Plan. 8. Determination based on East Dublin Specific Plan. 9. Not applicable. City of Dublin Initial Study & Negative Declaration A1costa Shell Expansion, PA 06-013 Page 18 of24 ATTACHMENT T01NITIAL STUDY: DISCUSSION OF CHECKLIST Project IInpacts I. Aesthetics a-d) Significant impact on scenic vista, damage to scenic resource, degrade visual character of the site or create light or glare? No Impact. The project site is an (approximately) 20,892 square foot parcel that is currently developed with a gas station, cashier kiosk and car wash. The proposed project is to expand the existing services to include a new gas pumps, a new canopy cover, a new mini-mart and a new automated car wash. Additional landscaping is proposed throughout the site Development of the proposed improvements would not detrimentally change the visual character of the site. Because of the location of the improvements, and the relatively flat topography of the site, as well as the presence of surrounding development, views of the site are limited to the immediate area. The project will not result in the production of a significant amount of additional light and glare. II. Agricultural Resources a-c) Convert Prime Farmland, conflict with agricultural zoning or convert prime farmland to a non- agricultural use? No Impact. The site is located in a commercial zone and is currently developed as a service station and car wash; therefore there will be no impacts to prime farmland. Ill. Air Quality No Impact. The site is located in a commercial zone, and is currently developed as a service station and car wash; therefore there it is not anticipated that the project will create any new impacts in regards to air quality. a) Would the project conflict or obstruct implementation of an air quality plan? No Impact. The project will be consistent with the Dublin General Plan so there would be no conflict with implementation of an air quality plan. b) Would the project violate any air quality standards? No Impact. c) Would the project result in cumulatively considerable air pollutants? City of Dublin Initial Study & Negative Declaration Alcosta Shell Expansion, PA 06-013 Page 19 of24 No Impact. This project will not generate significant amounts of additional vehicular traffic from what is generated from the existing service station. The service station is located at a heavily traveled intersection, approximately 400 feet from Interstate 680. The site is within a commercial and residential area and is immediately adjacent to a residentiaVcommercial mixed use development. d,e) Expose sensitive receptors to significant pollutant concentrations or create objectionable odors? No Impact. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District defines sensitive receptors as facilities where sensitive receptor population groups (children, the elderly, the acutely ill and the chronically ill) are likely to be located. These land uses include residences, schools, playgrounds, child-care centers, hospitals and medical clinics. This project would involve expansion of an existing service station and car wash to include a new mini-mart and automated car wash; therefore it is not anticipated to expose any sensitive receptors to significant pollutant concentrations or create objectionable odors. N. Biological Resources a-d) Have a substantial adverse impact on special-status species, riparian features, movement of fish or wildlife species, or conflict with California Fish & Game or U.S. Wildlife Service policies or regulations? No Impact. The site is located in an urbanized area and has been developed and operating as a service station since the early 1970's. e, t) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as tree protection ordinances. No Impact. The project is consistent with the General Plan and other adopted policies related to preservation and protection of biological resources. There are no protected trees present within the project site. V. Cultural Resources a-d) Cause substantial adverse change to significant historic, archeological or paleontological resources or human remains? No Impact. There are no known historic or cultural resources on the site. The project site was rezoned from Agriculture to Commercial in 1969 and has been developed as a service station since the early 1970's. VI. Geology and Soils a-e) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse impacts, including loss, injury or death related to ground rupture, seismic ground shaking, ground failure, landslide, substantial erosion, unstable soils, or liquefaction? City of Dublin Page 20 of 24 Initial Study & Negative Declaration Alcosta Shell Expansion, PA 06-013 No impact. The site not located with an earthquake fault zone or within an area at risk for landslides. The site is located within an area with a moderate risk for liquefaction. VII. Hazards and Hazardous Materials a-d) Create a significant hazard through transport of hazardous materials or release or emission of hazardous materials, and/or listed as a hazardous materials site? No Impact. The existing and proposed use ofthe site will not change; therefore, there will be no new impacts. e,f) Is the site located within an airport land use plan of a public airport or private airstrip? No Impact. The site is not located within an airport land use plan or within the vicinity of a public airport; therefore no impacts are anticipated regarding airport noise and crash hazard zones. g,h) Interference with an emergency evacuation plan, expose people and structures to a significant risk involving wildland fires, and are nearby residences intermixed with wildlands? No Impact. Since this is a remodeVexpansion of an existing use on a developed site and is not located near any wildlands, there will be no interference with any emergency evacuation plans and will not create any risk of wildland fires. VIll. Hydrology and Water Quality a-i) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements, deplete groundwater resources, alter drainage patterns, effect suiface or subsurface water quality, result in placing housing in a flood plain? No Impact. The project will be required to conform to Alameda County Flood Control and Water Quality District, Zone 7 requirements and will meet the water quality standards of the City of Dublin's NPDES permit and the Alameda County Urban Runoff Clean Water Program. IX. Land Use and Planning a) Physically divide an established community? No Impact. The existing service station has been operating in the same location for over 30 years and therefore will not create the division of an established community. b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy or regulation? No impact. The proposed service station remodel will be consistent with the General Plan Land Use designation. City of Dublin Initial Study & Negative Declaration Alcosta Shell Expansion, PA 06-013 Page 21 of24 c) Conflict with a habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan? No impact. No such plan exists within the project area. There would, therefore, be no impact to a habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan for the existing site. X. Mineral Resources a, b) Result in the loss of availability of regionally or locally significant mineral resources? No impact. Since the site is already developed, no loss of mineral resources would occur as a result of the project. XI. Noise a-d) Would the project expose persons or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established by the General Plan or other applicable standard, expose people to ground borne vibration, or result in permanent increases in ambient noise levels? No Impact. The service station is located within close proximity to other commercial developments, as well as residential developments, however, it is not anticipated that the remodel will create a significant increase in noise levels. e, f) No Impact. The project is not located within an airport land use plan or within two miles of a public airport, public use airport, or a private airstrip. Therefore, the project will not expose people in the project area to excessive noise levels. XIT. Population and Housing a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly or indirectly? No Impact. The project consists of a remodeVexpansion of an existing service station that is located in an urbanized area within the City; therefore, no population growth impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. b,c) Would the project displace substantial numbers of existing housing units or people? No Impact. The project site has been developed as a service station for 30+ years, therefore the displacement of housing units or people would not occur. XIll. Public Services a-e) Potential impacts related to: fire protection, police protection, schools, maintenance, or solid waste generation? City of Dublin Initial Study & Negative Declaration Alcosta Shell Expansion, PA 06-013 Page 22 of 24 No Impact. The remodeVexpansion of the service station will not create a need for new public services or facilities. The Alameda County Fire Department and the Dublin Police Department have reviewed the project to ensure that the facility meets their criteria for public use. XN. Recreation a, b) Would the project increase use of existing neighborhood or regional parks or require the construction of new recreational facilities? No impact. The proposed project does not include residential development, so there would be no increase in the need for or impact on recreational facilities. XV. TransportationlTraffic a-g) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial to existing traffic load and street capacity, exceed LOS standards for CMA roadways, change of air traffic patterns. increase traffic safety hazard, provide for inadequate emergency vehicle access, inadequate parking, provide hazard or barrier to alternative transportation modes? No impact. Since there will be no change in land use, no new impacts are anticipated with regard to traffic or parking for the proposed remodeVexpansion project. Existing roadway improvements have been designed and sized to provide adequate transportation facilities and transit modes with sufficient capacity for the surrounding uses. Twelve on-site parking spaces have been proposed to serve the facility, which meets the City's parking requirements for the use type. XVI. Utilities and Service Systems a-g) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the R WQCB, require new or expanded water or wastewater treatment facilities, require new storm drain facilities. require additional water supplies, require new or expanded wastewater treatment facilities, or require new solid waste facilities? No Impact The project site is already developed and receives services; therefore it is not anticipated that the proposed remodeVexpansion will create the need for additional services. XV. Mandatory Findings of Significance a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species. cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number of or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? No Impact. Since the project site is already completely developed; therefore there will be no new impacts. City of Dublin Page 23 of 24 Initial Study & Negative Declaration Alcosta Shell Expansion, PA 06-013 b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects. the effects of other current projects and the effects of probable future projects). No Impact. Although incremental increases in certain areas can be expected as a result of constructing this project, including air emissions and noise, the project site lies within an area with an approved parks and recreation use per the Dublin General Plan and the Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Mitigation measures are included in the above analysis, as well as the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update Initial Study that would reduce any impacts to less- than-significant levels. c) Does the project have environmental effects that will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings. either directly or indirectly? No impact. No such impacts have been discovered in the course of preparing the Initial Study for the proposed project. City of Dublin Initial Study & Negative Declaration Alcosta Shell Expansion, PA 06-013 Page 24 of 24 CITY OF DUBLIN 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, California 94568 Website: http://www.ci.dublin.ca.us NEGATIVE DECLARATION Project Title: Alcosta Shell Station, PA# 06-013 Project Description: Conditional Use Permit and Site Development review to expand the existing Alcosta Shell Service Station located at 8999 San Ramon Road. The site is located at the comer of San Ramon Road and Alcosta Boulevard. The project consists of the construction of a new 2,162 square foot convenience store, a 1,264 square foot new car wash and new canopy cover. Similar applications (P A #95- 031 and P A# 00-005) were approved on October 17, 1995 and August 8, 2000, but were never constructed. The site is currently zoned C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) and will need to be rezoned to C-2 (General Commercial) to allow for the new mini-mart and automated carwash. Project Location: 8999 San Ramon Road, APN: 941-0164-003-02,01 Applicant: Kathy Kotulak Hemmen, C&J Cox Corporation, 4431 Stoneridge Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588 Determination: I hereby find that the above project WILL NOT have a significant effect on the environment. Linda Ajello, AICP Associate Planner Date A copy of the Initial Study documenting the reasons to support the above finding is available at the City of Dublin, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568, or by calling (925) 833-6610. Date NOI Mailed: Date Posted: Date Published: Comment Period: Considered by: On: N.O.D. filed: City Council Reso. No. June, 2006 June, 2006 June, 2006 June, 2006 - May 31, 2006 Dublin Planning Commission June 27, 2006 (Tentatively Scheduled) Page 25 of 24