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STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
February 18, 2014
Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
CITY CLERK
File #600 -35
Christopher L. Foss, Acting City Manager "
Fallon Sports Park Phase II
Prepared by Rosemary Alex, Parks and Facilities Development Coordinator
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
In Fiscal Year (FY) 2013/14, funding was approved to proceed with the design of Phase II of
Fallon Sports Park. In September 2013, the City Council approved an agreement with Carducci
and Associates to prepare the design and construction documents. At the time, a mini -phase
was envisioned for the park due to funding constraints. Staff is proposing completing all of the
standard improvements and amenities in one phase and adding some of the optional amenities
to the project identified as desirable by the City Council. A change order is required to increase
the scope of work for the additional design services. The City Council will also consider approval
of an Addendum to the Fallon Sports Park 2005 Mitigated Negative Declaration and 1993
Eastern Dublin EIR to satisfy California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Following is a summary of the Change Order for Carducci and Associates
Contract Amount $837,000
Proposed Change Order #1 $175,000
Amended Contract Amount $1,012,000
The project will incur expenses over more than one fiscal year for the additional services, and
sufficient funds are available in the FY 2013/14 project budget to approve Change Order #1.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve modifications to the design scope for the Lower
Terrace; approve Change Order #1 for Additional Consultant Services; and approve the
Addendum to the Fallon Sports Park 2005 Master Plan Mitigated Negative Declaration and 1993
Eastern Dublin EIR
v1 ,.
Submitted Byl Reviewed By
Parks and Community Ser ices Director Acting Assistant City Manager
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DESCRIPTION:
Background
In Fiscal Year (FY) 2011/12, one of the City Council's key initiatives was to develop phasing
options and costs for the Fallon Sports Park to include two new soccer fields and a 90 -foot
baseball diamond. In response, the City prepared an update to the Fallon Sports Park Master
Plan for the Lower Terrace of the park. The process included community input, meetings with
sports user groups and the Parks and Community Services Commission. The City Council
approved the update to the plan for the Lower Terrace on February 21, 2012 (Attachment 1).
The updated plan listed standard amenities that could be constructed within the budget based
on the Public Facility Fees being collected to build the park. The updated Master Plan also
included optional park amenities that could be added to the bid documents for future phases of
the park if funding is available. Following is the list of the standard and optional amenities
approved by the City Council in February 2012:
Table 1 - Standard & Optional Amenities in the
Approved Lower Terrace Master Plan
STANDARD
AMENITIES
OPTIONAL
•
Entry road and parking for 145 cars
•
2 Synthetic Turf Soccer Fields (65x110) or
•
Pedestrian circulation
2 Synthetic Turf Soccer Fields (65x110
•
Utilities
and 80x120)
•
Landscaping
•
Baseball Field Restroom
•
2 Natural Turf Soccer Fields (80x120 and
•
Baseball Synthetic Turf Infield
65x110)
•
Recreation Building
•
Lighted 90' Baseball Diamond
•
Soccer Field Lighting
•
Restroom & Concession Building
•
Soccer Field Shade Structures
•
Adventure Playground
•
Soccer Field Wind Breaks
•
Baseball Field Terraced Seating
•
Soccer Practice Walls
•
Scorekeeper's Booth
•
Baseball Scoreboard
•
4 Lighted Bocce Ball Courts
•
Group Picnic Area for 100 people
•
Park Identity and Direction Signs
•
Site Furnishings
Funding was allocated in the FY 13 -14 budget to begin the design of the Lower Terrace. On
October 1, 2013 the City Council approved an Agreement with Carducci and Associates to
prepare the design and construction documents for the project, which at the time based on the
estimated amount of Public Facilities Fees available was envisioned as a "partial phase" of the
lower terrace. Attachment 2 is a map showing the options for the scope as approved by the City
Council on October 1, 2013. Table 2 on the following page outlines the scope of services that
was approved by the City Council for the partial phase.
fable 2 - Standard and Additive Alternate Amenities Approved for Design Scope
STANDARD & ADDIDITIVE AMENITIES AMENITIES NOT IN DESIGN SCOPE
• Entry road and parking for 145 cars Baseball Field Restroom
• Minimal Pedestrian Circulation • Baseball Synthetic Turf Infield
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• Utilities
• Minimal Landscaping for erosion control
• 2 Synthetic Turf Soccer Fields (65x110
and 80x120)
• Lighted 90' Baseball Diamond
• Baseball Field Terraced Seating
• Scorekeeper's Booth
• Restroom & Concession Building
• Minimal Site Furnishings
• Park Identity and Direction Signs
Additive Alternates
• Soccer Field Lighting
• Adventure Playground
• Baseball Scoreboard
• 4 Lighted Bocce Ball Courts
• Group Picnic Area for 100 people
• Full Site Furnishings
• Fulllandscape
• Full circulation
• Recreation Building
• Soccer Field Shade Structures
• Soccer Field Wind Breaks
• Soccer Practice Walls
• Street frontage landscape and sidewalks
along Central Parkway and Fallon
On October 22, 2013, Staff and its consultant Carducci and Associates met at Fallon Sports
Park with representatives from Dublin Little League, Dublin United Soccer and Dublin cricket
players. The meeting was held to get feedback on the proposed phase II improvements. In
regards to the 90' baseball diamond, the primary interest was in the orientation of the diamond,
access to restrooms and seating for spectators. The primary interest from the soccer
representatives was in improving the spectator experience by providing seating along with
shade and wind protection.
Following the initial meeting, Carducci and Associates prepared a sun analysis for the original
orientation as well as the proposed orientation of the baseball field. Carducci and Associates
also prepared a seating and shade option for the soccer field. At a subsequent meeting, the
information was shared with baseball and soccer representatives and both parties were
supportive of the revisions. Adult baseball representatives were unable to attend the meetings;
however Staff has communicated with them on the field orientation and answered their
questions.
As a result of the input from the user groups, Carducci prepared Attachment 3 that shows the
modifications proposed to the base amenities approved by the City Council.
Additional Amenities Proposed for Lower Terrace Phase
Based on the updated Public Facilities Fee cash flow projections and an anticipated community
benefit payment, Staff is recommending adding most of the remaining optional amenities to the
scope of the Lower Terrace Phase with the exception of the Baseball Restroom, Recreation
Building and the Soccer Practice Walls. Attachment 4 shows the amenities staff proposes
adding to the scope of the design. By including the additional elements, the phase II
development would be complete with the exception of the multi - purpose room which could be a
standalone project in the future. The benefits of adding additional park elements to the project
is that there will be an economy of scale added to the current project, plus there will be reduced
costs in managing, inspecting and bidding a second park project. The City Council will need to
approve a change order in the amount of $175,000 for the Agreement with Carducci and
Associates to increase the scope of work for the additional design services. Attachment 5 is a
copy of the proposed change order that will increase the total contract amount to $1,012,000.
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The City Council is also considering, on tonight's agenda, the approval of a Development
Agreement with Lennar Homes, memorializing a community benefit payment in the amount of
$1.8 million that will be a contribution towards the development of turf soccer fields at Fallon
Sports Park in phase II. Even with the potential community benefit payment, increasing the
scope of the lower terrace phase will require an estimated $1.6 million loan from the General
Fund Undesignated Reserve to the Public Facility Fee program in FY 2014/15 in order to bid the
project. Staff anticipates that with the current parks CIP schedule and development pipeline, this
loan amount will likely be repaid (with interest) in the next five years from future collections of
Public Facilities Fees. Without the community benefit payment the General Fund contribution
would increase to over $3.4 million, of which only $1.6 million would be repaid from Public
Facility Fees.
The Recreation Building is estimated to cost an additional $1.3 million. Therefore, based on the
cash flow and the need for a greater General Fund loan that would not be recoverable in the
next five years, this amenity has been deferred to a future phase. If the City Council wanted to
add the Recreation Building to this phase of the park, then Staff recommends deferring one of
the other parks projects in the proposed five year CIP. Table 3 is a draft of the proposed parks
project schedule and costs for the upcoming five -year CIP.
TABLE 3 - PROPOSED
2014 -2019 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
COSTS - PARKS
Jordan Ranch
Emerald Glen
Fallon Sports Park -
Dublin Crossing
Dublin Crossing
Neighborhood Park
Recreation &
Lower Terrace
Parkland Acquisition
Parkland Acquisition
$1.8 million
Aquatic Complex -
Phase
Loan Repayment
Loan Repayment
Phase I
$14.6 million
$1.4 million
$1.4 million
$28.3 million
Library Expansion -
Emerald Glen Park
General Fund Loan
Dublin Crossing
Begin design of
Youth Phase
Improvements-
Repayment
Community Park -
Dublin Crossing
$100,000
Final Phase
$560,000
Phase I
Community Park -
$2.3 million
$5.5 million
Phase II
$700,000
Dublin Crossing
Dublin Heritage
Sean Diamond Park
General Fund Loan
Community Park
Park - Cemetery
$2.3 million
Repayment
Master Plan
Phase
$960,000
$140,000
$5.3 million
The Baseball Restroom was excluded because the new orientation for the baseball field has the
player and spectator areas near the main restroom building. The soccer walls have not been
included as the stormwater quality requirements for the project have changed and will increase
the size of the detention and retention facilities, making the area too constrained for use of the
walls.
The original Master Plan for the park showed a cricket overlay on the soccer fields in the lower
terrace. When the Master Plan was updated by the City Council in February 2012 the cricket
pitch was eliminated from the plan as the soccer fields had been changed from natural turf to
synthetic turf, and the pitch would eliminate the flexibility to run smaller soccer fields in the
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opposite direction of the regulation fields. In addition, over the past two years there has only
been an average of 39 hours of cricket rentals annually on the existing fields at Emerald Glen.
With that regard a cricket pitch is not proposed as part of the lower terrace. Staff will continue to
work with cricket and soccer representatives to coordinate scheduling of the cricket and soccer
fields at Emerald Glen to provide dedicated time for cricket. Additionally with the addition of two
more soccer fields at Fallon there will be less demand on the soccer /cricket overlay field at
Emerald Glen.
Relocation of Emerald Glen Preschool to Fallon Sports Park Upper Terrace
Concurrent with the review of the Lower Terrace with sports user groups, Staff also reviewed
the options of relocating the preschool building to Fallon Sports Park in preparation for the
construction at Emerald Glen Recreation and Aquatic Complex. Upon analysis of access,
utilities and proximity to park facilities, the facility will be relocated to the Upper Terrace in the
area below Fire Station #18 and adjacent to the existing parking lot.
Parks and Community Services Commission Recommendation
On December 16, 2013, the update to the Lower Terrace amenities along with the preschool
trailer relocation was presented to the Parks and Community Services Commission. Attachment
6 is the draft minutes from that Commission meeting. The Commission was in support of the
modifications to the scope of the design for the Lower Terrace as proposed by Staff as well as
the preschool trailer relocation.
Fallon Sports Park Phase II — Initial CEQA Study
On June 7, 2005, the City Council adopted the Fallon Sports Park Master Plan, anticipating that
the park would be developed in phases over time. The park site consists generally of an upper
and lower terrace. The first phase of park improvements has been built, primarily on the upper
terrace, but including two lighted soccer fields on the lower terrace. On February 21, 2012, the
City Council considered a proposed Master Plan update for the sports park. The update
proposed to delete future sand volleyball courts and to add a 90' baseball diamond with lights.
The update also proposed a list of Optional Park Amenities for which funding was not then
available. The staff report explained that these amenities could be added to construction bid
documents as funding became available in the future.
Among the Optional Park Amenities identified in February 2012 was lighting for the third and
fourth soccer field shown in the original Master Plan. However, the Staff Report explained that
the original environmental review for the Master Plan (in 2005) did not evaluate such lighting
and that a separate environmental review would be required if the lighting was included in the
update. Night lighting is proposed for the soccer field included in the second phase of park
improvements, therefore, the City has completed an environmental review of the lighting prior to
a determination to move forward with this feature of the park construction.
In addition to the soccer field lighting previously identified in the 2005 Master Plan update as an
Optional Park Amenity, Staff is proposing an amendment to the Master Plan to allow temporary
relocation of the existing City preschool at Emerald Glen Park for approximately five years. The
relocation would avoid impacts to the preschool during construction at Emerald Glen Park. Both
the night lighting and the temporary preschool relocation are addressed in a CEQA Initial Study.
The Initial Study showed that there would be no potential for significant impacts from the lighting
and temporary preschool relocation beyond those identified in the prior Master Plan MND (and
prior Eastern Dublin EIR). Based on the Initial Study, staff prepared a CEQA Addendum
(Attachment 7) to document this conclusion and to complete the required environmental review
for the current project.
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NOTICING REQUIREMENTS /PUBLIC OUTREACH:
A public meeting notice for this item was sent to residences within 300 -feet of the park as well
the sports user groups that participated in the prior planning meetings. A copy of the Staff
Report was sent to the Parks and Community Services Commission.
ATTACHMENTS: 1. Revised Master Plan Approved by City Council on February 21, 2012
2. Scope of Base Design Work Approved by the City Council on
October 1, 2013
3. Proposed Modifications to Base Design work based on User Group
Input
4. Proposed Additions to Scope of Design for Lower Terrace
5. Change Order #1
6. Draft Minutes from the Parks and Community Services Commission
Meeting
7. Initial Study and Addendum to Fallon Sports Park 2005 Master Plan
Mitigated Negative Declaration and Eastern Dublin EIR
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CITY OF DUBLIN
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
PROJECT: Fallon Sports Park — Phase H PAGE 1 OF 1
TO: Callander and Associates, Inc. AGREEMENT DATED October 1, 2013
between Carducci and Associates,
Incorporated and the City of Dublin
You are hereby directed to make the herein described changes from the scope of services or do the following described work not included in
the scope of services on this contract.
NOTE: This chance order is not effective until approved by the Citv Manager
Description of work to be done, estimate of quantities, and prices to be paid. Segregate between additional work at contract price, agreed
price and force account.
Chance requested by: City of Dublin
1. The City requested that Carducci and Associates, Incorporated provide additional services to design additional
elements as part of Fallon Sports Park— Phase II, as further detailed in proposal attached hereto.
SUBMITTED BY:
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED BY
Paul McCreary Date: Chris Foss Date:
Parks and Community Services Director Acting City Manager
COST INCREASE: $175,000.00
APPROVED BY
Tim Sbranti Date:
Mayor
We, the undersigned contractor, have given careful consideration to the change proposed and hereby agree, if this proposal is approved, that
we will provide all equipment, furnish all materials, except as may otherwise be noted above, and perform all services necessary for the
work above specified, and will accept as full payment therefor the prices shown above.
Accepted, Date Contractor: Carducci and Associates, Incorporated
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Title: Principal
If the Contractor does not sign acceptance of this order, his/her attention is directed to the requirements of the specifications as to
proceeding with the ordered work and filing a written protest within the time therein specified.
DATE:
PROJECT NAME:
CIP #:
CONTRACT NO.
CHANGE ORDER NO.
PERCENT COMPLETED
CONTRACTOR:
CONTRACT AMOUNT:
CITY OF DUBLIN
EXHIBIT "A" CHANGE ORDER FORM
2/5/2014
Fallon Sports Park - Phase II
950018
n/a
1
8%
Carducci and Associates
$837,000
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS:
CHANGE ORDER #01 Additional Design Services
TOTAL OF ALL CURRENT AND PRIOR CHANGE ORDERS:
ADJUSTED CONTRACT AMOUNT:
PROGRESS PAYMENTS MADE:
PAYMENT #01
PAYMENT #02
PAYM ENT #03
PAYM ENT #04
PAYM ENT #05
PAYM ENT #06
PAYM ENT #07
PAYM ENT #08
PAYM ENT #09
PAYMENT #10
PAYMENT #11
TOTAL ACTUAL PAYMENTS:
ADJUSTED TOTAL CONTRACT:
REMAINING BALANCE ON CONTRACT:
RECOMMENDATION
APPROVED
DENIED
AMOUNT CONTRACT CHANGE ORDERS:
175,000.00
175,000.00
$175,000.00
$1,012,000.00
15,197.68
PAYMENT #12
36,497.68
PAYMENT #13
PAYMENT #14
PAYMENT #15
PAYMENT #16
PAYMENT #17
PAYMENT #18
PAYMENT #19
PAYMENT #20
PAYMENT #21
PAYMENT #22
51,695.36
APPROVED
DENIED
SIGNATURE:
Supervising City Manager
Dept Head
$ 51,695.36
$1,012,000.00
$960,304.64
APPROVED
DENIED
Mayor
AMOUNT
February 5, 2014
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Attn: Rosemary Alex
Subject: Fallon Sports Park, Phase 2
Dublin, CA
Job Number: DUB13 -02
Additional Service Agreement #1
Dear Rosemary:
Include schematic design for future 1,500 square -foot recreation building to be a future addition
to the phase 2 restroom / concession building or a future stand -alone building.
These services will be billed to you under our project number DUB 13-02 under the terms and
conditions of our contract with you dated October 1, 2013. The fee for these services will be for
a lump sum price of $175,000.00 (one hundred and seventy five thousand dollars) without further
authorization.
We request your written approval of this authorization for Additional Services by signing and
returning one copy of this letter for our files.
Sincerely yours,
CARDUCCI & ASSOCIATES, INC.
William E. Fee ASLA AICP
RLA No. 2537
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Attachment: Opinion of Cost
CITY OF DUBLIN
Accepted by:
Title:
Date:
CARDUCCI & ASSOCIATES, INC., 555 BEACH STREET, FOURTH FLOOR, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94133 (415) 674 -0990 FAX (415) 674 -0999
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PARKS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
Draft Minutes
CITY OF DUBLIN
December 16, 2013
The December 16, 2013 Regular Meeting of the Parks and Community Services Commission was called
to order at 7:04 PM at the Dublin Civic Center, Dublin, California, by Chair Totaro.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Totaro led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners (Cm.) Present: Ballesteros, Boboc, Mack, Totaro, Sung
Commissioner Absent: Elias
8.2 Fallon Sports Park Phase II
Ms. Rosemary Alex, Parks and Facilities Development Coordinator, presented the specifics of the item as
outlined in the Staff Report.
Chair Totaro asked about the timeline for the project. Ms. Alex stated that upon City Council approval,
the preparation of the construction documents will begin. The project will go out to bid in late 2014,
with construction starting in early 2015, and an anticipated opening date of summer 2016.
Mr. Bill Fee, Carducci and Associates Consultant, presented Phase II improvements based on the input
received from local sports user groups.
Cm. Boboc asked about the wind direction at Fallon Sports Park. Mr. Fee stated the wind normally blows
from the west.
Chair Totaro asked about the size of the restrooms. Mr. Fee stated there is a new code beginning in
January 2014 which requires more restroom stalls for women than men. Using this code and computing
the number of persons that will be using the fields will determine the size of the restrooms.
Chair Totaro commented that having adequate restrooms will make Fallon Sports Park a premier facility.
Mr. Paul McCreary, Parks and Community Services Director, stated Staff will look into the cost benefits
of having the restrooms for regular weekday and weekend use versus renting additional units when
needed for tournaments. The addition of a multipurpose room could also affect and increase the size of
the restrooms.
Mr. McCreary stated that due to the Impact Fee Program having better receipts last year and this year,
Staff is proposing to finish the lower terrace landscape during Phase II as part of the Capital
Improvement Program.
Chair Totaro asked if there is anything that can be done to finish the upper terrace, such as the netting
on the upper soccer fields. Mr. McCreary stated those improvements have not yet been discussed, but
Staff has extensive notes from the local sports groups regarding the balls going over the fields. Any
P &CSC Draft Minutes — December 16, 2013 — Page 2 of 2
improvements to the existing fields and amenities could not be funded by Public Facility Fees and would
require another funding source.
Cm. Boboc asked if the sun analysis for the baseball field was also for the softball fields. Mr. Fee stated
the sun analysis is for hardball as it is a 90 -foot baseball field.
Chair Totaro asked about the levels of seating on the soccer fields. Mr. Fee stated there will be three
tiers of seating on the soccer field.
Cm. Ballesteros asked if the modular building for preschool would have restroom facilities, and Mr. Fee
said yes.
Cm. Ballesteros asked how the north side of the park will transition to the lower portion. Mr. Fee stated
there would be a 10 to 15 foot embankment between the sections. There will be nets on the upper field
to keep the soccer balls from going down to the lower fields. Other alternatives to contain the balls
could also be considered.
Cm. Mack commented she was concerned about the restrooms because there seems to be a lot of
soccer fields forjust one bathroom. Mr. Fee stated the restrooms would accommodate the facility.
Chair Totaro asked if soccer groups were going to assist with the cost of the meeting room at Fallon
Sports Park. Mr. McCreary stated the multipurpose room would be a City Facility that would be owned
and operated by the City. The soccer groups and others may be able to rent the room when not in use
for City programs, but the room would not be a space dedicated only for soccer groups.
Mr. McCreary stated that in addition to the amenities the soccer groups requested, the cost for another
synthetic turf field and lighting would cost around $2 million. The City is working on other funding
sources so as not to completely burden the soccer groups with the costs.
Chair Totaro asked if the baseball field will be lighted, and Mr. McCreary said yes.
Chair Totaro stated Phase II is a great plan. He stated it would be a great premier facility and can
accommodate high school or college games to enhance sports in the City.
Mr. McCreary asked the Commission if there was anything they would like to suggest or have changed
before Staff takes the plan to City Council. Aside from ensuring adequate restrooms, which is being
looked into, the Commission liked the Fallon Sports Park Phase II Plan.
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Lead Agency:
City of Dublin
Prepared By:
Jerry Haag, Urban Planner
February 7, 2014
Introduction..................................................................................... ..............................2
Applicant..........................................................................................
..............................2
Project Location and Context ........................................................
..............................3
Prior Environmental Documents ..................................................
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ProjectDescription ..........................................................................
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Environmental Factors Potentially Affected ................................
.............................15
Determination...................................................................................
.............................15
Evaluation of Environmental Impacts ..........................................
.............................17
Attachment to Initial Study ............................................................
.............................30
1. Aesthetics ..................................................................
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2. Agricultural and Forestry Resources
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3. Air Quality ................................................................
.............................33
4. Biological Resources ................................................
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5. Cultural Resources ...................................................
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6. Geology and Soils ....................................................
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7. Hazards and Hazardous Materials .......................
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8. Hydrology and Water Quality ...............................
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9. Land Use and Planning ...........................................
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10. Mineral Resources ....................................................
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11. Noise ..........................................................................
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12. Population and Housing .........................................
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13. Public Services ..........................................................
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14. Recreation ..................................................................
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15. Transportation/ Traffic ............................................
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16. Utilities and Service Systems ..................................
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17. Mandatory Findings of Significance .....................
.............................54
Initial Study Preparers ....................................................................
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Agencies and Organizations Consulted .......................................
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References.........................................................................................
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City of Dublin
Environmental Checklist/
Initial Study
Introduction
This Initial Study has been prepared in accord with the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and assesses the potential environmental impacts
of approving and implementing Phase II (the Lower Terrace) of the Fallon Sports Park
located in Eastern Dublin.
The Initial Study consists of a completed environmental checklist and a brief
explanation of the environmental topics addressed in the checklist. Because the
proposed project is generally based on the land use designations, circulation patterns
etc. assigned to the project by the City of Dublin General Plan, the Initial Study relies on
a Program FIR certified by the City in 1993 for the Eastern Dublin General Plan
Amendment and Specific Plan (the "Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment and
Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report, State Clearinghouse No. 91103064). That
FIR, also known in this Iiutial Study as the "Eastern Dublin EIR," evaluated the
following impacts: Land Use, Population, Employment and Housing, Traffic and
Circulation, Community Services and Facilities, Sewer, Water and Storm Drainage,
Soils, Geology and Seismicity, Biological Resources, Visual Resources, Cultural
Resources, Noise, Air Quality and Fiscal Considerations.
In 2005, the Dublin City Council adopted Resolution No. 89 -05 that approved a
Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Fallon Sports Park Master Plan. This will be
referred to as the "2005 MND." The 2005 MND analyzed the environmental impacts of
approving a Master Plan for the development of the Fallon Sports Park, located on the
northwest corner of Fallon Road and Central Parkway and constructing recreational
improvements envisioned in the Master Plan.
The subject of this Initial Study is a proposed change to the Master Plan to install night
lighting on one sports field located on the northeast corner of Central Parkway and
Lockhart Street that was not previously considered for night lighting and to relocate an
existing City preschool center from Emerald Glen Park to Fallon Sports Park for
approximately five years.
Applicant:
City of Dublin
Parks and Community Services Department
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin CA
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Attn: Rosemary Alex
Parks and Facilities Development Coordinator
(925) 833 -6646
Project Location and Context
Fallon Sports Park consists of approximately 60 acres of land devoted to a range of
active sports recreational uses, including baseball and softball diamonds, soccer fields,
basketball and tennis courts. Other uses include group picnic areas, play areas, sports
paths, restrooms and vehicle parking lots. Phase I improvements, encompassing
approximately 27 acres of land, was completed in 2010 and is open for public use. Two
additional phases, generally located in the north, east and south, remain to be
constructed. This Initial Study addresses improvements in Phase II, also known as the
"Lower Terrace."
A Master Plan for the entire 60 -acre Fallon Sports Park was approved by the City of
Dublin in June 2006.
The park is located on the northwest corner of Fallon Road and Central Parkway in the
Eastern Extended Planning area of the City of Dublin as identified in the Dublin
General Plan. It is generally located along the west side of Fallon Road, north of Central
Parkway and approximately one -half mile north of the 1 -580 freeway.
Exhibit 1 shows the regional location of the City of Dublin. Exhibit 2 shows the location
of Fallon Sports Park in relation to surrounding features in Eastern Dublin. Exhibit 3
depicts the Lower Terrace area, the focus of this Initial Study, as well as the location of
proposed site improvements (discussed below),
Existing land uses adjacent to the project site includes residential development and a
fire station north of the park, residential development and undeveloped land to the
east, residential development to the west and undeveloped land to the south.
Prior Environmental Review Documents
The project has been included in two previous CEQA documents, as noted below:
Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment and Eastern Dublin Specific Plan (State
Clearinghouse #91103064). A Program Environmental Impact Report for the Eastern
Dublin General Plan Amendment (Eastern Extended Planning Area) and the Eastern
Dublin Specific Plan (EDSP) was certified by the City Council in 1993 by Resolution
No. 51 -93. This document and its related Addenda collectively are referred to as the
"Eastern Dublin EIR" or "EDEIR." It evaluated the following impacts:
Land Use; Population, Employment and Housing; Traffic and Circulation;
Community Services and Facilities; Sewer, Water and Storm Drainage; Soils,
Geology and Seismicity; Biological Resources; Visual Resources; Cultural
Resources; Noise; Air Quality; and Fiscal Considerations.
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The City adopted a Statement of Overriding Considerations (Resolution No. 53 -93)
for the following impacts:
Cumulative loss of agriculture and open space land, cumulative traffic,
extension of certain community facilities (natural gas, electric and telephone
service), consumption of non - renewable natural resources, increases in energy
uses through increased water treatment and disposal and through operation of
the water distribution system, inducement of substantial growth and
concentration of population, earthquake ground shaking, loss or degradation
of botanically sensitive habitat, regional air quality, noise and alteration of
visual character.
The Eastern Dublin EIR was challenged in court and was found to be legally
adequate.
Fallon Sports Park Master Plan Mitigated Negative Declaration (2005 MND)
A Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared to analyze the Fallon Sports Park
Master Plan in 2005. The MND was approved by City Council Resolution No. 89 -05
on May 15, 2005. The MND assumed development of the park consistent with the
Fallon Sports Park Master Plan. A number of mitigation measures were included in
the adopted MND in the attachment to the Initial Study.
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Project Description
The proposed project includes approving and developing the Lower Terrace of the
Park. Overall improvements envisioned for this phase include but are not limited to:
• Constructing an on -site entry road at the existing curb cut along the north side of
Central Parkway;
• Building an approximately 145 -space vehicle parking lot.
• Constructing a combination restroom and concession building.
• Extending existing on -site pedestrian pathways from the existing park.
• Constructing a 90' lighted baseball field.
• Construction of a 2,000 square foot building for public use, including but not
limited to community meetings, rentals, etc.)
• Constructing two synthetic turf lighted soccer fields plus a warm up area.
• Extending utility lines.
• Temporarily relocating a City preschool center for a five -year period.
• Related improvements, such as site grading and water quality features, to
facilitate the above improvements.
Details regarding the proposed field lighting and temporary preschool center relocation
are discussed below.
Field Lighting. The City of Dublin is proposing to install up to 8 lighting fixtures (still
correct number ?) adjacent to existing lighted soccer fields similar to existing lights that
were constructed as part of the initial phase of the park. The planned athletic fields are
located on the southwest corner of Fallon Sports Park. The approximate locations of the
light fixtures are shown on Exhibit 4a. An alternative location is shown. out Exhibit 4b.
Exhibit 5 shows the design of a typical lighting fixture. Lighting standards (poles) are
proposed to be up to 80 feet tall to illuminate soccer and rugby fields. All light fixtures
would be 1500 -watt metal halide lamps. Lights would only be used when the field is in
use up until 10 pm each night and all lights would be turned off at 10:10 p.m.
New lights would be sited so as to minimize spill over of unwanted light and glare on
adjacent residential areas to the south and west of the park. To achieve this, lights are
proposed to be installed using the following criteria to limit spill over of light from the
site.
Lights near Lockhart Street shall have a maximum vertical illumination of 0.20
foot - candles at a distance of 260 horizontal distance from the west side of the
proposed soccer field. A foot - candle is a unit of illumination equivalent to the
light produced from 1 candle at a distance of 1 foot. Prior to using the lights, a
photometric analysis will be completed by the City's lighting consultant to
confirm this standard is achieved.
® Lights near Central Parkway would be limited to a maximum vertical
illumination of 0.40 foot - candles at a distance of 260 horizontal feet from the
south side of the baseball field. A photometric analysis will also be completed by
the City to ensure this lighting standard is achieved.
City of Dublin Page 5
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Preschool Relocation. The City proposes to relocate Emerald Glen preschool from its
current location in Emerald Glen Park to a portion of the existing (Phase I) Fallon Sports
Park while Emerald Glen Aquatic facility is under construction for up to a 5 -year
period. Exhibit 6 shows the approximate location of the proposed preschool, which
would be immediately north of the existing parking lot in the approximate north central
of the park.
The preschool enrolls a maximum of 50 students per session with two sessions operated
per day. The morning session would begin at approximately 8:45 to 9:15 a.m. and end at
11:00 to 11:45 a.m. The afternoon session would extend from approximately 12.45 to
1:45 p.m. to 3:15 to 3:45 p.m.
Each session would have a maximum staff of six staff people at the school would arrive
approximately 15 minutes before the start of the session and depart approximately 15
minutes following the close of the session.
Proposed preschool facilities include installing modular classrooms totaling 2,300
square feet on a portion of the existing park as described above. Water, wastewater,
electrical and other utilities would be extended to the buildings. School staff and
visitors would use the existing parking lot.
Requested City approvals. The City is proposing to amend the Fallon Sports Park
Master Plan to accommodate the proposed project.
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1. Project description: Approval of Phase II improvements to the existing
Fallon Sports Park, would include lighted baseball
field, two lighted soccer fields, a temporarily
relocated preschool, a 2,000 square foot building and
other park and recreation improvements.
2. Lead agency: City of Dublin
Community Parks & Community Services
Department
100 Civic Plaza
Dublin CA 94568
3. Contact persons: Rosemary Alex
Parks & Facilities Development Coordinator
(925) 833 6646
4. Project location: Fallon Sports Park, northwest corner of Fallon Road
and Central Parkway in Eastern Dublin
5. Project sponsor: City of Dublin
6. General Plan designation: Community Park
7. Zoning: PD- Planned Development
S. Other public agency required approvals:
Amendment to City of Dublin Parks and Recreation Master Plan
(probable)
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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 impact" as indicated by the
checklist on the following pages.
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Aesthetics
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Agricultural
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Air Quality
Resources
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Biological
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Cultural Resources
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Geology/Soils
Resources
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Hazards and
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Hydrology/ Water
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Land Use/
Hazardous
Quality
Planning
Materials
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Mineral Resources
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Housing_
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Determination (to be completed by Lead Agency):
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
I find that the proposed project could not have a significant effect on the
environment and the previous Negative Declaration certified for this project by the
City of Dublin adequately addresses potential impacts.
_ 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 the mitigation
measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A Negative
Declaration will be prepared.
— I find that although the proposed project may have a significant effect 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 earlier analysis as described on the attached sheets, if the
effect is a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated." A
Environmental Impact Report is required, but must only analyze the effects that
remain to be addressed.
X I find that although the proposed Project could have a significant effect on the
environment, there will not be any new or substantially more severe significant effect in
this case because all potentially significant effects: a) have been analyzed adequately in
an earlier EIR and MND pursuant to applicable standards; and (b) have been avoided
or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR and MND, including revisions or mitigation
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measures that are imposed on the proposed Project, except for those impacts which
were identified as significant and unavoidable and for which a Statement of Overriding
Considerations was previously adopted by the City. An Addendum to the Eastern
Dublin Environmental Impact Report and the 2005 Fallon Sports Park Mitigated
Negative Declaration will be prepared.
Signature: �z Date: 141 Lq
Printed Name: For:
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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
parenthesis following each question. A "no impact" 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 factors (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 Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that
an effect may be significant. If there are one or more "Potentially Significant
Impact" 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 Impact" to a "Less- than - Significant Impact." 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 17,
"Earlier Analysis," as described in (5) below, 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). The checklist will include a response
"no new impact" in these circumstances. 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: Identify 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.
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6) Lead Agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to
information sources for potential impacts (e.g. general plans, zoning ordinances,
etc.). Reference to a previously prepared or outside document should, where
appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is
substantiated.
7) Supporting Information Sources: A source list should be attached and other
sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion.
S) This is 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 a project's environmental effects in whatever format is selected.
9) The explanation of each agency should identify the significance criteria or
threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question and the mitigation measures
identified, if any, to reduce the impact to a less than significant level.
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Environmental Impacts (Note: Source of determination listed in parenthesis. See listing of
sources used to determine each potential impact at the end of the checklist)
Note: A full discussion of each item is found
following the checklist.
1. Aesthetics. Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic
vista? (Source: 2,3,5)
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including
but not limited to trees, rock outcroppings, and
historic buildings within a state scenic highway?
(Source: 2,3,4)
c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character
or quality of the site and its surroundings?
(Source: 2, 5)
d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare
which would adversely affect day or nighttime
views in the area? (Source: 2, 4, 6)
2. Agricultural Resources
Would the project:
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland or
Farmland of Statewide Importance, as shown on
the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland
Mapping and Monitoring Program of the
California Resources Agency, to a non-
agricultural use? (Source: 2, 3, 5)
b) Conflict with existing zoning for agriculture use,
or a Williamson Act contract? (Source: 1,2,3)
c) Involve other changes in the existing environment
which, due to their location or nature, could
result in conversion of farmland to a non-
agricultural use? (Source: 2,3,5)
3. Air Quality (Where available, the significance
criteria established by the applicable air quality
management district may be relied on to make
the following determinations). Would the
project:
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the
applicable air quality plan? (Source: 2,4)
b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute
substantially to an existing or projected air
quality violation? (Source: 2,4)
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c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase
of any criteria pollutant for which the project
region is non- attaimnent under an applicable
federal or state ambient air quality standard
(including releasing emissions which exceed
quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors? (2,
4,6)
d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant
concentrations? (Source: 4, 5)
e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial
number of people? (Source: 5, 6)
4. Biological Resources. Would the project
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly
through habitat modifications, on any species
identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special
status species in local or regional plans, policies
or regulations, or by the California Department
of Fish and Game or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service ?(Source: 2,3,4)
b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian
habitat or other sensitive natural community
identified in local or regional plans, policies or
regulations or by the California Department of
Fish and Game or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service? (Source: 2,3,4)
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally
protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of
the Clean Water Act (including but not limited to
marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct
removal, filling, hydrological interruption or
other means?
(Source: Source: 2,3,4)
d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any
native resident or migratory fish or wildlife
species or with established native resident or
migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use
of native wildlife nursery sites? (Source: 2, 3,4)
e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances
protecting biological resources, such as tree
protection ordinances? (Source: 1, 2, 4)
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f) Conflict with the provision of an adopted Habitat
Conservation Plan, Natural Community
Conservation Plan or other approved local,
regional or state habitat conservation plan?
(Source: 1,2)
5. Cultural Resources. Would the project
a) Cause a substantial adverse impact in the
significance of a historical resource as defined in
See. 15064.5? (Source: 2,4,5)
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of an archeological resource
pursuant to See. 15064.5 (Source: 2,4,5)
c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique
paleontological resource, site or unique geologic
feature? (Source: 2,3,5)
d) Disturb any human remains, including those
interred outside of a formal cemetery? (4)
6. Geology and Soils. Would the project
a) Expose people or structures to potential
substantial adverse effects, including the risk of
loss, injury, or death involving:
i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated
on the most recent Earthquake Fault Zoning Map
issued by the State Geologist or based on other
substantial evidence of a known fault (Source: 2,
4)
ii) Strong seismic ground shaking (2, 6)
iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including
liquefaction? (2, 4)
iv) Landslides? (2, 4)
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of
topsoil? (Source: 2,4,5 )
c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is
unstable, or that Would become unstable as a
result of the project and potentially result in on-
or off-site landslide, lateral spreading,
subsidence, liquefaction or similar hazards
(Source: 2,4)
d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table
18 -1 -B of the Uniform Building Code (1994),
creating substantial risks to life or property?
(Source: 2,4)
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Impact
Less Than
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Less than
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e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the
use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater
disposal systems where sewers are not available
for the disposal of wastewater? (Source: 2,4)
7. 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 of hazardous materials
(Source: 2, 4, 5)
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through reasonably foreseeable
upset and accident conditions involving the
release of hazardous materials into the
environment? (Source: 2, 4, 5)
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous
materials or acutely hazardous materials,
substances, or waste within one - quarter mile of
an existing or proposed school? (Source: 2, 3,4)
d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of
hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to
Government Code Sec. 65962,5 and, as a result,
would it create a significant hazard to the public
or the environment? (Source: 6)
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 of public use
airport, would the project result in a safety
hazard for people residing or working in the
project area? (Source: 2, 3)
f) For a project within the vicinity of private airstrip,
would the project result in a safety hazard for
people residing or working in the project area?
(Source: 2, 4)
g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere
with the adopted emergency response plan or
emergency evacuation plan?
(Source: 2,6)
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Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Less than
Significant
Impact
No New
Impact
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h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of
loss, injury or death involving wildland fires,
including where wildlands are adjacent to
urbanized areas or where residences are
intermixed with wildlands? (Source: 2, 4,5)
8. Hydrology and Water Quality. Would the project:
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste
discharge requirements? (Source: 2, 4 )
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 the local groundwater
table level (e.g. the production rate of existing
nearby wells would drop to a level which would
not support existing land uses or planned uses
for which permits have been granted? (2,4)
c) Substantially alter- the existing drainage pattern of
the site or area, including through the alteration
of the course of a stream or river, in a manner
which would result in substantial erosion or
siltation on- or off -site? (Source: 2, 4, 5)
d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of
the site or areas, including through the alteration
of the 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: 2, 4, 5)
e) Create or contribute runoff water which would
exceed the capacity of existing or planned
stormwater drainage systems or provide
substantial additional sources of polluted runoff?
(Source: 2, 4, 5)
f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality?
(Source: 2,4)
g) Place housing within a 100 -year flood hazard area
as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary
or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood
delineation map? (Source: 4, 6)
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Impact
Less Than
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With
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h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area
structures which would impede or redirect flood
flows? (Source: 4, 6)
i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of
loss, injury, and death involving flooding,
including flooding as a result of the failure of a
levee or dam? (4)
j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami or mudflow) (5)
9. Land Use and Planning. Would the project:
a) Physically divide an established community?
(Source: 1)
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 plan, or zoning ordinance)
adopted for the purpose of avoiding or
mitigating an environmental effect? (Source: 1,
2,3,6)
c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation
plan or natural community conservation plan?
(1,2,3,6)
10. Mineral Resources. Would the pro ' ject
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known
mineral resource that would be of value to the
region and the residents of the state? (Source: 1,
2,4)
b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally
important mineral resource recovery site
delineated on a local general Plan, specific plan
or other land use plan? (Source: 1, 2,4)
11. Noise. Would the proposal result in:
a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise
levels in excess of standards established in the
local general plan or noise ordinance, or
applicable standards of other agencies? (2, 4)
b) Exposure of persons or to generation of excessive
groundborne vibration or groundborne noise
levels? (Source: 2, 4)
c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise
levels in the project vicinity above existing
levels without the project? (2, 4, 5)
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Less than
Significant
Impact
No New
Impact
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d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in
ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above
levels existing without the project? (2,4, 5)
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 n the project area to excessive noise
levels? (2, 4, 5)
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: 2, 4, 5)
12. Population and Housing. Would the project
a) Induce substantial population growth in an area,
either directly or indirectly (for example,
through extension of roads or other
infrastructure)? (Source: 2, 4, 5)
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing,
necessitating the construction of replacement
housing elsewhere? (4, 5)
c) Displace substantial numbers of people,
necessitating the construction of replacement of
housing elsewhere? (Source: 4, )
13. Public Services. Would the proposal:
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
government facilities, the construction of which
could cause significant environmental impacts,
in order to maintain acceptable service rations,
response times or other performance objectives
for any of the public services? (Sources: 2, 6)
Fire protection
Police protection
Schools
Parks
Other public facilities
Solid Waste
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Less than
Significant
Impact
No New
Impact
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14. Recreation:
a) Would the project increase the use of existing
neighborhood and regional parks or recreational
facilities such that substantial physical
deterioration of the facility would occur or be
accelerated (Source: 2, 4, 5)
b) Does the project include recreational facilities or
require the construction or expansion of
recreational facilities which might have an
adverse physical effect on the environment?
(Source: 2, 4, 5)
15. Transportation and Traffic. Would the project:
a) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in
relation to the existing traffic load and capacity
of the 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)? (2, 4, 5)
b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a
level of service standard established by the
County Congestion Management Agency for
designated roads or highways? (4,5)
c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including
either an increase in traffic levels or a change in
location that results in substantial safety risks?
(4,5)
d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design
feature (e.g. sharp curves or dangerous
intersections) or incompatible uses, such as farm
equipment? (5)
e) Result in inadequate emergency access? (5)
f) Result in inadequate parking capacity? (5)
g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans or programs
supporting alternative transportation (such as bus
turnouts and bicycle facilities)
(1,2,4)
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
C,
With
Mitigation
Less than
Significant
Impact
No New
Impact
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16. Utilities and Service Systems. Would the project
a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the
applicable Regional Water Quality Control
Board? (4, 5)
b) Require or result in the construction of new water
or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion
of existing facilities, the construction of which
could cause significant environmental effects?
(4,5)
c) Require or result in the construction of new storm
water drainage facilities or expansion of existing
facilities, the construction of which could cause
significant environmental effects? (4, 5)
d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve
the project from existing water entitlements and
resources, or are new or expanded entitlements
needed ?(5)
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
providers existing commitments? (5)
f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted
capacity to accommodate the project's solid
waste disposal needs? (5)
g) Comply with federal, state and local statutes and
regulations related to solid waste? (5)
17. 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, substantially 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?
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Impact
Less Than
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Mitigation
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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).
c) Does the project have environmental effects which
will cause substantial adverse effects on human
beings, either directly or indirectly?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
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Significant
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Mitigation
Less than
Significant
Impact
No New
Impact
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Sources used to determine potential environmental im»acts
1. Eastern General Plan Amendtnent/Specific Plan
2. Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment /Specific Plan EIR
3 2005 Fallon Sports Park Mitigated Negative Declaration
4. Discussion with City staff or service provider
5. Site Visit
6. Other Source
XVII. Earlier Analyses
a) Earlier analyses used. Identify earlier analyses and state where they are available for
review.
Portions of the environmental setting, project impacts and mitigation measures for this
Initial Study refer to environmental information contained in the 1993 Eastern Dublin
General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report (State
Clearinghouse No. 91103064), hereinafter referred to as the Eastern Dublin. EIR or
EDEIR. The Eastern Dublin EIR is a Program EIR which was prepared for the Eastern
Dublin General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan of which this Project is a part. It
was certified by the Dublin City Council on May 10, 1993. Following certification of the
EIR, the Council adopted a Statement of Overriding Considerations for impacts
including but not limited to: cumulative traffic, extension of certain community facilities
(natural gas, electric and telephone service), regional air quality, noise and visual.
The Eastern Dublin EIR contains a large number of mitigation measures which apply to
this project and which would be applied to any development within the project area.
Specific mitigation measures identified in the certified Eastern Dublin EIR for potential
impacts are referenced in the text of this Initial Study.
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This Initial Study also relies on the adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration adopted in
2005, previously cited, that analyzed the impacts of approving the Fallon Sports Park
Master Plan and constructing the park.
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 and 15163, this Initial Study is intended to
identify the potential for any new or substantially increased significant impacts on or of
the project which were not evaluated in the Eastern Dublin EIR or the 2005 MND for the
park and which would require additional environmental review.
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Attachment to Initial Studa
Discussion of Checklist
1. Aesthetics
Previous CEQA documents
Eastern Dublin EIR. The Eastern. Dublin EIR contains a number of mitigation measures
to reduce anticipated visual resource impacts from the General Plan and EDSP project.
These include:
Mitigation Measure 3.8/ 1.0 reduced project impacts related to standardized tract
development (IM 3.8/13) to a less - than - significant level. This mitigation requires
future developers to establish visually distinct communities which preserves the
character of the natural landscape by protecting key visual elements and
maintaining views from major travel corridors.
Mitigation Measure 3.8/2.0 reduced the impact of converting the rural and open
space character of the General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan area (IM
3.8 / B) but not to a less- than - significant level. The mitigation measure requires
implementation of the land use plan that emphasizes retention of predominant
natural features. Even with adherence to this measure, IM 3.8/13 would remain
significant and unavoidable on both a project and cumulative level.
® Mitigation Measure 3.8/ 3.0 would reduce the impact of obscuring distinctive
natural features of the General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan area (IM
3.8/ C) but not to a less- than - significant level. The mitigation measure requires
implementation of the land use plan that emphasizes retention of predominant
natural features.
Mitigation Measures 3.8/4.0 -4.5 reduced the impact of altering the visual quality
of hillsides (IM 3.8/D) to a less - than- significant level. These mitigation measures
require implemtation of appropriate Eastern Dublin Specific Plan policies
including but not limited to use of sensitive grading design to minimize grading,
use of existing topographic features, limiting use of flat pads for construction,
using building designs that conform to natural land forms, recontouring hillside
to resemble existing topography and minimizing the height of cut and fill slopes.
Mitigation Measures 3.8 / 5.0 -5.2 reduced the impact of altering the visual quality
of ridges (IM 3.8 / E) to a less- than - significant level. These mitigation measures
limit development on main ridges that border the Specific Plan area to the north
and east but are allowed on foreground hills, and would limit development in
locations where scenic views would be obscured or would extend above a
ridgetop.
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® Mitigation Measure 3.8/6.0 reduced the impact of altering the visual quality of
watercourses (IM 3.8 / G) to a less -than- significant level. This mitigation measure
protects Tassajara Creek and other stream courses from unnecessary alteration or
disturbance, and adjoining development should be sited to maintain visual
access to stream corridors.
® Mitigation Measures 3.8/7.0 and 7/1 reduced impacts on scenic vistas (IM 3.8/1)
to a less- than - significant level. These mitigation measures require protection of
designated open space areas and directs the City to conduct a visual survey of
the EDSP area to identify and map viewsheds.
2005 MND
Mitigation Measure 1 required a photometric study with final construction
drawings prior to the issuance of an electrical permit for the installation of
any lighting. Lighting "spill- over" shall be kept to a minimum to disturbance
and intrusion into residential areas through the use of lower lighting, with
light standards for fields and courts designed to minimize light intrusion into
residential areas.
The proposed project will be required to adhere to applicable mitigation measures
identified above.
Project Impacts
a) Have a substantial adverse impact on a scenic vista? No New Impact. The Lower
Terrace area is located on a downslope area generally facing Central Parkway.
Although planned for a major park, the site is vacant and does not contain any
existing scenic vistas or public gathering places. Proposed development of an
additional phase of the Fallon Sports Park under the auspices of the Eastern
Dublin Specific Plan and Fallon Sports Park Master Plan was analyzed in the
2005 MND. The proposed day care facility would be located within a developed
portion of the existing park and there would be limited visibility of school
buildings from surrounding streets. No new or more severe impacts are
anticipated for the added field lighting and temporary preschool with respect to
substantial adverse impacts on a scenic vista.
b) Substantially darnage scenic resources, including state scenic highway? No New
Impact. The project site has been rough. graded in connection with prior
approvals and in anticipation of construction of a public park. The site is located
approximately one -half mile north of the I -580 freeway, a designated scenic
highway. No major stands of trees or other similar scenic resources are present
on the site that would be significantly impacted. The site for the proposed day
care facility has already been graded as part of Phase I improvements for the
park. No new or more severe impacts are anticipated with respect to this topic
than have been previously analyzed.
C) Substantially degrade existing visual character or the quality of the site? No New
Impact. The proposed project includes the consideration developing an
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additional, second phase of the Fallon Sports Park. Aesthetic impacts would
include disturbance of existing vegetation and grading of undeveloped land to
create generally flat pads for sports fields, parking areas, walkways and other
recreational improvements. This second phase of park development was
considered and analyzed in the 2005 ]AND and no new or more severe impacts
are anticipated with approval of the second phase of park development.
d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare that would adversely affect day or
nighttime views in the area? No New Impact. The proposed project would include
the installation of sports field lighting as described in the Project Description
section of this Initial Study. To ensure that there would be minimal and less -
than- significant "spill over" of unwanted light and glare off of the park site, the
City will require that field lighting plans and specification conform to a
maximum maintained vertical illuminance level for spill light that does not
exceed 0.8 foot - candles (FC) (initial 1.1 FC) when measured 150 feet from edge of
the soccer field. Measurements are to be taken facing the lights and at heights
that may be of most concern (i.e. 5 feet, 10 feet and 15 feet above grade). The
lighting designer shall prepare initial vertical illuminance calculations on the line
to establish compliance with 0.8 FC level and indicate maintenance factor used to
convert initial values to maintained values. At 200 feet from edge of soccer field
spill light design specifications shall not exceed 0.1 FC measured at finished
grade level.
2. Agricultural and Forestry Resources
Previous CEQA documents
Eastern Dublin EIR. The Eastern Dublin EIR identified several potential impacts related
to agricultural resources. Impact IM 3.1 / C stated that discontinuation of agricultural
uses would be an insignificant impact due to on -going urbanization trends in Dublin
and the Tri- Valley area. Impact 3.1 /D identified a loss of lands of Farmlands of Local
Importance with approval and implementation of the General Plan and Specific Plan.
This was also noted as an insignificant impact. Impact 3.1 / F stated that buildout of
Specific Plan land uses would have a significant and unavoidable impact on cumulative
loss of agricultural and open space lands. Finally, Impact IM 3.1 / E noted indirect
impacts related to non - renewal of Williamson Act contracts. This impact was also
identified as an insignificant impact.
2005 MND. No impact to agricultural or forestry resources were identified in this
document.
Project Impacts
a -d) Convert prime farmland to a non - agricultural use or involve other changes which could
result in conversion of farmland to a non - agricultural use, conflict with existing zoning
for agricultural use or a Williamson Act contract, result in the loss of forest land use
conversion of forest land to a non forest use or involve of other changes that could result
in the conversion of forest land to a non forest use? No New Impact. No significant
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impacts were identified with respect to agricultural resources in previous CEQA
documents listed above. No new conditions have been identified in this Initial
Study with respect to conversion of prime farmland or forest land to a non-
agricultural or non- forest use and no new or more severe impacts would result
than were analyzed in previous CEQA documents for this site. The site is not
zoned for agricultural use nor is there a Williamson Act contract in effect on the
property. No new or more severe impacts are therefore anticipated than were
previously analyzed n the 2005 MND.
3. Air Quality
Previous CEQA documents
Eastern Dublin EIR. The Eastern Dublin FIR contains a number of mitigation measures
to reduce anticipated air quality impacts from the General Plan and EDSP project. These
include:
Mitigation Measures 3.11/2.0-4.0 reduced project and cumulative impacts related
to vehicle emission from construction equipment (IM 3.11 / B) but not to a less -
than- significant level. These mitigations require emission control from on -site
equipment, completion of a construction impact reduction plan and others. Even
with adherence to these mitigations, this impact would remain significant and
unavoidable.
® Mitigation Measures 3.11/5.0-11.0 reduced mobile source emission from ROG
and NOx (IM 3.11 / C) but not to a less- than - significant level. Mitigation measures
require coordination of growth with transportation plans and other measures.
Many of which are at a policy (not a project) level. Even with adherence to
adopted mitigations, IM 3.11 / C would remain significant and unavoidable.
Mitigation Measures 3.11/12.0-13.0 reduced project and cumulative impacts
related to stationary source emissions (IM 3.11 / E) but not to a less -than-
significant level. The two adopted mitigations require reduction of stationary
source emissions to the extent feasible by use of energy conservation techniques
and recycling of solid waste material. Even with adherence to the two measures,
stationary source emiss }ons would remain significant and unavoidable.
2005 MND. This document did not identify and significant air quality impacts or
mitigation measures.
The proposed project will be required to adhere to applicable mitigation measures
related to air quality.
Project Impacts
a) Would the project conflict or obstruct implementation of an air quality plan? No New
Impact. Approval and construction of the Phase II portion of the Fallon Sports
Park would be consistent with growth projections included in the Dublin General
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Plan, which is used as the basis of the Regional Clean Air Plan. No new or more
severe impacts would occur result with respect to this topic than was previously
analyzed.
b) Would the project violate any air quality standards? No New Impact. Grading and
construction activities associated with Phase II would generate fugitive dust into
the environmental, potentially exceeding Bay Area Air Quality Management
District air quality standards. Adherence to Mitigation Measure 2 contained in the
2005 MND and other applicable Eastern Dublin EIR air quality mitigation
measures will reduce this impact to a less- than - significant level by requiring a
number of dust control measures, including frequent watering of graded areas,
covering of haul trucks, stabilizing graded areas with non -toxic soil stabilizers,
sweeping of paved areas and hydroseeding or stabilizing graded areas. Therefore,
no new or more severe impacts would result than have been previously analyzed
in other CEQA documents.
c) Would the project result in cumulatively considerable air pollutants? No New Impact.
The Eastern Dublin EIR found that Mobile Source and Stationary Source air
emissions as significant and irreversible impacts. Accordingly, a Statement of
Overriding Considerations was approved when the EDSP was approved and the
EDSP EIR certified in 1994. The proposed park expansion is not anticipated to
generate additional vehicle trips beyond those analyzed in the EDSP EIR and the
2005 MND. Therefore, new or more severe impacts would occur and no additional
analysis is required for this topic.
d) Expose sensitive receptors to significant pollutant concentrations No New Impact. The
same level of park use is anticipated than was anticipated in the 2005 MND in
terms of sensitive receptors. Adherence to mitigation measures contained in the
2005 MND and Eastern Dublin EIR reduced impacts to sensitive receptors to a
less- than - significant level. No new or more severe impacts have been identified in
this Initial Study than were previously analyzed.
e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? No New Impact.
Since the proposed project does not include manufacturing or similar uses uses, no
significant amounts of objectionable odors would be created. The Eastern Dublin
EIR identified this impact as a potentially significant cumulative impact which
could not be mitigated to achieve the eight -fold reduction in stationary source
emissions needed to meet the less- than - significant threshold and, pursuant to
CEQA, the City of Dublin adopted a Statement of Overriding Consideration for
this impact. No new impacts are identified in this Initial Study beyond those
identified in the Eastern Dublin EIR and other CEQA documents.
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Previous CEQA documents
Eastern Dublin EIR. The Eastern Dublin EIR contains a number of mitigation measures
to reduce anticipated impacts to biological resources from the General Plan and EDSP
project. These include:
® Mitigation Measures 3.7/ 1.0 -4.0 reduced impacts related to direct habitat loss
(IM 3.7/A) to a less- than - significant level. These mitigations require
minimization of direct habitat loss due to development, preparation of
vegetation management and enhancement plans and development of a grazing
management plan by the City of Dublin.
® Mitigation Measure 3.7/5.0 reduced impacts related to indirect loss of vegetation
removal (IM 3.7/13) to a less- than - significant level. Mitigation Measure 3.7/5.0
requires revegetation of graded or disturbed areas as quickly as possible.
Mitigation Measures 3.7/ 6.0 -17.0 reduced impacts related to loss or degradation
of botanically sensitive habitats (IM 3.7/C) to a less - than - significant level. These
measures require a wide range of steps to be taken by future developers to
minimize impacts to sensitive habitat areas, including preserving natural stream
corridors, incorporating natural greenbelts and open space into development
projects, preparation of individual wetland delineations, preparation of
individual erosion and sedimentation plans and similar actions.
® Mitigation Measures 3.7/18.0-19.0 reduced impacts related to the San Joaquin kit
fox (IM 3.7/1)) to a less - than - significant level. These measures require
consultation with appropriate regulatory agencies regarding the possibility of kit
fox on project sites and restrictions on use of pesticides and herbicides.
® Mitigation Measures 3.7/20.0-22.0 reduced impacts related to the tri- colored
blackbird (IM 3.7/I) to a less -than- significant level. These measures require
preconstruction surveys for this species and protection of impacted habitat areas.
These measures also apply to burrowing owl and badger species.
Mitigation Measures 3.7/23.0 -24.0 reduced impacts related to destruction of
Golden Eagle nesting sites (IM 3.7/J) to a less - than- significant level. These
measures require preconstruction surveys for this species and protection of
impacted habitat areas.
® Mitigation Measure 3.7/25.0 reduced impacts related to loss of Golden Eagle
foraging habitat (IM 3.7/K) to a less - than - significant level. This measure requires
the identification of a Golden Eagle protection zone within the Eastern Dublin
planning area.
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® Mitigation Measure 3.7/26.0 reduced impacts related to Golden Eagle and other
raptor electrocution (IM 3.7/L) to a less - than - significant level. This measure
requires undergrounding of electrical transmission facilities.
® Mitigation Measure 3.7/27.0 reduced impacts related to American badger (IM
3.7/N) to a less -than- significant level. This measure mandates a minimum buffer
of 300 feet around burrowing owl nesting sites and American badger breeding
sites during the breeding season.
Mitigation Measure 3.7/28.0 reduced impacts related to special status
invertebrates (IM 3.7/S) to a less- than - significant level. This measure requires
follow -on special surveys for these species during appropriate times of the year.
The Eastern Dublin EIR also addresses potential impacts and mitigation measures
regarding bald eagle, peregrine falcons, red - legged frog, California tiger salamander,
western pond turtle the prairie falcon, northern harrier, black - shouldered kite, sharp -
shinned hawk, Cooper's hawk, short - eared owl and California horned lizard.
2005 MND. No significant biological resource impacts were identified in this document.
The proposed project will be required to adhere to applicable biological resource
mitigation measures contained in the previous CEQA documents prepared for the site.
Project Impacts
a) Have a substantial adverse impact on a candidate, sensitive, or special - status species? No
New Impact. The Eastern Dublin EIR, contains numerous mitigation measures
to reduce impacts to candidate, sensitive and special- status species to a less -
than significant level. These are listed above. As noted above, the project site
was analyzed in multiple previous CEQA documents and the site has been
previously disturbed as part of a rough grading plan. Proposed construction of
the Phase II portion of Fallon Sports Park will be required to comply with
applicable mitigation measures to protect candidate, sensitive and special -
status plant and wildlife species. Therefore, no new or more severe impacts
with respect to candidate, sensitive or special- status species would occur than
have been analyzed in previous CEQA documents.
The proposed project would continue to contribute to cumulative loss or
degradation of botanically sensitive habitat, which was identified as a
significant and unavoidable impact (IM 3.7/ C) in the Eastern Dublin EIR.
b, c) Have a substantial adverse impact on riparian habitat or federally protected wetlands?
No New Impact. Although no wetlands and waters of the United States have
been identified on the project site, mitigation measures are included in the
Eastern Dublin EIR to reduce such impacts to a less- than - significant level. No
new or more severe impacts would occur than have been previously analyzed
with respect to this topic.
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d) Interfere with movement of native fish or wildlife species? No New Impact. Mitigation
measures contained in the Eastern Dublin EIR contain mitigation measures that
reduced this impact to a less- than - significant level. No new or more severe
impacts would occur than have been previously analyzed with respect to
potential interference with fish or wildlife movement.
e, f) Conflict with local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources or any adopted
Habitat Conservation Plans or Natural Community Conservation Plans? No New
Impact. Approval and construction of the proposed project would not affect any
trees on the site, since no mature trees are found there.
The project site lies within the Eastern Alameda County Conservation. Strategy
( EACCS) planning area. The City of Dublin utilizes the Conservation Strategy as
guidance for environmental permitting for public projects, and private
development projects are encouraged to use the EACCS as a resource as well.
The Conservation Strategy embodies a regional approach to permitting and
mitigation for wildlife habitat impacts associated with land development,
infrastructure, and other activities. The Conservation Strategy is neither a
Habitat Conservation Plan nor a Natural Community Conservation Plan, but is a
document intended to provide guidance during the project planning and
permitting process to ensure that impacts are offset in a biologically effective
manner. There would therefore be no new or significantly more severe impacts
with respect to this topic than previously analyzed in the Eastern Dublin EIR.
5. Cultural Resources
Previous CEQA documents
Eastern Dublin EIR. The Eastern Dublin EIR contains a number of mitigation measures
to reduce anticipated impacts to cultural resources from the General Plan and EDSP
project. These include:
Mitigation Measures 3.9/ 1.0 -4.0 reduced impacts related to disruption or
destruction of identified prehistoric resources (IM 3.9/A) to a less -than-
significant level. These mitigations mandate a program of mechanical and /or
hand subsurface testing for the presence or absence of midden deposits,
recordation of identified midden sites, collection and /or testing of resources and
development of a site - specific protection program for prehistoric sites.
® Mitigation Measures 3.9/5.0 -6.0 reduced impacts related to the disruption or
destruction of unrecorded prehistoric resources (IM 3.913) to a less -than-
significant level.
Mitigation Measures 3.9/7.0 -12.0 reduced impacts related to disruption or
destruction of identified historic resources to a less- than - significant level. These
measures would include preparing site- specific archival research for individual
resources, encourage adaptive reuse of historic resources, recordation of historic
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sites on local state and federal registers, as appropriate and development of
preservation programs for significant resources.
2005 MND. No significant impacts or mitigation measures were included in the 2005
MND.
The proposed project will be required to comply with the above cultural resource
mitigation measures.
Project Impacts
a) Cause substantial adverse change to significant historic resources? No New Impact. No
historic resources have been identified in the project area in either the Eastern
Dublin EIR or the 2005 MND. Unrecorded cultural resources that could be
encountered on the site will be addressed as required by mitigation measures
contained in the Eastern Dublin EIR. No new or more severe supplemental
impacts have therefore been identified for the proposed project than were
disclosed in previous CEQA documents.
b, c) Cause a substantial adverse impact or destruction to archeological or paleontological
resources? No New Impact. The Eastern Dublin EIR identifies a remote but
potentially significant possibility that construction activities, including site
grading, trenching and excavation, may uncover significant archeological and / or
paleontological resources on development sites. The Eastern Dublin EIR
categorized these resources as pre - historic cultural resources. The Eastern Dublin
EIR assumed that all pre - historic sites would be disturbed or altered in some
manner. This potential impact was identified and addressed in the Eastern
Dublin EIR (Impact 3.9/ A) and mitigation measures 3.9/ 1.0 through 3.9/4.0
(page 3.9 -6 — 3.9 -7) that require subsurface testing for archeological resources;
recordation and mapping of such resources; and development of a protection
program for resources which qualify as "significant" under Section 15064.5 of the
CEQA Guidelines. Mitigation Measures 3.9 / 5.0 and 3.9 / 6.0, described above,
also were adopted to address the potential disruption of any previously
unidentified pre- historic resources and would apply to the project as may be
appropriate.
The Eastern Dublin Specific Plan also contains policies (Policies 6 -24 and 6 -25)
requiring research of archaeological resources prior to construction and
determination of the significance and extent of any resources uncovered during
grading and construction.
Therefore, no new or more significant impacts with respect to cultural resources
have been identified that have been previously analyzed in other CEQA
documents for the project area and no additional analysis is required.
d) Disturb any hurnan remains, including those interred outside of a formal cemetery? No
New Impact. Existing cultural resource mitigation measures contained in the
Eastern Dublin EIR and the 2005 MND reduced impacts to human remains to a
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less- than - significant level. No new or more severe impacts with respect to
cultural impacts are anticipated beyond those previously analyzed.
Previous CEQA documents
Eastern Dublin EIR. The Eastern Dublin EIR contains a number of mitigation measures
to reduce anticipated impacts related to Soils, Geology and Seismicity from the General
Plan and EDSP project. These include:
• Mitigation Measure 3-6/1.0 reduced impacts related to primary effects of
earthquake ground shaking (IM 3.6/B) but not to a less - than - significant level.
This mitigation measure requires that future structure and infrastructure
facilities be designed to applicable local and state building codes.
Mitigation Measures 3.9/2.0 -6.0 reduced impacts related to the secondary effects
of earthquake ground shaking (IM 3.9 / C) to a less - than - significant level.
Mitigation measures mandate building setbacks from landslides, stabilization of
unstable land forms, removal and reconstruction of unstable soils, use of
engineered retaining structures, use of appropriately designed and engineered
fill, and design of structures to account of potential soil failure.
• Mitigation Measures 3.6/9.0 -10.0 reduced impacts related to substantial
alteration to landforms to a less -than significant level (IM 3.6 / D). Mitigations
require minimal grading plans with minimal cuts and fills and careful siting of
homes and improvements to avoid excessive grading.
• Mitigation Measures 3.6/14.0 -16.0 reduced impacts related to expansive soils (IM
3.6/ H) to a less -than- significant level. Mitigation. measures require formulation
of site - specific designs to overcome expansive soils, reducing the amount of
moisture in the soil and by appropriate foundation and pavement design.
Mitigation Measures 3.6/ 17.0 -19.0 reduced impacts related to natural slope
stability (IM 3.6/I) to a less -than- significant level. Mitigation measures mandate
formulation of use of site - specific designs based on follow -on geotechnical
reviews of individual developments, limiting the location of improvements on
downslopes of unstable soils, removal/ reconstruction of potentially unstable
slope areas and installation of surface and subsurface slope drainage
improvements.
• Mitigation Measures 3.6/20.0 -26.0 reduced impacts related to cut and fill slope
stability (IM 3.6/ J) to a less - than - significant level. These measures include
developing grading plans for hillside areas that minimize grading and associate
cuts and fills, ensuring that grading plans comply with appropriate building
codes, utilizing keys and benches as part of grading to ensure slope stability and
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minimizing use of unreinforced fill slopes, appropriate compaction of fill areas
and on -going maintenance of slope drainage areas.
® Mitigation Measure 3.6 / 27.0 reduced the impact related to short -term
construction - related erosion and sedimentation (IM 3.6 / K) to a less -than-
significant level. This measure includes limiting timing of construction to avoid
the rainy season and implementing a number of other specific erosion control
measures.
® Mitigation Measure 3.6/28.0 reduced the impact related to long -term erosion and
sedimentation (IM 3.6/L) to a less -than- significant level. This measure includes
installation of erosion control facilities into individual development projects,
including sediment catch basins, creek bank stabilization, revegetation of graded
areas and similar measures.
2005 MND. No supplemental impacts or mitigation measures were identified in this
MND.
The proposed project will be required to comply with applicable soil, geologic and
seismic mitigation measures.
Project Impacts
a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse impacts, including loss,
injury or death related to ground rupture, seismic ground shaking, ground failure, or
landslides? No New Impact. The Eastern Dublin EIR identified that the primary
and secondary effects of ground - shaking (Impacts 3.6 / B and 3.6 / C) could be
potentially significant impacts. With implementation of Mitigation Measure
3.6 / 1.0 the primary effects of ground - shaking are reduced but not to a less -than-
significant level by using modern seismic design for resistance to lateral forces in
construction, which would reduce the potential for structure failure, major
structural damage and loss of life.
Mitigation Measures 3.6 / 2.0 through 3.6 / 7.0 contained in the Eastern Dublin EIR
will be implemented to reduce the secondary effects of ground - shaking on
proposed project improvements but not to a less - than - significant level. Impact
3.6 / B found that impacts related to seismic action in the Eastern Dublin area
could damage structures and infrastructure and would be significant and
unavoidable. This finding also applies to the proposed Fallon Sports Park Phase
II as well.
Adherence to Mitigation Measures 20 through 23 by the City will ensure that
infrastructure facilities built on the project site will comply with generally
recognized seismic safety standards so that effects due to ground shaking and
ground failure will. be less- than - significant. Overall, no new or more severe
impacts would occur with respect to ground rupture, ground shaking, ground
failure or landslides than have been. previously analyzed.
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b) Is the site subject to substantial erosion and /or the loss of topsoil? No New Impact.
Construction of the proposed project improvements on the Fallon Sports Park
site would modify the existing ground surface and alter patterns of surface
runoff and infiltration and could result in a short -term increase in erosion and
sedimentation caused by grading activities. Long -term impacts could result from
modification of the ground - surface and removal of existing vegetation (Eastern
Dublin EIR Impact 3.6 / Q. With implementation of Mitigation Measures 3.6 / 27.0
and 28.0 contained in the Eastern Dublin EIR and re- stated above, both of these
impacts would be less - than - significant.
The Eastern Dublin Specific Plan also contains a policy (Policy 6 -43), which
requires that new development be designed to provide effective control of soil
erosion as a result of construction activities. This policy will be applied to the
proposed project.
Overall, with adherence to previous mitigation measures, there would be no new
or more severe impacts than have been previously analyzed in other CEQA
documents for this site.
c,d) Is the site located on soil that is unstable or expansive or result in potential lateral
spreading, liquefaction, landslide or collapse? No New Impact. The 2005 MND notes
that the project site is located on the Tassajara Geologic Formation and contains
colluvium soils with a high shrink -swell potential. With adherence to Eastern
Dublin EIR mitigation measures, Eastern. Dublin Specific Plan policies that
require appropriate building foundations, underlying supports for sports fields
and other related techniques, no new or more severe impacts have been
identified related to lateral spreading, liquefaction and other soil hazards than
have been analyzed in previous CEQA documents.
e) Have soils incapable of supporting on -site septic tanks if sewers are not available? No
New Impact. Proposed restroom facilities on the site would be connected to
sanitary sewers provided by DSRSD, so there would be no new or more severe
impacts with regard to septic systems.
7. Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Environmental Setting
Since certification of the Eastern Dublin EIR in 1993 and follow -on CEQA documents,
the issue of contribution of greenhouse gasses to climate change has become a more
prominent issue of concern as evidenced by passage of AB 32 in 2006. On March 18,
2010, amendments to the State CEQA Guidelines took effect which set forth
requirements for the analysis of greenhouse gasses. The topic of the project's
contribution. to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change was not analyzed in the
Eastern Dublin EIR or the 2005 MND. Since the Eastern Dublin EIR and the 2005 MND
have been approved, the determination of whether greenhouse gasses and climate
change needs to be analyzed for this proposed project is governed by the law on
supplemental or subsequent EIRs (Public Resources Code section 21166 and
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Guidelines, Sections 15162 and 15163). Greenhouse gas and climate change is not
required to be analyzed under those standards unless it constitutes "new information of
substantial importance, which was not known and could not have been known at the
time the previous EIR was certified as complete (CEQA Guidelines Sec. 15162 (a) (3).)
Greenhouse gas and climate change impacts is not new information that was not known
or could not have been known at the time the Eastern Dublin EIR was certified and the
2005 MND was adopted. The issue of climate change and greenhouse gasses was
widely known prior to the certification of these EIRs. The United Nations Framework
Convention on Climate Change was established in 1992. The regulation of greenhouse
gas emissions to reduce climate change impacts was extensively debated and analyzed
throughout the early 1990s. The studies and analyses of this issue resulted in the
adoption of the Kyoto Protocol in 1997. In the early and mid 2000s, GHGs and climate
change were extensively discussed and analyzed in California. In 2000, SB 1771
established the California Climate Action Registry for the recordation of greenhouse gas
emissions to provide information about potential environmental impacts. In 2005, the
Governor issued Executive Order # S -03 -05 establishing greenhouse gas emission
reduction targets in California. AB 32 was adopted in 2006. Therefore, the impact of
greenhouse gases on climate change was known at the time of the certification of the
Eastern Dublin EIR in May 1993 or the 2005 MND. Under CEQA standards, it is not
new information that requires analysis in a supplemental EIR or negative declaration.
No supplemental environmental analysis of the project's impacts on this issue is
required under CEQA.
Project Impacts
a,b Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant
impact on the environment or conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the
purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases? As discussed above, no additional
environmental analysis is required under CEQA Section 21166.
8. Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Previous CEQA documents
2005 MND. No significant impacts were identified with respect to hazards or hazardous
materials in the 2005 MND.
The topic of hazards and hazardous materials was not analyzed in the Eastern Dublin
EIR.
Project Impacts
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport,
use or disposal of hazardous materials? No New Impact. There would be no impact
with regard to transport, use or disposal of hazardous materials, since the
proposed project involves construction of an additional phase of a recreational
park adjacent to existing phases of the park. There would be no use, storage or
transport of significant quantities of hazardous materials associated with the
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proposed park. No new or more severe impacts would therefore occur on the site
than have been previously analyzed.
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable
upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the
environment? No New Impact. Based on the discussion in subsection "a," above, no
new impacts are anticipated with respect to the release of hazardous materials
than were analyzed in the 2005 MND.
e) Emit hazardous materials or handle hazardous materials or acutely hazardous materials,
substances, or waste within one - quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? No
Impact. Approval and implementation of the proposed project would have no
impact with regard to this topic, since no schools exist or are planned near the
project area. No new or more severe impact with respect to emission or handing of
hazardous materials within one - quarter of an existing or planned school.
d) Is the site listed as a hazardous materials site? No New Impact. No properties
comprising the project area are listed on the State of California Department of
Toxic Substances Control as an identified hazardous site as of October 28, 2013.
There is therefore no new or more severe impacts impact with respect to this topic
than have been previously analyzed.
e,f) Is the site located within an airport land use plan of a public airport or private airstrip? No
New Impact. The project site is not located near a public or private airport, airfield
or airstrip. No new or more severe impacts are anticipated regarding airport safety
issues than were discussed in the 2005 MND.
g) Interference with an emergency evacuation plan? No New Impact. The proposed park
expansion would be located on land owned by the City of Dublin, purchased for
park purposes. No emergency evacuation plan would be affected since no
roadways would be blocked. No new or more severe impacts would result than
have been previously analyzed.
h) Expose people and structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving
wildland fires or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? No New Impact. The
project area is located in a partially undeveloped area with residential
development approved to the north and east (Moller Ranch and Mission Peak) and
west (Dublin Ranch West). However, significant natural areas remain to the west
(Tassajara Creek and adjacent open space easement area) and south (Moller
Creek). Adherence to mitigation measures contained in previous CBQA
documents will reduce impacts to wildland fire risk to a less- than - significant level.
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Previous CEQA documents
Eastern Dublin EIR. The Eastern Dublin EIR contains a number of mitigation measures
to reduce anticipated impacts related to hydrology and storm drainage from the
General Plan and EDSP project. These include:
® Mitigation Measures 3.5/44.0 -48 reduced impacts related potential flooding (IM
3.5/Y) to a less -than- significant level. These mitigation measures require new
storm drainage facilities as part of new development, requires developers to
prepare storm drain plans for individual development projects and requires new
flood control facilities to alleviate downstream flooding potential.
Mitigation Measures 3.5/51.0 and 52.0 reduced impacts related to non -point
source pollution (IM 3.5 / AA) to a less- than - significant level. These mitigation
measures mandate that specific water quality investigations be submitted as part
of development projects and that the City should develop community -based
programs to educate residents and businesses to reduce non -point source
pollution.
2005 MND. No significant hydrology or water quality issues or mitigation measures
were identified in this document.
The proposed project shall adhere to all of the applicable above previous mitigation
measures.
Project Impacts
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? No New Impact.
Approval and construction of the proposed development project would add
impervious surfaces, including but not limited to a paved parking lot, building
areas and pedestrian walkways, to the essentially undeveloped site that would
increase the amount of stormwater runoff and potentially degrade water quality.
Mitigation Measure 3.5 / 51.0 contained in the EDSP EIR requires each project
developer to prepare and submit a water quality investigation. Adherence to the
existing EDSP EIR mitigation measures will ensure that no new or more significant
impacts with respect to water quality violations or wastewater discharges would
result than have been previously analyzed.
b) Substantially deplete groundwater recharge areas or lowering of water table? No New
Impact. No new or more significant impacts are anticipated with regard to
depletion of groundwater resources than have been analyzed in previous CEQA
documents. Although a new parking area would be constructed on the site as well
as paved pathways and a number of small buildings, much of the site would
remain as open play fields or landscaped areas that would allow recharge of the
underground aquifer. Based on discussions with City staff, recycled water from
DSRSD would be used for irrigation and a synthetic surface would be used for
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playfields, significantly reducing potable water use (source: R. Alex, Dublin Parks
and Community Services Department, 10/29/ 13). No new or more significant
impacts would therefore result than previously analyzed.
c) Substantially alter drainage patterns, including streambed courses such that substantial
siltation or erosion would occur? No New Impact. Limited new impervious surfaces
would be added to the park expansion project site to accommodate a parking lot, r,
driveways, pathways, small buildings and similar surfaces. Existing drainage
patterns may be slightly modified based on proposed development. However
adherence to Mitigation Measure 46.0 contained in the Eastern Dublin EIR would
reduce changed drainage patterns to a less- than - significant level. No new or more
severe impacts would result with respect to changed drainage patterns than have
been previously analyzed.
d) Substantially alter drainage patterns or result in flooding, either on or off the project site?
No New Impact. No impacts or significant changes to drainage patterns are
anticipated as part of the project. Based on the 2005 MND, the project site outside
of a FEMA 100 -year flood hazard area. No new or more significant impacts are
anticipated than have been previously analyzed.
e) Create stormwater runoff that would exceed the capacity of drainage systems or add
substantial amounts of polluted runoff? No New Impact. Adherence to Eastern Dublin
EIR Mitigation Measures 3.5 /44.0 -48.0 will reduce drainage and pollution impacts
to a less- than - significant level. These mitigation measures require new storm
drainage facilities as part of new development and requires developers to prepare
storm drain plans for individual development projects. No new or more significant
impacts have been identified in this Initial Study regarding increases in
stormwater runoff than have been previously analyzed.
f) Substantially degrade water quality? No New Impact. This is a potentially significant
issue and has been addressed above in items "a" and "e."
g) Place housing within a 100 -year flood hazard area as mapped by a Flood Insurance Rate
1Vlap? No New Impact. No portions of the project site are located within a 100 -year
flood plain, as documented in the 2005 MND. No new or more significant impacts
are anticipated than have been previously analyzed.
h, i) Place within a 100 -year flood hazard boundary structures that iinpeded or redirect flood
flow, including danz failures? No New Impact. Refer to item "g," above.
j) Result in inundation by seiche, tsunami or mudflows? No New Impact. The project site
is located well inland from San Francisco Bay or other major bodies of water to be
impacted by a tsunami or seiche. No new or more significant impacts would
therefore result than have been previously analyzed.
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Project Impacts
a) Physically divide an established community? No New Impact. The project site is
located immediately south of the first phase of Fallon Sports Park, which has been
developed as a recreation park. The project site is included as Phase II of the Fallon
Sports Park Master Plan, which depicts future recreational uses on the site, as
currently proposed. Therefore, no existing, established community would be
physically divided. No new or more significant impacts have been identified in
this Initial Study than have been previously analyzed.
b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy or regulation? No New Impact. No
changes are proposed to any regulation regulating environmental protection. No
new or more significant impacts are anticipated with regard to land use
regulations than have been previously analyzed in previous CEQA documents.
c) Conflict with a habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan? No
New Impact. The project site lies within the Eastern Alameda County
Conservation Strategy (EACCS) planning area. The City of Dublin utilizes the
Conservation Strategy as guidance for environmental permitting for public
projects, and private development projects are encouraged to use the EACCS as a
resource as well. The Conservation Strategy embodies a regional approach to
permitting and mitigation for wildlife habitat impacts associated with land
development, infrastructure, and other activities. The Conservation Strategy is
neither a Habitat Conservation Plan nor a Natural Community Conservation Plan,
but is a document intended to provide guidance during the project planning and
permitting process to ensure that impacts are offset in a biologically effective
manner. There would therefore be no new or significantly more severe impacts
than previously analyzed in the Eastern Dublin EIR and other CEQA documents
prepared for this site.
11. Mineral Resources
PrQject Impacts
a, b) Result in the loss of availability of regionally or locally significant mineral resources? No
New Impact. Neither the Eastern Dublin FIR nor the 2005 MND indicates that
significant deposits of minerals exist in the project area, so no new or more severe
impacts would occur than have been previously analyzed.
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Previous CEQA documents
Eastern Dublin EIR. The Eastern Dublin EIR notes that major noise sources within
Eastern Dublin include traffic noise from arterial roadways, helicopter overflights from
Camp Parks RFTA, west of Tassajara Road, noise generated by development of land
uses under the Specific Plan and General Plan and construction noise. No specific
significant future noise sources are identified on the project site.
The Eastern Dublin EIR contains a number of mitigation measures to reduce anticipated
noise impacts from the General Plan and EDSP project. These include:
® Mitigation. Measures 3.10 / 1.0 reduced impacts related to exposure of proposed
housing to future roadway noise (IM 3.10/A) to a less -than- significant level.
This mitigation measure require that all future development projects within a
future CNEL 60 noise contour have an acoustic analysis prepared to ensure that
future dwelling units meet City noise exposure levels.
® Mitigation Measures 3.10/4.0 and 5.0 reduced impacts related to construction
noise (IM 10 / E) to a less- than - significant level. These mitigation measures
require developers to submit construction noise management plans and to limit
hours of construction operations.
2005 MND. No significant noise impacts or mitigation measures were identified in the
2005 MND.
The proposed project will be required to comply with applicable noise mitigation
measures identified above.
Project Impacts
a) Would the project expose persons or generation of noise levels in excess of standards
established by the General. Plan or other applicable standard? No New Impact. The 2005
MND found that exposure of persons to excessive noise levels in above City
exposure levels to be less- than - significant. Major source of noise on the Phase II
site include distant noise generated by vehicles traveling the 1 -580 freeway to the
south, traffic noise from Fallon Road and Central Parkway and occasional aircraft
flyovers. Table 1, below, shows the current exterior noise exposure levels included
in the Noise Element of the General Plan.
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Table 1. City of Dublin Land Use /Noise Compatibility Standards (decibels)
Land Use
Normally
Acceptable
Conditionally
Acceptable
Normally Clearly
Unacceptable Unacceptable
Residential
60 or less
60 -70
70 -75 75+
Lodging Facilities
60 or less
61 -80
71 -80 Over 80
Schools, churches,
nursing homes
60 or less
61 -70
71 -80 Over 80
Neighborhood
arks
60 or less
61 -65
66 -70 Over 70
Office /Retail
70 or less
71 -75
76 -80 Over 80
Industrial
70 or less
71 -75
Over 75 --
Source: Dublin General Plan Noise Element, Table 9 -1, 2013
Noise impacts to the proposed relocated day care facility would be less -than-
significant by the requirement for the school to meet interior and exterior noise
exposure levels as set forth in the Noise Element of the General Plan. Noise
impacts for proposed sports fields would be minimized by having future
playfields elevated above Central Parkway and out of the "line of sight" of noise
transmissions. No new or more significant noise impacts have been identified than
have previously analyzed.
b) Exposure of people to excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels? No
New Impact. The proposed project would not include construction or operational
elements that would result in. significant groundborne vibration levels to nearby
residents (source: R. Alex, Dublin Parks and Community Services Department,
10/ 30/ 13). No new impacts would result with respect to vibration or groundborne
vibration than was analyzed in. previous CEQA documents on the project site.
c) Substantial increases in permanent in ambient noise levels? No New Impact. Increased
levels of permanent noise on the project that would occur based on project
construction would be reduced to a less -than significant level through adherence
to applicable mitigation measures contained in the Eastern Dublin EIR and the
Dublin Noise Ordinance. No new or more significant impacts have been identified
in. this Initial Study than have been previously analyzed.
d) Substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity
above levels without the project? No New Impact. Increased levels of short -term
construction noise generated on the project site would be reduced to a less -than-
significant level through adherence to applicable mitigation measures contained in
the Eastern Dublin EIR and the Dublin Noise Ordinance. These measures require
project developers to limit hours of construction activity and to prepare
construction noise management plans. No new or more significant impacts have
been identified in this Initial Study than have been previously analyzed.
e, f) For a project located within an airport land use plan, would the project expose people to
excessive noise levels? No New Impact. No portions of the site are located within the
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airport referral area for Livermore Municipal Airport. No new or more significant
impacts are therefore anticipated in terms of this topic than was previously
analyzed in previous CEQA documents.
Project Impacts
a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly or indirectly? No New
Impact. Approval of the proposed project would not induce substantial additional
population growth in the Eastern Dublin area, since development of the Fallon
Sports Park has been envisioned in the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan and Dublin
General Plan. In addition, the proposed project would not contain any residences.
No new or more severe impacts than were previously analyzed are therefore
anticipated with respect to this topic.
b,c) Would the project displace substantial numbers of existing housing units or people? No
New Impact. The proposed expansion area is vacant and no impact would result
with respect to displacement of housing units or people. No new or more severe
impacts than were previously analyzed are therefore anticipated with respect
housing displacement.
14. Public Services
Previous CEQA documents
Eastern Dublin EIR. Applicable mitigation measures contained in Eastern Dublin EIR
addressing fire and police protection include:
• Mitigation Measure 3.4/7.0: Establish appropriate funding mechanisms to cover up-
front costs of capital fire improvements.
® Mitigation Measure 3.4/9.0: Incorporate Fire Department recommendations on
project design relating to access, water pressure, fire safety and prevention into the
requirements of development approval.
® Mitigation Measure 3.4/10.0: Ensure, as a requirement of project approval, that an
assessment district, homeowners association or other mechanism is in place that will
provide regular long -term maintenance of the urban/ open space interface.
® Mitigation Measure 3.4/12.0: The City shall work with the Fire Department and
qualified biologists to prepare a wildfire management plan for the project area.
® Mitigation Measure 3.4/1.0: Provide additional personnel and facilities and revise
beats as necessary in order to establish and maintain City standards for police
protection service in Eastern Dublin.
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® Mitigation Measure 3.4/3.0 -5.0: Incorporate into the requirements of project
approval Police Department recommendations on project design that affect traffic
safety and crime prevention.
2005 MND. No significant public utility impacts or mitigation measures were identified
in the 2005 MND.
The project will be required to comply with the above mitigation measures.
Project Impacts
a) Fire protection? No New Impact. Approval and implementation of the proposed
project would increase the number of fire and emergency medical calls for service
that would need to be responded to by the Alameda County Fire Department, the
City of Dublin's contract fire department, as a result of increased recreational use
of Phase II of Fallon Sports Park. Consistent with Eastern Dublin EIR Mitigation
Measure 3.4 / 9.0, proposed development of the park will be reviewed by the Fire
Department to meet Fire Department requirements including but not limited to
maintaining minimum water pressure and fire flow, providing adequate site
access, using fire retardant building materials and similar features. Proposed
development on the site will also be conditioned to be consistent with the City's
adopted Wildfire Management Plan (Eastern Dublin EIR Mitigation Measure
3.4/12.0).
Based on discussions with Alameda County Fire Department staff, there would be
no new or substantially more severe significant impacts with respect to fire service
beyond that analyzed in previous CEQA documents (source: Bonnie Terra,
Alameda County Fire Department, 10 / 28 / 13) and no new or expanded fire
stations would be needed to provide fire and emergency service for the proposed
project.
b) Police protection? No New Impact. Similar to fire protection, there would be no new
impact with regard to police protection, based on mitigation measures included in
the Eastern Dublin EIR. These Mitigation Measures include incorporating Police
Department safety and security requirements into the proposed project, including
but not limited to adequate locking devices, security lighting and ensuring
adequate surveillance for structures and parking areas (EDSP EIR Mitigation
Measures 3.4 / 3.0 -5.0).
Based on discussions with Dublin Police Services Department staff, there would be
no new or substantially more severe impacts with respect to police service
associated with the proposed project beyond that analyzed in previous CEQA
documents (source: Captain Tom McCarthy, Dublin Police Services, 10/28/13).
c) Schools? No New Impact. No new impacts to school service are anticipated should
the proposed project be approved since no residents that would generate school
aged children would be built.. There would be no new or substantially more
severe significant impacts with respect to this impact than has been previously
analyzed in previous CEQA documents.
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d) Other governmental service, including maintenance of public facilities? No New Impact.
Maintenance of public facilities would continue to be provided by the City of
Dublin with no new impacts in regard to this topic. New public facilities will be
required to be designed to meet City of Dublin standards. There would therefore
be no new or substantially more severe significant impacts with respect to this
impact than has been previously analyzed in previous CEQA documents.
15. Recreation
Previous CEQA documents
Eastern Dublin EIR. Applicable mitigation measures contained in Eastern Dublin EIR
addressing fire and police protection include:
® Mitigation Measure 3.4/29.0: Ensure, as apart of the approval process, that each
new development provide its fair share of planned open space, parklands and trail
corridors.
® Mitigation Measure 3.4/31.0: Calculate and assess in -lieu park fees based on the
City's parkland dedication ordinance. Credit towards parkland dedication
requirements will only be given for level or gently sloping areas suitable for active
recreation use.
® Mitigation Measure 3.4/36.0: Require developer to dedicate public access easements
along ridgetops and stream corridors to accommodate the development of trails and
staging areas.
No mitigation. measures were included in the 2005 MND.
Project Impacts
a) Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood or regional parks? No New
Impact. Approval and construction of the proposed project would increase the use
of City or regional recreational facilities, since the underlying project includes
construction of new park and recreation facilities as part of the Fallon Sports Park.
The intent of the project is to expand park and recreation opportunities in the
Eastern Dublin planning area as directed by the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan. There
would therefore be no new or more severe impacts with respect to recreation than
were previously analyzed.
b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction of recreational
facilities? See item "a," above.
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Previous CEOA documents
Eastern Dublin EIR. The Eastern Dublin EIR contains a number of mitigation measures
to reduce anticipated traffic impacts from the General Plan and EDSP project. These
measures generally include construction of new roadways, widening of existing
roadways and improvements to local freeway facilities to accommodate anticipated
increases in the number of vehicles associated with the build out of the Eastern Dublin
area.
With the exceptions noted below, the EIR found that all traffic and transportation
impacts could be reduced to less -than- significant levels with adherence to mitigation
measures identified in the EIR. A number of impacts could not be reduced to a level of
insignificance even with mitigations. These include: impacts to the I -580 freeway
between I -680 and Hacienda Drive (IM 3.3/13), impacts to the I -580 Freeway between
Tassajara Road and Airway Boulevard (IM 3.3/C), cumulative freeway impacts (IM
3.3 / E) impacts to Santa Rita Road and T -580 Eastbound ramps (IM 3.3 / I), and
cumulative impacts to Tassajara Road (IM 3.3/N).
2005 MND. One Mitigation Measure dealing with traffic and transportation was
included in the 2005 MND. Mitigation Measure 3 required that a future study be
completed at the entrance of proposed Phase II of the Park from Central Parkway prior
to the development of this area, with consideration given to the potential for multi-
family housing on the south side of Central Parkway from Fallon Sports Park.
The proposed project will be required to comply with all of the above transportation
and circulation mitigation measures.
Project Impacts
a,b) Conflict with applicable plans related to the effectiveness of the circulation system,
including all modes of travel, including intersections, streets, highways and other
components or conflict with an applicable congestion management program, including
level of service standards, travel demand measures and other applicable standards? No
New Impact. The Eastern Dublin EIR considered the development of Fallon Sports
Park and, following approval of the Specific Plan and EIR, approved development
impact fees for Eastern Dublin that provided funding for local and community
parks and transportation improvements in Eastern Dublin. Many of the proposed
road and pedestrian improvements have been installed by either the City or by
local developers.
Future traffic that would be generated by construction of the Lower Terrace of the
Fallon Sports Park have been analyzed in previous CEQA documents for Eastern
Dublin and for the original Park Master Plan. Proposed uses within the park
expansion are generally consistent with those included in the 2005 Park Master
Plan. The proposed relocation of the day care facility to the Phase I of the Park was
not considered in previous documents; however, based on the information about
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hours of operation included in the Project Description section of this hlitial Study,
the proposed day care would operate between the hours of late morning and early
afternoon on weekdays. Traffic generated by the proposed day care operation
would therefore be outside of a.m. and p.m peak hours, so this traffic would not
contribute vehicles to nearby major intersections or to nearby freeways. Also, it is
assumed that many of the trips to and from the relocated preschool facility are
currently in operation, although the routes of the new trips would be somewhat
different from current traffic patterns.
A driveway has been constructed from Central Parkway into the Lower Terrace
portion of the park. Since the improvement plans that depicted the location of he
driveway have been approved by the Dublin Public Works Department,
Mitigation Measure 3 contained in the 2005 MND has been satisfied.
Therefore, no new or more severe impacts would result with respect to
intersections, streets highways, routes of regional significance or other components
of the local and regional circulation system than have been previously analyzed.
c) Change in air traffic patterns? No New Impact. The proposed project includes park
and recreational uses and would have no impact on air traffic patterns. No new or
more severe impacts would result with respect to this topic than was previously
analyzed in other CEQA documents.
d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature or incompatible use? No New
Impact. The primary on -site circulation feature on the Phase II park site would be a
parking lot for approximately 145 vehicles. Adherence to Mitigation Measure 2
contained in the 2005 MND requires a study for the location of the drive entrance
to the park site. This analysis will also determine if adequate driver site lines
would be provided and that other safety standards would be met. No new or more
severe impacts with respect to design hazards would be created than previously
analyzed.
e) Result in inadequate emergency access? No New Impact. A single drive access to
Central Parkway would be provided to serve the Lower Terrace portion of the
park that would meet City of Dublin and Alameda County Fire Department
design standards to ensure that adequate emergency access would be provided.
No new or more severe impacts would result with respect to this topic.
f) Conflict with adopted policies, plans or programs regarding public transit, pedestrian
facilities or otherwise decrease the performance or safety of such facilities? No New
Impact. No conflicts to plans, policies or programs that promote public transit,
pedestrian use or similar features were identified in the 2005 MND as part of
previous CEQA review of the overall park development. No new or more impacts
have been identified in this Initial Study that has been previously analyzed in
other CEQA documents.
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16. Utilities and Service Systems
Environmental Setting
The project area is served by the following service providers:
• Water supply and distribution: Dublin San Ramon Services District (DSRSD).
• Sewage collection and treatment; recycled water: DSRSD.
• Storm drainage: City of Dublin and Zone 7.
• Solid waste service: Amador Valley Industries
• Electrical and natural gas power: Pacific Gas and Electric Co.
• Communications: AT &T
Previous CEOA documents
Eastern Dublin EIR. In terms of water resources, the Eastern Dublin EIR identified
overdraft of groundwater resources (Impact 3.5 / P) as a potentially significant impact
Adherence to Mitigation Measures 3.5/24.0 and 25.0 would reduce this impact to a level
of insignificant. These measures require the City of Dublin to coordinate with DSRSD to
develop recycled water resources and otherwise carefully use water resources and that
all new development in the Eastern Dublin project area to connect to the DSRSD water
system. Impact 3.5/Q identified an increase in water demand as a potentially significant
impact, but this impact could be mitigated to an insignificant level based on
implementation of Mitigation Measures 3.5/26.0-31.0. These mitigation measures
require implementation of water conservation measures in individual development
projects and construction of new system-wide water improvements which are funded
by development impact fees. Another related impact identified in the Eastern Dublin
EIR is the need for additional water treatment plant capacity (Impact 3.5/R). This
impact was identified as being reduced to a level of insignificance through the
implementation of Mitigation Measures 3.5/32.0 -31.0, which requires improvement to
the Zone 7 water system, to be funded by individual development impact fees.
Impact 3.5 / S (lack of a water distribution system) was identified as a potentially
significant impact in the Eastern Dublin EIR, but this impact has been reduced to an
insignificant level through adherence to Mitigation Measures3.5/4.34.0-38.0. These
mitigations require upgrades to the project area water system and provision of a "will
serve" letter prior to issuance of a grading permit. Impact 3.5/T identified a potentially
significant impact related to inducement of substantial growth and concentration of
population in the project area. The Eastern Dublin found that this was a significant and
unavoidable impact.
Regarding sewer service, the Eastern Dublin EIR identified Impact 3.5/B (lack of a
wastewater collection system) as a potentially significant impact that could be mitigated
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through adherence to Mitigation Measures 3.5/1.0-5.0. These measures require DSRSD
to prepare an area -wide wastewater collection system master plan, requires all new
development to be connected to DSRSD's public sewer system, discourages on -site
wastewater treatment, requires a "will- serve" letter from DSRSD and requires that all
sewer facilities be constructed to DSRSD engineering standards. Impact 3.5 noted an
impact with regard to extension of a sewer trunk line with capacity to serve new
development, but could be reduced to an insignificant level since the proposed Eastern
Dublin Specific Plan sewer system has been sized to accommodate increased sewer
demand from the proposed Specific Plan project. Impact 3.5/G found that lack of
wastewater disposal capacity as a significant impact. An upgraded wastewater disposal
facility is presently being constructed by the Livermore Amador Valley Water
Management Agency. Impact 3.5 / E identified lack of wastewater treatment plant
capacity as a potentially significant impact, which could be reduced to an insignificant
level through adherence to Mitigation Measure.
No significant impacts or mitigation measures pertaining to utilities or service systems
were identified in the 2005 MND.
Project Impacts
a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the RIIVQCB? No New Impact. The
current project would contain the same type of development as analyzed in the
Eastern Dublin EIR and he 2005 MND. based on recent discussions with DSRSD
staff (noted below) regarding this project, the proposed project would not exceed
wastewater requirements of the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB).
No new or more significant impacts with respect to wastewater treatment
requirements have been identified in this Initial Study than have been analyzed in
previous CEQA documents.
b) Require new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities?
No New Impact. Water, recycled water and. wastewater extensions to existing
mains in Central Parkway and other local roads would need to be extended to
provide recycled water for field irrigation and potable water for restrooms,
drinking fountains and similar uses. Sewer laterals would also need to be extended
to the site to serve proposed restrooms and concession uses. According to a
representative of DSRSD, District wastewater collection, treatment and disposal
facilities and proposed recycled and domestic water for the proposed project
would not result in a new or more significant impact than was analyzed in
previous CEQA documents (source: Stan Kolozdie, DSRSD 11 / 11 / 13)
c) Require new storm drainage facilities? No New Impact. The proposed expansion of
Fallon Sports Park would require new and or upgraded drainage facilities to
support proposed new uses. Consistent with Eastern Dublin EIR Mitigation
Measures, the project developer (City of Dublin) will be required to install new or
upgraded on and off -site (if required) storm drain systems that comply with City
of Dublin and Zone 7 standards. No storm drainage impacts were identified in
other previous CEQA documents. No new or more significant impacts are
anticipated with respect to storm drain facilities that have been analyzed in
previous CEQA documents.
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d) Are sufficient water supplies available? No New Impact. Based on the information
provided by DSRSD staff, the District has planned for future urban uses on this
site and included such development in the District's Urban Water Management
Plan (source: Stan Kolozdie, DSRSD,11 / 11 / 13). No new or more significant are
anticipated with respect to water supplies than have been previously analyzed.
e) Adequate wastewater capacity to serve the proposed project? See response to "a," above.
e, f) Solid waste disposal? No New Impact. The project site is within the franchise area of
Amador Valley Industries that provides residential and commercial solid waste
pick -up and recycling services. Fallon Sports Park is currently receiving solid
waste services from Amador Valley Industries. The topic of solid waste disposal
was not identified as a potentially significant impact in previous CEQA documents
and no new or more significant impacts have been identified in this Initial Study
than have been previously analyzed.
g) Comply with federal, state and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste? No
New Impact. The existing service provider will ensure adherence to federal, state
and local solid waste regulations. No new or more severe impacts are anticipated
impacts than have been previously analyzed.
17. 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. Potential
impacts related to biological resources, including a reduction in habitat area of fish
or wildlife species, elimination of a plant or animal community, or elimination of
an important example of major periods of California history or prehistory was
analyzed in the Eastern Dublin EIR and the 2005 MN. The proposed project would
represent a similar development type that was previously analyzed and no new or
more significant impacts are anticipated than previously analyzed.
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.
Cumulative impacts of the proposed Fallon Sports Park project have been
analyzed in the Eastern Dublin EIR.
c) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on
human beings, either directly or indirectly? No. No such impacts have been
discovered in the course of preparing this Initial Study.
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Initial Study Preparers
Jerry Haag, Urban Planner, project manager
Agencies and Organizations Consulted
The following agencies and organizations were contacted in the course of this Initial
Study:
City of Dtiiblin
Paul McCreary, Director of Parks and Community Services
Rosemary Alex, Parks and Facilities Development Coordinator
Bonnie Terra, Alameda County Fire Department
Chief Tom McCarthy, Dublin Police Services
Kathleen Faubion, AICP, Assistant City Attorney
California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC)
Website
DSRSD
Stan Kolozdie
Dublin General Plan City of Dublin, Updated through 7/ 2/ 11
Eastern Dublin General Plan Wallace Roberts & Todd, 1993
Eastern Dublin Specific Plan and General Plan Environmental Impact Report,
Wallace Roberts & Todd, 1994
Fallon Sports Park Master Plan, Carducci & Associates,, 2006
Livermore Municipal Airport, Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan ESA
Associates, August 2012
Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Dublin, 2006 update
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On May 10, 1993, the Dublin City Council adopted Resolution No. 51 -93, certifying an
Environmental Impact Report for the Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment and Specific
Plan ( "Eastern Dublin EIR, SCH #91103064). The certified EIR consisted of a Draft EIR and
Responses to Comments bound volumes, as well as an Addendum to the Eastern Dublin EIR
dated May 4, 1993, assessing a reduced development project alternative. The City Council
adopted Resolution No. 53 -93 approving a General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan for the
reduced area alternative on May 10, 1993. On August 22, 1994, the City Council adopted a
second Addendum updating wastewater disposal plans for Eastern Dublin. The Eastern
Dublin EIR evaluated the potential environmental effects of urbanizing Eastern Dublin over a
20 to 30 year period. Since certification of the EIR, many implementing projects have been
proposed, relying to various degrees on the certified EIR.
In 2005, the Dublin City Council adopted Resolution No. 89 -05 that approved a
Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Fallon Sports Park Master Plan. The 2005 MND
analyzed the environmental impacts of approving a Master Plan for the development of
the Fallon Sports Park, located on the northwest corner of Fallon Road and Central
Parkway and constructing recreational improvements envisioned in the Master Plan.
This Addendum has been prepared pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164 for the
Project, as described below.
Project Description
The current application includes approving and developing the Lower Terrace of the
Park, also identified as Phase IL Overall improvements envisioned for this phase include
but are not limited to:
• Constructing an on -site entry road at the existing curb cut along the north side of
Central Parkway;
• Building an approximately 145 -space vehicle parking lot.
• Constructing a combination restroom and concession building.
® Extending existing on -site pedestrian pathways from the existing park.
• Constructing a 90' lighted baseball field.
• Construction of a 2,000 square foot building for public use, including but not
limited to community meetings, rentals, etc.)
• Constructing two synthetic turf lighted soccer fields plus a warm up area.
® Extending utility lines.
• Temporarily relocating a City pre - school facility for a five -year period.
• Related improvements, such as site grading and water quality features, to facilitate the
above improvements.
Prior CEQA Analyses and Determinations
As summarized above and discussed in more detail in the attached Initial Study, the site has
been planned for a community park since the Eastern Dublin approvals in 1993 and has been
the subject of a Mitigated Negative Declaration in 2005. The Eastern Dublin EIR identified
numerous environmental impacts, and numerous mitigations were adopted upon approval of
the Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan. For identified impacts that
could not be mitigated to insignificance, the City Council adopted a Statement of Overriding
Considerations. Similarly, the 2005 MND identified environmental impacts and mitigation
measures. All previously adopted mitigation measures for development of Eastern Dublin
identified in the Eastern Dublin EIR and the 2005 MND that are applicable to the Project and
Project site continue to apply to the currently proposed Project as further discussed in the
attached Initial Study.
Current CEQA Analysis and (Determination that an Addendum is Appropriate for this
Project.
Updated Initial Study. The City of Dublin has determined that an Addendum is the appropriate
CEQA review for the Project, which proposes minor changes to the approved Fallon Sports Park
Master Plan. If approved, the proposed project would allow lighted soccer fields and a
temporarily relocated City pre - school facility within the park.
The City prepared an updated Initial Study dated February 7, 2014, incorporated herein by
reference, to assess whether any further environmental review is required for this Project
Through this Initial Study, the City has determined that no subsequent EIR, or Negative
Declaration is required for the plan and zoning amendments or the refined development
details.
No Subsequent Review is Required per CEQA Guidelines Section 15162. CEQA Guidelines
Section 151.62 identifies the conditions requiring subsequent environmental review. After a
review of these conditions, the City has determined that no subsequent EIR or negative
declaration is required for this Project. This is based on the following analysis:
a) Are there substantial changes to the Project involving new or more severe significant
impacts? There are no substantial changes to the Project analyzed in the Eastern
Dublin EIR and the 2005 MND. The Project is similar to land uses for the project site
analyzed in previous CEQA documents. As demonstrated in the Initial Study, the
proposed changes within park would not be a substantial change to either the 1993
Eastern Dublin EIR analysis or the 2005 MND and will not result in additional
significant impacts, and no additional or different mitigation measures are required.
b) Are there substantial changes in the conditions which the Project is undertaken involving
new or more severe significant impacts? There are no substantial changes in the conditions
assumed in the Eastern Dublin EIR or the 2005 MND. This is documented in the attached
Initial Study prepared for this Project dated February 7, 2014.
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c) Is there new information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not
have been known at the time of the previous EIR that shows the Project will have a
significant effect not addressed in the previous EIR; or previous effects are more severe;
or, previously infeasible mitigation measures are now feasible but the applicant declined
to adopt them; or mitigation measures considerably different from those in the previous
EIR would substantially reduce significant effects but the applicant declines to adopt
them? As documented in the attached Initial Study, there is no new information showing a
new or more severe significant effect beyond those identified in the prior CEQA
documents. Similarly, the Initial Study documents that no new or different mitigation
measures are required for the Project. All previously adopted mitigations continue to apply
to the Project. The previously approved CEQA documents adequately describe the
impacts and mitigations associated with the proposed development on portions of the
Fallon Sports Park site.
d) If no subsequent EIR -level review is required, should a subsequent negative declaration
be prepared? No subsequent negative declaration or mitigated negative declaration is
required because there are no impacts, significant or otherwise, of the Project beyond
those identified in the Eastern Dublin EIR and previous CEQA documents for the site, as
documented in the attached Initial Study.
Conclusion. This Addendum is adopted pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164 based
on the attached Initial Study dated February 7, 2014. The Addendum and Initial Study review
the proposed changes to the Fallon Sports Park Master Plan as discussed above. Through the
adoption of this Addendum and related Initial Study, the City determines that the above minor
changes in land uses do not require a subsequent EIR or negative declaration under CEQA
Section 21166 or CEQA Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15163. The City further determines
that the Eastern Dublin EIR and the 2005 MND adequately address the potential
environmental impacts of the Master Plan change as documented in the attached Initial Study.
As provided in Section 15164 of the Guidelines, the Addendum need not be circulated for
public review, but shall be considered with the prior environmental documents before making
a decision on this project.
The Initial Study, Eastern Dublin EIR, the 2005 MND, and all resolutions cited above are
incorporated herein by reference and are available for public review during normal business
hours in the Community Development Department, Dublin City Hall, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin
CA during normal business hours.
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