Reso23-02 0009 PC Reso Adopt CEQA

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Findings and Statements Required by the California Environmental Quality Act Focused General Plan Update 8 Final Environmental Impact Report January 2023 4.3. Air Quality Impact AIR-4: Implementation of the proposed Project would not result in emissions leading to odors adversely affecting a substantial number of people. The proposed Project would not, in and of itself, permit or authorize any new, major sources of potential odors (e.g., agricultural operations, wastewater treatment plants, landfills, and certain industrial operations) and there are no such active sources in or near the Planning Area. Construction occurring within the Planning Area could produce odors from fuel combustion or solvents/paints used but these odors would be temporary, quickly disperse, and would not affect a substantial number of people. Under the Cumulative (2040) Plus Project growth projection, the Project would increase the amount of residential development in the City, including multi-family development that could be located close to retail, restaurant, and other commercial land uses that may generate localized sources of odors that may or may not be objectionable to nearby residential land uses. This impact would be less than significant with standard environmental review practice. (Draft EIR, pp. 4.3-25 to 4.3-26) 4.4. Biological Resources Impact BIO-5: The proposed Project would not conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance. The proposed Project would not result in an impact related to potential conflict with local policies or ordinances because all housing development would be required to be consistent with the Housing Element and all Safety Element projects that could impact sensitive biological resources would be subject to environmental review, including review for consistency with applicable policies and programs of the General Plan. Implementation of the proposed Project components that would be constructed by the City or other project proponents would be required to design those projects in a manner that is consistent with the relevant General Plan’s policies, implementation programs, and ordinances. Additionally, the project proponents would have to comply with the City’s Street Tree Ordinance and Tree Preservation Ordinance, which requires a permit for removal of protected trees and has standards for protecting retained trees during construction. The City would also comply with the provisions of these ordinances if any trees are planned to be removed during implantation of Housing and Safety Elements activities. Therefore, there is no impact. (Draft EIR, p. 4.4-48) Impact BIO-6: The proposed Project would not conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan. The proposed Project would not result in any conflicts with an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan because there are no adopted Habitat Conservation Plans, Natural Community Conservation Plans, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plans within or that affect the Planning Area. Therefore, there is no impact. (Draft EIR, pp. 4.4-48 to 4.4-49) 4.5. Cultural Resources Impact CUL-1: The proposed Project would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historic resource pursuant to Section 15064.5.