HomeMy WebLinkAbout422 RDA_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 422
A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
REDLANDS CERTIFYING THE FINAL PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE NORTH
REDLANDS REVITALIZATION PROJECT; MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT
TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT; ADOPTING A
MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM; AND ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF
OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
WHEREAS, the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Redlands (the "Agency") is
proposing adoption of a redevelopment plan (the "Plan") for the North Redlands Revitalization
Project (the "Project" or "Project Area" as applicable), a redevelopment project in accordance
with the requirements of the California Community Redevelopment Law (CCRL; California
Health and Safety Code Sections 33000 of seq.); and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Redlands (the "City Council' and the "City,"
respectively) pursuant to its Resolution No. 6612 adopted June 5, 2007, designated a survey
area and directed the Planning Commission of the City (the "Planning Commission") to select a
project area and formulate a preliminary plan in connection with the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, pursuant to its Resolution No. 1146, adopted
September 25, 2007, selected and established that area within the Survey Area, shown on the
map of the Project Area on file in the office of the City Clerk and incorporated herein, as the
boundaries of the proposed Project Area and formulated, approved and adopted the Preliminary
Plan, on file in the office of the City Clerk and incorporated herein, for the redevelopment of the
Project Area; and
WHEREAS, the Agency, pursuant to its Resolution No. 411 adopted October 16, 2007,
accepted the Preliminary Plan and approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission
for the boundaries of the Project Area; and
WHEREAS, the Agency caused an Initial Study of the Project to be prepared to evaluate
the potential for adverse environmental impacts, concluding that a Program Environmental
Impact Report (EIR) would be prepared for the Project, and the Initial Study with a Notice of
Preparation was mailed to the State Clearinghouse, responsible and trustee agencies and other
interested parties; and
WHEREAS, the Initial Study concluded that implementation of the project would have
less than significant or no impacts in the following categories: Aesthetics, Biological Resources,
Cultural Resources, Geology/Soils, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Hydrology/Water
Quality, Land Use/Planning, Mineral Resources, Noise, Population/Housing, Public Services,
Recreation, and Utilities/Service Systems within the Project Area; and
WHEREAS, the Plan for the Project has been prepared in accordance with the
provisions of the CCRL; and
WHEREAS, the Agency, authorized as a "lead agency," prepared a Draft EIR (DEIR) for
the adoption of the Plan pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (the "CEQA
Statutes"; Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.), the State Guidelines for
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (the "CEQA Guidelines"; Title 14,
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Code of Regulations, Section 15008 et seq.); and the City's k3c@| procedure for
implementing CEQA. which hereafter are collectively referred tOa8CE , ` whiChOE|RiSOnfi|e
with the Cib/ {�|�rk�. and
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WHEREAS, all actions required h} betaken bvapplicable law related tOthe preparation,
circulation, and review Ofthe OE|Flhave been taken; and
WHEREAS, after [8Vkevv|Og the C>E|R, the PkfODiDg [orDDliSSiOO' pU[SU8Ot to its
R8sO|UUOO NO. 1158adopted April 22. 2008, approved and forwarded toCity Council 8 report
finding that the P|GO for the Project is in conformity with the City's General Plan, approved the
P|8D as proposed, and recommended P|8O approval and adoption tothe Agency and the City
Council; and
WHEREAS, public DOUCe having been duly and regularly given as required by |8vv. 3fVU
and fair joint public hearing has been held by the Agency and the City COUDCi| DOnS8rOiOg
adoption Of the Plan and approval Of the Final E|R (FBR) related thereto, and all interested
persons expressing a desire to comment thereon, or object thereto have been heard; and
WHEREAS, the FE|R consists of the DE|R. as revised and supplemented to incorporate
all CODlrneDtS received during the public [Rvi8vv p8[iOd, if any, and the neSpOOS8S of the Agency
tOany such comments, and the Mitigation Monitoring Program; and
WHEREAS, the Agency has reviewed and considered the FE|R and the Mitigation
Monitoring Program with respect tOthe Plan, and all comments made thereon and all responses
made thereto.
NC>VV. THEREFORE, THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
REOLAND8 DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section . The foregoing recitals are true and CO[RaCi.
Section . The City COUOCi| and Agency have proposed to adopt the P|8O for the
Project for the purpose of enabling eff8C(iveredevelopment 0fthe O59.O-8C[8Project AR*a. The
principal objective of the Project is to help eradicate the existing COOdiUODS Of blight that exist
within the Project Area. To achieve such objective, the P|8O contemplates the implementation
of select projects and pF0gK]nUS to: i} upgrade public facilities and infrastructure; ii\ pRJDlO[e and
facilitate SCOnQ/Dic d8Ve|QpDl8Ot and job growth; iii) provide 8ddiUOO8( @ffO[d8b|e housing
opportunities for eligible persons; and iv) generally i[UpnOv8 the quality Of life for [8SideOtS' and
business and property OVvnS[3 within the limits of the Project Area specifically, and generally
within the City,
Section . A [}E|Fl was prepared to evaluate the potential adverse environmental
impacts Ofthe Project @Odto incorporate previously prepared CE(}Aanalyses, as applicable. It
was circulated for @45-d8ypublic review and coDlnl8Dt period pursuant b] CE[)Arequirements.
The FE|R, which includes written COOlFOeDts. if any, and responses to Said cOOlnleOts, was
prepared and made available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk prior to the
adoption date Ofthis Resolution certifying the FE|R. The FE|R. including comments, responses,
and a proposed K8|dg8UOn Monitoring PrOg[arn, makes minor COrn2CtiDOs to the DE|R. and
incorporates the [}E|Rand Appendices {Othe OE|R,
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Section . It is hereby certified that the FBR was completed in CODlp|i@Dce with
CE(]/\. and that the FE|R represents the independent judgment of the Agency. The Agency
also hereby certifies that it reviewed and CODSid8r8d the COOteOt8 of the FE|R prior to deciding
whether t0approve the Plan for the Project. The Agency finds that the public comments Qnthe
DE|R. if any, and responses thereto fO||Ovving the public COrnnneOt period do not COOSdtUte
significant new information added to the OE|F< 35 defined in the CEQA Statutes, Section
21002.1 and the CE(]AGuid8|ineS. Section 15088.5.
Section . The City Council and Agency held @ duly noticed joint public hearing OO
the Plan and FE|F( OOJune 17, 2008. All interested persons had the opportunity tOpresent both
written and Or8| co0[DeDi3 regarding the Plan and the FE|R at the hearing. The Agency has
considered all ConlDlentS received on the [}E|F<' which cVnlFn9ntS and responses thereto are
contained inthe FE|R. These actions having been taken, the FE|Rishereby approved, certified
and adopted as the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Project and incorporated herein
by reference.
Section . The findings made in this Resolution are based upon the information and
evidence set forth in the FE|R and UpOO Other SUbSt8Ot|8| evidence in the F8C8rd Of the
proceedings on the Plan and the FEIR, which include, among other things, the City of Redlands
General Plan, the East Valley Corridor Specific Plan, and the Redlands zoning regulations. The
dOCUnleDtS. Staff reports, p|8DS' specifications, technical studies and other relevant materials,
including, without |i[Uit8dOO, the FE|R, that constitute the neCORj of proceedings OO which this
[783O|UdOO is based are OO file and available for public examination during OOrrD3| business
hOU[3 in the Agency offices, 210 E. Citrus AveOVe, R9d|8ndS, California. The custodian of said
records is the Secretary of the Agency. Additionally, the FE|R is On file and 3Vai|8b|8 for public
8x8rDin8dOn during OOrDla| business hours in the OfUC8 of the City Clerk, City of Red|@OdS, 35
Cajon Street, R8d|8Dds, California. The custodian of the FE|F< is the City Clerk of the City.
Section . Based UpOD the |Oida| Study, the DE|R, the public comments, the FE|Fl
and the [eCO[d before the Agency, the Agency finds that the Project will OOt C3USe significant
enVirOO[DeDt@| i[Dp8CtS in the areas Of: Aesthetics, Agricultural R8SOUnCeS, BiO|OgiC8|
ReSOUFC8S, Cultural R8SOU[CeS, GeO|OgV/SOilS, Hazards and Hazardous Materials,
HydFO|QgY/VVGt8[ QU@|ity, Land U38/P|3DDiOg, K4iD8r8| R8SOU[C8S` Noi5e, FzQpU|8U0D/H0uSing,
Public Services, ReCF8GUOO. and Utilities/Service SyStS[nS within the Project Area.
Section . Based OD the Initial Study, the DE|F<` the public comments, the FE|R. and
record before the Agency, the Agency deC|8F8S that there is DD evidence bGf8Fg itthat the
Project has any potential for an adVeFS8effect Onwildlife resources o[ habitats and has rebutted
the p[6SUrnpUOD of adverse effects set forth in the Title 14' California Code of RegU|gb003.
Section 753.5(d).
Section . Based QD the Initial Study, the [}EIR, the public comments, the FEIF{' and
the record before the AgeDcy, the Agency hereby makes and adopts the CE[}A Findings and
Statement Of F8C18 as Set forth in Exhibit A. attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference. Without limiting the generality Of the foregoing sentence, the /\oGOCy hereby
expressly approves and adopts each of the mitigation measures set forth in the attached Exhibit
A. and hereby requires that such rniUg8tiOO measures are required to be implemented in
connection vviih. and are hereby made @ part 0fthe Plan, the Project and its |Olp|emneDtaUOO
Plan. In addition, the Agency 8CkOOvv{edQeS that it will consider the FeCO[nnngOd8tiODs
CQO1@iDed in the FE|F{ @8itimplements specific projects.
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Section 10. Based OD the foregoing, the Agency hereby finds that the Project may
CrHBt8 S|gOhiC@Dt irnp8CtS in the areas OfAir Quality and Transportation/Traffic. Based on such
Findings of Fact and the foregoing adoption and requirement for mitigation measures, which are
contained in Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference, the Agency hereby finds that
rn|tig3dOD Dl8@GUres have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project which will eliminate
Or [8dUQ8 to 8 |gvS| Of insignificance, the potentially significant eOviPDDDleUt@| effects Of the
Project identified in the FE|R. except for iOOp@CLs to air quality, as fully described in SeCdOD 2.4
of the FE|R. With regard to the |[npeots in Section 2.4. the Agency finds and determines that the
Project and the Plan will have a significant environmental effect ODAir Quality, which cannot be
mitigated to a level of insignificance.
Section . Based on the fOregOiDg, as to the significant irDp@CtS to air qU8|i1V. which
are not eliminated or substantially lessened, the Agency hereby adopts the Statement of
Overriding Considerations as set forth in Exhibit B hereto and incorporated herein by reference,
and finds, based UpOO substantial evidence in the n8COnd' including but not limited to the
Statement of Overriding COnSide[aUODS. the specific eCODODlic. |eg8|, social, technological and
other benefits of the Project outweigh the significant effects to air quality.
Section . Exhibit A sets forth, and Section 3.0 Of the FE|F< more fully describes, 8
ne8SOD@b|8 range Of 8|te[D8dveS to the Project, which have been fully considered by the
Agency. These 8|t8[D8dveS include the "NO Project Alternative"; the "Financing Alternative,"
which considers supplanting tax increment revenues with funds from a variety of other programs
and SOurCeS. and the "Alternative Project Area Alternative," which COOSide[S reduction of or
enlargement of the Project Area. AS set forth in Sections 9 and 10 of this R8sO|uU0n. the FE|R
identifies h38Sib|e mitigation 083sun33 for each significant impact in the FE|R that could be
rnihg8L8d and in Section 11 adopts 8 Statement of Overriding CODSid8r8UODs for those impacts
that could not bewholly mitigated tOGlevel Dfinsignificance. The Agency hereby finds that the
alternatives described in the FE|R and identified in Exhibit Aare not feasible beC8U38 they
vvOU|d not achieve the basic objectives Of the Project, Or would do G0 only to 8 O0UCh SDl8||e[
degree and therefore leave U0@dd[eSSSd significant social, physical and economic problems the
Project is intended to eliminate. Of the r88SODS set forth herein in the attached Exhibit A, in the
record of the Agency's proceedings or in the FE|R, OODe of the a1t8[D8dme8, including the NO
Project 8|te[D@dvG, is envir0DDl8Dt8||y superior to the Project beC8UG8 each vvOU|d reduce
redevelopment and blight removal 8Ctivid8S. limit job creation, and CODSt[8iO the Agency's ability
tOcorrect current deficiencies.
Section . The Agency hereby finds and determines that the mitigation measures and
the K8idg8UOO Monitoring F`[Ogr80 set forth in the FE|R will mitigate Or avoid all significant
environmental effects that can feasibly b8mitigated Oravoided. The Agency hereby adopts the
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program as set forth in Section 7.0 of the FE|R and
attached hereto as Exhibit C and incorporated herein by reference. This program will be used
tOmonitor the changes and conditions tOthe Project VVhich3hou|dhaVe been adopted, ormade
8 condition Of Project approval as set forth in Sections 9 and 10 above and in Exhibit Aiothis
Resolution.
Section . Upon 8pprOVG| of the P|8O by the /\oeDCV' the Agency Secretary shall
C3USe 3 Notice of Determination to be filed forthwith in the Office Of the County Clerk Of the
County OfSan Bernardino and the State Clearinghouse pVnGUaDt to CE[)AGUidB||OeS Section
15094.
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Section 15. The Agency Secretary shall certify to the passage and adoption of this
Resolution and it shall thereupon take immediate effect and be in force.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 1st day of July, 2008.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CITY OF REDLANDS, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST: )PI
Harris n, Chairman
Lorrie oyzer, S!�06r}�
I, Lorrie Poyzer, Secretary of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Redlands,
hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the Redevelopment
Agency at a regular meeting thereof held on the 1 st day of July, 2008, by the following
vote:
AYES: Members Gilbreath, Gallagher, Aguilar, Bean; Chairperson Harrison
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Lorrie oyzer, S ;et.r
Rede elopmen cy
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EXHIBIT A
CEQA
FINDINGS AND STATEMENT OF
FACTS
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FINDINGS OF FACT RELATING TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
OF THE PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE
NORTH REDLANDS REVITALIZATION PROJECT
1. FINDINGS CONCERNING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF SPECIFIC ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACTS IDENTIFIED IN THE FINAL PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT.
Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Exhibit A shall have the meanings given in the
Resolution to which this Exhibit A is attached and made part (the "Resolution") or in the Final
Program EIR as applicable.
As further provided in the Resolution the mitigation measures set forth below in this Part I of
Exhibit A are each expressly approved and adopted by the City Council and the Agency and
incorporated into and made requirements of the Project pursuant to the Plan.
As used below in this Part I of Exhibit A, the phrases "insignificant" or "less than significant" or
similar words as found in various subsections headed "Level of Significance After Mitigation"
mean, for purposes of the CEQA Guidelines, with particular reference to CEQA Guidelines,
Section 15091(a)(1), that:
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Project
which avoid or substantially lessen the significant effect as identified in the Final
EIR.
Please refer to the applicable sections of the Final Program EIR, incorporated herein by
reference, for additional information concerning Project impacts and required mitigation
measures and further explanation of the rationale for the significance findings set forth below in
this Part I of Exhibit A
A. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES
IMPACTS
AGRICULTURE
Long-term implementation of the Project, consistent with the policies of the General Plan
and EVCSP, may contribute to the ultimate conversion of the small remaining amount of
Prime Farmland and Farmland of Statewide Importance (77 acres) catalogued in the
Revitalization Area to their formally designated urban uses, even as these acres, while
undeveloped, are not in active production. City Counsel Resolution No, 5220, adopted
October 17, 1995, certifying the EIR for the General Plan pursuant to CEQA
requirements found and determined that implementation of the General Plan would
result in the "conversion of designated prime farm land to urban uses," a significant
unavoidable adverse impact, which could not be mitigated to a level of insignificance.
The City Council adopted a Statement of Overriding Considerations, which is final and
conclusive with respect to the conversion of agricultural land within the City planning
area, including those portions located in the Revitalization area. No land included in the
Revitalization Area is under a Williamson Act contract. A total of approximately 95 acres
of land within the Revitalization Area has been identified by the DOC as having the
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potential to be considered important farmland; however, only the Texas Grove (12.1
acres) is in active agricultural use and it is currently being preserved through existing
General Plan land use policies and zoning regulations. The Plan does not alter or in any
way modify agricultural land use designations. Such policy change in land use
designation is solely within the purview of the General Plan amendment process.
MITIGATION MEASURES
No further mitigation measures are recommended as a condition of Redevelopment Plan
Adoption. As a matter of policy, the General Plan promulgates all feasible measures to
minimize conflicts between urban and agricultural lands and to preserve important
agricultural lands while seeking land for needed future urbanization in a logical manner.
However, despite such goals, conversion of agricultural land within the City's corporate
boundaries is cumulative, unavoidable and irreversible and therefore could not be
feasibly mitigated to a level that is less than significant. In recognition of this, the City
Council adopted a Statement of Overriding Considerations with respect to conversion of
agricultural land within its planning area, finding that any adverse environmental effects
associated with the loss of agricultural land within the City planning was considered to
be acceptable.
Additional mitigation measures, as appropriate and necessary, may be added at such
time as site-specific projects are proposed from time to time for Agency assistance or
participation.
LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE AFTER MITIGATION
Less than significant. The issue of conversion of agricultural land within the City's
planning area has been addressed through the General Plan and EVCSP planning
processes, and all available feasible mitigation measures have been applied. As to
those effects that could not be reduced to a level of insignificance, a Statement of
Overriding Consideration was adopted. The Plan for the Project herein identifies no new
agricultural acreage that will sustain adverse impacts not previously addressed in the
General Plan and specific plan adoption processes.
B. AIR QUALITY
IMPACTS
SHORT-TERM IMPACTS:
Temporary impacts are projected to result from Revitalization Area construction
activities, which may include demolition of existing structures and grading, generating
fugitive dust. Specific site preparation, including demolition and grading, represent the
construction activities that would result in the highest levels of air pollutant emissions
associated with construction. The majority of the CO, VOCs and NOx emissions would
generally be generated by heavy construction equipment, while the majority of the PM10
emissions would be from ground disturbance. Air pollutants would not only be emitted by
on-site construction equipment but also from off-site haul trucks and construction
workers traveling to and from the site. Reactive Organic Gasses (ROG - an ozone
precursor) would be released primarily during asphalt laying and the application of
architectural coatings. These are likely to be significant impacts.
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LONG TERM IMPACTS:
Regional Air {}U8|itv: The primary S0UrCe of regional 8rniSSk]nS generated by the
proposed Project will 8|sO be from motor vehicles. The pnOp0S8d Project at buildout /30
yS@FS\ is SSU08t8d to generate a net increase of 74,462 new daily trips. Emissions
generated by these Gddid003| trips, based On SCA(]K8[J'S enliSSiOOS thresholds, are
projected to FeSU|t in a significant [8giQD8| air quality impact. The Project is COOsiSieOt
with the applicable South Coast Air Quality Management Plan.
MITIGATION MEASURES
SHORT TERM IMPACTS: The fD||OvviOg measures Sh8|| be considered as potential
mitigation measures for short-term air quality impacts when and as specific projects one
3ppn3V8d for Agency assistance and atthe time Ofproject CODSt[u{tiOn/ reCOOstrUCtiQn
(but are not recommended @sconditions OfRedevelopment Plan Gpp[OV8|):
P8rt|CU|8tS E[Di3SiOD (PK410) Control:
AQ-1: Comply with SCA[)W1D FlU|eS 402 and 403. During COD3tnU{tiQO Of Ao8nCy-
aSSiSted, Site specific projects in the R8Vita|iZ8dOO Area, pFOpeMxOvvDer/deVe|Op8rS and
contractors 3h8|| CODnp|y with SCA(]K8[) Rules 402 and 403 to assist in the reduction Of
fugitive dust emissions.
Construction Emission COO[nD|:
AQ-2: Reduce COn3trUCdOO equipment 9OliSSi0ns by irnp|SrneDdDg the fO||OvvinQ
[ne@SunsS:
1. Use |Ovv emission mobile CODSt[u[tiOD equipment. Site-specific project property
OVVDerS/ developers/contractors Sh8(( comply with [|ARB requirements for heavy
construction equipment.
2. Maintain construction equipment engines bykeeping them tuned.
3. Use |Dvv SU|fU[ hJe| for stationary DQDSt[uCtiOn equipment as required by
SCAQk4[} Rules 431.1and 431.2.
4. Utilize existing power sources (i.e., power poles) when available. This Dle@SUpe
vv0V|d rDiOi[Oiz8 the use Ofhigher polluting gas or diesel generators.
5. Configure construction parking tOminimize traffic interference.
O. Minimize obstruction of through-traffic |@n8S. Construction should be planned so
that |@De closures on existing streets are kept to a DOiOirDUnl.
7. Schedule construction Op8r@boDS affecting traffic for off-peak hOUnS to the best
extent when possible.
O. [}eVe|Op a traffic plan to minimize traffic f|0Vv interference from CODSLrUCtiOn
activities (the plan may include advance public notice Of routing, use of public
transportation and satellite parking areas with 8shuttle 3en/iC8.)
R[)GControl Measures:
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AQ-3: The following measures should b8incorporated into specific project COn8tnJ[tiOD.
when proposed, h] the greatest extent feasible:
1 &4iDirnizS the 8DlOUnt Of paint used by using pre-coated, pn8-00|OPed and D3tune||y
Co|OF9d building Dl8t8ri8|S; and
2. Use high transfer efficiency painting Ul9thOdG such as HVLP (High VO|UrO8 LDvv
Pressure) sprayers and brushes/rollers where possible.
LONG-TERM:
Regional Ai[ [}U@|ib/ Impacts: The fD||oVviDg measures, which will be included in the
K8iUgadOO Monitoring Pmog[@[O, shall be considered as potential mitigation measures for
regional emissions to be imposed when and as specific projects are considered by the
Agency (but are not recommended 8Smandatory conditions ofProject approval):
Travel Demand Management (TDK4) Measures:
1. Provide adequate ingress and egress at all eDt[8OCe8 to public facilities to
minimize vehicle idling at curbsides.
2. Provide dedicated turn lanes 8Sappropriate and provide roadway improvements
atheavily congested roadways.
Energy Efficiency Measures
3. |DlprOYe thermal integrity Of the buildings and reduce the[OO8| |OGd with
automated time clocks 0roccupant sensors.
4. Install energy efficient lighting,
5� Capture VY@St8 heat and [e8[Op|Oy it in DOO[8SidendB/ buildings (applicable
COrnrneFCia| buildings).
0. L8OUSC@pe with native drought-resistant Sp9dSS to m9dUC8 water consumption
and iOprovide passive solar benefits.
7. Provide lighter CO|Dr roofing and n3@d Ul8[eria|S and tree planting prOg[@nnS to
comply with the A{}K4PMiscellaneous Sources K48C-01measure.
8. Synchronize traffic signals.
0. Introduce window glazing, wall insulation and efficient ventilation methods.
Although not FSCO[ODleOded as 8 condition of Plan @dOptioO, it is FeconR[D8Dd8d that all
available new emission control technologies be reviewed and considered for mitigation
measures at the time new site specific projects are proposed. Additional Dlitig@UDO
measures, as appropriate and Oecessary, may be added atsuch time @ssite-specific
projects are proposed from time totime for Agency assistance or participation.
C. TRANS PORTATUON/TRAFFIC
IMPACTS
The Plan proposes DO specific design site projects in the Revitalization Area, or other
Agency-assisted cODSbUCdOD/F8CQOSt[U{tiOO BCtiVib8S because DD tax increment funds
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are yet available to fund such projects. However, based strictly on General Plan buildout
Ca|cu|3dOOS (Table 1 of the Final Program BR)' it is [g28On8b|e to CODdUd8 that the
Project would CODthbUt8 to the increased AM and PM peak hour trips, at least QO some
roadway segments, aSanticipated bythe General Plan E|R.
The General P|@D E|F7determined that General P|8O buildout in the entire City planning
area may result in significant traffic inlp8CtS despite roadway i[Dp[OV8nOeOts specified in
the General Plan Circulation Element, including an increase in ADTs, impacts to existing
residential units fronting on arterials and higher volumes of traffic on residential collector
streets. The General Plan E|R determined that such impacts would be [educed by the
following Ci[CU|aboD Element guiding and i[Op|erDeObOg policies: i) maintaining a LOS C
or better level of roadway service; ii) monitoring traffic |eVe|S of service; iii) iDlpieOleDt|Og
[O8dVV@y improvements; iv) coordinating freeway and highway requirements with
Caltrans; V\ levying fees VD new developments for [oadVV3V improvements; vi) keeping
certain roadway classifications below specified average daily trip volumes; V) supporting
SANBAG'S CMP; and vi) establishing 8 comprehensive network Of bicycle and
pedestrian routes, 8OlODg other things. The General Plan E|R CoDdUd9d significant
tr8MiC inlp8[tS vvOu|d 8CCO[Dp8Oy growth toward General Plan buildout and also
concluded that the impacts of development of the East Valley Corridor and r83U|hDg
increase Of 8rnplOyDl8ni. which VvOU|d n8/y for @CCeSS rn8iO|y On existing Stne8{ and
freeway Sy8tern3. could only be partially mitigated at the General Plan level.
The City Council, in certifying the General P|8D EIR. and based on the iDh}rrD3UOD and
analysis contained therein, made the finding that 8/though p0|iCi8S included in the
General P|8D VvOUid provide various types of mitigation rOe8Su[8S to reduce impacts on
traffic, i[Dp/8Dl8Dt8dQD of the General Fz|8D may nBSu|f in SigOiDC8Ot unavoidable 8dV8[Se
impacts based OOthe following: i\ traffic LOS might be EV[ F0n several arterial streets
segments and on segments of 1-10 and SR-30 despite roadway improvements specified
in the Circulation Element; and ii\ direct impacts 88 @ PeSU|t Of the General P|@D vvOU/d
include an iOCnBBSe in 8VeR]g8 daily trips, irOp8Ct8 to residential VOUS hOOUOg onto
3rtSr|@|S and high volume traffic on neSideDU8| collector streets; all impacts which CaO not
be feasibly avoided. COOS8qU9OUy. the City COUDCi| adopted a Statement of Overriding
COnSider8hOD8, finding that the benefits Of the updated GSn8[8| Plan guiding and
iDlp|e[neDdDg pO||ciSS in the City planning area outweigh the impact related tOtraffic and
any adverse GOYir0DrneDt8{ effects aGS0Ci8t8d with this impact are considered to be
acceptable.
MITIGATION MEASURES
The following mitigation measure iSrecommended HSa condition ofProject 8dop1iOD:
T~1: Upon submission of an application for @ Site-specific development project within
the Revitalization Area to the Citv, and pursuant to applicable local, regional, State and
federal threshold [eqUi[e[DentS, applicant shall conduct traffic analysis tDdetermine the
project's BCtU8| impact QO Revitalization Area affected intersections 8Od/0F FD8dvvay
segments. Scope of the analysis can be as simple as @ trip generation study for small
developments, ora full-scope analysis for larger developments. The traffic analysis will
be used to determine whether the fU||Ovving [nibgadOD nD88sure5. @DlOOg others, are
adequate or appropriate to nl|dg@te the irnp3CtS Of the project, or whether a greater Or
lesser mitigation requirement isneeded:
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Recommended Mitigation for Cumulative Impacts
In addition to rnibg8tiOD [OeaSUr8S FSqUinBd to address direct specific project innp8{tS.
depending DO the [eSU|tS of the site-specific study and based on the City's traffic impact
significance St@Od@[d5. 8 project may be required to implement one or more Of the
fO||OVViDg 08@su[8s to mitigate the project's impacts and improve the overall operation Of
traffic iOthe Revitalization Area:
0 Add and/or reconfigure lanes at intersections that operate at an unacceptable
|ev8|G of service
0 Require new development to provide adequate on-site loading and unloading
areas for truck deliveries
9 Require new development k} provide adequate on-site parking
0 Restrict and/or eliminate on-street parking as 8ppnOp[|8t8
�
Consolidate curb cuts and driveway accesses between individual parcels
w Add raised Dl8di3Ds or Other Center divider t[e@i[DeDis to restrict |SM turns at
d[iV8vv8ys and uDSigD8|iZ8dintersections tOright turns iDand out only
w
Implement signal SyOChn]DizGdoO along [D3iO CO[[idOnS
0 Participate in 8 f8iFSh8[8 funding DlCchaDi3Dl, Such as G t[@fhC impact f88
program, an improvement benefit district, or other program, as established by the
City.
0 Enhance existing street lighting
Additional rnidg@U0O [O8@SUFeS, as appropriate and OeCeSSary. may be added at such
time as site-specific projects are proposed from time tOtime for Agency assistance or
participation.
U|. FINDINGS CONCERNING THE PROJECT ALTERNATIVES
The following are surD[n3[i8s of alternatives to the Project, as CU[[eOUy pnDpDS8d' which
are examined in more detail in Section 3.0 of the Final Pn}Qn8rn E|R.
NO PROJECT ALTERNATIVE
Under the "No Project Alternative," the RgdeVe|OpOOeDL P}@O VVoU|d not be adopted. NO
8CUODs VVoU|d be taken bYthe Agency tO remediate blighting conditions and Gb[OU|8ie
additional private investment iDO[for the benefit Ofthe Revitalization Area. No Agency-
facilitated actions VvDU|d be taken to fund infrastructure and facility improvements or to
3pODSUr neighborhood revitalization and business development in the Revitalization
Area. This alternative YvOU|d, for an indeterminable period of time, avoid or delay some
of the potential 8nvirOnnlSOt8| Side effects that COU|d be generated from select
redevelopment projects in the Revitalization Area, such as iOcrHnl8Ota| traffic increases
Or /OsS Of ag[iCV|tUr8| acreage. The NO Project Alternative vVOu|d cause less physical
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impact on the environment, at least for some period oftime, because the Agency would
not be pn3OlQbng and assisting new and intensified }8Dd uses and other 8D[jUgry
activities in the Revitalization Area, which CQU|d result in S|OVV8[. |eSS orderly growth as 8
neSU|t of existing physical deficiencies.
The NO Project Alternative will deprive the Agency Of the DlS8Os to aMO8|iOF8te existing
adverse physical blight conditions through n8dHV8|UpnleOt. The NO Project Alternative is
not environmentally superior tOthe Project b8c8UG9, in the end, it does not avoid the
CuO0u|8dVe impacts of continued urbanization in the Revitalization Area, while it denies
the Revitalization Area the environmental benefits associated with Agency-facilitated
activities such as structures rehabilitation, redevelopment Of underutilized pa[Ce|G,
accelerated recycling of non-conforming land U8eG to General Plan designated |@Od
uS8S. infrastructure and community facilities irnpnVVennentS, increased economic
development and increased, improved and preserved affordable housing for eligible
very low-, lower- and moderate-income persons and families.
ALTERNATIVE REVITALIZATION AREA ALTERNATIVE
An "Alternative Revitalization Area A|tern8hve," one that would COOgiSt of either more Or
fewer parcels than that number selected for the Project, d0eSDottak8in[OCODSid8[@dOn
that the R8Vit@|iZ8bOD Area, as proposed, was selected based UpDO existing COOdiUOnS
and anidentified need for redevelopment.
Expanding the Revitalization Area to iOdUd8 p@[c8|S that do not exhibit blighting
CQOdidnD5 and/or are not eSSenb8| to the effective nedeve|0pDl8O[ of the F|eVit8!iz8dOO
Area in aCCOnd8OC8 with the CCRL. is not permitted by the CCRL; therefore, an
expanded Revitalization Area alternative is not feasible, as G matter of |8vY. and is not
considered.
Reducing the Revitalization Area's size (the "Reduced Revitalization Area AUe[nGdv8")
by eliminating Va[iOUS developed or undeveloped 8SSeSSed property would diminish the
Agency's ability to 8ddnBSS CoOdiUOOS Of deficiency and disuse within the area.
Redevelopment Of the ReYii8liZ8dOO Area with the boundaries as proposed is
environmentally superior because blighting COOditi0OS will be addressed throughout the
entire area qualified for Agency 8sSi8t8DCe' rnidg3UDg adverse eDviPOODDeDt@| impacts
now present, and 88 may OCCUr in the future. The Reduced ReVit8||Z8dOD Area
Alternative i8environmentally less desirable because itwould allow the adverse effect Of
blighting conditions tOcontinue indefinitely inthose areas excluded from the Project.
LIMITED REDEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES ALTERNATIVE
This alternative would require the reduction of Agency activities and/V[ aUihO[|h/ within
the Revitalization Area. Such @ limitation VV0U|d reduce the likelihood that Deeded
iDlpn]VerDeOt3 and facilities VVoU|d be provided. AddiUOD@UV, tax increment funding
VVOu|d be S8VePe|y restricted. Also, if activities were limited, problems Of blight VVOU|d
continue, which would adversely affect and discourage investment in the ROVit8(iz8bOD
Area. In the final 8D3/ySiS. the Limited Redevelopment Activities Alternative is not an
environmentally superior alternative tOthe Project beC8uSe the environmental benefits of
3 limited redevelopment activity, such as, for example: 1) 8 decrease in short-term
impacts from r8CQDsirUCtiOO/CODStrUCtiOO activities, or 2\ @ decrease in long-term
impacts, are outweighed by the cOnCOrOit@Oi negative impacts that would result from
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limited redevelopment activity such as, for example: 1) increased impacts On existing
public facilities without upgrading those facilities or 2) restrictions on the Agency's ability
to mitigate infrastructure d9f|CieDCi88 and undertake aesthetic iFnprOve[DSDt5 in the
Revitalization Area.
FINANCING ALTERNATIVE
Various financing pnDg[@OOS, as aOalternative tO Redevelopment Plan adOpUOD, might
include Revenue Bonds, CVrnrnWOity Development Block Grant funds, Economic
Development Administration funds, special assessment districts, such as Infrastructure
Financing Districts /IF[Js\, and/or other CouOty. State and federal assistance and
funding pRJg[8mNg. some of which are currently being used, as available and permitted
by law. Although most ofthese programs may heused tOsupplement the tax increment
financing enabled by the CCRL through redevelopment, each financing pF0gr@rn, taken
alone, has inherent limitations and disadvantages; therefore, ne|i8nC8 on any 0fthese
GOun:eS as a sole financing tOO| is not COnSid8n8d feasible. Existing disadvantages
associated with the Financing Alternative vvVU|d jeopardize the P|@D'S long-term
implementation and prevent the Agency from being able tOeffect positive economic and
physical changes within the Revitalization Area. ThenSfOre, this alternative would a||8VY
existing COndiiiOOS Of deficiency, which negatively affect the proper Ud|izGUVO of the
Revitalization Area, to CQnUDuC without a SUbSt3DU@| [De8n8 of abatement. In contrast,
adoption of the P|@O will lead to a steadily available source Of funding through tax
increment revenues for an extended period of time. Additionally, to obtain increased
benefits, the R8d8ve(Oprn8Dt Plan 8UthO[iz8S the Agency to take advantage Of all
available financing sources and programs allowed by law, in addition to its tax increment
receipts in order to effect redevelopment of the Revitalization Area. Moreover, the
CCFlLrequires that the Agency give consideration tOalternative financing sources when
it proposes to provide public facilities and improvements with tax increment revenues, in
8ff8Ct causing the eX8[DiD@dOO Ofalternative financing 3Ou[CeS throughout the term Of
the Plan.
CONCLUSION
The Agency's primary gO8/ is to e(/rUiD8t8 blight within the RGvit@|iZ8dOO Area. The NO
Project Alternative will D0t@ChieV8 this g08|, because blight in the Revitalization Area
CQU|d not be addressed through 4o8DCy n8d8V8lOpDlent assistance. The Financing
A|teFn8tiV8, the Limited Redevelopment Activities Alternative and the Reduced
Fl8Vit3|/z3tiOD Area Alternative would each achieve the Agency's goal in part, but the
U|tiDl8t8 sUCCeSS Ofthe Agency's redevelopment effort would be limited by the specific
constraints iOOpOS8d by each 8|te[O@dVe. In the end, all alternatives to the Project,
including the NO Project Alternative, f8(| short of achieving the 4oeOCy'S goal of
neighborhood revitalization and economic improvement through blight elimination in the
Revitalization Area,
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EXHIBIT B
STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING
CONSIDERATIONS
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STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
Capitalized terms used but not defined in this Exhibit Bshall have the meanings given in the
ReSO|UdOD to which this Exhibit is attached and Dl@dG 3 part, or the Final pnOg[3Dl BR' as
applicable.
AS detailed in Section 2.4 of the Final Program E|R, the Project is 8Xp8c1eU to create @
significant, unavoidable and adverse impact on Ai[ Quality, even after adoption and
implementation of all relevant mitigation measures. This Exhibit B constitutes the Statement of
Overriding Considerations of the City CoUDd} and Agency in connection with the SigOi[iC8Ot'
unavoidable and adverse iDOp8CtG of the Project on Ai[ [)Ua|itv. made in accordance with CE[}A
Guidelines, Section 15O83.
The City Council and Agency have carefully and independently considered the significant,
unavoidable and adverse impacts tDAir Quality in deciding whether to approve the Project.
Although the City Council and Agency believe that the UO8VOid3b|e impacts will be lessened by
the mitigation 0eaSu[8S incorporated into the Project, each [eCOgDiZ83 that 8ppFOv8| of the
Project will OOOethe|eSS FSSU|t in certain unavoidable and potentially irreversible effects.
The City Council and Agency have weighed the benefits to the community of the Project against
its environmental risks. The City Council and Agency each specifically find that, to the extent
that any adverse or potentially adverse i0p@C[ has not been mitigated to 8 level Of
insignificance, that specific 8CODODliC. SVCia|` legal, environmental, technological or other
benefits of the project outweigh the significant effects OO the HOvirOn[n8OL Furthermore, the
City Council and Agency each find that any and each Ofthe following considerations iSsufficient
to approve the Project despite any one or more Of the unavoidable i[Dp@Ct3 to Ai[ [)u8|ih/
identified; that each of the overriding cOnSid9[8dODS is adopted with F8Sp9Ct to each of the
impacts individually; and that each COO8idC[aUOD is severable from any other COOSid8[@UOD
ShOU|d one or more COOSider8UOnS be 3hOVvD to be legally insufficient for any ne8S0D. The
following considerations support approval Ofthe Project:
1. The Project vvi|| [8Dl8dy. PeDlOv88ndpn8vGntphySiC8| aOdeCOOODliCb|ighUngiDf|OSDc8S
which are present in the Project Area.
2. The Project will enCOun8g8 increased e[Dp|Oy[D8Ot and business opportunities through
environmental and economic improvements resulting from the redevelopment activities.
3. The Project will provide for the rehabilitation of commercial and nlaDutaCtUFiDg St[UCtu[eS
and residential dwelling units.
4. The Project will revitalize neighborhoods by providing for participation in the
redevelopment of property by owners who agree to so participate in conformity with the
Plan.
5. The Project will pRJViU8 pUh|iC infrastructure in19[oVenOeDts and community tad|ities.
such as the installation, construction 8Od/Q[ reconstruction Of streets, Uti|itieS, public
hUi|diDgG. facilities, structures, street lighting, landscaping and other irnpnDveDlSOts
which are necessary for the effective redevelopment Of the Project Area.
6. The Project will increase, iDlpnOVe and preserve the COrnnlUOitv'S supply Of 8ffO[d@b|e
housing available tOeligible families and persons.
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7. The Project will encourage the redevelopment of the Project Area through the
cooperation of private enterprise and public agencies.
8. Implementation of the Redevelopment Plan will ensure the development and
redevelopment of the Project Area in a manner consistent with the goals and policies of
the City's General Plan and the EVCSP, as applicable.
9. Implementation of the Redevelopment Plan will protect the safety of people living and
working within the Project Area by improving the seismic safety features of existing
buildings and infrastructure.
The documents and reports in the administrative record of these proceedings, which support the
foregoing considerations and which the City Council and Agency have each considered in
support thereof, are the following:
1. Redevelopment Plan (Included in Tab 2 of the Joint Public Hearing Evidentiary Record).
2. The Final Program Environmental Impact Report (included in Tab 3 of the Joint Public
Hearing Evidentiary Record).
3. The Agency's Report to the City Council (included in Tab 4 of the Joint Public Hearing
Evidentiary Record).
4. The Planning Commission's Report on Conformity with the City's General Plan (included
in Tab 5 of the Joint Public Hearing Evidentiary Record
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EXHIBIT C
MITIGATION MONITORING &
REPORTING PROGRAM
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The following Mitigation Monitoring & Reporting Program is excerpted from Section 7.3.3 of the Final Program EIR for the Project.
NORTH REDLANDS REVITALIZATION PROJECT(A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT) MITIGATION MONITORING&REPORTING PROGRAM
RESPONSIBLE ENFORCEMENT MONITORING MONITORING
MITIGATION MEASURES ENTITIES) AGENCIES) PHASE(S) AGENCIES)
7.13.1 AIR QUALITY
SHORT TERM IMPACTS: The following measures shall be considered as potential mitigation measures for short-term Project Applicant City of Redlands Pre-Construction Redlands
air quality impacts when and as specific projects are approved for Agency assistance and at the time of project Community
construction/reconstruction(but are not recommended as conditions of Redevelopment Plan approval): Developer Redevelopment Construction Development
Agency of the Department
Particulate Ernission(PM10)Control: Redeveloper City of Redlands
South Coast Air
AQ-1: Comply with SCAQMD Rules 402 and 403. During construction of Agency-assisted, site specific projects in the South Coast Air Quality
Revitalization Area,property owner/developers and contractors shall comply with SCAQMD Rules 402 and 403 to assist Quality Management
in the reduction of fugitive dust emissions. Management District
District
Construction Emission Control:
AQ-2, Reduce construction equipment emissions by implementing the following measures:
1. Use low emission mobile construction equipment. Site-specific project property ownersl deve lope rs/contractors
shall comply with CARE requirements for heavy construction equipment.
2. Maintain construction equipment engines by keeping them tuned.
3. Use low sulfur fuel for stationary construction equipment as required by SCAQMD Rules 431.1 and 4312.
4. Utilize existing power sources (i.e., power poles) when available. This measure would minimize the use of higher
polluting gas or diesel generators,
5. Configure construction parking to minimize traffic interference.
6. Minimize obstruction of through-traffic lanes. Construction should be planned so that lane closures on existing
streets are kept to a minimum.
7. Schedule construction operations affecting traffic for off-peak hours to the best extent when possible.
8. Develop a traffic plan to minimize traffic flow interference from construction activities(the plan may include advance
public notice of routing,use of public transportation and satellite parking areas with a shuttle service.)
ROG Control Measures:
AQ-3. The following measures should be incorporated into specific project construction, when proposed, to the
greatest extent feasible:
1. Minimize the amount of paint used by using pre-coated,pre-colored and naturally colored building materials;and
2. Use high transfer efficiency painting methods such as HVLP (High Volume Low Pressure) sprayers and
brushes/rollers where possible.
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NORTH REDLANDS REVITALIZATION PROJECT(A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT) MITIGATION MONITORING&REPORTING PROGRAM
RESPONSIBLE ENFORCEMENT MONITORING MONITORING
MITIGATION MEASURES ENTIT(IES) AGENCIES) PHASE(S) AGENC(IES)
7.13.1 AIR QUALITY
LONG-TERM Project Applicant City of Redlands Pre-Construction Redlands
Community
Btai2apLAir Quality Impacts: The following measures,which will be included in the Mitigation Monitoring Program,shall Developer Redevelopment Construction Development
be considered as potential mitigation measures for regional emissions to be imposed when and as specific projects are Agency of the Department
considered by the Agency(but are not recommended as mandatory conditions of Project approval): Redeveloper City of Redlands Operation South Coast Air
Travel Demand Management(TDM)Measures: South Coast Air Quality
1. Provide adequate ingress and egress at ail entrances to public facilities to minimize vehicle idling at curbsides. Quality Management
2. Provide dedicated turn lanes as appropriate and provide roadway improvements at heavily congested roadways. Management District
Energy Efficiency Measures District
3. Improve thermal integrity of the buildings and reduce thermal load with automated time clocks or occupant sensors.
4. Install energy efficient lighting.
5. Capture waste heat and reemploy it in nonresidential buildings(applicable commercial buildings).
6. Landscape with native drought-resistant species to reduce water consumption and to provide passive solar benefits.
7. Provide lighter color roofing and road materials and tree planting programs to comply with the AQMP Miscellaneous
Sources MSC-01 measure.
8. Synchronize traffic signals.
9. Introduce window glazing,wall insulation and efficient ventilation methods.
Although not recommended as a condition of Plan adoption, it is recommended that all available new emission control
technologies be reviewed and considered for mitigation measures at the time new site specific projects are proposed.
Additional mitigation measures,as appropriate and necessary,may be added at such time as site-specific projects are
proposed from time to time for Agency assistance or participation.
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NORTH REDLANDS REVITALIZATION PROJECT(A REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT MITIGATION MONITORING&REPORTING PROGRAM
RESPONSIBLE ENFORCEMENT MONITORING MONITORING
MITIGATION MEASURES ENTIT(IES) AGENC(IES) PHASE(S) AGENCIES)
7.3.3.2 TRANSPORTATION TRAFFIC
The following mitigation measure is recommended as a condition of Project adoption: Project Applicant City of Redlands Pre-Construction City Community
Development
T-1. Upon submission of an application for a site-specific development project within the Revitalization Area to the Developer Redevelopment Construction Department
City, and pursuant to applicable local, regional, State and federal threshold requirements, applicant shall conduct a Agency of the
traffic analysis to determined the project's actual impact on Revitalization Area affected intersections and/or roadway Redeveloper City of Redland Operation Caltrans
segments. Scope of the analysis can be as simple as a trip generation study for small developments, or a full-scope
analysis for larger developments. The traffic analysis will be used to determine whether the following mitigation
measures, among others, are adequate or appropriate to mitigate the impacts of the project, or whether a greater or
lesser mitigation requirement is needed:
Recommended Mitigation for Cumulative Impacts
In addition to mitigation measures required to address direct specific project impacts, depending on the results of the
site-specific study and based on the City's traffic impact significance standards,a project may be required to implement
one or more of the following measures to mitigate the project's impacts and improve the overall operation of traffic in the
Revitalization Area:
• Add and/or reconfigure lanes at intersections that operate at an unacceptable levels of service
• Require new development to provide adequate on-site loading and unloading areas for truck deliveries
• Require new development to provide adequate on-site parking
• Restrict and/or eliminate on-street parking as appropriate
• Consolidate curb cuts and driveway accesses between individual parcels
• Add raised medians or other center divider treatments to restrict left turns at driveways and unsignalized
intersections to right turns in and out only
• Implement signal synchronization along main corridors
• Participate in a fair-share funding mechanism,such as a traffic impact fee program,an improvement benefit district,
or other program,as established by the City.
• Enhance existing street lighting
Additional rnitigation measures,as appropriate and necessary,may be added at such time as site-specific projects are
proposed from time to time for Agency assistance or participation.
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