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City of Pleasanton—Villages at the Quarry Project Consistency Checklist 15183 Consistency Checklist 78 Of the 40 special-status wildlife species analyzed in the CNDDB database review, seven species have the potential to occur on-site based on present habitat types and nearby CNDDB occurrences. A comprehensive list of special-status wildlife species with the potential to occur within and/or adjacent to the site and their habitat types are referenced in Table 2: Special-status Wildlife Species Evaluation Table (Appendix C). Special-status wildlife species with the potential to occur on-site are further discussed below. Cooper’s Hawk Although there are no CNDDB occurrences of Cooper’s hawk (Accipiter cooperi) within 5 miles of the project site, this species is known to inhabit suburban areas and could be found foraging and roosting within the area of the project. Because of the lack of riparian vegetation or live oak woodlands in the vicinity of the project site, it is unlikely that this species would nest on the project site. Approval of the proposed project would require adherence to federal and State regulations that protect nesting and migratory birds, including Cooper’s hawk. In compliance with MM BIO-1 and as described in this analysis, the applicant shall hire a qualified Biologist to conduct pre- construction surveys and implement avoidance measures, if necessary (MM BIO-1). With adherence to project-specific recommendations, impacts to this species would be less than significant. Sharp-shinned Hawk Although there are no CNDDB occurrences of Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus) within 5 miles of the project site, this species is known to inhabit suburban areas and could be found foraging and roosting within the area of the project site. Because of the lack of riparian areas or bodies of water within 275 feet of the project’s vicinity, it is unlikely that this species would nest on the project site. Approval of the proposed project would be conditioned upon compliance with recommendations provided in the project-specific BRA (MM BIO-1), as well as compliance with federal and State regulations that protect nesting and migratory birds. This includes avoidance and minimization measures for special-status species, including Sharp-shinned Hawk. With adherence to project-specific recommendations, impacts to this species would be less than significant.