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City of Pleasanton—Villages at the Quarry Project Consistency Checklist 15183 Consistency Checklist 86 resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors.4 However, existing stored equipment and structures on-site may serve as a potential nesting location for birds. Potential direct and indirect impacts could occur to resident and migratory species during project construction, which would render the project temporarily unsuitable for birds because of the noise, vibrations, and increased activity levels associated with various construction activities. These activities could potentially subject birds to risk of death or injury, and they would likely avoid using the area until such construction activities have dissipated or ceased. Relocation, in turn, could cause hunger or stress among individual birds by displacing them into adjacent territories belonging to other individuals. Existing resident bird species, including killdeer, were observed on-site during the April 2024 survey. These species are known to nest in disturbed, gravelly areas. If project-related activities take place during the nesting season (February through August), pre-construction surveys would be required prior to grading and/or vegetation removal. If any bird listed under the MBTA or nursery site is found within or adjacent to the project site, an adequate buffer zone would be established to avoid potential impacts. Approval of the proposed project would be conditioned upon compliance with recommendations provided in the project-specific BRA (MM BIO-1). This includes avoidance and minimization measures to riparian habitat. Implementation of these conditions, including general avoidance and minimization measures, would ensure that any potential biological resource impacts remain less than significant as described in the Housing Element Update FEIR. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in any significant environmental effects that are peculiar to the proposed project. The proposed project would not result in a new or more severe adverse impact that was not previously identified in the Housing Element Update FEIR. e) Local Biological Resources Policies/Ordinances Consistency Would the project: Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? Summary of Housing Element Update FEIR The Housing Element Update FEIR indicated that Heritage Trees are located throughout the Planning Area and could be within the rezoned housing sites. 4 California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). 2024. Areas of Conservation Emphasis. Website: https://apps.wildlife.ca.gov/ace/. Accessed May 6, 2024.