RES 2026039 - Laserfiche WebLink

City of Pleasanton—Hidden Canyon Residences and Preserve Project CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations 26 FirstCarbon Solutions Https://adecinnovations.sharepoint.com/sites/PublicationsSite/Shared Documents/Publications/Client (PN-JN)/2148/21480016/FOF/21480016 Pleasanton Hidden Canyon Residences and Preserve Project FOF.docx of MM BIO-1g, the proposed project would reduce potential impacts on the San Francisco dusky- footed woodrats to less than significant. Ringtails Suitable habitat for ringtails is restricted to the riparian woodlands on-site. Although there is a small chance that site development would result in direct mortality or injury to any ringtail individuals, direct mortality or injury to this species would constitute a potentially significant impact. (Draft EIR, p. 3.3-27). Therefore, out of an abundance of caution, the proposed project would implement MM BIO-1h. Through implementation of MM BIO-1h, the proposed project would reduce potential impacts on ringtails to less than significant. Burrowing Owls No burrowing owls have ever been documented on-site during numerous surveys since 2014. (Draft EIR, p. 3.3-27). However, the project site does contain annual California grassland habitat with the potential to support this species. Therefore, although the proposed project would acquire an Incidental Take Permit from CDFW, out of an abundance of caution in case burrowing owls may colonize the site prior to construction activities, the proposed project would also implement MM BIO-1i. Through implementation of MM BIO-1i, the proposed project would reduce potential impacts on burrowing owls to less than significant. The Lead Agency finds that MM BIO-1a through MM BIO-1i are feasible, are adopted, and will further reduce impacts related to special-status species. Accordingly, the Lead Agency finds that, pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21081(a)(1) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15091(a)(1), changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the proposed project that mitigate or avoid the potentially significant impacts as identified in the EIR. Therefore, impacts associated with special-status species would be less than significant with mitigation incorporated. 1.6.3 - Impact BIO-2: Riparian Habitat Impact BIO-2: The proposed project would not have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, and regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Findings: Less than significant impact with mitigation incorporated. (Draft EIR, p. 3.3-28). Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects as identified in the EIR. (CEQA Guidelines § 15091(a)(1)). Mitigation Measures: MM BIO-3 Mitigation Measures for Aquatic/Wetland Habitats: