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City of Pleasanton—Hidden Canyon Residences and Preserve Project CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations 28 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 xx Provide for surety in funding for MMP and for in-perpetuity preservation and management of created wetland habitats. Facts in Support of Findings: The proposed project would preserve approximately 104.6 acres of open space for conservation purposes, including riparian habitat and corridors that would be considered a sensitive natural community. (Draft EIR, p. 3.3-28). The proposed project would construct an 18-inch and a 24-inch outfall that would drain into the west and east sides of Devany Creek and would be designed to be above the ordinary high water mark (OHWM). However, as a precautionary measure in case the OHWM is exceeded and 0.03 to 0.06 acre of riparian habitat are impacted, the proposed project would implement MM BIO-3. Implementation of MM BIO-3 would include minimization measures and compensation measures, including a Mitigation and Monitoring Plan (MMP) for identifying and creating riparian/seasonal wetland habitat equal or of greater quality than the riparian/seasonal wetland habitats being impacted. Through implementation of MM BIO-3, the proposed project would reduce impacts on riparian habitat to less than significant. The Lead Agency finds that MM BIO-3 is feasible, is adopted, and will further reduce impacts related to riparian habitats. 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 riparian habitats would be less than significant with mitigation incorporated. 1.6.4 - Impact BIO-3: Wetlands and Jurisdictional Features Impact BIO-3: The proposed project would not have a substantial adverse effect on State or federally protected wetlands (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means. Findings: Less than significant impact with mitigation incorporated. (Draft EIR, p. 3.4-43). 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 Implement MM BIO-3. Facts in Support of Findings: The proposed project is sited to avoid and minimize impacts to Devany Creek and its unnamed tributary to the fullest extent feasible. However, approximately 0.25 acre of seasonal wetlands on the northern portion of the site near the entrance on Dublin Canyon Road would be affected. (Draft EIR, p. 3.3-41). Although the proposed project would be required to obtain a compulsory permit from the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), out of an abundance of caution, the proposed project would implement MM BIO-3. As previously mentioned, implementation of MM BIO-3 would require the preparation of an MMP for identifying and creating riparian/seasonal wetland habitat equal or of greater quality than the riparian/seasonal wetland habitats being impacted. Through