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City of Pleasanton—Hidden Canyon Residences and Preserve Project CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations FirstCarbon Solutions 25 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 proposed project would be required to implement MM BIO-1c, which involves the use of compensatory measures such as the preservation of approximately 104.6 acres of open space of similar habitat quality. Based on standardized mitigation ratios required by EACCS, this would more than sufficiently make up for the species’ loss of upland habitat. (Draft EIR, p. 3.3-30). Therefore, through implementation of MM BIO-1c, the proposed project would reduce potential impacts on the Alameda whipsnake to less than significant. Nesting Birds Trees located throughout the oak woodland and riparian woodland habitats and lone trees would provide located in the grassland habits of the project site provide suitable nesting habitat for tree- nesting raptors and migratory birds, including special-status species such as the white-tailed kite, northern harrier, and golden eagle. (Draft EIR, p. 3.3-26). Therefore, the proposed project would be required to implement MM BIO-1d, which would involve limiting tree removal activities to the nonbreeding season (September 1 through January 31) to the extent feasible and the use of pre- construction surveys. The preservation of approximately 104.6 acres of open space included in MM BIO-1d would also more than sufficiently make up for any loss in golden eagle foraging habitat. Through implementation of MM BIO-1d, the proposed project would reduce potential impacts on nesting birds to less than significant. American Badger The project site provides potential denning and foraging habitat for badgers. (Draft EIR, p. 3.3-26). Although the 104.6 acres of open space proposed for conservation purposes under the proposed project would more than sufficiently compensate for any loss in badger habitat, out of an abundance of caution, in case badgers are present during construction-related ground disturbance, implementation of MM BIO-1e would be required. (Draft EIR, p. 3.3-27). Through implementation of MM BIO-1e, the proposed project would reduce potential impacts on the American badger to less than significant. Crotch’s Bumble Bee There is a possibility for Crotch’s bumble bee to occur on the project site. As such, the loss of underground nests during project-related demolition, excavation, and grading activities would constitute a potentially significant impact. (Draft EIR, p. 3.3-27). Although the proposed project would acquire an Incidental Take Permit from CDFW, out of an abundance of caution the proposed project would also implement MM BIO-1f requiring the use of pre-activity surveys and follow-up intensive surveys. Through implementation of MM BIO-1f, the proposed project would reduce potential impacts on Crotch’s bumble bee to less than significant. San Francisco Dusky-footed Woodrats No woodrat nests were observed during field and focus surveys. (Draft EIR, Appendix C) However, since riparian habitats may provide potentially suitable habitat for the species and in the case that woodrats may occur on the project site during construction-related ground disturbance, out of an abundance of caution, the proposed project would implement MM BIO-g. Through implementation