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City of Pleasanton—Hidden Canyon Residences and Preserve Project CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations FirstCarbon Solutions 29 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 implementation of MM BIO-3, the proposed project would reduce impacts on wetlands and jurisdictional waters to less than significant. The Lead Agency finds that MM BIO-3 is feasible, is adopted, and will further reduce impacts related to wetlands and jurisdictional waters. 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 wetlands and jurisdictional waters would be less than significant with mitigation incorporated. 1.6.5 - Impact BIO-5: Local Tree Preservation Policies or Ordinances Impact BIO-5: The proposed project would not conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance. Findings: Less than significant impact with mitigation incorporated. (Draft EIR, 3.3-46). 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-5 Tree Preservation Plan For trees to be retained, a tree preservation plan shall be prepared for the project identifying all protection and mitigation measures to be taken. These measures will remain in place for the duration of construction activities at the project site. The following are recommendations for design and construction phases that will assist in successful tree preservation. Design recommendations a) Locate the trunk of all trees recommended for preservation that are located within 25 feet of the edge of grading and/or utility installation. Include trunk locations and tree tag numbers on all plans. b) Establish a Tree Protection Zone (TPZ) around each tree to be preserved. For design purposes, the TPZ shall be 3 feet behind the edge of grading. No grading, excavation, construction or storage of materials shall occur within that zone. c) Install protection around all trees to be preserved. No entry is permitted into a TPZ without permission of the Project Superintendent. d) Use only herbicides safe for use around trees and labeled for that use, even below pavement. Pre-construction and demolition treatments and recommendations 1. The demolition contractor shall meet with the Consulting Arborist before beginning work to discuss work procedures and tree protection.