Report 02-276 Attachment A

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION

This Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared in compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, and Resolution #193-86.

PROJECT TITLE:

Consider Changing Zoning in Area bounded by Route 237, US-101 and Lawrence Expressway

PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION (APN):

Reconsider industrial zoning in the area generally bounded by (Route 237, US-101, and Lawrence) Expressway.

FINDINGS:

The Director of Community Development of the City of Sunnyvale, California, hereby determines that an environmental impact report is not required. The above determination is based on the fact that the use is not in conflict with the adopted General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance. There are sufficient environmental controls incorporated into the Zoning regulations as to ensure no significant detrimental effect by any proposed use allowed as a matter of right and, in the case of a PD overlay or any application for a use permit, site and architectural control will be exercised by the City. No endangered species are known to depend on this site for habitat.

DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS:

Noise: The Noise Sub-element for the City of Sunnyvale states that acceptable noise exposure for residential uses is 60 LDN (the average sound level in decibels during a 24-hour period) and 45 dB for interior noise. Interior noise levels are also required by Title 24 of the California Code of regulations.

Exterior Noise: The study area is within Touch and Go pattern for Moffett Air Field. Contours relating to the airport noise level indicate that the study area is outside the noise contours for the field and is within acceptable exterior noise levels (60 LdN) for residential uses. This area is located in proximity to Highway 237 and Fair Oaks Avenue, a Class I arterial. According to projected noise levels for 2010, a portion of the study area would be subjected to LDNs of 60 or higher. In order to mitigate those noise effects, each residential project will need to conduct a noise study to determine appropriate individual construction mitigation to ensure acceptable noise levels for exterior areas.

Interior Noise: All residential projects will need to comply with Title 24 of the California Code, stating that each project must provide adequate sound insulation to ensure interior noise levels not to exceed 45 dB. As this is a code requirement, no additional mitigation measures are necessary.

Construction Noise: The construction activity associated with development of new residential units has noise impacts on surrounding properties. Title 16 of the Sunnyvale Municipals Code limits hours of construction for all projects to between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily Monday through Friday. Saturday hours of construction shall be between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., and construction is prohibited on Sundays and holidays. These limitations will ensure there are no significant noise impacts for surrounding residential properties.

Traffic and Transportation: The increase in residential units will increase peak hour trips on adjoining roads. A traffic impact analysis has been conducted to identify the specific impacts and mitigation needed in order to maintain appropriate levels of service for nearby roads and intersections. This mitigation includes adding an eastbound and westbound right turn lanes at the intersection of Lawrence and Tasman. The improvements associated with the Lawrence/Tasman intersection are already included as part of the long-term traffic improvement plan for General Plan buildout.

Population and Housing: The proposed project could increase the number of allowed housing units by 588. This would increase population in the area, and subsequently demand for City services, parks, and traffic. A separate analysis of each possible impact is included in this environmental document and appropriate measures are being taken in order to mitigate any potentially significant impact associated with this increase in housing units.

Hazardous Materials: One semiconductor tool manufacturer utilizing toxic compressed gases is located in the study area. A large semiconductor manufacturer, also using toxic gases, is situated within 1000 ft. of the study area. Both facilities have the potential of releasing hazardous gases to the environment. However, through integration of specific engineering and administrative controls into the industrial process, as mandated by the California Fire Code and Sunnyvale Toxic Gas Ordinance, these facilities have significantly reduced the potential impacts to the surrounding community.

Public Services: The increase in population will incrementally increase the need for public services. As this increase is a small percentage of the existing area served, evaluation of the impacts can be conducted on a case by case basis and incorporated into service budgets without specific mitigation from individual projects.

Geology and Soils: The study area is located in a liquefaction zone. The City of Sunnyvale requires submittal of soils analysis prior to issuance of a building permit. As part of the building permit review, the City ensures that appropriate construction techniques are used in order to mitigate any potential effects of the liquefaction zone.

Recreation: The proposed increase in units will not adversely affect or cause significant environmental impacts on City parks. It will increase demand for parks and open space and associated recreational services. The City’s existing level of service is 6.3 acres/1000 population. In order to maintain that standard, the Sunnyvale Municipal Code requires dedication of park land or payment of a park in-lieu fee for construction of every new residential unit. This fee is approximately $4,300/medium or high-density unit. The fees collected from this construction can be used to acquire additional park land so that the City may maintain existing levels of service. The City currently owns a 5.3 acre parcel within the study area that is designated for future conversion to a neighborhood park. The City will pursue acquisition of additional park land as funds become available and as projects develop.

Any person prior to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4, 2002 may protest this Mitigated Negative Declaration in writing. Such protest shall be filed in the Department of Community Development, 456 W. Olive Avenue, Sunnyvale and shall include a written statement specifying anticipated environmental effects which may be significant. A protest of a Mitigated Negative Declaration will be considered by the adopting authority, whose action on the protest may be appealed.

Circulated On May 15, 2002	Signed:Gerri Caruso, Principal Planner
Adopted On:	Verified:Gerri Caruso, Principal Planner

INITIAL STUDY ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
1.	Project Title:	Consider Changing Zoning in Area bounded by Highway 237, 101 and Lawrence Expressway
2.	Lead Agency Name and Address:	City of Sunnyvale, Community Development Department,Planning Division
3.	Contact Person and Phone Number:	Diana Peattie, Associate Planner (408) 730-2723
4.	Project Location:	Industrially Zoned Properties bounded by Highway 237, 101 and Lawrence Expressway
5.	Project Sponsor’s Name and Address:	City of Sunnyvale PO Box 3707 Sunnyvale, CA 94088-3707
6.	General Plan Designation:	Industrial and Industrial-to-Residential (Medium Density Residential 14-27 d.u./acre)
7.	Zoning:	M-S and M-S/R-3/ITR/PD

8.	Description of the Project: (Describe the whole action involved, including but not limited to later phases of the project, and any secondary, support, or off-site features necessary for its implementation. This project consists of consideration of a General Plan Amendment and associated Rezone to allow an increase in residential density in Site 7 of the Futures Sites as well as allowing up to 140,000 sq. ft. of neighborhood-serving retail. The study area consists of approximately 81 acres south of Highway 237, North of 101 and west of Fair Oaks Avenue. These parcels are currently planned for conversion from existing industrial uses to medium-density residential development. Two scenarios were considered as part of this project: Scenario A: to rezone the area north of Tasman Drive to an exclusively residential zoning district allowing up to 36 du/acre. Also, zone the southwest corner of Tasman Drive and Fair Oaks Avenue to a mixed-use designation allowing 140,000 sq. ft. of commercial development and up to 66 housing units. This plan would result in a net new increase of zero for housing units and 140,000 sq. ft. for retail. Scenario B: would include Scenario A and rezone the portion south of Tasman Drive to a 36 du/acre ITR designation. This zoning district (MS/R4/ITR/PD) would allow for the continued enhancement and expansion of existing industrial uses, while promoting conversion to high-density residential use. This scenario would result in a net new increase of 588 housing units and 140,000 sq. ft. of retail. This environmental review is based on Scenario B as the highest possible environmental impact. All of the information contained in this document is based on the 588-unit increase as well as additional 140,000 sq. ft. of retail.

9.	Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: (Briefly describe the project’s surroundings)	The site is surrounded by a variety of uses, including mobilehomes, apartments, townhomes, and industrial and commercial uses. Major highways (237 and 101) are located to the north and south. A light rail line is located to the east along Fair Oaks Avenue and the Fair Oaks Station is at the corner of Tasman Drive and Fair Oaks Avenue.
10.	Other public agencies whose approval is required (e.g. permits, financing approval, or participation agreement).	None.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
q	Aesthetics	q	Hazards & Hazardous Materials	q	Public Services
q	Agricultural Resources	q	Hydrology/Water Quality	q	Recreation
q	Air Quality	q	Land Use/Planning	T	Transportation/Traffic
q	Biological Resources	q	Mineral Resources	q	Utilities/Service Systems
q	Cultural Resources	q	Noise	q	Mandatory Findings of Significance
q	Geology/Soils	q	Population/Housing

DETERMINATION: (To be completed by the Lead Agency)

On the basis of this initial evaluation:

I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.	q
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.	T
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.	q
I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potential significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect (1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and (2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.	q
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required.	q

Signature Date: Diana Peattie, Associate Planner City of Sunnyvale

EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
1)	A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g. the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should be explained where it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards (e.g. the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project-specific screening analysis).
2)	All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off-site as well as on-site, cumulative as well as project-level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts.
3)	Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, then the checklist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant. "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect may be significant. If there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required.
4)	"Negative Declaration: Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less Significant Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section 17, "Earlier Analysis," may be cross-referenced).
5)	Earlier analysis may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063 (c) (3) (d). In this case, a brief discussion should identify the following: Earlier Analysis Used. Identify and state where they are available for review. Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. Mitigation Measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Measures Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project
6)	Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sources for potential impacts (e.g. general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated.
7)	Supporting Information Sources: A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion.
8)	This is only a suggested form, and lead agencies are free to use different formats; however, lead agencies should normally address the questions from this checklist that are relevant to a project’s environmental effects in whatever format is selected.
9)	The analysis of each issue should identify: (a) the significance criteria or threshold used to evaluate each question; and (b) the mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significance.

AESTHETICS. Would the project:
Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista?	q	q	q	T	2, 94
Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway?	q	q	q	T	2, 94
Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings?	q	q	q	T	2, 94, 101
Create a new source of substantial light or glare that would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area?	q	q	q	T	2, 94
AIR QUALITY: Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district might be relied upon to make the following determinations. Would the project:
Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan?	q	q	q	T	3, 97, 100, 111
Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation.	q	q	q	T	3, 97, 100, 111
Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions that exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)?	q	q	q	T	3, 94, 96 97, 100, 111
Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations?	q	q	q	T	62, 63, 111
Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people?	q	q	q	T	111

III. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES:
Has a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service?	q	q	q	T	94, 111, 109
	q	q	q	T
Have a substantially adverse impact on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S Wildlife Service?	q	q	q	T	94, 111, 109
Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means?	q	q	q	T	94, 111, 109
Interfere substantially with the movement of any resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites?	q	q	q	T	94, 111, 109
Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance?	q	q	q	T	41, 60, 61, 94, 111,
Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Conservation Community Plan, other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan?	q	q	q	T	2, 41, 94, 111
CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in Section 15064.5?	q	q	q	T	10, 42, 60, 61, 94, 111
Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of archaeological resources pursuant to Section 15064.5?	q	q	q	T	10, 42, 60, 61, 94, 111

Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature?	q	q	q	T	10, 42, 60, 61, 94, 111
Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries?	q	q	q	T	10, 42, 60, 61, 94, 111
LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the project:
Physically divide an established community?	q	q	q	T	2, 11, 12, 21, 28, 94
Conflict with an applicable land use plan, policy or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect?	q	q	q	T	1, 2, 26, 28, 111
Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural communities’ conservation plan?	q	q	q	T	2, 41, 94, 111
MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state?	q	q	q	T	94, 111
Result in the loss of availability of a locally-important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan?	q	q	q	T	94, 111
NOISE. Would the project result in:
Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies?	q	q	T	q	See discussion
Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels?	q	q	q	T	2, 16, 26, 94, 111
A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project?	q	q	q	T	16, 26, 94, 111

A substantially temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project?	q		q		T		q	See discussion
For a project located within an airport land use plan, or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels?	q		q		q		T	2, 16, 94, 111,113
For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels?	q		q		T		q	See discussion
POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the project:
Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)?		q		q	T	q		See discussion
Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere?		q		q	q	T		2, 11, 94, 111
Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere?		q		q	q	T		2, 11, 94 111

MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal, or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory?	q	q	q	T	10, 26, 42, 59, 60, 61, 94, 111,
Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of the past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects)?	q	q	q	T	1, 2, 111
Does the project have environmental effects that will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly?	q	q	q	T	111

GEOLOGY AND SOILS. Would the project:
a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury or death involving:
Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42.	q	q	q	T	19, 26, 103- 108 111
Strong seismic ground shaking?	q	q	q	T	19, 26, 103- 108 111
Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction?	q	q	q	T	19, 26, 103- 108 111
Landslides?	q	q	q	T	19, 26, 103- 108 111
Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil?	q	q	q	T	19, 26, 103- 108 111
Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse?	q	q	T	q	See discussion
Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-a-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property?	q	q	q	T	19, 26, 103- 108 111
Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water?	q	q	q	T	19, 26, 103- 108 111

UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the project:
Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board?	q	q	q	T	2, 20, 24, , 87, 88, 89, 111
Require or result in construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects?	q	q	q	T	2, 20, 24, 25 , 87, 88, 89, 111
Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects?	q	q	q	T	2, 20, 24, 25, 87, 88, 89, 111
Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed?	q	q	q	T	2, 20, 24, 25, 87, 88, 89, 111
Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider that services or may serve the project determined that it has adequate capacity to serve the project’s projected demand in addition to the provider’s existing commitments?	q	q	q	T	2, 20, 24, 25, 87, 88, 89, 111
Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the project’s solid waste disposal needs?	q	q	q	T	2, 22, 90, 111
Comply with federal, state, and local statues and regulations related to solid waste?	q	q	q	T	2, 22, 90, 111
TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC. Would the project:
Cause an increase in the traffic that is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (i.e., result in a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)?	q	q	q	T	2, 12, 71, 75, 76, 77, 111
Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of service standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways?	q	q	q	T	2, 71, 75, 76, 77, 80, 84, 111
Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks?	q	q	q	T	2, 111, 113
Substantially increase hazards to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g. farm equipment)?	q	q	q	T	2, 12, 71, 75, 76, 77, 80, 84, 111
Result in inadequate emergency access?	q	q	q	T	2, 111
Result in inadequate parking capacity?	q	q	q	T	2, 37, 111
Conflict with adopted policies or programs supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)?	q	q	q	T	2, 12, 81, 111

HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Would the project?
Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use or disposal of hazardous materials?	q	q	q	T	26, 65, 66, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108
Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the likely release of hazardous materials into the environment?	q	q	T	q	See discussion
Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an exiting or proposed school?	q	q	q	T	26, 65, 66, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108
Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment?	q	q	q	T	26, 65, 66, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108
For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area?	q	q	q	T	26, 65, 66, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108
For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area?	q	q	q	T	26, 65, 66, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108
Impair implementation of, or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan?	q	q	q	T	26, 65, 66, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108
Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands?	q	q	q	T	26, 65, 66, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108

PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered government facilities, need for new or physically altered government facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services:
Fire protection?	q	q	T	q	See discussion
b) Police protection?	q	q	T	q	See discussion
c) Parks?	q	q	T	q	See discussion under recreation
d) Schools?	q	q	q	T	2, 111
e) Other public facilities?	q	q	q	T	1, 2, 111

RECREATION
Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood or regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated?	q	q	T	q	2, 18, 111
Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities that might have an adverse physical effect on the environment?	q	q	q	T	2, 18, 111

AGRICULTURE RESOURCES: In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Department of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. Would the project?
Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency to non-agricultural use?	q	q	q	T	2, 91, 111
Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract?	q	q	q	T	2, 91, 111
Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use?	q	q	q	T	2, 91, 111
HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY. Would the project:
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements?	q	q	q	T	2, 24, 25, 111
b) Substantially degrade groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)?	q	q	q	T	2, 24, 25, 111
c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site?	q	q	q	T	2, 24, 25, 111
d) d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off site?	q	q	q	T	2, 24, 25, 111
e) Create or contribute runoff which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff?	q	q	q	T	2, 24, 25, 111
f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality?	q	q	q	T	2, 24, 25, 111
g) Place housing within a 100-year floodplain, as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map?	q	q	q	T	2, 12, 19, 24, 111
h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures that would impede or redirect flood flows?	q	q	q	T	2, 19, 24, 111
i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam?	q	q	q	T	2, 19, 24, 25, 111
j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow?	q	q	q	T	2, 19, 24, 25, 111

DISCUSSION OF IMPACTS:

Completed By: Diana Peattie, Associate Planner Date: May 10, 2002

1. City of Sunnyvale General Plan:

2. Map

3. Air Quality Sub-Element

4. Community Design Sub-Element

5. Community Participation Sub-Element

6. Cultural Arts Sub-Element

7. Executive Summary

8. Fire Services Sub-Element

9. Fiscal Sub-Element

10. Heritage Preservation Sub-Element

11. Housing & Community Revitalization Sub-Element

12. Land Use & Transportation Sub-Element

13. Law Enforcement Sub-Element

14. Legislative Management Sub-Element

15. Library Sub-Element

16. Noise Sub-Element

17. Open Space Sub-Element.

18. Recreation Sub-Element

19. Safety & Seismic Safety Sub-Element

20. Sanitary Sewer System Sub-Element

21. Socio-Economic Sub-Element

22. Solid Waste Management Sub-Element

23. Support Services Sub-Element

24. Surface Run-off Sub-Element

25. Water Resources Sub-Element

26. City of Sunnyvale Municipal Code:

27. Chapter 10

28. Zoning Map

29. Chapter 19.42. Operating Standards

30. Chapter 19.28. Downtown Specific Plan District

31. Chapter 19.18. Residential Zoning Districts

32. Chapter 19.20. Commercial Zoning Districts

33. Chapter 19.22. Industrial Zoning Districts

34. Chapter 19.24. Office Zoning Districts

35. Chapter 19.26. Combining Zoning Districts

36. Chapter 19.28. Downtown Specific Plan

37. Chapter 19.46. Off-Street Parking & Load

38. Chapter 19.56. Solar Access

39. Chapter 19.66. Affordable Housing

40. Chapter 19.72. Conversion of Mobile Home Parks to Other Uses

41. Chapter 19.94. Tree Preservation

42. Chapter 19.96. Heritage Preservation

Specific Plans

43. El Camino Real Precise Plan

44. Lockheed Site Master Use Permit

45. Moffett Field Comprehensive Use Plan

46. 101 & Lawrence Site Specific Plan

47. Southern Pacific Corridor Plan

Environmental Impact Reports

48. Futures Study Environmental Impact Report

49. Lockheed Site Master Use Permit Environmental Impact Report

50. Tasman Corridor LRT Environmental Impact Study (supplemental)

51. Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Replacement Center Environmental Impact Report (City of Santa Clara)

52. Downtown Development Program Environmental Impact Report

53. Caribbean-Moffett Park Environmental Impact Report

54. Southern Pacific Corridor Plan Environmental Impact Report

Maps

55. City of Sunnyvale Aerial Maps

56. Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FEMA)

57. Santa Clara County Assessors Parcel

58. Utility Maps (50 scale)

Lists/Inventories

59. Sunnyvale Cultural Resources Inventory List

60. Heritage Landmark Designation List

61. Santa Clara County Heritage Resource Inventory

62. Hazardous Waste & Substances Sites List (State of California)

63. List of Known Contaminants in Sunnyvale

Legislation/Acts/Bills/Codes

64. Subdivision Map Act

65. Uniform Fire Code, including amendments per SMC adoption

66. National Fire Code (National Fire Protection Association)

67. Title 19 California Administrative Code

68. California Assembly Bill 2185/2187 (Waters Bill)

69. California Assembly Bill 3777 (La Follette Bill)

70. Superfund Amendments & Reauthorization Act (SARA) Title III

Transportation

71. California Department of Transportation Highway Design Manual

72. California Department of Transportation Traffic Manual

73. California Department of Transportation Standard Plan

74. California Department of Transportation Standard Specification

75. Institute of Transportation Engineers - Trip Generation

76. Institute of Transportation Engineers Transportation and Traffic Engineering Handbook

77. U.S. Dept. of Transportation Federal Highway Admin. Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Street and Highways

78. California Vehicle Code

79. Traffic Engineering Theory & Practice by L. J. Pegnataro

80. Santa Clara County Congestion Management Program and Technical Guidelines

81. Santa Clara County Transportation Agency Short Range Transit Plan

82. Santa Clara County Transportation Plan

83. Traffic Volume Studies, City of Sunnyvale Public works Department of Traffic Engineering Division

84. Santa Clara County Sub-Regional Deficiency Plan

85. Bicycle Plan

Public Works

86. Standard Specifications and Details of the Department of Public Works

87. Storm Drain Master Plan

88. Sanitary Sewer Master Plan

89. Water Master Plan

90. Solid Waste Management Plan of Santa Clara County

91. Geotechnical Investigation Reports

92. Engineering Division Project Files

93. Subdivision and Parcel Map Files

Miscellaneous

94. Field Inspection

95. Environmental Information Form

96. Annual Summary of Containment Excesses (BAAQMD)

97. Current Air Quality Data

98. Chemical Emergency Preparedness Program (EPA) Interim Document in 1985?)

99. Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) Population Projections

100. Bay Area Clean Air Plan

101. City-wide Design Guidelines

102. Industrial Design Guidelines

Building Safety

103. Uniform Building Code, Volume 1, (Including the California Building Code, Volume 1)

104. Uniform Building Code, Volume 2, (Including the California Building Code, Volume 2)

105. Uniform Plumbing Code, (Including the California Plumbing Code)

106. Uniform Mechanical Code, (Including the California Mechanical Code)

107. National Electrical Code (Including California Electrical Code)

108. Title 16 of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code

Additional References

109. USFWS/CA Dept. F&G Special Status Lists

110. Project Traffic Impact Analysis

111. Project Description

112. Project Development Plans

113. Santa Clara County Airport Land Use Plan

114. Federal Aviation Administration

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