Report 02-0593 Attachment 3
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PLANNING DIVISION |
File Number: 2002-0593 No. 02-16 |
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
This 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:
Application for a Use Permit filed by AT&T Wireless.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION (APN):
Application for a Use Permit to allow the co-location of 6 wireless panel antennas on an existing monopole with associated ground equipment. The property is located at 1391 Geneva Drive in an M-3 (General Industrial) Zoning District.
FINDINGS:
The Director of Community Development of the City of Sunnyvale, California, hereby determines that an environmental impact report is not required. There are sufficient environmental controls incorporated into the Zoning and Subdivision regulations to ensure no significant detrimental effect.
The above determination is based upon the initial study conducted in this matter, information provided by the applicant in an "Application for Environmental Clearance" and is based on the fact that the use is not in conflict with the adopted General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance. The use is specifically permitted by a Use Permit. No endangered species are known to depend on this site for habitat.
Any person prior to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 17, 2002 may protest this 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 Negative Declaration will be considered by the adopting authority, whose action on the protest may be appealed.
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Circulated On August 28, 2002 |
Signed: |
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Adopted On __________________ |
Verified: |
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City of Sunnyvale |
INITIAL STUDY |
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Project Title: |
Use Permit for 1391 Geneva Drive |
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Lead Agency Name and Address: |
City of Sunnyvale, Community Development Department, Planning Division |
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Contact Person and Phone Number: |
Ryan Kuchenig, Assistant Planner (408) 730-7431 |
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Project Location: |
1391 Geneva Drive, Sunnyvale, 94089 |
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Project Sponsor’s Name and Address: |
Joanne Gundermann. |
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General Plan Designation: |
Industrial (IND) |
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Zoning: |
General Industrial (M-3) |
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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. (Attach additional sheets if necessary) 2002-0593–Joanne Gundermann (AT & T Wireless): Application for a Use Permit to allow the co-location of six wireless panel antennas on an existing monopole with associated ground equipment. |
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Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: (Briefly describe the project’s surroundings)
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The project site is an existing industrial site zoned (M-3) General Industrial. The site contains an industrial building including a monopole for telecommunication facilities. The surrounding uses are zoned M-3 and also have a General Plan Designation of Industry. |
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Other public agencies whose approval is required (e.g. permits, financing approval, or participation agreement). |
The project has submitted emissions study and has met FCC exposure requirements. |
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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: |
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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. |
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Aesthetics |
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Hazards & Hazardous Materials |
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Public Services |
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Agricultural Resources |
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Hydrology/Water Quality |
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Recreation |
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Air Quality |
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Land Use/Planning |
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Transportation/Traffic |
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Biological Resources |
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Mineral Resources |
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Utilities/Service Systems |
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Cultural Resources |
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Noise |
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Mandatory Findings of Significance |
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Geology/Soils |
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Population/Housing |
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DETERMINATION: (To be completed by the Lead Agency)
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
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I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. |
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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. |
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I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Signature Date
Ryan Mark Kuchenig, Assistant Planner City of Sunnyvale, Community Development Department
Printed Name For
(Lead Agency)
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EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS |
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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). |
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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. |
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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. |
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"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). |
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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:
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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. |
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Supporting Information Sources: A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Issues and Supporting Information |
Potentially Significant Impact |
Less than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated |
Less Than Significant Impact |
No Impact |
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Planning Division Checklist (4 of 8) |
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2, 94 |
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2, 10, 59-61, 94 |
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4, 101, 102, 94 |
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4, 101, 102, 94 |
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97 |
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96 |
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97 |
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100 |
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Issues and Supporting Information |
Potentially Significant Impact |
Less than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated |
Less Than Significant Impact |
No Impact |
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Planning Division Checklist (5 of 8) |
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III. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES: |
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2, 94 |
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2, 94, 109 |
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2, 94 |
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2, 94, 109 |
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2, 41 |
f. Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Conservation Community Plan, other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan? |
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2, 94 |
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2, 59-61, 94 |
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2, 10, 59-61, 94 |
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Issues and Supporting Information |
Potentially Significant Impact |
Less than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated |
Less Than Significant Impact |
No Impact |
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Planning Division Checklist (6 of 8) |
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2, 10, 59-61, 94 |
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2, 94 |
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2, 94 |
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12, 26 |
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2, 94 |
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2, 94 |
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2, 94 |
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2, 16, 26, 94 |
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2, 16, 26, 94 |
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2, 16, 26. 94 |
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Issues and Supporting Information |
Potentially Significant Impact |
Less than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated |
Less Than Significant Impact |
No Impact |
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Planning Division Checklist (7 of 8) |
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2, 16, 26, 94 |
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2, 16, 26, 94 |
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2, 11, 12 |
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94 |
b. Other public facilities? |
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2, 94 |
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Issues and Supporting Information |
Potentially Significant Impact |
Less than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated |
Less Than Significant Impact |
No Impact |
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Planning Division Checklist (8 of 8) |
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2, 3, 12, 80, 94, 96, 97, 109, 110 |
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2, 3, 12, 80, 83, 94, 96, 97, 110 |
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94, 111 |
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Issues and Supporting Information |
Potentially Significant Impact |
Less than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated |
Less Than Significant Impact |
No Impact |
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Building & Safety Division Checklist (1 of 1) |
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a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury or death involving: |
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2, 19, 94, 103, 104, 107, UPC, UMC |
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Issues and Supporting Information |
Potentially Significant Impact |
Less than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated |
Less Than Significant Impact |
No Impact |
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Public Works Department Checklist (1 of 1) |
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25, 111 |
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20, 25, 89, 111 |
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24, 87, 111 |
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25, 89, 111 |
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20, 88, 111 |
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22, 90, 111 |
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22, 90, 111 |
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Issues and Supporting Information |
Potentially Significant Impact |
Less than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated |
Less Than Significant Impact |
No Impact |
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Traffic Division Public Works Department Checklist (1 of 1) |
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85-12 |
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Issues and Supporting Information |
Potentially Significant Impact |
Less than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated |
Less Than Significant Impact |
No Impact |
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Fire Division Public Safety Department Checklist (1 of 2) |
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26, 65, 103, 104, 111 |
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26, 65, 103, 104, 111 |
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26, 65, 103, 104, 111 |
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26, 65, 103, 104, 111 |
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26, 65, 103, 104, 111 |
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26, 65, 103, 104, 111 |
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26, 65, 103, 104, 111 |
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26, 65, 103, 104, 111 |
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Issues and Supporting Information |
Potentially Significant Impact |
Less than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated |
Less Than Significant Impact |
No Impact |
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Fire Division Public Safety Department Checklist (2 of 2) |
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8, 65, 103, 104, 111 |
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Issues and Supporting Information |
Potentially Significant Impact |
Less than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated |
Less Than Significant Impact |
No Impact |
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Crime Division Public Safety Department Checklist (1 of 1 ) |
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a) Police protection? |
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13, 111 |
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Issues and Supporting Information |
Potentially Significant Impact |
Less than Significant With |
Less Than Significant Impact |
No Impact |
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Parks & Recreation Department Checklist (1 of 1) |
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17, 18, 111 |
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17, 18, 111 |
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a) Parks? |
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17, 18, 111 |
Source: Open Space and Recreation Sub-elements
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Issues and Supporting Information |
Potentially Significant Impact |
Less than Significant With |
Less Than Significant Impact |
No Impact |
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Street Trees & Landscape Division Parks & Recreation Department Checklist (1 of 1) |
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XIX. 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? |
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912, 94, 111 |
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Issues and Supporting Information
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Potentially Significant Impact |
Less than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated |
Less Than Significant Impact |
No Impact |
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Environmental Division Public Works Department Checklist (1 of 1) |
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HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALIT Y. Would the project: |
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a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? |
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25, 111, 112 |
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)? |
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111, 112 |
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? |
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24, 25, 87, 111, 112 |
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? |
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24, 25, 87, 111, 112 |
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? |
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24, 25, 87, 111, 112 |
f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? |
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24, 25, 87, 112 |
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? |
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2, 56 |
h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures which would impede or redirect flood flows? |
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2, 56, 111, 112 |
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? |
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2, 56, 111, 112 |
j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? |
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2, 111 |
Completed By: _____________________________ Date:
Ryan Mark Kuchenig, Assistant Planner
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST REFERENCE LIST
Note: All references are the most recent version as of the date the initial Study was prepared:
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1. City of Sunnyvale General Plan: |
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2. Map |
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3. Air Quality Sub-Element |
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4. Community Design Sub-Element |
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5. Community Participation Sub-Element |
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6. Cultural Arts Sub-Element |
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7. Executive Summary |
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8. Fire Services Sub-Element |
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9. Fiscal Sub-Element |
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10. Heritage Preservation Sub-Element |
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11. Housing & Community Revitalization Sub-Element |
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12. Land Use & Transportation Sub-Element |
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13. Law Enforcement Sub-Element |
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Sub-Element 15. Library Sub-Element |
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16. Noise Sub-Element |
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| 18. Recreation Sub-Element |
| 19. Safety & Seismic Safety Sub-Element |
| 20. Sanitary Sewer System Sub-Element |
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Sub-Element 22. Solid Waste Management Sub-Element |
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Sub-Element 24. Surface Run-off Sub-Element |
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25. Water Resources Sub-Element |
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26. City of Sunnyvale Municipal Code: |
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27. Chapter 10 |
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28. Zoning Map |
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29. Chapter 19.42. Operating Standards |
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30. Chapter 19.28. Downtown Specific Plan District |
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31. Chapter 19.18. Residential Zoning Districts |
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32. Chapter 19.20. Commercial Zoning Districts |
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33. Chapter 19.22. Industrial Zoning Districts |
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34. Chapter 19.24. Office Zoning Districts |
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35. Chapter 19.26. Combining Zoning Districts |
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36. Chapter 19.28. Downtown Specific Plan |
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37. Chapter 19.46. Off-Street Parking & Loading |
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38. Chapter 19.56. Solar Access |
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39. Chapter 19.66. Affordable Housing |
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40. Chapter 19.72. Conversion of Mobile Home Parks to Other Uses |
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41. Chapter 19.94. Tree Preservation |
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42. Chapter 19.96. Heritage Preservation |
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Specific Plans |
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43. El Camino Real Precise Plan |
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44. Lockheed Site Master Use Permit |
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45. Moffett Field Comprehensive Use Plan |
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46. 101 & Lawrence Site Specific Plan |
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47. Southern Pacific Corridor Plan |
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Environmental Impact Reports |
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48. Futures Study Environmental Impact Report |
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49. Lockheed Site Master Use Permit Environmental Impact Report |
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50. Tasman Corridor LRT Environmental Impact Study (supplemental) |
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51. Kaiser Permanente Medical Center Replacement Center Environmental Impact Report (City of Santa Clara) |
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52. Downtown Development Program Environmental Impact Report |
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53. Caribbean-Moffett Park Environmental Impact Report |
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54. Southern Pacific Corridor Plan Environmental Impact Report |
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Maps |
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55. City of Sunnyvale Aerial Maps |
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56. Flood Insurance Rate Maps (F |