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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_SummaryWest Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR Executive Summary Michael Brandman Associates 2-1 H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc SECTION 2: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2.1 - Proposed Project The project site is located in and adjacent to the southwestern portion of the City of Bakersfield. It encompasses approximately 2,182 acres generally located west of Buena Vista Road, north of Pacheco Road, south of Ming Avenue, and east of the proposed West Beltway alignment. Approximately 640 acres of the project site are located within the Bakersfield city limits and the remainder of the project site (1,542 acres) is located in unincorporated Kern County. The proposed project includes the development of a new community with residential, commercial, recreational, schools, and light industrial uses. The project includes a maximum of 7,450 residential units, 478,880 square feet of commercial (including office, service, and retail), 331,200 square feet of town center commercial and mixed use (including office, service, and retail), 1,135,000 square feet of special uses (light industrial, mineral and petroleum, public facilities, open space, parks, public transportation, office, and other uses permitted by the Specific Plan.). The proposed schools will be located within the residential neighborhoods of the project site. The proposed project includes a phasing plan that will be implemented over a 20-year time frame. The development will be phased so that adequate utilities are provided for each area of development. The existing agriculture and oil production activities will continue and be located adjacent to new developed areas of the Specific Plan until each area of the project site is developed. The project will require approval of annexation, General Plan amendments, specific plan, zone changes, development agreement, and Federal Emergency Management Agency conditional and final letters of map revisions. In addition to these approvals, the project will require approval of parcel maps, tentative and final tract maps, conditional use permits, permits related to oil wells, and approvals for the proposed elementary and middle schools. 2.2 - Areas of Controversy/Issues To Be Resolved The potential areas of controversy and issues to be resolved through the EIR process are derived from the Initial Study/Notice of Preparation (Appendix A) and responses thereto. These areas include loss of agricultural land, increase in air emissions, increase in traffic, and potential effects on the existing oil production facilities. 2.3 - Significant Unavoidable Adverse Environmental Effects As described in Section 5, Project Impacts, and Section 6, Cumulative Impacts, the proposed project will result in significant and unavoidable impacts to agricultural land, noise impacts, and traffic impacts. No feasible mitigation measures are available to reduce the project’s impacts to agricultural land and the increases in offsite noise levels along roadway segments. Improvements were Executive Summary West Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR 2-2 Michael Brandman Associates H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc recommended to reduce project impacts on roadway segments in the vicinity of the project site; however, the impact from the increases in project traffic would remain significant and unavoidable after implementation of feasible mitigation measures. 2.4 - Summary of Alternatives Section 15126.6 of the CEQA Guidelines, “states that EIR shall include a range of reasonable alternatives to the project, or the location of the project, which would feasibly attain most of the basic objectives of the project but would avoid or substantially lessen any of the significant effects of the project, and evaluate the comparative merits of the alternatives.” In addition, in CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.6(e), indicates that if other future uses of the land are predictable, such uses should be discussed as possible no-project conditions and the project should be compared to them. Section 7, Alternatives, of this EIR provides descriptions and analysis of each alternative in adequate detail to allow the decision-maker to decide whether or not an alternative should be adopted in lieu of the proposed project. The alternatives evaluated in the following EIR include the following: • No Project/No Development Alternative • Reduced Intensity Alternative • Alternative Site 2.5 - Mitigation and Monitoring Program CEQA requires public agencies to set up monitoring report programs for the purpose of ensuring compliance with those mitigation measures adopted as conditions of approval in order to mitigate or avoid significant environmental effects as identified in the EIR. A mitigation monitoring program, incorporating the mitigation measures set forth in this document, will be adopted at the time of certification of the EIR. 2.6 - Summary of Significant Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures Table 2-1 summarizes the potential environmental effects of the proposed project, the recommended mitigation measures, and the level of significance after mitigation. Impacts that are noted in the summary as “significant” after mitigation will require the adoption of a statement of overriding considerations, if the project is approved as proposed (CEQA Section 15903). Impacts of the project are classified as (1) NI, no impact; (2) LTS, less than significant impact (adverse effects that are not substantial according to CEQA); or (3) S, significant, (substantial adverse changes in the environment). Mitigation measures are listed, where feasible, for each impact. West Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR Executive Summary Note: (S) = Significant. (LTS) = Less than Significant. (NI) = No Impact 2-3 Michael Brandman Associates H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc Table 2-1: Executive Summary Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance After Mitigation Section 5.1 - Agriculture Impact 5.1.A: The project would convert Prime Farmland as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use. (S) No feasible mitigation measures are available at this time that would reduce the impacts to less than significant. Significant and unavoidable adverse impact. Impact 5.1.B: The project would conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use. (S) No feasible mitigation measures are available at this time that would reduce the impacts to less than significant. Significant and unavoidable adverse impact. Impact 5.1.C: The project would not conflict with an existing Williamson Act contract. (NI) No mitigation measures are required. No impact. Impact 5.1.D: The project would involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use. (LTS) No mitigation measures are required. Less than significant. SECTION 5.2 - Air Quality Impact 5.2.A: The project would not conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable Air Quality Management Plan. (LTS) No Mitigation Measures are required. Less than significant Impact 5.2.B: The construction of the project may potentially violate air quality standards or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation. (S) 5.2.B.1 - Prior to grading plan approval, the applicant shall demonstrate to the City of Bakersfield and the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District that all construction activities and operations will comply with local zoning codes, and District Regulation VIII (Rules 8011-8081) and implementation of all other control measures (BACMs) as stated in GAMAQI. Less than significant Impact 5.2.C: The operation of the project may potentially violate air quality standards or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation. (S) 5.2.C.1 - Prior to the approval of building permits, the applicant shall comply with District Regulation II, specifically, the project will be subject to Best Available Control Technology (BACT) in accordance with the District’s New Source Review (NSR) Rule. As a part of the District Less than significant West Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR Executive Summary Note: (S) = Significant. (LTS) = Less than Significant. (NI) = No Impact 2-4 Michael Brandman Associates H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance After Mitigation permitting process, any emissions exceeding the District’s offsetting thresholds would have to be offset back to the thresholds on a stationary source by stationary source basis. Accordingly, these NSR Offsets will reduce ROG net emissions by 22.92 tons per year (from 90.97 tons per year to 68.05 tons per year) and reduce NO X net emissions by 14.00 tons per year (from 33.20 tons per year to 19.20 tons per year). 5.2.C.2 - Prior to the approval of building permits, the applicant shall comply in all respects with developer’s obligations under that certain Air Quality Mitigation Agreement approved by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, and entered into by and between the District and developer, a copy of which is contained within the appendices of the Air Quality Assessment in Appendix C of this Draft EIR. Developer’s compliance with the Air Quality Mitigation Agreement will result in a reduction of ROG, NOX , and PM 10 net emissions to zero or in quantities sufficient to fully mitigate the project’s air quality impacts to the extent that the development of the project will result in no net increase in criteria pollutant emissions over the criteria pollutant emissions which would otherwise exist without the development of the project, all as verified by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. Accordingly, the Air Quality Mitigation Agreement will further reduce ROG net emissions by 68.05 tons per year (from 68.05 tons per year to 0 tons per year), will further reduce NOX net emissions by 19.20 tons per year (from 19.20 tons per year to 0 tons per year), and will reduce PM10 net emissions by 38.79 tons per year (from 38.79 tons per year to 0 tons per year). It should be restated that approximately 39.42 tons per year of ROG, 28.22 tons per year of NO x, and 43.28 tons per year of PM10 ,from onsite agricultural emissions will be subtracted from the proposed project emissions since they will phased out as the project is developed. Impact 5.2.D: The project may potentially expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations. (LTS) No mitigation measures are required. Less than significant. Impact 5.2.E: The project may potentially create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people. (LTS) No mitigation measures are required. Less than significant. West Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR Executive Summary Note: (S) = Significant. (LTS) = Less than Significant. (NI) = No Impact 2-5 Michael Brandman Associates H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance After Mitigation Section 5.3 - Biological Resources Impact 5.3.A: The proposed project has a potential to result in 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. (LTS) 5.3.A.1 - Prior to grading plan approval, the project applicant shall pay a Habitat Mitigation Fee in accordance with Section 15.78.030 of the City of Bakersfield Municipal Code and MBHCP. 5.3.A.2 - Prior to grading plan approval on the approximately 2,182-acre site, the project proponent shall comply with all appropriate terms and conditions of the MBHCP to the City regarding San Joaquin kit fox. The MBHCP requires certain take avoidance measures for the San Joaquin kit fox. MBHCP guidelines regarding tracking and excavation shall be followed to prevent entrapment of kit fox in dens. Specific measures during the construction phase of the project shall be implemented and include the following: • A pre-construction survey shall be conducted prior to site grading to search for active kit fox dens. The survey shall be conducted not more than 30 days prior to the onset of construction activities in areas subject to development to determine the necessity of den excavation. • Monitoring and excavation of each known San Joaquin kit fox den which cannot be avoided by construction activities. • Notification of wildlife agencies of relocation opportunity prior to ground disturbance in areas of known kit fox dens. • Excavations shall either be constructed with escape ramps or covered to prevent kit fox entrapment. All tr enches or steep-walled excavations greater than three feet deep shall in clude escape ramps to allow wildlife to escape. Each excavation shall contain at least one ramp, with long trenches containing at least one ramp every 0.25 mile. Slope of ramps shall be no steeper than 1:1. • All pipes, culverts or similar structures with a diameter of four inches or greater shall be kept capped to prevent entry of kit fox. If they are not capped or otherwise covered, they w ill be inspected prior to burial or closure to ensure no kit foxes, or other protected species, become entrapped. • All employees, contractors, or other persons involved in the construction of the project shall attend a “tailgate” session informing them of the biological resource protection measures that will be implemented for the Less than significant. West Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR Executive Summary Note: (S) = Significant. (LTS) = Less than Significant. (NI) = No Impact 2-6 Michael Brandman Associates H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance After Mitigation project. The orientation shall be conducted by a qualified biologist and shall include information regarding the life history of the protected species, reasons for special-statu s, a summary of applicable environmental law, and measures intended to reduce impacts. A report summarizing the date, time, and topics of the “tailgate” session, list of attendees and identification of qualified biologist conducting session shall be submitted to the Planning Director within 10 days of the “tailgate” session. • All food, garbage, and plastic shall be disposed of in closed containers and regularly removed from the site to minimize attracting kit fox or other animals. 5.3.A.3 - Since kit foxes are known to exist in the general area, it is recommended that all construction personnel involved in initial ground disturbance receive sensitive species instruction prior to initial ground phases of construction. Any evidence, such as dens, should be avoided and reported to the reviewing agencies for resolution. 5.3.A.4 - Prior to grading plan approval for the approximate 2,182-acre site, the project applicant shall comply with the following raptor nest mitigation: • If site grading is proposed during the avian nesting season (February to September), a focused survey for avian nests shall be conducted by a qualified biologist prior to grading activities in order to identify active nests in areas potentially impacted by project implementation. • If construction is proposed to take place during the nesting season (February to September), no construc tion activity shall take place within 500 feet of an active nest until the young have fledged (as determined by a qualified biologist). Habitat containing nests that must be removed as a result of project implementation shall be removed during the non-breeding season (October to January). • Preconstruction surveys shall include a survey for burrowing owl. If active burrowing owl burrows are detected outside of breeding season (September 1 through January 31), passive and/or active relocation efforts may be undertaken if approved by CDFG and USFWS. If active burrowing owl burrows are detected during breeding season (February 1 West Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR Executive Summary Note: (S) = Significant. (LTS) = Less than Significant. (NI) = No Impact 2-7 Michael Brandman Associates H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance After Mitigation through August 31), no disturbance to these burrows shall occur in accordance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Impact 5.3.B: The proposed project would not result in a substantial adverse effect 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 US Fish and Wildlife Service. (LTS) No mitigation measures are required. Less than significant. Impact 5.3.C: The proposed project would not result in 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. (NI) No mitigation measures are required. No impact. Impact 5.3.D: The proposed project would not interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife speci es or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites. (NI) No mitigation measures are required. No impact. Impact 5.3.E: The proposed project would not conflict with local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources. (LTS) No mitigation measures are required. However, the project applicant will be required to comply with the existing controlled leash law for areas that are within the Kern River Plan Element which includes those areas of the Specific Plan located north of the Kern River Canal. In addition, the project applicant will be required to pay the Habitat Mitigation Fee as identified in mitigation measure 5.3.A.1. Less than significant. Impact 5.3.F: The proposed project would not conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan. (NI) No mitigation measures are required. However, the project applicant will be required to pay the Habitat Mitigation Fee as well as implement pre-construction measures as outlined in mitigation measures 5.3.A.1, 5.3.A.2, 5.3.A.3, and 5.3.A.4. No impact. West Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR Executive Summary Note: (S) = Significant. (LTS) = Less than Significant. (NI) = No Impact 2-8 Michael Brandman Associates H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance After Mitigation Section 5.4 - Cultural Resources Impact 5.4.A: The project may potentially cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource. (S) 5.4.A.1 - Prior to grading plan approval within the project site, a qualified archaeologist shall attempt to find evidence of the previously recorded sites. If the qualified archaeologist finds eviden ce of the previous recorded sites, the resources shall be evaluated for significance and integrity using the criteria established in the CEQA Guidelines for unique cultural resources and/or 36 CFR 60.4 for eligibility for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. If the resources are found to be sign ificant, specific measures shall be recommended. In addition, the grading plans shall state that archaeological monitoring by a qualified archaeologist and a Native American monitor shall take place dur ing construction excavation activities at the locations of the 10 cultural sites and 26 isolates that were previously recorded on the site within the project site. The archaeologist shall prepare a summary report of the monitoring activities and findings. The report shall be submitted to the City of Bakersfield Planning Department and other appropriate agencies within 10 days of completion of monitoring. If the qualified archaeologist does not find evidence of the previous recorded sites, the grading plans shall state that archaeological monitoring by a qualified archaeologist and a Native American monitor shall take place during construction excavation activities at the locations of the 10 cultural sites and 26 isolates that were previously recorded on the site within the project site. The archaeologist shall prepare a summary report of the monitoring activities and findings. The report shall be submitted to the City of Bakersfield Planning Department and other appropriate agencies within 10 days of completion of monitoring. Following are the specific measures. • The archaeological monitor shall attend a pre-grade meeting to explain the role of the monitor during grading activities. • If cultural resources are detected within the project area, the cultural resources must be recorded usi ng appropriate State record forms (DPR523 series) and following guidelines in the California Office of Historic Preservation’s handbook “Instructions for Recording Historical Resources.” The archaeologist will then submit two (2) copies of the Less than significant. West Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR Executive Summary Note: (S) = Significant. (LTS) = Less than Significant. (NI) = No Impact 2-9 Michael Brandman Associates H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance After Mitigation completed DPR523 forms to the Southern San Joaquin Valley Information Center for the assignment of trinomials. • If cultural resources are detected within the survey areas, they must be evaluated for significance and integrity using criteria established in the CEQA Guidelines for unique cultural resources and/or 36 CFR 60.4 for eligibility for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. • If cultural resources are found within the project footprint, appropriate mitigation measures and recommended conditions of approval must be developed to eliminate adverse project effects on significant, important, and unique historical resources, following appropriate CEQA and/or National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 guidelines. • A technical resources management report is required. The report must document the inventory, evaluation, conclusions and mitigation recommendations. Submit two copies of the completed report, with original illustrations, to the Southern San Joaquin Valley Information Center for permanent archiving. Impact 5.4.B: The project would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource. (NI) No mitigation measures are required. No impact. Impact 5.4.C: The project could directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource. (S) 5.4.C.1 - Prior to grading plan approval, the grading plans shall state that paleontological monitoring shall take place during construction excavation activities that result in excavations of six feet below ground surface or greater within the project site. Following are the specific measures. • Assign a paleontological monitor, trained and equipped to allow the rapid removal of fossils with minimal construction delay, to the site full-time during the interval of earth-disturbing activities. • Should fossils be found within an area being cleared or graded, divert earth-disturbing activities elsewhere until the monitor has completed salvage. If construction personnel make the discovery, the grading contractor should immediately divert construction and notify the monitor of the find. • Prepare, identify, and curate all r ecovered fossils for documentation in the summary report and transfer to an appropriate depository. Less than significant. West Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR Executive Summary Note: (S) = Significant. (LTS) = Less than Significant. (NI) = No Impact 2-10 Michael Brandman Associates H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance After Mitigation • Submit a summary report to the City of Bakersfield. Transfer collected specimens with copy of report to the repository. Impact 5.4.D: The proposed project could result in the disturbance of human remains (S) 5.4.D.1 - Prior to grading plan approval, the grading plans shall state that if human remains are encountered on the project site, the Kern County Coroner’s Office shall be contacted within 24 hours of the find, and all work in the immediate vicinity shall be halted until a clearance is given by that office and any other involved agencies. Less than significant. Section 5.5 - Geology and Soils Impact 5.5.A: The proposed project could 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; Strong seismic ground shaking; seismic-related ground failure including liquefaction; and landslides. (LTS) 5.5.A.1 - Concurrently with submittal of a tentative subdivision map application or other development plan in the northwestern corner of the project site, whichever occurs first, the project applicant shall conduct additional liquefaction studies in the northwestern corner of the project site (i.e., in the vicinity of the existing recharge ponds) during recharge periods to fully evaluate liquefaction impacts on specific development projects in this area of the site. Based on the findings of these studies, site specific designs shall be incorporated in th e grading and building plans to reduce onsite liquefaction impacts. The scope of the liquefaction studies, findings, and recommendations to reduce liquefaction shall be reviewed and require approval by the City of Bakersfield Public Works and Building Departments prior to grading and building plan approvals. Less than significant. Impact 5.5.B: The proposed project could result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil. (S) 5.5.B.1 - Prior to grading plan approval, an erosion control plan for construction activities that describe the best management practices (BMPs) that will be used to reduce the potential for soil erosion and loss of top soil. The erosion control plan shall be submitted to the City of Bakersfield Public Works Department for review and approval. The BMPs could include soil stabilizers and silt fencing as well as other measures. Less than significant. Impact 5.5.C: The proposed project is not 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. (LTS) No measures are required. Less than significant. West Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR Executive Summary Note: (S) = Significant. (LTS) = Less than Significant. (NI) = No Impact 2-11 Michael Brandman Associates H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance After Mitigation Impact 5.5.D: The proposed project is not located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994) and would not creating substantial risks to life or property. (LTS) No measures are required. Less than significant. Impact 5.5.E: The project does not include the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems; therefore, the proposed proj ect would not be affected by the soil capability of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems. (NI) No measures are required. No impacts. Section 5.6 - Hazardous and Hazardous Materials Impact 5.6.A: The proposed project could result in exposing residents, visitors and construction personnel to health hazards from the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials during construction activities. (LTS) No measures are required. Less than significant. Impact 5.6.B: The proposed residential uses could result in exposing onsite and offsite residents and visitors to health hazards from the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials. (LTS) No mitigation measures are required. Less than significant. Impact 5.6.C: The proposed commercial and industrial uses could result in exposing residents and visitors to health hazards from the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials. (LTS) No mitigation measures are required. Less than significant. Impact 5.6.D: The proposed recreational lake could result in exposing residents and visitors to health hazards from the routine transp ort, use, or disposal of hazardous materials. (LTS) No mitigation measures are required. Less than significant. West Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR Executive Summary Note: (S) = Significant. (LTS) = Less than Significant. (NI) = No Impact 2-12 Michael Brandman Associates H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance After Mitigation Impact 5.6.E: Pesticide use from agricultural activities onsite and offsite could result in exposing residents and visitors to health hazards from the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials.(LTS) No mitigation measures are required. Less than significant. Impact 5.6.F: Oil and gas activities will continue on portions of the project site and could result in exposing residents and visitors to health hazards from the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials. (S) 5.6.F.1 - Prior to site plan approval, applicant shall provide evidence that future active oil wells and associated equipment will meet the California Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources regulations and public health and safety regulations, or provide other assurances that residents and visitors will not be exposed to health hazards from the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials, prior to development of affected portions of the project. 5.6.F.2 - Prior to grading plan approval where there is an existing drilling and/or production operations of exploration oil wells and including disposal wells, the project applicant shall have the locations surveyed, located, and marked by a licensed land surveyor or civil engineer authorized to practice land surveying. A map shall be furnished to the Office of Environmental Services showing how all existing petroleum related facilities will be protected and integrated into the proposed development. The California Division of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources and the City of Bakersfield development standards shall be met. 5.6.F.3 - Prior to grading plan approval, all drilling and production activities shall be subject to all fire and safety regulations as required by the Bakersfield City Fire Department. The City Code 15.66.040 and 15.66.080 Well Site Development Standards Setback states that no petroleum well shall be drilled nor shall any storage tank and other production related structures be located within: • 75 Feet of the right-of way of any dedicated public street, highway, railroad or private street, or adopted specific plan line of any street or highway; • No streets may be constructed within 75 feet of any oil well unless it has been properly abandoned; • 100 Feet of any building including dwellings, except buildings incidental to the operation of the well; Less than significant. West Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR Executive Summary Note: (S) = Significant. (LTS) = Less than Significant. (NI) = No Impact 2-13 Michael Brandman Associates H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance After Mitigation • 1,000 feet of sensitive receptors which include residential area, schools, daycare centers, hospital, convalescent homes and other large immobile populations; • 300 Feet of any public assembly; • 25 Feet of a storage tank or boilers, fired heaters, open flame devices or other sources of ignition; • A solid masonry wall 8 feet high shall encompass the entire well site. Two gates, as nearly opposite as possible to each other shall be installed; • Pipelines utilized for all petroleum related operations shall be buried a minimum of 3 feet below grade. 5.6.F.4 - The Pipeline Development Policy of the City of Bakersfield Fire Department is as follows: • No habitable portion of a structure may be built within 50 Feet of a gas main, or transmission line, or refined liquid product line with 36 inches of cover; • No structure may be within 40 Feet of a hazardous liquids pipeline bearing refined product, with 48 inches or more of cover; • No habitable portion of a structure may be built within 30 Feet of a crude oil pipeline operation at 20% of it’s design strength; • Prior to or concurrently with filing of a final map, a covenant shall be recorded on all lots of this tract, or portion thereof, wh ich are within 250 Feet of any gas transmission lines. Covenant shall acknowledge proximity of pipeline easement to said property and describe the name, type and dimension of the pipeline. Prior to recordation, the subdivider shall submit and obtain approval of covenant wording with the City Attorney, Office of Environmental Services and City Engineer. Impact 5.6.G: Past oil and gas activities could create hazards to the public or the environment through reasonable foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment. (S) 5.6.G.1 - Prior t recordation of a final ma p, any abandoned and idle wells within the grading envelope, shall have the surface area returned to its natural condition including but not limited to cleaning all oil, oil residues, drilling fluids, mud and other substances; leveling, grading or filling of sumps, ditches, and cellars including removal of all lining material to the satisfaction of the Department of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources. Less than significant. West Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR Executive Summary Note: (S) = Significant. (LTS) = Less than Significant. (NI) = No Impact 2-14 Michael Brandman Associates H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance After Mitigation 5.6.G.2 - Prior to recordation of a final map, all stained soils observed within the grading envelope near the active water wells, idle water wells, and former water wells shall be shall be tested. If the soils are found to be hazardous, the soils shall be disposed of in accordance with applicable federal, state and local regulations. The applicant shall provide the City with evidence that any hazardous soils found onsite have been disposed of in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. 5.6.G.3 - Prior to recordation of a final map, a written verification shall be obtained from the Department of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources that abandoned wells within the grading envelope were properly abandoned pursuant to their regulations. The written verification shall be submitted to the City. 5.6.G.4 - Prior to recordation of final map, any lot or parcel within the grading envelope containing an abandoned well shall be encumbered with a deed restriction specifying the exact location of said well and prohibiting any construction within said 10 feet of an abandoned oil well. This is required by the City Municipal Code 15.66.080, Development encroachment in petroleum areas. 5.6.G.5 - Prior t recordation of a final map, information on the location of the pipelines and any information regarding safety concerns of these pipelines shall be provided to the Bakersfield City Fire Department. Prior to grading activities, Pacific Gas and Electric Company and/or any other company with pipelines running through the affected portions of the project site shall be notified of the construction activity within the corresponding easement. If any pipelines have any problems or if a pipeline is ruptured during development, the Bakersfield City Fire Department shall be notified. 5.6.G.6 - If during grading and construction, a pipeline accident occurs or potential unknown buried hazardous materials are found, and/or if unidentified materials are discovered in the testing of the soil, health and safety procedures shall be implemented. These procedures shall include, at a minimum, emergency medical, evacuation of the site and/or threatened area, and notification action. Notification shall include but not be limited to the following agencies: The City of Bakersfield, Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC), Bakersfield City and/or County Fire West Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR Executive Summary Note: (S) = Significant. (LTS) = Less than Significant. (NI) = No Impact 2-15 Michael Brandman Associates H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance After Mitigation Department, and the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB). Evacuation and determination regarding the type of contamination encountered and best course of action would be determined by the ranking official and the required mediation measures shall be implemented. 5.6.G.7 - Prior to grading and building plan approvals, the grading and building plans shall state that all work will stop immediately if any unknown odorous or discolored soil or other possible hazardous materials arise during any part of the testing, grading, or construction on the project site. Impact 5.6.H: Past agricultural activities could create hazards to the public or the environment through reasonable foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment. (S) 5.6.H.1 - Concurrently with submittal of a tentative subdivision map application or other development plan in the northwestern corner of the project site, whichever occurs first, soil testing shall be performed on the lands within the grading envelope to determine the level of residue for pesticides, herbicides, chemicals, and associated metals. If residue is found to be within acceptable amounts per the Kern County Environmental Health Department (KCEHD) and Environmental Protection Agency/Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC) standards then grading and construction may begin. If the residue is found to be greater than the KCEHD and DTSC standards, all contaminated soils exceeding the acceptable limits shall be remediat ed and/or properly disposed of per KCEHD and DTSC requirements. An appropriate verification closure letter from KCEHD and DTSC shall be obtained and submitted to the City of Bakersfield. Depending on the extent of contaminated soils, a verification closure letter from the California Regional Water Quality Control Board may also need to be submitted to the City of Bakersfield. Site remediation can occur by the use of on-site transportable thermal treatment units or bio-remediation. The soil can also be excavated and shipped off-site to fixed incineration or bio-remediation facilities. The preliminary report shall be submitted with said application. The report, findings and recommendations shall be submitted for approval by the Fire Department, prior to recordation of a final map or approval of a development plan. Less than significant. Impact 5.6.I: Past agricultural activities included the installation of irrigation piping. The piping could include asbestos containing materials that could create 5.6.I.1 - Concurrently with submittal of a tentative subdivision map application or other development plan in the northwestern corner of the project site, whichever occurs first, the onsite subsurface irrigation piping Less than significant. West Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR Executive Summary Note: (S) = Significant. (LTS) = Less than Significant. (NI) = No Impact 2-16 Michael Brandman Associates H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance After Mitigation hazards to the public or the environment through reasonable foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment. (S) within the grading envelope shall be tested to determine if Asbestos Containing Materials are present in the piping. If Asbestos Containing Materials are present, a plan shall be prepared to identify how the piping will be removed and disposed of during grading activities. The applicant shall provide the City with evidence that any piping with Asbestos Containing Materials was disposed of in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. The preliminary report shall be submitted with said application. The report, findings and recommendations shall be submitted for approval by the Fire Department, prior to recordation of a final map or approval of a development plan. Impact 5.6.J: Onsite electrical transformers may have contain Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) that could create hazards to the public or the environment through reasonable foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment. (S) 5.6.J.1 - Concurrently with submittal of a tentative subdivision map application or other development plan in the northwestern corner of the project site, whichever occurs first, the soils beneath the existing pole-mounted transformers within the grading envelope shall be tested. If the soils are found to be hazardous, the soils shall be disposed of in accordance with applicable federal, state and local regulations. The applicant shall provide the City with evidence that any hazardous soils found onsite have been disposed of in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. The preliminary report shall be submitted with said application. The report, findings and recommendations shall be submitted for approval by the Fire Department, prior to recordation of a final map or approval of a development plan. Less than significant. Impact 5.6.K: Implementation of the proposed project has the potential to emit hazardous emissions or involve the handling hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of sensitive receptors. (S) 5.6.K.1 - Prior to grading plan approval, the handling and storage of hazardous and acutely hazardous materials shall be restricted to less than threshold planning quantities within 1, 000 feet of sensitive receptors which include residential areas, schools, daycare centers, hospital, convalescent homes and other large immobile populations. Sensitive receptors shall not be approved within zones of cancer risk identified by a health risk assessment of greater than 10 in 1,000,000. Less than significant. Impact 5.6.L: The proposed project is not 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 not create a significant hazard to the public or the environment. (NI) No mitigation measures are required. No impact. West Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR Executive Summary Note: (S) = Significant. (LTS) = Less than Significant. (NI) = No Impact 2-17 Michael Brandman Associates H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance After Mitigation Impact 5.6.M: Implementation of the proposed project would not impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan. (NI) No mitigation measures are required. No impact. Impact 5.6.N: The proposed project would not expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires and the risk of accidents associated with population exposure to rail operations. (LTS) No mitigation measures are required. Less than significant. Section 5.7 - Hydrology and Water Quality Impact 5.7.A: The proposed project could violate water quality standards or waste discharge requirements. (S) 5.7.A.1 - Prior to grading plan approval, the project applicant shall prepare a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) that conforms to the State Water Resources Control Board NPDES permit in which the City of Bakersfield is a co-permitee. The SWPPP shall specify Best Management Practices (BMPs) to prevent construction-related pollutants from reaching storm water and all products of erosion from moving off-site. The SWPPP shall require approval by the State Water Resources Control Board and verification of approval provided to the City of Bakersfield Planning Department. Less than significant. Impact 5.7.B: The proposed project could deplete groundwater supplies or Interfere with groundwater recharge. (LTS) No mitigation measures are required. Less than significant. Impact 5.7.C: The proposed project could alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area in a manner which would result in erosion or siltation on- or off-site. (LTS) Implementation of Mitigation Measure 5.7.A.1 would reduce potential erosion and siltation impacts during construction activities. Less than significant. Impact 5.7.D: The project would not create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems; however, the project could provide additional sources of polluted runoff. (LTS) No mitigation measures are required. Less than significant. West Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR Executive Summary Note: (S) = Significant. (LTS) = Less than Significant. (NI) = No Impact 2-18 Michael Brandman Associates H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance After Mitigation Impact 5.7.E: The proposed project could degrade water quality within the proposed onsite 5-acre lake. (S) 5.7.E.1 - Concurrently with submittal of a tentative subdivision map application or other development plan in the northwestern corner of the project site, whichever occurs first, the project applicant shall submit and receive approval of a lake management plan for the proposed 5-acre lake. The management plan shall provide specific methods to achieve a balanced aquatic ecosystem and an aesthetically pleasing lake with minimal insect infestations and uncontrolled algae blooms. The implementation of these methods shall result in water quality th at can support the proposed uses of the lake. In addition, the management plan shall provide information on the personnel responsibilities of the long-term maintenance of the lake as well as the entity that will assume financial responsibility for the long-term management of the lake. Less than significant with mitigation. Impact 5.7.F: The proposed project includes the placement of housing and potentially other structures within an area currently designated as a 100-year flood hazard area as mapped on the Federal Emergency Management Agency Flood Insurance Rate Map. (S) 5.7.F.1 - Prior to recordation of a final map, or as otherwise determined by the Building Director, for on site areas that are currently in 100-year flood hazard area, the project applicant is required to obtain a Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The LOMR shall identify that the area of the proposed development has been removed from the Zone A FEMA designation and submitted to the City of Bakersfield Building Department. Based on the Flood Study prepared by McIntosh and Associates in May 2005, the following improvements are required to remove the majority of the project site from the Zone A FEMA designation. Along the northern bound ary of the site, the recently constructed levee shall be extended along Ming Avenue to intersect the proposed West Beltway. The recommended elevation at the intersection, based on the Revised Conditions Model, is 354.0 feet. From the northwestern boundary of the project site, the levee system shall continue to be constructed along the westerly boundary of the site along the proposed West Beltway alignment to 2,800 feet south of the Kern River Canal where it would blend into the natural ground elevation of approximately 349.0 feet. This portion of the levee may be a separate embankment or it may be incorporated into the proposed Beltway. In either case, the project applicant shall construct the levee in accordance with the FIRM - 2 evaluation in the Flood Study prepared by McIntosh and Associates in May 2005. The evaluation established the water surface Less than significant. Exhibit 5.7-2 illustrates the proposed flood zones on the project site after implementation of the required levee system and other improvements. West Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR Executive Summary Note: (S) = Significant. (LTS) = Less than Significant. (NI) = No Impact 2-19 Michael Brandman Associates H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance After Mitigation elevation for the 100- year frequency event. The required levee elevation to meet the requirements of the FEMA is three-feet above the water surface elevation. Due to the need for the Kern River Canal to extend through the future West Beltway alignment, the project applican t shall raise the existing canal levee east of the proposed West Beltway alignment to elevation 351.6 feet and maintain that elevation until the levee blends into the existing embankment at elevation 351.6 feet. 5.7.F.2 - Prior to recordation of a final map, or as otherwise determined by the Building Director, for the small area of the southwestern portion of the site that is currently within a 100-year flood hazard area, specific improvements to remove this area from the Zone A FEMA designation are required to be submitted to FEMA for approval and then submitted to the City of Bakersfield Building Department. Impact 5.7.G: The proposed project could expose people or structures to a risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding as a result of the failure of the Lake Isabella Dam. (LTS) No mitigation measures are required. Less than significant. Impact 5.7.H: The proposed project would not be subject to inundation caused by seiche, tsunami or mudflow. (LTS) No measures are required. Less than significant. Section 5.8 - Noise Impact 5.8.A Land uses within the project site would be exposed to noise levels that exceed the established City of Bakersfield noise thresholds. (S) 5.8.A.1 - Prior to tentative tract map approval,, a noise analysis shall be conducted to determine the setbacks and/or noise barr iers that are required to comply with the City’s 65 dB CNEL exterior and 45 dB CNEL interior noise standards along West Beltway, and White Lane. It is assumed that a 6-foot high soundwalls and/or setbacks on the project site along South Allen Road, Ming Avenue, and Buena Vista Road, would be adequate to reduce onsite noise levels to meet the City’s exterior and interior noise level standards. Furthermore, if interior noise standards are to be met with windows and doors closed, the specific proposed residential and/or school buildings that require mechanical ventilation shall be determined in a noise analysis. Specific lot design and site grading would need to be evaluated in West Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR Executive Summary Note: (S) = Significant. (LTS) = Less than Significant. (NI) = No Impact 2-20 Michael Brandman Associates H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance After Mitigation the noise analysis to determine the specific noise attenuation recommendations. Impact 5.8.B: The proposed project would experience railroad noise levels from the adjacent San Joaquin Valley Railroad Buttonwillow Branch line. (LTS) No mitigation measures are required. Impact 5.8.C: The proposed project could experience noise levels from future onsite commercial and light industrial activities. (S) 5.8.C.1 - Prior to site plan approval for commercial and industrial uses adjacent to residential uses, the project applicant shall conduct a noise study to determine the appropriate measures to reduce potential noise levels to meet the City’s noise level performance standards. If commercial and industrial uses are proposed adj acent to residential uses, appropriate measures would include setbacks, sound barrier, or a combination of both. 5.8.C.2 - Prior to City approval (conditional use permit, site plan, building permit, fire department permit, etc.) for the construction of an oil well adjacent to sensitive land uses, the project applicant shall conduct a noise study to determine the appropriate measures to reduce potential noise levels to meet the City’s noise level performance standards. If sensitive land uses are proposed to adjacent existing oil wells, appropriate measures would include setbacks, sound barrier, or a combination of both. If oil wells are proposed adjacent to existing sensitive land uses, the engines associated with the oil wells could be converted to electric motors, sound barriers could be used, or setbacks could be established. Less than significant. Impact 5.8.D: The proposed project could experience noise levels from future onsite parks. (S) 5.8.D.1 - Prior to tentative tract map approval for the proposed active park and related park facilities adjacent to sensitive uses , the project applicant shall conduct a noise study to determin e the appropriate measures to reduce potential noise levels to meet the City’s noise level performance standards. If the proposed active parks or related park facilities are proposed adjacent to sensitive use areas, appropriate meas ures would include setbacks, sound barrier, or a combination of both. Less than significant. Impact 5.8.E: Construction activities associated with the proposed project may expose persons to the generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels. (S) 5.8.E.1 - Prior to grading plan approval, the grading plans shall state that construction activities associated with development of the project site would be required to be in conformance with Section 9.22.050 of the City of Bakersfield Municipal Code which limits construction to the hours of 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays, and between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. on weekends, Less than significant. West Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR Executive Summary Note: (S) = Significant. (LTS) = Less than Significant. (NI) = No Impact 2-21 Michael Brandman Associates H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance After Mitigation where construction occurs less than 1,000 feet from residences. 5.8.E.2 - Prior to grading plan approval, the grading plans shall state that construction equipment shall be equipped with mufflers and maintained in accordance with the equipments’ factory specifications. During construction activities, the construction equipment muffler and maintenance records shall be onsite. Impact 5.8.F: Land uses outside the project site would be exposed to noise levels that result in a substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels. (S) No mitigation measures are required. Less than significant. Impact 5.8.G: Construction activities associated with the proposed project may result in substantial temporary or periodic increases in ambient noise levels. (S) Implementation of mitigation measures 5.8.E.1 and 5.8.E.2. Less than significant. Impact 5.8.H: The proposed project would not expose people residing or working on the project site to excessive aviation-related noise levels. (LTS) No mitigation measures are required. Less than significant. Section 5.9 - Public Services Impact 5.9.A: The project would not result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision or need of new or physically altered fire protection facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives. (LTS) No mitigation measures are required. Less than significant. Impact 5.9.B: The project would not result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision or need of new or physically altered police protection facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives. (LTS) No mitigation measures are required. Less than significant. West Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR Executive Summary Note: (S) = Significant. (LTS) = Less than Significant. (NI) = No Impact 2-22 Michael Brandman Associates H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance After Mitigation Impact 5.9.C: The project may potentially result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision or need of new or physically altered school facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios or other performance objectives. (LTS) 5.9.C.1 - Prior to the issuance of building permits, the project applicant shall pay Panama-Buena Vista Union School District and Kern High School District adopted development impact school fees in accordance with the statutory fees that are in effect at the time of issuing each permit. Less than significant. 5.10 - Recreation Impact 5.10-A: The proposed project will increase the onsite population by 19,020 persons; however, this increase would not result in a substantial physical deterioration of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities, or result in the acceleration of the physical deterioration of existing recreational facilities. (LTS) No mitigation measures are required. Less than significant. Impact 5.10-B: The proposed project includes the implementation of new recreational facilities on the project site to provide th e project site’s future population of 19,020 persons with adequate recreational facilities. The construction of these recreational facilities would not have an adverse physical effect on the environment. (LTS) No mitigation measures are required. Less than significant. Section 5.11 - Transportation Impact 5.11.A: The proposed project will increase traffic substantially in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system including intersections and roadwa ys. This increase will individually exceed the City’s level of service standard for intersections and roadways. (S) 5.11.A.1 - Prior to the issuance of building permits, the project applicant shall participate in the Regional Transportation Impact Fee (RTIF) program as well as paying the propo rtional share for local mitigation improvements (those not covered by the RTIF). The intersection and roadway improvements that are required with the proposed project are as follows. The timing of these improvements are estimated below; however, shall be completed as the significance thresholds are reached. Significant and unavoidable. After the implementation of the above mitigation measures, the proposed project would result in the degradation of a level of service that began at or below LOS C without the project for the following facilities. Impacts to West Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR Executive Summary Note: (S) = Significant. (LTS) = Less than Significant. (NI) = No Impact 2-23 Michael Brandman Associates H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance After Mitigation Year 2015 Intersection • Allen Road and Westside Parkway Westbound Ramps - Construct one southbound through lane. • Allen Road and Westside Parkway Eastbound Ramps - Install signal. • Ming Avenue and Project Entrance No. 1 - Provide all-way-stop. • Ming Avenue and South Allen Road - Install signal. • Ming Avenue and Ashe Road - Construct one southbound right turn lane. • South Allen Road and Chamber Boulevard - Install signal. • South Allen Road and Project Entrance No. 2 - Install signal. • White Lane and Campus Park Drive - Install signal. • White Lane and South Allen Road - Construct one eastbound left turn lane, one eastbound right turn lane, one westbound left turn lane, one southbound right turn lane, one eastbound through lane, two westbound through lanes, one southbound through lane, and provide overlapping phase for westbound and northbound right turn lane. • White Lane and Windermere Street - Install signal. • White Lane and Buena Vista Road - Construct two eastbound though lanes and one northbound left turn lane. • South Allen Road and Campus Park Drive - Install signal. • Buena Vista Road and Campus Park Drive - Construct one southbound through lane, one eastbound left turn lane, and one eastbound through lane. • Panama Lane and Northbound Ramps West Beltway - Construct one eastbound through lane and one northbound left turn lane. • Panama Lane and South Allen Road - Construct one westbound right turn lane and one southbound right turn lane. • Panama Lane and Buena Vista Road - Construct one southbound left turn lane. • Panama Lane and Ashe Road - Construct one northbound through lane. intersections would be less than significant after implementation of the required mitigation measures. • Ming Avenue - Ashe Road to New Stine (LOS D) • White Lane - Wible Road to SB 99 Ramps (LOS D) • Calloway Drive - Westside Parkway EB Ramps to Stockdale Highway (LOS E) West Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR Executive Summary Note: (S) = Significant. (LTS) = Less than Significant. (NI) = No Impact 2-24 Michael Brandman Associates H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance After Mitigation Roadway Segment • Stockdale Highway - Gosford Road to Ashe Road - Add two lanes. • Allen Road - Stockdale Highway to Ming Avenue - Add two lanes. • South Allen Road - Ming Avenue to Chamber Boulevard - Add two lanes. • South Allen Road - Chamber Boulevard to White Lane - Add two lanes. • South Allen Road - White Lane to Campus Park Drive - Add two lanes. • South Allen Road - Campus Park Drive to Pacheco - Add two lanes. • South Allen Road - Harris Road to Panama Lane - Add two lanes. • Buena Vista Road - White Lane to Campus Park Drive - Add two lanes. • Buena Vista Road - Campus Park Dr ive to South Project Entrance - Add two lanes. • Buena Vista Road - South Project En trance to Panama Lane - Add two lanes. Year 2030 Intersection • Calloway Drive and Westside Parkway Westbound Ramps - Construct one southbound right turn lane. • Calloway Drive and Westside Parkway Eastbound Ramps - Construct one northbound right turn lane. • Stockdale Highway and Buena Vista Road - Construct one eastbound right turn lane. • Stockdale Highway and Old River - Provide overlapping phase for westbound right turn lane. • Ming Avenue and Project Entrance No . 1 - Install signal and construct one eastbound right turn lane, one westbound left turn lane, one northbound right turn lane, and one eastbound through lane. • Ming Avenue and South Allen Road - Construct one northbound left turn lane, one southbound left turn lane, one eastbound through lane, West Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR Executive Summary Note: (S) = Significant. (LTS) = Less than Significant. (NI) = No Impact 2-25 Michael Brandman Associates H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance After Mitigation one westbound through lane, one northbound through lane, one southbound through lane, and provide overlapping phase for northbound right turn lane and eastbound right turn lane. • Ming Avenue and Buena Vista Road - Construct one eastbound through lane. • Ming Avenue and Gosford Road - Provide overlapping phase for eastbound right turn lane. • South Allen Road and Chamber Boulevard - Construct one eastbound left turn lane, one westbound left turn lane, two northbound left turn lanes, one southbound left turn lane, one southbound right turn lane, one northbound through lane, and one southbound through lane. • South Allen Road and Project Entrance No. 2 - Construct one northbound left turn lane, one northbound through lane, and one southbound through lane. • White Lane and Campus Park Drive - Construct one eastbound right turn lane, one eastbound through lane, two westbound through lanes, and one southbound through lane. • White Lane and South Allen Road - Construct one northbound left turn lane, one southbound left turn lane, one eastbound through lane, one southbound through lane, one northbound through lanes, and provide overlapping phase for southbound right turn lane. • White Lane and Windermere Street - Construct one westbound left turn lane, one westbound right turn lane, one northbound left turn lane, one northbound right turn lane, one southbound right turn lane, one eastbound through lane, and one westbound through lane. • White Lane and Buena Vista Road - Construct one westbound left turn lane, one northbound through lane, and one southbound through lane. • White Lane and Gosford Road - Construct one westbound through lane. • South Allen Road and Campus Park Drive - Construct two eastbound left turn lanes, one westbound left turn lane, one westbound right turn lane, one northbound left turn lane, one northbound right turn lane, one southbound left turn lane, one southbound right turn lane, and one northbound through lane. • Buena Vista Road and Campus Park Drive - Construct one westbound West Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR Executive Summary Note: (S) = Significant. (LTS) = Less than Significant. (NI) = No Impact 2-26 Michael Brandman Associates H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance After Mitigation right turn lane, one northbound left turn lane, and one southbound right turn lane. • South Allen Road and South Allen Entrance - Install signal. • Old River Road and Harris Road - Construct one eastbound left turn lane and one westbound left turn lane. • Buena Vista Road and South Proj ect Entrance - Install signal. • South Allen Road and Harris/Pensinger Road - Construct one northbound through lane. • Gosford Road and Harris Road - Construct one northbound through lane. • Panama Lane and Buena Vista Road - Construct one westbound left turn lane and one southbound through lane. Roadway Segment • Stockdale Highway - Buena Vista Ro ad to Old River Road - Add two lanes. • Ming Avenue - Ming Avenue Project Entrance to South Allen Road - Add two lanes. • Ming Avenue - South Allen Road to Buena Vista Road - Add two lanes. • Ming Avenue - Old River Road to Ashe Road - Add two lanes. • Ming Avenue - New Stine Road to Old Stine Road - Add two lanes. • White Lane - West Beltway to Allen Road - Add two lanes. • Allen Road - Rosedale Highway to Brimhall Road - Provide for divided roadway. • Allen Road - Brimhall Road to Westside Parkway Westbound Ramps - Add two lanes. • Allen Road - Westside Parkway Westbound Ramps to Westside Parkway Eastbound Ramps - Add two lanes. • Allen Road - Westside Parkway Eastbound Ramps to Stockdale Highway - Add two lanes. West Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR Executive Summary Note: (S) = Significant. (LTS) = Less than Significant. (NI) = No Impact 2-27 Michael Brandman Associates H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance After Mitigation • Allen Road - Stockdale Highway to Ming Avenue - Provide for divided roadway. • South Allen Road - Ming Avenue to Chamber Boulevard - Provide for divided roadway. • South Allen Road - Chamber Boulevard to White Lane - Add two lanes and provide for divided roadway. • South Allen Road - White Lane to Campus Park Drive - Add two lanes. • South Allen Road - Campus Park Drive to Pacheco - Add two lanes. • Buena Vista Road - Ming Avenue to Chamber Boulevard - Add two lanes. • Buena Vista Road - Chamber Boulevard to White Lane - Add two lanes. • Buena Vista Road - White Lane to Campus Park Drive - Add two lanes and provide for divided roadway. • Buena Vista Road - Campus Park Drive to South Project Entrance - Provide for divided roadway. • Buena Vista Road - South Project Entrance to Panama Lane - Provide for divided roadway. • Coffee Road - Rosedale Highway to Brimhall Road - Add two lanes. • Gosford Road - Harris Road to Panama Lane - Add two lanes. Impact 5.11.B: The proposed project would not cause changes in air traffic patterns. (NI) No mitigation measures are required. No Impact. Impact 5.11.C: The proposed project would not result in inadequate emergency access. (NI) No mitigation measures are required. No Impact. Impact 5.11.D: The proposed project would not provide inadequate parking facilities. (NI) No mitigation measures are required. No Impact. Impact 5.11.E: The proposed project would not conflict with adopted polic ies supporting alternative transportation. (NI) No mitigation measures are required. No Impact. West Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR Executive Summary Note: (S) = Significant. (LTS) = Less than Significant. (NI) = No Impact 2-28 Michael Brandman Associates H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance After Mitigation Section 5.12 - Utilities and Service Systems Impact 5.12.A: The implementation of the proposed project would increase the water demand on the project site; however, the project would not require the domestic water provider to obtain new or expanded entitlements and resources. (LTS) No mitigation measures are required. Less than significant. Impact 5.12.B: The project would require and result in the construction of new domestic water facilities or expansion of existing fac ilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects. (S) 5.12.B.1 - Prior to the issuance of building permits for the onsite water facilities (i.e., water lines and water wells), the construction and operational impacts such as noise, traffic, and air emissions on adjacent land uses need to be adequately addressed in accordance with the CEQA Guidelines. Construction activities are required to occur at times specified in the Municipal Code as well as ensure that mufflers are on the construction equipment. Operational noise levels associated with the water wells are required to be in conformance with the City of Bakersfield Noise Performance Standards. Traffic management plans need to be implemented to ensure adequate safety during construction activities. Finally, construction air emissions are required to be reduced according to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Guidelines and long term emissions associated with the water well pump would require an air permit from the District. Less than significant. Impact 5.12.C: The implementation of the proposed project would increase the generation of wastewater on the project site and would require new and expanded facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects. (S) 5.12.C.1 - Prior to the recordation of final maps, the project applicant shall demonstrate to the City of Bakersfield Public Works Department that the existing sewer trunk lines and the existing sewer lift station on White Lane are adequate to accommodate project flows. If the development of the individual tracts result in the exceedance of the capacities of the existing facilities, the existing facilities shall be expanded or new facilities shall be constructed to adequately serve the proposed tract. 5.12.C.2 - Prior to the issuance of building permits, the project applicant shall pay sewer connection fees to the City of Bakersfield Public Works Department. The fees would be used to provide adequate sewer facilities to convey wastewater from the project site to Wastewater Treatment Plan No. 3 as well as contribute to the cost to increase the capacity of the treatment plant. Less than significant. West Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR Executive Summary Note: (S) = Significant. (LTS) = Less than Significant. (NI) = No Impact 2-29 Michael Brandman Associates H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance After Mitigation 5.12.C.3 - Prior to the issuance of building permits for the onsite and offsite sewer facilities, the construction and operational impacts such as noise, traffic, and air emissions on adj acent land uses need to be adequately addressed in accordance with the CEQA Guidelines. Construction activities are required to occur at times specified in the Municipal Code as well as ensure that mufflers are on the construction equipment. Operational noise levels associated with any sewer lift stations are required to be in conformance with the City of Bakersfield Noise Performance Standards. Traffic management plans need to be implemented to ensure adequate safety during construction activities. Finally, construction air emissions are required to be reduced according to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Guidelines and long term emissions associated with the lift station would require an air permit from the District. Impact 5.12.D: The project would not exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board. (NI) No mitigation measures are required. No impact. Impact 5.12.E: The project could 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. (S) 5.12.E.1 - Prior to the issuance of building permits for the onsite drainage facilities, the construction and operational impacts such as noise, traffic, and air emissions on adjacent land uses need to be adequately addressed in accordance with the CEQA Guidelines. Construction activities are required to occur at times specified in the Municipal Code as well as ensure that mufflers are on the construction equipment. Operational noise levels associated with the drainage pumps are required to be in conformance with the City of Bakersfield Noise Performance Standards. Traffic management plans need to be implemented to ensure adequate safety during construction activities. Finally, construction air emissions are required to be reduced according to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Guidelines and long term emissions associated with the drainage pumps would require an air permit from the District. Less than significant. Impact 5.12.F: The project could be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the project’s solid waste disposal needs. (LTS) No mitigation measures are required. Less than significant. West Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR Executive Summary Note: (S) = Significant. (LTS) = Less than Significant. (NI) = No Impact 2-30 Michael Brandman Associates H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance After Mitigation Impact 5.12.G: The project would comply with applicable federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste. (NI) No mitigation measures are required. No impact. Section 5.13 - Population and Housing Impact 5.13.A: The proposed project will induce substantial population growth in the project area. (LTS) No mitigation measures are required. Less than significant. Impact 5.13.B: The proposed project will not displace a substantial number of existing housing or people. (NI) No mitigation measures are required. No impact. CUMULATIVE IMPACTS 6.3.1 - Agricultural Resources Impact 6.3.1.A: The proposed project will contribute to a significant impact to agricultural resources that is considered cumulatively considerable. (S) No feasible mitigation measures are available at this time that would reduce the impacts to less than significant. Significant and unavoidable adverse impact. 6.3.2 - Air Quality Impact 6.3.2.A: The project would contribute to a cumulatively considerable net increase of criteria pollutants for which the project region is in non-attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard. (S) Implementation of mitigation measures 5.2.C.1 and 5.2.C.2 required. Less than significant. Impact 6.3.2.B: The operation of the project and cumulative development would contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation resulting in emissions that violate air quality standards or conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable Air Quality Management Plan. (S) Implementation of mitigation measures 5.2.C.1 and 5.2.C.2 required. Less than significant. West Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR Executive Summary Note: (S) = Significant. (LTS) = Less than Significant. (NI) = No Impact 2-31 Michael Brandman Associates H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance After Mitigation Impact 6.3.2.C: Cumulative development would not contribute substantial pollutant concentrations to exposed sensitive receptors. (LTS) No mitigation measures are required. Less than significant. Impact 6.3.2.D: Cumulative development would contribute to visibility impacts. (S) Implementation of mitigation measures 5.2.C.1 and 5.2.C.2 required . Less than significant. Impact 6.3.2.E: The project may potentially contribute substantial objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people. (LTS) No additional mitigation measures are required. Less than significant. 6.3.3 - Biological Resources Impact 6.3.3.A: The proposed project will contribute to a significant impact to biological resources that is considered cumulatively considerable. (S) Implementation of mitigation measures 5.3.A.1 through 5.3.A.4 is required. Less than significant. 6.3.4 - Cultural Resources Impact 6.3.4.A: The proposed project will contribute to a significant impact to cultural resources that is considered cumulatively considerable. (S) Implementation of mitigation measures 5.4.A,1, 5.4.C.1, and 5.4.D.1 is required. Less than significant. 6.3.5 - Geology and Soils Impact 6.3.5.A: The proposed project will result in liquefaction and erosion impacts; however, the project’s contribution to these impacts are considered less than cumulatively considerable. (LTS) No mitigation measures are required. Less than significant. 6.3.6 - Hazards And Hazardous Materials Impact 6.3.6.A: The proposed project will contribute to a cumulative increase in the use of hazardous materials in the project vicinity; however, the proposed project and cumulative projects would result in a less than significant cu mulative impact related to hazardous materials. (LTS) No mitigation measures are required. Less than significant. West Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR Executive Summary Note: (S) = Significant. (LTS) = Less than Significant. (NI) = No Impact 2-32 Michael Brandman Associates H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance After Mitigation 6.3.7 - Hydrology and Water Quality Impact 6.3.7.A: The proposed project will increase drainage and degrade surface water quality; however, the project’s contribution to cumulative impacts would not be cumulatively considerable. (S) Implementation of mitigation measure 5.7.A.1 is required. Less than significant. Impact 6.3.7.B: The proposed project includes housing and potentially other structures within an area currently designated as a 100-year flood hazard area. The project’s contribution to cumulative flooding impacts would be considered cumulatively considerable. (S) Implementation of mitigation measure 5.7.F.1 is required. Less than cumulatively considerable and therefore less than significant. 6.3.8 - Noise Impact 6.3.8.A: The proposed project would contribute to cumulative noise levels offsite that would expose land uses to nois e levels that exceed the established City of Bakersfield noise thresholds. (S) No feasible measures are available. Significant and unavoidable. The project’s contribution to cumulative noise level increases would remain significant; however, the noise levels would be 65 dB CNEL or less which is the City’s exterior noise level standard. 6.3.9 - Public Services Impact 6.3.9.A: The proposed project will increase the need for fire and police protection facilities; however, the project’s contribution to cumulative impacts would not be cumulatively considerable. (S) No mitigation measures are required. Less than significant. Impact 6.3.9.B: The proposed project will result in a substantial increase in students on the project site. Future developments in the project vicinity are also expected to substantially increase students. The project’s contribution to cumulative school impacts would be considered cumulatively considerable. (S) Implementation of 5.9.C.1 is required. Less than significant. West Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR Executive Summary Note: (S) = Significant. (LTS) = Less than Significant. (NI) = No Impact 2-33 Michael Brandman Associates H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance After Mitigation 6.3.10 - Recreation Impact 6.3.10.A The proposed project will increase the residential population on the project site as well as provide adequate recreational facilities on the site. Future developments in the project vicinity are expected to substantially increase the demand for recreational facilities. Since the project includes adequate recreational facilitie s, the project would not contribute to cumulative impacts on recreational facilities. (NI) No mitigation measures are required. No impact. 6.3.11 - Transportation and Traffic 6.3.11.A: The proposed project will contribute to the cumulative increase in traffic and exceeding the City’s level of service standard for intersections and roadways. (S) 6.3.11.A.1 Prior to the issuance of building permits, the project applicant shall participate in the Regional Transportation Impact Fee (RTIF) program as well as paying the propo rtional share for local mitigation improvements (those not covered by the RTIF). The intersection and roadway improvements that are required with cumulative development in the years 2015 and 2030 are as follows: Year 2015 Intersections • Rosedale Hwy & Allen Road - Construct one northbound through lane. • Rosedale Highway and Calloway Drive - Construct one northbound left turn lane, one northbound right turn lane, and one eastbound through lane. • Rosedale Highway and Coffee Road - Construct one eastbound through lane and one westbound through lane. • Brimhall Road and Allen Road - Construct one southbound through lane • Allen Roadway and Westside Parkway Westbound Ramps - Install signal. • Calloway Drive and Westside Park way Westbound Ramps - Install signal. Significant and unavoidable. After the implementation of the above mitigation measures, the cumulative development along with the proposed project would result in the degradation of a level of service that began at or below LOS C without the project. The following facilities would experience a significant and unavoidable impact. The level of service after mitigation is provided below. • Ming Avenue from Ashe Road to New Stine Road (LOS B to LOS D) • Calloway Drive from Westside Parkway eastbound ramps to Stockdale Highway (LOS A to E), • White Lane from Wible Road to Southbound 99 Ramps (LOS C to LOS D) West Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR Executive Summary Note: (S) = Significant. (LTS) = Less than Significant. (NI) = No Impact 2-34 Michael Brandman Associates H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance After Mitigation • Calloway Drive and Westside Park way Eastbound Ramps - Install signal. • Coffee Road and Westside Parkway Westbound Ramps - Install signal. • Coffee Road and Westside Parkway Eastbound Ramps - Install signal. • Ming Avenue and South Allen Road - Provide all-way-stop. • Ming Avenue and Gosford Road - Construct one westbound right turn lane and one northbound right turn lane - “Providing Full expansion per COB std Det T-4.” • Ming Avenue and Ashe Road - Construct one eastbound right turn lane and one northbound right turn lane. • Ming Avenue and New Stine Road - Construct one southbound right turn lane. • Buena Vista Road and Chamber Blvd. - Install signal. • White Lane and South Allen Road - Install signal. • White Lane and Buena Vista Road - Construct one southbound left turn lane and one southbound through lane. • White Lane and Ashe Road - Construct one eastbound left turn lane and one westbound left turn lane. • White Lane and Wilson Road - Construct one southbound right turn lane. • White Lane and Wible Road - Construct one westbound through lane. • Buena Vista Road and Campus Park Drive - Install signal. • South Allen Road and Harris/Pensinger Road - Install signal. • Panama Lane and West Beltway - Install signal and construct one westbound left turn lane, two southbound right turn lanes, and one eastbound through lane. • Panama Lane and West Beltway - Install signal and construct two eastbound left turn lanes, one westbound right turn lane, one northbound right turn lane, and one westbound through lane. • Panama Lane and South Allen Road - Install signal and construct two eastbound left turn lanes, one westbound left turn lane, one northbound • Calloway Drive from Westside Parkway eastbound ramps to Stockdale Highway ((LOS A to LOS E) • Coffee Road from Brimhall Road to Westside Parkway Westbound Ramps (LOS A to LOS E) • Coffee Road from Westside Parkway Westbound Ramps to Westside Parkway Eastbound Ramps (LOS A to LOS E) West Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR Executive Summary Note: (S) = Significant. (LTS) = Less than Significant. (NI) = No Impact 2-35 Michael Brandman Associates H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance After Mitigation left turn lane, two southbound left turn lanes, one westbound through lane, and one eastbound through lane. • Panama Lane and Windermere Street - Construct one eastbound through lane and one westbound through lane. • Panama Lane and Buena Vista Road - Install signal and construct one eastbound left turn lane, one westbound left turn lane, one westbound right turn lane, one northbound left turn lane, one southbound left turn lane, and one eastbound through lane. • Panama Lane and Mountain Vista Drive - Construct one eastbound through lane and one westbound through lane. • Panama Lane and Gosford Road - Construct one northbound through lane and one southbound left turn lane. • Panama Lane and Reliance Drive - Install signal. • Panama Lane and Ashe Road - Install signal and construct one southbound left turn lane. • Panama Lane and Wible Road - Construct one westbound through lane, one southbound through lane, and provide overlapping phase for northbound right turn lane. • McCutchen Road and Buena Vista Road - Provide all-way-stop. Year 2015 Roadway Segments • Buena Vista Road - Panama Lane to McCutchen Road - Add two lanes. • Calloway Drive - Brimhall Road to WB Westside Parkway - Add two lanes • Calloway Drive -Westside Parkway Westbound Ramps to Westside Parkway Eastbound Ramps - Add two lanes • Calloway Drive - Westside Parkway Eastbound Ramps to Stockdale Highway - Add two lanes • Coffee Road - Brimhall Road to Westside Parkway Westbound Ramps - Add two lanes. • Gosford Road - Panama Lane to McCutchen Road - Add two lanes. West Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR Executive Summary Note: (S) = Significant. (LTS) = Less than Significant. (NI) = No Impact 2-36 Michael Brandman Associates H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance After Mitigation • Rosedale Highway - Calloway Drive to Coffee Road - Add two lanes. • Stockdale Highway - Enos Road to Nord Avenue - Construct divided roadway. • Stockdale Highway - Nord Avenue to Wegis Road - Add two lanes. • Stockdale Highway - Wegis Road to Heath Road - Add two lanes • Stockdale Highway - East of New Stine Road - Add two lanes. • Ming Avenue - West Beltway to Ming Project Entrance - Construct two lane roadway • Ming Avenue - Ming Project Entrance to South Allen Road - Construct two lane roadway • Ming Avenue - South Allen Road to Buena Vista Road - Construct two lane roadway. • Ming Avenue - Ashe Road to New Stine Road - Add two lanes. • White Lane - West Beltway to South Allen Road - Construct two lane roadway. • White Lane - South Allen Road to White Lane Project Entrance - Construct two lane roadway. • White Lane - White Lane Entrance to Buena Vista Road - Construct two lane roadway. • White Lane - Wible Road to SR 99 Southbound Ramps - Add two lanes. • Panama Lane -Gosford Road to Ashe Road - Add two lanes, construct as divided roadway. • Panama Lane - Stine Road to Wible Road - Add two lanes. • Allen Road - Rosedale Highway to Brimhall Road - Add two lanes • Allen Road - Brimhall Road to Westside Parkway Westbound Ramps - Add two lanes. • Allen Road -Westside Parkway Eastbound Ramps to Stockdale Highway - Add two lanes. • South Allen Road - Ming Avenue to Chamber Boulevard - Construct two lane roadway West Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR Executive Summary Note: (S) = Significant. (LTS) = Less than Significant. (NI) = No Impact 2-37 Michael Brandman Associates H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance After Mitigation • South Allen Road - Chamber Boulevard to White Lane - Construct two lane roadway • South Allen Road - White Lane to Campus Park Drive - Construct two lane divided roadway • South Allen Road - Campus Park Drive to Pacheco - Construct two lane divided roadway • South Allen Road - Pacheco Road to Harris Road - Construct four lane roadway • South Allen Road - Harris Road to Panama Lane - Construct two lane divided roadway • South Allen Road - Panama Lane to McCutchen Road - Construct two lane roadway. Year 2030 Intersections • Buena Vista Road and Harris/Pensinger Road - Install signal. • Hageman Road and Calloway Drive - Construct one northbound through lane and one southbound through lane. • Rosedale Highway and Calloway Drive - Construct one eastbound left turn lane and one westbound left turn lane. • Rosedale Highway and Coffee Road - Construct one eastbound right turn lane, one westbound left turn lane, one northbound left turn lane, and provide overlapping phase for northbound right turn lane. • Rosedale Highway & Allen Road - Construct one southbound left turn lane. • Brimhall Road and Allen Road - Construct one southbound left turn lane. • Brimhall Road and Jewetta Avenue - Construct one southbound through lane. • Brimhall Road and Coffee Road - Construct one northbound left turn lane. West Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR Executive Summary Note: (S) = Significant. (LTS) = Less than Significant. (NI) = No Impact 2-38 Michael Brandman Associates H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance After Mitigation • Allen Roadway and Westside Parkway Westbound Ramps - Construct one westbound left turn lane and one westbound right turn lane. • Calloway Drive and Westside Parkway Westbound Ramps - Construct two northbound left turn lanes, one northbound through lane, and one southbound through lane. • Calloway Drive and EB Westside Parkway - Channelize eastbound right turn lane; and construct one southbound left turn lane, one northbound through lane, and one southbound through lane. • Truxtun Avenue and Coffee Road - Construct one northbound through lane. • Stockdale Highway and Allen Road - Construct one eastbound left turn lane and provide overlapping phase for westbound right turn lane. • Stockdale Highway and Old River Road - Construct one westbound through lane “for Full expansion per COB Det T-4. • Stockdale Highway and Gosford Road - Construct one westbound right turn lane and one northbound right turn lane. • Stockdale Highway and New Stine Road - Construct eastbound left turn lane, one northbound right turn lane, and one southbound through lane. • Ming Avenue and Buena Vista Road - Construct one westbound right turn lane, one northbound turn lane, and one southbound through lane. • Ming Avenue and Ashe Road - Construct one westbound right turn lane. • Ming Avenue and New Stine Road - Construct one eastbound right turn lane and one westbound right turn lane. • Ming Avenue and Old Stine Road - Construct one eastbound left turn lane. • White Lane and South Allen Road - Construct one northbound through lane. • White Lane and Buena Vista - Construct one westbound right turn lane. • White Lane and Old River - Construct one northbound through lane and provide overlapping phase for westbound right turn lane. West Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR Executive Summary Note: (S) = Significant. (LTS) = Less than Significant. (NI) = No Impact 2-39 Michael Brandman Associates H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance After Mitigation • White Lane and Gosford Road - Construct one westbound left turn lane, one southbound left turn lane, one northbound left turn lane, and one northbound through lane. • White Lane and Ashe Road - Construct one southbound left turn lane and one northbound left turn lane. • White Lane and Wilson Road - Construct one eastbound left turn lane. • White Lane and Stine Road - Construct one westbound right turn lane and one southbound right turn lane. • White Lane and Wible Road - Construct one eastbound right turn lane, one northbound through lane, southbound through lane, and provide overlapping phase for northbound right turn lane. • South Allen Road and Harris/Pensinger Road - Construct one eastbound left turn lane, two eastbound right turn lanes, one westbound left turn lane, one westbound right turn lane, one northbound left turn lane, one southbound left turn lane, one southbound right turn lane, one southbound through lane, and provide overlapping phase for southbound right turn lane. • Harris Road and Old River Road - Construct one northbound through lane and one southbound through lane. • Harris Road and Gosford Road - Construct one southbound left turn lane. • Panama Lane and West Beltway Southbound Ramps - Channelize southbound right turn lane; and construct one eastbound right turn lane, one westbound through lane, and one eastbound through lane. • Panama Lane and West Beltway Northbound Ramps - Construct one westbound right turn lane, one northbound right turn lane, one eastbound left turn lane and one westbound through lane. • Panama Lane and South Allen Road - Construct one eastbound right turn lane, one northbound right turn lane, one westbound through lane, and provide overlapping phases for westbound right turn lane and southbound right lane. • Panama Lane and Buena Vista Road - One eastbound left turn lane, one northbound right turn lane, one southbound right turn lane, one eastbound through lane, one southbound through lane, two northbound West Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR Executive Summary Note: (S) = Significant. (LTS) = Less than Significant. (NI) = No Impact 2-40 Michael Brandman Associates H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance After Mitigation through lanes, two westbound through lanes, and provide overlapping phase for westbound right turn lane. • Panama Lane and Mountain Vista Drive - Install signal. • Panama Lane and Reliance Drive - Construct two eastbound through lanes, one westbound through lane, and one westbound left turn lane. • Panama Lane and Ashe Road - Construct one eastbound left turn lane, one westbound left turn lane, one northbound left turn lane, two eastbound through lanes, one westbound through lane, and one southbound through lane. • Panama Lane and Golden Gate/Mountain Ridge Drive - Install signal. • Panama Lane and Stine Road - Construct one eastbound through lane. • Panama Lane and Wible Road - Construct one westbound left turn lane. • McCutchen Road and Buena Vista Road - Install signal and construct one eastbound left turn lane, one northbound left turn lane, one southbound left turn lane, and one southbound right turn lane. • McCutchen Road and Old River Road - Install signal. • McCutchen Road and Gosford Road - Install signal. Roadway Segments • Buena Vista Road - Stockdale Highway to Ming Avenue - Add two lanes. • Buena Vista Road - Panama Lane to McCutchen Road - Construct as divided roadway. • Calloway Drive - Hageman Road to Rosedale Highway - Add two lanes. • Calloway Drive - Rosedale Highway to Brimhall Road - Add two lanes. • Calloway Drive - Brimhall Road to Westside Parkway Westbound Ramps - Add two lanes. • Calloway Drive -Westside Parkway Westbound Ramps to Westside Parkway Eastbound Ramps - Add two lanes. • Calloway Drive - Westside Parkway Eastbound Ramps to Stockdale Highway - Add two lanes, construct as divided roadway. West Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR Executive Summary Note: (S) = Significant. (LTS) = Less than Significant. (NI) = No Impact 2-41 Michael Brandman Associates H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance After Mitigation • Old River Road - South of Taft Avenue - Add two lanes. • Gosford Road - Panama Lane to McCutchen Road - Add two lanes, construct as divided roadway. • Gosford Road - McCutchen Road to Taft Highway - Construct as divided roadway. • Stockdale Highway - Enos Road to Nord Avenue - Add two lanes. • Ming Avenue - South Allen Road to Buena Vista Road - Construct as divided roadway. • Ming Avenue - Old Stine Road to Real Road - Add two lanes. • White Lane - West Beltway to South Allen Road - Construct as divided roadway. • White Lane - South Allen Road to White Lane Project Entrance - Add two lanes • White Lane - White Lane Entrance to Buena Vista Road - Add two lanes roadway. • White Lane - Gosford Road to Ashe Road - Add two lanes. • White Lane - Stine Road to Wible Road - Add two lanes. • White Lane - Wible Road to SR 99 Southbound Ramps - Add two lanes. • Panama Lane - Gosford Road to Ashe Road - Add two lanes. • Panama Lane - Ashe Road to Stine Road - Add two lanes. • Panama Lane - Stine Road to Wible Road - Add two lanes. • Panama Lane - Wible Road to SR 99 Southbound Ramps - Add two lanes. • Allen Road - Brimhall Road to Westside Parkway Westbound Ramps - Construct as divided roadway. • Allen Road - Westside Parkway Westbound Ramps to Westside Parkway Eastbound Ramps - Construct as divided roadway. • Allen Road -Westside Parkway Eastbound Ramps to Stockdale Highway -Construct as divided roadway. • South Allen Road - White Lane to Campus Park Drive - Construct as divided roadway. West Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR Executive Summary Note: (S) = Significant. (LTS) = Less than Significant. (NI) = No Impact 2-42 Michael Brandman Associates H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance After Mitigation • South Allen Road - Campus Park Drive to Pacheco Road - Construct as divided roadway. • South Allen Road - Pacheco Road to Harris Road - Add two lanes, construct as divided roadway. • South Allen Road - Harris Road to Panama Lane - Construct as divided roadway. 6.3.12 - Utilities and Service Systems Impact 6.3.12.A: The implementation of the proposed project as well as other future development in the project vicinity will increase the water demand from the City of Bakersfield. The project’s contribution to cumulative water demand is considered less than cumulatively considerable.(LTS) No mitigation measures are required. Less than significant. Impact 6.3.12.B: The implementation of the proposed project as well as other future development in the project vicinity will result in the construction of new water facilities which could cause environmental effects.(S) Implementation of mitigation measures 5.12.B.1 is required. Less than significant. Impact 6.3.12.C: The implementation of the proposed project as well as other future development in the project vicinity will result in the construction of new wastewater facilities which could cause significant environmental effects. (S) Implementation of mitigation measures 5.12.B.1, 5.12.C.2, and 5.12.C.3 are required Less than significant. Impact 6.3.12.D: The implementation of the proposed project as well as other future development in the project vicinity will result in the construction of new drainage facilities which could cause significant environmental effects. (LTS) No mitigation measures are required. Less than significant. Impact 6.3.12.E: The implementation of the proposed project as well as other future development in the project vicinity could be served by a landfill with No mitigation measures are required. Less than significant. West Ming Specific Plan - Draft EIR Executive Summary Note: (S) = Significant. (LTS) = Less than Significant. (NI) = No Impact 2-43 Michael Brandman Associates H:\Client (PN-JN)\0216\02160029\DEIR 9-1\02160029_Sec02-00 Exec_Summary.doc Impacts Mitigation Measures Level of Significance After Mitigation sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate cumulative solid waste disposal needs. (LTS) Section 6.3.13 - Population and Housing Impact 6.3.13.A: The implementation of the proposed project as well as other future development in the project vicinity will induce substantial population growth in the project area. (LTS) No mitigation measures are required. Less than significant. Section 1.2 - Mineral Resources The operation of oil facilities could affect future land uses on the project site. (S) Prior to approval of a tentative tract//parcel map, the project applicant shall submit a petroleum integration plan that shows how all existing petroleum-related facilities will be protected and integrated into the proposed development and provides documentation of compliance with Section 17.46.010 and Section 15.66 of the City Municipal Code. Less than significant.