HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 189-03RESOLUTION NO. "~ _~ ~ - 0 3
RESOLUTION MAKING FINDINGS, APPROVING
NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND ADOPTING THE
SPECIFIC PARKS AND TRAILS PLAN FOR NORTHEAST
BAKERSFIELD.
WHEREAS, the City of Bakersfield recognizes that planning for parks, staging areas, trails
and support facilities provides a benefit for its residents consistent with the policies of the
Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan; and
WHEREAS, a Specific Parks and Trails Plan for Northeast Bakersfield containing policies,
standards, identification of park locations, staging area locations, trail alignments and support
facilities, financing and typical design standards has been prepared, as shown in attached Exhibit
"A"; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, through its Secretary, did set, MONDAY,
SEPTEMBER 15, 2003 and THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2003, at the hour of 5:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers of City Hall, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, California, as the time and place
for a public hearing before said Planning Commission on said items, and said public hearing was
held in the same manner set forth in the Bakersfield Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 129-03 transmitting the
Commission's recommendation for approval and adoption of the Specific Parks and Trails Plan for
Northeast Bakersfield to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, though the City Clerk, did set Wednesday, October 22, 2003,
at the hour of 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hail, 1501 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield,
California, as the time and place for a public hearing before said Council on said items, and said
public hearing was held in the manner set forth in the Bakersfield Municipal Code and State
Government Code; and
WHEREAS, northeast Bakersfield is experiencing urban growth pressures; and
WHEREAS, the Specific Parks and Trails Plan project area has the potential for housing
50,000 new residents; and
WHEREAS, the Specific Parks and Trails Plan for Northeast Bakersfield will provide needed
park sites and connective trail system to benefit residents; and
WHEREAS, the Specific Parks and Trails Plan for Northeast Bakersfield will provide
aesthetic, recreational, health and air quality benefits for area residents; and
WHEREAS, the Specific Parks and Trails Plan for Northeast Bakersfield substantially
advances a legitimate government interest through the provision of parks and trails in a unique
geographical setting to the benefit of residents; and
WHEREAS, the Specific Parks and Trails Plan for Northeast Bakersfield does not deny any
property owners an economically viable use of his or her land; and
WHEREAS, the laws and regulations relating to the preparation and adoption of the
Negative Declaration, as set forth in CEQA and City of Bakersfield's CEQA Implementati~o{~,~.
Procedures, have been duly followed by city staff, Planning Commission and Council; and
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WHEREAS, for the above-described project, an Initial Study was conducted and it was
determined that the proposed project would not have a significant effect on the environment and a
Negative Declaration was prepared and posted on July 22, 2003 in accordance with CEQA; and
WHEREAS, the physical constraint of the topographic features of the planning area severely
limits design and construction to accommodate the physically disabled on the trails through open
space areas; and
WHEREAS, several speakers made comment at said hearing held before the Council; and
WHEREAS, the Council has considered said written and verbal comments submitted by the
public, and responses to those comments presented by staff.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY FOUND AND RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF BAKERSFIELD as follows:
1. The above recitals, incorporated herein, are true and correct.
2. The provisions of CEQA have been followed.
3. The Negative Declaration is hereby approved.
The natural environment of open space areas would be materially damaged by
compliance with the standards for providing accessibility for the physically disabled.
The Specific Parks and Trails Plan for Northeast Bakersfield is consistent with the
objectives, goals and policies of the Metropolitan Bakersfield General Plan.
The Specific Parks and Trails Plan for Northeast Bakersfield dated September 18,
2003, as shown in Exhibit "1" is adopted, subject to the mitigation measures in
Exhibit "2".
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passl~!~and adopted, by the Council
of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on ET ,~;~ 200.t by the
following vote:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER COUCH, CARSON, BENHAM, MAGGARD, HANSON, SULLIVAN, SALVAGGIO
COUNClLMEMBER
COUNClLMEMBER
COUNCILMEMBER
PAMELA A. McCA~
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
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APPROVED
HARVEY L. HALL
Mayor of the City of Bakersfield
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APPROVED as to form
BART J. THILTGEN
City Attorney
Attachments: Exhibit 1
Exhibit 2
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Exhibit I
SPECIFIC PARKS AND TRAILS PLAN FOR
NORTHEAST BAKERSFIELD
B A K E R S F I E L D
Development Services Deparlmont-Planning Division
1715 Chester A venue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
(661) 326-3733
September 2003
ORIGINAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER PAGE
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................... ii
CHAPTER I - INTRODUCTION ................................................................................... I-1
CHAPTER II - AMENDMENT PROCEDURE ............................................................. I1-1
CHAPTER III - IMPLEMENTATION .......................................................................... II1-1
CHAPTER IV - ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENTS ............................................ IV-1
CHAPTER V - MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS ................................................ V-1
CHAPTER VI - DESIGN STANDARDS ..................................................................... VI-1
ATTACHMENTS ....................................................................................................... VI-2
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SPECIFIC PARKS AND TRAILS PLAN
FOR NORTHEAST BAKERSFIELD
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Purpose:
The purpose of this specific plan is to provide a system of parks and interconnecting trail
systems in northeast Bakersfield for the public enjoyment of unique open space features
and recreational amenities in the area.
Summary:
The Specific Parks and Trails Plan for
Northeast Bakersfield includes a plan map,
policies and standards for the location and
development of parks, staging areas and
trails for the area generally located within
City jurisdiction, north of Highway 178 to
Alfred Harrell Highway, east of the City's
abandoned Panorama Drive landfill site to
Rancheria Road.
Many public parks and staging areas are
located adjacent to open space. A system
of trails would link neighborhoods to these
amenities and other open space resources
and recreational amenities.
Implementation:
The Specific Parks and Trails Plan for Nodheast Bakersfield is a planning document with
which all new development must be consistent. Parks and staging areas would be
acquired pursuant to Bakersfield Municipal Code (BMC) Chapter 15.80. Subdivisions
required to dedicate trails would receive a one half acre per 1,000 population park
dedication/in-lieu fee credit. Park development and improvement fees collected pursuant
to BMC Chapter 15.82 would be used for park, staging area and trail improvements.
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CHAPTERI
INTRODUCTION
The City of Bakersfield has determined that northeast Bakersfield contains unique
natural resources that should be accessible to the general public. These resources
include the Kern River Corridor and open areas of substantial topographic relief. In
addition, the planning area contains and is adjacent to significant open space,
interpretive and recreational amenities such as Hart Park, habitat areas, BLM land,
inactive landfills, Kern River Soccer Park, California Living Museum (CALM), Lake
Ming, and the Kern River Trail System.
These unique natural resources and
man-made amenities provide opportunities to
develop a system of parks, staging areas and trails
within and adjacent to open space which will link
neighborhoods, amenities and resoumes for the
enjoyment of the public. This specific plan provides
that system.
Unique resources of northeast Bakersfield have
been acknowledged previously by the City of
Bakersfield through the adoption of the Kern River
Plan Element of the General Plan, Northeast
Bakersfield Open Space Area (NBOSA) policies, a
1996 Specific Trails Plan for a portion of the area,
and a Hillside Development Ordinance. Policies and standards within this plan further
define the intent and expectations for the area and provide information for development
design and evaluation.
Natural open space within the planning area
will occur as a result of land which due to
physical constraints will not be developed, land
which is purchased using habitat funds or
grant monies, and land acquired through gifts.
Where possible, trails will be placed on
existing disturbed trail traces. When
development occurs over a trail alignment, the
trail will be accommodated along the edge or
within the subdivision in accordance with
applicable specific plan policies.
Within the planning area, habitat preserves may exist which affect the placement and
use of trails. The City will work closely with preserve managers (i.e. the California
Department of Fish and Game) to ensure that habitat areas are protected.
In addition, it is the City's intent to recognize previously approved development project
conditions and agreements regarding park planning within the project area and to honor
and implement those conditions and agreements as they apply to specific projects.
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CHAPTER II
AMENDMENT PROCEDURE
Amendment Process:
The placement of parks and trails shall closely match the locations and alignments
shown in this plan, and be subject to design standards. Deviations in the alignments
may be approved based on factors such as public safety, topographic constraints or
sound design and engineering practices. If deemed necessary by the Planning
Director, such a change may require public notice and hearing in accordance with the
amendment provisions of this plan.
An application to amend this plan shall be made in writing to the Planning Director. The
Planning Director shall provide the forms for such an amendment, and may prescribe
filing deadlines, collection of processing fees, the type of information to be provided, and
any administrative procedure necessary to comply with federal, state and local
regulations.
The Planning Director shall determine application completeness. Upon said
completeness determination, and in accordance to the type of request as described
below, the matter shall be set and noticed for a public hearing before the appropriate
Advisory Agency. Said notice shall be advertised in a newspaper of local distribution at
least ten (10) days prior to the hearing date. Property owners within 300 feet of the
project site and subject trail staging area or park location shall be notified by mail at least
ten (10) days prior to the hearing date.
The Advisory Agency shall cause to be made by its own members or members of its
staff the investigation of facts bearing upon the application and provide all
necessary information to assure that the action on each application is consistent with
the intent and purpose of this Parks and Trails Plan. Amendments are subject to
environmental review in accordance with state and local regulations and policies.
City Council:
The City Council shall consider applications which
do not have related applications as described in
the following paragraphs. City Council shall be
authorized to review, amend, conditionally amend,
or deny any request for amendment, and hear
appeals of decisions made by the Planning
Commission or Board of Zoning Adjustment.
The City Council may also initiate review or
amendment of this Parks and Trails Plan.
Planninq Commission:
The Planning Commission shall have authority to initiate amendments, amend (with or
without conditions) and deny amendments to this Parks and Trails Plan upon
determining whether such amendment is consistent with the purpose of this Plan.
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Second, the Planning Commission shall have authority to review, amend, conditionally
amend, or deny amendment requests to this Parks and Trail Plan concurrently with a
related project that is subject to Title 16 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code. An example
of a project subject to Planning Commission review under this circumstance includes an
application for a tentative tract, which, upon engineering design or other professional
evidence, indicates a park or trail alignment as shown on the Parks and Trails Plan
should be relocated.
Third, the Planning Commission shall have authority to review, amend, conditionally
amend, or deny amendment requests to this Parks and Trails Plan for "development"
projects, which have been appealed to them pursuant to the Bakersfield Municipal Code.
The decision of the Planning Commission is final if not appealed to the City Council in a
timely manner in the proper form in accordance with Chapter 16.52 of the Bakersfield
Municipal Code.
Board of Zoninq Adiustment:
The Board of Zoning Adjustment shall have authority to review, amend, conditionally
amend or deny an amendment request when such request is related to and concurrently
heard with application for conditional use permit or zoning modification to be heard by
the Board of Zoning Adjustment.
Development Services Director:
The Development Services Director shall have authority to review, amend, conditionally
amend, or deny amendment requests to this Parks and Trails Plan when such request is
related to and concurrently heard with application for site plan review.
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CHAPTER III
IMPLEMENTATION
Implementation Policies:
Park sites and staging areas shall be located in the general vicinity
depicted on the Specific Parks and Trails Plan Map with final location to be
determined by the City.
The community park site along Paladino Drive shall be 25 to 30 acres in size.
Streets adjacent the park site will be required upon subdivision of adjacent land.
Within the planning area, provide combination local park/staging areas
adjacent to open space, trails and the Kern River where possible to provide
local park facilities and enable the public direct non-motorized access to natural
amenities. Local park size should be 2.5 to10 acres.
Parks within the planning area adjacent to the NBOSA and Kern River may, at
the City's discretion, include non-manicured and/or natural open space areas if
the unimproved land helps implement general or specific plan policies, such as
providing trail connections or connections to the Kern River.
Park development fees collected pursuant to BMC Chapter 15.82 may be used
for park, trail and staging area improvements.
Gated subdivisions within the planning area shall be designed to provide public
access to parks and trails and allow trail linkages through subdivisions where
needed.
Trails and staging areas within the 1996 Specific Trails Plan shall be
provided in accordance with that Specific Trails Plan.
The following policies apply to parks, trails and staging areas within the Northeast
Bakersfield Park Planning area outside of the 1996 Specific Trails Plan Area:
Provide staging areas up to 2 acres in size as determined by the City to provide
points of access to the trail system. Staging areas (or portions thereof) required
to be dedicated to the City shall be counted toward a subdivider's park acreage
requirement.
Provide trails through open space areas and development as shown on the plan
to link neighborhoods, park sites, open space, public lands, points of interest and
recreational amenities for the enjoyment of the public.
Park acreage dedication/in lieu fee requirements for subdivisions required to
dedicate multi use trails to the City shall be 2 acres per 1000 population instead
of 2.5 acres per 1000.
Where possible, trails are to be located in open space areas or around the
perimeter of development adjacent to open space as opposed to going through
subdivisions and other improved projects.
Trails may be placed within development to provide connections to open space
areas, parks, other trails or other amenities as deemed appropriate by the City.
Where possible, road crossings for trails should be at controlled intersections.
Signalized intersections serving the trail system shall include high mount
equestrian push buttons on traffic signal poles. Other equestrian sensitive design
features may be incorporated where deemed appropriate by the City Engineer.
Culverts beneath roadways may be considered for trail connectivity where
physically and economically feasible.
Project design shall accommodate trail and open space connections where
appropriate, such as open ended cul-de-sacs or easements between lots to allow
access to open space and trails.
The unpaved multi-use trails required in this plan shall be for the use of
pedestrians, hikers, equestrians, and mountain bikers.
Temporary or permanent limitations on trail use shall be established by the City
where deemed appropriate due to user conflicts, impacts on habitat, erosion,
maintenance or operational factors.
Bike routes, trails and paths shall be provided pursuant to the Metropolitan
Bakersfield General Plan Bikeway Master Plan.
Double frontage lots may be allowed on local streets to accommodate trail
improvements (Diagrams B and C) through subdivisions as deemed appropriate
by the City. Trails shall not be place in the front yard of single family residences.
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CHAPTER IV
ACQUISITION AND IMPROVEMENTS
The intent of this chapter is to describe how park land, trails and improvements are
obtained for a functional, interconnected system. The Planning Director shall review
projects for compliance with this plan and make recommendations to the decision-
making body.
Parks:
Acquisition:
Park acreage dedication/in-lieu fee requirements within the plan area
shall be provided in accordance with Bakersfield Municipal Code Chapter 15.80
with the following exception:
The park acreage requirement for development projects having to
dedicate trails shall be 2 acres per one thousand population instead of 2.5
acres per one thousand.
Improvement:
Park improvements shall be consistent with
those described in the Metropolitan
Bakersfield General Plan.
Park improvements shall be funded in
accordance with Bakersfield Municipal
Code Chapter 15.82, or developers may
enter into an agreement with the City to
provide park improvements and receive park
development fee reimbursement or waiver.
Staaina Areas:
Acquisition:
Staging area dedications shall count towards a developer's park acreage
requirements. Staging area reservations will be acquired using park in-lieu
fees or other soumes such as grant monies.
Improvement:
Minimum staging area improvements shall include an informal parking area
(decomposed granite), concrete benches, concrete trash cans, concrete drinking
fountain and trees.
Staging area improvements shall be funded in accordance with Bakersfield
Municipal Code Chapter 5.82, or developers may enter into an agreement with
the City to provide staging area improvements and receive park development fee
reimbursement or waiver.
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Trails:
Acquisition:
Trail dedications consistent with the policies and standards in this plan shall be
required of development projects. Development plan applications shall depict
trail alignments.
Improvement:
Where possible, trails in open space areas shall use existing disturbed trail
alignments.
When trail connections are needed through open space areas and the trail does
not follow an existing disturbed trail, the developer shall provide a trail tread in
accordance with Diagram A.
Where trails cross through subdivisions, Diagram B and C standards shall be
incorporated into the street side landscape improvements for the subdivision
provided by the developer. Trail alignments shall not be placed in the front yards
of homes.
Where trails occur along the frontage of improvements such as multiple family
residential, offices or commercial development, the trail shall be incorporated into
the landscaped street frontage in accordance with Diagrams B and C (excluding
wall except where needed to comply with the Bakersfield Municipal Code).
Plant materials utilized in areas with improved trails (Diagrams B and C) shall be
selected from the plant list attached as Exhibit 1.
Trail enhancements through open space areas may be funded from park
development fees.
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CHAPTER V
MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS
New development within the plan area shall be required to annex to the consolidated
maintenance district for the purpose of providing funds for maintenance and operations
of the trails. The method of maintenance may also include provisions for parks,
landscaping or other facilities of public benefit. Maintenance and operations costs and
expenses include, but are not limited to, erosion control, litter control, necessary repairs
or replacements, utilities, care, supervision and any or all other items necessary for the
proper maintenance and operation of the trails.
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CHAPTER VI
DESIGN STANDARDS
Development and improvement of parks and trails shall be in conformance with the
standards set forth in this chapter.
Parks:
Park design shall be consistent with the policies in the Metropolitan Bakersfield General
Plan, the Subdivision Ordinance and Subdivision Design Manual and this specific plan
document.
The park site at the base of "Hang Glider Hill" shall be designed to accommodate a
landing area for hang gliders.
Staqinq Areas:
Staging areas shall include informal parking area
(decomposed granite), concrete benches, concrete
trash cans, concrete drinking fountain and trees.
The staging area on "Hang Glider Hill" shall be
accessible, oriented and designed to accommodate
a hang glider launch area.
Trails:
Trails within the Specific Trails Plan area adopted March 6, 1996 (City Council
Resolution No. 35-96) shall comply with the standards described in that plan.
Trails within the remainder of the plan area shall be unpaved multi-use trails. These
trails shall utilize existing disturbed trail alignments where possible. Trail dedications
shall be minimum 20 feet in width in open areas and 28 feet in width (combined trail,
sidewalk and landscaping) through developed areas, additional slope easements may
be required in steep areas. Actual tread width shall be six feet wide or the area of
disturbance established through historic use.
Through developed areas, trails shall be provided within required landscaped areas (See
Diagrams B and C). To avoid conflicts with driveway access points, trails shall not be
placed in front of single family residential property. Trails may be located in landscaped
areas adjacent to the rear of double frontage lots and along the side yard lots within a
subdivision, subject to approval by the City.
Trails through open areas (Diagram A) are to remain in
their natural state. Trails within developed areas
(Diagrams B and C) shall utilize decomposed granite
surfacing to reduce dust.
When no existing disturbed trail exists in open space
areas, developers may be required to establish a 6'
tread width within the trail easement.
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Diagram A
Diagram B
Diagram C
Map 1
Map 2
Exhibit I
ATTACHMENTS
Unpaved Multi-Use Trail Through Open Space Or Around Perimeter Of
Development
Unpaved Multi-Use Trail Within Improved Areas
Plan View, Unpaved Multi-Use Trail Within Improved Areas
Specific Parks And Trails Plan Map (11 x 17)
Specific Parks And Trails Aerial Photo (11 x 17)
Improved Trail Landscape Plant List
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DIAGRAM A
UNPAVED MULTI-USE TRAIL
THROUGH OPEN SPACE OR AROUND
PERIMETER OF DEVELOPMENT
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EXISTING DISTURBANCE
20' DEDICATION WIDTH
ADDITIONAL SLOPE EASEMENTS MAY BE
NECESSARY IN STEEP AREAS
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DIAGRAM B
PLANTING AREA
UNPAVED MULTI-USE TRAILS
WITHIN IMPROVED AREAS
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NATIVE EARTH
STREETSIDE
DIAGRAM C
PLAN VIEW
UNPAVED MULTI-USE TRAIL
WITHIN IMPROVED AREAS
EXHIBIT 1
SPECIFIC PARKS AND TRAILS PLAN FOR
NORTHEAST BAKERSFIELD
IMPROVED TRAIL LANDSCAPE PLANT LIST
TREE LIST
BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME
Acacia Melanoxylon Blackwood Acacia
Arbutus Unedo Strawberry Tree
Casuarina Stricta She-Oak
Celtis Occidentalis Common Hackberry
Cercidium Floridum Palo Verde
Cercidium Floridum 'Desert Museum' Blue Palo Verde
Cercidium Microphyllum Littleleaf Palo Verde
Chilopsis Linearis Desert-Willow
Cotinus Coggygria Smoke Tree
Cotinus Coggygia 'Royal Purple' Smoke Tree
Cupressus Arizonica Arizona Cypress
Cupressus Forbesii Tecate Cypress
Eriobotrya Deflexa Bronze Loquat
Geijera Parviflora Austrailian Willow
Gleditsia Triacanthos Honey Locust
Heteromeles Arbutifolia Toyon
Laurus Nobilis Grecian Laurel
Melia Azedarach Chinaberry tree
Olea Europaea 'Swan Hill' Swan Hill Fruitless Olive
Pinus Brutia ssp. Eldarica Eldar Pine
Pinus Canariensis Canary Islands Pine
Pinus Edulis Rocky Mountain Pinon
Pinus Pinea Italian Stone Pine
Pinus Sabiniana Gray Pine
Pistacia Chinensis Chinese Pistache
Plantanus x Acerifolia 'BIoodgood' London Plane Tree
Prosopis Glandulosa Var. Torreyana Honey Mesquite
Prunus Illicifolia Holly-leafed Cherry
Prunus Illicifolia ssp. lyonii Catalina Cherry
Quercus Agrifolia Coast Live Oak
Quercus Cerris Turkey oak
Quercus Chrysolepis Canyon Live Oak
Quercus Douglasii Blue Oak
Quercus Durata Leather Oak
Quercus Emoryi Emory Oak
Quercus Engelmannii Mesa Oak
Quercus Gambelii Gambel Oak
Quercus ilex Holly Oak
Quercus Lobata Valley Oak
Quercus Suber Cork Oak
Qfuercus Turbinella Desert Scrub Oak
Quercus Wislizeni Interior Live Oak
Sophora Japonica Japanesse Pagoda
Sophora Secundiflora Mescal Bean
Ulmus Pumilia Siberian Elm
Vitex Agnus-Castus Chaste Tree
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EXHIBIT 1
SPECIFIC PARKS AND TRAILS PLAN FOR
NORTHEAST BAKERSFIELD
IMPROVED TRAIL LANDSCAPE PLANT LIST (Continued)
BOTANICAL NAME
Arctostaphylos 'Emerald Carpet'
Aretostaphylos 'Howard McMinn'
Arctostaphylos 'Pacific Mist'
Artemesia 'Powis Castle'
Ba¢charis p. 'Pigeon Point'
Baccharis p. 'Twin Peaks'
Carpenteria Californica
Ceanothus 'Concha'
Ceanothus 'Joyce Coulter'
Ceanothus 'Yankee Point'
Cistus 'Sunset'
Cornus Stolonifera
Enceila Califorica
Eriogonum Fasciculatum
Heteromeles Arbutifolia
Lavendula Stochas
Mahonia 'Compacta'
Mahonia Aquifolium
Rhamnus Califomica
Rhamnus Californica 'Eve Case'
Rhododendron O¢cidentalis
Rhus Ovata
Rosa Californica
Salvia Clevelandii
Salvia Leucophylla
Santolina Virens
SHRUB LIST
COMMON NAME
Emerald Carpet Manzanita
Howard McMinn Manzanita
Pacific Mist Manzanita
Powis Castle Artemesia
Pigeon Point Coyote Bush
Twin Peaks Coyote Bush
Bush Anemone
Concha Ceanothus
Joyce Coulter Ceanothus
Yankee Point Ceanothus
Sunset Rockrose
Red Twig Dogwood
California Sunflower
California Buckwheat
Toyon
Spanish Lavender
Compacta Oregon Grape
Oregon Grape
California Coffeeberry
Eve Case Coffeeberry
Western Azalea
Sugar Bush
California Wild Rose
Cleveland Sage
Purple Sage
Green Santolina
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EXHIBIT2
MmGATION LIST
SPECIFIC PARKS AND TRAILS PLAN
NORTHEAST BAKESFIELD
AND GPA 03-0761
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES:
Plant species introduced into the natural (i.e. undeveloped) trail setting shall be reviewed by a
biologist for habitat/vegetative compatibility. The use of exotic species that can be invasive
shall be avoided.
Any night-lighting proposed shall be directed away from natural open space areas, safety
lighting shall be designed to minimize impacts to the natural open space areas.
Where determined on a project by project basis, biological monitoring shall be conducted and
limits of construction shall be staked.
Pre-construction surveys for the blunt-nosed leopard lizard, and raptor nests will be required for
new construction where warranted by habitat type.
The following measures are recommended to reduce impacts on the San Joaquin
kit fox to less than significant levels:
If they cannot be avoided by construction, all potential and known kit fox dens and
burrows of other special status species will be monitored and excavated according to
approved guidelines.
Pets will not be permitted on the project site during project activities, except if confined
or leashed.
All food-related trash, such as wrappers, cans, bottles, and food scraps, will be
disposed of in closed containers only and regularly removed from the project site.
All spills of hazardous materials within endangered species habitats will be cleaned up
immediately.
All construction activities will be conducted during daylight hours.
All project-related vehicles will observe a speed limit of 20 mph or less on the project
site, except on State and County highways and roads.
All trenches left uncovered over night will be ramped to allow animals that fall into the
trench to escape.
The boundaries of the project site will be delineated using orange construction fencing
to ensure that adjacent habitats will not be impacted.
CULTURAL RESOURCES:
If fossils are found within an area being graded, earth-disturbing activities shall be diverted
elsewhere until a monitor has completed salvage of the fossils. If construction personnel make
the discovery, the grading contractor shall immediately dived construction and call a qualified
paleontologist on the site for fossil salvage.
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Mitigation List
Specific Parks/Trails Plan
Northeast Bakersfield
If fossils are found, a paleontologist shall prepare, identify and curate all recovered fossils.
Upon completion of grading, the project paleontologist shall prepare a summary report
documenting mitigation measures and results, with itemized inventory of collected specimens.
Paleontologist shall submit the report to the City of Bakersfield and any other appropriate
agency, and transfer fossil collection to an appropriate depository at the direction f the City.
If any human remains are discovered, all work shall stop until the Kern County Coroner has
been notified and has evaluated the remains. If other archeological artifacts are discovered
during site development, all work shall stop until the find as been evaluated by a qualified
archaeologist or historian.
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