HomeMy Public PortalAboutFinal MMRP-FEIR Edits Memo
Date: June 16, 2014
To: Planning Commission
From: Jenna Endres, Associate Planner
Subject: Minor Modifications to Coldstream Specific Plan Final Environmental Impact Report and
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Following publication of the Coldstream Specific Plan Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) and
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP), staff located a number of discrepancies within
the text and timing of certain mitigation measures. In order to correct these discrepancies, staff is
recommending the following changes to both the FEIR and the MMRP. The proposed changes are
minor in nature, do not change any of the impact statements and required mitigation measures nor do
they alter any of the conclusions made within each document. In most cases, they are made to ensure
the text is internally consistent with the timing and enforcement of each mitigation measure.
Summary of proposed changes:
• MM 4.1.3. “Timing” column states “Prior to approval of tentative maps for the Village Green
Residential Small Lot area and Recreation parcel.” Three minor changes are proposed to the
timing in this mitigation measure: 1) modification of the project design (to be done prior to
approval of tentative maps), 2) the fence (design to be approved prior to installation), and 3)
access point and easement to be deeded after there is a legal parcel.
• MM 4.2.2a.
1. The “Timing” column text (“Prior to recordation of final map”) conflicts with text of
mitigation, which states that intersection improvements are to be approved prior to
temporary or final certificate of occupancy of any buildings. The text within the mitigation
measure language is proposed to be changed to match that of the timing section.
2. A clarification note will be added within the “Timing” column to recognize the condition of
approval written by the Town’s Engineering Division. The Engineering Division condition
of approval recognizes that this work has already been completed and thus this
mitigation measure will require reimbursement rather than construction of
improvements. The Engineering condition reads: “Intersection improvements have
been constructed by a Town Capital Improvement Project at the SR 89 South/Donner
Pass Road/Frates Lane intersection, which fulfill the short-range improvements required
by Mitigation Measure 4.2.2a. The recently approved Tahoe Forest Hospital Expansion
Project had a similar Mitigation Measure, including the ability to request reimbursement
of a fair-share portion of the short-rang e improvements from future discretionary
Category 3 and 4 projects (as defined by General Plan Table CIR-6). The Town and
Tahoe Forest Hospital District paid their fair shares toward the intersection
improvements in 2011. Prior to any building permit issuance or subdivision map
approval, the applicant shall pay this project’s fair share contribution of $36,908 ($20,259
to the Town and $16,649 to Tahoe Forest Hospital District) toward the intersection
improvements.”
• MM 4.2.2b. “Timing” column text should be revised to reflect the fact that this impact is only
significant for Option A under 2030 cumulative conditions. Given the fact that the improvements
are included within the Town’s Traffic Impact Fee program, payment of traffic fees at time of
building permit approval should be the timing for Option A.
• MM 4.2.2c. “Timing” column text (“Prior to recordation of final map”) conflicts with text of
mitigation, which states that intersection improvements are to be approved prior to temporary or
final certificate of occupancy of any buildings. The text within the mitigation measure will be
changed to be consistent with the timing statement.
• MM 4.2.3a. This measure should be implemented at the same time as other 2010 traffic
mitigation measures, i.e., prior to temporary or final certificate of occupancy of any buildings.
• MM 4.2.3b. This measure should be implemented at the same time as other 2010 traffic
mitigation measures, i.e., prior to temporary or final certificate of occupancy of any buildings.
• MM 4.2.10a. This measure should be implemented at the same time as other 2010 traffic
mitigation measures, i.e., prior to temporary or final certificate of occupancy of any buildings.
• MM 4.3.3. “Timing” column text should be revised to clarify that the stated timing only relates to
when the final design of the landscaped berm is approved. The measure does not specify when
the berm is to be constructed, presumably prior to issuance of certificates of occupancy for
residences within the applicable noise contour of I-80 or those that correspond with the area
formerly known as Forest Residential. The timing will be revised to reflect a requirement to
construct the berm prior to issuance of certificates of occupancy and clarify when final design of
the landscaped berm is required.
• MM 4.3-5. The phase reference in the “Timing” column text is outdated. It should be tied to
opening up Deerfield Drive, so construction of Phases 5A or 5B would be appropriate here. The
timing will be revised to reflect construction of either Phase 5A or 5B.
• MM 4.3.8a. The phase reference in the “Timing” column text is outdated. It should be Phase 3
based on the current phasing diagram.
• MM 4.3.8b. The phase reference in the “Timing” column text is outdated. It should be Phase 3
based on the current phasing diagram.
• MM 4.3.8c. The phase reference in the “Timing” column text is outdated. It should be Phase 3
based on the current phasing diagram.
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