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Measure 03. Prior to the approval of a grading plan for the site, require the preparation and approval of a Master Landscape Plan and Tree Preservation Plan. Fjndine: Specific economic, social or other considerations made infeasible mitigation measures or project alternatives identified in the Final EIR. F~,~ in Su_nnort of Findimt: The following facts demonstrate that it is not feasible to mitigate the impact to a less than significant level. a. Heritage trees were found in four primary areas: (1) adjacent to the Arroyo de laLaguna corridor, (2) proximate to the old farmstead in the West Parcel, (3) bordering Bernal Avenue, and (4) proximate to the knoll on the East Parcel. Under the Greenbriar Project: the area adjacent to the Arroyo de la Laguna will be dedicated to the City for currently unplanned future public uses; there will be fewer intersection improvements along Bemal Avenue; and the knoll of the East Parcel will be an 18- acre neighborhood / special use park. b. The findings set forth above under Visual Resources Impact N5 are incorporated by reference. c. The Greenbriar PUD Plan addresses tree removal and protection by encouraging retention of as many mature, healthy trees as feasible and requiring replacement planting. d. PUD Condition requires the Property Owner to retain as many mature, heallhy trees as feasible, recognizing that implementation of the PUD Plan will result in r~noval of certain trees within planned development areas. Retention and removal of trees will occur in accordance with the Tree Preservation and Removal Plan. e. PUD Condition requires that a Master Landscape Plan be prepared for the entire site. The plan is to be prepared by a registered landscape architect Condition details the Plan requirements and calls for a tree planting program. f. The distribution of land uses under each of the development alternatives would result in the loss of a significant number of major trees on the site. The No Project Alternative is rejected because it would not meet any of the Project Sponsor's objectives nor would it fulfill any of the City's objectives for this site, including provision of additional housing, open space affordable housing, an elementary school site and public improvements. G. Geology, Soils, and Seismic Safety 1. ~. Introduction of structures and population into an area in which the likelihood of impacts from seismic events is high. 64