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Finding: Changes have been incorporated into the proposed Zone that would avoid the significant environmental effect as identified in the SEIR. Mitigation Measure (2012 SEIR)4.D-3, which has been incorporated into the proposed Zone,will reduce the significant environmental impact to a less-than-significant level. Facts in Support of Finding: The following facts and mitigation measure indicate that the impact will be reduced to less than significant. 1. Subsurface ground-disturbing activities within the area of the proposed Zone could have a significant impact on previously unknown unique paleontological resources. The City has a moderate sensitivity with regard to paleontological resources,and it is possible that paleontological resources could be present underground within the area of the proposed Zone. 2. Implementation of Mitigation Measure(2012 SEIR) 4.D-3 set forth in Table 6- 1 of the Final.SEIR and listed in the MMRP will ensure that Impact 4.E-2c would be reduced to a less-than-significant level and is hereby incorporated by reference and described below. (2012 SEIR) Mitigation Measure 4.D-3: In the event that paleontological resources are encountered during the course of development, all construction activity must temporarily cease in the affected area(s) until the uncovered fossils are properly assessed by a qualified paleontologist and subsequent recommendations for appropriate documentation and conservation are evaluated by the Lead Agency. Excavation or disturbance may continue in other areas of the site that are not reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent or additional paleontological resources. Site(s) affected: All sites within the proposed Zone. (Draft SEIR, pp. 4.E-17 to 4.E-19.) Impact 4.E-2d Development facilitated by the proposed Zone has the potential to disturb human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries. The SEIR evaluates the impacts of the proposed Zone related to the disturbance of human remains. Significance Before Mitigation: Significant Significance After Mitigation: Less than Significant Finding: Changes have been incorporated into the proposed Zone that would avoid the significant environmental effect as identified in the SEIR. Mitigation Measure 4.E-6, which has been incorporated into the proposed Zone, will reduce the significant environmental impact to a less-than-significant level. 33