Implementation of the Plan would not substantially damage scenic resources,including,but not limited to,
<br /> trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings, within a State scenic highway. (Draft EIR, pp. 3.1-17,
<br /> Impact 3.1-2.)
<br /> Implementation of the Plan would not substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the
<br /> planning area and its surroundings. (Draft EIR,pp.3.1-17 to 3.1-18,Impact 3.1-3.)
<br /> Implementation of the Plan would create new sources of substantial light or glare that could adversely affect
<br /> day-or night-time views in the area. (Draft EIR,pp.3.1-19,Impact 3.1-4.)
<br /> 2. Air Quality
<br /> Development under the Plan will not conflict with or obstruct the implementation of the applicable air
<br /> quality plan. (Draft EIR,pp.3.2-32 to 3.2-38,Impact 3.2-1.)
<br /> Development under the Plan would not create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people.
<br /> (Draft EIR,pp.3.2-50 to 3.2-51,Impact 3.2-4.)
<br /> 3. Biological Resources
<br /> Implementation of the Plan would not have a substantial adverse effect,either directly or through habitat
<br /> modifications, on species identified as candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional
<br /> plans,policies,or regulations,or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S.Fish and Wildlife
<br /> Service. (Draft EIR,pp.3.3-17 to 3.3-20,Impact.3.3-1.)
<br /> Implementation of the Plan would not have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other
<br /> sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans,policies,regulations,or by the California
<br /> Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. (Draft EIR,pp. 3.3-20 to 3.3-21, Impact
<br /> 3.3-2.)
<br /> Implementation of the Plan would not have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as
<br /> defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act(including,but not limited to,marsh,vernal pool,coastal,
<br /> etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means. (Draft EIR, pp. 3.3-21 to
<br /> 3.3-22,Impact 3.3-3.)
<br /> Implementation of the Plan would not interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or
<br /> migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident of migratory wildlife corridors, or
<br /> impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites.(Draft EIR,pp.3.3-22 to 3.3-23,Impact 3.3-4.)
<br /> Implementation of the Plan would not conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological
<br /> resources,such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance. (Draft EIR,pp.3.3-23 to 3.3-24,Impact 3.3-5.)
<br /> Implementation of the Plan would not conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation
<br /> Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or State habitat
<br /> conservation plan. (Draft EIR,pp.3.3-24,Impact 3.3-6.)
<br /> 4. Cultural,Historic,and Tribal Cultural Resources
<br /> Implementation of the Plan would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical
<br /> resource, as defined as physical demolition, destruction, relocation, or alteration of the resource or its
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<br /> following:
<br /> 1. Aesthetics
<br /> Implementation of the Plan would not have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista. (Draft EIR, pp.
<br /> 3.1-16,Impact 3.1-1.)
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<br />d adopted the Plan on .The Draft EIR and Final EIR comprise the"EIR"referenced in
<br /> these findings.
<br /> The EIR provides a program-level analysis of the environmental impacts of the Plan and supports all levels
<br /> of approval necessary to implement the Plan.
<br /> F. Certification of the Draft and Final EIR
<br /> In accordance with CEQA Guidelines section 15090(a)(1), the City Council, as lead agency, finds and
<br /> certifies that the Draft and Final EIR have been completed in compliance with CEQA and the CEQA
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<br />d to comply with
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<br />e use shall be at least 300 feet from an R or 0 district.
<br /> Distributed at the May 28,2019, Downtown Specific Plan Update Task Force Meeting and the June 26,2019 Planning Commission Meeting
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