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Soils Investigation Report The Specific Plan requires that site-specific geotechnical studies be completed for new development in the Specific Plan Area in order to evaluate any necessary geotechnical mitigation measures. Staff is requiting that a geotechnical report be provided prior to building permit issuance. The soils report will provide the necessary mitigation measures and construction procedures to be carded out through construction. The mitigation measures and construction procedures will need to be incorporated into the project's design, subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. Noise, Dust, and Vibration The Specific Plan notes the subject lot (Lot 8) as having a noise level that exceeds a 55dBA. The Specific Plan therefore requires noise, dust, and vibration mitigation measures for new construction, such as: the installation of a fresh-air ventilation and/or air-conditioning system that allows residents to maintain closed windows for noise and dust control, the installation of dual- paned windows for those that face the RMC Lonestar plant; the recordation of a deed restriction pertaining to the noise, odor, dust, vibration, and illumination implications from the Asphalt Batch Plant onto this property; the recordation of a deed restriction providing a noise/dust/vibration easement; and the recordation of a deed restriction disclosing the close proximity of the Plan Area to the Livermore Municipal Airport and of possible impacts due to aircraft over flights. Staffis recommending conditions of approval that would meet these requirements. Green Building Measures In addition to the green building measures that have been conditioned, the Specific Plan also requires additional energy-efficient requirements for construction within the Specific Plan area. The conditions of approval note that an energy-efficient heating system, an energy-efficient cooling system, and energy-efficient lighting are to be used on this project. Landscaping The existing eucalyptus trees along the north portion of the lot are protected from removal as conditioned with this approval. The tree have been assessed as valuable screening for the lot and proposed residence from the Shadow Cliff Regional Recreation Area (East Bay Regional Park District) to the north. Staff is also requiting a tree report to be prepared. The report identifies any existing trees according to diameter, condition, and value and would identify the measures needed to protect these trees from any construction damage. The report also needs to assess the proposed surface improvements within all the tree driplines and to provide any construction measures needed to ensure the longevity and health of the existing trees. The City's Landscape Architect will review SR:05:123 Page 5