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mix ranging from 5 gallon (20 percent), 15 gallon (60 percent), and 24-inch box (20 percent). The location and arrangement of such trees shall be subject to the approval of the City. The tree plan, replacement planting, and follow-up care shall be handled by an established horticultural firm which specializes in the reforestation of Bay Area woodland sites. The plan shall include a set of stringent rules regarding the use of herbicides. SIGNIFICANT EFFECT Impact 4.4-3: Raptor Nest Disturbance. Implementation of the proposed project could result in disturbance of active raptor nests, which are protected under State Fish and Game Code (Section 3503.5). This would be considered a potentially significant impact. Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which mitigate or avoid the significant effects on the environment. Facts in Support of Finding The City of Pleasanton has adopted the following measures which will reduce potential biological resource impacts to a less-than-significant level: Mitigation Measure 4.4-3: Raptor Nest Disturbance. If grading of an area of one acre or greater is to occur, or if one or more trees with a trunk diameter of 6 inches or greater are proposed to be removed during the raptor nesting season (February 1 to August 3 I), then a focused survey for raptor nests shall be conducted by a qualified biologist during the nesting season. The survey shall be conducted no less than 14 days, and no more than 30 days, prior to the beginning of grading or tree removal. If nesting raptors are found during the focused survey, no grading or tree removal shall occur within 500 feet of an active nest until the young have ~edged (as determined by a qualified biologist), or until the project applicant receives written authorization from California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) to proceed. If the removal of nest trees is unavoidable, they shall be removed during the non-breeding season. SIGNIFICANT EFFECT Impact 4.4-4: Wetlands and other Jurisdictional Waters of the United States. Implementation of the proposed project could result in fill of jurisdictional wetlands. Jurisdictional wetlands are considered a sensitive habitat and regulated by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This impact would be considered potentially significant. Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which mitigate or avoid the significant effects on the environment. Facts in Support of Finding The City of Pleasanton has adopted the following measures which will reduce potential biological resource impacts to a less-than-significant level: Vineyard Avenue Corridor Specific Plan Draft El R -15- Findings