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PUD-93-02-09M 2001 Ruby Hill Boulevard Discussion a-i, ii, iii)The subject site is not located in the Alc~uist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone as delineated by the California Division of Mines and Geology . The project would not be subject to potential damage from earthquake ground shaking as a maximum intensity of VIII of the Modified Mercalli Scale. The State of California provides minimum standards for building design through the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 24). The California Uniform Building Code is based on the UBC and has been modified for California conditions with numerous more detailed andlor stringent regulations. Specific seismic safety requirements are set forth in Chapter 23 of the UBC. The State earthquake protection law requires that buildings be designed to resist stresses produced by lateral forces caused by earthquakes. The City implements the requirements of the California Code through its building permit process. The proposed project will be required to comply with the applicable codes and standards to provide earthquake resistant design. Therefore, this would be aless-than-significant-impact. a-iv) The site is generally flat to slightly sloping and according to the geotechnical report would not likely be subject to landslides. Therefore, this would be categorized as no-impact. b-d) Natural erosion is frequently accelerated by human activities such as site preparation for construction and alteration of topographic features. Grading, vegetation removal, as well as excavation and trenching for on-site and off-site utility lines, will disturb soils, which could increase the rate of erosion if controls or best management practices are not in place. The City requires that all projects meet the requirements for stormwater control measures during design, construction and implementation phases of the project. Grading is prohibited from October 15 to April 1 to reduce citywide impacts. Therefore, this would be aless-than-significant-impact. e) The project will provide public infrastructure related to storm water discharge, sewer, and water service. There will not be septic systems or alternative wastewater disposal systems within the project. Therefore, this would be categorized as no-impact. 7. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Environmental Setting The project site contains an existing two-story building once used as a real estate sales office and vineyards. Standards of Significance For purposes of this environmental document, an impact is considered significant if the proposed project would: Result in exposing people to existing contaminated soil during construction activities; Result in exposing people to asbestos containing materials; Result in exposing people to contaminated groundwater if dewatering activities take place. 15