CC Resolution No. 19-090 Adopting Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Program for the Development New Five Story, 185 Room Hotel with Associated Improvements Located at 1080110805 North Wolfe Rd APN 316-45-017 316-05-56 RESOLUTION NO. 19-090
A RESOLUTION OF THE CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL
ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW FIVE (5) STORY, 185 ROOM HOTEL WITH
ASSOCIATED IMPROVEMENTS LOCATED AT 10801 AND 10805 NORTH
WOLFE ROAD
(APN: 316-45-017 AND 316-05-56)
SECTION I: PROTECT DESCRIPTION
Application No.: EA-2017-05
Applicant: Kimco Realty (Michael Strahs)
Property Owner: Cupertino Village, LP
Location: 10801 and 10805 North Wolfe Road (APN: 316-45-017 and 316-05-56)
SECTION II: ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCESS
WHEREAS, the City of Cupertino received an application on December 8, 2017 for a
General Plan Amendment,Development Permit,Development Agreement,Architectural
and Site Approval, Use Permit, and Tree Removal permits to allow the development of a
new 5-story, 185 room hotel with associated site and landscaping improvements, and
associated environmental review ("Project"); and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act of
1970 (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) ("CEQA") together with the State
CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15000 et seq.)
(hereinafter, "CEQA Guidelines"), the City prepared- an Initial Study and proposed
Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project ("IS/MND"); and
WHEREAS, the project is additionally described in the May 30, 2019 "The Cupertino
Village Hotel Project" Final Draft Initial Study ("Draft IS/MND"); and
WHEREAS, on November 8, 2018 the City issued a Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated
Negative Declaration; and
WHEREAS, on November 8, 2018 the Draft IS/MND for the project was distributed to
responsible agencies and the public for review and comment for a 30-day period that
ended December 7, 2018; and
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WHEREAS,the IS/MND concluded that significant environmental effects on Air Quality,
Biological Resources, Cultural Resources,Noise, and Utilities and Service Systems would
be avoided or reduced to less-than-significant levels by mitigation measures
identified in the IS/MND; and
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WHEREAS, on December 13, 2018, prior to making any recommendation regarding the
adoption of the Draft IS/MND,the City of Cupertino's Environmental Review Committee
held a duly noticed public hearing to receive public testimony where it reviewed and
considered the information contained in the Draft IS/MND, and voted 5-0-0 to
recommend that the City Council adopt the Draft IS/MND (EA-2017-06) and mitigation
measures with their motion; and
WHEREAS, the changes made after publication of the IS/MND merely clarify, amplify or
make insignificant modifications to the IS/MND, and recirculation of the IS/MND is not
required; and
WHEREAS, for all comments received following the close of the public review and
comment period, responses have been provided with staff reports;
WHEREAS, the comments received on the IS/MND, along with responses to these
comments, are included in the staff report, summarized;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission independently reviewed and considered the
IS/MND together with the comments and the responses to those comments prior to taking
action on the Project;
WHEREAS, the comments received by the Planning Commission do not require major
revisions to the IS/MND due to new or substantially more severe significant effects on
the environment; and
WHEREAS, on June 11, 2019 prior to taking action on the Project, the Planning
Commission held a duly noticed public hearing to receive staffs presentation and public
testimony, and to further consider the information contained in the Final IS/MND, along
with all staff reports, other pertinent documents, and all written and oral statements
received prior to and at the public hearing;
WHEREAS, the City Council has independently reviewed and considered the IS/MND
together with the comments and the responses to those comments prior to taking action
on the Project;
WHEREAS, the comments received by the City Council do not require major revisions to
the IS/MND due to new or substantially more severe significant effects on the
environment; and
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WHEREAS, on July 16, 2019 prior to taking action on the Project, the City Council held a
duly noticed public hearing to receive staffs presentation and public testimony, and to
further consider the information contained in the Final IS/MND, along with all staff
reports, other pertinent documents, and all written and oral statements received prior to
and at the public hearing;
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED:
That after careful consideration of maps, facts, exhibits, testimony, staff reports, public
comments, and other evidence submitted in this matter, the City Council:
1. Finds that the Final IS/MND for the Project has been completed in compliance with
CEQA and reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City.
2. Finds that, on the basis of the whole record before it, there is no substantial evidence
that the Project as proposed and mitigated will have a significant effect on the
environment.
3. Adopts the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration (Final MND) for the Project.
4. Adopts the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project, as
amended, attached hereto as Exhibit EA-1, and incorporated herein by reference,
which incorporates all the mitigation measures required under the Final MND. The
Planning Commission further makes the mitigation measures required conditions of
approval of the Project to the extent they are within the responsibility and jurisdiction
of the City as summarized below:
a. AIR QUALITY j
Mitigation Measure AQ-1: The project's construction contractor shall comply
with the following Bay Area Air Quality Management District best management
practices for reducing construction emissions of fugitive dust(PMio and PM2.5):
• Water all active construction areas at least twice daily, or as often as needed to
control dust emissions. Watering should be sufficient to prevent airborne dust
from leaving the site. Increased watering frequency may be necessary
whenever wind speeds exceed 15 miles per hour. Reclaimed water should be
used whenever possible.
• Pave, apply water twice daily or as often as necessary to control dust, or apply
(non-toxic) soil stabilizers on all unpaved access roads, parking areas, and
staging areas at construction sites.
• Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand, and other loose materials or require all
trucks to maintain at least 2-feet of freeboard (i.e., the minimum required space
between the top of the load and the top of the trailer).
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• Sweep daily(with water sweepers using reclaimed water if possible)or as often
as needed all paved access roads, parking areas and staging areas at the
construction site to control dust.
• Sweep public streets daily (with water sweepers using reclaimed water if
possible) in the vicinity of the project site, or as often as needed, to keep streets
free of visible soil material.
• Hydroseed or apply non-toxic soil stabilizers to inactive construction areas.
• Enclose, cover, water twice daily, or apply non-toxic soil binders to exposed
stockpiles (dirt/sand).
• Limit vehicle traffic speeds on unpaved roads to 15 miles per hour.
• Replant vegetation in disturbed areas as quickly as possible.
• Install sandbags or other erosion control measures to prevent silt runoff from
public roadways.
Mitigation Measure AQ-2: Prior to issuance of any grading, demolition and/or
building permits, the construction contractor(s) shall demonstrate the following,
during construction, on all plans:
• The use of construction equipment fitted with Level 3 Diesel Particulate Filters
for all equipment of 50 horsepower or more.
• Maintain a list of all operating equipment in use on the project site for
verification by the City of Cupertino Building Division official or his/her
designee. The construction equipment list shall state the makes, models, and
number of construction equipment on-site. Equipment shall be properly
serviced and maintained in accordance with manufacturer recommendations.
• Ensure that all nonessential idling of construction equipment is restricted to 5
minutes or less, which is in compliance with California Air Resources Board
Rule 2449.
• Ensure that all construction plans submitted to the City of Cupertino Planning
Department and/or Building Division clearly show the requirement for Level
3 Diesel Particulate Filters emissions standards for construction equipment
over 50 horsepower.
b. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Mitigation Measure BIO-1: Nests of raptors and other birds shall be protected
when in active use, as required by the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the
California of Fish and Game Code. The construction contractor shall indicate the
following on all construction plans, if construction activities and any required tree
removal occur during the breeding season (February 1 and August 31).
Preconstruction surveys shall:
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• Be conducted by a qualified biologist prior to tree removal or grading,
demolition, or construction activities. Note that preconstruction surveys are
not required for tree removal or construction, grading, or demolition activities
outside the nesting period.
• Be conducted no more than 14 days prior to the start of tree removal or
construction.
• Be repeated at 14-day intervals until construction has been initiated in the area
after which surveys can be stopped.
• Document locations of active nests containing viable eggs or young birds.
Protective measures for active nests containing viable eggs or young birds shall be
implemented under the direction of the qualified biologist until the nests no longer
contain eggs or young birds. Protective measures shall include:
• Establishment of clearly delineated exclusion zones (i.e., demarcated by
identifiable fencing, such as orange construction fencing or equivalent) around
each nest location as determined by the qualified biologist, taking into account
the species of birds nesting, their tolerance for disturbance and proximity to
existing development. In general, exclusion zones shall be a minimum of 300
feet for raptors and 75 feet for passerines and other birds.
• Monitoring active nests within an exclusion zone on a weekly basis throughout
the nesting season to identify signs of disturbance and confirm nesting status.
• An increase in the radius of an exclusion zone by the qualified biologist if
project activities are determined to be adversely affecting the nesting birds.
Exclusion zones may be reduced by the qualified biologist only in consultation
with California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
• The protection measures shall remain in effect until the young have left the nest
and are foraging independently or the nest is no longer active.
c. CULTURAL RESOURCES
Mitigation Measure CULT-1: If any prehistoric or historic subsurface cultural
resources are discovered during ground-disturbing (including grading,
demolition and/or construction) activities:
• All work within 50 feet of the resources shall be halted and a qualified
archaeologist shall be consulted.
• If the resource is a non-tribal resource, the archaeologist shall to assess the
significance of the find according to CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5.
• If the resource is a tribal resource — whether historic or prehistoric — the City
shall consult with the appropriate tribe(s) to evaluate the resource and
determine appropriate avoidance, preservation or mitigation measures.
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• If any find is determined to be significant, representatives from the City of
Cupertino Building Department and the archaeologist shall meet to determine
the appropriate avoidance measures or other appropriate mitigation.
• All significant non-tribal cultural materials recovered shall be,as necessary and
at the discretion of the consulting archaeologist, subject to scientific analysis,
professional museum curation, and documentation according to current
professional standards.
• Where the materials are tribal, the City shall consult with the appropriate
tribe(s) to determine what types of testing and preservation are acceptable.
• In considering any suggested mitigation proposed by the consulting
archaeologist to mitigate impacts to tribal cultural resources, historical
resources or unique archaeological resources, the City,in consultation with the
tribe(s) where appropriate, shall determine whether avoidance is necessary
and feasible in light of factors such as the nature of the find, proposed project
design, costs, and other considerations.
• If avoidance is infeasible, other appropriate measures (e.g., data recovery)
would may be implemented.
• Work may proceed on other parts of the project site while mitigation for tribal
cultural resources, historical resources or unique archaeological resources is
being carried out
Mitigation Measure CULT-2: The construction contractor shall incorporate the
following in all grading, demolition, and construction plans:
• In the event that fossils or fossil-bearing deposits are discovered during
grading, demolition, or building, excavations within 50 feet of the find shall be
temporarily halted or diverted.
• The contractor shall notify the City of Cupertino Building Department and a
City-approved qualified paleontologist to examine the discovery.
• The paleontologist shall document the discovery as needed,in accordance with
Society of Vertebrate Paleontology standards (Society of Vertebrate
Paleontology 1995), evaluate the potential resource, and assess the significance
of the finding under the criteria set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5.
• The paleontologist shall notify the appropriate agencies to determine
procedures that would be followed before construction is allowed to resume at
the location of the find.
• If the project applicant determines that avoidance is not feasible, the
paleontologist shall prepare an excavation plan for mitigating the effect of the
project based on the qualities that make the resource important. The
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excavation plan shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior
to implementation.
d. TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES
Mitigation Measure TCR-1: Implement Mitigation Measure CULT-1.
e. NOISE
Mitigation Measure NOISE-1: The following shall be incorporated in all
demolition, grading, and construction plans, as required by the CMC,
Construction activities shall take place only during daytime hours of 7:00 a.m. and
8:00 p.m. on weekdays, and 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekends. In addition, the
construction crew shall adhere to the following best management practices shall
be observed:
• At least 90 days prior to the start of construction activities,all offsite businesses
and residents within 300 feet of the project site will be notified of the planned
construction activities. The notification will include a brief description of the
project, the activities that would occur, the hours when construction would
occur, and the construction period's overall duration. The notification should
include the telephone numbers of the City's and contractor's authorized
representatives that are assigned to respond in the event of a noise or vibration
complaint.
• The project applicant and contractors will prepare a Construction Noise
Control Plan prior to issuance of any grading, demolition, and/or building
permits. The details of the Construction Noise Control Plan, including those p
details listed herein, will be included as part of the permit application drawing
set and as part of the construction drawing set.
• At least 10 days prior to the start of construction activities, a sign will be posted
at the entrance(s) to the job site, clearly visible to the public, which includes
permitted construction days and hours, as well as the telephone numbers of
the City's and contractor's authorized representatives that are assigned to
respond in the event of a noise or vibration complaint. If the authorized
contractor's representative receives a complaint, he/she will investigate, take I
appropriate corrective action, and report the action to the City.
• During the entire active construction period, equipment and trucks used for
project construction will utilize the best available noise control techniques(e.g.,
improved mufflers, equipment re-design, use of intake silencers, ducts, engine
enclosures,and acoustically attenuating shields or shrouds),wherever feasible.
• Include noise control requirements for equipment and tools,including concrete
saws, to the maximum extent feasible. Such requirements could include, but
are not limited to, erecting temporary plywood noise barriers between areas
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where concrete saws will be used and nearby sensitive receptors; performing
work in a manner that minimizes noise; and undertaking the noisiest activities
during times of least disturbance to nearby sensitive receptors.
• During the entire active construction period, stationary noise sources will be
located as far from sensitive receptors as possible, and they will be muffled and
enclosed within temporary sheds, or insulation barriers or other measures will
be incorporated to the extent feasible.
• During the entire active construction period, noisy operations will be
conducted simultaneously to the degree feasible in order to reduce the time
periods of these operations.
• Select haul routes that avoid the greatest amount of sensitive use areas and
submit to the City of Cupertino Public Works Department for approval prior
to the start of the construction phase.
• Signs will be posted at the job site entrance(s), within the on-site construction
zones, and along queueing lanes (if any) to reinforce the prohibition of
unnecessary engine idling. All other equipment will be turned off if not in use
for more than 5 minutes.
• During the entire active construction period and to the extent feasible, the use
of noise producing signals, including horns,whistles, alarms, and bells will be
for safety warning purposes only. The construction manager will use smart
back-up alarms, which automatically adjust the alarm level based on the
background noise level, or switch off back-up alarms and replace with human
spotters in compliance with all safety requirements and laws.
f. UTILITIES AND SERVICES MITIGATION MEASURE
Mitigation Measure UTIL-1: No building permits shall be issued by the City for
the proposed Cupertino Village Hotel Project that would result in exceeding the
permitted peak wet weather flow capacity of 13.8 mgd through the Santa Clara
sanitary sewer system. The project applicant may demonstrate, to the satisfaction
of the City of Cupertino and Cupertino Sanitary District (CSD), that the proposed
hotel would not exceed the peak wet weather flow capacity of the Santa Clara
sanitary sewer system by implementing one or more of the following methods:
1. Reduce inflow and infiltration in the CSD system to reduce peak wet weather
flows; or
2. Increase on-site water reuse, such as increased grey water use, or reduce water
consumption of the fixtures used within the proposed project, or other
methods that are measurable and reduce sewer generation rates to acceptable
levels, to the satisfaction of the CSD.
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The proposed project's estimated wastewater generation shall be calculated using
the generation rates used by the San Jose-Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant
Specific Use Code & Sewer Coefficient table in the May 2007, City of Santa Clara
Sanitary Sewer Capacity Assessment, unless alternative (i.e., lower) generation rates
achieved by the proposed project are substantiated by the project applicant based
on evidence to the satisfaction of the CSD.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16f day of July 2019, at a Regular Meeting of the City
Council of the City of Cupertino, State of California,by the following roll call vote:
Vote Members of the City Council
AYES: Scharf, Chao, Paul, Sinks, Willey
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SIGNED:
Steven Scharf,Mayor Date I
City of Cupertino
ATTEST:
Grace Schmidt, City Clerk Date
Exhibit EA-1
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Cu ertino Village
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10801 and 10805 North Wolfe Road,
APN#s: 316-45-017 and 316-05-056
May 2019
Mitigation Measure Timeframe and Responsibility Method of Oversight of
for Implementation Compliance Im lementation
Mitigation Measure AQ-1:The project's construction During the construction and Improvements City of Cupertino
contractor shall comply with the following Bay Area Air post-construction phases,the related to these Public Works and
Quality Management District best management practices for project proponent shall be measures shall Building
reducing construction emissions of fugitive dust(PM10 and responsible for implementing be printed on Departments
PM2.5): these measures,including all construction
• Water all active construction areas at least twice daily,or as improvements. documents,
often as needed to control dust emissions.Watering should be contracts,and
sufficient to prevent airborne dust from leaving the site. project plans
Increased watering frequency may be necessary whenever and shall be reviewed
wind speeds exceed 15 miles per hour.Reclaimed water by the Director of
should be used whenever possible. Community
• Pave, apply water twice daily or as often as necessary to Development and the
control dust,or apply(non-toxic)soil stabilizers on all Director of Public
unpaved access roads,parking areas, and staging areas at Work prior to the
construction sites. issuance of grading
• Cover all trucks hauling soil,sand,and other loose materials and/or building
or require all trucks to maintain at least 2 feet of freeboard permits.
(i.e.,the minimum required space between the top of the load
and the top of the trailer).
• Sweep daily(with water sweepers using reclaimed water if
possible)or as often as needed all paved access roads,parking
areas and staging areas at the construction site to control dust.
• Sweep public streets daily(with water sweepers using
reclaimed water if possible)in the vicinity of the project site,
or as often as needed,to keep streets free of visible soil
material.
• Hydroseed or apply non-toxic soil stabilizers to inactive
construction areas.
• Enclose,cover,water twice daily,or apply non-toxic soil
binders to exposed stockpiles(dirt/sand).
• Limit vehicle traffic speeds on unpaved roads to 15 miles
per hour.
Mitigation Measure Timeframe and Responsibility Method of Oversight of
for Implementation Compliance Implementation
• Replant vegetation in disturbed areas as quickly as possible.
• Install sandbags or other erosion control measures to
prevent silt runoff from public roadways.
Mitigation Measure AQ-2:Prior to issuance of any grading, Project proponent to ensure Provide City of Cupertino
demolition and/or building permits,the construction inclusion of these requirements documentation Public Works and
contractor(s)shall demonstrate the following, during in all contracts and permit demonstrating Building
construction, on all plans: documents.Prior to the compliance(i.e. Departments
• The use of construction equipment fitted with Level 3 Diesel issuance of any construction specifications of
Particulate Filters for all equipment of 50 horsepower or more. permit. vehicles and
• Maintain a list of all operating equipment in use on the equipment) and on
project site for verification by the City of Cupertino Building the construction
Division official or his/her designee.The construction drawings clearly
equipment list shall state the makes,models,and number of show the
construction equipment on-site.Equipment shall be properly requirement for Level
serviced and maintained in accordance with manufacturer 3 Diesel Particulate
recommendations. Filters emissions
• Ensure that all nonessential idling of construction standards for
equipment is restricted to 5 minutes or less,which is in construction
compliance with California Air Resources Board Rule 2449. equipment over 50
• Ensure that all construction plans submitted to the City of horsepower.
Cupertino Planning Department and/or Building Division
clearly show the requirement for Level 3 Diesel Particulate
Filters emissions standards for construction equipment over
50 horsepower.
Mitigation Measure BIO-1:Nests of raptors and other birds Project proponent to add this to If grading and/or tree Community
shall be protected when in active use,as required by the all construction plans and removal begins Development
federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act and the California of Fish contracts to ensure biologist during the stated Department
and Game Code.The construction contractor shall indicate the conducts pre-construction dates in the
following on all construction plans,if construction activities surveys as required. mitigation measure,
and any required tree removal occur during the breeding A final report of
season(February 1 and August 31).Preconstruction surveys nesting birds,
shall: including an
Mitigation Measure Timeframe and Responsibility Method of Oversight of
for Implementation Compliance Implementation
• Be conducted by a qualified biologist prior to tree removal protection measures,
or grading, demolition,or construction activities.Note that shallbe submitted
preconstruction surveys are not required for tree removal or tothe Director of
construction, grading,or demolition activities outside the Community
nesting period. Development prior to
• Be conducted no more than 14 days prior to the start of tree the start of
removal or construction. demolition.
• Be repeated at 14-day intervals until construction has been
initiated in the area after which surveys can be stopped.
• Document locations of active nests containing viable eggs or
young birds.
Protective measures for active nests containing viable eggs or
young birds shall be implemented under the direction of the
qualified biologist until the nests no longer contain eggs or
young birds.Protective measures shall include:
• Establishment of clearly delineated exclusion zones (i.e.,
demarcated by identifiable fencing, such as orange
construction fencing or equivalent)around each nest location
as determined by the qualified biologist,taking into account
the species of birds nesting,their tolerance for disturbance and
proximity to existing development.In general,exclusion
zones shall be a minimum of 300 feet for raptors and 75 feet
for passerines and other birds.
• Monitoring active nests within an exclusion zone on a
weekly basis throughout the nesting season to identify signs
of disturbance and confirm nesting status.
• An increase in the radius of an exclusion zone by the
qualified biologist if project activities are determined to be
adversely affecting the nesting birds. Exclusion zones may be
reduced by the qualified biologist only in consultation with
California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Mitigation Measure Timeframe and Responsibility Method of Oversight of
for Implementation Compliance Implementation
• The protection measures shall remain in effect until the
young have left the nest and are foraging independently or
the nest is no longer active.
Mitigation Measure CULT-1:If any prehistoric or historic During site excavation,the All CommunityDevelo
subsurface cultural resources are discovered during ground- project proponent shall be archaeologicalmonito pment
disturbing(including grading, demolition and/or responsible for implementation ring andreporting
construction)activities: ofArchaeological monitoring. measures shallbe
• All work within 50 feet of the resources shall be halted and Monitoring shall be conducted included inall
a qualified archaeologist shall be consulted. during earthmoving activities construction
• If the resource is a non-tribal resource,the archaeologist by a qualified archaeologist. documents,and
shall to assess the significance of the find according to During construction,the project construction
CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5. proponent and contractor shall management plans,
• If the resource is a tribal resource—whether historic or beresponsible for notification of contracts,andproject
prehistoric—the City shall consult with the appropriate anydiscoveries. plans and shall be
tribe(s)to evaluate the resource and determine appropriate reviewed by the
avoidance,preservation or mitigation measures. CommunityDevelop
• If any find is determined to be significant,representatives ment Department
from the City of Cupertino Building Department and the
archaeologist shall meet to determine the appropriate
avoidance measures or other appropriate mitigation.
• All significant non-tribal cultural materials recovered shall
be, as necessary and at the discretion of the consulting
archaeologist,subject to scientific analysis,professional
museum curation, and documentation according to current
professional standards.
• Where the materials are tribal,the City shall consult with
the appropriate tribe(s)to determine what types of testing
and preservation are acceptable.
• In considering any suggested mitigation proposed by the
consulting archaeologist to mitigate impacts to tribal
cultural resources,historical resources or unique
archaeological resources,the City, in consultation with the
Mitigation Measure Timeframe and Responsibility Method of Oversight of
for Implementation Compliance Implementation
tribe(s)where appropriate, shall determine whether
avoidance is necessary and feasible in light of factors such
as the nature of the find,proposed project design, costs,
and other considerations.
• If avoidance is infeasible, other appropriate measures(e.g.,
data recovery)would may be implemented.
• Work may proceed on other parts of the project site while
mitigation for tribal cultural resources,historical resources
or unique archaeological resources is being carried out.
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excavations within 50 feet of the find shall be temporarily during earthmoving activities construction
halted or diverted. by a qualified documents,contracts,
• The contractor shall notify the City of Cupertino Building archaeologist.During andproject plans and
Department and a City-approved qualified paleontologist to construction,the project shall be reviewed by
examine the discovery. proponent and contractor shall the
• The paleontologist shall document the discovery as needed, beresponsible for notification of CommunityDevelop
in accordance with Society of Vertebrate Paleontology anydiscoveries. ment Department
standards(Society of Vertebrate Paleontology 1995),evaluate
the potential resource,and assess the significance of the
finding under the criteria set forth in CEQA Guidelines
Section 15064.5.
• The paleontologist shall notify the appropriate agencies to
determine procedures that would be followed before
construction is allowed to resume at the location of the find.
• If the project applicant determines that avoidance is not
feasible,the paleontologist shall prepare an excavation plan
for mitigating the effect of the project based on the qualities
that make the resource important.The excavation plan shall
Mitigation Measure Timeframe and Responsibility Method of Oversight of
for Implementation Compliance Implementation
be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to
implementation.
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be observed: construction
• At least 90 days prior to the start of construction activities, management plan,
all offsite businesses and residents within 300 feet of the andproject plans and
project site will be notified of the planned construction reviewed by the
activities.The notification will include a brief description of Director of
the project,the activities that would occur,the hours when PublicWorks prior
construction would occur,and the construction period's toissuance of grading
overall duration.The notification should include the and/or building
telephone numbers of the City's and contractor's authorized permits.
representatives that are assigned to respond in the event of a
noise or vibration complaint.
• The project applicant and contractors will prepare a
Construction Noise Control Plan prior to issuance of an
Mitigation Measure Timeframe and Responsibility Method of Oversight of
for Implementation Compliance Implementation
grading, demolition,and/or building permits.The details of
the Construction Noise Control Plan,including those details
listed herein,will be included as part of the permit application
drawing set and as part of the construction drawing set.
• At least 10 days prior to the start of construction activities,a
sign will be posted at the entrance(s)to the job site,clearly
visible to the public,which includes permitted construction
days and hours,as well as the'telephone numbers of the City's
and contractor's authorized representatives that are assigned
to respond in the event of a noise or vibration complaint.If the
authorized contractor's representative receives a complaint,
he/she will investigate,take appropriate corrective action,and
report the action to the City.
• During the entire active construction period,equipment and
trucks used for project construction will utilize the best
available noise control techniques (e.g.,improved mufflers,
equipment re-design,use of intake silencers, ducts,engine
enclosures,and acoustically attenuating shields or shrouds),
wherever feasible.
• Include noise control requirements for equipment and tools,
including concrete saws,to the maximum extent feasible.Such
requirements could include,but are not limited to,erecting
temporary plywood noise barriers between areas where
concrete saws will be used and nearby sensitive receptors;
performing work in a manner that minimizes noise;and
undertaking the noisiest activities during times of least
disturbance to nearby sensitive receptors.
• During the entire active construction period,stationary
noise sources will be located as far from sensitive receptors as
possible, and they will be muffled and enclosed within
temporary sheds, or insulation barriers or other measures will
be incorporated to the extent feasible.
Mitigation Measure Timeframe and Responsibility Method of Oversight of
for Implementation Compliance Implementation
• During the entire active construction period,noisy
operations will be conducted simultaneously to the degree
feasible in order to reduce the time periods of these
operations.
• Select haul routes that avoid the greatest amount of sensitive
use areas and submit to the City of Cupertino Public Works
Department for approval prior to the start of the construction
phase.
• Signs will be posted at the job site entrance(s),within the on-
site construction zones,and along queueing lanes(if any)to
reinforce the prohibition of unnecessary engine idling.All
other equipment will be turned off if not in use for more than
5 minutes.
• During the entire active construction period and to the
extent feasible,the use of noise producing signals, including
horns,whistles, alarms, and bells will be for safety warning
purposes only.The construction manager will use smart back-
up alarms,which automatically adjust the alarm level based
on the background noise level,or switch off back-up alarms
and replace with human spotters in compliance with all safety
requirements and laws.
Mitigation Measure UTIL-1:No building permits shall be Prior to the issuance of any Demonstrate that the Department of
issued by the City for the proposed Cupertino Village Hotel construction permit. proposed hotel Public Works and
Project that would result in exceeding the permitted peak wet would not exceed the Cupertino Sanitary
weather flow capacity of 13.8 mgd through the Santa Clara peak weather flow District
sanitary sewer system.The project applicant may capacity of the Santa
demonstrate,to the satisfaction of the City of Cupertino and Clara sanitary sewer.
Cupertino Sanitary District(CSD),that the proposed hotel
would not exceed the peak wet weather flow capacity of the
Santa Clara sanitary sewer system by implementing one or
more of the following methods:
Mitigation Measure Timeframe and Responsibility Method of Oversight of
for Implementation Compliance Implementation
1.Reduce inflow and infiltration in the CSD system to reduce
peak wet weather flows;or
2.Increase on-site water reuse,such as increased grey water
use,or reduce water consumption of the fixtures used within
the proposed project,or other methods that are measurable
and reduce sewer generation rates to acceptable levels,to the
satisfaction of the CSD.
The proposed project's estimated wastewater generation shall
be calculated using the generation rates used by the San Jose-
Santa Clara Water Pollution Control Plant Specific Use Code
&Sewer Coefficient table in the May 2007, City of Santa Clara
Sanitary Sewer Capacity Assessment,unless alternative(i.e.,
lower)generation rates achieved by the proposed project are
substantiated by the project applicant based on evidence to
the satisfaction of the CSD.