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This section provides an overview of the Project and the environmental analysis. For additional

details regarding specific issues, please consult the appropriate chapter of Section 4.0,

Environmental Setting, Impacts, and Mitigation Measures.



2.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE EIR



This EIR provides an analysis of the potential environmental impacts associated with the

implementation of the Project located in the City of Elk Grove. The Project proposes a tentative

subdivision map, a conditional use permit (CUP), and abandonment of several easements.

These actions would allow for the phased development of four 40,000 square foot medical

office buildings, one 20,000 square foot retail/ medical office building, one 20,000 square foot

ambulatory surgery center/ medical office building, and a hospital of 133,000 to 193,000 square

feet on a 40.89-acre site.



The EIR analysis focuses on potential impacts arising from development of the proposed Project.

The EIR adopts this approach in order to provide a credible worst-case scenario of the impacts

resulting from Project implementation. Where appropriate, some impacts are analyzed under

future conditions, which assume buildout of reasonably foreseeable projects in the area. Other

issues that are site-specific in nature are evaluated against baseline conditions.



2.2 PROJECT CHARACTERISTICS



Based on information submitted to the City by the Project applicant, the Project proposes to

develop a 40.89-acre site located in the central portion of the City on the west side of State

Route (SR) 99. The Project site is bounded by Big Horn Boulevard on the west, Laguna Boulevard

on the north, Long Leaf Drive on the south and Laguna Creek on the east.



The proposed Project includes development of internal roadways, water supply, wastewater,

storm drainage, solid waste disposal, electric and telephone service improvements.



The principle objectives of the Sutter Elk Grove Master Plan Project have been identified as

follows:



• Offer high-quality health care for patients residing in Elk Grove;



• Offer health care services nearer to the areas where Sutter’s patients reside, thereby

reducing the distance patients have to travel in order to receive quality health care;



• Promote new, highly accessible and innovative care models by designing facilities to

incorporate the most advanced techniques available for diagnosis and treatment;



• Provide efficient, cost-effective delivery of health care treatment for all patients;



• Seek beneficial patient health through environmentally sustainable and energy-efficient

site and building design;



• Comply with the requirements set forth in California law (Senate Bill 1953) that seek to

ensure the highest level of structural safety for hospital buildings;



• Invest in new infrastructure to support proposed development;







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• Accommodate attractive site features such as open space and other amenities for staff

and community members;



• Take advantage of proximity to alternative transportation modes by creating

connections to the existing bike path and including three bus stops on campus, as well

as access to a major transit line/potential future Regional Transit light rail station

bordering the site;



• Design facilities to create a “campus” appearance with use of consistent materials and

colors and pedestrian-friendly circulation;



• Develop a patient-friendly hospital with a convenient location, available parking,

efficient patient and emergency access and patient services in close proximity;



• Develop a staff-friendly hospital with available parking and close proximity to amenities;



• Accommodate helicopter access directly to the facility to accept hospital-to-hospital

patient transfer and design helipad facilities in accordance with the following objectives:



− To lessen significant impacts on the surrounding community;



− To locate the helipad to meet the functional needs of the hospital;



− To comply with all applicable regulatory and life safety requirements for helipads and

helicopter travel, including but not limited to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

requirements for flight path obstruction clearance;



− To locate the helipad on a site where access is controlled, to ensure public safety

during helicopter landings and take-offs;



− To construct a visually unobtrusive helipad, integrating into the design of the building.



2.3 PROJECT ALTERNATIVES SUMMARY



CEQA Guidelines Section 15126.6 requires that an EIR describe a range of reasonable

alternatives to the Project, which could feasibly attain the basic objectives of the Project and

reduce the degree of environmental impact. Section 6.0, Alternatives to the Project, provides a

qualitative analysis of three scenarios that include:



• No Project Alternative

• Reduced Hospital (68 beds)

• Reduced Project

• Alternative Site



2.4 CEQA PROCESS



The City of Elk Grove was identified as the Lead Agency for the proposed Project. In

accordance with Section 15082 of the CEQA Guidelines, the City prepared and distributed a

Notice of Preparation (NOP) of an EIR on August 24, 2007. This notice was circulated to the

public, local, State, and Federal agencies, and other interested parties to solicit comments on

the proposed Project. The NOP is presented in Appendix A. In addition, an Initial Study was





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prepared for the Project and released for public review at the same time as the NOP. The Initial

Study is also included in Appendix A.



2.5 AREAS OF CONTROVERSY/SCOPE OF ANALYSIS



With the exception of population/housing, which was inadvertently included in the NOP, the

NOP and Initial Study identified the following potential environmental impacts of the proposed

Project, which are evaluated in this EIR:



Visual Resources/Light and Glare. Development of the site with a hospital and associated

medical facilities could create a substantially different visual character at the Project site. In

addition, new light and glare sources would be created.



Air Quality. The Project may conflict with the Sacramento Metropolitan Area Air Quality

Attainment Plan. The Project may also not be consistent with goals and policies within the

General Plan. Buildout of the Project as proposed is expected to generate air pollutant

emissions that may exceed applicable air quality standards.



Biological Resources. There may be potential impacts from Project development on wetland

habitat on the Project site, and on foraging habitat of special-status species, as well as several

special-status plant and animal species. Note: The only trees on site that would potentially be

removed are small diameter trees that were planted in 1993 and 2005 associated with the two

previous phases of development on the campus. There are no landmark trees or native valley

oaks on the undeveloped portion of the campus. There will be the planting of significant

numbers of new trees on the campus associated with the proposed development.



Cultural Resources. Construction activities associated with site development may result in

significant impacts on undiscovered historic and cultural resources.



Geology and Soils. Development of the site would result in the loss of topsoil, as a majority of the

site would be covered by impervious surfaces. There is the potential for construction-related

erosion due to grading activities. Expansiveness of the soils located on the Project site is not

currently known.



Hazards and Human Health. Previous uses of the Project site could have involved the application

of pesticides or other chemicals harmful to future users of the site.



Hydrology and Water Quality. The Project could result in an increase in the rate or amount of

surface runoff with the potential for related impacts such as downstream flooding or increased

soil erosion and siltation. Runoff from the site may contain pollutants that could violate water

quality standards or waste discharge requirements.



Land Use. The Project may conflict with provisions of the City's General Plan and may result in

land use compatibility issues.



Noise. The proposed land uses of the Project would generate traffic that would result in

increased noise levels along the roadways near the Project site. In addition, construction

activities would result in a substantial increase in noise. The increase in roadway-related noise

could be substantial and could exceed the standards established by the City of Elk Grove.



Public Services and Utilities. The Project may increase the demand for public services such as fire

protection and police protection.



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Traffic and Circulation. The proposed Project is anticipated to cause an increase in traffic in the

area. The vehicle trips to and from the site could add substantial volumes to area roads relative

to their capacity, and could cause or increase congestion at area intersections. It is unknown

whether the planned circulation for the site would include potentially dangerous design issues.



Concerns raised in response to the NOP were considered during the preparation of the Draft EIR.

Comment letters are presented in Appendix A.



2.6 SUMMARY OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS



Table 2.0-1 presents a summary of Project impacts and proposed mitigation measures that

would avoid or minimize potential impacts. In the table, the level of significance of each

environmental impact is indicated both before and after the application of the recommended

mitigation measure(s).



For detailed discussions of all Project impacts and mitigation measures, the reader is referred to

the topical environmental analysis in Section 4.0.









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TABLE 2.0-1

PROJECT IMPACTS AND PROPOSED MITIGATION MEASURES



Level of

Significance Resulting Level

Impact Mitigation Measure

Without of Significance

Mitigation

Aesthetics/Light and Glare

Impact 4.1.1 Construction of the proposed medical PS MM 4.1.1a Street light fixtures shall use low-pressure LS

buildings associated with Phase I through sodium lamps or other similar lighting fixture

Phase VIII of the Project would result in the and shall be installed and shielded in such a

introduction of daytime glare sources and manner that no light rays are emitted from the

increased nighttime lighting to the Project fixture at angles above the horizontal plane.

site. High-intensity discharge lamps shall be

prohibited. Offsite illumination shall not

exceed two-foot candles. Street lighting plans

shall be submitted with Project improvement

plans for City review and approval.



Timing/Implementation: Prior to approval of facility

improvement plans for Project

roadways.



Enforcement/Monitoring: City of Elk Grove Development

Services Department, Planning.



MM 4.1.1b Exterior building materials on nonresidential

structures shall be composed of at least 50

percent low-reflectance non-polished surfaces.

All bare metallic surfaces shall be painted with

flat finishes to reduce reflected glare.



Timing/Implementation: Prior to issuance of building

permits.



Enforcement/Monitoring: City of Elk Grove Development

Services Department, Planning.





S - Significant LS – Less Than Significant SU – Significant and Unavoidable

PS - Potentially Significant CC – Cumulatively Considerable N –No Impact

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Level of

Significance Resulting Level

Impact Mitigation Measure

Without of Significance

Mitigation

MM 4.1.1c The proposed helipad shall be constructed of

non-reflective materials that will not be a

source of glare.



Timing/Implementation: Prior to issuance of building

permits.



Enforcement/Monitoring: City of Elk Grove Development

Services Department, Planning.



MM 4.1.1d The proposed helipad beacon and perimeter

lights shall be installed within four-sided

concrete boxes, if allowed under FAA

compliance regulations, to shield them from

homes while remaining visible to pilots in the

air, who would be above their elevation.



Timing/Implementation: Prior to issuance of building

permits.



Enforcement/Monitoring: City of Elk Grove Development

Services Department, Planning.



Impact 4.1.2 Implementation of the proposed Project, in LS None Required LS

combination with existing, approved,

proposed and reasonably foreseeable

development in the vicinity of the Project

area, would increase daytime glare levels

and nighttime light.

Air Quality



Impact 4.2.1 Predicted daily emissions of NOX associated LS None Required LS

with development of the proposed Project

would not exceed the SMAQMD’s



S - Significant LS – Less Than Significant SU – Significant and Unavoidable

PS - Potentially Significant CC – Cumulatively Considerable N –No Impact

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Level of

Significance Resulting Level

Impact Mitigation Measure

Without of Significance

Mitigation

significance threshold of 85 lbs/day.



Impact 4.2.2 Short-term construction activities could PS MM 4.2.2 The following measures shall be LS

result in localized concentrations of PM in implemented:

excess of applicable standards.

a. Ground-disturbing activities (i.e., grading,

trenching) shall not exceed a total

actively disturbed area of 10.22 acres per

day.



b. Construction activities shall comply with

SMAQMD’s Rule 403, Fugitive Dust. As

previously discussed, Rule 403 requires

implementation of reasonable

precautions so as not to cause or allow

emissions of fugitive dust from being

airborne beyond the property line of the

Project site. In accordance with

SMAQMD-recommended mitigation

measures for the control of fugitive dust,

reasonable precautions shall include, but

shall not necessarily be limited to, the

following (SMAQMD 2004):



* Apply water, chemical

stabilizer/suppressant, or vegetative

cover to disturbed areas, including

storage piles that are not being

actively used for construction

purposes, as well as any portions of

the construction site that remain

inactive for longer than 3 months;



* Water exposed surfaces sufficient to

control fugitive dust emissions



S - Significant LS – Less Than Significant SU – Significant and Unavoidable

PS - Potentially Significant CC – Cumulatively Considerable N –No Impact

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Level of

Significance Resulting Level

Impact Mitigation Measure

Without of Significance

Mitigation

during demolition, clearing, grading,

earth-moving, or excavation

operations. Actively disturbed areas

should be kept moist at all times;



* Cover all vehicles hauling dirt, sand,

soil or other loose material or

maintain at least two feet of

freeboard in accordance with the

requirements of California Vehicle

Code Section 23114;



* Limit or expeditiously remove the

accumulation of project-generated

mud or dirt from adjacent public

streets at least once every 24 hours

when construction operations are

occurring;



* Limit onsite vehicle speeds on

unpaved surfaces to 15 mph, or less.



Timing/Implementation: Throughout all stages of

construction.



Monitoring/Enforcement: City of Elk Grove Development

Services Department and

Sacramento Metropolitan Air

Quality Management District.



Impact 4.2.3 Predicted operational emissions of ROG LS None Required LS

and NOx would not exceed SMAQMD’s

recommended significance threshold of 65

lbs/pollutant/day.





S - Significant LS – Less Than Significant SU – Significant and Unavoidable

PS - Potentially Significant CC – Cumulatively Considerable N –No Impact

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Level of

Significance Resulting Level

Impact Mitigation Measure

Without of Significance

Mitigation

Impact 4.2.4 The proposed Project would not contribute LS None Required LS

to predicted localized CO concentrations

that would exceed applicable 1-hour or 8-

hour AAQS.









Impact 4.2.5 Implementation of the proposed Project LS None Required LS

would result in the long-term operation of

onsite stationary sources of TACs.

Compliance with applicable regulatory

standards and permitting requirements

would ensure that emissions of TACs would

not exceed applicable standards.



Impact 4.2.6 Implementation of the proposed Project LS None Required LS

would not be anticipated to result in the

frequent exposure of receptors to odorous

emissions.









Impact 4.2.7 Implementation of the proposed Project LS None Required LS

would not contribute to localized CO

concentrations in excess of applicable

standards, nor would the proposed Project

contribute to existing localized

concentrations of TACs or odors.



Impact 4.2.8 Project-generated increases in VMT and LS None Required LS

associated emissions would not be

anticipated to conflict with emissions

inventories contained in regional air quality

attainment plans.





S - Significant LS – Less Than Significant SU – Significant and Unavoidable

PS - Potentially Significant CC – Cumulatively Considerable N –No Impact

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Level of

Significance Resulting Level

Impact Mitigation Measure

Without of Significance

Mitigation

Impact 4.2.9 The project, in addition to existing, CC MM 4.2.9a. The following emissions reduction measures CC & SU

approved, proposed and reasonably shall be implemented:

foreseeable development shown in Table

4.0-1 of this EIR, may contribute to an 1. The following measures shall be

increase in greenhouse gas (GHG) implemented during construction:

emissions in the earth’s atmosphere.

Higher concentrations of GHGs have been • Limit idling of construction equipment

linked to the phenomenon of climate and delivery vehicles;

change. • Limit the vehicle trips of construction

deliveries by consolidating material

loads;

• Delivery of materials should take place

during non-rush hours, in order to

increase vehicle fuel efficiency;

• Provide opportunities for construction

workers to carpool; and

• Gasoline and diesel-run equipment and

machinery should be well-maintained

and in good working condition.



2. Following consultation with SMAQMD,

and to the extent agreed upon by Sutter

and SMAQMD, construction vehicles

shall use retrofit emission control devices,

such as diesel oxidation catalysts and

diesel particulate filters verified by the

California Air Resources Board.



3. No wood-burning fireplaces, woodstoves,

or similar wood-burning devices will be

used in association with the Project.



4. Power all off-road equipment used at

office, industrial, and commercial uses by

the lowest-emission technology



S - Significant LS – Less Than Significant SU – Significant and Unavoidable

PS - Potentially Significant CC – Cumulatively Considerable N –No Impact

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Level of

Significance Resulting Level

Impact Mitigation Measure

Without of Significance

Mitigation

reasonably available at the time building

permits are issued.



5. For low-impact areas and surfaces, the

lowest-emitting architectural coatings

feasible shall be used during

construction. Zero-VOC coatings shall be

used. For areas of high use that will

require frequent cleaning, such as door

frames or operating room walls, low-VOC

coatings shall be used. Design review

submittals shall include information

concerning the coatings products

proposed for use in the Project.



Timing/Implementation: Prior to issuance of certification

of occupancy.



Monitoring/Enforcement: City of Elk Grove Development

Services Department and

Sacramento Metropolitan Air

Quality Management District.



MM 4.2.9b. The following energy efficiency and

renewable energy measures shall be

implemented:



1. High-efficiency heating and other

appliances, such as water heaters,

cooking equipment, refrigerators,

furnaces, and boiler units shall be used.



2. Include energy-efficient window glazings,

wall insulation, and efficient ventilation





S - Significant LS – Less Than Significant SU – Significant and Unavoidable

PS - Potentially Significant CC – Cumulatively Considerable N –No Impact

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Level of

Significance Resulting Level

Impact Mitigation Measure

Without of Significance

Mitigation

methods.



3. Energy efficient lighting (e.g., fluorescent

lighting, which uses approximately 75%

less energy than incandescent lighting to

deliver the same amount of light) shall be

used.



4. Install two 110/280 volt power outlets for

every two loading docks.



5. Promote passive solar building design

and landscaping conducive to passive

solar energy use (i.e., building orientation

in a south to southwest direction,

encouraging planting of deciduous trees

on western sides of structures,

landscaping with drought-resistant

species, and including groundcovers

rather than pavement to reduce heat

reflection) where energy modeling

indicates that these measures will reduce

energy consumption.



6. Landscaping plans shall prohibit the use

of liquidambar and eucalyptus trees that

produce smog-forming compounds (high

emission factors for isoprenes)



7. Establish building guidelines that require

the use of low-absorptive coatings on all

building surfaces and Energy Star roofing

products on all roofs if commercially

available at the time building permits are

issued and compliant with the California



S - Significant LS – Less Than Significant SU – Significant and Unavoidable

PS - Potentially Significant CC – Cumulatively Considerable N –No Impact

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Level of

Significance Resulting Level

Impact Mitigation Measure

Without of Significance

Mitigation

Building Code, and for hospitals,

acceptable to the Office of Statewide

Health Planning and Development

(OSHPD).



8. Require reuse and recycling of

construction and demolition waste.



9. Preserve and create open space and

parks. Preserve existing heritage and

street trees (or in the event that

preservation or relocation cannot be

achieved, replace with similar species

and size).



Timing/Implementation: Prior to issuance of certification

of occupancy.



Monitoring/Enforcement: City of Elk Grove Development

Services Department and

Sacramento Metropolitan Air

Quality Management District.



MM 4.2.9c. The following transportation measures shall be

implemented:



1. Ride-sharing programs shall be promoted

by designating a certain percentage of

parking spaces for high-occupancy

vehicles, providing larger parking spaces

to accommodate vans used for ride-

sharing, and designating adequate

passenger loading and unloading and

waiting areas.





S - Significant LS – Less Than Significant SU – Significant and Unavoidable

PS - Potentially Significant CC – Cumulatively Considerable N –No Impact

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Level of

Significance Resulting Level

Impact Mitigation Measure

Without of Significance

Mitigation

2. The Project will connect its internal

campus circulation system to already

existing bicycle lanes incorporated into

the City street systems and will provide

adequate bicycle parking.



3. Public transit shall be incorporated into

Project design with three bus pads

located on site.



4. Facilities will be included on-site to

encourage employees to bicycle or walk

to work including:



5. facilities that are considered equal to or

better than bicycle lockers and/or racks;



6. facilities for employee personal showers

and lockers.



7. Priority parking shall be provided for all

hybrid vehicles. Further, to the extent

SMAQMD directs based on realistic

usage in the region, electric vehicle

charging stations shall be installed.



Timing/Implementation: Prior to issuance of certification

of occupancy.



Monitoring/Enforcement: City of Elk Grove Development

Services Department and

Sacramento Metropolitan Air

Quality Management District.







S - Significant LS – Less Than Significant SU – Significant and Unavoidable

PS - Potentially Significant CC – Cumulatively Considerable N –No Impact

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Level of

Significance Resulting Level

Impact Mitigation Measure

Without of Significance

Mitigation

Biological Resources



Impact 4.3.1 Development of the Project would result in LS None Required LS

the loss of common vegetation.



Impact 4.3.2 Development of the Project could result in LS None Required LS

the loss of common wildlife species.



Impact 4.3.3 Development of the Project would result in PS MM 4.3.3a The applicant shall implement one of the LS

the loss of approximately 32.7 acres of following options:

foraging habitat for Swainson’s hawk, other

special-status raptors, including burrowing • Preserve 1.0 acre of similar habitat for

owl, and other birds. each acre lost (32.7 acres). This land

shall be protected through a fee title or

conservation easement acceptable to the

CDFG and the City of Elk Grove as set

forth In Chapter 16.130.040(a) of the

City of Elk Grove Municipal Code as

such may be amended from time to time

and to the extent that said Chapter

remains in effect, OR



• Submit payment of Swainson’s hawk

impact mitigation fee per acre of habitat

impacted (payment shall be at a 1:1

ratio) to the City of Elk Grove in the

amount set forth in Chapter 16.130 of

the City of Elk Grove Code as such may

be amended from time to time and to

the extent that said chapter remains in

effect, OR



• Submit proof that mitigation credits for

32.7 acres of Swainson’s hawk foraging

habitat have been purchased at a

S - Significant LS – Less Than Significant SU – Significant and Unavoidable

PS - Potentially Significant CC – Cumulatively Considerable N –No Impact

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Level of

Significance Resulting Level

Impact Mitigation Measure

Without of Significance

Mitigation

California Department of Fish and Game

approved mitigation bank.



Timing/Implementation: Prior to construction and site

grading activities.



Enforcement/Monitoring: City of Elk Grove Development

Services, Planning Department;

California Department of Fish

and Game



MM 4.3.3b In order to avoid impacts to nesting habitat for

raptors, the applicant shall also do the

following:



(1) Retain a qualified biologist to conduct a

focused survey for active nests within and

in the vicinity of no less than 500 feet

outside Project boundaries.



(2) Pre-construction surveys will be

conducted to verify the absence of active

raptor nests within 500 feet (152 meters)

of construction activities in accordance

with the Swainson’s Hawk Technical

Advisory Committee’s Recommended

Timing and Methodology for Swainson’s

Hawk Nesting Surveys in California’s

Central Valley (2000), as the

methodology contained in this document

is applicable to most raptors in the

Central Valley.



(3) Surveys shall occur no more than two





S - Significant LS – Less Than Significant SU – Significant and Unavoidable

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Level of

Significance Resulting Level

Impact Mitigation Measure

Without of Significance

Mitigation

weeks prior to ground disturbance.



(4) If active nests are located during

preconstruction surveys, CDFG shall be

notified regarding the status of the nests.



(5) Furthermore, construction activities shall

be restricted as necessary to avoid

disturbance of the nest until a qualified

biologist deems disturbance potential to

be minimal (in consultation with CDFG).



(6) Restrictions may include establishment of

exclusion zones (no ingress of personnel

or equipment) at a minimum radius of

500-feet from all nests.



(7) Restrictions may also include the

alteration of the construction schedule.



(8) The removal of potential nest trees will

be limited to only those necessary to

construct the proposed Project. For trees

that must be removed to construct the

proposed Project, the applicant will target

the removal of trees to occur outside the

nesting season (March 1st through August

31st).



If no active nests are found, tree removal

may proceed. If active nests are found,

CDFG shall be notified, and the tree shall

not be removed until the nest is no longer

active, as determined by a CDFG-

approved biologist. No construction



S - Significant LS – Less Than Significant SU – Significant and Unavoidable

PS - Potentially Significant CC – Cumulatively Considerable N –No Impact

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Level of

Significance Resulting Level

Impact Mitigation Measure

Without of Significance

Mitigation

activities shall take place within a 500-

foot (152-meter) radius of the active nest

(or another distance determined

appropriate during consultation with

CDFG).



(9) Measures to minimize impacts to raptor

foraging habitat include restoration of

foraging habitat temporarily disturbed by

Project construction activities. After

construction is completed, all temporarily

disturbed areas will be stabilized with

hydro-seed and replanted with a mixture

of native and non-native plants (as

deemed appropriate by a CDFG-

approved biologist).



Timing/Implementation: Prior to construction and site

grading activities.



Enforcement/Monitoring: City of Elk Grove Development

Services, Planning Department.



MM 4.3.3c Within 30 days prior to the start of any

construction activity, outside of the western

burrowing owl breeding season (September–

January), a qualified biologist shall conduct a

burrow survey to determine if burrowing owls

are present within the Project site.



(1) If burrowing owls are observed on the

site, measures such as flagging the

burrow and avoiding disturbance, passive

relocation, or active relocation to move

owls from the site, shall be implemented



S - Significant LS – Less Than Significant SU – Significant and Unavoidable

PS - Potentially Significant CC – Cumulatively Considerable N –No Impact

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Level of

Significance Resulting Level

Impact Mitigation Measure

Without of Significance

Mitigation

to ensure that no owls or active burrows

are inadvertently buried during

construction. All measures shall be

determined by a qualified biologist and

approved by the CDFG.



(2) All burrowing owl surveys shall be

conducted according to CDFG protocol.

The protocol requires, at a minimum,

four field surveys of the entire site and

areas within 500 feet of the site by

walking transects close enough that the

entire site is visible. The survey should

be at least three hours in length, either

from one hour before sunrise to two

hours after or two hours before sunset to

one hour after. Surveys shall not be

conducted during inclement weather,

when burrowing owls are typically less

active and visible.



Timing/Implementation: Prior to construction and site

grading activities



Enforcement/Monitoring: City of Elk Grove Community

Development Department,

Planning Division



Impact 4.3.4 While it is not expected that the giant garter PS MM 4.3.4a Prior to the commencement of construction LS

snake occurs on the Project site, activities, the Project applicant and City shall

development of the proposed Project may consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

result in removal of marginal upland habitat and California Department of Fish and Game

utilized by the giant garter snake and may to determine the agencies’ opinion on the

cause direct impacts to this species. suitability of the habitat on the Project site to

support giant garter snake, and the likelihood



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of injury for giant garter snakes that may be

moving through the Project site during

construction. If the agencies concur that the

Project site does not support giant garter

snakes, no additional mitigation is required.



Timing/Implementation: Prior to project grading and

construction.



Enforcement/Monitoring: City of Elk Grove Development

Services, Planning.



MM 4.3.4b If U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and

California Department of Fish and Game

determine that implementation of the

proposed Project could affect giant garter

snake, then the applicants shall undertake

the following measures prior to project

grading within 200 feet of Elk Grove Creek:



Construction personnel shall participate in a

USFWS-approved worker environmental

awareness program. Under this program,

workers shall be informed about the

potential presence of giant garter snake and

habitat associated with the species and that

unlawful take of the animal or destruction

of its habitat is a violation of the Act. Prior

to construction activities, a qualified

biologist approved by the USFWS shall

instruct all construction personnel about: (1)

the life history of the giant garter snake; (2)

the importance of Elk Grove Creek to the

giant garter snake; and (3) the required

avoidance/protection measures. Proof of



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this instruction shall be submitted to the

City and the Sacramento U.S. Fish and

Wildlife Office.



This requirement shall be incorporated into

project improvement plans and verified by

the City. Grading activities shall occur

when the giant garter snake is active, not

hibernating.



Timing/Implementation: Prior to project grading and

construction.



Enforcement/Monitoring: City of Elk Grove Development

Services, Planning.



MM 4.3.4c Because upland impacts are over 3.0 acres,

the applicant shall mitigate to standard

guidelines identified in the USFWS’s

Programmatic Formal Consultation for U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers 404 Permitted

Projects with Relatively Small Effects on the

Giant Garter Snake within Butte, Colusa,

Glenn, Fresno, Merced, Sacramento, San

Joaquin, Solano, Stanislaus, Sutter and Yolo

Counties, California (1997). Loss of upland

basking and retreat site habitat resulting

from project grading and construction

would be considered a “Level 3” impact.



Standard mitigation shall consist of:



a) replacement of affected giant garter

snake habitat at a 3:1 ratio;





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b) all replacement habitat must include

both upland and aquatic habitat

components. Upland and aquatic

habitat components must be included

in the replacement habitat at a ratio of

2:1 upland acres to aquatic acres;



c) if restoration of habitat is a component

of the replacement habitat, one year of

monitoring restored habitat with a

photo documentation report due one

year from implementation of the

restoration with pre- and post-project

area photos; and



d) Five years of monitoring replacement

habitat with photo documentation

report due each year.



Loss of habitat resulting from the Project

implementation must be replaced at a

location deemed appropriate by the U.S.

Fish and Wildlife Service.



Evidence of compliance with this mitigation

measure shall provided prior to grading

activities that will remove giant garter snake

habitat.



Timing/Implementation: Prior to project grading and

construction in giant garter snake

habitat



Enforcement/Monitoring: City of Elk Grove Development





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Impact 4.3.5 Development of the proposed Project PS MM 4.3.5a Prior to the commencement of construction LS

would result in removal of 0.04-acre of activities, the project applicant and City

seasonal wetland that has the low potential shall consult with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife

to support special-status vernal pool Service to determine the agency’s opinion

crustaceans (including federally-listed on the suitability of the wetland features on

species). Although this seasonal wetland is the project site to support vernal pool fairy

not expected to support vernal pool fairy shrimp, vernal pool tadpole shrimp,

shrimp, vernal pool tadpole shrimp, midvalley fairy shrimp, and California

midvalley fairy shrimp, and California linderiella. If the U.S. Fish and Wildlife

linderiella, if present, Project construction Service determines that the project site does

could result in injury or death to individuals not support the aforementioned shrimp

of these species and loss of habitat. Loss of species, no additional mitigation is

populations and occupied habitat for these required.

federally-listed vernal pool crustaceans

would be considered potentially significant. Timing/Implementation: Prior to project grading and

construction for Phase 2.



Enforcement/Monitoring: City of Elk Grove Development

Services, Planning.



MM 4.3.5b If the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

determines that the project site may support

vernal pool fairy shrimp, vernal pool

tadpole shrimp, midvalley fairy shrimp, and

California linderiella habitat, then the

applicants shall undertake the following

course of action prior to project grading

within 250 feet of seasonal wetland feature:



1. The applicants may conduct protocol

level surveys for listed shrimp (using

methodologies approved by the United

States Fish and Wildlife Service. If it is



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determined that these features do not

support listed vernal pool invertebrates,

no additional mitigation for this impact

is necessary; or



2. The applicant may presume the

seasonal wetland is habitat for listed

vernal pool invertebrates.



3. If it is determined that listed vernal

pool invertebrates are present, the

applicant shall receive authorization

from the United States Fish and

Wildlife Service to impact these

features. Mitigation for impacts shall

include creation, restoration and/or

preservation of listed vernal pool

invertebrate habitat at no less than 3

acres of habitat created, restored and/or

preserved for each acre impacted.

Mitigation can be completed through

purchase of credits in a United States

Fish and Wildlife Service approved

mitigation bank.



Evidence of compliance of with this

mitigation measure shall be provided

prior construction and grading

activities for Phase 2 of the Project.



Timing/Implementation: Prior to grading within 250 feet

of the seasonal wetland.



Enforcement/Monitoring: City of Elk Grove Development





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Service, Planning.



Impact 4.3.6 Development of the Project could result in LS None Required LS

removal of special-status plant species

(including state- and federally-listed species)

habitat and may cause direct impacts to this

species.



Impact 4.3.7 The Project site contains a seasonal wetland PS MM 4.3.7a The wetland delineation shall be submitted LS

feature that may be potential jurisdictional to the Army Corps of Engineers for

waters of the US. verification. If the Army Corps of Engineers

determines that the water features on the

site are not jurisdictional, no additional

mitigation is required. If the Army Corps of

Engineers determines that there are

jurisdictional waters on the Project site, the

applicant shall ensure that the Project will

result in no-net-loss of waters of the US by

providing mitigation through impact

avoidance, impact minimization, and/or

compensatory mitigation for the impact.

Compensatory mitigation may consist of: (a)

obtaining credits from a mitigation bank; (b)

making a payment to an in-lieu fee program

that will conduct wetland, stream or other

aquatic resource restoration, creation,

enhancement, or preservation activities;

these programs are generally administered

by government agencies or non-profit

organizations that have established an

agreement with the regulatory agencies to

use in-lieu fee payments collected from

permit applicants; and/or (c) providing

compensatory mitigation through an aquatic

resource restoration, establishment,



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enhancement and/or preservation activity.

This last type of compensatory mitigation

may be provided at or adjacent the impact

site (i.e., on-site mitigation) or at another

location, usually within the same watershed

as the permitted impact (i.e., off-site

mitigation). The Project proponent/permit

applicant retains responsibility for the

implementation and success of the

mitigation project.



Evidence of compliance of with this

mitigation measure shall be provided prior

construction and grading activities for Phase

2 of the Project.



Timing/Implementation: Prior to project grading and

construction for Phase 2.



Enforcement/Monitoring: City of Elk Grove Development

Services, Planning.



MM 4.3.7b If jurisdictional waters are determined to be

present on the Project site by the Army

Corps of Engineers, a 401 permit from

Regional Water Quality Control Board will

be required prior to site disturbance and the

start of construction. The Applicant shall

comply with all permit conditions and

employ best management practices and

measures to minimize and compensate for

impacts to any jurisdictional waters.



Timing/Implementation: Prior to project grading and





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construction for Phase 2.



Enforcement/Monitoring: City of Elk Grove Development

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Impact 4.3.8 The development of this Project would CC MM 4.3.3a and MM 4.3.3b, MM 4.3.3c, MM 4.3.4a through CC and SU

contribute cumulatively to the loss of MM 4.3.4c, MM 4.3.5a through MM 4.3.5b, and MM 4.3.7a

biological resources in the region and the and MM 4.3.7b

ongoing urbanization in southern

Sacramento County.



Cultural and Paleontological Resources



Impact 4.4.1 Implementation of the Project could result PS MM 4.4.1a If, during the course of ground disturbing LS

in the potential destruction or damage of activities associated with the Project, cultural

cultural resources (i.e., prehistoric sites, resources (i.e., prehistoric sites, historic sites,

historic sites, and isolated artifacts) and and isolated artifacts) are discovered work,

human remains. shall be halted immediately within 50 feet of

the discovery, the City Planning Department

shall be notified, and a qualified professional

shall be retained to determine the significance

of the discovery.



The City and Applicant shall consider

mitigation recommendations presented by a

professional archaeologist that meets the

Secretary of the Interior’s Professional

Qualifications Standards in archaeology

and/or history for any unanticipated

discoveries. The City and Applicant shall

consult and agree upon implementation of a

measure or measures that is deemed feasible

and appropriate. Such measures may include

avoidance, preservation in place, excavation,

documentation, curation, data recovery, or



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other appropriate measures. The Project

proponent shall be required to implement any

feasible mitigation necessary for the protection

of cultural resources.



Timing/Implementation: As a condition of Project

approval and Implemented

during ground disturbing activity.



Enforcement/Monitoring: The City of Elk Grove Planning

Department.



MM 4.4.1b If, during the course of ground disturbing

activities associated with the Project, human

remains are discovered, all work shall be

halted immediately within 50 feet of the

discovery, the City Planning Department shall

be notified, and the County Coroner must be

notified according to Section 5097.98 of the

State PRC and Section 7050.5 of California’s

Health and Safety Code. If the remains are

determined to be Native American, the

coroner will notify the Native American

Heritage Commission, and the procedures

outlined in CEQA Section 15064.5(d) and (e)

shall be followed.



Timing/Implementation: As a condition of Project

approval and Implemented

during ground disturbing activity.



Enforcement/Monitoring: The City of Elk Grove Planning

Department.







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Impact 4.4.2 Implementation of the Sutter Master Plan PS MM 4.4.2 If, during the course of ground disturbing LS

Project could result in the potential activities associated with the Project, any

destruction or damage of paleontological paleontological resources (fossils) are

resources (i.e., fossils and fossil formations). discovered, work shall be halted immediately

within 50 feet of the discovery, and the City

Planning Department shall be immediately

notified. At that time, the City will coordinate

any necessary investigation of the discovery

with a qualified paleontologist.



The City and Applicant shall consider the

mitigation recommendations of the qualified

paleontologist for any unanticipated

discoveries of paleontological resources. The

City and Project applicant shall consult and

agree upon implementation of a measure or

measures that is deemed feasible and

appropriate. Such measures may include

avoidance, preservation in place, excavation,

documentation, curation, data recovery, or

other appropriate measures. The Project

proponent shall be required to implement any

feasible mitigation necessary for the protection

of paleontological resources.



Timing/Implementation: As a condition of Project

approval and implemented

during ground disturbing activity.



Enforcement/Monitoring: The City of Elk Grove Planning

Department.



Impact 4.4.3 Implementation of the Sutter Master Plan CC Implementation of mitigation measures MM 4.4.1a and 4.4.1b LS

Project could result in the potential would address the unanticipated discovery of cultural

disturbance of cultural resources (i.e., resources and human remains and identify procedures that



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prehistoric sites, historic sites, historic would ensure that any significant discovery is properly

buildings, and isolated artifacts and features) preserved and/or documented should cultural resources or

and human remains. human remains be discovered on the Project site.



Impact 4.4.4 Implementation of the Sutter Health Master CC Implementation of mitigation measures MM 4.4.2 address the LS

Plan Project could result in the disturbance inadvertent discovery of previously unknown prehistoric

of paleontological resources (i.e., fossils and paleontological resources.

fossil formations).



Geology and Soils



Impact 4.5.1 Construction of the proposed Project, PS MM 4.5.1 Prior to issuance of a grading permit for each LS

including medical, hospital, and retail subsequent phase of the proposed Project, the

buildings and offsite improvements, may Project applicant shall submit to the City an

include grading that could result in erosion control plan which will utilize best

increased soil erosion due to excavation construction practices to limit the erosion

and grading activities. effects of the proposed Project. Measures

shall include, but are not limited to, the

following:

• Hydro-seeding



• Placement of loose straw and/or straw

bales within drainage ways and ahead of

drop inlets;



• The temporary lining (during

construction activities) of drop inlets

with “filter fabric” (a specific type of

geotextile fabric);



• The placement of straw wattles along

slope contours;



• Directing subcontractors to a single



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designation “wash-out” location (as

opposed to allowing them to washout

any where on the Project site); and



• The use of siltation fences.



Timing/Implementation: Prior to the issuance of grading

permits and during construction.



Enforcement Monitoring: City of Elk Grove Development

Services



Impact 4.5.2 Proposed buildings, pavement, and utilities PS MM 4.5.2 In accordance with the recommendations of LS

could incur significant damage as a result of the preliminary Geotechnical Engineering

underlying expansive or unstable soil Report, the Project shall be subject to the

properties. following measures:

• A geotechnical expert shall be present

during site grading to evaluate proposed

building and pavement areas for the

presence of near-surface, expansive

soils. In the event expansive soils are

encountered or suspected within 18

inches of finished subgrade, these

materials shall be excavated to a depth

of at least 18 inches below finished

subgrade and replaced with non-

expansive soil, placed and compacted in

accordance with the requirements

provided in the geotechnical report

prepared for the Project for engineered

fill. Excavated, expansive soil should

either be: (1) disposed of off-site; (2)

placed in landscape areas of the Project;

or (3) placed with the lower portion (i.e.

at least 18 inches below finished

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subgrade) of deep fills.



Alternatively, the upper 12 inches of on-

site soils may be treated with high

calcium quick lime. If lime treatment is

to be performed, the actual application

rate shall be determined based on

laboratory testing well in advance of

construction. Testing results shall be

submitted to the City of Elk Grove for

review and approval prior to issuance of

grading permits. Lime treatment shall

be performed by a specialty contractor

experienced in this work and shall be

performed in accordance with Caltrans

Standard Specifications. Lime treated

areas will have a high pH level (pH over

10) that will need to be removed from

landscape areas. As runoff from treated

soils will also have an elevated pH

level, the use of lime shall be addressed

by the Project Storm Water Pollution

Prevention Plan (SWPPP).



• Site preparation shall include the

stripping and removal of abandoned

underground utilities, cesspools, wells,

foundations, debris and other

deleterious materials from the areas to

be graded on the Project site.



• All areas to receive engineered fill or to

be used for the future support of

structures or concrete slabs supported-

on-grade shall be scarified to a depth of



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eight inches, uniformly moisture-

conditioned to between two and five

percent above the optimum moisture

content, and compacted to between 88

and 92 percent of the maximum dry

density as determined by ASTM

(American Society for Testing and

Materials) Test Method D 1557. The

upper 12 inches of pavement subgrades

shall be scarified, moisture conditioned,

and compacted to at least 95 percent

relative compaction for non-expansive

subgrades, and to between 90 to 95

percent relative compaction for

expansive subgrades. Scarification and

compaction may not be required within

earthwork cut areas consisting of

cemented soils if approved by the

Project Geotechnical Engineer during

construction.



• Should grading be performed during or

following extended periods of rainfall,

the moisture content of the near-surface

soil may be significantly above the

optimum moisture content and the

subgrade shall be stabilized either by:

(1) the drying of the unstable subgrade,

(2) removal and replacement of unstable

subgrade, or (3) stabilization of the

unstable subgrade through the use of

lime.



Drying the unstable subgrade would

involve disking or ripping the wet



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subgrade to a depth of approximately 24

inches and allowing the exposed soil to

dry. Multiple passes of the equipment

on a daily basis will be required. The

removal and replacement of unstable

subgrade would require the over-

excavation of the subgrade 12 to 24

inches below existing grade and the

replacement with aggregate base or

coarse gravel underlain by geotextile

fabric. Lime treatment would stabilize

the subgrade through the mixing of the

upper 12 to 18 inches of the subgrade

with lime. A geotechnical expert shall

be consulted prior to implementing any

remedial measure to observe the

unstable subgrade condition and

provide site specific recommendations.



Timing/Implementation: Prior to issuance of grading

permits, as applicable, and

adhered to during construction.



Enforcement/Monitoring: City of Elk Grove Development

Services.



Impact 4.5.3 Construction of the proposed hospital PS MM 4.5.3 Prior to issuance of a building permit for LS

building associated with Phase III of the Phase III of the proposed Project, the Project

Project could result in excessive settlement applicant shall remove all on-site utilities

of structures and or improvements due to within the proposed hospital building

existing utilities and trench backfill. footprint as well as ten feet beyond the

perimeter of the proposed building footprint,

and replace the utilities with engineered fill.

Alternatively, the Project applicant can elect



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to allow existing, on-site utilities to remain in

place and support lightly-loaded concrete

slabs supported-on-grade and pavements after

minor remedial earthwork grading if filled

with cement grout or plugged at regular

distances. Prior to issuance of a building

permit for Phase III, existing utility-related

piping within the proposed hospital building

footprint as well as ten feet beyond the

perimeter of the proposed building footprint

shall be completely filled with cement grout

or plugged at regular distances in order to

prevent subsurface migration of water beneath

the site.

Timing/Implementation: During Construction.



Enforcement/Monitoring: City of Elk Grove Development

Services.



Impact 4.5.4 Proposed buildings, pavements, and utilities LS None Required LS

within the City of Elk Grove Planning Area

could incur significant damage as a result of

underlying expansive or unstable soil

properties. Individual projects must comply

with city requirements and the UBC.



Hazards and Human Health



Impact 4.6.1 The proposed Project would include the LS None Required LS

limited transportation, handling, and use of

hazardous materials that may result in

adverse environmental impacts.



Impact 4.6.2 The proposed Project would include the LS None Required LS

storage of hazardous materials at the Project

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site, which would thereby increase the

potential risk of human and environmental

exposure.



Impact 4.6.3 The proposed Sutter Elk Grove Master Plan LS None Required LS

Project would increase the number of

individuals exposed to physical safety

hazards.



Impact 4.6.4 The helicopter flights associated with PS MM 4.6.4 Prior to the issuance of State Aeronautics Act, LS

implementation of the proposed Project the California Code of Regulations Title 21,

could result in the potential for an Sections 3530 permits, the project applicant

accidental helicopter crash or result in a shall prepare a plan establishing an approach

change in air traffic patterns causing adverse and departure path in order to provide

effects to public health. sufficient airspace clear of hazards to allow

safe approaches to and departure from the

proposed heliport. While individual flights

could deviate from these established flight

paths due to wind conditions or other factors,

they would represent the planned flight path

and final approach and takeoff standards for

helicopter flights.



These flight paths shall be designed to avoid

obstacles, such as tall buildings, trees, and

utility lines, and to consider predominant

wind direction. The proposed approach and

departure paths will be reviewed for their

technical conformance with state and federal

standards by the California Department of

Transportation Division of Aviation as part of

the permitting process.



Timing/Implementation: Prior to issuance of Section 3530





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permits.



Enforcement/Monitoring: California Department of

Transportation Division of

Aviation and City of Elk Grove

Development Services

Department, Planning.



Impact 4.6.5 Cumulative hazardous materials used and LS None Required LS

hazardous materials waste generated by the

proposed project, in addition to other

materials used and generated in the vicinity,

would not contribute to cumulative human

and environmental health and safety issues.



Hydrology and Water Quality



Impact 4.7.1 Soil disturbance associated with PS MM 4.7.1a Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the LS

construction activities for the proposed Project applicant shall prepare a Storm Water

Project could cause accelerated soil erosion Pollution and Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to be

and sedimentation or the release of other administered through all phases of grading

pollutants to local waterways. and Project construction. The SWPPP shall

incorporate Best Management Practices

(BMPs) which describe the site, erosion and

sediment controls, means of waste disposal,

control of post-construction sediment and

erosion control measures and maintenance

responsibilities, water quality monitoring and

reporting during storm events (which will be

responsibility of the Project applicant),

corrective actions for identified water quality

problems and non-storm water management

controls. The SWPPP shall address spill

prevention and include a countermeasure

plan describing measures to ensure proper

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collection and disposal of all pollutants

handled or produced on the site during

construction, including sanitary wastes,

cement, and petroleum products. The

measures included in the SWPPP shall ensure

compliance with applicable regional, state

and federal water quality standards. These

measures shall be consistent with the City’s

Drainage Manual and Land Grading and

Erosion Control Ordinance which may

include (1) restricting grading to the dry

season; (2) protecting all finished graded

slopes from erosion using such techniques as

erosion control matting and hydroseeding; (3)

protecting downstream storm drainage

facilities from sedimentation; (4) use of silt

fencing and hay bales to retain sediment on

the Project site; (5) use of temporary water

conveyance and water diversion structures to

eliminate runoff; and (6) any other suitable

measures. The SWPPP shall be submitted to

the City for review. The applicant shall

require all construction contractors to retain a

copy of the approved SWPPP on each

construction site.

Timing/Implementation: Prior to issuance of grading

permits.



Enforcement/Monitoring: City of Elk Grove Development

Services Department, Planning.



MM 4.7.1b Grading activities shall be prohibited during

the winter months (October 15 to April 15),

with exceptions approved by the City.

Exposed graded areas shall be protected



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during the winter months using temporary

vegetation, straw, or other appropriate

methods.

Timing/Implementation: Prior to issuance of grading

permits.



Enforcement/Monitoring: City of Elk Grove Development

Services Department, Planning.



Impact 4.7.2 Implementation of the Sutter Elk Grove PS MM 4.7.2a The Project applicant shall implement BMPs LS

Master Plan Project may degrade long-term to ensure that long-term water quality is

water quality due to the deposition of protected. The BMPs shall be designed,

pollutants generated by motor vehicle uses constructed and maintained to meet a

on Project roadways, parking lot areas, and performance standard established by the City

other surfaces both on and offsite, as well as and shall conform to the provisions of the

the maintenance and operation of City’s NPDES permit. The City or Project

landscape areas. applicant shall retain a qualified specialist to

monitor the effectiveness of the BMPs

selected. Monitoring activities, along with

funding for monitoring, shall be established

and shall include, but not be limited to, initial

setup, annual maintenance, and annual

monitoring.

1) The Project shall implement actions and

procedures established to reduce the

pollutant loadings in storm drain

systems. The two main categories of

these BMPs are “source control” and

“treatment control.” Source control

BMPs are usually the most effective and

economical in preventing pollutants

from entering storm and non-storm

runoff. Source control BMPs relevant to

the proposed Project that shall be



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implemented include:

• Public Education/Participation

activities. Information shall be

provided to new Project residents

regarding pollution prevention;

• Illegal Dumping controls. The

Covenants, Conditions, and

Restrictions (C, C, & R’s) for the

Project shall include a prohibition on

the dumping of waste products (solid

waste/liquid waste and yard trash)

into storm drain systems, open space

areas, and creeks;

• Stormwater pollution source controls

shall be conditioned to provide a

permanent storm drain message “No

Dumping – Flows to Creek” or other

approved message at each storm

drain inlet. This may be

accomplished with a stamped

concrete impression (for curbs) or

manufactured colored tiles, which

are epoxied in place adjacent to the

inlet (for parking lots and areas

without curbs).

• Street and storm drain maintenance

activities. These activities control

the movement of pollutants and

remove them from pavements

through catch basin cleaning, storm

drain flushing, street sweeping, and

by regularly removing illegally

dumped material from storm



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channels and creeks. (The City of

Elk Grove would be responsible for

regular storm drain maintenance

within the public right of way; grease

traps and other stormwater quality

control devices on private property

shall be maintained by the Project.)

Timing/Implementation: BMPs and implementation

procedures shall be submitted

and approved by the City prior to

issuance of grading permit; BMPs

shall be implemented and

monitored throughout the life of

the Project.



Enforcement/Monitoring: City of Elk Grove Development

Services Department.



MM 4.7.2b Biofilter swales and vegetated strips shall be

placed in the bottom of channel areas and be

designed to provide biofiltration of pollutants

in Project runoff. The Project engineer shall

consult with the City when designing these

areas, and the developer shall submit designs

of the areas to the City for review and

approval prior to approval of the improvement

plans. Water quality control features shall be

consistent with the City’s NPDES permit

(NPDES No. CAS082597).

Timing/Implementation: Prior to approval of improvement

plans for each water quality

facility.



Enforcement/Monitoring: City of Elk Grove Development



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PS - Potentially Significant CC – Cumulatively Considerable N –No Impact

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MM 4.7.2c All storage areas shall be located away from

any drainage features and provide water

quality control measures in storm drainage

facilities such as grease and sediment traps,

vegetative filters, and containment structures

for hazardous materials. This requirement

shall be reflected on site plans and

improvement plans. Water quality control

features shall be consistent with the City’s

NPDES permit (NPDES No. CAS082597).

Timing/Implementation: Prior to approval of site plans and

improvement plan for non-

residential development.



Enforcement/Monitoring: City of Elk Grove Development

Services.



Impact 4.7.3 Development activities within the Project PS MM 4.7.3 As part of the final design of the Project, soil LS

area would result in excavation several feet borings shall be taken at representative

below existing grade. It is possible that locations within the Project footprint to

seasonal groundwater would be exposed analyze the subsurface soils that are present

and would interact with pollutants and the elevation of the subsurface water

associated with urban runoff that would be table. If these soil borings identify shallow

captured during utility trenching activities. groundwater within two (2) feet of the

proposed bottom elevation of underground

utilities, a liner and/or best available water

quality control features (i.e., leachate

management system) shall be incorporated

into the design of these underground utilities,

subject to City drainage standards and

approval.



Timing/Implementation: Prior to Improvement Plan

S - Significant LS – Less Than Significant SU – Significant and Unavoidable

PS - Potentially Significant CC – Cumulatively Considerable N –No Impact

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Approval.



Enforcement/Monitoring: City of Elk Grove Development

Services Department, Planning.



Impact 4.7.4 Development of the proposed Project may PS MM 4.7.4 In order to reduce the potential for increase LS

substantially alter the existing drainage runoff and flooding due to Project

pattern of the site as well as result in development, the Project applicant shall

increased surface runoff and localized demonstrate that permanent drainage facilities

flooding. will adequately serve the Project, or each

phase of the Project, consistent with City

drainage standards prior to the approval of

improvement plans. The Project applicant

shall demonstrate that increases in off-site

flooding impacts will not result, and that the

planned drainage facilities are either available

or will be available upon site development.

This demonstration may take the form of final

plans and/or reports, which shall be reviewed

and approved by the City. Interim storm

drainage facilities shall be considered on a

case-by-case basis to meet this mitigation

measure.



Timing/Implementation: Prior to the approval of

improvement plans for each

phase of the Project.



Enforcement/Monitoring: City of Elk Grove Development

Services Department.



Impact 4.7.5 The Project site is not located in a 100-year LS None Required LS

flood hazard area as determined by FEMA,

nor is it located in the path of a stream or

watercourse. Structures and facilities



S - Significant LS – Less Than Significant SU – Significant and Unavoidable

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constructed on the site would, accordingly,

not be exposed to flood hazards and

potential damages from offsite sources.



Impact 4.7.6 The proposed Project would contribute to CC Implementation of mitigation measures MM 4.7.1a, MM LS

the cumulative effects of degradation of 4.7.1b, MM 4.7.2a through MM 4.7.2c, MM 4.7.3, and MM

regional water quality, changes to runoff 4.7.4.

patterns, and the potential for increased

flooding.



Land Use



Impact 4.8.1 Implementation of the proposed Project LS None Required LS

would not require a General Plan

amendment as land uses for proposed

Project would allow a type of development

considered in the current General Plan.



Impact 4.8.2 The zoning designations for the Project site LS None Required LS

(BP, MP, and SPA-LG) allow uses identified

in the Sutter Master Plan.



Impact 4.8.3 The proposed medical offices, hospital and LS None required LS

complementary services would not conflict

with surrounding land uses.



Impact 4.8.4 Implementation of the proposed Project LS None required LS

would contribute to the urbanization of the

central portion of the City.



Noise









S - Significant LS – Less Than Significant SU – Significant and Unavoidable

PS - Potentially Significant CC – Cumulatively Considerable N –No Impact

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Impact 4.9.1 Short-term construction-generated noise PS MM 4.9.1 The following measures shall be implemented LS

levels could result in a substantial to reduce construction-generated noise levels

temporary increase in ambient noise levels at nearby land uses:

at nearby noise-sensitive land uses.

• Construction activities (excluding

activities that would result in a safety

concern to the public or construction

workers) shall be limited to between the

hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday

through Friday, and between the hours of

7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday and

Sunday, in accordance with the City’s

General Plan noise policies.

• Construction equipment shall be properly

maintained and equipped with noise-

reduction intake and exhaust mufflers and

engine shrouds, in accordance with

manufacturers’ recommendations.

• Construction equipment staging areas

shall be located at the furthest distance

possible from nearby noise-sensitive land

uses.

Timing/Implementation: During construction.



Enforcement/Monitoring: City of Elk Grove.



Impact 4.9.2 Resultant noise levels associated with the PS MM 4.9.2 Prior to construction and final design of the LS

proposed hospital medical facilities could proposed Project, an acoustical analysis shall

exceed the City’s noise standards at nearby be conducted to evaluate noise impacts

existing noise-sensitive land uses. associated with the proposed mechanical

building equipment. Noise-reduction

measures shall be incorporated to reduce

building equipment operational noise levels



S - Significant LS – Less Than Significant SU – Significant and Unavoidable

PS - Potentially Significant CC – Cumulatively Considerable N –No Impact

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sufficient to achieve applicable City of Elk

Grove noise standards at nearby noise-

sensitive land uses. Noise reduction measures

may include, but are not limited to, the use of

barriers and equipment enclosures.



Timing/Implementation: Implemented prior to approval of

Building Permits.



Monitoring/Enforcement: City of Elk Grove Development

Services Department.



Impact 4.9.3 Implementation of the proposed Project LS None Required LS

would not result in significant increases in

near-term traffic noise levels.





Impact 4.9.4 Noise levels associated with onsite PS MM 4.9.4 Prior to construction and final design of the LS

helicopter operations could result in proposed Project, an acoustical analysis shall

substantial increases in ambient noise levels be conducted to evaluate noise impacts

that could exceed the City’s noise standards associated with the proposed helipad. The

at nearby noise-sensitive land uses. acoustical analysis shall take into account

flight profiles and approach/departure flight

paths. Noise-reduction measures shall be

incorporated to reduce operational noise

levels sufficient to achieve applicable City of

Elk Grove noise standards at the nearest noise-

sensitive land uses. Noise reduction measures

may include, but are not limited to, changes

to flight tracks or flight profiles, or helipad/site

redesign.



Timing/Implementation: Implemented prior to approval of

Building Permits.





S - Significant LS – Less Than Significant SU – Significant and Unavoidable

PS - Potentially Significant CC – Cumulatively Considerable N –No Impact

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Monitoring/Enforcement: City of Elk Grove Development

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Impact 4.9.5 Projected on-site traffic noise levels would LS None Required LS

comply with the City’s noise standards for

land use compatibility.



Impact 4.9.6 Exposure to ground-borne vibration levels LS None Required LS

would not exceed applicable ground-borne

vibration criterion at nearby existing or

proposed land uses.



Impact 4.9.7 Implementation of the proposed Project LS None Required LS

would not result in a significant

contribution to cumulative noise levels at

nearby land uses.



Public Services and Utilities



Impact 4.10.1.1 Implementation of the Sutter Elk Grove LS None Required LS

Master Plan project would increase demand

for fire protection services, which could

require additional facilities, equipment, or

staffing.



Impact 4.10.1.2 Development of the Project site, in LS None Required LS

combination with existing, approved,

proposed and reasonably foreseeable

development within the CCSD Fire

Department service boundaries, would

incrementally increase the demand for fire

protection and emergency medical services





S - Significant LS – Less Than Significant SU – Significant and Unavoidable

PS - Potentially Significant CC – Cumulatively Considerable N –No Impact

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under cumulative conditions.



Impact 4.10.2.1 The proposed Project would increase LS None Required LS

demand for police services in association

with new residential and commercial

development.



Impact 4.10.2.2 Development of the Project site in addition LS None Required LS

to existing, approved, proposed and

reasonably foreseeable development in the

City could require additional law

enforcement related services and facilities

in combination with planned and proposed

development.



Impact 4.10.3.1 The proposed Project would increase the LS None Required LS

water demand within the Sacramento

County Water Agency area.



Impact 4.10.3.2 The proposed Project in addition to LS None Required LS

existing, approved, proposed, and

reasonably foreseeable development in the

SCWA service area would result in a

cumulative demand for water supply and

water service facilities.



Impact 4.10.4.1 The proposed Project would result in the LS None Required LS

development of additional structures and

improvements on the Project site, resulting

in the generation of additional wastewater

flows from the Project site.



Impact 4.10.4.2 Implementation of the proposed Project LS None Required LS

would require construction of wastewater

conveyance infrastructure. This

S - Significant LS – Less Than Significant SU – Significant and Unavoidable

PS - Potentially Significant CC – Cumulatively Considerable N –No Impact

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infrastructure would be installed within

right-of-ways on and off-site.



Impact 4.10.4.3 Implementation of the proposed Project in LS None Required LS

addition to existing, approved, proposed

and reasonably foreseeable development in

the SRCSD service area would increase

demand for wastewater service under

cumulative conditions.



Impact 4.10.5.1 Development of the Project site would not LS None Required LS

significantly increase the demand for

electric, telephone and natural gas services

from that proposed by the existing General

Plan.



Impact 4.10.5.2 Development of the Project site, in LS None Required LS

combination with other proposed and

approved projects, would incrementally

increase demand for electric, natural gas

and telephone services.



Impact4.10.6.1 Future development resulting from LS None required LS

implementation of the proposed Sutter Elk

Grove Project would increase solid waste

generation and the demand for waste

disposal. Sufficient capacity is available at

area landfills and waste pick-up would be

negotiated through a contract with a private

hauler permitted by the City.



Impact 4.10.6.2 Future development projects resulting from LS None Required LS

the proposed Project, along with other

proposed, approved, and reasonably

foreseeable development, would generate



S - Significant LS – Less Than Significant SU – Significant and Unavoidable

PS - Potentially Significant CC – Cumulatively Considerable N –No Impact

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solid waste that would require expanded

collection and disposal services.



Energy Conservation



Impact 4.11.1 Construction of the proposed Project would LS None Required LS

result in additional energy consumption.



Impact 4.11.2 Future operation of the Project would not LS None Required LS

result in wasteful or unnecessary

consumption of energy.



Impact 4.11.3 Traffic increases resulting from the proposed LS None Required LS

Project would not result in a wasteful or

unnecessary consumption of energy or

petroleum.



Impact 4.11.4 The proposed construction and operation of LS None Required LS

the Project in conjunction with existing,

approved, and planned development would

not require a wasteful or unnecessary use of

energy.



Traffic and Circulation



Impact 4.12.1 Development of Scenario 1 will add traffic LS None Required LS

to Project-impacted roadways and

intersections. However, all Project-

impacted roadways and intersections would

operate under acceptable conditions with

development of Scenario 1.



Impact 4.12.2 Acceptable operations (LOS C) worsened to PS MM 4.12.2 Restrict left-out access by installing a raised LS

unacceptable levels (LOS E) in AM peak median with a channelized southbound left-



S - Significant LS – Less Than Significant SU – Significant and Unavoidable

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hour and acceptable operations (LOS C) turn lane at the Longleaf Drive/Big Horn

worsened to unacceptable levels (LOS F) in Boulevard intersection to provide left-in and

the PM peak hour at the Laguna right-in/right-out access.

Boulevard/Big Horn Boulevard intersection

with the addition of Scenario 2 Project Timing/Implementation: Prior to issuance of building

traffic. permits for any development of

Phase V of the Project.



Enforcement/Monitoring: City of Elk Grove, Development

Services, Planning.



Impact 4.12.3 Unacceptable operations would be PS MM 4.12.3 The project applicant shall re-stripe the LS

exacerbated at the Laguna northbound approach to the Laguna

Boulevard/Laguna Springs Drive Boulevard/Laguna Springs Drive intersection

intersection in the PM peak hour with the to provide two left-turn lanes, one through

addition of Scenario 2 Project traffic. lane, and two right-turn lanes.



Timing/Implementation: Prior to issuance of building

permits for any development of

Phase III of the Project.



Enforcement/Monitoring: City of Elk Grove, Development

Services, Planning.



Impact 4.12.4 Unacceptable operations would be PS MM 4.12.4 The project applicant shall pay fair share cost SU

exacerbated in the AM peak hour at the toward the installation of a traffic signal at the

SR 99 NB Off-Ramp/East Stockton SR 99 NB Off-Ramp/East Stockton Boulevard

Boulevard intersection with the addition of intersection as part of the SR 99/Elk Grove

Scenario 2 Project traffic. Boulevard Interchange project.



Timing/Implementation: Prior to issuance of building

permits for any development of

Phase III of the Project.



Enforcement/Monitoring: City of Elk Grove, Development

S - Significant LS – Less Than Significant SU – Significant and Unavoidable

PS - Potentially Significant CC – Cumulatively Considerable N –No Impact

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Services, Planning.



Impact 4.12.5 Acceptable operations (LOS would be C) PS MM 4.12.5 The project applicant shall restrict left-out LS

worsened to unacceptable levels (LOS F) at access by installing a raised median with a

the Site Access Driveway/Big Horn channelized southbound left-turn lane at the

Boulevard intersection in the AM and PM Site Access Driveway/Big Horn Boulevard

peak hour with the addition of Scenario 3 intersection to provide left-in and right-

Project traffic. in/right-out access.



Timing/Implementation: Prior to issuance of building

permits for any development of

Phase V of the Project.



Enforcement/Monitoring: City of Elk Grove, Development

Services, Planning.



Impact 4.12.6 Unacceptable levels exacerbated in AM and PS MM 4.12.6 The following mitigation measure shall be LS

PM peak hour at the Longleaf Drive/Big included in the Sutter Elk Grove Master Plan

Horn Boulevard intersection by the addition Development Agreement:

of Project traffic.

• Restrict left-out access by installing a

raised median with a channelized

southbound left-turn lane at the Longleaf

Drive/Big Horn Boulevard intersection to

provide left-in and right-in/right-out

access.

Timing/Implementation: Prior to issuance of building

permits for any development of

Phase V of the Project.



Enforcement/Monitoring: City of Elk Grove, Development

Services, Planning.







S - Significant LS – Less Than Significant SU – Significant and Unavoidable

PS - Potentially Significant CC – Cumulatively Considerable N –No Impact

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Impact 4.12.7 Unacceptable operations would be PS MM 4.12.7 Implementation of mitigation measure MM LS

exacerbated at the Laguna 4.12.3.

Boulevard/Laguna Springs Drive

intersection in the PM peak hour by the Timing/Implementation: Prior to issuance of building

addition of Scenario 3 Project traffic. permits for any development of

Phase V of the Project.



Enforcement/Monitoring: City of Elk Grove, Development

Services, Planning.



Impact 4.12.8 Unacceptable operations would be PS MM 4.12.8 Implementation of mitigation measure MM LS

exacerbated in the AM and PM peak hour at 4.12.4.

the SR 99 NB Off-Ramp/East Stockton

Boulevard intersection with the addition of Timing/Implementation: Prior to issuance of building

Scenario 3 Project traffic. permits for any development of

Phase V of the Project.



Enforcement/Monitoring: City of Elk Grove, Development

Services, Planning.



Impact 4.12-9 Acceptable operations (LOS D) worsened to S None SU

unacceptable levels (LOS E) at the Laguna

Boulevard/Big Horn Boulevard intersection

in the PM peak hour by the addition of

Project traffic.



Impact 4.12-10 Unacceptable operations would be LS None Required LS

exacerbated on the southbound SR 99

mainline segment between Sheldon Road

and Calvine Road and on the southbound

SR 99 off-ramp diverge to Sheldon Road in

the PM peak hour with the addition of

Project traffic.







S - Significant LS – Less Than Significant SU – Significant and Unavoidable

PS - Potentially Significant CC – Cumulatively Considerable N –No Impact

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Impact 4.12-11 Unacceptable operations would be LS None Required LS

exacerbated on the southbound I-5 mainline

segment between Pocket Road and Elk

Grove Boulevard in the PM peak hour with

the addition of Project traffic.



Impact 4.12.12 Acceptable operations (LOS B) worsened to S MM 4.12.12 Implementation of mitigation measure MM LS

unacceptable levels (LOS F) at the Site 4.12.5.

Access Driveway/Big Horn Boulevard

intersection in the PM peak hour by the Timing/Implementation: Prior to issuance of building

addition of project traffic. permits for any development of

Phase V of the Project



Enforcement/Monitoring: City of Elk Grove, Development

Services, Planning



Impact 4.12.13 Acceptable operations (LOS B) worsened to S MM 4.12.13 Implementation of mitigation measure MM LS

unacceptable levels (LOS F) at the Longleaf 4.12.6.

Drive/Big Horn Boulevard intersection in

the PM peak hour by the addition of project

traffic.



Impact 4.12.14 Unacceptable operations exacerbated at the S MM 4.12.14 Implementation of mitigation measure MM LS

Laguna Boulevard/Laguna Springs Drive 4.12.3.

intersection in the PM peak hour by the

addition of project traffic. Timing/Implementation: Prior to issuance of building

permits for any development of

Phase III of the Project



Enforcement/Monitoring: City of Elk Grove, Development

Services, Planning



Impact 4.12.15 Acceptable operations (LOS D) worsened to S MM 4.12.15 Implementation of mitigation measure MM LS

unacceptable levels (LOS E) in the AM peak

hour and unacceptable operations

S - Significant LS – Less Than Significant SU – Significant and Unavoidable

PS - Potentially Significant CC – Cumulatively Considerable N –No Impact

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exacerbated in the PM peak hour at the SR 4.12.8.

99 NB Off-Ramp/East Stockton Boulevard

intersection by the addition of project Timing/Implementation: Prior to issuance of building

traffic. permits for any development of

Phase III of the Project



Enforcement/Monitoring: City of Elk Grove, Development

Services, Planning



Impact 4.12.16 The proposed Project would not disrupt or N None Required N

interfere with existing or planned bicycle

and pedestrian facilities.



Impact 4.12.17 The Project would not disrupt or interfere N None Required N

with existing or planned transit operations

or facilities of the City of Elk Grove e-tran.



Impact 4.12.18 The proposed Project would not result in a N None Required N

change in air traffic patterns, including

either an increase in traffic levels or a

change in location that results in substantial

safety.



Impact 4.12.19 The proposed Project would provide on-site N None Required N

parking facilities in accordance with the Elk

Grove Zoning Code standards and would

not result in inadequate parking.



Impact 4.12.20 Buildout of the proposed Project would CC None Feasible CC & SU

result in unacceptable operations being

exacerbated at the Laguna Boulevard/Big

Horn Boulevard intersection in the AM and

PM peak hours with the addition of Project

traffic.



S - Significant LS – Less Than Significant SU – Significant and Unavoidable

PS - Potentially Significant CC – Cumulatively Considerable N –No Impact

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Impact 4.12.21 Buildout of the proposed Project would CC MM 4.12.21 The Project applicant shall restrict left-out LS

result in acceptable operations in the AM access by installing a raised median with a

peak hour (LOS C) and PM peak hour (LOS channelized southbound left-turn lane at the

D) being worsened to unacceptable levels Site Access Driveway/Big Horn Boulevard

in the AM and PM peak hours (LOS F) at the intersection to provide left-in and right-

Site Access Driveway/Big Horn Boulevard in/right-out access.

intersection with the addition of Project

traffic under cumulative conditions. Timing/Implementation: Prior to issuance of building

permits for any development of

Phase VIII of the Project



Enforcement/Monitoring: City of Elk Grove, Development

Services, Planning



Impact 4.12.22 Buildout of the proposed Project would CC MM 4.12.22 The Project applicant shall restrict left-out LS

result in acceptable operations in the AM access by installing a raised median with a

and PM peak hours (LOS C) being channelized southbound left-turn lane at the

worsened to unacceptable levels in the AM Longleaf Drive/Big Horn Boulevard

and PM peak hours (LOS F) at the Longleaf intersection to provide left-in and right-

Drive/Big Horn Boulevard intersection with in/right-out access.

the addition of Project traffic under

cumulative conditions. Timing/Implementation: Prior to issuance of building

permits for any development of

Phase VIII of the Project



Enforcement/Monitoring: City of Elk Grove, Development

Services, Planning



Impact 4.12.23 Buildout of the proposed Project would CC MM 4.12.23 The Project applicant shall pay fair share cost CC & SU

result in unacceptable operations being toward the installation of a traffic signal at the

exacerbated at the Red Elk Drive/Big Horn Red Elk Drive/Big Horn Boulevard

Boulevard intersection in the AM and PM intersection.

peak hours with the addition of Project

traffic under cumulative conditions. Timing/Implementation: Prior to issuance of building

permits for any development of

S - Significant LS – Less Than Significant SU – Significant and Unavoidable

PS - Potentially Significant CC – Cumulatively Considerable N –No Impact

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Level of

Significance Resulting Level

Impact Mitigation Measure

Without of Significance

Mitigation

Phase VIII of the Project.



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Services, Planning.



Impact 4.12.24 Buildout of the proposed Project would CC MM 4.12.24 The applicant shall re-stripe the northbound LS

result in unacceptable operations being approach to the Laguna Boulevard/Laguna

exacerbated at the Laguna Springs Drive intersection to provide two

Boulevard/Laguna Springs Drive left-turn lanes, one through lane, and two

intersection in the PM peak hour with the right-turn lanes.

addition of Project traffic under cumulative

conditions. Timing/Implementation: Prior to issuance of building

permits for any development of

Phase VIII of the Project



Enforcement/Monitoring: City of Elk Grove, Development

Services, Planning.



Impact 4.12.25 Buildout of the proposed Project would CC MM 4.12.25 Pay fair share cost toward the installation of CC & SU

result in unacceptable operations a traffic signal at the SR 99 NB Off-

exacerbated at the SR 99 NB Off-Ramp/East Ramp/East Stockton Boulevard intersection

Stockton Boulevard intersection in the AM as part of the SR 99/Elk Grove Boulevard

and PM peak hours by the addition of Interchange project.

Project traffic under cumulative conditions.

Timing/Implementation: Prior to issuance of building

permits for any development of

Phase VIII of the Project



Enforcement/Monitoring: City of Elk Grove, Development

Services, Planning.



Impact 4.12.26 Buildout of the proposed Project would LS None Required LS

result in unacceptable operations being

exacerbated on the northbound I-5 mainline

segment between Elk Grove Boulevard and

S - Significant LS – Less Than Significant SU – Significant and Unavoidable

PS - Potentially Significant CC – Cumulatively Considerable N –No Impact

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Level of

Significance Resulting Level

Impact Mitigation Measure

Without of Significance

Mitigation

Pocket Road and at the northbound I-5 on-

ramp merge at Laguna Boulevard during

one or more peak hours with the addition of

Project traffic.



Impact 4.12.27 Buildout of the proposed Project would LS None Required LS

result in unacceptable operations being

exacerbated on the southbound I-5 mainline

segment between Elk Grove Boulevard and

Pocket Road and at the southbound I-5 off-

ramp diverge at Laguna Boulevard during

the PM peak hour with the addition of

Project traffic.



Impact 4.12.28 Buildout of the proposed Project would LS None Required LS

result in unacceptable operations being

exacerbated on the northbound SR 99

mainline segment between Elk Grove

Boulevard and Laguna Boulevard during the

PM peak hour with the addition of Project

traffic.



Impact 4.12.29 Buildout of the proposed Project would CC MM 4.12.29 The Project applicant shall be required to CC & SU

result in unacceptable operations being pay the SR 99 corridor impact fee that is in

exacerbated during both the AM and PM effect at the time of issuance of building

peak hours on the northbound SR 99 off- permits.

ramp diverge to Laguna Boulevard with the

addition of Project traffic. Timing/Implementation: Prior to issuance of building

permits for any development of

Phase VIII of the Project



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Services, Planning,







S - Significant LS – Less Than Significant SU – Significant and Unavoidable

PS - Potentially Significant CC – Cumulatively Considerable N –No Impact

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Level of

Significance Resulting Level

Impact Mitigation Measure

Without of Significance

Mitigation

Impact 4.12.30 Buildout of the proposed Project would CC MM 4.12.30 The Project shall be required to pay the SR CC & SU

result in unacceptable operations 99 corridor impact fee that is in effect at the

exacerbated during the PM peak hour on time of issuance of building permits.

the northbound SR 99 loop on-ramp merge

from Laguna Boulevard with the addition of Timing/Implementation: Prior to issuance of building

Project traffic. permits for any development of

Phase VIII of the Project.



Enforcement/Monitoring: City of Elk Grove, Development

Services, Planning.



Impact 4.12.31 Buildout of the proposed Project would LS None Required LS

result in unacceptable operations being

exacerbated during one or more peak hours

for all analyzed freeway facilities along

northbound SR 99 from the mainline north

of Laguna Boulevard (including the Laguna

Boulevard slip-on ramp) to the mainline

south of Calvine Road with the addition of

Project traffic.



Impact 4.12.32 Buildout of the proposed Project would LS None Required LS

result in unacceptable operations being

exacerbated on the southbound SR 99

mainline segment between Sheldon Road

and Calvine Road and on the southbound

SR 99 off-ramp diverge to Sheldon Road in

the PM peak hour with the addition of

Project traffic.









S - Significant LS – Less Than Significant SU – Significant and Unavoidable

PS - Potentially Significant CC – Cumulatively Considerable N –No Impact

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