CC Resolution 1171911719
RESOLUTION NO.
BEING A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CAMPBELL ADOPTING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE TEXT
AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT OF
THE GENERAL PLAN BRING IT INTO COMPLIANCE WITH THE COMPLETE
STREETS ACT OF 2008.
After notification and public hearing, as specified by law, on the proposed text
amendments to the City of Campbell Land use and Transportation Element of the
General Plan, and after presentation by staff, proponents and opponents, the
City Council did determine that the adoption of a Negative Declaration is
warranted based upon the following findings:
1. An Initial Study has been prepared forthe proposed text amendments to the
Land Use and Transportation Element of the General Plan which provides
documentation for the factual basis for concluding that a Negative
Declaration may be prepared since no substantial evidence exists, in light of
the whole record, that the proposed changes will have a significant effect on
the environment.
2. The Initial Study and Negative Declaration states the reasons that the
proposed changes will not have a significant effect on the environment and
therefore does not require the preparation of an Environmental Impact
Report pursuant to Section 15071 of the California Environmental Quality Act
Guidelines.
3. There are no responsible agencies or trustee agencies responsible for the
resources affected by the proposed changes to the Land Use and
Transportation Element.
4. The City of Campbell provided a Notice of Intent to adopt a Negative
Declaration to the public via the Campbell Express and the County Clerk
providing a 30 day public review period from of which no public comment
was received.
5. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the Negative Declaration
reflects the independent judgment of the City Council.
Based upon the foregoing findings of fact, the City Council further finds and
concludes that:
1. No substantial evidence has been presented which shows that the proposed
changes to the Land Use and Transportation Element, as currently presented,
would have a significant impact on the environment.
2. The Custodian of the Record for this Negative Declaration and Initial Study is
the City Clerk of the City of Campbell, located at 70 North First Street,
Campbell, California.
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of Campbell that a Negative Declaration is hereby adopted for the proposed
changes to the Land Use and Transportation of the General Plan.
PASSED
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN
AND ADOPTED this 19tf
COUNCILMEMBERS
COUNCILMEMBERS
COUNCILMEMBERS
COUNCILMEMBERS
~ day of August, 2014, by the following roll call
Baker, Low, Kotowski, Cristina, Waterman
None
None
None
APPROVED:
Ri hard M. Waterman, Mayor
ATTEST:
nne Bybee, City Clerk
INITIAL STUDY
LAND USE & CIRCULATION ELEMENT UPDATE FOR COMPLETE STREETS
An environmental evnluation
preyared in compliarvice with the
California Environmental Quality Act
Prepared by
Metropolitan Planning Group
for
City of Campbell
Public Works Department
70 N. First Street
Campbell, CA 95008
Public Review Period
June 18, 2014 through July ] 7, 2014
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Overview
I. PROJECT OVERVIEW
Project Title: Land Use & Circulation Element Update for Complete Streets
File Number(s): N/A ~
Project Location: Citywide
Lead Agency Name and Address:
City of Campbell
Public Works Department
Campbell, CA 95008
Contact Person(s):
Kirk Heinrichs, City of Campbell Public Works (408) 866-2140
Sheldon S. Ah Sing, AICP, Metropolitan Planning Group (650) 938-1 I 11x109
Zoning Designation: Various (Citywide)
General Plan Designation: Various (Citywide)
Other public agencies whose approval is required: None
Surrounding Land Uses /General Plan /Zoning: N/A
No. I
Project Location: City of Campbell is located approximately 50 miles south of San Francisco in Santa
Clara County, bounded by San Jose. Saratoga and Los Gatos.
Project Description: The project is an update of the Citys Land Use & Transportation Element. The
proposed update includes a revision of goals, strategies and policies to incorporate the concept of
"complete streets" as required by State legislation. Complete streets involves planning and incorporating
improvements to the transportation system that meets the needs of all users including pedestrians.
bicyclists. disabled and public transit patrons as well as motorists. The purpose of the update is to provide
policy and program direction to support all modes of travel and to provide safe, accessible, and
convenient opportunities for transportation. The Element Update commits the City to update existing
implementing documents, such as'the Street Design Standards and Bicycle Plan to be consistent with the
updated goals. The project does not include any site-specific designs or proposals, nor does it grant any
entitlements for development.
The Land Use & Circulation Element Update proposes to include Complete Streets Goals, Policies and
Strategies to address connectivity, review the relationship of truck routes [o residential neighborhoods,
and continue to implement the Citys Streetscape Standards that provide and enhance landscaped
medians and street edges. This is not a comprehensive update, but rather a surgical amendment to the
Land Use and Circulation Element addressing only `'complete street' strategies and policy.
Overview
I. PROJECT OVERVIEW
Project Title: Land Use & Circulation Element Update for Complete Streets
File Number(s): N/A
Project Location: Citywide
Lead Agency Name and Address:
City of Campbell
Public Works Department
Campbell, CA 95008
Contact Person(s):
Kirk Heinrichs, City of Campbell Public Works (408)866-2140
Sheldon S. Ah Sing. AICP, Metropolitan Planning Group (650) 938-1 l l 1x109
Zoning Designation: Various (Citywide)
General Plan Designation: Various (Citywide)
Other public agencies whose approval is required: None
Surrounding Land Uses /General Plan /Zoning: N/A
No. I
Project Location: City of Campbell is located approximately 50 miles south of San Francisco in Santa
Clara County, bounded by San Jose, Saratoga and Los Gatos.
Project Description: The project is an update of the City's Land Use & Transportation Element. The
proposed update includes a revision of goals, strategies and policies to incorporate the concept of
"complete streets" as required by State legislation. Complete streets involves planning and incorporating
improvements to the transportation system that meets the needs of all users including pedestrians,
bicyclists, disabled and public transit patrons as well as motorists. The purpose ofthe update is to provide
policy and program direction to support all modes of travel and to provide safe, accessible, and
convenient opportunities for transportation. The Element Update commits the City to update existing
implementing documents, such as'the Street Design Standards and Bicycle Plan to be consistent with the
updated goals. The project does no[ include any site-specific designs or proposals, nor does it grant any
entitlements for development.
The Land Use & Circulation Element Update proposes to include Complete Streets Goals, Policies and ,,,
Strategies to address connectivity, review the relationship of truck routes to residential neighborhoods,
and continue to implement the City's Streetscape Standards that provide and enhance landscaped
medians and street edges. This is not a comprehensive update, but rather a surgical amendment to the
Land Use and Circulation Element addressing only "complete street" strategies and policy.
Location Man - - Page No. 2
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Environmental Impact Evaluation Page No. 3
II. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT EVALUATION:
The following evaluation has been prepared to determine if the proposed project may result in a
"significant impact" on the environment. For the purposes of this study, a significant impact means a
substantial or potentially substantial change in the physical environment. The following terms used in
the evaluation are defined as specified below:-
"Potentially Significant Impact" means that there is either substantial evidence that an effect
may be signitcant or, due to lack of existing information, may have potential to be a
significant effect.
"Less than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated" means the incorporation of one or
more mitigation measures can reduce the effect from potentially significant to a less than
significant level.
"Less Than Significant Impact" means that there is sufficient evidence available to
determine that the effect is less than significant and no mitigation is necessary to reduce the
impact to a lesser level.
"No Impact" means that the effect does not apply to the proposed project, or clearly will not
impact nor be impacted by the project.
A description of the factual data or evidence used to reach conclusions regarding impact significance
follows each section below.
1. Aesthetics 2. Agriculture and 3. Air Quality
^ (pg. 4) ^ Forestry (pg. 6) ^ (pg. 7)
4. Biological Resources 5. Cultural Resources 6. Geology/Soils
^ (Pg• 9) ^ (Pg. 12) ^ (Pg. 14)
7. Greenhouse Gas 8. Hazards and Hazardous 9. Hydrology/Water
^ Emissions (pg. 16) ^ Materials (pg. 18) ^ Quality (pg. 20)
10. Land Use/Planning 11. Mineral Resources 12. Noise
^ (Pg.23) ^ (Pg.25) ^ (pg.26)
13. Population/Housing 14. Public Services I5. Recreation
16. Transportation/Traffic 17. Utilities/Service 18. Mandatory Findings
^ (pg. 3?) ^ Systems (pg. 34) ^ of Significance (pg. 36)
Environmental Impact Evaluation Page No. 3
II. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT EVALUATION:
The following evaluation has been prepared to determine if the proposed project may result in a
"significant impact' on the environment. For the purposes of this study, a significant impact means a
substantial or potentially substantial change in the physical environment. The following terms used in
the evaluation are defined as specified below:
"Potentially Significant Impact" means that there is either substantial evidence that an effect
may be significant or, due to lack of existing information, may have potential to be a
significant effect.
"Less than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated" means the incorporation of one or
more mitigation measures can reduce the effect from potentially significant to a less than
significant level.
"Less Than Significant Impact" means that there is sufficient evidence available to
determine that the effect is less than significant and no mitigation is necessary to reduce the
impact to a lesser level.
"No Impact" means that the effect does not apply to the proposed project, or clearly will not
impact nor be impacted by the project.
A description of the factual data or evidence used to reach conclusions regarding impact significance
follows each section below.
1. Aesthetics 2. Agriculture and 3. Air Quality
^ (pg. 4) ^ Forestry (pg. 6) ^ (pg. 7)
4. Biological Resources 5. Cultural Resources 6. Geology/Soils
7. Greenhouse Gas 8. Hazards and Hazardous 9. Hydrology/Water
^ Emissions (pg. 16) ^ Materials (pg. 18) ^ Quality (pg. 20)
10. Land Use/Planning 1 I. Mineral Resources 12. Noise
^ (Pg.23) ^ (Pg.25) ^ (pg.26)
13. Population/Housing 14. Public Services I5. Recreation
^ (Pg.28) ^ (Pg.29) ^ (pg.31)
16. Transportation/Traffic 17. Utilities/Service 18. Mandatory Findings
^ (pg. 32) ^ Systems (pg. 34) ^ of Significance (pg. 36)
Aesthetics
1. AESTHETICS
No. 4
Less than
I$$UeS Potenriallp Signi&mt
' Less Than M1b
Significant N
ith Signincam Impact
{Vould flee ~YOJeCt ~ Impact xlitigafion Impact
Inc rnted
(a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? ^ ~ ^ ^
(b) Substantially damage scenic resources. including, but not limited to, trees, ^ ^ ^
rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway?
(c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and ^ ^ ® ^
its surroundings?
(d) Create anew source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect ^ ^ ^
day or nighttime views in the area?
Setting:
The City occupies over six and a half square miles of relatively flat land that slopes gently toward the
San Francisco Bay to northwest. The residents of Campbell have views of the Sierra Azules to the east
and Santa Cruz Mountains to the southwest. The City has adopted area plans throughout the City to
address unique geographic situations, such as the "Downtown Development Plan", '`East Campbell
Avenue Master Plan", '`Winchester Boulevard Master Plan", "South of Campbell Avenue Plan", "North
of Campbell Avenue Plan" and the "San Tomas Area Neighborhood Plan". These plans include design
guidelines for streets and/or buildings that are intended to preserve and protect the city's viewsheds and
aesthetic resources.
Discussion/Conclusion:
(a): Nn Impact. The Land Use & Circulation Element Update for Complete Streets is a policy-level
amendment. It does not include any site-specific designs or proposals, nor does it grant any
entitlements for development that would have the potential to degrade the aesthetic quality of the
environment or adversely affect a scenic vista. Therefore, no impacts would occur.
(b): No Impact. The nearest State scenic highway is Interstate 280, outside of the City limits by one
and half miles. The distance precludes the possibility of impacts on a State scenic highway. No
impacts would occur.
(c): Less Than SignificantImpact. The Land Use & Circulation Element Update for Complete Streets
encourages installation of additional bicycle and pedestrian facilities as well as improved
intersection designs accommodating features such as bulb-outs. A bulb-out is a traffic calming
measure, primarily used to extend the sidewalk, reducing the crossing distance and allowing
pedestrians about to cross and approaching vehicle drivers to see each other when vehicles parked
in a parking lane would otherwise block visibility. Although constructing such facilities could
affect the visual character of the City. these facilities would likely be constructed within planned
or existing road right-of--way or as part of an open space or private project. Additionally. specific
project impacts would be subject to further environmental review once they have been proposed
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Aesthetics
and designed. The proposed Land Use & Circulation Element Update for Complete Streets does
not introduce new policies or programs that would degrade the visual character or aesthetic quality
of the City. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant.
(d): No Impact. As discussed under (b) and (c) above. the proposed Land Use & Circulation Element
Update for Complete Streets is a policy-level amendment that does not include any site specific
designs or proposals, nor does it grant any entitlements for development that would increase
daytime or nighttime illumination in the City. The City's Public Works Department maintains
technical standards for street and pedestrian lighting. These standards will be applied to all future
improvements and maintenance efforts of city streets, trails, pathways and other transportation
corridors and structures. The subject Update does not include any policies or programs that would
.introduce new lights or otherwise change the guidelines for light and glare standards citywide.
Therefore, no impacts would occur.
Rural and Forest Resources Page No. 6
2. AGRICULTURAL AND FOREST RESOURCES
In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects; lead agencies may refer to the
California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Dept. of Conservation
as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. In determining whether impacts to forest
resources, including timberland, are significant environmental effects; lead agencies may refer to information compiled by
the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection reearding the state's inventory of forest land, including the Forest
and Range Assessment Project and the Forest Legacy Assessment Project; and the forest carbon measurement methodology
provided in Forest Protocols adopted by the California AirResources Board.
Lass than
ISSUeS Pamnfially
Significant Significant
with Less Thnn
SiEnif ant Nn
t1~0u/[/f/te prOJBCt
Impact
Mitigation
Impact Impact
Incor orated
(a) Com-ert Prime farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide
Importance (Farmland). as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the
Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of [he California Resources
Agency. to non-agricultural use?
(b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act
contracrt
(c) Conllic[ with existing zoning for. or cause rezoning of, forest land (as defined
in Public Resources Code section 1?2?0(g)). timberland (as defined by Public
Resources Code section 4126), or timberland zoned Timberland Production
(as defined by Government Code section 51104(8))?
(d) Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest use?
(e) Im~olve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location
or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use?
Setting:
According to the State Department of Conservation, Campbell has no "prime farmland", "unique
farmland", "farmland of statewide importance", "farmland of local importance", or forest land. The City
has no agricultural land use designations.
Discussion/Conclusion:
(a -e): No Impact. The Land Use & Circulation Element Update for Complete Streets is a policy-level
amendment. It does not include any site-specific designs or proposals. nor does it Brant entitlements
for development that would have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment or to
adversely affect agricultural or forestry resources. As such, no impacts would occur.
Aesthetics Page ~o. 5
and designed. The proposed Land Use & Circulation Element Update far Complete Streets does
not introduce new policies or programs that would degrade the visual character or aesthetic quality
of the City. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant.
(d): No Impact. As discussed under (b) and (c) above, the proposed Land Use & Circulation Element
Update for Complete Streets is a policy-level amendment that does not include any site specific
designs or proposals, nor does it grant any entitlements for development that would increase
daytime or nighttime illumination in the City. The Citys Public Works Department maintains
technical standards for street and pedestrian lighting. These standards will be applied to all future
improvements and maintenance efforts of city streets, trails, pathways and other transportation
corridors and structures. The subject Update does not include any policies or programs that would
introduce new lights or otherwise change the guidelines for light and glare standards citywide.
Therefore, no impacts would occur.
Air
No. 7
3. AIR QUALITY
Where available, the significance criteria established by' the applicable air quality management or air pollution control
district may be relied upon to make the following determinations.
Leas man
ISSU CS Potentially
$ignincem SignificaN
With Less Than
$ignincanl Ru '
I
Would the project
Impact
Mitigation
mcnr orated
Impact m an
P
(a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air qualirv plan? ^ ^ ^
(b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or ^ ^ ® ^
projected air quality violation?
(c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of anV criteria pollutant for
which [he project region is non-attainment under an applicable federal or state ^ ^ ® ^
ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions which escecd
quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)?
^ ^ ® ^
(d) [xpose sensitise receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations?
^ ^ ^
(e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people?
Setting:
Air quality issues in the City are under thejurisdiction of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District
(BAAQMD) as the city is located in the San Francisco Bay Area Air Basin. The San Francisco Bay Air
Basin compromises a single district. the BAAQMD, and consists of Napa, Morin, San Francisco, Contra
Costa, Alameda, San Mateo and Santa Ctara counties, the southern portion of Sonoma County and the
western portion of Solano County. The air basin currently exceeds the 24-hour and annual state PMIo
standards. as well as the state annual PMz.s standard. Furthermore. the air basin is currently designated
as anon-attainment area for state and national ozone standards.
Both ozone and PM to are identified as criteria pollutants that are known to be hazardous to human health
and the environment at elevated concentrations. As required by federal and state air quality laws, the
Bay Area 2005 Ozone Strategy has been prepared to address ozone non-attainment issues. The Bay Area
2005 Ozone Strategy was prepared by the BAAQMD in cooperation with the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission (MTC) and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG). This
document describes the Bay Area's strategy for compliance with state 1-hour ozone standard planning
requirements and sets forth measures to improve air quality in the region and reduce transport to
neighboring air basins. The strategy includes stationary source control measures and transportation
control measures to be implemented through transportation programs in cooperation with MTC, local
governments. transit agencies and others.
The 2010 Clean Air Plan was adopted by the BAAQMD on September I5, 2010. The 2010 Clean Air
Plan serves to update the Bay Area ozone plan in compliance with the requirements of the Chapter I 0 of
the California Health & Safety Code. In addition, the 2010 Clean Air Plan provides an integrated, multi-
pollutant strategy to improve air quality.
The BAAQMD adopted updated CEQA Thresholds of Significance in May 2012. However. these
thresholds were challenged in court and remain in appeal at the time of writing this document. Lead
agencies may continue to rely on the BAAQMD's 1999 Thresholds of Significance and they may
Air
No. 7
3. AIR QUALITY
Where available, the significance criteria established by [he applicable air quality management or air pollution control .
district may be relied upon to make the following determinations.
Less than
Issnes
N'btdd the project Patentiolly
Signincant
Impact Signif cam
With
Mitigation
Incor orated Less Than
Significant
Impact ~a
Impact
(a) ConFlict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? ^ ^ ^
(b) Violate atrv air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or ^ ^ ® ^
projected air quality violation?
(c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for
which the project region is nun-attainment under an applicable federal or state
ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed
^
^
®
^
quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)'.
(d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? ^ ^ ® ^
(e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? ^ ^ ^
Setting:
Air quality issues in the City are under thejurisdiction of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District
(BAAQMD) as the city is located in the San Francisco Bay Area Air Basin. The San Francisco Bay Air
Basin compromises a single district, the BAAQMD, and consists of Napa, Morin, San Francisco, Contra
Costa, Alameda, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, the southern portion of Sonoma County and the
western portion of Solano County. The air basin currently exceeds the 24-hour and annual state PMio
standards, as well as the state annual PM?.; standard. Furthermore, the air basin is currently designated
as anon-attainment area for state and national ozone standards.
Both ozone and PM IO are identified as criteria pollutants that are known to be hazardous to human health
and the environment at elevated concentrations. As required by federal and state air quality laws, the
Bay Area 2005 Ozone Strategy has been prepared to address ozone non-attainment issues. The Bay Area
2005 Ozone Strategy was prepared by the BAAQMD in cooperation with the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission (MTC) and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG). This
document describes the Bay Area's strategy for compliance with state 1-hour ozone standard planning
requirements and sets forth measures to improve air quality in the region and reduce transport to
neighboring air basins. The strategy includes stationary source control measures and transportation
control measures to be implemented through transportation programs in cooperation with MTC, local
governments. transit agencies and others.
The 2010 Clean .4ir-Plan was adopted by the BAAQMD on September I5, 2010. The 2010 Clean Air
Plan serves to update the Bay Area ozone plan in compliance with the requirements of the Chapter 10 of
the California Health & Safety Code. In addition, the 2010 Clean Air Plan provides an integrated, multi-
pollutant strategy to improve air quality.
The BAAQMD adopted updated CEQA Thresholds of Significance in May 2012. However, these
thresholds were challenged in court and remain in appeal at the time of writing this document. Lead
agencies may continue to rely on the BAAQMD's 1999 Thresholds of Significance and they may
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Air Quality
continue to make determinations regarding the significance of an individual project's air quality impacts
based on the substantial evidence in the record for that project. As described below, the Complete Streets
Land Use & Circulation Element Update is a policy-level document and does not include any site-
specific transportation improvements.
Discussion/Conclusion:
(a): No Impact. The Land Use & Circulation Element Update for Complete Streets is intended to
design a transportation system that meets the needs of all users including pedestrians. bicyclists
and public transit patrons. The Element Update includes policy changes to promote trip reduction,
pedestrian circulation and an enhanced bicycle network (see policies and strategies under Goal
LUT-l. Goal LUT-2 and Goal LUT-7). New bicycle and pedestrian facilities would offer additional
non-motorized transportation options resulting in a net positive effect on the region's air quality.
In addition, each of these new revised policies would help to reduce criteria air pollutants and
would not conflict with or obstruct the BAAQMD Air Quality Plan (2010 Clean Air Plan).The
proposed Element Update is consistent with the Clean Air Plan. Therefore, no impact would occur
from implementation of the proposed Element Update.
(b): Less Than Signifcant Impact. All federal ambient air quality standards except national standards
for ozone (03) and state standards for ozone PM~.s, PMio are met in the Campbell area. As
discussed in (a) above, in addition to enhancing the Citys bicycle and pedestrian network; the
proposed policy changes would help to reduce criteria air pollutants and would not conflict with or
obstruct the BAAQMD Air Quality Plan (2010 Clean Air Plan). Best management practices for
any capital improvement project or private development project implementing complete streets
would be used [o ensure that there would be no significant air quality impact from construction
activity.
The policies set forth in the Element Update are intended to reduce adverse effects to air quality
through the reduction of fossil fuel consumption, enhanced accessibility and mobility for all
transportation modes. and land use efficiencies that provide connectivity. Therefore, the proposed
Land Use & Circulation Element Update for Complete Streets would have less than significant
impacts associated with contributing substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation,
increasing criteria pollutants during both construction and operational activities and exposing
sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations.
(c): Less Than Significant Impact. See discussion in (b) above.
(d): Less Than Significant Impact. See discussion in (b) above.
(f): No Impact. The proposed policies including future bicycle and pedestrian network improvements
encouraged by the proposed policy updates are no[ considered emission sources that would result
in questionable odors. No impacts would occur.
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4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Less than
ISS11eS Ymentially Signibcam
' Less Than `a
Significant R
ith Significam Impact
{Vou(d rlre protect Impact Mitigation Impact
Incur orated
(a) Have a substantial adverse effect either directly or through habitat
modifications, on any species identified as a candidate. sensitive, or special
status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by [he
California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
(b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive
natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies. regulations
or by [he California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service?
(c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined
b}• Section 404 of the Clean Water Ae[ (including, but no[ limited to, marsh,
vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological
interruption, ur other means?
(d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory
fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory
wildlife corridors. or impede [he use of native wildlife nursery sites?
(e) Confict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources,
such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance?
(t) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural ^
Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state ^ ^
habitat conservation plan?
Setting:
Biological resources are protected by statute including the Federal Endangered Species Act (FESA), the
California Endangered Species Act (CESA), and the Clean Water Act (CWA). The Migratory Bird Treaty
Acl (MBTA) affords protection to migratory bird species including birds of prey. These regulations
provide the legal protection for plant and ariimal species of concern and their habitat.
Although native vegetation in the City was eliminated decades ago for ranching and orchards, much of
Campbell provides habitat for wildlife species commonly associated with suburban areas. The riparian
vegetation along Los Gatos and San Tomas Aquino Creeks supports a greater variety of animal wildlife
species than the developed area of the City and they provide a corridor for wildlife movement. The creek
corridors provide habitat for a number of mammals, reptiles, amphibians and introduced fish species.
Trees along these creeks provide cover, feeding and nesting sites for a variety of birds. There are
currently no rare, threatened, endangered or sensitive animals, plants or natural communities within the
City limits, according to the California Department of Fish and Game's Natural Diversity Database.
However, the absence of any special status species from this Database does not necessarily mean that
there is no chance that they may be found in the City, only that no occurrence data is currently entered
into the Database.
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4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
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Lcss than
Issues Potentialty Signifcans Lns Than
if ~.a
Significant With Sign
ant Impact
WOitld tl]e Project: Impact Mitigation Impact
Incor orated
(a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat
modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special
status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the
California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
(b) [lave a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive
natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations
or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service?
(e) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined
by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh,
vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological
interruption. or other means? ,
(d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory
fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory
wildlife corridors. or impede [he use of native wildlife nursery sites?
(e) ConFlict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources,
such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance?
(f) Con0ict with [he provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural ^ ^
Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regionah or state ^
habitat conservation plan?
Setting:
Biological resources are protected by statute including the Federal Endangered Species Act (FESA), the
California Endangered Species Act (CESA), and the Clean Water Act (CWA). The Migratory Bird Treaty
Act (MBTA) affords protection to migratory bird species including birds of prey. These regulations
provide the legal protection for plant and animal species of concern and their habitat.
Although native vegetation in the City was eliminated decades ago for ranching and orchards, much of
Campbell provides habitat for wildlife species commonly associated with suburban areas. The riparian
vegetation along Los Gatos and San Tomas Aquino Creeks supports a greater variety of animal wildlife
species than the developed area of the City and they provide a corridor for wildlife movement. The creek
corridors provide habitat for a number of mammals, reptiles, amphibians and introduced fish species.
Trees along these creeks provide cover, feeding and nesting sites for a variety of birds. There are
currently no rare, threatened, endangered or sensitive animals, plants or natural communities within the
City limits, according to the California Department of Fish and Game's Natural Diversity Database.
However, the absence of any special status species from this Database does not necessarily mean that
there is no chance that they may be found in the City, only that no occurrence data is currently entered
into the Database.
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However, since Campbell is a very urbanized environment, it is not likely that there are any unrecorded
species in the City.
Trees
Although historically referred to as the "Orchard City", Campbell currently contains no agricultural land.
However, the City maintains approximately 1,000 trees on major arterials and median islands and
approximately 9,000 trees on residential streets. These trees enhance the City's identity. community
image and sense of place by adding a natural element to the urban environment. The City has been a
designated "Tree City USA" for the past eighteen years, which is a national recognition for the City's
urban and community forestry programs. This program is sponsored by the National Arbor Day
Foundation in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service and the National Association of State
Foresters. The City met specific standards to attain this designation, which include the adoption of a Tree
Protection Ordinance and the observance and proclamation of an annual Arbor Day Celebration.
Discussion/Conclusion:
(a): No Impact. The Land Use & Circulation Element Update for Complete Streets is a policy-level
amendment. It does not include any site-specific designs or proposals, nor does it grant any
entitlements for development That would have the potential to degrade the quality of life of the
environment or to adversely affect biological resources. The Element Update does not propose to
change existing land use designations or zoning districts; land uses will be consistent with the
designations established by the General Plan. As such, the Element Update would have no direct
impact on biological resources. Furthermore, should future transportation improvement projects be
proposed in areas where biological resources are present, they would be required to provide site-
specific field studies to identify the presence of any special-status species or suitable habitat that
could support such species onsite or in the vicinity. At the time a transportation improvement
project is proposed, the City would conduct the appropriate level of environmental review pursuant
to CEQA prior to taking action to consider approval of the project. The subject Element Update
does not introduce any policies or programs that would result in habitat modification for any
species status species. Therefore, no impact would occur.
(b): No Impact. As discussed in (a) above, the proposed Element Update does not include any site-
specificdesigns or proposals, nor does it grant any entitlements for development. Additionally, the
proposed Element Update does not provide specific details regarding future land use decisions as
no course of action associated with the proposed policy changes has been determined. As such, the
Element Update would not directly or indirectly impact riparian- habitat, migratory corridors, or
other sensitive natural communities habitat including waters of the U.S., waters of the state or other
water bodies that may be protected by the Clean Water Act or other state or federal regulation.
Therefore; no impacts would occur.
(c): No Impact. See discussion in (b) above.
(d): No Impact. See discussion in (b) above.
(e): No Impact. The Santa Clara Valley Water District's Guidelines & Standards for Land Use near
Streams provides the City with guidance for development near streams. Chapter 2132 of the City's
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municipal code establishes the city's tree protection ordinance. The proposed Element Update does
not change these standards and therefore no impact would occur.
(f): No Impact. The Land Use & Circulation Element Update for Complete Streets is a policy-level
amendment. It does not include any site-specific designs or proposals, nor does it grant any
entitlements for development to 'affect anv Habitat Conservation Plan or Natural Community
Conservation Plan. No impacts would occur.
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municipal code establishes the city's tree protection ordinance. The proposed Element Update does
no[ chance these standards and therefore no impact would occur.
(f): No Impact. The Land Use & Circulation Element Update for Complete Streets is a policy-level
amendment. It does not include any site-specific designs or proposals, nor does it grant any
entitlements for development to affect any Habitat Conservation Plan or Natural Community
Conservation Plan. No impacts would occur.
Cultural Resources
5. CULTURAL RESOURCES
No. 12
Less than
IssneS Pomnrially
Significant Significam
With Less Than
Signincam \n
I
li'ottld dte project
Impact
Mitigntinn
d
Impact m t
Pac
Incur orate
(a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource ^ ^ ® ^
as defined in § 15064.5?
(b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological ^ ^ ® ^
resource pursuant [o §15064.5?
(c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleomoloeical resource or site or ^ ^ ® ^
unique geologic feature?
(d) Disturb any human remains. including those interred outside of formal ^ ^ ® ^
cemeteries?
Setting:
Campbell has a rich history of farms, orchards, canneries, packing plants and the railroad that is
conveyed to its current citizens through community groups, the Historic Preservation Board, the
Campbell Historical Museum and the Ainsley House.
The City s Historic Preservation Ordinance designates a historic overlay zoning district for the purpose
of identifying, preserving and enhancing structures, natural features, sites aesthetic significance. The
Historic Preservation Board oversees the provisions of the Historic Preservation Ordinance and
recommends measures to implement historic preservation to the City Council and City commissions.
Currently the Alice Avenue area is the City's only multi-parcel Historic Overlay District. The Alice
Avenue homes were constructed for fruit canners and packers around the turn of the century. The City
is currently updating its inventory of historic resources, many of which are single family residences near
the historic downtown care. The City may also consider designating additional Historic Districts.
Policies addressing this are included in the Land Use and Transportation Element.
Discussion/Conclusion:
(a): Less Than Significant Impact. Although future transportation improvement projects within the
City could conflict with undiscovered paleontological and archeological resources that would be
encountered and potentially impacted by future construction activities; compliance with state
regulations pertaining to the discovery of archeological resources would ensure that this potential
impact is reduced to less than significant levels.
The Land Use & Circulation Element Update for Complete Streets is a policy-level amendment
that does not include any site-specific designs or proposals, nor does it grant any entitlements for
development that would have the potential to adversely impact cultural resources. Although; the
Element Update would have no direct impact on cultural resources, future implementation
activities could result in ground disturbance during construction that could uncover previously
unknown human remains or artifacts. All future development projects will be subject to subsequent
CEQA review including an evaluation of historic and cultural resources. Areas that may exhibit an
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increased likelihood to contain buried resources will be subject to a cultural resources evaluation
pursuant to General Plan policy (insert reference). Similarly, development in proximity to an
identified or potential historic resource will require an evaluation to identify any potential impacts
to such a resource that may result from development activities.
As a policy level document, the subject Land Use & Circulation Element Update for Complete
Streets does not introduce any new policies or programs that would interfere with the established
provisions to protect cultural resources and preserve the city's historic heritage. Therefore;
implementation of the Land Use & Circulation Element Update for Complete Streets would result
in less than significant impacts to historic, archeological, paleontological, and other cultural
resources including any buried human remains.
(b-d): Less Than Significant Impact. See discussion in (a) above.
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increased likelihood to contain buried resources will be subject to a cultural resources evaluation
pursuant to General Plan policy (insert reference). Similarly, development in proximity to an
identified or potential historic resource will require an evaluation to identify any potential impacts
to such a resource that may result from development activities.
As a policy level document, the subject Land Use & Circulation Element Update for Complete
Streets does not introduce any new policies or programs that would interfere with the established
provisions to protect cultural resources and preserve the city's historic heritage. Therefore,
implementation of the Land Use & Circulation Element Update for Complete Streets would result
in less than significant impacts to historic, archeological, paleontological, and other cultural
resources including any buried human remains.
(b-d): Less Than Significant Impact. See discussion in (a) above.
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6. GEOLOGY AND SOILS
No. l4
Less than
ISSUCS Potcmially Significant
' Less Than f;a
Signirfcam R
ith Significant Impan
Would llte prof CCt: Impact Midgatinn Impan
Incur orated
Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including
the risk of loss, injury, or death involving:
i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent
Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the Stale
Geologist for [he area or based nn other substantial evidence of a knoum
fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 4?.
(a)
ii) Strong seismic ground shaking?
iii) Seismic-related ground failure. including liquefaction?
iv) Landslides?
(b) Result in suhsmn[ial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil?
(c) 6e located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become ^ ^
unstable as a result of [hc project, and potentially result in on- or ofT--site
landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse?
(d) Be located on expansive soil. as defined in Table 18-I-B of the Uniform
building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property?
(e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks' or ^ ^
alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for
the disposal uf+raste +eater?
Setting:
The City is located within the seismically active San Francisco Bay Area. According to maps prepared
under the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone Ac[, there are no zoned active faults within the City of
Campbell. Therefore, ground rupture is not likely to occur within city limits. The nearest major earthquake
faults include the Monte Vista Shannon Fault, San Andreas Fault, the Hayward-Rogers Creek Fault, the
Calaveras Fault and the Sargent-Berrocal Fault. As with all jurisdictions within the Bay Area. the City of
Campbell is located within a highly active seismic region and could be exposed to seismic related risks.
Discussion/Conclusion:
(a): Less Than Significant Impact. The Land Use & Circulation Element Update for Complete Streets
is a policy-level amendment that does not include any site-specific designs or proposals, nor does
it grant any entitlements for development that would have the potential to degrade the qualit}~ of
the environment or expose people or structure to substantial risks due to seismic activity. Future
transportation improvements would be required to comply with General Plan goals, policies and
strategies related to geologic safety that are intended to prevent significant damage from ground
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shaking during seismic events. Therefore, impacts related to seismic hazards would be considered
less than significant.
(b): Less Than Significant Impact. As a policy document; the proposed Element Update would not
result in any direct change in soil erosion. However, future implementation activities could change
surface conditions as the result of moving and grading topsoil that could lead to disturbed soils that
are subject to erosion. All projects that may be built to implement the Element Update would be
subject to Municipal Code, Engineering Standards. and Building Code provisions that require dust
control measure; best management practices; and other construction controls that ensure
development projects occur in a manner that minimizes construction related erosion. Due
compliance with the City's development code requirements ensure that potential adverse impacts
from soil erosion are avoided. The subject Element Update does not introduce any new policies or
programs that would interfere with the established standards to implement erosion control
measures. Therefore; potential impact to erosion would be less than significant.
(c): Less Than Significant Impact. Future implementation of transportation improvement projects on
unstable or expansive soils could create risks to life or property and result in adverse impacts.
Compliance with the City's development code requirements ensure impacts are less than
sienificant.
(d): Less Than Significant Impact. See discussion in (b) above.
(e): No Impact. The West Valley Sanitary District provides waste disposal services within the Gity of
Campbell. No septic or alternative wastewater systems would be installed as a result of the
proposed project. Therefore, no impacts would occur.
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shaking during seismic events. Therefore, impacts related to seismic hazards would be considered
less than sienificant.
(b): Less Than Significant Impact. As a policy document, the proposed Element Update would not
result in any direct change in soil erosion. However, future implementation activities could change
surface conditions as the result of moving and grading topsoil that could lead to disturbed soils that
are subject to erosion. All projects that may be built to implement the Element Update would be
subject to Municipal Code, Engineering Standards, and Building Code provisions that require dust
control measure, best management practices, and other construction controls that ensure
development projects occur in a manner that minimizes construction related erosion. Due
compliance with the City's development code requirements ensure that potential adverse impacts
from soil erosion are avoided. The subject Element Update does not introduce any new policies or
programs that would interfere with the established standards to implement erosion control
measures. Therefore, potential impact to erosion would be less than significant.
(c): Less Than Significant Impact. Future implementation of transportation improvement projects on
unstable or expansive soils could create risks to life or property and result in adverse impacts.
Compliance with the City's development code requirements ensure impacts are less than
significant.
(d): Less Than Significant Impact. See discussion in (b) above.
(e): No Impact. The West Valley Sanitary District provides waste disposal services within the City of
Campbell. No septic or alternative wastewater systems would be installed as a result of the
proposed project. Therefore, no impacts would occur.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
7. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
)\'o. 16
Lasthan
Issues potentially Significant Lcss Than No
$ignificam With Significant tmpan
IVoa(d the project Impact Mitigation Impact
Incor omtrd
(a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may
have a significant effect on the environment?
(h) Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purpose
ofreducing [he emissions of greenhouse gases?
Setting:
Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere are referred to as greenhouse gases (GHGs) because they capture
heat radiated from the sun as it is reflected back into the atmosphere, much like an actual greenhouse
does. California State law defines greenhouse gases as including, but not limited, to Carbon Dioxide;
Hydroflourocarbons, Methane. Perfluorcarbons, Nitrous Oxide, and Sulfur Hexafluoride. The
accumulation of GHGs is the principal cause of global climate change. Although definitions of climate
change vary between and across regulatory authorities and the scientific community, climate change is
the observed phenomena of the alteration of the earth's climate through natural fluctuations and
anthropogenic activities that have altered the composition of the global atmosphere.
GHGs are reviewed under CEQA in compliance with statutory provision of the Global b1'armin~
Solutions Act of 2006. The City of Campbell's overall approach to calculating GHG is based on the
technical advisory of the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR), CEOA and Climate
Change: Addressing Clrmu(e Chnnge through California Environntentra( Quality Act Reviet+' and CEQA
thresholds of significance (Guidelines) adopted by the BAAQMD in 2012. The Guidelines provide that
a development project, other than a stationary source; would have a significant cumulative impact of
GHGs unless:
^ The project can be shown to be in compliance with a qualified Climate Action Plan; or
^ Project emissions of COz equivalent GHGs (COze) are less than 1,100 metric tons per year; or
• Project emissions of COz equivalent GHGs are less than 4.6 metric tons per year per service
population (residents plus employees).
It should be noted that there is ongoing litigation regarding the above thresholds. however. the thresholds
by BAAQMD represent the best scientifically based information. As appropriate, the City of Campbell
utilizes these quantified thresholds to assess a project's potential to result in a cumulatively considerable
impact due to the generation of GHGs.
Discussion/Conclusion:
(a): Less Than significant impact. Implementation of the Land Use & Circulation Element Update
for Complete Streets would provide additional opportunities for bicycle, pedestrian path, and
public transit use. thereby reducing the number of vehicular trips within the City of Campbell.
Furthermore, the Element Update would assist with the City's efforts in reducing its contributions
to greenhouse gas emissions by enhancing opportunities for alternative modes of transit, improving
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connectivity, and providing expanded mobility options. The subject Element Update does not
introduce any policies or programs that would generate excessive greenhouse gas emissions.
Rather, provisions set forth in the Element Updated are expected to reduce vehicle miles traveled;
which would also reduce GHGs emissions citywide. Therefore, implementation of the subject
Element Update would result in less than significant impact due to the emission of GHGs.
(b): Less Than Significant Impact. The City of Campbell has not adopted a Climate Action Plan or
any comparable policy or regulation pertaining to the reduction or monitoring of greenhouse gases.
Rather, the BAAQMD's Clean Air Plan governs the emission of GHGs throughout the Bay Area.
The subject Element Update does not introduce any policies or programs that would interfere with
the provisions of the adopted Clean Air Plan. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant.
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connectivity, and providing expanded mobility options. The subject Element Update does not
introduce any policies or programs that would generate excessive greenhouse gas emissions.
Rather, provisions set forth in the Element Updated are expected to reduce vehicle miles traveled,
which would also reduce GHGs emissions citywide. Therefore, implementation of the subject
Element Update would result in less than significant impact due to the emission of GHGs.
(b): Less Than Significant Impact. The City of Campbell has not adopted a Climate Action Plan or
any comparable policy or regulation pertaining to the reduction or monitoring of greenhouse gases.
Rather, the BAAQMD's Clean Air Plan governs the emission of GHGs throughout the Bay Area.
The subject Element Update does not introduce any policies or programs that would interfere with
the provisions of the adopted Clean Air Plan. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant.
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
8. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATCRIALS
No.'18
Less /hen
Issues I'o/entialla Significem Less Than ~a
Significant Wilh Significem Impact
IVOU(d flte project.' Impact btifigatian Impac/
Incor mn1eA
(a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through [he ^ ^ - ® ^
routine transport. use or disposal of hazardous materials?
(b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environmem through ^ ^ ® ^
reasonable foreseeable upset and accident wnditions involving the release of
hazardous materials into the environment?
(c) Emi[ hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous ^ ^ ® ^
materials, substances. or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or
proposed school?
(d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites ^ ^ ® ^
complied pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and. as a result.
would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment?
(e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has
not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport. ^ ^ ^
would the project result in a safey hazard for people residing or working in
the project area?
(() For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result ^ ^ ^
in a safety hazard (or people residing or working in [he project area?
(g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency ^ ^ ^
response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
(h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death ^ ^ ^
invoh~ing wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized
areas or where residences arc intermixed with wildlands?
Setting:
A material is considered hazardous if i[ appears on a list of hazardous materials prepared by a federal,
state, or local agency, or if it has characteristics defined as hazardous by such an agency. According to
the California Health and Safety Code Section 25501(0), "hazardous material" means any material that,
because of its quantity, concentration, or physical or chemical characteristics, poses a significant present
or potential hazard to human health and or to the environment if released into the workplace or the
environment. Hazardous materials include, but are not limited to, hazardous substance; hazardous waste,
and any material that a handler or administering agency has a reasonable basis for believing would be
injurious to the health and safety of persons or harmful to the environment if released into the workplace
or environment. Searches of the Department of Toxic Substance Control's EnviroStor database and the
State Water Resources Control Board GeoTracker database identified 12 sites in Campbell that are
associated with a hazardous material related release or occurrence. These sites are located in industrial or
commercial areas with some including underground storage tanks.
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Discussion/Conclusion:
(a): Less Than Significant Impact. The Complete Streets Land Use & Circulation Element Update may
be implemented by future transportation improvement projects such as bicycle lanes and sidewalks
that would require use of construction materials, such as paints and solvents that may be hazardous
through exposure during routine transport, use or disposal. However, the construction activities
associated with these transportation improvement projects would not use these materials in large
enough quantities to cause adverse effects. As described in the Health and Safety Element, the City
has adopted an Emergency Plan and programs are in place related to hazardous materials, and
emergency services. The subject Update will have no impact to adopted policies and programs
relating to the proper storage, use and disposal of potentially hazardous materials.
Although, Campbell contains sites that are listed in the California Department of Toxic Substances
Control's EnviroStor database, future transportation improvement projects will require compliance
with General Plan policies related to safety and hazardous materials, which are designed to
safeguard the public from potential adverse impacts associated with certain land uses including
those that are associated with the use, disposal and transportation of hazardous materials. Potential
environmental impacts from specific transportation improvement projects would be analyzed at
the time those projects are designed and proposed. Therefore, no impact would occur.
(b): Less Than Significant Impact. See discussion in (a) above.
(c): Less Than Significant Impact. See discussion in (a) above.
(d): Less Than Significant Impact. See discussion in (a) above.
(e): No Impact. The nearest airport (San Jose International Airport) is approximately four miles away.
The subject Element Update would not adversely affect people residing or working in proximity
to the airport. Therefore no impact would occur.
(f): No Impact. There are no private airstrips within the vicinity of the City. No.impacts would occur
(g): No Impact. The proposed Element Update recommends strategies to implement complete streets
within the City of Campbell. It does not include recommendations that would impair
implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency
evacuation plan. No impacts would occur.
(h): No Impact. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Fire Severity Map adopted
October 8, 2008 indicates that the City does not contain any land designated as a "Very High Fire
Hazard Severity Zone". Therefore, no impact would occur.
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Discussion/Conclusion:
(a): Less Than Significant Impact. The Complete Streets Land Use & Circulation Element Update may
be implemented by future transportation improvement projects such as bicycle lanes and sidewalks
that would require use of construction materials, such as paints and solvents that may be hazardous
through exposure during routine transport, use or disposal. However, the construction activities
associated with these transportation improvement projects would not use these materials in large
enough quantities to cause adverse effects. As described in the Health and Safety Element, the City
has adopted an Emergency Plan and programs are in place related to hazardous materials, and
emergency services. The subject Update will have no impact to adopted policies and programs
relating to the proper storage, use and disposal of potentially hazardous materials.
Although. Campbell contains sites that are listed in the California Department of Toxic Substances
Control's EnviroStor database, future transportation improvement projects will require compliance
with General Plan policies related to safety and hazardous materials, which are designed to
safeguard the public from potential adverse impacts associated with certain land uses including
those that are associated with the use, disposal and transportation of hazardous materials. Potential
environmental impacts from specific transportation improvement projects would be analyzed at
the time those projects are designed and proposed. Therefore, no impact would occur.
(b): Less Than Significant Impact. See discussion in (a) above.
(c): Less Than Significant Impact. See discussion in (a) above.
(d): Less Than Significant Impact. See discussion in (a) above.
(e): No Impact. The nearest airport (San Jose International Airport) is approximately four miles away.
The subject Element Update would not adversely affect people residing or working in proximity
to the airport. Therefore no impact would occur.
(f): No Impact. There are no private airstrips within the vicinity of the City. No impacts would occur.
(g): No Impact. The proposed Element Update recommends strategies to implement complete streets
within the City of Campbell. It does not include recommendations that would impair
implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency
evacuation plan. No impacts would occur.
(h): No Impact. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Fire Severity Map adopted
October 8, 2008 indicates that the City does not contain any land designated as a "Very High Fire
Hazard Severity Zone". Therefore, no impact would occur.
Hydrology and Water Quality Paee No. 20
9. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY
Less than
ISSUCS PotentialW Signifennt
' Less Than N
Significant N
ith Significant
Impact
{1'ottld [he P/oJeCt: Impact btitigation Impart
Incor orated
(a) Violate atrv water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? ^ ^ ® ^
(b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantiall}' with
groundwater recharge such that [here would be a net deficit in aquifer volume
or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of ^ ^ ^
pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support
existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)?
(c) Substantially aher [he existing drainage pattern of the site or area. including
^
^
®
^
through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner ~rhich
would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site?
(d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of [he site or area, including
through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially ^ ^ ® ^
increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result
in flooding on-or o(f-site?
(e) Create or contribute runofTwater which would exceed the capacity ofexisting ^ ^ ® ^
or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional
sources of polluted runoff?
(() Otherwise substantiall}' degrade water quality? ^ ^ ® ^
(g) Place housing within n 100-year Hood hazard area as mapped nn a federal ^ ^ ^
Flood Hazard Buundaq• or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard
delineation map?
(h) Place within a 100-year Good hazard area structures which would impede or ^ ^ ^
redirect Flood (lows?
(i) 8xpose people or structures to a significmv risk of loss, injury or death
^
^
^
im~olving Flooding. including flooding as a resuh of the failure of a levee or
dam?
Q) Inundation by seiche. tsunami, or mudflow ^ ^ ^
Setting:
Groundwater Recharee
Sis Santa Clara Valley Water District groundwater recharge facilities are also located in the City. The
Santa Clara Valley Water District owns and maintains 122.4 acres of groundwater recharge facilities
located within the City. Water held in the groundwater recharge ponds seeps or "percolates' through the
earth's layers under it reaches underground aquifers. Although the facility adjacent to the Los Gatos
County Creek Trail is open for public use, the other five groundwater recharge facilities in the
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City are not currently available for public use or access.
Storm Drainage
The City operates and maintains a storm water drainage system and coordinates with surrounding
jurisdictions and Santa Clara County to provide regional storm drainage for the Santa Clara Valley area.
Drainage improvements are planned to enable additional development while preventing flooding. The
drainage system consists of a series of inlets and pipes that channel storm runoff to various percolation
ponds and Los Gatos and San Tomas Aquino creeks, which discharge into San Francisco Bay. Some of
the City's storm drain system currently discharges into several groundwater recharge facilities: however.
the City is working to reroute this discharge into the creeks.
Flooding
A flood is a temporary increase in water Flow that overtops the banks of a river, stream, or drainage
channel to inundate adjacent areas not normally covered by water. Only a very small portion of Campbell
is subject to Flooding, as noted on maps issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Discussion/Conclusion:
(a): Less Than Significant Impact. The proposed Land Use.& Circulation Element Update for
Complete Streets is a policy-level amendment. It does not propose any site-specific proposals, nor
does it grant any entitlements for development that would have the potential to degrade the quality
of the environment or to adversely affect water quality or hydrology. As a policy document, the
Element Update would have no direct impact on water quality or hydrology. Future transportation
improvement projects within the City have the potential to result in both construction and
operational impacts to water quality and discharge standards. However, the City enforces erosion
control standards for new construction to prevent sediment from entering creeks and storm drains.
Furthermore, all new transportation improvement projects in the City are subject to the
requirements of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) storm water permit
issued by the State Water Resources Control Board and overseen by the Santa Clara Valley Urban
Runoff Pollution Prevention Program. The NPDES includes a number of management practices
and control techniques to reduce discharge of pollutants in storm water in Santa Clara Counq~ and
address municipal governmental activities, new construction and storm water treatment.
Compliance with the provisions of the NPDES and the City's standards regarding grading and
erosion control would reduce the impacts of future transportation improvement activities.
Therefore, water quality and waste discharge impacts would be less than significant.
(b): No Impact. The Element Update does not recommend measures that would require additional
water from groundwater supplies or that would substantially interfere with groundwater recharge.
Therefore, there would be no impacts.
(c): Less Than Significant Impact. The proposed project encourages the City to construct bicycle and
pedestrian facilities. Although these improvements may indirectly result in minor alterations to
drainage patterns, the changes would be minimal and would occur in a manner that complies with
existing federal and state regulations. The Element Update does not include any policy revisions
that would directly alter drainage patterns or streams. Furthermore. future transportation
Hydrology and Water Quality Page No. ? I
City are not currently available for public use or access.
Storm Drainage
The City operates and maintains a storm water drainage system and coordinates with surrounding
jurisdictions and Santa Clara County to provide regional storm drainage far the Santa Clara Valley area.
Drainage improvements are planned to enable additional development while preventing flooding. The
drainage system consists of a series of inlets and pipes that channel storm runoff to various percolation
ponds and Los Gatos and San Tomas Aquino creeks, which discharge into San Francisco Bay. Some of
the Citys storm drain system currently discharges into several groundwater recharge facilities: however,
the City is working to reroute this discharge into the creeks.
Flooding
A flood is a temporary increase in water flow that overtops the banks of a river, stream, or drainage
channel to inundate adjacent areas not normally covered by water. Only a very small portion of Campbell
is subject to flooding, as noted on maps issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Discussion/Conclusion:
(a): Less Than Significant Impact. The proposed Land Use & Circulation Element Update for
Complete Streets is a policy-level amendment. It does not propose any site-specific proposals, nor
does it grant any entitlements for development that would have the potential to degrade the quality
of the environment or to adversely affect water quality or hydrology. As a policy document, the
Element Update would have no direct impact on water quality or hydrology. Future transportation
improvement projects within the City have the potential to result in both construction and
operational impacts to water quality and discharge standards. However, the City enforces erosion
control standards for new construction to prevent sediment from entering creeks and storm drains.
Furthermore, all new transportation improvement projects in the City are subject to the
requirements of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) storm water permit
issued by the State Water Resources Control Board and overseen by the Santa Clara Valley Urban
Runoff Pollution Prevention Program. The NPDES includes a number of management practices
and control techniques to reduce discharge of pollutants in storm water in Santa Clara County and
address municipal governmental activities, new construction and storm water treatment.
Compliance with the provisions of the NPDES and the Citys standards regarding grading and
erosion control would reduce the impacts of future transportation improvement activities.
Therefore, water quality and waste discharge impacts would be less than significant.
(b): No Impact. The Element Update does not recommend measures that would require additional
water from groundwater supplies or that would substantially interfere with groundwater recharge.
Therefore, there would be no impacts.
(c): Less Than Significant Impact. The proposed project encourages the City to construct bicycle and
pedestrian facilities. Although these improvements may indirectly result in minor alterations to
drainage patterns, the changes would be minimal-and would occur in a manner that complies with
existing federal and state regulations. The Element Update does not include any policy revisions
that would directly alter drainage patterns or streams. Furthermore, future transportation
Hydrology and Water Quality Page 1\'0.22
improvement projects would be required to comply with the provisions of the NPDES and Citys
standards regarding grading and erosion control and would be subject to subsequent CEQA review
to evaluate potential impacts associated with hydrology. As the proposed amendment is a policy
Update, implementation would result in less than significant impacts to drainage and runoff as no
.construction is proposed and future construction would be subject to the regulations identified
above.
(d): Less Than Significant Impact. See discussion (c) above.
(e): Less Than Significant Impact. See discussion (c) above.
(f): Less Than Significant Impact. See discussion (c) above.
(g): No Impact Certain areas within the City are located within the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FENIA)-designated 100-year flood zone. However. as discussed above, this Element
Update is a policy-level document that does not include any site-specific designs and does not grant
any entitlements for development. Therefore, the proposed project would not place structures in a
100-year flood zone and no impact would occur.
(h): No Impact. See discussion (g) above.
(i): No Impact. The City is located downstream of Lexington Reservoir. in an area defined by ABAG
as a dam failure inundation area. As the Element Update is not modifying flood protection
measures or creating a condition where adjacent properties are exposed to a new significant risk of
loss, injury or death involving flooding, no additional exposure to water-related hazards is expected
as a result of the subject Element Update. Therefore, there would be no impact.
(j): No Impact. San Francisco Bay is approximately eight and a half miles from the City of Campbell.
No bodies of water large enough to cause a seiche are present near the City. As a policy-level
document, the Element Update would have no direct impact on inundation by seiche, tsunami or
mudflow.
Land Use and Plana
10. LAND USE and PLANNING
No. 23
Less Than
Issnes PotenfielM Significam Less Than ^.v
Signif cunt Wi[h Signincanl Imry[c[
{{'OUId Il1e /lr'OjeC[: Impact Mitigafivn Impvm
Incor orated
(a) Physically divide an established wmmuniq~?
(b) Conflict with any applicable lend use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency
with jurisdiction over [he project (including. but not limited to the general
plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for
the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect?
(c) Conflict with anv applicable habitat conservation plan or natural egmmunity
conservation plan?
Setting
The existing Land Use Element was adopted in 1983 and amended in 1990, 1991, and 1993. Campbell is
a predominantly built-out community. Sixty-three percent of the total land area is designated for
residential in Campbell. The City has a centralized downtown with higher intensity residential and
commercial along arterial roadways. Industrial designations are located near Highway 17. Recreational
open space takes advantage of the Los Gatos Creek.
The Land Use & Circulation Element proposes to include Complete Streets Goals, Policies and Strategies
to address connectivity, review the relationship of truck routes to residential neighborhoods, and continue
to implement the City's Streetscape Standards that provide and enhance landscaped medians and street
edges
Discussion/Conclusion:
(a): Less Than Significant Impact. The Land Use & Circulation Element Update for Complete Streets
is a policy-level document that does not include any site-specific proposals nor grant any
entitlements for development that would have the potential to physically divide the community or
conflict with adopted plans. The Element Update does not propose to change existing land use
designations or zoning districts. Rather, land uses will be consistent with the designations
established by [he General Plan. Any future transportation improvement projects encouraeed by
the Element Update, such as enhanced bicycle and pedestrian network, would improve connectivity
throughout the community, which is considered to be a net positive impact. Future specific
transportation improvement project proposals would be subject to the appropriate level of
environmental review pursuant to CEQA. Without project-specific information; it would be
speculative to identify environmental impacts at this time.
The subject Element Update does not introduce any policies or programs that would conflict with
applicable regulations regarding land use and transportation. As such; land use impacts would be
less than significant.
(b): Less Than Significant Impact. See discussion (a) above.
Land Use and
10. LAND USE and PLANNING
No. 33
Less than
Issnes Potcmialk Sianif ant
' Less Tlun ~o
Significant N
ith Significant Impact
Would (he project: Impact SGtigarinn Impan
Incor orated
(a) Physically divide an established community?
(b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy', or regulation of an agency
with jurisdiction over the project (including, but no[ limited to the general
plan, specific plan. local coastal program. or zoning ordinance) adopted for
[he purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect?
(c) Contict with am' applicable habitat conservation plan or natural cummunin•
conservation plan?
Setting:
The existing Land Use Element was adopted in 1983 and amended in 1990, 1991, and 1993. Campbell is
a predominantly built-out community. Sixty-three percent of the total land area is designated for
residential in Campbell. The City has a centralized downtown with higher intensity residential and
commercial along arterial roadways. Industrial designations are located near Highway 17. Recreational
open space takes advantage of the Los Gatos Creek.
The Land Use & Circulation Element proposes to include Complete Streets Goals, Policies and Strategies
to address connectivity, review the relationship of truck routes to residential neighborhoods, and continue
to implemznt the Citys Streetscape Standards that provide and enhance landscaped medians and street
edges
Discussion/Conclusion
(a): Less Than Significant Impact. The Land Use & Circulation Element Update for Complete Streets
is a policy-level document that does not include any site-specific proposals nor grant any
entitlements for development that would have the potential to physically divide the community or
conflict with adopted plans. The Element Update does not propose to change existing land use
designations or zoning districts. Rather, land uses will be consistent with the designations
established by [he General Plan. Any future transportation improvement projects encouraged by
the Element Update, such as enhanced bicycle and pedestrian network, would improve connectivity
throughout the community, which is considered to be a net positive impact. Future specific
transportation improvement project proposals would be subject to the appropriate level of
environmental review pursuant to CEQA. Without project-specific information, it would be
speculative to identify environmental impacts at this time.
The subject Element Update does not introduce any policies or programs that would conflict with
applicable regulations regarding land use and transportation. As such, land use impacts would be
less than sienifican[.
(b): Less Than Significant Impact. See discussion (a) above.
Land Use and Planning
Page No. 24
(c): No Impact. Campbell is not within the boundaries of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan,
Natural Community Conservation Plan, or any other conservation plan. This condition precludes
the possibility of the proposed project conflicting with an adopted conservation plan. No impacts
would occur.
Mineral Resources
11. MINERAL RESOURCES
No. Zi
IssnCS
Would Ille project
Pmentiallc
Sieni Ocam
Imnact Less than
Sienibcam
\\'ith
blitieation
tncor orated
Less Than
SiGnificant
Impact
`n
Impact
(a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be ^ ^ ^
of value to the region and the residents of the state?
(b) Result in the loss of availability of alocally-important mineral resource
recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land ^ ^ ^
use plan?
Discussion/Conclusion:
(a-b):No Impact. There are no known mineral resources that would be of value to the region and the
residents of the State within the City of Campbell. No impacts would occur.
Mineral
11. MINERAL RESOURCES
No.?5
Less than
IsSUeS
IYould the pYOjecl: Potentinlly
SiRnifcant
Impact Significant
With
Mitigation
Incor orated Less Thnn
Signir~cant
Impact Na
Imp:mt
(o) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be
of value to the region and the residents of [he state? ^ ^ ^
(b) Result in the loss of availability o(a locally-important mineral resource
recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land
^
^
^
use plan?
Discussion/Conclusion:
(a-b):No Impact. There are no known mineral resources that would be of value to the region and the
residents of the State within the City of Campbell. No impacts would occur.
Noise
12. NOISE
No. 26
Less than
Issues Po[emialh~ Sipnilcam Less Than Yo
Sigsuficam with Sianificam Impact
N~ou(d fhe project: Impact M1liriaarion Impact
Incor orated
(a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards ^ ^ ® ^
established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable
standards of other agencies?
(b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundborne vibration or ^ ^ ® ^
groundborne noise Icvels?
(c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise Icvels in the project ^ ^ ® ^
viciniy above levels existing without [he project?
(d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the ^ ^ ® ^
project vicinity above levels existing without the project?
(e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has
not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport. ^ ^ ^
would the project expose people residing or working in [he project area [o
excessive noise levels?
(~ For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip. would the project expose
people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? ^ ^ ^
Setting:
Noise is commonly defined as a sound or series of sounds that are irritating, intrusive and disruptive [o
daily activities. Sound becomes unwanted when it interferes with normal activities, when it causes actual
physical harm, or when it has adverse effects on health. Noise sources occur in two forms: point sources.
such as stationary mechanical equipment, a water recycling plant, or individual motor vehicles; and line
sources, such as roadways with large numbers of point sources (motor vehicles).
Transportation corridors traversing the City are its primary noise sources, especially Highways 17 and 85
and the San Tomas Expressway. There is also noise related to Union Pacific freight trains and Santa Clara
Valley Transit Authority (VTA) light rail service. Traffic noise depends primarily on the speed of traffic
and the percentage of truck traffic. Conversely, traffic volume does not have a major influence on traffic
noise levels. The primary source of noise from automobiles is high frequency tire noise, which increases
with speed. Due to their mass trucks tend to generate higher traffic noise levels than autos due to wind
noise and tire noise.
Discussion/Conclusion:
(a): Less Than Significant Impact. The Land Use & Circulation Element Update for Complete Streets
is a policy-level document. It does not include any site-specific designs or development proposals,
nor does it grant any entitlements for development. The Element Update includes policy revisions
that promote transit-oriented development and bicycle/pedestrian facilities. Future transportation
improvement projects will be required [o comply with General Plan policies related to noise and
Noise
Page No. 27
vibration standards. Existing code requirements are adequate to ensure that there would he no
adverse impacts related to a temporar}~ or permanent increase in noise levels. One of the new
strategies is to update the City's Street Design Standards to be consistent with the Complete Streets
updates in the General Plan. Depending upon the update of the Street Design Standards, landscaping
and street tree planting may serve to absorb sound. It is not anticipated that the update would lead
to a negative impact, since Complete Streets is intended to improve conditions. Therefore, the
subject Element Update would have less than significant impacts due to noise exposure.
(b): Less Than Significant Impact. See discussion (a) above.
(c): Less Than Significant Impact. See discussion (a) above.
(d): Less Than Significant Impact. See discussion (a) above.
(e-f): No Impact. The City is not located within the vicinity of an airport land use plan or within two
miles of an airport. The City is not located within the vicinity of a private airstrip. Therefore; there
are no impacts.
Noise
Page No. 27
vibration standards. Existing code requirements are adequate to ensure that there would be no
adverse impacts related to a temporary or permanent increase in noise levels. One of the new
strategies is to update the Citys Street Design Standards to be consistent with the Complete Streets
updates in the General Plan. Depending upon the update of the S[reet Design Standards, landscaping
and street tree planting may serve to absorb sound. It is not anticipated that the update-would lead
to a negative impact, since Complete Streets is intended to improve conditions. Therefore, the
subject Element Update would have less than significant impacts due to noise exposure.
(b): Less Than Significant Impact. See discussion (a) above.
(c): Less Than Significant Impact. See discussion (a) above.
(d): Less Than Significant Impact. See discussion (a) above.
(e-f): No Impact. The City is not located within the vicinity of an airport land use plan or within two
miles of an airport. The City is not located within the vicinity of a private airstrip. Therefore, there
are no impacts.
and
13. POPULATION AND HOUSING
No. 28
Less than
Issues Potentially Significant Less Than N
Significant With Significans Impact
Would fhe /JroJeCl: Impact Mitigation Impact
Inc r orated
(a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for example, ^ ^ ® ^
by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through
extension of roads or other infrastructure)?
(b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the
construction of replacement housing elsewhere?
(c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of
replacement housing elsewhere?
Setting:
The Citys General Plan predicts that by 2020 the Cit}~ will have a population of 41,946. The 2010 US
Census indicated Campbell had a population of 39.349. Growth is expected to occur within the City's
Priority Development Area near Downtown. The 2010 US Census indicated that Campbell had 16,950
housing units. The General Plan's build out projections are consistent with the annual growth patterns.
Discussion/Conclusion:
(a): Less Than Significant Impact. The Land Use & Circulation Element Update for Complete Streets
includes policy revisions to promote an expanded bicycle and pedestrian network as well as an
improved public transit system. However, no specific transportation improvement projects are
identified within the proposed project. Prior to approval of a specific transportation improvement
project, the City would conduct the appropriate level of environmental review putsuant to CEQA.
It would be speculative to identify environmental impacts without project-specific information at
this time.
The subject Element Update does not introduce any new policies or programs that would induce
substantial population growth either directly or indirectly. Therefore, impacts would be less than
significant.
(b): No Impact. The Element Update contains policy updates that promote additional bicycle lanes;
sidewalks, trails and transit facilities. However, any physical improvements associated with these
transportation improvement strategies would likely be constructed within planned or existing road
rights of way. Accordingly; the proposed Element Update would not displace or decrease housing
units in the City. No impact would occur.
(c): No Impact. See discussion (b),above.
Public Services
14. PUBLIC SERVICES
No?9
Lus than
Issnes
GVould the Profeet; Potentially
Si ficam
K"t
Impact Significant
With
Mitigation
Incur tasted Less Than
Significam
Impact
\u
Impnu
(a) Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated
with [he provision of or need for new or physically altered governmental
facilities, the construction of which could cause significam environmental
impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other
performance objectives for any of the public services:
i) Fire Protection?
ii) Police Protection?
iii) Schools?
iv) Parks?
v) Other public facilities?
Setting:
The Santa Clara Count)' Fire Department provides fire and life safety services within the City of
Campbell. The Fire Department has two fire stations within the City.
The Campbell Police Department provides police protection in the City. The Police Department is
headquartered at City Hall-Lower Level (70 N. First Street).
Campbell Union School District, Campbell Union High School District and Moreland School District
provides school services for the City.' The Districts' boundaries overlap with adjacent Cities.
Discussion/Conclusion:
[a(i-v)]:Less Than Significant Impact. The proposed Land Use & Circulation Element Update for
Complete Streets includes policies that are designed to address the need for an improved bicycling,
pedestrian and transit network including policies to improve safe travel to schools for children.
Policies related to capital improvements to provide additional transportation improvement projects
consistent with Complete Streets concepts have the potential to compete for limited financial
resources that may otherwise be available to pay for fire and police services. However, this potential
conflict would likely be minimum because such projects would likely be funded by other
transportation related funding sources or grants and all expenditures would be prioritized through
the Capital Improvement Program for public services to ensure continuation of services.
Any changes to the Street Design Standards would be reviewed by the Campbell Police Department
and the Santa Clara County Fire District to ensure that emergency response times are not
compromised. .
The proposed Element Update policies would not directly increase the demand for public services.
At the time future specific transportation improvement projects are proposed, the City would
conduct the appropriate level of environmental review pursuant to CEQA, prior to taking any action
Public Services
14. PUBLIC SERVICES
Na39
Las than
Issnes Patentialh Signif ant Las Than No
Significant With Signincant Impact
Would the project: Impact M1lifigarian Impact
Incur orated
(a) Would the project result in subs[an[ial.adverse physical impacts associated
with [he provision of or need For new or physically altered governmental
(utilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmenial
impacts, in order to mai nmin acceptable service ratios', response times or other
performance objectives for any of the public services:
i) Fire Protection?
~ ~ ® ^
ii) Police Protection?
iii) Schools'.
~ ~ ® ^
iv) Parks?
v) Other public facilities?
Setting:
The Santa Clara County Fire Department provides fire and life safety services within the City of
Campbell. The Fire Department has two fire stations within the City.
The Campbell Police Department provides police protection in the City. The Police Department is
headquartered at City Hall-Lower Level (70 N. First Street).
Campbell Union School District, Campbell Union High School District and Moreland School District
provides school services for the City. The Districts' boundaries overlap with adjacent Cities.
Discussion/Conclusion:
[a(i-v)]:Less Than Significant Impact. The proposed Land Use & Circulation Element Update for
Complete Streets includes policies that are designed to address the need for an improved bicycling,
pedestrian and transit network including policies to improve safe travel to schools for children.
Policies related to capital improvements to provide additional transportation improvement projects
consistent with Complete Streets concepts have the potential to compete for limited financial
resources that may otherwise be available to pay for fire and police services. However, this potential
conflict would likely be minimum because such projects would likely be funded by other
transportation related funding sources or grants and all expenditures would be prioritized through
the Capital Improvement Program for public services to ensure continuation of services.
Any changes to the Street Design Standards would be reviewed by the Campbell Police Department
and the Santa Clara County Fire District to ensure that emergency response times are not
compromised.
The proposed Element Update policies would not directly increase the demand for public services.
At the time future specific transportation improvement projects are proposed, the City would
conduct the appropriate level of environmental review pursuant to CEQA, prior to taking any action
Public Services
Page No. 30
to consider the approval of such projects. That analysis would include an evaluation of the capacity
of emergency service providers, public schools, parks and libraries to serve the new development.
As a policy level document, the subject Element Update does not directly increase the demand for
public services. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant.
Recreation
15. RECREATION
No. 31
Issnes
IPOUId rl1e VYOjeCr:
Pntentialk
SigNficant
Impact Less than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incor orated
Less Than
Significant
Impact
S
Impact
(a) Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional
parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical ^ ^ ® ^
deterioration ofthe facility would occur or he accelerated?
(h) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or
^
®
^
expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical ^
effect on [he environment?
Setting:
Campbell currently contains over 250 total acres of fully accessible usable open space, parks and
recreation facilities which includes City parks and special facilities, the County park and trail, Campbell
Union School District facilities, one Santa Clara Valley Water District groundwater recharge facility that
is improved and open to the public and one private open space area that provided a credit towards the
City's park impact fee and dedication requirement.
lliscussion/Conclusion:
(a): Less Than Significant Impact. The Land Use & Circulation Element Update for Complete Streets
does not propose any changes that would impact parks and recreation. Implementation of the
complete streets policies is not expected to result in substantial population growth and would not
result in increased demand for, use of, or physical deterioration of parks and recreational facilities.
The complete streets policies promote the expansion of bicycle and pedestrian facilities. which
could provide additional recreational opportunities within the City or increase access to [he Citys
parks and open spaces. Construction of bicycle and pedestrian facilities could potentiall}~ impact
or traverse existing parks, but impacts would be limited because such facilities would primarily be
constructed within existing street rights-of-way. As such, potential adverse environmental effects
from implementation of the subject Element Update would result in less than significant impacts
to parks and recreation.
(b): Less Than Significant Impact. The Element Update includes policies to update the City's Bicycle
Plan, which could result in new recreational facilities in the future. The Element Update also
includes a strategy to develop and implement a Pedestrian Plan, which could result in new
recreational facilities in the future. However, impacts of these new recreational facilities would be
reviewed in accordance with CEQA at the time that such Plans are updated or developed. The
subject Element Update does not introduce any policies or programs that would interfere with the
provisions to provide adequate recreational facilities. Therefore. impacts would be less than
sienificant.
l
Recreation
15. RECREATION
No. 31
Issues
{6buld the project:
Potentially
Sig,d&am
Impaei Less Ihan
Significant
With
bGrigarian
Incar orated
Less Than
Significam
Impau
`a
Impac~
(a) Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional
parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical ^ ^ ® ^
deterioration o(the facility would occur or be accelerated?
(b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or
expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical ^ ^
effect on the environment?
Setting:
Campbell currently contains over 250 total acres of fully accessible usable open space, parks and
recreation facilities which includes City parks and special facilities, the County park and trail. Campbell
Union School District facilities, one Santa Clara Valley Rlater District groundwater recharge facility that
is improved and open to the public and one private open space area that provided a credit towards the
Citys park impact fee and dedication requirement.
Discussion/Conclusion:
(a): Less Than Significant Impact. The Land Use & Circulation Element Update for Complete Streets
does not propose any changes that would impact parks and recreation. implementation of the
complete streets policies is not expected to result in substantial population growth and would not
result in increased demand for, use of, or physical deterioration of parks and recreational facilities.
The complete streets policies promote the expansion of bicycle and pedestrian facilities, which
could provide additional recreational opportunities within the City or increase access to the City's
parks and open spaces. Construction of bicycle and pedestrian facilities could potentially impact
or traverse existing parks, but impacts would be limited because such facilities would primarily be
constructed within existing street rights-of-way. As such, potential adverse environmental effects
from implementation of the subject Element Update would result in less than significant impacts
to parks and recreation.
(b): Less Than Significant Impact. The Element Update includes policies to update the City s Bicycle
Plan, which could result in new recreational facilities in the future. The Element Update also
includes a strategy to develop and implement a Pedestrian Plan, which could result in new
recreational facilities in the future. However, impacts of these new recreational facilities would be
reviewed in accordance with CEQA at the time that such Plans are updated or developed. The
subject Element Update does not introduce any policies or programs that would interfere with the
provisions to provide adequate recreational facilities. Therefore, impacts would be less than
significant.
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16. TRANSPORTATION and TRAFFIC
No. 32
Less then
Issnes Potentially Significant Less Than n.v
SigniGCam with Signi6cam impact
IVOUId the project: Impact Dlitigarivn Impact
Incor orated
(a) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation to the existing
traffic load and capacity of the street system (i.e.. result in a substantial ^ ^ ® ^
increase in either [he number of vehicle trips. the volume to capacity ratio on
roads. or congestion at intersections)?
(b) Esceed, either individually or eumuln[ively, a level of service standard
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established by [he county congestion management agency for designated ^ ^
roads or highways?
(c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traRc ^ ^ ^
levels or a change in location that results in substantial safeq• risks?
(d) Substantially increase hazards due lu a design feature (e. g.. sharp cun~es or ^ ^ ® ^
dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., (arm equipment)?
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(e) Result in inadequate emergency access?
(f) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting alternative ^ ^ ® ^
transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)?
Setting:
Roadways are well established throughout the City and provide for the majority of the existing
transportation facilities. The existing roadway network consists of Freeways, Expressways. Arterials,
Collectors, Local Accesses and Private Lanes. Existing bicycle, pedestrian transit facilities are also
present in the City.
The following are some of the major roadways in the City limits:
• Freeways (Highways 17 and 85)
• Expressway: San Tomas Expressway
• Arterials: Hamilton and Bascom Avenues, Campbell Avenue and Winchester Boulevard
Transit service is provided by the VTA for buses and light rail (three light rail stations within the City).
Discussion/Conclusion:
(a): Less Than Significant Impact. The proposed Complete Land Use & Circulation Element Update
for Complete Streets includes policies intended to expand the existing pedestrian and bicycle
network and to promote a comprehensive transportation system for all modes of transit. The Land
Use & Circulation Element proposes to include Complete Streets Goals, Policies and Strategies to
address connectivity, review the relationship of truck routes to residential neighborhoods, and
continue to implement the Citys Streetscape Standards that provide and enhance landscaped
medians and street edges. The Element Update also commits the City to amend the Street Design
Standard to reflect Complete Street concepts.
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Implementation of the Complete Streets policies would over time increase the availability of transit
service, add additional bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and discourage single-occupancy vehicle
use. Each of these strategies has the potential to reduce the number of vehicle trips, improve
volume-to-capacity ratios and level of service, and reduce intersection congestion within the City.
Therefore, impacts associated with traffic would be less than significant.
(b): Less Than Significant Impact. See discussion in (a) above.
(c): No Impact. The project would not generate any air traffic nor would it include structures which
would obstruct flight patterns. There are no changes to established policies and programs that
would alter or otherwise affect air traffic. As such, no impacts would occur.
(d): Less Than Significant Impact. The Land Use & Circulation Element Update for Complete Streets
is a policy-level document. It does not include any site-specific designs or proposals, nor does it
grant any entitlements for development that would have the potential to degrade the quality of the
environment or to adversely affect transportation and circulation. The Element Update does not
propose any specific changes to the circulation system that would result in design hazards such as
sharp curves or dangerous intersections. Any future redesign of roadways would be subject to site-
specific environmental review to address the potential for road design hazards. There are no
policies or programs introduced that would conflict with the intention fo provide for safe design
features. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant.
(e): Less Than Significant Impact. As noted above, the Element Update is a policy-level document
and does not propose any changes to the circulation system which could affect emergency vehicles.
Any future project would be subject to environmental review to ensure that no adverse effects to
emergency access occur: Impacts would be less than significant.
(f): Less Than Significant Impact. The Element Update is intended to support and strengthen existing
efforts regarding bicycle, pedestrian, and transit network improvements. As such, the Element
Update would not conflict with any local policies, plans or ordinances supporting multi-modal
access. Rather, alternative transportation opportunities would have a positive net effect on
transportation sources citywide. The Element Update does not introduce any policies or programs
that would interfere with the provisions to provide alternative modes of transit. Therefore, impacts
would be less than significant.
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Implementation of the Complete Streets policies would over time increase the availability of transit
service, add additional bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and discourage single-occupancy vehicle
use. Each of these strategies has the potential to reduce the number of vehicle trips, improve
volume-to-capacity ratios and level of service, and reduce intersection congestion within the City.
Therefore, impacts associated with traffic would be less than significant.
(b): Less Than Significant Impact. See discussion in (a) above.
(c): No Impact. The project would not generate any air traffic nor would it include structures which
would obstruct flight patterns. There are no changes to established policies. and programs that
would alter or otherwise affect air traffic. As such, no impacts would occur.
(d): Less Than Significant Impact. The Land Use & Circulation Element Update for Complete Streets
is a policy-level document. It does not include any site-specific designs or proposals, nor does it
grant any entitlements for development that would have the potential to degrade the quality of the
environment or to adversely affect transportation and circulation. The Element Update does not
propose any specific changes to the circulation system that would result in design hazards such as
sharp curves or dangerous intersections. Any future redesign of roadways would be subject to site-
specific environmental review to address the potential for road design hazards. There are no
policies or programs introduced that would conflict with the intention to provide for safe design
features. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant.
(e): Less Than Significant Impact. As noted above, the Element Update is a policy-level document
and does not propose any changes to the circulation system which could affect emergency vehicles.
Any future project would be subject to environmental review to ensure that no adverse effects to
emergency access occur. Impacts would be less than significant.
(f): Less Than Significant Impact. The Element Update is intended to support and strengthen existing
efforts regarding bicycle, pedestrian, and transit network improvements. As such, the Element
Update would not conflict with any local policies, plans or ordinances supporting multi-modal
access. Rather, alternative transportation opportunities would have a positive net effect on
transportation sources citywide. The Element Update does not introduce any policies or programs
that would interfere with the provisions to provide alternative modes of transit. Therefore, impacts
would be less than significant.
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17. UTILITIES and SERVICE SYSTEMS
No. 34
Less than
IssnCS Potentially Significant
' LcssThan
Si
if ~o
Significant w
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mt Impact
Wott][l the proJeCt Impact Jlitigarian Impart
Inc r orated
(a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water ^ ^ ^
Quality Control Board?
(b) Require or result in the construction oCnew water or wastewater treatment or
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collection facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of
which could cause significant environmental effects?
(c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or ^ ® ^
expansion of existing facilities, [he construction of which could cause ^
significant environmental effects?
(d) Have sufficient water supplies available m serve the project from existing ^ ^ ^
entitlements and resources. or are new or expanded entitlements needed'?
(e) Result in a determination by [he wastewater treatment provider which serves ^
or ma7 serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the projects ^ ^
projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments?
(t) 6e served by a landfill with insufficient permitted capacity to accommodate ^ ~ ® ^
the projects solid waste disposal needs?
(g) Comply with federal. state. and local statutes and regulations related to solid ^ ^ ^
wastes.
Setting:
The City of Campbell is well served by existing utilities and service systems. The regional wholesale
supplier of water to the South Bay Area is the Santa Clara Valley Water District (SCVWD), which
derives water from local, recycled and imported supplies. Most ofthe District's imported water and some
local water is delivered to the District's three water treatment plants, where it is purified before being
delivered to the local water retailer, the San Jose Water Company (SJ W C). The SJ WC supplies Campbell
with a blend of water that is primarily from the SCVWD but also from local wells.
Discussion/Conclusion:
(a): No Impact. The Land Use & Circulation Element Update for Complete Streets is a policy-level
document. It does not include any site-specific designs or proposals, nor does it grant any
entitlements for development that would have the potential to degrade the quality of the
environment or adversely increase demand for wastewater treatment. Therefore, no impacts
associated with an increase in demand for utilities and service systems would occur.
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(b): No Impact. The Element Update is a policy document amendment. It does not include any specific
projects, which would have a direct impact on water or wastewater treatment facilities. As such.
no adverse impacts resulting from the need to expand or construct additional facilities would occur.
(c): Less Than Significant Impact. As a policy document, the Element Update does not include
development proposals, grant entitlements, or propose changing land use designations or
development standards in a manner that would directly alter drainage patterns within Campbell.
but it does include implementation of policies that would involve the creation of pedestrian and
bicycle facilities. At the time such improvements are installed, they may have the potential to
increase runoff and alter normal drainage patterns.
All proposed transportation improvement projects in the City are subject to the requirements of the
NPDES stormwater permit issued by the State Water Resources Control Board and overseen by
the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program. The permit requires that the
City implement watershed protection measures for all transportation projects and prohibits
discharges from causing violations of applicable water quality standards or from resulting in
conditions that create water quality impairment in receiving waters. The City's standards regarding
grading, erosion and sediment control establishes standards for review, implementation and
enforcement procedures for controlling erosion, sedimentation, other runoff, and the disruption of
existing drainage and related environmental damage. Compliance with the provisions of the City s
standards would reduce impacts of future transportation improvement projects on storm drainage.
Therefore. impacts associated with the construction of new stormwater drainage facilities or
expansion of existing facilities is considered less than significant.
(d): No Impact. The proposed Element Update includes policies intended to implement a complete
streets network with additional bicycle, pedestrian and transit facilities. No additional or expanded
water supplies or resources would be required. Accordingly, no impact would occur.
(e): No Impact. See discussion (a) above
(f): Less Than Significant Impact. Solid waste collection and disposal is provided by private hauler.
currently West Valley Collection and Recycling. As a policy document, the Element Update does
not include development proposals, grant entitlements. or proposed changing land use designations
or development standards in a manner that would directly impact collection and disposal of waste.
At the time future improvements are installed, they will be required to comply with recycling
efforts to divert trash from landfills. These existing criteria would ensure that future projects would
not result in a substantial increase in the waste stream or cause a need for additional solid waste
collection sen~ices or landfill capacity. Impacts would be less than significant.
(g): No Impact. Future transportation improvement projects would be subject to the appropriate level
of environmental review at the time that they are proposed. This analysis would include a review
for consistency with federal, state and local regulations related to solid waste. No impact would
occur from the subject Element Update as the proposed policies would have no direct effect on
solid waste.
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(b): No Impact. The Element Update is a policy document amendment. It does not include any specific
projects, which would have a direct impact on water or wastewater treatment facilities. As such,
no adverse impacts resulting from the need to expand or construct additional facilities would occur.
(c): Less Than Significant Impact. As a policy document, the Element Update does not include
development proposals, grant entitlements, or propose changing land use designations or
development standards in a manner that would directly alter drainage patterns within Campbell,
but it does include implementation of policies that would involve the creation of pedestrian and
bicycle facilities. At the time such improvements are installed, they may have the potential to
increase runoff and alter normal drainage patterns.
All proposed transportation improvement projects in the City are subject to the requirements of the
NPDES stormwater permit issued by the State Water Resources Control Board and overseen by
the Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program. The permit requires that the
City implement watershed protection measures for all transportation projects and prohibits
discharges from causing violations of applicable water quality standards or from resulting in
conditions that create water quality impairment in receiving waters. The City's standards regarding
grading, erosion and sediment control establishes standards for review, implementation and
enforcement procedures for controlling erosion, sedimentation, other runoff, and the disruption of
existing drainage and related environmental damage. Compliance with [he provisions of the City's
standards would reduce impacts of future transportation improvement projects on storm drainage.
Therefore, impacts associated with the construction of new stormwater drainage facilities or
expansion of existing facilities is considered less than significant.
(d): No Impact. The proposed Element Update includes policies intended [o implement a complete
streets network with additional bicycle, pedestrian and transit facilities. No additional or expanded
water supplies or resources would be required. Accordingly, no impact would occur.
(e): No Impact. See discussion (a) above
(f): Less Than Significant Impact. Solid waste collection and disposal is provided by private hauler,
currently West Valley Collection and Recycling. As a policy document, the Element Update does
not include development proposals, grant entitlements, or proposed changing land use designations
or development standards in a manner that would directly impact collection and disposal of waste.
At the time future improvements are installed, they will be required to comply with recycling
efforts to divert trash from landfills. These existing criteria would ensure that future projects would
not result in a substantial increase in the waste stream or cause a need for additional solid waste
collection services or landfill capacity. Impacts would be less than significant.
(g): No Impact. Future transportation improvement projects would be subject [o the appropriate level
of environmental review at the time that they are proposed. This analysis would include a review
for consistency with federal, state and local regulations related to solid waste. No impact would
occur from the subject Element Update as the proposed policies would have no direct effect on
solid waste.
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18. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
Less Than
Issnes Po¢ntialk Significam
' Less Than `.n
SigNficant N
ilh Significant Impact
Impart }IiliRarion Impact
Incur orated
(a) Does the project have the potential to degrade [he quality oRhe environment.
' substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species. cause a fish or
wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate ~ ~
a plant or animal communin~, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare
or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major
periods of California histon• or prehistory?
(b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental
effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the
effects of past projects. [he effects of other current projects, and the e(Tects of
probable future projects?)
(c) Uoes the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial
adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly?
Discussion/Conclusion:
(a): No Impact. The Land Use & Circulation Element Update for Complete Streets is a policy-level
document. It does not include any site-specific designs or proposals, nor does it Brant any
entitlements for development that would have [he potential to degrade the quality of the
environment or to adversely impact human beings. Identifying the full extent of the potential
environmental impacts associated with each possible future improvement would be speculative at
this time without any specific transportation improvement projects to review.
Implementation of the subject Element Update would establish policies and programs relating to a
complete streets network with enhanced bicycle, pedestrian and transit facilities with the City in
compliance with existing state requirements. Flowever, no physical changes to the circulation
system would result from the proposed policy revisions. Therefore, the proposed Element Update
would result in no impacts to the environment or to human beings or otherwise degrade the quality
of the environment.. reduce habitat, affect wildlife species. or remove important cultural resources.
(b): No Impact. As discussed above, the Element Update is a policy-level document that does not
propose any specific transportation improvement projects or specify sites for such improvements.
Future transportation improvement projects and/or policies would be subject to environmental
review, including review of cumulative impacts.
Review and consideration of the proposed Land Use & Circulation Element Update for Complete
Streets, as provided in this Initial Study, did not identify any potentially significant environmental
impacts that could result in cumulative impacts. Complete street principals enhance accessibility
and increase connectivity for all modes of travel and do not present environmental impacts that are
individually limited but cumulativel}~ considerable. Rather, the programs set forth in the update
have the potential to reduce cumulative impacts through increased opportunities for alternatives
Mandatory Findings of Significance
modes of travel; reduced vehicle miles traveled;
proposed Element Update does not introduce any
cumulatively significant impact on the environmen
adverse cumulative environmental impacts.
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and enhanced safety and accessibility. The
new policies or programs that would have a
t. Therefore, the Element Update will have no
(c): No Impact. See discussion (a) and (b) above.
Mandatory Findings of Significance
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modes of travel; reduced vehicle miles traveled; and enhanced safety and accessibility. The
proposed Element Update does not introduce any new policies or programs that would have a
cumulatively significant impact on the environment. Therefore, the Element Update will have no
adverse cumulative environmental impacts.
(c): No Impact. See discussion (a) and (b) above.
R rfr r>nrr Materials
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IV. REFERENCE MATERIALS
Reference Documents:
I . Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD), May 2012, CEOA Air Quality
Guidelines
2. Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD), December 2008, Source Inventory of
Bay Area Greenhouse Gas Emissions
3. BAAQMD Clean Air Plan (/a~~ //smrtii~ baacrrnd env/Divisions/Plcrmaint~-nnd-
Re search/PI nn s/Clean-Air-Plurar. as77x)
4. Califomia Department of Conservation
(I;tn'//fto consrv ca ttov/pub/dlro/FMMP/pdf%2010/scl I O.ndf)
5. California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Fire Severity Map, October 8, 2008
6. California Department of Toxic Substances Control--The EnviroStor
(ham'/hvww envirostor dtsc.ca.eov/nublicn
7. Califomia Environmental Protection Agency (CEPA) California Air Resources Board (GARB),
April 2005, Air Quality and Land Use Handbook: A Community Heahh Perspective.
8. California Environmental Protection Agency (CEPA) California Air Resources Board. (GARB),
November 16, 2007, Staff Report California 1990 Greenhouse Gus Emissions Leve! and 2020
Emissions Limit
California Natural Diversity Database, 2000.
10. City of Campbell. Draft Land Use & Circulation Element Update for Complete Streets
11. CEQA Guidelines; 2014 version
12. City of Campbell General Plan.
13. City of Campbell Municipal Code
14. City Campbell Area Plans
15. Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program
16. Santa Clara Valley Water District "Guidelines & Standards for Land Uses near Streams"
17. State of Califomia, Seismic Hazard Zones Map, San Jose West Quadrangle, February 7, 2002
18. State of Califomia GeoTracker
(http~//www ~>eotracker waterboards.ca.sov)(httn'//°eotr~eker waterboards ca.eov/map/defmdt.asn?
elobal id=&senate=d:assembly=&x=-
121 9~48161833108Rs-37 ~877~ I ~76~81 ~ I &~I=13&ms=640 480Rmt=iroadmanKecotrtcker luf
t=rue&seotracker slic=true&seotracker landfill=u'ue&~~eotiacker dod=true&aaland=trueB.wdr-t
rue&seotracker ust=false&dtse cleanu =true&dtse ermit=false&showdist=false&searchdist=l0
00&searchaddr-camgbell)
19. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, April 15, 2009, /nvenlory of U. S. Greenhouse Gnx Emissions
and Sinks: 1990-2007
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III. RECOMMENDATION and DETERNIINATION
On the basis of this initial evaluation, and incorporation of the recommended mitigation measures into
the project design:
1. 1 find that the project could not have a significant effect on the environment, ana a
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be azed.
2. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,
there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been ^
made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATEDNEGATIVE
DECLARATION will be prepazed
3. I I
the proposed project may have a significant
:ONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
4. I find that the proposed project may have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially
significant unless mitigated impact" on the environment, bu[ at least one effect 1) has been
adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standazds, and 2) has ^
been addressed by mitigafion measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached
sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IIMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only
the effects that remain to be addressed.
5. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,
because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an eazlier EIR
or Negative Declaration pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or ^
mitigated pursuant to that eazlier EIR or Negative Declazafion, including revisions of
..,~r;~afi,.., mracures that are imposed anon the uronosed project, nothing further is required.
Kirk Heinrichs
PROJECT PLANNER
TITLE
City of Campbell
AGENCY
SIGNArTU~E DA E ~
on the environment, ana an ^
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III. RECOMMENDATION and DETERMINATION
On the basis of this initial evaluation, and incorporation of the recommended mitigation measures into
the project design:
1. I find that the project could not have a stgnthcant ettect on me envtronment, anc a
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be r azed.
2. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,
there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been ^
made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATEDNEGATIVE
nF.('I.ARATION will be nrepazed.
3. I fmd the proposed project may have a significant effect on the environment, and an ^
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
4. I fmd that the proposed project may have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially
significant unless mitigated impact" on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been
adequately analyzed in an eazlier document pursuant to applicable legal standazds, and 2) has ^
been addressed by mitigafion measures based on the eazlier analysis as described on attached
sheets. An ENVIItON,MENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only
the effects that remain to be addressed.
5. I find that although the proposed project could have a signiricant ettect on me environment,
because all potenfially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an eazlier E1R
or Negative Declaration pursuant to applicable standazds, and (b) have been avoided or ^
mitigated pursuant to that eazlier EIR or Negative Declaration, including revisions or
miti ation measures that are ' osed u on the ro osed ro'ect, nothin further is re uired.
Kirk Heinrichs
PROJECT PLANNER
TITLE
City of Campbell
AGENCY
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