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Mountain House Specific Plan III ........................................................................................................................................................................... d. The wetlands shall be retained as self-sustaining, requiring only minimal long-term maintenance to — repair barriers or fences,and remove debris resulting from use of the area by residents. e. Any proposed modifications to wetlands or waters of the U.S. should be prepared in compliance with _ applicable laws and regulations of the US Army Corps of Engineers (Corps)and the DFG prior to approval of any Tentative Maps encompassing these features. f. Wetlands mitigation shall provide for creation of wetlands to replace those which would be lost. Mitigation shall occur within the Specific Plan III area adjacent to, and contiguous with,other preserved wetlands. g. Where preserved wetlands provide valuable habitat to wildlife, protective fencing, screening or buffers shall be provided where necessary to minimize disruption of habitat areas. The type of — protection will vary depending on the type and function of the wetland, the adjoining land use and the terrain. _ h. As part of Specific Plan III that includes wetlands,a Wetlands Management Plan shall be adopted- The doptedThe plan shall include setbacks for structures from wetlands. i. Active and passive recreational uses near wetlands shall be addressed by the MHCSD consistent with its Parks,Recreation and Leisure Plan. j. Buildings and structures shall be set back from the edge of wetlands a minimum of 50 feet. k. The applicant shall retain a qualified biologist or wetlands specialist to stake,using easily-observable flagging,the boundaries of all wetlands to be protected or restored.The applicant shall organize and — convene pre-construction conferences between the contractor and the project biologist or wetlands specialist to ensure that grading contractors recognize the importance of wetland resources and avoid _ all flagged areas. 7.3.5 Tree Mapping and Conservation Policy 7.3.5.1 Master Plan Summary The Master Plan requires the preservation,whenever possible,of the visual quality of healthy trees within _ and adjacent to the Mountain House community. Existing healthy mature trees,particularly those located along Mountain House Parkway and Grant Line Road,are to be preserved and incorporated into the landscape design of the community to the greatest extent practical. 7.3.5.2 Specific Plan III Description _ As part of the Specific Plan III project, Grant Line Road is proposed for widening. One hundred eighty- eight trees(primarily mature California black walnut)that meet the preservation criteria of the Master Plan Section Tree Mapping and Conservation Policy would need to be removed. The trees along the west side of Mountain House Parkway have already been removed as part of the widening of that roadway. The relocation of Grant Line Road to preserve the trees is not a feasible option.New trees on both sides of Grant Line Road and in the median strip will be provided in a 3:1 ratio to the trees removed. 7-18 Draft 03/14105 ...........................................................................................................................................................................