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C 126: The introduction of invasive plant species, such as French Broom,would essentially replace the understory plants in Brovelli Woods. Plants that can spread rapidly would alter the present ecosystem. As called for in the mitigation, only native shrub and tree species should be used, which does not restrict homeowners from planting flowers or vegetables. A list of acceptable trees and shrubs should be developed and attached to the CC&Rs for each homeowner. C 127: Because the grassland is foraging habitat for the Swainson's hawk, controlled burns would not be permitted. Burning of the grassland would destroy the habitat of the main prey for the Swainson's hawk and other predatory birds. Controlled burning of the woods could possibly destroy nesting habitat for this species as well. C128: Refer to Figure 4.7-15 in the revised biological study, Volume II, Section 4.7. C 129: The proposed access road is depicted on the applicant's vesting tentative map and preliminary circulation plan,thus it must be assumed when analyzing the project that the road alignment will be as indicated on the maps. If it is to be located elsewhere, the applicant should advise the consultants and/or county staff of the proposed realignment. Using standard county road widths and the applicant's development plan, the assumption that the road alignment would impact the trees identified in Figure 4.7-5 of the DEIR is accurate unless the applicant proposes to relocate the roadway. However, the revised biological study did not include this photo and Mitigation Measure 4.13-1(b)calls for eliminating the access road altogether because the road would further remove Swainson's hawk nesting habitat. C 130: The correction has been made; refer to Figure 4.7-14 in Volume 11, Section 4.7. C131: Mitigation Measure 4.7-4(a)in the revised biological section (Volume II, Section 4.7) calls for protective measures similar to those outlined in the applicant's management plan. Also refer to response C122. C132: Refer to response C123-124. The issue is to not prune any trees outside the developable area. C 133: Comment noted. C 134: Comment noted. C 135: The mitigation is specific to requiring native shrubs and trees. There is no mention in the mitigation of prohibiting garden variety flowers or vegetables. Refer to comment C125/126. C 136: Comments noted. C 137: This correction is noted. C138: This information is noted. The text has been revised to reflect that approximately 337 acres under contract will be removed. C 139: This is a statement of opinion. Aspects of the management plan are discussed in the project description. It could not be effectively evaluated in the biological study until more information =� III-175 1