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Tribal Cultural Resources A referral was sent to the United Auburn Indian Community (UAIC), North Valley Yokuts Tribe, the California Valley Miwok Tribe, and the Buena Vista Rancheria for review. The UAIC sent a response letter dated March 11, 2021, which stated that the project area was culturally sensitive and has the potential for the presence of Tribal Cultural Resources (TCR). UAIC requested a consultation under AB 52, and the following mitigation was proposed for any subsequent commercial development projects: A Tribal Cultural Resource Awareness brochure shall be provided to all construction personnel, and a training shall be developed in coordination with interested Native American Tribes for all personnel involved in the project implementation. A minimum of 7 days prior to the beginning of earthwork or other soil disturbing activities, the applicant shall notify the United Auburn Indian Community (UAIC) with the proposed earthwork start -date and a UAIC Tribal Representative or Tribal Monitor shall be invited to inspect the project site, including any soil piles, trenches, or other disturbed areas, within the first 5 days of groundbreaking activity, or as appropriate for the type and size of the project. If any suspected Tribal Cultural Resources (TCR) are discovered during ground disturbing construction activities, all work shall cease within 100 feet of the find. A Tribal Representative from culturally affiliated tribes shall be immediately notified and shall determine if the find is a TCR pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21074. The Tribal Representative will make recommendations regarding the treatment of the discovery. Preservation in place is the preferred alternative under CEQA and UAIC protocols, and every effort must be made to preserve the resources in place, including through project redesign. Work at the discovery location cannot resume until all necessary investigation and evaluation of the discovery under the requirements of CEQA, including AB 52, has been satisfied. The contractor shall implement any measures deemed by the lead agency to be necessary and feasible to preserve in place, avoid, or minimize impacts to the resource, including but not limited to, facilitating the appropriate tribal treatment of the find, as necessary. These mitigation measures were agreed upon by consulting tribes and the lead agency. This requirement has been incorporated into the Conditions of Approval. Additionally, should human remains be discovered during any ground disturbing activities, all work shall stop immediately in the vicinity (e.g. 100 feet) of the finds until they can be verified. The County coroner shall be immediately contacted in accordance with Health and Safety Code section 7050.5(b). Protocol and requirements outlined in Health and Safety Code sections 7050.5(b) and 7050.5(c) as well as Public Resources Code section 5097.98 shall be followed. Mitigation The General Plan Amendment and Zone Reclassification applications are intended to provide a method to amend the General Plan and reclassifying property zoning as provided in the California Government Code. Unlike a Site Approval or Use permit application, a General Plan Amendment or Zone Reclassification does not review a specific land use and, therefore, does not result in conditions of approval to mitigate to an acceptable level, any potential adverse effects of the use. In some cases, an agency will respond to a General Plan Amendment and/or Zone Reclassification referral with mitigation measures to be initiated at the point of future ground disturbance for the underlying project. This information is provided to the applicant and becomes a requirement for issuance of a future building permit. Planning Commission Staff Report, PA-2100019PA-2100019, 20 (GP, ZR)