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' 1 1505 applies to all development projects requiring discretionary approval, which have Native Oak Trees, Heritage Oak Trees or Historical Trees on the property. The provisions of this chapter provide removal requirements, replacement requirements, development constraint standards, and landscaping requirements. Riparian Habitat There is riparian habitat along Bear Creek, which is adjacent to the project site on the east. Along the portion of the project that is adjacent to Bear Creek, pursuant to Section 9-1510.5 of the Development Title (see attachment), a Natural Bank Buffer will,be required if the project boundary is within one hundred (100) feet of the mean high water level or within fifty (50) feet of existing riparian habitat. Swainson's hawk If According to the 1990 River Oaks project EIR, Swainson's hawk nesting and foraging habitat was found on the project site. The Community Development Department has no evidence that the conditions on the project site have changed. Further study of this issue will be needed. Biological Study At a minimum, a revised biological survey will be required at the full application stage: If an EIR or supplemental EIR is required, the required biological survey may be included PP in that document. The biological survey should include analysis of each of the above referenced biological issues. FUTURE PARK Representatives from the Lockeford Community Service District (LCSD) have spoken with the Community Development Department about establishing a park on the property adjacent to the northeast portion of the project site. One issue identified regarding the proposed park was the need for secondary access. The potential solution is to access through the proposed subdivision. The applicant may want to discuss this with the LCSD. ENVIRONMENTAL I When the applicant submits a full application, an Initial Study will be prepared to assess the potential impacts the project may have upon the environment. NOTE: The pre-application conference is designed to inform prospective applicants of General Plan consistency, public improvement requirements, preliminary design C constraints and opportunities and major environmental and safety issues. This information is provided in the hope of assisting the applicant in submitting a better'and more complete application, as well as minimizing processing time., It is not intended to be an in depth analysis, and an environmental assessment is not completed. The applicant should be aware that a detailed review will not be done until the full application is submitted. Also, if new or additional information is obtained, a revised application or Environmental Impact Report may be required. r i� I