SU0007124 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

There are two native oa, to and one heritage oak tree on t, Vperty. The applicant has indicated he will be preserving the heritage oak tree but removing the two native oak trees. A native oak tree may be removed subject to an approved Improvement Plan. Trees removed under the provisions of this Section (Development Title Section 9-1505) shall be replaced subject to the following requirements: • Replacement stock shall be of healthy commercial nursery stock or acorns, of the species removed or other approved species, and shall be established and maintained for at least three (3) years (Development Title Section 9-1505.4[a]). • Replacement trees shall be planted as near as possible to the location of the removed tree or in an alternative location acceptable to the Review Authority (Development Title Section 9-1505.4[b]). • Replacement stock shall be planted between October 1 and December 31, and no later than twelve (12) months after the date of tree removal (Development Title Section 9- 1505.4[c]). • The number and maintenance of replacement stock shall be as follows: o Each heritage oak tree that has been removed under the provisions of Section 9- 1505.3(a) shall be replaced with five (5) trees or acorns, or combination thereof. o Each native oak tree that has been removed under the provisions of Section 9- 1505.3(b) shall be replaced with three (3) trees or acorns, or combination thereof. o The applicant shall be required to show to the satisfaction of the Review Authority that replacement stock will be planted and maintained in such a manner as to ensure the survival of said stock at the end of a three (3) year period commencing from the date of planting. (Development Title Section 9-1505.4[d]) • The Review Authority may require, as a Condition of Approval, the applicant to provide a performance bond or other financial security to replant any replacement tree found not to be alive at the end of the required three (3) year maintenance period. The applicant may be required to provide additional security to ensure maintenance of said trees for an ensuing three (3) year maintenance period (Development Title Section 9-1505.4[e]). 4. Air/Climate 4.a. All maneuvering areas for vehicles will be paved to prevent dust and dirt. Referrals were sent to the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) and SJVAPCD sent a letter dated May 7, 2008 stating the project is subject to District Rule 9510. District Rule 9510 is intended to mitigate a project's impact on air quality through project design elements or by payment of applicable off-site mitigation fees. 5. Noise 5 a. Development Title Table 9-1025.9 Part I lists Religious Assembly as a noise sensitive land use. The project site lies within the 65 dBL noise contour for North State Route 99 East Frontage Road. A noise study was conducted by Bollard Acoustical Consultants dated May 22, 2008 and concluded to satisfy the 45 dBL interior noise exposure limit, the developer shall install sound transmission class 35 or higher exterior windows and doors at the south and west facing building facades and mechanical ventilation systems should be included in the design. No exterior noise mitigation was recommended for this project since there are no proposed outdoor activity areas. 8. Utilities and Public Service 8.a. The underlying project will not be required to be served by public services. Water will be Initial Study - 8- Rev 5-00