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PROPOSAL FOR SERVICES MOUNTAIN HOUSE NEIGHBORHOODS I&J INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION more readable IS/MND,we propose to repeat this information when applicable to the analysis. In this way,the reader does not always have to refer back to earlier CEQA documents. The format will include the standard Checklist questions. However,the document will be designed with a "Setting"and"Impacts/Mitigation Measures"section so that it can be easily converted to a Supplemental EIR if necessary. The significance criteria to be used in the IS/MND are assumed to match those used in the SP II Initial Study unless the County advises us of changes. At the beginning of the IS/MND prepara- tion,Ms. Skewes-Cox will ensure that all team members are provided with digital copies of the relevant sections of the SP 11 Initial Study. We have identified specific issues below,by IS/MND topic. It should be noted that many of the tasks identified below were done as part of the Specific Plan II Initial Study and that we will repeat this information, as appropriate only making changes as necessary to reflect the current project for Neighborhoods I and J. A. Land Use and Planning and Agriculture Ms. Skewes-Cox will perform the following tasks: ■ Describe existing land uses and agricultural operations(now fallow)within the project boundaries. ■ Summarize Williamson Act Contract status and existence of Prime Farmland based on SP II data. ■ Describe land uses in the immediate vicinity of the project site(existing and planned), including surrounding agricultural,highway,and residential uses. ■ Identify current County General Plan and Master Plan designations and allowable uses within the site and current zoning designations. ■ Assess agricultural viability of the lands within the site,using data provided by the Department of Conservation Farmland Mapping Program and discussions with current agricultural operators within the site. ■ Identify applicable County policies for the site and surrounding land uses,using the SP II Initial Study format. ■ Identify existing on-site and nearby potential hazards such as irrigation ditches and canals. ■ Describe any on-site easements for utilities or other purposes,based on data provided by the County. • Assess potential urban-rural conflicts between areas to remain in agricultural use and those areas to be developed with residential and other uses. ■ Describe potential conflicts with existing County General Plan policies related to development in this portion of Mountain House(if any). ■ Assess impacts to lands in nearby Alameda County in terms of potential land use and policy conflicts. ■ Identify cumulative land use impacts based on data provided by the County for other projects 07/17rob 5