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PROPOSAL FOR SERVICES M VUNTAIN HOUSE NEIGHBORHOODS I&) INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION — Describe and analyze potential changes in groundwater and surface runoff water quality. This will consider existing water quality conditions(to the extent that they are known), and the likely changes in the type and amount of runoff pollutants associated with site development.Water quality management practices and design features planned for the project will be taken into account in this analysis. Surface runoff water quality effects are anticipated to relate primarily to erosion and sedimentation;but other effects from parking lot runoff and site development will also be considered. ■ Identify mitigation measures for surface and groundwater impacts determined to be significant or potentially significant under the proposed project. Mitigation may include design/manage- ment practices, drainage facility improvements, and implementation of water quality best management practices. D. Biological Resources Ms. Leslie Zander, a biologist with the firm of Zander Associates,will complete the following tasks: ■ Conduct a literature review of earlier biological documents related to the Neighborhood I and J areas. The information contained in these documents will be summarized and supplemented by information obtained from contacts with the U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service(USFWS)and California Department of Fish and Came(CDFG), and other information sources. • Conduct a site visit to confirm existing biological conditions. The purpose of this field study is to verify the data and conclusions presented in the earlier special-status species and tree surveys. Emphasis will be given to known issues of concern for the project(i.e.,rare plants and animals,raptor nests,wetlands and riparian habitat,etc.). Particular attention will be given to assessing the existing biological structure, functions, and values of the portions of Mountain House Creek and Dry Creek passing through Neighborhoods"I"and J ". ■ Review information on hydrology developed by PACE and CBG as related to both Mountain House Creek and Dry Creek,with an emphasis on any changes compared to the original Specific Plan II proposal for these neighborhoods. ■ Prepare the IS/MND utilizing the existing survey reports,reconnaissance field survey results, and other sources of information. The analysis would involve the project as proposed and in the cumulative context of other project actions in Mountain House. E. Public Utilities/Services and Recreation Ms. Skewes-Cox will complete the following tasks, with a focus on the changed impacts from SP II which are expected to be very minimal: ■ Identify current providers for services such as water, wastewater, gas, electricity,telephone service, and storm drainage. ■ Identify service providers for fire protection,police protection, schools and medical protection. 07117/06 7