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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA RES 249RESOLUTION NO. 249 A RESOLUTION OF THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR -- PROJECT AREA NO. 3 OF THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN AND MAKING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT THE PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES, RESOLVES AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency hereby certifies that the Final Environmental Impact Report (the "EIR") on the proposed Redevelopment Plan (the "Redevelopment Plan") for Project Area No. 3 of the Agency (the "Project Area") was com- pleted pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act and the guidelines promulgated with respect thereto and that the Agency has reviewed and considered the contents of the EIR prior to deciding whether to approve the Redevelopment Plan. Section 2. Based upon the initial study, and other information contained in the EIR, including responses to comments, the Aqency finds that the Redevelopment Plan will not cause signif icant environmental impacts in the areas of soils impacts, flooding impacts, water quality impacts, light and glare impacts, land use impacts, population impacts, water utilities impacts, storm drain utilities impacts, sewer utilities impacts, solid/hazardous waste utilities impacts, wind erosion impacts, plant life impacts, natural resources impacts, housinq impacts, fire protection impacts, electricity and natural gas utilities impacts, human health impacts, aesthetic impacts, recreation impacts, and cultural resources impacts. Section 3. The EIR identifies potentially significant environmental impacts of the Redevelopment Plan with respect to air quality, transportation/ circulation, seismic ground shaking, water supply, animal life, noise, the risk of upset, police protection, schools, and energy. With the exception of air �quality and transportation, the EIR identifies feasible mitigation measures for each impact that reduce the impact to a level of insignificance. With regard to air quality and transportation, the EIR identifies mitigation measures for each impact that will substantially lessen the impact. Section 4. In response to each significant impact identified in the EIR, and listed in Section 3 of this Resolution, changes or alterations have been required in, or _. incorporated into, the Redevelopment Plan which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental impacts R�SOL�TI0�1 "d0. 249 identified. The changes or alterations required in, or incorporated into, the project, and a brief explanation of the rationale for this finding with regard to each impact, are contained in Exhibit A of this Resolution and are incorporated herein by reference. In addition, some mitiqation measures have --- been identified as being within the jurisdiction of another agency. These mitigation measures -are also contained in Exhibit A. Section 5. The EZR describes a reasonable range of alternatives to the Redevelopment Plan which might fulfill the basic objectives of the Redevelopment Plan. However, the alternatives identified in the EIR either would not sufficiently achieve the basic objectives of the Redevelopment Plan or would do so only with unacceptable adverse impacts. Accordingly, and for the reasons set forth herein and in the EIR, none of the alternatives are feasible. Each alternative analyzed, including the no project alternative, the no redevelopment plan alternative, the reduced project area alternative, the alternative site location, and the alternative funding mechanisms, limit the Agency's ability to correct current environmental problems such as a blighted aesthetic character in the project area, and deficiencies in the roadway infrastructure which create traffic hazards, and deficiencies in the drainage system which create flooding hazards. Furthermore, an alternative site was not considered feasible because an alternative site would not address conditions of blight in the Project Area. Finally, because the environmental benefits of the Redevelopment Plan will outweigh the environmental impacts, the alternatives presented will not be environmentally superior to the Redevelopment Plan. Section 6. The mitigation measures incorporated into Section 4 of this Resolution avoid or substantially lessen the potential significant environmental impacts of the Redevelopment Plan. Furthermore, the environmental benefits of the Redevelopment Plan, in addition to the social, economic and other benefits of the Redevelopment Plan, outweigh any unavoidable adverse impacts that may occur to air quality or to certain approaches to specific intersections. Therefore, due to the overriding environmental benefits of the Redevelopment Plan as well as the social, economic and other benefits of the Redevelopment Plan, and because alternatives to the Redevelopment Plan identified in the EIR are infeasible and not environmentally superior, as discussed in Section 5 of this Resolution, the Agency finds that the mitigated but unavoidable effects to air quality resources and specific intersections are acceptable. This determination shall constitute a statement of overriding considerations within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act and is based on the following environmental and other benefits of the project identified in the -2- 910630 jlw C301.RDH (4) RESOLUTION N0. 24G Final EIR and the record of proceedings regardinq the approval of the Redevelopment Plan. (A) As a whole, the project will improve the environmental conditions of the entire Project Area. The Redevelopment Plan will eliminate blight and blighting conditions identified within the Project Area. (B) The Redevelopment Plan will reduce adverse environmental conditions with regard to floodinq and traffic by improving street, sewer, and drainage systems. (C) The Redevelopment Plan will allow the Agency to address solid waste environmental problems through the design of programs for recycling and disposinq of industrial waste generated in the Project Area and other parts of the City. (D) The Redevelopment Plan will provide additional recreational opportunities.through the construction of a multi- use recreation center and park. (E) The Redevelopment Plan will allow for the construction of a branch library to serve the community. (F) The Redevelopment Plan will allow the Agency to pay for a portion of a sheriff's stati�n, • eliminating _ travel time from Indio ' _ , and thereby increasing the level of police service within the City of Palm Desert. (G) The Redevelopment Plan will further protect the safety of people living and working within the Project Area by improving the seismic and fire safety features of existing buildings. (H) The Redevelopment Plan will encourage additional development within the Project Area and surrounding areas, thereby creating short-tena construction and long-term employment opportunities for workers of all skill levels within the Project Area in the community. (I) The Redevelopment Plan will revitalize and upgrade the Project Area by accelerating the achievement of General Plan goals for land uses within the Project Area. (J) The Redevelopment Plan will imprave housing opportunities within the reqion. Section 7. The Agency hereby adopts the "Mitigation Monitoring Program for the Redevelopment Plan for Project Area Number 3, Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency" prepared by CottonJBeland/ Associates, Inc. This Plan will be used to -3- 910630 jl� C301.ROH (4) ?:�'SOL�T IU�I :�`0 . 249 monitor the changes to the project which have been adopted or made a condition of project approval as provided in Section 4 and Exhibit A of this Resolution. Section 8. A full and fair joint public hearing regarding the proposed Redevelopment Plan and the EIR has been duly noticed and held by the City Council and the Agency pursuant to law and the Agency and City Council have received written and oral testimony concerning such proposed Redevelopment Plan and the City Council has adopted written findings in response to each written abjection or suggestion of an affected property owner or taxing entity in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 33363. The Agency has evaluated its Report to the City Council, which is comprised of the reports and information required by Health and Safety Code Section 33352, and which report was previously submitted to the City Council, and all evidence and testimony for and against adoption of such Redevelopment Plan. All objections to the proposed Redevelopment Plan were heard and passed upon by the Agency and the City Council and are hereby overruled by the Agency. Section 9. The proposed Redevelopment Plan, a copy of which has been presented to the Agency and which is now on file in the office of the City Clerk, is hereby approved subject to the mitigation measures set forth in Section 4 and Exhibit A hereof. Section 10. The Agency hereby recommends approval and adoption of the proposed Redevelopment Plan by the City Council of the City of Palm Desert. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 11th day of Jul,y , 1991 by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Y.�LLY, WILSON, SNYD�R NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE ABSTAIN: BENSON, CP.ITES A�'TEST : -> , �' � � � {`' , . �,, �,��x.,. c..LC-Cfl1► e retary - �� i � ..�����I��•�.v� '" ►.,./ -4- 910430 jlM C301.RDH (4) RESOL�TIO"_1 VC�I. 249 ��: FINDINGS OF FACT REGARDZNa ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF PALM DESERT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA NO. 3 i. Air Quality. Impact Summarp. Because the Redevelopment Plan will permit and encourage the continued development of land within the Project Area in accordance with the General Plan, development in accordance with the Redevelopment Plan will result in an increase in air pollution emissions. This development occurs in a region which does not now meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for selected monitored pollutants. Air pollutant emissions generated by development within the Project Area will exceed the current threshold criteria for signif icance suggested by the South Coast Air Quality Manaqement District (SCAQMD). Construction-related activities will result in short-term impacts on local air quality. Construction emissions include fugitive dust and gaseous emissions resulting from site clearance and grading, and combustion of fossil fuels from heavy equipment. Emissions resulting from construction activities are generally considered significant, but of short-term duration. Mitiqation Measures. With regard to air quality impacts, mitigation measures have been required in, or incorporated into, � the Redevelopment Plan which will substantially lessen the significant environmental impacts by reducing vehicle trips, energy demand, and dust emissions. Although the mitigation measures identified in the EIR will substantially lessen growth- related air pollutant emissions, full general plan growth within the Project Area would produce pollutants exceeding the daily threshold criteria for significance suggested by the SCAQMD. Mitigation measures to be included as part of the proposed Redevelopment Plan include: (1) All new development shall comply with SCAQMD Rule XV requiring employee carpooling if such development meets the criteria of that Rule. (2) Transportation System Management Plans shall be required to reduce tripmaking where feasible. Features of these plans may include, but shall not be limited to: Features to encourage walking and the use of bicycles which may include marked bicycle lanes, shorter walking and bicycle distances from the loading and unloading zones to employment centers, and covered shelters for loading and unloading. -1- 910630 jlw C301.ROH (4) RESOL�TIOV �0. 249 These measures will be implemented by the developer after desiqn review by the City; ° Transit use incentives by employers to encourage public transit use by employees; ° Alteration of normal daily truck delivery routes to avoid congestion at peak hours; ° Consideration of developing staggered work hours; and ° Consideration of providing convenient bus shelters and bus turnouts along the major arterials to encourage ridership and improve traffic flow. (3) Construction equipment shall be properly maintained and serviced to minimize exhaust emissions. (4) Grading activities shall cease during periods of winds that are greater than 15 miles per hour. (5) Construction work shall comply with SCAQMD Rule 403 to insure the clean-up of construction related dirt on approach routes to construction sites. (6) During grading activities, topsoil mounds shall be _._ stabilized to prevent wind erosion and release of dust and particulates. This may be accomplished throuqh regular watering, hydroseeding, netting, chemical applications or other acceptable methods. (7) Project developers shall comply with the applicable energy guidelines included in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. (8) Energy efficient lighting shall be installed in the Project Area. (9) The use of supplemental solar water heaters shall be considered in all new residential construction. Other mitigation measures to reduce emission levels from individual sources fall within the responsibility and jurisdic- tion of the SCAQMD and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These agencies have adopted measures to steadily improve vehicle emissions requirements and emission controls from stationary air pollution sources. -2- 910630 jlw C301.RpH (4) R�SOLUTIOv V0. 249 2. Transportation/circulstion. Impact 8ummarp. The acceptable City standard for intersec- tion operation is Level of Service (LOS) C. A traffic analysis was prepared that considered future traffic conditions based on ambient regional background growth without the Redevelopment Plan (DKS Associates, Traffic Analysis for City of Palm Desert Project Area Number 3, February 7, 1991). Results of this analysis found that several intersection approaches would operate below accepted City standards. Mitigation measures were identified to reduce background impacts to acceptable levels. These measures, identified as "pre-project" improvements in the EIR, involve a range of improvements including signalization improvements, restriping and widening. The above-referenced traffic study also impacts of the proposed Redevelopment Plan. study indicated that additional increases in created by Redevelopment Plan related growth approaches to four intersections operating a LOS. These four intersections include: ° Fred Waring/Portola ° Country Club/Monterey ° Country Club/Portola ° Portola/Hovely (west) analyzed the Results of this traffic volumes would result in t LOS D or a lesser A second traffic study, not a part of the EIR, was prepared �" that considered alternate distribution patterns and an additional intersection at Portola/Hovely Lane (east) which did not exist at the time of the first analysis (DKS Associates, Traffic Impact Analysis for City of Palm Desert Proiect Area Number 3, revised May 13, 1991). Results of this second study indicated that if traffic were distributed as assumed by the second study, then additional increases in traffic volumes created by Redevelopment Plan growth would result in approaches to intersections operating at LOS D, or a lesser LOS, at six intersections. These six intersections include: ° Fred Waring/Portola ° Fred Waring/Monterey ° Country Club/Portola ° Country Club/Cook ° Country C1ubjMonterey ° Cook/Hovely Mitiqation Measures. With regard to traffic/circulation impacts based on the original traffic study, mitigation measures have been required in, or incorporated into, the Redevelopment Plan which will avoid or substantially lessen significant impacts as identif ied in the EIR by providing additional roadway capacity. These additional measures include improvements within -3- 910630 jlw C301.RDH (4) R�SOLUTIO°d :VO. 249 the Project Area as well as intersections outside the Project Area. These mitigation measures include the following: The followinq street improvements shall be constructed as the need arises and funding is available from redevelopment tax increment financing and other sources. No development project shall be constructed which would result in an intersection operating at an unacceptable level of service on the street segments or intersections identified below unless improvements sufficient to result in an acceptable level of service will be available at the time of occupancy. Zf "pre-project" improve- ments as outlined in the EIR would be required to meet LOS C, and have not been constructed at the time of development project approval, these measures shall also be considered project mitiga- tion measures required at the time of occupancy. (1) Widen and stripe the following intersections to provide additional through lanes and turn lanes as necessary: ° Country Club/Portola ° Country Club/Monterey ° Fred Waring/Portola ° Portola/Hovely Lane (2) Connect the parcels west of Cook Street from Hovely Lane to Merle Drive by extending Rebecca Road to Hovely Lane, extending 42nd Avenue to the Rebecca extension, and extendinq Joni Drive to Rebecca Road and/or Velie Drive to Merle Drive. --- (3) Connect the parcels east of Cook Street by connecting Hovely Lane to Mayfair Drive or Beacon Hill. (4) Connect the east parcels and west parcels by aligning Joni Drive west of Cook Street with Sego Lane east of Cook Street. (5) Zn order to have a safe access between the east and west sides of the 84-foot wide Cook Street, signali- zation shall be provided at Joni Drive if Joni Drive will be connected with Sego Lane. (6) Other circulation improvements included as part of the Redevelopment Plan include: ° Construct a Cook Street bridge over Whitewater Channel; ° Construct a landscaped median along Cook Street to control traffic flow; -4- 910630 jlw C301.ROH (4) RESOLUTION �'0. '�49 ° Construct off-street parkinq areas or structures for the Cook Street industrial/business parks; ° Construct on/off ramps at Cook Street/I-l0 to provide additional access; and ° Develop remote parkinq facilities for employees. With the above-recommended improvements and the identified "pre-project" improvements, some of which constitute complete intersection improvements, all study intersections will operate at an acceptable approach LOS of C or better with the exception of the westbound, northbound and southbound approaches at Fred Waring/Portola, the northbound approach at Country Club/ Portola and the northbound and southbound approaches at Country Club/Monterey. Further improvement of these intersections is not feasible due to restricted right-of-way. The second traffic study identified additional mitigation measures which would be needed to increase the capacity of the six identif ied intersections that would be impacted if traffic were distributed under the asswnptions contained in that study. In order to be most protective of the environment, these mitigation measures will also be incorporated into the Redevelopment Plan. These additional mitigation measures include: Fred Warinq/Portola ° Widen the eastbound and westbound approaches to add a third through lane; � Widen the northbound approach to add a second left-turn lane; and ° Widen the southbound approach to add a second left-turn lane and a separate right-turn lane. Country Club/Cook ° Widen the southbound approach to add a third through lane and a separate right-turn lane; and ° Widen the westbound approach to add a right-turn lane. Fred Warinq/Monterey ° Widen the eastbound and westbound approaches to add a second left-turn lane. -5- 9�0�0 �tw c3o�.RON c4� RESOLL?TION V0. 249 Cook/Hovely Widen the eastbound approach to add a second left- turn lane; and Widen the southbound approach to add a right-turn lane. With implementation of these mitigation measures, and under the assumptions contained in the second traffic study, all inter- section approaches will operate at acceptable Levels of Service with the exception of the northbound and southbound approaches of Country C1ub/Monterey and the westbound approach of Cook/Hovely Lane. 3. seismia Groundshakinq. Impact Summarp. The location of the Project Area in southern California exposes Project Area residents, workers and visitors to the potential for groundshaking in the event of an earthquake. Increased employment and development within the Project Area will expose additional people and structures to this potential hazard. Seismic groundshaking is the primary long-term hazard that will potentially impact property and human life within the Project Area. This impact is considered potentially significant because structural damage and personal injury may occur as a result of a major seismic event. Mitiqation Measures. With regard to seismic groundshaking ----� impacts, mitigation measures have been required in, or incorporated into, the Redevelopment Plan which will avoid or substantially lessen the significant effects as identified in the EIR. This impact will be mitiqated or substantially lessened to acceptable levels of safety through implementation of the followinq measures: (1) Individual development proposals will be evaluated according to Palm Desert's General Plan policies on the suitability of different land uses within designated Seismic Response Zones. (2) Proposed developments will be required to comply with all applicable state and local building codes. (3) Appropriate engineering measures will be taken to densify subsurface soils or otherwise create stable building sites that meet applicable City standards so that seismic and/or other structural settlement is prevented. Size and height limits for buildings will be imposed as necessary in order to prevent soils from becoming surcharged with heavy structural loads. -6- 910630 jlw C301.RDN (4) RESOLL'TIOv V0. 249 4. Wat�r eupplp Impaat 8ummary. Development encouraged by redevelopment activities within the Project Area will result in increased demand for domestic water supplies. Althouqh the Coachella Valley Water District indicates that supplies can meet future demands, due to the ongoinq concern regarding water supply issues facing the entire region, the projected increase in water consumption resulting from development within the Project Area is considered to be gotentially signif icant. Mitiqatfon Measur�s. With reqard to water supply impacts, mitigation measures have been required in, or incorporated into, the Redevelopment Plan which avoid or substantially lessen the significant effects as identified in the EIR by reducinq the demand for water. These mitigation measures include: (1) Water conserving plumbing fixtures shall be used in all new construction including low or ultra-low flow toilets and reducing valves for showers and faucets. Flow requirements will be determined by the appropriate City agencies. (2) (3) Hot water lines shall be insulated at the time of construction to more quickly provide hot water. All applicable sections of Title 20 and Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations reqarding water conswnption and conservation shall be enforced. (4) Irrigation systems that minimize runoff and evaporation and maximize water availability to plant roots shall be required in all new construction. Drip line irrigation, soil sensors, and automatic irrigation systems are a few methods of increasing irrigation efficiency. For mitigation monitoring purposes, landscapinq plans for individual projects which identify irrigation systems will be submitted for approval prior to individual project approval. (5) Where possible, all new landscapinq incorporate native drought-tolerant approved by the Agency and the City. used extensively in all landscaped a improves the water storage capacity reducinq evaporation and compaction. plans shall plant species Mulching shall be reas. Mulch of the soil by 5. Animal Life. Impact Summary. The Project Area is located within a designated former Fringe-Toed Lizard habitat area. The Fringe- Toed lizard is listed as "threatened" by the United States -7- 910630 jl� C301.RDH (4) RESOLT�TIO'v ".10. 24� qovernment under the authority of the Endanqered Species Act. The existence of any resident populations of fringe-toed lizard in the remaining undeveloped portions of the Project Area is unlikely due to the disturbed and isolated nature of these _ parcels. Any individual lizards which may be present will be either displaced, or more likely, destroyed alonq with their habitat by the future buildout of �he Project Area's vacant parcels. Mitiqation Moasuros. With reqard to impacts to the fringe- toed lizard, mitigation measures have been required in, or incorporated into, the Redevelopment Plan which avoid or substantially lessen the potentially significant effects as identified in the EIR. To mitigate these impacts, the City will require all individual development projects within the Project Area to provide off-site mitigation. This mitigation will be accomplished through contribution of mitigation fees to acquire Coachella Valley Fringe-Toed Lizard Reserves in accordance with the Habitat Conservation Plan developed specifically for this species. The following mitigation measure will be incorporated into the Redevelopment Plan in accordance with regulations established by the Federal Endangered Species Act: (1) Developers whose projects are located in areas formerly inhabited by the Coachella Valley fringe-toed lizard are subject to the provisions of a Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) established specifically for the preserva- tion of this threatened species. According to this plan, developers are required to pay a fee of $600 per acre to the Agency. Revenues generated from these fees will be applied to land purchases for the Coachella Valley Preserve (a fringe-toed lizard habitat area) and other HCP programs to preserve Fringe-Toed Lizard Habitat. Fees will be assessed on all parcels regardless of size. Assessment will be based on area permitted for disturbance. A fee will be paid once for each parcel or portion of parcel at the first time it is developed. Implementation of this measure will completely mitigate this potential impact. 6. 8tationary Noise. Impact Summary. Additional service industrial development on currently undeveloped land north of Merle Drive may impact adjacent residential development within the Project Area to the south and the mobile home park at Portola Country Club to the west. This potential impact will depend heavily on the type of development that may ultimately utilize the site. -8- 910630 jlw C301.RGH (4) RESOLUTION N0. 249 Construction related noise impacts near residential development may exceed acceptable levels and will have potentially significant impacts on adjacent uses in the short- term. l+iftiqation M�asur�s. With reqard to noise impacts, mitigation measures have been required in, or incorporated into, the Redevelopment Plan which avoid or substantially lessen the potential impacts as identified in the EZR by reducing noise emissions and creating noise barriers. Noise mitigation measures include: (1) Unless more stringent regulations are specified in the Palm Desert Community Noise Ordinance, construction activities will take place only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Monday throuqh Friday and 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Construction shall not be allowed on federal holidays. (2) To the extent feasible, construction activities will be screened from adjacent noise-sensitive land uses. (3) All construction equipment, fixed or mobile, operated within 1000 feet of a dwelling unit shall be equipped with properly operating and maintained muffler exhaust systems. (4) Stockpiling and vehicle staging areas shall be located - as far as practical from occupied dwellings. (5) Sound insulation will be required in the construction of all new multi-family residences, as required by state law. (6) Residential lots along Merle Drive may be exposed to noise levels from stationary sources greater than 65dB CNEL. If noise levels exceed 65dB CNEL, then mitiqation measures shall be implemented which are capable of reducing noise levels to 65dB CNEL or less. Such measures shall include, but not be limited to, the following: ° Construction of noise walls and/or earthen berms at the rear property line of service industrial property; Noise walls shall not contain gaps or holes and should be constructed of slumpstone or other masonry materials and ultimate noise barrier heights shall be determined when final grading plans, which identify lot locations and precise pad elevations, are developed. -9- 910630 jlw C301.ROH (4) RESOLi�TIOV N0. 249 Exterior vents or exterior equipment producinq noise shall be shielded. 7. Risk ot IIpset. Due to the types and age of some industrial uses within the Project Area, the potential for some soil contamination exists. In the event contamination does exist, redevelopment activities may create some risk of exposure to hazardous conditions. In the event contamination is discovered, appropriate remediation will be identified and implemented. State and federal requirements exist which increase the level of safety and protection from an accident involving the use, storage, and transport of hazardous materials. Mitiqation Measures. With regard to potential soil contamination, mitigation measures have been required in, or incorporated into, the Redevelopment Plan which avoid or substantially lessen the impact of exposure to contaminated soil as identified in the EIR by reducing the potential for exposure. These measures include: (1) A complete soils characterization test shall be conducted for all new develapment projects, with the exception of sinqle-family home development, prior to final approval. Such test will determine if any soil contamination exists on the site. (2) If the results of the soils test indicate the presence of contamination, methods for full remediation will be identified and implemented. . 8. Police Protection. Impact Summary. Additional development, along with attendant increases in population and traffic, will require an increase in Sheriff's Department personnel to provide adequate service and protection. Because the Department currently does not meet its target of 1.4 sworn officers per 1,000 residents, impacts on police protection are considered potentially signif icant. Mitiqation Meaauras. With regard to police protection impacts, mitigation measures have been required in, or incorporated into, the Redevelopment Plan which avoid or substantially lessen the potential impacts as identified in the EIR by ensuring adequate levels of police protection and providinq for security measures to reduce police demand. These measures include: � -10- 910630 jlw C301.RDN (4) RESOLL'TION N0. 249 (1) All developments and approved by consideration of project design. in the Project Area shall be reviewed the Sheriff's Department to encouraqe security and crime prevention in (2) Personnel and equipment needs of the Sheriff's Department shall be revi�wed annually by the City to ensure adequate levels of protection are maintained. (3) The followinq improvements proposed as part of the Redevelopment Plan will provide for adequate access to the Sheriff's Department: 42nd Avenue: Construct extension of roadway west of Portola Avenue. Rebecca Road: Construct extension of roadway north of Hovely Lane. 9. Bchools. Impact Summary. Increased employment and housing in the Project Area can be expected to add students to the schoal district. Because the schools serving the Project Area are reported to be over capacity, additional students qenerated in the Project Area would be expected to result in a need for additional classrooms at some schools. In addition, construction of housing in the area resulting from secondary employment impacts is expected to result in a need for additional classrooms at some schools and may require additional sites to serve students in newly developing areas. Mitiqation Measuroa. With regard to school impacts, the following mitigation measure has been required in, or incorporated into, the Redevelopment Plan and substantially lessens the potential impacts as identified in the EIR by ensuring sufficient funding to meet new demands. The Agency shall consider and discuss with the Desert Sands Unified School District, appropriate measures to reduce any financial burden or detriment resulting from the Redevelopment Plan, to the extent that such funds do not replace funds which would otherwise be available from the state. In addition, the following mitigation or substantially lessen the impacts of the are within the jurisdiction of the Desert District. The District has adopted, or ca these measures. measures would avoid Redevelopment Plan and Sands Unified School n and should adopt, -11- 910630 jlw C301.RDH (4) RESOLUTI0�1 '�0. 249 (1) The Desert Sands Unified School District will levy school impact fees on development within the Project Area. As provided by the law, the district charqes $1.58 per square foot of residential development and $0.26 per square foot for commercial/industrial development. These fees are adjusted annually to reflect inflation. (2) The Desert Sands Unified School District will continue to make regular application to the state for capital facilities funding for permanent and temporary classroom facilities based on enrollment projections. 10. Energy. Impact 8ummary. Additional development within the Project Area encouraged by redevelopment activities will require substantial amounts of energy for the manufacture of building materials and construction of structures and public improvements. The energy requirements for this aspect of development, although substantial, will terminate upon construction completion. The Redevelopment Plan would have the effect of potentially increasing energy usage by encouraqing growth within the Project Area. Additional residential, commercial, office and industrial uses will increase energy usage necessary for operation, lighting, cooling, heating and other uses. Mitiqation Measures. With regard to energy consumption, mitigation measures have been required in, or incorporated into, the Redevelopment Plan which avoid or substantially lessen potential impacts as identified in the EIR by reducing energy demand. These measures include: (1) All new construction shall be required to comply with the California State building standards included in Tit2e 24 of the California Code of Regulations. (2) Developers shall comply with the California Energy Commission Standards during construction, including the use of energy-conserving construction techniques. (3) All new development shall incorporate energy-saving devices where feasible. These devices may include the following: The use of individual meters versus multiple meters; The installation of lighting switches and multi- switch provisions for control and building personnel; � -12- 910630 jlw C301.RDH (4> �ESOL'JTIOV V0. 2�9 ° The use of time-controlled interior and exterior public lighting. Such liqhting shall be limited to that necessary for the safety of persons and property; and ° The use of energy efficient major appliances. (4) The following specific measures shall be used to reduce electrical consumption: ° Use of time-controlled thermostats and lights; ° Use of fluorescent lighting or vapor lights instead of incandescent lighting; ° Weatherstripping and caulking of all doors and windows; ° Insulation of all buildings, hot water tanks, pipes and ducts; and ° Use of solid state dimmer switches. (5) The following specific measures shall be used to reduce natural gas consumption: ° Use of an automatic flue gas damper when using a ` gas heating system; ° Use of electrically-lighted pilot lights for all gas systems; ° Insulation of all gas-heated hot water tanks; and ° Installation or retrofitting with solar water heaters. -13- 910630 jlw C301.ROH (4)