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St. John’s Residential Community
Final Environmental Impact Report
SCH # 2016071030
Prepared for:
City of Camarillo
601 Carmen Drive
Camarillo, California 90010
Prepared by:
Impact Sciences, Inc.
231 Village Commons Boulevard, Suite 17
Camarillo, California 93012
September 2017
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Page
1.0 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 1.0‐1
2.0 Responses to Comments ........................................................................................................................ 2.0‐1
3.0 Corrections and Additions .................................................................................................................... 3.0‐1
4.0 Mitigation, Monitoring and Reporting Program ............................................................................... 4.0‐1
LIST OF TABLES
Table Page
4.0‐1 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Matrix .................................................................... 4.0‐2
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
This document is the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the St. John’s Residential Community
Project. This document together with the Draft EIR and its technical appendices comprise the Final EIR.
The document has been prepared by the City of Camarillo (City) in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The Final EIR is required under Section 15132 of the State CEQA Guidelines to include the Draft EIR,
comments and recommendations received on the Draft EIR, the responses of the lead agency to
significant environmental issues raised by those comments in the review and consultation process, and
any other relevant information added by the lead agency (including minor changes to the Draft EIR).
A Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program is also required; it can be a separate document, or, as in
this case, included in the Final EIR.
The evaluation and response to comments is an important part of the CEQA process as it allows the
following: (1) the opportunity to review and comment on the methods of analysis contained within the
Draft EIR; (2) the ability to detect any omissions which may have occurred during preparation of the
Draft EIR; (3) the ability to check for accuracy of the analysis contained within the Draft EIR; (4) the
ability to share expertise; (5) the ability to discover public concerns.
This document provides revisions to the Draft EIR made in response to comments, staff review, and/or
changes to the proposed project. These revisions also correct, clarify, and amplify the text of the
Draft EIR, as appropriate, and do not alter the conclusions of the Draft EIR.
PROCESS
In accordance with Section 15050 of the State CEQA Guidelines the City is the lead agency that prepared
both the Draft and Final EIR for the project, the St. John’s Residential Community. The City prepared and
circulated the Draft EIR for a period of 45 days, extending from June 13, 2017 and ending on July 28, 2017.
The Draft EIR was available for review at the City of Camarillo Department of Community Development,
the City of Camarillo Public Library, and an electronic copy of the Draft EIR was posted on the City
website. A Notice of Availability of the Draft EIR was transmitted to responsible and trustee agencies,
regulatory agencies and other interested parties to request comments on the Draft EIR, pursuant to State
CEQA Guidelines Section 15086. Comments on the Draft EIR were received during the comment period,
and those comments are responded to in this Final EIR.
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The Final EIR and the additional entitlement requests for the proposed project will be considered by the
Planning Commission and the City Council at properly noticed public hearings. The Planning
Commission will make recommendations to the City Council for the project’s entitlements and the Final
EIR.
CONTENT OF THE FINAL EIR
As discussed above, the primary intent of the Final EIR is to provide a forum to air and address
comments pertaining to the analysis contained within the Draft EIR. Pursuant to Section 15088 of the State
CEQA Guidelines, the City has reviewed and addressed all comments received on the Draft EIR by the
comment period deadline. Included within the Final EIR are the written comments that were submitted
during the public comment period.
In order to adequately address the comments provided by interested agencies and the public in an
organized manner, this Final EIR includes the following chapters and appendices:
Section 1.0: Introduction. This chapter provides a brief introduction to the Final EIR and its contents.
Section 2.0: Responses to Comments: This chapter provides a list of commenting agencies, organizations,
and individuals. Responses to all comments on the Draft EIR are also included in this chapter.
Section 3.0: Corrections and Additions. This chapter provides a list of corrections and additions to the
Draft EIR. None of the changes significantly impact the conclusions presented in the Draft EIR.
Section 4.0: Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program: This chapter includes the Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) prepared in compliance with the requirements of Section
21081.6 of the California Public Resources Code and Section 15091(d) and 15097 of the State CEQA
Guidelines.
REVIEW AND CERTIFICATION OF THE FINAL EIR
Consistent with CEQA (Public Resource Code Section 21092.5), responses to agency comments are being
forwarded to each commenting agency prior to certification of the Final EIR. The Final EIR is available for
public review at:
City of Camarillo Department of Community Development, 601 Carmen Drive, Camarillo, CA 93010
City of Camarillo Public Library, 4101 Las Posas Road, Camarillo, CA 93010
The Final EIR is also located on the City’s website at:
http://www.cityofcamarillo.org/departments/community_development/pending_projects/index.php
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2.0 RESPONSES TO COMMENTS
The Draft EIR for the St. John’s Residential Community project was circulated for public review on June
13, 2017. The public review period, which ended on July 28, 2017, afforded public agencies, organizations,
and the public in general the opportunity to review the Draft EIR and submit written comments
regarding the Draft EIR and the proposed project in accordance with Section 15073 of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
A total of four agencies, one organization, six individuals, and one City of Camarillo Department
provided comments during the circulation period for the Draft EIR. This section includes copies of the
comments received, with the responses to the comments raised immediately following each piece of
correspondence.
Comment
Number Commenter Name Date
A Public Agencies
A‐1 California Department of Fish and Wildlife Betty J. Courtney 7/21/2017
A‐2 California Department of Transportation,
District 7 – Office of Regional Planning Dianna Watson 7/24/2017
A‐3 Camrosa Water District Joe Willingham 8/17/17
A‐4 Native American Heritage Commission Gayle Totton 7/11/2017
A‐5 Ventura County Air Pollution
Control District Alicia Stratton 7/26/2017
B Organizations
B‐1 St. John’s Seminary Msr. Marc Trudeau 6/21/2017
Comment
Number Commenter Date
C Private Citizens / Individuals
C‐1 Ivijan & Andrew Day 7/28/2017
C‐2 Bruce & Janice Fuhrman 6/29/2017
C‐3 Tom Magdaleno 6/20/2017
C‐4 Charles Parra 7/12/2017
C‐5 Ann Swiech 7/19/2017
C‐6 Kristine Teller 7/17/2017
Comment
Number Commenter Name Date
D City of Camarillo
D‐1 Stormwater Program Anita Kuhlman 7/25/2017
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PUBLIC COMMENT AND RESPONSES
The following pages provide the written comment letters and the City’s responses to these comments.
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Comment No. A‐1: California Department of Fish and Wildlife
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
South Coast Region
3883 Ruffin Road
San Diego, CA 92123
Betty J. Courtney, Environmental Program Manager I, South Coast Region
Response A‐1‐1
The commenter states the general purpose of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
The comment does not raise an environmental issue within the meaning of CEQA, no further response is
required. The comment will be included as part of the record and made available to the decision makers
prior to a final decision on the proposed project.
Response A‐1‐2
This comment briefly reiterates the proposed project description.
The comment does not raise an environmental issue within the meaning of CEQA, no further response is
required. The comment will be included as part of the record and made available to the decision makers
prior to a final decision on the proposed project.
Response A‐1‐3
This comment raises issues concerning migratory birds and their protection.
The language cited in the text on Page 6.4‐10 is the portion of Section 6.4, Biological Resources in the
Draft EIR that discusses what existing resources had been found based on the general biological surveys
completed to date. Analysis of impacts to nesting birds is provided on Page 6.4‐10, where it was
determined and stated “If construction were to take place during breeding season, impacts to these
nesting birds, their eggs, or young would be considered potentially significant.” Mitigation Measure 6.4‐
4 (Page 6.4‐32) outlines the necessity to conduct nesting bird surveys prior to any work if such work
cannot avoid the nesting bird season (generally March through August). The measure further describes
measures to be taken should any active nests be found. This measure is consistent with the recommended
Mitigation Measure #1 provided in the comment.
Therefore, the information in this comment is consistent with that provided in the Draft EIR.
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The commenter states that “The Draft EIR also indicates 22 species of birds, including special‐status
California gnatcatcher (Polioptila californica), and burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia), as occurring, or
potentially occurring, on site (pgs. 6.4.11‐14).” This responder assumes the commenter is referring to 17
special‐status bird species listed on Table 6.4‐3 Special‐Status Wildlife Species Recorded in the Vicinity of
the Project Site on pages 6.4‐17 through 22 since there is no discussion of California gnatcatcher or
burrowing owl on the pages cited in the comment. The special‐status species table provides a list of
special‐status species recorded from the 9‐quad area including the subject site and surrounding 8 USGS
7.5‐minute quadrangles. The right column of the table describes the occurrence potential on site for each
of the species in the table. The western burrowing owl is described in Table 6.4‐3 as having a low
potential for occurrence as no owls or suitable burrows were observed on site. The reason it was assigned
a low occurrence potential is because burrowing owls can temporarily stop over in almost any habitat
during their seasonal migration. With respect to California gnatcatcher, it is explained in Table 6.4‐3 on
page 6.4‐21 that focused surveys for California gnatcatcher were initiated, but during the first survey it
was determined there was no suitable habitat for gnatcatcher and the permitted surveying biologist
communicated with Chris Dellith at the Ventura Field Office of the US Fish and Wildlife Service who
concurred with the determination and authorized the biologist to cease further surveys. As such,
California gnatcatcher is not expected to occur on site.
The comment will be included as part of the record and made available to the decision makers prior to a
final decision on the proposed project.
Response A‐1‐4
This comment raises concerns regarding the removal of windrow trees, migrating Monarch butterflies
(Danaus plexippus), and their protection.
In the first paragraph the commenter states monarch butterflies are a “candidate species for listing under
the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA). According to the CDFW Special Animals Lists published to
date, there is no indication of such candidacy. As described in the CDFW Special Animals Lists, the
California overwintering populations do not indicate any status by CDFW or USFWS, as such their
inclusion on the list is assumed so CDFW can track their occurrences. There is no indication of the
candidacy for listing under either the federal or state ESAs. Notwithstanding, the Draft EIR explains their
inclusion on the CDFW Special Animals List qualifies them to be considered special‐status species. As
such, the Draft EIR addresses the presence of monarchs and their potential for winter roosting on site.
Table 6.4‐3 (Page 6.4‐17) states individual monarch were present on site during January 2016 site surveys
and that the eucalyptus windrows on site provide potentially suitable winter roost sites, but that no
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concentrations of monarch butterflies were observed; only scattered individuals. It further states there is
no water source nearby, which is required for an overwintering population.
In the impact analysis section of the Draft EIR (Page 6.4‐30) it is stated that the monarch is known to
overwinter in eucalyptus trees and its occurrence has been recorded in the region. It further states
removal of eucalyptus trees containing a flock of overwintering monarch butterflies would result in a
significant impact to the species. However, the discussion further states that the majority of the
eucalyptus windrows on the project site are proposed to remain in place, and overwintering monarchs
have not been recorded on the project site. Notwithstanding, Mitigation Measure 6.4‐3 (page 6.4‐32)
states:
“To prevent potential impacts to overwintering flocks of monarch butterflies that may occur in the
eucalyptus trees of the windrows on and surrounding the project site, eucalyptus trees proposed for
removal will be surveyed prior to such action and prior to the start of construction and/or demolition.
If a tree is occupied by a concentration of overwintering monarch butterflies, that tree will be avoided
until such time that the butterflies have migrated off the project site.”
To be more thorough in its protection, this mitigation measure will be revised as shown below to state
that if a concentration of overwintering monarch butterflies is encountered during pre‐construction
surveys, no eucalyptus trees within 100 feet will be removed until such time that the butterflies have
migrated off the project site. This will ensure that the microhabitat conditions necessary to support
overwintering butterflies is not affected.
“To prevent potential impacts to overwintering flocks of monarch butterflies that may occur in the
eucalyptus trees of the windrows on and surrounding the project site, eucalyptus trees proposed for
removal will be surveyed prior to such action and prior to the start of construction and/or demolition.
If a tree is occupied by a concentration of overwintering monarch butterflies, that tree, and any other
eucalyptus trees within 100 feet, will be avoided until such time that the butterflies have migrated off
the project site.”
The comment will be included as part of the record and made available to the decision makers prior to a
final decision on the proposed project.
Response A‐1‐5
This comment raises concerns regarding the installation of lighting on the project and its potential
impacts on nocturnal birds, mammals, and invertebrates.
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Exterior lighting and glare are discussed in the impact analysis section (Page 6.4‐31). The discussion
utilizes the same language in the comment and states it is a potentially significant impact.
Mitigation Measure 6.4‐6 on Page 6.4‐33 states:
“All lighting along the perimeter of natural areas shall be downcast luminaries, shielded and oriented
in a manner that will prevent spillage or glare into the open space areas of Calleguas Creek. The City
of Camarillo shall approve final lighting orientation and design. All proposed lighting shall be
consistent with City Policies. It is recommended that security lighting be controlled by motion
detectors.”
To be more thorough in its protection, this mitigation measure will be revised as shown below that all
exterior lighting (except as otherwise required by City Ordinance) shall be downcast shielded luminaries.
“All exterior lighting along the perimeter of natural areas shall be downcast luminaries, shielded and
oriented in a manner that will prevent spillage or glare into the open space areas of Calleguas Creek,
as well as other surrounding properties. The City of Camarillo shall approve final lighting orientation
and design. All proposed lighting shall be consistent with City Policies. It is recommended that
security lighting be controlled by motion detectors.”
The comment will be included as part of the record and made available to the decision makers prior to a
final decision on the proposed project.
Response A‐1‐6
This comment raises concerns regarding the ability of local animals to hunt, find shelter, breed, and
conduct other normal behaviors as a result of project implementation.
The Draft EIR clearly describes and illustrates that the proposed project site is already developed with
structures, hardscape, and orchards. And it is accurate in its statement that ʺNo federally or state‐listed,
or other special‐status plant or wildlife species were observed on the project site during several site
surveys.ʺ The site is surrounded by existing development with the exception of a small, steep strip of
disturbed scrub adjacent to the dry and seasonal Calleguas Creek, which is bordered on its far side by
active agricultural fields. This condition does not constitute a “...wide variety of habitat types and food
resources…” nor “…an important wilderness‐urban interface.
The comment further states that site preparation activities will cause burrows to cave in and animals such
as western spadefoot and coast horned lizard may become trapped under compacted soils. It is agreed
that such activities could result in such cave‐ins if the animals mentioned were present. However,
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multiple surveys on site determined that neither species is expected to occur on site due to a complete
lack of suitable habitat.
The comment also states impacts would occur because an extensive list of special‐status reptiles, birds,
mammals, and plants provided “may likely occur on‐site, as suitable habitat is present.” Following
numerous surveys of this developed property, the Draft EIR evaluated the potential for all special‐status
species recorded in the region to occur on site. All of the species listed in the comment are either not
expected due to complete lack of habitat, or are considered to have a low potential for occurrence due to
unsuitable habitat conditions or such a small amount of habitat that a population of these species would
have difficulty sustaining a population.
This comment is confusing as under the heading “Evidence impact would be significant:” the commenter
states that “Eliminating large expanses of native and mixed native‐non‐native wildlands, and continued re‐zoning
of designated Open Space to accommodate development in Santa Barbara County, has exacerbated the loss of ample
foraging areas for birds of prey, including the white‐tailed kite.”
This project does not include, nor propose to eliminate large expanses of native and mixed native‐non‐
native wildlands. As stated in Section 4.2 (Page 4.0‐1) the site is designated as natural open space and
agricultural uses. As such, in addition to the existing Seminary buildings and infrastructure, the site is or
was all in agricultural production with orchards. As illustrated in Figure 6.4‐1, the project site supports
existing development and agriculture, no native wildlands, and is located in Ventura County. A zone
change to allow for medium density residential development is proposed, but this change would not be
eliminating any wildlands, as the site is currently zoned Rural Exclusive (RE).
Since the comment includes statements that do not appear to pertain to the St. John’s Draft EIR, and
because the existing mitigation measures in the Draft EIR are substantially consistent with the
commenter’s recommended measures for species that have some potential to occur on site, no further
action is required regarding this comment.
The comment will be included as part of the record and made available to the decision makers prior to a
final decision on the proposed project.
Response A‐1‐7
This comment raises concerns regarding the removal of asphalt during project construction.
On pages 6.4‐26 and 6.4‐27 in Section 6.4, Biological Resources, of the Draft EIR, Figure 6.4‐2, Corps of
Engineers and RWQCB Jurisdictional Delineation and Figure 6.4‐3, CDFW Jurisdictional Delineation
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illustrate the determination completed by GLA.1 This drainage would be replaced with a 60‐inch
underground storm drain pipe that will serve as a bypass for all upstream flows. Onsite storm water
runoff will be conveyed via surface flow and a network of underground storm drains and an above
ground earthen channel that will provide bio filtration of onsite storm water runoff and deliver it to a
combined detention / infiltration basin. It is understood, and required by law, that the removal of the
existing conditions and restoration of this channel will require the submittal of a Streambed Alteration
Notification Package to, and subsequent permits from, the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE),
CDFW, and the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (LARWQCB).
In addition, the commenter is directed to Section 6.9, Hydrology and Water Quality, specifically the
discussion of the requirements of the State Water Quality Control Board (SWRCB) and the page 6.9‐6.
Specifically, the SWRCB administers the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
General Permit for Storm Water Discharges associated with Construction and Land Disturbance
Activities (Order No. 2009‐0009‐DWQ; as amended by Order No. 2012‐006‐DWQ; NPDES General Permit
No. CAS000002).2 To obtain coverage under this General Permit, dischargers must file the Permit
Registration Documents (PRDs), which include a notice of intent (NOI), Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
The PRDs must be submitted to the SWRCB prior to the beginning of construction for projects disturbing
1 acre or more of land, or whose projects disturb less than 1 acre but are part of a larger common plant of
development that in total disturbs one or more acres, to be covered under the General Permit. The
General Permit requires that a SWPPP identify potential sources of pollution and specify runoff controls,
or best management practices (BMPs), during construction for the purpose of minimizing the discharge
of pollutants in stormwater from the construction area. In addition, the SWPPP must identify post‐
construction control measures and a monitoring plan.
The Draft EIR acknowledges that development of the proposed storm water control structures would
disturb an acre or more of land over the course of construction. Therefore, the proposed project applicant
will be required to obtain a General Permit for discharges of storm water associated with construction
activity. The General Permit requires an SWPPP which identifies potential sources of pollution and
specifies runoff controls, or BMPs, during construction to minimize the discharge of pollutants in
1 Glenn Lukos Associates, Jurisdictional Impact Analysis of the Camarillo Hills Project located in the City of Camarillo,
Ventura County, California. February 23, 2017
2 California Environmental Protection Agency, State Water Resources Control Board, General Permit For Storm
Water Discharges Associated with Construction and Land Disturbance Activities, Order No. 2010‐0014‐DWQ,
NPDES No. CAS000002.
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stormwater from the construction area. In addition, the SWPPP must identify post‐construction control
measures and a monitoring plan. Consequently, the construction phase of the proposed project would
result in less than significant surface water quality and groundwater quality impacts.
In general, while the project applicant wishes to recycle asphalt and other hard materials from the
demolition of the existing structures, parking lots and roadways, and the asphalt drainage ditch (St.
John’s Drain), adherence to the requirements of the BMPs in the SWPPP would ensure the protection of
any downstream receiving waters, including Calleguas Creek. No further mitigation is necessary.
The comment will be included as part of the record and made available to the decision makers prior to a
final decision on the proposed project.
Response A‐1‐8
This comment raises concerns regarding unavoidable direct and indirect post‐Project‐related
human/wildlife interface impacts
The comment states: “The Draft EIR does not consider the unavoidable direct and indirect post‐Project‐
related human/wildlife interface impacts.” On page 6.4‐31 the Draft EIR states impacts to adjacent
habitats could result from increased human and domestic and feral animal presence associated with the
residential development of the site. The discussion further describes those potential impacts – including
increased attraction for non‐native species ‐ and determines those impacts are potentially significant. The
remainder of the comment is generally consistent with the discussion in this section of the Draft EIR.
Mitigation Measure 6.4‐5 will be amended as shown below to include the commenter’s recommended
language regarding wildlife interactions, reducing spread of Argentine ants, prohibiting the use of
invasive plant species, and control of use of pesticides and rodenticides.
“Prior to occupancy, a public awareness program shall be developed to prevent unleashed domestic
animals from entering open space areas adjacent to the project site. This program must include
promoting public education and awareness of the local biological resources and their sensitivity. The
applicant and/or its contractor shall be responsible for the development of the public awareness
program as well as installation of interpretive signs and fencing. The homeowners association
(HOA), or an acceptable land manager/agency as approved by the City of Camarillo, must be
responsible for maintaining this program, including signs and fencing.
In addition, the public awareness program shall advise homeowners to avoid over‐irrigating to
reduce the spread of non‐native Argentine ants from driveways, curbs, gutters, and gardenʹs edges
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along homes into outlying open spaces. The public awareness program shall advise homeowners
regarding limiting the use of rodenticides, and provide information regarding wildlife friendly
exclusionary devices/options if homeowners develop problems with wildlife. The public awareness
program shall include information regarding non‐native invasive plants. Homeowners should be
advised to visit the California Invasive Plant Council Web Page (CAL‐I PC: http://cal‐
ipc.org/ip/inventory/) for a list of plants and other information, including family activities focused on
non‐native plant events.”
The comment will be included as part of the record and made available to the decision makers prior to a
final decision on the proposed project.
Response A‐1‐9
This comments states that CEQA requires that information developed in environmental impact reports
and negative declarations be incorporated into a database which be used to make subsequent or
supplemental environmental determinations, meaning that any special status species and natural
communities detected during project surveys must be reported to the California Natural Diversity
Database (CNDDB).
No special‐status biological resources were identified on the project site. Therefore no CNDDB reports are
required. The project applicant will pay all filing fees as required by law.
The comment will be included as part of the record and made available to the decision makers prior to a
final decision on the proposed project.
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Comment No. A‐2: California Department of Transportation
California Department of Transportation
District 7 – Office of Regional Planning
100 S. Main Street, MS 16
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Dianna Watson, IGR/CEQA Branch Chief
Response A‐2‐1
The commenter restates the general project description for the proposed project. The comment further
discusses the nearby state roadways, under the jurisdiction of California Department of Transportation
(Caltrans) and states that while the proposed project would not directly impact these roadways, The City
should consider the potential for the proposed project in combination with other projects in the vicinity to
have a significant cumulative impact.
A full disclosure and analysis of potential cumulative traffic impacts in the project vicinity was included
in Section 6.17, Traffic and Transportation of the Draft EIR. Specifically section 6.17.8, CUMULATIVE
ANALYSIS states:
Buildout traffic volumes for the study‐area intersections were derived from the City’s Traffic Model (CTAM) and
were provided by City staff. The Traffic Model’s Year 2030 traffic forecasts include both traffic growth associated
with buildout of the City’s Land Use Element and anticipated regional growth, and incorporates the roadway
network improvements included in the City’s Circulation Element. In addition, traffic from the Camarillo
Academy High School and Performing Arts Center – Buildout Scenario was added to the City’s CTAM
forecasts.
This analysis found that the proposed project would not exceed any of the City of Camarillo’s impact
thresholds during the AM and PM peak hour under General Plan buildout conditions. While the
intersection of Adolfo Road and Santa Rosa road would operate at LOS D during the AM peak hour, the
proposed project would not increase the intersection’s v/c ratio beyond the level caused by cumulative
development. Therefore, the proposed project would not cumulatively contribute to the traffic impacts
upon General Plan buildout; thus, the project would be considered cumulatively less than significant.
Response A‐2‐2
This comment states that Caltrans recommends the inclusion of a community shuttle service as part of the
amenities offered to residents of the new community. However, the comment presents no specific
environmental issues within the meaning of CEQA and no specific response is provided.
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The comment will be included as part of the record and made available to the decision makers prior to a
final decision on the proposed project.
Response A‐2‐3
This comment provides general information regarding Caltrans, its mission to improve transportation
infrastructure and the need for the City and/or Project Applicant to acquire the proper permits when
undertaking certain types of roadway construction or improvements. It presents no specific
environmental issues within the meaning of CEQA and no specific response is provided.
The comment will be included as part of the record and made available to the decision makers prior to a
final decision on the proposed project.
Response A‐2‐4
This comment is a general note regarding storm water run‐off. It presents no specific environmental
issues within the meaning of CEQA and no specific response is provided.
Notwithstanding the above, the following information is provided for the record:
The proposed project would include infrastructure to be developed in accordance with the current drainage patterns
found on the project site. Construction related impacts to water quality and erosion would be less than significant as
the project would be required to implement a storm water pollution prevention plan and related best management
practices. Surface water, which may potentially increase, would be detained and infiltrated on‐site per Ventura
County standards, and the required stormwater quality design volume mitigated to meet the current Los Angeles
Regional Water Quality Control Board water discharge requirements. The potential impacts to the watershed
stormwater‐runoff peak flow rates and volumes for a range of storm event return probabilities would be less than
significant.
For further information and details the reader is refereed to Section 6.9, Hydrology and Water Quality in
the Draft EIR.
The comment will be included as part of the record and made available to the decision makers prior to a
final decision on the proposed project.
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Response A‐2‐5
This comment is a general note letting the City know where to direct any questions regarding the
comments made by Caltrans. It presents no specific environmental issues within the meaning of CEQA
and no specific response is provided. The comment will be included as part of the record and made
available to the decision makers prior to a final decision on the proposed project.
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7385 Santa Rosa Road Camarillo, CA 93012-9284 Phone: (805) 482-4677 FAX: (805) 987-4797
Website: www.camrosa.com
Date: August 17, 2017 From: Joe Willingham, Planning Manager Camrosa Water District 7385 Santa Rosa Road Camarillo, CA 93012 To: City of Camarillo
Department of Community Development 601 Carmen Drive Camarillo, CA 93010 Attention: Mr. David Moe, Assistant Director of Community Development
Transmitted via email pdf attachment to [email protected] Subject: St John’s Seminary Residential Community EIR Dear Mr. Moe, Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the draft Environmental Impact Report for the St. John’s Seminary Residential Community project. On behalf of the Camrosa Water District I have the following comments: 1_0 Executive Summary, Table 1.0-2, Pg 1.0-4 Project impacts of "Less than Significant" is given for Wastewater and Water Utilities.
Please be advised that the Camrosa Resolution 09-02, adopted June 2009, which established a temporary moratorium on any new unmitigated potable demand was made permanent in June 2012 through Camrosa Resolution 12-14 and was subsequently expanded in August 2014 through Camrosa Resolution 14-08 to include potable, non-potable, and recycled water in the moratorium. Thus, Camrosa would advise changing the project impact from “less than significant impact” to “less than significant impact with mitigation” for Wastewater and Water Utilities.
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7385 Santa Rosa Road Camarillo, CA 93012-9284 Phone: (805) 482-4677 FAX: (805) 987-4797
Website: www.camrosa.com
6_18 Water, 6.18.4 Applicable Regulations, Clean Water Act, Pg 6.18-2 “LADWP is required to monitor water quality and conform to the regulatory requirements of the CWA.” This section incorrectly references LADWP as the agency responsible for monitoring water quality and conforming to CWA regulatory requirements. The Camrosa Water District and its wholesale purveyor, Calleguas Municipal Water District should be referenced as the agencies responsible for monitoring water quality and conforming to CWA regulatory requirements. 6-18 Water, Local Regulations, Camrosa Water District, Pg 6.18-6 “… the Board of Directors declared a moratorium on the issuance of Water Availability and Water Will Serve letters for new development that would result in an unmitigated new water demand upon the District’s Potable Water Distribution System.” Camrosa recommends updating this section to reflect the district’s most current resolution regarding this moratorium. Camrosa Resolution 14-08 extends the moratorium to mitigate any new potable, non-potable, and recycled water demands. 6_18 Water, 6.18.5 Existing Conditions, Water Supply, Pg 6.18-6 “The proposed project site is located within the service area of Camrosa. The district’s water supply is a complex mix of public and private sources including imported state water, public and private wells in three groundwater basins, surface water diverted from Conejo Creek, and recycled water from two wastewater treatment facilities. Having multiple water sources gives the district considerable flexibility and improved reliability when compared to other nearby purveyors. Sources available to Camrosa include imported water from Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (imported through Calleguas Municipal Water District [CMWD]), local groundwater, and non-potable recycled water from various sources.” Camrosa request the following changes to this section:
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“The proposed project site is located within the service area of Camrosa. The district’s water supply is a complex mix of public and private sources including imported state water, public and private wells in three groundwater basins, non-potable surface water diverted from Conejo Creek and the City of Thousand Oak’s wastewater treatment plant, and recycled water from Camrosa’s wastewater treatment facility. Having multiple water sources gives the district considerable flexibility and improved reliability when compared to other nearby purveyors. Sources available to Camrosa include imported water from Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (imported through Calleguas Municipal Water District [CMWD]), local groundwater, non-potable and recycled water from various sources.” 6_18 Water, 6.18.5 Existing Conditions, Imported Water, Pg 6.18-7 “On June 2012, under Resolution 12-14, the district established a permanent moratorium on new unmitigated potable demand, requiring all new development to “bring with them” additional or “new” water supplies sufficient to offset project max-day demands.” Camrosa recommends updating this section to reflect the district’s most current resolution regarding this moratorium. Camrosa Resolution 14-08 extends the permanent moratorium to mitigate any new potable, non-potable, and recycled water demands. 6_18 Water, 6.18.5 Existing Conditions, Groundwater, Pg 6.18-8 “… Importer-water service….” Spelling error – should be stated “Imported-water service” 6_18 Water, 6.18.5 Existing Conditions, Groundwater, Pg 6.18-8&9 “Pleasant Valley Well #2, which is being constructed during 2016, will add an additional 1,500 afy of local supply to Camrosa’s supply portfolio.” Pleasant Valley Well #2 was drilled in 2016 but site construction is expected to begin in 2107 with completion in 2018.
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7385 Santa Rosa Road Camarillo, CA 93012-9284 Phone: (805) 482-4677 FAX: (805) 987-4797
Website: www.camrosa.com
6_18 Water, 6.18.5 Existing Conditions, Non-potable, Irrigation Water, Pg 6.18-10 “… 9,000 afy from HTCP.” Spelling error – acronym is “HCTP.” 6_18 Water, 6.18.7 Environmental Impacts, Water Demand, Pg 6.18-13&14 Camrosa recommends it is worth noting in Table 6.18-5 that district standards for single family homes are 3.38 persons/dwelling. However, Camrosa has altered their standards for this project since it is an adult living development and is not oriented to larger families. 6_18 Water, Summary, Pg 6.18-20 Additionally, Camrosa would like to emphasize that there may also be deficiencies in the amount of potable water storage in pressure zone 2 to adequately serve the project. In addition to the moratorium14-08 mitigation requirements, the project may also need to mitigate its additional load on storage and fire-flow demands for the zone.
Should you have any question regarding the above comments or wish to discuss them further, please contact me at your convenience.
Respectfully submitted,
Joe Willingham Planning and Data Systems Manager Camrosa Water District
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Comment No. A‐3: Camrosa Water District
Camrosa Water District
7385 Santa Rosa Road
Camarillo, CA 93012
Joe Willingham, Planning Manager
Response A‐3‐1
This comment acknowledges the receipt and review of certain section of the Draft EIR by the Camrosa
Water District (CWD). It presents no specific environmental issues within the meaning of CEQA and no
specific response is provided.
The comment will be included as part of the record and made available to the decision makers prior to a
final decision on the proposed project.
Response A‐3‐2
The commenter requests that the impact designation for Wastewater and Water be changed from ‘Less
than Significant Impact’ to ‘Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation’, citing Camrosa Resolution 14‐
08 which establishes a moratorium on any new unmitigated the potable, non‐potable, and recycled water,
as the reason.
However, as discussed in Section 6.18, Utilities – Water, on page 6.18‐17, in order to reconcile Camrosa’s
permanent moratorium on new water connections with the need to supply the proposed project with
potable water, the applicant and Camrosa Water District executed a Water Service Project Participation
Agreement on December 30, 2016. The Agreement requires the applicant to participate in funding the
construction of the Pleasant Valley Well Number 2 to offset the new water demand of the proposed
project. The applicant’s participation in the Well Number 2 project would not only offset its own
proposed project demand, it would also contribute directly to additional water supply for existing
Camrosa water customers. Further, as discussed in Section 6.19, Utilities – Wastewater, page 6.19‐8, the
proposed project would need to extend a sewer line approximately 1,200 feet from the primary entrance
east and then south to connect with the existing sewer line within Hillridge Drive. These are project
design features, which are legal requirements, and without which the project will not receive approval.
As such these are regulatory requirements, and not mitigation measures. Therefore no changes to the
impact designations are needed.
The comment will be included as part of the record and made available to the decision makers prior to a
final decision on the proposed project.
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Response A‐3‐3
Per the commenter’s request, the last sentence of the first paragraph on page 6.18‐2 is revised as follows:
LADWP is The Camrosa Water District, and its wholesale purveyor, the Calleguas Municipal Water
District, are required to monitor water quality and conform to the regulatory requirements of the CWA.
Response A‐3‐4
Per the commenter’s request, footnote 7 on page 6.18‐6 is revised as follows:
7. Camrosa, Draft Integrated Facilities Master Plan (IFMP), Section 2.3.6: Moratorium on Water Will
Serve Letters, (February 2011) Resolution No. 14‐08, A Resolution of the Board of Directors of
Camrosa Water District, Establishing a Moratorium on Water Availability and Water Will Serve
Letters, adopted August 13, 2014.
Response A‐3‐5
Per the commenter’s request, the third paragraph on page 6.18‐6 is revised as follows:
The proposed project site is located within the service area of Camrosa. The district’s water supply is a
complex mix of public and private sources including imported state water, public and private wells in
three groundwater basins, surface water diverted from Conejo Creek, the City of Thousand Oaks
wastewater treatment plant, and recycled water from Camrosa’s wastewater treatment facility. two
wastewater treatment facilities. Having multiple water sources gives the district considerable flexibility
and improved reliability when compared to other nearby purveyors. Sources available to Camrosa
include imported water from Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (imported through
Calleguas Municipal Water District [CMWD]), local groundwater, and non‐potable recycled water from
various sources.
Response A‐3‐6
Per the commenter’s request, the fourth paragraph on page 6.18‐7 is revised as follows:
On June 2012, under Resolution 12‐14 August 13, 2014, under Resolution 14‐08, the district established a
permanent moratorium on new unmitigated potable demand, requiring all new development to “bring
with them” additional or “new” water supplies sufficient to offset project max‐day demands.
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Response A‐3‐7
Per the commenter’s request, the second sentence of the fourth paragraph on page 6.18‐8 is revised as
follows:
That 40 percent acts as a buffer against increasingly unreliable SWP supplies; not only does it help keep
rates lower and more stable, compared with agencies that depend on the legislative, political, and
meteorological whims that affect Delta supply, but also in the worst‐case scenario of an extended
interruption in importer imported‐water service, Camrosa has more than sufficient supply from its
groundwater resources to keep its customers hydrated and hygienic indefinitely.
Response A‐3‐8
Per the commenter’s request, the final paragraph on page 6.18‐8 is revised as follows:
The Woodcreek Well, Camrosa’s well in the Pleasant Valley Basin, was out of service for 17 months
between 2013 and 2014; it required significant rehabilitation to be returned to service. Pleasant Valley
Well #2, which is being constructed during was drilled 2016, with construction expected to begin in 2017
and completion in 2018, will add an additional 1,500 afy of local supply to Camrosa’s supply portfolio.
Response A‐3‐9
Per the commenter’s request, the final sentence of the first paragraph on page 6.18‐10 is revised as
follows:
It is expected that Camrosa would only divert only 9,000 afy from the HTCP HCTP.
Response A‐3‐10
Per the commenter’s request, the following footnote is added to Table 6.18‐5 on page 6.18‐14:
District standards for single family homes are 3.38 persons/dwelling. However, Camrosa has altered their
standards for this project since it is an adult living development and is not oriented to larger families.
Response A‐3‐11
As previously discussed in Response to Comment A‐3‐2, the Project Applicant is legally committed to
participation in funding the construction of the Pleasant Valley Well Number 2 to offset the new water
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demand of the proposed project. Further, as discussed in Section 6.13, Fire Protection, on page 6.9‐2, the
International Fire Code3, as well as Ventura County Fire Protection District and the City of Camarillo
Public Works Department all require adequate fire flow to be provided for the proposed project prior to
the issuance of any building permits; ensuring adequate water storage in pressure zone 2 to meet fire
flow demands is in place and available is a project design feature, and a legal requirement, without which
the project will not receive approval. As such this is regulatory requirement, and not a mitigation
measure. Therefore no new mitigation measures are needed.
The comment will be included as part of the record and made available to the decision makers prior to a
final decision on the proposed project.
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Comment No. A‐4: Native American Heritage Commission
Native American Heritage Commission
Environmental and Cultural Department
1550 Harbor Boulevard, Suite 100
West Sacramento, CA 95691
Gayle Totton, Associate Governmental Project Analyst
Response A‐4‐1
This comment acknowledges the receipt and review of certain section of the Draft EIR by the Native
American Heritage Commission (NAHC). It presents no specific environmental issues within the
meaning of CEQA and no specific response is provided.
The comment will be included as part of the record and made available to the decision makers prior to a
final decision on the proposed project.
Response A‐4‐2
This comment raises concerns regarding mitigation measures addressing groundbreaking activities and
Tribal Cultural Resources.
The Draft EIR acknowledges that there is the potential for adverse impacts related to the discovery of
previously unknown archeological resources during the grading of the project site, in an abundance of
caution, two mitigation measures were included in the Draft EIR:
6.5‐2 Grading activities in the vicinity of identified cultural resources shall be monitored by a qualified
monitor approved by the City.
6.5‐3: In the event that archeological resources are unearthed during project construction on the
proposed residential portion of the proposed project, all earth‐disturbing work within the
vicinity of the find shall be temporarily suspended until a qualified archeologist has evaluated
the nature and significance of the find.
In light of the concerns raised by the commenter, these mitigation measures have been revised as follows:
6.5‐2 Grading activities in the vicinity of identified cultural resources shall be monitored by a qualified
monitor approved by the City. The City of Camarillo shall note on any plans that require ground
disturbing excavation that there is a potential for exposing buried cultural resources, including
prehistoric Native American burials.
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The project applicant shall inform representatives of the three Native American tribes present in
Ventura County of the project construction schedule and allow for a tribal monitor to be present
at the project site during grading activities in native soil.
The Project Applicant shall retain a Professional Archaeologist to provide a pre‐construction
briefing to supervisory personnel of the excavation contractor to alert them to the possibility of
exposing significant prehistoric archaeological resources within the project site. The briefing shall
discuss any archaeological objects that could be exposed, the need to stop excavation at the
discovery, and the procedures to follow regarding discovery protection and notification of the
project applicant and archaeological team. The Professional Archaeologist shall develop and
distribute for job site posting an ʺALERT SHEETʺ summarizing potential find types and the
protocols to be followed as well as points of contact to alert in the event of a discovery. The tribal
monitor will be provided an opportunity to attend the pre‐construction briefing.
The Professional Archaeologist shall be available on an “on‐call” basis during ground disturbing
construction in native soil to review, identify and evaluate cultural resources that may be
inadvertently exposed during construction. The Archaeologist shall temporarily divert, redirect,
or halt ground disturbance activities at a potential discovery to allow the identification, review
and evaluation of a discovery to determine if it is a historical resource(s) and/or unique
archaeological resource(s) under CEQA.
If the Professional Archaeologist determines that any cultural resources exposed during
construction constitute a historical resource and/or unique archaeological resource, he/she shall
notify the project applicant and other appropriate parties of the evaluation and recommend
mitigation measures to mitigate to a less‐than significant impact in accordance with California
Public Resources Code Section 15064.5. Mitigation measures may include avoidance,
preservation in‐place, recordation, additional archaeological testing and data recovery among
other options. Contingency funding and a time allotment sufficient for recovering an
archeological sample or to employ an avoidance measure may be required. The completion of a
formal Archaeological Monitoring Plan (AMP) may be recommended by the archaeologist if
significant archaeological deposits are exposed during ground disturbing construction.
Development and implementation of the AMP will be determined by the City of Camarillo and
treatment of any significant cultural resources shall be undertaken with the approval of the
project applicant and the City.
A Monitoring Closure Report shall be filed with the City of Camarillo at the conclusion of ground
disturbing construction if archaeological resources were encountered and/or recovered.
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Response A‐4‐3
This comment reiterates the City’s responsibility under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
specifically Public Resources Code section 21084.1, to complete an EIR and study the potential impacts to
historical resources.
In compliance with this requirement, the City of Camarillo has prepared an EIR, which includes a
detailed analysis of potential impacts to cultural resources (Section 6.5 of the Draft EIR) that relies on
numerous reports, prepared by qualified professionals, which are included as Appendices to the EIR.
The comment will be included as part of the record and made available to the decision makers prior to a
final decision on the proposed project.
Response A‐4‐4
In compliance with SB 18 and AB 52 the City of Camarillo sent out letters to three tribes in Ventura
County, the Santa Ynez Band of Mission Indians, the Coastal Band of the Chumash Nation, and the
Barbareno/Ventureno Band of Mission Indians, on September 7, 2016, notifying them of the proposed
project. According to AB 52, the tribes had 30 days from the receipt of the letter to request consultation
with the City of Camarillo.
A request for formal consultation was received via email by the City of Camarillo from Julie Tumamait‐
Stenslie, Chairperson of the Barbareno/Ventureno Band of Mission Indians. No other requests were
received as of the publication of this Draft EIR.
Ms. Tumamait‐Stenslie requested that a Phase I Archaeological Survey be conducted for the project site.
Two such surveys have been conducted for the project site (included in Appendix 6.5 of the Draft EIR);
no artifacts of note were reported in either survey.
Refer also to Response to Comment A‐4‐3.
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VENTURA COUNTYAIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT
Memorandum
TO: David Moe, Assistant Director of Community Development
DATE: July 26, 2017
FROM: Alicia Stratton
SUBJECT: Request for Review of the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the St. John’s Seminary Residential Community, City of Camarillo (RMA Reference No. 17-016)
Air Pollution Control District staff has reviewed the subject draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR), which is a proposal for residential planned development, zone change and general plan amendment to identify potential land uses, phasing, design standards for 88.45 acres. This would allow for development of up to 300 residential units on 44 acres of the site, and a mix of residential, open space, and recreational land uses. The project location is north of Upland Road in the City of Camarillo.
Section 6.3 of the DEIR addresses air quality issues. Section 6.3.7, Environmental Impacts, Operation (Page 6.3-27) indicates that operational emissions from the project would not exceed VCAPCD’s significance 25 lbs/day thresholds for ROC and NOx, as shown in Table 6.3-10, Estimated Daily Operation Emissions – Unmitigated. We concur with the findings of this discussion that long-term, operational air quality impacts would not result from the project. No air quality mitigation is needed.
Short-term, construction emissions from the project would exceed VCAPCD’s thresholds of significance as discussed above; however, these thresholds are not applicable for construction-related emissions because they are temporary. However, as stated in our Ventura County Air Quality Assessment Guidelines, construction emissions should be mitigated if they exceed the thresholds. Construction emissions are presented in Table 6.3-9, Estimated Daily Construction Emissions – Mitigated. Mitigation measures for short-term construction emissions are presented on Page 6.3-28 and Page 1.0-8. In addition to these measures, we recommend the following measures be implemented during construction phases to further reduce short-term emissions:
1. The area disturbed by clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation operations shall be minimized to prevent excessive amounts of dust;
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2. Pre-grading/excavation activities shall include watering the area to be graded or excavated before commencement of grading or excavation operations.Application of water should penetrate sufficiently to minimize fugitive dust during grading activities;3. Signs shall be posted onsite limiting traffic to 15 miles per hour or less.4. All clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation activities shall cease during periods of high winds (i.e., wind speed sufficient to cause fugitive dust to impact adjacent properties). During periods of high winds, all clearing, grading, earth moving, and excavation operations shall be curtailed to the degree necessary to prevent fugitive dust created by onsite activities and operations from being a nuisance or hazard, either offsite or onsite.5. Personnel involved in grading operations, including contractors and subcontractors, should be advised to wear respiratory protection in accordance with California Division of Occupational Safety and Health regulations; and,6. Signs displaying the APCD Complaint Line Telephone number for public complaints shall be posted in a prominent location visible to the public off the site: (805) 645-1400 during business hours and (805) 654-2797 after hours.
Thank you for the opportunity to review this project. If you have any questions, please call me at (805) 645-1426 or email [email protected].
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Comment No. A‐5: Ventura County Air Pollution Control District
Ventura County Air Pollution Control District
669 County Square Drive, Second Floor
Ventura, CA 93003
Alicia Stratton, Air Quality Specialist, Planning, Rules & Incentives Division
Response A‐5‐1
This comment acknowledges the receipt of the Draft EIR by the Ventura County Air Pollution Control
District, and reiterates the project description and concurs with the findings of the Draft EIR that no long‐
term, operational air quality impacts would result from the project, and that no mitigation is needed.
The comment will be included as part of the record and made available to the decision makers prior to a
final decision on the proposed project.
Response A‐5‐2
This comment raises concerns regarding short‐term construction emissions and the need to provide
mitigation measures to the extent feasible.
The Draft EIR includes both Mitigation Measures and a Regulatory Compliance Measure to reduce short‐
term construction emissions to the extent feasible:
Mitigation Measures
6.3‐1 All off‐road construction equipment greater than 50 hp shall meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 emission
standards, where available, to reduce ROC, NOx, PM10, and PM2.5 emissions at the project site. In
addition, all construction equipment shall be outfitted with Best Available Control Technology
devices certified by CARB to the maximum feasible extent. Any emissions control device used by
the contractor shall achieve emissions reductions that are no less than what could be achieved by
a Level 3 diesel emissions control strategy for a similarly sized engine as defined by CARB
regulations. At the time of mobilization of each applicable unit of equipment, a copy of each
unit’s certified tier specification, BACT documentation, and CARB or VCAPCD operating permit
shall be provided.
6.3‐2 Where possible, require the use of 2010 and newer diesel haul trucks (e.g., material delivery
trucks and soil import/export) and if the Lead Agency determines that 2010 model year or newer
diesel trucks cannot be obtained, the Lead Agency shall require trucks that meet U.S. EPA 2007
model year NOx emissions requirements.
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Regulatory Compliance Measures
RCM 6.3‐1 Construction activities shall comply with VCAPCD Rule 55, including the following
measures:
o Apply water to disturbed areas of the site three times a day
o Require the use of a gravel apron or other equivalent methods to reduce mud and
dirt trackout onto truck exit routes
o Appoint a construction relations officer to act as a community liaison concerning on‐
site construction activity including resolution of issues related to PM generation.
o Limit soil disturbance to the amounts analyzed in this air quality analysis.
o All materials transported off‐site shall be securely covered.
o Apply non‐toxic soil stabilizers according to manufacturers’ specifications to all
inactive construction areas (previously graded areas inactive for ten days or more).
o Traffic speeds on all unpaved roads to be reduced to 15 mph or less.
As shown in Table 6.3‐9, on page 6.3‐26 of the Draft EIR, implementation of Mitigation Measures 6.3‐1
and 6.3‐2, combined with Measure RCM 6.3‐1, would reduce on‐site ROC, NOX, PM10 and PM2.5
emissions during the construction process.
The comment will be included as part of the record and made available to the decision makers prior to a
final decision on the proposed project.
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Comment No. B‐1: St. John’s Seminary
St. John’s Seminary
Office of the Rector/President
5012 Seminary Road
Camarillo, CA 93012‐2500
Reverend Monsignor Marc V. Trudeau
Response B‐1‐1
This comment is a set of general remarks and opinions, raising safety and security issues regarding the
provision of a new trailhead located off of Upland Road, along the southern boundary of the project site,
as part of the proposed project. It presents no specific environmental issues within the meaning of CEQA
and no specific response is provided.
The comment will be included as part of the record and made available to the decision makers prior to a
final decision on the proposed project.
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July 28, 2017
City of Camarillo 601 Carmen Drive Camarillo, CA 93010Attention: David Moe, Assistant Director of Community Development
RE: St. John’s Seminary Residential Community Project
Dear Mr. Moe,
This letter is in response to the Notice of Completion of a Draft Environmental Impact Report that the City of Camarillo recently sent out to residents that live near the proposed project site.
As listed in your EIR it is clear that this project will have a significant detrimental impact on existingagricultural and cultural resources. We are therefore submitting this letter to voice our concerns and to make it clear to the members of the City Council that we hope they will decide to pursue the No Project Alternative as stated in your report. We believe this is the right course of action because moving forward with this project does not only reduce available green space but will also result in the loss of an area that is deemed to be of cultural significance so we hope you will share our concerns.
We understand that the purpose of the project is to supply the area with additional senior housing options. However, we believe that the current housing crisis in CA is mainly due to the issues surrounding affordability so if the City of Camarillo is going to focus on a specific housing problem we believe this is an area that should be explored further since it is more relevant. Thus, the argument that this proposed project will help seniors downsize and open nearby homes to young adults and families is therefore missing the point since it does not address or offer a proposed solution for the affordability issue that residents currently face.
We believe that the majority of the members in our community would support a conservative approach when it comes to these types of projects and are therefore urging the City not to pursue any additional housing developments regardless of scope or size. We will make sure to voice our concerns during the public hearing.
Sincerely,
Ivijan & Andrew Day5184 Hillridge Drive Camarillo, CA 93012
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Comment No. C‐1 Ivijan & Andrew Day
Response C‐1‐1
This comment is a set of general remarks and opinions, as well as a statement in opposition to the project.
It presents no environmental issues within the meaning of CEQA and no specific response is required.
The comment will be included as part of the record and made available to the decision makers prior to a
final decision on the proposed project.
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June 2017
To: Whom it may concern
Subject: Proposed Retirement Community at St. John’s Seminary
We have lived in Camarillo since January 1962. We have become very involved in the community through the last 55 years and established many friends. We also wish to retire in Camarillo. Over the last few years we have been desiring to “downsize” searching for a single story, smaller, newer home preferably in a senior gated community with no results. When the subject development became a reality we were excited! It meant we could stay in Camarillo and not move to a desert “Sun City” type community. By the way, the “Baby Boomers” are now approaching their 70’s! We are sure most of them will want to seek a retirement home in Camarillo.
Over the past few years the city of Camarillo has been very active in providing lots of nice new; apartments, condos, two and single story homes for everyone under the age of 55 years. Village at the Park and Springville are truly cities within the city. The only existing senior gated homes are in Leisure Village (built in the 1970’s). There is an obvious demand for Leisure Village homes selling currently for up to the high $500K. We feel that a new senior development is definitely overdue for the seniors who wish to stay in Camarillo.
Shea Homes has done a good job in proposing a market driven opportunity that also fits the need of St. John’s Seminary. They have addressed the water issue by offering to offset 280 homes water consumption and the EIR will obviously reveal that seniors will not impact the schools or the roads in the busy work commute. For us it is a “win-win” opportunity and it will make available a large two story for a young family to enjoy.
Bruce & Janice Fuhrman
2264 Glenbrook Av. Camarillo, 93010
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Comment No. C‐2 Bruce and Janice Fuhrman
Response C‐2‐1
This comment is a set of general remarks and opinions, as well as a statement in support of the project. It
presents no environmental issues within the meaning of CEQA and no specific response is required.
The comment will be included as part of the record and made available to the decision makers prior to a
final decision on the proposed project.
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Lynn Kaufman
From: David Moe <[email protected]>Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 8:24 AMTo: Lynn KaufmanSubject: FW: St. John's Seminary Residential Community EIR
Hello Lynn,
FYI, a City employee sent me an email on the St. John’s project and I responded to him.
David
From: David MoeSent: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 8:22 AMTo: Tom Magdaleno <[email protected]>Subject: RE: St. John's Seminary Residential Community EIR
Hello Tom,
The City is going to require a traffic signal at the main entrance to the development as a condition of approval.
Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Have a good day,David
From: Tom MagdalenoSent: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 8:17 AMTo: David Moe <[email protected]>Subject: St. John's Seminary Residential Community EIR
Hi David,I stopped by your office yesterday but you were out. I live in the tract near this development (Goldenridge Ct). I waslooking through the plans and see several options on the entrance. As much as I hate to see another traffic light itseems like it would need a signal because there will be many left turners out of that tract going to the school(s) inmission oaks or the grocery store. I worry about t bone accidents if it is left unsignalized. Ideally Flynn would gothrough to a bridge to the new development, but I know that would cost millions and effect FEMA flood plains.I am also concerned about rear end collisions for west bound traffic on Upland. People regularly travel 60mph on thatroad so they would need to have a good sight distance to that light and stopped traffic.
Tom MagdalenoCity of CamarilloGeographic Information Systems Specialist(805) 388-5300 (805) 383-5620 direct
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Comment No. C‐3 Tom Magdelano
Response C‐3‐1
This comment raises concerns regarding traffic safety in the project vicinity, including the need for a
traffic signal at the proposed project entry. However, it presents no environmental issues within the
meaning of CEQA and no specific response is required.
Notwithstanding the above, the City has provided the following response:
The City is going to require a traffic signal at the main entrance to the development as a condition of
approval.
The comment will be included as part of the record and made available to the decision makers prior to a
final decision on the proposed project.
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Comment No. C‐4 Charles S. Parra
Response C‐4‐1
In compliance with SB 18 and AB 52 the City of Camarillo sent out letters to three tribes in Ventura
County notifying them of the proposed project. According to AB 52, the tribes had 30 days from the
receipt of the letter to request consultation with the City of Camarillo.
A request for formal consultation was received via email by the City of Camarillo from Julie Tumamait‐
Stenslie, Chairperson of the Barbareno / Ventureno Band of Mission Indians. No other requests were
received as of the publication of this Draft EIR. Ms. Tumamait‐Stenslie requested that a Phase I
Archaeological Survey be conducted for the project site. Two such surveys have been conducted for the
project site (included in Appendix 6.5 of the Draft EIR), no artifacts of note were reported in either
survey.
However, since there is the potential for adverse impacts related to the discovery of previously unknown
archeological resources during the grading of the project site, in an abundance of caution, two mitigation
measures were included in the Draft EIR:
6.5‐2 Grading activities in the vicinity of identified cultural resources shall be monitored by a qualified
monitor approved by the City.
6.5‐3: In the event that archeological resources are unearthed during project construction on the
proposed residential portion of the proposed project, all earth‐disturbing work within the
vicinity of the find shall be temporarily suspended until a qualified archeologist has evaluated
the nature and significance of the find.
In light of the concerns raised by the Native American Heritage Commission and the commenter, these
mitigation measures have been revised as follows:
6.5‐2 Grading activities in the vicinity of identified cultural resources shall be monitored by a qualified
monitor approved by the City. The City of Camarillo shall note on any plans that require ground
disturbing excavation that there is a potential for exposing buried cultural resources, including
prehistoric Native American burials.
The project applicant shall inform representatives of the three Native American tribes present in
Ventura County of the project construction schedule and allow for a tribal monitor to be present
at the project site during grading activities in native soil.
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The Project Applicant shall retain a Professional Archaeologist to provide a pre‐construction
briefing to supervisory personnel of the excavation contractor to alert them to the possibility of
exposing significant prehistoric archaeological resources within the project site. The briefing shall
discuss any archaeological objects that could be exposed, the need to stop excavation at the
discovery, and the procedures to follow regarding discovery protection and notification of the
project applicant and archaeological team. The Professional Archaeologist shall develop and
distribute for job site posting an ʺALERT SHEETʺ summarizing potential find types and the
protocols to be followed as well as points of contact to alert in the event of a discovery. The tribal
monitor will be provided an opportunity to attend the pre‐construction briefing.
The Professional Archaeologist shall be available on an “on‐call” basis during ground disturbing
construction in native soil to review, identify and evaluate cultural resources that may be
inadvertently exposed during construction. The Archaeologist shall temporarily divert, redirect,
or halt ground disturbance activities at a potential discovery to allow the identification, review
and evaluation of a discovery to determine if it is a historical resource(s) and/or unique
archaeological resource(s) under CEQA.
If the Professional Archaeologist determines that any cultural resources exposed during
construction constitute a historical resource and/or unique archaeological resource, he/she shall
notify the project applicant and other appropriate parties of the evaluation and recommend
mitigation measures to mitigate to a less‐than significant impact in accordance with California
Public Resources Code Section 15064.5. Mitigation measures may include avoidance,
preservation in‐place, recordation, additional archaeological testing and data recovery among
other options. Contingency funding and a time allotment sufficient for recovering an
archeological sample or to employ an avoidance measure may be required. The completion of a
formal Archaeological Monitoring Plan (AMP) may be recommended by the archaeologist if
significant archaeological deposits are exposed during ground disturbing construction.
Development and implementation of the AMP will be determined by the City of Camarillo and
treatment of any significant cultural resources shall be undertaken with the approval of the
project applicant and the City.
A Monitoring Closure Report shall be filed with the City of Camarillo at the conclusion of ground
disturbing construction if archaeological resources were encountered and/or recovered.
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Comment No. C‐5 Ann Swiech
Response C‐5‐1
This comment is a set of general remarks and opinions, as well as a statement in opposition to the project.
It presents no environmental issues within the meaning of CEQA and no specific response is required.
The comment will be included as part of the record and made available to the decision makers prior to a
final decision on the proposed project.
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Comment No. C‐6 Kristine Teller
Response C‐6‐1
This comment is a set of general remarks and opinions regarding the entitlement of the project as a senior
housing development, as well as a statement in opposition to the project. It presents no environmental
issues within the meaning of CEQA. In addition, Section 15131(a) of the CEQA Guidelines specifically
excludes economic and/or social effects from being considered significant effects on the environment.
Therefore, no specific response is required.
Notwithstanding the above, the following response is provided:
The proposed project will be entitled as a senior citizen housing community (the occupants of each unit must
include at least one person who is age 55 or older) under Residential Planned Development application (RPD‐198)
currently under consideration at the City.
The comment will be included as part of the record and made available to the decision makers prior to a
final decision on the proposed project.
Response C‐6‐2
This comment raises concerns regarding safety changes to the train crossing in the project vicinity,
including the need to adjust warning signals. However, it presents no environmental issues within the
meaning of CEQA and no specific response is required.
Notwithstanding the above, the following response is provided:
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) is the state agency that oversees rail safety in California. This
oversight can be broken down into three areas: 1) Railroad Safety; 2) Rail Transit Safety; and 3) Rail Crossing
Safety. The CPUC has exclusive jurisdiction over all rail crossings in California. Regional train service in the
project vicinity is provided by Metrolink and Amtrak. Neither the City nor the Project Applicant will be making
any changes to the scheduling of these trains, or to the railroad crossing at Upland and Lewis Road, as they lack the
jurisdiction to do so.
The comment will be included as part of the record and made available to the decision makers prior to a
final decision on the proposed project.
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Response C‐6‐3
This comment raises concerns regarding the availability of potable water in the project vicinity, including
the potential need for additional water conservation. However, it presents no environmental issues
within the meaning of CEQA and no specific response is required.
Notwithstanding the above, the following response is provided:
A full disclosure and analysis of potential impacts to potable water supplies and service in the project
vicinity was included in Section 6.18, Utilities ‐ Water of the Draft EIR. The section includes the
following information.
Water service at the proposed project site would be provided by the Camrosa Water District. The most recent urban
water management plan prepared by the District indicates that there are sufficient supplies of water available to
supply current and projected demand for the District, including the proposed project.
On June 27, 2012, under Resolution 12‐14, the District enacted a permanent moratorium, requiring all new
development to “bring with them” additional or “new” water supplies sufficient to offset project water demands.
In order to reconcile Camrosa’s permanent moratorium on new water connections with the need to supply the
proposed project with potable water, the Applicant and Camrosa Water District executed a Water Service Project
Participation Agreement on December 30, 2016. The Agreement requires the Applicant to participate in funding the
construction of the Pleasant Valley Well Number 2 to offset the new water demand of the proposed project. The
Applicant’s participation in the Well Number 2 project would not only offset its own proposed project demand, it
would also contribute directly to additional water supply for existing Camrosa water customers.
The comment will be included as part of the record and made available to the decision makers prior to a
final decision on the proposed project.
Response C‐6‐4
This comment is a call for certain City Council members to recuse themselves from the decision making
process for the approval of the proposed project. It presents no environmental issues within the meaning
of CEQA and no specific response is required.
The comment will be included as part of the record and made available to the decision makers prior to a
final decision on the proposed project.
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City of CamarilloDepartment of Public WorksM E M O R A N D U M
DATE: July 25, 2017
TO: Tali Tucker, City Engineer
FROM: Anita Kuhlman, Stormwater Program Manager
SUBJECT: St. John’s Seminary Residential Community Project Draft EIR June 2017 Stormwater Quality Mitigation Review
Below are comments related to stormwater quality mitigation for the above EIR that should be included in the draft response for the Public Works Dept. Also attached are the pages with these hand written comments.
Page Section Title Comment1.0-1 Executive Summary-
Project OverviewConfirm development acres is it 44.80 acres or 64 acres (needs to include trailhead site acreage)
1.0-3 Executive Summary-Project Description
Include discussion of the square footage of the impervious surface area that is being added and replaced for the trailhead site.
1.0-10 Executive Summary-Mitigation Measures No. 6.9-1
When referring to the basins, insure the terminology is “Detention/Infiltration basins” not “detention/retention basins”. This comment is typical throughout the whole EIR document.
1.0-10 Executive Summary-Mitigation Measures No. 6.9-2
Rewrite the second sentence to include the following:“The drainage report shall include the July 11, 2016 Post-Construction Stormwater Management Plan (PCSMP) which was approved by the City on August 29, 2016 and the PCSMP will be amended to include stormwater quality mitigation of the trailhead site prior to submittal of a development application.”
1.0-10 Executive Summary-Mitigation Measures No. 6.9-3
The EIR is missing mitigation measure for construction which was in the December 2016 draft as 6.8-5:Prior to the issuance of a grading permit and as part of the project’s compliance with the NPDES program, the applicant shall file a Notice of Intent with the State Water Resources Control Board, thereby providing notification and intent to comply with the State of California Construction General Permit. Prior to issuance of the first grading permit, a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) must be completed for on-site and associated off-site construction activities. A copy of the SWPPP must be available and implemented at the construction site at all times. The SWPPP outlines the source control and/or treatment control best management practices (BMPs) that will avoid or mitigate runoff pollutants at the construction site to the maximum extent practicable.
Figure 3.0-4needs page #
Conceptual Trailhead Site Plan
Include square footage of “impervious surface area” in SF summary.
6.9-2 Hydro./Water Quality –Methodology
Rewrite 3rd bullet that address water quality impacts at trailhead site to add the italicized wording below:
“Improve water quality and mitigate potential water quality impacts caused by land through the implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) as described in the 2015 Errata of the Ventura County Technical Guidance Manual (TGM) and outlined in the project’s City approved Post Construction Stormwater Management Plan (PCSMP) dated July 11, 2016 which will be amended to include stormwater quality mitigation controls for the trailhead site prior to submittal of a development application.
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Page Section Title Comment6.9-7 Hydro/Water Quality –
“Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board” section
This section needs to address all impairments to Reach 6 of Calleguas Creek. Include the following in the paragraph 3 discussion:“Reach 6 of Calleguas Creek is also impaired for Nitrogen (LARWQCB Resolution 2002-017), Toxicity, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon (LARWQCB Reso. 2005-009), Organochlorine Pesticides, PCBs, Siltation (LARWQCB Reso. 2005-010), and listed as impaired for bacteria awaiting a TMDL.
Also, include a statement in this paragraph as to how the proposed post-construction BMPs will address these impairments.
6.9-15 Hydro/Water Quality Pages 6.9-16 and 6-9-17 are missing (unless they are the pages with Figures 6.9-1 and 6-9-2 (include page numbering on these pages and put in correct order in the document).
Figure 6.9-4needs page #
Existing Conditions Hydrology Map
Need larger map (11x17) in document that provides readable information (i.e., cannot read the “drainage areas” tables.
Figure 6.9-5needs page #
Proposed Hydrology Map Conditions
Need larger map (11x17) in document that provides readable information (i.e., cannot read the “drainage areas” tables.
6.9-27 Hydro/Water Quality –Proposed Drainage Facilities
Fourth paragraph address prelim. calculations for the basin capacity. Include the calculations to address the stormwater water quality design volume: “The stormwater quality design volume (SQDV) to be retained is 79,199 cubic feet.”
Throughout EIR Throughout document when referring to the detention/retention basins, include “infiltration”
Attachments – Marked up pages of June 2017 St. John’s Seminary Residential Community EIR
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Comment No. D‐1: City of Camarillo
City of Camarillo
Inter‐City Memo
Anita Kuhlman, Stormwater Program Manager
Response D‐1‐1
Per the commenter’s request, the last paragraph on page 1.0‐1 is revised as follows:
The applicant has requested that the City of Camarillo approve the development of up to 300 residential
units on 44.80 acres of the 88.45‐acre proposed St. John’s Seminary Residential Community Project site.
Development of the proposed project would also include the provision of a new 0.26 acre (11,297 square
foot) trailhead located off of Upland Road, along the southern boundary of the project site. Within the
44.80‐acre development envelope, implementation of the proposed St. John’s Seminary Residential
Community Project would permit a mix of residential, open space, and recreational land uses. The focus
of the St. John’s Seminary Residential Community Project is a senior citizen housing development of up
to 300 residential units. Refer to Figures 3.0‐2 and 3.0‐4.
Response D‐1‐2
The purpose of the Executive Summary is to provide a brief overview description of the proposed project;
detailed information regarding the increase or decrease of impervious surfaces on the project site is more
appropriately addressed in the specific topic section, the commenter is referred to section 6.9, Hydrology
and Water Quality. Further, the exclusion of this information in the Executive Summary does not present
an environmental issue within the meaning of CEQA and no specific response is required.
The comment will be included as part of the record and made available to the decision makers prior to a
final decision on the proposed project.
Response D‐1‐3
This comment is noted, however, the revision requested is largely semantic and would not change any of
the analyses or conclusions of the Draft EIR, and thus does not present an environmental issue within the
meaning of CEQA and no specific response is required.
The comment will be included as part of the record and made available to the decision makers prior to a
final decision on the proposed project.
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Response D‐1‐4
Per the commenter’s request, Mitigation Measure 6.9‐2 is revised as follows:
6.9‐2: Prior to approval of final maps, a site specific drainage report shall be prepared by a
California registered engineer to determine soil and infiltration information regarding
the technical feasibility of the detention/retention basin and the storm water infiltration
BMPs. The drainage report shall include the July 11, 2016 Post‐Construction Stormwater
Management Plan (PCSMP) which was approved by the City on August 29, 2016 and the
PCSMP will be amended to include stormwater quality mitigation of the trailhead site
prior to submittal of a development application, along with an assessment of project site
conditions to verify the assumptions in the Encompass Consultant Group St. John’s
Seminary Residential Development Project Drainage Report (included in Appendix 6.9).
Review of the site‐specific drainage report shall be completed by a geotechnical
consultant to confirm the feasibility of the proposed basin location and stormwater
treatment BMPs. The site‐specific drainage report shall be submitted to the City Engineer
for review and approval.
Response D‐1‐5
This mitigation measure was removed from the Draft EIR as compliance with the National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program, including Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP) is a regulatory/legal requirement that the project applicant must comply with, and as such, it is
not necessary to include it as a mitigation measure. A discussion of the NPDES program and the
proposed project’s compliance with this regulatory requirement can be found on pages 6.9‐6, 6.9‐28, 6.9‐
30, 6.9‐31, 6.9‐34, and 6.9‐37.
Response D‐1‐6
As shown on Figure 3.0‐4, the entire 11,297 square foot area of the proposed trailhead would be
comprised of pervious surfaces, refer to the note that indicates that pervious pavement would be utilized
for the parking stalls.
Response D‐1‐7
Per the commenter’s request, the third bullet on page 6.9‐2 is revised as follows:
Improve water quality and mitigate potential water quality impacts caused by land through the
implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs), as described in the 2011 2015 Errata Ventura
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County Technical Guidance Manual (TGM), and outlined in the project’s City approved Post
Construction Stormwater Management Plan (PCSMP) dated July 11, 2016 which will be amended to
include stormwater quality mitigation controls for the trailhead site prior to submittal of a
development application.
Response D‐1‐8
Per the commenter’s request, the last paragraph on page 6.9‐7 is revised as follows:
In response to the US EPA’s finding that surface waters in Reach 6 of the Calleguas Creek watershed
were impaired for salts, the Los Angeles RWQCB adopted Basin Plan Amendment Resolution R4‐2007‐
016 which imposes TMDL limits for boron, chloride, sulfate, and TDS (salts) in the Calleguas Creek
Watershed.4 With Los Angeles RWQCB and US EPA approval of Resolution R4‐2007‐016, watershed
stakeholders must develop a work plan to manage salts by June 2009. Due to the surface water influence
on groundwater quality, any successful work plan must include groundwater management as an element
of the plan. The SWRCB subsequently approved the amendment to the Water Quality Control Plan for
the Los Angeles Basin Plan5, which satisfies the requirement for salt management. Reach 6 of Calleguas
Creek is also impaired for Nitrogen (LARWQCB Resolution 2002‐017), Toxicity, Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon
(LARWQCB Reso.2005‐009), Organochlorine Pesticides, PCBs, Siltation (LARWQCB Reso. 2005‐010), and
listed as impaired for bacteria awaiting a TMDL.
The proposed stormwater treatment system provides for all SQDV flows to pass throw a hydrodynamic
separator prior to entering the project infiltration basin. This will provide pretreatment for the required
stormflows. According to Table 3‐4 of the 2011 Ventura County Technical Guidance Manual, infiltration
is the preferred method of treatment to address the pollutants of concern for Reach 6 of Calleguas Creek.
Infiltration in combination with the hydrodynamic separator allow for these pollutants to be collected
and treated onsite prior to being released into the receiving waters downstream.
Response D‐1‐9
The commenter is correct, Figures 6.9‐1 and 6‐9‐2 were erroneously inserted into the document out of
order, and should have been inserted following page 6.9‐15, rather than following page 6.9‐18; however
this error, while regrettable, does not present an environmental issue within the meaning of CEQA and
no specific response is required.
4 Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board, Resolution No. R4‐2007‐016, October 4, 2007.
5 State Water Resources Control Board, Resolution No. 2008‐0033, 2008.
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Response D‐1‐10
This comment requests larger figures, however, the comment does not present an environmental issue
within the meaning of CEQA and no specific response is required.
Further, it is recommend that the commenter review the on‐line version of the Draft EIR available at:
http://www.cityofcamarillo.org/Comm%20Dev/Projects/GPA%202016‐1%20Shea/Draft
EIR%20June%202017/6_9%20Hydrology.pdf
When reviewing the electronic file, the section can be magnified to enlarge all of the figures.
Response D‐1‐11
This comment requests larger figures, however, the comment does not present an environmental issue
within the meaning of CEQA and no specific response is required.
Further, it is recommend that the commenter review the on‐line version of the Draft EIR available at:
http://www.cityofcamarillo.org/Comm%20Dev/Projects/GPA%202016‐1%20Shea/Draft
EIR%20June%202017/6_9%20Hydrology.pdf
When reviewing the electronic file, the section can be magnified to enlarge all of the figures.
Response D‐1‐12
Per the commenter’s request, the fourth paragraph on page 6.9‐27 is revised as follows:
Preliminary calculations determined that the minimum basin capacity required 244,921 cubic feet (cf) of
storage space to accommodate both the detention and retention volumes. The area designated as the
flood control planning zone would allow for on‐site storage capacity of 245,000 cf. The stormwater
quality design volume (SQDV) to be retained is 79,199 cubic feet.
Response D‐1‐13
Refer to Response to Comment D‐1‐3.
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3.0 CORRECTIONS AND ADDITIONS
OVERVIEW
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15088.5 states:
(a) A lead agency is required to recirculate an EIR when significant new information is added to
the EIR after public notice of its availability… “significant new information” requiring
recirculation includes, for example, a disclosure showing that:
(1) A new significant environmental impact would result from the project or from a new
mitigation measure proposed to be implemented.
(2) A substantial increase in the severity of an environmental impact would result unless
mitigation measures are adopted that reduce the impact to a level of insignificance.
(3) A feasible project alternative or mitigation measure considerably different from others
previously analyzed would clearly lessen the environmental impacts of the project, but
the project’s proponents decline to adopt it.
(4) The draft EIR was so fundamentally and basically inadequate and conclusory in nature
that meaningful public review and comment were precluded.
(b) Recirculation is not required where the new information added to the EIR merely clarifies or
amplifies or makes insignificant modifications in the adequate EIR.
(c) If the revision is limited to a few chapters or portions of the EIR, the lead agency need only
recirculate the chapters or portions that have been modified.
(d) Recirculation of an EIR requires notice pursuant to Section 15087, and consultation
pursuant to Section 15086.
(e) A decision not to recirculate an EIR must be supported by substantial evidence in the
administrative record.
New information is “significant” if, as a result of the additional information, “the EIR is changed in a way
that deprives the public of a meaningful opportunity to comment upon a substantial adverse
environmental effect of the project or a feasible way to mitigate or avoid such an effect.”1, 2 Recirculation
is not mandated when the new information merely clarifies, amplifies, or makes and insignificant
modification to an adequate Draft EIR.3
1 Laurel Heights Improvement Ass’n v. Regents of Univ. of Cal. 864 P.2d 502, 510 (1993) (Laurel Heights II)
2 State CEQA Guidelines Section 15088.5(a)
3 Vineyard Area Citizens for Responsible Growth v. City of Rancho Cordova, 150 P.3d 709 (2007) (quoting Laurel Heights
II, 864 P.2d at 510); see also Marin Mun. Water Dist. v. KG Land California Corp., 235 Cal.App.3d 1652, 1667 (1991)
(citing Sutter Sensible Planning v. Board of Supervisors 122 Cal.App.3d 813 (1981)
3.0 Corrections and Additions
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In response to public comments received, clarifications to text of the Draft EIR, as well as staff‐initiated
text changes have been made. Additional information has been identified in comments on the Draft EIR
and responded to in Section 2.0, Responses to Comments, of this Final EIR. These changes made since
publication of the Draft EIR do not substantially affect the analysis contained in the Draft EIR, do not
result in a substantial increase in the severity of a significant impact identified in the Draft EIR and do not
change the conclusions in any way.
All of the public comments on the Draft EIR, as well as these Corrections and Additions to the Draft EIR
have been carefully reviewed to determine whether recirculation of the Draft EIR is required. All of the
new information in these corrections and additions to the Draft EIR, in the comments, and in the
responses to comments merely clarify or amplify or make insignificant modifications to an adequate
Draft EIR. Therefore, the Draft EIR need not be recirculated prior to certification.
CHANGES TO THE DRAFT EIR
Changes to the Draft EIR are identified below by the corresponding Draft EIR section and subsection, if
applicable, and the page number. Additions are in underline and deletions are shown in strikethrough
format.
1.0 Executive Summary
The last paragraph on page 1.0‐1 is revised as follows:
The applicant has requested that the City of Camarillo approve the development of up to 300 residential
units on 44.80 acres of the 88.45‐acre proposed St. John’s Seminary Residential Community Project site.
Development of the proposed project would also include the provision of a new 0.26 acre (11,297 square
foot) trailhead located off of Upland Road, along the southern boundary of the project site. Within the
44.80‐acre development envelope, implementation of the proposed St. John’s Seminary Residential
Community Project would permit a mix of residential, open space, and recreational land uses. The focus
of the St. John’s Seminary Residential Community Project is a senior citizen housing development of up
to 300 residential units. Refer to Figures 3.0‐2 and 3.0‐4.
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Page 1.0‐7, Mitigation Measure 6.4‐3 is revised as follows:
6.4‐3 To prevent potential impacts to overwintering flocks of monarch butterflies that may occur in the
eucalyptus trees of the windrows on and surrounding the project site, eucalyptus trees proposed
for removal will be surveyed prior to such action and prior to the start of construction and/or
demolition. If a tree is occupied by a concentration of overwintering monarch butterflies, that
tree, and any other eucalyptus trees within 100 feet, will be avoided until such time that the
butterflies have migrated off the project site.
Page 1.0‐8, Mitigation Measure 6.4‐5 is revised as follows:
6.4‐5 Prior to occupancy, a public awareness program shall be developed to prevent unleashed
domestic animals from entering open space areas adjacent to the project site. This program must
include promoting public education and awareness of the local biological resources and their
sensitivity. The applicant and/or its contractor shall be responsible for the development of the
public awareness program as well as installation of interpretive signs and fencing. The
homeowners association (HOA), or an acceptable land manager/agency as approved by the City
of Camarillo, must be responsible for maintaining this program, including signs and fencing.
In addition, the public awareness program shall advise homeowners to avoid over‐irrigating to
reduce the spread of non‐native Argentine ants from driveways, curbs, gutters, and gardenʹs
edges along homes into outlying open spaces. The public awareness program shall advise
homeowners regarding limiting the use of rodenticides, and provide information regarding
wildlife friendly exclusionary devices/options if homeowners develop problems with wildlife.
The public awareness program shall include information regarding non‐native invasive plants.
Homeowners should be advised to visit the California Invasive Plant Council Web Page (CAL‐I
PC: http://cal‐ipc.org/ip/inventory/) for a list of plants and other information, including family
activities focused on non‐native plant events.
Page 1.0‐9, Mitigation Measure 6.5‐2 is revised as follows:
6.5‐2 Grading activities in the vicinity of identified cultural resources shall be monitored by a
qualified monitor approved by the City. The City of Camarillo shall note on any plans that
require ground disturbing excavation that there is a potential for exposing buried cultural
resources, including prehistoric Native American burials.
The project applicant shall inform representatives of the three Native American tribes present in
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Ventura County of the project construction schedule and allow for a tribal monitor to be present
at the project site during grading activities in native soil.
The Project Applicant shall retain a Professional Archaeologist to provide a pre‐construction
briefing to supervisory personnel of the excavation contractor to alert them to the possibility of
exposing significant prehistoric archaeological resources within the project site. The briefing
shall discuss any archaeological objects that could be exposed, the need to stop excavation at the
discovery, and the procedures to follow regarding discovery protection and notification of the
project applicant and archaeological team. The Professional Archaeologist shall develop and
distribute for job site posting an ʺALERT SHEETʺ summarizing potential find types and the
protocols to be followed as well as points of contact to alert in the event of a discovery. The
tribal monitor will be provided an opportunity to attend the pre‐construction briefing.
The Professional Archaeologist shall be available on an “on‐call” basis during ground
disturbing construction in native soil to review, identify and evaluate cultural resources that
may be inadvertently exposed during construction. The Archaeologist shall temporarily divert,
redirect, or halt ground disturbance activities at a potential discovery to allow the identification,
review and evaluation of a discovery to determine if it is a historical resource(s) and/or unique
archaeological resource(s) under CEQA.
If the Professional Archaeologist determines that any cultural resources exposed during
construction constitute a historical resource and/or unique archaeological resource, he/she shall
notify the project applicant and other appropriate parties of the evaluation and recommend
mitigation measures to mitigate to a less‐than significant impact in accordance with California
Public Resources Code Section 15064.5. Mitigation measures may include avoidance,
preservation in‐place, recordation, additional archaeological testing and data recovery among
other options. Contingency funding and a time allotment sufficient for recovering an
archeological sample or to employ an avoidance measure may be required. The completion of a
formal Archaeological Monitoring Plan (AMP) may be recommended by the archaeologist if
significant archaeological deposits are exposed during ground disturbing construction.
Development and implementation of the AMP will be determined by the City of Camarillo and
treatment of any significant cultural resources shall be undertaken with the approval of the
project applicant and the City.
A Monitoring Closure Report shall be filed with the City of Camarillo at the conclusion of
ground disturbing construction if archaeological resources were encountered and/or recovered.
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Page 1.0‐10, Mitigation Measure 6.9‐2 is revised as follows:
6.9‐2: Prior to approval of final maps, a site specific drainage report shall be prepared by a California
registered engineer to determine soil and infiltration information regarding the technical
feasibility of the detention/retention basin and the storm water infiltration BMPs. The drainage
report shall include the July 11, 2016 Post‐Construction Stormwater Management Plan (PCSMP)
which was approved by the City on August 29, 2016 and the PCSMP will be amended to include
stormwater quality mitigation of the trailhead site prior to submittal of a development
application, along with an assessment of project site conditions to verify the assumptions in the
Encompass Consultant Group St. John’s Seminary Residential Development Project Drainage
Report (included in Appendix 6.9). Review of the site‐specific drainage report shall be
completed by a geotechnical consultant to confirm the feasibility of the proposed basin location
and stormwater treatment BMPs. The site‐specific drainage report shall be submitted to the City
Engineer for review and approval.
6.4 Biological Resources
Page 6.4‐32, Mitigation Measure 6.4‐3 is revised as follows:
6.4‐3 To prevent potential impacts to overwintering flocks of monarch butterflies that may occur in the
eucalyptus trees of the windrows on and surrounding the project site, eucalyptus trees proposed
for removal will be surveyed prior to such action and prior to the start of construction and/or
demolition. If a tree is occupied by a concentration of overwintering monarch butterflies, that
tree, and any other eucalyptus trees within 100 feet, will be avoided until such time that the
butterflies have migrated off the project site.
Page 6.4‐33, Mitigation Measure 6.4‐5 is revised as follows:
6.4‐5 Prior to occupancy, a public awareness program shall be developed to prevent unleashed
domestic animals from entering open space areas adjacent to the project site. This program must
include promoting public education and awareness of the local biological resources and their
sensitivity. The applicant and/or its contractor shall be responsible for the development of the
public awareness program as well as installation of interpretive signs and fencing. The
homeowners association (HOA), or an acceptable land manager/agency as approved by the City
of Camarillo, must be responsible for maintaining this program, including signs and fencing.
In addition, the public awareness program shall advise homeowners to avoid over‐irrigating to
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reduce the spread of non‐native Argentine ants from driveways, curbs, gutters, and gardenʹs
edges along homes into outlying open spaces. The public awareness program shall advise
homeowners regarding limiting the use of rodenticides, and provide information regarding
wildlife friendly exclusionary devices/options if homeowners develop problems with wildlife.
The public awareness program shall include information regarding non‐native invasive plants.
Homeowners should be advised to visit the California Invasive Plant Council Web Page (CAL‐I
PC: http://cal‐ipc.org/ip/inventory/) for a list of plants and other information, including family
activities focused on non‐native plant events.
6.5 Cultural Resources
Page 6.5‐28, Mitigation Measure 6.5‐2 is revised as follows:
6.5‐2 Grading activities in the vicinity of identified cultural resources shall be monitored by a
qualified monitor approved by the City. The City of Camarillo shall note on any plans that
require ground disturbing excavation that there is a potential for exposing buried cultural
resources, including prehistoric Native American burials.
The project applicant shall inform representatives of the three Native American tribes present in
Ventura County of the project construction schedule and allow for a tribal monitor to be present
at the project site during grading activities in native soil.
The Project Applicant shall retain a Professional Archaeologist to provide a pre‐construction
briefing to supervisory personnel of the excavation contractor to alert them to the possibility of
exposing significant prehistoric archaeological resources within the project site. The briefing
shall discuss any archaeological objects that could be exposed, the need to stop excavation at the
discovery, and the procedures to follow regarding discovery protection and notification of the
project applicant and archaeological team. The Professional Archaeologist shall develop and
distribute for job site posting an ʺALERT SHEETʺ summarizing potential find types and the
protocols to be followed as well as points of contact to alert in the event of a discovery. The
tribal monitor will be provided an opportunity to attend the pre‐construction briefing.
The Professional Archaeologist shall be available on an “on‐call” basis during ground
disturbing construction in native soil to review, identify and evaluate cultural resources that
may be inadvertently exposed during construction. The Archaeologist shall temporarily divert,
redirect, or halt ground disturbance activities at a potential discovery to allow the identification,
review and evaluation of a discovery to determine if it is a historical resource(s) and/or unique
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archaeological resource(s) under CEQA.
If the Professional Archaeologist determines that any cultural resources exposed during
construction constitute a historical resource and/or unique archaeological resource, he/she shall
notify the project applicant and other appropriate parties of the evaluation and recommend
mitigation measures to mitigate to a less‐than significant impact in accordance with California
Public Resources Code Section 15064.5. Mitigation measures may include avoidance,
preservation in‐place, recordation, additional archaeological testing and data recovery among
other options. Contingency funding and a time allotment sufficient for recovering an
archeological sample or to employ an avoidance measure may be required. The completion of a
formal Archaeological Monitoring Plan (AMP) may be recommended by the archaeologist if
significant archaeological deposits are exposed during ground disturbing construction.
Development and implementation of the AMP will be determined by the City of Camarillo and
treatment of any significant cultural resources shall be undertaken with the approval of the
project applicant and the City.
A Monitoring Closure Report shall be filed with the City of Camarillo at the conclusion of
ground disturbing construction if archaeological resources were encountered and/or recovered.
6.9 Hydrology and Water Quality
The third bullet on page 6.9‐2 is revised as follows:
Improve water quality and mitigate potential water quality impacts caused by land through the
implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs), as described in the 2011 2015 Errata Ventura
County Technical Guidance Manual (TGM), and outlined in the project’s City approved Post
Construction Stormwater Management Plan (PCSMP) dated July 11, 2016 which will be amended to
include stormwater quality mitigation controls for the trailhead site prior to submittal of a
development application.
The last paragraph on page 6.9‐7 is revised as follows:
In response to the US EPA’s finding that surface waters in Reach 6 of the Calleguas Creek watershed
were impaired for salts, the Los Angeles RWQCB adopted Basin Plan Amendment Resolution R4‐2007‐
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016 which imposes TMDL limits for boron, chloride, sulfate, and TDS (salts) in the Calleguas Creek
Watershed.4 With Los Angeles RWQCB and US EPA approval of Resolution R4‐2007‐016, watershed
stakeholders must develop a work plan to manage salts by June 2009. Due to the surface water influence
on groundwater quality, any successful work plan must include groundwater management as an
element of the plan. The SWRCB subsequently approved the amendment to the Water Quality Control
Plan for the Los Angeles Basin Plan5, which satisfies the requirement for salt management. Reach 6 of
Calleguas Creek is also impaired for Nitrogen (LARWQCB Resolution 2002‐017), Toxicity, Chlorpyrifos,
Diazinon (LARWQCB Reso.2005‐009), Organochlorine Pesticides, PCBs, Siltation (LARWQCB Reso.
2005‐010), and listed as impaired for bacteria awaiting a TMDL.
The proposed stormwater treatment system provides for all SQDV flows to pass throw a hydrodynamic
separator prior to entering the project infiltration basin. This will provide pretreatment for the required
stormflows. According to Table 3‐4 of the 2011 Ventura County Technical Guidance Manual, infiltration
is the preferred method of treatment to address the pollutants of concern for Reach 6 of Calleguas Creek.
Infiltration in combination with the hydrodynamic separator allow for these pollutants to be collected
and treated onsite prior to being released into the receiving waters downstream.
The fourth paragraph on page 6.9‐27 is revised as follows:
Preliminary calculations determined that the minimum basin capacity required 244,921 cubic feet (cf) of
storage space to accommodate both the detention and retention volumes. The area designated as the
flood control planning zone would allow for on‐site storage capacity of 245,000 cf. The stormwater
quality design volume (SQDV) to be retained is 79,199 cubic feet.
Page 6.9‐33, Mitigation Measure 6.9‐2 is revised as follows:
6.9‐2: Prior to approval of final maps, a site specific drainage report shall be prepared by a California
registered engineer to determine soil and infiltration information regarding the technical
feasibility of the detention/retention basin and the storm water infiltration BMPs. The drainage
report shall include the July 11, 2016 Post‐Construction Stormwater Management Plan (PCSMP)
which was approved by the City on August 29, 2016 and the PCSMP will be amended to include
stormwater quality mitigation of the trailhead site prior to submittal of a development
application, along with an assessment of project site conditions to verify the assumptions in the
4 Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board, Resolution No. R4‐2007‐016, October 4, 2007.
5 State Water Resources Control Board, Resolution No. 2008‐0033, 2008.
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Encompass Consultant Group St. John’s Seminary Residential Development Project Drainage
Report (included in Appendix 6.9). Review of the site‐specific drainage report shall be
completed by a geotechnical consultant to confirm the feasibility of the proposed basin location
and stormwater treatment BMPs. The site‐specific drainage report shall be submitted to the City
Engineer for review and approval.
6.18 Utilities ‐ Water
The last sentence of the first paragraph on page 6.18‐2 is revised as follows:
LADWP is The Camrosa Water District, and its wholesale purveyor, the Calleguas Municipal Water
District, are required to monitor water quality and conform to the regulatory requirements of the CWA.
Footnote 7 on page 6.18‐6 is revised as follows:
7. Camrosa, Draft Integrated Facilities Master Plan (IFMP), Section 2.3.6: Moratorium on Water Will
Serve Letters, (February 2011) Resolution No. 14‐08, A Resolution of the Board of Directors of
Camrosa Water District, Establishing a Moratorium on Water Availability and Water Will Serve
Letters, adopted August 13, 2014.
The third paragraph on page 6.18‐6 is revised as follows:
The proposed project site is located within the service area of Camrosa. The district’s water supply is a
complex mix of public and private sources including imported state water, public and private wells in
three groundwater basins, surface water diverted from Conejo Creek, the City of Thousand Oaks
wastewater treatment plant, and recycled water from Camrosa’s wastewater treatment facility. two
wastewater treatment facilities. Having multiple water sources gives the district considerable flexibility
and improved reliability when compared to other nearby purveyors. Sources available to Camrosa
include imported water from Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (imported through
Calleguas Municipal Water District [CMWD]), local groundwater, and non‐potable recycled water from
various sources.
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The fourth paragraph on page 6.18‐7 is revised as follows:
On June 2012, under Resolution 12‐14 August 13, 2014, under Resolution 14‐08, the district established a
permanent moratorium on new unmitigated potable demand, requiring all new development to “bring
with them” additional or “new” water supplies sufficient to offset project max‐day demands.
The second sentence of the fourth paragraph on page 6.18‐8 is revised as follows:
That 40 percent acts as a buffer against increasingly unreliable SWP supplies; not only does it help keep
rates lower and more stable, compared with agencies that depend on the legislative, political, and
meteorological whims that affect Delta supply, but also in the worst‐case scenario of an extended
interruption in importer imported‐water service, Camrosa has more than sufficient supply from its
groundwater resources to keep its customers hydrated and hygienic indefinitely.
The final paragraph on page 6.18‐8 is revised as follows:
The Woodcreek Well, Camrosa’s well in the Pleasant Valley Basin, was out of service for 17 months
between 2013 and 2014; it required significant rehabilitation to be returned to service. Pleasant Valley
Well #2, which is being constructed during was drilled 2016, with construction expected to begin in 2017
and completion in 2018, will add an additional 1,500 afy of local supply to Camrosa’s supply portfolio.
The final sentence of the first paragraph on page 6.18‐10 is revised as follows:
It is expected that Camrosa would only divert only 9,000 afy from the HTCP HCTP.
The following footnote is added to Table 6.18‐5 on page 6.18‐14:
District standards for single family homes are 3.38 persons/dwelling. However, Camrosa has altered their
standards for this project since it is an adult living development and is not oriented to larger families.
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4.0 MITIGATION MONITORING
AND REPORTING PROGRAM
PURPOSE
The Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) has been prepared in conformance with
Section 21081.6 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). It is the intent of this program to:
(1) verify satisfaction of the required mitigation measures of the EIR; (2) provide a methodology to
document implementation of the required mitigation measures; (3) provide a record of the Monitoring
Program; (4) identify monitoring responsibility; (5) establish administrative procedures for the clearance
of mitigation measures; (6) establish the frequency and duration of monitoring; and (7) utilize existing
review processes wherever feasible.
INTRODUCTION
This Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program describes the procedures that will be used to
implement the mitigation measures adopted in connection with the approval of the project and the
methods of monitoring such actions. This MMRP takes the form of a table that identifies the responsible
entity for monitoring each mitigation measure and the timing of each measure.
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Table 4.0‐1 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Matrix
Mitigation Measure Action Required Timing
Monitoring
Responsibility
Air Quality
6.3‐1: All off‐road construction equipment greater than 50 hp shall meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 emission standards, where available, to reduce ROC, NOx, PM10, and PM2.5 emissions at the project site. In addition, all construction equipment shall be outfitted with Best Available Control Technology devices certified by CARB to the maximum feasible extent. Any emissions control device used by the contractor shall achieve emissions reductions that are no less than what could be achieved by a Level 3 diesel emissions control strategy for a similarly sized engine as defined by CARB regulations. At the time of mobilization of each applicable unit of equipment, a copy of each unit’s certified tier specification, BACT documentation, and CARB or VCAPCD operating permit shall be provided.
The project developers shall implement emission control measures during grading and construction.
Pre‐Construction
During Construction
City of Camarillo Department of Community Development
6.3‐1: Where possible, require the use of 2010 and newer diesel haul trucks (e.g., material delivery trucks and soil import/export) and if the Lead Agency determines that 2010 model year or newer diesel trucks cannot be obtained, the Lead Agency shall require trucks that meet U.S. EPA 2007 model year NOx emissions requirements.
Confirm measure is incorporated into construction specifications
Pre‐Construction
During Construction
City of Camarillo Department of Community Development
Biology
6.4‐1: When grading occurs in areas that may contain sensitive biological resources, a City‐approved biologist shall be present to monitor grading activities to provide confirmation on presence or absence of sensitive species in the vicinity (at least 300 feet around the project site).
If sensitive species are encountered, species‐specific measures shall be prepared by a City‐approved biologist in consultation with the CDFW and implemented to prevent any harm to the species.
Confirm the presence of a City‐approved biologist
Prior to issuance of a grading permit
City of Camarillo, Department of Community Development
6.4‐2: To prevent potential impacts to special‐status animal species during the implementation of the proposed project, a wildlife survey will be conducted prior to the start of construction and/or demolition. In the event that any special‐status species are encountered, they will be relocated to the native habitat on the banks of Calleguas Creek. The construction fencing will also serve to exclude wildlife from the project site once construction has begun.
Confirm that measure is incorporated into project specifications.
Confirm receipt of report of findings and inventory of specimens.
Pre‐construction
During Construction
City of Camarillo, Department of Community Development
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Monitoring
Responsibility
6.4‐3: To prevent potential impacts to overwintering flocks of monarch butterflies that may occur in the eucalyptus trees of the windrows on and surrounding the project site, eucalyptus trees proposed for removal will be surveyed prior to such action and prior to the start of construction and/or demolition. If a tree is occupied by a concentration of overwintering monarch butterflies, that tree, and any other eucalyptus trees within 100 feet, will be avoided until such time that the butterflies have migrated off the project site.
Confirm measure and survey is incorporated into project specifications.
Pre‐Construction
City of Camarillo Department of Community Development
6.4‐4: To prevent potential impacts to nesting birds occupying the proposed project site during the breeding season from the months of March through August, construction, demolition, or site‐preparation activities will not take place during this time when feasible.
Confirm that measure is incorporated into project specifications.
During Construction
City of Camarillo Department of Community Development
6.4‐5: Prior to occupancy, a public awareness program shall be developed to prevent unleashed domestic animals from entering open space areas adjacent to the project site. This program must include promoting public education and awareness of the local biological resources and their sensitivity. The applicant and/or its contractor shall be responsible for the development of the public awareness program as well as installation of interpretive signs and fencing. The homeowners association (HOA), or an acceptable land manager/agency as approved by the City of Camarillo, must be responsible for maintaining this program, including signs and fencing.
In addition, the public awareness program shall advise homeowners to avoid over‐irrigating to reduce the spread of non‐native Argentine ants from driveways, curbs, gutters, and gardenʹs edges along homes into outlying open spaces. The public awareness program shall advise homeowners regarding limiting the use of rodenticides, and provide information regarding wildlife friendly exclusionary devices/options if homeowners develop problems with wildlife. The public awareness program shall include information regarding non‐native invasive plants. Homeowners should be advised to visit the California Invasive Plant Council Web Page (CAL‐I PC: http://cal‐ipc.org/ip/inventory/) for a list of plants and other information, including family activities focused on non‐native plant events.
Confirm that measure is incorporated into project specifications.
Prior to occupancy
City of Camarillo Department of Community Development
6.4‐6: All lighting along the perimeter of natural areas, particularly street lamps, shall be downcast luminaries and be shielded and oriented in a manner that will prevent spillage or glare into the open space areas of Calleguas Creek. The City of Camarillo shall approve final lighting orientation and design. All proposed lighting shall be consistent with City policies. It is recommended that any security lighting be controlled by motion detectors.
Confirm that measure is incorporated into project specifications.
Prior to occupancy
City of Camarillo Department of Community Development
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Cultural Resources
6.5‐1: Photo‐document St. John’s Seminary College prior to the alteration of its setting with large‐format, black and white photography and provide a written report. The recordation shall be of sufficient detail to preserve a visual record of the college and its setting and shall meet the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS)/Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) standards for documentation and photo‐documentation of historic resources at a minimum Level 3 recordation. This documentation shall be donated to a suitable repository, such as the Camarillo Public Library and the Ventura County Museum of History and Art. Additionally, a copy of the recordation shall be donated to the St. John’s Seminary Archive.
Confirm recordation and donation has been completed
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6.5‐2: The City of Camarillo shall note on any plans that require ground disturbing excavation that there is a potential for exposing buried cultural resources, including prehistoric Native American burials.
The project applicant shall inform representatives of the three Native American tribes present in Ventura County of the project construction schedule and allow for a tribal monitor to be present at the project site during grading activities in native soil.
The Project Applicant shall retain a Professional Archaeologist to provide a pre‐construction briefing to supervisory personnel of the excavation contractor to alert them to the possibility of exposing significant prehistoric archaeological resources within the project site. The briefing shall discuss any archaeological objects that could be exposed, the need to stop excavation at the discovery, and the procedures to follow regarding discovery protection and notification of the project applicant and archaeological team. The Professional Archaeologist shall develop and distribute for job site posting an ʺALERT SHEETʺ summarizing potential find types and the protocols to be followed as well as points of contact to alert in the event of a discovery. The tribal monitor will be provided an opportunity to attend the pre‐construction briefing.
The Professional Archaeologist shall be available on an “on‐call” basis during ground disturbing construction in native soil to review, identify and evaluate cultural resources that may be inadvertently exposed during construction. The Archaeologist shall temporarily divert, redirect, or halt ground disturbance activities at a potential discovery to allow the identification, review and evaluation of a discovery to determine if it is a historical resource(s) and/or unique archaeological resource(s) under CEQA.
If the Professional Archaeologist determines that any cultural resources exposed during construction constitute a historical resource and/or unique archaeological resource, he/she shall notify the project applicant and other
Confirm the selection and presence of a City‐approved monitor
Prior to the issuance of a grading permit
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Monitoring
Responsibility appropriate parties of the evaluation and recommend mitigation measures to mitigate to a less‐than significant impact in accordance with California Public Resources Code Section 15064.5. Mitigation measures may include avoidance, preservation in‐place, recordation, additional archaeological testing and data recovery among other options. Contingency funding and a time allotment sufficient for recovering an archeological sample or to employ an avoidance measure may be required. The completion of a formal Archaeological Monitoring Plan (AMP) may be recommended by the archaeologist if significant archaeological deposits are exposed during ground disturbing construction. Development and implementation of the AMP will be determined by the City of Camarillo and treatment of any significant cultural resources shall be undertaken with the approval of the project applicant and the City.
A Monitoring Closure Report shall be filed with the City of Camarillo at the conclusion of ground disturbing construction if archaeological resources were encountered and/or recovered.
6.5‐3: In the event that archeological resources are unearthed during project construction on the proposed residential portion of the proposed project, all earth‐disturbing work within the vicinity of the find shall be temporarily suspended until a qualified archeologist has evaluated the nature and significance of the find.
Confirm that measure is incorporated into project specifications.
During Construction
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6.5‐4: In the event that paleontological resources are unearthed during project construction on the proposed project, all earth‐disturbing work within the vicinity of the find shall be temporarily suspended until a qualified paleontologist has evaluated the nature and significance of the find.
Confirm that measure is incorporated into project specifications.
During Construction
City of Camarillo Department of Community Development
6.5‐5: If human remains are encountered during a public or private construction (earthmoving) activity, State Health and Safety Code 7050.5 states that no further disturbance shall occur until the Ventura County Coroner has made a determination of origin and disposition pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 5097.98. The Ventura County Coroner must be notified within 24 hours.
If the coroner determines that the burial is not historic, but prehistoric, the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) must be contacted to determine the most likely descendent (MLD) for this area. The MLD may become involved with the disposition of the burial following scientific analysis.
Upon clearance by the coroner and the NAHC for Native American remains, construction (earthmoving) activities may resume.
Confirm that measure is incorporated into project specifications.
During Construction
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Monitoring
Responsibility
Hydrology and Water Quality
6.9‐1: Prior to issuance of the first occupancy permit, an agreement shall be in place which states the Homeowner’s Association as the responsible party for the regular maintenance of all on‐site BMP structures (i.e., the replacement of catch basin inserts and the removal of built up sediment within the detention/retention basin). This agreement will describe the regular on‐site maintenance activities (such as removing built up sediment within the detention/retention basin every five years) and the timing of said activities in accordance with City of Camarillo standards.
Confirm design and project specifications incorporate these requirements
Prior to occupancy
City of Camarillo Department of Public Works
6.9‐2: Prior to approval of final maps, a site specific drainage report shall be prepared by a California registered engineer to determine soil and infiltration information regarding the technical feasibility of the detention/retention basin and the storm water infiltration BMPs. The drainage report shall include the July 11, 2016 Post‐Construction Stormwater Management Plan (PCSMP) which was approved by the City on August 29, 2016 and the PCSMP will be amended to include stormwater quality mitigation of the trailhead site prior to submittal of a development application, along with an assessment of project site conditions to verify the assumptions in the Encompass Consultant Group St. John’s Seminary Residential Development Project Drainage Report (included in Appendix 6.9). Review of the site‐specific drainage report shall be completed by a geotechnical consultant to confirm the feasibility of the proposed basin location and stormwater treatment BMPs. The site‐specific drainage report shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval.
Confirm design and project specifications incorporate requirements
Verify that construction is in compliance with BMPs.
Pre‐Construction
During Construction
During Project Operation
City of Camarillo Department of Public Works
Noise
6.11‐1 All construction areas for staging and warming‐up equipment shall be located as far as possible from adjacent residences.
Confirm design and project specifications incorporate requirements of the mitigation measure.
Verify that construction activities comply with mitigation measure requirements.
Pre‐Construction
During Construction
City of Camarillo Department of Community Development
4.0 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Impact Sciences, Inc. 4.0‐7 St. John’s Residential Community
37.030 September 2017
Mitigation Measure Action Required Timing
Monitoring
Responsibility
6.11‐2 Portable noise sheds for small, noisy equipment such as air compressors, dewatering pumps, and generators shall be provided where feasible.
Confirm design and project specifications incorporate requirements of the mitigation measure.
Verify that construction activities comply with mitigation measure requirements.
Pre‐Construction
During Construction
City of Camarillo Department of Community Development
Construction Manager
6.11‐3 As feasible, construction activities shall use specially quieted equipment such as electric air compressors and similar power tools, rather than diesel equipment.
Confirm design and project specifications incorporate requirements of the mitigation measure.
Verify that construction activities comply with mitigation measure requirements.
Pre‐Construction
During Construction
City of Camarillo Department of Community Development
Construction Manager
6.11‐4 All construction equipment powered by internal combustion engines shall be equipped with exhaust mufflers or other suitable noise reduction devices capable of achieving a sound attenuation of at least 3 dBA at 50 feet of distance.
Confirm design and project specifications incorporate requirements of the mitigation measure.
Verify that construction activities comply with mitigation measure requirements.
Pre‐Construction
During Construction
City of Camarillo Department of Community Development
Construction Manager
4.0 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Impact Sciences, Inc. 4.0‐8 St. John’s Residential Community
37.030 September 2017
Mitigation Measure Action Required Timing
Monitoring
Responsibility
6.11‐5 Construction activities whose specific location on the site may be flexible (e.g., operation of compressors and generators, cement mixers, general truck idling) shall be conducted as far as possible from the nearest noise‐sensitive land uses, particularly away Castillo de Rosas Residences, Woodcreek Road Residences, and Plata Rosa Court Residences.
Confirm design and project specifications incorporate requirements of the mitigation measure.
Verify that construction contractor complies with mitigation measure requirements.
Pre‐Construction
During Construction
City of Camarillo Department of Community Development
Construction Manager
Solid Waste
6.20‐1: Prior to issuance of construction and grading permits, a waste reduction and recycling plan shall be prepared by the project applicant and approved by the City of Camarillo.
Confirm design and project specifications incorporate a Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan.
Review Summary Report and verify that project met the requirements of the Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan.
Pre‐Construction
During Construction
City of Camarillo Department of Public Works