Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit B - Mitigation Monitoring Report ProgramCity of Newport Beach Planning Commission Resolution No. _ Page 8 of 13 Exhibit "B" Mitigation Monitoring Report Program Pl 1 7z::� Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Big Canyon General Plan Amendment and Subdivision Newport Beach, CA Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Big Canyon General Plan Amendment and Subdlvslori Page f Method of Timing of No. Mitigation Measure Verification Implementation Responsibility iology The project site has some potential to support nesting migratory birds. Impacts to such species are prohibited under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and California Fish and Game Code. In order to ensure that the proposed project will not impact nesting migratory birds, the following mitigation measure is recommended: If vegetation is to be removed during the nesting season, recognized from February 1 through August MM -1 31, a qualified biologist will conduct a nesting bird survey of potentially suitable nesting vegetation no Survey from a qualified Prior to Issuance of the Issuance o Applicant more than three days prior to vegetation removal. If biologist grading p ere Planning Department active nests are identified during nesting bird surveys, than the nesting vegetation will be avoided until the nesting event has completed and the juveniles can survive independently from the nest The biologist will flag the active nesting vegetation, and will establish an adequate buffer around the nesting vegetation of 300 feet (500 feet for raptors). If active nests are identified, clearing /grading shall not occur within the buffer until the nesting event has completed. Cultural Resources Prior to approval of a grading plan, the property owner /developer shall submit a letter to the Planning Department showing that a qualified archaeologist has been hired to ensure that the following actions are implemented. • The archaeologist must be present at the pregreding conference in order to establish MM -2 procedures for temporarily halting or redirecting Letter from a qualified Prior to Issuance of the Applicant work to permit the sampling, identification, and archaeologist grading permit evaluation of artifacts if potentially significant Planning Department artifacts are uncovered. If artifacts are uncovered and determined to be significant, the archaeological observer shall determine appropriate actions in cooperation with the property owner/developer for e)loration and/or salvage. Specimens that are collected prior to or during the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Big Canyon General Plan Amendment and Subdlvslori Page f No. Mitigation Measure Method of Verification Timing of Implementation onsibilit. Responsibility grading process will be donated to an educational or research institution. Any archaeological work at the site shall be conducted under the direction of the certified archaeologist. If any artifacts are discovered during grading operations when the archaeological monitor is not present, grading shall be diverted around the area unfil the monitor can survey the area. • A final report detailing the findings and disposition of the specimens shall be submitted to the City Engineer. Upon Completion of the grading, the archaeologist shall notify the City as to when the final report will be submitted. Prior to approval of a grading plan, the property owner /develop shall submit a letter to the Planning Department showing that a certified paleontologist has been hired to ensure that the following actions are implemented: • The paleontologist must be present at the pregrading conference in order to establish procedures to temporarily halt or redirect work to permit the sampling, identification, and evaluation of fossils. If potentially significant materials are discovered, the paleontologist shall determine appropriate actions in cooperation with the property owner/developer for exploration and /or salvage. Letter from a Qualified Prior to Issuance of the Applicant MM -3 • Specimens that are collected prior to or during the paleontologist grading permit grading process will be donated to an appropriate Planning Department educational or research institution. • Any paleontological work at the site shall be conducted under the direction of the certified paleontologist. If any fossils are discovered during grading operations when the paleontological monitor is not present, grading shall be diverted around the area until the monitor can survey the area. • A final report detailing the findings and disposition of the specimens shall be submitted. Upon the completion of the grading, the paleontologist shall notify the City as to when the final report will be submitted. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program &g Canyon General Plan Amendment and Subdivsion Page 2