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MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PLAN
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MM KI: The site shall not be excessively illuminated based on
Plan check and
Prior to the issuance
Planning
the luminance recommendations of the Illuminating
field
of permits and after
Dept.
Engineering Society of North America, or, if in the opinion of
inspection.
construction.
the Planning Director, the illumination creates an unacceptable
negative impact on surrounding land uses or environmental
resources. The Planning Director may order the dimming of
light sources or other remediation upon finding that the site is
excessively illuminated.
MM V.2: Prior to the issuance of building permits, the
Plan check.
Prior to the issuance
Planning
applicant shall prepare a photometric study in conjunction with
of permits.
Dept.
a final lighting lan for approval by the Planning Department.
MM V.3: Lighting shall be in compliance with applicable
Plan check.
Prior to the issuance
Planning
standards of the Zoning Code. Exterior on -site lighting shall be
of permits.
Dept.
shielded and confined within site boundaries. No direct rays or
glaze are permitted to shine onto public streets or adjacent sites
or create a public nuisance. "Walpak" type fixtures are not
permitted. Parking area lighting shall have zero cut -off fixtures
and fight standards shall not exceed 20 feet in height.
MM AQ.i: The applicant shall employ the following best
Field
During construction.
Building .
available control measures (`BACMs ") to reduce construction-
inspections.
Dept, and
related air quality impacts:
Contractor to
Contractor.
Dust Control
certify.
— Water all active construction areas as needed.
— Cover all haul trucks or maintain at least two feet of
freeboard.
— Pave or apply water four times daily to all unpaved parking
or staging areas.
— Sweep or wash any site access points within two hours of
any visible dirt deposition on any public roadway.
— Cover or water twice daily any on -site stockpiles of debris,
dirt or other dusty material.
— Suspend all operations on any unpaved surface if winds
exceed 25 mph.
Emissions
— Require 90 -day low- NOxtune -ups for off road equipment.
— Limit allowable idling to 5 minutes for trucks and heavy
equipment.
— The construction contractor shall utilize coatings and
solvents with a VOC content lower than required under
SCAQMD Rule 1113.
— The construction contractor shall utilize materials that do not
require painting, as feasible.
Off -Site Impacts
— Encourage car pooling for construction workers.
— Limit lane closures to off -peak travel periods.
— Park construction vehicles off traveled roadways.
— Wet down or cover dirt hauled off -site as needed to reduce
dust.
— Sweep access points daily.
— Encourage receipt of materials during non -peak traffic
hours.
— Sandbag construction sites for erasion control.
Excavation
— The number and type of equipment for dirt removal will be
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limited on any day to ensure that SCAQMD significance
thresholds are not exceeded.
— Maintain and utilize a continuous water application system
during earth movement to achieve a minimum 10 percent
soil moisture content in the top six -inch surface layer,
subject to review /discretion of the georechnical engineer.
MM AQ.2: Energy Conservation
Plan check and
Prior to issuance of
Planning
— During demolition, to the extent feasible, recyclable materials
field
permits and during
Dept. and
shall be separated from materials that cannot be recycled.
inspections
construction.
Contractor.
— Incorporate energy and water saving materials, features and
(recycling).
Contractor to
practices as feasible; maximize use of low - energy lighting
certify.
(LED, fluorescent) where feasible; require acquisition of new
appliances and equipment to meet Energy Star certification
where appropriate.
MM CRl: Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant
Plan check and
Prior to issuance of
Planning
shall provide written evidence to the Planning Director that a
field
permits and during
Dept. and
qualified archaeologist (with training in the recognition of
inspections.
construction.
Contractor.
paleontological resources, or a separate paleontologist) has been
Contractor to
retained to observe grading activities and conduct salvage
certify.
excavation of archeological resources as necessary. The
archeologist shall be present at the pre - grading conference, shall
establish procedures for archeological resources surveillance,
and shall establish, in cooperation with the City, procedures for
temporarily halting or redirecting work to permit the sampling,
identification and evaluation of the artifacts as appropriate. If
archeological and/or paleontological features are discovered, the
archeologist shall report such findings to the Planning
Department. If the archeological resources are found to be
significant, the archeological observer shall determine
appropriate actions, in cooperation with the City, for
exploration and/or salvage. These actions, as well as final
mitigation and disposition of the resources, shall be subject to
the approval of the Planning Director.
MM CR.2: In accordance with the Public Resources Code
Field
During construction,
Building
§5097.94, if human remains are found, the Orange County
inspections.
Dept. and
Coroner must be notified within 24 hours of the discovery. If
Contractor.
the Coroner determines that the remains are not recent, the
Coroner will notify the Native American Heritage Commission
in Sacramento to determine the most likely descendent for the
area. The designated Native American representative then
determines in consultation with the City the disposition of the
human remains.
Hazards
MM HZ.1: A survey for hazardous materials /wastes shall be
Plan check.
Prior to issuance of
Building
undertaken prior to demolition activities. In the event that
permits.
Dept.
hazardous materials are determined to be potentially present, a
plan for safe storage and disposal shall be developed. The
Applicant shall provide evidence that ensures that any identified
hazardous materials /wastes are handled and disposed of in the
manner specified by the State of California Hazardous
Substances Control Law (Health and Safety Code Division 20,
Chapter 6.5), standards established by the California
Department of Health Services and Office of Statewide
Planning and Development, and according to the requirements
of the California Administrative Code, Title 30.
MM HZ.2: Prior to the issuance of any building permits for
Plan check
Prior to issuance of
Fire Dept.
new construction, the Applicant shall submit documentation to
permits.
the City's Fire Department for review and approval to ensure
that either there are no hazardous materials /wastes on the site,
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or that any identified hazardous materials /wastes are stored,
handled and disposed of in compliance with state and federal
guidelines, and as directed by the City's Fire Department.
MM HZ.3: The Applicant shall ensure that grading and
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Planning
building plans include the following measures and that the
permits.
Dept.
measures shall be followed by the construction contractor and
crew:
1. The storage of hazardous materials, chemicals, fuels, and
oils and fueling of construction equipment shall be a
minimum of 45 meters (150 feet) from any drainage, water
supply, or other water feature.
2. Provide secondary containment and /or proper covers or lids
for material storage, trash bins, and outdoor processing and
work areas (Source NPDES Santa Ana Regional Water
Quality Control Board [SARWQCB] 4th Term Permit R8-
2009- 0030).
3. Whenever possible, all of a product shall be used up before
disposal of its container.
4. If surplus product must be disposed of, methods for disposal
recommended by the manufacturer or the City and the state
shall be followed.
5. Spills shall be contained and cleaned up immediately after
discovery. Manufacturer's methods for spill cleanup of a
material shall be followed as described on the Material
Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for each product. Any
hazardous spills that enter the storm drains (also known as
MS 4s ) shall notify the City and the SARW CB.
MM HYA: Prior to grading and building permit issuance, the
Plan check
Prior to issuance of
Building
applicant shall submit a Water Quality Management Plan
permits.
Dept.
( "WQMP ") to satisfy the City's requirements. This plan will
prescribe appropriate structural and non - structural Best
Management Practices ( "BMPs ") to address pollutants
generated by the project to ensure that no violations of water
quality standards will occur.
MM NJ: As feasible, pile driving shall utilize sonic pile driving
Field
During construction.
Building
or caisson drilling in place of impact pile driving as appropriate
inspections.
Dept. and
for site conditions; sonic pile driving shall only be used after
Contractor to
Contractor.
review by acoustical and structural engineers to ensure that
certify.
adjacent buildings would not be adversely affected by steady
state excitation resulting in resonance response or other adverse
geologic issues. The pile driving rig shall access the site from
Old Newport and not the alley.
MM N.2: All construction equipment shall be equipped with
Field
Prior to start of
Contractor.
residential -grade mufflers and other suitable noise attenuation
inspections,
excavation /grading.
devices.
Contractor to
certi
MM N.3: A temporary six-foot solid wall (e.g., wood or other
.Field
Prior to start of
Building
noise baffling material) shall be constructed on the project site
inspections.
excavation/grading.
Dept. and
such that the line -of -sigbt is blocked from construction activity
Contractor to
Contractor.
to the residential uses along the alley. Additionally noise
certify.
shrouds and/or noise blankets shall be used to screen and reduce
noise from pile driving activity at the residences along the alley-
MM NA: Prior to the issuance of the demolition permit, the
Field
Prior to demolition
Public Works
project applicant shall prepare a construction staging plan that
inspections
permit.
Dept.
reflects the locations of the construction and staging areas on
the subject property, which shall be located as far away from
the nearby residential development as possible to reduce
temporary noise impacts.
MM N.S: All residential units and site occupants located
Field
Prior to start of
Planning"
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within 300 feet of the construction site shall be sent a notice
inspections.
excavation /grading.
Dept. and
regarding the construction schedule of the proposed project. A
Contractor to
Contractor.
sign, legible at a distance of 50 feet shall also be posted at the
certify.
construction site. All notices and signs shall indicate the dates
and duration of construction activities, as well as provide a
telephone number where residents can inquire about the
construction process and register complaints.
MM N.6: The construction contractor shall establish a "noise
Field
Prior to start of
Planning
disturbance coordinator ". The disturbance coordinator shall be
inspections.
excavation/grading.
Dept. and
responsible for responding to any local complaints about
Contractor to
Contractor.
construction noise. The disturbance coordinator would
certify.
determine the cause of the noise complaint (e.g., starting too
early, bad muffler, etc.) and would be required to implement
reasonable measures such that the complaint is resolved. All
notices that are sent to residential units within 300 feet of the
construction site and all signs posted at the construction site
shall list the telephone number for the disturbance coordinator.
Public Services Fire
MM F.1: The project shall provide water and access to meet fire
Plan check.
Issuance of building
Fire Dept.
department requirements; the building shall be equipped with a
permit
sprinkler system that complies with Fire Department
specifications (if any).
Traffic -- Safety
MM T.1: Sight distance at the project access points shall be
Plan check.
Issuance of building
Public Works
reviewed with respect to City of Newport Beach standards in
permit
Dept,
conjunction with the preparation of final grading, landscaping,
and street improvement plans.
MM T2: On -site traffic signing and striping shall be
Plan check.
Issuance of building
Public Works
implemented in conjunction with detailed construction plans for
permit
Dept.
the project and as approved by the City of Newport Beach.
Utilities— Water and Wastewater
MM W.1: Prior to demolition, the applicant shall prepare a
Plan check.
Prior to start of
Public Works
water system and sanitary sewer system demand study to
construction
Dept.
identify potential impacts to the existing City or Sanitation
District's ability to provide adequate water and sewer service
and sewage collection and treatment. The study will identify the
need to upgrade any of the existing facilities currently serving
the site.
MM W1: Prior to the issuance of grading or building permits,
Plan check.
Prior to the issuance
Public Works
the Applicant shall coordinate with utility and service
of permits.
Dept.
organizations regarding any construction activities to ensure
existing facilities are protected and any necessary expansion or
relocation of facilities are planned and scheduled in consultation
with the appropriate ublic agencies.
MM W.3: The project shall incorporate water conservation
Plan check.
Prior to the issuance
Planning
measures including low flow fixtures, water - efficient
of permits.
Dept.
equipment, drought tolerant landscaping, rain capture and
storage and other features as feasible to reduce water
consumption.
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