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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 91-372 - Certifying completion of a Final Environmental Impact Report for the Shasta Metro Enterprise Zone Projectf i RESOLUTION NO. f��7 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING CERTIFYING THE COMPLETION OF A FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE SHASTA METRO ENTERPRISE ZONE PROJECT WHEREAS, the Cities of Anderson and Redding and the County of Shasta have applied jointly to the California Department of Commerce for enterprise zone designation encompassing portions of each jurisdiction; and WHEREAS, on June 18, 1991, the Shasta Metro Enterprise Zone was awarded conditional designation by the California Department of Commerce; and WHEREAS, final designation of the Shasta Metro Enterprise Zone is dependent upon completion of certain conditions outlined in the Department of Commerce letter dated July 27, 1991; and WHEREAS, one of the conditions is the completion of the Final Environmental Impact Report (the "EIR") and other required documents, pursuant to Department of Commerce Enterprise Zone Regulations Section 5630; and WHEREAS, the City of Redding is the lead agency; and WHEREAS, an environmental impact report (the "EIR") for the Shasta Metro Enterprise Zone was prepared pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) ; the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (14 C.C.R. Section 15000 et seq. , hereinafter the "State CEQA Guidelines"); and local procedures adopted by the City of Redding pursuant thereto; and WHEREAS, a Notice of Completion of the Draft EIR was filed with the Office of Planning and Research on March 25, 1991, and a public notice of the availability of the Draft EIR was published in the Redding Record Searchlight on April 29, 1991; and DO WHEREAS, copies of the Draft EIR were distributed to the State CAJ - 1 - i Clearinghouse and to those public agencies which have jurisdiction by law with respect to the Project and to other interested persons and agencies, and the comments of such persons and agencies were sought; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Redding Planning Commission on August 13, 1991, on the Final EIR, following notice duly given as required by law, and all interested persons expressing a desire to comment thereon or object thereto having been heard, and said Final EIR and all comments and responses thereto having been considered; and WHEREAS, the Final EIR and all comments and responses thereto were considered by the Redding City Council on September 3, 1991; and WHEREAS, the Final EIR consists of the Draft EIR, as revised and supplemented; NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: 1. The City Council has considered the Final EIR for the Shasta Metro Enterprise Zone Project and has evaluated all comments, written and oral, received from persons who have reviewed the Draft EIR. 2. The City Council hereby makes the written findings set forth in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein, for each of the significant effects set forth in said Exhibit "A", and further approves the statements of facts set forth in said Exhibit "A". Based on such findings and statements of facts, the City Council hereby finds that significant environmental effects have been reduced to an acceptable level in that all significant environmental effects have been eliminated or substantially lessened. Based on the foregoing, the City Council finds and determines that the Shasta Metro Enterprise Zone project will not have a significant effect upon the environment. 3. The City Clerk of the City of Redding is hereby directed to file a Notice of Determination with the County Clerk of Shasta County and the Office of - 2 - I Planning and Research pursuant to the provisions of Section 15094 of the State CEQA Guidelines. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced and read at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Redding on the 3rd day of September, 1991, and was duly adopted at said meeting by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Arness, Bufftun, Fulton, I-loss & Dahl NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NOn MIKE DAHL, Mayor City of Redding ATTEST: ETHEL NICHOLS, City Clerk FORM APPROVED: RA ALL A. HAYS, City torney c: \j\reso-smz.cc - 3 - EXHIBIT "A" FINDINGS ON SIGNIFICANT EFFECTS 1. DESCRIPTION OF SIGNIFICANT EFFECT: Land Use and Planning: Improper phasing of the development expected to occur in the Enterprise Zone in relation to infrastructure improvements could overwhelm the ability of local agencies to provide necessary services and utilities. The Council finds that as to such significant effect identified above, changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects thereof as identified in the Final EIR. The facts supporting such finding are as follows: a. Future development in the proposed enterprise zone should be planned and controlled. Development in areas where sufficient infrastructure and services are not available should not be allowed. Development should be guided in an orderly fashion to avoid potential secondary impacts and control cumulative impacts. b. Provision of necessary infrastructure and services should be timed to allow for the level of development expected. Continual updates and expansion of public services will make the desired level of growth feasible while minimizing the potential for impacts from individual developments. This finding is supported by substantial evidence in the record of the proceedings before the Council. 2. DESCRIPTION OF SIGNIFICANT EFFECT: Traffic and Circulation: Distribution of trip origins and destinations may change proportionally with local variation in land use intensity. Roadways and intersections previously experiencing light traffic volumes could become congested with the onset of local development induced by the Enterprise Zone. Several roadway improvements have been recommended in various planning documents to maintain acceptable levels of service on some roadways and to restore acceptable circulation at others. The Council finds that as to such significant effect identified above, changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects thereof as identified in the Final EIR. The facts supporting such finding are as follows: a. All roadway improvements prescribed in relevant planning documents for the proposed Shasta Metro Enterprise Zone (SMEZ) should be scheduled by the cities and county. Improvements to major corridors and interchanges should be completed as quickly as possible. Priority - 1 - projects should include: - Improvements to State Route 273 (SR 273) , Airport Road, Old Oregon Trail, SR 151, Lake Boulevard, and other major arterials and collectors. - Improvements to geometrics and capacity on major interchanges including the I-5/SR 299/SR 44 complex, SR 44/Shasta View Drive, SR 44/Victor Avenue, I-5/Lake Boulevard, SR 273/Clear Creek Road, and others listed in Table 3.2-3 of this section. - Funding strategies designed to allow construction of the aforementioned and necessary improvements should be implemented, as required, to allow sufficient time to avoid adverse levels of service and congestion in concert with development enhanced by the SMEZ. b. To enhance general circulation, truck routes should be determined in advance of development and should exclude areas of residential development, except for local delivery. C. Potential traffic impacts and access requirements for future development should be evaluated on a project-specific basis using the standard initial environmental assessment process used by the cities and county. This finding is supported by substantial evidence in the record of the proceedings before the Council. 3. DESCRIPTION OF SIGNIFICANT EFFECT: Traffic and Circulation: Numerous traffic/railroad conflicts exist along the SR 273 corridor, particularly at the intersection of SR 273/South Bonnyview Road; additional development could worsen these conditions. The Council finds that as to such significant effect identified above, changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects thereof as identified in the Final EIR. The facts supporting such finding are as follows: a. The new interchange/rail overpass recommended for the intersection of SR 273/South Bonnyview Road should be constructed as soon as possible to help avoid vehicle/train conflicts and to improve circulation locally. This finding is supported by substantial evidence in the record of the proceedings before the Council. 4. DESCRIPTION OF SIGNIFICANT EFFECT: Traffic and Circulation: Growth induced by the Enterprise Zone could place additional burdens upon, or create added demand for public transportation facilities, alternative transportation such as bicycle facilities, or - 2 - carpool/vanpool programs. The Council finds that as to such significant effect identified above, changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects thereof as identified in the Final EIR. The facts supporting such finding are as follows: a. The cities and county should consider a coordinated plan for public transportation in order to take full advantage of the linear development quality of the proposed SMEZ. b. A coherent network of designated bicycle routes or bikeways with appropriate facilities should be established for major surface roads in the SMEZ which connect the Eligible Area with the Industrial/Commercial Areas. C. Information on carpooling/vanpooling should be distributed to all employees working with the SMEZ by the respective employers, particularly to those employees living in the Eligible Area. d. Employers and commercial retail centers should be encouraged to support public transportation and bicycle routes. This finding is supported by substantial evidence in the record of the proceedings before the Council. 5. DESCRIPTION OF SIGNIFICANT EFFECT: Traffic and Circulation: Increases in congestion and substandard roadway construction could delay or hinder emergency vehicle access on area roadways. The Council finds that as to such significant effect identified above, changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects thereof as identified in the Final EIR. The facts supporting such finding are as follows: a. Measures to decrease roadway congestion as discussed above would resolve this impact. This finding is supported by substantial evidence in the record of the proceedings before the Council. 6. DESCRIPTION OF SIGNIFICANT EFFECT: Air Quality: Earthmoving, hauling, and other construction activities would be secondary impacts associated with increased growth as a result of the Enterprise Zone Project. These activities could result in localized and temporary increases in the levels of ten micron particulates (PM10) . The .Council finds that as to such significant effect identified above, - 3 - changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects thereof as identified in the Final EIR. The facts supporting such finding are as follows: a. Areas of soil redistribution should be watered down twice daily or as necessary to trap fugitive dust and particulates during construction until plantings, grass growth, or building coverage reduce the need for such measures. b. If water is limited, soil binders such as soil cement may be spread in conjunction with watering, or sheet coverings such as burlap may be used on small areas. Areas covered with soil binders should be turned over prior to revegetation. C. During periods of excessive wind speeds, construction should be temporarily suspended. d. To reduce dust during construction activities, disturbed areas should be revegetated or paved as soon as possible. This finding is supported by substantial evidence in the record of the proceedings before the Council. 7. DESCRIPTION OF SIGNIFICANT EFFECT: Air Quality: Although the proposed Enterprise Zone alone would not result in emissions which would be significant at the regional level, individual projects induced under the program may result in emissions which could affect ozone nonattainment in Shasta County. The Council finds that as to such significant effect identified above, changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects thereof as identified in the Final EIR. The facts supporting such findings are as follows: a. As necessary, projects induced or constructed within the Enterprise Zone should be analyzed for air quality impacts on a project-by-project basis; measures from Section 3.2, "Traffic and Circulation," including transit and ridesharing programs, should be incorporated into local planning regulations. This finding is supported by substantial evidence in the record of the proceedings before the Council. 8. DESCRIPTION OF SIGNIFICANT EFFECT: Air Quality: Induced growth due to the SMEZ may create the necessity of residential development. Domestic sources of emissions include fireplaces, woodstoves, and gas powered heaters and water heaters. The operation of these devices, particularly in nonattainment areas, can result in excess pollutant concentrations, constituting a significant adverse impact. - 4 - The Council finds that as to such significant effect identified above, changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects thereof as identified in the Final EIR. The facts supporting such finding are as follows: a. If woodstoves or fireplaces are permitted, EPA-approved inserts or the equivalent should be required on all fireplaces or woodstoves installed. b. All boilers, burners, heaters, or water heaters using natural gas as a fuel source should be engineered to reduce NOx emissions by the greatest amount possible, using existing technology such as biased firing, multi-staged combustion, gas recirculation, low NOx burners, or a combination thereof. This finding is supported by substantial evidence in the record of the proceedings before the Council. 9. DESCRIPTION OF SIGNIFICANT EFFECT: Noise: Temporary significant noise impacts at sites within the Enterprise Zone could result from construction activity or improvements and extensions to public works infrastructure. The Council finds that as to such significant effect identified above, changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects thereof as identified in the Final EIR. The facts supporting such finding are as follows: a. Vehicles and equipment should be properly muffled. Construction should be limited to the hours of 7:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. , Monday through Saturday. The public should be informed of construction timelines. This finding is supported by substantial evidence in the record of the proceedings before the Council. 10. DESCRIPTION OF SIGNIFICANT EFFECT: Noise: In some cases, existing structures could be impacted by noise associated with general growth. The Council finds that as to such significant effect identified above, changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects thereof as identified in the Final EIR. The facts supporting such findings are as follows: a. Existing structures could be retrofitted with noise-attenuating elements and sound walls, where applicable. 5 - This finding is supported by substantial evidence in the record of the proceedings before the Council. 11. DESCRIPTION OF SIGNIFICANT EFFECT: Noise: In some cases, new projects could be exposed to sound levels which exceed the applicable standards. The Council finds that as to such significant effect identified above, changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects thereof as identified in the Final EIR. The facts supporting such finding are as follows: a. Sound walls and noise insulation strategies designed by an acoustical engineer should be considered and incorporated where appropriate. This finding is supported by substantial evidence in the record of the proceedings before the Council. 12. DESCRIPTION OF SIGNIFICANT EFFECT: Drainage/Hydrology: Induced development within the Enterprise Zone could increase the amount of impervious surfaces, resulting in increases in the volume and velocity of storm runoff. The Council finds that as to such significant effect identified above, changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects thereof as identified in the Final EIR. The facts supporting such finding are as follows: a. Impacts on storm drainage and water quality due to increases in impervious surfaces should be identified and mitigated on a project-by- project basis through the local environmental review and permit process. This finding is supported by substantial evidence in the record of the proceedings before the Council. 13. DESCRIPTION OF SIGNIFICANT EFFECT: Drainage/Hydrology: Many areas within the SMEZ are within the 100-year floodplain. Flood hazards therefore exist. The Council finds that as to such significant effect identified above, changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects thereof as identified in the Final EIR. The facts supporting such finding are as follows: a. Potential impacts on flood risks caused by new development are - 6 - mitigated through policies in the General Plans and zoning regulations of the Cities of Redding and Anderson, as well as Shasta County. This finding is supported by substantial evidence in the record of the proceedings before the Council. 14. DESCRIPTION OF SIGNIFICANT EFFECT: Drainage/Hydrology: Development induced by implementation of the Enterprise Zone could increase grease, oil and other pollutants and thus could have significant impacts on water quality in area streams and the Sacramento River as the area grows. Runoff from parking areas is of major concern. The Council finds that as to such significant effect identified above, changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects thereof as identified in the Final EIR. The facts supporting such findings are as follows: a. The Cities of Redding and Anderson and the County of Shasta should consider ordinances requiring future developments to mitigate increases in street contaminants (such as oils and greases) that enter surface waters in the Enterprise zone. Parking areas for new major roadways or large common parking areas should be equipped with grease traps in order to reduce impacts on water quality. This finding is supported by substantial evidence in the record of the proceedings before the Council. 15. DESCRIPTION OF SIGNIFICANT EFFECT: Drainage/Hydrology: Induced development could also result in the reduction of recharge areas in the Enterprise Zone. The Council finds that as to such significant effect identified above, changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects thereof as identified in the Final EIR. The facts supporting such finding are as follows: a. The Cities of Redding and Anderson and the County of Shasta should be encouraged to prepare a study of recharge areas in the Enterprise Zone and to develop ordinances that protect this important resource. This finding is supported by substantial evidence in the record of the proceedings before the Council. 16. DESCRIPTION OF SIGNIFICANT EFFECT: Geology: Alteration of natural slopes can have significant impacts on slope stability, drainage, and accelerated erosion especially in construction areas adjacent to the Sacramento River. Where turbidity levels could be affected, 7 - soils in the project site are corrosive to uncoated steel. The shrink-swell action of expansive soils could cause serious damage to foundation during the life of structures and roads in the project area. The Council finds that as to such significant effect identified above, changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects thereof as identified in the Final EIR. The facts supporting such finding are as follows: a. Any developments induced through economic incentives under the SMEZ should be analyzed for geologic impacts through the local environmental review process. Issues to cover should include revegetation of disturbed surfaces and slopes, construction design, construction timing, disturbance of natural vegetation, catch basins, soil shrink-swell potential and seismic design. This finding is supported by substantial evidence in the record of the proceedings before the Council. 17. DESCRIPTION OF SIGNIFICANT EFFECT: Geology: Seismic activity from distant areas could result in severe groundshaking, significantly impacting proposed buildings and structures included in the project area. The Council finds that as to such significant effect identified above, changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects thereof as identified in the Final EIR. The facts supporting such finding are as follows: a. Seismic design requirements of the Uniform Building Code should be satisfied in order to ensure that project structures are designed to withstand the effects of groundshaking. This finding is supported by substantial evidence in the record of the proceedings before the Council. 18. DESCRIPTION OF SIGNIFICANT EFFECT: Geology: Slope stability could be significantly reduced by changes in the amount and pattern of surface water runoff, altered topography, and the surface load on soil and rock. The Council finds that as to such significant effect identified above, changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects thereof as identified in the Final EIR. The facts supporting such finding are as follows: a. A site-specific geotechnical report, including a soil study, should be - 8 - prepared for each project requiring extensive earthwork. ThesE studies should recommend engineering and construction techniques that would mitigate potential impacts due to expansive soils, s1opE instability, corrosivity of soils, and other potentially hazardous geologic characteristics of the site. This finding is supported by substantial evidence in the record of the proceedings before the Council. 19. DESCRIPTION OF SIGNIFICANT EFFECT Biology: The vegetation that would be preserved proximate to induced development could be indirectly damaged by construction activities and related changes in the local ecology. The Council finds that as to such significant effect identified above, changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects thereof as identified in the Final EIR. The facts supporting such finding are as follows: a. Any development induced by or occurring within the SMEZ should bE subject to biological/ecological analysis as part of the standard environmental review process for that development. This finding is supported by substantial evidence in the record of the proceedings before the Council. 20. DESCRIPTION OF SIGNIFICANT EFFECT: Biology: 1 a. Haphazard removal of blue oak/digger pine woodland, which takes years to develop to a climax state, could result in significant adversE biological impacts. b. Contamination of the local streams and the river due to application of pesticides and fertilizers would be considered a significant adversE impact, as spawning habitat and downstream fisheries could bE adversely affected. C. The proposed project would facilitate development that could result in the removal of the oak and pine trees and manzanita and ceanothus shrubs. The removal of the vegetation for the establishment of building sites in the project area will modify wildlife habitat significantly. The Council finds that as to such significant effects identified above, changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects thereof as identified in the Final EIR. The facts supporting such finding are as follows: - 9 - a. Mitigation should be established on a case-by-case basis for any future development induced by or located within the SMEZ. Issues should include avoidance of existing tress, replanting of appropriate native trees and other species, and limiting areal extent of development in sensitive areas. This finding is supported by substantial evidence in the record of the proceedings before the Council. 21. DESCRIPTION OF SIGNIFICANT EFFECT: Biology: Removal of riparian forest vegetation along the banks of the Sacramento River or any of its tributaries to accommodate development would be considered a significant adverse impact, due to its rarity and statewide decline. The sensitive riparian ecology of the Sacramento River and its tributaries could be adversely affected by construction activities facilitated by the proposed Enterprise Zone. The filling or altering of wetlands to accommodate induced development in the Enterprise Zone would constitute a significant adverse impact upon wetland vegetation and waterfowl and other fauna which use these critical habitat areas. The Council finds that as to such significant effect identified above, changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects thereof as identified in the Final EIR. The facts supporting such finding are as follows: a. All tree and understory vegetation removed from riparian corridors for the proposed project should be replaced at a five-to-one ratio. In instances where individual plants cannot be discerned (e.g. , willow clumps) , vegetation should be replaced on a one-to-one ratio on a square-footage basis. One acre of wetlands or vernal pools should be created for every one acre of wetlands or vernal pools destroyed. To protect riparian habitats and to minimize erosion runoff and inter- ference with surface water flows, no development should penetrate riparian buffer areas along streams as delineated by the 100-year floodplain boundary prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. This finding is supported by substantial evidence in the record of. the proceedings before the Council. 22. DESCRIPTION OF SIGNIFICANT EFFECT: Biology: Project-related activities near streambeds or vernal pools could adversely affect the endangered slender orcutt grass and the sensitive silky cryptantha. Removal of oak woodland or grassland to accommodate future projects could eliminate unreported populations of Fremont's calycadenia or Ahart's paronychia. The Council finds that as to such significant effect identified above, changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects thereof as identified in the Final EIR. - 10 - The facts supporting such finding are as follows: a. Future project sites located near wetlands, vernal pools, or streambed floodplains could potentially support populations of slender orcutt grass or silky cryptantha. Future project sites located in oak woodlands or oak grasslands could potentially support populations of Fremont's calycadenia or Ahart's paronychia. Prior to project approval in these plant communities, sites should be surveyed during the flowering period by a qualified botanist to determine presence or absence of these species. Surveys for the calycadenia and paronychia should be conducted in May. Surveys for the cryptantha should be conducted in late April or early May. Surveys for the orcutt grass should be conducted in late May to early July. This finding is supported by substantial evidence in the record of the proceedings before the Council. 23. DESCRIPTION OF SIGNIFICANT EFFECT: Public Service and Utilities: Public schools serving areas near and within the Enterprise Zone would experience additional student population growth with added burden on facilities. The Council finds that as to such significant effect identified above, changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects thereof as identified in the Final EIR. The facts supporting such finding are as follows: a. It is recommended that potential impacts to the school districts within the SMEZ be mitigated through introduction of special funding mechanisms such as Mello Roos districts where possible. Districts that are in need of facility improvements should explore conventional and, if necessary, unconventional financing measures. b. In order to ascertain the impact that the SMEZ is having on the relevant school districts, it is further recommended that the Shasta County Office of Education closely monitor enrollment figures to determine degrees of accelerated growth (if any) . This finding is supported by substantial evidence in the record of the proceedings before the Council. 24. DESCRIPTION OF SIGNIFICANT EFFECT: Public Services and Utilities: Unless project site developers submit plans to PG&E for review and comment prior to undertaking action in order to ensure the protection of existing facilities, such facilities may be damaged. Existing transmission facilities enclosed within fenced residential yards also impair the company's ability to inspect, maintain, and perform emergency repairs on facilities. The Council finds that as to such significant effect identified above, changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the - 11 - project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects thereof as identified in the Final EIR. The facts supporting such finding are as follows: a. Project site plans should be submitted to PG&E for review and comment prior to final approval of projects which will be a part of the SMEZ. Developers should be discouraged from plans that would enclose PG&E transmission facilities in fenced residential yards. Any setbacks, walls, screening or other mitigation required to mitigate impacts of pre-existing PG&E facilities should be the responsibility of SMEZ project applicants. This finding is supported by substantial evidence in the record of the proceedings before the Council. 25. DESCRIPTION OF SIGNIFICANT EFFECT: Archaeological/Cultural Resources: Recorded archaeological and cultural sites are recorded throughout the area. The potential for additional unrecorded sites is expected to be high. Induced development in undisturbed areas would be most likely to disturb or damage archaeological or cultural resources. The discovery of Native American burial sites requires the services of a coroner and notification of the Native American Heritage Commission before proceeding further. The Council finds that as to such significant effect identified above, changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects thereof as identified in the Final EIR. The facts supporting such finding are as follows: a. Development induced by the proposed Enterprise Zone should be analyzed for impacts to cultural and historical resources on a project- by-project basis. Appropriate mitigation measures should be developed during the analysis. b. If induced development within the Enterprise Zone reveals any potential archaeological or historical materials or objects, all work in the vicinity should halt until a qualified archaeologist may evaluate the site. Mitigation measures as prescribed by the archaeologist must be complied with. C. If human remains are found during any development activity within the Enterprise Zone, the County medical examiner must be contacted to evaluate the finding. If the remains are Native American, the medical examiner must contact the Native American Heritage Commission within 24 hours. This finding is supported by substantial evidence in the record of the proceedings before the Council. 12 - j 26. DESCRIPTION OF SIGNIFICANT EFFECT: Visual/Aesthetics: The largest potential visual impact of the establishment of the Enterprise Zone is related to visual change in more rural areas, located in the northern and eastern portions of the project area. Establishment of the Enterprise Zone would facilitate industrial and commercial developments in areas that are presently thickly wooded with oak/pine/manzanita woodlands. The cumulative conversion of natural, wooded, open space to urbanized areas throughout the project area could have an adverse aesthetic impact on the greater Redding area. The Council finds that as to such significant effect identified above, changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects thereof as identified in the Final EIR. The facts supporting such finding are as follows: a. Induced development should be designed to blend into the natural landscape and not obscure, detract from, or negatively affect the scenic quality of hillside areas. The use of natural building materials and colors, landscape screening, and setbacks should be considered in order to mitigate visual impacts. This finding is supported by substantial evidence in the record of the proceedings before the Council. 27. DESCRIPTION OF SIGNIFICANT EFFECT: Visual/Aesthetic: a. Improper development of hillsides within the project area could result • in a significant adverse visual impact. b. Impacts of development along major view corridors in the project area could be significant, depending on the degree of native vegetation retained and the extent of introduced landscaping used. C. Depending on specific locations of proposed development in the project area, visual impacts could be experienced related to mixed land uses. The Council finds that as to such significant effects identified above, changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects thereof as identified in the Final EIR. The facts supporting such finding are as follows: a. When the design plans for anticipated or induced development in the Enterprise Zone become available, further evaluation of the site design impacts should be conducted by the Cities of Redding or Anderson or the County of Shasta in order to determine compliance with the respective General Plan Guidelines. Future topographic conditions, grading operations, proposed landscaping, open space buffer zones, exterior building materials, and roof-mounted equipment, if any, - 13 - should be included in the review. Other issues would include preservation and replanting of native vegetation, maintenance of facilities, and creation of visual buffers. This finding is supported by substantial evidence in the record of the proceedings before the Council. 28. DESCRIPTION OF SIGNIFICANT EFFECT: Visual/Aesthetic: Facilitated development could result in the reduction of open space lands in the project area. Pastoral settings and associated scenic qualities of large undeveloped parcels in the project area may be permanently lost. The Council finds that as to such significant effect identified above, changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects thereof as identified in the Final EIR. The facts supporting such finding are as follows: a. Dwellings and other structures should be concentrated into neighborhood units to help preserve large areas of open space and significant natural features. This finding is supported by substantial evidence in the record of the proceedings before the Council. D:\E\FINDINGS.EZ - 14 -