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HomeMy WebLinkAbout103-Att. 1a - Initial Study/Negative Declaration (without Attachment A, included below as Attachment 2a).pdf Circulation and Scenic Highway Element Update 2 A. SUMMARY INFORMATION 1. Project Title: City of Saratoga General Plan Circulation and Scenic Highway Element Update 2. Lead Agency Name and Address: John Cherbone, Public Works Director City of Saratoga 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 3. Contact Person and Phone Number: John Cherbone, Public Works Director (408) 868-1241 4. Project Location: The proposed project would be located in the City of Saratoga, California. Attachment A, Figure C-5 Existing/Planned Bicycle Facilities shows the proposed changes to the Circula- tion Element Bike Map and the affected roadways. 5. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: City of Saratoga 13777 Fruitvale Avenue Saratoga, CA 95070 6. General Plan Designation: Various. 7. Zoning: Various. 8. Description of Project: The project would update the Circulation and Scenic Highway Element of the City of Saratoga General Plan, including updates of descriptive information, clarification of existing policies, updates of bicycle facilities maps to reclassify or remove certain existing bike routes; identifying new bike routes, bike lanes, and bike trails; and showing future bike routes and conceptual alignments of proposed future bike trails. The project also includes conforming amendments to the City’s Open Space and Conservation Element. The project would not result in any physical changes or construction. The policy changes proposed would have negligible impact on traffic and may reduce traffic impacts and levels in some cases. Specific recommendations for updating the Circulation Element are shown in the proposed Circulation Element included as Attachment A. Circulation and Scenic Highway Element Update 3 9. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: The project applies to the entire City of Saratoga, a city with a population of approximately 30,000 located in Santa Clara County. Saratoga, which comprises approximately 12 square miles, is located at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains and is surrounded by Cupertino and San Jose on the north; Campbell, Los Gatos, and Monte Sereno on the east; and unincorporated lands of Santa Clara County on the south and west. The affected bike routes and bike lanes are generally located on existing roadways. The Class I Off-road Bike Trail designation paralleling Highway 9/Congress Springs Road and Pierce Road proposed for designation as a proposed future trail would be located adjacent to existing roadways, and the Class I Off- road Bike Trail designation on the PG&E right-of-way proposed for designation as a new and proposed future trail would be located adjacent to a Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way. All the routes, lanes, and trails would connect to bike facilities on roadways throughout the City. See Attachment A, Figure C-5. Land uses surrounding the bike routes, lanes, and trails consist of low to medium density residential uses and several commercial centers along the major arterial roadways. 10. Other agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing approval, or participation agreement): None. 11. List of Attachments: Attachment A City of Saratoga Circulation and Scenic Highway Element Update Attachment B City Council Packet dated April 15, 2009 Attachment C Open Space and Conservation Element Trails Map Update Circulation and Scenic Highway Element Update 4 B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The City of Saratoga General Plan Circulation Element (Circulation Element) identifies goals and policies for travel and transportation and the location of existing and proposed transportation routes and other local public facilities for transportation within the City. The proposed project updates the document. A copy of the proposed Circulation Element is provided in Attachment A of this Initial Study. The follow- ing discussion includes a description of the project site and surrounding land uses and a description of the proposed project. 1. Overview and Background In October 2008 the City Council considered proposed amendments to the City’s Circulation and Scenic Highway Element of the City of Saratoga General Plan concerning Saratoga bikeways. The Council accepted public testimony and directed staff to consult further with the Pedestrian, Equestrian, and Bicycle Trails Advisory Committee (“PEBTAC” or “Committee”) to explore alternatives to the proposed amendments. The PEBTAC recommended amendments to the Circulation Element, Bicycle Facilities Map. The Committee’s recommendation is included in Attachment B. The revised Bicycle Facilities Map was prepared in consultation with the City’s Traffic Engineers, Fehr & Peers. Their assessment of the map is also included in Attachment B. In the course of analyzing the proposed amendments, staff determined that other updates to the Circula- tion Element were appropriate, including updates to technical information, clarification of policies, and updates to the Bicycle Facilities Map and Trails Map to ensure consistency between the Circulation Element and the City’s Open Space and Conservation Element (Open Space Element). This Initial Study/Negative Declaration (IS/ND) analyzes the potential impacts of updating the City’s General Plan policies and amending the Bicycle Facilities Map to show changes in bicycle route classifi- cation and implementing a no parking/no stopping zone on a portion of Saratoga Avenue. Implementa- tion of bicycle facilities that require future design and construction (i.e., construction of bike trails) will be subject to further environmental review of project-level impacts under CEQA when specific trail alignments and designs are proposed. 2. Existing Conditions The entirety of the Project would be located in Saratoga, a city with a population of approximately 30,000 located in Santa Clara County. Saratoga, which comprises approximately 12 square miles, is located at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains and is surrounded by Cupertino and San Jose on the north; Campbell, Los Gatos, and Monte Sereno on the east; and unincorporated lands of Santa Clara County on the south and west. The Circulation Element Update primarily includes changes to the bicycle facilities maps to reclassify or remove certain existing bike routes; identify bike lanes, and bike trails; and to show future bike routes. The roadways affected by the proposed project include the following: - Mount Eden Road (General Plan classification - collector road) Circulation and Scenic Highway Element Update 5 - Highway 9/Big Basin Way (General Plan classification - minor arterial road) - Pierce Road (General Plan classification - collector road) - Highway 9/Saratoga-Los Gatos Road from Highway 9/Big Basin Way south to the City boundary (General Plan classification – principal arterial road) - Miller Avenue between Cox Avenue and Prospect Road (General Plan classification - collector road) - Roadways along the “Postal Route” including 4th Street, Elva Avenue, Reid Lane, Verde Vista Lane, Saraview Drive, Surrey Lane, Comer Drive, Arroyo De Arguello, Via Roncole (General Plan classifi- cation - collector road) Saratoga Hills Road, Pontiac Avenue, Trinity Avenue, Malcolm Avenue, Sea- ton Avenue, Tamworth Avenue, Sarahills Drive and Wardell Road (all General Plan classifications – local streets). The Project includes designation of a conceptual alignment for a proposed Class I bike trail along High- way 9/Congress Springs Road and Pierce Road. No specific trail alignment has been determined. The conceptual alignment along Highway 9/Congress Springs Road would be immediately to the south of Highway 9 and to the west of Pierce Road. See Attachment A, Figure C-5. The conceptual trail align- ment area consists of disturbed areas and vegetated areas, including both non-native plant species and native species. The conceptual trail alignment traverses areas of steep slopes immediately south of Highway 9 and west of Pierce Road. Saratoga Creek and tributaries to it cross the conceptual alignment several times. On portions of the conceptual alignment, the creek channel is surrounded by riparian vegetation. Saratoga Creek supports a dense, multi-layered woodland typical of riparian habitat. The conceptual trail alignment would cross U.S. Army Corps of Engineers jurisdictional waters. The creek is also under the jurisdiction of the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) and Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB). The Project includes designation of a conceptual alignment for a proposed Class I bike trail on either side of Joes’ Trail to extend the trail to the City boundaries. The conceptual trail alignment is situated in urban land adjacent to the Union Pacific Railroad. No specific trail alignment has been determined. The conceptual alignment would cross the utility corridor along the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way from Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road to Prospect Road and from Saratoga Avenue to the City boundary. See At- tachment A, Figure C-5. The conceptual trail alignment is located in a valley and is not immediately adjacent to steep hillside slopes. The conceptual trail alignment consists of disturbed areas and vegetated areas, including both non-native plant species and native species. Calabazas Creek and San Tomas Aquino Creek cross the conceptual trail alignment. On portions of the conceptual trail alignment, the creek channel is surrounded by riparian vegetation. The conceptual trail alignment may cross U.S. Army Corps of Engineers jurisdictional waters. The creeks are also under the jurisdiction of the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG), Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), and the Santa Clara Valley Water District (SCVWD). Portions of the trail alignment are currently informally used by hikers, runners, and bicyclists. The conceptual trail alignment requires road crossings at Arroyo de Arguello and Quito Road. In the course of preparing this update, staff determined that certain roadway segments currently have traffic volumes that exceed the capacity for those segments. Specifically, two roadway segments, Saratoga Avenue between Cox Avenue and SR 85 and Quito Road between Allendale Avenue and Saratoga Avenue currently operate at level of service (LOS) E and F respectively. As such, the Circula- tion Element Update revises policies to reflect these existing conditions. Circulation and Scenic Highway Element Update 6 Surrounding Land Uses. Land uses surrounding the affected roadways consist of low to medium density residential uses and several commercial centers along the major arterial roadways. The proposed bike routes would be located along existing roadways. 3. Project Goals and Objectives The key goal of the project is to update policies and procedures to reflect conditions that have evolved since preparation of the 2000 Circulation element and to enhance bicycle safety to benefit residents in Saratoga. Specific objectives of the project include the following: • Improve the City’s transportation system by promoting ‘complete streets’ that balance the needs of bicyclists, pedestrians, and transit users with consideration for safe automobile travel. • Improve bicycle safety and routing within the City. • Reduce automobile use to benefit regional air quality and reduce traffic congestion. • Improve public health. • Enhance bicycle connectivity within the City and to neighboring communities. 4. Proposed Project The project would update the Circulation and Scenic Highway Element of the City of Saratoga General Plan, including updates of descriptive information, clarification of existing policies, updates of bicycle facilities maps, redesignation of certain existing bike routes, designation of roadways as new bike routes and bike trails, and establishment of proposed bike route and bike trail designations. The project would also amend the trails map in the City’s Open Space/Conservation Element to correct inaccuracies and ensure consistency with the trails map in the Circulation Element. The project would not include physical changes or construction. Implementation of the proposed project would update the Bicycle Facilities Map in the City’s Circulation and Scenic Highway Element to include the following changes: • Add a new Class III bike route following the “Postal Route” by adding bicycle facilities onto 4th Street, Elva Avenue, Reid Lane, Saratoga Hills Road, Pontiac Avenue, Trinity Avenue, Malcolm Avenue, Seaton Avenue, Tamworth Avenue, Verde Vista Lane, Sarahills Drive, Saraview Drive, Sur- rey Lane, Comer Drive, Arroyo De Arguello, Via Roncole, and Wardell Road; • Add a new Class III bicycle route along the sections of Miller Avenue between Cox Avenue and Prospect Road that do not already include a bike lane; • Add a proposed future Class III bicycle route along: - Highway 9/Big Basin Way between 4th Street and Springer Avenue, and - Pierce Road between Surrey Lane and Mt. Eden Road; • Add a proposed future Class I off-road bike trail conceptual alignment along: - Highway 9/Congress Springs Road east of Springer Avenue, and - Pierce Road south of Mt. Eden Road Circulation and Scenic Highway Element Update 7 - adjacent to the Union Pacific Railroad near Highway 85 west of Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road and east of Saratoga Avenue to the City boundaries • Reclassify roadway segments from a Class III bike route to a combination of Class II and Class III bike routes and lanes on Highway 9/Saratoga-Los Gatos Road from Highway 9/Big Basin Way south to the City boundary. (These roadway segments are already striped with bike lanes.) • Remove Class III bike route facility designations on: - Highway 9/Big Basin Way west of 4th Street, - Mount Eden Road, and - Pierce Road west of Surrey Lane; Bike Routes. Proposed removal of existing bike route designations would extend along portions of Highway 9 (a.k.a. Big Basin Way and Congress Springs Road), Pierce Road and Mt. Eden Road. The proposed project would designate new bike routes along portions of Miller Avenue and along the old “Postal Route”. Proposed future bike routes would be designated on Pierce Road between Surrey Lane and Mt. Eden Road and Highway 9/Big Basin Way between 4th Street and Springer Avenue. Class III bike routes are not striped. The new and proposed future bike routes are shown in Attachment A at Figure C-5. Bike Lanes. A change in designation of Saratoga Los-Gatos Road from bike routes to bike lanes is proposed to reflect the current bicycle facilities on these roadways. Class II Bike lanes consist of striped bike lanes on the roadway. The new bike lanes are shown in Attachment A, Figure C-5. Bike Trails. Depending on the specific location of the trail alignment, implementation of the proposed Class I bike trails would require the City to acquire easements or other means of access to Santa Clara County Parks land, San Jose Water Company land, and other private property. Specific trail alignments are not known or proposed at this time. Therefore, the project proposes only designations of conceptual trail alignments. Other Trails. The project would also amend the Trails Map in the City’s Open Space and Conservation Element to correct inaccuracies and ensure consistency with the Existing and Proposed Trails Map in the Circulation Element. In several cases, the trails map depicts ‘Existing City Trails’ that do not yet exist. The revised map would depict these trails as ‘Proposed City Trails’. In some cases, trails previously depicted as ‘Proposed City Trails’ have either been constructed or the City has since acquired use agreements to facilitate construction. The revised map would depict these trails as ‘Existing City Trails’. In other cases, the revised map would: show existing and newly relocated trails that were omitted from the previous map and remove depicted private trails that are not City trails. Project Approvals/Entitlements The City does not require permits and/or approval from other agencies to implement the proposed project. Circulation and Scenic Highway Element Update 8 C. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS Environmental Factors Potentially Affected: The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project. Aesthetics Biological Resources Hazards & Hazardous Materials Mineral Resources Public Services Utilities/Service Systems Agricultural Resources Cultural Resources Hydrology/Water Quality Noise Recreation Mandatory Findings of Significance Air Quality Geology/Soils Land Use/Planning Population/Housing Transportation/Traffic Determination. (To be completed by the Lead Agency.) On the basis of this initial evaluation: X I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. _ I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be pre- pared. I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. I find that the proposed project MAY have a “potentially significant impact” or “potentially signifi- cant unless mitigated” impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately ana- lyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that re- main to be addressed. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required. __________________________________________ ______________________ Signature Date John Cherbone, Public Works Director City of Saratoga Circulation and Scenic Highway Element Update 9 Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incor- porated Less Than Significant Impact No Impact I. AESTHETICS. Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a State scenic highway? c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings? d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? Discussion: Scenic vistas of the Monte Bello Ridge to the northwest and the forested slopes of taller mountains in the Santa Cruz Mountain range to the south can be seen from many roadways throughout the City. The proposed project would update the Circulation and Scenic Highway Element of the City of Saratoga General Plan, including an amendment to the Bicycle Facilities map, and would not result in physical changes or construction. Thus, the project would not result in adverse impacts to scenic resources or visual character of the area. The visual character or quality of the bicycle facilities and roadways and their surroundings are not affected by the proposed updates. Therefore the project would not have a significant impact related to scenic vistas. Highway 9 is officially designated as a State Scenic Highway Corridor from the Los Gatos city limit (east of Saratoga) to Highway 35/Skyline Boulevard1. The proposed update of the Bicycle Facilities map does not include any portions of a County scenic roadway. No other proposed policy updates would result in physical changes that would lead to adverse impacts to scenic resources or visual character. Implementa- tion of the proposed project would not result in the removal of trees, rock outcroppings or historic buildings, therefore the project would not have a significant impact related to damage of scenic resources. The proposed project does not include the installation or use of lights, or large areas of reflective material. Therefore, the proposed project would not adversely affect day or nighttime views in the surrounding, predominantly residential neighborhoods. 1 http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/LandArch/scenic_highways/route9.htm Circulation and Scenic Highway Element Update 10 Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incor- porated Less Than Signifi- cant Impact No Impact II. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES. In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the Cali- fornia Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Dept. of Conserva- tion as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. In determining whether impacts to forest resources, including timberland, are significant envi- ronmental effects, lead agencies may refer to information compiled by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection regarding the states’ inventory of forest land, including the Forest and Range Assessment Project and the Forest Legacy Assessment Project; and forest carbon mea- surement methodology provided in Forest Protocols adopted by the California Air Resources Board. Would the project: a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farm- land of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to a non-agricultural use? b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract? c) Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code sec- tion 12220(g), timberland (as defined by Public Re- sources Code section 4526), or timberland zoned Tim- berland Production (as defined by Government Code section 51104(g))? d) Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest use? e) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland to non-agricultural use or con- version of forest land to non-forest? Circulation and Scenic Highway Element Update 11 Discussion: The proposed project would update the Circulation and Scenic Highway Element of the City of Saratoga General Plan, including an amendment to the Bicycle Facilities map in the City’s Circulation and Scenic Highway Element to facilitate bicycle travel. As such, implementation of the proposed project would not result in physical changes or construction. Implementation of the proposed project would not convert agricultural land to non-agricultural uses and would not conflict with existing agricultural uses or Wil- liamson Act contracts. Updating the Circulation Element would not result in the extension of infrastruc- ture into an undeveloped area, the development of urban uses on a greenfield site, or other physical changes that would result in the conversion of farmland to non-agricultural uses. Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorpo- rated Less Than Signifi- cant Impact No Impact III. AIR QUALITY. Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations. Would the project: a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the appli- cable air quality plan? b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substan- tially to an existing or projected air quality violation? c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-attainment under an applicable federal or State ambient air quality standard (including releasing emis- sions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant con- centrations? e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial num- ber of people? Discussion: The proposed project would update the Circulation and Scenic Highway Element of the City of Saratoga General Plan, including an amendment to the Bicycle Facilities map in the City’s Circulation and Scenic Highway Element. Implementation of the proposed project would not result in physical changes or construction and would not result in changes in land use or policies that would result in growth and associated increases in emissions from motor vehicles. Additionally, implementation of the project would result in safer bicycle routes within the City limits and is expected to encourage more bicycle use. This would in turn, reduce automobile use to benefit regional air quality. As discussed below, the project would not result in a significant adverse effect to air quality or conflict with the latest Clean Air Plan. Circulation and Scenic Highway Element Update 12 This introduction provides background air quality information that is referenced in the responses to the Initial Study checklist questions below. Existing Air Quality. The City of Saratoga is within the jurisdiction of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD), which regulates air quality in the San Francisco Bay Area. Air quality conditions in the San Francisco Bay Area have improved significantly since the BAAQMD was created in 1955. Ambient concentrations of air pollutants and the number of days during which the region exceeds air quality standards have fallen substantially. In Saratoga and the rest of the air basin, exceedances of air quality standards occur primarily during meteorological conditions conducive to high pollution levels, such as cold, windless winter nights or hot, sunny summer afternoons. Ozone levels, as measured by peak concentrations and the number of days over the State one-hour standard, have declined substantially as a result of aggressive programs by the BAAQMD and other regional, State and federal agencies. The reduction of peak concentrations represents progress in improv- ing public health; however the Bay Area still exceeds the State standard for 1-hour ozone levels. Twenty- four hour levels of particulate matter (PM10) in the Bay Area have exceeded State standards at least several times per year from 2004 to 2006 (the latest year for which data is available). The area is consi- dered a nonattainment area for this pollutant relative to the State standards. The Bay Area is an unclassi- fied area for the federal PM10 standard. An “unclassified” designation signifies that data does not support either an attainment or nonattainment status. No exceedances of the State or federal carbon monoxide (CO) standards have been recorded at any of the region’s monitoring stations since 1991. The Bay Area is currently considered a maintenance area for State and Federal CO standards. New national and State standards for fine particulate matter (diameter 2.5 microns or less, PM2.5) have been adopted for 24-hour and annual averaging periods. Fine particulate matter, because of the small size of individual particles, can be especially harmful to human health. Fine particulate matter is emitted by common combustion sources such as cars, trucks, buses and power plants, in addition to ground disturb- ing activities. The Bay Area is considered an attainment area for PM2.5 at the national level and a nonat- tainment area for PM2.5 at the State level. Clean Air Plan. The most recent BAAQMD plan for attaining California Ambient Air Quality Standards, the Bay Area 2005 Ozone Strategy, was adopted by BAAQMD on January 4, 2006. The 2005 Ozone Strategy is the fourth triennial update of the BAAQMD’s original 1991 Clean Air Plan (CAP). The 2005 Ozone Strategy demonstrates how the San Francisco Bay Area will achieve compliance with the State 1-hour air quality standard for ozone and how the region will reduce transport of ozone and ozone precursors to neighboring air basins. The Ozone Strategy also includes stationary source control measures, mobile source control measures and transportation control measures. Although it is only required to address ozone pollution and associated control measures, the Ozone Strategy also discusses particulate matter pollution and reduction measures. a) As noted above, the Bay Area 2005 Ozone Strategy, which also addresses particulate matter, is the air quality plan that applies to Saratoga. The primary source of ozone is internal combustion engines and power plants. Because the proposed project would not result in any physical changes or construction, it would not contribute to regional ozone emissions in the form of emissions from construction vehicles. Circulation and Scenic Highway Element Update 13 The proposed update of the Circulation Element would not conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan. b) As discussed in the introduction to this section, the San Francisco Bay air basin is considered a nonattainment area for particulate matter and for one-hour ozone levels, under State standards. The proposed project would not result in any physical changes or construction and it would not result in a substantial contribution of particulate matter due to construction or soil disturbance. Implementation of the updated Circulation Element would not result in changes in land use or policies that would result in growth and associated increases in emissions from motor vehicles. Therefore, the proposed project would not contribute substantially to violations of air quality standards. c) As discussed in Section III. a and b, the proposed project would not result in significant emissions of ozone precursors, including particulate matter. Therefore, the project does not make a cumulatively considerable contribution to the air basin’s non-attainment status for particulate matter or other ozone precursors. d) The project would not result in physical changes that would generate increased pollutant emissions. Implementation of the updated Circulation Element would not result in changes in land uses or policies that would place sensitive receptors in greater proximity to emission sources or expose sensitive receptors to emission sources for longer durations. e) Implementation of the Circulation Element Update would not result in physical changes or in policies that would result in physical changes that would create long-term objectionable odors. Therefore, updating the Circulation Element would not violate air quality standards, affect the City’s ability to comply with air quality plans, result in a considerable increase of a criteria pollutant, expose receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations, nor create objectionable odors to a substantial number of people. In addition, any future development activities related to the designated bike trails would be subject to further review under CEQA. Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incor- porated Less Than Signifi- cant Impact No Impact IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in lo- cal or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habi- tat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? Circulation and Scenic Highway Element Update 14 c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) Through direct removal, filling, hydrolog- ical interruption, or other means? d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with es- tablished native resident or migratory wildlife corri- dors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protect- ing biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan or other approved local, regional, or State habitat conservation plan? Discussion: Because the proposed update of the Circulation Element would not result in physical changes or construc- tion, implementation of the project would not result in adverse impacts to biological resources. Future development of designated bike trails would be subject to further review under CEQA, which would include analysis of potential impacts to existing vegetation and other potential biological resources. Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incor- porated Less Than Signifi- cant Impact No Impact V. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5? b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5? c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? Discussion: Circulation and Scenic Highway Element Update 15 The proposed project would not result in physical changes. The project does not involve construction or excavation. As such, it will not result in a change to an historical, archaeological, or paleontological resource or result in the disturbance of human remains. Future development of the designated bike trails would be subject to further review under CEQA, which would include analysis of potential impacts to cultural resources. Therefore, the project would not result in adverse impacts to cultural resources. Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incor- porated Less Than Signifi- cant Impact No Impact VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS. Would the project: a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial ad- verse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geol- ogy Special Publication 42. ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefac- tion? iv) Landslides? b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1- B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating sub- stantial risks to life or property? e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal sys- tems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water? Discussion: The proposed project would not result in construction or excavation that could result in significant adverse impacts related to geology and soils. Circulation and Scenic Highway Element Update 16 Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incor- porated Less Than Signifi- cant Impact No Impact VII. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. Would the project: a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment? b) Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases? Discussion: On December 30, 2009, the California Natural Resources Agency adopted CEQA Guidelines Amendments related to Climate Change. These amendments become effective on March 18, 2010, and state that the “lead agency shall have discretion to determine, in the context of a particular project, whether to: (1) Use a model or methodology to quantify greenhouse gas emissions resulting from a project…and/or (2) Rely on a qualitative analysis or performance based standards.” The qualitative analysis here considers whether the project will generate greenhouse gas emissions or conflict with State goals and plans to reduce such emissions. The proposed project would not result in physical changes or construction and would not result in changes in land use or policies that would result in growth and associated increases in emissions from motor vehicles. The goals of the project is to update policies and procedures to reflect conditions that have evolved since preparation of the 2000 Circulation element and to enhance bicycle safety to benefit residents in Saratoga. The policy changes proposed would have negligible impact on traffic and may reduce traffic levels and related emission in some cases. Therefore, updating the City’s Circulation Element would not generate greenhouse gas emissions. The update does not include policies that conflict with any applicable regulations or requirements adopted to implement a statewide, regional, or local plan for the reduction or mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, the project’s contribution to cumulative GHG emissions would be less than significant. Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incor- porated Less Than Signifi- cant Impact No Impact VIII. HAZARDS. Would the project: a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the envi- ronment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the envi- Circulation and Scenic Highway Element Update 17 ronment through reasonably foreseeable upset and ac- cident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste with- in one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of ha- zardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Govern- ment Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environ- ment? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? f) For a project located within the vicinity of a private air- strip, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? Discussion: The proposed project would update the Circulation Element of the City’s General Plan and amend the bicycle facilities maps. The project would not result in physical changes or construction. Implementation of the proposed project would not involve the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials. The proposed project does not include facilities that would permanently result in emissions of hazardous materials or the regular handling of hazardous waste. Therefore, the project would not pose a hazard to any sensitive receptors. Implementation of the project would not take place within an airport land use plan area, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, or within the vicinity of a private airstrip. The project would not interfere with an adopted emergency response or emergency evacuation plan. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in significant adverse impacts related to hazards. Circulation and Scenic Highway Element Update 18 Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorpo- rated Less Than Signifi- cant Impact No Impact IX. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY. Would the project: a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the produc- tion rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site? d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site? e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures which would impede or redirect flood flows? i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding, including flooding of as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? Circulation and Scenic Highway Element Update 19 Discussion: The proposed project would update the Circulation and Scenic Highway Element of the City of Saratoga General Plan and amend the bicycle facilities maps. The project would not include excavation or con- struction and would thus not impact groundwater resources or infiltration capacity, or alter drainage patterns in a way that would increase erosion or flooding. There are no levees or dams in Saratoga and the City is not subject to inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow. Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorpo- rated Less Than Signifi- cant Impact No Impact X. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the project: a) Physically divide an established community? b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordin- ance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan? Discussion: The proposed project would update the Circulation Element of the City of Saratoga General Plan and amend the bicycle facilities maps. Implementation of bicycle facilities that require construction (i.e., construction of bike trails) would be subject to further review under CEQA when specific trail alignments are proposed. The physical division of an established community would typically involve the construction of large fea- tures (such as freeways) that then function as physical or psychological barriers between communities, or the removal of roadways (e.g., through the assembly of numerous parcels and the creation of “super- blocks”) such that access from one neighborhood to another is diminished. The designated bicycle routes would enhance bicycle access in the City, and would not impede vehicle traffic on the roadways with designated bicycle routes. Therefore, the project would not physically divide any residential communi- ties. The affected portions of Highway 9/Big Basin Way and Highway 9/Congress Springs Road are identified in the General Plan as Minor Arterial Roadways. Highway 9/Saratoga-Los Gatos Road is identified in the General Plan as a Major Arterial Roadway. Pierce Road and all other affected roadways are identified in Circulation and Scenic Highway Element Update 20 the General Plan as a Collector Roads. Zoning for uses along the proposed bicycle routes include residential, commercial, and community facilities. The project would not conflict with an applicable land use plan, policy or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project and would not conflict with any adopted habitat or natural community conservation plan. Therefore, the project would not result in any adverse impacts related to land use. Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incor- porated Less Than Signifi- cant Impact No Impact XI. MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral re- source that would be of value to the region and the res- idents of the State? b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally-important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? Discussion: Mineral resources in and around Saratoga are limited primarily to sandstone and shale. No active mines are located in Saratoga. Updating the City’s Circulation Element would not result in adverse impacts to mineral resources. Therefore, implementation of the proposed project would not result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource. Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incor- porated Less Than Signifi- cant Impact No Impact XII. NOISE. Would the project result in: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive ground borne vibration or ground borne noise levels? c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise le- vels in the project vicinity above levels existing with- out the project? d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient Circulation and Scenic Highway Element Update 21 noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? Discussion: Updating the City’s Circulation Element would not result in physical changes or construction that could result in adverse noise impacts. Implementation of the updated Circulation Element would not result in changes in land uses or policies that would place sensitive receptors in greater proximity to high levels of airport- or airstrip-related noise or expose sensitive receptors to noise sources for longer durations. Therefore, implementation of the proposed project would not result in significant impacts related to noise. Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incor- porated Less Than Signifi- cant Impact No Impact XIII. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the project: a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through exten- sion of roads or other infrastructure)? b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, ne- cessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? Discussion: The proposed project would result in an updated Circulation Element and amended maps. Implementa- tion of the updated Circulation Element would not result in changes to land use or policies that would result in growth. Thus, the project would not directly or indirectly induce population growth, would not remove existing housing stock and would not displace people. Circulation and Scenic Highway Element Update 22 Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incor- porated Less Than Signifi- cant Impact No Impact XIV. PUBLIC SERVICES. a) Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physi- cally altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construc- tion of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: Fire protection? Police protection? Schools? Parks? Other public facilities? Discussion: Implementation of the proposed project would result in an updated Circulation Element. Thus, the project would not increase the risk of fire hazard in the area or result in significant impacts related to increased provision of fire and police services. The proposed project does not involve the construction of housing or employment-generating facilities. Therefore, it would not increase demand for school services. The project increases bicycle routes and designated bicycle trails in Saratoga and thus would not result in adverse impacts on existing recreational facilities or other public facilities, such as libraries. Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incor- porated Less Than Signifi- cant Impact No Impact XV. RECREATION. a) Would the project increase the use of existing neigh- borhood and regional parks or other recreational facili- ties such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? b) Does the project include recreational facilities or re- quire the construction or expansion of recreational fa- cilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? Circulation and Scenic Highway Element Update 23 Discussion: Implementation of the proposed project would result in a net increase in bicycle facilities in the City of Saratoga. The project does not require construction or expansion of recreational facilities. Therefore, the project would not adversely impact recreational facilities and would not have a substantial adverse physical effect on the environment. Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incor- porated Less Than Signifi- cant Impact No Impact XVI. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC. Would the project: a) Conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy establishing measures of effectiveness for the perfor- mance of the circulation system, taking into account all modes of transportation including mass transit and non- motorized travel and relevant components of the circu- lation system, including but not limited to intersections, streets, highways and freeways, pedestrian and bicycle paths, and mass transit? b) Conflict with an applicable congestion management program, including, but not limited to level of service standards, and travel demand measures, or other stan- dards established by the county congestion manage- ment agency for designated roads or highways. c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including ei- ther an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or in- compatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? e) Result in inadequate emergency access? f) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs re- garding public transit, bicycle, or pedestrian facilities, or otherwise decrease the performance or safety of such facilities. Discussion: The project would result in an updated Circulation and Scenic Highway Element of the City of Saratoga General Plan and amended maps. Implementation of the updated Circulation Element would not result in changes to land use or policies that would result in a substantial increase in traffic. Circulation Element policies would be updated to encourage alternative travel modes, such as walking, biking, and transit. The Circulation Element analysis of existing roadway conditions indicates that two roadway segments (i.e., Saratoga Avenue between Cox Avenue and SR 85 and Quito Road between Allendale Avenue and Circulation and Scenic Highway Element Update 24 Saratoga Avenue) are currently operating below the City’s standard of level-of-service D. See, Circula- tion Element included as Attachment A, at 13. The Circulation Element analysis also indicates that the same two roadway segments and four other roadway segments (also along Saratoga Avenue and Quito Road) are projected to exceed LOS D in 2030. See, Circulation Element included as Attachment A, at 25. Thus, the six roadway segments in question would experience increased traffic congestion compared to current conditions. The anticipated change in level of service is considered a less-than-significant impact to the City’s circulation system as a whole. The City’s circulation system includes all modes of transportation includ- ing public transit, bicycle facilities, and pedestrian facilities, as well as roadways and intersections. Therefore, the preservation of all components of the circulation system has been considered in this evaluation. The roadway segments that are projected to exceed LOS D have existing and planned sidewalks and bicycle lanes. Preservation of these pedestrian and bicycle facilities precludes changes in roadway configurations along these roadway segments. As such, taking into account all modes of transportation in the City, the projected increase in traffic congestion at the aforementioned roadway segments are not expected to result in significant adverse impacts. Updating the City’s Circulation Element would not result in conflicts with established plans, policies, or other measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system or substantial changes in the amount or flow of traffic. Updates to the City’s Circulation Element also include revisions to the bicycle facility designations. Bike lanes shown on the updated facilities map reflect existing conditions. No lanes were removed or are planned to be removed to implement these bike lanes. Implementation of the proposed project would ultimately allow for increased bike access to the existing bicycle facilities and to newly identified routes. The proposed project would offer a transportation alternative to driving and could reduce car trips. Therefore, the proposed project would not cause an increase in car traffic which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system. The City of Saratoga has one intersection (i.e., Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road) that is monitored by the Santa Clara County Congestion Management Agency (CMA). According to the most recent CMA monitoring results, that intersection does not exceed the Congestion Management Program standard for levels of service. There is no indication that implementation of the proposed project would conflict with the CMA’s policies. In the event that the Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road intersection exceeds CMA level of service standards in the future, the Circulation Element includes a policy that requires the City to prepare a deficiency plan in accordance with CMA policies. See, Attachment A, at 38. The project would not result in a change to air traffic patterns or air traffic levels, therefore the update of the Circulation Element would result in no impacts related to safety risks. The conceptual trail alignments may require crossing over Highway 9/Big Basin Way at the intersection with Pierce Road and crossings at Arroyo de Arguello and Quito Road. Any impacts related to increased hazards associated with construction of the Class III bicycle trails would be evaluated during environmen- tal review of project-level impacts when a specific trail alignments and designs are proposed. Emergency vehicle access around the City would be unaffected by the proposed project. Bike lanes shown on the updated bicycle facilities map reflect existing conditions. No center lanes were removed to implement these bike lanes and roadway configurations would not be altered. Circulation and Scenic Highway Element Update 25 Updating the Circulation Element, amending relevant maps, and identifying new and future bike routes, bike lanes, and bike trails would benefit bicycle users in Saratoga. The proposed project would ultimately provide a safe way to commute via bicycle through Saratoga. The project is consistent with both the County and City bicycle plans, and other programs supporting alternative transportation. Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incor- porated Less Than Signifi- cant Impact No Impact XVII. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the ap- plicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? b) Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause signifi- cant environmental effects? c) Require or result in the construction of new storm wa- ter drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant envi- ronmental effects? d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project’s projected demand in addition to the provider’s existing commit- ments? f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capaci- ty to accommodate the project’s solid waste disposal needs? g) Comply with federal, State, and local statutes and regu- lations related to solid waste? Discussion: The proposed project would update the City’s Circulation and Scenic Highway Element. Implementation of the proposed project would not result in physical changes or construction. As such, implementation of the proposed project would not affect wastewater treatment, water supplies, storm water facilities, wastewater treatment capacity, or solid waste disposal capacity and would not require the construction of new wastewater or water facilities, or the expansion of existing facilities. Therefore, the project is not expected to result in adverse impacts on utilities and service systems. Circulation and Scenic Highway Element Update 26 Any impacts resulting from alteration of drainage patterns or construction of stormwater facilities associated with construction of the Class III bicycle trails would be evaluated during environmental review of project-level impacts when specific trail alignments and designs are proposed. Potentially Significant Impact Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incor- porated Less Than Signifi- cant Impact No Impact XVIII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE. a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the ha- bitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wild- life population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, re- duce the number or restrict the range of a rare or en- dangered plant or animal, or eliminate important exam- ples of the major periods of California history or pre- history? b) Does the project have impacts that are individually li- mited, but cumulatively considerable? (“Cumulatively considerable” means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects.) d) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, ei- ther directly or indirectly? Implementation of the proposed project would not degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self- sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal, or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory. The proposed project would update the City’s Circulation Element to reflect conditions that have evolved since preparation of the last update and would enhance bicycle access in Saratoga, which would benefit regional air quality in the long-term. Other planned and anticipated projects in Saratoga include small-scale residential developments and the revitalization of Saratoga Village. The foreseeable projects in Saratoga would be expected to result in minimal adverse environmental impacts. These impacts could include incremental increases in stormwa- ter runoff, minor disturbances to urban wildlife, and other effects typical of projects undertaken in already-developed areas. The proposed project’s environmental impacts are individually limited and do not make a cumulatively considerable contribution to anticipated impacts from associated with other pending or planned projects. Therefore, all environmental impacts that could occur as a result of the proposed project would be at less-than-significant levels. Circulation and Scenic Highway Element Update 27 Implementation of the proposed project would not result in environmental effects that would cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly. Circulation and Scenic Highway Element Update 28 D. REPORT PREPARERS Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger, LLP City Attorney and Urban Planning Consultant: Project Management and Report Production; Project Description; Initial Study Preparation Fehr and Peers, City Traffic Engineers: Transportation, Circulation and Parking analysis. E. BIBLIOGRAPHY Bay Area Air Quality Management District, 2010. Draft CEQA Guidelines. Website: http://www.baaqmd.gov/~/media/Files/Planning%20and%20Research/CEQA/Draft%20BAAQMD %20CEQA%20Guidelines_Dec%207%202009.ashx California Department of Transportation website: http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/LandArch/scenic_highways/route9.htm \\Smw01\vol1_data\SARATOGA\Circulation Element Update\Final Initial Study w-attach\FINAL Initial Study for Circ Element (7-19-10).doc The project would amend Exhibit OSC-2 in the City’s Open Space/Conservation Element depicting Existing and Proposed Trails to correct inaccuracies and ensure consistency with the Circulation Element trails map. The first map attached is the existing Exhibit OSC-2; the second map is Exhibit OSC-2 as amended. Saratoga-Sunnyvale Road Prospect Road Cox Avenue Quito Road Saratoga-Los Gatos Road Pierce R o a d B i g Basin Way Saratoga Avenue Fruitvale Avenue Mountain Winery Saratoga High School Prospect High School Redwood Middle SchoolFoothill Elementary Argonaut Elementary Blue Hills Elementary Marshall Lane Elementary Saratoga Elementary Christa McAuliffe Elementary Villa MontalvoSanborn County Park Fremont Older OSP Central Park Kevin Moran Park El Quito Park Azule Park St. Marcos Open Space Wildwood Park Bellgrove Park Beauchamps Park Congress Springs Park Gardiner Park Foothill Park Historical Park Brookglen Park Ravenswood Park Hakone Gardens Saratoga Country Club City of Saratoga Open Space/Conservation ElementBackground Report/Goals, Policies, and Implementation Measures ¬ Page 10UNGO-McCORMICK CONSULTINGJerry Haag, Urban PlannerRevised by City of Saratoga EXISTING ANDPROPOSED TRAILS Exhibit OSC-2 Saratoga Parks Other Park Resources Public Schools 0 3,000 6,0001,500 Feet Legend Existing City Trails Proposed City Trails Other Existing Public Trails Other Proposed Public Trails City Limits Sphere of Influence