ATTACHMENT D

Planning Commission Approval Letter, April 28, 2011

(with findings and conditions of approval/mitigation measures
adopted by the Planning Commission)

CITY OF OAKLAND
250

FRANK

H. O G A W A

PLAZA,

S LI I T E 3 3 1 5 O A K L A N D ,

C o m m u n i t y and E c o n o m i c Development A g e n c y
Planning & Z o n i n g Services Division

CALIFORNIA

94612-2032

(510) 238-3941
FAX (510) 238-6538
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April 28, 2011
i:r. Joel Parrott
Oakland Zoo
P.O.Box 5238
Oakland, CA 94605
[email protected]
RE:

Amendment to the Oakland Zoo Master Plan; Case File No. CM09-085; CP09-078;
ER09-005 (9777 Golf Links Road; APN 048-5655-003-00 & 048-6162-001-10)

Dear Dr. Parrott:

The above application was APPROVED at the City Planning Commission meeting on April 27,
2011 (3 - 1 vote). The Commission's action is indicated below.
1. Adoption/approval of the Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration/Addendum, as
revised/clarified.
2. Approval of tlie major conditional use permit and creek protection permit subject to
the attached revised findings and conditions of approval/mitigation measures,
including the Standard Conditions of Approval/Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program (SCAMMRP).

If you, or any interested party, seeks to challenge this decision, an appeal must be filed by no
later than ten calendar (10) days from the date of the Planning Commission decision (no later
than 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Mav 9, 2011). An appeal shall be filed on a form provided by the
Plarming and Zoning Division of the Community and Economic Development Agency, and
submitted to the same at 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 2114, to the attention of Darin
Ranelletti. Planner III. The appeal shall state specifically wherein it is claimed there was error or
abuse' of discretion by the Planning Commission or wherein their decision is not supported by
substantial evidence and must include payment of $1.352.91 in accordance with the City of
Oakland Master Fee Schedule. Failure to timely appeal will preclude you, or any interested
party, from challenging the City's decision in court. The appeal itself must raise each and every
issue that is contested, along with all the arguments and evidence in the record which supports

Dr. Joel Parrott

April 28, 2011
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the basis of the appeal; failure to do so may preclude you, or any interested party, from raising
such issues during the appeal and/or in court. However, the appeal will be limited to issues
and/or evidence presented to the City Planning Commission prior to the close of the City
Planning Commission's public hearing on the matter.
If you have any questions,
dranel 1 etti @oaklandnet. com.

please contact

Darin Ranelletti at (510) ' 238-3663 or

Sincerely,

SCOTT MILLER
Zoning Manager
Attachments: Findings for Approval
Conditions of Approval/Mitigation Measures
cc:

Audree Jones-Taylor, Office of Parks and Recreation

Robert Zahn, Public Works Agency, Tree Section
Ruth Malone, Friends of Knowland Park, 10700 Lochard Street, Oakland, CA 94605;
ruth.malone@ucsf edu
Jason Webster, Friends of Knowland Park, 4201 Malcolm Avenue, Oakland, CA 94605;
[email protected]
Thomas DeBoni, Friends of Knowland Park, 350 Elysian Fields Drive, Oakland, CA
94605; [email protected]

AMENDMENT TO OAKLAND ZOO MASTER PLAN

FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL

Part 1: California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Findings

A. Addendum Findings
The City, based upon the Plarming Commission's independent review, consideration, and exercise of its
independent judgment, hereby finds and determines, on the basis of substantial evidence in the record, that
none of the circumstances necessitafing preparation of addifional CEQA review as specified in CEQA and the
CEQA Guidelines, including without limitation Public Resources Code Section 21166 and CEQA Guidelines
Sections 15162 and 15163, are present in that (1) there are no substantial changes to the project that would
result in new significant environmental impacts or a substantial increase in the severity of impacts already
idenfified in the 1998 Mitigate Negafive Declarafion (MND); (2) there are no substantial changes in
circumstances that would result in new significant environmental impacts or a substantial increase in the
severity of impacts already identified in the 1998 MND; and (3) there is no new informafion of substanfial
importance, which was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at
the time the 1998 MND was adopted, which is expected to result in (a) new significant environmental effects
or a substanfial increase in the severity of environmental effects already identified in the 1998 MND or (b)
mitigation measures which were previously determined not to be feasible would in fact be feasible, or which
are considerably different from those recommended in the 1998 MND, and which would substantially reduce
significant effects of the project, but the project applicant declines to adopt them. Thus, in considering
approval of the amendment to the previously approved 1998 Master Plan, the City can rely on the previously
adopted 1998 MND.
B. Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration Findings
Although the City can rely on the previously adopted 1998 MND for the reasons stated above, and thus an
Addendum is the appropriate CEQA document, as an altemative, the City also hereby makes the following
findings in the adoption of the Subsequent Mifigated Negative Declaration (SMND) in the interests of being
conservative and providing additional opportunity for public review:
a. The proposed SMND was prepared by the City of Oakland as the Lead Agency and was properly
circulated for public review and comment for 30 days.
b. The proposed SMND was independenfiy reviewed and analyzed by the Planning Commission and reflects
the independent judgment of the Planning Commission. That such independent judgment is based on
review and consideration of the information contained in the SMND, the public comments on the SMND, the
responses to public comments, and on substantial evidence in the entire record (even though there may be
differences between or among the different sources of information and opinions offered in the documents,
testimony, public comments and such responses to the SMND and the administrative record as a whole). That
the Planning Commission recognizes that the SMND and standard conditions of approval and/or mitigation
measures (or implementation of such) may contain certain additions, clarifications, modifications or other
revisions (as the resuh of the public review and comment, public agency responses to those comments, and

refinements to the project description), but that such work does not represent "substantial revisions" requiring
re-circulafion of the SMND. Rather, these minor revisions merely clarify and amplify existing information,
mitigation measures, and/or standard conditions of approval (or implementation of such) presented in the
Draft SMND/A, and/or make insignificant modifications to the Draft SMND/A, and are not considered
substantial revisions under CEQA requiring recirculation of the Draft SMND/A. Specifically, any new,
revised and/or clarified standard conditions of approval/mitigation measures, or implementation of such, is
equivalent or more effective in mitigating or avoiding potential significant effects and that such in themselves
would not cause any potentially significant effect on the environment.
c. The proposed SMND and its findings and conclusions are adopted by the Planning Commission as its source
of environmental information, except where otherwise expressly stated; and that SMND is legally adequate
and was completed in compliance with CEQA.
d. The proposed SMND identifies all potential significant adverse impacts and feasible mitigation measures
and/or standard conditions of approval that would reduce these impacts to less-than-significant levels; and
that all of the mitigation measures identified in the SMND, as they may be revised, and in the Standard
Conditions of Approval/Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program will be adopted and implemented.
e. The project complies with CEQA; and the proposed SMND, along with public comments on such and
responses to such public comments, was presented to the Plarming Commission, which reviewed and
considered the information contained therein prior to acting on the project approvals.
f

The monitoring and reporting of CEQA mitigafion measures in connection with the project will be
conducted in accordance with the Standard Conditions of Approval/Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program. Adoption of this Program will constitute fiilfillment of the CEQA monitoring and/or reporting
requirement set forth in Section 21081.6 of CEQA. Aft proposed mitigafion measures are capable of being
fully implemented by the efforts of the City of Oakland or other identified public agencies of
responsibility,

g. That the record before the Planning Commission includes, without limitation, the following:
1. the project application, including all accompanying maps and papers;
2. all plans submitted by the applicant and his/her representatives;
3. all final staff reports, decision letters, and other documentation and information produced by or on
behalf of the City.
4. all oral and written evidence received by the Cfty staff, Planning Commission before and during
the public hearings on the application; and
5. aii matters of common knowledge and all official enactments and acts of the City, such as (a) the
General Plan and the General Plan Conformity Guidelines; (b) Oakland Municipal Code, including,
without limitafion, the Oakland real estate regulations; (c) Oakland Fire Code; (d) Oakland
Planning Code; (e) other applicable City policies and regulations; and, (f) all applicable state and
federal laws, rules and regulations.

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h. That the custodians and locations of the documents or other materials which constitute the record of
proceedings upon which the City Plarming Commission decision is based is the Community & Economic
Development Agency, Planning & Zoning Division, 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 3115, Oakland, CA.
94612.

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Part 2: Major Conditional Use Permit Findings

The followingfindingsare made to approve the major conditional use permit. Required findings are shown in
bold type and the reasons the project satisfies the required findings are shown in normal type. The basis to
approve the permit is not limited to the findings contained herein, but also includes the infomiation contained
in the March 16, 2011, and April 20, 2011 (adjourned to April 27, 2011), Planning Commission staff repons,
the adopted CEQA findings for the project, the adopted conditions of approval and the Standard Conditions of
Approval/Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (SCAMMRP), and the Subsequent Mitigated
Negative Declaration/Addendum prepared for the project.
In making the findings below, the City determines that the findings for approval of the 1998 Master Plan still
apply to the amended Master Plan.
A. The location, size, design, and operating characteristics of the proposed development will be
compatible with and will not adversely affect the livability or appropriate development of abutting
properties and the surrounding neighborhood, with consideration to be given to harmony in scale,
bulk, coverage, and density; to the availability of civic facilities and utilities; to harmful effect, if
any, upon desirable neighborhood character; to the generation of traffic and the capacitj' of
surrounding streets; and to any other relevant impact of the development.
The overall characteristics of the Master Plan amendment will be compatible with and will not adversely
affect the livability or appropriate development of abutting properties and the surrounding neighborhood.
The size of the zoo expansion area will decrease from 62 acres to 56 acres thereby reducing the scale of
the expansion. The proposed aerial gondola system for transporting Zoo visitors to the California exhibit
will be superior to the previously approved shuttle bus system because the gondola system will require
significantly less hillside grading, thereby reducing the environmental impact and visual impact on the
neighboring houses. Additionally, the gondola will be located further away from nearby residents
compared to the previously approved shuttle bus system and will not result in significant visual impacts as
analyzed in the SMND/A. The new Veterinary Medical Hospital will be sited in a locafion to minimize its
visibility from nearby homes. The new ovemight camping area will be sited far away from nearby homes
and in a wooded area such that its presence will have little impact on the surrounding neighborhood. The
proposed perimeter fence in the Master Plan amendment will be superior to the perimeter fence in the
approved Master Plan. The fence in the Master Plan amendment has been adjusted to reduce
encroachment into valuable chaparral habitat and to provide continued public access to one segment of an
existing fire road and one knoll containing scenic views located in the southwestem portion of Knowland
Park. The proposed public walking path will connect existing fire roads thereby increasing public hiking
opportunities compared to the approved Master Plan. The existing dirt fire road in Knowland Park located
at the end of Snowdown Avenue will be improved (widened and surfaced with grave!) to provide
enhanced emergency vehicle access to and from areas of Knowland Park.,
B. The location, design, and site planning of the proposed development will provide a convenient and
functional living, working, shopping, or civic environment, and will be as attractive a.s the nature of
the use and its location and setting warrant.
The Master Plan amendment will provide a well-designed, attractive, convenient and functional civic and
recreational environment. The reconfiguration of the animal exhibits proposed within the Califomia
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exhibit will resuft in an easy-to-follow circular route through the exhibits. The departure point for the
aerial gondola system will be located conveniently within the existing zoo and the arrival point for the
aerial gondola in the Califomia Interpretative Center will be convenient for visitors because visitor
services will be located in the Center. The new Veterinary Medical Hospital will be conveniently located
near the existing zoo such that animals and zoo employees will not need to travel far to reach the Hospital
from the zoo. The Hospital will also provide an improved working environment in that it will replace the
existing undersized and aging veterinary facility at the zoo with a modem facility. The overnight camping
area will be located in a convenient location; it will be located within walking distance of the Califomia
exhibit area. The perimeter fence modifications will enhance theftanctionalityof public hiking trails in
Knowland Park compared to the approved Master Plan because the modifications will allow continued
public access to one segment of an existing fire road and one knoll containing scenic views located in the
southwestem portion of Knowland Park. The proposed public walking path will connect existing fire
roads thereby increasing the frjnctionality of public hiking trails in Knowland Park compared to the
approved Master Plan. The improvements to the Snowdown fire road in Knowland Park will enhance the
fiinctionality of the road as a means of emergency vehicle access to and from areas of Knowland Park.
The features of the Master Plan amendment will also be well-designed and attractive for the reasons stated
below (see Finding D).
C. The proposed development will enhance the successful operation of the surrounding area in its basic
community functions, or will provide an essential service to the community or region.
The Master Plan amendment will both enhance the successful operafion of the zoo and provide an essential
service to the community and region. The new Veterinary Medical Hospital will replace the existing
undersized and aging veterinary facility at the zoo with an improved, modem veterinary facility. In
addition to providing an improved environment for animal diagnosis and treatment, the new Hospital will
enhance the zoo's research and education programs. The new ovemight camping area will provide a
unique recreational and educational opportunity for Bay Area youth and families. The modifications to the
perimeter fence and the proposed public walking path will enhance Knowland Park as a hiking area
compared to the approved Master Plan because the perimeter fence modifications will allow continued
public access to one segment of an existing fire road and one knoll containing scenic views located in the
southwestem portion of Knowland Park and the proposed public walking path will connect existing fire
roads. The improvements to the Snowdown fire road in Knowland Park will provide an essential public
safety measure by enhancing the road as a means of emergency vehicle access to and from areas of
Knowland Park.
D. The proposal conforms to all applicable regular design review criteria set forth in the regular design
review procedure at Section 17.136.050.
The Master Plan amendment conforms to the regular design review criteria of Section 17.136.050 for the
reasons stated below.
Regular Design Review Criteria
1. The proposal will help achieve or maintain a group of facilities which are well related to one
another and which, when taken together, will result in a well-composed design, with
consideration given to site, landscape, bulk, height, arrangement, texture, materials, colors, and
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appurtenances; the relation of these factors to other facilities in the vicinitj'; and the relation of
the proposal to the total setting as seen from key points in the surrounding area.
The Master Plan amendment will achieve a group of facilities which are well-related to one another,
will result in a well-composed design, and relate well to the surrounding area. Compared to the
approved Master Plan, the reconfigured animal exhibits in the Califomia exhibit will be sited in a
location that is less steep, thereby requiring less grading and reducing potenfial environmental impacts.
The animal exhibits will employ similar architectural design so as to reinforce the character of the
California exhibit. Animal exhibit buildings will be generally low in height to minimize their visual
impact on Knowland Park users and surrounding homes. The relocation of the California Interpretive
Center will minimize its visibility from the surrounding area because the Center will step down the
hillside to limit its visible height from the nearby homes to the south and the public hiking trails in
Knowland Park. Replacement of the previously approved shuttle bus system with a new aerial gondola
system relocates the main people-moving facility of the Califomia exhibit further away from nearby
homes. The visual impacts of the gondola system are expected to be less than significant and the
gondola towers and cars will be painted non-reflective earth-tone colors to minimize glare and
visibility. The new Veterinary Medical Hospital will be sited near the existing zoo thereby minimizing
potential visual impacts to Knowland Park users. The Hospital will be developed using "green"
building principles with the intent of the Hospital to be the first Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED)-certified facility of its kind in Califomia. The ovemight camping area
will be sited in a wooded area where its visibility will be minimized and because the cabins will be
constructed on raised platforms, the ground disturbance of the cabins will be limited.
2. The proposed design will be of a quality and character which harmonizes with, and serves to
protect the value of, private and public investments in the area.
The design of the Master Plan amendment will be high in quality thereby protecting investments in the
area. The materials proposed for the Veterinary Medical Hospital and the Califomia Interpretive
Center are durable and attractive. The design will utilize a mixture of materials, textures, and shapes to
provide visual interest. The exterior wood and masonry materials proposed on the Hospital,
Interpretive Center, and animal holding buildings will provide a mstic character that will harmonize
with the existing zoo and Knowland Park.
3. The proposed design conforms in all significant respects with the Oakland General Plan and
with any applicable design review guidelines or criteria, district plan, or development control
map which have been adopted by the Planning Commission or City Council.
The design of the Master Plan amendment is consistent with General Plan and Plaiming Code policies
related to the design of civic facilities and parks as demonstrated in the General Plan and Planning
Code analysis contained in the Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration/Addendum (see, e.g.,
Chapter 3.8 Land Use, Recreation and Planning). The modifications to the perimeter fence will ensure
that the amended Master Plan will be implemented in the portion of Knowland Park designated Urban
Open Space in the General Plan and OS-SU (Open Space-Special Use) in the zoning regulations where
more intensive recreation uses, such as zoos, are allowed. The proposed public walking path is
designed to improve hiking opportunities in Knowland Park compared to the approved Master Plan.
The reconfigured animal exhibits in the California exhibit will be sited in a location that is less steep,
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thereby requiring less grading and reducing potential environmental impacts. The animal exhibits will
employ similar architectural design so as to reinforce the character of the Califomia exhibit. Animal
exhibit buildings will be generally low in height to minimize their visual impact on Knowland Park
users and surrounding homes. The relocation of the California Interpretive Center will minimize its
visibility from the surrounding area because the Center will step down the hillside to limit its visible
height from the nearby homes to the south and the public hiking trails in Knowland Park. Replacement
of the previously approved shuttle bus system with a new aerial gondola system relocates the main
people-moving facility of the Califomia exhibit further away from nearby homes. The visual impacts
of the gondola system are expected to be less than significant and the gondola towers and cars will be
painted non-reflective earth-tone colors to minimize glare and visibility. The new Veterinary Medical
Hospital will be sited near the existing zoo thereby minimizing potential visual impacts to Knowland
Park users. The ovemight camping area will be sited in a wooded area where its visibility will be
minimized.
There are no specific design review guidelines or criteria, district plans, or development control maps
which have been adopted by the Planning Commission or City Council conceming the design of the
zoo, Knowland Park, or other civic facilities or parks.
E. For proposals involving a One- or Two-Family Residential Facility: If the conditional use permit
concerns a regulation governing maximum height, minimum yards, or maximum lot coverage or
building length along side lot lines, the proposal also conforms with at least one of the following
criteria:
1, The proposal when viewed in its entirety will not adversely impact abutting residences to the
side, rear, or directly across the street with respect to solar access, view blockage and privacy to
a degree greater than that which would be possible if the residence were built according to the
applicable regulation, and, for conditional use permits that allow height increases, the proposal
provides detailing, articulation or other design treatments that mitigate any bulk created by the
additional height; or
2. At least sixty (60) percent of the lots in the immediate context are already developed and the
proposal would not exceed the corresponding as-built condition on these lots, and, for
conditional use permits that allow height increases, the proposal provides detailing, articulation
or other design treatments that mitigate any bulk created by the additional height. The
immediate context shall consist of thefiveclosest lots on each side of the project site plus the ten
closest lots on the opposite side of the street (see illustration I-4b); however, the Director of City
Planning may make an alternative determination of immediate context based on specific site
conditions. Such determination shall be in writing and included as part of any decision on any
conditional use permit.
This finding does not apply to the Master Plan amendment because the amendment does not involve a
One- or Two-Family Residential Facility.
F. The proposal conforms in all significant respects with the Oakland General Plan and with any other
appUcable guidelines or criteria, district plan or development control map which has been adopted
by the Planning Commission or City Council.
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The Master Plan amendment is consistent with General Plan and Planning Code policies as demonstrated
in the General Plan and Planning Code analysis contained in the Subsequent Mitigated Negative
Declaration/Addendum (see, e.g., Chapter 3.8 Land Use, Recreation and Planning). The modificafions to
the perimeter fence will ensure that the amended Master Plan will be implemented in the portion of
Knowland Park designated Urban Open Space in the General Plan and OS-SU (Open Space-Special Use)
in the zoning regulations where more intensive recreation uses, such as'zoos, are allowed. The proposed
public walking path is designed to improve hiking opportunities in Knowland Park compared to the
approved Master Plan. The reconfigured animal exhibits in the Califomia exhibit will be sited in a
location that is less steep, thereby requiring less grading and reducing potential environmental impacts.
The animal exhibits wilt employ similar architectural design so as to reinforce the character of the
California exhibit. Animal exhibit buildings will be generally low in height to minimize their visual
impact on Knowland Park users and surrounding homes. The relocation of the Califomia Interpretive
Center will minimize its visibility from the surrounding area because the Center will step down the hillside
to limit its visible height from the nearby homes to the south and the public hiking trails in Knowland
Park. Replacement of the previously approved shuttle bus system with a new aerial gondola system
relocates the main people-moving facility of the Califomia exhibit further away from nearby homes. The
visual impacts of the gondola system are expected to be less than significant and the gondola towers and
cars will be painted non-reflective earth-tone colors to minimize glare and visibility. The new Veterinary
Medical Hospital will be sited near the existing zoo thereby minimizing potential visual impacts to
Knowland Park users. The overnight camping area will be sited in a wooded area where its visibility will
be minimized.
There are no specific guidelines or criteria, district plans, or development control maps which have been
adopted by the Planning Commission or City Council conceming the zoo, Knowland Park, or other civic
facilities or parks.

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Part 3: Creek Protection Permit Findings

The proposed replacement of the storm drain outfall in Arroyo Viejo Creek requires a category JV creek
protection permit because the work will be located between the centerline of the creek and 20 feet from the top
of the creek bank. A proposed new drainage outfall located near where the service road enters the California
exhibit that would discharge at a point near the bottom of the drainage channel (approximately 200 feet to the
southwest of the California exhibit) would also require a category IV creek protection permit because the work
will be located between the centerline of the creek and 20 feet from the top of the creek bank. The
improvements to the service road to the Califomia exhibit requires a category III creek protection permit
because the work will be located between 20 feet from the top of the creek bank and 100 feet from the
centerline of the creek. The Califomia exhibit and the Veterinary Medical Hospital also require a category III
creek protection permit because earthwork will be located beyond 20 feet from the top of the creek bank. The
other features of the amended Master Plan, including but not limited to the perimeter fence, aerial gondola,
ovemight camping area, and public walking path all require a category II creek protection permit because they
are located more than 100 feet from the centerline of creeks and do not involve earthwork. Category II creek
protection permits are ministerial actions requiring best management practices during constmction. Since
discretionary findings are only required for category III and IV creek protection permits, the findings below
focus on those elements of the amended Master Plan that require a category III or IV creek protection permit.
The following findings are made to approve the creek protection permit. Required findings are shown in hold
type and the reasons the project satisfies the requiredfindingsare shown in normal type. The basis to approve
the permit is not limited to the findings contained herein, but also includes the information contained in the
March 16, 2011, and April 20, 2011 (adjoumed to April 27, 2011), Planning Commission staff reports, the
adopted CEQA findings for the project, the adopted conditions of approval and the Standard Conditions of
Approval/Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (SCAMMRP), and the Subsequent Mitigated
Negative Declaration/Addendum prepared for the project.
A. The proposed activity (during construction and after project is complete) will not (directly or
indirectly) adversely affect the creek. In determining whether the creek would be adversely
impacted, the following factors, at a minimum, shall be considered:
1. Whether the proposed activity' may discharge pollutants into the creek.
Arroyo Viejo Creek Outfall Replacement: Pollutant discharge into Arroyo Viejo Creek associated with
the replacement of the outfall will be minimal due to the City's standard conditions of approval that
require obtaining the necessary regulatory permits and authorizations from the U.S. Anny Corps of
Engineers, Regional Water Quality Control Board, and/or Califomia Department of Fish and Game.
Compliance with the permits will require minimizing the potential for construction- and operationrelated pollutant discharge. This work will improve the quality of the creek because it replaces the
existing deteriorating outfall which is currently failing and releasing polluted debris into the creek.
Califomia Exhibft Outfall: Pollutant discharge into the creek to the southeast of the California exhibit
drainage associated with the new drainage outfall will be minimal due to the City's standard conditions
of approval that require implementation of the approved creek protection plan and erosion control plan
to manage construction-related pollutants. During operation, stormwater will be treated to remove
pollutants through infiltration before reaching the creek.
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Service Road Improvements: Pollutant discharge into the creek near the service road will be minimal
due to the City's standard conditions of approval that require implementation of the approved creek
protection plan and erosion control plan to manage construction-related pollutants. During operation,
the road improvements are designed to convey surface runoff from the roadway away from the creek.
The runoff from the roadway will also pass through biotreatment features (rain gardens) that will
remove pollutants from the water.
Califomia Exhibit: Pollutant discharge into creeks associated with the Califomia exhibit will be
minimal due to the City's standard conditions of approval, identified mitigation measures, and project
design features. During construction, creek protection and erosion control measures will be required to
reduce erosion into creeks. During operation, the project will include green roofs and biotreatment
measures, including a vegetated swale, a detention facility, and rain gardens, to remove pollutants from
stormwater runoff
Veterinary Medical Hospital: Pollutant discharge into the creek associated with the Veterinary Medical
Hospital will be minimal due to the City's standard conditions of approval that require implementation
of the approved creek protection plan and erosion control plan to manage construction-related
pollutants. During operation, no pollutants associated with the Hospital will be discharged into the
creek because no Hospital-related stormwater will be discharged into the creek.
2. Whether the proposed activity may result in modifications to the natural flow of water in the
creek.
Artovo Viejo Creek Outfall Replacement: The replacement of the outfall in Anoyo Viejo Creek will
improve the natural flow of water in the creek by replacing the existing outfall, which cunently
discharges at an opposing angle to the creek.
Califomia Exhibit Outfall: The new drainage outfall is designed with a T-shaped energy dissipater to
so that discharge from the outfall does not adversely modify the natural flow of the water in the creek.
Service Road Improvements: The natural flow of water in the creek near the service road will not be
adversely modified by the service road improvements because the road will be located approximately
46 feet from the top of the creek bank and stormwater runoff from the road will not be discharged into
the creek.
California Exhibit: Drainage from the California exhibit will not adversely modify the natural flow of
water in creeks because the project will include stormwater detention features such as green roofs,
permeable paving, a vegetated swale, a detention facility, and rain gardens so that the volume and
duration of post-project runoff matches the pre-project volume and duration.
Veterinary Medical Hospital: The Veterinary Medical Hospital will not adversely modify the natural
flow of water in the creek because the Hospital will be located over 100 feet from the temiinus of the
creek and no Hospital-related stormwater will be discharged into the creek.

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3. Whether the proposed activity may deposit new material into the creek or cause bank erosion or
instability.
Arroyo Viejo Creek Outfall Replacement: The replacement of the outfall in Arroyo Viejo Creek will
repair existing bank erosion using biorestoration techniques and minimize future material' deposit and
creek bank erosion by relocating the outfall to discharge onto the existing concrete pad in the creek.
California Exhibit Outfall: The new drainage outfall is designed with a T-shaped energy dissipater to
so that discharge from the outfall does not contribute to material deposit or creek bank erosion.
Service Road Improvements: The service road improvements will not contribute to material deposit or
creek bank erosion because stormwater runoff from the service road will not be discharged into the
creek.
California Exhibit: Drainage from the California exhibit will not contribute to material deposit or creek
bank erosion because the project will include stormwater detention features such green roofs,
permeable paving, a vegetated swale, a detention facility, and rain gardens so that the volume and
duration of post-project runoff matches the pre-project volume and duration.
Veterinary Medical Hospital: The Veterinary Medical Hospital will not contribute to material deposit
of creek bank erosion because the Hospital will be located over 100 feet from the terminus of the creek
and no Hospital-related stormwater will be discharged into the creek.
4. Whether the proposed activity may result in alteration of the capacity of the creek.
Except for the Arroyo Viejo Creek outfall replacement, the proposed activities will not alter the
geometries, and therefore, not alter the capacity of the affected creeks. The Arroyo Viejo Creek outfall
replacement will modify and replace the existing eroding creek bank with a new more natural bank
using biorestoration techniques. The restoration will enhance the creek's long-term ability to maintain
adequate capacity.
5. Such other factors as deemed appropriate.
No other factors are relevant.
B. The proposed activitj' will not adversely affect the riparian corridor, including riparian vegetation,
animal wildlife or result in loss of wildlife habitat.
Except for the Arroyo Viejo Creek outfall replacement, the proposed activities will not involve activities
located within the riparian corridor; therefore, the riparian elements will not be adversely impacted. The
Anoyo Viejo Creek outfall replacement will enhance the riparian cortidor by modifying and replacing the
existing eroding creek bank with a new more natural bank using biorestoration techniques. Construction
activities will be subject to the City's standard conditions of approval that require obtaining all necessary
State and federal regulatory permits required to protect wildlife and habitat.
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C. The proposed activity will not degrade the visual quality and natural appearance of the riparian
corridor.
Except for the Artoyo Viejo Creek outfall replacement and the new California Exhibit outfall, the
proposed acfivities will not alter the visual quality of the affected riparian corridor therefore the visual
quality of the riparian corridors will not be degraded. The Arroyo Viejo Creek outfall replacement will
enhance the riparian corridor by modifying and replacing the existing eroding creek bank with a new more
natural bank using biorestoration techniques. The Califomia Exhibit outfall will not degrade the visual
quality of the riparian corridor because it will not be readily visible due to its locafion near the bottom of
the drainage channel.
D. The proposed activity is consistent with the intent and purposes of this chapter.
The proposed activities are consistent with the intent and purposes of the Creek Protection Ordinanceto
protect creeksfor the reasons stated above. The proposed activities, due to project design features, the
City's standard conditions of approval, and mitigation measures, will not adversely impact creeks.
E. The proposed activity will not endanger public or private property.
The proposed activities will not endanger public or private property. The proposed activities will not
adversely impact creeks for the reasons stated above. The proposed activities will eiihance Arroyo Viejo
Creek and the other activities are designed so that the volume and duration of post-project runoff matches
the pre-project volume and duration in order to mimic the existing drainage condition. The proposed
storm drainage system is designed to reduce some of the existing flooding problems that occur in the
vicinity of the site.
F. The proposed activitj' will not (directly or indirectly) threaten the public's health or safet)'.
The proposed activities will not threaten public health or safety. The proposed activities will not adversely
impact creeks for the reasons stated above. The proposed activities will enhance Arroyo Viejo Creek and the
other activities are designed so that the volume and duration of post-project runoff matches the pre-project
volume and duration in order to mimic the existing drainage condition. The proposed storm drainage system
is designed to reduce some of the existingfloodingproblems that cunently occur in the vicinity of the site.

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AMENDMENT TO OAKLAND ZOO MASTER PLAN

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL/MITIGATION MEASURES

Part 1: Standard Conditions of Approval: General Conditions

1. Approved Use
Ongoing
a) The project shall be constructed and operated in accordance with the authorized use as described in the
application materials, project drawings (received March 8. 2011). March 16. 2011. Planning
Commission staff report. April 20. 2011. Planning Commission staff report (considered at the April 27.
2011. adioumed Planning Commission meeting), and the Subsequent Mitigated Negative
Declaration/Addendum, as amended by the following conditions of approval and mitigation measures.
Any additional uses or facilities other than those approved with this permit will require a separate
application and approval. Any deviation from the approved use, drawings, conditions of approval, or
mitigation measures, shall require prior written approval from the Director of City Planning or designee.
b) This action by the City Planning Commission (this "Approval") includes the approvals set forth below.
i) Major Conditional Use Permit to modify an existing Extensive Impact Civic Activity (zoological
gardens); and
ii) Creek Protection Permit (Categories III and IV) to allow development on a creekside property.
2. Effective Date, Expiration. Extensions and Extinguishment
Ongoing
This Approval to modify the zoo shall expire 15 years from the effective date of the Approval. This
expiration date shall not apply to modifications to the zoo for which all necessary permits for
construction have been issued prior to the expiration date as long as the necessary permits remain valid.
In addition, construction of the Veterinary Medical Hospital shall commence within two years, and
construction of the Califomia exhibit (specifically animal exhibits, and/or the Califomia Interpretive
Center, and/or the aerial gondola system) shall connnence within five years, from the effective date of
the Approval for the Approval to remain valid. Upon written request and payment of appropriate fees
submitted no later than the expiration date of this permit, the Director of City Planning or designee may
grant a one-year extension of each of these dates, with additional extensions subject to approval by the
Planning Commission. Expiration of any necessary building permit for this project may invalidate this
Approval if the said extension period has also expired. See also Condition 23.
3. Scope of This Approval; Major and Minor Changes
Ongoing
The project is approved pursuant to the Oakland Planning Code and Oakland Creek Protection Ordinance
only. Minor changes to approved plans may be approved administratively by the Director of City
Planning or designee. Major changes to the approved plans shall be reviewed by the Director of City
Plarming or designee to determine whether such changes require submittal and approval of a revision to
the approved project by the approving body or a new, completely independent permit.

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4. Conformance with other Requirements

Prior to issuance of a demolition, grading, p-job, building, or other construction-related permit
a) The project applicant shall comply with all other applicable federal, state, regional and/or local
laws/codes, requirements, regulations, and guidelines, including but not limited to those imposed by
the City's Building Services Division, Fire Marshal, and Public Works Agency. Compliance with other
applicable requirements may require changes to the approved use and/or plans. These changes shall be
processed in accordance with the procedures contained in Condition 3 above.
b) The applicant shall submit approved building plans for project-specific needs-related to fire protection
to the Fire Services Division for review and approval, including, but not limited to automatic
extinguishing systems, water supply improvements and hydrants, fire department access, and
vegetation management for preventing fires and soil erosion.
5. Conformance to Approved Plans; Modification of Conditions/Mitigation or Revocation
Ongoing
a) The site shall be kept in a blight/nuisance-free condition. Any existing blight or nuisance shall be abated
within 60-90 days of approval, unless an earlier date is specified elsewhere.
b) The City of Oakland reserves the right at any time during construction to require certification by a
licensed professional that the as-built project conforms to all applicable zoning requirements, including
but not limited to approved maximum heights and minimum setbacks. Failure to construct the project in
accordance with approved plans may result in remedial reconstruction, permit revocation, permit
modification, stop work, pemiit suspension or other corrective action.
c) Violation of any term, condition of approval, mitigation measure, or project description relating to the
Approval is unlawful, prohibited, and a violation of the Oakland Municipal Code. The City of Oakland
reserves the right to initiate civil and/or criminal enforcement and/or abatement proceedings, or after
notice and public hearing, to revoke the Approval or alter these conditions of approval and/or mitigation
measures if it is found that there is violation of any of^the conditions of approval and/or mitigation
measures and/or the provisions of the Plarming Code or Municipal Code, or the project operates as or
causes a public nuisance. This provision is not intended to, nor does it, limit in any manner whatsoever
the ability of the City to take appropriate enforcement actions. The project applicant shall be responsible
for paying fees in accordance with the City's Master Fee Schedule for inspections conducted by the City
or a City-designated third-party to investigate alleged violations of the conditions of approval and/or
mitigation measures.
6. Signed Copy of the Conditions of Approval and Mitigation Measures
With submittal of a demolition, grading, p-job, building, or other construction-related permit
A copy of the Approval, including the conditions of approval and mitigation measures shall be signed by
the property owner, notarized, and submitted with each set of pemiit plans to the appropriate City agency
for this project.
7. Indemnification
Ongoing
a) To the maximum extent permitted by law, the applicant shall defend (with counsel acceptable to the
City), indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Oakland, the Oakland City Council, the City of Oakland
Redevelopment Agency, the Oakland City Planning Commission and its respective agents, officers, and
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employees (hereafter collectively called "City") from any liability, damages, claim, judgment, loss
(direct or indirect) action, causes of action, or proceeding (including legal costs, attomeys' fees, expert
witness or consultant fees. City Attomey or staff time, expenses or costs) (collectively called "Action")
against the City to attack, set aside, void or annul, (1) an approval by the City relating to a developmentrelated application or subdivision or (2) implementation of an approved development-related project.
The City may elect, in its sole discretion, to participate in the defense of said Action and the applicant
shall reimburse the City for its reasonable legal costs and attorneys' fees.
-. .
b) Within ten (10) calendar days of the filing of any Action as specified in subsection (a) above, the
applicant shall execute a Letter of Agreement with the City, acceptable to the Office of the City
Attomey, which memorializes the above obligations. These obligations and the Letter of Agreement
shall survive termination, extinguishment, or invalidation of the Approval. Failure to timely execute the
Letter of Agreement does not relieve the applicant of any of the obligations contained in the Approval,
conditions of approval, mitigation measures, or other requirements that may be imposed by the City.
8. Compliance with Conditions of Approval
Ongoing
The project applicant shall be responsible for compliance with the recommendations in any submitted
and approved technical report and all the conditions of approval and mitigation measures set forth below
at its sole cost and expense, and subject to review and approval of the City of Oakland.
9. Severability
Ongoing
Approval of the project would not have been granted but for the appUcability and validity of each and
every one of the specified conditions of approval and mitigation meastires, and if one or more of such
conditions of approval and/or mitigation measures is found to be invalid by a court of competent
jurisdiction this Approval would not have been granted without requiring other valid conditions of
approval and/or mitigation measures consistent with achieving the same purpose and intent of such
Approval.
10. Job Site Plans
Ongoing throughout demolition, grading, and/or construction activities
At least one (1) copy of the stamped approved plans, along with the Approval, including the conditions
of approval and mitigation measures, shall be available for review at the project site at all times.
11. Special Inspector/Inspections, Independent Technical Review, Project Coordination and
Management
Prior to issuance of a demolition, grading, p-job, building, or other construction-related permit
The project applicant may be required to pay for on-call third-party special inspector(s)/inspections as
needed during the times of extensive or specialized plan-check review or construction. The project
applicant may also be required to cover the full costs of independent technical review and other types of
peer review, monitoring, and inspection, including without limitation, third party plan-check fees,
including inspections of violations of the conditions of approval and/or mitigation measures. The project
applicant shall establish a deposit with the Building Services Division, as directed by the Building
Official, Director of City Planning or designee, to cover these costs.

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12. Required Landscape Plan

Prior to issuance of a building permit for each phase
Submittal and approval of a landscape plan for each project phase is required. The landscape plan and the
plant materials installed pursuant to the approved plan shall conform with all provisions of Chapter 17.124
of the Oakland Planning Code, including the following:
a) Landscape plan shall include a detailed planting schedule showing the proposed location, sizes,
quantities, and specific common botanical names of plant species.
b) Landscape plan shall incorporate pest-resistant and drought-tolerant landscaping practices. Within the
portions of Oakland northeast of the line formed by State Highway 13 and continued southerly by
Interstate 580, south of its intersection with State Highway 13, all plant materials on submitted
landscape plans shall befire-resistant.TheCity Planning and Zoning Division shall maintain lists of
plant materials and landscaping practices considered pest-resistant, fire-resistant, and drought-tolerant.
c) All landscape plans shall show proposed methods of irrigation. The methods shall ensure adequate
inigation of all plant materials for at least one growing season.
13. Assurance of Landscaping Completion
Prior to final inspection of a building permit for each phase
The trees, shrubs, and landscape tnaterials required by the conditions of approval attached to this project
shall be planted before the certificate of occupancy will be issued, or a bond, cash, deposit, or letter of
credit, acceptable to the City, shall be provided for the planting of the required landscaping. The amount of
such bond, cash, deposit, or letter of credit shall equal the greater of two thousand five hundred dollars
($2,500.00) or the estimated cost of the required landscaping, based on a licensed contractor's bid.
14. Underground Utilities
Prior to issuance of a building permit
The project applicant shall submit plans for review and approval by the Building Services Division and
the Public Works Agency, and other relevant agencies as appropriate, that show ail new electric and
telephone facilities, fire alarm conduits, street light wiring, and other wiring, conduits, and similar
facilities placed underground. The new facilities shall be placed underground from the project applicant's
structures to the point of service. The plans shall show all electric, telephone, water service, fire water
service, cable, and fire alarm facilities installed in accordance with standard specifications of the serving
utilities.
15. Improvements in the Public Right-of-Way (General)
Prior to issuance of a p-job or building permit
a) The project applicant shall submit Public Improvement Plans to the Building Services Division for
adjacent public rights-of-way (ROW) showing all proposed improvements and compliance with the
conditions of approval, mitigation measures, and City requirements including but not limited to curbs,
gutters, sewer laterals, storm drains, street trees, paving details, locafions of transformers and other
above ground utility structures, the design specifications and locations of facilities required by the East
Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD), street lighting, on-street parking and accessibility
improvements compliant with applicable standards and any other improvements or requirements for
the project as provided for in this Approval. Encroachment permits shall be obtained as necessary for
any applicable improvements located within the public ROW.
b) Review and confirmation of the street-trees by the City's Tree Services Division is required.
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c) The Planning and Zoning Division and the Public Works Agency will review and approve designs and
specifications for the improvements. Improvements shall be completed prior to the final inspection for
the final building permit in each phase.
d) The Fire Services Division will review and approve fire crew and apparatus access, water supply
availability and distribution to current .codes.and standards.
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16. Payment for Public Improvements

Prior to final inspection for a building permitfor each phase.
The project applicant shall pay for and install public improvemerits made necessary by the project
including damage caused by constmction activity.
17. Compliance Matrix
Prior to issuance of a demolition, grading, p-job, building, or otiier construction related permit
The project applicant shall submit to the Planning and Zoning Division and the Building Services Division
a conditions of approval and mitigation measure compliance matrix that lists each condition of approval
and mitigation measure, the City agency or division responsible for review, and how/when the project
applicant has met or intends to meet the condition of approval or mitigation measure. The applicant will
sign the conditions of approval attached to the approval letter and submit that with the compliance matrix
for review and approval. The compliance matrix shall be organized per step in the plan-check/constmction
process unless another format is acceptable to the Planning and Zoning Division and the Building Services
Division. The project applicant shall update the compliance matrix and provide it with each item
submittal.
18. Construction Management Plan
Prior to issuance of a demolition, grading, p-job, building, or other construction related permit
The project applicant shall submit to the Planning and Zoning Division and the Building Services Division
for review and approval a constmction management plan that identifies the conditions of approval and
mitigation measures related to construction impacts of the project and explains how the project applicant
will comply with these construction-related conditions of approval and mitigation measures.

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Part 2: Standard Conditions of Approval: Uniformly Applied Development Standards

19. Standard Conditions of Approval/Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (SCAMMRP)

Ongoing as specified
All mitigation measures and Standard Conditions of Approval identified in the Subsequent Mitigated
Negafive Declaration/Addendum are included in the Standard Condition of Approval/Mitigafion
Monitoring Program (SCAMMRP), which are included in these conditions of approval and are
incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A, and therefore are not repeated elsewhere in these conditions
of approval. To the extent that there is any inconsistency between the SCAMMRP and these conditions,
the more restrictive conditions shall govern; to the extent any Standard Conditions of Approval or
mitigation measure identified in the SMND/A were inadvertently omitted, they are automatically
incorporated herein by reference. The project sponsor (also referred to as the "developer" or "applicant")
shall be responsible for compliance with the recommendation in any submitted and approved technical
reports, all applicable mitigation measures adopted and with all conditions of approval set forth herein at
its sole cost and expense, unless otherwise expressly provided in a specific mitigation measure or
condifion of approval, and subject to the review and approval of the City of Oakland. The SCAMMRP
identifies the time frame and responsible party for implementation and monitoring for each mitigafion
measure. Overall monitoring and compliance with the mifigation measures will be the responsibility of the
Planning and Zoning Division. Adoption of the SCAMMRP will constitute fulfillment of the CEQA
monitoring and/or reporting requirement set forth in Section 21081.6 of CEQA. Prior to the issuance of a
demolition, grading, building or other constmction-related permit, the project sponsor shall pay the
applicable mitigation and monitoring fee to the City in accordance with the City's Master Fee Schedule.

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Part 3: Project-Specific Conditions of Approval

20. Rides Inspections (Condition 10 from 1998 Approval)

Ongoing
. - The applicant shall retain a consultant/engineer to provide independent inspections of all attraction rides at
least annually and shall promptly make such inspection results available to the City upon request.
21. Evacuation Plan (Condition 14 from 1998 Approval)
Ongoing
The Zoo and the neighborhood associations will work with the City's Emergency Services Manager to
educate area residents on the existing evacuation plan for the area and to develop additional procedures.
The Zoo shall implement such procedures as determined by the City's Emergency Services Manager.
22. Use of Adiacent Streets (Condition 16 from 1998 Approval)
Ongoing
The four emergency accesses located at Stella, Snowdown, Cameron, and Ettrick shall only be used for
emergency response and normal zoo maintenance activities. No constmction trucks will use those
accesses.
23. Effectiveness of Approval; City Council Authority
Required prior to this Approval becoming effective
This Approval shall not become effective tmless the amendment to the Zoo Master Plan is approved by the
City Cotmcil. The City Coimcil has the authority to consider and revise as appropriate (accept, reject, or
modify) the adjudicatory land use decisions of the Planning Commission (including the adoption/approval
of the Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration/Addendum, the approval of the conditional use permit,
the approval of the creek protection permit, and the conditions of approval (including the SCAMMRP)),
regardless of whether an appeal to the City Council is filed challenging such adjudicatory land use
decisions. See also Condition 2.
24. Public Walking Path
Prior to installation of the perimeter fence
The applicant shall submit a plan for the proposed public walking path for review and approval by the
Planning and Zoning Division. The plan shall contain the specific proposed location of the path and the
design details for the path (e.g., surface material, width) and shall include a section drawing through the
path. The City-approved path shall be constructed prior to the installation of the perimeter fence.
25. Perimeter Fence and Exhibit Fencing Setback from Creeks
Prior to issuance of a building permit for each phase and ongoing during installation of fencing
The perimeter fence and exhibit fencing shall be setback at least 100 feet from the centerline of all
designated creeks as shown on the approved plans. Plans submitted for construction-related permits shall
show the location of the designated creeks and the 100-foot creek protection zones.
26. Colors
Prior to issuance of a building permitfor each phase
The applicant shall submit the proposed exterior colors of all buildings and the gondola system for review
and approval by the Planning and Zoning Division. The goal of the review of the proposed colors is to
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minimize the presence of new structures on the landscape. The gondola support towers and cars shall be
painted earth-tone in color with a non-reflective matte finish. The applicant shall utilize the Cityapproved exterior colors.
27. Landscape Plan
Prior to issuance of a building permit for each phase
The applicant shall submit a landscape plan for review and approval by the Planning and Zoning Division,
as required by Condition 12 above, prior to the issuance of a building permit for each phase, and shall
implement the approved plan. The landscape plan must comply with the following requirements:
a) Each landscape plan shall be substantially consistent with the approved landscape plans.
b) Each landscape plan shall be consistent with the approved Habitat Enhancement Plan.
c) Each landscape plan shall comply with the requirements from other conditions of approval and/or
mitigation measures in this Approval.
d) Consistent with the intent of Condition 12 from the 1998 approved Master Plan, a landscape plan is
required for the California service road to shield the view of the road, as seen from the abutting
residential properties, to the maximum extent feasible as determined by the Director of City Planning.
The landscaping for the service road shall consist primarily of drought-tolerant, non-invasive, fastgrowing, native trees and shmbs. The landscaping shaft be installed prior to the completion of the
improvements to the service road. The process for review and approval of the landscape plan for the
service road is as follows: The applicant shall provide the proposed landscape plan to the South Hills
Neighborhood Association (SHNA), the Knowland Park Highland Association (KPHA), and the
owners and occupants of the residential lots abutting Knowland Park located on Stella Street, Hellman
Street, Maggiora Drive, and Edgemont Way, at least 30 calendar days prior to submitting the plan to
the Planning and Zoning Division. Prior to or concurtent with the submittal of the plan to the Planning
and Zoning Division, the applicant shall submit to the Planning and Zoning Division documentation of
the submittal of the plan to the neighborhood associations and abutting property owners/occupants
identified above, along with any written comments received. At least ten calendar days prior to the
Director of City Plarming issuing a decision on the plan, the Planning and Zoning Division shall notify
the identified neighborhood associations and abutting property owners/occupants of the plan submittal
and solicit comments within a ten-day comment period.
28. Accessibility to People with Disabilities
Prior to issuance of a building permit for each phase and ongoing
The amended Master Plan shall be designed, constructed, and operated in accordance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA). Prior to issuance of a building permit for the children's playground and
exhibits located at the proposed Small Activity Exhibit Zone, the applicant shall submit for review and
approval by the Plarming and Zoning Division of the design of the children's playground and exhibits.
The children's playground and exhibits must be designed, constructed, and operated in accordance with
ADA and shall contain a variety of equipment and exhibits that are accessible to people with disabilities.
29. Parks and Recreation Adyisor\' Commission Report
Ongoing
The applicant shall submit to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission (PRAC) the Annual
Progress Report (including the Armual Assessment) of the Habitat Enhancement Plan required under
Mitigation Measure 13a. The PRAC may hold a public hearing on such reports.

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30. Snowdown Emergencv Access Road

Prior to constructing improvements on the Snowdown Emergency Access Road
. The proposed gravel surfacing of the Snowdown Emergency Access Road shall be dirt-like in color to
minimize the effect of the roadway improvements on the visual character of Knowland Park. Prior to
installing the access road improvements, the applicant shall submit for review and approval by the
Planning and Zoning Division the proposed.surfacing material._

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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - EXHIBIT A:

STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL/MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM (SCAMMRP)
AESTHETICS
Standard Conditions of Approval
SCA-AES-1: Landscape Maintenance
Ongoing
All required planting shall be peraianentiy maintained in good growing condition and, whenever necessary,
replaced with new plant materials lo ensure continued compliance with applicable landscaping requirements.
All required irrigation systems shall be permanently maintained in good condition and, whenever necessary,
repaired or replaced.
Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
> Initial Approval Responsibility: Building Services Division, Zoning Inspection
> Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility; Building Sen'ices Division, Zoning Inspection

SCA-AES-2: Lighting Plan

Prior to issuance of an electrical or building permit
The proposed lighting fixtures shall be adequately shielded to a point below the light bulb and reflector and
that prevent unnecessary glare onto adjacent properties. Plans shall be submitted to the Planning and Zoning
Division and the Electrical Services Division of Public Works Agency for review and approval. All lighting
shall be architecturally integrated into the site.
r- Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
5^ Initial Approval Responsibility: Planning and Zoning Division; Electrical Services Division
5^ Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Building Services Division, Zoning Inspection

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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - EXHIBIT A:

STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL/MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM (SCAMMRP)
AIR QUALITY
Standard Conditions of Approval
SCA-AIR-1: Dust Control
Construction-Related Air Pollution Controls (Dust and Equipment Emissions)
Ongoing throughout demolition, grading, and/or construction
During construction, the project applicant shall require the constmction contractor to implement all of the
following applicable measures recommended by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District
(BAAQMD):
a) Water all exposed surfaces of active construction areas at least twice daily (using reclaimed water if
possible). Watering should be sufficient to prevent airborne dust from leaving the site. Increased watering
Irequency may be necessary whenever wind speeds exceed 15 miles per hour. Reclaimed water should be
used whenever possible.
b) Cover all tmcks hauling soil, sand, and other loose materials or require all trucks to maintain at least two ,
feet of freeboard (i.e., the minimum required space between the top of the load and the top of the trailer).
c) All visible mud or dirt track-out onto adjacent public roads shall be removed using wet power vacuum
street sweepers at least once per day. The use of dry power sweeping is prohibited.
d) Pave all roadways, driveways, sidewalks, etc. as soon as feasible. In addition, building pads should be
laid as soon as possible after grading unless seeding or soil binders are used.
e) Enclose, cover, water twice daily or apply (non-toxic) soil stabilizers to exposed stockpiles (dirt, sand,
etc.).
f) Limit vehicle speeds on unpaved roads to 15 miles per hour.
g) Idling times shall be minimized either by shutting equipment off when not is use or reducing the
maximum idling time to five minutes (as required by the Califomia airbome toxics control measure Title
13, Section 2485, of the Califomia Code of Regulations. Clear signage to this effect shall be provided for
construction workers at all access points.
h) All constmction equipment shall be maintained and properly tuned in accordance with the manufacturer's
specifications. All equipment shall be checked by a certified mechanic and detennined to be miming in
proper condition prior to operation.
Post a publicly visible sign that includes the contractor's name and telephone number to contact regarding
dust complaints. When contacted, the contractor shall respond and take corrective action within 48 hours.
The telephone numbers of contacts at the City and BAAQMD shall also be visible. This information may
be posted on other required on-site signage.
The enhanced measures below apply to construction projects involving 1) land uses that exceed the
BAAQMD construction screening criteria (e.g., 240 or more mulfi-family residential units); 2) a demolition
permit; 3) simultaneous occurrence of more than two constmction phases (e.g., grading and building
construction occurring simultaneously); 4) extension site preparation (i.e., over four acres in size); or 5)
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - EXHIBIT A:

STANDARD CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL/MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM (SCAMMRP)
extensive soil transport (i.e., 10,000 or more cubic yards of soil import/export).
a) All exposed surfaces shall be watered at a frequency adequate to maintain minimum soil moisture of 12
percent. Moisture content can be verified by lab samples or moisture probe.
b) All excavation, grading, and demolition activities shall be suspended when average wind speeds exceed
20 mph.
c) Install sandbags or other erosion control measures to prevent silt runoff to public roadways.
d) Hydroseed or apply (non-toxic) soil stabilizers to inacfive constmction areas (previously graded areas
inactive for one month or more).
e) Designate a person or persons to monitor the dust control program and to order increased watering, as
necessary, to prevent transport of dust offsite. Their duties shall include holidays and weekend periods
when work may not be in progress.
f) Install appropriate wind breaks (e.g., trees, fences) on the windward side(s) of actively disturbed areas of
the construction site to minimize wind blown dust. Wind breaks must have a maximum 50 percent air
porosity.
g) Vegetative ground cover (e.g., fast-germinating native grass seed) shall be planted in disturbed areas as
soon as possible and watered appropriately until vegetation is established.
h) The simultaneous occurrence of excavation, grading, and ground-disturbing construction activities on the
same area at any one time shall be limited. Activities shall be phased to reduce the amount of disturbed
surfaces at .any one time.
i) All trucks and equipment, including tires, shall be washed off prior to leaving the site.
j) Site accesses to a distance of 100 feet from the paved road shall be treated with a 6 to 12 inch compacted
layer of wood chips,,mulch, or gravel.
k) Minimize the idling time of diesel-powered construction equipment to two minutes.
1) The project applicant shall develop a plan demonstrating that the off-road equipment (more-than 50
horsepower) to be used in the construction project (i.e., owned, leased, and subcontractor vehicles) would
achieve a project widefleet-average20 percent NOx reduction and 45 percent particulate matter (PM)
reduction compared to the most recent California Air Resources Board (CARB) fleet average.
Acceptable options for reducing emissions include the use of late model engines, low-emission diesel
products, altemative fuels, engine retrofit technology, after-treatment products, add-on devices such as
particulatefilters^and/or other options as they become available.
m)Use low VOC (i.e., ROG) coatings beyond the local requirements (i.e., BAAQMD Regulation 8, Rule 3:
Architectural Coatings).
n) All construction equipment, diesel trucks, and generators shall be equipped with Best Available Control
Technology for emission reductions of NOx and PM.
o) Off-road heavy diesel engines shall meet the CARB's most recent certification standard.
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> Initial Approval Responsibility: Building Services Division, Zoning Inspection

> Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Building Services Division, Zoning Inspection

BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Revised 1998 Mitigation Measures^
13a) Ongoing as stipulated in the Habitat Enhancement Plan: The proposed Master Plan would include
implementation of a Habitat Enhancement Plan that would enhance oak woodlands, native grasslands,
coastal scmb andriparianwoodland, and remove eucalyptus, French broom and other exotic plants from
the Califomia 1820 Exhibit area and Upper Knowland Park, The Habitat Enhancement Plan should
include the following:
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An annual assessment of the species and distribution of invasive nonnative weeds (examples of
invasive species would include artichoke thistle, French broom, giant reed, German ivy, pampas
grass, Algerian ivy, acacia and eucalyptus). The assessment would include a map and estimate of
abundance of weeds.

A management element for the control of each weedy species. Methods used for each species
should be based on cunent accepted best available practices, including hand-pulling, cutting
followed by topical application of suitable herbicide, use of livestock, removal or btiming of cut
plant materials, and so on. The justification for the control methods used should be explained, and a
tracking system maintained lo document areas treated, methods used, and effectiveness of the
results.
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A revegetation element for areas where heavy infestations of weeds comprise a significant portion of
the existing vegetation. The riparian zone of lower Arroyo Viejo Creek, for example, is so dominated
by nonnative species that planting of indigenous tree and shmb species foftowing the removal of
weeds is needed to speed up the restoration process. This element would include a tracking system for
areas treated, a record of the source and species of plant materials used, methods of installation and
maintenance, and an assessment of the success of each effort.
Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor

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Initial Approval Responsibility: Planning and Zoning Division; Building Services Division. Zoning
Inspection
Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Planning and Zoning Division; Building Services Division,
Zoning Inspection

13b) Prior to removal of a protected tree and ongoing as specified: A Tree Protection and Revegetation
Plan shall be prepared to protect, replace, and preserve trees on the project site. The Plan shall include

' The 1998 mitigation measures have been revised for the Master Plan amendment. For a discussion of these changes, see Section
3.3 Biologicai Resources of the Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration/Addendum (SMND/A). The revisions are also
shown in underline and strike-out in Appendix C of the SMND/A.
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the following:

Native trees lost to development shall be replanted at a minimum ratio of 3:1. Non-native trees lost
to development shall be replanted with native trees at a minimum ratio of 1:1.

Every 10 years, prepare a census of trees qualifying for protection under the Oakland Tree
Protection Ordinance within the project area. The census will document the condition of such trees,
and recommend actions to extend the life and health of the trees. Recommended actions could
include protective devices for reduction of vandalism, excessive treading by pedestrians or rubbing
of bark, modification of drainage, erosion or sedimentation to protect trees, and modification of
irrigation pattems to reduce pathogens. Recommendations and actions taken would be reported to
the City of Oakland and the Department of Fish and Game.

Protection of oaks in Upper Knowland Park outside of the developed areas of the Zoo will be
addressed through the development of a management element for Upper Knowland Park.
Management practices needed to achieve and maintain oak woodland and forest are: a minimum of
grazing livestock, especially during the dry months; fewfires;and slope stability. Maintenance of
oak woodland would dovetail with weed control measures discussed under Mitigation Measure 13a
and the need to provide adequate mitigation for the loss of grassland habitat as provided in the
Habitat Enhancement Plan.

The perimeter fence alignment and exhibit enclosure fencing shall befield-adjustedduring
installation to further reduce the need to remove protected trees and minimize disturbance in close
proximity to the tree root systems. The final alignment of both the perimeter fencing and enclosure
fencing shall be overseen by a certified arborist and adjustments made, where feasible, to minimize
removal and damage to protected trees. Where tree removal is unavoidable, replacement plantings
shall be provided consistent with the City's Standard Conditions of Approval.

Implementafion Responsibility: Project Sponsor

Initial Approval Responsibility: Plarming and Zoning Division; Building Services Division, Zoning
Inspection; Tree Services Division

Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Planning and Zoning Division; Building Services Division,
Zoning Inspection; Tree Services Division

13c) Concurrent with the submittal of a building permit; ongoing as specified: The service road shall be a
maximum of 15 feet in width and designed to accommodate crossing by Alameda whipsnake and other
wildlife, where necessary, to reduce potential impacts to the Alameda whipsnake.
> Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor

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14c) Prior to issuance of construction-related permits in the affected area: Obtain appropriate
authorizations from resource agencies to address possible incidental take and a Permit for Management
of a rare or threatened species pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 2081 and Section 7 of the
Endangered Species Act, as called for under SCA-BIO-10. The project applicant shall provide
compensatory mitigation for impacts to Alameda whipsnake habitat. Such mitigation shall be provided
at a ratio of no less than 1:1 (at least one acre for every acre of impact), subject to any increase in this
ratio that may be required by the resource agencies. There is adequate area within Knowland Park to
achieve this mitigation ratio. Subject to the approval of the resources agencies, mitigation shall be
achieved through habitat restoration and enhancement within the Califomia Exhibit boundaries, the
Ecological Recovery Zone, and other locations within Knowland Park, at another restoration location
with an Alameda whipsnake habitat restoration plan area approved by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service and the Califomia Department of Fish and Game, through the purchase of mitigation credits at
a mitigation bank within the East Bay region, or some combination of these options. The project
applicant shall retain a qualified biologist to prepare an Alameda whipsnake Mitigation and Monitoring
Plan in connection with the application for an incidental take authorization and Management Permit.
The Mitigation and Monitoring Plan will be subject to approval by the Califomia Department of Fish
and Game and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The Mitigation and Monitoring Plan shall include
(a) a habitat restoration/creation performance standard of no net loss of habitat functions and values;
(a) location of the mitigation site(s); (c) a detailed habitat restoration/creation plan for the mitigation
site(s); (d) provisions for timing and methods for invasive species removal, controls on herbicide
application, and worker training programs that, at a minimum and subject to the requirements of the
resource agencies, meet the applicable requirements of the Invasive Species Control Element of the
HEP; (f) provisions that include cover requirements, methods of installation and maintenance, a
tracking system, a record of source and species of plant materials used in revegetation; and (h) success
Criteria to be used to evaluate whether the restoration/creation efforts have achieved the identified goals
of the Mitigation and Monitoring Plan.
The proposed California Exhibit shall be modified to incorporate recommendations from the 2011
Status Report (Swaim Biological, Inc. 2011), which include removing the amphitheater from the stand
of chamise-chapanal; restricting the Califomia Interpretive Center ten feet to the east and limiting
grading to within ten feet of the edge of the building; modifying and establishing controls to the
bison/tule elk extension exhibit, and ensuring that the perimeter fence is permeable to allow for
unrestricted movement of Alameda whipsnake through the area. Controls associated with the bison/tule
elk exhibit shall include limiting the number of animals housed to 20 bison and 20 tule elk, maintaining
protective cover by creating irrigated pasture outside woodland habitat, and placing rock outcrops and
logs to serve as refugia for dispersing snakes. The location of the Califomia Interpretitive Center shall
be adjusted to the northeast away from the stand of chamise-chaparral. if required by the California
Department offish and Game and/or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Ser\'ice, to provide for appropriate
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defensible space forfirefuel management as required by the Oakland Fire Department.
> Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
> Initial Approval Responsibility: Planning and Zoning Division; Califomia Department of Fish and
Game; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
> Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Building Services Division, Zoning Inspection
14d) Ongoing throughout construction in the affected area: Ail removal of scrub or chaparral habitat shall
be done by hand with axes or machetes. Chain saws could be used for larger shrubs.
> Implementation Responsibility; Project Sponsor
> Initial Approval Responsibility: Building Services Division, Zoning Inspection
Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Building Services Division, Zoning Inspection
14e) Ongoing throughout construction in the affected area: A biologist qualified to handle Alameda
whipsnakes shall monitor all scrub or chaparral removal and all construction activities which may
impact the Alameda whipsnake.
> Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
> Initial Approval Responsibility: Building Services Division, Zoning Inspection
> Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Building Services Division, Zoning Inspection

141) Prior to issuance of a construction-related permit in the affected area; ongoing: Alameda whipsnake
habitat shall be preserved in perpetuity on property owned by the East Bay-Zoological Society and/or
the City of Oakland and contiguous to the east of the Califomia 1820 Exhibit area. Numerous large
areas of scrub and/or chaparral habitat are present in the proposed mitigation area and these appear to
provide an adequate amount of habitat to offset impacts within the project site. The amount of habitat
preserved shall be in accordance with curtcnt requirements of the California Department of Fish and
Game.
Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
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Initial Approval Responsibility: Planning and Zoning Division

Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Planning and Zoning Division

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14g) Included on the plans for improving the service road; ongoing: To reduce the potential for mortality
on the service road to a level less than significant, a maximum speed often miles per hour shall be
required and all personnel driving will be instructed to watch for and yield to all wildlife. Specially
designed "snake crossings" under the service road may also be required.
> Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
> Initial Approval Responsibility: Planning and Zoning Division
> Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Buildirig Services Division; Zoning Inspection
14h) Implemented in conjunction with the Habitat Enhancement Plan: Measures will be taken to prevent
the spread of French broom on the site and to remove as much French broom from the site as possible
in order to keep it from degrading higher quality whipsnake habitat.
> Implementation Responsibftity: Project Sponsor
> Initial Approval Responsibility: Planning and Zoning Division; Building Services Division, Zoning
Inspection
> Ongoing Monitoring Responsibftity: Planning and Zoning Division; Building Services Division,
Zoning Inspection
15a) Implemented in conjunction with the Habitat Enhancement Plan: The operations and maintenance
plan for the new exhibits shall include a weed management and.control element. This should include
monitoring the natural portions of Upper Knowland Park for infestations of non-native weeds, and
implementation of control measures to pre\'ent the weeds from degrading the natural vegetation.
> Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
> Initial Approval Responsibility: Planning and Zoning Division; Building Services Division, Zoning
Inspection
> Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Plarming and Zoning Division; Building Services Division,
Zoning. Inspection

Standard Conditions of Approval

SCA-BIO-1:

Tree Remov al During Breeding Season

Prior to issuance of a tree removal permit

To the extent feasible, removal of any tree and/or other vegetation suitable for nesting of raptors shall not
occur during the breeding season of March 15 and August 15. If tree removal must occur during the breeding
season, all sites shall be surveyed by a qualified biologist to verify the presence or absence of nesting raptors
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or other birds.
Pre-removal surveys shall be conducted within 15 days prior to start of work from March 15 through May
31, and within 30 days prior to the start of work from June 1 through August 15. The pre-removal surveys
shall be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Division and the Tree Services Division of the Public Works
Agency. If the survey indicates the potential presences of nesting raptors or other birds, the biologist shall
determine an appropriately sized buffer around the nest in which no work will be allowed until the young
have successfullyfledged.The size of the nest buffer will be determined by the biologist in consultation with
the CDFG, and will be based to a large extent on the nesting species and its sensitivity to disturbance. In
general, buffer sizes of 200 feet for raptors and 50 feel for other birds should suffice to prevent disturbance
to birds nesting in the urban environment, but these buffers may be increased or decreased, as appropriate,
depending on the bird species and the level of disturbance anticipated near the nest.
> Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
> Initial Approval Responsibility: Planning and Zoning Division; Tree Services Division
> Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Planning and Zoning Division; Tree Services Division

SCA-BIO-2: Tree Removal Permit

Prior to issuance of a demolition, grading, or building permit
Prior to removal of any protected trees, per the Protected Tree Ordinance, located on the project site or in the
public right-of-way adjacent to the project, the project applicant must secure a tree removal permit from the
Tree Division of the Public Works Agency, and abide by the conditions of that permit.
> Implementation Responsibftity: Project Sponsor
> Initial Approval Responsibility: Tree Services Division
> Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Tree Services Division

SCA-BlO-3: Tree Replacement Plantings

Prior to issuance of a final inspection of the building permit
Replacement plantings shall be required for erosion control, groundwater replenishment, visual screening
and wildlife habitat, and in order to prevent excessive loss of shade, in accordance with the following
criteria:
a) No tree replacement shall be required for the removal of nonnative species, for the removal of trees which
is required for the benefit of remaining trees, or where insufficient planting area exists for a mature tree of
the species being considered.
b) Replacement tree species shall consist of Sequoia sempervirens (Coast Redwood), Quercus agrifolia
(Coast Live Oak), Arbutus menziesii (Madrone), Aesculus califomica (California Buckeye) or
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Umbellularia califomica (Califomia Bay Laurel) or other tree species'acceptable to the Tree-Services
Division.
c) Replacement trees shall be at least of twenty-four (24) inch box size, unless a smaller size is
recommended by the arborist, except that three fifteen (15) gallon size trees may be subsfituted for each
twenty-four (24) inch box size tree where appropriate.
d) Minimum planting areas must be available on site as follows:
i. For Sequoia sempervirens, three hundred fifteen square feet per tree;
ii. For all other species listed in #2 above, seven hundred (700) square feet per tree.
e) In the event that replacement trees are required but cannot be planted due to site constraints, an in lieu fee
as determined by the master fee schedule of the city may be substituted for required replacement
plantings, with all such revenues applied toward tree planting in city parks, streets and medians.
f) Plantings shall be installed prior to the issuance of a fmal inspecfion of the building permit, subject to
seasonal constraints, and shall be maintained by the project applicant until established. The Tree
Reviewer of the Tree Division of the Public Works Agency may require a landscape plan showing the
replacement planting and the method of irrigation. Any replacement planting which fails to become
established within one year of planting shall be replanted at the project applicant's expense.
> Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
> Initial Approval Responsibility: Tree Services Division
> Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Tree Services Division

SCA-BIO-4: Tree Protection During Construction

Prior to issuance of a demolition, grading, or building permit
Adequate protection shall be provided during the construction period for any trees which are to remain
standing, including the following, plus any recommendations of an arborist:
a) Before the start of any clearing, excavation, construction or other work on the site, every protected tree
deemed to be potentially endangered by said site work shall be securely fenced off at a distance from the
base of the tree lo be determined by the Consulting Arborist, Such fences shall remain in place for
duration of all such work. All trees to be removed shall be clearly marked. A scheme shall be established
for the removal and disposal of logs, brush, earth and other debris which will avoid injury to any
protected tree.
b) Where proposed development or other site work is to encroach upon the protected perimeter of any
protected tree, special measures shall be incorporated to allow the roots to breathe and obtain water and
nutrients. Any excavation, cutting, filing, or compaction of the existing ground surface within the
protected perimeter shall be minimized. No change in existing ground level shall occur within a distance
to be determined by the Consulting Arborist from the base of any protected tree at any time. No buming
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or use of equipment with an open flame shall occur near or wilhin the protected perimeter of any
protected tree.
c) No storage or dumping of oil, gas, chemicals, or other substances that may be harmful to trees shall occur
within the distance to be determined by the Consulting Arborist from the base of any protected trees, or any
other location on the site from which such substances might enter the protected perimeter. No heavy
construction equipment or construction materials shall be operated or stored within a distance from the base
of any protected trees to be determined by the tree reviewer. Wires, ropes, or other devices shall not be
attached to any protected tree, except as needed for support of the tree. No sign, other than a tag showing
the botanical classification, shall be attached to any protected tree.
d) Periodically during construction, the leaves of protected trees shall be thoroughly sprayed with water to
prevent buildup of dust and other pollution that would inhibit leaf transpiration.
e) If any damage to a protected tree should occur during or as a result of work on the site, the project
applicant shall immediately notify the Public Works Agency of such damage. If, in the professional
opinion of the Consulting Arborist, such tree cannot be preserved in a healthy state, the Consulting
Arborist shall require replacement of any tree removed with another tree or trees on the same site deemed
adequate by the Tree Reviewer to compensate for the loss of the tree that is removed.
f ) All debris created as a result of any tree removal work shall be removed by the project applicantfromthe
property within two weeks of debris creation, and such debris shall be properly disposed of by the project
applicant in accordance with aU appiicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
^ Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
> Initial Approval Responsibility: Tree Services Division
> Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Tree Services Division
SCA-BlO-5: Whipsnake Habitat, Biological Monitor
Prior to issuance of a demolition, grading, or building permit and ongoing throughout demolition, grading,
and/or construction
If the project is located wilhin confirmed Alameda Whipsnake Habitat area, the project applicant shall hire
an on-site biological site biological monitor shall instmct the project superintendent and the construction
crews (primarily the clearing, demolition and foundation crews) of the potential presence, status and
identification of Alameda Whipsnakes. The biological monitor shall also provide information to the
Planning and Zoning Division on the steps to take if a whipsnake is seen on the project site, including who to
contact, to ensure that whipsnakes are not harmed or killed, as regulation by the federal Endangered Species
Act.
> Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
r- Initial Approval Responsibility: Building Services Division, Zoning Inspection
> Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Building Services Division, Zoning Inspection

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SCA-BIO-6: Whipsnake Habitat, Placement of Debris
Prior to issuance of a demolition, grading, or building permit and throughout construction
If the project is located within confirmed Alameda Whipsnake Habitat area, the project applicant shall
ensure that the placement of constmction debris is limited to the area immediate adjacent to the foundation
of the proposed buildings or and to the area between the foundation and the street. Install flexible
constmction fencing at the fimit of work line (approximately ten feet beyond the foundation of the proposed
building other than in the direction of the street). Such constmction fencing shall limit the placement of
constmction materials and construction debris to inside the fencing.
> Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
> Initial Approval Responsibility: Building Services Division, Zoning Inspection
> Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Building Services Division, Zoning Inspection

SCA-BIO-7: Whipsnake Habitat, Barrier Fence

Prior to issuance of a demolition, grading, or building permit and throughout construction
If the project is located within confirmed Alameda Whipsnake Habitat area, the project applicant shall install
a solid fence to prevent whipsnakes from entering the work site. The snake barrier shall be constructed as
follows and shall remain in place throughout the entire construction period:
a) Plywood sheets at least three feet in height above ground. Heavy duty geotextile fabric approved by U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service and California Department of Fish and Game may also be used for snake
exclusion fences;
b) Buried four to six inches into the ground;
c) Soil back-filled against the plywood fence to create a solid barrier at the ground;
d) Plywood sheets maintained in an upright position with wooden or masonry stakes;
e) Ends of each plywood sheet overlapped to ensure a continuous barrier; and
f) An exclusion fence shall completely enclose the work site or construction area or approved traps shall be
installed at the ends of exclusion fence segments to allow capture and relocation of Alameda whipsnake
away from the construction area by a qualified biologist.
>- Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
> Initial Approval Responsibility: Planning and Zoning Division
> Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Building Services Division, Zoning Inspection
SCA-BIO-8: Whipsnake Habitat, Downsloping Lots
Prior to issuance of a demolition, grading, or building permit and throughout construction
If the project is located within confirmed Alameda Whipsnake Habitat area, the project applicant shall install
erosion control devices, such as hay bales, at the downhill limit of construction line to prevent rocks and soil
from moving dovvTihill. No erosion control materials with plastic or nylon monofilament netting shall be
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used.
> Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
> Initial Approval Responsibility: Plarming and Zoning Division
> Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Building Services Division, Constmction Inspection

SCA-BIO-9: Creek Protection Plan

Prior to and ongoing throughout demolition, grading and/or construction activities
a) The approved creek protection plan shall be included in the project drawings submitted for a building
permit (or other construction-related permit). The project applicant shall implement the creek protection
plan to minimize potential impacts to the creek during and after construction of the project. The plan shall
fijlly describe in plan and written form all erosion, sediment, stormwater, and constmction management
measures to be implemented on-site.
b) If the plan includes a stormwater system, all stormwater outfalls shall include energy dissipation that
slows the velocity of the water at the point of outflow to maximize infiltration and minimize erosion. The
project shall not result in a substantial increase in stormwater mnoff volume or velocity to the creek or
storm drains.
> Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
> Initial Approval Responsibility: Plarming and Zoning Division
> Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Building Services Division, Construction Inspection

SCA-BIO-10: Regulatory Permits and Authorization

Prior to issuance of a demolition, grading, or building permit within vicinity of the creek
The project applicant shall obtain all necessary regulatory permits and authorizations from the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers (Corps), Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), Califomia Department of
Fish and Game, and the City of Oakland, and shall comply with all conditions issued by applicable agencies.
Required permit approvals and certifications may include, but not be limited to the following:
a) U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps): Secfion 404. Permft approval from the Corps shaft be obtained
for the placement of dredge or fill material in Waters of the U.S., if any, within the interior of the project
site, pursuant to Section 404 of the federal Clean Water Act.
b) Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB): Section 401 Water Quality Certification. Certification
that the project will not violate state water quality standards is required before the Corps can issue a 404
permit, above,
c) Califomia Department offish and Game (CDFG): Section 1602 Lake and Streambed Alteration
Agreement. Work that will alter the bed or bank of a stream requires authorization from CDFG.
> Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
> Initial Approval Responsibility: Planning and Zoning Division; RWQCB; Corps; CDFG
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SCA-BIO-11: Creek Monitoring

Prior to issuance of a demolition, grading, or building permit within vicinity of the creek
A qualified geotechnical engineer and/or environmental consultant shall be retained and paid for by the
project applicant to make site visits during all grading activities; and as a follow-up, submit to the Building
Services Division a letter certifying that the erosion and sedimentation control measures set forth in the
Creek Protection Permit submittal material have been instituted during the grading activities.
> Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
> Initial Approval Responsibility: Planning and Zoning Division; Building Services Division, Zoning
Inspection
> Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Building Services Division, Construction Inspection

SCA-BIO-12: Creek Landscaping Plan

Prior to issuance of a demolition, grading, or building permit within vicinity of the creek
The project applicant shall develop a final detailed landscaping and irrigation plan for review and approval by
the Planning and Zoning Division prepared by a licensed landscape architect or other qualified person. Such a
plan shall include a planting schedule, detailing plant types and locations, and a system for temporary irtigation
of plantings.
a) Plant and maintain only drought-tolerant plants on the site where appropriate as well as native and
riparian plants in and adjacent to riparian corridors. Along the riparian corridor, native plants shall not be
disturbed to the maximum extent feasible. Any areas disturbed along the riparian cortidor shall be
replanted with mature native riparian vegetation and be maintained to ensure survival.
b) All landscaping indicated on the approved landscape plan shall be installed prior to the issuance of a Final
inspection of the building permit, unless bonded pursuant to the provisions of Section 17.124.50 of the
Oakland Planning Code.
c) All landscaping areas shown on the approved plans shall be maintained in neat and safe conditions, and
ail plants shall be maintained in good growing condition and, whenever necessary replaced with new
plant materials to ensure continued compliance with all applicable landscaping requirements. All paving
or imper\'ious surfaces shall occur only on approved areas.
> Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
Initial Approval Responsibility: Planning and Zoning Division
Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Building Ser\aces Division, Zoning Inspection

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SCA-BlO-13: Creek Dewatering and Aquatic Life
Prior to the start of and ongoing throughout any in-water construction activity
a) If any dam or other artificial obstruction is constructed, maintained, or placed in operation within the
stream channel, ensure that sufficient water is allowed to pass down channel at all times to maintain
aquatic life (native fish, native amphibians, and western pond turtles) below the dam or other artificial
obstruction.
b) The project applicant shall hire a biologist, and obtain all necessary State and federal permits (e.g. CDFG
Scientific Collecting Permit), to relocate all nativefish/nativeamphibians/pond turtles within the work
site, prior to dewatering. The applicant shall first obtain a project-specific authorization from the CDFG
and/or the USFWS, as applicable to relocate these animals. Captured nativefish/nativeamphibians/pond
turtles shall be moved to the nearest appropriate site on the stream channel downstream. The
biologist/contractor shall check daily for stranded aquatic life as the water level in the dewatering area
drops. All reasonable efforts
shall be made to capture and move all stranded aquatic life observed in the dewatered areas. Capture
methods may include fish landing nets, dip nets, buckets, and by hand. Captured aquatic life shall be
released immediately in the nearest appropriate downstream site. This condition does not allow the take
or disturbance of any state or federally listed species, nor state-listed species of special concem, unless
the applicant obtains a project specific authorization from the CDFG and/or the USFWS, as applicable.
Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
Initial Approval Responsibility: Planning and Zoning Division; Building Services Division, Zoning
Inspection; Regulatory Agency, as applicable
Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Building Services Division, Zoning Inspection; Regulatory
Agency, as applicable

SCA-BIO-14: Creek Dewatering and Diversion

Prior to the start of any in-water construction activities
If installing any dewatering or diversion device(s), the project applicant shall develop and implement a
detailed dewatering and diversion plan for review and approval by the Building Services Division. All
proposed dewatering and diversion practices shall be consistent with the requirements of the Streambed
Alteration Agreement issued by the Califomia Department of Fish and Game.
a) Ensure that constmction and operation of the devices meet the standards in the latest edition of the
Erosion and Sediment Control Field Manual published by the Regional Water Quality Control Board
(RWQCB).
b) Construct coffer dams and/or water diversion system of a non-erodible material which will cause little or
no siltation. Maintain coffer dams and the water diversion system in place and functional throughout the
construction period. If the coffer dams or water diversion system fail, repair immediately based on the
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recommendations'ofa"qualifled'environmental consultant.~Remove^devices"only"afterxonstruction-is-complete and the site stabilized.
c) Pass pumped water through a sediment settling device before retuming the water to the stream chatmel.
Provide velocity dissipafion measures at the outfall to prevent erosion.
> Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
> Initial Approval Responsibility: Planning and Zoning Division; Building Services Division, Zoning
Inspection; Regulatory Agency, as applicable
> Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Building Sen'ices Division, Zoning Inspection; Regulatory
Agency, as applicable

SCA-BlO-15: Vegetation Management Plan on Creekside Properties

Prior to issuance of a demolition, grading, and/or construction and ongoing
The project applicant shall submit a vegetation management plan for review and approval by the Plarming
and Zoning Division, Fire Services Division, and Watershed Program of the Public Works Agency that
includes, if deemed appropriate, the following measures:
a) Idemify and do not disturb a 20-foot creek bufferfromthe top of the creek bank. If the top of bank cannot be
identified, leave a 50-foot buffer from the centerline of the creek or as wide a buffer as possible between the
creek centerline and the proposed site development.
b) Identify and leave" islands" of vegetation in order to prevent erosion and landslides and protect nesting
habitat.
c) Leave at least 6 inches of vegetation on the site.
d) Trim tree branchesfromthe ground up (limbing up) and leave tree canopy intact.
e) Leave stumps and rootsfromcut down trees to prevent erosion.
f) Plant fire-appropriate, drought-tolerant, preferably native vegetation.
g) Ert on the side of caution. If you don't know if a plant, tree or area is sensitive, ask for a second opinion
before you cut.
h) Provide erosion and sediment control protection if cutting vegetation on a steep slope.
i) Leave tall shmbbery at least 3-feet high.
j) Fence off sensitive plant habitats and creek areas to protect from goat grazing.
k) Obtain a tree protection permit for a protected tree (includes all mature trees except eucalyptus and Monterey
pine).
I) Contact the Cit)' Tree Department (615-5850) for dead trees.
m)Do not clear-cut vegetation. Tiiis can lead to erosion and severe water qualit>' problems and destroy
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important habitat:
n) Do not remove vegetation witliin 20-feet of the top of bank. If the top of bank cannot be identified, do not cut
within 50-feet of the centerline of the creek or as wide a buffer as possible between the creek centerline and
the
0)

Do

p) Do
q) Do
r) Do
s) Do
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Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor

Initial Approval Responsibility: Planning and Zoning Division; Fire Services Division; Environmental
Watershed Program

^ Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Building Services Division, Zoning Inspection

New 2011 Mitigation Measure

Mitigation Measure BIO-1 (Prior to construction activities in the California Exhibit area): The project
applicant shall prepare a wetland delineation of the site which shall be verified by the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers to confirm the extent of jurisdictional waters on the site, including the reach of Arroyo Viejo
Creek and the entire Califomia Exhibit area. As required under SCA-BIO-10, the project applicant shall
obtain all necessary regulatory pemiits and authorizations and shall comply with all conditions issued by
applicable agencies. In the remote instance that the 950-square-foot potential seasonal wetland is
considered a jurisdictional waters of the State by the Regional Water Quality Control Board, a mitigation
program shall be developed and implemented by the project applicant. If required, the mitigation program
shall provide for a minimum 1:1 on-site replacement for this potential seasonal wetland feature, the
mitigation program shall be approved by the Regional Water Quality Control Board, and any created
habitat shall be monitored for a minimum of three years or imtil all success criteria have been met.
^ Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
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Initial Approval Responsibility: Planning and Zoning Division; Building Services Division, Zoning
Inspection; Regulatory Agency, as applicable

^ Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility; Building Services Division, Zoning Inspection; Regulatory

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CULTURAL RESOURCES
SCA-CULT-1: Archaeological Resources
Ongoing throughout demolition, grading, and/or construction
a) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15064.5 (f), "provisions for historical or unique archaeological
resources accidentally discovered dtiring construction" should be instituted. Therefore, in the event that
any prehistoric or historic subsurface cultural resources are discovered during ground disturbing
activities, all work within 50 feet of the resources shall be halted and the project applicant and/or lead
agency shall consult with a quaUfied archaeologist or paleontologist to assess the significance of the find.
If any find is determined to be significant, representatives of the project proponent and/or lead agency
and the qualified archaeologist would meet to determine the appropriate avoidance measures or other
appropriate measure, with the ultimate determination to be made by the City of Oakland. All significant
cultural materials recovered shall be subject to scientific analysis, professional museum curation, and a
report prepared by the qualified archaeologist according to current professional standards.
b) In considering any suggested measure proposed by the consulting archaeologist in order to mitigate
impacts to historical resources or unique archaeological resources, the project applicant shall determine
whether avoidance is necessary and feasible in light of factors such as the nature of the find, project
design, costs, and other considerations. If avoidance is urmecessary or infeasible, other appropriate
measures (e.g., data recovery) shall be instituted. Work may proceed on other parts of the project site
while measure for historical resources or unique archaeological resources is carried out.
c) Should an archaeological artifact or feature be discovered on-site during project constmction, all
activities within a 50-foot radius of the find would be halted until the findings can be fully investigated
by a qualified archaeologist to evaluate the find and assess the significance of the find according to the
CEQA definition of a historical or unique archaeological resource. If the deposit is determined to be
significant, the project applicant and the qualified archaeologist shall meet to detennine the appropriate
avoidance measures or other appropriate measure, subject to approval by the City of Oakland, which
shall assure implementation of appropriate measure measures recommended by the archaeologist. Should
archaeologically-significant materials be recovered, the qualified archaeologist shall recommend
appropriate analysis and treatment, and shall prepare a report on the findings for submittal lo the
Northwest Information Center.
> Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
> Initial Approval Responsibihty: Building Services Division, Zoning Inspection
> Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Building Services Division, Zoning Inspection
SCA-CULT-2: Human Remains
Ongoing throughout demolition, grading, and/or construction
In the event that human skeletal remains are uncovered al the project site during construction or groundbreaking activities, all work shall immediately halt and the Alameda County Coroner shall be contacted to
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evaluate the remains, and following the procedures and protocols pursuant to Section 15064.5 (e)(1) of the
CEQA Guidelines. If the County Coroner determines that the remains are Native American, the City shall
contact the Califomia Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), pursuant to subdivision (c) of
Section 7050.5 of the Health and Safety Code, and all excavation and site preparation activities shall cease
within a 50-foot radius of the find until appropriate anangements are made. If the agencies determine that
avoidance is not feasible, then an altemative plan shall be prepared with specific steps and timeframe
required lo resume construction activities. Monitoring, data recovery, determination of significance and
avoidance measures (if applicable) shall be completed expeditiously.
> Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
>- Initial Approval Responsibility: Building Services Division, Zoning Inspection
> Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Building Services Division, Zoning Inspection
SCA-CULT-3: Paleontological Resources
Ongoing throughout demolition, grading, and/or construction
In the event of an unanticipated discovery of a paleontological resource during constmction, excavations
within 50 feet of the find shall be temporarily halted or diverted until the discovery is examined by a
qualified paleontologist (per Society of Vertebrate Paleontology standards (SVP 1995,1996)). The qualified
paleontologist shall document the discovery as needed, evaluate the potential resource, and assess the
significance of the find. The paleontologist shall notify the appropriate agencies to determine procedures that
would be followed before construction is allowed to resume al the location of the find. If the City determines
that avoidance is not feasible, the paleontologist shall prepare an excavation plan for mitigating the effect of
the project on the qualities that make the resource important, and such plan shall be implemented. The plan
shall be submitted to the City for review and approval.
> Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
Initial Approval Responsibility: Building Services Division, Zoning Inspection
> Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Building Services Division, Zoning Inspection
GEOLOGY AND SOILS
Revised 1998 Mitigation Measures'
2a) Prior to issuance of a grading permit and installation of drainage improvements: Facilities and
infrastructure improvements should be designed to control mnoff so that it is not directed over
unprotected slopes. Drainage improvements shall be designed to adequately collect surface water runoff
and convey it to the proper storm drain system. A permanent storm drain shall be designed, installed,
and maintained to catch water from the existing natural drainage pattern in Knowland Park above Stella

" The 1998 mitigation measures have been revised for the Master Plan amendment. For a discussion of these changes, see Section
3.4 Geology and Soils of the SMND/A. The revisions are also shown in underHne and strike-out in Appendix C of the
SMND/A.
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Street: The water will be redirected'to City storm-drain system:

2c) Grading and construction activities shall be restricted to the dry season. Exposed surface areas shall be
watered down, especially during construction, to reduce wind erosion.
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> Initial Approval Responsibility: Building Services Division, Plan-Check

^

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3a) Mitigation Measures 2a and 2c shall be implemented.

5c) Prior to issuance of a building permit: A l l proposed stmctures shall be designed and constmcted in
accordance with the Uniform Building Code and Califomia Amendments. The interpretation of the
applicability of the appropriate UBC standard for each proposed stmcture shall be determined by the
Oakland Building and Engineering staff at the time of preliminary plan submittal.
Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
> Initial Approval Responsibility: Building Services Division, Plan-Check
> Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Building Services Division, Building Inspection
5d) Prior to issuance of a building permit: Proper earthquake-resistant techniques for securing indoor
fixtures, machinery and furnishings within proposed stmctures shall be used during constmction to
minimize the risk of damage or injury from toppled objects.
> Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
> Initial Approval Responsibility: Building Services Division, Plan-Check
> Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Building Services Division, Building Inspection
5e) Prior to final inspection of a building permit for each phase: The Zoo's Emergency Preparedness and
Response Plan and Animal Capture Plan shall be updated as proposed facilities are developed. The Zoo
and Neighborhood (KPHA and SHRA) Associations will work together to educate the neighborhood
about the Zoo's Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan and how it is implemented. This will be
accomplished through written communication and a phone tree. The Zoo will provide a demonstration to
the representatives of KPHA and SHRA of the safety of the animal enclosures in case of a natural
disaster.
Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
Initial Approval Responsibility: Planning and Zoning Division
Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Planning and Zoning Division

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Standard Conditions of Approval
SCA-GEO-1: Soils Report
Prior to issuance of a building permit
A preliminary soils report for each construction site within the project area shall be required as part of this
project and submitted for review and approval by the Building Services Division. The soils reports shall be
based, at least in part, on information obtained from on-site testing. Specifically the minimum contents of the
report should include:
A. Logs of borings and/or profiles of test pits and trenches:
a) The minimum number of borings acceptable, when not used in combination with test pits or trenches,
shall be two (2), when in the opinion of the Soils Engineer such borings shall be sufficient to establish
a soils profile suitable for the design of all the footings, foundations, and retaining structures.
b) The depth of each boring shall be sufficient to provide adequate design criteria for all proposed
stmctures.
c) All boring logs shall be included in the soils report.
B. Test pits and trenches
a) Test pits and trenches shall be of sufficient length and depth to establish a suitable soils profile for the
design of all proposed structures.
b) Soils profiles of all test pits and trenches shall be included in the soils report.
C. A plat shall be included which shows the relationship of all the borings, test pits, and trenches to the
exterior boundary of the site. The plat shall also show the location of all proposed site improvements. All
proposed improvements shall be labeled.
D. Copies of all data generated by the field and/or laboratory testing to determine allowable soil bearing
pressures, sheer strength, active and passive pressures, maximum allowable slopes where applicable and
any other information which may be required for the proper design of foundations, retaining walls, and
other structures to be erected subsequent to or concurrent with work done under the grading permit.
E. Soils Repon. A written report shall be submitted which shall include, but is not limited to, the following:
a)
b)
c)
d)

Site description;
Local and site geology;
Review of previous field and laboratory investigations for the site;
Review of information on or in the vicinity of the site on file at the Information Counter, City of
Oakland, Office of Planning and Building;
e) Site stability shall be addressed with particular attention to existing conditions and proposed conective
attention to exisfing conditions and proposed corrective actions at locations where land stability
problems exist;
f) Conclusions and recommendations for foundations and retaining structures, resistance to lateral
loading, slopes, and specifications, for fills, and pavement design as required;
g) Conclusions and recommendations for temporary and permanent erosion control and drainage. If not
provided in a separate report they shall be appended to the required soils report;
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"^h)-All other items which a Soils Engineer deems necessary;
i) The signature and registration number of the Civil Engineer preparing the report.
F. The Director of Plarming and Building may reject a report that she/he believes is not sufficient. The
Director of Planning and Building may refuse to accept a soils report if the certification date of the
responsible soils engineer on said document is more than three years old. In this instance, the Director
may be require that the old soils report be recertified, that an addendum to the soils report be submitted,
or that a new soils report be provided.
> Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
> Initial Approval Responsibility: Building Services Division, Plan-Check
^

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SCA-GEO-2: Geotechnical Report

A site-specific, design level, landstide or liquefaction geotechnical investigation for each constmction site
within the project area shall be required as part of this project and submitted for review and approval by the
Building Services Division. Specifically:
i. Each investigation shall include an analysis of expected groimd motions at the site from identified
faufts. The analyses shall be accordance with appUcable City ordinances and polices, and consistent
with the most recent version of the Califomia Building Code, which requires stmctural design that can
accommodate ground accelerations expected from identified faults.
ii. The investigations shall determine final design parameters for the walls, foundations, foundation slabs,
surtounding related improvements, and infrastructure (utilities, roadways, parking lots, and sidewalks).
iii. The investigations shaft be reviewed and approved by a registered geotechnical engineer. All
recommendations by the project engineer, geotechnical engineer, shall be included in the final design,
as approved by the City of Oakland.
iv. The geotechnical report shall include a map prepared by a land surveyor or civil engineer that shows
all field work and location of the "No Build" zone. The map shall include a statement that the locations
and limitations of the geologic features are accurate representations of said features as they exist on the
ground, were placed on this map by the surveyor, the civil engineer or under their supervision, and are
accurate to the best of their knowledge.
V. Recommendations that are applicable to foundation design, earthwork, and site preparation that were
prepared prior to or during the projects design phase, shall be incorporated in the project.
vi. Final seismic considerations for the site shall be submitted to and approved by the City of Oakland
Building Services Division prior to commencement of the project.
vii. A peer review is required for the geoteciinical report. Persormel reviewing the geotechnical report shall approve the report, reject it, or withhold approval pending the submission by the applicant or
subdivider of further geologic and engineering studies to more adequately define active fault traces.
Implementation of SCA-GEO-2 shall include the following in the geotechnical investigation prepared for
the proposed California Interpretive Center:
The design-level geotechnical investigation shall identify methods for site preparation and grading to
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stabilize existing fill areas and prepare the site for foundation and retaining wall construction. Measures
may include reworking of existing fill soils, removal of oversized concrete and debris from fill, and
cmshing of oversized materials.
The design-level geotechnical investigation shall confirm and revise 2007 California Building Code
seismic design parameters as presented in this SMND/Addendum.
^
The geotechnical design investigation shall include design recommendations for retaining walls,
foundations, concrete slabs, pavements, walkways, surface and subsurface drainage measures, and utility
trench construction and backfill. The foundations are anticipated to be spread footings, thickened mat
slabs, pier and grade beam and other conventional foundation types.
The geotechnical investigation shall outline the details of geotechnical plan review. Recommendations of
the project geotechnical engineer shall be included in the final construction drawings, as approved by the
City of Oakland.
The geotechnical investigation shall identify the geotechnical observation and testing services
recommended during construction. During construction the geotechnical engineer shall perform
observations and testing services and shall prepare a final report documenting results of his or her work.
The City of Oakland shall provide peer review of the design-level geotechnical investigation and grading
plan. The Oakland Zoo shall be responsible for the cost of the review. Revisions
to the report and the design of project facilities shall be made to satisfy review comments by the City of
Oakland peer reviewer.
During the constmction phase, cut slopes, keyways, and grading for the building pad that expose bedrock
shall be mapped by the project engineering geologist. An as-graded geologic map shall be prepared
showing the details of observed features and conditions.
The geotechnical investigation shall include a map prepared by a land surveyor or civil engineer that
shows the locations and elevation of key features (e.g., keyways, subdrains and their cleanouts, cut slopes,
and cut pads). The map shall include a statement that the locations and limitations of the features are
accurate representations of said features as they exist on the ground; were placed on this map by the
surveyor, the civil engineer or under their supervision; and are accurate to the best of their knowledge.
Final seismic considerations for the site shall be submitted to and approved by the City of Oakland
Building Services Division prior to commencement of the project.
> Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
> Initial Approval Responsibility: Building Services Division, Plan-Check
>

Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Building Services Division, Building Inspection

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HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Standard Conditions of Approval
SCA-HAZ-1: Hazards Best Management Practices
Prior to commencement of demolition, grading, or construction
The project applicant and construction contractor shall ensure that construction Best Management Practices
(BMPs) are implemented as part of construction to minimize the potential negative effects to groundwater
and soils. These shall include the following:
a) Follow manufacture's recommendations on use, storage, and disposal of chemical products used in
construction;
b) Avoid overtopping construction equipment fuel gas tanks;
c) During routine maintenance of construction equipment, properly contain and remove grease and oils;
d) Properly dispose of discarded containers of fuels and other chemicals.
e) Enstire that construction would not have a significant impact on the environment or pose a substantial
healthriskto constmction workers and the occupants of the proposed development. Soil sampling and
chemical analyses of samples shall be performed to determine the extent of potential contamination
beneath all UST's, elevator shafts, clarifiers, and subsurface hydraulic lifts when on-site demolition, or
constmction activities would potentially affect a particular development or building.
f) If soil, groundwater or other environmental medium with suspected contamination is encountered
tinexpectedly during constmcfion activities (e.g., identified by odor or visual staining, or if any underground
storage tanks, abandoned drums or other hazardous materials or wastes are encountered), the applicant shall
cease work in the vicinity of the suspect material, the area shall be secured as necessary, and the applicant
shall take all appropriate measures to protect human health and the environment. Appropriate measures shall
include notification of regulatory agency(ies) and implementation of the actions described in the City's
Standard Conditions of Approval, as necessary, to identify the nature and extent of contamination. Work
shall not resume in the area(s) affected until the measures have been implemented under the oversight of the
City or regulatory agency, as appropriate.
> Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
> Initial Approval Responsibility: Building Services Division, Zoning Inspection
> Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Building Services Division, Zoning Inspection

SCA-HAZ-2: Hazardous Materials Business Plan

Prior to handling, storage or transporting hazardous materials
The project applicant shall submit a Hazardous Materials Business Plan for revdew and approval by Fire
Prevention Bureau, Hazardous Materials Unit. Once approved this plan shall be kept on file with the City
and will be updated as applicable. The purpose of the Hazardous Materials Business Plan is to ensure that
employees are adequately trained to handle the materials and provides information to the Fire Services
Division should emergency response be required. The Hazardous Materials Business Plan shall include the
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following:
a) The types of hazardous materials or chemicals stored and/or used on site, such as petroleum fuel products,
lubricants, solvents, and cleaning fluids.
b) The location of such hazardous materials.
c) An emergency response plan including employee training information
d) A plan that describes the manner in which these materials are handled, transported and disposed.
> Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
> Initial Approval Responsibility: Fire Prevention Bureau
> Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Fire Prevention Bureau

HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY

Revised 1998 Mitigation Measures''
1 Oa) Mitigation Measures 2a and 2c shall be implemented. (See Geology and Soils)

Standard Conditions of Approval

SCA-HYDRO-1: Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
Prior to and ongoing throughout grading and construction activities
The project applicant must obtain coverage under the General Constmction Activity Storm Water Permit
(General Constmction Permit) issued by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB). The project
applicant must file a notice of intent (NOI) with the SWRCB. The project applicant will be required to prepare
a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and submit the plan for review and approval by the Building
Services Division. At a minimum, the SWPPP shall include a description of constmction materials, practices
and equipment storage and maintenance; a list of pollutants likely to contact stormwater; site-specific erosion
and sedimentation control practices; a list of provisions to eliminate or reduce discharge of materials to
stormwater; Best Management Practices (BMPs); and an inspection and monitoring program. Prior to the
issuance of any constmction-related permits, the project applicant shall submit to the Building Services
Division a copy of the SWPPP as evidence of submittal of the NOI to the SWRCB. Implementafion of the
SWPPP shall start with the commencement of constmction and continue through the completion of the project.
After construction is completed, the project applicant shall submit a notice of temiination to the SWRCB.
> Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
> Initial Approval Responsibilit>': SWRC; Building Services Division, Zoning Inspection
> Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: SWRC

The } 998 mitigation measures have been revised for the Master Plan amendment. For a discussion of these changes, see Section
3.7 Hydrology and Water Quality of the Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration/Addendum (SMND/A). The revisions are
also shown in underline and strike-out in Appendix C of the SMND/A.
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SCA-HYDRO-2: Drainage Plan for Projects on Slopes Greater Than 20 Percent

Prior to issuance of building (or other construction-related permit)
The project drawings for a building permit (or other construction-related permit) shall contain a drainage
plan to be reviewed and approved by the Building Services Division. The drainage plan shall include
measures to reduce the post-construction volume and velocity of stormwater runoff to the maximum extent
practicable. Stormwater runoff shall not be augmented to adjacent properties or creeks.
> Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
> Initial Approval Responsibility: Building Services Division, Plan-Check
> Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Building Services Division, Constmction Inspection

SCA-HYDRO-3: Post-Construction Stormwater Management Plan

Prior to issuance of building permit (or other construction-related permit)
The applicant shall comply with the requirements of Provision C.3 of the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) permit issued to the Alameda Countywide Clean Water Program. The
applicant shall submit with the application for a building permit (or other construction-related permit) a
completed Stormwater Supplemental Form for the Building Services Division. The project drawings
submitted for the building pemiit (or other construction-related permit) shall contain a stormwater pollution
management plan, for review and approval by the City, to limit the discharge of pollutants in stormwater
after construction of the project to the maximum extent practicable.
a) The post-constmction stormwater pollution management plan shall include and identify the following:
All proposed impervious surface on the site;
ii. Anticipated directional flows of on-site stormwater mnoff; and
iii. Site design measures to reduce the amount of impervious surface area and directly connected
impervious surfaces; and
iv. Source control measures to limit the potential for stormwater pollution; and
V. Stormwater treatment measures to remove pollutants from stormwater rimoff; and
vi. Hydromodification management measures so that post-project stormwater runoff does not exceed the
flow and duration of pre-project runoff, if required under the NPDES permit.
b) The following additional information shall be submitted with the post-construction stormwater pollution
management plan:
i. Detailed hydraulic sizing calculations for each stormwater treatment measure proposed; and
ii. Pollutant removal information demonstrating that any proposed manufactured/ mechanical (i.e., nonlandscape-based) stormwater treatment measure, when not used in combination with a landscape-based
treatment measure, is capable or removing the range of pollutants typically removed by landscapebased treatment measures.
All proposed stormwater treatment measures shall incorporate appropriate planting materials for stormwater
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treatment (for landscape-based treatment measures) and shall be designed with considerations for
vector/mosquito control. Proposed planting materials for all proposed landscape-based stormwater treatment
measures shall be included on the landscape and irrigation plan for the project. The applicant is not required
to include on-site stormwater treatment measures in the post-construction stormwater pollution management
plan if he or she secures approval from Plarming and Zoning of a proposal that demonstrates compliance
with the requirements of the City's Altemative Compliance Program.
Prior to final permit inspection, the applicant shall implement the approved stormwater pollufion
management plan.
> Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
> Initial Approval Responsibility: Planning and Zoning Division; Building Services Division, Plan-Check
> Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Building Services Division, Constmction Inspection

SCA-HYDRO-4: Maintenance Agreement for Stormwater Treatment Measures

Prior to final zoning inspection
For projects incorporating stormwater treatment measures, the applicant shall enter into the "Standard City
of Oakland Stormwater Treatment Measures Maintenance Agreement," in accordance with Provision C.3.e
of the NPDES permit, which provides, in part, for the following:
i. The applicant accepting responsibility, for the adequate installation/construction, operation, maintenance,
inspection, and reporting of any on-site stormwater treatment measures being incorporated into the
project until the responsibility is legally transferred to another entity; and
ii. Legal access to the on-site stormwater treatment measures for representatives of the City, the local vector
control district, and staff of the Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Francisco Region, for the
purpose of verifying the implementation, operation, and maintenance of the on-site stormwater treatment
measures and to take corrective action if necessary. The agreement shall be recorded at the County
Recorder's Office at the applicant's expense.
> Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
> Initial Approval Responsibility: Building Services Division, Zoning Inspection
> Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Building Services Division, Zoning Inspection
SCA-HYDRO-5: Erosion, Sedimentation and Debris Control Measures
Prior to issuance of demolition, grading, or construction-related permit
The project applicant shall submit an erosion and sedimentation control plan for review and approval by the
Building Services Division. All work shall incoiporate all applicable "Best Management Practices" (BMPs)
for the constmction industry, and as outlined in the Alameda
Countywide Clean Water Program pamphlets, including BMP's for dust, erosion and sedimentation
abatement per Chapter Section 15.04 of the Oakland Municipal Code. The measures shall include, but are
not limited to, the following:
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"a)"Ori sloped "properties! the" downhill end"of the constmction"area must be protected with^silt fencing (such as~
sandbags, filter fabric, silt curtains, etc.) and hay bales oriented parallel to the contours of the slope (at a
constant elevation) to prevent erosion into the creek.
b) In accordance with an approved erosion control plan, the project applicant shall implement mechanical
and vegetative measures to reduce erosion and sedimentation, including appropriate seasonal
maintenance. One hundred (100) percent degradable erosion control fabric shall be installed on all graded
slopes to protect and stabilize the slopes during construction and before permanent vegetation gets
established. All graded areas shall be temporarily protected from erosion by seeding with fast growing
annual species. All bare slopes must be covered with staked tarps when rain is occurting or is expected.
c) Minimize the removal of natural vegetation or ground coverfromthe site in order to minimize the potential
for erosion and sedimentation problems. Maximize the replanting of the area with native vegetation as soon
as possible.
d) All work in or near creek charmels must be performed with hand tools and by a minimum number of people.
Immediately upon completion of this work, soil must be repacked and native vegetation planted.
e) Install filter materials (such as sandbags, filter fabric, etc.) at the storm drain inlets nearest to the creek side
of the project site prior to the start of the wet weather season (October 15); site dewatering activities; street
washing activities; saw cutting asphalt or concrete; and in order to retain any debris flowing into the City
storm drain system. Filter materials shaft be maintained and/or replaced as necessary to ensure effectiveness
and prevent street flooding.
f) Ensure that concrete/granite supply tmcks or concrete/plaster finishing operations do not discharge wash
water into the creek, street gutters, or storm drains.
g) Direct and locate tool and equipment cleaning so that wash water does not discharge into the creek.
h) Create a contained and covered area on the site for storage of bags of cement, paints,flammables,oils,
fertilizers, pesticides, or any other materials used on the project site that have the potential for being
discharged to the storm drain system by the wind or in the event of a material spftl. No hazardous waste
material shall be stored on site.
i) Gather all constmction debris on a regular basis and place them in a dumpster or other container which is
emptied or removed on a weekly basis. When appropriate, use tarps on the ground to collect fallen debris or
splatters that could contribute to stormwater pollution.
j) Remove all dirt, gravel, refuse, and green waste from the sidewalk, street pavement, and storm drain
system adjoining the project site. During wet weather, avoid driving vehicles off paved areas and other
outdoor work.
k) Broom sweep the street pavement adjoining the project site on a daily basis. Caked-on mud or dirt shall
be scraped from these areas before sweeping. At the end of each workday, the entire site must be cleaned
and secured against potential erosion, dumping, or discharge to the creek.
I) All erosion and sedimentation control measures implemented during construction activities, as well as
constmction site and materials management shall be in strict accordance with the control standards listed
in the latest edition of the Erosion and Sediment Control Field Manual published by the Regional Water
Quality Board (RWQB).
m)Temporary fencing is required for sites without existing fencing between the creek and the construction
site and shall be placed along the side adjacent to construction (or both sides of the creek if applicable) at
the maximum practical distance from the creek centerline. This area shall not be disturbed during
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construction without prior approval of Planning and Zoning.
n) All erosion and sedimentation control measures shall be monitored regularly by the project'applicant. The
City may require erosion and sedimentation control measures to be inspected by a qualified
environmental consultant (paid for by the project applicant) during or after rain events. If measures are
insufficient to control sedimentation and erosion then the project applicant shall develop and implement
additional and more effective measures immediately.
j) Remove all dirt, gravel, refuse, and green waste from the sidewalk, street pavement, and storm drain
system adjoining the project site. During wet weather, avoid driving vehicles off paved areas and other
Outdoor work.
k) Broom sweep the street pavement adjoining the project site on a daily basis. Caked-on mud or dirt shall
be scraped from these areas before sweeping. At the end of each workday, the entire site must be cleaned
and secured against potential erosion, dumping, or discharge to the creek.
1) All erosion and sedimentation control measures implemented during constmction activities, as well as
constmction site and materials management shall be in strict accordance with the control standards listed
in the latest edition of the Erosion and Sediment Control Field Manual published by the Regional Water
Quality Board (RWQB).
m) Temporary fencing is required for sites without existing fencing between the creek and the construction
site and shall be placed along the side adjacent to construction (or both sides of the creek if applicable) at
the maximum practical distance from the creek centerline. This area shall not be disturbed during
construction without prior approval of Plaiming and Zoning.
n) All erosion and sedimentation control measures shall be monitored regularly by the project applicant. The
City may require erosion and sedimentation control measures to be inspected by a qualified
environmental consultant (paid for by the project applicant) during or after rain events. If measures are
insufficient to control sedimentation and erosion then the project applicant shall develop and implement
additional and more effecfive measures immediately.
> Implementafion Responsibility: Project Sponsor
> Initial Approval Responsibility: Building Services Division, Plan-Check
> Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Building Services Division, Constmction Inspection

NOISE
Standard Conditions of Approval
SCA-NOISE-1:

Days/Hours of Construction Operation

Ongoing throughout demolition, grading, and/or construction

The project applicant shall require construction contractors to limit standard construction activities as
follows:
Construction activities are limited to between 7:00 A M and 7:00 PM Monday through Friday, except that
pile driving and/or other extreme noise generating activities greater than 90 dBA shall be limited to
between 8:00 A M and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday.
Any constmction activity proposed to occur outside of the standard hours of 7:00 A M to 7:00 PM Monday
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through-Friday for special activities (such-as concrete pouring-which may require-more-continuous-amounts
of time) shall be evaluated on a case by case basis, with criteria including the proximity of residential uses
and a consideration of resident's preferences for whether the activity is acceptable if the overall duration of'
construction is shortened and such constmction activities shall only be allowed with the prior written
authorization of the Building Services Division.
Constmction activity shall not occur on Saturdays, with the following possible exceptions:
i. Prior to the building being enclosed, requests for Saturday constmction for special activities (such as
concrete pouring which may require more continuous amounts of time), shall be evaluated on a case by
case basis, with criteria including the proximity of residential uses and a consideration of resident's
preferences for whether the activity is acceptable if the overall duration of constmction is shortened. Such
constmction activities shall only be allowed on Saturdays with the prior written authorization of the
Building Services Division.
ii. After the building is enclosed, requests for Saturday constmction activities shall only be allowed on
Saturdays with the prior written authorization of the Building Services Division, and only then within the
interior of the buftding with the doors and windows closed.
No extreme noise generating activities (greater than 90 dBA) shaft be allowed on Saturdays, with no
exceptions.
No constmction activity shall take place on Sundays or Federal holidays.
Constmction activities include but are not limited to: tmck idling, moving equipment (including tmcks,
elevators, etc) or materials, deliveries, and constmction meetings held on-site in a non-enclosed area.
Applicant shaft use temporary power poles instead of generators where feasible.
> Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
> Initial Approval Responsibility: Building Services Division, Zoning Inspection
> Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Building Services Division, Zoning Inspection

SCA-NOISE-2: Noise Control

Ongoing throughout demolition, grading, and/or construction
To reduce noise impacts due to construction, the project applicant shall require construction contractors to
implement a site-specific noise reduction program, subject to the Planning and Zoning Division and the
Building Services Division review and approval, which includes the following measures:
a) Equipment and tmcks used for project construction shall utilize the best available noise control
techniques (e.g., improved mufflers, equipment redesign, use of intake silencers, ducts, engine enclosures
and acoustically-attenuating shields or shrouds, wherever feasible).
b) Except as provided herein, impact tools (e.g., jack hammers, pavement breakers, and rock drifts) used for
project constmction shall be hydraulically or electrically powered to avoid noise associated with
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compressed air exhaust from pneumatically powered tools. However, where use of pneumatic tools is
unavoidable, an exhaust muffler on the compressed air exhaust shall be used; this muffler can lower noise
levels from the exhaust by up to about 10 dBA. Extemal jackets on the tools themselves shall be used, if
such jackets are commercially available and this
could achieve a reduction of 5 dBA. Quieter procedures shall be used, such as drills rather than impact
equipment, whenever such procedures are available and consistent with constmction procedures.
c) Stationary noise sources shall be located as far from adjacent sensitive noise receptors as possible and
they shall be muffled and enclosed within temporary sheds, or incorporate insulation noise barriers, or use
other measures as determined by the City to provide equivalent noise reduction.
d) The noisiest phases of constmction shall be limited to less than 10 days at a time. Exceptions may be
allowed if the City determines an extension is necessary and all available noise reduction controls are
implemented.
To implement SCA-NOISE-2, the project applicant shall have a qualified acoustical consultant prepare a
noise reduction implementation plan for City review and approval. The goal of the plan is to reduce noise
impacts during Phase 1 at Receptor 4 and Receptor 6. The project applicant shall implement the approved
plan.
The approved noise reduction implementation plan shall incorporate one or more of the following sound
reduction measures or equivalent sound reduction measures:
Phase 1 Veterinary Medical Hospital. During constmction activities, a 15-foot-high temporary sound
barrier of 230 feet in length shall be placed between the proposed Veterinary Medical Hospital site and
the southern and eastem residences. The sound bartier shall be placed at the edge of the parking lot closest
to the Veterinary Medical Hospital location as shown in Figure 3.9-1 of the SMND/A. The sound banier
shall require a ten-foot retum on each end and be oriented 45 degrees into the constmction activities. Due
to edge diffraction, the construction activities shall not approach the end of the wall returns by 50 feet.
Table 3.9-8 in Subsection 3.9.5.2 of the SMND/A describes the temporary sound bartier wall height and
the duration of the wall placement.
Phase 1 Service Road. A 12-foot-high temporary sound bamer segment of 475 feet in length shall be
placed along the edge of the service road segment where the road bends and is oriented
nearest the southern residences as shown in Figure 3.9-2 of the SMND/A while roadway construction
occurs. The sound barrier shall require a ten-foot retum on each end and be oriented 45 degrees into the
construction activities. Due to edge diffraction, the constmction activities shall not approach the end of
the wall returns by 50 feet. Table 3.9-8 in Subsection 3.9.5.2 of the SMND/A describes the temporary
sound barrier wall height and the duration of the wall placement.
The temporary sound barrier shall be constmcted of a sound blanket system hung on scaffolding to achieve the
required height. This system is very effective in the reduction of constmction noise and allows the ability to
move or adjust the wall location. An altemative sound barrier design would consist of plywood installed atop a
portable concrete K-Rail system. This altemative solution is effective in the reduction of noise and also allows
the ability to move or adjust the wall location.
An altemative approach to the sound barrier would be to equip all of the heavy constmction equipment used
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Tn the construction of the Veterinary Medical Hospital-and-the service-road-with-acoustical-silencers -installeddirectly onto the construction equipment's exhaust system. This altemative mitigation solution would reduce
the temporary construction noise impacts to below the City of Oakland's noise threshold limits.
> Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
> Initial Approval Responsibility: Planning and Zoning Division; Building Services Division, Zoning
Inspection
. > Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Building Services Division, Zoning Inspection

SCA-NOISE-3: Noise Complaint Procedures

Ongoing throughout demolition, grading, and/or construction
Prior to the issuance of each building permit, along with the submission of constmction documents, the project
applicant shall submit to the Building Services Division a list of measures to respond to and track complaints
pertaining to constmction noise. These measures shall include:
a) A procedure and phone numbers for notifying the Building Services Division staff and Oakland Police
Department; (during regular constmction hours and off-hours);
b) A sign posted on-site pertaining with permitted constmction days and hours and complaint procedures
and who to notify in the event of a problem. The sign shall also include a listing of both the City and
constmction contractor's telephone numbers (during regular constmction hours and off-hours); '
c) The designation of an on-site constmction complaint and enforcement manager for the project;
d) Notification of neighbors and occupants within 300 feet of the project constmction area at least 30 days in
advance of extreme noise generating activities about the type and estimated duration of the activity; and
e) A preconstruct!on meeting shall be held with the job inspectors and the general contractor/ on-site project
manager to confirm that noise measures and practices (including constmcfion hours, neighborhood
notification, posted signs, etc.) are completed.
> Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
> Initial Approval Responsibility: Building Services Division, Zoning Inspection
> Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Building Services Division, Zoning Inspection

SCA-NOISE-4: Operational Noise-General

Ongoing
Noise levels from the activity, property, or any mechanical equipment on site shall comply with the
performance standards of Section 17.120 of the Oakland Planning Code and Section 8.18 of the Oakland
Municipal Code. If noise levels exceed these standards, the acfivity causing the noise shall be abated until
appropriate noise reduction measures have been installed and compliance verified by the Planning and Zoning
Division and Building Services.
> Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
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> Initial Approval Responsibility: Building Services Division, Zoning Inspection
> Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Building Ser\'ices Division, Zoning Inspection

PUBLIC SERVICES AND UTILITIES

Standard Conditions of Approval
SCA-SERVICES-1: Waste Reduction and Recycling
The project applicant will submit a Construction & Demolition Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan
(WRRP) and an Operational Diversion Plan (ODP) for review and approval by the Public Works Agency.
Prior to issuance of demolition, grading, or building permit
Chapter 15.34 of the Oakland Municipal Code outlines requirements for reducing waste and optimizing
constmction and demolition (C&D) recycling. Affected projects include all new construction,
renovations/alterations/modifications with constmction values of $50,000 or more (except R-3), and all
demolition (including soft demo). The WRRP must specify the methods by which the development will
divert C&D debris waste generated by the proposed project from landfill disposal in accordance with current
City requirements. Cunent standards, FAQs, and forms are available at www.oaklandpw.com/Page39.aspx
or in the Green Building Resource Center. After approval of the plan, the project applicant shall implement
the plan.
Ongoing
The ODP will identify how the project complies with the Recycling Space Allocation Ordinance, (Chapter
17.118 of the Oakland Municipal Code), including capacity calculations, and specify the methods by which the
development will meet the curtcnt diversion of solid waste generated by operation of the proposed project from
landfill disposal in accordance with current City requirements. The proposed program shall be in implemented
and maintained for the duration of the proposed activity or facility. Changes to the plan may be re-submitted to
the Environmental Services Division of the Public Works Agency for review and approval. Any incentive
programs shall remain fully operational as long as residents and businesses exist at the project site.
> Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
> Initial Approval Responsibility: Environmental Services Division
> Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Environmental Services Division

SCA-SERVICES-2: Fire Safet>' Phasing Plan

Prior to issuance of a demolition, grading, and/or construction and concurrent with any p-job submittal
permit
The project applicant shall submft a separate fire safety phasing plan to the Plarming and Zoning Division
and Fire Services Division for their review and approval. The fire safety plan shall include all of the fire
safety features incorporated into the project and the schedule for implementation of the features. Fire
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Services Division may require changes to the plan or may reject-the-plan-ifit-does-not-adequately-address^
fire hazards associated with the project as a whole or the individual phase.
> Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
> Initial Approval Responsibility: Planning and Zoning Division; Fire Services Division; Building
Services Division, Plan-Check
> Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Fire Services Division

SCA-SERVICES-3: Fire Safety

Prior to and ongoing throughout demolition, grading, and/or construction
The project applicant and constmction contractor will ensure that during project constmction, all
constmction vehicles and equipment will be fitted with spark arrestors to minimize accidental ignition of dry
construction debris and stirrounding dry vegetation.
> Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
> Initial Approval Responsibility: Fire Services Division
> Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Fire Services Division

SCA-SERVICES-4: Stormwater and Sewer

Prior to completing the final design for the project's sewer service
Confirmation of the capacity of the City's surtounding stormwater and sanitary sewer system and state of
repair shall be completed by a qualified civil engineer with funding from the project applicant. The project
applicant shall be responsible for the necessary stormwater and sanitary sewer infrastmcture improvements to
accommodate the proposed project. In addition, the applicant shall be required to pay additional fees to
improve sanitary sewer infrastmcture if required by the Sewer and Stormwater Division. Improvements to the
existing sanitary sewer collection system shall specifically include, but are not limited to, mechanisms to
control or minimize increases in infiltration/inflow to offset sanitary sewer increases associated with the
proposed project. To the maximum extent practicable, the applicant will be required to implement Best
Management Practices to reduce the peak stormwater runoff from the project site. Additionally, the project
applicant shall be responsible for payment of the required installation or hook-up fees to the affected service
providers.
> Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
> Initial Approval Responsibility: Building Services Division, Plan-Check; Stormwater Divison
> Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Stormwater Division

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TRANSPORTATION AND CIRCULATION
1998 Mitigation Measures
26a) During construction: Construction traffic shall only use existing improved public roads.
> Implementation Responsibility; Project Sponsor
> Inifial Approval Responsibility: Building Services Division, Zoning Inspection
> Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Building Services Division, Zoning Inspection
27a) Ongoing: To prevent heavy traffic from exiting the Zoo in one direction, traffic will be directed
between Golf Links Road and 106^^ Avenue in order to balance the traffic flow. At no time will the
Golf Links exit be closed to heavy traffic.
> Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
> Initial Approval Responsibility: Building Services Division, Zoning Inspecfion
> Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Building Ser\'ices Division, Zoning Inspection

Standard Conditions of Approval

SCA-TRANS-1: Construction Traffic and Parking
Prior to the issuance of a demolition, grading or building permit
The project applicant and construction contractor shall meet with appropriate City of Oakland agencies to
detennine traffic management strategies to reduce, to the maximum extent feasible, traffic congestion and
the effects of parking demand by construction workers during constmction of this project and other nearby
projects that could be simultaneously under construction. The project applicant shall develop a construction
management plan for review and approval by the Planning and Zoning Division, the Building Services
Division, and the Transportation Services Division. The plan shall include at least the following items and
requirements:
a) A set of comprehensive traffic control measures, including scheduling of major truck trips and deliveries
to avoid peak traffic hours, detour signs if required, lane closure procedures, signs, cones for drivers, and
designated constmction access routes.
b) Notification procedures for adjacent property owners and public safety persormel regarding when major
deliveries, detours, and lane closures will occur.
c) Location of construction staging areas for materials, equipment, and vehicles at an approved location.
d) A process for responding to, and tracking, complaints pertaining to construction activity, including
identification of an onsite complaint manager. The manager shall determine the cause of the complaints
and shall take prompt action to cortect the problem. Planning and Zoning shall be informed who the
Manager is prior to the issuance of the first permit issued by Building Sen'ices.
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f) Provision for parking management and spaces for all constmction workers to ensure that constmction
workers do not park in on street spaces.
g) Any damage to the street caused by heavy equipment, or as a result of this constmction, shall be repaired,
at the applicant's expense, within one week of the occurrence of the damage (or excessive wear), unless
further damage/excessive wear may continue; in such case, repair shall occur prior to issuance of a final
inspection of the building permit. Aft damage that is a threat to public health or safety shall be repaired
immediately. The street shall be restored to its condition prior to the new constmction as established by
the City Building Inspector and/or photo documentation, at the applicant's expense, before the issuance of
a Certificate of Occupancy.
h) Any heavy equipment brought to the constmction site shall be transported by tmck, where feasible.
i) No materials or equipment shall be stored on the traveled roadway at any time.
j) Prior to construction, a portable toilet facility and a debris box shall be installed on the site, and properly
maintained through project completion.
k) All equipment shaft be equipped with mufflers.
1) Prior to the end of each work day during constmction, the contractor or contractors shall pick up and
properly dispose of all litter resulting from or related to the project, whether located on the property,
within the public rights-of-way, or properties of adjacent or nearby neighbors.
^ Implementation Responsibftity: Project Sponsor
> Initial Approval Responsibility: Plarming and Zoning Division, the Building Services Division, and
the Transportation Services Division
^ Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Building Services Division, Zoning Inspection

SCA-TRANS-2: Parking and Transportation Demand Management

Prior to issuance of a final inspection of the building permit
The applicant shall submit for review and approval by the Planning and Zoning Division a Transportation
Demand Management (TDM) plan containing strategies to reduce on-site parking demand and single
occupancy vehicle travel. The applicant shall implement the approved TDM plan. The TDM shall include
strategies to increase bicycle, pedestrian, transit, and carpools/vanpool use. All four modes of travel shall be
considered. Strategies to consider include the following:
a) Inclusion of additional bicycle parking, shower, and locker facilities that exceed the requirement
b) Construction of bike lanes per the Bicycle Master Plan; Priority Bikeway Projects
c) Signage and striping onsite to encourage bike safety
d) Installation of safety elements per the Pedestrian Master Plan (such as cross walk striping, curb ramps,
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count down signals, bulb outs, etc.) to encourage convenient crossing at arterials
e) Installation of amenities such as lighting, street trees, trash receptacles per the Pedestrian Master Plan and
any applicable streetscape plan.
f) Direct transit sales or subsidized transit passes
g) Guaranteed ride home program
h) Pre-tax commuter benefits (checks)
i) On-site car-sharing program (such as City Car Share, Zip Car, etc.)
j) On-site carpooling program
k) Distribution of information conceming alternative transportation options
I) Parking spaces sold/leased separately
m)Parking management strategies; including attendant/valet parking and shared parking spaces
> Implementation Responsibility: Project Sponsor
> Initial Approval Responsibility: Planning and Zoning Division
> Ongoing Monitoring Responsibility: Building Services Division, Zoning Inspection

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