line water elevation with tidal flow and 100 years of estimated sea level rise” and would apply to all proposed buildings.
[See page 5-150 for the original comment] The mitigation measure cited in the comment is found in the Section 4.H, Surface Water Hydrology and Water Quality, of the Draft EIR. The measure is intended to provide an adequate level of protection for proposed development within the Baylands in relation to projected sea level rise, and is proposed in response to the Draft EIR’s determination of a significant impacts related to flooding. The commenter’s concern regarding wetlands is addressed by mitigation measures identified in Section 4.C, Biological Resources. In particular, implementation of Mitigation Measure 4.C-4b, which calls for preparation and implementation of a marsh enhancement plan, would be coordinated with projected sea level rise as it would affect future hydrology of existing and restored/enhanced wetlands within the Baylands Project Site. To clarify this expectation, Mitigation Measure 4.C-4b is revised to read as follows.
Mitigation Measure 4.C-4b: Development in the Baylands shall be subject to a requirement for a Marsh Wildlife and Habitat Protection Plan for the Project to be prepared as part of the specific plan process prior to approval of any site-specific development projects. The Habitat Protection Plan shall be prepared by a qualified biologist and subject to approval by the Brisbane Community Development Department and must be implemented prior to or concurrently with construction of development projects in the Baylands. The Plan shall provide for accommodating the hydrologic effects of 100 years of projected sea level rise, recognize potential negative effects of rodent population management programs, and include (but not be limited to), the following components:
- To minimize the effect of night lighting on wetland habitats adjacent to Project Site development, the following shall apply in the vicinity of wetlands located north of the lagoon, development north and south of the Visitacion Creek channel, and any development adjacent to freshwater wetlands in the western portion of the Project Site:
- Street lighting shall be provided only at intersections.
- Low-intensity street lamps and low elevation lighting poles shall be provided.
- Internal silvering of the globe or external opaque reflectors shall be provided to direct light away from preserved wetland or open water habitats.
- In addition, private sources of illumination around homes (for the DSP and DSP-V scenarios only) shall also be directed and/or shaded to minimize glare into these habitats.
- Residential and commercial leases within the Project Site shall prohibit building occupants from creating outdoor feeding stations