allows for natural recruitment of viola.” (SBMHMP 2007). Based on additional data regarding the unsuccessful restoration efforts at San Bruno Mountain for johnny jump-up (Viola pedunculata) Mitigation Measure 4.C-1b has been updated to reflect current understanding of this host plant species. Revised Mitigation Measure 4.C-1b requires trail configurations to Viola pedunculata. (see Response BCC-107).
[See page 5-186 for the original comment] No native grassland habitat areas other than Icehouse Hill have been identified within the Baylands Project site. With the exception of Icehouse Hill, Baylands upland habitats occur on fill material deposited after landfill operations ceased. Therefore, native, undisturbed soils that could support native upland habitats do not exist except on Icehouse Hill.
[See page 5-186 for the original comment] Grazing of horses on Icehouse Hill is an existing condition. Grazing is acknowledged to be an existing condition and it is not currently managed for the benefit of host plants or special status butterflies. The grazing on Ice House hill that is on-going contributes to habitat degradation. The Draft EIR includes mitigation measures that would address horse use of Ice House Hill once site development occurs and the area is established as open space with passive use trails. The following is hereby added as the final bullet point of Mitigation Measure 4.C-1c.
- “Establishment of seasonal restrictions or a period during which horses would be permitted to occur on Ice House Hill associated with passive recreation areas shall be implemented in a manner that coordinates best with the use pattern of special status butterflies, under consultation with a Lepidopterist.”
[See page 5-186 for the original comment] Contrary to the assertion in Comment BCC-112, lighting impacts are addressed as part of the analysis of Impact 4.C-4. Mitigation Measure 4.C-4b on page 4.C-65 and Mitigation Measure 4.C-4d on page 4.C-57 address impacts of night lighting on biological resources within the Baylands.
None of the four concept scenarios analyzed in the Draft EIR include plans for development of cell phone or radio towers. In addition, because the Baylands Project site currently has full cell and radio coverage, construction of additional cell or radio towers is not a reasonably foreseeably result of proposed Project Site development, and is not therefore analyzed in the Draft EIR.
[See page 5-186 for the original comment] “Promenades” are included in the definition of open space for concept plan scenarios to promote alternatives to the use of automobiles, including bicycling and walking. The Draft EIR identifies existing undeveloped areas as potential raptor foraging habitat, and discusses the