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Prepared by:
City of Lodi
Community Development Department
221 W. Pine Street
Lodi, CA 95240
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PROJECT
A. DESCRIPTION
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S. SITE LOCATION & DESCRIPTION
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11.
DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
A. TOPOGRAPHY
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B. HYDRAULICS
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C. SOIL CONDITIONS
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D. SEISMIC HAZARD
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E. BIOTIC CONDITIONS
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F. ATMOSPHER K CONDITIONS
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G. NOISE
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111.
UTILITIES
A. STORM DRAINAGE
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B. SANITARY SEWER
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C. DOMESTIC WATER
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D. ELECTRICITY AND NATURAL GAS
7
IV.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
A. STREETS AND CIRCULATION
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B. POLICE AND FIRE PROTECTION
7
C. SCHOOLS
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D. RECREATION
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E. SOLID WASTE
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V.
SPECIAL DISTRICTS
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HISTORIC AND ARCHEOLOGICAL SITE
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
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B. MITIGATION MEASURES
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C. ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROJECT
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D. IRREVERSIBLE AND LONG TERM IMPACTS
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E. CUMULATIVE IMPACTS
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F. GROWTH -INDUCING IMPACTS
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G. ENERGY CONSERVATION
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PERSONS OR AGENCIES PROVIDING INFORMATION
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RESOURCE PUBLICATIONS
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SUMMARY
KENNEDY RANCH EIR
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project is a 88- acre residential and commercial development. The project
will contain 217 sing -le -family lots, 3581 cluster homes and a 3 acre commercial
site. The project will also contain a 9.2 acre recreational lake that will
also function as a temporary storm drainage basin.
The subject site is currently designated low-density residential in the Lodi
General Plan. This designation permits an overall residential density of 1-10
units per acre. The General Pian will have to be amended to permit the 3 acres
of commercial use. The parcel is currently zoned U -H, Unclassified Holding and
will require a rezoning to P -D, Planned Development.
LOCATION
The project will be located on the west side of Lower Sacramento Road, i/2 mile
north of Lodi Avenue and i/4 mile south of Turner Road. The parcels are desig-
nated as San Joaquin County Assessor's parcels 029-030-34 and 029-030-35.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
1. Loss of 88± acres of prime agricultural soil. Parcel is Class I soil made
up of Hanford Sandy Loam; well suited for a variety of agricultural uses.
Development will mean loss of agricultural use of land.
Urbanization could affect adjacent agricultural parcels by restricting normal
spraying and cultivation operations. Vandalism, trespassing and homeowner's
complaints could increase.
2. Traffic will increase on Lower Sacramento Road, currently the only access
to the property. The project will generate approximatley 5,000 vehicle trips
per day when fully developed.
3. Air pollution will increase slightly as a result of increased vehicular
traffic. Increase will be less than 1% of San Joaquin County emissions.
4. Residential units adjacent to Lower Sacramento Road will be subject to
noise levels that exceed recommended levels for residential units.
5. Approximately 467 additional school -aged children could be added to the
already overcrowded L.U.S.D. Providing adequate classroom space could be
a problem.
MITIGATING MEASURES
1. No real mitigation possible for loss of agricultural land. Entire Lodi area
Is prime agricultural land. Property is within the General Pian area for the
City of Lodi and is designated for residential use.
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2. Additional traffic can be mitigated by proper design and construction of
the street system. Limited access to Lower Sacramento Road.
3. Noise levels in residential structures can be reduced by shielding the
units with a sound wall along Lower Sacramento Road. Also design features
.can be built into the units (insulation, double -glazed windows, etc.) to
reduce noise levels inside of the units.
4. impaction of schools can be mitigated by the developer financially assisting
the L.U.S.D. to provide additional classroom space. The developer has signed
an agreement with the L.U.S.D. to pay an agreed upon amount to the school
district.
C. ALTERNATIVE TO THE PROJECT
1. "No build" alternative. Eliminates all impacts by leaving the site in
agricultural use.
2. Different mix of residential and/or commercial uses. Does not significantly
improve or change the environmental impacts of the proposed project. Loss
of agricultural land is not affected.
D. IRREVERSIBLE AND LONG-TERM IMPACTS
Loss of agricultural land is permanent and irreversible.
E. CUMULATIVE IMPACTS
1. Loss of agricultural land is cumulative. 1n the past years,'several hundred
acres of land have been developed with various residential, commercial and
Industrial projects. Because the City of Lodi is entirely surrounded by
prime agricultural land, all future projects will utilize agricultural land.
2. There is a cumulative impact on the L.U.S.D. The L.U.S.D. includes much of
northern San Joaquin County, including the City of Lodi and north Stockton.
It is estimated that there is the potential for an additional 5,000 students
in the project currently approved and in some stage of development. This
Includes Lodi, north. Stockton and the unincorporated County areas. This
would seriously affect the L.U.S.D.
The L.U.S.D. is working with developers in the north County area to assist
the District financially to provide additional classroom space. Many,
including the Kennedy Ranch developer, have signed agreements with the
District.
Additionally, there is a Countywide Task Force working on permanent solutions
to the school financing problem.
F. GR0WTH-INDUCING IMPACT
The project will have a growth -inducing impact on that section of Lodi.
The project will open up the area west of Lower Sacramento Road to develop-
ment. Currently, that area has limited non-agricultural development,The
project could cause adjacent properties to also develop.
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Additionally, the installation of utilities west of lower Sacramento
Road could encourage development of the area. The lake/basin concept
may be utilized by other property owners and developers.,
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KENNEDY RANCH
1. PROJECT
A. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant is proposing an 88± acre residential and cammercial development
located in the western section of Lodi. The project will contain 217 single
family bots surrounding a 9.9! acre lake. The project also'inciudes two
cluster home parcels totaling 23.9± acres with a maximum of 358 units of
housing, and a 3 acre commercial site.
The lake, in addition to serving as a recreational feature, will also
serve as a temporary storage facility for storm drainage runoff. The lake
will serve a storm drainage function until the city can construct a permanent
basin facility to serve that area of Lodi.
The project will require a general plan amendment, a rezoning to Planned
Development, and an approval of a specific development plan.
S. SITE LOCATION t DESCRIPTION
The U* acre project site is located in the northwest section of Lodi. The
property Is bordered by Lower Sacramento Road on the east and the Woodbridge
irrigation District Canal (W.1.0.) on the west. Turner Road is I mire
north of the subject property and Lodi Avenue is } mile to the south. The
property is listed as San Joaquin County Assessor's parcels 029-030-34 and
029-030-35.
The project property is currently in agricuitural production. Approximately
2/3 of the property is planted in grape vineyards with the remaining 1/3
planted In field crops. There is also a farm residence located on the
property.
The area surrounding the project site is primarily agricultural to the
north, west and south. The area to the east, across Lower Sacramento Road,
Is developed with residential subdivisions. There are several non-agricul-
tural non-residential operations in the general area of the project. At
the southwest corner of Turner and Lower Sacramento Road is a large vacant
office building that previously housed the RCA Global Communications
transmitting operation. The complex is currently up for sale. At the
southwest corner of Lodi Avenue and Lower Sacramento Road is the Westgate
Shopping Center, a 10 acre commercial shopping center. Finally, west of
the project property, across the W.I.D. canal, is Mainland Nursery, a large
wholesale commercial nursery/greenhouse operation.
I 1. DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
A. TOPOGRAPHY
The project site and the surrounding area are generally flat with an
elevation of between 38-41 feet above mean sea level. The land has been
agricultural production for many years and some land leveling was done
sometime in the past to facilitate irrigation. The parcel contains no
natural drainage channels or other topographic features.
S. HYDRAULICS
There are no natural surface water features on the project site. A man-
made structure, the W.I.D. canal carries irrigation water along the west
property line. The canal serves as a source of irrigation water for this
and other agricultural properties. The Mokelumne River is located approx-
imately a mile to the north. This property is not within the 100 year
flood plain of the river.
Except for agricultural properties served by irrigation canals, the source
of water in the Lodi area is from groundwater pumped to the surface. There
are existing wells on the site which are currently being used for agricultural
and domestic water supplies.
The proposed project includes a 6.1 acre recreational lake. The lake will
also serve as a temporary storm drainage holding. facility until the City
can construct a permanent basin In the area. The source of water for the
lake will be the existing agricultural well and water from the M.I.D.
canal. The developer has an agreement with the W.I.D. to use district
water during any period that the W.I.D. has surplus water available. The
agricultural well will serve as a backup source of water for the lake.
The 6.1 acre lake will contain approximately 30-37 acre feet of water,
based on an average depth of 5-6 feet. it is estimated that an additional
15-20 acre feet will be required to replace water lass to evaporation.
The City Water Department reports that the average daily water consumption
per capita in Lodi is 270 gallons per day. This figure includes ca -er-
clai and unmetered industrial uses as well as residential uses.
The following water consumption chart breaks down the various water uses
by acre feet/acre year for different development zones.
Single family residence 3.1 acre feet/acre/year
iultiple family residence 2.4 acre feet/acre/year
Commercial residence 2.3 acre feet/acre/year
Office/Professional 1.4 acre feet/acre/year
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The proposed development has the following number of acres in the above
described uses.
The combined residential and commercial acreages will use approximately
222.6 acre feet per year. Adding the 15-20 acre feet of water needed to
replenish the lake annually, the total annual water use for the project
will be approxlmately 238-243 acre feet.
using figures provided by the San Joaquin County Farm Advisor for agricultural
water use, we can make some water use comparisons. The average vineyard
requires approximately 35 inches of water annually. Natural rainfall pro-
vides approximately 9 inches of the annual demand. The remaining 26 inches
Is supplied by irrigation. Converted to acre feet, each acre of vineyard
will use approximately 3 acre feet of water per year.
The 88 acres of the project x 3 acre feet • approximately 264 acre feet
of water required by the agricultural operation annually. This is very
close to the 238-243 acre feet required annually by the proposed develop-
ment.
C. SOIL CONDITIONS
The soil type on the project site Is Hanford Sandy loam. The surface soil
of the Hanford Sandy loam consists of an 8 to 14 inch layer of light,
grayish brown, soft friable sandy loam which has a distinct grayish
cast when thoroughly dry. The material grades downward into a subsoil
of slightly darker and richer brown soil.
Agriculturally, Hanford Sandy Loam is one of the best soils. it is used
In the production of orchard, vineyard and other intensive perennial crops.
In the Lodi area this soil Is primarily used for grape vineyards. The
soil conservation service rates Hanford Sandy loam as Class I (the highest
rating) and the Storle index rates it at 95 percent for the ability to
produce crops.
The soil is also rated good for construction purposes. The bearing
capacity of the soil is 2,000 lbs. per square foot. It does not have
expansive qualities and will support most structural building loads.
The 1978 edition of the Uniform Building Code designates Lodi as being
In Seismic Zone 3, one that requires the strictest design factors for
lateral forces.
The project will contain a man-made lake. The lake will be excavated and
the soil used on-site. Soils studies done by Moore and Taber, geologist
and engineers for Lakeshore Village, indicate the lake will not create
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No. of Acre Ft./
Total No. of Acre
Use
No. of Acres
Acre/Year
feet/Acre Year
Single-family
53.86
3.1
167.0
Multi -family
20.30
2.4
48.7
Commercial
3.0
2.3
6.9
2 WT
The combined residential and commercial acreages will use approximately
222.6 acre feet per year. Adding the 15-20 acre feet of water needed to
replenish the lake annually, the total annual water use for the project
will be approxlmately 238-243 acre feet.
using figures provided by the San Joaquin County Farm Advisor for agricultural
water use, we can make some water use comparisons. The average vineyard
requires approximately 35 inches of water annually. Natural rainfall pro-
vides approximately 9 inches of the annual demand. The remaining 26 inches
Is supplied by irrigation. Converted to acre feet, each acre of vineyard
will use approximately 3 acre feet of water per year.
The 88 acres of the project x 3 acre feet • approximately 264 acre feet
of water required by the agricultural operation annually. This is very
close to the 238-243 acre feet required annually by the proposed develop-
ment.
C. SOIL CONDITIONS
The soil type on the project site Is Hanford Sandy loam. The surface soil
of the Hanford Sandy loam consists of an 8 to 14 inch layer of light,
grayish brown, soft friable sandy loam which has a distinct grayish
cast when thoroughly dry. The material grades downward into a subsoil
of slightly darker and richer brown soil.
Agriculturally, Hanford Sandy Loam is one of the best soils. it is used
In the production of orchard, vineyard and other intensive perennial crops.
In the Lodi area this soil Is primarily used for grape vineyards. The
soil conservation service rates Hanford Sandy loam as Class I (the highest
rating) and the Storle index rates it at 95 percent for the ability to
produce crops.
The soil is also rated good for construction purposes. The bearing
capacity of the soil is 2,000 lbs. per square foot. It does not have
expansive qualities and will support most structural building loads.
The 1978 edition of the Uniform Building Code designates Lodi as being
In Seismic Zone 3, one that requires the strictest design factors for
lateral forces.
The project will contain a man-made lake. The lake will be excavated and
the soil used on-site. Soils studies done by Moore and Taber, geologist
and engineers for Lakeshore Village, indicate the lake will not create
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soil problems if constructed according to sound engineering practices.
(Moore 6 Taber Report for Lakeshore Village EIR, 1980. Available at
Community Development Department. City of Lodi).
D. SEISKIC HAZARD
Earthquake faults are not found in the immediate vicinity of the subject
parcel. The nearest faults are approximately 14 miles to the south and
west. The most probable sources of strong ground motion are from the
San Andreas Fault, Hayward Fault. the Livermore Fault and the Calaveras
Fault, ail located in the San Francisco Bay area.
E. BIOTIC CONDITIONS
The site has been cleared of natural vegetation and replaced with
cultivated crops. The property currently contains grape vineyards and
field crops. The type of plants and wildlife found on the site are
common to lands in the agricultural areas surrounding Lodi. There are
no known rare or endangered species of plant or animal located on the
project site.
F. ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS
Air Quality in the San Joaquin Valley is affected by a combination of
climatology and topography. Topographically. San Joaquin County is
located -approximately In the middle of the Sacramento/San Joaquin Valley.
The valley has a trough-like configuration that acts as a trap for
pollutants. Mountain ranges surrounding the valley restrict horizontal
air movement and frequent temperature inversions prevent vertical air
movement. The inversion forms a lid over the valley trough, preventing
the escape of pollutants.
Climatology also affects the air quality. Nigh summer temperatures
accelerate the formation of smog. This, combined with summer high
pressures which create low wind speeds and summer temperature inversions
to create the potential for high smog concentrations.
San Joaquin County air quality Is not in compliance with National Air
Quality Standards.
Pollutant
Ozone
Carbon -Monoxide
Total suspended
particulate matter
Sulfure-dioxide
Nat. Air Quality
Standard
0.12 Ppm (1 hr. avg)
9.0 Ppm (8 hr. avg)
75 ug/m3 (AGM)
365 ug/O (24 hr avg)
80 ug/m3 (annual avg)
San Joaquin
Air Quality
0.17 Ppm
14.4 ppm
81 (highest AGM)
no measurement
The primary source of air pollution generated by the development will be
from vehicular traffic. The trip generation estimates are cased on data
from the institute of Traffic Engineers.
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G.
Single -Family Residential:
Based on 9 vehicle trip ends per unit, the 219 units will generate
1971 vehicle trips per day.
Attached Housing Units:
Based on 7 vehicle trip ends per unit, the 304 units will generate
2128 vehicle trips per day.
Neighborhood Commercial:
Based on 300 vehicle trips per acre, the 3 acre site will generate
900 vehicle trips.
Total vehicle trip generation will be 4,999 vehicie trips per
weekday generated by the proposed development.
There is no specific data for the City of Lodi, so information was generated
based onthe.data for San Joaquin County. The City of Lodi was assumed to
generate 9.9% of the total for San Joaquin County. The following emission
data was generated:
*Particulate *Hydro-
*SOx !tatter *Lead Carbons *CO *NOx
San Joaquin
County
1.687
3.065
0.209
22.052
221.394
26.851
City of Lodi
9.9% of S.J.C.
167
'
.303
.021
2.183
21.91$
2.658
Kennedy Ranch
2 house
.011
.020
.001
.143
1.43.9
.175
cars per
Kennedy Ranch
1} cars/house
.008
.015
.001
.108
1.085
.132
*Figures in Tons/day
Kennedy Ranch would account for less than i% of the total for San Joaquin
County. This is a worst-case situation and the figure for Kennedy Ranch
Is probably higher than what will actually be generated. (See Appendix I
for Sample Work Sheet).
NOISE
The primary source of noise in the area of the proposed project will be
vehicular traffic on Lower Sacramento Road. Lower Sacramento Road serves
as a major north -south collector street connecting the north San Joaquin
County area with Lodi and Stockton.
City of Lodi noise contour maps based on 1995 traffic projections show
the following:
70 decibles to 70' of the roadway
65 decibles to 170' of the roadway
Readings are based on Ldn noise criteria.
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The San Joaquin County Noise Element sets forth the following noise
guidelines for residential development:
Less than 60 decibles W Acceptable
60 - 69 decibles W Conditionally acceptable
70 - 74 decibles • Normally unacceptable
75 decibles or greater W Clearly unacceptable
This data indicates that noise levels up to 70' of the roadway are
unacceptable and noise levels up to 170' of the roadway are classified
as conditionally acceptable:
As currently purposed, a portion of the parcel designated for cluster
housing units will fail within the high noise area. The remaining frontage
on Lower Sacramento Road is designated for commercial use.
111. UTILITIES
A. STORM DRAINAGE
The City of Lodi operates a system of interconnected storm drainage basins
to provide temporary storage for peak storm runoff. The runoff is stored
until the water can be pumped into the W.I.D. canal at a controlled rate.
The City does not currently have a basin to serve the area of the Kennedy
Ranch project.
in order to provide storm drainage for the project, the applicant is
proposing to use the recreational lake as a temporary storm drainage basin.
The lake on the subject property will pond the storm drainage from the
project during periods of peak runoff. As the storm subsides, the runoff
from the lake will be pumped into the City's storm drainage system and
eventually pumped into the Mokelumme River.
In addition to the lake, the project will require the construction of a
major line connecting the project lake to the City system. The point of
connection would be at West Elm Street and Lower Sacramento Road where the
City's line currently ends.
The lake will be designed to accommodate the project runoff from a 100 year
storm. The design will permit a rise of 2-; feet in the level of the lake
during periods of heavy rainfall.
The lake only provides a temporary solution to the storm drainage. At some
future date, a permanent storm drainage basin will be constructed south
of the project site. When this is done, the project date will then serve
only a recreational purpose. Storm water from the project will be stored
in the City basin. The developer is providing a 0.9 acre parcel along
the south property line to provide frontage for the basin site and to
provide a location for a lift station and well site.
B. SANITARY SEWER
The project will be served by the City of Lodi sanitary system. There is
currently a 15" line located in Lower Sacramento Road which will service
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the property. The City system is adequate to handle the project sewage.
C. DOMESTIC NATER
Domestic water will be provided by the City of Lodi. There are existing
lines on Lower Sacramento Road which will be extended to serve the project.
In addition, the City may request a well site on the project property to
serve the area. The well will be built and maintained by the City as a
part of the City's water system.
Water for the filling and recharge of the recreational lake will not come
from the domestic water system. The developer has an agreement with the
W.I.D. canal to use canal water for this purpose during years that the
W.I.D. has surplus water. There is also a private irrigation well on the
property that could be used for this purpose.
D. ELECTRICITY AND NATURAL GAS
Electricity will be provided by the City of Lodi and natural gas will be
provided by P.G. a E. both services can be adequately supplied to the
project with normal line extensions.
IV. COMMUNITY SERVICES (also see Atmospheric section)
A. STREETS AND CIRCULATION
The street access to the proposed project will be from Lower Sacramento
Road. Until properties to the north or south develop, this will be the
only access to the property. The street system will be designed to
interconnect with future project to the north and south. When these
properties are developed, the north -south streets will connect with Elm
Street and Turner Road, providing increased access to the property.
Dedications will be made on Lower Sacramento Road to provide an 80'
right-of-way with full street improvements along the property frontage.
There is an existing frontage road on the east side of Lower Sacramento
Road. The specific plan for Lower Sacramento Road also calls for a
frontage road along the west side of the street. The developer is requesting
an amendment of the specific plan to eliminate the frontage road. Instead,
he is proposing to restrict access by limiting driveway access to Lower
Sacramento Road on the commercial piece and no direct access to Lower
Sacramento Road from the cluster home parcel.
The project will have two streets with 60' right-of-way, the east -west
street coming off of Lower Sacramento Road, and the north -south street
running between the cluster homes and the single-family lots. These will
be the collector major traffic carriers in the project.
The remaining streets will have standard residential 55 foot right-of-way
and will carry neighborhood traffic.
B. POLICE AND FIRE PROTECTION
The City of Lodi will provide police and fire protection to the proposed
development.
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The Chief of Police has indicated that the department has no "level of
reserve" which should be maintained in the City Department. He indicates
that the additional service for the subject property will come from re-
ordering of departmental enforcement priorities. The Chief notes, however,
that this new development and other areas of the City will receive uniform
treatment with regard to service levels.
The Chief of Police will review the project plans to insure that the street
lighting system and building and street layout permit adequate security
surveillance by police patrol units.
The nearest fire station to the subject development is the main station
at Elm and Church Streets. The Fire Chief will review all plans to
assure adequate fire protection. He will work with the developer on the
number and location of fire hydrants and will review the project plan to
Insure adequate accessibility for fire equ=pment.
C. SCHOOLS
The Lodi Unified School District (LUSD) is experiencing a problem of student
overr,rowding in many of its schools. Many of the schools are at maximum
capacity and the District must transport students out of their normal
attendance area to accommodate all the students.
in order to defray the costs of construction of needed new school facilities,
the City of Lodi passed City Ordinance No. 1149. This ordinance, pas -sed
pursuant to Senate BI 1] 201, was enacted prior to the passage of Propost-
tion 13 of 1978. The ordinance provided for the City Building Department
to collect a "fee" of $200 per bedroom in .new residential developments.
Currently, lawsuits are pending regarding the legality of this type of
levy. The monies collected under the Lodi ordinance are currently being
Impounded. The School District may or may not be able to use the impounded
funds stud may not be able to continue the levy pending the outcome of the
litigation.
The developer has a recorded agreement with the LUSD to provide some type
of payment to the school district. if Ordinance No. 1149 Is declared
unconstitutional, the developer has agreed to pay directly to the District
a monetary am)unt equal to the fees established by No. 1149.
The agreement also states that the LUSD can request dedication of a school
site in lieu if payment of the fees. This would be at the discretion of
LUSD.
The proposed project will contain approximately 575 residential units.
The number of students is estimated as follows:
Housing Type No. of Units Child Per Unit Total
Single Family
homes 217 1.0 217
Cluster homes 358 0.7 250
TOTAL CHILDREN vu -
The school district allocates children in new developments proportionately
among their thirteen grade system.
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It can be concluded that the proposed development does not, in itself,
warrant construction of a school or schools; however, in combination with
existing need and future development in the project area, the need for new
schools In inevitable.
O. RECREATION
The proposed project provides a 9.2t acre private lake for use by the
homeowners. The lake could be used for non -motorized boating and fishing.
A one-half acre recreation area has been set aside adjacent to the east
end of the lake. The Homeowner's Association will be responsible for the
maintenance and regulation of the lake.
Additionally, there will be a permanent storm drainage basin/park immediately
south of the project which will be constructed sometime in the future. When
constructed this will provide a 20-30* acre park and open space area built
in conjunction with the basin.
E. SOLID WASTE
Existing collection of residential solid waste within the City of Lodi
is on a weekly basis by a franchise collector. At the present time
waste is hauled directly to the Harney lane Disposal site, a Class 11-2
landfill, by the collector; however, future plans include a transfer
station and expanded resource recovery facilities at the cnmoany's head-
quarters in the eastside industrial area. Current and proposed operations
are consistent with the San Joaquin County Solid Waste Management Plan,
adopted June, 1979. The subject area is within County Refuse Service
Number 3 and the North County Disposal Area, which is served by the Ha.rney
Lane site.
During the Fail season, City crews regularly pick up leaves, which are
currently being taken to a City site approximately 2; miles north of the
subject area, where they are picked up by a private contractor for
composting. Alternative disposal is direct haul to Harney Lane.
The subject area was within the planned urban growth area of the City
of Lodi at the time the county Solid Waste Management Plan was developed
and adopted. Solid waste volume projections used in the plan were based
on future urban development, which included the subject area. Following
are solid waste estimates based on planned and projected residential
densities.
The volume of solid waste which will be generated by the proposed
commercial area (compared to the area developing residentially) is
considered insignificant in terms of its impact on the existing and
future disposal and collection systems.
The number of units built in the project will be 575. The City's franchise
collector estimates that each residential unit in the City of Lodi generates
an average of 39 pounds of solid wiste per week.
575 units x 39 pounds/week - 22,425 estimated pounds of solid
waste per unit per week.
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V. SPECIAL DISTRICTS
The proposed project will affect one special district - the Woodbridge
Irrigation, which has a canal along the west property line of the project.
The W.I.D. wilt be affected in two ways.
First, :'ae V.I.D. will be providing surplus canal water to fill and maintain
the project lake. The developer has an agreement with the W.I.D. to utilize
district water during years when the V.I.D. has a surplus of water after all
their agricultural commitments have been met. The developer will be. assessed
to some degree upon fee for the water.
Secondly, because the V.I.D. ca..ai is an open ditch, the District is concerned
with possible accidents involving their canal. They have requested that the
developer be required to construct a 6' chainlink fence along the project
boundary adjacent to the canal. The fence would serve as a barrier between
the project and the caflal. This could be done as part of the requirements of
the project approval or as a condition of the subdivision map. This would
have to be approved by the City of Lodi.
V1. HISTORIC AND ARCHEOLOGICAL SITE
There are no sites or buildings on the subject property that are designated
as historical landmarks by any Federal, State or local agencies. The nearest
recorded landmarks are in the community of Woodbridge, 1/2 mile to the north.
Although there are no recorded archeological surveys of the site, it is
doubtful that there are any archeological sites on the property. Known
Indian sites In the Lodi area are usually located along the banks of the
Mokelumne River, a mile to the north.
The property has been extensively cultivated for many years. There is no
record of any items of antiquity ever being unearthed on the site. Additionally,
the extensive digging and plowing to cultivate the vineyards and the trenching
to install irrigation lines would have destroyed any archeological material..
If during construction, some article of possible archeological interest should
be unearthed, work will be halted and a qualified archeologist called in to
examine the findings.
VII. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
A. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
The main environmental impact of the proposed project will be the loss of the
88+ acres of prime agricultural land. The project parcel is made up of
Nanford Sandy Loam which is rated as a Class i soil for agricultural produc-
tion. it is a soil type particularly well suited for the production of grapes
in the Lodi area.
If the proposed project is approved, the removal of the vineyards and the
construction of structures will terminate further use of the land for
agriculture.
Urbanization of the subject parcel may affect the continued agricultural
operation on adjacent parcels. The presence of residential and commercial
structures may restrict or limit normal farming operations on adjacent
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agricultural lands. The use of certain pesticides and herbicides may be
restricted by State regulations, particularly next to residential areas
Cultivation and harvesting operations may result in complaints from residents
concerning noise and dust. Agricultural operations adjacent to urbanized
areas may also be subject to an increased amount of trespassing and vandalism.
The proposed project will increase traffic on Lower Sacramento Road and
possibly other streets in the area. Until properties to the north and south
are developed, the sole access to the project will be from Lower Sacramento
Road. The project is estimated to generate 5,000+ vehicle trips per weekday
when fully developed. This would almost double existing traffic volumes on
Lower Sacramento Road.
The increase in vehicular traffic will produce additional air pollution in
the immediate area of the project. The project -generated pollution will have
a localized affect on air quality, but will not significantly affect the
overall air quality of San' Joaquin County. Based on a worst -situation case,
vehicular traffic generated by the development would increase overall air
pollutants by 6/10 of l%.
The project will be located adjacent to Lower Sacramento Road, a high noise
traffic route. The project will have residential units that will fall within
areas that exceed 60 decibles of noise. The 60 decible level is generally
considered the acceptable level for noise in a residential unit.
The project will generate an estimated 467 additional school -aged children.
The addition of these students would adversely affect the LUSD and its ability
to provide adequate classroom space. The LUSO has filed a Declaration of
Impaction that states that the schools are at maximum capacity and that new
students cannot be guaranteed classroom space.
B. MITIGATION MEASURES
If the Kennedy Ranch project is approved and constructedthe 88+ acres of
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prime agricultural land will be removed from further ariculturaf use. There
is no practical way to mitigate this impact. The property has been within
the general plan area for the City of Lodi for many years and has been
designated for residential development.
The additional traffic generated by the project can be mitigated by careful
design of the project circulation system. Limiting driveway access onto
Lower Sacramento Road will reduce traffic hazards and congestion.
The residential parcels should have their street access off of interior
streets and not on Lower Sacramento Road.
Additionally, the project street design will be required to provide for
adequate future access to properties to the north and south. This will
allow for north -south traffic movement and access to Elm Street and Turner
Road.
The problem of high noise levels along Lower Sacramento Road and its impact
on residential structures can be mitigated in two ways. First, construction
of a sound wall along the roadway will partially shield the residential
units and reduce the noise levels by approximately 10 dBA. Second, the
design and placement of the residential units can further reduce the noise
levels. Those structures immediately adjacent to the roadway will require
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special noise insulation that could include double glazed windows. extra
wall insulation. caulking of all pipe and electrical wire holes cut in the
walls, etc. Additionally, limiting the first row of houses to single story
structures will make the same barrier more effective.
The impact of the additional students on the LUSD has been at least partially
mitigated by the signing of an agreement between the developer and the school
district. The agreement provides for the payment of an agreed upon amount of
money for each residential unit to help pay for additional classroom space.
The fees would be paid directly to the LUSD if the City imposed "bedroom fee"
is ruled unconstitutional by the courts. If the "bedroom fee" is ruled
constitutional. the developer will pay the "bedroom fee" and will not be
required to pay any additional monies. in either case. the LUSD will receive
a payment from the development.
Additionally, there is a countywide task force working on the problem of
school financing. This task force has begun to generate recommendations for
both short- and long-term solutions to the problems faced by LUSD and other
school districts in the county.
C. ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROJECT
The principle alternative to the proposed project would be a "no build"
alternative. This wound maintain the existing agricultural use of the land
and eliminate the adverse impacts resulting from the proposed project.
The other alternative would be a different type of project. This could involve
a different combination of land uses, i.e., more single family/less attached
housing or more residential/no commercial, etc.
Ultimately, the second alternative would not significantly change the impacts
resulting from the project. The primary impact, the loss of agricultural
land, would result regardless of the project mix. The other impacts, traffic.
air Quality, noise and school chiidren would change slightly according to the
mix, but not enough to make a significant difference.
D. IRREVERSIBLE AND LONG TERM IMPACTS
The loss of agricultural land will be an irreversible and long-term impact.
Once the land is developed with homes and businesses, there is little likeli-
hood that the land will ever be used for agricultural purposes.
E. CUMULATIVE IMPACTS
A project will have a cumulative impact on the loss of agricultural land.
In the past year, a 90+ acre deveiopment, Lakeshore Village. was approved
and is under development. Additionally, there were various residential,
commercial and industrial projects that removed perhaps another 200+ acres
of agricultural land in the past several years. it is expected that
additional requests for development projects will be made in the current year
and in the future.
Unfortunately, all land in and around the.City of Lodi is designated prime
agricultural land. The entire area surrounding the City is in agricultural
use. Almost every development, large or small, must_ utilize agricultural
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land. There are no non -prime soil non-agricultural parcels around Lodi.
The residential, commercial and industrial requirements of the City and its
residents necessitate urbanization of agricultural land.
The other significant cumulative impact is the impact on the LUSD. LUSD
estimates place the number of new students generated by developments in Lodi
and North Stockton at 5,000 students in the next few years. These students
place a strain on the District's ability to provide classroom space,
particularly in light of the fiscal problems facing schools.
Currently, developers both In Lodi and in Stockton have been working with the
LUSO to provide funds for additional classroom space. This will help alleviate
some of the short -team problems facing the schools.
F. GXOWTM-INDUCING IMPACTS
The project will have a growth inducing Impact. The project will be the first
residential development on the west side of Lower Sacramento Road and north of
Lodi Avenue. This area is currently all in agriculture except for an office
complex at the northwest corner of Turner and Lower Sacramento Roads. This
project will open this area to development and may affect adjacent agricultural
parcels, making development of these parcels more likely.
The installation of various public utilities, particularly storm drainage,
will encourage development of the area. if the concept of the private lake/
storm drainage basin proves successful, it is likely that other developments
In the area will consider the same approach. This would open the entire area
up for development.
It must be noted, however, that the area is within the planning area of the
City and has been designated for low density residertial development for
many years. The entire area east of the project property is completely
developed.
G. ENERGY CONSERVATION
Structures in the project will be constructed to meet State of California
Energy Standards. The standards include such things as window area, insula-
tion, energy efficient appliances, etc.
A majority of the lots in the project have a north -south orientation. This
orientation provides the best adaptability for both passive and active solar
design. The developer could also offer various solar design packages as
part of the construction of the homes.
If the commercial site is approved, the availability of a neighborhood
shopping area will reduce vehicular trips. If the area provides some con-
venience services. residents in the project can walk or bike to do some
of their shopping instead of traveling to more distant commercial areas.
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PERSONS OR AGENCIES PROVIDING INFORMATION
Ronald Thornes - Thomas Development. Inc
Lodi Unified School District
Woodbridge Irrigation District - Mabel Halt
Local Agency Formation Commission - Gerald Scott, Executive Director
Baumbach b Piazza, Civil Engineers, Lodi
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LIST OF RESOURCE PUBLICATIONS
Residential Growth Statistics - City of Lodi, 1981.
Planning Level Subsurface Investiation - Lodi-Tamba Development,
!bore & Tabor -su t ng g neers 6 og st, 1979.
Lakeshore Village Final EIR, City of Lodi, 1980.
City of Lodi General Plan - City of Lodi
San Joaquin County General Pian to 1995 - Noise Element.
Trans rtation 6 Engineers Handbook - institute for Traffic
Engineers,
San Joaquin County General Plan - Conservation Element.
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Procedure for Basis for Estimating On -Road Motor Vehicle Emissions -
tate of California Air Resources Board, January 1531.
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