Recommendation 20240515-005: January Drive Flood Reduction — original pdf

Recommendation

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION 20240515-005 Date: May 15, 2024 Subject: January Drive Flood Risk Reduction Project, SP-2022-0531D Motion by: Perry Bedford WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the applicant is requesting to allow construction of drainage infrastructure within 50-feet of seep/ spring Critical Env Feature (CEF); AND WHEREAS, the Environmental Commission recognizes the site is located in Walnut Creek, Suburban Development Zone; THEREFORE, the Environmental Commission recommends the variance request with the following conditions: Staff Conditions: Second by: Peter Einhorn 1. Repair erosion throughout area. 2. Place Grow Zone Signs at 100 ft intervals, 30 ft from curb. 3. Expand native planting and seeding throughout the Grow Zone and the curb (no plantings outside of the Grow Zone; sod area for stabilization can remain.) 4. Ensure that placement of topsoil, temp irrigation and weed management are included with the restoration. 5. Remove remaining driveway aprons and replace with curb and gutter. Vote: 9-0 For: Perry Bedford, Richard Brimer, Hanna Cofer, Peter Einhorn, Mariana Krueger, Colin Nickells, Haris Qureshi, Melinda Schiera, David Sullivan Against: None Abstain: None Absent: Jennifer Bristol Attest: Perry Bedford, Environmental Commission Chair 1 of 1