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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC- 4 MMRP TextMMRP-1 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Monrovia Nursery Specific Plan and Project November 2002 INTRODUCTION The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires the adoption of feasible mitigation measures to minimize or eliminate potentially significant environmental impacts associated with project development. The Final EIR includes project-specific mitigation measures to reduce the potential environmental effects of the project. In order to ensure that the mitigation measures and project revisions identified in an EIR are implemented, a public agency is required to adopt a program for monitoring or reporting on the revisions which it has required in the project and the measures it has imposed to mitigate or avoid significant environmental effects (CEQA Guidelines Section 15097). The project-specific mitigation measures included in the Final EIR will be monitored by the appropriate reviewing agency described in Table 1 of this Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. PURPOSE As noted above, monitoring of the implementation of adopted mitigation measures is required by Public Resources Code Section 21081.6. Therefore, this Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) has been prepared to ensure compliance with all of the mitigation measures identified in the Final EIR which would lessen or avoid potentially significant adverse environmental impacts resulting from implementation of the proposed project. The implementation of this MMRP shall be carried out by the City of Azusa and other agencies or entities (e.g., developer or consultants) specified below or designated by the City. Project-specific mitigation measures will be implemented: (1) prior to issuance of grading or building permits; (2) prior to construction; (3) during the construction phase; and/or (4) during the operational phase. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The Monrovia Nursery Specific Plan and Project includes up to 1,575 dwelling units, 50,000 square feet of commercial uses, parks and open space, and a school on 281 developable acres. The land plan contains three planning areas: 1) the Promenade District, a more urban district anchored by a traditional “great walking street” and a light rail transit center that consists of a station and up to 50,000 square feet of transit-oriented development and residential uses; 2) Park Neighborhoods consisting of detached residences anchored by a series of neighborhood parks; and 3) the Village Core, consisting of housing anchored by a community recreation facility. A K-8 school, joint-use park, and utility and infrastructure improvements of the proposed project , including a new fire station, are also proposed. MMRP-2 RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES The City of Azusa, as lead agency, is responsible for implementation of this MMRP and any revisions to the MMRP. Monitoring of mitigation measures has been assigned to specific agencies and/or entities with regard to their particular areas of expertise, as specified in Table 1. Many of these monitoring actions are included in existing policies, laws, and regulations, while others require additional oversight to ensure that mitigation measures are implemented by the developer or other specified parties. Monitoring will consist of determining whether: • Specific issues were considered in the design development phase; • Construction contracts included the specified provisions; • Specific actions occurred prior to construction; and • The required measures were implemented during construction and/or after implementation of the project. MONITORING PROCEDURES The designated individual or agency shall monitor all activities. The authority and responsibilities of the lead agency are described above. REPORTING PROCEDURES Upon the request of a responsible or trustee agency, a monthly report affirming compliance with these mitigation measures shall be provided by the City. An annual mitigation monitoring report shall be prepared for this project by the City of Azusa until compliance with the required mitigation measures is complete. The report shall be placed on file at the Azusa City Hall, 213 East Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, CA 90170.