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Home My WebLink About1625 Adrian Road - Technical Study (2)BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT 1 '7 BMW SERVICE CENTER CULVERT CROSSING PROJECT 1625 - 1633 ADRIAN ROAD AND 1616 ROLLINS ROAD BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA 94010-2103 PREPARED FOR: Peter Pan Motors, �nc. DBA Peter Pan BMW 2695 EI Camino Real Dr. San Mateo, CA 94403 I' '��:»�7:�•ii Pari-ick Kobernus Wildlife Biologist Coast Range Ecology 1072 Geneva Avenue San Francisco, CA 94112 �„-, . � R��'��'� ��3 � 2 2009 �iT`( OF BURLIRG.AME January 2009 ��->,�vNr,�, :.��r Biologica! Resoan�ces Assessment for BMW Service Center Cuh�e�•t Crossrng P�roject - Ja�aa�ary 2009- Page i TABLE OF CONTENTS I. SUMMARY ..........................................................................................................................1 II. PROJECT LOCATION ..................................................................................................... 2 III. PROJECT DESCR�PTION .............................................................................................. 2 IV. METHODS ......................................................................................................................... 3 V. EXISTING SETTING ....................................................................................................... 3 SOfLS...................................................................................................................................... 4 HYDROLOGY........................................................................................................................... 4 VL PLANT COMI�IUNITIES AND HABITAT TYPES ...................................................... 4 VEGETATION........................................................................................................................... 4 VII. SPECIAL STATUS PLANTS, ANIMALS, AND NATURAL COMMUNITIES...... 9 CALIFORNI.4 RED-LEGGED FROG (RANA AURORA DRAYTONII� ............................................ 14 SPECIAL S7"ATUS BATS AND BIRDS ....................................................................................... lfi SPECIAL STATUS PLANTS ...................................................................................................... 1 E VIII. REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS ...................................................................... 16 A. FEDERAL AND STATE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACTS ......................................................... 1% B. SPECIES OF SPECIAL CONCERN ........................................................................................ 1% C. NESTING BIRDS ................................................................................................................ 18 D. CALIFORNIA NATIVE PLANT SOC[ETY AND CEQA .......................................................... 18 E. REGULATED WA'TERS ....................................................................................................... 1 g F. STORMWATER CONTROL REQUIREMEN7S ........................................................................ 19 G. CITY OF BURLINGAME URBAN REFORESTATION AND TREE PRO'TECTION ORDINANCE.... I9 H. CITY OF BURL[NGAME CREEK ENCLOSURE PERM[T ........................................................ 19 I. THE NORTH BURLINGAME/ ROLLINS ROAD SPECIFIC PLAN ............................................. 2O IX. RECOMMENDED AVOIDANCE AND MINIMIZATION MEASURES ................ 21 A. CALIFORNIA RED-LEGGED FROG ..................................................................................... 21 B. SAN FRANCISCO GARTER SNAKE ...................................................................................... 22 C. PROTECTION OF NES7 WG BIRDS AND ROOSTING BATS ................................................... 23 D. PROTECTION OF REGULATED WATERS A'�1D WETLANDS .................................................. 23 E. EXCLUSION OF INV.4SIVE SPECIES .................................................................................... 24 X. RESPONSES TO CEQA INITIAL STUDY, BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ............ 25 XI. REFERENCES ................................................................................................................ 29 1072 Geneva Ave. San Francisco CA 941 12 —Ph: 650-269-3894 — Fax: 415-333-9363 —Email: CRecoloev(a��mail.com H ww.CRccoloGv.com Brological Resources Assessment for• BMW Service Cenier Culvert G-ossing Pi-oject - Janumy 2009- Page ii LIST OF TABLES Table 1. Special status plant and animal species that were considered for their potential to occur on the Project Site ...................................................................10 LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1. Project Location ................................................................................6 Figure2. Site Plan .........................................................................................7 Figure 3. CNDDB map of Sensitive Species Occurrences ...........................................8 APPENDICES Appendix A. Representative Photos of the Site ......................................................32 Appendix B. Wildlife Species Observed on Site ......................................................33 1072 Geneva Ave. San Francisco CA 941 12 —Ph: 650-269-3894 — Fax: 415-3 �3-9363 — EmaiL CRecolo¢v("d email.com �vww.CRecolo, .� Bialogical Resources Assessrnent for BMW Service Center Culvert Crossing Pr•ojecl - Janz�ar}= 2009- Page 1 I. SUMMARY The proposed project consists of a modification of shipping distribution center to a BMW car service center on a 2.54-acre properiy (APN 025-262-330) in Burlingame, California. The property is located at 1625-1633 Adrian Road, on the west side of the Highway 101/ Bayshore Freeway. The site is approximately 3/4 miles southwest of the San Francisco Airport (SFO). The property was previously used as a shipping distribution center, with offices in a front building and a warehouse building in back, with parking arcas on the sides and rear of the property. The proposed project is to convert use of the site to a BMW automobile service center. The offices in the front building would be converted to a customer service center and offices, and the rear building would be converted to service bays, warehouse, offices and a lunch room. Parking areas on the sides of the buildings would be used for customer parking, and the rear parking area would be used for employee parking and serviced vehicles. The project ��ould install a culvert and construct a road crossing across a drainage chaimel, to connect the property at 1625-33 Adrian Road (APN 025-262-330) to addirional parking areas located on a separate property to the southwest. The drainage channel is located on 1616 Rollins Road, Burlingame, California (APN 025-262-510). Approximately 840 square feet (0.02 acres) of the drainage would be impacted by construction of a box culvert to provide a road crossing over the channel. The project would also impact 700 square feet (0.016 acres) of ruderal upland vegetation for additional parking on tbe property. The project would enhance the remaining 0.18 acres of ruderal upland habitat by restoring it to a native riparian floodplain plant communiry or contribute an in lieu fee for habitat restoration that assists in the recovery of the California red-legged frog and/or San Francisco garter snake that is commensurate with the impacts of this project (i.e. 0.009 acres of freshwater emergent wetland). The project would also install a stormwater treatment system to remove pollutants from runoff before entering the channel. Currently approximately 95% of the runoff on site drains untreated to the perennial drainage channel (pers. comm. Bill Henn, Lee & Braze Engineering). The property was surveyed for biological resources on November 21, 2008. The California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) was consulted for known occurrences of sensitive plant, animal, and natural plant communities of concern on the San Mateo and eight surrounding 7.5' USGS topographic quadrangles (CNDDB 2008). No special status species were observed on site, however a drainage channel and associated vegetation located off the southwest boundary of the property provides potential habitat for the federally threatened California red-legged frog (Rana au��ora dravtonii), state and federally endangered San Francisco garter snake (T1�ananophis sir-talis teh-ataenia) and the saltmarsh common yellowtbroat (Geothlypis trichas sinuosa), a California species of special concern. 1072 Gene�a Ave. San Francisco CA 94112 — Ph: 650-269-3894 — Fax: 415-.i33-9363 — EmaiL CRecolo��a gmaiLcom www.CRecolo v.com Biological Resource,s Assessmen� far BMW Se�vrce Center Culrert Crossing Project - January 2009- Page 2 Wildlife habitat value of the site is very low due to the commercial and industrial land uses both on site and within the surrounding north Burlingame/ Rollins Road area. Most of the surrounding land use consists of office buildings, warehouses and industrial yards. Almost all vegetation within the surrounding area is ornamental vegetation associated with development. There are a few narrow drainage channels that parallel a PG&E transmission line through the area. Emergent freshwater and brackish water marsh vegetation occurs along segments of these drainages. Recommendations to mitigate impacts of the project to wetland habitat, including habitat for the federally threatened California red-legged frog and the state and federally endangered San Francisco garter snake are provided. These measures include: a) remove invasive plant species from the 0.2 acre ruderal area and replant with native riparian floodplain plant species or contribute an in lieu fee for habitat restoration that assists in the recovery of the California red-legged frog and/or San Francisco garter snake that is commensurate with the impacts of this project (i.e. 0.009 acres of freshwater emergent wetland); and b) install a drainage collection system on site to treat stormwater pollutants that currently drain untreated from the parking areas and into the drainage. Recommended measures to avoid impacts to nesting birds including the saltmarsh common yellowthroat include preconstruction surveys for nesting birds between: February 15 and August 31. If acrive nests are identified the US Fish and Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Treaty Office and the Department of Fish and Game will be consulted for guidance and all necessary permits would be obtained. Responses to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Inirial Study Biological Resource quesrions are provided at the end of the document. IL PROJECT LOCATION The property is located at 1625-1633 Adrian Road in Burlingame, California. The property is located within a commercial/industrial zone of the city, and is 0.1 miles southwest of Highway 101 (37° 35' 47.39"N, 122° 22' 26.42"W), Figure 1. The property (APN 025-262-330) is 2.54 acres in size, and includes an office space, large warehouse, paved parking areas, and a ruderal strip of unpaved land. Surrounding parcels consist of similar commercial and industrial land uses with large warehouse buildings and paved industrial yards. A PG&E transmission line corridor extends along the southwest edge of the property. III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Tlie site was previously used as a shipping distribution center, with offices in a front building and a warehouse building in back, with parking areas on the sides and rear of the property. The proposed project is to convert use of the site to a BMW automobile service center. The offices in the front building would be converted to a customer service center and offices, and the rear building would be converted to service bays, warehouse, offices and a lunch room. Parking areas on the sides of the buildings would be used for customer ] 072 Geneva A��e. San Francisco CA 94] 12 — Ph: 650-269-3894 — Fax: 415-333-9363 — EmaiL CRccolo_*v�a smail.com www.CRecologv.com Biological Resources Assessment for BMW Sen�ice Center Culr-ert Crossing Project - Janzra�y 1009- Page 3 parking, and the rear parking area would be used for employee parking and serviced vehicles. The project would construct a road crossing across a drainage channel, to connect the property at 1625-33 Adrian Road (APN 025-262-330) to additional parking areas located on a separate property to the southwest. The drainage channe] is located on 1616 Rollins Road, Burlingame, Galifornia (APN 025-262-510). Approximately 840 square feet (0.02 acres) of the drainage would be impacted by construction of a box culvert to provide a road crossing over the channel. The project would also impact 700 square feet (0.016 acres) of ruderal upland vegetation for additional parking on the property. The project would enhance the remaining 0.18 acres of ruderal area by restoring it to a native riparian floodplain plant community or contribute an in lieu fee far habitat restoration that assists in the recovery of the California red-legged frog and/or San Francisco garter snake that is commensurate with the impacts of this project (i.e. 0.009 acres of freshwater emergent wetland). The project would also install a stormwater treatment system to remove pollutants from runoff before entering the channel. Currently approximately 95% of the runoff on site drains untreated to the perennial drainage channel (pers. comm. Bill Henn, Lee & Braze Engineering). N. METHODS I surveyed the 2.54-acre property for biological resources on November 21, 2008 from approximately 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Weather was clear and calm, with an air temperature of 67°F. All plant and animal species encountered on site were documented as wcll as plant community types and habitat types that could support special status species. The California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) was consulted for known occurrences of sensitive plant, animal, and natural plant communities of concern on the San Mateo and eight surrounding 7.5' USGS topographic quadrangles (CNDDB 2008). V. EXISTING SETTING The property consists of a large warehouse, parking lot, paved entrance and exit driveways, and a ruderal strip of land on the southern edge of the parceL Vegetation on sitE includes ornamental landscaping along the front and sides of the front office building, and ruderal (weedy) nonnative vegetation on the southwest edge of the property. The ruderal strip of land is approximately 0.2 acres in size. The topography of the project site is flat and the elevation is approximately 5 feet above MSL. Photos of the property are provided in A�pendix B. ] 072 Geneva Ave. San Francisco CA 94112 — Ph: 650-269-3894 — Fax: 415-333-9363 — EmaiL CRecoloev�a email.com ww°w.CRecoloev.com Bialogical Resources Assess»tent %or BMW Service Center Ctrlve�7 Cr�ossing Project - Januu�y 2009- Page 4 Soils One soil map unit was identified on the property, Urban land-0rthents, reclaimed complex, 0-2 percent slopes (NRCS, 2008). This soil unit is in areas that were once part of San Francisco Bay and associated tidal flats. Urban land consists of areas covered by asphalt, concrete, buildings, and other structures. The Orthents consist of soils in areas that have been filled. These soils are very deep and are poorly to somewhat poorly drained, and vary greatly in texture. They are made up of soil material, gravel, broken cement and asphalt, bay mud, and solid waste material. Thc properties and characteristics of these soils are highly variable because of the differences in the kind and amount of fill material used. Some areas have a permanent high water table at a depth of 30-60 inches because of the fluctuating tides. Runoff is slow (NRCS 2007). Hydrology The site is flat, with a very gradual slope to the southwest boundary of the property. Runoff flows across existing parking areas and drains into the ruderal vegetated area on the southern boundary, and into an unnamed, pereimial drainage adjacent to the southwest boundary of the property. The unnamed drainage is not identified on the San Mateo USGS 7.5' quadrangle. This drainage flows through surface drainages aud underground culverts and into San Francisco Bay. VI. PLANT COMMUNITIES AND HABITAT TYPES Vegetation The property is located in a highly urbanized setting, and vegetation on the property is primarily restricted to small isolated strips of ornamental vegetation, surrounded by pavement and structures. On the rear portion of the property there is a narrow strip of ruderal (weedy) vegetation that is 0.2 acres in size. Just off the property, along the southwest boundary, there is a shallow, unnamed perennial drainage that is dominated by narrow leaf cattail (Tvpha airgzrstifolia). This drainage extends for approximately 260 feet along the boundary of the property. A small grove of ornamental trees (five Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) and one (1) pine (Piszus sp.)), are located on an adjacent property to thc north (Figure 2). Ruderal vegetation on the site consists of invasive species such as pampas grass (Cortaderia jubata), Himalaya blackberry (Rubz�s discolor), iceplant (Carpobrotus edulis), and a variety of nonnative herbaceous and grass plant species. Only one native plant species -- one coyote brush shrub (Bacchar�is pilulm-is) -- was observed on the property. A list of all plant and animal species identified on site is provided in Appendix A. I 07? Gzneva A� 2. San Francisco CA 941 12 — Ph: 650-269-3894 — Fax: 415-333-9363 — EmaiL CRecoloe� iir emaiLcom www.CRecoloqv.com Biological Resources Assessment,jor BMW Service Center Cz�h�e�9 Crossing Projec� - Januar�� 2009- Page 5 There are no wetlands on the property however tl�e drainage that is located just off the southwest boundary supports emergent wetland vegetation. To meet the US Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) definition of wetland, an area must demonstrate three critical characteristics: wetland vegetation, wctland hydrology, and wetland soils (Federa] Interagency Committee for Wefland Delineation, 1989). Additionally, to fall under jurisdiction of the ACOE, a wetland must have some evident hydrological connection to other wetlands and/or waters of the United States. The US Fish and Wildlife Scrvice definition of wetland is similar: at least periodically, the land must support predominantly hydrophytes; the substrate must be predominantly undrained hydric soil; or the substrate is non-soil that is saturated with water or covered by shallow water at some time during the growing season of the year (Cowardin, et al., I 979). A wetland delincation was not performed on the drainage channel as part of this analysis, however based on the vegetation, soils, hydrology and connectivity to San Francisco Bay, the drainage would likely be considered jurisdictional wetlands by the US Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE). ] 072 Geneva Ave. San Francisco CA 94112 — Ph: 650-269-3894 — Fax: 415-333-9363 — EmaiL CR�colo�n (�i emaiLcom www.CRecoloe .v com Biological Resources Assessmenl for BMN' Service Center Culvert Crossing Project - January 1009-Page 6 Figure 1. Anderson Property Location, 1625 Adrian Road, Burlingame. Califomia. Base ARap Gnor.le Farth A1ap by Cnact Ranqe EcoloGy perember 2008 f � *'•t ��l,� �s.- , fo�! ' . / �. , �-�v� � _ . �°`"f i �,�r E l.,I `fy ,�f `, ,i i ` �, , � '�`d \� , �-;f �.� "_- �� . 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Crossing Project - January 2009-Page 8 Figure 3. 5pecial 5tatus Species Occurences within a three-mile radius ot the BMW Service Center site (CNDDB, 2�09). ��"' `d� • Alameda son �spartn ? � - . ��` -- -� Y � -f-',�.��' - `y}, r.:�-{: � .y�� ' . � � �X ta 1• a �� . . ��- .Y � -' _ r� �.r,+ e ' �- - ahfomiaclapperrail -- _ - . - :� , . -_- -- . ',d � �'? ' Alameda song�sparrow - `` ^ �.�" ' o � `:.. , f: -' � � .1-�� _� �'t�:1, hoary bat. ; . -� � !'�: �j, .j' ' �� , . � E _..:-� 1' �/ .� � • . ;.�r' � , ;un `ged n�ohs; � . • ,. � • \� - �_�:�� r�jj�' ��:z California red-leggedfrog \ � 0 � 6 �o�nt Reye`s horkelia' •� �` f 4�-'�% ' . sa ,' �f sCalnorriia rer' leyyed frog . �✓''� �'�..,,�' �t'.�. �� . .. . `;' . - .. +ti s -�\ ".�^ r.�:-. . .�+(JB��Id hc�� s' _° whi�e"ayed �e�tachaeta , �-, ' Califomia clapper rail - /S! 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I � ��q�7 ,( L � � h�, � Lal a `,, ' I "s�T�he '�"� I Li rouyl�cnocolate lily� . h� ary bat � � r : � �► -r� - 1''- •�'� � # ' -• � :.Franciscan onion' �; � r� ' ""�� • . . y� �a�v1 � �' � r '.h � � • � . / �,' � . �a '• b� .�c -��,�=. �11�'�. . C,�`:w=s�� ' ,4 � , � � �' ,, ' y�,. �`y�' ` ' • -r,� -:' � T a y�� ' �� $' ` ._.�!�' II S n F anei�co collinsia .�-- �r �P, �iin ester� flax,;� .rY ,'." { � �-'� . i. y,_'F.L ,:� 1,�'�' � ,�, .-t„�c �� snort ea�>e e� ax .,,,�� i u�,�i��ss_� ��b`en flo�wered fiddle�i j�,%�«! T N � Project Site 0 0.5 1 2 Miles ] 072 Geneva Ave. San Francisco CA 94112 - Ph: 650-269-3894 - Fa�c: 415-333-9363 - EmaiL• CRecoloev(d�Qmail.com www.CRecolo .gv com Biological Resources Assessment.for BMW Service Center Czr/ve�7 Crossing Project - Jumrary 2009-Page 9 Wildlife habitat value of the property is very low, due to the existing development of the property and the surrounding commercial and industrial land use. The isolated drainage feature does provides aquaric habitat for some species, however habitat value is compromised by its isolated locatioil, and by the fact that stormwater runoff from the surrounding commercial/industrial yards drains into the wetland, likely depositing high concentrations of hydrocarbons, hcavy metals and other pollutants. Species observed by site or sign during the biological survey included American crow (Corvus br-achyrhynchos), European starling (Stzrrnus vulgaris), northern mockingbird (Mimzrs poh-glottos), rock dove (Cola�mbra livia) and white crowned sparrow (Zor�otrichia albicollis). One red-shouldered hawk (Buteo Iineatus) was observed approximately 0.25 miles from the project site, between Adrian Road and the 101 Freeway. Based on trails observed within thc ruderal area, feral cats appear to be utilizing the ruderal area for foraging and perhaps breeding on site. VII. SPECIAL STATUS PLANTS, ANIMALS, AND NATURAL COMMUNITIES The California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) Natural Diversity Data Base (CNDDB) maintains records of reported occurrences of sensitive plant, animal and natural plant communities of concern. CNDDB records provide useful information about what species have been found in a given project area, and what species may be expected in similar habitat types. An area that has not been surveyed or visited may support sensitive species that have not been discovered and reported, and may require site-specific surveys to rule out special status species occurrences. The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Sacramento, also maintains lists of listed species and other species of concern that may occur in or be affected by projects in a given USGS topographic quadrangle. CNDDB records for the San Mateo 7.5 minute topographic quadranglc and eight surrounding quadrangles were reviewed for sensitive element occurrences on the project site (CNDDB, 2008). Review of the North Burlingame Rollins Road Specific Plan was also conducted (City of Burlingame, 2004). No special status species, or natura] communities of concern were identified on site during the field surveys, with tbe exception of one species, California red-legged frog (Rana aur�or•a draytor�ii). Special status species that were identified as having at least some minimal potential for occurrence based on proximity to the site, or similar habitat utilization were included in Table 1. Special-status species that have a higher probability for occurrence onsite, based on habitat types and/or recorded observations within 5 miles of the property are discussed in greater detail. Special status species found exclusively within habitats not present on the property (i.e. sand dune, coniferous forest, serpentine grassland, salt marsh, freshwater marsh and/or marine habitats, etc.) were excluded from analysis due to the lack of these habitats on or adjacent to the property. 1072 Geneva A� e. San Francisco CA 94112 — Ph: 650-269-3894 — Fax: 415-33 �-9363 — EtnaiL CRecoloe��4� mnai l.com www.CRecology.com Brodogical Resources Assessnaeni for BMW Servdce Center Cuh�er�t G-ossing Project - Janaiary 2009-Page 10 Table 1. Special status plant and animal species that were considered for their potential to occur on the property. Species Name Status Habitat' Potential to Occur Onsite MAMMALS Western red bat CSC Roosts in trees in riparian Low potential. Lasiurus blossevillii Sensitive zones, fall migrant Potential foraging habitat over drainage. Yuma myotis bat FSC Frequently forages over water Low potential. Potential Myotis yumanensis foraging habitat over drainage. Pallid bat CSC Inhabit s grasslands and Low potential. Site does Antrozous pallidus savannah habitats in foothills not have extensive and lowlands near water grassland and open habitats required for this s ecies. BIRDS Tricolored blackbird FSC, CSC Colonial nester in open water, Low potential. Limited Agelaius tricolor ponds freshwater emergent vegetation within 10-foot wide cattails off site. Not observed during biological survey. Great blue heron (rookery ) Sensitive Nests in trees, cliffs, near Low potential. Species Ardea herodias marshes may forage on site, but site is unlikely to provide rookery habitat. Not observed during biological survey. Burrowing owl FSC, CSC Grassland, open areas with None. Not observed, Athene cunicu/aria hypugaea rodent activity; nest in and site is unlikely to burrows provide habitat. No ground squirrel activity. � Habitat requirements summarized from species accounts and descriptions of reported localities (Zeiner, et al., 1990; Mayer and Laudenslayer, 1988; Jennings and Hayes, 1994; CNDDB, 2008; CNPS, 2008). 107? Gzneca .Ace. San Francisco C� 941 I? - Ph: 6�0-269-3894 - Fax: 415-333-9363 - EmaiL CRecolot� lrcamail.com �� w�c.CRecoloay.com Biologica/ Resotn�ce.c As.cersme��t �br BD911' Sercice Center Ci�lrer� Cras.cing Projecl - Jnmra�� 2009-Page 17 Species Name Status Habitat' Potential to Occur Onsite Saltmarsh common FSC, CSC Marshy, brushy vegetation in Moderate potential. yellowthroat and near water Potential foraging habitat Geothlypis trichas sinuosa within drainage. Lack of significant brushy vegetation along drainage to provide nesting. Not observed during biological survey. Alameda Song Sparrow CSC Resident of salt marshes Low potential. Habitat Melospiza melodia pusillula bordering south arm of San is not present on site. Francisco bay. Inhabits Salicornia marshes; nests low in grindelia bushes (high enough to escape high tides) and in Salicornia. Habitat is primarily Very Low potential. No California black reil CT, FSC pickleweed tidal marsh; also pickleweed marsh on Lateralus jamaicensis freshwater marsh site. Freshwater marsh coturniculus vegetation is limited to narrow band along draina e. AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES Lowlands and foothills in or Moderate potential. California red-legged frog near permanent sources of Could utilize drainage. Rana aurora draytonii FT, CSC �,,�ater with dense, shrubby or Has been detected within emergent riparian vegetation. drainage system. Wetland habitats (marshes Moderate aotential. No and ponds) with good suitable adjacent populations of pacific tree grassland habitats. San Francisco garter snake FE, SE, frogs (Hyla regil/a) and either Aquatic habitat is limited Thamnophis sirtalis tetrataenia CFP California red-legged frogs or to a narrow band of Bulifrogs (Rana catesbeiana), vegetation, but due to the with adjacent upland potential presence of grassland habitats. CRF, SFGS cannot be ruled out. FISH Tidewater goby FE, CSC Shallow marine areas, None. No suitable Eucyclogobius newberryi, adjacent streams habitat at site. Site is a freshwater drainage. ]072 Geneva A��e. San Francisco CA 94112 - Ph: 650-269-3894-Fax: 415-333-9363 - EmaiL CRccolo_ry�ra �mail.com www.CRecology.com Bro/ogical Resoi�rcer Asse.ti�svnent Ja� BMW Ser�i�ice Centei- Ci�/i�er7 Crossrng Pr�ojcc� - Jcmi�u�� Z009-Puge 12 Species Name Status Habitat� Potential to Occur Onsite Central coast steelhead FT Well oxygenated, moderate to None. No suitable Oncorhynchus mykiss fast flowing streams with habitat at site. woody debris, deep pools, riffles, and gravels. Species is present in Lagunitas Creek and Tomales Bay. INVERTEBRATES Mimic tryonia lnhabits coast lagoons, None. No suitable Tryonia imitator G2�S2 estuaries and salt marshes habitat at site. Site is a freshwater drainage. Ricksecker's water Low potential. Very scavenger beetle G1/S1 Aquatic habitats little known about Hydrochara rickseckeri species. Has not been observed since 1950's. Low potential. Species Leech's skyline diving beetle G1/S1 Freshwater ponds detected only in sag Hydroporus /eechi ponds. Tomales isopod Freshwater aquatic habitats: Low potential. Potential Caecidotea tomalensis G2/S2 seeps, pools and ponds habitat within drainage. California freshwater shrimp FE, CE Streams with roots, undercut None. No suitable Syncaris pacifica, banks, woody debris habitat at site. Monarch butterfly S3 Roosts located in wind Low potential. Potential Danaus plexippus protected tree groves habitat within isolated (Eucalyptus, Monterey pine, eucalyptus trees on Monterey cypress) with nectar adjacent property. Not sources and water nearby. observed during biological survey. San Francisco fork-tailed G2/S2 Prefers low growing, open Low potential. damselfly emergent vegetation in Drainage is dominated Ischnura gemina freshwater marshes, creeks. by dense, (tall) narrow- Species has been detected in leaf cattails. wetland habitats west of SFO. PLANTS Bristley sedge CNPS 2.1 Marshes, swamps, lake Very low potential. No Carex comosa margins Carex species observed in drainage on site during biolo ical surve . 1072 Geneva Avc. San Francisco CA 941 12 - Ph: 650-269-3R94 - Fax: 415-333-9363 - EmaiL CRecoloev(a _mail.com www.CRecolo� .y CO�71 Biologic�tl Resoru�ce.ti� As.se.ssme»t fa• BMtt%Scri�ice Cenler CirA�e�7 Crossi��g Project - Jcmua��' Z009-Page 13 Species Name Status Habitat� Potential to Occur Onsite Saline clover CNPS 1B.2 Marshes, swamps, seasonal Very low potential. No Trifolium depauperatum var. wetlands clover species observed hydrophilum on site during biological surve . Congdon's tarplant CNPS 16.2 Moist lowlands, vernal pools, Very low potential. Hemizonia parryi ssp. seasonal wetlands. Species not observed congdonii during biological survey. Slender-leaved pondweed CNPS 2.2 Marshes and swamps, lakes Very low potential. Potamogeton filiformis and drainages Drainage dominated by emergent vegetation with little open water. TABLE 1: KEY (FE) Endangered = on Federal endangered species list. (FT) Threatened = Federal list, likely to become endangered in the foreseeable future. (FP) Proposed = Species or Critical Habitat proposed for official Federal listing. (FC) Candidate = Federal candidate to become a Proposed species. (FSC) Federal Species of Concern = May be endangered or threatened, but not enough biological information to list. (CE, CT, CR) State Listed = Listed as endangered, threatened or rare by California. (CSC) California Species of Concern = CDFG concern for population trends. (CFP) California Fully Protected = Fish and Game Code prohibits take of individuals (CNPS 1 B) = California Native Plant Society: rare or endangered in CA or elsewhere. 0.1: Seriously endangered in California 0.2: Fairly endangered in California (CNPS 2) = California Native Plant Society: rare or endangered in CA but more common elsewhere. (CNPS 3) = California Native Plant Society: more information is needed to determine degree of sensitivity. (CNPS 4) = California Native Plant Society: plant of limited distribution. (ESU) = Evolutionarily Significant Unit; a distinctive group of Pacifc salmon, steelhead, or sea-run cutthroat trout. (Sensitive) = CA Dept. of Forestry classification; deserves special consideration during timber harvest operations. (WBWG:M) = Western Bat Working Group: Medium Priority (D) = Delisted from Federal List. Status to be monitored for 5 years. NatureServe Conservation Status Rankinas (G1) = Globally Critically Imperiled. At very high risk of extinction due to extreme rarity (often 5 or fewer populations), very steep declines, or other factors. (G2) = Globally Imperiled. At high risk of extinction due to very restricted range, very few populations (often 20 or fewer), steep declines, or other factors. (G3) = Globally Vulnerable. At moderate risk of extinction due to a restricted range, relatively few populations (often 80 or fewer), recent and widespread declines, or other factors. (S1) = State Critically Imperiled. At very high risk of extinction due to extreme rarity (often 5 or fewer populations), very steep declines, or other factors. (S2) = State Imperiled. At high risk of extinction due to very restricted range, very few populations (often 20 or fewer), steep declines, or other factors. (S3) = State Vulnerable. At moderate risk of extinction due to a restricted range, relatively few populations (often 80 or fewer), recent and widespread declines, or other factors. 107? Gene��a A� e. San Francisco CA 94112 - Ph: 650-269-3894 - Fax: 41 �-333-9363 - 6maiL CRecoloevrci email.com www.CRecoloe .Y com Biological Resources Assessrnent for BMW Service Center Ctr(vert G-ossing Project - Jantran' 2009-Page 14 California Red-legged Frog (Rana Aurora draytonii) The California red-legged frog (CRF) is a federally listed Threatened species and a California Species of Special Concern. Red-legged frogs are known to occur in slow-flowing streams, and marshes with heavily vegetated shores for breeding as well as grasslands, riparian woodland, oak woodland, and coniferous forests. These frogs stay near the shore hidden in vegetation rather than in open water. Seasonal bodies of water are frequently occupicd by red-legged frogs, and in some areas these may be critica] for persistence. It is speculated that California red-legged frogs may lie dormant during dry periods of the year or during drought. California red-legged frogs are thought to disperse widely during autumn, winter, and spring rains. Juveniles use the wet periods to expand outward from their pond of ongin and adults may move between aquatic areas. Frogs disperse through many types of upland vegetation and use a broader range of habitats outside of breeding season. CRF have been observed to move extensively and travel up to 2 miles or more between breeding ponds without apparent regard to topography, vegetation type, or riparian corridors (Bulger in litt.1998, rn USFWS, 2002). The breeding season for CRF generally begins in January and lasts through March. Minimum breeding age appears to be two years in males and three years in females (Jennings and Hayes 1985). Females lay 750-4000 eggs in clusters attached to aquatic vegetation, two to six inches below the water surface. Eggs hatch in two to three weeks. Once hatched, the tadpoles generally take between 11 and 20 weeks to metamorphose, doing so between May and August. Although most tadpoles are expected to transform in the summer, they can also over-winter, so transformation can take from about 4 to13 months. CRF typically require a permanent water source with a minimum depth of 0.7 meters (2.5 feet) (USFWS 2004). Successful breeding has been observed in sub-optima] habitats with little or no emergent vegetation present (USFWS 2004). In the absence of vegetation CRF will attach their eggs to rocks, wood, or other debris. CRF has been extirpated from 70 percent of its former range and now is found primarily in coastal drainages of central California, from Marin County, California, south to northern Baja California, Mexico. Potential threats to the species include elimination or degradation of habitat from land development and land use activities and habitat invasion by non-native aquatic species (USFWS 2002). The property at 1625-1633 Adrian Road is outside of CRF Critical Habitat (USFWS 2006). The nearest recorded observation of CRF is located at David Road, 0.25 miles southeast of the project site (personal observarion in 2001 �; City of Burlingame, 2004). One adult was observed. The species was also detected within a ponded area within the southwestern section of the Millbrae Avenue/ Highway 101 interchange, approximately 0.5 miles northwest of the project site (City of Burlingame 2004). ' Recorded observation made by Patrick Kobernus and submitted to CNDDB in 2001, but is not currently shown in database. ] 072 Geneca A��e. San Francisco CA 941 12 — Ph: 650-269-3894 — Fax: 4] �-333-9= 63 — EmaiL CRecologv(c��_maiLcom w�vw.CRecolo� .v com Biological Resozn•ces Assessment for BMW Sen�ice Center Culver7 G•ossing Project - Jaf7zra�ti� 1009-Page I S Additional observations include six (6) CRF larvae observed in south Lomita canal in 1990 approximately 2 miles northwest of the project site (CNDDB, 2008). This sighting was made within lands owned by San Francisco Airport (SFO). Extensive wetland and adjacent open grassland habitat for CRF and San Francisco garter snake exists within on SFO lands on the west side of 101, opposite the SFO airport. This wetland complex is located approximately 1.5 miles north of the project site. San Francisco Garter Snake (Tham�aophis sirtalis tetrataenia) The San Francisco garter snake (SFGS) is federally and state listed as endangered and is a fully protected species under �5050 of the California Fish and Game Code (CDFG 2006b, USFWS 1999a). A higbly aquatic subspecies of the common garter snake endemic to the San Francisco Bay Area, San Francisco garter snakes are distributed along the western San Francisco Peninsula from the southern San Francisco County border south to Waddell Lagoon south of Ano Nuevo and as far west as Crystal Spnngs Reservoir. It occurs sympatrically with its primary prey species, the California red-legged frog (Rana au�rora draytonii); however, it will opporiunistically prey on a variety of species including frogs, tadpoles, egg masses, newts, small fish, salamanders, reptiles, small mammals, birds and their eggs and several small invertebrates (Stebbins 2003). San Francisco garter snakes prefer densely vegetated habitats close to water where they can retreat when disturbed (Stebbins 2003). The species often occurs near ponds, marshes, streams and other wetlands associated with cattails (Tvpl�a spp.), bulrushes (Amphiscirpus, Bolboschoemrs, Isolepis, Schoenopleczus a»d Trrchophoru�n spp.) and rushes (Jw�cus and E/eocharis spp.). Mating occurs shortly after they leave their winter retreats in May and females give birth to live young between June and September. Species may hibernate near the coastal areas in fossorial mammal burro��s and other refuges, or remain active year- round weather permitting. Critica] habitat has not been designated for this species. The nearest recorded observation of SFGS is located at the SFO properiy west of the Bayshore 101 Frecway approximately 0.8 miles north of the site (CNDDB 2008). Several observations of SFGS have been recorded on the SFO property, and ongoing monitoring is conducted at this location. The wetland complex extends for approximately 2 miles, and is isolated by the cities of San Bruno and Millbrae, Highway 101 and SFO. Other observations of SFGS within 3 miles of the project site include 3 occurrences associated with San Andreas Lake (2.4 — 3.0 miles), and an isolated reservoir pond near Hillsborough (2.3 miles), (CNDDB 2008). There are significant urban infrastructure barriers between these reported SFGS locations and the project site. Aquatic habitats that could potentially support SFGS within the vicinity of the project site include a small pond located approximately 0.5 miles north of the project site. This pond has been reported to support CRF, and is located within the southwest corner of the Bayshore Freewayl E. Millbrae Avenue interchange. Existing commercial and industrial development along Adrian Road are likely to be significant barriers to potential SFGS movement between the pond and the project site. 1072 Geneva Ave. San Francisco CA 94112 — Ph: 650-269-3894 — Fax: 415-333-9363 — EmaiL CRecoloR� ra _*mail.com www.CRecologv.com Biological ResoUrces Assessment for BMW Service Center Culrert G•ossi�ag Projeci - Januan- 2009-Page 16 The drainage ditch located near the property is shallow, typically less than a few inches deep, and there is very limited upland habitat surrounding it (0.2 acres). Aquatic habitat is limited to a narrow ten (10) foot band of vegetation along thc drainage ditch. Due to the lack of dceper water aquatic habitat to support breeding populations of CRF, and the lack of upland escape cover and basking sites, the site is unlikely to provide habitat for SFGS. Howevcr, due to the potential presence of CRF, a major prey species for SFGS, precautionary measures would need to be conducted to insure no impact to SFGS would occur from thc project. Special Status Bats and Birds The project site is unlikely to support any special status birds or bats, with the exceprion of saltmarsh common yellowthroat (Geothlypis trichas sinzrosa). Other native songbirds and watcrfowl may utilize the drainage area including song sparrow (Melospiza melodia), white-crowned sparrow (Zonotrichia ]ezrcopl��l�s), marsh wren (Cistothorus palustris) and mallard (Anas plat}�rh1a7c1�os). Foraging bats could utilize the drainage that is just off site for foraging. Species that could potentially utilize this area are Yuma myotis (Mvotis yzrr�7anensis), and Mexican free-tailed bat (Tada�•ida »ae_ricana�s). Specinl Status Plants The project site is not expected to have any speeial status plant species due to the dominance of the ruderal area by invasive and nonnative plant species. The adjacent drainage is dominated by one narive plant species, narrow-leaf cattail. VIII. REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS Federal and state-listed species (endangered, threatened, fully-protected) receive various levels of legal protection under the federal and state endangered specics acts and the California Fish and Game Code. The federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 and Section 3500 of the California Fish and Game Code protect active nests of migratory and other birds, and provide criminal penalties for take of hawks, owls, and take or disturbance of all bird nests or eggs. Potential impacts to other special status or otherwise sensitive species must be disclosed and evaluated pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Wetland permitting requirements far the proposed projcct that may provide additional protections for species and habitats include the California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) 1600 Streambed Alteration Agreement permit process, US Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) Section 404 permit, the State Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) 401 Certification permit, and the City of Burlingame Creek Enclosure Permit. 1072 Gene��a Ave. San Francisco CA 941 ] 2—Ph: 650-269-3894 — Fax: 415-333-9363 — EmaiL CRccoloe��ra email.com www.CRecolo�v_com Biological Resources Assessment for BMW Sen�ice Center Culi�e�7 Cr•ossing Projec� -.Ianuary 2009-Page 17 A. Federal and State Endangered Species Acts The United States Endangered Species Act (�SA) is administered by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). The California Endangered Species Act (CESA), the Native Plant Protection Act (NPPA), and CEQA afford protection to species of concern included on State-maintained lists. The California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) has statutory responsibility for the protection of State listed species, and is a trustee agency under CEQA. Both the Federal and State endangered species acts provide protecrion for listed species. In particular, the Fedcral act prohibits "take". °Take" is defined by the ESA as "to harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, wound, kill, trap, capture, or collect a federally listed, endangered species of wildlife, or to attempt to engage in any such conduct." Take not specifically allowed by Federal permit under Section 10(a)(1)(B) of the ESA is subject to enforcement through civil or criminal proceedings under Section 9 of the ESA. While "take" is easily understood in the sense of deliberately capturing or killing individual animals, Federal regulations also define take to include the incidental destruction of animals in the course of an otherwise lawful activiry, such as habitat loss due to development. Under those rules the definition of take includes significant habitat modification or degradation that actually kills or injures wildlife by significantly impairing essential behavioral patterns, including breeding, feeding, or shelter (50 CFR Section 17.3). Section 10(a) of the ESA permits the incidental take of an endangered ar threatened species. Similarly, Section 2081 of the CDFG Code or use of the CESA allows the Department to enter into management agreements that make lawful activities which may otherwise result in habitat loss or take of individuals of a state listed species. Two federally listed species, the California red-legged frog (federally threatened and state species of special concern), and the San Francisco garter snake (federally and state endangered and state fully-protected species, have the potential for presence within the study area. B. Species of Special Concern The California Department of Fish and Game has designated certain animal species as "Species of Special Concern" due to concerns about declining population levels, limited ranges, and continuing threats that have made these species vulnerable to extinction. The goal of this designation is to bring attention to these species in the hope that their population decline will be halted through mitigation or project redesign to avoid impact. Species of special concern are protected only through environmental review of projects under CEQA. The California Department of Fish and Game is a hustee agency and is solicited for its comments during the CEQA process. 1072 Gene��a Ave. San Francisco CA 9411 Z— Ph: 650-269-3894 — Fax: 415-333-9363 — EmaiL CRecolo�v(ci�emaiLcom www.CRecolo� .y com Biological Resources Assessment for BMW Service Cer�ter Cuh�erl G-ossing Project - January 2009-Page 18 Federal species of conceru are any species that may become wlnerable to extinetion on a national level from declinin� population trends, limited range, and/or continuing threats (Note: this is no longer an official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service category, but is still considered in this document because it contains many species that could become threatened or endangered). Two California Species of Special Concern, the salt marsh common yellowthroat and the California red-legged frog, were identified as having potential habitat on site. Avoidance of direct take of salt marsh common yellowthroat individuals, ar impacts to nests or nesting success would be required. Protections for the California red-legged frog through the federal Endangered Species Act exceed the level ofprotection provided by the California Species of Specia] Concern designation. C. Nesting Birds Nesting birds, including raptors, are protected by the California Department of Fish and Game Code 3503, which reads, "It is unlawful to take, possess, or needlessly destroy the nest or eggs of any bird, except as otherwise provided by this code ar any regulation made pursuant thereto." Passerines and non-passerine landbirds are further protected under the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act. As such, the CDFG typically recommends pre- construction surveys for potentially suitable nesting habitat that will be directly (actual removal of trees/vegetation) or indirectly (noise disturbance) impacted by construction- related activities. D. California Native Plant Society and CEQA The California Native Plant Sociery (CNPS) has developed a rating system for the state's rare, threatened and endangered plants. Plants rated by CNPS are subject to protection under CEQA, and may also be protected by state and federal endangered species laws if they are listed by the state or federal govenimcnt. No CNPS-rated plants were identified as having potential to occur within the project area (Table 1). E. Regulated Waters Impacts to stream channels (bed and bank) are regulated by the California Department of Fish and Game Code §§ 1600 et seq., and may require a DFG Streambed Alteration Agreement. Impacts to wetlands and streams may also fall under the jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act �404 permit process and the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act. The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) enforces permit provisions of the Clean Water Act regulating dredge and fill operations. The USACE also exerts jurisdiction over "waters of the U.S." which include territorial seas, tidal waters, and non tidal waters in addition to wetlands and drainages that support wetland vegetation, exhibit ponding or scouring, show obvious signs of channeling, or have discernible banks and high water marks. 1072 Geneva Ave. San Francisco CA 941 12 — Ph: 650-269-3894 — Fax: 415-333-9363 — Email: CRecoloev�u email.com N'WR'.CRBCOIOC .Y LOID Biological Resoz�rces Assessment for BMW Service Center Ca�lvert G�ossrng Project - January 2009-Page 19 The State of California Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) enfarces permit provisions of the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act. Projects that may potentially impact wetlands in the state of California require a 401 Certification permit. Each 401 Certification is decided on a case-by-case basis, and is guided by the applicable requirements of the CWA, Porter-Cologne and the regulations. There are no regulated waters on the property however rcgulated waters are present within the drainage channel that borders the southwestern boundary of the property. F. Stormwater Control Requirements In urbanized areas, stormwater runoff is the largest source of pollution to waters in creeks, ponds and lakes. Pollution caused by stormwater runoff can be controlled through obtaining and compLying with a municipal stormwater permit from the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES). Controls set forth in the permit offer an opportunity for development and redevelopment projects to reduce impacts to water qualiry. Development of the subject property will need to incorporate appropriate stormwater pollution control measures determined by the Ciry of Burlingame. G. Ciry of Burlingame Urban Reforestation and Tree Protection Ordinance The City of Burlingame's Urban Reforestation and Tree Protection Ordinance (Municipal Code Chapter 11.06), requires that owners, ar their authonzed representative, of protected trees on public or private property shall obtain a permit to remove or prune a protected tree. The application shall be on a form furnished by the department and shall state, among other things, the number and location of the trec(s) to be removed or pruned by type(s) and the reason for removal or pruning of each. The project site does not have any trees, and no trees would be removed or impacted as a result of the project. H. Ciry of Burlingame Creek Enclosure Permit The City of Burlingame Creek Enclosure Permit process (Chapter 18.24.020 of the Burlingame Municipal Code) requires that no creck shall be enclosed within a pipe or culvert without a creek enclosure permit. "Creek" is defined as one of those watercourses so designated on the large scale map in the City Engineer's office titled "1989 Creek Map," This map is based on the "Storm Drainage Study, Project #910, prepared for the ciry of Burlingame by Wilsey and Ham (Ord. 1412 � I(part), (1990)). The procedures for the permit are set forth in Chapter 25.16 of the Burlingame Municipal code, except that notice of the application for the permit shall be limited to those property owncrs adjacent to the creek for a distance of three hundred (300) feet upstream and downstrcam of the applicant or to the nearest public cross street, whichever is more. 1072 Genev3 A��e. San Franciseo CA 94112 — Ph: 650-269-3894 — Fax: 41�-333-9363 — EmaiL CRecoloe��a �mail.com �v�vw.CRecoloG .� Biologica! Resozn�ces Assessrnent �or BMW Service CenYer Cz�lti•ert G•ossing P�•oject - Januan° ?009-Page 20 Plans submitted for the permit must include at least the following: the creek to scale at least three hundred (300) feet upstream and downstream from the applicant's property or to the nearest public cross street, whichever is less; the one-hundred-year (100) flow elevation of both banks based on engineering calculations (unless waived by the city engineer); the top of bank; areas of existing natural vegetation including trees and vegetation within the creek; and any structures existing in and over tbe creek on either side, whether on the applicant's property or that of others. This project will require a Ciry of Burlingame Creek Enclosure Permit to culvert a small portion of the drainage on the southwestern corner of the property for vehicle access (pers. comm. Maureen Brooks). I. The Nortlz Burlingmne/Rollins Road Specifcc Plan The North Burlingaine/ Rollins Road Specific Plan contains goals and policies, and also proposes land use and zoning changes, circulation improvements, design guidelines and development standards and a strategy for implementation of the Specific Plan. The proposed Specific Plan underwent a program-level environmenta] analysis of the effects of buildout based on thc proposed land uses and development densities. This analysis is provided in an Initial Study/Negative Declaration, which was published separately. The Specific Plan is an amendment to the City's General Plan and has been reviewed and found to be consistent with the gcneral land use provisions contained in the adopted General Plan (City of Burlingame 2004). The project site is located within the North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan area. ] 072 Geneva Ave. San Francisco CA 94112 — Ph: 6�0-269-3894 — Fax: 415-333-9363 — EmaiL CRecoloev(�t;emaiLcom �t��w.CRecoloay.com Biologzcal Resources Assessment for BMW Service Cenle�• Czrlvert Crossing Projecl - Jaraua�y 2009-Page 21 IX. Recommended Avoidance and Minimization Measures A. California Red-legged Frog Impacts to California red-legged frogs can be avoided and/or minimized by implementing the minimizarion measures outlined in the Programmatic Consultation for Section 404 Nationwide Pernlit Program that may Affect California Red-legged Frogs (USFWS 1999). To tbe maximum extent practicable the applicant shall following the following measures: BIO 1- Staging areas and access routes to the work area will be delineated and inspected by the project biologist prior to establishment to avoid unnecessary impacts to California red-legged frogs, San Francisco garter snakes and their habitat. BIO 2- Exclusion fencing will be erected around the project boundary prior to the onset of project activities. Fencing will be a minimum of 3 feet in height and buried in the soil to inhibit California red-legged frogs and San Francisco garter snakes from entering the project area. BIO 3- Once the exclusion fence is installed, a pre-construction survey will be conducted to ensure that no San Francisco garter snakes or California red-legged frogs are present in the restoration area. BIO 4- A US Fish and Wildlife Service-approved biologist will be onsite during ground- disturbing activities and will have the authority to halt any action that might result in impacts to California red-legged frogs or San Francisco garter snakes. The Service- approved biologist will survey the work site prior to the start of the day's activities. If California red-legged frogs are found, the approved biologist will ensure that the individual(s) is moved safely away from the work sitc before work activities begin. If San Francisco garter snake(s) are found, DFG will be notified for guidance and the animal wil] be allowed to disperse away from the project area. Only Service-approved biologists may participate in activities associated with the capture, handling, and monitoring of California red-legged frogs and San Francisco garter snakes. BIO 5- Before any construction activities begin, worker education and awareness training will be conducted for all construction crews and contractors that access the site for any period of time. The education training will be conducted prior to starting work on the project and upon the arrival of any new worker. The training will include a brief review of the California red-legged frog and the San Francisco garter snake life history, field identification, habitat requirements, location of sensitive areas, possible fines for violations, avoidance measures, and correction actions if sensitive species are encountered. The program will cover the mitigation measures, environmental permits and regulatory compliance requirements as applicable. In addition, a record of all personnel trained during the project will be maintained for compliance verificarion. 1072 Geneva Ave. San Francisco CA 941 12 — Ph: 650-269-3894 — Fax: 415- ��3-9363 — EmaiL CRzcoloevra�email.com ��ti��v.CRecoloe��.cum Biological Resou��ces Assessntenl for BMYV Service Center Cuh:ert Crossing Project - Jant�a�y 2009-Page 22 BIO 6- During project activities, all trash that may attract predators will be properly contained, removed from the work site and disposed of regularly. Following construction, all trash and construction debris w�ill be removed from work areas. BIO 7- All practicable erosion control Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be implemented to minimize the potential of impacts to water quality. BIO 8- No smoking except in vehicles will be permitted within vegetated areas. BIO 9- Trash dumping, fircarms, open fires, hunting, and pets will be prohibited. BIO 10 - To mitigate impacts to the wetland and ruderal habitat for CRF and SFGS, the project will: A) The project will install a stormwater treatment system on site to treat pollutants prior to entering the drainage ditch. Existing untreated runoff from the site drains directly into the drainage ditch. B.1) Restore riparian floodplain vegetation at a 5:1 mitigation ratio to a 0.05 acre (2000 square feet) area adjacent to the drainage channel. This strip of land extends approximately 8-10 feet wide along the width (265 feet) of the property. Revegetation of the ruderal area on site would commence immediately after culvert construction is completed. Invasive species would be removed from the ruderal area on site, and native riparian floodplain species would be planted, consisting of native grasses such as blue wild rye (Elymus glaucus) and California oat grass (Danthonia californica), and native shrubs such as arroyo willow (Salix lasiolepis), coyote brush (Baccharis pilularis), California coffeeberry (Rhamnus californica) and hairy gum plant (Grindelia hirsutula). The site will be managed for weeds and replacement planting will be conducted as necessary. Weeds would be suppressed for the first year through mowing, hand control and placement of mulch around the plantings, and the site would be irrigated with temporary drip irrigation for the first year. The site will be managed for 5 years, with annual monitaring reports submitted to ACOE. USFWS, SRWQCB, DFG and the City of Burlingame. or•: B.2) The applicant will contribute an in lieu fee for habitat restoration that assists in the recovery of the California red-legged frog and/or San Francisco garter snake. This fee will be commensurate with the impacts of this project (i.e. 0.009 acres of freshwater emergent wetland). B. San Franciseo garter snake Impacts to San Francisco garter snakes can be avoided or minimized by implementation of the same minimization measures recommended above for the California red-legged frog (i.e. measures BIO-1 through BIO -10). These include implementation of erosion control BMPs, and erecting exclusion fencing along the project boundary during the construction period along all areas where snakes may potentially venture onto the project site. Daily 107? Geneva A� e. San Frat�cisco C,4 941 1? — Ph: 650-269-3894 — Fax: 41 �-33 �-9363 — EmaiL CRecolo�ti;�i emaiLcom w�cw.CRecoloe �.� Bialogical Resources Assessment for BM6V Service Center Culvert Crossing Projecl - Janz�ary 1009-Page 23 preconstruction surveys conducted within and along the project boundaries, the use of biological monitors, and minimization of disturbance are also recommended. With the implementation of these precautionary measures, the potential impact to San Francisco garter snakes is considered to be minimal. C. Protection of Nesting Birds and Roosting Bats The property does not provide potential habitat for roosting bats. There are no trees on the property, and the existing warehouse and office building structure do not likely provide roosting habitat for bats. The ornamental shrubs and ruderal vegetation on the rear of the property provides potential nesting habitat for songbirds. BIO 11 - To avoid impacts to nesting birds within the project area, including the saltmarsh common yellowthroat, preconstruction surveys for nesting birds shall be conducted prior to construction between: February 15 and August 31. If active nests are found, and project activities could potentially impact nesting success, the US Fish and Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Treaty Office and the Department of Fish and Game will be consulted for guidance and all necessary permits would be obtained. D. Protection of Regulated Waters and Wetlands There are no regulated waters on the property however regulated waters are present within the drainage channel that borders the southwestern boundary of the properiy. To avoid impacts to regulated waters within the drainage channel the following measures are recommended: See BIO-10 above. BIO 12 — Construction activities will occur only during the dry season. The dry season is defined as June 1 to October 31. BIO 13 — Maintenance of construction equipment within 100 feet of the drainage locarion will be prohibited. BIO 14 — Areas of bare soil will be reseeded, planted, or otberwise stabilized with erosion control as soon as possible after work has ceased and priar to the onset of the rainy season (October 31). BIO 15 — Storage of any hazardous materials will be prohibited within 100 feet of wetlands or other waters. 1072 Geneva Ave. San Francisco CA 94112 — Ph: 650-?69-3894 — Fax: 41 �-�3?-936 �— Email: CRecoloe��ru emaiLcom www.CRecolo�y.com Biological Resources Assessmerat ror BMW Service Center Czdvert Crossing Project - Janua�y 2009-Page 24 E. ExclusionoflnvasiveSpecies The following measure is recommended to avoid impacts from introduced invasive plant species: BIO-16 - No invasive nonnative plants, as listed by the California lnvasive Plant Council on-line database (Cal-IPC 2008), should be plantcd on the proper[y or within the adjacent drainage feature. ] 072 Gene��a A��e. San Francisco CA 94] 12 —Ph: 650-269-3894— Fax: 415-333-9363 — EmaiL CRecolow�ih�Rmail.com w�vw.CRecolo.v.G com Biological Resozrrces Assessmer�t for BMW Service Center Czdi�ert Crossing Project - Jana�ary 2009-Pnge ?5 X. RESPONSES TO CEQA INITIAL STUDY, BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES The project consists of converting an existing shipping facility to an automobile service center. Included in the project is construction of a road crossing across a 17-foot wide section of drainage channel, to connect the property to an existing parking lot located on a separate property to the southwest. The road crossing would enclose the drainage within a box culvert under the roadway, and would impact 840 square feet (0.02 acres) of freshwater emergent wetland. The project would also increase the number of parking stalls on the property through the removal of 700 square feet (OA16 acres) of ruderal vegetation. The project would enhance the remaining 0.18 acres of ruderal upland area by restoring it to a native upland plant community or contribute an in lieu fee for habitat restaration that assists in the recovery of the California red-legged frog and/or San Francisco garter snake, and would install a drainage collection system to treat stormwater pollutants that currently drain from the parking areas on site into the drainage feature. A. Have a substai�tial adverse effect, either directly or throa�gh habitat modifrcations, on any species identiftecl as a candidate, sensitive, or special stattrs species in local or regional plans, policies, or• regulations, or b}% the Califorfaia Departme�tt of Fish nnd Game or U.S. Fish and Wrldlife Service? Less Than Significant with Mitigation. The California red-legged frog San Francisco garter snake, and the saltmarsh common yellowthroat may be present within the drainage that is located off the southwest boundary of the property. These species could be potentially impacted through the construction of a road crossing and culvert in thc drainage. Preconstruction surveys, exclusionary fencing, and worker education training are proposed to avoid impacts to these species. BIO 1- Staging areas and access routes to the work area will be delineated and inspected by the project biologist prior to establishment to avoid unnecessary impacts to California red-legged frogs, San Francisco garter snakes and their habitat. BIO 2- Exclusion fencing will be erected around the project boundary priar to the onset of project activities. Fencing will be a minimum of 3 feet in height and buried in the soil to inhibit California red-legged frogs and San Francisco garter snakes from entering the project area. BIO 3- Once the exclusion fence is installed, a pre-construction survey will be conducted to ensure that no San Francisco garter snakes or California red-legged frogs are present in the restoration area. BIO 4- A US Fish and Wildlife Service-approved biologist will be onsite during ground- disturbing activities and wil] have the authority to halt any action that might result in impacts to California red-legged frogs or San Francisco garter snakes. The Service- approved biologist will survey the work site prior to tbe start of the day's activities. If 1072 Geneva Ace. San Francisco CA 941 12 — Ph: 650-269-3894 — Fax: 415-333-9363 — EmaiC CRccologv(ii �*maiLcom www.CRecolog .y com Biological Resources Assess�rient for BMW Service Center Cu/rert G-ossir�g Project - Janzrml� 2009-Page 26 California red-legged frogs are found, the approved biologist will ensure that the individua](s) is moved safely away from the work site before work activities begin. If San Francisco garter snake(s) are found, DFG will be notified for guidance and the animal will be allowed to disperse away from the project area. Only Service-approved biologists may participate in activities associated with tl�e capture, handling, and monitonng of California red-legged frogs and San Francisco garter snakes. BIO 5- Before any construction activities begin, worker education and awareness training will be conducted for all construction crews and contractors that access the site for any period of time. The education training will be conducted prior to starting work on the project and upon the arrival of any new worker. The training will include a brief review of the California red-legged frog and the San Francisco garter snake life history, field identification, habitat requirements, location of sensitive areas, possible fines for violations, avoidance measures, and correction actions if sensitive species are encountered. The program will cover the mitigation measures, environmental permits and regulatory compliance requirements as applicable. In addition, a record of all personnel trained during the project will be maintained for compliance verification. BIO 6- During project activities, all trash that may amact predators will be properly contained, removed from the work site and disposed of regularly. Following construction, all trash and construction debris will be removed from work areas. BIO 7- All practicable erosion contro] Best Management Practices (BMPs) will be implemented to minimize the potential of impacts to water quality. BIO 8- No smoking except in vehicles will be permitted within vegetated areas. BIO 9- Trash dumping, firearms, open fires, hunting, and pets will be prohibited. BIO 10 - To mirigate impacts to the wetland habitat for CRF and SFGS, the project will a) rcmovc invasive plant species from the 0.2 acre ruderal area and replant with native riparian floodplain plant species or contribute an in lieu fee for habitat restoration that assists in the recovery of the California red-legged frog and/or San Francisco garter snake that is commensurate with the impacts of this project (i.e. 0.009 acres of freshwater emergent wetland); b) install a drainage collection system on site to treat stormwater pollutants that currently drain untreated from the parking areas and into the drainage. BIO 11 - To avoid impacts to nesting birds within the project area, including the saltmarsh common yellowthroat, preconstruction surveys for nesting birds shall be conducted prior to construction between: February 15 and August 31. If active nests are found, and project activities could potenrially impact nesting success, the US Fish and Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Treaty Office and the Department of Fish and Game will be consulted for guidance and all necessary permits would be obtained. 1072 Gene� a A� e. San Francisco CA 941 1? — Ph: 650-269-3894 — Fax: 415-333-9363 — EmaiC CRecolo_�� i< <_mail.com w�vw.CRecolo� .� Biological Resozmces Assess�ne�7t fo�- BMYV Sen�ice Center Cttiver� Crossing Project - January 2009-Page 27 B. Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or� other serzsitive natural eomrnunity identified ir� local or regio�ral plans, policies, and regulatior�s or• by the Califor��ia Departrnent of Fish ar�d Game or the US Fish a��d Wildlife Se�vice? Less Than Significant with Mitigation. The project would disturb 0.02 acres of Coastal and Valley Freshwater Marsh (freshwater emergent wetland). See BIO 10 above. C. Have a substantia/ adverse e fect on federally protected x�etlands as defrned by Sectiora 404 of the Clea�a Water Act (i��cluding, but not limited tq marsh, vernal pool, coaszal, etc.) through direct removal, frllrng, hydrological if7terr•a�ption, or otlaer means? Less Than Significant with Mitigation. The project will impact 0.02 acres of a freshwater emergent wetland within a drainage ditch through the construction of a culvert and road crossing. Miti�ation for Impacts to Wetlands See BIO 10 - above. BIO 12 — Construction activities will occur only during the dry season. The dry season is defined as June 1 to October 31. BIO 13 — Maintenance of construction equipment within 100 feet of the drainage location will be prohibited. BIO 14 — Areas of bare soil will be reseeded, planted, or otherwise stabilized with erosion control as soon as possible after work has ceased and prior to the onset of the rainy season (October 31). BIO 15 — Storage of any hazardous materials will be prohibited within 100 feet of wetlands or other waters. BIO-16 - No invasive nonnative plants, as listed by the California lnvasive Plant Council on-line database (Cal-IPC 2008), should be planted on the property or within the adjacent drainage feature. D. Ir�tef fer-e substantially tivith the movemer�t of any native resident or migratory frsh or wildlife species or ��ith established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors. or impede the use of ��ative x�ildlife nursen� sites? No Impact. No disturbance or impacts to migratory or movement corridors for wildlife or fish will occur from this project. 1072 Gene��a A��e. San Francisco CA 941 12 — Ph: 650-269-3894 — Fax: 415-333-9363 — EmaiL CRccolus��'ri emaiLcom www.CRecoloev.com Biologzcal Resources Assessmen� %r- BMW Service Center Culvert G•ossing Pi•ojecl- January 1009-Page 28 E. Conflict with arry local policies or ordi��ances protecting biological resou��ces, such as a tree preservatiorr policy or ordinance? No Impact. All applicable local policies and ordinances are being followed by the projcct. F. Conflict with the�rovisiofzs o,'an adopted Habitat Consen�ation Plan, Natzrral Commur�ity Conservation Plrnz, or other approved local, regional, or stnte habitat coriservation plart? No Impact. Tbere is no Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan in effect for the project area and therefore no conflict with such a plan is anticipated. 1072 Geneva Ave. San Francisco CA 9411? — Ph: 650-269-3894 — Fax: 415-333-936; — EmaiL CRccolo��;�f emaiLcom ��.CRecology.com Brologica/ Resources Assessnterat fo�• BMW Service Cenler Czrlvert Crossing Project - Janz�arl� 2009-Pa�e 29 XI. REFERENCES Beidleman, L.H., Kozloff, E. N. 2003. Plants of the San Francisco Bay Region. University of California Press, Berkeley, California. Bulger, J. 1998. Wet season dispersal and babitat use by juvenile Califorciia red-legged frogs (Rana aurora draytor�ii) in forest and rangeland habitats oithe Santa Cruz Mountains. A research proposal submitted to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Sacramento, California. Califoruia Native Plant Society (CNPS). 2008. Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants (online edition, v7-08d). California Native Plant Society. Sacramento, CA. Accessed on Mon, Oct. 6, 2008 from http://www.cnps.org/inventory. California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB). 2008. California Department of Fish and Game. November, 2008. Cal-IPC, 2008. California lnvasive Plant Inventory Database. http:i/w«�w.cal-ipc.or�'ip/in��cntory/wccdlist.php City of Burlingame, Planning Department 2004. North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan. Approved By the Burlingame City Council, Resolution No. 85-2004, September 20, 2004, and as Amended by Resolution No. 13-2007, February 5, 2007. http://«�ww.burlin�a��e.ora/lnd�a.aspx?page=l�1 City of Burlingame 1990. Storm Drainage Study, Project #910, prepared for the ciry of Burlingame by Wilsey and Ham (Ord. 1412 § 1(part), (1990). Cowardin, Lewis M., Virginia Carter, Francis Golet, and Edward LaRoe. 1988. Classification of wetlands and deepwater habitats of the United States. Office of Biological Services, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, D.C. Federal Interagency Committee for Wetland Delineation. 1989. Federal manual for identifying and delineating jurisdictional wetlands. U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and U.S.D.A. Soil Conservation Service, Washington, D.C. Cooperative Technical Publication. Hickman, James C., editor.1994. The Jepson Manual. University of California Press, Berkeley, California. Holland, Robert F. 1986. Preliminary descriptions of the terrestria] natural communities of California. California Department of Fish and Game Nongame Heritage Program. Mimeographed report. October, 1986. 1072 Geneva Ave. San Francisco CA 941 12 — Ph: 650-269-3894 — Fax: 415-333-9363 — EmaiL CRecolosv(u email.com ww-w.CRccologv.com Biological Resources Assessmen/ fo�� BMW Ser-nice Genler Czrlvert Crossing Project - Janua�y 2009-Page 30 Jennings, Mark, and Marc P. Hayes. 1994. Amphibian and reptile species of special concern in California. Report prepared for Cali£ Dept. Fish and Game, Inland Fisheries Division, Rancho Cordova, CA. Contract #8023. Jennings, M.R. and M.P. Hayes. 1985. Pre-1900 Overharvest of California red-legged frogs (Ra»a azrrora draytonii): The inducement for bullfrog (Rarra catesbeiana) introduction. Herpetologica 41(1):94-103. National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), US Department of Agriculture. Web Soil Survey for San Mateo County. Website accessed November 30, 2008. http:!/websoi Isurvev.nres.usda. �ov/app/ Sawyer, John, and Todd Keeler-Wol£ 1995. A manual of California vegetation. California Native Plant Society, Sacramento. Stebbins, R.C. 2003. Field Guide to Western Reptiles and Amphibians, Third Edition. Peterson Field Guide Series. Houghton Mifflin Company, New York. USFWS 1999. Programmatic Consultation for Section 404 Nationwide Permit Program that may Affect California Red-lcgged Frogs, January 26. Document No. 1-1-99-F-52. . 2002. Recovery plan for the California red-legged frog (Rana aurora dr-aytonii). U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Portland OR. . 2004. Federal Register: Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Proposed Designation of Critical Habitat for the California Red-legged Frog (Rana aurora draytonii); Proposed Rule. 50 CFR. Part 17. Vol. 69. No. 71: pp. 19620 — 19642. 2006. Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Designation of Critical Habitat for the California Red-Legged Frog, and Special Rule Exemption Associated With Final Listing for Existing Routine Ranching Activities; Proposed Rule (50 CFR Part 17). Federal Register: Vol. 71, No. 71: 19244-19346. Zeiner, David C., William F. Laudenslayer, Jr., Kenneth E. Mayer, and Marshall White. 1990. California's wildlife, Volume I: amphibians and reptiles; Volume II: birds; and Volume III: mammals. California Statewide Habitat Relationships Program, CDFG, The Resources Agency, Sacramento, CA. Personal Communications 1072 Geneva Ave. San Francisco CA 94112 —Ph: 650-269-3894 — Fax: 415-333-9363 — Email: CRecolosvru emaiLcom www.CRecolo�v.com Biologicnl Re.sources Assessment for BMW Service Ce�7ler Czrh•e�7 Crossing Project - Janua�y 2009-Page 31 Maureen Brooks, Planning Manager, City of Burlingame, Phone communication, November 2008. Bill Henn, Engineer, Lee & Braze Engineering, Inc. Email and telephone communications, November 2008. 1072 Geneca Ace. San Francisco CA 94112 — Pl�: 650-269-3894 — Fax: 415-33 �-9363 — EmaiL CRecolo�"ci emaiLcom www.CRecoio� .� Biological Resozn•ces Assessrnent �or BMW Servrce Center Czrli-e�7 G�ossing Project - January 2009-Page 32 APPENDIX A: PLANT AND ANIMAL SPECIES LIST The following species were detected by sight or sign (e.g. scat, tracks) on the property at 1625-1633 Adrian Road, Burlin ame California on November 21, 2008. Common Name S ecies Plants; Wild oat A�ena ss . Co ote brush Baccharis ilularis Sed�e Car�e_c s . Bcnnuda rass Ct�r�odon dach-lon Bird's foot trefoil Lotus cor�niculatus Ice lant Car obrotzrs edulis Tall flatsed e Cy er7rs e��a rostis French brootn Genista mons essulana Pam as �rass Cortaderra s E hedra E hedra s Water rass Echrnochloa crus- alli Velvet rass Holeus lanatus Hai cat's ear Ht� ochae�•is radica�a Horsewced Cont�za canadensrs Orchard rass Dactrlis lo»�erata En lish lantain Planta o(aneeolata Cut-leaf lantain Plarzta o corono us Hardin� =rass Pl�alar•is a a�atica Bristl ox ton ue Picris echioides Wild radish Ra ha��us sativa Himala a blackbe Rt�bus discolor Sow thistle So�achus s Curl dock R:nne.r cris us P rocantha Pvroca�arha s . Fennel Foeniculum vul m-e Narrow leaf cattail Ti� ha au i�stifolia Mammals Feral cat Felis domesticus Birds White crowned sparrow Zor�otrichia alhicollis American crow Corvi�s brach �rh �ncho Rock dove Cola�mbia livia Northern mockingbird Mimzrs ol � lottos European starling Stzrrnzrs vtrl aris lnvertebrates Uinber ski er Poanes �nela�re - Ornamental plants used in irrigated landscaped areas of the property were not identified or included in this list. 1072 Gene��a Ave. San Francisco CA 94112 —Ph: 650-269-3894 — Fax: 415-333-9363 — EmaiL CRecoloe��!a _mail.com www.CRecoloev.com Biologfcal Resources Assessment for BMW Service Center Culvert Crossing Projec! - JanUary 2009-Page 33 APPENDIX B: Representative Photos of the Property at 1625-1633 Adrian Road (APN 025-262-330) K � r .a� � �s` . - ------ ---� . .. -� - r.��-y a-`.�� _ - .'� � . '-' --. .- - ��4�$ " -��- ' '- _ '�-� —. _ � - � . .�: = "��' l� .� � 1072 Geneva Ave. San Francisco CA 94112 — Ph: 650-269-3894 — Fax: 415-333-9363 — EmaiL CRecoloevia Qmail.com www.CRecology.com Figure B-1. View of property looking south across rear parking lot. Photo date: 11/21/2008. Figure B-2. View of property, looking west. Parking and driveway in foreground and Warehouse building on right. 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