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SAN LEANDRO SHORELINE DEVELOPMENT DRAFT EIR CITY OF SAN LEANDRO BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES Mitigation Measure 13I0-113 to address potential impacts on special -status fish species, Mitigation Measure 13I0 -1C to address potential impacts on possible bird nests in active use, Mitigation Measure 1310-3 to address potential impacts on any regulated waters, Mitigation Measure 1310-5 to address potential impacts on regulated trees. The biological resource assessment conducted by the EIR biologist and provided as part of this EIR serves to address the requirement for a biological assessment to determine presence or absence of any special -status species as called for in Action 26.04-A. Very little natural habitat remains on the Project site, and areas of "enhanced natural shoreline" are to be incorporated into the Project, consistent with Policy 26.01 and 26.03. A number of trees would be removed to accommodate the Project, including scattered trees in the reconfigured parking area at the marina and trees planted on the golf course area. These consist of ornamental species planted as landscaping, including Monterey pine, fruitless pear, and blue gum eucalyptus. Many of these trees would qualify as a regulated tree under Section 4-1906, Existing Trees on Development Sites, in Article 19, Landscape Requirements of the City's Zoning Code. According to the landscape requirements, all trees with a trunk diameter of six inches or greater are to be identified on site plans, together with information on species, size and extent of drip line. The site plans are to indicate which trees are proposed for removal, and a "limit of grading" line, where applicable. A tree report, prepared by a certified arborist, may also be required by the City to provide additional information on tree health, appearance, and suitability for preservation. The City may require that replacement trees be provided as part of the final landscape plan for removal of trees of significant size that cannot be avoided. Until a thorough inventory of all regulated trees is prepared, and a review of the accompanying tree report and final landscape plans showing proposed replacement provided by the applicant, there remains a possible conflict with the relevant section of the Zoning Code over the possible loss of trees of significant size. This would be considered a significant impact. Impact 1310-5A: Proposed development would result in removal of trees regulated under City Ordinance, and possible damage to other trees unless adequate controls are implemented. Mitigation Measure 13I0 -5A: Tree Protection and Replacement. The Project shall comply with Section 4-1906, Existing Trees on Development Sites, in Article 19, Landscape Requirements of the City of San Leandro Zoning Code. Compliance with the Zoning Ordinance shall be achieved through adherence with the following provisions: ■ All trees with a trunk diameter of 6 inches or greater shall be identified on site plans prior to site plan approval, together with information on species, size, assigned tree number, trunk location determined by engineer survey, and extent of drip line. ■ A tree report shall be prepared by a certified arborist prior to site plan approval, providing additional information on tree health, appearance, and suitability for preservation of each regulated tree. ■ All grading, improvement plans, and construction plans prepared for building permits shall clearly indicate trees proposed to be removed, altered, or otherwise affected by development construction, together with the "limit of grading" line. ■ Adequate measures shall be defined in the tree report to protect all trees to be preserved. This shall include installation of temporary construction fencing at the perimeter of the protected area, restrictions on construction within the fenced areas unless approved as a condition of the PLACEWORKS 4.3-21