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City of Santa Ana Environmental Checklist east. Two residential structures currently occupy the site, as well as several ancillary structures associated with the meditation center. The central portion of the project site is covered with gravel, and ornamental landscaping and koi ponds exist along the western and southern boundaries of the project site. The project site does not have native vegetation of, wildlife habitat that has the potential to accommodate sensitive biological resources, including candidate, sensitive, or special-status species. Therefore, the project would not result in impacts on sensitive habitats or other direct effects that could result in a substantial adverse effect to any candidate, sensitive or listed special- status species. However, the ornamental trees within the project site provide potentially suitable nesting habitat forvarious bird species, Potential impacts on nesting birds may occur if removal of the existing ornamental trees occurs during the breeding season (February 15 through September 15). Therefore, Mitigation Measure BIO-1 requires preconstruction nesting bird surveys to be conducted and appropriate buffer areas established around any active nests if removal of the existing trees or construction activities related to the existing trees occur between February 15 and September 15. Implementation of Mitigation Measure BIO-1 would reduce potential impacts on nesting birds to a less-than-significant level. Mitigation Measure BiO.1: Prior to issuance of grading and building permits, the applicant will retain a qualified biologist to conduct preconstruction nesting bird surveys prior to removal, trimming, or any other tree-disturbing activities that will occur within breeding/nesting season (February 15 through September 15). Prior to commencement of tree-related activities during this timeframe, a qualified biologist will perform a preconstruction survey to determine whether nests are present in or around the proposed project area. If a hest is found, an appropriate buffer will be established by the qualified biologist. No construction or other activities will be allowed to occur within the buffer until the young have fledged or the nest becomes inactive. The results of the preconstruction nesting bird survey will be provided to the City of Santa Ana Planning and Building Agency, prior to issuance of grading permits. b. Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? No Impact. The project site is developed and disturbed with some ornamental landscaping. Cement and rock lined koi ponds are located in the south and southwestern portions of the site. These ponds are human made and do not provide any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community on the proposed project site. Therefore, the proposed project would have no effect upon any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural communities and no mitigation measures are required. c. Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marshes, vernal pools, coastal wetlands, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? No Impact. The proposed project site contains human-made cement-lined koi ponds, but does not contain any wetlands or vernal pools, as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. No components of the proposed project would involve activities that could impact a jurisdictional area. Impacts on federally protected wetlands would not occur. The Oat Nha Buddhist Meditation Center 3-27 June 2013 Initial Study/Mitlgated Negative Declaration Icr 00215.11 31 C-80