HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-02-09 City Council Item No. 10CITY OF
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DREAM EXTREME,„
REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ROBERT A. BRADY
CITY MANAGER
DATE: FEBRUARY 9, 2010
SUBJECT: MODIFICATION TO GRADING PERMIT FOR THE PROJECT KNOWN
AS LA STRADA, LOCATED WITHIN THE NORTHERN PORTION OF
THE CANYON CREEK SPECIFIC PLAN, TO PERMIT SUPPLEMENTAL
GRADING OF THE FOLLOWING: 22 REMAINDER LOTS, A PARK
SITE, FOUR (4) RESIDENTIAL STREETS, DRAINAGE DITCHES, AND
PROCESSING OF CLASS 11 BASE
Background
In April 2005, the City Council approved General Plan Amendment No. 2005-01 and
Tentative Tract Map No. 32077, conducted first and second reading of an ordinance
approving Canyon Creek Specific Plan No. 85-1, and adopted Mitigated Negative
Declaration No. 2005-01 (State Clearinghouse No. 2005041168: the "MND") for a
project commonly known as La Strada.
According to the MND, the La Strada project was expected to require approximately
810,000 cubic yards each of cut and fill, resulting in a balance of cut and fill on the
project site. It was not anticipated that material would be transported to or from the
project site, as all grading material would be absorbed and utilized in various areas on-
site.
On February 8, 2008, after plan check was submitted and approved, the City of Lake
Elsinore issued the project owner Grading Permit No. 07-3003 for the grading of
170,000 cubic yards of material for a borrow site and erosion control. Grading Permit
No. 07-3003 was set to expire August 6, 2008. Immediately after Grading Permit No.
07-3003 was issued, the project owner commenced grading in accordance with the
permit and completed this grading prior to the permit expiration date.
Thereafter, in June 2008, the City issued the project owner Grading Permit No.
08-294, which permitted rough grading of 1,715,940 cubic yards of combined cut and fill
on-site. The project owner posted security and commenced grading pursuant to the
permit.
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By letter dated November 19, 2008, the project owner's civil engineer certified that Lots
1 through 15, 19 through 32, 38 through 59, 73 through 75, 78 through 82, 86, 107
through 112, and 118 through 128 had been rough graded in accordance with the
approved grading plan. As a result, the project owner requested that the security that it
had posted in connection with the issuance of the Grading Permit 08-294 be reduced by
fifty percent (50%).
Staff responded to the security reduction request by letter dated December 9, 2008.
Staff informed the project owner that the City would reduce the owner's grading bond by
50% but would not release the cash bond until precise grading had been completed and
permanent erosion control measures were in place. Based on this statement, it was
clear that additional grading work needed to be completed on-site.
The portions of the project site that were not certified by the project owner's civil
engineer are marked by a significant amount of rock material. In order to complete the
project grading, the rock must be removed and transported off-site. Neither the MND
prepared for the La Strada project nor the grading permits issued contemplated removal
of rock material from the project site or the sizing of the rock material to prepare it for
off-site transport.
Discussion
Modification Request
The applicant is requesting a modification to the existing Grading Permit 08-294 to
include the processing and removal of in situ rock material. Specifically, the applicant
requests the following: permission to grade twenty-two (22) remaining residential lots, a
park site, four (4) residential streets, on-site slope embankments including
approximately 1,000 feet of drainage ditches and processing of approximately 12,000
tons of Class II base for on-site use.
In addition, the applicant requests permission to grade, process and export
approximately 104,000 tons of material. This activity will include moving material to a
rock crusher where it will be reduced to gravel then separated into various sizes for off-
site sale. Once sized, the material will be exported by way of trucks carrying loads of up
to 25 tons (or 16 cubic yards of material) per load to various locations.
There are three potential hauling routes for the export of the 104,000 tons of material.
They are:
• Haul Route 1 - Project site to La Strada to Summerhill to Diamond Drive to 1-15
(Attachment 1).
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• Haul Route 2 - Project site to Bella Vista to Dirt Road to Greenwald to SR-74
(Attachment 2).
• Haul Route 3 - Project site to extension of La Strada (new alignment) to Camino
Del Norte to Main Street to 1-15 (Attachment 3).
New Grading Ordinance and Notice of Public Hearing
In the past, issuance and modification of grading permits, which includes hauling
activity, was an administrative function. However, on January 12, 2010, the City
Council conducted second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 15.72 of the
Lake Elsinore Municipal Code regarding grading standards by adding Section 15.72.065
and amending Sections 15.72.020, 15.72.030, 15.72.050 Subpart F and 15.72.070
Subparts A and B. The new grading ordinance requires that any hauling over 5,000
cubic yards of earthen material be evaluated and approved by the City Council after a
noticed public meeting. This, ordinance will become effective thirty days from second
reading, or February 11, 2010.
Given that the proposed modifications to Grading Permit 08-294 are under
consideration tonight, February 9, 2010, before the provisions of the new grading
ordinance become effective, the applicant's request is not formally subject to the new
grading ordinance. However, the applicant agreed to comply with the public meeting
and noticing requirements of the new grading ordinance. Staff accordingly mailed
notice to all property owners within a minimum of three hundred (300) feet of the access
road(s) to the grading site as well as property owners within three hundred (300) feet of
the La Strada project site at least 10 days in advance of the day, time and place of this
City Council public meeting. Notice was also posted on the project site.
CEQA Analysis
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (Cal. Pub. Res. Code
21000 et seq.: "CEQA") and the State Guidelines for Implementation of CEQA (14
C.C.R. 15000 et seq.: "CEQA Guidelines"), the attached Initial Study/Addendum was
prepared in order to determine whether the proposed modifications to the grading
permit would result in a change in circumstances, new impacts, or new information of
substantial importance requiring the preparation of a new or subsequent or
supplemental MND. A copy of the Initial Study/Addendum to the MND is attached
hereto as Attachment 4 for the Council's review.
The Initial Study/Addendum reviews new information of substantial importance that was
not known and could not have been known with exercise of reasonable diligence at the
time the MND was certified (i.e., the existence of rock material that must be removed
from the project site). It further examines whether, as a result of any changes or any
new information, preparation of a subsequent or supplemental MND is required. This
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examination includes an analysis of the provisions of Section 21166 of CEQA and
Section 15164 of the State CEQA Guidelines and their applicability to the proposed
activity. The focus of the examination is on whether the Final MND adequately
addresses the impacts associated with development of the proposed activity.
Based upon the information provided in the attached Initial Study/Addendum, the
modifications to the grading permit with Haul Routes 1 or 2 would not result in any new
significant impacts and the conclusions in the MND prepared for the La Strada project
support the applicant's request. If Haul Route 3 is selected, however, additional CEQA
analysis would be required, and an addendum would not provide adequate analysis.
Fiscal Impact
None.
Recommendation
1. By minute action, approve the applicant's requested modifications to Grading
Permit No. 08-294 set forth in this Staff Report.
2. By minute action, select which of the three proposed Haul Routes set forth in
this Staff Report the applicant shall follow.
3. Alternatives for Addendum:
a. If Haul Route 1 or 2 is selected, by minute action, approve the Addendum
to MND.
b. If Haul Route 3 is selected, by minute action, reject Addendum and direct
staff to prepare further environmental review of Haul Route 3.
Prepared by: Ken Seumalo 0-6
Director of Public Works
Tom Weiner-TO
Director of Community Development
Approved by:
Attachment 1:
Attachment 2:
Attachment 3:
Robert A. Manager Brady*
Haul Route 1
Haul Route 2
Haul Route 3
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Attachment 4: Addendum to MND
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Initial Study Addendum
1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This Initial Study/Addendum is an addendum to the previously certified Final Mitigated Negative
Declaration 2005-1 (Final MND) (State Clearinghouse No. 2005041168) certified by the City of Lake
Elsinore (City) in 2005, for the La Strada project. That Final MND included an amendment to the overall
Canyon Creek Specific Plan (Amendment No.3). The Canyon Creek Specific Plan was also analyzed in
an EIR (SCH No. 2005041168).
These documents serve as the environmental review of the proposed activity, as required pursuant to the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Public Resources Code Section 21000,
et seq., and the State CEQA Guidelines. A complete description of the proposed activity is included in
Section 2.0.
Pursuant to the provisions of CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines, the City of Lake Elsinore is the
Lead Agency and is charged with the responsibility of deciding whether or not to approve the proposed
activity. As part of the decision-making process, the City is required to review and consider the potential
environmental effects that could result from the modification of the project analyzed in the previously
certified EIR.
1.2 PREVIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
In 2005, the Lake Elsinore City Council adopted the Final MND for the La Strada project. The Final
MND addressed potential impacts associated with the General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan
Amendment and Tentative Tract Map for the La Strada project. All environmental subject areas were
determined to either have no impact, be less than significant in relation to the identified significance
threshold levels, or to be mitigated to a level of less than significant through recommended mitigation
measures.
1.3 FINDINGS OF THIS INITIAL STUDY/ADDENDUM
Pursuant to CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines, this Initial Study/Addendum has been prepared in
order to determine whether the proposed modified grading permit for the La Strada project will result in a
change in circumstances, new impacts, or new information of substantial importance requiring the
preparation of a new or subsequent or supplemental MND.
This Addendum reviews new information that was not known and could not have been known with
exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the Final MND was certified. It further examines whether, as
a result of any changes or any new information, preparation of a subsequent or supplemental MND is
required. This examination includes an analysis of the provisions of Section 21166 of CEQA and Section
15164 of the State CEQA Guidelines and their applicability to the proposed activity. The focus of the
examination is on whether the Final MND adequately addresses the impacts associated with the proposed
activity.
Pursuant to CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines, the City's environmental review of the proposed
activity is limited to examining the environmental effects associated with the changes between the
previously adopted Final MND and the potential impacts which may result from implementation of the
proposed activity. This focus is due to the fact that the Final MND has already addressed the
environmental impacts associated with the La Strada project and that the Lake Elsinore City Council
determined that the Final MND was adequate and met the provisions of CEQA.
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Initial Studv Addendum
Based upon the information provided in the attached Initial Study/Addendum, the modified grading
permit with Haul Routes 1 or 2 would not result in any new significant impacts and the conclusions in the
Final MNM prepared for the La Strada project are valid the proposed activity. If Haul Route 3 is selected,
additional CEQA analysis would be required, and more information would be needed to determine if an
addendum would provide an adequate analysis.
1.3.1 Use of an Addendum to a Previously Certified CEQA document
Section 15164(b) of the State CEQA Guidelines states that an Addendum to a negative declaration shall
be prepared "if only minor technical changes or additions are necessary or none of the conditions
described in Section 15162 calling for preparation of a subsequent EIR or negative declaration have
occurred." Section 15162 of the State CEQA Guidelines identifies the conditions that require preparation
of a subsequent negative declaration. A proposed change in a project will require preparation of a
subsequent negative declaration if.
1. The change in the project is substantial.
Substantial changes in the project are those that would require major revision of the previous negative
declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects, or if a substantial
increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects has occurred.
2. The circumstances under which the project is undertaken have substantially changed.
Substantial changes in circumstances are those defined as those that would require major revisions of
the previous negative declaration in order to describe and analyze new significant environmental
effects, or any changes that would cause a substantial increase in the severity of the previously
identified significant effects.
3. New information of substantial importance, which was not known and could have not been known,
with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous negative declaration was certified,
shows:
A. The project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous negative
declaration;
B. The significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than identified in
the previous negative declaration;
C. Mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would in fact be feasible,
and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project, but the project
proponent declines to adopt the mitigation measures or alternatives; or
D. Mitigation measures or alternatives that are considerably different from those analyzed in the
previous negative declaration would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the
environment, but the project proponent declines to adopt the mitigation measures or alternatives.
If none of the above conditions is met, the City is not permitted to require preparation of a subsequent
negative declaration. Rather, the City may require preparation of an Addendum, or the City may decide
that no further environmental documentation is necessary.
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Initial Studv Addendum
This Initial Study/Addendum has evaluated each of the issues addressed in the Final MND, as well as
each of the issues contained in the checklist presented in Section 3.0 of this document. Based on this
analysis and the information contained herein, there is no evidence that the proposed activity requires
major changes to the Final MND if the modified grading plan uses Haul Routes 1 or 2. Comparison of
the approved La Strada project with the proposed activity, as described in Section 2.3 of this document,
indicates that there are no new significant environmental impacts associated with implementation of the
proposed activity. If Haul Route 3 was selected, additional CEQA analysis beyond an addendum would
be required.
This Initial Study/Addendum relies on use of an Environmental Checklist Form (Form), as suggested in
Section 15063 (d)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines. The Form is used:
• To evaluate whether or not there are any new or more severe significant environmental effects
associated with implementation of the proposed activity and proposed amendments; and
• To review whether there is new information or circumstances that would require preparation of
additional environmental documentation in the form of a subsequent or supplemental MND, or if
an Addendum is appropriate.
Section 3.0 of this document contains the Checklist Form and explains the basis for each response to the
questions on the Form.
1.4 EXISTING DOCUMENTS TO BE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Section 15150 of the State CEQA Guidelines permits an environmental document to incorporate by
reference other documents that provide relevant data.
The documents outlined in this section are hereby incorporated by reference, and the pertinent material is
summarized throughout this Initial Study/Addendum, where that information is relevant to the analysis of
impacts of the proposed activity. Any document incorporated by reference is available for review at City
of Lake Elsinore Planning Division.
City of Lake Elsinore. 2005. General Plan Amendment No. 2005-1, Canyon Creek
Specific Plan No. 85-1 Amendment No. 3, Tentative Tract Map No. 320711 Initial Study
and Mitigated Negative Declaration. April.
City of Lake Elsinore. 1985. Canyon Creek Specific Plan EIR No. 85-1.
1.5 CONTACT PERSON
The Lead Agency for the Initial Study/Addendum for the proposed activity is the City of Lake Elsinore.
Any questions about the preparation of this Initial Study/Addendum, its assumptions, or its conclusions
should be referred to the following:
Mr. Tom Weiner, Community Development Director
City of Lake Elsinore
130 S. Main Street
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
(951) 674-3124 ext. 270
tweiner@Lake-Elsinore.org
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2.0 PROPOSED ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION
2.1 PROPOSED ACTIVITY SITE SETTING
The proposed activity would occur within the existing La Strada project site which is approximately
5 acres and located in the City of Lake Elsinore within the northern portion of the Canyon Creek Specific
Plan (known as the La Strada Planning Area). The site is located east of Lake Elsinore and Interstate 15,
and approximately one mile west of Canyon Lake. Figure 1 shows the project site in a regional and local
context.
2.2 DISCRETIONARY ACTIONS
The proposed activity requires the following discretionary actions by the City of Lake Elsinore:
• Approval of modifications to grading permit.
2.3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed project supplemental grading operation would grade 22 remaining residential lots, a park
site, four (4) residential streets, on site slope embankments including approximately 1000-feet of drainage
ditches and processing of approximately 12,000 tons of Class II base for on-site use within the approved
La Strada project area.
The proposed activity would also grade, process and export approximately 104,000 tons of material. This
activity will include moving material to an onsite rock crusher where it will be reduced to gravel then
separated into various sizes for offsite sale. Once sized, the material will be exported via trucks to various
locations. These trucks are capable of hauling 25-tons or 16 cubic yards per load. Three potential hauling
routes for the export of the 104,000 tons of material are considered in this analysis:
Haul Route 1: From project site to I-15 via La Strada, Smnmerhill Drive and Diamond Drive (Figure 2).
Haul Route 2: From the project site to SR-74 via La Strada, Bella Vista, and an unimproved road, and
Greenwald Avenue (Figure 3).
Haul Route 3: From project site to I-15 via New La Strada, Camino del Norte and Main Street ramps
(Figure 4).
2.4 EXISTING CONDITIONS
The Final MND for the La Strada project included a summary of existing on-site conditions. Conditions
within the limits of the project area have undergone grading since the adopted of the Final MND.
2.5 FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
Based on the proposed activity description, each of the issues addressed in the Final MND as well as each
of the issues contained in the checklist presented in Section 3.0 of this document have been evaluated,
leading to the following findings and conclusions:
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• The modified grading permit will be required to implement previously approved mitigation
measures, as applicable, from Final MND 2005-1.
• Selection of Haul Routes 1 or 2 will not result in any substantial changes which would require the
preparation of a subsequent or supplemental MND. This Addendum provides adequate CEQA
evaluation.
• Selection of Haul Route 3 would require additional CEQA analysis beyond an addendum,
including analysis related to biological resources and cultural resources.
Thus, with selection of Haul Route 1 and 2, none of the conditions described in Section 15162 calling for
preparation of a subsequent MND have occurred.
The change in the project analyzed in the Final MND for the La Strada project is not substantial.
Substantial changes in the project are those that would require "major revisions of the previous MND
due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects, or a substantial increase in the
severity of previously identified significant effects." As noted above, the proposed modifications to
the grading permit will not result in new significant impacts or a substantial increase in the severity of
previously identified significant effects.
The circumstances under which the project is undertaken have substantially changed. Substantial
changes in the circumstances under which the project is being undertaken are those defined as those
that would "require major revisions of the previous MND due to the involvement of new
significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified
significant effects." The only changes required in the La Strada Final MND to address the impacts of
the proposed modifications to the grading permit are to include the proposed activity description
contained in this Addendum as part of the La Strada MND project description.
3. New information of substantial importance, which was not known and could have not been known,
with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous MND was certified, shows:
• "The project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous MND...;
• Significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in the
previous MND;
• Mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would in fact be
feasible, and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project, but the
project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative; or
• Mitigation measures or alternatives that are considerably different from those analyzed in the
previous EIR would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the environment,
but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative."
As noted above, there is no evidence that any of these conditions exist.
Section 15164 of the State CEQA Guidelines states that an Addendum to a negative declaration shall be
prepared "if some changes or additions are necessary, but none of the conditions described in Section
15162 calling for preparation of a subsequent MND have occurred." Since none of the conditions of
Section 15162 of the State CEQA Guidelines occur, an Addendum to Final MND 2005-1 is the
appropriate form of environmental documentation under CEQA for the proposed activity.
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Initial Study
La Strada
Modified Grading Permit
Canyon Creek Specific Plan
February 2010
Prepared for
City of Lake Elsinore
Community Development Department
130 South Main Street
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
Prepared by
HDR Engineering, Inc.
8690 Balboa Avenue, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92123
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Initial
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Environmental Checklist ............................................................................................................................1
Environmental Analysis Checklist
Discussion of the Environmental Checklist Form Responses ...............................................................18
1.
Aesthetics
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2.
Agricultural Resources
........................................20
3.
Air Quality
.........................................21
4.
Biological Resources
.........................................25
5.
Cultural Resources
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6.
Geology and Soils
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7.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
........................................34
8.
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
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9.
Hydrology and Water Quality
........................................40
10.
Land Use and Planning
........................................45
11.
Mineral Resources
........................................47
12.
Noise
........................................47
13.
Population and Housing
........................................51
14.
Public Services
........................................52
15.
Recreation
........................................55
16.
Transportation/Traffic
........................................55
17.
Utilities and Service Systems
........................................59
18.
Mandatory Findings of Significance
62
19.
Earlier Analyses
........................................63
20.
References
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Appendices
Appendix A Final MND 2005-1 (La Strada)
Appendix B URBEMIS and EMFAC Air Model Activity for Proposed Activity
Appendix C EDR Radius Map Report
Appendix D Intersection Capacity Analysis, Summerhill/Railroad Canyon
List of Figures
Figure 1. Regional Location and Vicinity of Activity .......................................................................4
Figure 2. Haul Route 1 5
Figure 3. Haul Route 2 .......................................................................................................................6
Figure 4. Haul Route 3 .......................................................................................................................7
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List of Tables
Table 1. URBEMIS 2007 Version 9.2.4, Results for La Strada Construction
(Grading and Hauling)
Table 2: CO2 Emission Factors
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Environmental Checklist
The following pages contain the Environmental Checklist Form (Form) for the proposed activity. The
Form is marked with findings as to the environmental effects of the proposed activity. A checked box
(n) in columns 1, 2, 3 or 4 shall require additional environmental analysis in the form of a supplemental
or subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND). A checked box in columns 5 or 6 shall require
preparation of an addendum.
This analysis has been undertaken, pursuant to the provisions of CEQA, to provide the City of Lake
Elsinore with the factual basis for determining, based on the information available, the form of
environmental documentation the proposed activity warrants. The basis for each of the findings listed in
the attached Form is explained in Section 1.2, Environmental Analysis and Explanation of Checklist
Responses.
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
1. Title of Discretionary Act:
La Strada Modified Grading Permit
2. Lead Agency Name and Address:
City of Lake Elsinore
Community Development Department
130 South Main Street
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
3. Contact Person:
Mr. Tom Weiner
Community Development Director
Tel: (951) 674-3124 ext. 270
Fax: (951) 471-1419
4. Proposed Activity Location:
The proposed activity site, which is located within the
approved La Strada project site, is approximately
5 acres and located in the City of Lake Elsinore within
the northern portion of the Canyon Creek Specific Plan
(known as the La Strada Planning Area). The site is
located east of Lake Elsinore and Interstate 15, and
approximately one mile west of Canyon Lake. Figure 1
shows the project site in a regional and local context.
The proposed activity will occur within the project site.
5. Activity Applicant:
Mr. Chris Constant
North County Sand and Gravel
Tel:(951) 852-1016
6. General Plan Designations:
Existing: Specific Plan (Summer Hill/Canyon Creek)
Proposed: Specific Plan (Summer Hill/Canyon Creek)
7. Existing and Proposed Zoning:
Existing: R-1, Single Family Residential and Open
Space (OS).
Proposed: R-1, Single Family Residential and Open
Space (OS).
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8. Activity Description: The La Strada supplemental grading operation proposes
to grade 22 remaining residential lots, a park site, four
residential streets, on-site slope embankments including
approximately 1,000 feet of drainage ditches, and
processing of approximately 12,000 tons of Class II
base for on-site use.
The activity is also proposing to grade, process and
export approximately 104,000 tons of material. This
activity will include moving material to an onsite rock
crusher where it will be reduced to gravel then
separated into various sizes for offsite sale. Once sized,
the material will be exported via trucks to various
locations. These trucks are capable of hauling 25-tons
or 16 cubic yards per load. Three potential hauling
routes for the export of the 104,000 tons of material are
considered in this analysis:
Haul Route 1: From project site to I-15 via La Strada,
Summerhill Drive and Diamond Drive (Figure 2).
Haul Route 2: From the project site to SR-74 via La
Strada, Bella Vista, and an unimproved road, and
Greenwald Avenue (Figure 3).
Haul Route 3: From project site to I-15 via New La
Strada, Camino del Norte and Main Street ramps
(Figure 4).
9. Existing and Proposed Surrounding Surrounding Land Use is primarily guided by the
Land Use and Setting: Canyon Creek Specific Plan (Specific Plan) and is
residential.
10. Public Agencies Whose Approval is City of Lake Elsinore
Required (e.g., permits, financing
approval, or participation
agreement):
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Determination: (To Be Completed by the Lead Agency)
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
The City finds that the proposed activity COULD NOT have a significant effect on the
environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
The City finds that although the proposed activity could have a significant effect on the
environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation
measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION will be prepared.
The City finds the proposed activity may have a significant effect(s) on the environment, but
at least one effect: (1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to
applicable legal standards, and (2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the
earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. If the effect is a potentially significant
impact or potentially significant unless mitigated an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to addressed.
❑ The City finds that changes to the project or the circumstances under which the project
would be undertaken require major revisions to the previous EIR in order to make the
previous EIR adequately apply to the proposed activity in accordance with Public Resources
Code Section 21166 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15163. Thus, a SUBSEQUENT EIR
shall be prepared.
The City finds that changes to the project or the circumstances under which the activity
would be undertaken with Haul Route 3 would require only minor revision to the previous
MND in order to make the previous MND adequately apply to the proposed activity in
accordance with Public Resources Code Section 21166 and CEQA Guidelines Section
15163. Thus, a SUPPLEMENTAL MND shall be prepared.
Alternatively, The City finds that the significant effects that would result from the proposed
activity with Haul Routes 1 and 2 have been addressed in an earlier MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION, and that none of the determinations set forth in Public
Resources Code Section 21166 and State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 can be
established. Thus, an ADDENDUM to the Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2005-1 for
the La Strada Planning Area (General Plan No. 2005-01/Canyon Creek Specific Plan No.
85-1 Amendment No. 31 Tentative Tract Map No. 32007) shall be prepared.
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Figure 1. Regional Location and Vicinity of Activity
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Figure 2. Haul Route 1
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Figure 3. Haul Route 2
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Figure 4. Haul Route 3
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1. AESTHETICS - Would the proposed activi
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a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a
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b) Substantially damage scenic resources,
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outcroppings, and historic buildings within a
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surroundings?
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glare that would adversely affect daytime or
nighttime views in the area?
2. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES - In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental
effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the
California Department of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. Would the
proposed activity:
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Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps
prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping
and Monitoring Program of the California
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environment which, due to their location or
nature, could result in conversion of Farmland,
to non-agricultural use?
3. AIR QUALITY - Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air
pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations. Would the proposed activity:
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
of the applicable air quality plan?
b) Violate any air quality standard or ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
contribute substantially to an existing or
projected air quality violation?
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c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net
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increase of any criteria pollutant for which the
project region is non-attainment under an appli-
cable Federal or State ambient air quality stan-
dard (including releasing emissions exceeding
quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)?
d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial
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pollutant concentrations?
e) Create objectionable odors affecting a
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substantial number of people?
4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES - Would the
proposed activity:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either
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directly or through habitat modifications, on
any species identified as a candidate, sensitive,
or special status species in local or regional
plans, policies, or regulations, or by the
California Department of Fish and Game or
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any
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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?
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on
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federally protected wetlands as defined by
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including,
but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal,
etc.) through direct removal, filling,
hydrological interruption, or other means?
d) Interfere substantially with the movement
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of any native resident or migratory fish or
wildlife species or with established native
resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or
impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites?
e) Conflict with any local policies or
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ordinances protecting biological resources,
such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance?
f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted
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Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community
Conservation Plan, or other approved local,
regional, or State habitat conservation plan?
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5. CULTURAL RESOURCES - Would the proposed activity:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
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significance of a historical resource as defined
in § 15064.5?
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significance of an archaeological resource
pursuant to § 15064.5?
c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique
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geologic feature?
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6. GEOLOGY AND SOILS - Would the proposed activity:
a) Expose people or structures to potential
substantial adverse effects, including the risk of
loss, injury, or death involving:
i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault,
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Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault
Zoning Map issued by the State
Geologist for the area or based on
other substantial evidence of a known
fault? (Refer to Division of Mines
and Geology Special Publication 42.)
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unstable, or that would become unstable as a
result of the proposed activity and potentially
result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral
spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse?
d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in
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(1994), creating substantial risks to life or
property?
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e) Have soils incapable of adequately
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supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative
wastewater disposal systems where sewers are
not available for the disposal of wastewater?
7. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS - Would the proposed activity:
a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either
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significant impact on the environment?
b) Conflict with any applicable plan, policy or
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regulation of an agency adopted for the
purpose of reducing the emissions of
greenhouse gases?
S. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - Would the proposed activity:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or
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use, or disposal of hazardous materials?
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or
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able upset and accident conditions involving
the release of hazardous materials into the
environment?
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle
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substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of
an existing or proposed school?
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pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5
and, as a result, would it create a significant
hazard to the public or the environment?
e) For a proposed activity located within an
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airport land use plan or, where such a plan has
not been adopted, within two miles of a public
airport or public use airport, would the activity
result in a safety hazard for people residing or
working in the project area?
f) For a proposed activity within the vicinity
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a safety hazard for people residing or working
in the project area?
g) Impair implementation of or physically
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interfere with an adopted emergency response
plan or emergency evacuation plan?
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significant risk of loss, injury or death
involving wildland fires, including where
wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or
where residences are intermixed with
wildlands?
9. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY -
Would the proposed activity:
a) Violate any water quality standards or
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supplies or interfere substantially with
groundwater recharge such that there would be
a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of
the local groundwater table level (e.g., the
production rate of pre-existing nearby wells
would drop to a level that would not support
existing land uses or planned uses for which
permits have been granted)?
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pattern of the site or area, including through the
alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a
manner that would result in substantial erosion
or siltation on- or off-site?
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pattern of the site or area, including through the
alteration of the course of a stream or river, or
substantially increase the rate or amount of
surface runoff in a manner that would result in
flooding on- or off-site?
e) Create or contribute runoff water that
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planned stormwater drainage systems or
provide substantial additional sources of
polluted runoff?
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g) Place housing within a 100-year flood
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Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map
or other flood hazard delineation map?
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structures that would impede or redirect flood
flows?
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i) Expose people or structures to a
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significant risk of loss, injury, or death
involving flooding, including flooding as a
result of the failure of a levee or dam?
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by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow?
10. LAND USE AND PLANNING - Would the proposed activity:
a) Physically divide an established
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b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan,
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policy, or regulation of an agency with
jurisdiction over the proposed activity
(including, but not limited to the general plan,
specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning
ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding
or mitigating an environmental effect?
c) Conflict with any applicable habitat
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conservation plan?
11. MINERAL RESOURCES - Would the proposed activity:
a) Result in the loss of availability of a
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known mineral resource that would be of value
to the region and the residents of the State?
b) Result in the loss of availability of a
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locally important mineral resource recovery site
delineated on a local general plan, specific
plan, or other land use plan?
12. NOISE - Would the proposed activity:
a) Result in exposure of persons to or
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generation of noise levels in excess of
standards established in the local general plan
or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of
other agencies?
b) Result in exposure of persons to or
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generation of excessive groundbome vibration
or groundbome noise levels?
c) Result in a substantial permanent increase
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in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity
above levels existing without the proposed
activity?
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periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the
project vicinity above levels existing without
the proposed activity?
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airport land use plan or, where such a plan has
not been adopted, within two miles of a public
airport or public use airport, would the activity
expose people residing or working in the
project area to excessive noise levels?
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of a private airstrip, would the activity expose
people residing or working in the project area
to excessive noise levels?
13. POPULATION AND HOUSING- Would
the proposed activity:
a) Induce substantial population growth in an
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homes and businesses) or indirectly (e.g., by
extension of roads or other infrastructure)?
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replacement housing elsewhere?
c) Displace substantial numbers of people,
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necessitating the construction of replacement
housing elsewhere?
14. PUBLIC SERVICES - Would the proposed activity:
a) Result in substantial adverse physical
impacts associated with the provision of new or
physically altered governmental facilities, need
for new or physically altered governmental
facilities, the construction of which could cause
significant environmental impacts, in order to
maintain acceptable service ratios, response
times or other performance objectives for any
of the public services:
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15. RECREATION - Would the proposed activity:
a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood
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and regional parks or other recreational facili-
ties such that substantial physical deterioration
of the facility would occur or be accelerated?
b) Include recreational facilities or require
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the construction or expansion of recreational
facilities that might have an adverse physical
effect on the environment?
16. TRANSPORTATIONITRAFFIC - Would the proposed activity:
a) Cause an increase in traffic that is
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substantial in relation to the existing traffic
load and capacity of the street system (i.e.,
result in a substantial increase in either the
number of vehicle trips, the volume-to-capacity
ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)?
b) Exceed, either individually or cumula-
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tively, a level of service standard established by
the county congestion management agency for
designated roads or highways?
c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns,
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including either an increase in traffic levels or a
change in location that results in substantial
safety risks?
d) Substantially increase hazards due to a
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design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous
intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm
equipment)?
e) Result in inadequate emergency access?
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programs supporting alternative transportation
(e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)?
17. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS -
Would the
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a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements
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Control Board?
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new water or wastewater treatment facilities or
expansion of existing facilities, the
construction of which could cause significant
environmental effects?
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new stormwater drainage facilities or expansion
of existing facilities, the construction of which
could cause significant environmental effects?
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resources, or are new or expanded entitlements
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wastewater treatment provider that serves or
may serve the project that it has adequate
capacity to serve the project's projected
demand in addition to the provider's existing
commitments?
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permitted capacity to accommodate the
project's solid waste disposal needs?
g) Comply with Federal, State, and local
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18. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
a). POTENTIAL TO DEGRADE: Does the
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the quality of the environment, substantially
reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species,
cause a fish or wildlife population to drop
below self-sustaining levels, threaten to
eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce
the number or restrict the range of a rare or
endangered plant or animal or eliminate
important examples of the major periods of
California history or prehistory?
b). CUMULATIVE IMPACTS: Does the
❑ I] ❑ ❑ ❑
proposed activity have impacts that are
individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable"
means that the incremental effects of an activity
are considerable when viewed in connection
with the effects of past projects, the effects of
other current projects, and the effects of
probable future projects.)
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Less than
New
Significant
Substantial Information
Information
Impact/No
Change in Substantial Showing
Showing Ability
Changes or
Project Change in Greater
to Reduce, but
Information
Requiring Circumstance Significant
not Eliminate
Requiring
Major Requiring Effects than
Significant
Preparation of
MND Major MND Previous
Effects in
an MND or
ISSUES: Revisions Revisions MND
Previous MND
EIR No Impact
c) ADVERSE IMPACTS ON HUMANS: ❑ ❑ ❑
❑
❑
Does the proposed activity have environmental
effects that will cause substantial adverse
effects on human beings, either directly or
indirectly?
18. EARLIER ANALYSES
Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, one or
more effects have been
adequately analyzed in an earlier FIR or Negative Declaration (Section 15063[c][3][D]).
• Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2005-1 for the La Strada Planning Area (General Plan No.
2005-01/Canyon Creek
Speck Plan No. 85-1 Amendment No. 3ITentative Tract Map No. 32007). SCH No. 20050411
68 (April 2005).
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Discussion of the Environmental Checklist Form Responses
The following Initial Study Environmental Checklist Form responses provide a summary and
substantiation of the findings of the City of Lake Elsinore. The proposed activity is the approval of a
modified grading plan.
1. Aesthetics - Would the proposed activity:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista?
MND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant The Final MND prepared for the La
Strada Planning Area concluded the project site was not located within or near a scenic vista (per
Exhibit 28 of the General Plan). Therefore, it was concluded that the project would have a less
than significant impact on scenic vistas (page 27).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit: Grading activities would occur within the same project
footprint and result in the same final grading elevations and designs. Under Haul Routes 1 and 2
no additional grading or landform modification would be required, as hauling would occur on
existing roads. Under Haul Route 3, a new road (New La Strada) would be constructed to
connect the project site to I-15. However, since no scenic vistas occur in the project vicinity, no
additional impact associated with the new road is anticipated.
Finding. Implementation of the modified grading plan would neither negate nor exacerbate the
significance of the impact to scenic vistas/resources. The impact would remain less than
significant regardless of implementation of the proposed activity. There are no new impacts,
changes, or new information associated with the proposed activity that would require the
preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock
outcroppings, and historic buildings within a State scenic highway?
MAD No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation. The Final
MND prepared for the La Strada Planning Area concluded that with incorporation of a mitigation
measure (Lb-1), the project would have a less than significant impact to scenic resources (page
27). This mitigation measure calls for the developer to incorporate architecture and landscaping
into the site land forms, minimize grading impacts, incorporate contour grading and included
innovative designs and materials to the extent feasible for the project.
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit: Mitigation identified in MND No. 2005-1 would still
be applicable to the proposed activity and the changes attributed to the modified grading permit
would not result in any new impacts that would substantially damage scenic resources. Grading
activities would occur within the same project footprint and result in the same final grading
elevations and designs. Therefore, a less than significant impact is identified. This conclusion
applies to all three of the haul routes.
Finding: Implementation of the modified grading plan would neither negate nor exacerbate the
significance of the impact to scenic resources. The impact would remain less than significant
regardless of implementation of the proposed activity. There are no new impacts, changes, or
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new information associated with the proposed activity that would require the preparation of a
Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its
surroundings?
MND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant. The Final MND prepared for the La
Strada Planning Area concluded the project would have a less than significant impact with regard
to degradation of the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings
(page 27).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit: Grading activities would occur within the same project
footprint and result in the same final grading elevations and designs. The project site is currently
in a partially-graded condition, and grading activities are anticipated to occur for an additional
two months. It will take up to 7 months to process and export the excess graded material. After
that time, the proposed development plans (already approved) for the project site would be
implemented, which would include construction of home sites. Therefore, the graded landscape
that is visible from adjacent residential developments would be a temporary condition and no
additional impacts are identified. This conclusion applies to all three haul routes.
Finding: Implementation of the modified grading plan would neither negate nor exacerbate the
significance of the impact to visual quality. The impact would remain less than significant
regardless of implementation of the proposed activity. There are no new impacts, changes, or
new information associated with the proposed activity that would require the preparation of a
Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare that would adversely affect daytime or
nighttime views in the area?
MND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant Impact. The Final MND prepared for the
La Strada Planning Area concluded the project would have a less than significant impact with
regard to lighting and glare (page 28).
Discussion ofModifed Grading Permit. The grading operations would occur during daytime
and would not require night lighting. Therefore, no issues pertaining to lighting and glare are
identified for the modified grading plan. Therefore, a less than significant impact is identified.
Use of existing roads as with haul route one and two would not impact light or glare. Similarly,
construction of a new haul route (haul route #3) would not create a source of substantial light or
glare. Therefore, a conclusion of less than significant applies to all three haul routes.
Finding: Implementation of the modified grading plan would neither negate nor exacerbate the
significance of the impact to daytime or nighttime views in the area. The impact would remain
less than significant regardless of implementation of the proposed activity. There are no new
impacts, changes, or new information associated with the proposed activity that would require
the preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
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2. Agricultural Resources - Would the proposed activity:
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance
(Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and
Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use?
MAID No. 2005-1 Conclusion: No Impact. The Final MND prepared for the La Strada Planning
Area concluded the project would not have an impact to farmland (page 28).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit. Modification of the grading permit would not result in
any impacts to prime farmland, unique farmland or farmland of statewide importance since these
resources do not occur in the project site. Therefore, no impact is identified. This conclusion
applies to all the haul routes.
Finding: Because there is no Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide
Importance in the project area, there are no new impacts for this issue area. There are no new
impacts, changes, or new information associated with the proposed activity that would require
the preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract?
MND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: No Impact. The Final MND prepared for the La Strada Planning
Area concluded the project would not have an impact to areas zoned for agricultural use or held
in a Williamson Act contract (page 28).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit. Modification of the grading permit would not result in
any impacts to lands zoned for agricultural use or land held under a Williamson Act. There are
no Williamson Act contract lands in the project area. The project site is zoned for residential and
open space and is already approved for development. Therefore, no impact is identified. This
conclusion applies to all the haul routes.
Finding: Because there are no agricultural uses or Williamson Act contracts in the planning area,
there are no new impacts for this issue area. There are no new impacts, changes, or new
information associated with the proposed activity that would require the preparation of a
Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature,
could result in conversion of farmland to non-agricultural use?
MND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: No Impact. The Final MND prepared for the La Strada Planning
Area concluded the project would not involve other changes in the existing environment which,
due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of farmland to non-agricultural use
(page 28).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit: Modification of the grading permit would not result in
any impacts to lands with an existing zoning for agricultural use or land held under a Williamson
Act. There are no Williamson Act contract lands in the project area. The project site is zoned for
residential and open space and is already approved for development. Therefore, no impact is
identified. This conclusion applies to all the haul routes.
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Finding: Because there are no agricultural uses or Williamson Act contracts in the planning area,
there are no new impacts for this issue area. There are no new impacts, changes, or new
information associated with the proposed activity that would require the preparation of a
Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
3. Air Quality -Would the proposed activity:
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan?
MND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant. The Final MND prepared for the La
Strada Planning Area concluded the project would not conflict with, or obstruct, implementation
of the applicable air quality plan (page 28).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit. The proposed activity relates to the air quality
planning process through the growth forecasts that were used as inputs into the regional
transportation model. If a proposed development is consistent with those growth forecasts, and if
all available emissions reduction strategies are implemented as effectively as possible on a
project-specific basis, then the project is consistent with the Air Quality Management Plan
(AQMP). Modifications to the grading plan would not result in an increase in density beyond
what is approved for the site. Haul Route 1 is a fully developed road that would not result in any
air quality emissions. Haul Route 2 is an improved road that may require implementation of basic
dust control measures outlined in mitigation measures III.b-2 through III.b-16. Haul Route 3
requires construction of a new road through an undeveloped area. Construction of this road was
contemplated in the La Strada Final MND but not fully analyzed because the final alignment was
unknown. As stated in the La Strada Final MND, construction of Haul Route 3 would require
additional California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) analysis to fully address all potential
construction impacts.
Finding: The proposed modification to the grading permit would not increase the level of
intensity of development as originally proposed in the Final MND. The impact to regional air
quality plans would remain less than significant regardless of implementation of the proposed
activity. Therefore, there are no new impacts, changes, or new information associated with the
proposed activity that would require the preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air
quality violation?
MAD No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation. The Final
MND prepared for the La Strada Planning Area concluded that with incorporation of mitigation
measures (III.b-2 through III.b-16), the project would not violate any air quality standard or
contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation (page 31). These
mitigation measures call for use of low emissions construction equipment, site watering, use of
soil tracking controls for construction vehicles, use of slope stabilizers and seeding to minimize
dust generation.
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit. An URBEMIS 2007 (version 9.2.4) model run was
conducted to estimate the emissions associated with the proposed grading and hauling activities.
This analysis was conducted as Final MND 2005-1 did not consider emissions associated with
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materials export. The URBEMIS model output is included as Appendix B. The following
assumptions were used for the modeling:
• Acres to be graded: 5.04 acres
• Volume of exported material (cy): 80,000 cy
• Type of equipment: hauling equipment= 16-yard transfer trucks
• Processing equipment = rock crusher, sizing screens and conveyor belt system
• Loading equipment = front end loader
• Grading equipment = bulldozer
• Haul distance: average Distance = 30 miles round trip
• Truck trips: average 10 trips per day or worst case: one 40-trip day per week
• Construction dates: grading -May 2010 to June 2010; grading activity will be five days
a week, Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Hauling -May 2010 to December 2010; hauling activity will be five days per week,
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
As shown in Table 1, the grading and hauling emissions are below the South Coast Air Quality
Management District (SCAQMD) thresholds in both summer and winter and in both the
mitigated and unmitigated conditions. The mitigated condition detailed in Table 1 assumes the
use of basic dust control measures including watering. Additionally, the activity, as part of the
overall La Strada project, will still have to implement mitigation measures III.b-2 through
I11.13-16, as applicable, from the Final MND for the La Strada project. Therefore, the changes in
grading and hauling activity associated with the modified grading permit would not change the
conclusions from the Final MND.
Table 1. URBEMIS 2007 Version 9.2.4
Results for La Strada Construction (Grading and Hauling)
SCAQMD
Thresholds
URBEMIS
Winter (Ibslday)
URBEMIS
Summer (Ibslday
Significant Impact?
Pollutant
Construction
(lbsiday)
Unmitigated
Mitigatedill
Unmitigated
Mitigatedtll
Winter
Summer
NOx
100
76.74
71.63
76.74
71.63
No
No
VOC
75
8.11
8.11
8.11
8.11
No
No
PM10
150
54.12
22.74
54.12
22.74
No
No
PM2.5
55
13.87
6.21
13.87
6.21
No
No
sox
150
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.04
No
No
CO
550
37.21
37.21
37.21
37.21
No
No
Lead
3
-
-
Notes: O) Mitigated assumes the use of dust control measures which were identified in the original MND for the La Strada project.
For modeling purposes, the following dust control measures were assumed: (1) Watering of exposed surfaces twice daily;
(2) Application of soil stabilizers to inactive areas; (3) Stabilizing soil in equipment loading/unloading areas; (4) and
managing haul road dust by watering twice daily.
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(4) NOx - oxides of nitrous
VOC - volatile organic compounds
PM - particulate matter
SOx - oxides of sulfur
Route 1 is a fully developed road that would not result in any air quality emissions. Haul Route 2
is an improved road that may require implementation of basic dust control measures outlined in
mitigation measures HI.b-2 through IH.b-16. Haul Route 3 requires construction of a new road
through an undeveloped area. Construction of this road was contemplated in the La Strada Final
MND but not fully analyzed because the final alignment was unknown. As stated in the La
Strada Final MND, construction of Haul Route 3 would require additional CEQA analysis to
fully address all potential construction impacts.
Finding: Because prescribed mitigation measures from the Final MND (III.b-2 through III.b-16),
would be implemented, the air quality modeling data demonstrates that the proposed activity
would neither negate nor substantially exacerbate the significance of impacts to air quality if
either Haul Routes 1 or 2 were selected. The impact would remain mitigated to below a level of
significance. Thus, the previously identified air quality impacts would not be made substantially
more severe as a result of the proposed activity and there are no changes or new information that
would require the preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
If Haul Route 3 is selected, a previously undisturbed area would be graded for a road. Emissions
analysis for new road construction would be required. Subsequent analysis for air quality would
be required and a determination regarding the adequacy of a MND Addendum cannot be made at
this time.
c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the
project region is non-attainment under an applicable Federal or State ambient air quality
standard (including releasing emissions exceeding quantitative thresholds for ozone
precursors)?
MND No. 2005-I Conclusion: Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation. The Final
MND prepared for the La Strada Planning Area concluded that with incorporation of mitigation
measures (III.b-2 through IR.b-16), the project would not violate any air quality standard or
contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation (page 31).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit: The South Coast Air Basin is in non-attainment for
federal and state ambient air quality standards for ozone (03), particulate matter less than 10
microns in size (PMro), and carbon monoxide (CO). As shown in Table 1 above, the proposed
grading and hauling activities would not result in emissions greater than the SCAQMD
thresholds for construction for either of these criteria pollutants. In addition, the proposed
activity, as part of the La Strada project, will still have to implement mitigation measures III.b-2
through III.b-16, as applicable, from the Final MND for the La Strada project. The conclusion
from the Final MND regarding cumulative impacts remains applicable.
Haul Route 1 is a fully developed road that would not result in any air quality emissions. Haul
Route 2 is an improved road that may require implementation of basic dust control measures
outlined in MM III.b-2 through MM III.b-16. Haul Route 3 requires construction of a new road
through an undeveloped area. Construction of this road was contemplated in the La Strada Final
MND but not fully analyzed because the final alignment was unknown. Construction of Haul
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Route 3 would require additional CEQA analysis to fully address all potential construction
impacts.
Finding: Because prescribed mitigation measures from the Final MND (IR.b-2 through HI.b-16),
would be implemented, the air quality modeling data demonstrates that the proposed activity
would neither negate nor substantially exacerbate the significance of cumulative impacts to air
quality if Haul Routes 1 or 2 were selected. The impact would remain mitigated to below a level
of significance. Thus, the previously identified air quality impacts would not be made
substantially more severe as a result of the proposed activity and there are no changes or new
information that would require the preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
If Haul Route 3 is selected, a previously undisturbed area would be graded for a road. Emissions
analysis for new road construction would be required. Subsequent analysis for air quality would
be required and a determination regarding the adequacy of a MND Addendum cannot be made at
this time.
d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations?
MND No. 2005-I Conclusion: Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation The Final
MND prepared for the La Strada Planning Area concluded that with incorporation of mitigation
measures (HI.b-2 through IH.b-16), the project would adequately control fugitive dust and was
not forecast to expose sensitive receptors to significant fugitive dust pollution. No other
emissions pose a potential for exposure to substantial pollutant concentrations (page 31).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit: The project site has existing residential development to
the east. Additionally, depending on the haul route selected (Haul Routes 1 and 2); the haul
trucks may pass through portions of a residential neighborhood. As noted in response 3.b., the
proposed activity will not exceed any of the thresholds for pollutants, thus there is not a potential
to expose sensitive receptors to significant emissions. Mitigation measures identified for fugitive
dust in the original Final MND would remain a requirement of this project. This conclusion
applies to all the haul routes.
Finding: Because prescribed mitigation measures from the Final MND (III.b-2 through III.b-16),
would be implemented, the proposed activity would neither negate nor substantially exacerbate
the significance of air quality impacts to sensitive receptors. The impact would remain mitigated
to below a level of significance. Thus, the previously identified air quality impacts would not be
made substantially more severe as a result of the proposed activity and there are no changes or
new information that would require the preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people?
MAD No. 2005-I Conclusion: Less than Significant. The Final MND for the La Strada
Planning Area noted that the project could include activities that would have diesel and asphalt
odors; however, those odors were determined to be short-term and less than significant (page 32).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit: Grading equipment used could include diesel fuel
odors, however, these will continue to be short term activities (two months for grading and seven
months for hauling), and no additional impact is identified beyond that already identified in the
Final MND for the La Strada project. This conclusion applies to all the haul routes.
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Finding: The potential for a short-term odor impact would remain less than significant regardless
of implementation of the proposed activity. Therefore, there are no new impacts, changes, or new
information associated with the proposed activity that would require the preparation of a
Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
4. Biological Resources - Would the proposed activity:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or indirectly or through habitat
modification, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status in local
or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and
Game or U.S Fish and Wildlife Service?
MND No. 2005-I Conclusion: Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation. The Final
MND prepared for the La Strada Planning Area concluded that with incorporation of a mitigation
measure (fV.a-1) the project would have a less than significant impact to any species identified
as a candidate, sensitive, or special status in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by
the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The mitigation
requires the permanent preservation of 75.5 acres of habitat as open space (page 33).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit. Since the proposed activity grading falls within the
development footprint considered in the Final MND, no new significant impacts from the
grading related to sensitive biological resources are identified.
If Haul Routes I or 2 are selected for soils export, then the impact to biological resources would
remain mitigated to below a level of significance. Therefore, there are no new impacts, changes,
or new information associated with the proposed activity that would require the preparation of a
Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
If Haul Route 3 is selected, a previously undisturbed area would be graded for a road.
Construction of this road was contemplated in the La Strada Final MND but not fully analyzed
because the final alignment was unknown. As stated in the La Strada Final MND, construction of
Haul Route 3 would require additional CEQA analysis to fully address all potential construction
impacts. Therefore a determination regarding the adequacy of a MND Addendum cannot be
made at this time.
Finding: If Haul Routes I or 2 are selected, the previously identified biological resource impacts
would not be made substantially more severe as a result of the proposed activity and there are no
changes or new information that would require the preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent
MND. However, If Haul Route 3 is selected an additional CEQA analysis to fully address all
potential construction impacts shall be conducted. Therefore, a determination regarding the
adequacy of a MND Addendum for Haul Route 3 cannot be made at this time.
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 the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
MAD No. 2005-I Conclusion: Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation. The Final
MND prepared for the La Strada Planning Area concluded that with incorporation of a mitigation
measure (IV.b-1) the project would have a less than significant impact effect on any riparian
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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 the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service. The mitigation requires the creation of 0.04 acre of non-wetland waters of the U.S. and
0.12 acre of CDFG jurisdictions southern willow scrub (page 33).
Discussion of Modifted Grading Permit: Since the proposed activity grading falls within the
development footprint considered in the Final MND, no new significant impacts from the
grading related to sensitive riparian habitats are identified.
If Haul Routes 1 or 2 are selected for soils export, then the impact to riparian or sensitive habitats
would remain mitigated to below a level of significance. Therefore, there are no new impacts,
changes, or new information associated with the proposed activity that would require the
preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
If Haul Route 3 is selected, a previously undisturbed area would be graded for a road.
Construction of this road was contemplated in the La Strada Final MD but not fully analyzed
because the final alignment was unknown. As stated in the La Strada Final MND, construction of
Haul Route 3 would require additional CEQA analysis to fully address all potential construction
impacts. Therefore a determination regarding the adequacy of a MND Addendum cannot be
made at this time.
Finding: If Haul Routes 1 or 2 are selected, the previously identified impacts to riparian and
sensitive habitats would not be made substantially more severe as a result of the proposed
activity and there are no changes or new information that would require the preparation of a
Supplemental or Subsequent MND. However, if Haul Route 3 is selected an additional CEQA
analysis to fully address all potential construction impacts shall be conducted. Therefore, a
determination regarding the adequacy of a MND Addendum for Haul Route 3 cannot be made at
this time.
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, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.)
through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means?
See discussion under IV.b, above.
d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or
wildlife species or with established native or resident migratory wildlife corridors, or
impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites?
MND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation. The Final
MND prepared for the La Strada Planning Area concluded that with incorporation of a mitigation
measure (IV.a-1) the project would have a less than significant impact on the movement of any
native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native or resident
migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery site (page 34). The
mitigation requires the permanent preservation of 75.5 acres of habitat as open space, which has
already been implemented.
Discussion of Modifted Grading Permit: The proposed activity would be required to implement
previously approved mitigation measures. Additionally, since the proposed activity grading falls
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within the development footprint considered in the Final MND, no new significant impacts from
the grading related to the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or
with established native or resident migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native
wildlife nursery sites are identified.
If Haul Routes I or 2 are selected for soils export, then the impact to the movement of any native
resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native or resident migratory
wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites riparian or sensitive habitats
would remain mitigated to below a level of significance. Therefore, there are no new impacts,
changes, or new information associated with the proposed activity that would require the
preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
If Haul Route 3 is selected, a previously undisturbed area would be graded for a road.
Construction of this road was contemplated in the La Strada Final MND but not fully analyzed
because the final alignment was unknown. As stated in the La Strada Final MND, construction of
Haul Route 3 would require additional CEQA analysis to fully address all potential construction
impacts. Therefore, a determination regarding the adequacy of a MND Addendum with regard to
the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established
native or resident migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites
cannot be made at this time.
Finding: Under Haul Routes I or 2, the previously identified impacts to wildlife movement
would not be made substantially more severe as a result of the proposed activity and there are no
changes or new information that would require the preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent
MND. If Haul Route 3 is selected, an additional CEQA analysis to fully address all potential
construction impacts would be required. Therefore a determination regarding the adequacy of a
MND Addendum cannot be made at this time.
e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as
a tree preservation policy or ordinance?
MND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: No Impact. The Final MND prepared for the La Strada Planning
Area concluded that the project would not conflict with any local policies or ordinances
protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance (page 34).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit: The City does not have a tree preservation policy or
ordinance. Therefore, no impact is identified. This conclusion applies to all the haul routes.
Finding: Because the proposed activity would not conflict with City policies or ordinances, there
are no new impacts identified for this issue area. There are no new impacts, changes, or new
information associated with the proposed activity that would require the preparation of a
Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
fl Conflict with the provisions of an adopted habitat conservation plan, natural community
conservation plan, or other approved local, regional, or State habitat conservation plan?
MND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation. The Final
MND prepared for the La Strada Planning Area concluded that with incorporation of a mitigation
measure (N.a-I and iV.b-1) the project would have a less than significant impact with regard to
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conflict with the provisions of the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP). The
Final MND concluded that the project was consistent with the MSHCP (page 34).
Discussion ofModifted Grading Permit: Because the proposed activity falls within the
development footprint considered in the Final MND, no new significant impacts related to a
conflict with the MSHCP are identified. Mitigation identified in the Final MND would still be
applicable. Therefore, a less than significant impact with mitigation is identified. Additionally,
hauling under Haul Routes 1 and 2 would occur on existing disturbed areas. Hauling under Route
3 would require the construction of a new road through undisturbed areas; however, those areas
were analyzed in the Final MND for the La Strada project and the road was considered in the
MSHCP, and no additional impacts would occur due to the modification of the grading plan.
Finding: Because prescribed mitigation measures from the Final MND (fV.a-1 and IV.b-1)
would be implemented, the proposed activity would neither negate nor substantially exacerbate
the significance of biological resource impacts. The impact would remain mitigated to below a
level of significance. Thus, the previously identified biological resource impacts would not be
made substantially more severe as a result of the proposed activity and there are no changes or
new information that would require the preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
5. Cultural Resources -Would the proposed activity:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined
in §15064.5?
MND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less Than Significant Impact. The Final MND prepared for the
La Strada Planning Area concluded the project would have a less than significant impact to
historic resources (page 34).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit: Grading activities would occur within the area
analyzed in Final MND 2005-1, thus no new impact related to grading would occur with the
proposed activity. Hauling under Routes 1 and 2 would occur within existing roadways, thus
there would be no impact to historical resources, as any potential disturbance to historical
resources would have already occurred. Hauling under Route 3 would require the construction of
a new road through an area that has not been analyzed for historical resources. Therefore, with
regard to Route 3, additional analysis would be required to determine if there is a potential to
impact historical resources.
Finding: If Haul Routes 1 or 2 are selected for soils export, then the impact to historical
resources would remain less than significant. Therefore, there are no new impacts, changes, or
new information associated with the proposed activity that would require the preparation of a
Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
If Haul Route 3 is selected, a previously undisturbed area would be graded for a road.
Subsequent analysis for historical resources would be required and a determination regarding the
adequacy of a MND Addendum for purposes of Haul Route 3 cannot be made at this time.
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource
pursuant to §15064.5?
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MND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation. The Final
MND prepared for the La Strada Planning Area concluded that with incorporation of mitigation
measures (V.b-1 and V.b-3), the project would have a less than significant impact to
archaeological resources (page 35). These mitigation measures call for the stopping of
construction activity if cultural materials or human remains are encountered during construction.
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit: Grading activities would occur within the area
analyzed in Final MND 2005-1, thus no new impact related to grading would occur with the
proposed activity. Hauling under Routes 1 and 2 would occur within existing roadways, thus
there would be no impact to archaeological resources, as any potential disturbance to historical
resources would have already occurred. Hauling under Route 3 would require the construction of
a new road through an area that has not been analyzed for archaeological resources. Therefore,
with regard to Haul Route 3, additional analysis would be required to determine if there is a
potential to impact archaeological resources.
Finding: If Haul Routes 1 or 2 are selected for soils export, then the impact to archaeological
resources would remain less than significant. Therefore, there are no new impacts, changes, or
new information associated with the proposed activity that would require the preparation of a
Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
If Haul Route 3 is selected, a previously undisturbed area would be graded for a road.
Subsequent analysis for archaeological resources would be required and a determination
regarding the adequacy of a MND Addendum for purposes of Haul Route 3 cannot be made at
this time.
c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic
feature?
MAD No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation. The Final
MND prepared for the La Strada Planning Area concluded that with incorporation of mitigation
measure (V.b-2) the project would have a less than significant impact to paleontological
resources (page 35). This mitigation measure calls for the stopping of construction activity if
paleontological materials are encountered during construction.
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit: Mitigation identified in the Final MND would still be
applicable to the proposed activity. Grading activities would occur within the area analyzed in
Final MND 2005-1, thus no new impact related to grading would occur with the proposed
activity. Hauling under Routes I and 2 would occur within existing roadways, thus there would
be no impact to paleontological resources, as any potential disturbance to paleontological
resources would have already occurred. Hauling under Haul Route 3 would require the
construction of a new road through an area that has not been analyzed for paleontological
resources. Therefore, with regard to Route 3, additional analysis would be required to determine
if there is a potential to impact paleontological resources.
Finding: If Haul Routes 1 or 2 are selected for soils export, then the impact to paleontological
resources would remain less than significant. Therefore, there are no new impacts, changes, or
new information associated with the proposed activity that would require the preparation of a
Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
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If Haul Route 3 is selected, a previously undisturbed area would be graded for a road.
Subsequent analysis for paleontological resources would be required and a determination
regarding the adequacy of a MND Addendum cannot be made at this time.
d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside offormal cemeteries?
MND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation. The Final
MND prepared for the La Strada Planning Area concluded that with incorporation of a mitigation
measure (V.b-3) the project would have a less than significant impact with regard to human
remains (page 35). This mitigation measure calls for the stopping of construction activity if
human remains are encountered during construction.
Discussion ofModifled Grading Permit. Mitigation V.b-3 identified in the Final MND would
still be applicable to the proposed activity. Grading activities would occur within the area
analyzed in Final MND 2005-1, thus no new impact related to grading would occur with the
proposed activity. Hauling under Routes I and 2 would occur within existing roadways, thus
there would be no impact to human remains, as any potential disturbance to human remains
would have already occurred. Hauling under Route 3 would require the construction of a new
road through an area that has not been analyzed for human remains. Therefore, with regard to
Route 3, additional analysis would be required to determine if there is a potential to impact
human remains interred outside of a formal cemetery.
Finding: If Haul Routes 1 or 2 are selected for soils export, then the potential impact to human
remains outside formal cemeteries would remain less than significant. Therefore, there are no
new impacts, changes, or new information associated with the proposed activity that would
require the preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
If Haul Route 3 is selected, a previously undisturbed area would be graded for a road.
Subsequent analysis for cultural resources would be required and a determination regarding the
adequacy of a MND Addendum for purposes of Haul Route 3 cannot be made at this time.
6. Geology and Soils -Would the proposed activity:
a) Expose people or structures to potential adverse effects, including risk of loss, injury, or
death involving.
i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo
Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on
other substantial evidence of a known fault?
MND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less Than Significant Impact. The Final MND prepared for
the La Strada Planning Area concluded the project would have a less than significant impact
with regard to rupture of known earthquake faults (page 35).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit. Based upon review of the Draft Lake Elsinore
General Plan Update (2009) and Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Maps, the project
site is not located on a known fault. The Elsinore fault runs approximately two miles west of
the project site. Therefore, a less than significant impact is identified. This conclusion
applies to each of the three hauling routes.
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Finding: Because the planning area does not fault within an Alquist-Priolo fault zone, the
impact would remain less than significant regardless of implementation of the proposed
activity. Therefore, there are no new impacts, changes, or new information associated with
the proposed activity that would require the preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent
NMD.
ii) Strong seismic ground shaking?
MND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation. The
Final MND prepared for the La Strada Planning Area concluded that with incorporation of
mitigation measure (VI.a-1), which identified specific foundation and structure requirements
for future structures on the site, impacts related to seismic ground shaking would be less than
significant (page 36).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit: The changes with the grading permit address
export of material that was not previously considered; it does not address any changes to how
future residential structures will be built on the project site. Future development on the site
would still be required to adhere to the mitigation measures identified in Final MND 2005-1.
The proposed changes in the grading plan would not result in an impact related to this issue
area. Therefore, a less than significant impact is identified. This conclusion applies to each
of the three hauling routes.
Finding: Because prescribed mitigation measures from the Final MND (VI.a-1), would be
implemented, the proposed activity would neither negate nor substantially exacerbate the
significance of impacts related to seismic ground shaking. The impact would remain
mitigated to below a level of significance. Thus, the previously identified seismic impact
would not be made substantially more severe as a result of the proposed activity and there are
no changes or new information that would require the preparation of a Supplemental or
Subsequent MND.
iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction?
MND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation. The
Final MND prepared for the La Strada Planning Area concluded that the project site is not
located within a liquefaction zone. The Final MND also noted that with incorporation of a
mitigation measure (VI.a-2), which requires adherence to the geotechnical recommendations
within a comprehensive geotechnical analysis, impacts would be less than significant
(page 36).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit: The modified grading plan would not result in any
changes that would impact the site's susceptibility for liquefaction. The General Plan
Update (City of Lake Elsniore 2009) includes liquefaction zones from the Riverside County
Integrated Project. On this map, the La Strada planning area is identified has having a very
low risk of liquefaction. Therefore, a less than significant impact is identified. This
conclusion applies to all three haul routes.
Finding: Because prescribed mitigation measures from the Final NIND (VI.a-2) would be
implemented, the proposed activity would neither negate nor substantially exacerbate the
significance of impacts related to liquefaction. The impact would remain mitigated to below
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a level of significance. Thus, the previously identified liquefaction impact would not be
made substantially more severe as a result of the proposed activity and there are no changes
or new information that would require the preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent
MND.
iv) Landslides?
MND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant Impact. The Final MND prepared for
the La Strada Planning Area noted that no landslides were mapped during the field
reconnaissance and no ancient landslides are known to exist on the project site (page 36).
Therefore, a less than significant impact was identified.
Discussion ofModifted Grading Permit: Grading activities under the modified grading plan
would not increase the potential for landslides. Therefore, a less than significant impact is
identified. This conclusion is consistent regardless of which of the three hauling routes is
used.
Finding: Because the modification to the grading plan to include the export of fill would not
affect the potential for landslides to occur, the impact related to landslides would remain less
than significant regardless of implementation of the proposed activity. Therefore, there are
no new impacts, changes, or new information associated with the proposed activity that
would require the preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or loss of topsoil?
MAD No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation. The Final
MND prepared for the La Strada Planning Area concluded that, as with any development, soil
erosion can result during construction, as grading and construction can loosen surface soils and
make soils susceptible to effect of wind and water movements. Mitigation was identified
(VI.b-1), which reduced this impact to below a level of significance (page 36). The mitigation
measures calls for implementation of best management practice that are identified in the Storm
Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for the project.
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit: Because the grading permit modifications focus on the
export of excess materials, the modification would not change grading activities in a manner that
would increase soil erosion or the loss of topsoil. The proposed activity would still be required to
implement best management practices identified in the SWPPP. Additionally, mitigation
measures identified for air quality, which require dampening of soils to minimize loss of soil by
wind-driven forces would be still be required to be implemented under the proposed activity and
would further help to minimize soil loss. Thus, no change in impact is identified. This conclusion
would remain the same for each of the haul routes.
Finding: Because prescribed mitigation measures from the Final MND (VI.b-1) would be
implemented, the proposed activity would neither negate nor substantially exacerbate the
significance of impacts associated with soil erosion. The impact would remain mitigated to
below a level of significance. Thus, the previously identified impact related to soil erosion would
not be made substantially more severe as a result of the proposed activity and there are no
changes or new information that would require the preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent
MND.
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c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a
result of the proposed activity, and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral
spreading, subsidence, liquefaction, or collapse?
MAD No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant Impact. The Final MND prepared for the
La Strada Planning Area concluded that no adverse effects related to site stability were identified
for the project (page 37). Based upon the bedrock and topsoil type on the project site, there is a
low potential for on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction, or collapse.
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit. Since bedrock conditions have not changed for the
project site, grading activities under the modified grading plan would not increase the potential
for on- or off-site landslide; lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction, or collapse. Therefore, a
less than significant impact is identified. This conclusion is consistent regardless of which of the
three hauling routes is used.
Finding: Because grading activities under the modified grading plan would not increase the
potential for on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction, or collapse, the
related geological impacts would remain less than significant regardless of implementation of the
proposed activity. Therefore, there are no new impacts, changes, or new information associated
with the proposed activity that would require the preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent
MND.
d) Be located on expansive soils, as defined in Table 18-1-b of the Uniform Building Code
(UBC) creating substantial risks to life or property?
MAD No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant Impact. The Final MND prepared for the
La Strada Planning Area concluded that the soils on the project site were not identified in the
technical studies prepared for the project as expansive soils, as defined by Table 18-1-B of the
UBC. Therefore, a less than significant impact was identified.
Discussion of Specific Plan Amendment: Since bedrock and soils conditions have not changed
for the project site, grading activities under the modified grading plan would not result in an
increase in risk related to expansive soils. Therefore, a less than significant impact is identified.
This conclusion is consistent regardless of which of the three hauling routes is used.
Finding: Because grading activities under the modified grading plan would not result in an
increase in risk related to expansive soils, the related geological impacts would remain less than
significant regardless of implementation of the proposed activity. Therefore, there are no new
impacts, changes, or new information associated with the proposed activity that would require
the preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative
wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater?
MND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: No Impact. The Final MND prepared for the La Strada Planning
Area concluded that the soils on the project site were not capable of supporting septic tanks
unless engineering modifications were made. However, the La Strada project did not propose
septic tanks; rather, the project would connect to the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District
(EVMWD) wastewater collection and treatment system (page 37).
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Discussion of Modified Grading Permit. The modified grading plan does not change the
proposed wastewater treatment approach for the La Strada project. The future residences would
still connect to EVMWD wastewater collection and treatment system. Thus, no changes to the
conclusion from Final MND 2005-1 are identified for the proposed activity and no impact is
identified. This conclusion applies to all three hauling routes.
Finding: Because the modified grading plan would not change the proposed wastewater
treatment approach for the La Strada project, there would continue to be no impact to the
capacity of soils to handle septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems as a result of
the proposed activity. Therefore, there are no new impacts, changes, or new information
associated with the proposed activity that would require the preparation of a Supplemental or
Subsequent MND.
7. Greenhouse Gas Emissions -Would the proposed activity:
According to CEQA Guidelines Section 15002(a)(1), one of the basic purposes of CEQA is to,
"inform governmental decision makers and the public about the potential significant
environmental effects of proposed actions." Pursuant to SB 97 discussion of global warming
impacts is newly required by CEQA Statutes and Guidelines.
The earth's atmospheric greenhouse gases (GHGs) and clouds influence the earth's temperature
by absorbing infrared radiation (heat) rising from the earth's sun-warmed surface that would
otherwise escape into space. The process is commonly known as the Greenhouse Effect.
Release of GHGs into the atmosphere enhances the Greenhouse Effect causing temperature to
increase. The GHGs responsible for increasing the Greenhouse Effect and their relative
contribution to the rise in temperatures include carbon dioxide (CO2); methane (CHA near-
surface ozone (03); nitrous oxide (N2O); and chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). These GHGs are
primarily associated with the burning of fossil fuels (during transport, electricity generation,
industry, manufacturing, etc.), deforestation, agricultural activity and gases from solid waste
disposal. The most common GHG by volume is CO2, which constitutes approximately 84 percent
of all GHG emissions in California. Worldwide, the State of California ranks as the 16`6 largest
emitter of CO2 and is responsible for approximately 2 percent of the world's CO2 emissions
(CEC 2006a).
The State Legislature adopted the public policy position that global warming is, "a serious threat
to the economic well being, public health, natural resources, and the environment of California"
(Health and Safety Code Section 38501). Further, the State Legislature has determined that
"potential adverse impacts of global warming include the exacerbation of air quality problems, a
reduction in the quality and quantity of water to the state from the Sierra snow pack, a rise in sea
levels resulting in the displacement of thousands of coastal businesses and residences, damage to
marine ecosystems and the natural environment, and an increase in the incidences of infectious
disease, asthma, and other human health related problems", and that "global warming will have
detrimental effects on some of California's largest industries, including agriculture, wine,
tourism, skiing, recreational and commercial fishing, and forestry [and] ...will also increase the
strain on electricity supplies necessary to meet the demand for summer air-conditioning in the
hottest parts of the state" (Health and Safety Code Section 38501). These public policy
statements became law with the enactment of AB 32, Statutes of 2006.
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a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a
significant impact on the environment?
MND No. 2005-1: No analysis. The previous document did not analyze greenhouse gas
emissions.
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit: The modified grading plan would generate greenhouse
gas emissions through the use of diesel trucks during the grading and hauling activities. The
amount of C02 was calculated using EMFAC2007. The following assumptions were made:
• Acres to be graded: 5.04 acres
• Volume of exported material (cy): 80,000 cy
• Type of Equipment: Hauling equipment = 16-yard transfer trucks
• Processing equipment = rock crusher, sizing screens and conveyor belt system;
• Loading equipment = front end loader
• Grading equipment = bulldozer
• Haul Distance: Average Distance = 30 miles round trip
• Truck Trips: Average 10-trips per day or worst case: one 40 trip day per week.
• Construction Dates: Grading - May 2010 to June 2010; grading activity will be five days
a week, Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
• Hauling -May 2010 to December 2010; hauling activity will be five days per week from
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
The C02 outputs were run for idling (0 mph) and for an assumed average highway speed of
55 mph, only for heavy-duty diesel trucks (HDT). The following table provides the C02
emissions calculated for the proposed activity. Note that the idling (0 mph) emission factor is in
units of grams/hour of idle time, whereas the highway speed (55 mph) emission factor is in units
of grams/mile travelled.
Table 2: C02 Emission Factors
Speed
C02 Emission Factor
0 mph (idling)
6748.317 grams/hour (357.05 Ibs/day)
55 mph
1621.747 grams/mile (4,290 Ibs/day)
Source: EMFAC2007
The incremental increase in C02 emissions as a result of the modified grading plan is presumed
to be less than significant given that the use of diesel trucks is only for the duration of
construction related activities and is considered to be a temporary impact. Neither the City nor
the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) has adopted standards to provide
a quantitative comparison or threshold. As shown in Table 1, the grading and hauling emissions
for criteria pollutants (which includes ozone precursors and nitrous oxides) are below the
SCAQMD thresholds in both summer and winter and in both the mitigated and unmitigated
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conditions. The mitigated condition detailed in Table 1 assumes the use of basic dust control
measures including watering. Additionally, the proposed activity will still have to implement
mitigation measures III.b-2 through III.b-16, as applicable, from the Final MND for the La Strada
project. These mitigation measures call for use of low emissions construction equipment, site
watering, use of soil tracking controls for construction vehicles, use of slope stabilizers and
seeding to minimize dust generation. This analysis applies to all haul routes.
Finding: Based upon the analysis prepared, the greenhouse gas emissions would be less than
significant. This issue area was not addressed in Final MND 2005-1, since this topic was not
required to be addressed. The analysis presented herein concludes that there would not be any
new significant impacts.
b) Conflict with any applicable plan, policy or regulation of an agency adopted for the
purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases?
MND No. 2005-1: No analysis. The previous document did not analyze greenhouse gas
emissions.
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit. The City is currently in the process of preparing a
climate action plan that will address greenhouse gas emissions inventory within the city. As
mentioned in Section 3, Air Quality, modifications to the grading plan would not result in an
increase in density beyond what is approved for the site. Therefore, the modified grading plan
would not conflict with any applicable plans or policies. In addition, the proposed activity, as
part of the La Strada project, would still have to implement mitigation measures III.b-2
through III.b-16, as applicable, from the Final MND for the La Strada project. Therefore, impacts
are determined to be less than significant. This conclusion applies to all three haul routes.
Finding: Based upon the analysis prepared, the greenhouse gas emissions would be less than
significant. This issue area was not addressed in Final MND 2005-1, since this topic was not
required to be addressed. The analysis presented herein concludes that there would not be any
new significant impacts.
8. Hazards and Hazardous Materials -Would the proposed activity:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport,
use or disposal of hazardous materials?
MND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: No Impact. The Final MND prepared for the La Strada Planning
Area concluded that the project would not create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through the routine transport, use or disposal of hazardous materials (page 37).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit. The modified grading plan for the proposed activity
includes export of soils materials from the project site. Depending on the hauling route selected,
some of the routes include hauling materials go through portions of residential neighborhoods
(Haul Routes 1 and 2). However, the soil material being hauled would not be characterized as a
hazardous material. Therefore, a less than significant impact is identified for this issue area. This
conclusion would apply to all three hauling routes.
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Finding: Because the proposed activity would not result in transporting hazardous materials,
there are no new impacts identified for this issue area. There are no new impacts, changes, or
new information associated with the proposed activity that would require the preparation of a
Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
b) Create a significant harm to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable
upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the
environment?
MND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation. The Final
MND prepared for the La Strada Planning Area concluded that with incorporation of a mitigation
measure (VII.b-1), the project would reduce impacts related to potential release of hazardous
materials to the environment (page 37). Such materials identified in the analysis included
household quantities of cleaners or petroleum products from construction activities. Mitigation
measure VII.b-lcalled for the containments of any spilled or leaking petroleum products and that
any hazardous material is disposed of at a properly licensed disposal or treatment facility.
Discussion ofModifted Grading Permit: Grading activities are not typically characterized as an
activity that would create significant harm to the public or the environment through reasonably
foreseeable upset and accident. The proposed activity includes modification to the grading permit
to allow for the export of fill material and would not change proposed land uses. In addition,
VII.b-1 would continue to apply to the proposed activity. Further the proposed activity would
adhere to the mitigation measures identified in the Final EIR. Therefore, no new impact is
identified for this issue area. This conclusion applies to all three hauling routes.
Finding: Because prescribed mitigation measures from the Final MND (VII.b-1) would be
implemented, the proposed activity would neither negate nor substantially exacerbate the
significance of impacts related to the release of hazardous materials into the environment. The
impact would remain mitigated to below a level of significance. Thus, the previously identified
hazardous materials impacts would not be made substantially more severe as a result of the
proposed activity and there are no changes or new information that would require the preparation
of a Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials,
substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school?
MND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: No Impact. The Final MND prepared for the La Strada Planning
Area noted that the Tuscany Hills Community Park and Tuscany Hills Elementary School are
within ''A mile from the project site. However, the analysis concluded that the neither the
proposed use nor construction activities pose a potential to generate significant hazards
emissions as part of the project (page 37).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit: Tuscany Hills Elementary school is located
approximately 1/4 mile to the east of the proposed grading area. Under Haul Route 2, trucks
would pass along Bella Vista adjacent to a portion of Tuscany Hills Community Park, but would
not pass by the school. As noted in response 3.b., the proposed activity will not exceed any of the
thresholds for pollutants, thus there is not a potential to expose sensitive receptors to significant
emissions. Mitigation measures identified for fugitive dust in the original Final MND would
remain a requirement of this proposed activity. Therefore, no new impacts are identified.
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Finding: Because the proposed activity would not result in the emission of hazardous materials
within '/a mile of a school site, there are no new impacts identified for this issue area. There are
no new impacts, changes, or new information associated with the proposed activity that would
require the preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
d) Be on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to
Government Code 675962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard for
people residing or working in the project area?
MND No. 2005-I Conclusion: No Impact. The Final MND prepared for the La Strada Planning
Area determined that the project is not located on any hazardous materials sites compiled
pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 (page 38) and no impact was identified for this
issue area.
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit. Due to the passage of time, and updated hazards
database search was conducted by Environmental Data Research (EDR) (January 2010) for the
proposed grading sites. The search results are included as Appendix C of this document. As
identified in the search, the project site is not identified as a hazardous materials site of concern.
Therefore, no impact is identified for this issue area and the conclusions of the Final MND
remain consistent. This conclusion applies to all three haul routes.
Finding: Because the proposed activity site is not identified as a hazardous site of concern, there
are no new impacts identified for this issue area. There are no new impacts, changes, or new
information associated with the proposed activity that would require the preparation of a
Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has been
adopted, within 2 miles of a public airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for
people residing or working in the project area?
MND No. 2005-I Conclusion: No Impact. The Final MND prepared for the La Strada Planning
Area determined that the project is not located within an airport land use plan area or within two
miles of a public airport or public use airport (page 38). Thus, no impacts were identified for this
issue area.
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit: No changes to the existing conditions with regard to
airport land use plans or public airstrips has been identified. No new public air strips or airport
land use plans covering the project site have been identified since certification of Final MND
2005-1. Therefore, no new impact is identified. This conclusion applies to all three haul routes.
Finding: Because the proposed activity site is not located within an airport land use plan area or
within two miles of an airport, there are no new impacts identified for this issue area. There are
no new impacts, changes, or new information associated with the proposed activity that would
require the preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
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J) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result in a safety
hazard for people residing or working in the project area?
MAD No. 2005-1 Conclusion: No Impact. The Final MND prepared for the La Strada Planning
Area determined that the project is not located in the vicinity of a private airstrip (page 38).
Thus, no impacts were identified for this issue area.
Discussion ofModifzed Grading Permit. No changes to the existing conditions with regard to
private airstrips have been identified. No new private airstrips in the vicinity of the project site
have been identified since certification of Final MND 2005-1. Therefore, no new impact is
identified. This conclusion applies to all three haul routes.
Finding: Because the proposed activity site is not located within the vicinity of a private air
strip, there are no new impacts identified for this issue area. There are no new impacts, changes,
or new information associated with the proposed activity that would require the preparation of a
Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response
plan or emergency evacuation plan?
AND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant Impact The Final MND prepared for the
La Strada Planning Area noted that there are no known emergency response plans or emergency
evacuation plans applicable to the project site. Therefore, impacts were determined to be less
than significant (page 38).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit. Since preparation of the Final MND, no new
emergency response plans have been developed that would be impacted by the modified grading
plan. Haul trucks would adhere to all traffic regulations, including yielding to emergency
vehicles. No street closures would be required due to the proposed activity. Therefore, no
additional impact is identified due to the modified grading permit. This conclusion applies to all
three haul routes.
Finding: Because the proposed activity would not conflict with and emergency response plan,
there are no new impacts identified for this issue area. There are no new impacts, changes, or
new information associated with the proposed activity that would require the preparation of a
Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
Iz) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland
fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized area or where residences are
intermixed with wildlands?
MAD No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporation.
The Final MND prepared for the La Strada Planning Area noted that with incorporation of design
features as part of the conditions of project approval, the La Strada project would reduce impacts
related to loss, injury and risk from wildlife fires to below a level of significance (page 38).
These design features included incorporation of fuel modification zones to provide adequate
setbacks from vegetative fuel
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Discussion of Modified Grading Permit: The modifications to the grading plan include export
of materials from the project site by one of three haul routes and do not result in any changes
related to the future residences that are permitted on the site under the already approved La
Strada development plan. Future structures on the project site would be constructed per the
previously adopted conditions of approval. The modified grading permit does not result in any
changes that would necessitate changes to the Final MND conclusions. This conclusion applies
to all three haul routes.
Finding: Because prescribed conditions of approval related to the incorporation of design
features to reduce risk of wildland fire impacts would be implemented, the proposed activity
would neither negate nor substantially exacerbate the significance of impacts related to wildland
fires. The impact would remain less than significant. Thus, the previously identified wildland fire
impacts would not be made substantially more severe as a result of the proposed activity and
there are no changes or new information that would require the preparation of a Supplemental or
Subsequent MND.
9. Hydrology and Water Quality- Would the proposed activity:
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements?
MND No. 2005-I Conclusion: Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporation.
The Final MND prepared for the La Strada Planning Area noted that with incorporation of
mitigation measures identified in the geology section of the MND (related to implementation of
SWPPP best management practices), impacts related to water quality standards would be reduced
to below a level of significance (page 39).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit. Modifications to the grading permit would not change
grading activities in a manner that would result in a change in the Final MND conclusions
regarding water quality standards and waste discharge requirements. The proposed activity
would still be required to implement best management practices identified in the SWPPP.
Additionally, mitigation measures identified for air quality, which require dampening of soils to
minimize loss of soil by wind-driven forces would still be required to be implemented under the
La Strada project and would further help to minimize soil loss. Thus, no change in impact is
identified. This conclusion would remain the same for each of the haul routes.
Finding: Because prescribed mitigation measures from the Final MND (III-b.l through III.b-16
for air quality) would be implemented, the proposed activity would neither negate nor
substantially exacerbate the significance of water quality impacts. The impact would remain
mitigated to below a level of significance. Thus, the previously identified water quality impacts
would not be made substantially more severe as a result of the proposed activity and there are no
changes or new information that would require the preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent
MND.
b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater
recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local
groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of preexisting nearby wells would drop to
a level that would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have
been granted)?
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MND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant Impact The Final MND prepared for the
La Strada Planning Area noted that the project site is underlain by bedrock and would not be
considered a groundwater recharge area. The analysis concluded that the project would have a
less than significant impact with regard to depletion of groundwater or groundwater recharge
(page 39).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit. The modified grading plan would not result in a
change with regard to groundwater recharge or use. As noted in the Final MND, underlying
bedrock precludes the site from being an area for groundwater recharge. Modifications to the
grading plan do not change that conclusion. Modifications to the grading plan do not result in an
increase in groundwater use. Therefore, previous conclusions in the Final MND are still accurate.
This conclusion applies to all three haul routes.
Finding: Because the proposed activity would not alter existing conditions which preclude an
impact related to the depletion of groundwater supplies, there are no new impacts identified for
this issue area. There are no new impacts, changes, or new information associated with the
proposed activity that would require the preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the
alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner that would result in substantial
erosion or siltation on- or off-site?
MND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant Impact. The Final MND prepared for the
La Strada Planning Area noted that the project would alter a small portion of a stream. However,
the proposed drainage design would capture storm runoff and convey flows through a detention
basin and then into existing drainage facilities. Impacts were determined to be less than
significant (page 39).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit. Modifications to the grading plan address the export of
excess soil material through one of three haul routes. Grading on the project site would still be
conducted in a manner to ensure that the existing drainage pattern of the site would not be
substantially altered. Additionally, hauling under Routes I and 2 would occur on existing
disturbed areas and, therefore, would not result in impacts to existing drainage patterns. Haul
Route 3 would require the construction of a new road through undisturbed areas. Construction of
this road was contemplated in the La Strada Final MND but not fully analyzed because the final
alignment was unknown. As stated in the La Strada Final MND, construction of Haul Route 3
would require additional CEQA analysis to fully address all potential construction impacts.
Finding: Under Haul Routes I and 2, the proposed activity would not substantially alter drainage
patterns and there are no new impacts identified for this issue area. There are no new impacts,
changes, or new information associated with the proposed activity that would require the
preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent MND. Haul Route 3 would require the construction
of a new road through undisturbed areas. Construction of this road was contemplated in the La
Strada Final MND but not fully analyzed because the final alignment was unknown. As stated in
the La Strada Final WD, construction of Haul Route 3 would require additional CEQA analysis
to fully address all potential construction impacts. A conclusion regarding the appropriateness of
an MND Addendum for purposes of Haul Route 3 cannot be made.
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d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through tl:e
alteration of tile course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount
of surface runoff in a manner that would result in flooding on- or off-site?
MND No. 2005-I Conclusion: Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated The
Final MND prepared for the La Strada Planning Area concluded that the project would not
substantially alter the existing drainage patterns of the site. The site Hydrology Study prepared
for the project indicated that due to the increased runoff associated with development, an onsite
detention basin is needed to meet the 10 year 24 hour hydrology calculations (page 39).
Implementation of a mitigation measure (VIIIA-1), that requires the installation of a detention
basin, would ensure that the impact is less than significant.
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit: Modifications to the grading plan address the export of
excess soil material through one of three haul routes. Grading on the project site would still be
conducted in a manner to ensure that the existing drainage pattern of the site would not be
substantially altered to increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner that would
result in flooding on- or off-site.
Additionally, hauling under Routes 1 and 2 would occur on existing disturbed areas and therefore
would not result in impacts to existing drainage patterns. Haul Route 3 would require the
construction of a new road through undisturbed areas. Construction of this road was
contemplated in the La Strada Final MND but not fully analyzed because the final alignment was
unknown. As stated in the La Strada Final MND, construction of Haul Route 3 would require
additional CEQA analysis to fully address all potential construction impacts.
Finding: Under Haul Routes 1 and 2, the proposed activity would not substantially alter drainage
patterns and there are no new impacts identified for this issue area. There are no new impacts,
changes, or new information associated with the proposed activity that would require the
preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent MND. Haul Route 3 would require the construction
of a new road through undisturbed areas. Construction of this road was contemplated in the La
Strada Final MND but not fully analyzed because the final alignment was unknown. As stated in
the La Strada Final MND, construction of Haul Route 3 would require additional CEQA analysis
to fully address all potential construction impacts. A conclusion regarding the appropriateness of
an MND Addendum for purposes of Haul Route 3 cannot be made.
e) Create or contribute runoff water that would exceed the capacity of existing or planned
stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff?
MND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation. The Final
MND prepared for the La Strada Planning Area concluded that the project with incorporation of
project design features as a condition of project approval, would not contribute or create runoff
water that would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems. Design
features referenced include implementation of the best management practices identified in the
SWPPP (page 40).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit: Modifications to the grading plan address the export of
excess soil material through one of three haul routes. Grading on the project site would still be
conducted in a manner to ensure that the proposed activity would not create or contribute runoff
water that would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems. Future
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development on the project site, which was approved as part of the original Canyon Hills
Specific Plan, as modified by MND 2005-1, will be developed in a manner consistent with the
drainage and stormwater master plan for the site. Therefore, no new impacts related to
stormwater are identified for the proposed activity. This conclusion is applicable to all three haul
routes.
Finding: Because prescribed project design features included in the original conditions of
approval for the La Strada MND would be implemented, the proposed activity would neither
negate nor substantially exacerbate the significance of hydrology and water quality impacts. The
impact would remain mitigated to below a level of significance. Thus, the previously identified
hydrology and water quality impacts would not be made substantially more severe as a result of
the proposed activity and there are no changes or new information that would require the
preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
J) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality?
MAD No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation. The Final
MND prepared for the La Strada Planning Area concluded that with incorporation of project
design features as a condition of project approval, the project would not substantially degrade
water quality. Design features referenced include implementation of the best management
practices identified in the SWPPP (page 40).
Discussion ofModifted Grading Permit. Modifications to the grading plan address the export of
excess soil material through one of three haul routes. Grading on the project site would still be
conducted in a manner to ensure that the proposed activity would not create or contribute runoff
water that would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems. Future
development on the project site, which was approved as part of the original Canyon Hills
Specific Plan, as modified by MND 2005-1, will be developed in a manner consistent with the
drainage and stormwater master plan for the site. Mitigation measures already in place for the La
Strada project include a variety of mitigation measures related to dust control and suppression
(mitigation measures III.b-1 through III.b-16). Therefore, no new impacts related to stormwater
are identified for the proposed activity. This conclusion is applicable to all three haul routes.
Finding: Because prescribed mitigation measures (III.b-1 through III.b-16) from the Final MND
would be implemented, the proposed activity would neither negate nor substantially exacerbate
the significance of water quality impacts. The impact would remain mitigated to below a level of
significance. Thus, the previously identified water quality impacts would not be made
substantially more severe as a result of the proposed activity and there are no changes or new
information that would require the preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
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g) Place housing within a 100 year food hazard area as mapped on a Federal Flood Hazard
Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other food hazard delineation?
MND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant. The Final MND prepared for the La
Strada Planning Area concluded that the site is not in an area designated as a 100-year floodplain
(page 40).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit. The project site remains outside of a designated
100-year floodplain, thus impacts are still less than significant. This conclusion is applicable to
all three haul routes.
Findings: Because the proposed activity site is not within a designated 100-year floodplain, there
are no new impacts identified for this issue area. There are no new impacts, changes, or new
information associated with the proposed activity that would require the preparation of a
Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
h) Place within a 100 year food hazard area structures that would impede or redirect flood
flows.
MAD No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant. The Final MND prepared for the La
Strada Planning Area concluded that the site is not in an area designated as a 100-year floodplain
(page 40).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit. The project site remains outside of a designated 100-
year floodplain, thus impacts are still less than significant. This conclusion is applicable to all
three haul routes.
Findings: Because the proposed activity site is not within a designated 100-year floodplain, there
are no new impacts identified for this issue area. There are no new impacts, changes, or new
information associated with the proposed activity that would require the preparation of a
Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury, or death involving
flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam?
MND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant. The Final MND prepared for the La
Strada Planning Area concluded that there are no upstream dams or levees which could pose a
flooding risk to the project site. Additionally, the site is outside of a 100-year floodplain. Thus
impacts were identified as less than significant (page 40).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit. The project site remains outside of a designated 100-
year floodplain and is not located downstream of any dams or levees; thus impacts would
continue to be less than significant. This conclusion is applicable to all three haul routes.
Findings: Because the proposed activity site is not downstream of any dams or levees, nor is
located within a designated 100-year floodplain, there are no new impacts identified for this issue
area. There are no new impacts, changes, or new information associated with the proposed
activity that would require the preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
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j) Expose people or structures to inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow?
MAD No. 2005-1 Conclusion: No Impact. The Final MND prepared for the La Strada Planning
Area concluded that the project site is not subject to mudflows, seiches or tsunamis due to
project's elevation and distance from bodies of water (page 40).
Discussion ofModifred Grading Permit. The project site remains at an elevation and distance
away from water bodies that impacts would not occur related to inundation by seiche, tsunami or
mudflow. Therefore, no impact is identified. This conclusion is applicable to all three haul
routes.
Findings: Because the proposed activity site would not be subject to inundation by seiche,
tsunami, or mudflow, there are no new impacts identified for this issue area. There are no new
impacts, changes, or new information associated with the proposed activity that would require
the preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
10. Land Use and Planning - Would the proposed activity:
a) Physically divide an established community?
MND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant The Final MND prepared for the La
Strada Planning Area concluded that the project would not result in the division of an established
community and that impacts would be less than significant (page 40).
Discussion ofModifted Grading Permit. The grading plan modifications address the routing of
haul material that needs to be exported from the site. This activity would not result in the
division of an established community. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant. This
conclusion would apply to all three haul routes.
Findings: Because the proposed activity site would not result in the division of an established
community, there are no new impacts identified for this issue area. There are no new impacts,
changes, or new information associated with the proposed activity that would require the
preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with
jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan,
local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or
mitigating an environmental effect?
MAD No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation. The Final
MND prepared for the La Strada Planning Area concluded that with approval of the Specific
Plan Amendment proposed at that time, the project would reduce conflicts with applicable land
use plans (page 41).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit. The grading plan modifications address the routing of
haul material that needs to be exported from the site. This activity would not result in the
inconsistency with adopted land use plans. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant.
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With regard to land use compatibility, depending on the haul route that is selected (Haul Routed
and 2) trucks may pass through residential areas. Construction activities are governed by the
City's Noise Ordinance (Section 17.78.080), which limits the hours and days of the week that
construction activity can occur. Hauling activities would fall under that as well. Also, it is
estimated that, on average, 10 haul trucks would remove material per day, which equates to a
little more than one truck per hour. Depending on demand, that number of trucks could increase
to 40 trucks per day. This would only happen once per week. Under that scenario, 8 hour work
day equates to an average of 5 trucks per hour or one truck every 12 minutes. Again, this would
be no more than once a week. Under typical scenarios, trucks would generally be at the rate of
one per hour. Under either scenario, this would not be characterized as an intensity that would
cause a land use compatibility impact due to the short-term nature of construction. This
conclusion applies to Haul Routes l and 2. Haul Route 3 would not involve trucks moving
through residential areas, as it proposes taking the export material across the project site to I-15
via New La Strada, Camino del Norte and the Main Street ramps. Under all hauling routes,
impacts would be less than significant.
Findings: Because the proposed activity site would not conflict with an adopted land use plan or
ordinance, and the Specific Plan Amendment has already been adopted, there are no new impacts
identified for this issue area. There are no new impacts, changes, or new information associated
with the proposed activity that would require the preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent
MND.
c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation
plan?
MND No. 2005-I Conclusion: Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation. The Final
MND prepared for the La Strada Planning Area concluded that project was designed to comply
with the intent of the MSHCP. The analysis noted that the access road to La Strada was
conceptual at the time, but would occur within the open space. The analysis goes on to note that
the road was identified within the MSHCP. The analysis also noted that when the final alignment
for La Strada (Haul Route 3) is identified, additional CEQA analysis would be conducted
(page 41).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit: Because the proposed grading area is consistent with
the grading area analyzed in the Final MND, no new significant impacts related to a conflict with
the MSHCP are identified. Mitigation identified in the Final MND would still be applicable.
Additionally, Haul Routes 1 and 2 would occur on existing disturbed areas and, therefore, would
not result in biological impacts. Hauling under Scenario 3 would require the construction of a
new road through undisturbed areas dedicated for conservation in the MSHCP. However, the
MSHCP considered construction of La Strada Road, but does not identify a final alignment.
Construction of this road was contemplated in the La Strada Final MND but not fully analyzed
because the final alignment was unknown. As stated in the La Strada Final MND, construction of
Haul Route 3 would require additional CEQA analysis to fully address all potential construction
impacts and consistency with the MSHCP.
Finding: Because prescribed mitigation measures from the Final MND (III.b-1 through III.b-16)
have already been implemented, the proposed activity would neither negate nor substantially
exacerbate the significance of impacts to the MSHCP. The impact would remain mitigated to
below a level of significance. Thus, the previously identified impact associated with compliance
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to the MSHCP would not be made substantially more severe as a result of the proposed
activity and there are no changes or new information that would require the preparation of a
Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
11. Mineral Resources -Would the proposed activity:
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the
region and the residents of the State?
MAD No. 2005-1 Conclusion: No Impact. The Final MND prepared for the La Strada Planning
Area concluded that the project site does not contain any mineral resources that would be of
value to the State or region. Therefore, no impact was identified for this issue area (page 41).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit. The project site is not known to support unique
mineral resource, therefore, the modified grading plan would not result in any impacts. This
conclusion applies to all three haul routes.
Finding: Because the proposed activity site does not contain any mineral resources that would be
of value to the State or region, there are no new impacts identified for the loss of mineral
resources. There are no new impacts, changes, or new information associated with the proposed
activity that would require the preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally important mineral resource recovery site
delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan?
MND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: No Impact. The Final MND prepared for the La Strada Planning
Area concluded that the project site is not designated as a locally-important mineral resource
recovery site by any plan. Therefore, no impact was identified for this issue area (page 41).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit. The project site is not known to support any unique
locally important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan
or other land use plan, therefore, the modified grading plan would not result in any impacts. This
conclusion applies to all three haul routes.
Finding. Because the proposed activity site is not identified as a locally important mineral
resource recovery site, there are no new impacts identified for this issue area. There are no new
impacts, changes, or new information associated with the proposed activity that would require
the preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
12. Noise - Would the proposed activity:
a) Result in the exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards
established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other
agencies?
MAD No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation. The Final
MND prepared for the La Strada Planning Area concluded that the project would result in the
exposure of persons to or generate a level of noise in excess of standards established by the City
during both the construction and operation phase of the project (page 42). Mitigation measures
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were identified (XI.a-1 through XI.a-8) to reduce the impacts to below a level of significance.
Mitigation measures Xl.a-1 through XI.a-4 address potential impacts related to future vehicular
noise from La Strada impacting the residential uses on the site. Mitigation included construction
of a sound wall for select lots facing La Strada, providing a "closed window" condition for select
homes, providing windows that meet Sound Transmission Class (STC) rating of 26 or higher for
select homes and also providing weather stripping solid core exterior doors and exterior wall/roof
assemblies free of cut outs or openings for homes facing La Strada. Mitigation measures XI.1-1.5
through XI. 1-8 address construction related noise and required locating construction and
stockpiling areas away from existing residential uses as far as practicable, limiting the days and
time of construction activities, establishing a noise complaint program and using noise control
equipment on construction equipment. With these mitigation measures, operational and
construction impacts were determined to be less than significant (page 43).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit: The proposed modifications to the grading permit
would have no impact on operational noise. Noise associated with the grading for this project
was already addressed in the Final MND prepared for the project and was determined to be less
than significant with incorporation of mitigation. That mitigation would continue to apply. The
proposed modified grading permit includes a processing component to the grading, as well as
export via one of three haul routes. The processing and hauling would be required to comply
with the City's Noise Ordinance (Section 17.78.080.F.1), which addresses short-term noise
impacts and construction scheduling. The proposed activity would be required to adhere to these
requirements, as well as the previous noise mitigation indentified in MND 2005-1. Additionally,
the proposed processing area is buffered approximately 250 feet from the closest sensitive
residential receptor. Given the large attenuation of noise with distance, as well as the timing
limits on construction activities, the processing would not result in an impact to adjacent
sensitive receptors.
With regard to noise associated with haul trucks, depending on the haul route that is selected
(Haul Routes 1 and 2) trucks may pass through residential areas. As noted, construction activities
are governed by the City's Noise Ordinance, which limits the hours and days of the week that
construction activity can occur. Hauling activities would fall under that as well. Also, it is
estimated that, on average, 10 haul trucks would remove material per day, which equates to a
little more than one truck per hour. In some instances, depending on demand, that number of
trucks could increase to 40 trucks per day. Assuming an 8-hour work day, that equates to an
average of 5 trucks per hour or one truck every 12 minutes. This would not be characterized as
an intensity that would cause a substantial increase in the noise environment. This conclusion
applies to Hauling Routes 1 and 2. Hauling Route 3 would not involve trucks moving through
residential areas, as it proposes taking the export material across the project site to I-15 via New
La Strada, Camino del Norte and the Main Street ramps. Under all haul routes, impacts would be
less than significant with mitigation already prescribed in the Final MD.
Finding: Because prescribed mitigation measures from the Final MND (XI.1-5 through XI.1-8)
would be implemented, the proposed activity would neither negate nor substantially exacerbate
the significance of noise impacts. The impact would remain mitigated to below a level of
significance. Thus, the previously identified noise impacts would not be made substantially more
severe as a result of the proposed activity and there are no changes or new information that
would require the preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
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b) Expose persons to or generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise
levels?
MND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant. The Final MND prepared for the La
Strada Planning Area concluded that the project may expose some existing residential uses in the
east to vibration or groundborne noise during construction, but that no high-nuisance activities
such as blasting or pile driving would occur (page 43). These disturbances were determined to be
temporary and less than significant.
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit: The modified grading plan would not result in any
change in activity which would result in an increase in excessive groundborne vibrations or noise
above the level previously analyzed. No pile driving or blasting would be required. Therefore, no
new impacts are identified. This conclusion applies to all three haul routes.
Finding: Because the proposed activity would not result in an increase in excessive groundborne
vibrations, the proposed activity would neither negate nor substantially exacerbate the
significance of vibration impacts. The impact would remain less than significant. Thus, the
previously identified vibration impacts would not be made substantially more severe as a result
of the proposed activity and there are no changes or new information that would require the
preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
c) Result in a substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity
above levels existing without the project?
MND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant. The Final MND prepared for the La
Strada Planning Area concluded that the project would result in permanent increases in the
ambient noise environment, but those increases were below a level of significance (page 43).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit: The modified grading permit does not result in a long-
term change in noise conditions compared to what was analyzed in Final MND 2005-1. The
modified grading plan changes the distribution of short term construction noise due to the
potential for routing of haul trucks through residential neighborhoods. This is addressed in 1 l.a.
In conclusion, the modified grading permit does not result in any new substantial permanent
increase in ambient noise levels in the project area that were not considered as part of the Final
MND. A less than significant impact is identified for this issue area. This conclusion applies to
all three haul routes.
Finding: Because the proposed modifications to the grading plan have no effect on land use and
intensity, the proposed activity would not result in a permanent increase in ambient noise levels
beyond what was already analyzed in the Final MND. There are no new impacts, changes, or
new information associated with the proposed activity that would require the preparation of a
Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
d) Result in a substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the
project vicinity above levels existing without the project?
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MND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation. The Final
MND prepared for the La Strada Planning Area concluded that the project would result in a
temporary or periodic increase ambient noise levels due to short-term construction noise.
Mitigation measures XI.1-5 through XI.1-8 address construction related noise and required
locating construction and stockpiling areas way from existing residential as far as practicable,
limiting the day and time of construction activities, establishing a noise complaint program, and
using noise control equipment on construction equipment. With these mitigation measures,
impacts were determined to be less than significant (page 43).
Discussion of Modified Grading permit: Noise associated with grading for the proposed activity
has already been addressed in the Final MND prepared for the La Strada project. The proposed
modified grading permit includes a processing component to the grading, as well as export via
one of three routes. The processing and hauling would be required to comply with the City's
Noise Ordinance (Section 17.78.080.F.1), which addresses short-term noise impacts and
construction scheduling. The proposed activity would be required to adhere to these
requirements, as well as the previous noise mitigation indentified in MND 2005-1. Additionally,
the proposed processing area is buffered approximately 250 feet from the closest sensitive
residential receptor. Given the attenuation of noise with distance, as well as the timing limits on
construction activities per the Noise Ordinance, the processing would not result in an impact to
adjacent sensitive receptors.
With regard to noise associated with haul trucks, depending on the haul route that is selected
(Haul Routes 1 and 2) trucks may pass through residential areas. As noted, construction activities
are governed by the City's Noise Ordinance, which limits the hours and days of the week that
construction activity can occur. Hauling activities would fall under that as well. Also, it is
estimated that, on average, 10 haul trucks would remove material per day, which equates to a
little more than one truck per hour. In some instances, depending on demand, that number of
trucks could increase to 40 trucks per day. Assuming an 8 hour work day, that equates to an
average of 5 trucks per hour or one truck every 12 minutes. This would not be characterized as
an intensity that would cause a substantial increase in the noise environment. This conclusion
applies to Haul Routes 1 and 2. Haul Route 3 would not involve trucks moving through
residential areas, as it proposes taking the export material across the project site to I-15 via new
La Strada, Camino del Norte and the Main Street ramps. Under all hauling routes, impacts would
be less than significant.
Finding: Because prescribed mitigation measures from the Final MND (XI. 1-5 through XI.1-8)
would be implemented, the proposed activity would neither negate nor substantially exacerbate
the significance of short-term noise impacts. The impact would remain mitigated to below a level
of significance. Thus, the previously identified noise impacts would not be made substantially
more severe as a result of the proposed activity and there are no changes or new information that
would require the preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been
adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project
expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels?
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MAD No. 2005-1 Conclusion: No Impact. The Final MND prepared for the La Strada Planning
Area concluded that the project site is not located in an airport land use plan or within two miles
of a public or private airport. Therefore, no impact was identified for this issue area (page 43).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit: The existing conditions remain the same with regard to
the project's location within an airport land use plan or adjacency to an airstrip. Therefore, no
impact is identified for this issue area. This conclusion applies to all three haul routes.
Finding. Because the proposed activity site is not located within an airport land use plan or
within two miles of an airport, there are no new impacts identified for this issue area. There are
no new impacts, changes, or new information associated with the proposed activity that would
require the preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
J9 For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people
residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels?
MND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: No Impact. The Final MND prepared for the La Strada Planning
Area concluded that the project site is not located within two miles of a private airport.
Therefore, no impact was identified for this issue area (page 43).
Discussion ofModifted Grading Permit. The existing conditions remain the same with regard to
the proposed activity's location not being near a private airstrip. Therefore, no impact is
identified for this issue area. This conclusion applies to all three haul routes.
Finding: Because the proposed activity site is not located within the vicinity an airstrip, there are
no new impacts identified for this issue area. There are no new impacts, changes, or new
information associated with the proposed activity that would require the preparation of a
Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
13. Population and Housing - Would the proposed activity:
a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (e.g., by proposing new
homes and businesses) or indirectly (e.g., through extension of roads or other
infrastructure)?
MAD No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant. The Final MND prepared for the La
Strada Planning Area concluded that the project would not induce substantial population growth
either directly or indirectly. Impacts were determined to be less than significant (page 44).
Discussion ofModifted Grading Permit: The modified grading plan addresses grading and
export of excess soil material. These changes do not result in any changes in density or
development of infrastructure that would result in substantial population growth. Under Haul
Route 3, a road would be constructed to connect the project site with I-15 via New La Strada,
Camino del Norte and the Main Street ramps. This road was contemplated in the La Strada MND
and was not identified as being growth inducing. Further, La Strada is identified as a secondary
road in the City's proposed General Plan Update Circulation Element. Therefore, impacts are
still determined to be less than significant for hauling under Route 3. For Haul Routes. l and 2,
no new roads would be developed and impacts would also be less than significant.
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Finding: Because the proposed activity does not propose changes in density or development of
infrastructure that would result in substantial population growth, there are no new impacts
identified for this issue area. There are no new impacts, changes, or new information associated
with the proposed activity that would require the preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent
MND.
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of
replacement housing elsewhere?
MAD No. 2005-1 Conclusion: No Impact. The Final MND prepared for the La Strada Planning
Area concluded that the project would not have an impact related to displacement of housing, as
the project site is vacant (page 44).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit: The project site is currently vacant. Therefore, the
proposed modified grading plan would not result in the displacement of housing. Therefore, no
impact is identified for this issue area. This conclusion would apply to all three haul routes.
Finding: Because the proposed activity site is vacant and would not displace existing housing,
there are no new impacts identified for this issue area. There are no new impacts, changes, or
new information associated with the proposed activity that would require the preparation of a
Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement
housing elsewhere?
MND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: No Impact. The Final MND prepared for the La Strada Planning
Area concluded that the project would not have an impact related to displacement of people since
the project site is vacant (page 44).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit: The project site is currently vacant. Therefore, the
proposed modified grading plan would not result in the displacement of people. Therefore, no
impact is identified for this issue area. This conclusion would apply to all three haul routes.
Finding: Because the proposed activity site is vacant and would not displace existing housing or
people, there are no new impacts identified for this issue area. There are no new impacts,
changes, or new information associated with the proposed activity that would require the
preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
14. Public Services - Would the proposed activity:
a) Result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or
physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental
facilities, the construction of which would cause significant environmental impacts, in
order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance
objectives for any of the following public services?
i) Fire protection?
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MAD No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation. The
Final MND prepared for the La Strada Planning Area concluded that the project would
reduce impacts to fire protection service to below a level of significance through the payment
of Development Impact Fees, a portion of which goes towards funding facilities and staff for
fire protection (page 44).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit: Implementation of the modified grading plan
would not affect the proposed uses or density already approved in the Canyon Lake Specific
Plan Amendment. Therefore, the proposed activity would not result in an increase in
demand for fire protection services at the project site. A less than significant impact is
identified for this issue area. This conclusion applies to all three haul routes.
Finding. Because the proposed activity does not propose changes to the land use plan and
density of the site, no additional impacts to fire protection would occur. There are no new
impacts, changes, or new information associated with the proposed activity that would
require the preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
ii) Police protection?
MND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation. The
Final MND prepared for the La Strada Planning Area concluded that the project would
reduce impacts to police protection service to below a level of significance through the
implementation of standard conditions of approval (page 45).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit. Implementation of the modified grading plan
would not affect the proposed uses or density already approved in the Canyon Lake Specific
Plan Amendment. Therefore, the proposed activity would not result in an increase in
demand for police services. A less than significant impact is identified for this issue area.
This conclusion applies to all three haul routes.
Finding: Because the proposed activity does not propose changes to the land use plan and
density of the site, no additional impacts to fire protection would occur. There are no new
impacts, changes, or new information associated with the proposed activity that would
require the preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
iii) Schools?
MAD No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation. The
Final MND prepared for the La Strada Planning Area concluded that development within the
planning area would increase student enrollment at schools within the Lake Elsinore Unified
School District. To offset any potential cumulative impact on the school district's education
system, the La Strada project is required to pay appropriate school fees in accordance with
SB 50 (page 45). This would reduce impacts to school services below a level of significance
through the implementation of standard conditions of approval.
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit: Implementation of the modified grading plan
would not affect the proposed uses or density already approved in the Final MND for the La
Strada project. Therefore, the proposed activity would not result in an increase in demand for
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schools. A less than significant impact is identified for this issue area. This conclusion
applies to all three haul routes.
Finding. Because the proposed activity does not propose changes to the land use plan and
density of the site, no additional impacts to schools would occur. There are no new impacts,
changes, or new information associated with the proposed activity that would require the
preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
iv) Parks?
MND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation. The
Final MND prepared for the La Strada Planning Area concluded that the proposed activity
would reduce impacts to parks to below a level of significance through the payment of park
fees per proposed dwelling unit (page 45). These park fees would go to acquire and maintain
additional park space within the City.
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit. Implementation of the modified grading plan
would not affect the proposed uses or density already approved in the Final MND for the
proposed activity site. Therefore, the proposed activity would not result in an increase in
demand for parks. A less than significant impact is identified for this issue area. This
conclusion applies to all three haul routes.
Finding: Because the proposed activity does not propose changes to the land use plan and
density of the site, no additional impacts to parks would occur. There are no new impacts,
changes, or new information associated with the proposed activity that would require the
preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
v) Other public facilities?
MAD No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation. The
Final MND prepared for the La Strada Planning Area concluded that the project would
reduce impacts to other public facilities through the payment of appropriate library and
developer fees (page 45).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit: Implementation of the modified grading plan
would not affect the proposed uses or density already approved in the Final MND for the La
Strada project. Therefore, the proposed activity would not result in an increase in demand
for library or other public facilities. A less than significant impact is identified for this issue
area. This conclusion applies to all three haul routes.
Finding: Because the proposed activity does not propose changes to the land use plan and
density of the site, no additional impacts to parks would occur. There are no new impacts,
changes, or new information associated with the proposed activity that would require the
preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
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15. Recreation - Would the proposed activity:
a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational
facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be
accelerated?
MAD No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation. The Final
MND prepared for the La Strada Planning Area concluded that the project would reduce
recreation impacts through the payment of park fees per the Quimby Act (page 45). These park
fees would be applied toward requiring and maintaining additional park space within the City
and reduce the potential impact to recreation services and facilities to below a level of
significance.
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit: Implementation of the modified grading plan would
not affect the proposed uses or density already approved in the Final MND for the La Strada
project. Therefore, the proposed activity would not result in an increase in the use of
recreational facilities. A less than significant impact is identified for this issue area. This
conclusion applies to all three haul routes.
Finding. Because the proposed activity does not propose changes to the land use plan and
density of the site, no additional impacts to recreational facilities would occur. There are no new
impacts, changes, or new information associated with the proposed activity that would require
the preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
b) Provide recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational
facilities that might have an adverse physical effect on the environment?
MND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant. The Final MND prepared for the La
Strada Planning Area concluded that the project would not have any additional environmental
impacts associated with recreational amenity development beyond those already considered in
the Final MND. Impacts were determined to be less than significant (page 46).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit: Implementation of the modified grading plan would
not affect the proposed uses or density already approved in the Final MND for the La Strada
project. Therefore, the proposed activity would not result in an increase in demand for
recreational facilities. A less than significant impact is identified for this issue area. This
conclusion applies to all three haul routes.
Finding: Because the proposed activity does not propose changes to the land use plan and
density of the site, no additional impacts to recreational facilities would occur. There are no new
impacts, changes, or new information associated with the proposed activity that would require
the preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
16. Transportation/Traffic - Would the proposed activity:
a) Cause an increase in traffic that is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and
capacity of the street system (i.e., result in a substantial increase in either the number of
vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)?
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MND No. 2005-I Conclusion: Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation. The Final
MND prepared for the La Strada Planning Area concluded that the project would cause an
increase in traffic which would be substantial in relation to the existing traffic load. However,
implementation of mitigation measures (XV-1 through XV-10) reduced the impact to less than
significant (page 48). Mitigation measures XV-1 through XV-10 call for specific roadway and
intersection enhancements to increase capacity and improve overall traffic flow.
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit: The modified grading permit would allow for the
hauling of soil export material. On average, 10 haul trucks would remove material per day, which
equates to a little more than one truck per hour. In some instances, depending on demand, that
number of trucks could increase to 40 trucks per day. This may occur once a week. Assuming an
8 hour work day, that equates to an average of 5 trucks per hour or one truck every 12 minutes.
This would not be characterized as an intensity that would cause a substantial increase in the
traffic. This applies to all haul routes. Additionally, intersection capacity analysis conducted at
Summerhill Road and Railroad Canyon for Haul Route 1 noted that operations would remain at
LOS C, which is considered adequate (Appendix D).
Finding: Because prescribed mitigation measures from the Final MND (XV-1 through XV-10)
would be implemented, the proposed activity would neither negate nor substantially exacerbate
the significance of impacts association with operational traffic. Regarding construction traffic,
the addition of truck trips (Haul Routes 1, 2 or 3) would not impact the existing traffic load and
capacity of the circulation network. The impact would remain mitigated to below a level of
significance. Thus, the previously identified impact related to traffic would not be made
substantially more severe as a result of the proposed activity and there are no changes or new
information that would require the preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of service standard established by the
county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways?
MAY) No. 2005-I Conclusion: Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation. The Final
MND prepared for the La Strada Planning Area concluded that the project would add to a
cumulative traffic impact. However, implementation of mitigation measures (XV-1 through XV-
10) reduced the impact to less than significant (page 48). Mitigation measures XV-1 through XV-
10 call for specific roadway and intersection enhancements to increase capacity and improve
overall traffic flow.
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit: The modified grading permit would allow for the
hauling of soil export material. On average, 10 haul trucks would remove material per day, which
equates to a little more than one truck per hour. In some instances, depending on demand, that
number of trucks could increase to 40 trucks per day (no more than once per week). Assuming an
8-hour work day, that equates to an average of five trucks per hour or one truck every 12
minutes. The addition of up to five trucks per hour (once a week) or one truck per hour (other
days) would not be characterized as an exceedence, either individually or cumulatively, of a level
of service standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated
roads or highways. This conclusion applies to all three haul routes.
Finding: Because prescribed mitigation measures from the Final MND (XV-1 through XV-10)
would be implemented, the proposed activity would neither negate nor substantially exacerbate
the significance of impacts association with operational traffic. Regarding construction traffic,
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the addition of truck trips would not exceed the City's level of service standard of D. The impact
would remain mitigated to below a level of significance. Thus, the previously identified impact
related to traffic would not be made substantially more severe as a result of the proposed activity
and there are no changes or new information that would require the preparation of a
Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a
change in location that results in substantial safety risks?
MAD No. 2005-1 Conclusion: No Impact. The Final MND prepared for the La Strada Planning
Area concluded that the project would have no impact related to air traffic patterns since the
project is not located near an airport (page 48).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit: No airports are located in the vicinity of the project
site. Additionally, the proposed activity, which is a modification to the grading plan, would not
result in any changes to air traffic patterns. Thus no impact is identified. This conclusion applies
to all three haul routes.
Finding: Because the proposed activity is not located near an airport, nor would it impact air
traffic patterns, no impact would occur related to air traffic patterns. Therefore, there are no new
impacts, changes, or new information associated with the proposed activity that would require
the preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous
intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
MAD No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant Impact. The Final MND prepared for the
La Strada Planning Area concluded that the project would have no impact related to hazards due
to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm
equipment (page 48).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit: The modified grading permit does not result in any
changes to street design. Therefore, the impact would continue to be less than significant. This
conclusion applies to all three haul routes.
Finding: Because the proposed activity would not affect design features related to street design
or incompatible uses, a less than significant impact would continue to occur related to hazardous
design features. Therefore, there are no new impacts, changes, or new information associated
with the proposed activity that would require the preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent
MND.
e) Result in inadequate emergency access?
MND No. 2005-I Conclusion: Less than Significant Impact. The Final MND prepared for the
La Strada Planning Area concluded that the project would have a less than significant impact
with regard to emergency access (page 48). Both the police and fire department reviewed the
project and did not express any concerns regarding the project and emergency access.
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Discussion of Modified Grading Permit. The proposed activity identifies three haul routes to
remove excess soil material from the project site. There is existing access to the project site
through an adjacent residential neighborhood. Three haul routes are considered. Haul Route 1
would take material from project site to I-15 via La Strada and Summerhill Drive. Haul Route 2
would move material would be taken to SR-74 via La Strada, Bella Vista, and an unimproved
road and Greenwald Avenue. Haul Route 3 would remove material from the project site to I-15
via New La Strada, Camino del Norte and Main Street ramps. None of these haul routes would
result in inadequate emergency access to either the project site or adjacent uses.
Finding. Because the proposed activity would not result in inadequate emergency access, no
new impacts related to this issue area would occur. Therefore, there are no new impacts, changes,
or new information associated with the proposed activity that would require the preparation of a
Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
J) Result in inadequate parking capacity?
MND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant Impact. The Final MND prepared for the
La Strada Planning Area concluded that the project would provide adequate parking per the
City's General Plan and Zoning Code and that impacts would be less than significant (page 49).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit. The proposed activity is a modification to the grading
plan and would not result in any changes to the proposed parking. No parking restrictions would
be implemented due to the proposed hauling, regardless of what hauling scenario was selected.
Therefore, impacts remain less than significant.
Finding: Because the proposed activity would not result in inadequate parking, no new impacts
related to this issue area would occur. Therefore, there are no new impacts, changes, or new
information associated with the proposed activity that would require the preparation of a
Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting alternative transportation
(e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)?
MND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant Impact. The Final MND prepared for the
La Strada Planning Area concluded that the project would not have any proposed activities or
designs that would conflict with any existing policies related to alternative transportation
(page 49).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit. The proposed activity is a modification to the grading
plan and would not result in any changes to the alternative transportation. Thus impacts remain
less than significant. This conclusion applies to all three haul routes.
Finding. Because the proposed activity would not conflict with adopted policies regarding
alternative transportation, no new impacts related to this issue area would occur. Therefore, there
are no new impacts, changes, or new information associated with the proposed activity that
would require the preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
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17. Utilities and Service Systems - Would the proposed activity:
a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality
Control Board?
MAD No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation. The Final
MND prepared for the La Strada Planning Area concluded that the project would mitigate any
potential impacts related to wastewater treatment through implementation of a SWPPP and
compliance with a project-specific Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) (page 49).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit. Implementation of the modified grading plan would
not affect the proposed uses or density already approved for the project site in the Final MND.
Therefore, the proposed activity would not result in an increase in demand for wastewater
treatment services above the level previously analyzed in the Final MND. A less than significant
impact is identified for this issue area. This conclusion applies to all three haul routes.
Finding: Because the proposed activity does not propose changes to the land use plan and
density of the site, no additional demand for wastewater treatment requirements would occur.
There are no new impacts, changes, or new information associated with the proposed activity that
would require the preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent MD.
b) Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or
expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant
environmental effects?
MND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant Impact. The Final MND prepared for the
La Strada Planning Area concluded that the wastewater generated by the project would have
adequate capacity to be served by existing EVMWD facilities. In addition, the project applicant
would pay connection and operation fees which would also add to future plan capacity. Impacts
were determined to be less than significant (page 49).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit: Implementation of the modified grading plan would
not affect the proposed uses or density already approved in the Canyon Creek Specific Plan
Amendment. Therefore, the project would not result in an increase in demand for water and
wastewater services above the levels previously analyzed in the Final MND. A less than
significant impact is identified for this issue area. This conclusion applies to all three haul routes.
Finding: Because the proposed activity does not propose changes to the land use plan and
density of the site, no additional demand for water and wastewater treatment requirements would
result. There are no new impacts, changes, or new information associated with the proposed
activity that would require the preparation of a Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
c) Require or result in the construction of new stormwater drainage facilities or expansion of
existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental
effects?
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MND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation. The Final
MND prepared for the La Strada Planning Area concluded that the project would not have any
potential impacts related to stormwater drainage facilities, as the project would install detention
basins and maintain runoff in a manner that meets downstream design requirements. With
implementation of the detention basin as part of the project design features, impacts were
reduced to below a level of significance (page 49).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit: Implementation of the modified grading permit does
not result in an increase in need for stormwater drainage facilities. Buildout of the project
area would be consistent with the previously approved Tract Map that accompanied Final
MND 2005-1 and would include adequate stormwater facilities as well as the detention basin.
Modification of the grading permit does not modify the project plans with regard to stormwater
management and detention. Therefore, no new impacts are identified. This conclusion applies to
all three haul routes.
Finding. No new impacts for this issue area are identified and there are no changes in
information that would require preparation of an FIR or a Supplemental or Subsequent MND
exist.
d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements
and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed?
MND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant Impact. The Final MND prepared for the
La Strada Planning Area concluded that the project needed to provide additional water storage to
meet the anticipated water demand. A one million gallon water storage reservoir was installed as
part of the La Strada plan. Additionally, EVMWD indicated that they have adequate water to
supply the project. Therefore, impacts were determined to be less than significant (page 50).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit. The proposed activity is a modification to the grading
plan and does not result in any changes to the need for water supply or storage. Therefore, the
conclusions of Final MND 2005-1 remain adequate and no additional impacts are identified. This
conclusion applies to all three haul routes.
Finding. No new impacts for this issue area and no changes in information that would require
preparation of an FIR or a Supplemental or Subsequent MND exist.
e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider that serves or may serve
the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition
to the provider's existing commitments?
MND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant Impact. The Final MND prepared for the
La Strada Planning Area concluded that adequate wastewater treatment capacity was available to
not only serve the project, but also additional service needs from other projects in the EVMWD
service area. Therefore, impacts were determined to be less than significant (page 50).
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Discussion of Modified Grading Permit: The proposed activity is a modification to the grading
plan and does not result in any changes in demand for wastewater treatment capacity. Therefore,
the conclusions of Final MND 2005-1 remain adequate and no additional impacts are identified.
This conclusion applies to all three haul routes.
Finding: No new impacts for this issue area and no changes in information that would require
preparation of an EIR or a Supplemental or Subsequent MND exist.
f Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the project's
solid waste disposal needs?
MND No. 2005-I Conclusion: Less than Significant Impact. The Final MND prepared for the
La Strada Planning Area concluded that project would not generate solid waste above the
capacities identified in the General Plan. Additionally, the City participates in a mandatory
source reduction and recycling program which diverts solid waste from the landfills. Thus,
impacts were determined to be less than significant (page 50).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit: The proposed activity is a modification to the grading
plan and does not result in any changes in demand for landfill capacity. Excess soil from the
grading operations on the project site will be exported from the site to other construction
projects, thus reducing the amount of material that would be directed to the landfill. Therefore,
the conclusions of Final MD 2005-1 remain adequate and no additional impacts are identified.
This conclusion applies to all three haul routes.
Finding. No new impacts for this issue area and no changes in information that would require
preparation of an EIR or a Supplemental or Subsequent MND exist.
g) Comply with Federal, State, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste?
MAD No. 2005-I Conclusion: Less than Significant Impact. The Final MND prepared for the
La Strada Planning Area concluded that project would not conflict with and Federal, State or
local statues or regulations with regard to solid waste (page 50).
Discussion ofModifted Grading Permit: The proposed activity is a modification to the grading
plan and does not result in any project changes which would cause incompliance with Federal,
State or local statutes. Therefore, the conclusions of Final MND 2005-1 remain adequate and no
additional impacts are identified. This conclusion applies to all three haul routes.
Finding: No new impacts for this issue area and no changes in information that would require
preparation of an EIR a Supplemental or Subsequent MND exist.
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18. Mandatory Findings of Significance
a) POTENTIAL TO DEGRADE: Does the proposed activity have the potential to degrade the
quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species,
cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to
eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare
or endangered plant or animal, or eliminate important examples of the major periods of
California history or prehistory?
MAD No. 2005-1 Conclusion: Less than Significant Impact. The Final MND prepared for the
La Strada Planning Area concluded that project would be located in a sensitive habitat area and
is located within the MSHCP planning area. The project proposed included a set aside of
permanent open space, consistent with the requirements of the MSCHP. This set aside reduced
the potential for the project to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the
habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-
sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or
restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal, or eliminate important examples of the
major periods of California history or prehistory to below a level of significance (page 51).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit. Modification of the grading plan does not result in any
changes to the proposed habitat conservation that was identified in the Specific Plan. Haul
Routes I and 2 would export the soil via existing roadways. Therefore, the proposed activity
does not result in new impacts which change the conclusions of Final MND 2005-1.
Haul Route 3 would construct a road to connect the project site to I-15 via New La Strada,
Camino del Norte and the Main Street ramp, a portion of which will go through portion of the
proposed open space areas; however, this roadway was contemplated in the MSCHP and would
not be considered a significant impact. However, additional CEQA analysis would be required
for Haul Route 3 to make these mandatory findings.
Finding: For the proposed activity under Haul Routes 1 and 2, there are no changes or new
information associated with this proposed activity that would require the preparation of an EIR
or a Supplemental or Subsequent MND. For Haul Route 3, additional analysis would be required
to make the findings.
b) CUMULATIVE IMPACTS: Does the proposed activity have impacts that are individually
limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the
incremental effects of a project are considerable when reviewed in connection with the
effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable
future project.)
MAD No. 2005-1 Conclusion: The Final MND prepared for the La Strada project did not
identify any cumulative impacts that cannot be mitigated to below a level of significance.
Implementation of design features and mitigation measure identified for biological resources, air
quality and traffic in the Final MND reduces all impact to below a level of significance (page
51). .
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit: Implementation of the modified grading permit will
not result in an increase in cumulative impacts above and beyond those identified in Final MND
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2005-1. The proposed activity will still be required to implement the design feature and
mitigation measures for biological resources, air quality and traffic. This conclusion applies to all
three haul routes.
Finding: Therefore, there are no changes or new information associated with this proposed
activity that would require the preparation of an EIR or a Supplemental or Subsequent MND
c) ADVERSE IMPACTS ONHUMANS: Does the proposed activity have environmental
effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly?
MND No. 2005-1 Conclusion: The Final MND prepared for the La Strada project noted that
several impacts which could cause a substantial adverse effect on human being either directly or
indirectly were mitigate to below a level of significance (page 51).
Discussion of Modified Grading Permit. Potential effects to humans could result if the proposed
activity would have impacts related to public health/safety, air quality or hazards. Based upon the
analysis presented in this initial study, the proposed activity will not result in any impacts above
and beyond those identified in Final MND 2005-1. The proposed activity will adhere to the
City's Noise Ordinance for construction activities. This will ensure elevated sound levels are not
generated which would be a nuisance to sensitive receptors. The air quality modeling for the
proposed activity did not identify an exceedance of any criteria pollutant thresholds.
Additionally, the proposed activity would implement the mitigation measures related to air
quality identified in Final MND 2005-1. In summary, the modified grading permit does not result
in any impacts to human beings, either directly or indirectly, that were not already considered in
Final MND 2005-1. This analysis applies to all three haul routes.
Finding: Therefore, there are no changes or new information associated with this proposed
activity that would require the preparation of an FIR or a Supplemental or Subsequent MND.
19. Earlier Analyses
Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process,
one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or Negative Declaration
(Section 15063(c)(3)(D)).
Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2005-1 for the La Strada Planning Area (General
Plan No. 2005-01/Canyon Creek Specific Plan No. 85-1 Amendment No. 3/Tentative
Tract Map No. 32007). SCH No. 2005041168 (April 2005).
20. References
California Department of Conservation. California Geological Survey. Alquist Priolo Maps.
h_ptt ://www.consrv.ca.gov/cgs/rghm/ap/Pages/Index.aspx.
Viewed on January 8, 2010
California Energy Commission (CEC). 2006a. Inventory of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and
Sinks: 1990 - 2004. http://www.Climatechange.ca.gov/inventory/index.html
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City of Lake Elsinore. 2010. Electronic Communication with Ken Sumalo, City Engineer,
regarding truck trip assumptions for soil material export.
City of Lake Elsinore. 2009. Draft General Plan. December.
http://www.lake-elsinore or index aspx?page=794
Viewed on January 8, 2010
City of Lake Elsinore. 2005. General Plan Amendment No. 2005-1, Canyon Creek Specific Plan
No. 85-1 Amendment No. 3, Tentative Tract Map No. 320711 Initial Study and Mitigated
Negative Declaration. April.
EMission FACtors (EMFAC) model 2007 v2.3.
http://www.arb.ca.gov/msei/onroad/latest version.htm
Environmental Data Resources (EDR). 2010. EDR Radius Map Report for La Strada/Del
Brienza. January.
URBEMIS2007 Version 9.2.4.
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Final MND 2005-1 (La Strada)
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APPENDIX B
URBEMIS AND EMFAC Air Model Outputs
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EDR Radius Map Report
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Intersection Capacity Analysis
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