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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd. No. 1991-908ORDINANCE NO. 908 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE NORTH PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS WITH RESPECT THERETO. WHEREAS, TMC Developments has prepared the North Peak Specific Plan for an area of approximately 2,250 acres situated in the foothills of Steele Peak and Wasson Canyon; bounded by Steele Valley to the north, Wasson Canyon to the east, Highway 74 and the Lake Elsinore city limits to the south, and E1 Toro Road to the west for a residential and commercial development; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the North Peak Specific Plan and on December 5, 1990, adopted Resolution 90-18 recommending that the City Council adopt the North Peak Specific Plan; and WHEREAS, an Environs North Peak Specific Plan California Environmental Guidelines, and the City contained therein and in and nental Impact Report was prepared for the (SCH 90020487) in accordance with the Quality Act and the City's CEQA Council has considered the information the other documents referred to therein; WHEREAS, the City Council has certified the EIR as complete and adequate. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE DOES ORDAIN THAT: Section I. Upon recommendation of the Planning Commission and based upon the findings adopted hereby with regard to the approval of the Project, the City Counc~.i hereby: 1. finds that the North Peak Specific Plan for the project area is consistent with the General Plan of the City of Lake Elsinore, 2. finds that the adoption of the North Peak Specific Plan is in the public interest, and 3. approves and adopts the North Peak Specific Plan. 4. adopts the environmental findings, facts in support of findings, and Statement of Overriding Considerations, attached hereto as Exhibit 1 and incorporated herein by reference. 5. adopts the mitigation measures and monitoring requirements set forth in the Mitigation Monitoring Program, attached hereto as Exhibit 2 and incorporated herein by reference. Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after the date of its passage. The City Clerk shall certify as to adoption of this Ordinance and cause this Ordinance to be published and posted in the manner required by law. PASSED UPON FIRST READING this 12Eh day of February, 1991, by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: BUCK, DOMINGUEZ, STAR KEY, WASHBURN NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: fJONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSTENTIONS: COUNCILMEMBERS: WINKLER PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED UPON SECOND READING this 26th day of February ,.1991, by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DDMIN~UEZ, STARKEY, WASHBURN NOES: ABSENT: ABSTENTIONS: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE COUNCILMEMBERS: BUCK COUNCILMEMBERS: WINKLER GARY CITY VICKI L' CITY OF (SEAL) ASAD, CITY EISZNORE APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: JOHN R. HARPER,RjCITY ATTORNEY STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) SS: CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ) LAKE ELSINORE I, Vicki Lynne Kasad, City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore at a regular meeting of said Council on the 26th day of February .1991, and that is was so adopted by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DOMINGUEZ, STARKEY, WASHBURN NOES: ABSENT: CITY OF ABSTENTIONS: ASAD, CITY ELSINORE COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE BUCK COUNCILMEMBERS: WINKLER (SE.AL) STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) SS: CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE ) I, Vicki Lynne Kasad, City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of Ordinance No. g08 of said Council, and that the same has not been amended or repealed. 1991 VICKI LYNNE SAD, CITY OF 7y'1r ~ LSIN (SEAL) EXHIBIT #1 FINDINGS AND FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDINGS AND TATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS REGARDING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE NORTH PEAK PLANNED COMMUNITY AND AREA ANNEXATION (SPECIFIC PLAN 90-2; PREZONING) SCH N0. 90020487 These Findings and Facts in Support of Findings relate to the annexation, General Plan designation and zoning of approximately 2,250 acres (the "Annexation Area"), as described in the North Peak Planned Community Environmental Impact Report ("EIR"). Within the Annexation Area, the North Peak Specific Plan Area ("SPA") consists of 1,964 acres owned by TMC Communities ("SPA Developer"). In addition, three parcels totalling approximately 286 acres ("Outparcels") are included in the Annexation Area but are not part of the SPA. The term "Project" shall refer to the entire set of actions addressed in the EIR relating to the Annexation Area. The EIR identifies significant effects on the environment which may occur as a result of the Project. The State Guidelines ("Guidelines") promulgated pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") provide as follows: (a) No public agency shall approve or carry out a project for which an EIR has been completed which identifies one or more significant environmental effects of the project unless the public agency makes one or more written findings for each of those significant effects, accompanied by a brief explanation of the rationale for each finding. The possible findings are: (1) Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effects as identified in the final EIR. (2) Such changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and not the agency making the finding. Such changes have been adopted by such other agency or can and should be adopted by such other agency. [This finding shall be referred to as "finding 2 ."] (3) Specific economic, social, or other considerations make infeasible the mitigation measures or project alternatives identified in the final EIR. (Guidelines Section 15091.) [This finding shall be referred to as "finding 3 .") Section 1 of these Findings identifies the significant environmental effects of the Project which cannot feasibly be mitigated to below a level of significance. Section 2 sets forth potential environmental effects of the Project which are not significant because of the design of the Project or which can feasibly be mitigated to below a level of significance. Section 3 summarizes the alternatives discussed in the EIR and contains findings explaining the reasons that the Project, rather than .any of the alternatives to the Project, was approved. Section 4 sets forth a Statement of Overriding Considerations. 1. FINDINGS REGARDING SIGNIFICANT EFFECTS WHICH CANNOT FEASIBLY BE MITIGATED TO BELOW A LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE. The City has determined that EIR mitigation measures and proposals included a part of the Project will result in a substantial reduction of the following effects, but that these effects cannot feasibly be mitigated to below a level of significance. 1.1 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES 1.1.1 ~gnificant Effect: The Project will result. in a reduction in the range or number of Stephens kangaroo rat. Findines: The City hereby makes findings (1), (2) and (3). Facts in Support of Findin s: The following measures will result in a substantial reduction of the adverse impacts of the identified significant effect. (a) Prior to development of property within the Annexation Area, the developer shall comply with the requirements of the federal Endangered Species Act ("ESA"). (b) Within the SPA, all requirements imposed by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service ("USFWS") following consultation under Section 7 of the ESA shall be met. (c) Mitigation for significant impacts to Stephens kangaroo rat consists of preservation of habitat occupied by the species within the SPA and dedication of natural open space areas occupied by the species off-site, the two equaling an acre for acre dedication of occupied habitat. Off-site dedication will be accomplished through land exchanges, in-lieu fee dedication, etc. These lands will be managed by the Bureau of Land Management ("BLM") or BLM's designee. (d) The above mitigation measures will not fully mitigate ,impacts to Stephens kangaroo rat to below the level of significance, since the range and number of this endangered species will undergo a net decrease. However, for the USFWS to approve the loss of Stephens kangaroo rat habitat under the provisions of the ESA, it must find that the Project (including mitigation) does not jeopardize the existence of the species. 1.1.2 Significant Effect: Implementation of the Project will result in the loss of 624 acres of chaparral, Coastal Sage scrub ("CSS") and annual grasslands. This contributes to the cumulative loss of native and naturalized plant cover in the -3- area, and the- ongoing loss of large tracts of native/naturalized plant. communities in western Riverside County. (3). Findings: The City hereby makes findings (1), (2) and Facts in Support of Findings: The following measures will result in a substantial reduction of the adverse impacts of the identified significant effect. (a) The Facts in Support of Findings 2.1.1 and 2.1.5 hereby are incorporated by reference. (b) Developers within the Project area shall demonstrate in landscape plans that native species will be used extensively in all landscaping of natural open areas which are adjacent to natural open space areas, including buffer zones and fuel modification zones. All landscaping/fuel modification plant palettes shall be reviewed by a qualified biologist familiar with the possibilities of landscaping with native stock. (c) General Plan policies and CEQA mitigation measures imposed by other jurisdictions within western Riverside County also should address the impacts of the loss of native and naturalized plants. (d) While the above mitigation measures will aid in minimizing impacts to native/naturalized habitats, they will not mitigate the cumulative impact to below a level of significance. 1.1.3 Significant Effect: Several rare, endangered or other sensitive species are known to inhabit the region. Cumulative development will result in the loss of vegetation and habitat for sensitive species. (3). Finding: The City hereby makes findings (1), (2) and Facts in Suvvort of Finding: The following measures will result in a substantial reduction of the adverse impacts of the identified significant effect. (a) The Facts in Support of Findings 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 2.1.2, 2.1.3, 2.1.4, 2.1.8 and 2.1.9 hereby are incorporated by reference. -4- <b) Regional habitat preservation areas are being established for sensitive species, thereby reducing adverse cumulative effects on these species. (c) While the above mitigation measures will reduce impacts on sensitive species, significant cumulative impacts will remain. (d) ** SEE PACE 5A FOR TEXT. 1.2 LANDFORM ALTERATION 1.2.1 Significant Effect: Grading of the Annexation Area will change the landform character of the area. Findines: The City hereby makes findings (1) and (3). Facts in Support of Findines: The following measures will result in the substantial reduction of the adverse impacts of the identified significant effects. (a) Prior to the approval of grading plans within the Annexation Area, the Director of Community Development- shall ensure that the following measures have been incorporated into the Project: (1) Recontouring of the existing landform to provide a smooth and gradual transition between graded slopes and existing grades. (2) Contour grading of final slopes so that contours, elevations and gradients of finished slopes are blended with adjacent natural terrain to achieve a consistent grade and natural appearance. (3) Variation and combination of slopes of 2:1, 3:1 and 4:1 to create a more natural character whenever possible within the graded areas. (4) Planting of cut and fill slopes with native vegetation in order to prevent erosion. (5) Obscuring slope drainage structures with a variety of plant materials. (6) Incorporation of architectural and design techniques into the Project in order to minimize grading and enhancement of off-site views such as split levels, clustering, etc. -5- (b) These mitigation measures will reduce the impacts to landform alteration to the greatest degree possible. However, development of the Annexation Area will result in the permanent alteration of existing landform features. 1.2.2 Significant Effect: Development of cumulative projects in the Lake Elsinore region will result in a significant adverse change in the natural topography of the region. (3). Findings: The City hereby makes findings (1), <2) and • Facts in Support of .Findings: The following measures will result in the substantial reduction of the adverse impacts of the identified significant effect. (a) The Facts in Support of Finding 1.2.1 hereby are incorporated by reference. (b) Adherence to City General Plan policies regarding landform modification will minimize impacts on topography. (c) Adherence to General Plan policies within the surrounding cities and the County of Riverside regarding landform modification will minimize impacts on topography. (d) Although these mitigation measures will reduce impacts on topography, significant cumulative impacts on landforms will remain. 1.3 AIR QUALITY 1.3.1 Significant Effect: Implementation of the Project will result in significant emissions of reactive organic gases, nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide (ROG, NOx and CO) within the City and its sphere. The South Coast Air Basin is" anticipated to exceed federal and State project standards for ROG with or without the Project. (3). Findings: The City hereby makes findings (1), (2) and Facts in Suvvort of Finding: The following measures will result in a substantial reduction of the adverse impacts of the identified significant effect. (a) The Facts in Support of Findings 2.8.1, 2.8.2 and 2.8.3 hereby are incorporated by reference. -6- Regarding the SKR Interim Habitat Conservation Plan Section 1.1.3 (d) THIS SECTION IS TO BE INSERTED ON PAf=E 5 WHERE INDICATED. (d) Pursuant to Section VI.A(5) (c) of the Stephens Kangaroo Rat Interim Habitat Conservation Plan Implementation Agreement, the City Council hereby finds that the approval of the Project will have "no significant environmental effect" on the establishment of a Stephens Kangaroo Rat ("SKR") reserve in the reserve study area. This finding is based on the Final EIR, the studies of the habitat of the SKR within the Project area and within the proposed on-site and off-site mitigation areas conducted by Dr. Richard Friesen of Michael Brandman and Associates, the conditions of approval to the Project which require the project proponent to comply with all requirements imposed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service following consultation under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act ("ESA"), the mitigation measures adopted by the project proponent including the preservation of significant on-site and off-site habitat and potential habitat for the SKR, and other information submitted to the City on this matter. The finding is also based on the fact that the City Council approval is limited to the specific plan and pre-annexation zoning for the project, and that additional approvals will be required, including the approval of subdivision maps and grading permits, before any development could be undertaken within the Steele Park Study Area which would involve any adverse effect on the Stephens Kangaroo Rat. The City Council also finds that the project will require consultation pursuant to Section 7 of the ESA and that the ESA and the Implementation Agreement recognize that the requirements of the ESA can be satisfied through the Section 7 consultation process in lieu of the terms of the SKR Interim Habitat Conservation Plan. -5A- (b) Following its review of the EIR, the Southern California Association of Governments ("SCAG") made the following finding: "The design concept for the North Peak Planned Community, which is based on an integrated community consisting of residential, commercial and recreational land uses within the context of small villages, is highly commendable since it is conducive to reduced motorized vehicular use and promotes alternative forms of non-motorized commuting. The development of pedestrian-oriented commercial centers and recreational areas through the construction of bicycle paths and pedestrian walkways should facilitate the use of these preferred non-polluting modes of travel within and between villages." (b) Control measures imposed by other jurisdictions, pursuant to the AQMP and to local review of projects, will reduce cumulative impacts of air pollution. (c) Although the above mitigation measures will reduce impacts on criteria pollutants, the cumulative impact on emissions within the South Coast Air Basin will remain significant. 1.3.2 Significant Effect: Carbon monoxide (CO) levels at the four locations monitored, as described in the EIR, will exceed the state 8-hour standard. One location will exceed the state 1-hour standard (I-15 northbound ramps Nichols Road). This impact is due to both Project and cumulative traffic. Findings: The City hereby makes findings (1), (2) and (3). Facts in Suvvort of Finding: The following measures will result in a substantial reduction of the adverse impacts of the identified significant effect. (a) The Facts in Support of Findings 2.6.1, 2.6.2 and 2.6.3, regarding improvements to Nichols Road and State Route 74 to reduce congestion along these routes, hereby are incorporated by reference. These improvements will reduce emissions by reducing congestion. (b) The Facts in Support of Findings 2.8.2 and 2.8.3 hereby are incorporated by reference. (c) Fact (b) in Support of Finding 1.3.1 incorporated by reference. hereby is -7- (d) Requirements established by other jurisdictions regarding road improvements, control of short-term construction exhaust, the use of alternate transportation modes and compliance with AQMP measures will reduce cumulative impacts on CO levels. (e) While the above mitigation measures will reduce Project impacts on local CO levels, a significant cumulative impact will remain after mitigation. 1.4 AESTHETICS 1.4.1 significant Effect: The on-site visual character of portions of the Annexation Area will change from rural to suburban. Findings: The City hereby makes findings (1) and (3). Facts in Support of Findings: The following measures will result in the substantial reduction of the adverse impacts of the identified significant effect. (a) Within the last 40 years, numerous human modifications to the landscape have been made within the SPA. At least two powerline corridors cross the property in east-west alignments. Other recent alterations include numerous scattered homesites, almost exclusively containing prefabricated mobile homes. In the hilly terrain of the southern part cf the SPA, the tops of many knolls have been truncated to serve as platforms for dwellings; in many cases, no structures have been built on these sites. A prolific number of unpaved graded roads cross the site, only some of which are depicted in the. current USGS quadrangle maps. An abandoned "wargame" field is located in the northeast quarter of Section 7. This field is outfitted with structures, including a lookout tower and mock pillboxes made from corrugated sheet metal. Numerous modern trash dumps are located throughout the area, which is also littered with abandoned motor vehicles. Shell casings, clay pigeons, shattered bottles and punctured cans and signs attest to the prolific use of the area for recreational shooting. In short, while the SPA currently is largely undeveloped, it is not a pristine rural area. (b) Approximately 50% of the SPA will be retained in open space, thereby decreasing the visual impact of development on the site. -8- (c) Approximately 70% of the riparian habitat in the SPA will be retained on-site, thereby reducing impacts caused by alterations to this habitat. (d) Disturbed areas in the SPA will be relandscaped with introduced species that have been historically located in the vicinity, including olive trees, eucalyptus trees and palm trees. (e) Prior to the approval of the first tentative map for the SPA, the City shall review and approve a master landscape plan for the SPA. (f) Native species shall be incorporated as part of the landscape in the proposed palette transition zones between developed areas and preserved natural areas. (g) When a specific development proposal has been submitted for development of the Outparcels, the City shall ensure that the development is in compliance with all General Plan policies governing visual impacts. The City also shall impose further mitigation measures (through CEQA review or through the City's discretionary approval process) to ensure that visual impacts are mitigated. An analysis of visual impacts shall be required prior to development plan approval. (h) These mitigation measures will reduce the impact of the Project to on-site views. However, the Project will continue to result in a significant impact to the visual character of the site. 1.4.2 Significant Effect: Landform modification, combined with increasing development of the region, will result in significant adverse changes to the visual resources of the region. Findings: The City hereby makes findings (1), (2) and C3)• Facts in Support of Findings: The following measures will result in a substantial reduction of the adverse impacts of the identified significant effect. (a) Facts in Support of Findings 1.2.1, 1.4.1 and 2.10.1 hereby are incorporated by reference. (b) Conformance with the City General Plan policies will minimize cumulative visual impacts of ongoing development. -9- (c) Implementation of General Plan and other development policies in surrounding.:'jurisdictions will minimize cumulative visual impacts of ongoing development. (d) While the above mitigation measures will reduce impacts on visual resources, significant cumulative impacts will remain. -10- 2 POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFE'ECTS WHICH ARE NOT SIGNIFICANT OR WHICH CAN BE MITIGATED TO BELOW A LEVEL -0F SIGNIFICANCE The City has determined that the following effects will not be significant, or will be mitigated to below a level of significance, for the reasons stated below. 2.1 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES 2.1.1 Potential Effect: The Project will result in a reduction in habitat and loss of individuals of the following sensitive animal species: orange-throated whiptail, San Diego horned lizard and California gnat catcher. Findines: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Support of Findines: (a) Natural open space shall be preserved within the SPA, contiguous with off-site natural open space areas. Thirty-two acres of CSS-1 and CSS-2/G shall be preserved and eighty acres of CSS-2 and CSS-2/G shall be preserved. (b) In addition to on-site mitigation, the off-site mitigation parcels for it;pacts on Stephens kangaroo rat within the SPA will also contain areas of coastal sage scrub. (c) The Facts in Support of Finding 2.1.5 hereby are incorporated by reference. 2.1.2 Potential Effect: Development of the SPA could affect one population of Munz's onion. Findings: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Su~vort of Findines: (a) Prior to issuance of a grading permit for the relevant portion of the SPA, the Project proponent shall ensure that a relocation program for Munz`s onion will be conducted. All of the bulbs in the population shall be relocated according to the protocol identified in the following paragraphs. (b) All work shall be conducted by a qualified botanist familiar with the most successful techniques for bulb relocation. -11- (c) All plants in the population shall be located and mapped during the spring flowering period and monitored on a regular basis in order to perform the relocation at the proper stage in the flowering cycle. (d) Relocation shall take place at the end of the spring flowering period, and shall consist of careful removal of all bulbs. (e) The bulbs shall be transferred to a qualified institution (e.g., botanic garden) for controlled propagation and eventual relocation of later generations to appropriate dedicated open space areas. The Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Gardens is a qualified institution which has expressed interest in receiving the transplanted bulbs. 2.1.3 Potential Effect: Arroyo toad, a sensitive species which may occur in streambed riparian habitat on the Project site, could suffer reduction in habitat or loss of individuals as a result of Project implementation. These impacts, if any, would occur in R-2, R-3 and R-4 streambed riparian areas. Findines: The City hereby makes finding <1). Facts in Support of Findines: (a) Mitigation for this potential impact consists of riparian streambed replacement on an acre-for-acre basis. The Facts in Support of Finding 2.1.4 hereby are incorporated by reference. 2.1.4 Potential Effect: streambed riparian habitat will be impacted in the SPA. Findines: The City hereby makes finding.(1). Facts in Support of Findines: (a) Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the SPA Developer shall ensure through a replacement habitat program that there is no net loss of wetland acreage or habitat value. (b) The wetland habitat replacement program for the SPA shall be approved as part of the federal Section 404 permit and California Department of Fish and Game streambed Alteration Agreement. (c) Any wetland mitigation site shall be in close proximity to existing wetland resources. -12- 2.1.5 Potential Effect: Impacts to wildlife will occur as a result of loss of habitat. Wildlife impacts resulting from the Project could include: (1) impeding the movement of wildlife through the area; (2) reduction in population numbers for small rodents and reptile species; and (3) loss of foraging area for animals with large feeding territories, including raptors and mammalian predators. Findines: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Support of FindingH: (a) The land use plan for the SPA preserves large blocks of habitat in the natural open space. (b) Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall demonstrat e through project design ..and landscape plans that natural open space movement corridors shall be maintained, to the maximum extend feasible, for scrub requiring bird species and larger predators between undeveloped areas of scrub vegetation within the Project boundaries and open space areas adjacent to the site. <c) In areas where roads divide areas of coastal sage scrub, corridors of coastal sage scrub habitat shall be included in the revegetation of graded areas up to the edge of the right-of-way. The minimum width of such corridors shall be 30 feet. This revegetation program shall be designed and monitored by the City in order to ensure s~iccessful establishment of the habitat. 2.1.6 potential Effect: Humans and their pets could disturb wildlife in undisturbed areas adjacent to development. Findines: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Support of Findings: <a) SPA project design and fencing plans shall demonstrate that suitable buffers will be constructed between proposed development areas and the. Nature Park. Buffers shall include fencing or other physical barriers and appropriate landscaping materials (primarily native .plants), with the primary goal of controlling human and pet encroachment in this area. The buffer shall be of sufficient width to minimize indirect impacts associated with human activities. <b) Access to the SPA Nature Park area shall be restricted for bicycles, motorcycles and off-road vehicles, and signage -13- shall be erected to deter these and other uses incompatible with the purposes of the Nature Park and its functions as a wildlife habitat/mitigation site. 2.1.7 Potential Effect: Nocturnal or crepuscular animal activity could be reduced as a result of nighttime lighting in the immediate vicinity of development. Findings: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Support of Findings: (a) Project applicants shall demonstrate in lighting plans that outdoor lighting shall be designed and located so that direct rays are confined to the property to the maximum extent possible. <b) All City lighting requirements shall be met. 2.1.8 Potential Effect: Exotic (non-native) plants species introduced on-site could potentially invade natural habitat and displace some native species. Findings: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Sunvort of Findings: (a) In order to minimize the possibility of invasion of native habitats by non-native invasive plant species, the Project applicants shall demonstrate on landscape plans .that no such plant species are used in landscape plans, fuel modification zones or other buffer zones. Known invasive species include those listed in mitigation measures 1-10 in the EIR. 2.1.9 Potential Effect: Implementation of the Project will result in ,c onstruction-related impacts to biological resources. Findines: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Sunnort of Findings: (a) The following measure shall be implemented prior to issuance of grading permits in order to prevent biological resources during construction. (b) To the extent permitted by other constraints to the grading schedule, vegetation clearing shall be limited or avoided during the nesting season (March - June). -14- (c) A qualified monitor shall be present at any pre-grade conference, during any mass grading, and periodically during construction, to ensure that preserved sensitive resources are properly fenced or otherwise protected. (d) During construction, preserved riparian areas that are adjacent to grading areas will be temporarily fenced off or otherwise protected, to prevent grading or storage of heavy equipment of building materials in these habitats. (e) Where cut and fill slopes encroach on wetland habitats, the slope angles shall be designed to be as steep as feasible to minimize lateral encroachment. <f) Grading materials or spoils shall not be placed or stored near any riparian area. (g) Removal of native vegetation shall be avoided wherever possible, and the amount of habitat removed shall be limited to the minimum required for construction. (h) Where feasible, construction shall be conducted along wetland areas during dry weather. (i) Drainage plans shall minimize erosion and cutting to drainage courses, as required by the grading regulations and outlined in the hydrology section of the EIR. (j) Toxic and hazardous materials on the Project site shall be controlled during construction. Spills of hazardous materials shall be promptly and completely cleaned up. 2.2 HYDROLOGY 2.2.1 Potential Effect: Development of the SPA will result in modifications to on-site drainage. Findings: The City hereby makes finding <1). Facts in Suvvort of Findings: (a) Prior to the issuance of a tentative tract map for development of each Village of the SPA, the developer shall submit to the City of Lake Elsinore Director of Community Development, a Master Drainage Improvement Plan, indicating the nature and sizing of the final drainage improvement. -15- 2.2.2 Potential Effect: Post-development off-site discharges for the SPA will increase by less than ten percent. Findines: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Support of Findings: (a) Prior to issuance of a grading permit for any Planning Area within the SPA, the developer shall submit documentation to the City Engineer demonstrating whether downstream drainages can accommodate any increase in off-site discharge. If the downstream drainage cannot accommodate this increase, then measures will be incorporated into the project design (i.e., downstream improvements or retention basins) to ensure that downstream flows are accommodated. 2.2.3 Potential Effect: Construction activities could cause a short-term increase in erosion. Findings: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Svp~ort of Findings: (a) Prior° to the issuance of a grading permit for development of each Planning Area of the SPA or Outparcels, the developer shall submit to the City Engineer a construction erosion control plan to prevent excessive runoff and erosion during project construction. Measures to be included in such a plan may include, bvt are not limited to, the use the temporary perimeter control measures, timely replanting of graded areas and the scheduling of grading during the non-rainy season. 2.2.4 Potential Effect: Development of the Annexation Area will cause an increase in urban pollutants in downstream runoff . Findines: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Support of Findings: (a) Riparian wetland habitat areas in the SPA will be enhanced and/or constructed at two on-site discharge points. Such wetland habitat areas act as filters for urban pollutants and will reduce the amount of urban pollutants floating downstream. The wetland area along Arroyo Del Toro will be completed prior to any occupancy of any development in Village I. The wetland area in Wasson Canyon will be completed prior to occupancy of any development in Village III. -16- (b) Any balance of urban pollutants leaving the site is anticipated to be small and typical of developments in the area. 2.2.5 Potential Effect: Development of the Outparcels make result in modifications to on-site drainage, increases in off-site discharge, short-term increases in erosion from construction activities and increases in urban water pollutants. Findines: The City hereby makes finding <1). Facts in Su~nort of Findines: (a) When a specific development proposal has been submitted for development of the Outparcels, the City shall ensure that the development is in compliance with all General Plan policies governing drainage, discharge, erosion and impacts on water quality. (b) The City also shall impose further mitigation measures (through CEQA review or through the City's discretionary approval process) to ensure that drainage, discharge, erosion and impacts on water quality are fully mitigated. The City shall apply mitigation measures 2-1 through 2-4, as set forth in the EIR, as necessary to mitigate the impacts of specific development proposals. 2.3 GEOLOGY AND TOPOGRAPHY 2.3.1 Potential Effect: A wide range of geologic conditions will be encountered during grading of the Annexation Area. FindinQS: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in S~pnort of FindinQS: (a) All projects within the Annexation Area shall comply with the grading code of the City of Lake Elsinore. In particular, grading plans will address the geologic conditions discussed below. (b) The developer shall ensure that site preparation, excavation and earthwork completion operations will be preformed under the observation and testing of a soils engineer. (c) All grading within the SPA shall be done in accordance with the grading requirements contained in the Specific Plan. Detailed grading plans further defining earthwork requirements for the SPA shall be developed prior to the approval of each tract map. These plans. shall be subject to the review and -17- approval of tfie City. A geotechnical review of the detailed grading plans for the<SPA will be necessary. Additional subsurface investigation will be conducted during subsequent planning levels in order to provide specific design recommendations for the SPA. (d) Grading plans for the Outparcels shall be reviewed and approved by the City prior to approval of any development of these areas. (e) Concentrated runoff shall not be allowed to drain into unprotected natural drainage courses, especially at the bases of natural hillsides with adverse bedding or weathering conditions. Proper design of non-erosive surficial drainage devices by the civil engineer for the project is required. 2.3.2 Potential Effect: Primary and secondary seismic hazards of groundshaking, liquefaction and rockfall are present in the Annexation Area. Findines: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Suvvort of Findines: (a) All structures within the Annexation Area shall be designed to resist earthquake forces in accordance with the latest Uniform Building Code adopted by City. <b) Further geotechnical analyses, based on site-specific groundwater and soil data, shall be conducted in certain areas of the northeastern portion of the SPA, as well as the valleys separating the granitic terrain from the metasediments, to adequately address the liquefaction potential, seismically induced settlement and ground lurching in alluvial areas. These analyses shall be conducted by a licensed geotechnical firm, and shall be completed prior to tentative map approval. (c) The removal and recompaction of alluvium and slope wash deposits shall be conducted (during grading) for areas with significant liquefaction potential prior to fill placement for habitable structures. Deepened foundation systems and the incorporation of subsurface drainage devices shall be included as necessary. (d) Spherically-weathered boulders shall be evaluated for seismic roll-out hazard potential by the geotechnical firm, and either the boulders or the planned structures shall be moved or a structural safety setback shall be implemented and approved by the Director of Community Development. _lg_ 2.3.3 Potential Effect: Local variations in rock structure and natural slopes can impact bedrock stability in manufactured slopes. Findines: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Suuflort of Findings: (a) Local variations in bedrock structure in the SPA shall be inspected and mapped in detail by the geotechnical firm prior to tentative map approval. (b) Any manufactured slopes in the Outparcels shall comply with the requirements of the City grading code. 2.3.4 Potential Effect: Spherically-weathered boulders in the Annexation Area could result in hazards during grading ,or due to gravity. Findines: The City hereby makes finding <1). Facts in Svv~ort of Findines: (a) Prior to approval of the grading plan, spherically-weathered boulders shall be evaluated for roll-out hazard potential by a qualified geotechnical firm. If the boulders present a hazard, than either the boulders or planned structures shall be moved or a structural safety setback shall be implemented and- approved by the Director of Community Development of the City. 2.3.5 Potential Effect: Oversized material is likely to be encountered during grading and generated during blasting. Findings: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Support of Findings: <a) Oversized materials shall be handled by being placed in structural fills and/or crushed or used as decorative stone. 2.3.6 Potential Effect: Compressible and expandable soils are located within the Annexation Area. Findines: The City hereby makes finding (1). -19- Facts`in Support of Findines: (a) The removal of compressible materials shall be required in all areas planned for the placement of structural fill in order to minimize settlement potential. Topsoil, colluvium, alluvium and highly .weathered bedrock materials shall be removed and recompacted during project grading pursuant to the City grading ordinance in order to reduce the potential for lateral spreading and seismically-induced settlement. (b) Selective grading shall be used to blend highly expansive soils (if encountered in the Annexation Area) with soils of low expansibility potential. Incorporation of special foundation design which accommodates the expansion potential of soils shall be included as needed in effected areas. 2.4 LAND USE 2.4.1 Potential Effect: The General Plan designation of the Annexation Area must be consistent with the City's General Plan. Findines: The City hereby makes finding <1). Facts in S~vort of Findings: (a) Appendix E of the Technical Appendices to the EIR, discussing consistency between the SPA and the General Plan, hereby is incorporated by reference. (b) Development of the Ovtparcels also will be consistent with the General Plan, which designates these sites for development according to a Specific Plan. <c) The Facts in Support of Finding 2.4.2 hereby are incorporated by reference. 2.4.2 Potential Effect: The Project could be incompatible with adjacent land uses. Findines: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Su~vort of Findings: (a) The Specific Plan for the SPA provides for transition areas, consisting of open space and lower densities, between the developed areas of the SPA and surrounding areas. -20- (b) Outparcels A-1 and A-2 shall provide similar densities adjacent to existing development. (c) Outparcel A-3, designated Highway Commercial, is adjacent to and consistent with Highway Commercial uses in the Specific Plan area. 2.5 SOCIOECONOMICS 2.5.1 Potential Effect: The Project will result in a substantial local increase in population of approximately 14,858 people. Findines: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Su~vort of Findings: (a) The increase in population is consistent with the goals and policies contained in the City General Plan. It is not considered an adverse impact. 2.5.2 Potential Effect: The Project will result in a local increase in housing stock of 5,369 units, including both the SPA and the Outparcels. Findines: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Support of Findings: (a) The increase in housing is consistent with the goals and policies of the City's General Plan and is not considered an adverse impact. 2.5.3 Potential Effect: The Project will affect the region's and the City's job/housing balance. Findines: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Support of Findings: (a) Within the SPA, the on-site Highway Commercial and village level commercial uses increase the jobs/housing balance of the development in the SPA from that for a "residential only" project of this size and intensity. (b) The designation of Outparcel A-3 as Highway Commercial will increase the provision of jobs within the Project area. -21- (c) The General Plan provides that the City shall continue its efforts to increase the jobs/housing balance in the City by promoting commercial and industrial development in appropriate locations in the City. (d) Following its review of the EIR, the Southern California Association of Governments made the following findings: "The proposed project will provide a mix of land uses which is consistent with the job/housing balance of the regional Growth Management Plan The project will generate 1,666 new jobs, which is in excess of what is required to be consistent with the Growth Management Policy." 2.6 TRAFFIC/CIRCULATION 2.6.1 Potential Effect: Development of the SPA will add 12,700 daily trips to SR-74. Findines: The City hereby makes finding (1).. Facts in Support of Findines: (a) A fair share funding mechanism shall be established to provide funding for the widening 'of SR-74. Fees shall be assessed to pr o,7ects based on traffic contributions to SR-74. Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the SPA Developer and the developers of the Outparcels shall dedicate the necessary half section (67-foot half section, per Caltrans) for improvements adjacent to their properties. (b) SR-74 shall be widened to four lanes between I-15 and Conard Avenue prior to occupancy of any SPA development. (c) SR-74 shall be .widened to six lanes between I-15 and Dexter Avenue prior to occupancy of 1,700 SPA residential units (d) SR-74 shall be widened to six lanes between Dexter Avenue an`d Riverside Street prior to occupancy of 2,000 SPA residential units. (e) Unless funding has been otherwise committed for improvements to SR-74, the SPA Developer shall be responsible for installing such improvements prior to occupancy. If the cumulative cost of such improvements exceeds the fair share allocation defined in 2.6.1(a) above, then the SPA Developer and the City shall enter into a reimbursement agreement whereby the SPA Developer would be reimbursed-for improvements in excess of its fair share. Reimbursement shall occur at such time as funds are obtained under the City's funding program. _22_ (f) A fair share funding mechanism shall be established to provide funding for the construction of the Nichols Road Extension between its current terminus and the SPA. Fees shall be assessed to projects based on traffic contributions to Nichols Road. (g) The Nichols Road Extension between I-15 and the SPA shall be constructed prior to occupancy of 3,000 SPA residential units. (h) Unless funding has been otherwise committed for Nichols Road improvements, the SPA Developer shall be responsible for installing such improvements prior to occupancy. This will ensure that the roadway is installed prior to need. If the cumulative cost of such improvements exceeds the fair share allocation defined in 2.6.1(f) above, then the SPA Developer and the City shall enter into a reimbursement agreement whereby the SPA Developer would be reimbursed for improvements in excess of its fair share. Reimbursement shall occur at such time as funds are obtained under the City's funding program. <i) Prior to the issuance of Building Permits for any structures that would be affected by the required improvements to State Route 74, the project proponent may seek relief from such conditions by demonstrating one or both of the following: (1) The required improvements to State Route 74 have been adopted as part of a funded Transportation Improvement Plan by a public agency (i.e., by Caltrans, Riverside County Transportation Commission or by the City of Lake Elsinore), and the improvements are scheduled for completion within five years of the issuance of said building permits. If the required improvements are larger in scope than those in the funded Transportation Improvement Plan, then the project proponent may meet this condition by offering to fund the balance of the required improvements as part of the project. (2) The project proponent can demonstrate, by means of an updated traffic study based upon updated phasing information, that lesser improvements can provide an adequate level of service along SR-75. For purposes of this analysis, "Adequate Level of Service" will be defined as Level of Service D (an ICU of .90 or less) at all arterial -23- 'intersections between Riverside Drive and the I-15 southbound off-ramps at the time of completion of the proposed units. 2.6.2 Potential Effect: Development of the SPA will result in significant impacts at the intersection of I-15 northbound ramps/SR-75. Findines: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Su,~vort of Findines: (a) Prior to completion of Village II, the SPA Developer shal•1 provide for construction of a free westbound right turn lane from SR-74 to northbound I-15. 2.6.3 Potential Effect: Development of the SPA will result in significant impacts at the intersection of I-15 northbound ramps/Nichols Road. Findines: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Support of Findines: (a) Prior to completion of Village III, the SPA Developer shall provide for construction of a free westbound right turn lane from Nichols Road to northbound I-15. 2.7 NOI E 2.7.1 Potential Effect: Development of the Annexation Area, in combination with cumulative and regional traffic, will cause noise levels to increase along SR-74 between I-15 and Riverside Street. These noise increases are likely to exceed Caltrans' standards for noise sensitive uses adjacent to the roadway. Findines: The City hereby makes finding <1). Fa~tc in Suvr+ort of Findings: (a) As noted in EIR Mitigation Measure 6-1.2, SR-74 must be widened prior to occupancy of any units in the SPA. The alignment of SR-74 will be set through subsequent studies. Since the alignment of SR-74 has not been set, the precise noise impacts cannot be determined at this time. Standard City and Caltrans review procedures will require that precise noise contours be determined once an alignmen*_ is set and mitigation (e.g. noise walls) installed where noise levels exceed state and .City criteria. -24- <b) Prior to approval of the first tentative map for the SPA or of grading plans for the Outparcels, the applicant shall submit evidence to the Director of Community Development that noise levels along SR-74 between I-15 and Riverside Street will be mitigated to applicable state criteria. 2.7.2 Potential Effect: Development of the Annexation Area, in combination with cumulative and regional traffic, will cause noise levels to increase along Nichols Road between I-15 and the SPA. These noise increases are likely to exceed City standards for noise sensitive uses adjacent to the roadway. Findings: The City hereby makes finding.<1). Facts in Supvort of Findings: (a) As noted in EIR Mitigation Measure 6-1.4, Nichols Road must be widened prior to occupancy of 3,000 units in the SPA. The alignment of Nichols Road will be set through subsequent studies. Since the alignment has not been set, the precise noise impacts cannot be determined at this time. Standard City review procedures will require that precise noise contours be determined once an alignment is set and mitigation (e.g., noise walls) installed where noise levels exceed City criteria. (b) Prior to approval of the tentative map for the 3,000th unit in the SPA, the project proponent shall submit evidence to the Director of Community Development that noise levels along Nichols Road between I-15 and the SPA will be mitigated to applicable City criteria. 2.7.3 Potential Effect: Noise levels for residences within the SPA may exceed City criteria. Findings: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Su.~vort of Findings: (a) All on-site residential lots and dwellings shall be 'sound-attenuated against projected noise, so as not to exceed 'an exterior standard of 65dB CNEL in outdoor living areas and an interior standard of 45dB CNEL in all habitable rooms. (b) Prior to the issuance of grading permits, an acoustical analysis report shall be submitted to the City for approval. The report shall describe in detail the exterior noise environment and preliminary on-site mitigation measures. -25- Acoustical design features to achieve interior noise standards may be included in the report, in which case it may also satisfy measure 2.7.3(c) below. (c) Prior to the issuance of any building permits, an acoustical analysis report describing the acoustical design features of the structures required to satisfy the exterior and interior noise standards shall be submitted to the City for approval, along with satisfactory evidence which indicates that the sound attenuation measures specified in the approved acoustical report(s) have been incorporated into the design of the development. 2.7.4 Potential Effect: Noise levels will increase during construction of the Project. FindinQS: The City hereby makes finding (1) Facts in Support of Findings: (a) Construction within 1,000 feet of existing residential development (including any previously developed residential areas of the Annexation Area) shall be limited to the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday through Friday. Adjacent to such residential areas, construction shall not. be allowed on weekends or federal holidays. (b) In order to ensure adequate noise control at construction sites, machinery maintenance areas shall be physically separated from residential areas. 2.8 AIR QUALITY 2.8.1 Potential Effect: Construction of the Project will result in short-term increases in localized levels of fugitive dust, TSP`and PM10. Findings: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Support of Finding: <a) Prior to issuance of grading permits for any Planning Area within the SPA or any of the Outparcels, the project proponent shall demonstrate compliance with SCAQMD Rule 403 in the erosion control plan for the Project <EIR Mitigation Measure 2-3). Fugitive dust suppression measures included in the control plan shall include the measures specified below. -26- ~~ (b) Construction equipment, wheels and bodies, shall be rinsed prior to traveling on paved roadways. (c) Grading and earth movement shall be halted if wind speed exceeds 25 miles per hour. (d) At least one of the following means shall be implemented on unpaved roads to reduce fugitive dust: watering, paving, chemical stabilization or speed control. (e) Graded areas shall be kept damp through watering down in the late morning and after work is completed for the day. Watering can be accomplished through the use of water trucks or temporary sprinkler systems. 2.8.2 Potential Effect: Construction of the Project will result in increased localized exhaust emissions from construction vehicles and equipment, such as ROG, CO and NOx. Findings: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Support of Findines: (a) The specifications of the construction contract for any Planning Area within the SPA or any of the Outparcels shall require that the contractor ensure that both of the measures specified below are implemented. (b) Each internal combustion engine used for any purpose on the construction site or related to construction shall be equipped with a muffler of a type recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle or equipment. No internal combustion equipment shall be operated on the project without such a muffler. <c) Construction shall be discontinued during SCAQMD second-stage smog alerts. 2.8.3 Potential Effect: The SPA is consistent with the job/housing goals of SCAG's Growth Management Plan. However, to conform to the AQMP, applicable Tier I control measures must be incorporated into the project design. Findines: The City hereby makes finding (1). -27- Facts in Support of Findines: (a) Following its review of the EIR, SCAG made the following finding: "As described in the draft EIR, the North Peak Planned Community conforms to the State Implementation Plan." (b) The use of alternate transportation modes shall be encouraged by promoting public transit usage and providing secure bicycle and pedestrian facilities. (c) Mass transit accommodations shall be provided, including but not limited to, bus turnout lanes and bus shelters along SR-74. (d) A number of control measures have been proposed in the draft 1989 AQMP relating to residential water/heating systems. If these control measures are adopted as binding regulations prior to residential approvals, the developer shall comply with such measures provided as AQMP measures. (e) The use of solar energy for water and space heating shall be encouraged. This shall be assessed during the plan check process for each tract. 2.9 CULTURAL RESOURCES 2.9.1 Potential Effect: Archaeological resources identified in the SPA will be impacted by site grading. Findings: The City hereby makes finding (1). Far+S in S~pvort of Findines: (a) Prior to issuance of a grading permit, a qualified archaeologist shall be retained by the project proponent to perform a subsurface test level investigation and surface collection of prehistoric sites CA-Riv-2742, CA-Riv-2744, _CA-Riv-2745, CA-Riv-2747, CA-Riv-2748, and CA-Riv-2750, and historic sites TMD-002-13H and CA-Riv-2750. The test level report evaluating the sites shall include discussion of significance (depth, nature, condition, and extent of the resources), final mitigation recommendations and cost estimates. The test level investigation includes site mapping, analysis of materials collected, review of the regional prehistory, and subsurface excavation to determine the site's research potential. _28_ (b) Based on the report recommendations, final mitigation shall be carried out according to a determination as to the 'site's disposition by the Director of Community Development. Possible determinations include, but are not limited to, preservation, salvage, partial salvage, or no mitigation necessary. (c) Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, a qualified archaeologist shall be retained to conduct a detailed site documentation for sites TMD 002-9, CA-Riv-657, CA-Riv-2743, CA-Riv-2749. These sites represent milling stations and a quarry site. The detailed site documentation shall include photographs of the features, a comprehensive site map and feature drawing if appropriate, analysis of materials collected, and a description of the field methods used. 2.9.2 Potential Effect: P:rchaeological resources proposed for preservation could be accidentally destroyed during site grading and construction. Findings: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Support of Findings: (a) Prior to construction, prehistoric sites CA-Riv-2746 and CA-Riv-2751 shall be staked and flagged for avoidance of these areas by the secondary impacts of construction activities. 2.9.3 Potential Effect: Additional archaeological resources may be encountered during grading of the SPA. Findings: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Suvvort of Findings: (a) Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the contractor shall provide written evidence to the Director of Community Development, or his designee, that a qualified archaeologist has been retained and shall be present at the pregrading conference. The archaeologist shall establish procedures for archaeological resource surveillance and shall establish, in cooperation with the contractor, procedures for temporarily halting or redirecting work to permit the sampling, identification and evaluation of the artifacts as appropriate. (b) If additional or unexpected archaeological features are discovered, the archaeologist shall report such findings to the SPA Developer and to the Director of Community Development, or designee. If the archaeological resources are found to be -29- significant, the archaeological observer shall determine appropriate actions, in cooperation with the SPA Developer, for exploration and/or salvage. These actions, as well as f-final mitigation-and disposition of the resources, shall be subject to the approval of the Director of Community Development, or designee. 2.9.4 Potential Effect: Paleontological resources may be encountered during grading of the SPA. Findines: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Su~vort of Findines: (a) Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the contractor shall provide written evidence to the Director of Community Development, or his designee,' that a qualified paleontologist has been retained to monitor grading or other excavation activities in limestone lenses or less altered slates of the Santa Ana formation present on the Project site. (b) The level of monitoring effort in "moderate" areas (as described in the EIR) shall be determined by the paleontologist evaluating the rock type, degree of alteration, cubic yardage being moved and whether fossils are being recovered. Areas delineated as "no" or "low" sensitivity will not require monitoring. 2.9.5 Potential Effect: Archaeological resources may exist on portions of the three Outparcels which have not been surveyed for archaeological resources. Findings: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Suvport of FindinQS: (a) Pursuant to CEQA review of the Outparcels, the City shall apply the State CEQA Guidelines (Appendix K) relating to archaeology, to the extent determined necessary when specific "'development projects have been proposed. (b) EIR Mitigation Measures 9-3 and 9-4 shall be applied to the Outparcels. <c) A qualified archaeologist shall be retained by the project proponent to conduct this CEQA review. -30- 2.10 AESTHETICS AND VISUAL RESOURCES 2.10.1 Potential Effect: Off-site views of the Annexation Area will change. Findines: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Su~vort of Findines: (a) Major ridgel-fines and hills in the SPA are preserved, so that the ridgelines seen from key view points into the project will not change. (b) Major development areas are concentrated in portions of the site that are mostly blocked from view from I-15 and SR-74. <c) Prior to recordation of the final tentative- map abutting State Route 74, the SPA Developer shall submit to the City and to Caltrans District No. 8, a Concept Landscape .Plan for State Route 74 between I-15 and the eastern SPA boundary. Prior to the completion of the first SR-74 improvements (EIR Mitigation. Measure 6-1.2), this plan shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission and approved by Caltrans.. The SPA shall be responsible for implementrng the approved Rovte 74 landscape plan where the roadway abuts the development area. (d) EIR Mitigation Measure 10-1.3 addresses the impacts of the Outparcels on off-site views. 2.11 ENERGY 2.11.1 Potential Effect: Development of the Annexation Area will result in increased usage of energy resources. Findines: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Support of Findings: <a) The village form of development proposed for by the SPA will reduce energy consumption by providing close-in commercial opportunities for residents. <b) The Highway Commercial uses proposed along State Route 74 will intercept many trips that are already on the highway. This interception of existing trips decreases energy consumption by reducing the need for special or longer trips to access commercial services. -31- <c) Prior'to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall provide evidence to the Director of Community Development that all structures in the development will comply with the energy conservation standards set forth in the California Administrative Code. (d) Implementation of the Project will result in an incremental increase in the use of energy resources within the region. However, this increase is not considered a significant impact to energy consumption since the Project is consistent with regional planning and incorporates additional measures in the Project design to reduce energy consumption. 2.12 PUBLIC SERVICES AND UTILITIES 2.12.1 Potential Effect: The SPA will generate a requirement for 5.46 million gallons of water storage. Findines: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Support of Findines: (a) The SPA will provide sufficient reservoirs to accommodate the needs of future residents and businesses. (b) Prior to final tract map approval, plans for the reservoirs shall be submitted to the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District ("EVMWD") and Riverside County Fire Department for approval. Prior to issuance of occupancy permits for each village, except for temporary construction or home sales facilities, these reservoirs shall be constructed to the specifications of the EVMWD and Riverside County Fire Department. (c) All conditions pertaining to water and wastewater requirements as specified by the EVMWD shall be followed. (d) Assurance for provision of adequate water and wastewater service shall be required prior to approval of a " subdivision map, in accordance with the State Subdivision Map Act. (e) The project shall comply with Title 20, California Administrative Code Section 1604(f) (Appliance Efficiency Standards), which establishes efficiency standards that set the maximum flow rate of all new showerheads, lavatory faucets, etc., as well as Health and Safety Code Section 17621.3, which requires low-flush toilets and urinals in virtually all buildings. -32- (f) All necessary water service improvements, including pipelines, booster stations, and other facilities, shall be designed in conjunction with the final tract maps. These improvement plans shall be submitted to the_Director of EVMWD for approval prior to tract map approval. 2.12.2 P~tantial Effect: Development of the Outparcels will generate an increased water use. Findines: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Suvnort of Findings: (a) EIR Mitigation Measures 12-1.2 through 12-1.5 shall apply to the Outparcels. 2.12.3 Potential Effect: The SPA will generate an additional 1.22 million gallons of sewage daily. Findings: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Suvport of Findines: <a) Sewage will be collected through a network of sewer lines and lift stations within the SPA. This will provide a means of collecting all sewage generated by the development and discharging it into a proposed off-site sewer main in SR-74. The off-site sewer main will be routed south along SR-74 to an existing 15-inch pipe at Collier Avenve, which flows directly to the existing EVMWD waste water treatment plant. (b) Prior to the recordation of the first final tract map, the subdivider shall submit for approval by the Director, EVMWD, a Master Plan for water and wastewater facilities. The Master Plan shall include all on-site and off-site facilities necessary to serve the short-term and long-term needs of the -SPA. The developer shall pay all hookup and other fees imposed by EVMWD. (c) All necessary sewer. service improvements, including pipelines, pump stations, and other facilities shall be designed in conjunction with final tract maps. These improvement plans shall be submitted to Director of EVMWD for approval, prior to final tract map approval. 2.12.4 Potential Effect: Development of the Outparcels will generate additional sewage. -33- Findines: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Support of Findines: (a) EIR Mitigation Measures 12-3.1 and .12-3.2 shall be applied to the development of the Outparcels. 2.12.5 Potential Effect: The SPA will generate an additional 175,980 pounds of refuse daily and will proportionately shorten the life span of the Mead Valley Landfill. Findines: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Support of Findings: (a) The Specific Plan shall include a plan for evaluating ways to reduce the quantity of waste being landfilled. These include source reduction, business and residential separation of recoverables, composting and high technology waste resource recovery. <b) Development within the SPA shall be designed to provide adequate storage for separating recyclable materials. 2.12.6 Potential Effect: Development of the Outparcels will create additional refuse and will proportionately shorten the life of the Mead Valley Landfill. Findines: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Support of Finding: <a) EIR Mitigation Measures 12-5.1 and 12-5.2 shall be applied to the Outparcels. 2.12.7 Potential Effect: The SPA will create an electrical demand of'4.94 x 10 kilowatt hours per year. 'Findings: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Support of FindinQS: (a) Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall coordinate with service and utility providers in improving and expanding existing facilities during the construction phase of the project to avoid disruption of existing facilities. -34- ~~~;. .~ i ~ :. -' 2.12.8 Potential Effect: Development of the 0utparcels will create additional demand for electricity. Findines: The City hereby makes finding <1). Facts in Su~uort of Findines: (a) EIR Mitigation Measure 12-7 shall apply to the Outparcels. 2.12.9 Potential Effect: Development of the Project will result in an increase in consumption of natu~al gas. Natural gas consumption is estimated to be 4.07 x 10 cubic feet per year. Findines: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in S~pvort of Findines: (a) Natural gas is provided to the area by Southern California Gas Company ("SCG"). SCG indicates that .the existing lines on Lake Street and Robb Road have the available capacity for local service needs. (b) Project proponents within the Annexation Area shall work with SCG to ensure installation of an adequate natural gas distribution system. 2.12.10 Potential Effect: Development of the Project will result in increased demands for telephone services. Findines: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Suvvort of Findines: (a) General Telephone and Electric ("GTE") has indicated that it will be capable of providing telephone services to the :project. GTE does not envision the Project causing fundamental problems with the normal service offerings or construction practices. :2.12.11 Potential Effect: Development of the Project will result in an increased demand for cable television services. Findines: The City hereby makes finding (1). -35- Facts "in Suvvort of Findings: (a) As a result of King Videocable's extensive expansion efforts during the past three years, it'does not foresee any difficulties in providing service to the Annexation Area via cable television extensions and AML-microwave link. Cable T.V. lines for the SPA would follow the same route as the electric lines. 2.12.12 Potential Effect: Based upon 2.5 dwelling units per acre, the SPA may generate the following number of students: 791 elementary school students, 120 intermediate and 162 high school students in the Lake Elsinore Unified School District; and 1,894 elementary school and 386 intermediate school students in the Perris School District and 707 high school students in the Perris Union High School District. Findings: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Support of Findings: <a) Through the collection of development fees, reservation of school sites and collaborative school site planning, impacts to schools are mitigated to a level of insignificance. (b) village I of the Specific Plan (within the Lake Elsinore Unified School District) reserves an elementary school site of approximately ten acres. (c) Within Villages II and III (located in the Perris School District), the Specific Plan reserves two elementary school sites of approximately ten acres each for the Perris School District. (d) A site in Village II shall be reserved as a third elementary school site within the Perris School District. This site shall be held in reserve until and unless the developer can demonstrate to the City of Lake Elsinore that two school cites will be sufficient. (e) The developer shall discuss alternative funding methods, such as Mello-Roos, with each of the three school districts, in order to provide schools in a timely manner. (f) The developer shall pay all school fees authorized by state law as imposed by the Lake Elsinore Unified School District, Perris School District and Perris Union High School District. -36- 2.12.13 Potential Effect: The Outparcels are projected to generate the following number of students: 421 elementary school students, 63 intermediate school students, and 86 .high school students. These students will all be within the Lake Elsinore Unified School District ("LEUSD"). Findines: The City hereby makes finding (1). - (a) Prior to any submittal of a Specific Plan for Outparcels 1 and 2, the project proponent shall work with LEUSD to ensure adequate school capacity for the school children generated from these areas. 2.12.14 Potential Effect: The SPA will generate a need for 74.3 acres of parkland. Findines: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Suvvort of Findines: (a) The SPA proposes to satisfy this requirement by providing 49.0 acres of active use park in the form of general use parks near each Village Center, 15.0 acres of active use park associated with three elementary schools, and 230.0 acres of passive use nature park in the two northern Villages. The Nature Park is proposed to receive park credit for 20% of the area provided, or a total of 52.0 acres. The City will determine whether credit for parks adjacent to schools and for the Nature Park is appropriate. (b) Prior to approval of any tentative tract maps for the SPA, the developer shall be conditioned to comply with City Park Dedication requirements or in-lieu fees. (c) Prior to approval of tentative maps for uses in Outparcels A-1 and A-2, the developer shall be conditioned to comply with the City Park Dedication requirements. 2.13 PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY 2.13.1 Potential Effect: Development of the Annexation Area will introduce residences and commercial structures in an area subject to fires. Findines: The City hereby makes finding (1). -37- Facts°"in Support of Findings: <a) All projects within the Annexation Area shall comply with the requirements of the Riverside County Fire Department, including those specified below. (b) Prior to approval of any tract map adjacent to or with common boundaries to an open space area, the developer shall prepare and submit to the Fire Department for approval a fire protection/vegetation management plan, that shall include, but not be limited to, the following items: 1. Fuel modification to reduce fire loading. 2. Appropriate fire breaks according to fuel load, slope and terrain. 3. Non-flammable fencing along common boundaries between rear yards .and open space. 4. Emergency vehicle access into open space areas shall be provided at intervals not to exceed 1,500 feet. 5. A homeowner's association or appropriate service district shall be responsible for maintenance of all fire protection measures within the open space areas. <c) The required water system, including the hydrants, shall be installed and accepted by the appropriate water agency prior to any combustible building material being placed on an individual lot. (d) All water mains and fire hydrants providing required fire flows shall be constructed in accordance with the appropriate sections of the City Ordinance and the project fire flow letter, subject to the approval of the Fire Department prior to installation. (e) Prior to issuance of building permits, the developer `shall submit to the Riverside County Fire Department proof of incorporation of standard subdivision requirements for fire department access and fire protection. (f) Prior to recordation of each tract map, the applicant shall submit a construction phasing plan for approval by the -38- Fire Department. The purpose of this review is to evaluate the adequacy of emergency vehicle access and water supply for the number of dwelling units served. (g) Prior to recordation of each tract map, the applicant shall offer an irrevocable fire protection access easement as required by the Fire Services Department for any private roadways within the development. The easement shall be continuous with the travelway for the private drives as shown on the approved use permit, and shall be dedicated to the County. 2.13.2 Potential Effect: Development of the Annexation Area will introduce residences and commercial structures into High Fire Hazard Areas. Findines: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Support of Findings: (a) All projects within the Annexation Area that are within a High Fire Hazard Area as designated by the Riverside County General Plan Public Facilities and Services Element shall comply with the requirements set forth below. (b) Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall demonstrate that the roofs, eaves and sidings of structures will be constructed with Class B fire retardant resistant roofing. (c) Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall demonstrate that all water facilities improvements will meet Riverside County requirements. 2.13.3 Potential Effect: The Project will result in an increased need for fire protection facilities in the area. Findines: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Support of Findings: <a) A fair share funding mechanism shall be established to provide the funding for a three-engine fire station. Fees shall be assessed based on equivalent dwelling units. (b) The Outparcels shall participate in the funding of fire facilities per the requirements of the City and as provided by the County. -39- (c) Prior"to Tentative Tract Map approval for Phase III <Village II) of the SPA, the applicant shall designate a fire station site in the 17-acre active park site located in the North Peak Valley area for the fire station referred to in EZR Mitigation Measure 13-3.1 (2.13.3(a) above). The site shall be a minimum 1.25 acres in size, with a minimum 200 foot lot frontage. The specific location shall be approved by both the City and the Fire Department. (d) Prior to the occupancy of any dwelling units in Phase III of the SPA, the developer shall dedicate, construct and equip a fire station facility on the above-mentioned site. The service capability for the fire facility shall be determined by the City and the Riverside County Fire Department, with ongoing costs for manpower, station and equipment maintenance, etc., reflected in the City budget. Any contribution to this station in excess of requirements specified in EIR Mitigation Measure 13-3.1 (2.13.3(a) above), shall be subject to reimbursement through an agreement between the City and the developer. (e) At the time of building permit approval, the SPA Developer shall pay development fees established by the City of Lake Elsinore "on a city-wide basis for fire protection. Credit may be obtained for contributions made under EIR Mitigation Measure 12-3.1. 2.13.4 Potential Effect: The SPA and Outparcels will result in an increased need for police protection facilities in the area. Findings: The City hereby makes finding <1). Facts in Suvvort of Findings: <a) According to the Fiscal Impact Report for the SPA, future taxes from the SPA will provide sufficient revenues for police protection. (b) At-the time of building permit approval, the SPA "Developer shall pay development fees established by the City of Lake Elsinore on a city-wide basis for police protection. (c) The Outparcels shall meet all police facilities requirements of the City. 2.13.5 Potential Effect: Development of the Project will result in an increased demand for library services. -40- FindinES: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Support of Findings: (a) Developers within the Annexation Area shall be required to pay the city-wide library fee. 2.14 GROWTH-INDUCING IMPACTS 2.14.1 Potential Effect: Development of the Project will provide an additional 5,369 residential units of housing stock. The estimated residential population generated from the Project will be 14,858. The SPA also includes 40 acres of commercial land vse and approximately 991 acres of open space. Findings: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Support of Findings: <a) The Facts in Support of Findings 2.5.1, 2.5.2 and' 2.5.3 hereby are incorporated by reference. (b) The intent of the City in approving development of the Annexation Area is to provide a balance of land uses within overall planned communities. Such planning serves to minimize potential growth-inducing impacts by taking a long-term comprehensive approach to addressing area-wide land use characteristics and needs.. 2.14.2 Potential Effect: Due to the large size and location of the SPA and Outparcels, urban services and utilities that are currently unavailable to the Annexation Area would be required to serve the Project. Expansion of nearly every urban service and utility would be required to serve the Annexation Area. Extension of public services and utilities, the widening of State Route 74 and construction at Nichols Road could allow more development in adjacent areas. Finding: The City hereby makes finding (1). Farts in Support of Findings: (a) Development in adjacent areas is foreseen and provided for in the City's General Plan. Such long-term planning. will minimize potential growth-inducing effects. -41- <b) Additional development in the vicinity of the Project Area will be subject to City planning procedures and requirements, including requirements of engineering studies relating to the provision of services. 2.14.3 Potential Effect: Additional commercial uses may be drawn to the area by the increased number of people in the area as a result of the Project. The Project, together with planned commercial and industrial development, will induce growth effects by creating and stimulating a market for commercial and .industrial development in the area. Secondary employment resulting from new commercial and industrial growth also would generate increased demands for housing and infrastructure. Findings: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Support of Findings: (a) Additional commercial and industrial growth is likely to occur in areas planned for such uses in the City's General Plan, i.e., in downtown Lake Elsinore and along the major highway corridors. (b) The additional growth that may be generated has been foreseen and planned for in the City's General Plan and is accommodated in regional forecasts. 2.15 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS Cumulative impacts on biological resources, landform alteration, air quality and aesthetics are discussed in Section 1 of these Findings. 2.15.1 Potential Effects on HydrologX: Cumulative development could add incrementally to degradation of surface water quality in the area. Combined with other urban uses, increased amounts of grease, oil, fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides would enter storm runoff. Grading could also increase the rate of siltation. Surface runoff could increase due to terrain/watershed modifications and increases in impervious surfaces. Resulting runoff could be significant during a heavy rainfall, adding to the flood potential downstream. The increase in impervious surfaces could also decrease the water that would have percolated into the soil, thus diminishing recharge to the groundwater table. Findingg: The City hereby makes finding (1). -42- Facts in Support of Findines: - (a) The Facts in Support of Findings 2.2.1-2.2.5 hereby are incorporated by reference. (b) Conditions of approval and mitigation measures imposed on other projects within the City and the region will reduce impacts on hydrology. 2.15.2 Potential Effects on Geology: Development within the region could be affected by slope stability, soil conditions, erosion and seismic risk. Findines: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Su~vort of Findings: (a) The Facts in Svpport of Findings 2.3.1-2.3.6 hereby are incorporated by reference. <b) Mitigation of geologic conditions for other projects is specific to each site. 2.15.3 Potential Effects on Land Use: As .established in area General Plans and SCAG forecasts, cumulative development in Lake Elsinore and the surrounding areas would result in the conversion of land from a semi-rural character to an urban character. The increase in residential units, commercial and industrial projects and major public works facilities would result in a significant change from existing land use and result in irreversible loss of open space. Findings: The City hereby makes finding (1). Far*S in Support of Findings: (a) The Facts in Support of Findings 2.4.1, 2.4.2, 2.5.1-2.5.3' and 2.14.1-2.14.3 hereby are incorporated by reference. (b) The proposed preservation of approximately 932 acres of open space as part of the SPA would significantly increase access to regional open space by providing on-site natural preserves and recreational opportunities such as hiking trails. (c) Major projects proposed or approved within the City are also planning to preserve significant amounts of open space. These open space areas include 217 acres within the Ramsgate Specific Plan; 581 acres within the Alberhill Ranch -43- Specific Plan; 993 acres within the Cottonwood Hills development; 726 acres within Tuscany Hills; and 552 acres within the proposed Laguna Heights development. The combined open space requirements will result in substantial natural preservation areas surrounding the City. 2.15.4 Potential Effects on Socioeconomics: Proposed :.residential projects would significantly increase the housing supply to help meet the housing demand in the Lake Elsinore area. Correspondingly, a substantial increase in population would result. Industrial growth in the area has created more employment opportunities and is resulting in a need for more housing. Findines: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in S uvvort of Findin gs: (a) The Facts in Support of Findings 2.5.1-2.5.3 and 2.14.1-2.14.3 hereby are incorporated by reference. 2.15.5 Potential Effects on Traffic and Circulation: Cumulative development in the Project vicinity will result in increased traffic. Findines: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Sun~ort of Findines: (a) The analysis of traffic and circulation impacts set forth in the EIR is a cumulative analysis. Facts in Support of Findings 2.6.1-2.6.3 hereby are incorporated by reference. <b) Cumulative impacts on the local roadway network can be mitigated through development of the City's Master Plan of Arterial Highways. 2.15.6 ;Potential Effects on Noise: Increased noise levels will result from increased traffic levels on existing, planned and expanded roadways in the Annexation Area. Findings: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Stlpvort of Findings: (a) The EIR evaluates cumulative noise impacts based on a cumulative traffic model. The Facts in Support of Findings 2.7.1-2.7.3 hereby are incorporated by reference. -44- ,~ 2.15.7 Potential Effects on Cultural Resources: Historic and .prehistoric habitation has been documented in the Project vicinity. Several-significant archaeological sites are located in this portion of Riverside County. Findines: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Support of Findings: (a) The Facts in Support of Findings 2.9.1-2.9.5 hereby are incorporated by reference. (b) Stringent mitigation requirements apply to projects which may effect cultural or paleontological resources. These mitigation requirements will ensure that adequate site-level mitigation, such as research, investigation, construction monitoring and data recovery, will be implemented. 2.15.8 Potential Effects on .Energy: Cumulative development will consume additional energy. Findines: The City hereby makes finding <1): Facts in Support of Findings: (a) The Facts in Support of Finding 2.11:1 hereby are incorporated by reference. 2.15.9 Potential Effects on Public Services., Utilities. Public Health and Safety: Cumulative development in the region will result in an increase in demand for public services and utilities, including parks, schools, fire and police protection, library services, water supply,- sewage facilities, solid waste facilities, natural gas and electricity. Findings: The City hereby makes finding (1). Facts in Support of Findings: (a) The Facts in Support of Findings 2.12.1-2.12.14 and 2.13.1-2.13.4 hereby are incorporated by reference. (b) Most proposed developments in the region will include provision of public services which will help to meet the increase in demand for such services. (c) Local agencies and utilities are planning to meet the cumulative demand in region. -45- 3. FINDINGS REGARDING ALTERNATIVES. 3.1 NO DEVELOPMENT ALTERNATIVE 3.1.1 Description of Alternative: The Annexation Area would `not be developed as proposed. It would not be annexed to the .City, and no additional development would be allowed. 3.1.2 Adverse Impacts After Mitigation: This alternative 'would eliminate the significant adverse impacts of the Project. 3.1.3 Comparison of The Effects of The Alternative to The Effects of The Project: The City hereby finds that this alternative is environmentally superior to the Project. Facts in Suvvort of Findings: (a) Natural landform features would be preserved, as grading would not be necessary to modify the terrain for development. (b) Site vegetation, including coastal sage scrub and annual grasslands would continue to exist in a natural state. Wildlife using these sites, including the Stephens kangaroo rat would not be displaced or affected. (c) On-site visual impacts resulting from the development of the property would not occur. (d) Because no new traffic would be generated from the Project site, this alternative would not contribute to cumulative local or regional air quality impacts. 3.1.4 Effectiveness in Meeting Project Obiectives: This alternative would not meet the following Specific Plan objectives: 1. To provide a wide range of housing opportunities. 2 3 5 To create distinct neighborhood identities through the establishment of villages. To provide neighborhood commercial uses within the Specific Plan. To provide public facilities and improvements necessary for the build out of the Specific Plan. -46- 7. To provide sufficient area for both active and passive recreation in conjunction with open space. 8. To provide a net revenue benefit to the City. 9. To provide on-site employment opportunities. Facts in Support of Findings: (a) Maintenance of the Annexation Area in its undeveloped state would preclude the City from implementing its goals of planned, balanced development within the City and its planning area. 3.1.5 Feasibility: The No Development Alternative is not feasible for social, economic and other reasons. Facts in Support of FindingH: <a) It is the goal of the City to expand its boundaries and accommodate additional population and employment growth within well-planned developments. Growth pressures within this area of Riverside County are strong. As a result of such growth pressures and of the reasonable expectations of the property owners, it is not feasible to maintain the property as permanent open space. (b) While is may be possible to retain the Annexation Area as open space for a finite period of time, the City does not have sufficient revenues to purchase the property for preservation as permanent open space. 3.1.6 Reasons for the City's Decision to Approve the rro~e~ Rather Than This Alternative: The alternative does not meet Project objectives and is not feasible. 3.2 CLUSTERED ALTERNATIVE .3.2.1 Description of Alternative: The Clustered =Alternative, like the Project, would involve the development of -5,369 residential units in the Annexation Area, along with the associated commercial and public service uses. However, this alternative would further cluster the residential units by retaining the Estate and Rural Residential zones and natural preserve open space, and increasing the density of these single family areas from 6 dwelling units per acre to 9.5 dwelling units per acre (Garden Residential) in the SPA. Commercial and public land uses would remain the same, except that natural open space would be increased by 360 acres. -47- 3.2.2 Adverse Impacts After Mitigation: This alternative, like the Project, would have significant adverse impacts after mitigation to biological resources, landform, air quality and visual resources. These impacts would be as significant as the .impacts of the Project, except that impacts on biological resources would be reduced. 3.2.3 Comparison of The Effects of The Alternative to The Effects of The Proposed Project: The City hereby finds that this alternative is environmentally superior to the Project, but only to a minimal degree. Although it would reduce impacts on biological resources, it would not mitigate such impacts to below a level of significance. Facts in Sun~ort of Findings: (a) Because the developed area would be smaller, an additional 360 acres of natural open space would be retained and biological impacts would be reduced. However, significant adverse impacts to biological resources would remain. (b) Impacts on landform modification would be reduced or eliminated in the 360 additional acres designated for open space. However, additional landform modification probably would occur in the areas formerly designated for single family land use due to the increased grading required to accommodate the increased density. Therefore, significant adverse impacts to landforms would remain unchanged. (c) No change in air quality impacts would occur, since the same number of residences would constructed and the same number of vehicle trips would be anticipated. (d) Areas left as open space would have reduced impacts on visual resources. However, areas of increased density may have greater impacts on visual resources due to larger structures and/or additional grading. Therefore, significant adverse impacts on visual resources would remain unchanged. 3.2.4 EffP~+iveness in Meeting Project Objectives: This alternative would not meet the following objective of the Specific Plan: 1. To provide a wide range of housing opportunities. Facts in S~pvort of Findings: (a) This alternative would eliminate the rural, estate and single family density. It would result in the development of -48- 4,600 units at a density of nine units per acre or greater. This would eliminate the lower-density elements of the Specific Plan. 3.2.5 Feasibility: The Clustered Alternative is not feasible for social and economic reasons. Facts in Supuort of Findines: (a) This alternative would result in the development 4,600 units at a density of nine units per acre or greater. There is no market for such a large number of units at this density. (b) It is the goal of the City to ensure a mixture of housing units and to discourage large concentrations of high-density residential developments. This alternative would conflict with this goal of the City. 3.2.6 Reasons for the city~s Lecisron Lo rpprvve uic r~~~~~ Rather Than This Alternative: The alternative is not feasrblf and would not meet one of the goals of the Project. These factors outweigh the minor reduction in impacts on biological resources. 3.3 LOWER DENSITY ALTERNATIVE 3.3.1 Description of Alternative: This alternative would lower the overall residential density of the Annexation Area by approximately 50%, while holding the area to be developed to approximately the same boundaries. Average density of residential units would be reduced to approximately 1.25 dwelling units per acre by reducing densities in all land use areas except the rural areas proposed in the SPA. Commercial and public use areas would remain the same. 3.3.2 Adverse Impacts After Mitiga ion: This alternative would have significant adverse impacts after mitigation to 'biological resources, landforms, air quality and visual resources. These impacts are the same as those of the Project, `although impacts on air quality would decrease by an insignif-icant amount. 3.3.3 Comparison Of The Y;rreCL Oi ine nl~crua~ivc iv ~__~ Effects of The Proposed Proiect: The City hereby frnds that this alternative is not environmentally superior to the Project. -49- Facts:<in Support of Findings: (a) There would be no reduction in habitat taken; therefore, impacts on biological resources would be similar to `the Project. Significant adverse impacts to biological 'resources would remain. (b) This alternative would involve grading similar to the Project. Therefore, impacts on landforms would remain the same. (c) This alternative would cause approximately 30% less air pollution increase. However, the difference would not be significant when considered as part of the cumulative background increase. (d) Although this 'alternative would result in fewer houses, significant adverse visual impacts would remain. 3.3.4 Effectiveness in Meeting Project Objectives; This alternative would not meet the following objective of the Specific Plan: 1. To provide a wide range of housing opportunities. Facts in Support of Findings: (a) This alternative would eliminate the multi-family density included within the Specific Plan.. It therefore would reduce opportunities for affordable housing. 3.3.5 Feasibility: The Lower Density Alternative is not feasible for social, economic and other reasons. Far+c in S~poort 'of Findings: (a) .,By decreasing densities, this alternative would also reduce opportunities for affordable housing. (b) CEQA limits the authority of local agencies to reduce -:.residential project densities to mitigate environmental -impacts, unless mitigation can be achieved in no other way. This alternative would not mitigate any impacts of the Project that are not mitigated by other methods. 3.3.7 u°° ins for the City's Decision to Approve the Proiect Rather Than This Alternative: The alternative is not feasible and would not meet one of the goals of the Project. It would decrease the number of residential units and reduce opportunities for affordable housing. It does not result in any significant environmental benefits. -50- 3.4 GENERAL PLAN ALTERNATIVE 3.4.1 DescriQtion of Alternative: This alternative would allow development consistent with the current County of Riverside General Plan, limiting development to one dwelling unit per two acres. Within the SPA, this reduction would be accomplished by changing all of the development areas of the SPA to approximately one dwelling unit per acre. Commercial areas would be eliminated. 3.4.2 Adverse Impacts After Mitigation: This alternative would slightly reduce significant adverse impacts after mitigation on landforms, air quality and visual resources. However, these impacts would remain significant. 3.4.3 CJmparison of The Effect or The Alternatives to 1 Effects of The Proiect: The City hereby finds that this alternative is environmentally superior to the Project. Fir+c in Support of Findings: (a) Since the graded area would be approximately the same, there would be no change in the amount of habitat taken; therefore, impacts on biological resources would be the same as the Project. Significant adverse impacts to biological resources would remain. (b) Impacts on landform alteration might be reduced due to lessened grading to accommodate lower density. However, significant adverse impacts to landforms would remain. (c) This alternative would reduce Project emissions by approximately 85%, resulting in a small decrease .in cumulative air pollution: (d) Lower density housing may have a reduced visual impact. However, significant adverse impacts to visual resources would remain. <3.4.4 Effectiveness in Meeting Project Obiectives: This alternative would not meet the following objectives of the Specific Plan: 1. To provide a wide range of housing opportunities. 2. To create distinct neighborhood identities through the establishment of "villages" with internal commercial services and recreation facilities. -51- =' ,:. 3. To provide neighborhood commercial uses within the Specific Plan which serve the immediate needs of its residents, while not conflicting or competing with the City's downtown development potential. 4. To reduce the number of length of vehicle trips by including internal commercial services, recreation and multi-modal transportation links within residential villages. 7. To provide sufficient area for both active and passive recreation in conjunction with open space. 8. To provide a net revenue benefit to the City of Lake Elsinore. 9. To provide on-site employment opportunities. Facts in S uv~ort of Findings: (a) This alternative would eliminate all but single family density housing. Therefore, all goals relating to provision of a wide range of housing opportunities, providing a mix with neighborhood commercial uses, reducing .the number and length of vehicle trips and other goals of the village form of development would not be meet. It would result in a dispersed land use pattern. 3.4.5 Feasibility: The General Plan Alternative is not feasible for social, economic and other reasons. Fartc in Sunvort of Finding: (a) By decreasing densities,- this alternative also would reduce opportunities for affordable housing. (b) ;-CEQA limits the authority of local agencies to reduce residential project densities to mitigate environmental impacts, unless mitigation can be achieved in no other way. :This alternative would not mitigate the significant adverse impacts of the Project to a level of insignificance. '3.4.6 most of the goals balanced, cohesive land use pattern. adverse impacts of ~ternative: The alternative would not meet of the Project. Rather than encouraging development, it would result in a dispersed It is not feasible, and would not reduce the Project to below a level of significance. -52- 3.5 ALL RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVE 3.5.1 Description of Alternative: similar to the Project, except that be removed from the site. The num involved would be the same as in densities would be slightly reduced replace commercial areas. This alternative would be all commercial uses would ber of residential units the Project, although as residential areas would 3.5.2 Adverse Impacts After Mitieation: This alternative would have significant adverse impacts after mitigation to biological resources, landforms, air quality and visual resources. These impacts would be the same as the impacts of the Project. 3.5.3 Comparison of The Effects of The Alternative to The Effects of The Project: The City hereby finds that this alternative is not environmentally superior to the Project. Facts in Support of Findings: (a) This alternative would not reduce the amount of habitat taken; therefore, impacts on biological resources would be the same. Significant adverse impacts would result from the alternative. (b) Impacts on landforms would not be reduced because the grading would approximately the same. Significant adverse impacts to landforms would result from the alternative. (c) This alternative could result in a slight increase in cumulative air pollution due to the increase in vehicle miles travelled to commercial facilities. (d) This alternative would not change impacts to aesthetic resources. Significant adverse impacts to visual resources .would result from the alternative. 3.5.4 Effectiveness in Meeting Project Objectives: This alternative would not meet the following objectives of the Specific Plan: Z. Create villages with internal commercial facilities. 3. Provide neighborhood commercial uses within the Specific Plan serving the immediate needs of residents. -53- ,~ 4. Reduce-..the number and length of vehicle trips by including internal commercial services. 8. To provide a net revenue benefit to the City of Lake Elsinore. 9. To provide on-site employment opportunities. 3.5.5 Feasibility: The All Residential Alternative is feasible, although it would have a negative fiscal impact on the City as a result of eliminating on-site commercial uses. It would also decrease the job/housing balance of the City. 3.5.6 Reasons for the City's Decision to Approve the Proiect Rather Than This Alternative: The alternative could increase, rather than reduce, adverse impacts on the environment. It would not meet Project objectives, would have a negative fiscal impact on the City and would decrease the job/housing balance. 3.6 ONE DWELLING UNIT PER TEN ACRES ALTERNATIVE 3.6.1 nPscr~tion of Alternative: This alternative would limit residential density to an average of one dwelling unit per ten acres. Within the SPA, this reduction would be accomplished by changing the proposed 360 acres of rural and estate areas to natural open space and changing all other development areas to rural (approximately one dwelling unit per acre). Commercial and school areas would be correspondingly reduced for the lower population. 3.6.2 Adverse Impact After Mitiga ion: This alternative would have reduced but still significant adverse impacts after mitigation on biological resources, landforms, air quality and visual resources. 3.6.3 c'ompar ison or ~rne ~rrects or me H1LCilltl l.lVC VV 1uc Effects of The Proposed Proiect: The City hereby finds that this alternative is environmentally superior to the Project. Facts in Suvnort of Findine: (a) There would be a reduction in habitat taken; therefore, impacts on biological resources would be reduced compared to the proposed Project. However, significant adverse impacts to biological resources. would remain, due to the removal of habitat. -54- (b) Impacts on landforms would be reduced, because 360 additional acres would be preserved and grading would be decreased. However, significant adverse impacts to landforms would remain through grading. <c) This alternative would result in less cumulative air "pollution increase. (d) Lower density housing could be seen by some as less of an impact on visual resources. However, significant adverse impacts to visual resources would still occur, through the introduction of development and supporting infrastructure into an undeveloped area. 3.6.4 Effectiveness in Meeting Project Objectives: This alternative would not meet the following objectives of the Specific Plan: 1. To provide a wide range of housing opportunities. 2. Create villages with internal commercial facilities. 3. Provide neighborhood commercial uses within the Specific Plan serving the immediate needs of residents. 4. Reduce the number and length of vehicle trips by including internal commercial services. 8. To provide. a net revenue benefit to the City of Lake Elsinore. 9. To provide on-site employment opportunities. Facts in S~pvort of Findines: <a) This alternative would eliminate all uses except rural density residential. Therefore, all Specific Plan. goals relating to integrated village and commercial uses would not be met. 3.6.5 FeasibilitX: The One Dwelling Unit Per Ten Acres Alternative is not feasible for social, economic and other reasons. Facts in SuPnort of Findines: (a) By decreasing densities, this alternative would also reduce opportunities for affordable housing. -55- (b) CEQA "limits the authority of local agencies to reduce residential project densities to mitigate environmental impacts, unless mitigation can be achieved in no other<way. .This alternative would lessen the impacts of the Project, but ,;would not reduce them to a level of insignificance. <c) This alternative would be infeasible because the number of units over which the construction costs for sewer, `water and street systems would be amortized would be very low, `thus making the cost of housing units very high. The Project .would not be able to provide affordable housing or middle 'income housing. 3.6.6 Reasons for the City~s Decision to Approve the rro~ Rather Than This Alternative: The alternative is not feasil and would not meet Project goals relating to balanced development. It would eliminate opportunities to provide affordable and middle income housing. 3.7 RAMSGATE SPECIFIC PLAN OFF-SITE ALTERNATIVE 3.7.1 Descrivtion of Alternative: The Ramsgate site is located across State Route 74 from the SPA. Because the site is smaller than the SPA (1,,190 acres) the density of development would need to be increased to 3.5 dwelling units per acre to accommodate the 4,200 units proposed for the SPA. This alternative assumes that the same 205 acres of open space would be preserved as proposed in the adopted Ramsgate Specific Plan. Approximately 900 acres would be available for residential development. The average density within the development would 4.7 dwelling units per acre. Access would be primarily from State Route 74. 3.7.2 Adverse Impacts After Mitiga ion: This alternative would have significant adverse impacts after mitigation on biological resources, landforms, air quality and visual resources. These significant adverse impacts would be the same as the Project. .3.7.3 comparison or The Lrrects or me Alternative to r Effects of The Project: The City hereby finds that this 'alternative is not environmentally superior to the Project. Facts in Support of Findings: (a) Development of the Ramsgate site would result in a similar number of acres of habitat impacted, due to the similar -56- sizes of the development areas. However, fewer acres of habitat would be preserved than are proposed under the North Peak Specific Plan, (b) Development on the Ramsgate site could have somewhat reduced impacts on landform alteration, due to the smaller area and relatively more gentle terrain. However, an increase in density of development also would increase the need for landform modification. Therefore, this alternative would have significant adverse impacts on landforms. <c) Air quality impacts would be similar to those of the Project. (d) Development on the Ramsgate site would have significant adverse impacts on views from within the site. This impact is similar to the visual impact of the Project. 3.7.4 Effectiveness in Meeting Project Objectives: This alternative would not meet the following objective of the Specific Plan: 1. To provide a wide range of housing opportunities. Facts in Su~uort of Findings: (a) The increased density of the site would prevent the development of rural, estate and some single family homes, as provided in the Project. 3.7.5 Feasibilitv: The Ramsgate Specific Plan Off-Site Alternative is not feasible for social and economic reasons. Facts in Support of Findings: (a) This alternative would require very small lots or attached units. In general, there is insufficient ,market demand for this housing type in the Lake Elsinore area. (b) It is the goal of the City to avoid large concentrations of such high-density housing. In December, 1989, the City Council rejected an alternative of increased density for the Ramsgate. site considered in the Ramsgate Supplemental EIR. 3.7.6 Reasons for the City's Decision to Approve the Project Rather Than This Alternative: The alternative would not reduct significant adverse impacts, would not meet one of the Project goals and is not feasible. -57- 3.8 LAGUNA HEIGHTS COUNTRY CLUB SPECIFIC PLAN SITE ALTERNATIVE 3.8.1 Descrivtion of Alternative: The Laguna Heights Country Club site consists of approximately 1,385 acres located in the County within the sphere of influence of the City. In order to retain 43% of the site as open space, as proposed in the Specific Plan application before the City, residential density would be approximately 5.6 units per acre. 3.8.2 Adverse Facts After Mitigation: This alternative would have significant adverse impacts after mitigation on landforms, land use, traffic and circulation, noise, biological resources and aesthetics/visual resources. 3.8.3 Comparison of The Effects of The Alternative to '1 Effects of The Project: The City hereby finds that this alternative is not environmentally superior to the Project. Facts in Support of Finding: (a) Because of the reduced acreage of this site, there would be a reduction in habitat taken. In addition, this site is not located within the known habitat area of the Stephens kangaroo rat. Therefore, adverse impacts to biological resources would be reduced. However, significant adverse impacts would remain. (b) This site is steeper than the SPA and more extensive grading would be required. In addition, on-site grading would be increased to accommodate the increase in density. Therefore, more significant adverse impacts to landforms than would occur under the Project .would result from this alternative. (c) This alternative would be much denser than existing surrounding residential developments, potentially causing unavoidable land use incompatibilities. <d) The traffic generated. by this alternative would occur in the areas west of the City, which have higher current traffic volumes.. In addition, access through existing residential areas would be required. (e) Access to residential area, traffic noise. the site would occur through an existing exposing existing residents to increased -58- ,~ (f) Development on the site would have an increased significant adverse impact on visual resources due to increased grading. 3.8.4 Effectiveness in Meeting Project Objectives: This alternative would not meet the following objective of the 'Specific Plan: 1. Provide a wide range of housing opportunities. Fa~* in Support of Finding: (a) The high density development on the alternative site would eliminate the estate, rural and single family lots proposed for the SPA. 3.8.5 Feasibility: The Laguna Heights Covntry Club Specific Plan Site Alternative is not feasible for social, economic and other reasons. Farts in Support of Findings: (a) Inquiries of the property owner indicate that this property is not for sale. (b) This alternative would require very small lots or attached units. In general, there is insufficient market demand for this housing type in the Lake Elsinore area. Furthermore, it is the goal of the City to avoid large concentrations of such high-density housing. 3 8 6 Rather Than This Alternative: Although this alternative would reduce impacts on .biological resources, it would result in significant adverse impacts in a number of other areas. Furthermore, it is not feasible. -59- 4. STA'-'FrrF.N'1' OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS . CEQA requires the City to balance the benefits of the Project against its unavoidable environmental risks in determining whether to approve the Project. Because the EIR identifies significant impacts of the Project which cannot feasibly be mitigated to below a level of insignificance (see Section 1 of these Findings), the City must state in writing its specific reasons for approving the Project. (Guidelines Section 15093.) This Statement of Overriding Considerations sets forth the specific reasons supporting the City's action in approving the Project, based on the EIR and other information in the record. 4.1 It is the goal of the City to provide for growth which will result in a high-quality living environment for City residents. The Project will allow for the development of a master-planned, integrated community, with high standards of architecture, landscaping, infrastructure and amenities. This well-planned development will benefit Project residents and the City as a whole. 4.2 The Project will allow the development of a balanced community, incorporating housing units for a range of income levels as well as commercial, public use and. recreational facilities. 4.3 The development of three villages in the North Peak SPA will encourage walking and bicycling and decrease the need for long vehicle trips. Upon reviewing the EIR, the Southern California Association of Governments concluded that this design concept is "highly commendable since it is conducive to reduced motorized vehicular use and promotes alternative forms of non-motorized commuting." As a result, the North Peak project design diminishes adverse impacts on air quality. 4.4 The Project will generate 1,666 new jobs, thereby assisting the economy of the City and improving the City's job/housing balance. Upon reviewing the EIR, the Southern California Association of Governments concluded that -the Project "will provide a mix of land uses which is consistent with the job/housing balance of the regional Growth Management Plan. The project will generate 1,666 new jobs, which is in excess of what is required to be consistent with the Growth Management Policy." 4.5 The Project will provide substantial open space and recreational opportunities for residents of the Project, the City and the region. Within the North Peak SPA alone, -60- ,, ,, :.., approximately 50 acres of active-use parks, 640 acres of open space and a 230-acre Nature Park will be dedicated. In addition, equestrian and hiking trails will be connected to regional trails. 4.6 The Project will contribute substantial expenditures to on- and off-site public facilities and improvements. These improvements include participation in the widening of Highway 74 and in the Highway 74/Interstate 15 interchange, preparation of a master landscaping plan for Highway 74, participation in the improvement of Nichols Canyon Road, the construction of a connection between E1 Toro Road and Highway 74, the construction of sewer mains, water mains and onsite water reservoirs, reservation of three school sites and participation in the construction of afire station. 4.7 Upon buildout, the Project will provide the City with substantial revenues from increased property taxes. -61- ----- r EXHIBIT #2 NORTH PEAK SPECT FiC PLAN NITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 1990 RESPONSIBLE FOR. VERIFICATION VER[FICAT ION OF MITIGATION BY CITY MITI rdTtIIN MEASURE NIT ICdTION MILESTONE - STANDARD NAME DATE BIOLOGICAL RESOl1RCE5 ~1-i The developer shall comply ui th 1 Director of Com- Prior to issuance of Section 7 consultation has . the requirements of the Federal Endan- munity Develop- grading permit been completed and the pro- gered Species Act (FESA). Nithin the ment; Chief Build- ject is in compliance with all mitigation requi remen[s imposed SPA ing Official; the Endangered Species Act as , by the USFNS following consultation USFNS determined by the U. S. Fish under Section 7 of the FESA shall be and Wildlife Service. met. Mitigation for significant impacts to Stephens kangaroo rat consists of - preservation of habitat occupied by this species within the SPA and dedication of - natural open space areas occupied by this species elsewhere/off-site, the two equalling an acre for acre dedication of occupied habitat. Off-site dedication will be accomplished through land ex- changes, in-lieu fee dedication, etc. These lands will be managed by a public agency. 1-3 The project proponent shall ensure 2 Director of Com- Prior to issuance of gra- A qua(if ied botanist has . that a relocation program for Munz's munity Develop- ding permit for areas provided written evidence onion be conducted. All of [he buL bs in ment; Chief Build- impacting Munz's onion as that the impacted population the population shall be relocated per ing Offic iaL shown on the vegetation of onions has been relocated the protocol identified below: map in the DEIR and accepted by a qualified institution. This number refers to the numbering system used for mitigation measures in the Envi rorvnental Impact Report (EIR). Readers/Users of this Mitigation Monitoring Program may locate the original mitigation measure in the EIR by using this number. 10/23/90(TMD901~~~NONITORI.TBL) 1 NORTN PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN q ITI G710N MONITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 7990 RESPONSIBLE FOR ~ VERI FICTION VERIFI GTION OF MITIGATION BY CITY MITI GTiON MEASURE MITIGATION MILESTONE STANDARD NAME DATE • All cork to be conducted by a qualified botanist familiar with the most successful techniques for bulb relocation. • All plants in the population will be located aM mapped dur- ing the spring flowering pcri od and monitored on a regular basis in order to perform the rel oca- - lion at the proper stage in the flowering cycle. _ • Relocation will take place at the end of the spring flowering period, and will consist of careful removal of all bulbs located. • The bulbs will be transferred to a qualified institution (e-g. - botanic garden) for controlled propagation and eventual relo- cation of later generations to appropriate dedicated open space areas. The Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Gardens is a qualified institution which has expressed interest in receiving the trans- planted bu Lbs. 10/23/90(TMD901'~~MONITOR I.TBU 2 NORTH PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN MITI UTION MONITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 1990 RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFiUTION VERIFI UTION OF MITIGATION BY CITY MiTiUTiON MEASURE MITIGATION MILESTONE STANDARD NAME DATE 1-5 The project proponent shall ensure 3 Director of Com- Prior to issuance of gra- . through a replacement habitat program munity Develop- ding permit impac [ing any that [here is no .net loss of wetland ment; Chief Build- riparian streambed areas. acreage or habitat value. This wilt ing Official; U.S. also mitigate potential impacts to ar- Army Corps of royo toad as welt. The wetland habitat Engineers; Cali- replacement program Shall be approved as fornia Department part of the federal Section 404 permit of Fish and Game and CDFG S[reambed Alteration Agreement. In addition, wetland resources may exist on the Stephens kangaroo rat mitigation parcels. Any wetland mitigation sites shall be in close proximity to existing wetLard resources. 4. 1-b The project proponent shall demon- Director of Com- Prior [o approval of pro- strate through landscape plans that nat- munity Develop- ject landscape plans ural open space movement corridors shall men[; Chief Build- be maintained, to the maximum extent ing Official feasible, for scrub requiring bird spe- cies and larger predators between unde- veloped areas of scrub vegetation within the project boundaries and open space areas adjacent to the site. In areas where roads divide areas of coastal sage - scrub, corridors of coastal sage scrub habitat shall be included in the revege- tation of graded areas up to the edge of the right-of-way. The minimum width of such corridors shall be 30 feet. A Section 404 Permit has been granted and a Streambed Alteration Agreement has been completed and approved. Approved landscape plans have designated open space move- ment corridors and coastal sage scrub corridors. 10/23/90(TND901'•HONITORI.TBL) 3 MORTH PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN MITI GTION MONITORING PROGRAM OCT06ER, 1990 RESPONSIBLE FOR VERI FTGTION VERIFI GTION OF MITI GTION BT C[TY N[TI COITION MEASURE MITIGATION NiLESTONE __ STANDARD NAME DATE 5. 1-b This revegetation program shall be Director of Cam- Two years after comple- designed and monitored in order to en- munity Development ti on of revegetation pro- cure successful establishment of the gram habitat. b. t-7 The project proponent shalt demon- Director of Com- Prior to approval of pro- strate in project landscape plans that munity Development ject landscape plans native species Ni ll be utilized exten- sively in all LaMscaping of natural open areas which are adjacent to natural open space areas, including buffer zones and fuel modification zones. Alt land- scaping/fuel modification plant palettes should be reviewed by a quali ti ed biolo- gist familiar with [he possibilities of landscaping with native stock. Status reports have been sub- mitted fora period of up to two years after completion of the revegetation program. These reports have detailed the extent of success of the revegetation program and made recommendations for any reme- dial measures to ensure suc- cess. At least 75 percent of all newly planted shrubs have been successfully established far the period of two years. landscape plans that extensively utilize native species in landscaping of natural open space areas have been reviewed and approved. 10/23/90(TMD901~~~MONI TOR1.TBl) 4 NORTN PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN MITIGATION MON [TORING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 1990 RESPONSIBLE FOR. ~ VERIFI GTION VERIFI GTION OF MITIGATION - BY CITT MITI GTION MEASURE MIT IGAT IDN MILESTONE STANDARD NAME DATE 7. 1-8 The project proponent shall demon- strate on project design and fencing plans that suitable buffers will be con- structed between proposed development areas and the Nature Park. Access to this area shall be restricted for bicycles, motorcycles and off-road vehi- cles, and signage shall be erec [ed to deter these and other uses incompatible with the purposes of the Nature Park and its functions as wildlife habi- tat/mitigation site. Buffers shall in- clude fencing or other physical barriers and appropriate landscaping materials (primarily native plants), with a pri- mary goal of controlling human and pet encroachment in this area. The buffers shall be of sufficient width [o minimize indirect impacts associated with human activities. 8, t-9 The project proponent shall demon- strate in the project lighting plans that outdoor fighting shall be designed and located so that direct rays are con- fined to the property to the maximum extent possible while fulfilling all City lighting requirements. Director of Com- Prior to approval of any munity Development landscape plans affecting the nature park Director of Com- Prior to approval of fi munity Devel opmen[ nal tract maps Approved landscape plans have designated and described the buffer ma [erials between the Nature Park and developed areas. Signs have also been erected as a condition of tentative map approval desig- nating the nature park. These signs are visible from areas adjacent to the nature park. Final tract maps have in- cluded design of outdoor Lighting to confine nighttime light within project bound- aries. 10/23/90(TND901`~NONITORI.TBL) 5 NORTH PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN MI TI GTION MONITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 1990 RESPONSIBLE fOR VERIFI GTION VERIFI GTION OF MITIGATION BY CITY MITI GTI011 MEASURE M[TIGAT ION MILESTONE - STANDARD NAME DATE 9. 10. 7-70 In order to minimize the possibil- ity of invasion of native habitats by non-native invasive plant species, the project proponent. shall demonstrate on the project landscape plans that no such plant species are usedin landscape plans, fuel modification zones or other buffer zones. Known invasive species include the following: Giant reed (Arundo donax) Hottentot-fig (Caroobrotus edulis> Garland ch rysanthemim (Ch rysanthemum coronarium) Pampas grass (Cor[aderia atacamensis) French brown (CVtisus monsoessulans) - Scotch brown (CVtisus scoparius) Bermuda buttercup (oxalis oes-caorae) German ivy (Senecio mikanoides) Pink periwinkle (Vinca major) Tamarisk (Tamarix spp.) Gorse (Utex eurooaeus) 1-11 To the extent permitted by other constraints to the grading schedule, vegetation clearing should be limited or avoided during the nesting season (March-June). Director of Com- Prior to approval of any muni ty Devel opmen[ landscape plans thief Building Official Prior to issuance of gra- ding permit [hat uou ld allow vegetation clearing during March through June Approved landscape plans have demonstrated that none of the listed species are proposed in the fuel modification zone or other buffer zones. The Chief Building Official has reviewed the constraints upon grading to determine when vegetation clearing may occur. 10/23/90(TMD901`~MONITOR I.TBL) 6 NORTH PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN MITIGATION IKIN ITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER- 1990 RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFI GTIpI VERIF[GTION OF MITI GItT ION BY CITY MITIGTION MEASURE MITI GTION MILESTONE STANDARD NAME DATE 11. 1-11 A qualified biological monitor Chief Building Prior to issuance of The designated biological will be present at any preg rade confer- Official grading permits monitor has been on site ante, during any mass grading, and peri- during any preg rading confer- odically during construction, to ensure antes, during mass grading that preserved sensitive biological re- and periodically during con- sources are properly fenced or otherwise struction to ensure that the protected. requirements of this mitiga- tion measure are met. 12. 1-11 During construction, preserved ri- Chief Building Prior to issuance of The biological monitor has parian areas that are adjacent to gra- Official grading permit ensured that riparian areas ding areas will be temporarily fenced are fenced and has periodi- off or otherwise protected, to prevent tally visited [he Site grading, or storage of heavy equipment through the end of construc- or building materials in these habitats. Lion to ensure compliance with this measure. 13. 1-11 Wliere cut and fill slopes encroach Director of Com- Prior to approval of any The project grading plans on wetland habitats, the slope angles munity Develop- grading plans impacting have been reviewed and ap- should be designed to be as steep as ment; Chief Build- wetland habitats proved to evaluate cut end feasible to minimize lateral en- ing ofticiat fill slope angles in wetland c roachment. habitats. 14. 1-11 Grading material or spoils should Chief Building Prior to issuance of The biological monitor has not be placed or stored near any ripa r- Official grading permit periodically visited the site ian area. during grading operation to ensure compliance with this measure. 15. 1-11 Removal of native vegetation should Director of Com- Prior to issuance of be avoided wherever possible, and the munity Develop- grading permit amount of habitat removed will be limi- ment; Chief Build- ted to the mi ni mm required for con- ing Official struction. A Nritten plan has been sub- mitted and approved demon- strating proposals for the removal of the least amount of native vegetation. 10/23/90(TMD901`~NONITORI.TBL) ;. ~. NORTH PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN '. NIT IGATION MONITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 1990 ~~' NITIGATiON MEASURE RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFIGTION OF MITIGATION MITI GIITION MILESTONE - VERI FI GTION ~. BY CITY STANDARD MANE DATE construction 1-11 where feasible 16 Chief Building Prior to issuance of Written evidence has been , . should be conducted along wetland areas Official grading permit submitted denonstrating that during dry weather. construction along wetland areas is being done during dry weather when feasible. 1-11 Drainage plans shall minimize ero- 17 City Engineer Prior to the approval of Nritten evidence has been . Sion and cutting to drainagecourses, as drainage plans submitted demonstrating that - required by the grading regulations. erosion and cutting of drain- age courses is minimized. 1-11 Toxic and hazardous materials on 18 Chief Building Prior to issuance of A plan for control of toxic . the project site will be controlled dur- Official grading permit hazardous materials on site ing construction. Spills of hazardous and for the clean-up of such materials will be promptly and com- hazardous materials that are spilled has been submitted pl et ely cleaned up. and approved. xroaaoGY 19. 2-1 The project proponent shalt submit City Engineer Prior to approval of a A drainage plan has been sub- a Master Drainage Improvement Plan, tentative tract map for mitted that is compliant with indicating the nature and sizing of the each Village of the SPA this condition for review and final drainage improvements. approval. 10/23/90(TMD901~-~MONITORI.TBL) 8 NORTH PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN NITIGATI ON NON ITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 1990 RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFI GTION VERIFI GTION OF MITIGATION BY CITY Yrr~crttnu YF~511RF MITIGATION MILESTONE STANDARD NAME DATE 2-2 The developer shall submit dote- 20 City Engineer Prior to issuance of gra- Written evidence that Cali- . mentation demonstrating whether down- ding permit fornia State drainage laws have been complied with, and stream drainages can accommodate the that downstream drainages can less than 70% increase in runoff that acconnxdate the less than 10% will result due [o the project. If the increase in flows, has been downstream drainages cannot acconrtrodate submitted. this increase, then measures will be incorporated into the project design (i.e., downstream improvements or reten- tion basins) to ensure that dounst ream floes are acconmodated. 21. 2-3 the developer shall submit a con- City Engineer Prior to issuance of gra- An erosion control plan liance with com tin t d s[ruction erosion control plan to pre- ding permit for develop- l i h p g emons ra codes and ordinances has Cit vent excessive runoff and erosion during ann ng ment of eac p SPA y been submitted and approved. project construction. area of the 2-4 Riparian wetland habitat areas will 22 Director of Com- Prior to the issuance of The riparian wetland habitat . be enhanced and/or constructed at two munity Development occupancy permits of any enhancement is complete. on-site discharge points. Such wetland development in Village L habitat areas act as filters for urban (for wetland area along pollutants and will reduce the amount of Arroyo del Toro) and urban pollutants flowing downstream. Village 11[ Cfor wetland area along Wasson Canyon) GEOLOGY AND TOPOGRAPHY 23. 3-1 Recontouring of the existing land- chief Building Prior to issuance of a Grading plans have demon- forms to provide a smooth and gradual Official grading permit st rated transitions between transition between graded slopes and ex- natural and graded slopes. fisting grade shall be required. 70/23/90(TMD901~•MONITORI.TBL) 9 NORTN PEI1K SPECIFIC PLAN MITIGATION NONI YOKING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 1990 RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFICATION VERIFICATION OF MITIGATION BY C[TY MT Tf WTIpI MEASURE NIT IGATION MILESTONE STANDARD NAME DATE 24. 3-7 Contour grading of final slopes so Chief Building Prior to issuance of a that contours, elevations and gradients Official grading permit of finished slopes are blended Ni th ad- jacent natural terrain to achieve a con- sistent grade and natural appearance - shaLl be required. 25. 3-1 Variation and combination of slopes Chief Building Prior to issuance of a 2:1, 3:1, and 4:1 to create a more na t- Official grading permit ural character whenever possible Ni thin the graded areas shall be required. 26. 3-1 PLanti ng of cut and fill slopes Chief Bui Lding Prior to issuance of a with native vegetation in order [o pre- Official grading permit vent erosion shall be required. 27. 3-1 Obscuring slope drainage structures Director of Can- Prior to approval of with a variety of plant materials shall munity Development landscape plans be required. 28. 3-1 Incorporation of architectural and Director of Com- Prior to issuance of a design techniques into the project in munity Develop- grading permit order to minimize grading and enhance- men[; Chief euild- ment of off-site views such as split ing Official levels, clustering, etc. shall be re- quired. 29. 3-2 The developer shall ensure that Chief Building Prior to the issuance of site preparation, excavation and earth- Official a grading permit cork completion operations wilt be per- - formed under the observation and testing ~ ' of a soils engineer. Grading plans have demon- strated that contour grading is being applied. Grading plans have been sub- mitted demonstrating varia- tion and combination of graded slopes are being used where possible. Graded slopes have been promptly revegetated with native plants after construc- tion is completed. Approved landscape plans have demonstrated that a variety of plants will obscure slope drainage structures. Approved final design plans have demonstrated that tech- niques used are minimizing grading and enhancing off- site views. A soils engineer has been hired to supervise site pre- paration, excavation and earthwork completion opera- tions. 10/23/90(TMD901'~-MONITORI.TBL) 1~ NORTH PEAK SPECI FiC PLAN MITIGATION MONITO121 NG PROGRAM OCTOBER, 1990 RESPONSIBLE FOR ~ VERIFI GTION VERIFIGTION OF MITI GTION - BY CITY MITI GTION MEASURE MITI CJIT ION MILESTONE STANDARD MANE DATE 30. 3-2 All grading with in the SPA will be Chief Building Prior to [he issuance of Proposed grading has been done in accordance with the grading re- Official grading permits for each reviewed and approved for quirements contained in the Specific final tract map compliance with City grading Plan. Detailed grading plans further codes. defining earthwork requirements for the SPA will be developed. 31. 3-2 A geotechnical review of the de- Chief Building Prior to the approval of A qualified geotechnical firm tailed grading plans (1":40' or 1":80' Official any grading plan has conducted a review of scale) for the SPA will be necessary. detailed grading plans and Additional subsurface investigation ui ll conducted additional subsur- be conducted during subsequent planning face investigations. levels in order to provide specific design recommendations for the project area. 32. 3-2 Concentrated runoff will not be al- City Engineer Prior to the approval of A qualified civil engineer loved to drain into unprotected natural any grading permits has designed non-erosive sur- drainage courses, especially at the face drainage courses that bases of na turat hillsides with adverse protect natural drainage bedding or weathering conditions. Prop- courses. er design of non-erosive surf icial drainage devices by the project civil engineer is required. 33. 3-3 Alt structures will be designed to Chief Building Prior to project issuance Compliance of building plans resist earthquake forces in accordance Official of building permits with appropriate building with the latest Uniform Building Code codes has been verified. adopted by the City of Lake Elsinore. 10/23/90(TMD901`~MONITOR I.TBL) 11 NORTH PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 1990 NITI GIIT ION MEASURE RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFI GTION OF MI7I GTION NITI CATION MILESTONE yERf FI GTION BY CITY STANDARD NAME DATE 3-3 Further geotechnical analyses, 34 Chief Building Prior to tentative map A qualified geotechnical firm . based on site Specific groundwater and Official approval for these areas has conducted analyses to will be conducted in certain soil data address liquefaction, set- , areas of the norTheastern portion of [he dement and ground lurching. SPA, as well as the valley separating the granitic terrain from the metasedi- ments, to adequately address the lique- faction potential, seismically induced settlement and ground lurching in alluvial areas. 35. 3-3 The removal and recompaction of alluvium and slopewash deposits shall be conducted (during grading) for areas with significant liquefaction potential prior to fill placement for habitable structures. Deepened foundation systems and the incorporation of subsurface drainage devices shall be incl uded as necessary. Chief Building Prior to issuance of gra- Appropriate soil analyses Official ding permit and construe- have been conducted by a qua- tion completion lified geotechnical firm. Any infield soil conditions have been addressed to the satisfaction of City Engi- neer. 36. 3-3 Spherically weathered boulders will Chief Building Prior to issuance of gra• Spherically weathered boul- be evaluated for seismic or static roll- Official ding permit ders within 500 feet of any out hazard potential by the geot echnicaL proposed structure have been firm, and either the boulders or the assessed for seismic or sta- ptanned structures shall be moved or a tic roll-out potential by a structural safety setback shall be qualified geotechnical firm. irtQlemented. 37. 3-4 Local variations in bedrock Chief Building structure in the SPA will be inspected Official and mapped in detail by the project geo- technical firm. Prior to tentative map approval A qualified geotechnical firm has inspected erd mapped local variations in bedrock structure. 10/23/90(TMD901'~~MONITORI.TBL) IZ NORTH PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER- t990 RESPONSIBLE FOR VERI FICTION VERIFIGTION OF NITIGTION BY CITY - MITI GTION MEASURE NI TI GTION NI LESTONE _ STANDARD NAME DATE 38. 3-6 Oversized materials shall be han- Chief Building Prior to issuance of gra- A site or sites have been died by being placed in structural fills Official ding permit - identified for the placement and/or crushed or used as decorative of oversize materials, and stone. detailed standards for the _ placement or crushing of such oversize materials have been approved. 39. 3-7 Removal of compressible materials Chief Building Prior to issuance of gra- A qualified geotechnical firm will be required in all areas planned Official ding permit has supervised the removal for the placement of st ruc[uraL fill in and subsequent placement of order to minimize settlement potential. any compressible materials. Topsoil, colluvium, alluvium and highly. weathered bedrock ma[eri als will be re- moved and recompac tad during project grading in order to reduce the potential for lateral spreading and seismically - irduced settlement. 40. 3-7 Selective grading will be used to Chief Building Prior to issuance of A qualified geotechnical firm blend highly expansive soils (if encoun- Official building permit has verified the occurrence tared on the Annexation Area) with soils of highly expansive soils and of lou expansibility potential. Incor- supervised grading where they poration of special foundation design occurred. uh ich attoanadatesthe expansion poten- tial of soils will be included as needed in affected areas. TRAFFIC AND LIRCIILATION b-1 A fair share funding mechanism 47 City Traffic Prior to issuance of gra- A fair share furling plan has . shall be established to provide funding Engineer ding permit or Caltrans ~ been established and approved of the widening of SR-74. Fees shall be encroachment permi t for for State Route 74. assessed to projects based on traffic SR-74 contributions to SR-74. 13 10/23/90(TXD901`~MONITORI.TBU MORTH PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN MITIGATION MONITDR ING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 1990 RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFI GTION VERIFI GTION OF NITI GIITION BT CITY NITI GTION MEASURE MITIGATION MILESTONE STANDARD MANE DATE 42. 6-1 The developers of the SPA shall dedicate [he necessary half section (67 foot half section, per Caltrans) for improvements adjacent to their proper- ties. 43. 6-1 Lli Bening of SR-74 - Widening of SR- 74 will be required as follows: • SR-74 shall be widened to four lanes between I-15 and Conard Avenue. • SR-74 shall be widened to six lanes between I-75 and Dexter Avenue. City Traffic Engineer City Traffic Engineer City Traffic Engineer Prior to the issuance of grading permits for any parcels abutting State Route 74 Prior to issuance of oc- cupancy permits of any North Peak development Prior [o issuance of oc- cupancy permits of 1,700 North Peak residential units Written evidence hasbeen provided demonstrating that all necessary right-of way has been dedicated. State Route 74 has been wid- ened to four lanes between I-5 and Conard Avenue. State Route 74 has been wid- ened to six lanes between I-15 and Dexter Avenue. 10/23/90(TMD901`~NONITORI.TBL) 14 NORTH PEAK SPECIFIC PUN MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 1990 RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFI GTION VERIFI GTION OF MITIGIIT ION BY CITY MITI GIIT ION MEASURE NIT IGATION MILESTONE STANDARD MANE DATE • SR-74 shall be widened to six City Traffic Prior to issuance of oc- State Route 74 has been wid- lanes between Dexter Avenue and Engineer cupancy permits of 2,000 ened to six lanes between Riverside Street. Unless fund- North Peak residential Dexter Avenue and Riverside ing has been otherwise committed units Street. for such improvements, the developer shall be respons ibte for installing such improvements prior to occupancy. If the cumulative cost of such improve- ments exceeds the fair share allocation defined in mitigation measure 43 above, then the developer and the City shall enter into a reimbursement agreement whereby the developer uou Ld be reimbursed for improve- ments in excess of his or her fair share. Reimbursement shall occur at such time as funds are obtained under the City's fund- ing program. 44. 6-T The intersections of El Toro Road City Traffic The signals have been with SR-74 and Riverside Street ui th SR- Engineer constructed at EL Toro 74 shalt be signalized by the project Road/SR-74 and Riverside proponent when traffic volumes at these Street/SR-74. intersections meet Caltrans warrants for signals. 10/23/90(TMD901'~~NONITORI.TBL) 15 NORTH PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN MITI GTION MONITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER. 7990 RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFI GTION VERIFI UTION OF N)TI GTION BY CITY MIT[GTIOM MEASURE MITI GTION MILESTONE STANDARD NAME DATE 45. 6-1 The project proponent may be re- lieved from mitigation measure 43 by demonstrating either of the folloui ng: The required improvements to City Traffic Prior to issuance of State Route 74 have been adopted Engineer building permits as part of a funded Transporta- tion Improvement Plan by a pub- lic agency (i.e., by Caltrans, Riverside County Transportation Commission or by the City of Lake Elsinore), and the improve- ments are scheduled for comple- tion with five years of the issuance of said building per- mits. If the project required improvements are larger in scope than those in the funded Trans- portation Improvement Plan, then the project proponent may meet this condition by offering to fund the balance of the required improvements as part of the project. The City Traffic Engineer has approved relief from the con- dition. 10/23/90(TMD907`~NONITOR 7.TBL) 16 NORTH PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 1990 RESPONSIBLE FOR ~ tlERIFI GTION VERIFI GTION OF NITI GT[ON ~ BY CITY MITIGATtON MEASURE NITI GTION MILESTONE STANDARD NAME DATE • The project proponent can demon- City Traffic Prior to the issuance of strat e, by means of an updated Engineer building permits traffic study based upon updated phasing information, that lesser improvements can provide an ade- quate level of service along SR- 74. For purposes of this analy- sis, "Adequate Level of Service" will be defined as Level of Ser- vice D (an ILU of .90 or less) at all arterial intersections between Riverside Drive and the ]-15 southbound off-ramps at the time of comple[i on of the pro- posed units. 46. 6-1 A fair share funding mechanism City Traffic Prior to issuance of gra- shall be established to provide funding Engineer; Caltrans ding permit for Nichols for the construction of the Nichols Road Road Extension between its current terminus and the North Peak project area. Fees shall be assessed to projects based on traffic coot ri bu[i ons [o Nichols Road. The City Traffic Engineer has approved relief from the SR- 74 requirements. A fair share funding mech- anism has been established and approved for Nichols Road. 10/23/90(TND901•~NONITOR t.TBL) 1~ NORTH PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN N ITI GATION MONITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 1990 RESPONSIBLE FOR VERifI GTION VERI FI GTION OF MITIGATION BY CITY MITIGATION MEASURE MITIGATION MILESTONE STANDARD NAME DATE 47. 6-T The Nichols Road Extension between City Traffic Prior to issuance of oc- Nichols Road has been com• 1-15 and North Peak will be constructed. Engineer; Caltrans cupancy permits of 3,000 pleted within the stated lim- Unless funding has been otherwise com- North Peak residential its. mitt ed for such improvements, the Bevel- units oper shall be responsible for installing - such improvements prior to occupancy. This will ensure that the roadway is in- stalled prior to need. If the cumulative cost of such improvements exceeds the fair share allocation defined in mi tiga- tion measure 46 above, then the develop- er and the City shall enter into a reim- bursement agreement whereby the Bevel- - oper could be reimbursed for improve- ments in excess of his or her fair share. Reimbursement shall occur at such time as fulls are obtained under the City's funding program. 48. 6-2 North Peak shall provide for con- City Traffic Prior to issuance of The required free westbound st ruction of a free westbound right turn Engineer; Caltrans final occupancy permits right turn lane has been com- lane from SR-74 to northbound I-15. for Village II pleted. - 49. b-3 North Peak shall provide for con- City Traffic Prior to issuance of fi- The required Nestbourd free struction of a free ues [bound right turn Engineer; Caltrans nal occupancy permits for right turn lane has been com- lane from NichoLS Road [o northbound I- completion of Village III pleted. 75. 50. 6-4 The project proponent shall prepare City Traffic Prior to the approval of The Transportation Management a 7ransportati on Management Plan. The Engineer any tentative map for the Plan has been reviewed and plans shall specify the following infor- North Peak Specific Plan approved. mation: 10/23/90(TMD901~~~NONITORI.TBL) 1 NORTN PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN N ITI GATION MONITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 1990 RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFIfJ1TIp! VERIFI GTION OF MITI CJITION BY CITT MITIGATION MEASURE NIT IGATION MILESTONE STANDARD NAME DATE • Provision of bus turnout loca- tions on State Route 74, EL Toro Road and Nichols Road within the project limits. These turnout locations shalt be determined after consultations with transit service providers that may pro- vide bus service to the project in [he future. • A master plan of bicycle facili- ties showing off-street and on- street trails within the Speci- fic Plan. • Provision of reserved parking spaces for employee carpool ers 'in conmercial or employment sites greater than 10 acres. NOISE 57. 7-1 The project proponent shall submit Chief Building Prior to approval of evidence that noise levels along State Official first tentative map for Route 74 between I-15 and Riverside the SPA Street will be mitigated to applicable State criteria. 52. 7-2 The project proponent shall submit Chief Building Prior to approval of the evidence that noise levels along Nichols Official tentative map for the Road between I-15 and [he SPA will be 3,OOOth unit in SPA mitigated to applicable City criteria. 10/23/90(TMD901~•MONITORI.TBL) I9 Documented noise levels have met the applicable State cri- teria. Documented noise levels Uet- ueen 7-15 and the SPA have met acceptable City criteria. J NORTH PEAK SPECIFIC PLAM M[TI GTION MONITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 1990 RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFI GTipI VERIFIGTI ON OF MITiGT10N BY C[TT M ITIGl1T ION MEASURE MITIGATION MILESTONE STANDARD NAME DATE 53. 7-3 All on-site residential lots and Chief Building Prior to issuance of gra- Documented noise levels have dwellings shall be sound attenuated Official ding permits met acceptable City and State against projected noise, so as not to criteria. exceed an exterior standard of 65 d0 CNEL in outdoor living areas and an interior standard of 45 d8 CNEL in all habitable roans. 54. 7-3 An acoustical analysis report shall Chief Building Prior to issuance of gra- te submitted for approval. The report Official ding permits shall describe in detail the exterior noise envirorment and preliminary on- site mitigation measures. Acoustical design features to achieve interior noise standards nay be included in the report, in which case it may also sat- isfy measure 55 below. 55. 7-3 An acoustical analysis report de- Chief Building Prior to issuance of scribing the acoustical design features Official building permit of the Structures required To satisfy the exterior and interior noise stan- dards shall be submitted to the City for approval along with satisfactory evi- dente which indicates that the sound attenuation measures specified in the approved acoustical report(s) have been incorporated into the design of [he pro- ject. The required acoustical anal- ysis has been reviewed and approved. The required acoustical anal- ysis has been submitted and approved. 10/23/90(TMD901'~~MON ITORI.TBL) ~~ NORTH PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN MITI GATION MONITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 7990 - RESPONSIBLE FOR. VERI FI GTION VERI FI GTIDN OF MITI WTION BY CITY MIncATtON MEASURE MITIGATION MILESTONE _ - STANDARD NAME DATE 56. 7-4 Construction Nithin 1,000 feet of Chief Building Prior to issuance of The site has been visited existing residential development Official grading permit - periodically to ascertain (including any previously developed re- compliance with this measure. " sidential areas of the Annexation Area) shalt be limited to the hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p. m. on Monday through Friday. Adjacent to such residential areas, con- - s[ruction shall not be allowed on ucek- ends or federal holidays. - 57. 7-4 In order to ensure adequate noise Chief Building Prior to issuance of The site has been visited control a[ construction sites, machinery Official grading permit periodically to ascertain maintenance areas shall be physically - compliance with this measure. separated from residential uses. AIR WALITY 58. 8-1 The project proponent shall demon- Chief Building Prior to issuance of gra- The approved erosion control strafe compliance Ni [h SCADMD Rule .403 Official ding permit plan has demonstrated compli- in the erosion control plan for the pro- ante Nith this measure. j ect (Mitigation Measure 21). Fugitive dust suppression measures included in - the control plan shall include: 59. 8-1 Construction equipment, wheels and Chief Building Prior to issuance of gra- The approved erosion control bodies, shall be rinsed prior to tra- Official ding permit plan has included this re- veling on paved roadways. quirement. 60. 8-1 Grading and earth movement shall be Chief Building Prior to issuance of gra- The approved erosion control halted if ui nd speed exceeds 25 miles Official ding permit plan has included this re- per hour. qui rement. 10/23/90(TMD907~•MONITORI.TBL) 21 NORTN PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN NITI GATION MONITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 1990 RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFICATION VERIFICATION OF NITI WTION BY CITY MITIGATION MEASURE MITIGATION MILESTONE STANDARD MANE DATE 61. 8-1 At least one of [he following means Chief Building Prior to issuance of gra- shatl be implemented on unpaved roads to Official ding permit reduce fugitive dust: watering, paving, chemical stabilization or speed control. - 62. 8-1 Graded areas shall be kept damp Chief Building Prior to issuance of gra- through watering down in the late mor- Official ding permit ni ng and after work is completed for the day. lla tering can be accomplished through the use of water trucks or tem- porary sprinkler systems. 63. 8-2 The specifications of [he construc-. Chief Building Prior to issuance of gra- tion contract for any Planning Area Official ding permit _ within the SPA shall include [he re- quirement that each internal combustion engine used for any purpose on [he con- struction site or related to con- struction will be equipped with a muf- fler of a Type recommended by the manu- facturer of the vehicle or equipment. No internal combustion equipment shall be operated on the project wi thou[ said muffler. The approved erosion control plan has included this re- quirement. The approved erosion control plan has included this requirement. The site has been visited periodically to ensure that these requirements are being met. 64. 6-2 The specifications of the construc- Chief Building Prior to issuance of 9ra- Documented evidence has been Lion contract for any Planning Area Official ding permit submitted indicating when within the SPA shall include the re- such shutdowns have occurred. qui rement that construction will be dis- continued during SCAOMO second stage smog alerts. 10/23/90(TMD901~~~MON[TORI.TBL) 22 1 ._ __ -- NORTH PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN MITI GAT/ON MONITORING PROGRAM OCT06ER, 1990 RESPONSIBLE FDR VERIFICATION VERIFICATION OF MITI GIITION BY CITY ... r...,.,,,,, ..~.r ~~~ wtT trannl MILESTONE STANDARD NAME DATE CULTURAL RESIXIRCES 65. 9-1 A qualified archaeologist shall be retained by the project proponent to perform a subsurface test level investi- gation and surface collection of prehis- toric sites LA-Riv-2742, CA-Riv-2744, CA-Riv-2745, LA-Riv-2747, CA-Riv-2748, and CA-Riv-2750, and historic sites TMD-002-73H and CA-Riv-2750. The test level report evaluating [he sites shall include discussion of significance (depth, nature, condition, and extent of the resources), final mitigation recom- mendations and cost estimates. The test level investigation includes site map- ping, analysis of materials collected, review of the regional prehistory, and subsurface excavation to determine the sites's research potential. Based on the report reconmenda[ions, final miti- gation shalt be carried out according to a determination as to the site's dispo- sition. Possible determinations include, but are not limited to, preser- vation, salvage, partial salvage, or no mitigation necessary. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, a quali- fied archaeologist shall be retained to Director of Com- munity Develop- ment; Chief Build- ing Official Prior to issuance of gra- ding permit Completion of the required subsurface testlevel inves- tigations has been documen- ted. 0.ny reconmendations in these reports will have been carried out prior to issuance of a grading permit for areas impacting the site. 70/23/90(TMD901~~~MONITOR).TBL) 23 NORTH PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 7990 MITIGTION MEAS(1RE RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFI GTION OF MITI rJ1T10N MITIGATION MILESTONE VERIFI GTIOM BY CITY STANDARD NAl1E GATE conduct a detailed site documentation for sites TMD 002-9, CA-Riv-657, CA-Riv- 2743, CA-Ri v-2749. These sites repre- sent milling stations and a quarry site- The detailed site documentation shall include photographs of the features, a comprehensive site map and feature draw- ing if appropriate, analysis of mater- ials collected, and a description of the field methods used. 66. 9-2 Prehistoric sites CA-Ri v-2746, and CA-Ri v-2751 shall be staked and flagged for avoidance of these areas by second- ary impacts of the construction activi- ties. 67. 9-3 A qualified archaeologist will be retained and shall be present at the pre-grading conference. The archaeo- logist shall establish procedures for archaeological resource surveillance and shall establish, in cooperation with the contractor, procedures for tenporarily halting or redirecting work to permit the sampling, identification and evalu- ation of the artifacts as appropriate. Director of Com- Prior to issuance of gra- These sites have been staked munity Develop- ding permit and flagged. The site has ment; Chief Build- been periodically visited ing Official during grading operations to ensure continued compliance with this measure. Director of Com- munity Develop- ment; Chief Build- ing Official Prior [o issuance of a grading permit A qualified archaeologist has been retained. The on-site archaeology observation is continuing through the com- pletion of grading. 10/23/90(TMD901`~MONITORI.TBL) 24 NORTH PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN i MITI GTION MONITORING PROGRAM OCTOB ER, 1990 RESPONSIBLE FOR VERI FI GTION VERIFI GTION OF M[TI GIIT ION BY CITY M ITIGTIOM MEASURE MITI GTION MILESTONE STANDARD NAME DATE 9-3 If additional or unexpected archae- 68 Oirec for of Com- Prior to issuance of a A qualified archaeologist has . otogical features are discovered, the munity Develop- grading permit observed the site through the archaeologist shall report such find- ment; Chief Build- duration of grading. i ngs. tf the erchaeol ogicaL resources ing Official are fount to be significant, the archae- ological observer shall determine appro- priate actions, in cooperation with the project proponent, for exploration and/or salvage. These actions, as Well as final mitigation and disposition of the resources, shall be subject to ap- prova L 9-4 The contractor shall provide uri t- 69 Director of Com- Prior to issuance of gra- A qualif iedpal eontologist . ten evidence that a qualified paleontol- munity Develop- ding permit has been retained. The pale- ogist has been retained to monitor grad- ment; Chief Bui Ld- ontologist has been present ing or other excavation activities in ing Official on-site during mass gradi nn limestone lenses or Less altered states of aLL areas designated as of the Santa Ana Formation present on having moderate sensitivity. the project site. The level of monitor- ing effort in MODERATE sensitivity areas shall be determined by the paleontol o- - gist evaluating the rock type, degree of alteration, cubic yardage being moved and uh ether fossils are being recovered. Areas delineated as NO or LOII sensi[i v- icy will not require monitoring. AESTHETICS AND VISUAL RESOl1RCES 10-T A master Landscape Plan shall be 70 Director of Can- Prior to approval of The Naster Landscape Plan for . taut awed and approved for the North Peak munity Development first tentative tract map the North Peak Specific Plan Specific Plan area. for the SPA area has been reviewed and approved. 10/23/90(TMD901'~~NONITOR I.TBL) 2 5 NORTH PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 1990 MITI GTION MEASURE RESPONSIBLE FOR YERIFI G7ION OF MITI GIITION MITIGATION MILESTONE VERIFI GTION BY CITY STANDARD NAME DATE 7(. 10-1 Native species shall be incor- Director of Com- Prior to approval of pro- The approvedlandscape plans porated as part of the landscape in the munity Development ject landscape plans have incorporated native proposed palette transition zones be- species in the transition tueen developed areas and preserved not- zones. uraL areas. 72. 10-2 The project proponent shall submit Director of Com- Prior to recordation of The Concept Landscape Plan a Concept Landscape Plan for State Route munity Develop- any final tentative maps has been submitted and 74 between I-15 and the eastern project ment; Cal[rans abutting SR-74 approved. boundary. T3. 10-2 The North Peak Specific Plan shalt Director of Com- Nith in 12 months of issu- Installation of abutting can-. be responsible for implementing the munity Develop- ante of occupancy permits ponents of the L~ardscape Plan approved Route 74 landscape plan where men[; Ca ltrans for any projects abutting has been coaplet ed. the roadway aLw[s their development SR-74 area- ENERGY 74. 11-1 the project proponent shall pro- Chief Building Prior to issuance of Written evidence has been vide evidence that all structures in the Official bui Lding permits submitted demonstrating com- development will comply with the energy pliance with. Title 29 of the conservation standards set forth in California Administrative Title 29 of the California Adni nist ra- Code. ti ve Code. Pl18L IC SERVICES AND UTT LITTES 75. 12-1 Plans for the reservoirs shall be Director of Public Prior to approval of fi- The reservoir plans have been submitted for approval. These reser- No rks; Elsinore naL tract map and prior approved and the reservoirs voirs shall be constructed to the speci- Valley Metropoli- to issuance of occupancy have been built. f icati ons of the EVMLA and Riverside tan tla ter District permits County Fire Depa r[ment. 10/23/90(TMD90t~~~MONITORI.TBL) 26 NDRTH PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN MITI GAT[ON MONITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 1990 MITIWTION MEASURE RESPONSIBLE FOR VERtFI GTION OF MIT[GTION MITIGATION MILESTONE VERIFI GTIgI BY CITY STANDARD NAME DATE 76. 12-1 Atl conditions pertaining to eater Director of Public Prior to final tract map Nritt en evidence has been and uasteuater requirements as specified Works; Elsinore approval submitted demonstrating that by the Elsinore Valley Municipal eater Valley Municipal EVMND requirements have been District shall be followed. eater District followed. 77. 12-1 Assurance for provision of ade- Director of Public Prior to tentative map Uri tten evidence has been quate eater and uasteuater service shall Works approval submitted demonstrating that be required in accordance with the State adequate water and uasteuater Subdivision Map Act. service is available. 78- 12-1 The project shalt comply with Director of Public Prior to approval of Nritten evidence has been Title 20, California Administrative Code Norks building permits submitted demonstrating com- Section 1604 (f) (Appliance Efficiency pliance with Title 20. Standards), which establishes efficiency standards that set the maximum floe rate of all nee shouerheads, lavatory fau- cets, etc., as cell as Heal [h and Safety Code Section 77621.3 which requires lou- flush toilets and urinals in virtually all buildings. 79. 72-1 All necessary eater service Director of Public Prior to final tract map Written evidence of EVMND ap- improvements, including pipelines, boos- Norks; Elsinore approval provat has been obtained. ter stations, and other facilities, will Valley Metropo- be designed in conjunction with the titan Nater Dis- final tract maps. trio 80. 12-3 The subdivider shall submit a Mas- Director of Public Prior to recordation of EVMND approval of the Master ter Plan of eater and uasteuater facil- Norks; Elsinore first final tract map Plen has been obtained. ities. The Nas ter Plan shall include Valley Metropo- all on-site and off-site facilities nec- titan eater Dis- essary to serve the short-term and long- trio term needs of the project. The devel- oper shall pay all hookup and other fees imposed by EVMND. 10/23/90(TND901`~MONITORI.TBL) 2~ NORTN PEAK SPECIFIC PUN NI TI GATION MONITORING PROGRAM OCT08ER- 1990 XITI GTION MEASURE RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFI GTION Of MITI CJIT ION MITI GT[ON MILESTONE VERI FICTION BY CITY STANDARD NAME DATE 81. 12-3 All necessary sever service Director of Public Prior to final tract map EVMWD approval of the improvements, including pipelines, pump Works; Elsinore approval improvement plans has been s ta[ions, and other facilities will be Valley Metropo- obtained. designed in conjunction. with final tract titan Water Dis- mays, tric[ 82. 12-5 The project proponent shall submit Director of Com- Prior to approval of the The required plan has been a plan for evaluating nays to reduce the munity Develop- first tentative map submitted and approved. quantity of wastes being landfilled. men[; Director of This plan shall demonstrate compliance Public Works with applicable State laws and shall include design facilities which ui ll facilitate source reduction, separation of recoverabl es, composting and high technology caste resource recovery: 83. 12-5 Multifamily developments within Director of Com- Prior to the approval of Written evidence has been the project area shall be designed to munity Development any site plan for at- submitted demonstrating the provide adequate storage for separating Lathed or multifamily design of such storage areas. recyclable materials. unit projects 84. 12-7 The project proponent will coor- Director of Public Prior to issuance of Written evidence has been dinate ui th service and utility provi d- Works building permit submitted demonstrating chat ers in improving and expanding existing disruption of existing uti- facilities during the construction phase lities is being avoided. of the project to avoid disruption of existing facilities. 10/23/90(THD901~~-HONITORI.TBL) 28 NDRTH PEAK SPECIFIC PUN MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 1990 RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIF[CAT ION OF MITIGATION MITI G11Ti0N XEASURE MITIGATION MILESTONE 85 12-9 A site in Village I[ shall be Director of Com- Prior to approval of any . reserved as a third elementary school munity Develop- tentative map in Vi ll age site within the Perris School District. merit; Superi nten- II/III This site shall be held in reserve until dent of Lake and unless the project applicant can Elsinore Unified demonstrate to the Ci[y of Lake Elsinore School District that two school sites Mill be suffi- cient- 86 12-9 The project proponent will discuss Director of Com- Prior to the approval of . alternative funding methods, such as munity Develop- any tentative map in Vil- with each of the three Hello-ROOS merit; Superinten- lage 1 for schools within , school districts, in order to provide dencs of Lake the Lake Elsinore Unified schools in a timely manner. Elsinore Unified School District, and pri- 5chool District, or to the approval of any Perris School Dis- final tract maps within trict and Perris Villages 2 and 3 for the Union High School Perris School District District and the Perris Unified Nigh School District 87. 12-9 The project proponent shall pay Director of Can- Prior to issuance of oc- all school fees. munity Develop- cupancy permits men[; Superinten- dent of Lake Elsinore Unified School District, Perris School Dis- trict and Perris Union Nigh School District rtK~r ~~.n~,un BY CITT STANDARD NAME DATE Written evidence has been submitted documenting. the need for a third school site. Written evidence has been submitted demonstrating that alternative funding measures have been considered. School fees have been received by LEUSD, PSD and PUNSD. 10/23/90(TMD901~~~HONITORI.TBL) 29 NORTH PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN MITI CATION MONITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 1990 RESPONSIBLE FOR YERIFICATION VERIFICATION OF MITI G11T i0N BY CITY MITI CATION MEASURE MITIGATION MILESTONE STANDARD NAME DATE 88. 72-10 the developer shall be condi- Director of Com- Prior to approval of any Compliance ofthe SPA with ti oned to comply with Ci[y of Lake muni ty Develop- tentative tract maps for the City park code has been Elsinore Park Dedication requirements or ment; Director of the SPA determined. in lieu of fees. Conmunity Services PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY 89. T3-i The developer shall prepare and submit a fire protection/vegetation man- agement plan, that should include, but not be limited to, the following items: • Fuel modification to reduce fire loading. • Appropriate fire breaks accor- ding [o fuel load, slope and terrain. Director of Public Llorks; Riverside County Fire Depa riment Prior [o approval of any tract map adjacent to or having conmon boundaries with an open space area A fire protection/vegetation management plan has been re- viewed and approved. • Non-flammable fencing along com- mon boundaries between rear yards and open space. • Emergency vehicle access into open space areas shall be pro- vided at intervals not to exceed 1,500 feet. • A homeouner~s association or ap- propriate service district shall be responsible for maintenance of all fire protection measures within the open space areas. 10/23/90(TMD901~~~MONI TOR).TBL) 30 NORTH PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN MITI GIITION MONITORING PROGRAM OLTOeER, 1990 RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFI GTION VERI FI GTION OF MITIGATION eY CITY MITIGATION MEASURE MITI GIIT ION MILESTONE STANDARD NAME DATE 90 73-1 The required Water system, Director of Public Prior to the issuance of Written evidence has been . i nc Luding the hydrants, shall be Works; Riverside building permits submitted denonstrating that installed and accepted by the County Fire the required eater system is appropriate eater agency prior to any Department in place. conbustible building materi at being placed on an individual lo[. 97 13-1 Alt eater mains and fire hydrants Director of Public Prior to the issuance of Written evidence has been . providing required fire flows shall be Works; Riverside building permit submitted demonstrating [hat constructed in accordance with the County Fire Water mains and fire hydrants appropriate sections of Lake Elsinore Department are constructed. City Ordinance and the County's fire floe requirements for the project. 92 13-1 The developer Will submit proof of Director of Public Prior to issuance of Written evidence has been . incorporation of standard subdivision Works; Riverside building permi [s submitted demonstrating that requirements for fire department access County Fire standard subdivision require- and fire' protection. Department ments have been niet. 93 73-1 The project proponent wilt submit Director of Public Prior to approval of each A construction phasing plan . a construction phasing plan for appro- Works; Riverside final tract map has been reviewed and ap- val. The purpose of this review is to County Fire Prov~• evaluate the adequacy of emergency vehi- Department cle access and eater supply for the num- ber of duelling units served. 94 13-1 The project proponent will offer Director of Public Prior to approval-of each Written evidence has been . an irrevocable fire protection access Works; Riverside final tract map submitted demonstrating that easement as required by the Fire Ser- County Fire the fire easement has been vices Department for any private road- Department dedicated. Ways Within the development. The ease- ment will be continuous with the trav- - el-way for the private drives as shown on the approved use permit, and will be dedicated to the County. 10/23/90(TMD901~~~MOHITORI.TBL) 31 NORTH PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN MITI GTION MONITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER- 1990 RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFI GTION VERIFIGTION OF MITI GIITION BY CITY NIT[GTION MEASURE NI TI GATION MILESTONE STANDARD NAME DATE 95. 13-2 The project proponent shall demon- Director of Public Prior to issuance of bui- Written evidence has been st rate [ha[ [he roofs, eaves and sidings Works; Riverside tding permits submitted demonstrating that of structures will be constructed with County Fire such construction measures Class B fire retardant resistant roof- Department are implemented. ing. 96. 13-2 The project proponent shall demon- Director of Public Prior to issuance of Written evidence has been st ra to that alt eater facilities corks; Riverside building permits submitted demonstrating that improvements uitl meet Riverside County County Fire all Riverside County require- requiremen[s. Department ments for eater facilities have been met. 97. 13-3 A fair share funding mechanism Director of Public Prior to approval of any The fair share furling mecha- shall be established to provide the fun- Works; Riverside tentative maps nism has been reviewed aM ding far a three engine fire station. County Fire approved. Fees shad be assessed to the project Department based on equivalent duelling units. 98. 13-3 The project proponents shalt des- Director of Public Prior to tentative tract The Fire Station site has ignate a fire station site in the Works; Riverside map approval for Phase been designated on the tenta- 17-acre active park site located in the County fire III (Village II) rive map. North Peak Valley area for [he fire sta- Department Lion referred to in Mitigation Measure 97. The site shaft be a minimum 1.25 acres in size, with a minimum 200 foot lot frontage. The specific location shall be approved by both the City and the Fire Department. 10/23/90(TMD901~~~MONITORI.TBL) 32 NORTH PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN NITI GTION MONITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 1990 NITI GTION MEASURE RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFIGTiON OF MIT I['dTION NITI GTION MILESTONE VERIFI GTION BY CITY STANDARD NAME DATE 13-3 The project proponent shall dedi- 99 Director of Public Prior to the occupancy of The Fire Station facility has . construct and equip a fire station cat e works; Riverside any duelling unitsin been dedicated, constructed , facility on the above mentioned site. County Fire Phase III and equipped. The service capability for the fire Department _ f acili[y shall be determined by the City of lake Elsinore and the Riverside County Fire Department, with ongoing costs for manpower, station and equip- ment maintenance, etc., reflected in the City budget. Any contribution to this station in excess of requirements speci- fied in this measure shall be subject to reimbursement through an agreement be- tween the City and the project propo- nent 13-3 The SPA developer shalt pay Bevel- 700 Director of Public Prior to building permit- Development fees have been . opment fees established by the City of works approval received, or credit assessed. Lake Elsinore on a city-wide basis for fire protection. Credit may be obtained for colt ri butions made in Mitigation Measure 97. 13-4 The applicant shall pay develop- 101 Director of Public Prior to issuance of a All city wide fees for police . ment fees established by the City of works; Riverside building permit service have been received. Lake Elsinore on a citywide basis for County Sheriff, police protection. Lake Elsinore Station 10/23/90(TND901`~MON ITORI.TBU 33 -~ NORTN PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN MIT[UTION MONITORING PROGRAN OCTOBER, 1990 APPENDIX A - MEASl1RES INCLUDED IN THE SPECIE IC PLAN RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFIUTION VERIFI UTION NITI UTION - BY CITY NITI UTION NEASURE OF M17I UTION MILESTONE STANDARD NAME DATE Bi0LOG1 UL RESOURCES i 1. 7-2 Incorporated into Project Design. MiTi9ation for impacts to the Orange- throated uhiptail, San Diego horned lizard and California gnatca[cher con- sists of preservation of natural open space within the SPA contiguous with off-site natural open space areas as fol lous: • C55-i, CSS-I/G: 32 acres • CSS-2, CSS-2/G: 80 acres. In addition [o the on-site mitigation, the off-site mitigation parcels for Stephens kangaroo rat will also contain portions of coastal sage scrub. The amount will be determined upon final identification of the mitigation par- cels. This preservation will also re- duce the impacts above. 2. 1-6 Incorporated Into Project Design. The land use plan of the SPA preserves large blocks of habitat in the natural open spate. Approval of Specific Plan Approval of Specific Plan This number refers [o the numbering system used for mitigation measures in the Environmental Impact Report (E IR) Mitigation Monitoring Program may locate the original mitigation measure in the EIR by using this number. 10/23/90(TND90 i'~~MONITORA.TBL) T Readers/Users of this NORTH PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN MITI GTION MONITORING PRWRAM OCTOBER, 1990 APPENDIX A - MEASURES INCLIA)ED IN THE SPECIFIC PLAN MITI GIIT ION MEASURE LAND USE 3. 4-1 Incorporated into Project Design. The Ci[y's General Plan may be amended prior [o the approval of the project [o designate the Annexation Area as "Speci- fic Plan" with a density of 2.5 du/ac for the SPA and Outpa reels A-1 and A-2 and Highway Conmercial for ou[parcel A- 3. In the event that this does not occur, a separate amerK4nent to the cur- rent General Plan is needed to include the same designations for the Annexation Area as proposed by the General Plan Up- date. This amendment shall be approved prior to the adoption of [he Specific Plan. 4. 4-2 Incorporated into Project Design. With the implementation of the provi- sions of the Specific Plan, transition areas consisting of open space and loner densities will be provided between the project development and surrourvii ng areas. SOCIOECONOMICS 5. 5-3 Incorporated Into Project Design. The on-site Highway Conmercial and vil- lage level commercial increases the jobs/housing balance of the project from that for a "residential only" project of this size and intensity. RESPONSINLE FOR VERI FICTION MITIGATION OF NITI CJIT ION NILE STONE Approval of Specific Plan Approval of Specific Plan Approval of Specific Plan VERI FT GTION BY CITY STANDARD NAME DATE 70/23/90(TMD901`~NONITORA.TBU 2 NORTH PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN NITIGATION IION tTORING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 1990 APPENDIX A - MEASURES INCLlA1ED [N THE SPECIFIC PLAN RESPONSIBLE FOR VERI FI GTION 9ERIFIGTION MITIGATION BY CITY MITIGATION MEASURE OF MITIGATION MILESTONE STANDARD NAME DATE AlR WALITY 6. 8-4 Incorporated into Project Design. Approval of Specific Plan Mitigation Measures 41 and 46 require improvements to Nichols Road and S[a[e Route 74 to reduce congestion along these routes, thereby reducing emir- lions. 7. 8-S Incorporated into Project Design. Approval of Specific Plan The following measures are incorporated into [he design of [he project. • The use of alternate transporta- tion modes will be encouraged by promoting public transit usage and providing secure bicycle and pedestrian facilities. • Mass transit accommodations uilL be provided, inctudin9 but not Limited to, bus turnout lanes and bus shelters along SR-74. • The project proponent shalt in- corporate the folloui ng measures into the project design, where feasible and appropriate: 10/23/90(TMD901`MONI TORA.TBU 3 APPEND I% A - MEASURES INCLIA)ED IN THE SPECIFIC PLAN RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFICATION VERIFICATION MIT)GATION - BY CITY MITIGATION MEASURE OF MITIGATION MILESTONE STANDARD NAME DATE • A number of control measures have been proposed in the draft 1989 AOMP relating to residen- - tial Nater/heating systems. If these control measures are adop- ted as binding regulations prior to residential approvals, [he project proponent shall comply with such measures provided as - AOMP measures. • The use of solar energy for - eater and space heating shall be encouraged. This shall be as- sessed during the plan check process for each tract. AESTHETICS AND VISUAL RESOURCES 8. 10-1 Incorporated into Project Design. Approval of Specific Plan the fol loving measures are incorporated - into the project design to minimize the visual impacts: • Approximately 50% of the site will be retained in open space. • Approximately 70% of the ripa- rian habitat is retained on- site. 10/23/90(TMD901~~~MONITORA.TBL) 4 NORTH PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN NIT IGATION MONITORING PROGRAM OCT08ER, 1990 - APPEND I% A - MEASl1RES INCLIAIED IM THE SPECIFIC PUN RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFI GT[ON VERIFI GTION MITIGATION BY CITT N[TI WTION MEASURE OF MITI CJIT ION MILESTONE STANDARD NAME DATE • Disturbed areas will be reland- scaped with introduced species That have been historically Located in the vicinity, includ- ing olive trees, eucalyptus trees and palm trees. 9. 10-2 Incorporated into project design. Approval of Specific Plan Major ridgeLines and hills in the SPA are preserved so that the ridgeLines seen from key vi eu points into the pro- ject will not change. Major development areas are concentrated in portions of the site that are mostly blocked from view from 1-75 and SR-74. ENERGY 10. 11-1 Incorporated Into Project Design. Approval of Specific Plan The village form-of development proposed - for [he SPA will reduce energy con- sumption by providing close-in commer- cial opportunities for residents- In addition, the Highway Commercial uses proposed along State Route 74 will "in- tercept" many trips that are already on the highway. This interception of existing trips decreases energy con- svnption by reducing the need for spe- vial or longer trips to access commer- cial services. - . 10/23/90(TMD901`~MONITORA.TBU 5 NORTN PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN MITI GTION MONITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 1990 APPENDI% A - MEASURES INCLl1DED IN THE SPECI FTC PLAM MITI GTION MEASURE PUBLIC SERVICES AND UTILITIES 11. 12-1 Incorporated Into Project Design. The SPA will provide sufficient reser- voirs to acconnadate the needs of future residents and businesses. 12. 12-3 Incorporated Into Project Design, Sewage will be collected through a net- workof sewer lines aM lift stations within the project. This will provide a means of collecting all sewage generated by the project and discharging it into a proposed off-site sever main in SR-74. The off-site sever main uitl be routed southerly along SR-74 to an existing 15 inch pipe at Collier Avenue, which floes directly [o the existing EVMLA caste water treatment plant. 13. 12-9 Incorporated Into Project Design. Village I of the Specific Plan (within the Lake Elsinore Unified School Dis- trio) reserves an elementary school site of approximately ten acres. Wi [h in Villages II and III (located in the Perris School District), the Speci- fic Plan reserves two elementary school sites of approximately ten acres each for the PSD. RESPgISI BLE FDR VERIFI GTION MITI GTION OF MITI GTION MILESTONE Approval of Specific Plan Approval of Specific Plan Approval of Specific Plan VERIFIGTION BY CITY STANDARD NAME DATE 10/23/90(TM0901~~~MONITORA.TBL) 6 NORTN PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN MITI CJIT ION MONITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 1990 APPF.NDI% A - MEASURES iNCLIA)ED IN THE SPECIFIC PLAN RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFICATION VERIFI GTION MITIGATION BY CITY MITI CATION MEASURE OF MITIGATION MILESTONE STANDARD NAME DATE 14. 12-10 Incorporated Into Project Design. Approval of Specific Plan The SPA proposes to satisfy this re- quirement (74.3 acres of parkland) by providing 49.0 acres of active use park in the form of general use parks near each Village Center, 15.0 acres of active use park associated Nith three elementary schools, and 230.0 acres of passive use nature park in the two nor- thern Villages. The nature park is pro- posed to receive park credit for 20% of the area provided, or a total of 52.0 acres. The City of Lake Elsinore will determine whether credit for parks adja- cent to schools and for the Nature Park is appropriate. 10/23/90(TMD901'~~MONITORA.TBL) ~ NORTH PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 1990 APPENDIX B - Ol1TPARCELS RESPONSIBLE FOR - VERIFI GTION VERIFIGTION OF MITT GTION BY C[TY MITI GTION MEASURE MITI G71ON _ MILESTONE STANDARD NAME DATE B IOLOGI GL RESOl1RCES i-1 The developer shall comply with the Project Proponent Prior to issuance of Section 7 consultation has been requirements of the Federal Endangered grading permit completed and the project is in' Species Act (FESA). Within the outpa rc- compliance with the Endangered els, all mitigation requirements imposed Species Act as determined by the by the USFUS following consultation un- U.S. Fish and Nildl ife Service. der Section 7.of the FESA shall be met. 2. 1-5 Prior to the issuance of a grading Director of Com- permit, the project proponent shall en- muni [y Develop- sure through a replacement habitat pro- ment; Chief Buil gram chat there is no net loss of wet- ding official; land acreage or habitat value. This U.S. Army Corps will also mitigate potential impacts to of Engineers; arroyo toad as well. The wetland habi- California Dept. tat replacement program shall be ap- of Fish 8 Game proved as part of the federal Section 404 permit and CD FG Streambed Alteration Agreement. In addition, wetland re- sources may exist on the Stephens kanga- roo rat mitigation parcels. Any wetland mitigation sites shall be in close prox- - imity to existing wet land resources. Prior to issuance of grading pe rmi[ impacting any riparian streambed areas. A Section 404 Permit has been granted and a Streambed Alter- ation Agreement has been com- pleted. 10/24/90(TMD901'~~MONITORB.TBL) 1 NORTN PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN MI TI GTION MONITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 1990 APPENDIX B - OUTPARCELS MITIGTION MEASURE RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFI GTION OF MITIGATION MITIGATION MILESTONE VERIFI GTION BY CITY STANDARD NAME DATE 3. 1-6 The project proponent shall demon- Director of Com- Prior to issuance of - Approved landscape plans have st rate through project design and land- munity Develop- grading permit designated open space movement scape plans that natural open space ment; Chief Buil- corridors and coastal sage scrub movement corridors shall be maintained, ding Official; corridors. to the maximum extent feasible, for scrub requiring bird species and larger predators between undeveloped areas of scrub vegetation within the project boundaries and open space areas adjacent to the site. In areas where roads di- vide areas of coastal sage scrub, corri- dors of coastal sage scrub habitat shalt be included in the revegetation of grad- ed areas up to the edge of the right-of- way. The minimum width of such corri- Director of Com- Two yea rsafter comple- Status reports have been submit- dors shall be 30 feet. munity Develop- tion of revegetation fed for a period of up to two ment program years after completion of the 4. 1-b This revegetation program shall be revegetation program. These designed and monitored by the City in reports have detailed the extent order to ensure successful establishment of success of the revegetation of the habitat. program and made recommendations for any remedial measures to ensure success. At least 75 ' percent of all newly planted shrubs have been successfully es [ablished for the period of two years. 10/24/90(TMD907~~~MONITORB.TBL) 2 NORTH PEAK SPECI F)C PLAN MITI WTION MONITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 1990 APPEND U( B - OIITPARCELS MITIGATION MEASURE RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFI GTION OF MITIGATION MITIGATION MILESTONE 5. 1-7 The project proponent shall demon- Director of Com- Prior to approval of st ra to in project landscape plans ih at munity Develop- project landscape plans native species will be utilized ex ten- ment sively in all landscaping of natural open areas which are adjacent to natural open space areas, including buffer zones and fuel modification zones. Atl land- scaping/fuel modif ica[ion plant palettes should be reviewed by a qualified biol- ogist familiar with the possibilities of landscaping with native stock. VERI FI GTION BY CITY STANDARD MANE DATE Landscape plans that extensively utilize native species in land- scaping natural open space areas have been reviewed and approved. 6. 1-9 The project proponent shall demon- Director of Com- Prior to approval of fi- Final tract maps have included s trate in the project lighting plans munity Develop- nal tract maps design of outdoor lighting to that outdoor lighting shall be designed ment confine nighttime light Mi th in and located so that direct rays are con- project boundaries. fined to the property to the maximum extent possible chile fulfilling all City lighting requirements. 7. 1-10 In order to minimize the possibil- Director of Com- ity of invasion of native habitats by munity Develop- non-native invasive plant species, the ment project proponent shall demonstrate on the project landscape plans that no such plant species are used in landscape plans, fuel modification zones or other buffer zones. Known invasive species include the following: Prior to approval of any landscape plans Approved landscape plans have demonstrated that none of the listed species are proposed in the fuel modification zone or other buffer zones. 10/24/90(TMD901'~~MONITORB.T BL) 3 NpiTH PEAK SPECIF)C PLAN MITIGATION IKNII TORIMG PROGRAM OCTOHER, 1990 APPENDIX B - WTPARCELS MITIGATION MEASl1RE RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFICATION OF MITIGATION MITI GATT ON MILESTONE VERIFICATION BY CITY STANDARD NAME DATE • Giant reed (A rundo donax) • Hottentot-fig (Larpobrotus edu- lis) • Garland chrysanthemm (Chrysan- themum corona ri um) • Pampas grass (Cortaderia ataca- mensis) • French brown (Lytisus monspessu- lans) • Scotch broom (CVtisus scopari us) • Bermuda buttercup (Oxalis pes- Capra2) • German ivy (Senecio mikanoi des) • Pink periwinkle (Vinca major) • Tamarisk (Tamarix spp.) • Gorse (Utex eu ropa eus) 8. 1-11 To the extent permitted by other Chief Building Prior to issuance of The Chief Building Official has constraints to the grading schedule, Official grading permit that reviewed the constraints upon vegetation clearing should be limited or could allow vegetation grading to determine Mhen vege- avoided during the nesting season clearing during March tattoo clearing may occur. (March-June). through June 9. 1-11 A qualified biological monitor Chief Building Prior to issuance of The designated biological moni- uill be present at any pregrade confer- Official grading permits for has been on site during any ence, during any mass grading, and pert- pregrade conferences, during odically during construction, to ensure mass grading and periodically that preserved sensitive resources are during construction to ensure properly fenced or otherwise protected. that the requirements of [his mitigation measure are met. 70/24/90(TMD901~~~MONITORB.TBL) 4 MORTN PEAK SPECi FIC PLAN MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM OCT08ER, 1990 APPEND I% B - OUTPARCELS RESPONSIDLE FOR VERIFICATION VERIFICATION OF MITIGATTON BT C[TY MIT/GA7ION MEASURE MITIGATION MILESTONE _ STANDARD NAME DATE 10. 1-11 During construction, preserved ri- Chief Building Prior to issuance of- The biological monitor haspe- parian areas that are adjacent [o gra- Official grading permit riodically visited the site ding areas will be temporarily fenced through the end of construction off or otherwise protected, to prevent to ensure compliance with this grading, or storage of heavy equipment measure. or building materials in these habitats. 11. 1-it Where cut and fill slopes encroach Director of Com- Prior to approval of any The project grading plans have on uetl and habitats, [he slope angles munity Develop- grading plans impacting been reviewed and approved to should be designed [o be as steep as ment; Chief euil- wetland habitats evaluate cu[ and fill angles in feasible to minimize lateral en- ding Official wetlands habitats. croachment. 12. i-11 Grading material or spoils should Chief Ruildi ng Prior to issuance of The biological monitor has pe- no[ be placed or stored near any ri pari- Official grading permit riodically visited the site dur- -i ng grading operation to ensure an area. compliance with this measure. 13. 1-it Removal of native vegetation Director of Com- Prior to issuance of A written plan has been submit- should tie avoided wherever possible, and munity Develop- grading permit red demonstrating proposals for the amount of habitat removed will be ment; Chief 9uil- the removal of the least amount limited io the minimum required for con- ding Official of native vegetation. struction. 14. 1-11 Where feasible, construction Chief Building Prior to issuance of Nritten evidence has been sub- should be conducted along wetland areas Official grading permits mitred demonstrating con- during dry weather. struction along wetland areas is being done during dry weather where feasible. 15. 1-11 Drainage plans shall minimize ero- City Engineer Prior to approval of ~1lri tten evidence has been sub- sion aM cutting to drainage courses, as - drainage plans mi tted demonstrating that ero• required by the grading regulations. Sion and cutting of drainage courses is minimized. 5 10/24/90(TND901~~~MONITORD.TBU NORTH PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 1990 APPENDIX B - OIITPARCELS RESPON518LE FOR YERIFI CJITION VERIFICATION OF MITIGATION BY CITY MITIGATION MEASURE MITIGATION MILESTONE STANDARD NAME DATE 1-11 Toxic and hazardous materials on 16 Chief Building Prior to issuance of - A plan for control of toxic haz- . the project site will be controlled der- Official grading permit ardous materials on site and for ing construction. Spills of hazardous - [he clean-up of such hazardous materials will be promptly and compl e[e- materials that are spilled is submitted and approved. ly cleaned up. HYDROLOGY 2-1 The project proponent shall submit 17 City Engineer Prior to approval of a A drainage plan has been suhmit- . a Master Drainage Irtprovement Plan, in- tentative tract map [ed that is compliant with this dicating the natureand sizing of the condition for review and ap- final drainage improvements. - proval. 2-2 The developer shall submit documen- 18 city Engineer Prior to issuance of written evidence that California . tati on demons[ra[i ng whether downs [ream grading permit State drainage leas have been drainages can accoaniodate any increase complied with, and [hat doun- in runoff caused by development of the stream drainages can accommodate outparcels. If the downstream drainages any increase in flows, has been cannot accomradate this increase, then submitted. measures will be incorporated into the project design (i.e., downstream im- provements or retention basins) to en- sure that downs [ream floes are acconna- dated. 19. 2-3 The developer shall submit a con- City Engineer Prior to issuance of An erosion control plan demon- _ st ruc[i on erosion control plan to pre- grading permit strafing compliance with city vent excessive runoff and erosion during codes and ordinances has been proj eci construction. reviewed and approved. 10/24/90(TMD901`~MONITORB.TBU 6 MORTN PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN MI7I WTION MONITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 1990 APPEND IR B - OUTPARCELS RESPONSIBLE FOR ~ VERI FICATIOM VERIFICATION OF MITIGATION BY CITY MITIGATION MEASURE MITIGATION MILESTONE STANDARD NAME DATE 20 2-5 Development for the outpa reels is City Engineer Prior [o approval at any Drainage, discharge, erosion and . in compliance with all General Plan pol- tract map, grading plan impacts on eater quality have ici es governing drainage, discharge, or building permit for been reviewed and mitigated. erosion and impacts on water quality. the ou[parcels Further mitigation measures shall be imposed (through CEOA review or through the City's discretionary approval pro- cess) to ensure that drainage, dis- charge, erosion and impacts on water quality are fut(y mitigated. Mitigation _ measures 17 through 19, shall be applied as necessary to mitigate [he impacts of specific development proposals. GEOLOGY AND TOPOGRAPHY 21 3-1 Recontouring of [he existing land- Chief Building Prior to issuance of a Grading Plans have demonstrated . forms to provide a smooth and gradual official grading permit smooth and gradual transitions transition between graded slopes and ex- between natural and graded fisting grade shall be required. slopes. 22 3-1 Contour grading of final slopes so Chief Building Prior to issuance of a Grading Plans have demonstrated . that contours, elevations end gradients Official grading permit that contour grading is being of finished slopes are blended with ad- applted• jacent natural terrain to achieve a con- sistent grade and natural appearance. 23. 3-1 Variation and combination of slopes Chief Building Prior to issuance of a Grading plans have been submit- and 4:1 to create a acre nat- 2:1 3:1 Official grading permit tad demonstret ing a variation , , urat dharacter whenever possible within and conbinat ion of graded slopes the graded areas shall be required. are being used where possible. 10/24/90(TMD901`~MONITORB.TBL) NOR TN PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 1990 APPEND IK B - Ol1TPARCELS RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFICATION VERIFICATION OF MITIGATION BY CITY MITIGATION MEASURE MITIGATION MILESTONE STANDARD NAME DATE 24. 3-1 Planting of cut and fill slopes Chief Building Prior to issuance of a Graded slopes have been promptly ui th native vegetation in order to pre- official grading permit revegetated with native plants vent erosion shall be required. after construction is completed. 25. 3-1 Obscuring slope drainage structures Direc for of Com- Prior to approval of Approved landscape plans have with a variety of plant materials shall munity Develop- landscape plans denonstrated that a variety of be required. ment plants will obscure slope drain- age structures. 26. 3-1 Incorporation of architectural and Director of Com- Prior to issuance of a Approval final design plans have design Techniques into the project in muni ty Develop- grading permit demonstrated that techniques order to minimize grading and enhance- ment; Chief Buil- used are minimizing grading and ment of off-site views such as split ding Official enhancing off-site views. levels, clustering, etc. shall be re- quired. 27. 3-2 The developer shalt ensure that Chief Building Prior to the issuance of A soils engineer has been hired site preparation, excavation and earth- Official a grading permit to supervise site preparation, cork completion operations will be per- excavation and earthwork comple- formed under the observation and testing tion operations. of a soils engineer. 28. 3-2 Grading Plans for the outpa reels Chief Building Prior to the approval of The project proponent shall sub- uill be reviewed and approved. Official any grading permits mit [o the City Mitigation Moni- tor written evidence demonstrat- ing compliance with this meas- ure. 10/24/90(TMD901~~~MONITORB.TBL) NORTN PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 1990 APPENDIX B - Ol1TPARCELS RESPONSIBLE fOR VERIFI GTION VERIFI G710N OF MITI Gl1T ION BY CITY rrn rsnrrN NFA97RF MITIGATION MILESTONE _ STANDARD MAME DATE 29 3-2 Concentrated runof f~uill not be al- City Engineer Prior [o the approval of A qualified civil engineer has . loved to drain into unprotected natural any grading permits designed non-erosive surface drainage courses, espec tally at the bas- drainage courses that protect es of natural hills ides with adverse natural drainage courses. bedding or ueatheri ng conditions. Prop- _ er design of non-erosive surf icial drai• Wage devices by the project civil engi- neer is required. 30 3-3 All structures will be designed to Chief Building Prior to project issu- Compliance of building plans . resist earthquake forces in accordance official ante of building permits with appropriate building codes with the latest Uniform Building Code had been verified. adopted by the City of Lake Elsinore. 31 3-3 The removal and recompaction of Chief Building Prior to issuance of Appropriate soil analyses have . alluvium and slopeuash deposits shall be Official grading permit and con- been conducted by a qualified conducted (during grading) for areas st ruction completion geotechnical firm. Any infield with significant liquefaction potential soil conditions have been ad- prior to fill placement for habitable dressed to the satisfaction of structures. Deepened foundation systems City Engineer. and the incorporation of subsurface drainage devices shall be included as_ necessary. 32 3-3 Spherically Nea thered boulders will Chief Building Prior to issuance of Spherically Neathered boulders . be evaluated for seismic or static roll- Official grading permit Nithin 500 feet of any proposed out hazard potential by the geotechnical structure have been assessed for and either the boulders or the firm seismic or static roll-out , planned structures shall be nerved or a potential by a geotechnica l st ructuraL safety setback shall be im- firm. pl emented and approved by the Director of Comnuni ty Development, City of Lake Elsinore. 10/24/90(TMD901'~~NONITORB.TBL) 9 NORTH PEAK SPECIFTC PLAN N IT IGAT ION NON ITONING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 1990 APPEND IK B - OIITPARCELS RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFI GTI0N vERIFI GTION OF MCT[GATION BY CITY MITI GTION MEASURE MITI G7ION MILESTONE STANDARD NAME DATE 33. 3-4 Local variations in bedrock strut- Chief Building Lure in the SPA will be inspected and official mapped in detail by the project geotech- nical firm prior to tentative map appro- val. 34. 3-4 Any manufactured slopes in the out- Chief Building parcels will comply with the require- Official ments of the Ci[y of Lake Elsinore grad- ing code. 35. 3-6 Oversized materials shalt be han- Chief Building dl ed by being placed in structural fills official and/or crushed or used as decorative stone. Prior to tentative map approval Prior to issuance of grading permit for the outparcels Prior [o issuance of grading permit A qualified geotechnical firm has inspected and mapped local variations in bedrock structure. Any grading permit requests have been revi eued and approved for compliance with City grading codes. A site or sites have been identified for the placement of oversized materials, and de- tailed standards for the place- ment or crushing of such over- sized materials havebeen approved. 36. 3-7 Removal of compressible materials Chief Building will be required in all areas planned Official for the placement of structural fill in order to minimize settlement potential. Topsoil, colluvium, alluvium and highly weathered bedrock materials will be removed and recompacted during project grading per the City of Lake Elsinore Grading Ordinance in order to reduce the potential for lateral spreading aM seismically induced settlement. Prior to issuance of grading permit A qualif ied. geotechni cat firm has supervised the removal and subsequent placement of any com- pressible materials. 10/24/90(TMD901~~MONITORB.TBL) 10 ? .. RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFI GTION VERIFI GTI(MI OF MITIGATION BY CITT MITI GTION MEASURE MITI GTION MILESTONE STANDARD MANE DATE 37. 3-7 Selective grading will be used [o Chief Building Prior to issuance of A qualified geotechnical firm blend highly expansive soils (if encoun- official building permit has verified the occurrence of tared on [he Annexation Area) with soils highly expansive soils and of lou expansibility potential. Incor- supervised grading where they poration of special foundation design occurred- uhich accommodates the expansion poten- tial of soils will be included as needed in affected areas. LAND USE 38. 4-2 Outparcets 1 and 2 shall provide Director of Com- Prior to adoption. of General Plan lard use desig- similar densities adjacent to the exist- munity Develop- Specific Plan for the nations consistent with the Spe• ing development. Outparcel 3, designat- ment outparcels cif is Plan for the outparcels ed Highway Commercial, is adjacent to have been adopted. and consistent with Highway Commercial uses. TRAFFIC AND CIRCULATION 39. 6-1 The developers of the outparcels City Traffic Prior to the issuance of Written evidence has been pro- shall dedicate the necessary half sec- Engineer grading permits for any vided demonstrating that all ti on (67 foot half section, per Cal- parcels abutting State necessary right-of-uay has been trans) for inprovements adjacent to Route 74 dedicated. their properties. NOISE G0. 7-1 The project proponent shall submit Chief Building Prior to issuance of Documented noise levels have met evidence that noise levels along State official grading permit the applicable State criteria. Route 74 between I-IS and Riverside -- street will be mitigated to applicable . State criteria. 10/24/90(TMD901'~~MONITORB.TBL) 11 NORTH PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 1990 APPENDIX B - OUTPARCELS RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFI GTION VERIFI GTION OF MITI GTfON BY CITY MITT GATION MEASURE MITIGATION MILESTONE STANDARD NAME DATE 41. 7-3 All on-site residential tots and Chief Building Prior to issuance of Documented noise Levels have met dwellings shall be sound attenuated Official - grading permits acceptable City and State crite- against projected noise, so as not to ria. exceed an exterior standard of 65 dB CNEL in outdoor living areas and an in- terior standard of 45 d8 CNEL in all - habitable rooms, as follows: 42. 7-3 Acoustical analysis report shall be Chief Building Prior to issuance of The required acoustical analysis submitted for approval. The report Official grading permits has been nevi eued and approved. shall describe in detail the exterior noise environment and preliminary on- site mitigation measures. Acoustical design features to achieve interior noise standards may be included in the report, in uh ich case it may also satis- fy measure 43 below. 43. 7-3 An acoustical analysis report des• Chief Building Prior to issuance of The required acoustical analysis c ribing the acoustical design features Official building permit has been submitted and approved. of the structures required to satisfy the ezt eri or and interior noise stand- ards shall be submitted to the City for approval along with satisfactory evid- ence which indicates that the sound attenuation measures specified in the approved acoustical report(s) have been incorporated into the design of the pro- ject. 10/24/90(TMD901`~MONITORB.TBL) 12 NORTH PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN MITI GIIT ION MONITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 1990 APPENDIX B - OUTPARCELS RESPONSIBLE FOR VERiFl CI1TION VERIFICATION OF MITIGATION ~ - BY CITY MITIGATION MEASURE MITIGATION MILESTONE STANDARD NAME DATE 000 feet of 7-4 Construction ui thin 1 44 Lh ief Building Prior to issuance of The site has been visited perio- , . existing residential development (in- Official grading permit dically to ascertain compliance eluding any previously developed resi- with this measure. dential areas of the Annexation Area) shall be limited to the hours of 7 a.m- to 7 p.m. on Monday through Friday. Ad- jacent to such residential areas, con- struction shal 1. not be allowed on week- ends or federal holidays. 7-4 In order to ensure adequate noise 45 Chief Building Prior to issuance of The site has been visited perio- . control at construction sites, machinery- Official grading permit dically to ascertain compliance maintenance areas shall be physically with this measure. separated from residential uses. AIR WAL[7Y B-1 The project proponent shall demons- 46 Chief Building Prior to issuance of The approved erosion control . trate compliance with SCAOMD Rule 403 in Official grading permit plan has demonstrated compliance the erosion control plan for the project with this measure. (Mitigation Measure 19). Fugitive dust suppression measures included in the control plan shall include: - 47. 8-1 Construction equipment, wheels and Chief Building bodies, shall be rinsed prior [o tra- Official vel ing on paved roadways. 48. 8-1 Grading and earth pavement shall be Chief Building halted if Ni nd speed exceeds 25 miles Official per hour. Prior to issuance of grading permit Prior to issuance of grading permit The approved erosion control plan has included this require- ment. The approved erosion control plan has included this require- ment. 10/24/90(TMD901~~~MONITORB.TBU 13 NORTH PGK SPECIFIC PUN MITI GIIT ION MONITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 7990 APPENDIX B - OUTPARCELS I GTiON MEASURE RESPONSIBLE FOR VERI FI GTION OF MITIGATION MITIGATION MILESTONE VERIFI GTION BY CITY STANDARD NAME DATE 49. 8-1 At Least one of the following means Chief Building Prior to issuance of - The approved erosion control shalt be implemented on unpaved roads to official grading permit plan has included this require- reduce fugitive dust: catering, paving, ment. chemical stabilization or speed control. 50. 8-1 Graded areas shall be kept damp Chief Building Prior [o issuance of The approved erosion control through catering down in the late mor- official grading permit plan has included this require- ning and after cork is completed for [he ment. day. Watering tan be accomplished through the use of eater trucks or tem- porary sprinkler systems. 51. 8-2 The specifications of the construe- Chief Building Prior to issuance of The site has been visited perio- tion contract for any of the outpa reels Official grading permit dically to ensure that these shall require that each internal combus- requirements are being met. lion engine used for any purpose on the construction site or related to con- struction will be equipped with a muf- fler of a type recommended by [he manu- facturer of the vehicle or equipment. No internal combustion equipment shall be operated on the project without said muffler. 52. 8-2 The specifications of the construe- Chief Building Prior to issuance of Documented evidence has been lion contract for any of the outpa reels Official grading permit submitted indicating when such shall require that construction will be shutdowns have occurred. discontinued during SLAOMD second stage smog alerts. 10/24/90(TMD901~~~MONITORB.TBL) 14 NORTH PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 7990 APPEND IK 8 - Ol1TPARCELS RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFICATION VERIFICATION OF MITIGATION BY C[TY MITIGATION MEASURE MITIGATION MILESTONE STANDARD NAME DATE CULTURAL RESOURCES 53. 9-3 A qualified archaeologist will be Director of Com- Prior to issuance of a A qualified archaeologist has retained and shall be present at the munity Develop- grading permit been retained. The on-site pre-grading conference. The archaeo- anent; Chief archaeology observation is con- logist shall establish procedures for Building Off is iat timing through the completion archaeolog icat resource surveillance and of grading. shall es [abLish, in cooperation with the contractor, procedures for temporarily halting or redirecting cork to permit the sampling, identification and evalu- ation of the artifacts as appropriate. 54. 9-3 It additional or unexpected archae- Director of Can- Prior to issuance of a A qualified archaeologist has ological features are discovered, the munify Develop- grading permit observed the site through the ~~ archaeologist shall report such find- ment; Chief duration of grading. ings. If the archaeological resources Building Official are found to be significant, the archae- ological observer shall determine appro- priate actions, in cooperation with the project proponent, for exploration and/ or salvage. These actions, as well as final mitigation and disposition of the resources, shall be subject to approva L 10/24/90( TMD901~~~NONITORB.TBL) 15 NORTH PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN MITIGATION NON ITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 1990 APPENDIX B - OUTPARCELS NITIGATiON MEASURE 55. 9-4 The contractor shall provide writ- ten evidence that a qualified paleonto- logist has been retained to monitor grading or other excavation activities in limestone Lenses or less altered slates of [he Santa Ana Formation pre- sent on the project site. The level of monitoring effort in MODERATE sensiti- vity areas shall be determined by [he paleontologist evaluating the rock type, degree of alteration, cubic yardage being moved and whether fossils are being recovered. Areas delineated as NO or LON sensitivity will not require monitoring. 56. 9-5 Pursuant to CEOA review of the out- parcels, the State CEOA guidelines (Appendix K) relating to archaeology shall be applied as needed to the extent determined necessary when specific de- velopment projects have been proposed. Mitigation measures 54 and 55 shall be applied to the outpa reels. A qualified archaeologist shall be retained by the project proponent to conduct this CEOA review. 7024/90(TMD901~~~MONITORB.TBL) RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFICATION OF MITIGATION Director of Com- munity Develop- ment; Chief Building Official Director of Com- munity Develop- ment; Chief euildi ng Official MITI GIITION NtLESTONE Prior to issuance of grading permit Prior to discretionary approvals by [he City 16 A quaLif ied paleontologist has been retained. The paleon- tologist has been present on- site during mass grading of all areas designated as having mode- rate sensitivity. The City shall ensure that CEOA Guidelines (Appendix K) are com- plied with for the outparcels. VERi FICATION BY CITY NAME DATE NORTN PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN MITI GATIDN MONITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 1990 APPENDIX B - OUTPARCELS RESPONSIBLE FOR VERiFI GTION YERI Ff GTION OF MTTI GIIT ION BY CITY MITI GTIOM MEASURE MIT[GAT ION MILESTONE STANDARD NAME DATE AESTHETICS AND VI Sl1AL. RESOl1RCES 10-1 when a specific development pro- 57 Director of Com- Prior to the approval of The City shall ensure that CEOA . posal has been submitted for development munity Develop- any Specific Plan for requirements regarding visual of the outparcels, the development shall menu the outparcels resources are conpli ed Nith. be in compliance with all General Plan pout ies governing visual impacts. The City also shalt impose further mitiga- - tion measures (through CEOA review or through the City's discretionary appro- vat process) to ensure that visual im- pacts are fully mitigated. An analysis. of visual impacts shall be required _ prior to development plan approval. 10-2 Prior to recordation of the final 58 Director of Com- Prior to recordation of The Concept Landscape Plan has . tentative map abutting State Route 74, mninity Develop- any final tentative maps been submitted and. approved. the project proponent shall submit to ment; Caltrans abutting SR-74 the City and to Caltrans District No. 8, a Concept Landscape Plan for State Route 74 along the outparcel boundary fronting - on SR-74. 10-2 The outparcels shall be respons- 59 Director of Can- within 12 months of is- Installation of abutting conpo- . ible for imQLementing the approved Route nunity Develop- suance of occupancy per- vents of the Landscape Plan has 74 landscape plan where the roadway ment; Catt rams mi is for any projects been conQleted. abuts their development area, abutting SR-74 10/24/90(TMD901~~.NONITORB.TBL) 1~ r NORTN PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN N ITIGATION IION ITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 1990 APPENDIX e - OUTPARCELS MITIGATION MEASURE RESPONSIBLE FOR VER Y ICATION OF NITIGATiON MITIGATION MILESTONE ENERGY 60. 11-1 Prior to issuance of building per- thief Building - Prior to issuance of Nritten evidence has been sub• mits, [he project proponent shall pro- Official building permit mitted demonstrating compliance vide evidence to [he Director of Cortmun- with Title 29 of the California ity Development, that all structures in Administrative Code. the development will comply with the energy conservation standards set forth in Title 29 of the California Adminis- trative Code. PUBLIC SERVICES AND UTILITIES 12-1 Plans for any necessary reservoirs 61 Director of Prior to approval of fi- The reservoir plans have been . shall be submitted to the EVMND and Public corks nal tract map and prior approved and the reservoirs have - Riverside County Fire Department for to issuan ce of occupancy been built. approval. These reservoirs shall be permits constructed to the specifications of the EVMND and Riverside County Fire Depart- ment. 62. 12-1 All conditions pertaining to eater Director of Prior to final tract map Nritten evidence has been sub- and wastewater requirements as specified Public Norks; approval mitted demonstrating that EVMND by the Elsinore Valley Municipal Mater Elsinore Valley requirements have been followed. District shall be followed. Metropolitan Mater District 63. 12-1 Assurance for provision of ade- Director of quate water and wastewater service shall Public Norks be required prior to approval of a sub- division map, in accordance with the S to ie Subdivision Nap Act. Prior to tentative map approval Nritten evidence has been sub- mitted demonstrating that ade- quate water and wastewater ser- vice is available. VER1 FitATION BY CITY NAME DATE 10/24/90(TMD901~~~MONITORB.TBL) 18 NORTH PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN MITI GTION MONITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 1990 APPEND I% B - OUTPARCELS RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFICATION OF NITT GTION XITi GTiON MEASURE MITI GTION MILESTONE 64. 12-1 The project shall comply with Director of Prior to approval of Title 20, California Administrative Code Public Uorks building permits Section 1604 (f) (Appliance Efficiency Standards), which establishes efficiency st ardards that set the maxintun flow rate of all new shouerheads, lavatory fau- cets, etc., as cell as Health and Safety Code Section 17621.3 uh ich requires low- flush toilets and urinals in virtually all buildings. VERIFI GTION BT CITY STANDARD NAME DATE Written evidence has been sub- mitted demonstrating compliance with Title 20. 65. 12-1 All necessary eater service im- Director of Prior to final tract map written evidence of EVMUD appra- provements, including pipelines, booster Public Uorks; approval val has been obtained. stations, and other facilities, will be Elsinore Valley designed in conjunction with the final Metropolitan tract maps. Water District bb. 12-3 The subdivider shall submit a Mas- Director of Prior [o recordation of EVMLA approval of the Master ter Plan of eater and oast euater facili- Public works; first final tract map Plan has been obtained. ties for approval. The Master Plan Elsinore Valley shall include all on-site and off-site Metropolitan facilities necessary to serve the short- Water District term and long-term needs of the project. The developer shall pay all hookup and other fees imposed by EVMLID. 67. 12-3 All necessary sever service im- Director of Prior to final tract map EVMIA) approval of the provements, including pipelines, pulp Public Uorks; approval improvement plans has been stations, and other facilities will be Elsinore Valley obtained. designed in conjunction with final tract Metropolitan cps, Nater District 1024/90(TMD901'~NONITORB.TBL) 19 NORTN PGK SPECI FTC PLAN NITI GATION MONITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER- 1990 APPENDIX B - OUTPARCELS RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFICATION VERIFICATION OF NITI FJIT ION BY CITY MITIGATION MEASURE MITIGATION _ MILESTONE STANDARD NAME DATE 615. 12-5 Prior to approval of the first Director of Com- Prior to approval of the The required plan has been sub- tentative map within the Specific Plan, munity Develop- first tentative map mitted and approved. the project proponent shall submit a men[; Director of plan for evaluating ways to reduce the Public Works quantity of uas tes being landfilled. This plan shall demonstrate compliance with applicable State laws and shall in- clude design facilities which will faci- litate source reduction, separation of recoverables, composting and high tech- nology waste resource recovery. 12-5 Multifamily developments within 69 Director of Com- Prior to the approval of Written evidence has been sub- . the project area shall be designed to munity Develop- any site plan for at- milted demonstrating the design provide adequate storage for separating ment lathed or multifamily of such storage areas. recyclable materials. unit projects 12-7 The project proponent will coon- 70 Director of Prior to issuance of Written evidence has been sub- . dinate with service and utility prov id- Public Works building permit milted demonstrating that dis- ers in improving and expanding existing ruption of existing utilities is facilities during the construction phase being avoided. of the project to avoid disruption of existing facilities. 71. 12-9 The project proponent shall work with LEUSD to ensure adequate school capacity for the school children gene- rated from out parcels i and 2. Director of Com- munity Develop- ment; Superinten- dent of the Lake Elsinore Unified School District Prior to approval of a Specific Plan for out- parcels 1 and 2 Written evidence has been sub- mitted demonstrating compliance that school children from out- parcels 1 end 2 ere accom- modated. 10/24/90(TMD901'-~MONITORB.TBU 20 NORTN PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN MITIGATION ZION ITgiING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 1990 APPENDIX e - g1TPARCELS RESPONSIBLE FOR VERTFI GTION VERIFI GTION OF MITT GT[ON - 8Y CITY N[TI GTION MEASURE MITIGATION MILESTONE STANDARD MANE DATE 12-10 The developer shall be con- 72 Director of Com- Prior to approval of - Compliance of the proposed . ditioned to comply with the City of Lake munity Develop- tentative maps for out- development with the City Park Elsinore Park Dedication requirements or ment; Director of parcels 1 and 2 Lode has been determined. in lieu of fees. Conmunity Ser- vices PIIRLIC NEAI.TN AMD SAFETY 13-1 The developer shall prepare and 73 Director of Prior to approval of any A fire protection/vegetation . submit [o [he Fire Department for appro- Public corks; tract map adjacent to or management plan has been re- val a fire protection/vegetation manage- Riverside County having common boundaries viewed and approved. ment plan, that should include, but not Fire Department with an open space area be limited to, the following items: • fuel modification to reduce fire Loading. • Appropriate fire breaks accord- ing to fuel load, slope and terrain. • Non-f lanmable fencing along com- mon boundaries between rear yards and open space. • Emergency vehicle access into open space areas shall be pro- vided at intervals not to exceed 1,500 fee[. • A homeowner's association or ap- propriate service district shall be responsible for maintenance of all fire protection measures ui thin the open space areas. 21 10/2L/90(TMD90)•MONITORB.TBU NORTH PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 1990 APPENDIX B - g1TPARCELS RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFIGTION VERIFI GTION OF - Ni TI GTION BY LITY MITIGATION MEASURE XI TI GATION MILESTONE STANDARD MARE DATE 74 13-1 The required water system, inc led- Director of Prior to the issuance of Written evidence has been sub- . ing the hydrants, shall be installed and Public Llorks; building permits mi tted demonstrating that the accepted by the appropriate eater agency Riverside Lounty required eater system is in prior to any combustible building mate- Fire Department place. rial being placed on an individual lot. 75 73-1 All eater mains and fire hydrants Director of Prior to the issuance of tlritten evidence has been sub- . providing required fire flows shalt be Public Works; building permits milted demonstrating that eater constructed in accordance with [he Riverside County nia ins and fire hydrants are appropriate sections of Lake Elsinore Fire Department Constructed. City Ordinance and the County's fire flow requirements for the project. 76 13-1 The developer will submit proof of Director of Prior to issuance of a Vritten evidence has been sub- . incorporation of standard subdivision Public works; building permits milted demonstrating that s[an- requirements for fire department access Riverside County dard subdivision requirements and fire protection. Fire Department have been met. 77 13-1 The project proponent will submit Director of Prior to approval of A construction phasing plan has . a construction phasing plan for appro- Public Works; each final tract map been reviewed end approved. val. The purpose of this review is to Riverside County evaluate the adequacy of emergency vehi- Fire Department cle access and water supply for the num- ber of duel Ling units served. 78 13-1 The project proponent will offer Director of Prior to approval of Vritten eviderxe has been sub- . an irrevocable fire protection access Public works; each final tract map milted demonstrating that the easement as required by the Fire Ser- Riverside County fire easement has been dedi- vices Department for any private road- Fire Department cat ed. ways within the development. The ease- ment will be continuous with the trav- el-Way for the private drives as shown on the approved use permit, and will be dedicated to the County. 10/24/90(TMD901`~MONITORB.TBL) 22 ,,.. N NORTN PEAK SPECIFIC PLAN MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM OCTOBER, 1990 APPENDIX B - OUTPARCELS RESPONSIBLE FOR VERI FI GTION VERIFICAT[OX OF MITIfJ1T I0N BY CITY M ITI GTION MEASURE MITIGATION MILESTONE STANDARD MANE DATE 79. 13-2 The project proponent shall denron- Director of Prior to issuance of st rate that the roofs, eaves and sidings Public Works; building permits of structures will be constructed with Riverside County Class B fire retardant resistant roof- Fire Department ing. 80. 13-2 The project proponent shall demon- Director of Prior to issuance of strafe that all water facilities Public Works; building permi [s improvements will meet Riverside County Riverside County requirements. Fire Department 61. 13-3 The outparcels shall participate Director of Prior to approval of any in the funding of fire facilities per Public Works; tentative maps, grading the requirements of the City of Lake Riverside County permits or building per- Etsinore and as provided by the County. Fire Department mits for the outparcels 82. 13-4 The outparcels shall meet all of Director of Prior to issuance of police facilities requirements of the Public Works; building permits for the City of Lake Elsinore. Riverside County outparcels Sheriff, Lake Elsinore Station Nri tten evidence has been sub- mitted demonstrating that such construction measures are imple- mented. Nritten evidence has been sub- mitted demonstrating that all Riverside County requirements for eater facilities have been met. AlL fees for fire protection shall be paid by the project proponent. All city Nide fees for police service have been received. 10/24/90(TMD901'~~MONITORB.TBL) 23