HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso No 2020-012 Planning Application No. 2018-78 (Lake Street Storage) CEQARESOLUTION NO. 2020-012
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (ER
2019-02) (SCH NO. 2020010164) FOR PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2018-78
(TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 37550, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
2018-22 AND COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2018-16)
Whereas, Roland Clark, Lake Street Properties, LP has filed an application with the City of Lake
Elsinore (City) requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2018-78 (Tentative Parcel Map
No. 37550, Conditional Use Permit No. 2018-22, and Commercial Design Review No. 2018-16)
to subdivide the 14.44-acre site into four (4) parcels ranging in size from 0.54 acres to 11.65
acres. The Project also proposes to construct a 3,528 square foot (SF) convenience store, one
(1) covered fuel canopy with six (6) fuel pumps, which could serve 12 vehicles, and two (2)
underground storage tanks on Parcel 1. An 80,000 SF, single-story indoor recreational vehicle
(RV) and boat storage facility, with 24,000 SF of mezzanine and 192 surface RV parking spaces
partially covered with three (3) canopies with solar panels is proposed on Parcel 2. Parcel 3 will
have a 14-stall parking lot with vehicle access. No development is proposed on Parcel 4.
Hardscape, landscape, on-site stormwater management improvements, monument sign, a trash
enclosure, area lighting, and bicycle parking would be constructed as part of the Proposed
Project. The proposed Project is located at the southeasterly corner of Interstate-15 and Lake
Street (APN 390-130-018); and,
Whereas, the Project is subject to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
(Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq.: “CEQA”) and the State Implementation Guidelines
for CEQA (14 California Code of Regulations Sections 15000, et seq.: “CEQA Guidelines”)
because the Project involves an activity which may cause either a direct physical change in the
environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and
involves the issuance of a lease, permit license, certificate, or other entitlement for use by one or
more public agencies (Public Resources Code Section 21065); and,
Whereas, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15063, the City conducted an Initial Study to
determine if the Project would have a significant effect on the environment. The Initial Study
revealed that the Project would have potentially significant environmental impacts but those
potentially significant impacts could be mitigated to less than significant levels; and,
Whereas, based upon the results of the Initial Study (Environmental Review No. 2019-02), and
based upon the standards set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15070, it was determined that it
was appropriate to prepare and circulate a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the Project;
and,
Whereas, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15072, on January 14, 2020, the City duly issued
a notice of intent to adopt the MND; and,
Whereas, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15073, the MND was made available for
public review and comment for a minimum of 30 days beginning on January 14, 2020, and ending
on February 12, 2020; and,
Whereas, the Planning Commission (Commission) has been delegated with the responsibility of
making recommendations to the City Council (Council) for adopting MNDs, and,
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Whereas, the MND was sent to the Commission members on or about January 14, 2020, and
was considered by the Commission on February 18, 2020 at a duly noticed Public Hearing and
the Commission has considered evidence presented by the Community Development
Department and other interested parties on the adequacy of the MND. The Commission adopted
a resolution recommending that the Council adopt the MND for the Project; and,
Whereas, on March 10, 2020, at a duly noticed Public Hearing, the Council has considered the
recommendation of the Commission as well as evidence presented by the Community
Development Department and other interested parties with respect to this item.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated into these
findings by this reference.
Section 2: The Council has evaluated all comments, written and oral, received from persons who
have reviewed the MND. The Council hereby finds and determines that all public comments have
been addressed.
Section 3: The Council hereby finds that the MND for the Project is adequate and has been
completed in accordance with the CEQA Guidelines and the City’s procedures for implementation
of CEQA. The Council has reviewed and considered the information contained in the MND and
finds that the MND represents the independent judgment of the City.
Section 4: The Council further finds and determines that none of the circumstances listed in
CEQA Guidelines Section 15073.5 requiring recirculation of the MND are present and that it would
be appropriate to adopt the MND as proposed.
Section 5: The Council hereby makes, adopts, and incorporates the following findings regarding
the lack of potential environmental impacts of the Project and the analysis and conclusions set
forth in the MND:
1. Revisions in the Project plans or proposals made by or agreed to by the applicant before a
Mitigated Negative Declaration and Initial Study was released for public review and
mitigation measures set forth in the Initial Study would avoid the effects or mitigate the
effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur.
Based upon the Initial Study conducted for the Project, there is substantial evidence
suggesting that all potential impacts to the environment resulting from the Project can be
mitigated to less than significant levels. All appropriate and feasible mitigation has been
incorporated into the Project design. The Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan contains
an implementation program for each mitigation measure. After implementation of the
mitigation contained in the MMRP, potential environmental impacts are effectively reduced
to less than significant levels.
2. There is no substantial evidence, in the light of the whole record before the agency including
the initial study and any comments received, that there is no substantial evidence that the
Project will have significant effect on the environment.
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Terms and Definitions:
1. Property Owner/Developer – Owner or developer of Lake Elsinore Lake Street Storage Project .
2. Environmental Equivalent/Timing – Any mitigation measure and timing thereof, subject to the approval of the City, which
will have the same or superior result and will have the same or superior effect on the environment. The Planning Department,
in conjunction with any appropriate agencies or City departments, shall determine the adequacy of any proposed
"environmental equivalent/timing" and, if determined necessary, may refer said determination to the Planning Commission.
Any costs associated with information required in order to make a determination of environmental equivalency/timing shall
be done by the property owner/developer. Staff time for reviews will be charged on a time and materials basis at the rate in
the City's adopted Fee Schedule.
3. Implementation Timing – This is the point where a mitigation measure must be monitored for compliance. In the case where
multiple action items are indicated, it is the first point where compliance associated with the mitigation measure must be
monitored. Once the initial action item has been complied with, no additional monitoring pursuant to the Mitigation Monitoring
Plan will occur, as routine City practices and procedures will ensure that the intent of the measure has been complied with.
For example, if the timing is "to be shown on approved building plans" subsequent to issuance of the building permit
consistent with the approved plans will be final building and zoning inspections pursuant to the building permit to ensure
compliance.
4. Responsibility Monitoring Party – Shall mean that compliance with the subject mitigation measure(s) shall be reviewed and
determined adequate by all departments listed for each mitigation measure. Outside public agency review is limited to those
public agencies specified in the Mitigation Monitoring Plan which have permit authority in conjunction with the mitigation
measure.
5. Ongoing Mitigation Measures – The mitigation measures that are designated to occur on an ongoing basis as part of this
Mitigation Monitoring Plan will be monitored in the form of an annual letter from the property owner/developer in January
of each year demonstrating how compliance with the subject measure(s) has been achieved. When compliance with a
measure has been demonstrated for a period of one year, monitoring of the measure will be deemed to be satisfied and no
further monitoring will occur. For measures that are to be monitored "Ongoing During Construction", the annual letter
will review those measures only while construction is occurring; monitoring will be discontinued after construction is
complete. A final annual letter will be provided at the close of construction.
6. Building Permit – For purposes of this Mitigation Monitoring Plan, a building permit shall be defined as any permit issued for
construction of a new building or structural expansion or modification of any existing building, but shall not include any
permits required for interior tenant improvements or minor additions to an existing structure or building.
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Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Impact
Category Mitigation Measure Implementation
Timing
Responsible
Monitoring
Party
Monitoring/Reporting
Method
Biological
Resources
MM BIO-1: Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, a qualified
biologist shall survey all rock piles prior to any disturbance, especially
if the movement is taking place during the nesting season (February
through September). If any active or potentially active nests are
observed on-site, the qualified biologist shall monitor construction
activities to ensure that no nests, eggs, juvenile, or adult birds are
harmed. If active nests are located, construction activities in the
vicinity should cease until a qualified biologist has determined that the
young have fledged. It may be necessary to implement a buffer around
nests until the biologist can ensure that the young have fledged. A
qualified biologist must make this determination based on the birds’
behaviors.
Prior to the
issuance of
grading permit
Planning
and
Engineering
Dept.
Lake Street Storage Project
Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
Biological
Resources
MM BIO-2: Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the Property
Owner/Developer shall include a note on the plans that outlines the
following requirements from Section 6.1.4 of the MHSCP:
Drainage:
1. Prepare and follow a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP) as required by the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) General Construction Permit
requirements.
2. Implement the measures in the Project Specific Water Quality
Management Plan (Appendix J) to control the quantity and quality
of runoff from the Project Site into the MSHCP Conservation Area:
a. Drainage flows will be captured by the two proposed
subsurface infiltration facilities with pre-treatment BMPs.
b. Washwater containing any cleaning agent or degreaser and
discharge will be collected to the sanitary sewer and not to a
storm drain.
c. Storm drain inlets will be marked “only rain down the storm
drain”. Stormwater pollution prevention information will be
provided to new site owners, lessees, or operators. A Lease
agreement will include the following: “tenant shall not allow
anyone to discharge anything to storm drains or store or
deposit materials so as to create a potential discharge to
storm drains”.
Toxics:
Follow Guidelines in Lake Elsinore Municipal Code Section 17.112.090
pertaining to gasoline dispensing establishments including a minimum
30-foot setback of gasoline pumps and pump islands from any
property line. Measures identified above to protect water quality will
minimize the effects of runoff of toxics into adjacent habitat areas.
Lighting:
Comply with Lake Elsinore Municipal Code Section 17.112.040 Lighting
(for Nonresidential Development) that all outdoor lighting fixtures in
excess of 60 watts are oriented and shielded to prevent glare or direct
illumination on adjacent properties. All exterior lighting shall be
Prior to the
issuance of
grading permit
Planning,
Building and
Engineering
Dept.
Wall and Fence
Plan, Photometric
Plan, Building Plans,
Building Permit
Issuance, Storm
Water Pollution
Prevention Plan
(SWPPP)
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shielded away from the MSHCP Conservation Area to protect species
within the MSHCP Conservation Area from direct night lighting.
Shielding shall be incorporated in project designs to ensure ambient
lighting in the MSHCP Conservation Area is not increased.
Noise:
The Property Owner/Developer would construct a minimum 6-foot
high masonry wall a portion of the southern property lines of the
Project Site, as shown in Figure 21 - Wall and Fence Plan. Consistent
with the recommended Condition of Approval from the Wildlife
Agencies (Appendix C3), the Applicant conducted a noise study
(Appendix L) that confirmed that the Walls and Fences shown in Figure
21 would ensure that project-generated noise levels at adjacent
conservation lands would not exceed residential noise standards. The
combined noise levels at the adjacent sensitive receivers would be
below the 65dBA threshold recommended by the Wildlife Agencies
and within both the City’s daytime and nighttime noise standards for
commercial land uses.
Invasives:
The Landscaping Plan shall avoid using plants shown in MSHCP Table
6.2 to ensure that invasive species are not included in the plant
palette. Project landscaping shall be maintained to prevent invasive
plan species from taking rood and going to seed on the Project Site. If
possible, the Landscape Plan should use low water-using plants to be
consistent with Assembly Bill 1881.
Barriers:
Use landscaping, rocks/boulders, fencing, walls, signage, and/or other
appropriate mechanisms to discourage public access, domestic animal
predation, illegal trespass, excessive noise, or illegal dumping in
adjacent habitat areas.
Manufactured Slopes
Manufactured slopes associated with development of the Project Site
shall not extend into the MSHCP Conservation Area. Site boundaries
should be clearly marked in the field when grading the Project site near
the conservation area to ensure no encroachment occurs. Figure A-1
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of Appendix B shows that manufactured slopes from the final mining
reclamation activities do not extend into the MSHCP Conservation
Area.
Weed Abatement:
Weed abatement and fuel modification activities are not permitted in
the Conservation Area, including designated avoidance areas.
Biological
Resources
MM BIO-3: Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the Property
Owner/Developer shall include a note on the plans that outlines the
following Construction Best Management Practices from Volume I,
Appendix C of the MSHCP, shown in italics, and specific requirements
in plain text:
Construction Best Management Practices:
1. A condition shall be placed on grading permits requiring a qualified
biologist to conduct a training session for project personnel prior
to grading. The training shall include a description of the species of
concern and its habitats, the general provisions of the Endangered
Species Act (Act) and the MSHCP, the need to adhere to the
provisions of the Act and the MSHCP, the penalties associated with
violating the provisions of the Act, the general measures that are
being implemented to conserve the species of concern as they
relate to the project, and the access routes to and Project Site
boundaries within which the project activities must be
Prior to the
issuance of
grading permit
Ongoing and
during
construction
Planning,
Building,
and
Engineering
Dept.
Construction
Management Plan,
Storm Water
Pollution Prevention
Plan (SWPPP),
Precise Grading
Plans, Building
Plans, Grading
Permit Issuance,
Building Permit
Issuance
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accomplished.
Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the Property
Owner/Developer shall retain a qualified biologist to prepare and
implement a Worker Environmental Awareness Program (WEAP)
to train all Project personnel prior to grading. The details of the
training should be consistent with MSHCP Appendix C Standard
BMP No. 1, the general provisions of the Endangered Species Act,
include a detailed discussion of how to identify the potential
special-status plant and animal species that may be encountered
during ground disturbance and construction activities, and
necessary actions to take if the species are observed on-site.
2. Water pollution and erosion control plans shall be developed and
implemented in accordance with RWQCB requirements.
Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the Property
Owner/Developer shall submit to the City a Project-specific
SWPPP prior to initial ground disturbance. The Project-specific
SWPPP shall describe BMPs that will be implemented in pre-,
during-, and post-construction phases. Examples of BMPs may
include dust suppression BMPs, Low Impact Developments (LIDs)
such as vegetated swales, and a spill response protocol. The
SWPPP is a dynamic document that shall be amended when site
conditions warrant changes to protect natural resources and
prevent discharge of non-stormwater to neighboring parcels.
The Qualified Stormwater Developer (QSD) will develop and
implement the SWPPP with site-specific BMPs to prevent/reduce
the potential for erosion, sedimentation, and offsite discharge of
non-stormwater in accordance with the Construction General
Permit (CGP), National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) MS4 permit, and a 401 Water Quality Certification Permit
(if applicable). The QSD will provide training to the contractor for
performing regular site inspections, and for pre-, during-, and
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post-storm events to ensure that BMPs are functioning as
intended.
3. The footprint of disturbance shall be minimized to the maximum
extent feasible. Access to sites shall be via pre-existing access
routes to the greatest extent possible.
Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the Property
Owner/Developer shall submit to the City a construction
management plan that demonstrates that the construction
footprint will remain within the limits of the current property
boundary, site ingress/egress will be limited to the least impactful
location on Lake Street at the western end of the Project Site.
Trackout (riprap, rumble strips) shall be installed to prevent
tracking of sediment to public roadways.
4. The upstream and downstream limits of projects disturbance plus
lateral limits of disturbance on either side of the stream shall be
clearly defined and marked in the field and reviewed by the
biologist prior to initiation of work.
Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the Property
Owner/Developer shall submit to the City a construction
management plan that the construction footprint will remain
within the limits of the current property boundary, Project Site
boundaries shall be clearly delineated with visible means (i.e.
stakes, rope, flagging, snow fence, etc.). The contractor will adhere
to the measures and conditions in all environmental permits to
protect Jurisdictional Waters of the United States. The Property
Owner/Developer shall construct the perimeter Wall and Fence
Plan as shown in Figure 21 - Wall and Fence Plan first to serve as
wildlife exclusionary fencing (WEF) around the Project perimeter
to reduce the potential for accidental take of species that may
enter the Project Site during construction.
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5. Projects should be designed to avoid the placement of equipment
and personnel within the stream channel or on sand and gravel
bars, banks, and adjacent upland habitats used by target species
of concern.
The Habitat Assessment found that no habitat for target species
was observed within the Project Boundaries. The Project Site does
not contain stream channels, gravel bars, or streambanks. The
coarse-grained soil onsite has insufficient clay/fines and does not
allow standing water to persist in durations sufficient to support
many of the target species. All Project-related construction
activities would occur within the property boundaries and no
equipment or personnel would work outside the clearly identified
Project boundaries.
6. Projects that cannot be conducted without placing equipment or
personnel in sensitive habitats should be timed to avoid the
breeding season of riparian identified in MSHCP Global Species
Objective No. 7.
Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the Property
Owner/Developer shall retain a qualified wildlife biologist to
monitor ground disturbance activities that would occur during the
nesting season. The Habitat Assessment found that no sensitive
habitats were observed within the Project boundaries, including
riparian habitat. The Construction Contractor shall take are to
ensure that construction activities do not negatively impact
potentially sensitive habitats or species surrounding the Project
Site. Construction equipment and personnel shall be made aware
of MSHCP Global Species Objective No. 7 as part of the WEAP
training and would always remain within Project Site boundaries.
7. When stream flows must be diverted, the diversions shall be
conducted using sandbags or other methods requiring minimal
instream impacts. Silt fencing of other sediment trapping materials
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shall be installed at the downstream end of construction activity to
minimize the transport of sediments off site. Settling ponds where
sediment is collected shall be cleaned out in a manner that
prevents the sediment from reentering the stream. Care shall be
exercised when removing silt fences, as feasible, to prevent debris
or sediment from returning to the stream.
No water diversion activities are proposed during Project
activities. The Property Owner/Developer shall implement erosion
and sediment control BMPs as identified in the WQMP throughout
the Project site to reduce/prevent sediment from impacting the
Temecula Wash in pre-, during- and post-construction phases.
Personnel would be educated during WEAP training as to the
importance of preventing impacts to the Wash from construction
activities.
8. Equipment storage, fueling, and staging areas shall be located on
upland sites with minimal risks of direct drainage into riparian
areas or other sensitive habitats. These designated areas shall be
located in such a manner as to prevent any runoff from entering
sensitive habitat. Necessary precautions shall be taken to prevent
the release of cement or other toxic substances into surface
waters. Project related spills of hazardous materials shall be
reported to appropriate entities including but not limited to
applicable jurisdictional city, FWS, and CDFG, RWQCB and shall be
cleaned up immediately and contaminated soils removed to an
approved disposal areas.
Ongoing during construction and operation, all project activities
shall occur within the property boundary and outside of the
Temescal Wash. Equipment storage, fueling and staging areas
shall be located outside any sensitive habitats and in areas with no
risk of direct drainage into the surrounding wash and other
sensitive habitats. All fuel storage tanks shall have secondary
containment to retain fuel spills. Construction equipment and
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materials shall be staged as far from the Temescal Wash as
practical. The Project Site-specific SWPPP shall have BMPs
designed to prevent the release of cement or other toxic
substances into surface waters or bare soil, as required by the
RWQCB. All potentially hazardous materials shall be stored
appropriately on-site away from sensitive habitats or Waters of
the United States. Concrete washouts and active/inactive
materials stockpiles shall have secondary containment BMPs to
prevent the accidental release of hazardous substances to bare
soil. The SWPPP is required to have a Spill Prevention Control and
Countermeasure (SPCC) to describe necessary actions that should
occur in the event of a spill or release of potentially hazardous
substances. Spills or releases of toxic substances greater than five
gallons shall be reported to the RWQCB, DTSC, Local
Municipalities, and/or federal agencies, as appropriate.
9. Erodible fill material shall not be deposited into water courses.
Brush, loose soils, or other similar debris material shall not be
stockpiled within the stream channel or on its banks.
No erodible fill material shall be deposited into or stockpiled near
the Temescal Wash. Materials stockpiles shall be located away
from sensitive areas. Inactive materials stockpiles shall be covered
and bermed to prevent windborne dust or accidental release. The
SWPPP shall describe BMPs to prevent fugitive dust from
migrating to neighboring parcels or the Wash.
10. The qualified project biologist shall monitor construction
activities for the duration of the project to ensure that practicable
measures are being employed to avoid incidental disturbance of
habitat and species of concern outside the project footprint.
Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the Property
Owner/Developer shall retain a qualified wildlife biologist to
monitor ground disturbance activities to ensure that all
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measures to protect species on and off site are being
implemented during construction activities, including wildlife
exclusionary fencing, rock wren surveys (MM BIO-1), and nesting
bird surveys (MM BIO-4). Additional protective measures
recommended by the qualified wildlife biologist shall be
implemented as necessary by the Property Woner/Developer to
avoid incidental disturbance of habitat and species of concern
outside the project footprint.
11. The removal of native vegetation shall be avoided and
minimized to the maximum extent practicable. Temporary
impacts shall be returned to pre-existing contours and
revegetated with appropriate native species.
No clearing and grubbing of native vegetation would be
anticipated during the Project activities as the Project site is
almost entirely devoid of vegetation.
12. Exotic species that prey upon or displace target species of concern
should be permanently removed from the site to the extent
feasible.
No exotic species were encountered during the Project habitat
assessment and none would be utilized in any revegetation
efforts. The final landscaping design may incorporate native
plant species; however, regular landscape maintenance shall
prevent exotic, or noxious plant species from taking root on the
Project Site.
13. To avoid attracting predators of the species of concern, the
Project Site shall be kept as clean of debris as possible. All food
related trash items shall be enclosed in sealed containers and
regularly removed from the site(s).
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The SWPPP shall contain BMPs for trash storage and removal,
including containment of sanitation facilities (e.g. portable
toilets), and covering waste disposal containers at the end of
every business day and before rain events. Trash cans shall have
a fastenable lid to prevent animals from accessing or spreading
trash onsite. The Project-QSD should consult the MSHCP
Appendix C Standard Best Management Practices, RWQCB
recommendations, and any applicable environmental permit
measures and conditions when developing the Project SWPPP.
14. Construction employees shall strictly limit their activities,
vehicles, equipment, and construction materials to the proposed
project footprint and designated staging areas and routes of
travel. The construction area(s) shall be the minimal area
necessary to complete the project and shall be specified in the
construction plans. Construction limits will be fenced with orange
snow screen. Exclusion fencing should be maintained until the
completion of all construction activities. Employees shall be
instructed that their activities are restricted to the construction
areas.
In accordance with the WEAP, all Project activities would occur
within the clearly delineated property boundaries. Construction
activities shall be confined to the Project footprint, and approved
routes of travel shall be established, including ingress/egress
points. Exclusion fencing shall be utilized throughout the Project
duration.
15. The Permittee shall have the right to access and inspect any sites of
approved projects including any restoration/enhancement area for
compliance with project approval conditions, including these BMPs.
The Contractor shall allow the Permittee access to the
construction site. All visitors shall check in with the Project
Engineer (or Site Supervisor) prior to accessing the construction
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site and will be escorted within Project boundaries during normal
business hours when construction activities are occurring.
Biological
Resources
MM BIO-4: Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the Property
Owner/Developer shall retain a qualified biologist to conduct focused
surveys along the Temescal Wash immediately south of the Project
Site.
If ground disturbing activities are to occur outside the LBV nesting
season (September 16-March 14), a qualified biologist shall perform a
presence/absence survey along the Temescal Wash immediately
south of the Project site, and continue these surveys on a monthly
basis, especially as breeding season commences.
If ground disturbing activities are to take place during the LBV nesting
season (March 15-September 15) and the survey findings are negative,
project activities may proceed without the implementation of any
specific mitigation measure for protecting LBV. If the survey findings
are positive, the biologist shall perform additional surveys to
determine whether nesting is taking place within 300 feet of the
Project site. If LBV are located, but nesting cannot be confirmed,
Project activities shall not occur within 100 feet of the suitable habitat
area(s) until the nesting season has ended. If nesting is confirmed,
Project activities shall not occur within 150-200 feet of the nest site
until the biologist confirms that the young have fledged, and the nest
is no longer active. The qualified biologist shall always be present
when construction crews are working within 1/8 mile surrounding a
LBV nest site to ensure that the birds do not react unfavorably to
Project activities. If the qualified biologist observes signs of agitation
stemming from Project activities, he or she should request that the
activities cease and not resume until the birds’ behavior normalizes. If
the birds continue to exhibit signs of agitation, Project activities shall
be adjusted to accommodate the nesting birds’ needs.
Prior to
issuance of
grading permit
Planning
and
Engineering
Dept.
Focused Survey
Reports
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In the presence of LBV nests, the noise level from Project activities
shall not exceed 65 dBA. If this is not possible, a noise barrier shall be
constructed to avoid adverse impacts to the LBV nest(s). During the
LBV breeding season, artificial light shall not be cast into LBV habitat
when night work is occurring.
Cultural
Resources and
Tribal Cultural
Resources
MM CUL-1: Unanticipated Resources. The developer/permit holder or
any successor in interest shall comply with the following for the life of
this permit. If during ground disturbance activities, unanticipated
cultural resources are discovered, the following procedures shall be
followed:
1. All ground disturbance activities within 100 feet of the discovered
cultural resource shall be halted until a meeting is convened
between the developer, the Project Archaeologist, the Native
American tribal representative(s) from consulting tribes (or other
appropriate ethnic/cultural group representative), and the
Community Development Director or their designee to discuss the
significance of the find.
2. The developer shall call the Community Development Director or
their designee immediately upon discovery of the cultural resource
to convene the meeting.
3. At the meeting with the aforementioned parties, the significance
of the discoveries shall be discussed and a decision is to be made,
with the concurrence of the Community Development Director or
their designee, as to the appropriate mitigation (documentation,
recovery, avoidance, etc.) for the cultural resource.
4. Further ground disturbance shall not resume within the area of the
discovery until a meeting has been convened with the
aforementioned parties and a decision is made, with the
concurrence of the Community Development Director or their
designee, as to the appropriate mitigation measures.
Ongoing
during ground
disturbing
activities
Planning
and
Engineering
Dept.
Cultural
Resources
MM CUL-2: Discovery of Human Remains. In the event that human
remains (or remains that may be human) are discovered at the project
Ongoing
during ground
Planning
and
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and Tribal
Cultural
Resources
site during grading or earthmoving, the construction contractors,
project archaeologist and/or designated Native American Monitor
shall immediately stop all activities within 100 feet of the find. The
project applicant shall then inform the Riverside County Coroner and
the City of Lake Elsinore Community Development Department
immediately, and the coroner shall be permitted to examine the
remains as required by California Health and Safety Code Section
7050.5(b). Section 7050.5 requires that excavation be stopped in the
vicinity of discovered human remains and that no further disturbance
shall occur until the Riverside County Coroner has made the necessary
findings as to origin. If human remains are determined to be Native
American, the applicant shall comply with the state law relating to the
disposition of Native American burials that fall within the jurisdiction
of the NAHC (PRC Section 5097). The coroner shall contact the NAHC
within 24 hours and the NAHC will make the determination of most
likely descendant. The most likely descendant shall then make
recommendations and engage in consultation concerning the
treatment of the remains as provided in Public Resource Code Section
5097.98. In the event that the applicant and the MLD are in
disagreement regarding the disposition of the remains. State law will
apply and the mediation process will occur with the NAHC, if
requested (see PRC Section 5097.98(e) and 5097.94(k)).
According to the California Health and Safety Code, six or more human
burial at one location constitutes a cemetery (Section 81 00), and
disturbance of Native American cemeteries is a felony (Section 7052).
disturbing
activities
Engineering
Dept.
Geology and
Soils and
Utilities and
Service
Systems
MM GEO-1: Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the Property
Owner/Developer shall submit to the County of Riverside Department
of Environmental Health, a completed application for the onsite
wastewater treatment system (OWTS) for review and approval. The an
OWTS report shall be prepared by a Qualified service provider (QSP)
State Licensed Contractor with knowledge and competency in OWTS
design, construction, operation, maintenance and monitoring.
Prior to
issuance of
grading permit
Planning,
Engineering,
and Building
Dept.
Precise Grading Plan
Review and
Issuance of Grading
Permits
Lake Street Storage Project
Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
Transportation MM TRANS-1: Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Property
Owner/Developer shall pay its fair share of the cost of the
improvements identified in Table 30 to the City of Lake Elsinore.
Prior to
issuance of
building
permit
Planning,
Engineering,
and Building
Dept.
Building Plans and
Issuance of Building
Permits