HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-029 PA 2020-92 & PA 2019-64 CEQARESOLUTION NO. 2021-29
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (ER
2020-05) (SCH NO. 2021010316) FOR PLANNING APPLICATION NOS. 2020-
92 AND 2019-64 (GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2020-02, ZONE
CHANGE NO. 2020-01, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 37958, CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 2020-09, COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2020-08, AND
SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2020-01)
Whereas, Ilan Golcheh, Golcheh Group has filed an application with the City of Lake
Elsinore (City) requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2020-92 (General Plan
Amendment No. 2020-02, Zone Change No. 2020-01, Tentative Parcel Map No. 37958,
Conditional Use Permit No. 2020-09, and Commercial Design Review No. 2020-08) to construct
a commercial project consisting of a 4,650 square foot (s.f.) convenience store, 4,291 s.f. canopy,
38,016 s.f. self-storage facility, 4,456 s.f. drive-thru restaurant, 3,979 s.f. self-serve carwash, 221
parking stalls, and landscaping and related site improvements on a 6.36-acre site. The project is
located at the southwest corner of Lincoln Street and Riverside Drive (APN 379‐111‐014); and,
Whereas, Denise Williams, Tri Pointe Homes has filed an application with the City of Lake
Elsinore (City) requesting approval of Planning Application No. 2019-64 (Specific Plan
Amendment No. 2020-01) requesting approval of Specific Plan Amendment No. 4 for the Canyon
Hills Specific Plan to change the land use designation for the 9.02‐acre site from Neighborhood
Commercial (C‐1) to Multifamily 2 Residential District (MF2). The project site is located within
Planning Area 2B, Phase 8 of the Canyon Hills Specific Plan SPA No. 3, at the northeast corner
of the intersection of Railroad Canyon Road and Tassel Way (APN: 363-940-011); 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. 2020-
05), 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 27, 2021, 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 27,
2021, and ending on February 26, 2021; and,
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Whereas, a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) for the Project has
been prepared in accordance with Section 21081.6 of CEQA; and,
Whereas, the Planning Commission (Commission) has been delegated with the
responsibility of making recommendations to the City Council (Council) for adopting MNDs; and,
Whereas, the MND was sent to the Commission members on or about January 27, 2021
and considered by the Commission on March 16, 2021 at a duly noticed Public Hearing and, after
consideration of 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 April 13, 2021, 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 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.
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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 the Project will have significant effect on
the environment.
Pursuant to the evidence received, including comment letters, and in the light of the whole
record presented, the Project will not have a significant effect on the environment with the
incorporation of the mitigation measures identified in the MMRP.
Section 6: Based upon the evidence presented, the above findings, and the conditions of
approval imposed upon the Project, the Council hereby adopts MND (ER 2020-05) and the
MMRP, which is attached hereto as Exhibit “A1”, for Planning Application No. 2020-92 (General
Plan Amendment No. 2020-02, Zone Change No. 2020-01, Tentative Parcel Map No. 37958,
Conditional Use Permit No. 2020-09, and Commercial Design Review No. 2020-08) and Planning
Application No. 2019-64 (Specific Plan Amendment No. 2020-01).
Section 7: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Section 8: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and enter it into
the book of original Resolutions.
Passed and Adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore,
California, this 13th day of April 2021.
Robert E. Magee
Mayor
Attest:
Candice Alvarez, MMC
City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE )
I, Candice Alvarez, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, California, do hereby certify that
Resolution No. 2021-29 was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore, California,
at the Regular meeting of April 13, 2021 and that the same was adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Tisdale, Johnson, and Manos; Mayor Pro Tem Sheridan; and
Mayor Magee
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Candice Alvarez, MMC
City Clerk
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4.0 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Riverside/Lincoln Commercial 4-1 City of Lake Elsinore
Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2021
4.0 MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
4.1 Introduction and Summary
Pursuant to Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code and the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) Guidelines Section 15097, public agencies are required to adopt a monitoring or reporting
program to assure that mitigation measures and revisions identified in the Mitigated Negative
Declaration (MND) are implemented. As stated in Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code:
“… the public agency shall adopt a reporting or monitoring program for the changes
made to the project or conditions of project approval, adopted in order to mitigate or
avoid significant effects on the environment.”
Pursuant to Section 21081(a) of the Public Resources Code, findings must be adopted by the decision
makers coincidental to certification of the MND. The Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
(MMRP) must be adopted when making the findings (at the time of approval of the project).
As defined in the CEQA Guidelines, Section 15097, “reporting” is suited to projects that have readily
measurable or quantitative measures or which already involve regular review. “Monitoring” is suited to
projects with complex mitigation measures, such as wetland restoration or archaeological protection,
which may exceed the expertise of the local agency to oversee, are expected to be implemented over a
period of time, or require careful implementation to assure compliance. Both reporting and monitoring
would be applicable to the proposed project.
The Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the Riverside/Lincoln Commercial project
provided an analysis of the environmental effects resulting from construction and operation of the
project.
4.2 Mitigation Matrix
To sufficiently track and document the status of mitigation measures, a mitigation matrix has been
prepared and includes the following components:
Impact
Mitigation Measure
Action
Timing
Responsibility
The mitigation matrix is included in Table 4‐1. These mitigation measures apply to the proposed
commercial development (APN 379‐111‐014) portion of this project. Additionally, the project will be
required to adhere to the design features presented in Table 4‐2.
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4.0 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Riverside/Lincoln Commercial 4-2 City of Lake Elsinore Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2021 Table 4‐1. Mitigation Measures Riverside/Lincoln Commercial (APN 379‐111‐014) Impact Mitigation Measure Action Timing Responsibility BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES Impact BIO‐1 Vegetation clearing could result in an impact to loggerhead shrike if they were to occur on the site proposed for commercial development. Vegetation clearing for the commercial development could also result in impacts to species covered under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. MM‐BIO‐1 In order to avoid impacts to nesting birds, vegetation clearing should be scheduled outside of the nesting season (March 15 to August 15). If vegetation clearing is scheduled during the nesting season, a pre‐construction survey should be conducted within three days prior to the commencement of these activities to ensure that no birds are nesting within the site. If birds are nesting within the site, a biologist will determine necessary steps (i.e., establishment of a buffer zone) to ensure nesting birds are not affected by project activities. Preconstruction bird surveys. Three days prior to vegetation clearing if vegetation clearing is proposed during the nesting season (March 15 – August 15). Applicant.Impact BIO‐2 One special‐status species, southern California black walnut, was observed on the site proposed for commercial development. This species is a Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) Covered Species. Therefore, impacts on this species will be covered through participation in and compliance with the MSHCP. Part of that compliance requires the MM‐BIO‐2 Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the applicant/developer shall pay the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) development mitigation fee for commercial development in effect at the time the permits are issued. Payment of MSHCP development mitigation fees. Prior to issuance of a grading permit. Applicant.DocuSign Envelope ID: A6529337-BAE4-405D-AEF4-5F77F9978BB0
4.0 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Riverside/Lincoln Commercial 4-3 City of Lake Elsinore Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2021 Impact Mitigation Measure Action Timing Responsibility payment of MSHCP mitigation fees prior to the issuance of the grading permit. CULTURAL RESOURCES Impact CR‐1 While no archaeological resources were identified on the project site, there is a potential to impact unidentified resources during ground disturbing activities. MM‐CR‐1a 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: 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. The developer shall call the Community Development Director or their designee immediately upon discovery of the cultural resource to convene the meeting. 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. 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 Adhere to requirements set forth in this mitigation if inadvertent cultural resources are found during ground disturbing activities During ground disturbing activities. Applicant, Contractor, Community Development Director. DocuSign Envelope ID: A6529337-BAE4-405D-AEF4-5F77F9978BB0
4.0 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Riverside/Lincoln Commercial 4-4 City of Lake Elsinore Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2021 Impact Mitigation Measure Action Timing Responsibility designee, as to the appropriate mitigation measures. MM‐CR‐2 Archaeologist/Cultural Resources Monitoring Program. Prior to issuance of grading permits, the applicant/developer shall provide evidence to the Community Development Department that a Secretary of Interior Standards qualified and certified Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA) has been contracted to implement a Cultural Resource Monitoring Program (CRMP) that addresses the details of all activities that must be completed and procedures that must be followed regarding cultural resources associated with this project. The CRMP document shall be created in coordination with the consulting tribe(s), and provided to the Community Development Director or their designee for review and approval prior to issuance of the grading permit. The CRMP provides direction as to how the project mitigation measures will be implemented. The CRMP requires that impacts on cultural resources will not occur without procedures in place, which would reduce any impacts to less than significant. These measures shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following: Archaeological Monitor ‐ An adequate number of qualified monitors shall be present to ensure that all earth‐moving activities are observed and shall be on‐site during all grading activities for areas to be monitored including off‐site improvements. Inspections will vary based on the rate of excavation, the materials excavated, and the presence and abundance of artifacts and features. The frequency and location of inspections will be determined by the Project Archaeologist, in consultation with the Tribal monitor. Cultural Sensitivity Training ‐ The Project Archaeologist and a representative designated by the consulting Tribe(s) shall attend the pre‐grading meeting with the contractors to provide Cultural Retention of Registered Professional Archaeologist to implement the Cultural Resources Monitoring Program. Prior to the issuanceof a grading permit. Applicant.DocuSign Envelope ID: A6529337-BAE4-405D-AEF4-5F77F9978BB0
4.0 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Riverside/Lincoln Commercial 4-5 City of Lake Elsinore Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2021 Impact Mitigation Measure Action Timing Responsibility Sensitivity Training for all Construction Personnel. Training will include a brief review of the cultural sensitivity of the Project and the surrounding area; what resources could potentially be identified during earthmoving activities; the requirements of the monitoring program; the protocols that apply in the event unanticipated cultural resources are identified, including who to contact and appropriate avoidance measures until the find(s) can be properly evaluated; and any other appropriate protocols. This is a mandatory training, and all construction personnel must attend prior to beginning work on the project site. A sign‐in sheet for attendees of this training shall be included in the Phase IV Monitoring Report. Unanticipated Resources ‐ In the event that previously unidentified potentially significant cultural resources are discovered, the Archaeological and/or Tribal Monitor(s) shall have the authority to divert or temporarily halt ground disturbance operations in the area of discovery to allow evaluation of potentially significant cultural resources. The Project Archaeologist, in consultation with the Tribal monitor(s) shall determine the significance of the discovered resources. The Community Development Director or their designee must concur with the evaluation before construction activities will be allowed to resume in the affected area. Before construction activities are allowed to resume in the affected area, the artifacts shall be recovered, and features recorded using professional archaeological methods Phase IV Report ‐ A final archaeological report shall be prepared by the Project archaeologist and submitted to the Community Development Director or their designee prior to grading final. The report shall follow County of Riverside requirements and shall include at a minimum: a discussion of the monitoring methods and techniques used; the results of the monitoring program including any artifacts recovered; an inventory of any resources DocuSign Envelope ID: A6529337-BAE4-405D-AEF4-5F77F9978BB0
4.0 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Riverside/Lincoln Commercial 4-6 City of Lake Elsinore Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2021 Impact Mitigation Measure Action Timing Responsibility recovered; updated DPR forms for all sites affected by the development; final disposition of the resources including GPS data; artifact catalog and any additional recommendations. A final copy shall be submitted to the City, Project Applicant, the Eastern Information Center (EIC), and the Tribe. MM‐CR‐3 Cultural Resources Disposition. In the event that Native American cultural resources are discovered during the course of grading (inadvertent discoveries), the following procedures shall be carried out for final disposition of the discoveries: One or more of the following treatments, in order of preference, shall be employed with the tribes. Evidence of such shall be provided to the Community Development Department: Preservation‐In‐Place of the cultural resources, if feasible. Preservation in place means avoiding the resources, leaving them in the place where they were found with no development affecting the integrity of the resources. Relocation of the resources on the Project property. The measures for relocation shall include, at least, the following: Measures and provisions to protect the future reburial area from any future impacts by means of a deed restriction or other form of protection (e.g., conservation easement) in order to demonstrate avoidance in perpetuity. Relocation shall not occur until all legally required cataloging and basic recordation have been completed, with an exception that sacred items, burial goods, and Native American human remains, as they are excluded. Handling of inadvertent discoveries. During project grading. Applicant, Qualified Archaeologist, Community Development Director. DocuSign Envelope ID: A6529337-BAE4-405D-AEF4-5F77F9978BB0
4.0 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Riverside/Lincoln Commercial 4-7 City of Lake Elsinore Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2021 Impact Mitigation Measure Action Timing Responsibility Any reburial process shall be culturally appropriate. Listing of contents and location of the reburial shall be included in the confidential Phase IV report. The Phase IV Report shall be filed with the City under a confidential cover and not subject to Public Records Request. If relocation is not agreed upon by the Consulting Tribes then the resources shall be curated in a culturally appropriate manner at a Riverside County curation facility that meets State Resources Department Office of Historic Preservation Guidelines for the Curation of Archaeological Resources ensuring access and use pursuant to the Guidelines. The collection and associated records shall be transferred, including title, and are to be accompanied by payment of the fees necessary for permanent curation. Evidence of curation in the form of a letter from the curation facility stating that subject archaeological materials have been received and that all fees have been paid, shall be provided by the landowner to the City. There shall be no destructive or invasive testing on sacred items, burial goods and Native American human remains. Results concerning finds of any inadvertent discoveries shall be included in the Phase IV monitoring report. MM‐CR‐4 Tribal Monitoring. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall contact the consulting Native American Tribe(s) that have requested monitoring through consultation with the City during the AB 52 and/or the SB 18 process (“Monitoring Tribes”). The applicant shall coordinate with the Tribe(s) to develop individual Tribal Monitoring Agreement(s). A copy of the signed agreement(s) shall be provided to the City of Lake Elsinore Community Development Department, Planning Division prior to Retention of Tribal Monitor and development of Tribal Monitoring Agreement. Prior to issuance of a grading permit. Applicant.DocuSign Envelope ID: A6529337-BAE4-405D-AEF4-5F77F9978BB0
4.0 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Riverside/Lincoln Commercial 4-8 City of Lake Elsinore Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2021 Impact Mitigation Measure Action Timing Responsibility the issuance of a grading permit. The Agreement shall address the treatment of any known tribal cultural resources (TCRs) including the project’s approved mitigation measures and conditions of approval; the designation, responsibilities, and participation of professional Tribal Monitors during grading, excavation and ground disturbing activities; project grading and development scheduling; terms of compensation for the monitors; and treatment and final disposition of any cultural resources, sacred sites, and human remains/burial goods discovered on the site per the Tribe(s) customs and traditions and the City’s mitigation measures/conditions of approval. The Tribal Monitor will have the authority to stop and redirect grading in the immediate area of a find in order to evaluate the find and determine the appropriate next steps, in consultation with the Project archaeologist. MM‐CR‐5 Phase IV Report. Upon completion of the implementation phase, a Phase IV Cultural Resources Monitoring Report shall be submitted that complies with the Riverside County Planning Department's requirements for such reports for all ground disturbing activities associated with this grading permit. The report shall follow the County of Riverside Planning Department Cultural Resources (Archaeological) Investigations Standard Scopes of Work posted on the County website. The report shall include results of any feature relocation or residue analysis required as well as evidence of the required cultural sensitivity training for the construction staff held during the required pre‐grade meeting. Preparation of cultural resources monitoring report. Upon completion of the implementation phase. Applicant and Qualified Archaeologist. MM‐CR‐6 Discovery of Human Remains. In the event that human remains (or remains that may be human) are discovered at the project 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 Handling of inadvertent discovery of human remains. During project grading or earth moving activities. Qualified Archaeologist, Native American Monitor, Contractor, Coroner. DocuSign Envelope ID: A6529337-BAE4-405D-AEF4-5F77F9978BB0
4.0 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Riverside/Lincoln Commercial 4-9 City of Lake Elsinore Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2021 Impact Mitigation Measure Action Timing Responsibility 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). MM‐CR‐7 Non‐Disclosure of Reburial Location. It is understood by all parties that unless otherwise required by law, the site of any reburial of Native American human remains or associated grave goods shall not be disclosed and shall not be governed by public disclosure requirements of the California Public Records Act. The Coroner, pursuant to the specific exemption set forth in California Government Code 6254 (r), parties, and Lead Agencies, will be Non‐disclosure of reburial location for Native American human remains or associated grave goods. Following reburial of Native American human remains or associated grave goods. City.DocuSign Envelope ID: A6529337-BAE4-405D-AEF4-5F77F9978BB0
4.0 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Riverside/Lincoln Commercial 4-10 City of Lake Elsinore Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2021 Impact Mitigation Measure Action Timing Responsibility asked to withhold public disclosure information related to such reburial, pursuant to the specific exemption set forth in California Government Code 6254 (r). NOISE Impact N‐1 During construction for the proposed commercial development site, if stationary construction equipment must be placed within 150 feet of the multifamily property lines, they could generate noise to a level that would cause a significant impact MM‐N‐1 If the stationary equipment for construction (e.g., generators, compressors) are be placed within 150 of adjacent multifamily residential property lines, the equipment shall be shielded with barriers constructed using materials such as half inch plywood, mass loaded vinyl, or sound blankets to achieve compliance with the City’s stationary 65 dBA Lmax threshold. Shielding of stationary equipment. During project construction. Contractor.DocuSign Envelope ID: A6529337-BAE4-405D-AEF4-5F77F9978BB0
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Riverside/Lincoln Commercial 4-11 City of Lake Elsinore
Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2021
Table 4‐2. Project Design Features – Proposed Commercial Development
Aesthetics
Implementation of the landscape plan.
Implementation of the proposed architectural treatments.
Air Quality
Use of Tier IV diesel construction equipment with diesel particulate filter (DPF) or equivalent
Construction site shall be wet twice daily.
All construction equipment to be maintained per manufacturers specifications.
Compliance with the following South Coast Air Quality Management District Rules: Rule 1401
(New Source Review of Toxic Air Contaminants), Rule 201 (Permit to Construct), Rule 203
(Permit to Operate), Rule 431.2 (Sulfur Content of Liquid Fuels), and Rule 461 (Gasoline
Transfer and Dispensing).
Greenhouse Gases
Provision of a bicycle rack.
Install electric vehicle charging stations for at least 6 percent of all onsite parking spaces
per CalGreen 2019 requirements Connectivity to offsite pedestrian facilities (e.g., internal
paths of travel and connections to sidewalks).
Accessible to public transit.
Use of low‐maintenance, drought‐tolerant plants in the landscaping plan.
Compliance with the City’s Water Efficient Landscape Requirements Ordinance.
Hydrology/Water Quality
As identified in the Water Quality Management Plan prepared for the project, the following non‐
structural source control BMPS will be implemented for the project:
Education for Property Owners, Operators, Tenants, Occupants, or Employees – Educational
materials will be provided in the project‐specific WQMP.
Activity Restrictions – It is anticipated that the Conditional Use Permit for the project will
restrict the activities occurring on the property.
Irrigation System and Landscape Maintenance – Irrigation system and landscaping will be
maintained by full time maintenance staff for each lot.
Common Area Litter Control – Litter control will be maintained by full time maintenance staff
for each lot.
Street Sweeping Parking Lots – Parking lots and drive aisles will be periodically swept by
maintenance staff.
Drainage Facility Inspection and Maintenance – Drainage facilities will be inspected and
maintained by full time maintenance staff.
The following structural source control BMPs will also be implemented for the project:
Landscape and Irrigation System Design – Landscape and Irrigation will be designed to
incorporate drought‐tolerant native plants and will use drip irrigation where feasible.
Trash Storage Areas ‐ Trash Storage Areas will be designed in accordance with City guidelines
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Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration March 2021
and include a cover to protect containers from rainfall.
All food preparation/cleanup area drains shall be connected to a sanitary sewer, via an
approved grease interceptor. No cleanup activities shall occur outside the building.
Carwash and rinse water will be directed to a self‐contained system for filtering and recycling.
Dry sumps will be placed between each pump island of the fueling area to capture and
contain any fuel spills or residue. The fueling area will be raised to prevent any stormwater
from draining into the fueling areas.
Maintenance staff, or contractors, will be trained in fuel and oil spill cleanup that includes
dry‐cleaning activities only with absorption materials that will be used and discarded in a legal
manner.
Noise
Construction activities will occur during the permissible hours as defined in the Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code.
All construction equipment is equipped with appropriate noise attenuating devices.
All equipment staging areas shall be located to create the greatest distance between
construction‐related noise/vibration sources and sensitive receptors nearest the project site
during all project construction.
Idling equipment should be turned off when not in use.
Public Services
Payment of developer impact fees per Chapter 16.47 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code to
offset public expenditures for provision of services (police, fire) to the project.
Payment of school impact fees to Lake Elsinore Unified School District.
Payment of fees to the City’s Park Capital Improvement Fund per Chapter 16.34.060 of the
Lake Elsinore Municipal Code.
Transportation/Traffic
The project will contribute to Citywide and regional transportation improvements through
payment of applicable development impact fees.
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