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MASON MOTORSPORTS
PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2021-37
Industrial Design Review No. 2021-06
Zone Change No. 2021-03
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(DRAFT) ADDENDUM TO EIR SCH #2005121019
Prepared By:
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
130 South Main Street
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
Applicant:
AYLI, LP
1000 Pioneer Way
El Cajon, CA 92020
Project Location:
Collier Avenue & Chaney Street
APN:
377-430-016
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................... 2
1.0 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Purpose ...................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 California Environmental Quality Act Overview ........................................................... 3
1.3 Intended Use ............................................................................................................... 2
1.4 Scope of Environmental Analysis ................................................................................ 5
2.0 Project Description.................................................................................................................. 5
2.1 Location and Setting ................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Proposed Activities .................................................................................................... 10
3.0 Environmental Checklist ....................................................................................................... 10
3.1 Background ............................................................................................................... 10
3.2 Environmental Factors Potentially Affected ............................................................... 10
4.0 Environmental Analysis ........................................................................................................ 11
4.1 Aesthetics ................................................................................................................. 11
4.2 Agricultural and Forestry Resources ......................................................................... 14
4.3 Air Quality ................................................................................................................. 15
4.4 Biological Resources ................................................................................................. 19
4.5 Cultural and Tribal Cultural Resources ...................................................................... 24
4.6 Energy ...................................................................................................................... 27
4.7 Geology and Soils ..................................................................................................... 29
4.8 Greenhouse Gas Emissions ...................................................................................... 33
4.9 Hazards and Hazardous Materials ............................................................................ 35
4.10 Hydrology and Water Quality ................................................................................... 39
4.11 Land Use Planning .................................................................................................. 42
4.12 Mineral Resources .................................................................................................. 44
4.13 Noise ....................................................................................................................... 45
4.14 Population and Housing .......................................................................................... 48
4.15 Public Services ....................................................................................................... 50
4.16 Recreation ............................................................................................................... 52
4.17 Transportation ......................................................................................................... 54
4.18 Utilities and Service Systems .................................................................................. 57
4.19 Wildfire .................................................................................................................... 61
5.0 References ........................................................................................................................... 62
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1.0 Introduction
1.1 Purpose
This document is an Addendum to the certified General Plan Environmental Impact Report, State
Clearinghouse No. 2005121019 (GP EIR) and has been prepared to evaluate the potential environmental
effects resulting from the proposed rezoning and development associated with the Mason Motorsports
Warehouse in the City of Lake Elsinore (City). The warehouse would involve the rezoning of the warehouse
site from C-M (Commercial Manufacturing) to M-1 (Limited Manufacturing) in conjunction with a private
development proposal to construct a two-story, 25,449 sq. ft. industrial building, a parking area with 51 spaces
and two loading spaces, and 16,803 sq. ft. of landscaping on a vacant 1.5-acre parcel in the City’s Business
District (hereinafter, collectively the “Activity.”). A complete description of the Activity is provided in Section 2.0
of this document. The Activity requires City approvals including a Zone Change and Industrial Design Review.
The City is the lead agency. (See CEQA Guidelines §15164(a).)
The proposed rezoning is consistent with the current General Plan designation of the proposed development
site and will not increase the overall development intensity permitted on the lot. The environmental effects
resulting from the original land use designation of the Activity site and adoption of applicable general plan
goals and policies applying to future physical development of the City and its surrounding areas were analyzed
in the GP EIR certified by the City in December 2011. The GP EIR was prepared as a programmatic-level
document to evaluate the potential impacts of implementation of the 2011 Comprehensive Update to the City’s
General Plan.
This Addendum has been prepared to evaluate the environmental effects of the Activity in relation to the
impacts previously identified and disclosed in the GP EIR.
1.2 California Environmental Quality Act Overview
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is a state environmental law contained in Public Resources
Code §§ 21000-21177 that applies to most public agency decisions to carry out, authorize, or approve actions
that have the potential to adversely affect the environment. The basic purposes of CEQA are (1) to inform
governmental decision makers and the public about potential significant environmental effects of proposed
activities, (2) identify ways that environmental damage can be avoided or significantly reduced, (3) require
changes in projects through use of alternatives or mitigation measures when found to be feasible, and (4)
disclose to the public the reasons why a government agency approved the project in the manner the agency
chose if significant environmental effects are involved. (CEQA Guidelines §15002(a)).
Regulations and directives concerning implementation of CEQA are provided in Chapter 3 of Division 6 of the
Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations (CEQA Guidelines). The CEQA Guidelines are binding on all
public agencies in California including the City of Lake Elsinore. CEQA generally applies to governmental
actions including activities directly undertaken by a governmental agency, activities financed in whole or in part
by a governmental agency, or private activities which require approval from a government agency. At the heart
of CEQA is the EIR, which is a public document that government agencies use to analyze the significant
environmental effects and fulfill the basic purposes of CEQA. EIRs must be prepared for all projects (as
defined CEQA) unless the project is exempt based on substantial evidence, or a Negative Declaration (ND) is
adopted finding that there is no substantial evidence that a project may have a significant effect on the
environment. (CEQA Guidelines §15002(b) to §15002(f)).
CEQA Guidelines §15006 provides several references to ways in which public agencies can use to reduce
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delay and paperwork when performing CEQA review. Streamlining methods include eliminating repetitive
discussions of the same issues by using EIR on programs, policies, or plans and tiering from reports of broad
scope to those of narrow scope (§15152) and using incorporation by reference (§15150). “Tiering” refers to
using the analysis of general matters contained in a broader EIR (such as one prepared for a general plan or
policy statement) with later EIRs and NDs on narrower projects; incorporating by reference the general
discussions from the broader EIR; and concentrating the later EIR or negative declaration solely on the issues
specific to the later project. (CEQA Guidelines §15152(a)).
Accordingly, lead agencies are encouraged to tier the environmental analyses which they prepare for separate
but related projects including general plans, zoning changes, and development projects. (CEQA Guidelines
§15152(b)). Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15162, when an EIR has been certified or an ND has been
adopted for a project, no subsequent EIR is required unless a lead agency determines, on the basis of
substantial evidence in light of the whole record, one or more of the following:
1. Substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major revisions of the previous EIR
or negative declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial
increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects;
2. Substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken
which will require major revisions of the previous EIR or Negative Declaration due to the involvement of
new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified
significant effects; or
3. New information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have been known with
the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous EIR was certified as complete or the
Negative Declaration was adopted, shows any of the following:
a. The project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous EIR or
negative declaration;
b. Significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in the
previous EIR;
c. Mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would in fact be feasible,
and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project, but the project
proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative; or
d. Mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from those analyzed in the
previous EIR would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the environment, but
the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative.
In the event that any of the conditions described in Section 15162 would require the preparation of a
subsequent EIR but only minor additions or changes would be necessary to make the previous EIR adequately
apply to the project in the changed situation, a supplement to the EIR may be prepared. (CEQA Guidelines
§15163.)
If none of the conditions described in CEQA Guidelines §15162 have occurred public agencies are authorized
under CEQA Guidelines §15164 to consider and prepare an addendum to the previously certified EIR in order
to comply with CEQA.
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1.3 Intended Use
This Addendum is an informational document that is intended to be used by City decision-makers, other
responsible or interested agencies, and the general public of potential environmental effects of the Activity. The
environmental review process has been established to enable public agencies to evaluate environmental
consequences and to examine and implement methods of eliminating or reducing any potentially adverse
environmental impacts.
1.4 Scope of Environmental Analysis
In accordance with CEQA Guidelines §15168(c)(4), the City has prepared an Environmental Checklist to
determine if any of the conditions set forth is CEQA Guidelines §15162 are met and whether the Activity would
require a subsequent EIR or whether the Activity would result in new significant impacts or an increase in the
severity of significant impacts not examined in the GP EIR. The Environmental Checklist provided in Section
4.0 includes an explanation and discussion of each given answer on the form. There are three possible
responses to each of the environmental issues included in the checklist:
1. Items checked “New Significant Impact” indicate that substantial changes are proposed or substantial
changes have occurred with respect to the circumstances under which the Activity is undertaken which
will require major revisions to the GP EIR due to involvement of new significant environmental effects.
2. Items checked “Increase in Severity of Previously Identified Significant Impact” indicate that substantial
changes are proposed in the Activity or substantial changes have occurred with respect to the
circumstances under which the Activity is undertaken which will require major revisions to the GP EIR
due to involvement of a substantial increase in the severity of significant effects previously identified in
the GP EIR
3. Items checked “New Information of Substantial Importance” indicate that new information of substantial
importance not known at certification of the GP EIR suggest that the Activity would cause new impacts
or an increase in the severity of significant effects previously identified in the GP EIR that cannot
feasibly be mitigated to less-than-significant levels
The Environmental Checklist and accompanying explanations of checklist answers (see Section 4.0) provide
the information and analysis necessary to assess the environmental impacts of the Activity in relation to the
impacts addressed in the GP EIR and determine if any additional environmental review for the Activity is
warranted.
2.0 Project Description
2.1 Location and Setting
The Activity site consists entirely of one 1.56-acre parcel located on the westerly corner of the intersection of
Collier Avenue and Chaney Street in the City of Lake Elsinore. The Activity site is located in a developed and
urban setting and is surrounded by existing commercial and industrial development. A summary of the
environmental setting is shown in Table 1 (APN: 377-430-016), and Figures 1 and 2 depict the location of the
Activity site.
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EXISTING LAND USE ZONING GENERAL PLAN
Activity Site Vacant C-M (Commercial Manufacturing) Business Professional
North Commercial/Industrial C-M (Commercial Manufacturing) Business Professional
South Industrial M-1 (Limited Manufacturing) Business Professional
East Commercial C-2 (General Commercial) General Commercial
West Vacant C-M (Commercial Manufacturing) Business Professional
Table 1 - Project Setting
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Figure 1 - Aerial Map
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Figure 2 - Vicinity Map
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Figure 3 - Activity Site Plan
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2.2. Activities
The Activity involves Planning Application No. 2021-37 consisting of requests for approval of a Zone Change
(ZC No. 2021-03) to rezone the Activity parcel from C-M (Commercial Manufacturing) to M-1 (Limited
Manufacturing), and Industrial Design Review (IDR No. 2021-06) to construct one two-story, 25,449 square-foot
industrial building with a 51-space parking area including two loading spaces and 16,803 sq. ft. of landscaped
area. Construction would also involve associated off-site improvements including public right-of-way
improvements abutting the Activity site and minor utility extensions required to serve the new development.
Access to the new development would be provided by one full-width driveway along Collier Avenue and an
emergency access driveway along Chaney Street. The Activity site plan is shown in Figure 3.
The purpose of the rezoning application is to allow the new building to be used as an off-road vehicle
manufacturing facility, a type of use which is not permitted in the C-M district but is permitted in the M-1 district.
The current General Plan land use designation of the parcel is Business Professional. The M-1 district is
compatible with the Business Professional designation as specified in General Plan Appendix B. In the Business
Professional designation, the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) shall not exceed 0.45. Hence, the proposed rezoning does
not necessitate an amendment to the General Plan nor does it change the overall development intensity allowed
on the Activity site.
3.0 Environmental Checklist
3.1 Background
Title: Mason Motorsports
Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Lake Elsinore, 130 S. Main Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
Contact Person and Phone Number: Kevin Beery, Associate Planner; (951) 674-3124 ext. 805
Sponsor: AYLI, LP
General Plan Designation: Business Professional
Current Zoning: C-M (Commercial Manufacturing)
Proposed Zoning: M-1 (Limited Manufacturing)
3.2 Environmental Factors Potentially Affected
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this Activity, involving at least one
impact that is a potentially significant impact as indicated by the checklist and environmental analysis provided
in Section 4.
Aesthetics Land Use and Planning
Agriculture and Forestry Resources Mineral Resources
Air Quality Noise
Biological Resources Population and Housing
Cultural and Tribal Cultural Resources Public Services
Energy Recreation
Geology/Soils Transportation
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Utilities and Service Systems
Hazards and Hazardous Materials Wildfire
Hydrology and Water Quality
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4.0 Environmental Analysis
4.1 Aesthetics
Issues
Where impact was
analyzed in GP EIR
New Significant
Impact
Increase in Severity of
Previously Identified
Significant Impact
New Information of
Substantial
Importance
Would the Activity:
a) Have a substantial
adverse effect on a scenic
vista? pp. 3.3-27 to 3.3-40 ☐ ☐ ☐
b) Substantially damage
scenic resources,
including, but not limited
to, trees, rock
outcroppings, and historic
buildings within a state
scenic highway?
pp. 3.3-40 to 3.3-41 ☐ ☐ ☐
c) Conflict with applicable
zoning and other
regulations governing
scenic quality?
pp. 3.3-41 to 3.3-45 ☐ ☐ ☐
d) Create a new source of
substantial light or glare
which would adversely
affect day or nighttime
views in the area?
pp. 3.3-45 to 3.3-49 ☐ ☐ ☐
Discussion
(a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista?
GP EIR Analysis:
The GP EIR identifies various scenic vistas including views of Lake Elsinore, hillsides and mountains, and
public vantage points including I-15, SR-74, lakeside recreation areas, and Diamond Stadium. The GP EIR
concludes that implementation of the General Plan would result in less-than-significant impacts to scenic vistas
upon adherence to MM Aesthetics 1, which requires future development projects to prepare visual simulations
demonstrating compliance with the applicable GPU goals and policies.
Activity-Specific Analysis:
The proposed development site is located on the westerly corner of the intersection of Collier Avenue and
Chaney Street within a flat area primarily surrounded by existing industrial and commercial development. The
height of the proposed building is 38'-0" above finished grade, which is less than the maximum building height
permitted by regulations of the existing and surrounding zoning districts. Furthermore, the proposed rezoning
from C-M to M-1 would modify the existing zoning regulations applying to the parcel by decreasing the
maximum allowed overall building height allowed from 45'-0" to 40'-0". The Activity would therefore decrease
potential building height on the Activity site and thus reduce the potential for on-site development to obstruct
viewsheds.
The proposed development would not obscure view of scenic resources from scenic vistas as identified in the
GP EIR. The nearest identified scenic vista is the I-15 right-of-way approximately 0.12 miles to the northeast.
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However, the Activity site is not visible from the I-15 due to the presence of earthen berms which directly
obstruct view of the Activity site and its vicinity from the I-15. The nearest hillside areas are located
approximately 0.5 miles to the southwest in the County Club Heights district. Furthermore, the GP EIR
assumes that implementation of the Business District Plan would enhance visual quality of the area. In
satisfaction of MM Aesthetics 1, the applicant has submitted visual renderings showing that the new building
would feature a high-quality architectural design and blend in with surrounding development.
For the reasons described above, the Activity would have no new impacts on scenic vistas. Therefore, the
Activity is consistent with the analysis of the GP EIR because it would not create new significant impacts,
increase the severity of previously identified significant impacts, and there is no new information of substantial
importance than that identified in the GP EIR.
(b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and
historic buildings within a state scenic highway?
GP EIR Analysis:
The GP EIR concludes that implementation of the General Plan would result in less-than-significant impacts to
natural and historic scenic resources upon adherence to the Western Riverside Multiple Species Habitat
Conservation Plan (MSHCP) and General Plan Open Space and Resource Protection and Preservation
Policies, and that no mitigation measures are required. In addition, there are no highways in Lake Elsinore
officially designated in the State Scenic Highway System, although SR-74 is eligible for listing.
Activity-Specific Analysis
The Activity site is located approximately 0.44 miles from SR-74 at its intersection with Collier Avenue and
Central Avenue. The Activity site is vacant and consists entirely of previously disturbed land. Furthermore, the
Activity site is void of any scenic resources including trees, rock outcroppings and historic buildings.
For the reasons described above, the Activity would have no new impacts on scenic resources. Therefore, the
Activity is consistent with the analysis of the GP EIR because it would not create new significant impacts,
increase the severity of previously identified significant impacts, and there is no new information of substantial
importance than that identified within the GP EIR.
(c) Conflict with applicable zoning and other regulations governing scenic quality?
GP EIR Analysis:
The GP EIR concludes that implementation of the General Plan would result in less-than-significant impacts to
the existing visual character of the City upon adherence to General Plan Resource Protection and Preservation
Policies, and that no mitigation measures are required.
Activity-Specific Analysis:
The Activity plans comply with applicable zoning regulations including size, height and bulk of structures as
well as General Plan policies governing scenic quality. The Activity will provide water-efficient and drought-
resistant landscaping in street-facing yards and on-site parking areas. Furthermore, Activity landscaping will be
required to comply with Municipal Code Chapter 19.08 and the City’s Landscaping Guidelines. All off-site
improvements including landscaping and streetscape elements will be required comply with City standards.
Standard permit conditions have been added requiring the Activity to comply with City landscaping standards
and review procedures in addition to City standards.
For the reasons described above, the Activity would have no new impacts on the visual character of the project
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site and surroundings. Therefore, the Activity is consistent with the analysis of the GP EIR because it would not
create new significant impacts, increase the severity of previously identified significant impacts, and there is no
new information of substantial importance than that identified within the GP EIR.
(d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime
views in the area?
GP EIR Analysis
The GP EIR identifies that new development has the potential to create new sources of light and glare such as
buildings and automobiles. Accordingly, new development has the potential to increase the amount of light and
glare which could adversely affect daytime or nighttime views in the area. The GP EIR concludes that
implementation of the General Plan would result in less-than-significant impacts upon adherence to General
Plan Policy 12.2 and City Municipal Code Section 17.148.110, and that no mitigation measures are required.
Activity-Specific Impacts
The Activity involves a proposal to develop a vacant parcel with a new building consisting of potentially
reflective surfaces such as glass windows and metallic components. New sources of glare resulting from the
Activity would include these reflective building surfaces as well as automobiles parked on the Activity site.
However, the proposed building surfaces consist primarily of non-reflective surfaces including concrete walls,
concrete roof, pavement, and landscaped area. Furthermore, the parking area and landscaped areas are
designed to be planted with shade trees to help promote absorption of sunlight and minimize reflection. The
Activity is not expected to produce a substantial amount of glare that would adversely affect the surrounding
area. There are no unique or hazardous design aspects that would warrant additional environmental review.
Therefore, the Activity would result in less-than-significant glare impacts.
Additionally, new sources of lighting resulting from the Activity include interior and exterior building lighting and
use of on-site lighting in the parking area. However, the GP EIR holds that adverse lighting impacts would be
avoided through compliance with General Plan Policy 12.2 and City Municipal Code Section 17.148.110, which
requires lighting of non-residential developments to be minimized and downcast to avoid spill-over effects,
avoid unnecessary light pollution, and minimize impacts to dark skies particularly for the purpose of preserving
nighttime views for the Mt. Palomar Observatory. Standard mitigation measures have been added requiring the
Activity to comply with GP policies and City Municipal Code provisions.
For the reasons described above, the Activity would have less-than-significant impacts on the visual character
of the Activity site and surroundings. Therefore, the Activity is consistent with the analysis of the GP EIR
because it would not create new significant impacts, increase the severity of previously identified significant
impacts, and there is no new information of substantial importance than that identified within the GP EIR.
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4.2 Agriculture and Forestry Resources
The GP EIR determined that impacts to agricultural resources would be less-than-significant primarily due to
minimal amount of agricultural land occurring within the City and its planned conversion to urban use. The GP
EIR scope did not include forestry resources since they are not present in the City or its sphere of influence.
Furthermore, the Activity site is void of agricultural or forestry resources and is zoned for urban uses.
For the reasons described above, the Activity would have no impacts on agricultural or forestry resources.
Therefore, the Activity is consistent with the analysis of the GP EIR because it would not create new significant
impacts, increase the severity of previously identified significant impacts, and there is no new information of
substantial importance than that identified within the GP EIR.
Issues
Where impact was
analyzed in GP EIR
New Significant
Impact
Increase in Severity of
Previously Identified
Significant Impact
New Information of
Substantial
Importance
Would the Activity:
a) Convert Prime
Farmland, Unique
Farmland, or Farmland of
Statewide Importance
(Farmland), as shown on
the maps prepared
pursuant to the Farmland
Mapping and Monitoring
Program of the California
Resources Agency, to
non-agricultural use?
pp. 3.1-41 to 3.1-42 ☐ ☐ ☐
b) Conflict with existing
zoning for agricultural use,
or a Williamson Act
contract?
pp. 3.1-41 to 3.1-42 ☐ ☐ ☐
c) Conflict with existing
zoning for, or cause
rezoning of, forest land
(as defined in Public
Resources Code Section
12220(g)), timberland (as
defined by Public
Resources Code Section
4526), or timberland
zoned Timberland
Production (as defined by
Government Code Section
51104(g))?
N/A ☐ ☐ ☐
d) Result in the loss of
forest land or conversion
of forest land to non-forest
use?
N/A ☐ ☐ ☐
e) Involve other changes
in the existing
environment which, due to
their location or nature,
could result in conversion
of Farmland, to non-
agricultural use or
conversion of forest land
to non-forest use?
pp. 3.1-41 to 3.1-42 ☐ ☐ ☐
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4.3 Air Quality
The following review of potential air quality impacts is based on the Air Quality Conformity Assessment
prepared for the Activity by Investigative Science and Engineering dated October 12, 2022 (included as
Appendix A). The purpose of the Air Quality Conformity Assessment is to assess the potential of air quality
impacts resulting from construction and operation and to evaluate compliance with applicable criteria pollutant
thresholds set by the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). A summary of the Air Quality
Conformity Assessment is provided below:
Activity construction sources of air pollutants include construction vehicle emissions, fugitive dust
emissions, and emissions from architectural coatings
Activity operational sources of air pollutants include vehicular traffic generation, small gasoline engine
emission sources, and natural gas emissions
The Activity would not exceed SCAQMD air quality regional or localized significance thresholds for
construction and operation activities, toxic air contaminants, or ambient air quality standards for criteria
pollutants
3(a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan?
OR
3(b) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the Activity
region is non-attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard?
GP EIR Analysis:
The GP EIR concludes that implementation of the General Plan construction activities would result in less-
than-significant air quality impacts due to conflicts with an air quality plan or by cumulatively increasing
emissions of criteria pollutants upon adherence to MM Air Quality 1, which requires that individual projects
demonstrate avoidance of significant impacts from construction activities through implementation of regulatory
requirements and provisions of the General Plan. However, the GP EIR concludes that implementation of the
Issues
Where impact was
analyzed in GP EIR
New Significant
Impact
Increase in Severity of
Previously Identified
Significant Impact
New Information of
Substantial
Importance
Would the Activity:
a) Conflict with or obstruct
implementation of the
applicable air quality plan? pp. 3.6-24 to 3.6-34 ☐ ☐ ☐
b) Result in a cumulatively
considerable net increase
of any criteria pollutant for
which the Activity region is
non-attainment under an
applicable federal or state
ambient air quality
standard?
pp. 3.6-24 to 3.6-34 ☐ ☐ ☐
c) Expose sensitive
receptors to substantial
pollutant concentrations?
pp. 3.6-34 to 3.6-35 ☐ ☐ ☐
d) Result in other
emissions (such as those
leading to odors)
adversely affecting a
substantial number of
people?
p. 3.6-35 ☐ ☐ ☐
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General Plan operational activities would result in significant and unavoidable air quality impacts. The GP EIR
identifies MM Air Quality 2 which requires individual projects to demonstrate a reduction in impacts on air
quality from operational emissions through implementation of General Plan and regulatory requirements to the
greatest extent practicable.
Activity-Specific Analysis:
In satisfaction of MM1 and MM2, the Air Quality Conformity Assessment was prepared to assess whether
construction or operational activities would violate applicable air quality standards or result in a cumulatively
considerable net increase of criteria pollutants for which the region is in non-attainment.
The Activity site is located in the South Coast Air Basin (SCAB) and is subject to the jurisdiction of SCAQMD.
Pursuant to the Lewis-Presley Air Quality Management Act, SCAQMD is responsible for adopting regional air
quality management plans, which are regional blueprints for achieving air quality standards. The current
adopted version is the Final 2016 Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP). The purpose of the AQMP is to
implement emission reduction strategies that will bring the SCAB into attainment with National Ambient Air
Quality Standards (NAAQS) and State of California ambient air quality standards (CAAQS). The AQMP is
developed in collaboration with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the California Air
Resources Board (CARB), and the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and is based in
part on the assumptions in the SCAG 2045 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and Sustainable Community
Strategy (SCS) which relies on growth and build-out projections that are specified in local general plans. In
general, individual projects that are consistent with the land use policies and assumptions of the General Plan
may be presumed to substantially conform to the AQMP. Accordingly, since the Activity will not change the
development density permitted on the parcel according to general plan, the Activity will not conflict with or
obstruct the AQMP. Therefore, the Activity will cause no new impacts with regards to implementation of the
AQMP.
Sources of potential emissions during Activity construction include use of construction vehicles and fugitive
dust caused by disturbance of soil by equipment. Sources of potential emissions during Activity operation
include vehicular traffic generation, on-site use of small gasoline engines (e.g., landscaping equipment), and
natural gas utilization. In accordance with the findings of the Air Quality Conformity Assessment, Table 2 below
shows that Activity construction and operational emissions would fall substantially below applicable standards.
Activity Criteria Pollutant Emissions (lbs/day)
CO NOX SOX PM10 PM2.5 ROG
Construction Grading (lbs/day)
Grading Vehicle Emissions 24.3 2.7 8.2 0.0 0.0 1.3
Surface Grading Dust - - - 0.5 0.1 -
Powered Haulage Emission 0.0 0.3 0.0 1.8 0.4 0.0
Total 24.3 3.0 8.2 2.3 0.5 1.3
Construction Building (lbs/day)
Architectural Coating Application - - - - - 71.2
Unmitigated Total - - - - - 71.2
With Low VOC Paint Application - - - - - 25.6
SCAQMD CONSTRUCTION THRESHOLD 550 100 150 150 55 75
Daily Activity Activity (lbs/day)
Vehicular Traffic Generation 7.6 1.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1
Small Engine Utilization 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 - 0.0
Natural Gas Utilization 0.1 0.2 - 0.0 - 0.0
Total 8.0 1.7 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2
SCAQMD OPERATIONAL THRESHOLD 550 55 150 150 55 55
Table 2 – Air Pollutant Emissions Calculations
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Furthermore, according to the Air Quality Conformity Assessment, the Activity would not exceed applicable air
quality standards including regional or localized significance thresholds set by SCAQMD. Any air pollutant
emissions resulting from the Activity would be considered de minimis under applicable state or federal
standards. Therefore, air quality effects would be negligible and less-than-significant.
For the reasons described above, the Activity would have less-than-significant impacts on the air quality
impacts due to either potential air quality plan conflicts or violations with applicable standards. Therefore, the
Activity is consistent with the analysis of the GP EIR because it would not create new significant impacts,
increase the severity of previously identified significant impacts, and there is no new information of substantial
importance than that identified within the GP EIR.
(c) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations?
OR
(d) Result in other emissions (such as those leading to odors) adversely affecting a substantial number
of people?
GP EIR Analysis:
The GP EIR concludes that implementation of the General Plan would result in significant and unavoidable
impacts due to exposing sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations, even with mitigation
applied. The GP EIR identified MM Air Quality 5 which requires individual projects to demonstrate avoidance of
significant impacts on air quality emissions associated with sensitive land uses. Furthermore, the GP EIR
concludes that implementation of the General Plan would result in less-than-significant air quality impacts due
to other emissions including those leading to odors upon adherence to SCAQMD Rule 402, which requires
active control of potentially objectionable odors, and MM Air Quality 6, which requires that individual projects to
be evaluated to determine their potential for creating potentially objectionable odors.
Project-Specific Analysis:
In satisfaction of MM Air Quality 5, the Air Quality Conformity Assessment was prepared to determine the
significance of Activity air quality impacts resulting from exposing sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant
concentrations or toxic substances. According to the Air Quality Conformity Assessment, the Activity would not
have the potential to expose any receiving land use with pollutant concentrations exceeding the CAAQS set
forth by CARB for sensitive receptors. Furthermore, there is no potential for significant carcinogenic impacts
resulting from Activity construction. In accordance with the findings of the Air Quality Conformity Assessment,
Table 3 shows calculations of the expected concentration of Activity emissions.
Criteria Pollutant Pollutant
Concentration (g/m3)
Pollutant
Concentration (ppm)
Pollutant Risk
Probability (percent
risk per person for 70-
year exposure)
Significant?
CO 87.57 0.0761 n/a No
NOX 10.81 0.0058 n/a No
SOX 29.62 0.0113 n/a No
PM10 0.07 - 0.002% No
PM2.5 0.07 - n/a No
ROG 4.59 - n/a No
Table 3 – Pollutant Concentrations Calculations
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The nearest known sensitive receptor to the Activity site is a church (“Familia Nuevo Nacimiento”) located at
575 Chaney Street, approximately 360 feet southwest of the Activity site. The maximum pollutant concentration
is estimated to occur at a distance of approximately 413 feet away from the Activity site; however, the Activity
will not result in a pollutant concentration in excess of thresholds at any distance from the Activity site.
Therefore, the Activity will not expose sensitive receptors in the vicinity to substantial pollutant concentrations.
Although not required to mitigate a significant effect, permit conditions have been added requiring the Activity
to (a) comply with SCAQMD Rule 403 thereby requiring implementation of measures to minimize or avoid
fugitive dust during construction, and (b) to utilize CARB compliant equipment during construction to minimize
pollutant emissions.
Furthermore, the Activity does not involve special construction activities or unique operational features (such
as an operation requiring ventilation) that would cause other emissions including those leading to odor.
Although not required to mitigate a significant effect, permit conditions have been added requiring the Activity
to comply with SCAQMD Rule 402 to ensure that the Activity will not cause excessive odors.
For the reasons described above, the Activity would have less-than-significant impacts on the air quality
impacts due to exposing sensitive receptors or other emissions such as those leading to odor. Therefore, the
Activity is consistent with the analysis of the GP EIR because it would not create new significant impacts,
increase the severity of previously identified significant impacts, and there is no new information of substantial
importance than that identified within the GP EIR.
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4.4 Biological Resources
Issues
Where impact was
analyzed in GP EIR
New Significant
Impact
Increase in Severity of
Previously Identified
Significant Impact
New Information of
Substantial
Importance
Would the Activity:
a) Have a substantial
adverse effect, either
directly or through habitat
modifications, on any
species identified as a
candidate, sensitive, or
special status species in
local or regional plans,
policies, or regulations, or
by the California
Department of Fish and
Wildlife or U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service?
pp. 3.8-46 to 3.8-48 ☐ ☐ ☐
b) Have a substantial
adverse effect on any
riparian habitat or other
sensitive natural
community identified in
local or regional plans,
policies, regulations or by
the California Department
of Fish and Wildlife or
U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service?
pp. 3.8-48 to 3.8-50 ☐ ☐ ☐
c) Have a substantial
adverse effect on state or
federally protected
wetlands (including, but
not limited to, marsh,
vernal pool, coastal, etc.)
through direct removal,
filling, hydrological
interruption, or other
means?
pp. 3.8-48 to 3.8-50 ☐ ☐ ☐
d) Interfere substantially
with the movement of any
native resident or
migratory fish or wildlife
species or with
established native
resident or migratory
wildlife corridors, or
impede the use of native
wildlife nursery sites?
pp. 3.8-51 to 3.8-52 ☐ ☐ ☐
e) Conflict with any local
policies or ordinances
protecting biological
resources, such as a tree
preservation policy or
ordinance?
pp. 3.8-52 to 3.8-53 ☐ ☐ ☐
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The following assessment of potential impacts to biological resources is based on the Biological Resources
Letter Report prepared by RECON dated August 25, 2022 and the Burrowing Owl Focused Survey Results
prepared by RECON dated April 8, 2022 (included as Appendix B) for the Activity. The purposes of the
Biological Resources Letter Report and Burrowing Owl Focused Survey Results are to assess the potential
effects of the Activity on biological resources and to ascertain the presence of burrowing owl individuals or
activity in the Activity vicinity. A summary of the Biological Resources Letter Report and Burrowing Owl
Focused Survey Results is provided below:
The Activity site consists entirely of land disturbed by previous grading and discing.
Based on a biological field survey conducted in January 2022, no sensitive plant or wildlife species
were identified within the Activity boundary.
Two wildlife species, burrowing owl and California horned lark, were determined to have a high
potential to occur at the Activity site
The Activity is not located inside or adjacent to any Criteria Area, Criteria Cell, or Conservation Area
identified for conservation potential by the Western Riverside Multiple Species Habitat Conservation
Plan (MSHCP); however, portions of the Activity site are located within the MSHCP special survey area
for burrowing owls. In accordance with the MSHCP, focused burrowing owl surveys were conducted in
March and April 2022. No burrowing owl individuals or activity were detected during the surveys.
The Activity complies with all applicable requirements of the MSHCP.
No potential jurisdictional waters, including wetlands or non-wetland waters, were observed within or
adjacent to the Activity boundary.
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species
identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or
regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
GP EIR Analysis:
The GP EIR concludes that implementation of the General Plan would result in less-than-significant impacts to
candidate, sensitive or special status species upon adherence to MM Biological Resources 1 which requires
that a project-specific analysis of plant and wildlife impacts and habitat impacts are completed in accordance
with the MSHCP to determine the significant of impacts and identify mitigation measures if necessary.
Activity-Specific Analysis:
The Activity site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened vegetation communities except
that there is a high potential for burrowing owls and California horned lark to occur within the Activity
area. No candidate, sensitive, or special status vegetation or wildlife species were identified during
surveys of the Activity site conducted by qualified biologists. Focused surveys were also conducted for
burrowing owls in accordance with MSHCP survey area requirements, and no signs of burrowing owl
individuals or activity were identified. Therefore, Activity construction would result in less-than-
significant impacts to candidate, sensitive or special status species either directly or through habitat
modifications. Although not required to mitigate significant impacts under CEQA, the Activity will be
f) Conflict with the
provisions of an adopted
Habitat Conservation
Plan, Natural Community
Conservation Plan, or
other approved local,
regional, or state habitat
conservation plan?
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required to comply with the following permit condition to ensure compliance with the MSHCP and avoid
or minimize the potential for impacts to affected species in accordance with the recommendations
provided in the Biological Resources Letter Report:
1. To remain in compliance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) and Sections 3503, 3503.5, and 3513
of the California Fish and Game Code (CFGC), no direct impacts shall occur to any nesting birds, their
eggs, chicks, or nests. If vegetation removal activities were to occur during the bird breeding season of
February 1 to September 15, a qualified biologist will conduct pre-construction surveys no more than three
days prior to the commencement of project activities to identify locations of nests. If nests or breeding
activities are located on the project site, a qualified biologist shall establish a clearly marked appropriate
exclusionary buffer or other avoidance and minimization measures around the nest. Avoidance and
minimization measures shall be maintained until the young have fledged and no further nesting is detected.
If no nesting birds are detected during the pre-construction survey, no further measures are required. A
preconstruction survey report shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for review
and approval prior to issuance of a grading or building permit.
For the reasons described above, the Activity would have less-than-significant impacts on candidate, sensitive,
or special status species. Therefore, the Activity is consistent with the analysis of the GP EIR because it would
not create new significant impacts, increase the severity of previously identified significant impacts, and there
is no new information of substantial importance than that identified within the GP EIR.
b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community
identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department of Fish and
Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
OR
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on state or federally protected wetlands (including, but not limited
to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other
means?
GP EIR Analysis:
The GP EIR concludes that implementation of the General Plan would result in less-than-significant impacts to
riparian habitat or protected wetlands upon adherence to MM Biological Resources 3 which requires that
individual environmental review to be conducted for future development projects in order to identify any
impacts on riparian areas and wetlands and imposition of adequate mitigation.
Activity-Specific Analysis:
According to the Biological Resources Letter Report, the Activity site is void of riparian/riverine areas, vernal
pools, or jurisdictional waters based on observation and literature review. Therefore, the Activity would not
result in impacts to riparian habitats or protected wetlands.
For the reasons described above, the Activity would have less-than-significant impacts on candidate, sensitive,
or special status species. Therefore, the Activity is consistent with the analysis of the GP EIR because it would
not create new significant impacts, increase the severity of previously identified significant impacts, and there
is no new information of substantial importance than that identified within the GP EIR.
d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species
or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife
nursery sites?
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GP EIR Analysis:
The GP EIR concludes that implementation of the General Plan would result in less-than-significant impacts
upon adherence to MM Biological Resources 4, which requires pre-construction surveys to avoid impacts to
avian resources during nesting season, and MM Biological Resources 5, which requires construction activities
to be delayed if active nests are identified in the construction site vicinity.
Activity-Specific Analysis
Development of the Activity site would not interfere with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish
or wildlife species. Furthermore, development of the Activity site would not interfere with any established native
resident or migratory wildlife corridor or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites. None of these
resources occur within the Activity vicinity.
According to the Biological Resource Letter Report, direct impacts to nesting and migratory birds, including
California horned lark, could potentially result if vegetation removal or grading within the Activity disturbance
footprint activities are undertaken during the general avian breeding season (February 1 to September 15).
These species are protected by California Fish and Game Code Section 3503.5, and direct impacts to nesting
individuals would need to be avoided. In order to implement MM Biological Resources 4 and 5, the following
permit conditions have been added to mitigate potential significant impacts to less-than-significant levels:
1. Not more than thirty days prior to construction activities that occur between February 1 and August 15
of any year, surveys for nesting bird species shall be conducted by a qualified biologist selected by the
developer and approved by the City. If no active avian nests are identified on or within 250 feet of the
limits of the construction area, up to the limits of the project site, no further mitigation is necessary.
Alternatively, to avoid impacts, the City may allow individual projects the option of beginning
construction after the previous breeding season for bird species has ended (after August 15) and
before the next breeding season begins (before February 15).
2. If active nests for avian species are found within the construction footprint of any future project,
construction activities shall be delayed within a minimum 250- foot buffer zone surrounding nests of
other special-status avian species until the young have fledged. This buffer zone shall not extend
beyond the project site. No action other than avoidance shall be taken without CDFW consultation.
For the reasons described above, the Activity would have less-than-significant impacts movement of native
resident or migratory wildlife species. Therefore, the Activity is consistent with the analysis of the GP EIR
because it would not create new significant impacts, increase the severity of previously identified significant
impacts, and there is no new information of substantial importance than that identified within the GP EIR.
e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree
preservation policy or ordinance?
GP EIR Analysis:
The GP EIR identifies various local policies and ordinances protecting biological resources including the palm
tree preservation program. However, there are no other local ordinances protecting biological resources, such
as native oak trees, in areas outside of MSHCP jurisdiction. The GP EIR concludes that implementation of the
General Plan would result in less-than-significant impacts upon adherence to the palm tree preservation
program provided under City Municipal Code Chapter 5.116.
Activity-Specific Analysis:
According to the Biological Resources Letter Report, the Activity site is void of biological resources including
palm trees or native oak trees based on observation and literature review. Therefore, the Activity would not
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result in impacts to biological resources that are protected by local policy or ordinance.
For the reasons described above, the Activity would have less-than-significant impacts on biological resources
such as trees protected by local policy or ordinance. Therefore, the Activity is consistent with the analysis of
the GP EIR because it would not create new significant impacts, increase the severity of previously identified
significant impacts, and there is no new information of substantial importance than that identified within the GP
EIR.
f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community
Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan?
GP EIR Analysis:
As a signatory to the MSHCP, the City of Lake Elsinore is required to review all development projects having
potential impacts on identified sensitive biological resources to ensure and maintain compliance with applicable
provisions of the MSHCP. Furthermore, pursuant to City Municipal Code Chapter 19.04, the City implements
the Stephens’ Kangaroo Rat Habitat Conservation Plan (SKR HCP) which requires the payment of an impact
and mitigation fee. The GP EIR concludes that implementation of the General Plan would result in less-than-
significant impacts on the provisions of any adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community
Conservation Plan, or other approved habitat conservation plan, and that no mitigation measures are required.
Activity Specific Analysis:
The Activity site boundaries are not located in or adjacent to any Criteria Area, Criteria Cell, or Conservation
Area identified for conservation potential under the MSHCP. Therefore, no area on the Activity site is required
to be set-aside for conservation and special coordination with the Western Riverside Regional Conservation
Authority (RCA) is not required. However, private development projects outside Criteria Areas are still subject
to consistency with MSHCP policies including such as policies related to Riparian and Riverine Areas and
Vernal Pools, Narrow Endemic Plant Species, Additional Survey Needs and Procedures, and Funding/Fee
Issues.
The Activity site is consistent with the policies related to Riparian Riverine Areas and Vernal Pools, Narrow
Endemic Plant Species, and Urban/Wildland Interface since these resources do not occur on or apply to the
Activity site. The Activity site is located within the MSHCP survey area for burrowing owl. Therefore, focused
burrowing owl protocol surveys were conducted by qualified biologists in accordance with RCA guidelines.
Results of these focused surveys are detailed in the Burrowing Owl Focused Survey Results. No signs of
burrowing owl individuals or activity were identified on-site or within the vicinity during the surveys. To avoid the
take of burrowing owl surveys, a permit condition has been added to require pre-construction surveys for
burrowing owls to ensure compliance with the MSHCP thereby avoiding potential impacts.
A standard permit condition will be added requiring payment of mitigation and impact fees in accordance with
the SKR HCP made prior to issuance of construction permits for the Activity.
For the reasons described above, the Activity would have less-than-significant impacts on compliance with the
provisions of any Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved habitat
conservation plan. Therefore, the Activity is consistent with the analysis of the GP EIR because it would not
create new significant impacts, increase the severity of previously identified significant impacts, and there is no
new information of substantial importance than that identified within the GP EIR.
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4.5 Cultural and Tribal Cultural Resources
The following assessment of potential impacts to cultural and tribal cultural resources is based on the Phase 1
Cultural Resources Survey Report prepared by RECON dated August 30, 2022 (included as Appendix C) for
the project. The purpose of the Phase 1 Cultural Resources Survey Report is to identify and record cultural
resources within the project area based on a literature review and a field survey conducted by a qualified
archaeologist. A summary of the Phase 1 Cultural Resources Survey Report is provided below:
Based on a records search results from the Eastern Information Center, no cultural resources have
been recorded within the project area
Based on a field survey conducted by a professional archaeologist and a Pechanga tribe representative
in August 2022, no significant or potentially significant prehistoric or historic cultural resources were
observed
Issues
Where impact was
analyzed in GP EIR
New Significant
Impact
Increase in Severity of
Previously Identified
Significant Impact
New Information of
Substantial
Importance
Would the Activity:
a) Cause a substantial
adverse change in the
significance of a historical
resource pursuant to §
15064.5?
pp. 3.2-36 to 3.2-41 ☐ ☐ ☐
b) Cause a substantial
adverse change in the
significance of an
archaeological resource
pursuant to § 15064.5?
pp. 3.2-41 to 3.2-48 ☐ ☐ ☐
c) Disturb any human
remains, including those
interred outside of
dedicated cemeteries?
pp. 3.2-49 to 3.2-50 ☐ ☐ ☐
d) Would the project
cause a substantial
adverse change in the
significance of a tribal
cultural resource, defined
in Public Resources Code
§ 21074 as either a site,
feature, place, cultural
landscape that is
geographically defined in
terms of the size and
scope of the landscape,
sacred place, or object
with cultural value to a
California Native
American tribe, and that
is:
i) Listed or eligible for listing in the
California Register of Historical
Resources, or in a local register
of historical resources as defined
in Public Resources Code section
5020.1(k), or
ii) A resource determined by the
lead agency, in its discretion and
supported by substantial
evidence, to be significant
pursuant to criteria set forth in
subdivision (c) of Public
Resources Code § 5024.1.
pp. 3.2-41 to 3.2-48 ☐ ☐ ☐
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a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource pursuant to §
15064.5?
OR
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to §
15064.5?
OR
d) Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural
resource, defined in Public Resources Code § 21074 as either a site, feature, place, cultural landscape
that is geographically defined in terms of the size and scope of the landscape, sacred place, or object
with cultural value to a California Native American tribe?
GP EIR Analysis:
The GP EIR concludes that implementation of the General Plan would result in less-than-significant impacts to
historic or archaeological resources upon adherence to MM Cultural/Paleontological 1 through 8, which require
tribal and archaeological monitoring, reporting, and preservation measures to be implemented for individual
development projects to prevent impacts to unknown resources in case they are discovered during Activity
construction.
Activity-Specific Analysis:
According to the Phase 1 Cultural Resource Survey Report, no prehistoric or historic cultural material was
observed during a field survey of the Activity site. The Activity area has been disturbed by past agricultural
ground disturbing activities, grading, and recent discing. Given past disturbances, the possibility of buried intact
significant prehistoric or historic cultural resources being present within the Activity area is low. Furthermore,
the Activity is consistent with all applicable General Plan Policies pertaining to Land Use, Cultural and
Paleontological Resources, and Historic Preservation Policies. Therefore, the Activity would not result in
impacts to know historical resources. MM Cultural/Paleontological Resources 1 through 8 will be added as
permit conditions to mitigate the potential impacts to unknown historical, cultural or tribal cultural resources that
may be discovered during Activity construction to less-than-significant levels.
For the reasons described above, the Activity would have less-than-significant impacts on historical, cultural or
tribal cultural resources. Therefore, the Activity is consistent with the analysis of the GP EIR because it would
not create new significant impacts, increase the severity of previously identified significant impacts, and there
is no new information of substantial importance than that identified within the GP EIR.
c) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of dedicated cemeteries?
GP EIR Analysis:
The GP EIR concludes that implementation of the General Plan would result in less-than-significant impacts to
historic or archaeological resources upon adherence to MM Cultural/Paleontological 10 which requires that if
human remains are encountered, certain procedures and notifications are to be implemented including
notifying the Riverside County Coroner in case remains are discovered, ceasing disturbance activities until the
origins of the remains have been identified, investigating whether the remains are Native American, and
notifying the Native American Heritage Commission if necessary.
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Activity-Specific Analysis:
According to the Phase 1 Cultural Resource Survey Report, there is no evidence that human remains are
present in the Activity area. The Activity area has been disturbed by past agricultural ground disturbing
activities, grading, and recent discing. Given past disturbances, the possibility of buried intact significant
prehistoric or historic cultural resources being present within the Activity area is low. Furthermore, the Activity
is consistent with all applicable General Plan Policies pertaining to Land Use, Cultural and Paleontological
Resources, and Historic Preservation Policies. Therefore, the Activity would not result in impacts to known
historical resources. MM Cultural/Paleontological Resources 10 will be added as a permit condition to mitigate
any potential impacts to disturbance of human remains.
For the reasons described above, the Activity would have less-than-significant impacts on historical, cultural or
tribal cultural resources. Therefore, the Activity is consistent with the analysis of the GP EIR because it would
not create new significant impacts, increase the severity of previously identified significant impacts, and there
is no new information of substantial importance than that identified within the GP EIR.
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4.6 Energy
a) Result in potentially significant environmental impact due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary
consumption of energy resources, during project construction or operation?
OR
b) Conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan for renewable energy or energy efficiency?
GP EIR Analysis:
The GP EIR did not identify significant impacts specifically related to energy resources resulting from
implementation of the General Plan, although discussion of energy usage was incorporated into the analysis of
greenhouse gas impacts.
Activity-Specific Analysis:
The Activity site is located in an existing developed, urban area that is currently served by utility electric and
gas infrastructure (Southern California Edison and Southern California Gas Company). Construction of minor
utility extensions would be necessary to serve the new development with off-site electric and gas utility lines.
Given the relatively small scale of the proposed in-fill development, no new energy generation or distribution
infrastructure would be necessary to serve the new development.
Construction
During Activity construction, energy could be consumed in three general forms:
1. Petroleum-based fuels to power construction-related equipment including heavy machinery and
vehicles used to transport crews and equipment to and from the building site
2. Electricity to provide temporary power for on-site work associated with building activities, and indirect
use of electricity to power associated equipment such as water pumps for dust control
3. Energy to produce building materials including concrete, steel, glass and plastics
Activity construction is not expected to result in relatively wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of
energy resources and is expected to be comparable to similar construction projects with respect to size,
duration, and type. Construction would not involve unusual or increased need for energy that would be
wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary. Therefore, Activity construction would result in less-than-significant
impacts to energy consumption. In order to reduce the potential of wasteful and unnecessary consumption of
Issues
Where impact was
analyzed in GP EIR
New Significant
Impact
Increase in Severity of
Previously Identified
Significant Impact
New Information of
Substantial
Importance
Would the project:
a) Result in potentially
significant environmental
impact due to wasteful,
inefficient, or unnecessary
consumption of energy
resources, during project
construction or operation?
N/A ☐ ☐ ☐
b) Conflict with or obstruct
a state or local plan for
renewable energy or
energy efficiency?
N/A ☐ ☐ ☐
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energy during Activity construction, a permit condition will be added requiring the Activity to comply with
California Air Resources Board (CARB) Rule 2485 regulating idling of diesel-fueled equipment.
Operation
During Activity operation, energy would be consumed in various forms including use of electricity, natural gas,
and gasoline or diesel for motor vehicle trips. Operational energy use would include air conditioning, lighting,
and running of machining equipment to produce manufactured goods including off-road vehicle components
and parts. Given the relatively small scale of the facility, expected energy outputs for manufacturing processes
would be typical. No new energy infrastructure would be required in order to operate the Activity. The energy
used by vehicle trips generated by the new development would be negligible based on the proposed size, use,
and its location within a developed, urban setting. Standard permit conditions have been added requiring the
Activity to demonstrate compliance with Title 24 (“CalGreen”) energy efficiency standards to ensure that the
Activity will not exceed regulatory thresholds concerning energy consumption in newly constructed buildings.
Furthermore, the Activity is consistent with the City’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) which provides mandatory
measures to be implemented in individual projects to ensure compliance with the provisions of California AB 32
aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The Activity is consistent with the growth assumptions provided
in the General Plan and therefore may be deemed consistent with the Climate Action Plan. Therefore, the
Activity would not conflict with any plan adopted for renewable energy or energy efficiency purposes. Standard
permit conditions have been added requiring the Activity to incorporate measures identified in the CAP.
For the reasons described above, the project would have less-than-significant energy impacts. Therefore, the
Activity is consistent with the analysis of the GP EIR because it would not create new significant impacts,
increase the severity of previously identified significant impacts, and there is no new information of substantial
importance than that identified within the GP EIR.
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4.7 Geology and Soils
The following assessment of potential geologic and soils impacts is based on the Preliminary Geotechnical
Investigation prepared by Construction Testing & Engineering dated August 3, 2021 (included as Appendix D)
for the project. The purpose of the Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation is to perform a geotechnical
engineering analysis of data collected from review of geologic and geotechnical literature as well as laboratory
testing on soil samples taken from the proposed building site in order to evaluate potential geologic hazards
Issues
Where impact was
analyzed in GP EIR
New Significant
Impact
Increase in Severity of
Previously Identified
Significant Impact
New Information of
Substantial
Importance
Would the project:
a) Directly or indirectly
cause potential substantial
adverse effects, including
the risk of loss, injury, or
death involving:
i) Rupture of a known earthquake
fault, as delineated on the most
recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake
Fault Zoning Map, issued by the
State Geologist for the area or
based on other substantial
evidence of a known fault?
ii) Strong seismic ground
shaking?
iii) Seismic-related ground failure,
including liquefaction?
iv) Landslides?
pp. 3.11-26 to 3.11-
32 ☐ ☐ ☐
b) Result in substantial
soil erosion or the loss of
topsoil?
pp. 3.11-32 to 3.11-
33 ☐ ☐ ☐
c) Be located on a
geologic unit or soil that is
unstable, or that would
become unstable as a
result of the project, and
potentially result in on- or
off-site landslide, lateral
spreading, subsidence,
liquefaction or collapse?
pp. 3.11-26 to 3.11-
32 ☐ ☐ ☐
d) Be located on
expansive soil, as defined
in Table 18-1-B of the
Uniform Building Code
(1994), creating
substantial direct or
indirect risks to life or
property?
p. 3.11-33 ☐ ☐ ☐
e) Have soils incapable of
adequately
supporting the use of
septic tanks or
alternative waste water
disposal systems
where sewers are not
available for the
disposal of waste water?
p. 3.11-34 ☐ ☐ ☐
f) Directly or indirectly
destroy a unique
paleontological resource
or site or unique geologic
feature?
pp. 3.2-41 to 3.2-48 ☐ ☐ ☐
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and provide preliminary design recommendations for the proposed construction. A summary of the Preliminary
Geotechnical Investigation is provided below:
The proposed construction is feasible from a geotechnical standpoint provided the preliminary
recommendations in the report are incorporated into the design and construction of the Activity
The site is not located within a State-designated Earthquake Fault Zone, no known active or potentially
active fault traces underline or project toward the site. Thus, the potential for ground surface rupture
occurring at the site is very low.
The soils investigation revealed that the potential for deep liquefaction or seismic induced settlement is
low but the potential for near-surface soils is potentially susceptible. Therefore, site preparation
treatment measures are recommended to avoid or minimize potential for liquefaction impacts to the
new building
The topography of the site and its surroundings have a low susceptibility to landslides
The on-site soils have a very low potential for expansion
a) Would the project expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the
risk of loss, injury, or death involving rupture of a known earthquake fault, strong seismic ground
shaking, seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction or landslides?
OR
c) Would the project be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become
unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading,
subsidence, liquefaction or collapse?
GP EIR Analysis:
The GP EIR concludes that implementation of the General Plan would result in less-than-significant impacts
due to geology or soil conditions upon adherence to MM Geology and Soils 1, which requires individual
projects to be consistent with public safety and welfare goals and policies relating to seismic activity, and MM
Geology and Soils 2, which requires new construction to comply with the seismic design provisions for Seismic
Zone 4 of the California Building Code (CBC).
Activity-Specific Analysis:
According to the Preliminary Geotechnical Report, the Activity would not expose people or structures to
potential substantial adverse effects involving earthquake fault ruptures or landslides. The report identified that
the near-surface alluvial soils create the potential for liquefaction if feasible preliminary design site preparation
recommendations, including over excavating and compacting of the building pad, are not implemented.
However, with project-level compliance with the Municipal Code and the CBC, the Activity would result in less-
than-significant impacts. Standard permit conditions have been added requiring the Activity to comply with the
applicable version of the CBC. Code compliance will be enforced through plan review and field inspections by
the City Building Official and City Engineer.
For the reasons described above, the Activity would have less-than-significant impacts resulting from geology
or soil conditions. Therefore, the Activity is consistent with the analysis of the GP EIR because it would not
create new significant impacts, increase the severity of previously identified significant impacts, and there is no
new information of substantial importance than that identified within the GP EIR.
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b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil?
GP EIR Analysis:
The GP EIR concludes that implementation of the General Plan would result in less-than-significant impacts to
soil erosion or loss of topsoil upon adherence to regulatory requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) Permit, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and construction Best
Management Practices (BMP), and that no mitigation measures are required.
Activity-Specific Analysis:
Since the Activity area to be disturbed is greater than one acre, the Activity will be required to obtain coverage
under the State General Construction Permit through the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board.
The State General Construction Permit is a statewide NPDES Permit that regulates stormwater discharge from
construction sites. The Construction General Permit requires the development of a SWPPP by a certified
preparer such as a licensed professional engineer. Standard permit conditions have been added requiring the
Activity to obtain coverage under the General Construction Permit as well as develop and implement a SWPPP
and BMPs during construction. The Activity would result in less-than-significant erosion impacts upon
compliance with permit conditions and applicable regulations.
For the reasons described above, the project would have less-than-significant impacts due to geology or soil
conditions. Therefore, the project is consistent with the analysis of the GP EIR because it would not create new
significant impacts, increase the severity of previously identified significant impacts, and there is no new
information of substantial importance than that identified within the GP EIR.
d) Would the project be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table18-1-B of the Uniform Building
Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property?
GP EIR Analysis:
The GP EIR concludes that implementation of the General Plan would result in less-than-significant impacts
due to expansive soil conditions upon adherence to MM Geology and Soils 3 which requires individual projects
to demonstrate avoidance of significant impacts through implementation of Public Safety and Welfare policies,
and that no mitigation measures are required.
Activity-Specific Analysis:
According to the Preliminary Geotechnical Report, the on-site soils have a very low potential for expansion and
that the Activity does not pose a substantial risk to life or property. Furthermore, standard permit conditions
have been added requiring the Activity to comply with provisions of the CBC and that compliance will be
enforced by the City Building Official through the City building permit review and inspection program.
For the reasons described above, the project would have less-than-significant impacts to life or property due to
expansive soil conditions. Therefore, the project is consistent with the analysis of the GP EIR because it would
not create new significant impacts, increase the severity of previously identified significant impacts, and there
is no new information of substantial importance than that identified within the GP EIR.
e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste water
disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water?
GP EIR Analysis:
The GP EIR concludes that implementation of the General Plan would result in less-than-significant impacts
caused by soils incapable of supporting use of septic tanks or alternate wastewater systems upon adherence
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to compliance with City Municipal Code Chapters 16.24, 16.34, and 16.56 governing the installation of these
facilities, and that no mitigation measures are required.
Activity-Specific Analysis:
The proposed development would connect to existing sewer lines maintained by Elsinore Valley Municipal
Water District (EVMWD) and would not use septic tanks or alternate water systems. Therefore, the Activity will
not result in impacts caused by use of septic tanks or alternative waste water systems.
For the reasons described above, the project would have less-than-significant impacts due to installation of
septic tanks or alternative waste water systems. Therefore, the project is consistent with the analysis of the GP
EIR because it would not create new significant impacts, increase the severity of previously identified
significant impacts, and there is no new information of substantial importance than that identified within the GP
EIR.
f) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature?
GP EIR Analysis:
The GP EIR did not specifically identify significant impacts related to paleontological resources resulting from
implementation of the General Plan.
Activity-Specific Analysis:
According to the Cultural Resource Survey prepared for the Activity, the Activity site is void of any known
unique paleontological resource, site or geologic features. MM Cultural/Paleontological Resources 1 through 8
will be added as permit conditions to mitigate potential impacts to unknown significant paleontological
resources or geologic features that may be discovered during Activity construction to less-than-significant
levels.
For the reasons described above, the project would have less-than-significant impacts due to destruction of
unique paleontological resources or geologic features. Therefore, the project is consistent with the analysis of
the GP EIR because it would not create new significant impacts, increase the severity of previously identified
significant impacts, and there is no new information of substantial importance than that identified within the GP
EIR.
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4.8 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The following review of greenhouse gas impacts is based on the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Assessment
prepared for the Activity by Investigative Science and Engineering dated October 12, 2022 (included as
Appendix E). The purpose of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Assessment is to assess the potential of
greenhouse gas impacts resulting from Activity construction and operation and to evaluate project emissions
against applicable greenhouse gas emission significance thresholds set by the South Coast Air Quality
Management District (SCAQMD). A summary of the Air Quality Conformity Assessment is provided below:
Aggregate emissions generated by the Activity would equate 600.8 metric tons (MT) of CO2e (i.e.,
carbon dioxide equivalent) per year, less than the conservative proposed significance threshold of
3,000 MT/year set by SCAQMD (current threshold is 10,000 MT/year for industrial facilities)
The Activity conforms to AB 32 and may be presumed to have a less-than-significant greenhouse gas
impact
a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact
on the environment?
OR
b) Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the
emissions of greenhouse gases?
GP EIR Analysis:
The GP EIR concludes that implementation of the General Plan would result in less-than-significant
greenhouse gas impacts upon adherence to various City greenhouse gas reduction measures including those
set forth in the City’s Climate Action Plan (CAP), and that no mitigation measures are required.
Activity-Specific Analysis:
According to the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Assessment, it was found that the Activity would generate a total
of 600.8 MT of CO2e per year which is less than the proposed significance threshold of 3,000 MT/year
pursuant to SCAQMD guidelines. Total calculated emissions include the sum of all individual source
contributions including traffic generation, onsite uses, energy consumption, waste generation, water usage,
and construction-related emissions. Therefore, it can be determined that the Activity falls within the
assumptions of the General Plan and is consistent with the CAP.
Issues
Where impact was
analyzed in GP EIR
New Significant
Impact
Increase in Severity of
Previously Identified
Significant Impact
New Information of
Substantial
Importance
Would the project:
a) Generate greenhouse
gas emissions, either
directly or indirectly, that
may have a
significant impact on the
environment?
pp. 3.7-26 to 3.7-32 ☐ ☐ ☐
b) Conflict with an
applicable plan, policy or
regulation adopted for the
purpose of
reducing the emissions of
greenhouse
gases?
pp. 3.7-32 to 3.7-34 ☐ ☐ ☐
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For the reasons described above, the Activity would have less-than-significant greenhouse gas impacts.
Therefore, the Activity is consistent with the analysis of the GP EIR because it would not create new significant
impacts, increase the severity of previously identified significant impacts, and there is no new information of
substantial importance than that identified within the GP EIR.
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4.9 Hazards and Hazardous Materials
The following assessment of potential hazard and hazardous materials impact is based on the Phase 1
Issues
Where impact was
analyzed in GP EIR
New Significant
Impact
Increase in Severity of
Previously Identified
Significant Impact
New Information of
Substantial
Importance
Would the project:
a) Create a significant
hazard to the public or the
environment through the
routine transport, use, or
disposal of hazardous
materials?
pp. 3.10-20 to 3.10-
23 ☐ ☐ ☐
b) Create a significant
hazard to the public or the
environment through
reasonably foreseeable
upset and accident
conditions involving the
release of hazardous
materials into the
environment?
pp. 3.10-20 to 3.10-
23 ☐ ☐ ☐
c) Emit hazardous
emissions or handle
hazardous or acutely
hazardous materials,
substances, or waste
within one-quarter mile of
an existing or proposed
school?
pp. 3.10-20 to 3.10-
23 ☐ ☐ ☐
d) Be located on a site
which is included on a list
of hazardous materials
sites compiled pursuant to
Government Code §
65962.5 and, as a result,
would it create a
significant hazard to the
public or the environment?
pp. 3.10-23 to 3.10-
24 ☐ ☐ ☐
e) For a project located
within an airport land use
plan or, where such a plan
has not been adopted,
within two miles of a
public airport or public use
airport, would the project
result in a safety hazard or
excessive noise for people
residing or working in the
project area?
pp. 3.10-24 to 3.10-
25 ☐ ☐ ☐
f) Impair implementation
of or physically interfere
with an adopted
emergency response plan
or emergency evacuation
plan?
pp. 3.10-25 to 3.10-
26 ☐ ☐ ☐
g) Expose people or
structures, either directly
or indirectly, to a
significant risk of loss,
injury or death involving
wildland fires?
pp. 3.10-26 to 3.10-
27 ☐ ☐ ☐
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Environmental Site Assessment Report prepared by Partner Engineering and Science dated January 13, 2022
(included as Appendix F) for the Activity. The purpose of the Environmental Site Assessment Report is to
assess environmental conditions at the Activity site and to determine whether the site possesses contaminants
based on historical data and previous uses of the site. The Environmental Site Assessment Report concludes
that there is no evidence suggesting hazardous environmental conditions or issues existing at the Activity site.
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or
disposal of hazardous materials?
OR
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset
and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment?
OR
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or
waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school?
GP EIR Analysis:
The GP EIR Analysis concludes that implementation of the General Plan would result in less-than-significant
impacts caused by hazardous material logistics, accidental spill or release of hazardous materials, or
emissions of hazardous materials affecting sensitive receptors upon adherence to MM Hazards 1 and MM
Hazards 2, which require individual development projects to demonstrate avoidance of significant impacts
associated with the use, storage and disposal of hazardous materials and exposure control of hazardous
materials through implementation of General Plan policies concerning public safety and hazards.
Activity-Specific Analysis:
The Activity does not involve routine transport, use, or disposal of substantial amounts of hazardous materials
and therefore would not create significant hazards to the public. Furthermore, the Activity is not expected to
use or store substantial quantities of hazardous materials that would require special review or permitting by the
Fire Department or regulatory agencies. Permit conditions have been added requiring the Activity to comply
with all Fire Department requirements, including those requiring compliance with storage regulations for
hazardous materials if material quantity thresholds will be exceeded. The Activity site is not located within one-
quarter mile of an existing or proposed school and thus the Activity would not result in impacts to school
receptors resulting from accidental emissions or release of hazardous materials, substances, or waste. Lastly,
there are no unique or special operating characteristics (such as ventilation requirements) that would warrant
detailed environmental review.
For the reasons described above, the Activity would have no new impacts due to hazardous materials logistics,
use or accidental release. Therefore, the Activity is consistent with the analysis of the GP EIR because it would
not create new significant impacts, increase the severity of previously identified significant impacts, and there
is no new information of substantial importance than that identified within the GP EIR.
d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to
Government Code § 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment?
GP EIR Analysis:
The GP EIR concludes that implementation of the General Plan would result in less-than-significant impacts
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associated with development of a site included on a list compiled pursuant to Government Code § 65962.5
(“Cortese List”) upon adherence to individual environmental review of development projects, and that no
mitigation measures are required.
Activity-Specific Analysis:
According to Appendix C of the Environmental Site Assessment Report, the Activity site is not located on a site
included on the Cortese List or any other regulatory database. Therefore, the Activity would not result in any
new impacts due to associations with any site included in a regulatory database.
For the reasons described above, the Activity would have no new impacts due to involving a Cortese List site.
Therefore, the Activity is consistent with the analysis of the GP EIR because it would not create new significant
impacts, increase the severity of previously identified significant impacts, and there is no new information of
substantial importance than that identified within the GP EIR.
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted,
within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard or
excessive noise for people residing or working in the project area?
GP EIR Analysis:
The GP EIR concludes that implementation of the General Plan would result in less-than-significant impacts
caused by exposing people to excessive noise levels near airports upon adherence to MM Hazards 4 which
requires project-specific analysis to be conducted for individual development projects within the Skylark Airport
Influence Area as shown on Figure 2.7 of the General Plan.
Activity-Specific Analysis:
The Activity is not within the vicinity of any airfield. The nearest airfield is the privately owned and operated
Skylark Airport located approximately 3.50 miles to the southeast of the Activity site. Therefore, there is no
potential for the Activity to introduce new airport-related hazards exposing people residing or working in the
area to excessive noise levels.
For the reasons described above, the Activity would have less-than-significant impacts to receptors due to
airport-related safety hazards or excessive noise levels. Therefore, the Activity is consistent with the analysis
of the GP EIR because it would not create new significant impacts, increase the severity of previously identified
significant impacts, and there is no new information of substantial importance than that identified in the GP
EIR.
f) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or
emergency evacuation plan?
GP EIR Analysis:
The GP EIR concludes that implementation of the General Plan would result in no impacts caused by impairing
implementation or physically interfering with an adopted emergency response or evacuation plan upon
adherence to compliance of individual projects with fire code provisions and site-specific review, and that no
mitigation is required.
Activity-Specific Analysis:
The Activity involves a proposal to rezone and develop an off-road vehicle manufacturing facility on an in-fill
site within a developed, urban setting. The Activity does not involve substantial reconfigurations or divisions to
parcel boundaries which could potentially affect emergency access. The Activity does not conflict with the
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City’s Emergency Preparedness Plan or the Riverside County Operational Area Multi-Jurisdictional Local
Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Activity will provide and maintain adequate roadway connections and emergency
access points for emergency equipment and personnel. The Riverside County Fire Department has reviewed
the Activity development plans and did not identify any potential impacts to emergency-related access or
response levels of service resulting from the Activity.
For the reasons described above, the Activity would have less-than-significant impacts due to impairing
implementation of or physically interfere with adopted emergency response or evacuation plans. Therefore, the
Activity is consistent with the analysis of the GP EIR because it would not create new significant impacts,
increase the severity of previously identified significant impacts, and there is no new information of substantial
importance than that identified in the GP EIR.
g) Expose people or structures, either directly or indirectly, to a significant risk of loss, injury or death
involving wildland fires?
GP EIR Analysis:
The GP EIR concludes that implementation of the General Plan would result in less-than-significant wildfire
hazard impacts upon adherence to MM Hazards 5 which requires individual projects implemented pursuant to
the Land Use Plan in each District to demonstrate avoidance of significant impacts associated with wildfire
hazards through implementation of the policies under the Wildfire Hazards section of the Public Safety and
Welfare chapter of the General Plan.
Activity-Specific Analysis:
The Activity site is located in a Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone according to Figure 3.1 of the General
Plan. General Plan policies require projects in susceptible fire areas to implement measures including on-going
brush clearance and low fuel landscaping practices, the creation of fuel modification zones within high hazard
areas, and incorporation of fire-resistant building techniques such as non-combustible wall surfacing materials
and fire sprinklers. Standard permit conditions have been added requiring the Activity to comply with the
California Fire Code, Riverside County Fire Department, and CalFire requirements in effect at the time of
construction.
For the reasons described above, the Activity would have less-than-significant wildfire hazard impacts.
Therefore, the Activity is consistent with the analysis of the GP EIR because it would not create new significant
impacts, increase the severity of previously identified significant impacts, and there is no new information of
substantial importance than that identified in the GP EIR.
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4.10 Hydrology and Water Quality
The following review of potential hydrology and water quality impacts is based on the project-specific
Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan (PWQMP) prepared by Ware Malcomb dated September 27,
2021 (included as Appendix G) and the project-specific Hydrology/Hydraulics Study prepared by Ware
Malcomb dated September 24, 2021 (included as Appendix H). The purpose of the Hydrology/Hydraulics
Study is to determine onsite and offsite peak flow volumes for pre-development and post-development
conditions, confirm that post-development peak flows do not exceed pre-development peak flows,
appropriately size drainage structures, and ensure that the development does not adversely affect surrounding
and downstream properties through runoff flows or flooding. The purpose of the PWQMP is to outline and
describe project implementation measures to manage the quality and quantity of runoff that flows from the
Issues
Where impact was
analyzed in GP EIR
New Significant
Impact
Increase in Severity of
Previously Identified
Significant Impact
New Information of
Substantial
Importance
Would the project:
a) Violate any water
quality standards or waste
discharge requirements or
otherwise substantially
degrade surface or ground
water quality?
pp. 3.9-18 to 3.9-33 ☐ ☐ ☐
b) Substantially decrease
groundwater supplies or
interfere substantially with
groundwater recharge
such that the project may
impede sustainable
groundwater management
of the basin?
pp. 3.9-18 to 3.9-33 ☐ ☐ ☐
c) Substantially alter the
existing drainage pattern
of the site or area,
including through the
alteration of the course of
a stream or river or
through the addition of
impervious surfaces, in a
manner which would:
i) result in a substantial erosion or
siltation on- or off-site;
ii) substantially increase the rate
or amount of surface runoff in a
manner which would result in
flooding on- or offsite;
iii) create or contribute runoff
water which would exceed the
capacity of existing or planned
stormwater drainage systems or
provide substantial additional
sources of polluted runoff; or
iv) impede or redirect flood flows?
pp. 3.9-33 to 3.9-34 ☐ ☐ ☐
d) In flood hazard,
tsunami, or seiche zones,
risk release of pollutants
due to project inundation?
pp. 3.9-35 to 3.9-37 ☐ ☐ ☐
e) Conflict with or obstruct
implementation of a water
quality control plan or
sustainable groundwater
management plan?
pp. 3.9-18 to 3.9-33 ☐ ☐ ☐
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Activity site after construction is completed.
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or otherwise substantially
degrade surface or ground water quality?
OR
b) Substantially decrease groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge
such that the project may impede sustainable groundwater management of the basin?
OR
c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration
of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, and cause erosion,
increase runoff rates, or overflow drainage systems?
OR
d) In flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones, risk release of pollutants due to project inundation?
OR
e) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water quality control plan or sustainable groundwater
management plan?
GP EIR Analysis:
The GP EIR concludes that implementation of the General Plan would result in less-than-significant impacts to
water quality or hydrology upon adherence to MM Hydrology 1 which requires individual projects to implement
General Plan policies pertaining to flooding and floodplains (Policies 5.1-5.2), water resources (Policies 4.1-
4.4), and biological resources (Policies 1.1-1.8 and 2.1-2.2). The GP EIR identifies federal, state and local
requirements governing water resources including the Clean Water Act, the Porter-Cologne Water Quality
Control Act, and Executive Order 11988 (Floodplain Management) in addition to other applicable state laws
and regulations.
Activity-Specific Analysis:
According to the Hydrology/Hydraulics Report, the Activity site is currently vacant and undeveloped. The site
slopes generally from east to west to an existing drainage swale at about one to ten percent grade. The site
currently receives runoff flows from the lot to the north and street runoff from Collier Avenue. The proposed
development includes construction of an industrial building, paved parking areas, and pervious landscaping.
Runoff will be conveyed through pipe and drain to three drywells and permeable concrete in the onsite parking
area. The drywell and permeable concrete will serve as water quality facilities to treat runoff before final
conveyance offsite at the western site boundary. The Activity will maintain drainage patterns similar to existing
conditions and the post-development peak flows will be less than pre-development peak flows. Furthermore,
the Activity site is not located in any flood-prone area, such as a Special Floor Hazard Area designated by the
Federeal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA), tsunami or seiche zone that would warrant special
review and analysis. Therefore, the Activity will not cause significant erosion or flooding effects.
Construction
Activity construction activities would include grading, excavation, installation of subsurface infrastructure, and
other earthmoving activities which could potentially cause erosion that could degrade surface or ground water
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quality and/or violate water quality standards. Moreover, the use of heavy construction equipment could result
in the accidental release of hazardous materials (e.g., oils, fuels, and other water quality pollutants) that could
potentially affect surface and/or ground water quality. As required by the Clean Water Act, the Activity must
comply with the Santa Ana Municipal Separate Storm Sewer (MS4) NPDES Permit. The NPDES MS4 Permit
Program, which is administered in the project area by Riverside County and is issued by the SARWQCB,
regulates storm water and urban runoff discharges from developments to natural and constructed storm drain
systems in the City. Because the project would disturb one or more acres of soil, construction activities would
be subject to the Construction General Permit (NPDES General Permit No. CAS000002, Waste Discharge
Requirements, Order No. 2009-0009-DWQ, adopted September 2, 2009 and effective as of July 2, 2010)
issued by the State Water Resources Control Board. The Construction General Permit requires implementation
of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for site clearing, grading, and disturbances such as
stockpiling or excavation. The SWPPP would generally contain a site map showing the construction perimeter,
proposed buildings, storm water collection and discharge points, general pre- and post-construction
topography, drainage patterns across the site, and adjacent roadways. Standard permit conditions have been
added requiring the Activity to prepare and implement a SWPPP to minimize construction-related water quality
or hydrology impacts.
Operation
The Activity site is located within the Lake Elsinore sub-watershed of the Santa Ana Watershed region of
Riverside County. The Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board (SARWQCB) sets water quality
standards for ground and surface waters within the region. Water quality standards are defined under the
Clean Water Act to include both the beneficial uses of specific water bodies and the levels of water quality that
must be met and maintained to protect those uses (i.e., water quality objectives). The PWQMP identifies
appropriate Best Management Practices (BMPs) and site design measures to avoid downstream water quality
impacts. Specifically, in its developed condition, site runoff will be conveyed through pipe and drain to three
drywells and permeable concrete in the onsite parking area. The drywell and permeable concrete will serve as
water quality facilities to treat runoff before final conveyance offsite at the western site boundary. Infiltration
BMPs are not necessary because the Activity qualifies for the ‘Highest and Best Use’ exemption for stormwater
runoff since site flows discharge toward Lake Elsinore. Standard permit conditions have been added requiring
the Activity to prepare and implement a final project-specific water quality management plan to ensure that
water quality impacts are avoided or minimized, and the Activity will meet regulatory thresholds.
For the reasons described above, the Activity would have less-than-significant water quality or hydrological
impacts. Therefore, the Activity is consistent with the analysis of the GP EIR because it would not create new
significant impacts, increase the severity of previously identified significant impacts, and there is no new
information of substantial importance than that identified in the GP EIR.
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4.11 Land Use and Planning
a) Physically divide an established community?
OR
b) Cause a significant environmental impact due to a conflict with any land use plan, policy, or
regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect?
GP EIR Analysis:
The GP EIR concludes that implementation of the General Plan would result in less-than-significant impacts
based on conflicts with adopted land use plans, policies, or regulations, and that no mitigation measured are
required.
Activity-Specific Analysis:
The Activity involves a rezoning of a vacant in-fill parcel from C-M to M-1 and a proposal to construct and
operate an approximately 25,000 square-foot off-road vehicle manufacturing facility. The M-1 zoning
designation is compatible with the Activity parcel’s current General Plan land use designation of Business
Professional. The proposed change in zoning would expand the set of permitted activities allowed on the site
to include limited industrial activities including manufacturing, machine shops, storage, and other industrial
uses. In the M-1 zone, all uses must be conducted entirely within a completely enclosed building, and maintain
an exterior environment free from odor, dust, smoke, gas, noise, vibration, electromagnetic disturbance, and
the storage of hazardous waste. Surrounding uses include various kinds of existing commercial and industrial
businesses. Therefore, the Activity will comply with the General Plan Land Use Element and applicable
development policies and is not expected to cause any significant environmental impacts resulting from land
use conflicts.
Furthermore, the proposed development does not involve any changes to right -of-way alignments or
reconfiguration of existing lot boundaries. The Activity site is located in a developed, urban area. Therefore, the
Activity does not have the potential to physically divide an established community.
For the reasons described above, the Activity would have less-than-significant impacts due to conflicts with
adopted land use plans, policies or regulations. Therefore, the Activity is consistent with the analysis of the GP
EIR because it would not create new significant impacts, increase the severity of previously identified
significant impacts, and there is no new information of substantial importance than that identified in the GP
Issues
Where impact was
analyzed in GP EIR
New Significant
Impact
Increase in Severity of
Previously Identified
Significant Impact
New Information of
Substantial
Importance
Would the project:
a) Physically divide an
established community? pp. 3.1-14 to 3.1-42 ☐ ☐ ☐
b) Cause a significant
environmental impact due
to a conflict with any land
use plan, policy, or
regulation adopted for the
purpose of avoiding or
mitigating an
environmental effect?
pp. 3.1-14 to 3.1-42 ☐ ☐ ☐
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4.12 Mineral Resources
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be a value to the region and
the residents of the state?
OR
b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a
local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan?
GP EIR Analysis:
The GP EIR concludes that implementation of the General Plan would result in less-than-significant impacts to
Mineral Resources upon adherence to compliance with the California Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of
1975, and that no mitigation measures are required.
Activity-Specific Analysis:
According to General Plan Figure 3.12-1, most of the City including the Activity site is located in Mineral
Resource Zone 3 (MRZ-3) by the State Mining and Geology Board. MRZ-3 represents areas which contain
known mineral deposits that may qualify as mineral resources and are considered to have moderate potential
for discovery of economic mineral deposits. However, the Activity is an in-fill development which does not
involve mining or extraction activities, and the Activity site is not zoned for mining or extraction purposes.
Therefore, there is no potential of the Activity resulting in the loss of availability of locally important or
economically significant mineral resources.
For the reasons described above, the Activity would have no impacts on mineral resources. Therefore, the
Activity is consistent with the analysis of the GP EIR because it would not create new significant impacts,
increase the severity of previously identified significant impacts, and there is no new information of substantial
importance than that identified in the GP EIR.
Issues
Where impact was
analyzed in GP EIR
New Significant
Impact
Increase in Severity of
Previously Identified
Significant Impact
New Information of
Substantial
Importance
Would the project:
a) Result in the loss of
availability of a known
mineral resource that
would be a value to the
region and the residents
of the state?
pp. 3.12-10 to 3.12-
11 ☐ ☐ ☐
b) Result in the loss of
availability of a locally
important mineral
resource recovery site
delineated on a local
general plan, specific plan
or other land use plan?
pp. 3.12-10 to 3.12-
11 ☐ ☐ ☐
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4.13 Noise
The following review of potential noise impacts is based on the Acoustical Site Assessment prepared by
Investigate Science and Engineering, Inc. dated August 24, 2022 (included in Appendix I) for the Activity. The
purpose of the Acoustical Site Assessment is to assess the potential noise impacts resulting from both Activity
construction and operation, and also to evaluate whether the project would expose people to excessive noise
levels by exceeding City noise regulations.
a) Generation of a substantial temporary or permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the vicinity
of the project in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or
applicable standards of other agencies?
OR
b) Generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels?
GP EIR Analysis:
The GP EIR concludes that implementation of the General Plan would:
Result in significant and unavoidable noise impacts caused by an increase in the number of vehicles on
local street networks and by placing new receptors near roadways. MM Noise 1, which requires future
developments to analyze the impacts of new increased traffic volume on noise conditions along
affected roadways.
Result in less-than-significant noise impacts caused by new industrial uses upon adherence to MM
Noise 5, which requires future developments to demonstrate compliance with City noise standards.
Issues
Where impact was
analyzed in GP EIR
New Significant
Impact
Increase in Severity of
Previously Identified
Significant Impact
New Information of
Substantial
Importance
Would the project:
a) Generation of a
substantial temporary or
permanent increase in
ambient noise levels in the
vicinity of the project in
excess of standards
established in the local
general plan or noise
ordinance, or applicable
standards of other
agencies?
pp. 3.5-25 to pp. 3.5-
51 ☐ ☐ ☐
b) Generation of
excessive groundborne
vibration or groundborne
noise levels?
pp. 3.5-25 to pp. 3.5-
51 ☐ ☐ ☐
c) For a project located
within the vicinity of a
private airstrip or an
airport land use plan or,
where such a plan has not
been adopted, within two
miles of a public airport or
public use airport, would
the project expose people
residing or working in the
project area to excessive
noise levels?
p. 3.5-51 ☐ ☐ ☐
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Activity-Specific Analysis:
In satisfaction of MM Noise 1 and MM Noise 5, the Acoustical Site Assessment was prepared to analyze
Activity noise impacts and assess compliance of the Activity with City noise standards. Existing ambient noise
at the proposed building site was identified and measured, and it was determined that sources of ambient
noise are primarily generated by traffic on surrounding roadways and surrounding land uses. No excessive or
unusual noise levels were identified. The construction and operation of the Activity is not expected to
substantially increase the number of vehicles on local street networks that would substantially increase
ambient noise levels to a significant degree (i.e., discernable to human hearing). Therefore, the Activity would
not cause significant cumulative noise effects caused by substantially increasing ambient noise levels.
The Activity will create temporary noise impacts during construction primarily due to use of mobile construction
sources. City noise standards for construction activities are provided by City Municipal Code Section
17.176.080 which generally limits construction noise between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm Monday through Friday
with potential exceptions. According to the Acoustical Site Assessment, the noise generated by Activity
construction equipment would not violate the applicable noise ordinance standards. Therefore, noise impacts
would be less-than-significant. Although not required to mitigate any significant effect, standard permit
conditions requiring equipment to be located the maximum distance feasible from the Activity boundaries will
be added to ensure compliance with the noise ordinance and to minimize potential noise impacts. Furthermore,
the Activity will not involve equipment that could cause significant vibrations and is expected to use heavy
machinery with grousers or rubber tires.
The Activity will create noise impacts during operation due to exterior, roof-mounted air conditioning
compressors. However, noise generated from HVAC equipment will not exceed City noise standards.
Furthermore, the operation of the facility would not create any noise impacts since activities in the M-1 zoning
district must be conducted indoors. Therefore, any potential noise impacts from Activity operation would be
less-than-significant.
For the reasons described above, the Activity would have less-than-significant noise impacts due to generation
of excessive noise or vibration impacts. Therefore, the Activity is consistent with the analysis of the GP EIR
because it would not create new significant impacts, increase the severity of previously identified significant
impacts, and there is no new information of substantial importance than that identified in the GP EIR.
c) For a project located within the vicinity of a private airstrip or an airport land use plan or, where
such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the
project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels?
GP EIR Analysis:
The GP EIR concludes that implementation of the General Plan would result in less-than-significant impacts
caused by exposing people to excessive noise levels near airports upon adherence to MM Noise 10 which
requires project-specific analysis to be conducted for individual development projects near airfields.
Activity-Specific Analysis:
The Activity is not within the vicinity of any airfield. The nearest airfield is Skylark airport which is privately
owned and operated and located approximately 3.50 miles to the southeast of the Activity site. Therefore, there
is no potential for the Activity to expose people residing or working in the area to excessive noise levels.
For the reasons described above, the Activity would have less-than-significant noise impacts to receptors due
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to airport-related noise levels. Therefore, the Activity is consistent with the analysis of the GP EIR because it
would not create new significant impacts, increase the severity of previously identified significant impacts, and
there is no new information of substantial importance than that identified in the GP EIR.
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4.14 Population and Housing
a) Induce substantial unplanned population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by
proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other
infrastructure)?
GP EIR Analysis:
The GP EIR concludes that implementation of the General Plan would result in less-than significant impacts to
population and housing caused by inducing unplanned population growth, and that no mitigation measures are
required. Implementation of the General Plan and build-out of the General Plan area in accordance with the
General Plan is assumed to be manageable for the City and would avoid significant physical impacts to the
environment.
Activity-Specific Analysis:
The Activity is an in-fill non-residential development proposal which is consistent with the General Plan, and
the GP EIR fully accounted for potential environmental impacts resulting from development of the site
occurring in accordance with the General Plan. Thus, the Activity does not have the potential to cause
significant physical effects to the environment. Furthermore, the Activity does not propose to construct new
infrastructure that could induce new physical growth or development. Therefore, the Activity would not induce
unplanned population growth.
For the reasons described above, the Activity would have less-than-significant population or housing impacts
due to inducing substantial unplanned population growth. Therefore, the Activity is consistent with the analysis
of the GP EIR because it would not create new significant impacts, increase the severity of previously identified
significant impacts, and there is no new information of substantial importance than that identified in the GP
EIR.
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing people or housing, necessitating the construction of
replacement housing elsewhere?
GP EIR Analysis:
The GP EIR concludes that implementation of the General Plan would result in less-than-significant impacts to
Issues
Where impact was
analyzed in GP EIR
New Significant
Impact
Increase in Severity of
Previously Identified
Significant Impact
New Information of
Substantial
Importance
Would the project:
a) Induce substantial
unplanned population
growth in an area, either
directly (for example, by
proposing new homes and
businesses) or indirectly
(for example, through
extension of roads or
other infrastructure)?
pp. 3.13-20 to 3.13-
22 ☐ ☐ ☐
b) Displace substantial
numbers of existing
people or housing,
necessitating the
construction of
replacement housing
elsewhere?
pp. 3.13-22 to 3.13-
23 ☐ ☐ ☐
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population and housing due to displacing substantial numbers of existing people or housing, and that no
mitigation measures are required.
Activity-Specific Analysis:
The Activity does not involve the displacement of existing people or housing. The Activity is a proposal to
rezone and develop a vacant parcel that is not currently planned for residential uses. Therefore, the Activity
would not result in any new population or housing impacts.
For the reasons described above, the Activity would have less-than-significant population or housing impacts
due to housing or resident displacement. Therefore, the Activity is consistent with the analysis of the GP EIR
because it would not create new significant impacts, increase the severity of previously identified significant
impacts, and there is no new information of substantial importance than that identified in the GP EIR.
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4.15 Public Services
a) Result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically
altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the
construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable
service ratios, response times, or other performance objectives for any public services?
GP EIR Analysis:
The GP EIR concludes that implementation of the General Plan would result in less-than-significant impacts to
public services upon adherence to MM Public Service 1, which requires individual projects to demonstrate
avoidance of significant impacts to public services relating police services, fire protection, schools, libraries and
animal control.
Activity-Specific Analysis:
A discussion of impacts to public services organized by service type is provided below.
Police Protection: Chapter 16.74 of the LEMC establishes a program for the adoption and administration of
development impact fees by the City for the purpose of defraying the costs of public expenditures for capital
improvements (and operational services to the extent allowed by law) which would benefit such new
development. The project would participate in this development impact fee program to mitigate potential
impacts to police protection resources. Additionally, the project would be required to comply with applicable law
enforcement requirements and standards to ensure adequate law enforcement protection is available to serve
the proposed development. Potential impacts would be considered incremental and can be offset through the
payment of the development impact fee and compliance with regulatory requirements. The project would not
result in substantial adverse physical impacts related to police protection. Therefore, the project would not
significantly impact police protection resources or services.
Fire Protection: The project would be subject to City policies and ordinances relating to hazard mitigation and
fire prevention. The project would be required to comply with applicable fire code requirements for construction
and access to the site and as such, will be reviewed by the City Fire Department to determine the specific fire
requirements applicable to ensure compliance with these requirements. Chapter 16.74 of the LEMC
Issues
Where impact was
analyzed in GP EIR
New Significant
Impact
Increase in Severity of
Previously Identified
Significant Impact
New Information of
Substantial
Importance
Would the project:
a) Result in substantial
adverse physical impacts
associated with the
provision of new or
physically altered
governmental facilities,
need for new or physically
altered governmental
facilities, the construction
of which could cause
significant environmental
impacts, in order to
maintain acceptable
service ratios, response
times, or other
performance objectives for
any public services?
pp. 3.14-15 to 3.14-
22 ☐ ☐ ☐
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establishes a program for the adoption and administration of development impact fees by the City whereby as
a condition to the issuance of a building permit or certificate of occupancy by the City, the property owner or
land developer is required to pay development impact fees or provide other consideration to the City for the
purpose of defraying the costs of public expenditures for capital improvements (and operational services to the
extent allowed by law) which will benefit such new development. Section 16.74.049 includes a “fire facilities
fee” to mitigate the additional burdens created by new development for City fire facilities. The project would
incrementally increase demands for fire protection services associated with service calls, inspections, etc. The
increase in demand for fire protection services is not anticipated to require the construction of new facilities or
infrastructure. Therefore, any impacts related to fire protection resulting from the project would be less-than-
significant.
Schools: The proposed development is located within the Lake Elsinore Unified School District (LEUSD). The
project would be required to pay school impact fees as levied by the LEUSD, which would provide funding for
school facilities. The project does not propose new housing and therefore no increase in demand for LEUSD
facilities and services would be created. Therefore, any potential impacts would be considered incremental and
would be offset through the payment of the appropriate development impact fees for schools. Based on the
above, the proposed project will not result in substantial adverse physical impacts related to schools. Any
impacts would be less-than-significant.
Other Public Facilities: The City is a part of the Riverside County Library System. Section 16.34.060 of the
LEMC requires that prior to the issuance of a building permit, the property owner or developer must pay fees
for the purposes set forth in that section. Section 16.34.060.B establishes the City’s Library Mitigation Fee
program and provides that an in-lieu fee for future construction of library improvements shall be paid to the City
to ensure that the necessary library facilities are provided to the community. Since the project would not
include new housing, potential impacts to library services would be less-than-significant.
Chapter 16.74 of the LEMC establishes a program for the adoption and administration of development impact
fees by the City for the purpose of defraying the costs of public expenditures for capital improvements (and
operational services to the extent allowed by law) which would benefit such new development. Section
16.74.048 includes an “Animal shelter facilities fee” to mitigate the additional burdens created by new
development for animal facilities. In addition, the property owner would be required to pay City Hall & Public
Works fees, Community Center Fees, and Marina Facilities Fees prior to the issuance of building permits.
Therefore, potential impacts associated with other public services and facilities would be less-than-significant.
For the reasons described above, the Activity would have less-than-significant impacts to public services.
Therefore, the Activity is consistent with the analysis of the GP EIR because it would not create new significant
impacts, increase the severity of previously identified significant impacts, and there is no new information of
substantial importance than that identified in the GP EIR.
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4.16 Recreation
a) Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other
recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be
accelerated?
OR
b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of
recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment?
GP EIR Analysis:
The GP EIR concludes that implementation of the General Plan would result in less-than-significant impacts
upon adherence to General Plan Parks and Recreation Goals 8 and 9, which establish parkland and trail
system targets, and General Plan Land Use Policies 1.1 and 2.1, which promote and encourage the
preservation of open space with recreational opportunities as well as the establishment of both passive and
active recreational uses.
Activity-Specific Analysis:
The Activity involves a development proposal to construct an industrial facility and therefore would not induce
population growth that would require provision of additional recreation facilities or parklands. The project does
not propose residential uses so it would not introduce additional residents who would need park facilities or
services. Therefore, a direct increase in park usage is not expected because of the project. New commercial
development may cause incremental indirect impacts to park facilities from the occasional use of a park by
employees. Section 16.34.060 of the LEMC requires that prior to the issuance of a building permit, the property
owner or developer must pay fees for the purposes set forth in that section. Section 16.34.060.D describes the
City’s Park Capital Improvement Fund and describes that the City Council has the option to req uest dedication
for park purposes or in lieu thereof, request that the property owner or developer pay a fee for the purpose of
purchasing the land and developing and maintaining the City park system. The Activity would be required to
pay park fees to the City for the purpose of establishing, improving, and maintaining park land within the City.
Because the Activity does not propose new housing, any potential impacts would be considered incremental
Issues
Where impact was
analyzed in GP EIR
New Significant
Impact
Increase in Severity of
Previously Identified
Significant Impact
New Information of
Substantial
Importance
Would the project:
a) Would the project
increase the use of
existing neighborhood and
regional parks or other
recreational facilities such
that substantial physical
deterioration of the facility
would occur or be
accelerated?
pp. 3.15-18 to 3.15-
23
☐ ☐ ☐
b) Does the project
include recreational
facilities or require the
construction or expansion
of recreational facilities
which might have an
adverse physical effect on
the environment?
pp. 3.15-18 to 3.15-
23
☐ ☐ ☐
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and would be offset through the payment of the appropriate park fees. Based on the above, the project would
not result in substantial adverse physical impacts related to parks. Any impacts would be less-than-significant.
Standard permit conditions have been added requiring payment of development fees to off set any financial or
environmental impacts resulting from the Activity.
For the reasons described above, the Activity would have no new impacts to recreation. Therefore, the Activity
is consistent with the analysis of the GP EIR because it would not create new significant impacts, increase the
severity of previously identified significant impacts, and there is no new information of substantial importance
than that identified in the GP EIR.
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4.17 Transportation
The following review of potential traffic impacts is based on the Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Assessment
prepared by Linscott, Law and Greenspan, Engineers dated July 27, 2022 (included as Appendix J) for the
Activity. The purpose of the VMT Assessment is to assess the potential effects of the project on the
transportation system by estimating changes to VMT per capita. The VMT Assessment found that the
incremental change to VMT per capita caused by the project is presumed to be less-than-significant because
the project meets the City-adopted impact screening criteria. The City’s Traffic Impact Analysis guidelines
provides that local serving uses with a floor area less than 50,000 square feet can be presumed to have a less-
than-significant. Therefore, the VMT Assessment concludes that the Activity would not cause a significant
impact to VMT per capita.
a) Conflict with a program, plan, ordinance or policy addressing the circulation system, including
transit, roadway, bicycle and pedestrian facilities?
GP EIR Analysis:
The GP EIR concludes that implementation of the General Plan could result in significant and unavoidable
impacts, and the GP EIR identified, among other measures, MM Transportation 2 which requires individual
projects implemented pursuant to the GP Land Use Plan to demonstrate avoidance of significant impacts
through implementation of the ultimate roadway and intersection classifications and improvements shown on
the Capital Improvement Program as well as the goals and policies set forth by the policies to minimize the
significance of transportation impacts.
Activity-Specific Analysis:
The City of Lake Elsinore has concluded that the Activity is exempt from the requirement to prepare a traffic
impact analysis due to low potential of the Activity generating substantial traffic volumes. Therefore, the Activity
may be presumed to have a less-than-significant impact on the capacity for the Activity to adversely impact the
surrounding road network in conflict with existing circulation policies and plans of the General Plan. Standard
permit conditions have been added requiring the Activity to dedicate portions of the Activity site to the public
Issues
Where impact was
analyzed in GP EIR
New Significant
Impact
Increase in Severity of
Previously Identified
Significant Impact
New Information of
Substantial
Importance
Would the project:
a) Conflict with a program,
plan, ordinance or policy
addressing the circulation
system, including transit,
roadway, bicycle and
pedestrian facilities?
pp. 3.4-64 to 3.4-109
pp 3.4-111 to 3.4-121 ☐ ☐ ☐
b) Conflict or be
inconsistent with CEQA
Guidelines § 15064.3,
subdivision (b)?
N/A ☐ ☐ ☐
c) Substantially increase
hazards due to a
geometric design feature
(e.g., sharp curves or
dangerous intersections)
or incompatible uses (e.g.,
farm equipment)?
pp. 3.4-109 to 3.4-
110 ☐ ☐ ☐
d) Result in inadequate
emergency access? p. 3.4-110 ☐ ☐ ☐
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right-of-way along Collier Avenue to meet its ultimate width as shown on the General Plan. Moreover, the
Activity is required to construct half-width improvements in the public right-of-way abutting the Activity site
along both site frontages on Chaney Street and Collier Avenue in conformance with City standards. Therefore,
there is no potential for the Activity to conflict with circulation programs, plans, ordinances, or policies.
For the reasons described above, the Activity would have no impacts on the circulation system. Therefore, the
Activity is consistent with the analysis of the GP EIR because it would not create new significant impacts,
increase the severity of previously identified significant impacts, and there is no new information of substantial
importance than that identified in the GP EIR.
b) Conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines § 15064.3, subdivision (b) and cause vehicle miles
impacts?
GP EIR Analysis:
The GP EIR did not identify significant impacts specifically related to vehicle miles traveled resulting from
implementation of the General Plan.
Activity-Specific Analysis:
According to the VMT Assessment which was reviewed and accepted by the City’s Engineering Division, it was
found that the incremental change to VMT per capita caused by the project may be presumed to be less-than-
significant because the project meets the City-adopted impact screening criteria. The City’s Traffic Impact
Analysis guidelines provide that local serving uses with a floor area less than 50,000 square feet can be
presumed to have a less-than-significant. Therefore, the VMT Assessment concludes that the Activity would
not cause a significant impact to VMT per capita.
For the reasons described above, the Activity would have less-than-significant to VMT per capita. Therefore,
the Activity is consistent with the analysis of the GP EIR because it would not create new significant impacts,
increase the severity of previously identified significant impacts, and there is no new information of substantial
importance than that identified in the GP EIR.
c) Substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous
intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
GP EIR Analysis:
The GP EIR concludes that the Activity would result in less-than-significant transportation impacts caused by a
substantial increase in hazards due to proposed design features or incompatible uses, and that no mitigation
measures are required.
Activity-Specific Analysis:
Standard permit conditions have been added requiring the Activity to dedicate property along Collier Avenue
and construct half-width improvements to Collier Avenue and Chaney Street in accordance with City standards
and the General Plan Circulation Element. The Activity does not propose any geometric design features or
incompatible uses that would cause hazards to vehicles, pedestrians, or other users of the surrounding
network.
For the reasons described above, the Activity would have no transportation impacts caused by an increase in
hazards due to design features or land use conflicts. Therefore, the Activity is consistent with the analysis of
the GP EIR because it would not create new significant impacts, increase the severity of previously identified
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significant impacts, and there is no new information of substantial importance than that identified in the GP
EIR.
d) Result in inadequate emergency access?
GP EIR Analysis:
The GP EIR concludes that the Activity would result in less-than-significant transportation impacts caused by
inadequate emergency access and that no mitigation measures are required. The GP EIR also states that
individual projects would require review by the City Fire Department to determine applicable requirements and
ensure that adequate emergency access would be provided.
Activity-Specific Analysis:
The proposed development has been reviewed by the City’s Fire Department and it was determined that the
Activity would provide adequate emergency access. The Activity site would be accessible via two full-width
driveways on each frontage. The driveway on Collier Avenue would be non-restricted to vehicle traffic whereas
the driveway on Chaney Street would be restricted to access by emergency equipment and personnel.
Standard permit conditions have been added requiring the Activity to comply with any applicable Fire
Department requirements concerning access such as the provision of Knox box facilities and visible building
address signage.
For the reasons described above, the Activity would have no impacts on mineral resources. Therefore, the
Activity is consistent with the analysis of the GP EIR because it would not create new significant impacts,
increase the severity of previously identified significant impacts, and there is no new information of substantial
importance than that identified in the GP EIR.
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4.18 Utilities and Service Systems
a) Require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment
or storm water drainage, electric power, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities, the construction
or relocation of which could cause significant environmental effects?
OR
b) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project and reasonably foreseeable future
development during normal, dry and multiple dry years?
OR
Issues
Where impact was
analyzed in GP EIR
New Significant
Impact
Increase in Severity of
Previously Identified
Significant Impact
New Information of
Substantial
Importance
Would the project:
a) Require or result in the
relocation or construction
of new or expanded water,
wastewater treatment or
storm water drainage,
electric power, natural
gas, or
telecommunications
facilities, the construction
or relocation of which
could cause significant
environmental effects?
pp. 3.16-18 to 3.16-
28
pp. 3.16-33 to 3.16-
34
☐ ☐ ☐
b) Have sufficient water
supplies available to serve
the project and reasonably
foreseeable future
development during
normal, dry and multiple
dry years?
pp. 3.16-18 to 3.16-
28 ☐ ☐ ☐
c) Result in a
determination by the
waste water treatment
provider, which serves or
may serve the project that
it has adequate capacity
to serve the project’s
projected demand in
addition to the provider’s
existing commitments?
pp. 3.16-18 to 3.16-
28 ☐ ☐ ☐
d) Generate solid waste in
excess of state or local
standards, or in excess of
the capacity of local
infrastructure, or
otherwise impair the
attainment of solid waste
reduction goals?
pp. 3.16-29 to 3.16-
33 ☐ ☐ ☐
e) Comply with federal,
state, and local
management and
reduction statutes and
regulations related to solid
waste?
pp. 3.16-29 to 3.16-
33 ☐ ☐ ☐
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c) Result in a determination by the waste water treatment provider, which serves or may serve the
project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project’s projected demand in addition to the
provider’s existing commitments?
Water Supplies and Wastewater Systems
GP EIR Analysis:
The GP EIR concludes that implementation of the General Plan would result in less-than-significant impacts to
water and wastewater services upon adherence Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD)
requirements including compliance with the EVMWD Wastewater Master Plan, Urban Water Management
Plan, payment of established EVMWD utility rates and connection fees, water-efficient landscaping ordinance
requirements of City Municipal Code Chapter 19.08, and construction of water supply and wastewater
infrastructure in accordance with the requirements of City Municipal Code Chapter 16.
Activity-Specific Analysis:
The proposed development site is located within the sewer service boundary of EVMWD. The proposed
development would connect with the EVMWD wastewater system. Connections to local sewer mains will
involve temporary and less-than-significant construction impacts that will occur in conjunction with other on-site
improvements. In addition, the Activity will be required to pay sewer connection fees. Implementation of the
Activity will not require, or result in, the construction of new wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of
existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects. Any impacts would
be less-than-significant.
The proposed development site is located within the water service boundary of the Elsinore Valley Municipal
Water District (EVMWD). The proposed development would connect to the EVMWD water supply system.
Connections to local water mains will involve temporary and less-than-significant construction impacts that will
occur in conjunction with other on-site improvements. In addition, the Activity will be required to pay water
connection fees and comply with City water-efficient landscaping requirements. Activity implementation will not
require, or result in, the construction of new water treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the
construction of which would cause significant environmental effects. Given the minor scale of the proposed in-
fill development, potential impacts are considered nominally incremental and would be less-than-significant.
Standard permit conditions have been added requiring the Activity to comply with EVMWD requirements,
standards, and procedures concerning the provision and connection to water supply and wastewater systems.
For the reasons described above, the Activity would have less-than-significant impacts on water supply
resources or wastewater system capacity. Therefore, the Activity is consistent with the analysis of the GP EIR
because it would not create new significant impacts, increase the severity of previously identified significant
impacts, and there is no new information of substantial importance than that identified in the GP EIR.
Electricity, Natural Gas and Telecommunications
GP EIR Analysis:
The GP EIR concludes that implementation of the General Plan would result in less-than-significant impacts to
utilities and service systems due to servicing the development with electrical, natural gas, and
telecommunication services, and that no mitigation measures are required.
Activity-Specific Analysis
The proposed development is in a developed, urban setting within the service areas of Southern California
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Edison and the Southern California Gas Company. There are no anticipated significant service or system
upgrades required to serve the proposed development. Furthermore, the Activity does not involve unique
design features or operational characteristics that would require special analysis or load forecasting. Any
increase in the demand for public utilities by the project would be less-than-significant. Standard permit
conditions have been added requiring the Activity to coordinate and comply with utility requirements and
standards concerning the provision and connection to electricity, natural gas, and telecommunication
connections.
For the reasons described above, the Activity would have less-than-significant impacts on electricity, natural
gas, and telecommunication systems. Therefore, the Activity is consistent with the analysis of the GP EIR
because it would not create new significant impacts, increase the severity of previously identified significant
impacts, and there is no new information of substantial importance than that identified in the GP EIR.
Stormwater Facilities
GP EIR Analysis:
The GP EIR did not specifically analyze potential impacts resulting from relocation of local or regional
stormwater facilities.
Activity-Specific Analysis:
On-site grading and drainage improvements proposed in conjunction with the proposed site work would be
required to comply with provisions of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program,
including Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR), and the 2010 Santa Ana Municipal Separate Sewer Permit
(MS4) Permit, as enforced by the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Board (SARWQCB). Pursuant to the
City’s Municipal Code, all construction projects shall implement Best Management Practices (BMPs) to be
specified in a submitted Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). The project was required to submit a
project-specific preliminary Water Quality Management Plan (PWQMP) in identifying post-construction BMPs
that include drainage controls such as infiltration pits, detention ponds, bioswales, berms, rain gardens, and
pervious pavement. Upon adherence to the PWQMP, the Activity will not substantially alter the existing
drainage pattern of the site or area, nor will it require new or expanded off-site storm drain facilities the
construction or relocation of which could cause significant environmental effects. Any impacts would be less-
than-significant.
For the reasons described above, the Activity would have less-than-significant impacts on stormwater facilities.
Therefore, the Activity is consistent with the analysis of the GP EIR because it would not create new significant
impacts, increase the severity of previously identified significant impacts, and there is no new information of
substantial importance than that identified in the GP EIR.
d) Generate solid waste in excess of state or local standards, or in excess of the capacity of local
infrastructure, or otherwise impair the attainment of solid waste reduction goals?
OR
e) Comply with federal, state, and local management and reduction statutes and regulations related to
solid waste?
GP EIR Analysis:
The GP EIR concludes that implementation of the General Plan would result in less-than-significant impacts to
solid waste generation or statutory and regulatory compliance issues upon adherence to individual project
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review and implementation of general recycling and source reduction programs in addition to conformance with
long-term solid waste management plans.
Activity-Specific Analysis:
All development within the City of Lake Elsinore is required to comply with applicable elements of AB 1327,
Chapter 18 (California Solid Waste Reuse and Recycling Access Act of 1991), AB 939 (CalRecycle), and other
local, state, and federal solid waste disposal standards including City Municipal Code Chapter 14.12. The
California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (AB 939) requires every city and county in the state to
prepare a Source Reduction and Recycling Element (SRRE) to its Solid Waste Management Plan, that
identifies how each jurisdiction will meet the mandatory state diversion goal of 50% by and after the yea r 2000.
The purpose of AB 939 is to “reduce, recycle, and re-use solid waste generated in the state to the maximum
extent feasible.” The Activity is required to comply with applicable elements of AB 1327, Chapter 18 (California
Solid Waste Reuse and Recycling Access Act of 1991), AB 939, and other applicable local, state, and federal
solid waste disposal standards as a matter of regulatory policy as standard condition of approval, thereby
ensuring that the solid waste stream to the waste disposal facilities is reduced in accordance with existing
regulations. The Activity is served by regional landfills with sufficient remaining combined capacity to
accommodate buildout of the City in accordance with the General Plan. Any impacts would be less-than-
significant.
For the reasons described above, the Activity would have less-than-significant impacts on solid waste
generation and management. Therefore, the Activity is consistent with the analysis of the GP EIR because it
would not create new significant impacts, increase the severity of previously identified significant impacts, and
there is no new information of substantial importance than that identified in the GP EIR.
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4.19 Wildfire
a) Substantially impair an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
OR
b) Due to slope, prevailing winds, and other factors, exacerbate wildfire risks, and thereby expose
project occupants to pollutant concentrations from a wildfire or the uncontrolled spread of a wildfire?
OR
c) Require the installation or maintenance of associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel breaks,
emergency water sources, power lines or other utilities) that may exacerbate fire risk or that may result
in temporary or ongoing impacts to the environment?
OR
d) Expose people or structures to significant risks, including downslope or downstream flooding or
landslides, as a result of runoff, post-fire slope instability, or drainage changes?
Issues
Where impact was
analyzed in GP EIR
New Significant
Impact
Increase in Severity of
Previously Identified
Significant Impact
New Information of
Substantial
Importance
Would the project:
a) Substantially impair an
adopted emergency
response plan or
emergency evacuation
plan?
N/A ☐ ☐ ☐
b) Due to slope, prevailing
winds, and other factors,
exacerbate wildfire risks,
and thereby expose
project occupants to
pollutant concentrations
from a wildfire or the
uncontrolled spread of a
wildfire?
pp. 3.10-26 to 3.10-
27 ☐ ☐ ☐
c) Require the installation
or maintenance of
associated infrastructure
(such as roads, fuel
breaks, emergency water
sources, power lines or
other utilities) that may
exacerbate fire risk or that
may result in temporary or
ongoing impacts to the
environment?
N/A ☐ ☐ ☐
d) Expose people or
structures to significant
risks, including downslope
or downstream flooding or
landslides, as a result of
runoff, post-fire slope
instability, or drainage
changes?
N/A ☐ ☐ ☐
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GP EIR Analysis:
The GP EIR did not identify significant impacts specifically related to wildfire resulting from implementation of
the General Plan. However, wildfire effects were analyzed as part of the GP EIR assessment in the hazard
impact analysis section under Section 3.10. The GP EIR concludes that implementation of the General Plan
would result in less-than-significant wildfire hazard impacts upon adherence to MM Hazards 5 which requires
individual projects implemented pursuant to the Land Use Plan in each District to demonstrate avoidance of
significant impacts associated with wildfire hazards through implementation of the policies under the Wildfire
Hazards section of the Public Safety and Welfare chapter of the General Plan.
Activity-Specific Analysis:
The Activity site is located in a Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone according to Figure 3.1 of the General
Plan. General Plan policies require projects in susceptible fire areas to implement measures including on-going
brush clearance and low fuel landscaping practices, the creation of fuel modification zones within high hazard
areas, and incorporation of fire-resistant building techniques such as non-combustible wall surfacing materials
and fire sprinklers. Standard permit conditions have been added requiring the Activity to comply with the
requirements of the California Fire Code, Riverside County Fire Department, and CalFire in effect at the time of
construction. Furthermore, the Activity site is located in a relatively flat area within a developed, urban setting
and does not interface with steep topography or prevailing wind patterns that could cause or exacerbate
unmanageable wildfire behavior. Furthermore, the Activity will not require the installation of any facilities that
would result in significant wildfire impacts; all on-site utilities are required to be installed underground as
required by Chapter 16 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code.
For the reasons described above, the Activity would have less-than-significant wildfire hazard impacts.
Therefore, the Activity is consistent with the analysis of the GP EIR because it would not create new significant
impacts, increase the severity of previously identified significant impacts, and there is no new information of
substantial importance than that identified in the GP EIR.
5.0 References
The following documents were used as information sources during preparation of this document. They are
available for public review at the City of Lake Elsinore, Community Development Department, 130 South Main
Street, Lake Elsinore, CA 92530, ph. (951) 674-3124.
A. Interactive Science and Engineering. (2022). Air Quality Assessment Mason Motorsports Development
Project.
B. RECON. (2022). Biological Resources Letter Report for the Mason Motorsports Project and Burrowing
Owl Focused Survey Results for the Mason Motorsports Project.
C. RECON. (2022). Phase 1 Cultural Resources Survey Report for the Mason Motorsports Project
D. Construction Testing & Engineering, Inc. (2021). Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation Proposed
Commercial Development NWC Collier Avenue & Chaney Street.
E. Interactive Science and Engineering. (2022). Greenhouse Gas Emissions Assessment Mason
Motorsports Development Project.
F. Partner Engineering and Science, Inc. (2022). Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Report.
G. Ware Malcomb. (2022). Project Specific Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan.
H. Ware Malcomb. (2022). Hydrology/Hydraulics Study.
I. Interactive Science and Engineering. (2022). Acoustical Site Assessment Mason Motorsports
Development Project.
J. Linscott, Law and Greenspan, Engineers. (2022). Vehicles Miles Traveled (VMT) Assessment for the
Proposed Mason Motorsports Project, Lake Elsinore.