HomeMy WebLinkAboutAttachment 5 - Class 32 CEQA Exemption Checklist (1)PDG LAKE ELSINORE
PLANNING APPLICATION NO. 2022-20
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2022-07
COMMERCIAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2022-10
UNIFORM SIGN PROGRAM NO. 2023-05
CLASS 32 – IN-FILL DEVELOPMENT
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION CHECKLIST
Prepared By:
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
130 South Main Street
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
Applicant:
ROBERT LEWIS
Pacific Development Group II
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One Corporate Plaza
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Project Location
North side of Dexter Street Between Allen Street and Crane Street
APNs:
377-030-085, 377-030-086, 377-030-087, 377-030-088, 377-030-089,
377-030-090, 377-030-091, & 377-030-092
September 2023
A. BACKGROUND
SURROUNDING LAND USES AND SETTING
The project area consists of eight parcels along Dexter Avenue between Crane Street and
Allen Street. (APNs: 377-030-085,377-030-086, 377-030-087, 377-030-088, 377-030-
089, 377-030-090, 377-030-091, & 377-030-092). The Project site is generally
surrounded by commercial uses. The site is bordered by a surface parking lot to the
northeast, Crane Street to the southeast; Dexter Avenue to the southwest, and Allan Street
to the northwest. The location and boundaries of the project area are depicted in Figure
1.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Project proposes a mixed-use development consisting of the following: 1) a one-
story, 10,241-square foot commercial building, and b) a one-story, 3,887-square foot fast-
food restaurant with drive-thru; refer to Exhibit 3: Site Plan. As noted above, the Project
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site’s ingress and egress would be provided via three (3) driveways with two (2) located
on Crane Street and one (1) located on Allan Street. The proposed fast-food restaurant
would be located at the southern corner of the Project site with a drive-thru queue
beginning next to the driveway on Allan Street. Approximately 19.2 percent
(approximately 19,600 square feet) of the Project site area would be landscaped
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: General Commercial (GC)
ZONING: General Commercial (C-2)
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Figure 1 – Aerial/Vicinity Map
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Figure 2 – Site Plan
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INFORMATION DEMONSTRATING THAT THE PROJECT SATISFIES THE
CONDITIONS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 15332 OF TITLE 14 OF THE
CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS:
Criterion (a): Is the project consistent with the applicable general plan designation and
all applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and
regulations?
The subject site has General Plan Land Use Designation of General Commercial (2) and
is currently zoned General Commercial (C-2). The intent of the C-2 district is to reserve
appropriate locations consistent with the general plan to accommodate a full range of
retail stores, office, personal and business service establishments offering commodities
and services scaled to meet the needs of the residents of the entire city. The establishment
and operation of a Drive-Through Restaurant and Shell Commercial buildings are
permitted pursuant to Lake Elsinore Municipal Code Section 17.124.020.
Criterion (b): Is the proposed development located within the City limits on a site of no
more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses?
The proposed development site is located within City limits and is approximately 2.29-
acres in size. The subject property is substantially surrounded by commercial uses
including an LA Fitness, Mobil Gas Station, and Restaurants.
Criterion (c): Does the project site have no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or
threatened species?
The following review of the project site having value as habitat for endangered, rare, or
threatened species is based on the Western Riverside County – MSHCP Biological
Resources Compliance Analysis for the 2.29-Acre PDG Lake Elsinore Mixed Use Project
Site, City of Lake Elsinore, Western Riverside County, California dated October 20, 2022
prepared by Cadre Environmental for the project (included as Appendix A). The findings
in the Biological Report are informed by an extensive literature review, compilation of
existing documentation, and field reconnaissance conducted on October 6th, 2022. Of the
total 2.29 acres to be disturbed as a result of project implementation, 2.01 acres of the
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project are characterized as “Disturbed/Ruderal” and 0.28 acres are characterized as
“Developed”.
As part of the study, the project site was assessed for its value as habitat for endangered,
rare, or threatened species and was identified as having potential habitat. According to
the Biological Report, no suitable habitat (riparian Scrub, forest or woodlands for the least
Bell’s vireo, southwestern willow flycatcher, or western yellow-billed cuckoo was
documented within or adjacent to the project site, according to the Western Riverside
County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP), the project area is not
located in a predetermined survey area and no additional surveys are required.
Furthermore, the existing conditions documented within the Project Site including
developed/ruderal habitat do not currently represent potential nesting habitat for
common and/or MSHCP covered sensitive bird and raptor species. Potential direct
and/or indirect impacts to regulated nesting birds is not expected to occur as a result of
project initiation. The proposed action would not conflict with CDFG Codes Section
3503, 3503.5, and 3513. A preconstruction nesting bird surveys is not warranted.
Additionally, the project is not located within an MSHCP Criteria Area, Cell Group, or
Linkage area. Therefore, no habitat Evaluation and Acquisition Negotiation Strategy
(HANS) or Joint Project Review (JPR) are required.
Conclusion: The project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened
species.
For additional information, refer to the Western Riverside County Multiple Species
Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) Biological Resources Compliance Analysis Report
included as Appendix A to this report.
Criterion (d): Would the project result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise,
air quality, or water quality?
I. Traffic
The following review of potential traffic impacts is based on the Vehicle Miles Traveled
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(VMT) Memorandum prepared by Kimley-Horn dated June 14, 2023 (included as
Appendix B) for the project. The purpose of the VMT Evaluation is to assess the potential
effects of the project on the transportation system by estimating changes to vehicle miles
traveled (VMT) per capita. A summary of the VMT Screening Report is provided below:
The project is a local serving retail project proposing less than 50,000 square feet
of building area
The proposed 6,690 square feet of retail uses, 5,000 square feet of restaurant uses, and
3,860 square-foot fast-food restaurant with drive-through is less than 50,000 square feet
and is not anticipated to lead to longer local trips, thus reducing or maintain regional
VMT. As such, the project may be presumed to create a less-than-significant
transportation impact and meet the Project Type Screening Criteria.
Conclusion: The project would not significantly impact VMT per capita in accordance
with the City’s adopted Traffic Impact Analysis guidelines. Therefore, the project is
presumed to have less than significant VMT impacts because the project is considered
local serving in nature.
For additional information, refer to the VMT Memorandum included as Appendix B to
this report.
II. Noise
The following review of potential noise impacts is based on the Acoustical Assessment
prepared by Kimley-Horn dated February 2023 (included in Appendix C) for the project.
Under Appendix G of the State CEQA Guidelines, any project would create significant
noise impacts if the project would result in:
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;
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Generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels; or
Expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels if the
project is 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
The purpose of the Noise Assessment is to assess the potential noise impacts resulting
from project construction and operation and to evaluate whether the project would expose
people to excessive noise levels. A summary of the Noise Assessment is provided below:
Project construction would not exceed the City’s construction noise standards.
Therefore, the project would not result in significant noise impacts from
construction activities.
Project operation would not exceed the City’s exterior noise standards. Therefore,
the project would not result in significant noise impacts from operational activities.
Conclusion: Project construction would result in temporary noise impacts from
transportation of construction crews and equipment to and from the development site and
construction activities such as operation of mobile and stationary construction equipment.
However, any temporary increases in ambient noise levels caused by construction would
not exceed the City’s mobile and stationary construction noise standards and would be
required to comply with Lake Elsinore Municipal Code Standards. Therefore, impacts
from construction noise would be less than significant.
Project operation would result in ongoing noise generation caused by external speakers at
the drive-through lane, outdoor eating area, parking noise and HVAC operations.
However, project operation would not result in significant increase in ambient noise levels
from project operational activities given the project setting and the proximity of the
proposed development site to Interstate 15. No significant changes to ambient noise levels
are expected as a result of existing ambient noise generated by vehicle traffic along the
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highway. The noise levels caused by project operation would not exceed the City’s exterior
noise standards. Therefore, impacts from operational noise would be less than significant.
For additional information, refer to the Noise Assessment included as Appendix C to this
report.
III. Air Quality
The following review of potential air quality impacts is based on the Air Quality
Assessment prepared by Kimley-Horn dated January 2023 (included in Appendix D) for
the project. Under Appendix G of the State CEQA Guidelines, any project would create
significant impacts if a project would:
Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan;
Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which
the project region is non-attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient
air quality standard;
Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations; or
Result in other emissions (such as those leading to odors) adversely affecting a
substantial number of people
The purpose of the Air Quality Assessment is to assess the potential air quality impacts
resulting from project construction and operation and to evaluate project compliance with
applicable criteria pollutant thresholds set by the South Coast Air Quality Management
District (SCAQMD). A summary of the Air Quality Assessment is provided below:
Short-term emissions from project construction would fall below all applicable
SCAQMD local and regional daily thresholds of significance. Therefore, air quality
emissions from project construction, as well as cumulative impacts caused by
project construction, are less than significant.
Emissions of all criteria pollutants from project operation fall below applicable daily
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thresholds of significance. Therefore, the project would neither conflict with plans,
violate an air quality standard, nor contribute to an existing or projected violation,
result in a cumulatively considerable increase in ozone or particulate matter
emissions or expose receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations. Therefore,
air quality emissions from project operation are less than significant.
Conclusion: Project construction would result in emissions from equipment exhaust,
fugitive dust, and architectural coatings. Both regional and localized construction
emissions from project construction would fall below SCQAMD daily significance
thresholds. Therefore, project construction would not result in significant regional or
localized air quality impacts.
Project operation would result in air quality impacts from increases in project trip
generation, electricity consumption, area sources, and evaporative emissions. Regional
and localized emissions from project operation would fall below SCQAMD daily
significance thresholds. Therefore, project operation would not result in significant
regional or localized air quality impacts.
Moreover, the project does not have the potential to expose sensitive receptors to
substantial pollutant concentrations, result in other emissions (such as those leading to
odors) adversely affecting a substantial number of people, or conflict with or obstruct
implementation of any air quality plan. In conclusion, the project would not result in any
significant air quality impacts.
For additional information, refer to the Air Quality Assessment included as Appendix D
to this report.
Greenhouse Gas Assessment
The following review of potential construction and operational emissions is based on the
Greenhouse Gas Assessment prepared by Kimley-Horn dated January 2023 (included in
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Appendix E) for the project. Under Appendix G of the State CEQA Guidelines, any project
would create significant impacts if a project would:
Generate GHG emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant
impact on the environment, based on any applicable threshold of significance; or
Conflict with any applicable plan, policy or regulation of an agency adopted for the
purpose of reducing the emissions of GHGs.
The City of Lake Elsinore City Council Adopted the Lake Elsinore CAP on December 13,
2011. The CAP serves as the programmatic tiering document for purposes of CEQA
analysis of GHG emissions within the City. Development projects that can demonstrate
consistency with applicable emissions reduction measures included in the CAP would have
less than significant impacts with regard to GHG emissions.
Conclusion
Short-Term Construction Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The Project would result in the generation of approximately 270 MTCO2e over the course
of construction. Construction GHG emissions are typically summed and amortized over
the lifetime of the Project (assumed to be 30 years), then added to the operational
emissions. The amortized Project construction emissions would be 9 MTCO2e per year.
Once construction is complete, the generation of these GHG emissions would cease.
Long-Term Operational Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Operational or long-term emissions occur over the life of the Project. GHG emissions
would result from direct emissions such as Project generated vehicular traffic, on-site
combustion of natural gas, and operation of any landscaping equipment. Operational
GHG emissions would also result from indirect sources, such as off-site generation of
electrical power, the energy required to convey water to, and wastewater from the Project,
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the emissions associated with solid waste generated from the Project, and any fugitive
refrigerants from air conditioning or refrigerators. The project would generate
approximately 1,434 MTCO2e annually from both construction and operations. The
Project would be consistent with the Lake Elsinore CAP and impacts would be less than
significant.
The proposed Project would not interfere with SCAG’s ability to achieve the region’s post-
2020 mobile source GHG reduction targets. Additionally, Project emissions would be
indirectly reduced through the implementation of various Scoping Plan measures, such as
the low carbon fuel standard, vehicle emissions standards, building energy efficiency
standards, market-based mechanisms (such as the cap-and-trade program) and the
Renewable Portfolio Standard. Therefore, the Project would not conflict with the Scoping
Plan’s recommended measures and, as such, would not impede implementation of the
Scoping Plan. As such, impacts related to consistency with the Scoping Plan would be less
than significant.
Regarding goals for 2050 under Executive Order S-3-05, at this time it is not possible to
quantify the emissions savings from future regulatory measures, as they have not yet been
developed; nevertheless, it can be anticipated that operation of the Project would benefit
from implementation of current and potential future regulations (e.g., improvements in
vehicle emissions, SB 100/renewable electricity portfolio improvements, etc.) enacted to
meet an 80 percent reduction below 1990 levels by 2050.
The Project would not conflict with any applicable plan, policy, or regulation of an agency
adopted for reducing the emissions of GHGs because the Project would generate low levels
of GHGs, and would not impede implementation of the Scoping Plan, or conflict with the
policies of the Scoping Plan or any other GHG reduction plan. Therefore, the impacts
would be less than significant.
For additional information, refer to the Greenhouse Gas Assessment included as Appendix
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E to this report.
IV. Water Quality
The project area 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).
Project 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 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 project would 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
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collection and discharge points, general pre- and post-construction topography, drainage
patterns across the site, and adjacent roadways.
The project area is currently undeveloped and contains approximately 83,634 square feet
of impervious surfaces. Currently, on-site stormwater sheet flows from the northeast
property corner westerly and discharges at the public curb and gutter on Dexter Avenue.
Ultimately flowing southerly on Dexter Avenue towards the intersection of Dexter Avenue
and Crane Street. The proposed development includes construction of one (1) restaurant
building with a two- lane drive-through and one (1) shell commercial building with
parking lot, driveway, landscaping with a total impervious surface area of approximately
83,634 square feet.
Conclusion: A project-specific Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan dated July
12, 2022 (Revised June 5, 2023) has been prepared to address the increase in polluted
runoff that would occur from the project by describing the site design, source control and
treatment control Best Management Practices (BMPs) that will be implemented and
maintained throughout the life of the project. The water quality management plan
proposes that the onsite stormwater will be treated by a by a combination of four (4)
proprietary Contech Modular Wetland Systems (MWS) at various points in the proposed
underground storm drain system. Treated stormwater will discharge to two (2)
underground detention systems for low and high flow attenuation. Attenuated flows will
be discharged to the public curb and gutter on Crane Street via two (2) multi-stage sump
pumps designed to discharge at pre-existing development HCOC and High-Flow storm
events due to the lack of available storm drain infrastructure adjacent to the site.
Traditional LID BMPs could not be used due to significant bioretention basin
construction costs and since infiltration is not feasible for this site.
Furthermore, the project is required to implement a Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Plan which will include measures such as construction-phase best management practices
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(BMPs) to protect against stormwater runoff. Through implementation of measures
specified in both the WQMP and SWPPP, along with adhering to applicable regulations,
the project would meet applicable water quality standards and discharge regulations.
Therefore, the project would not otherwise substantially degrade surface or ground water
quality, and any water quality impacts resulting from the project would be less than
significant.
For additional information, refer to the Water Quality Management Plan included as
Appendix F to this report.
Criterion (e): Can the Project site be adequately served by all required utilities and public
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 which will be
reviewed by the City Fire Department to determine the project-specific fire requirements.
Chapter 16.74 of the LEMC 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.
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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.
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.
Parks: The project does not propose residential uses so it would not generate 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
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section. Section 16.34.060.D describes the City’s Park Capital Improvement Fund and
describes that the City Council has the option to request 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 project
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 project does not propose new
housing, any potential impacts would be considered incremental 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.
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.
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Wastewater/Sewer: The proposed development is located within the wastewater/sewer
service boundary of the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD). The
proposed development would connect with the EVMWD wastewater/sewer 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 project will be required to pay sewer connection fees. Implementation of the
project 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.
Storm Water Drainage: 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 Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) 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 approved WQMP,
the project 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.
Water Supplies: The proposed development 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
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involve temporary and less than significant construction impacts that will occur in
conjunction with other on-site improvements. In addition, the project will be required to
pay water connection fees and comply with water efficiency guidelines set by the City.
Project 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 relatively small scale of the proposed
in-fill development, potential impacts are considered nominally incremental and would be
less than significant.
Solid Waste Disposal: 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. 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 year 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 project 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. Any impacts would be less than significant.
Electricity, Natural Gas, Telephone, Television: The proposed development is in a
developed, urban setting. The site and the surrounding properties are fully served by
various utility service providers. There are no anticipated significant service or system
upgrades required to serve the proposed development. Any increase in the demand for
public utilities by the project would be less than significant.
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DETERMINATION:
I find that the answers given above are adequately supported by the information sources
cited following each question and that the effects of the project are typical of those
generated within that class of projects (i.e., Class 32 – Infill Development Projects)
characterized as in-fill development meeting the conditions of Section 15332 of Title 14
of the California Code of Regulations. The project will not cause a significant effect on the
environment and is therefore categorically exempt from the requirement for the
preparation of environmental documents under the California Environmental Quality
Act.
Carlos Serna, Associate Planner Date
Appendices:
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)Western Riverside county Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan
(MSHCP)Biological Resources Compliance Analysis prepared by CADRE
Environmental (October 20, 2022)
B)Vehicle Miles Traveled Memorandum prepared by Kimley Horn (June 14, 2023)
C)Noise Assessment prepared by Kimley Horn (February 2023)
D)Air Quality Assessment prepared by Kimley Horn (January 2023)
E)Greenhouse Gas Emission Assessment prepared by Kimley Horn (January 2023)
F)Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan prepared by Kimley Horn (Revised
June 5, 2023)