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MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE
WAKE RIDER BEACH RESORT
Commercial Design Review (CDR 2011-03)
Conditional Use Permit (CUP 2011-03)
Tentative Parcel Map (TTM 35869)
Zone Change (ZC 2011-01)
Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND 2012-01)
Lead Agency:
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
130 South Main Street
Lake Elsinore,CA 92530
Prepared By:
MATTHEW FAGAN CONSULTING SERVICES
42011 Avenida Vista Ladera
Temecula,CA 92591
Project Applicant:
JOHN GAMBLE
612 Tranquility Glen
Escondido, CA 92027
June 2012
Table of Contents (to be completed after edits)
I. INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................................
A. PURPOSE...........................................................................................................ERROR!BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.
B. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT REQUIREMENTS...........................................................
C. INTENDED USES OF INITLAL STUDY AND MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION.....................
D. CONTENTS OF INITIAL STUDY......... ...................... ...... .......................................................................
E. SCOPE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS..............................................................................................................
F. TIERED DOCUlvIENTS,INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE,AND TECHNICAL STUDIES..............
G. TECHNICAL STUDIES.....................................................................................................................................................
II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION...............................................................................................................
A. PROJECT LOCATION AND SETTING.._.... .... ....................... ........... .....................................................................
B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION.................................................................................................................................................
III. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST................................................................................................
A. BACKGROUND...................................................................................................................................................................
B. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED.............................................................................
C. DETERiMINATION............................................................................................................................................................
IV. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS....................................................................................................
I. AESTHETICS........................................................................................................................................................................
II. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES........................................................................................................................................
III. AIR QUALITY.......................................................................................................................................................................
IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES............................................................................................................................................
V. CULTURALRESOURCES.................................................................................................................................................
VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS....................................................................................................................................................
VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS...........................................................................................................
VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY.....................................................................................................................
IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING.........................................................................................................................................
X. MINERAL RESOURCES....................................................................................................................................................
XI. NOISE......................................................................................................................................................................................
XII. POPULATION AND HOUSING.....................................................................................................................................
XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES..............................................................................................................................................................
XIV. RECREATION......................................................................................................................................................................
XV. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC.....................................................................................................................................
XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS...........................................................................................................................
V. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE ..........................................................................
VI. PERSONS AND ORGANIZATIONS CONSULTED.....................................................................
ATTACHMENT A- SITE PHOTOGRAPHS.......................................................................................
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FIGURES
Figure 1 -Location Map
Figure 2A- Site Plan,Lakefront Portion
Figure 2B - Site Plan Grand Avenue Fronting Portion
Figure 3A-Elevations (Building A)
Figure 3B - Elevations (Building B)
Figure 3C -Elevations (Building C)
Figure 3D-Elevations (Building D)
Figure 3E-Elevations (Building E)
Figure 4—Tentative Parcel Map (TTM 35869)
Figure 5—Zone Change (ZC 2011-01)
TECHNICAL APPENDICES
(located on the CD in a pocket at the back of this IS/MND)
Appendix Al —Notice of Availability and Intent to Adopt(Please provide template)
Appendix A2—Notice of Completion (Please provide template)
Appendix A3—IS/MND Distribution List(Please provide list)
Appendix B—"Air Quality Impact Analysis,Wake Rider Beach Resort, City of Lake Elsinore, California"
Appendix C1 — "Biological, Land Use & MSHCP Compliance Report, APN# 381-030-005, Prior Developed
Lot on Grand Avenue,Lot 5.18+Acres w/Total Area Surveyed: 10+Acres"
Appendix C2- "Significant Palm Identification Report"
Appendix C3 - "Wetland Identification, Delineation, and Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination, Wake
Riders Beach Resort,Lake Elsinore,Riverside County, California"
Appendix Dl - "Historical/Archeological Resources Survey Report"
Appendix D2 - Letter to Greg Daugherty, A.LA from CRM Tech, dated November 11, 2010, regarding
"Historical/Archaeological Resources Survey Report Assessor's Parcel No. 381-030-005, City of Lake
Elsinore,Riverside County, California"
Appendix E1 - `Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation"
Appendix E2 - Letter from GeoSoils, Inc. to Mr.John Gamble, dated October 17, 2011, regarding "Limited
Site Reconnaissance and Geologic Review of Site Conditions, Elsinore Reach Resort, 17512 Grand Avenue,
±4.87-Acre Parcel,APN 381-030-005, City of Lake Elsinore,Riverside County, California"
Appendix F1 —"Phase I Environmental Site Assessment"
Appendix F2- "Updated Phase I Environmental Site Assessment"
Appendix G1 —"Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan"
Appendix G2 — "Preliminary Drainage Report for Wake Rider Beach Resort, 15712 Grand Avenue, Lake
Elsinore, California"
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Appendix H- `Noise Impact Analysis,Wake Rider Beach Resort, City of Lake Elsinore, California"
Appendix I- "Wake Rider Beach Resort Traffic Study Lake Elsinore,California"
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I. INTRODUCTION
A. PURPOSE
This document is an Initial Study for evaluation of environmental impacts resulting from implementation
of a commercial mixed use project, which consists of five buildings totaling 62,437 square feet, with
associated on-site and off-site improvements,including hardscape and landscaping. More specifically, the
on-site Project improvements consists of a 4,327 square foot retail/office building, three (3) buildings
18,303 square feet, 19,274 square feet and 13,511 for a proposed hotel, and a 7,022 square foot restaurant.
Four(4) applications have been submitted to the City of Lake Elsinore in association with the Project:
• Commercial Design Review(CDR 2011-03);
• Conditional Use Permit (CUP 2011-03);
Tentative Parcel Map (TTM 35869);and
• Zone Change (ZC 2011-01)
B. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT REQUIREMENTS
As defined by Section 15063 of the State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, an
Initial Study is prepared primarily to provide the Lead Agency with information to use as the basis for
determining whether an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), Negative Declaration (ND), or Mitigated
Negative Declaration (MND) would be appropriate for providing the necessary environmental
documentation and clearance for any proposed project.
According to Section 15065, an EIR is deemed appropriate for a particular proposal if the following
conditions occur:
• The project has the potential to substantially degrade the quality of the environment; substantially
reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species; cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-
sustaining levels; threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community; substantially reduce the number
or restrict the range of an endangered, rare or threatened species; or eliminate important examples of
the major periods of California history or prehistory.
• The project has the potential to achieve short-term environmental goals to the disadvantage of long-
term environmental goals.
• The project has possible environmental effects that are individually limited but cumulatively
considerable. "Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of an individual project
are significant when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects,the effects of other current
projects,and the effects of probable future projects.
• The environmental effects of a project will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either
directly or indirectly.
According to Section 15070(a), a Negative Declaration is deemed appropriate if initial study shows that
there is no substantial evidence,in light of the whole record before the agency, that the project may have a
significant effect on the environment.
According to Section 15070(b), a Mitigated Negative Declaration is deemed appropriate if identifies
potentially significant effects,but:
• Revisions in the project plans or proposals made by or agreed to by the applicant before a proposed
mitigated negative declaration and initial study are released for public review would avoid the effects
or mitigate the effects to a point where clearly no significant effects would occur, and
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• There is no substantial evidence, in light of the whole record before the agency, that the project as
revised may have a significant effect on the environment.
This Initial Study (IS) has determined that the Project will result in potentially significant environmental
impacts; however, mitigation measures are proposed that will reduce any potentially significant impact to
less than significance levels. As such, a MND is deemed as the appropriate document to provide
necessary environmental evaluations and clearance.
This Initial Study and Mitigation Negative Declaration (IS/MND) has been prepared in conformance with
the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended (Public Resources Code, Section 21000 et.
seq.); Section 15070 of the State Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality
Act of 1970, as amended (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15000, et. seq.);
applicable requirements of the City of Lake Elsinore;and the regulations,requirements, and procedures of
any other responsible public agency or an agency with jurisdiction by law.
The City of Lake Elsinore City Council is designated the Lead Agency, in accordance with Section 15050
of the CEQA Guidelines. The Lead Agency is the public agency which has the principal responsibility for
carrying out or approving a project which may have significant effects upon the environment.
C. INTENDED USES OF INITIAL STUDY AND MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
This IS/MND is an informational document which is intended to inform City of Lake Elsinore decision
makers, other responsible or interested agencies, and the general public of potential environmental effects
of the Project. 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 impacts. While CEQA requires that consideration be given to avoiding
environmental damage, the Lead Agency and other responsible public agencies must balance adverse
environmental effects against other public objectives,including economic and social goals.
The Notice of Availability and Intent to Adopt prepared for the MND will be circulated for a period of 30
days for public and agency review. Comments received on the document will be considered by the Lead
Agency before it acts on the proposed applications.
D. CONTENTS OF INITIAL STUDY
This IS/MND is organized to facilitate a basic understanding of the existing setting and environmental
implications of the proposed applications.
I. INTRODUCTION presents an introduction to the entire report. This section identifies City of Lake
Elsinore contact persons involved in the process, scope of environmental review, environmental
procedures, and incorporation by reference documents.
II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION describes the Project, a description of discretionary approvals and
permits required for Project implementation is also included.
III. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM contains the City's Environmental Checklist Form.
The checklist form presents results of the environmental evaluation for the Project and those issue areas
that would have either a significant impact,potentially significant impact, or no impact.
IV. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS evaluates each response provided in the environmental checklist
form. Each response checked in the checklist form is discussed and supported with sufficient data and
analysis. As appropriate, each response discussion describes and identifies specific impacts anticipated
with Project implementation. In this section, mitigation measures are also recommended, as appropriate,
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to reduce adverse impacts to levels of less than significance.
V. MANDATORY FINDINGS presents Mandatory Findings of Significance in accordance with
Section 15065 of the CEQA Guidelines.
VI. PERSONS AND ORGANIZATIONS CONSULTED identifies those persons consulted and
involved in preparation of this IS/MND.
E. SCOPE OF ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
For evaluation of environmental impacts, each question from the Environmental Checklist Form is stated
and responses are provided according to the analysis undertaken as part of the Initial Study. All responses
will take into account the whole action involved, including offsite as well as onsite, cumulative as well as
Project-level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts. Project impacts
and effects will be evaluated and quantified, when appropriate. To each question, there are four possible
responses,including:
• No Impact: A "No Impact" response is adequately supported if the referenced information sources
show that the impact simply does not apply as a result of implementation of the Project.
• Less Than Significant Impact: Development associated with Project implementation will have the
potential to impact the environment. These impacts, however, will be less than the levels of
thresholds that are considered significant and no additional analysis is required.
• Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated: This applies where incorporation of
mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less Than
Significant Impact" The Lead Agency must describe the mitigation measures and explain how the
measures reduce the effect to a less than significant level.
• Potentially Significant Impact: Future implementation will have impacts that are considered
significant and additional analysis and possibly an EIR are required to identify mitigation measures
that could reduce these impacts to less than significant levels.
This environmental document evaluates impacts resulting from the implementation of the Project during
the construction and operational phases. As will be discussed in the next chapter, the applicant is proposing
a commercial mixed use project,which consists of five buildings totaling 62,437 square feet,with associated
on-site and off-site improvements, including hardscape and landscaping on approximately three acres of a
five acre parcel adjacent to Lake Elsinore.
Regarding mitigation measures, it is not the intent of this document to "overlap" or restate conditions of
approval or standard Project design features that are established for the Project. Additionally, those other
standard requirements and regulations that any development must comply with, that are outside the City's
jurisdiction, are also not considered mitigation measures and therefore, may or may not be identified in
this document.
F. TIERED DOCUMENTS, INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE, AND TECHNICAL
STUDIES
Information, findings, and conclusions contained in this document are based on incorporation by
reference of tiered documentation, and technical studies that have been prepared for the Project, which
are discussed in the following section.
1. Tiered Documents
As permitted in Section 15152(a) of the CEQA Guidelines, information and discussions from other
documents can be included into this document. Tiering is defined as follows:
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"Tiering refers to using the analysis of general matters contained in a broader EIR (such as the one
prepared for a general plan or policy statement) with later EIRs and negative declarations 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."
For this document, the"City of Lake Elsinore General Plan Update Final EIR" (adopted in 2011) serves as
the broader document, since it analyzes the entire City area,which includes the Project site. However,
as discussed, site-specific impacts which the broader document (City of Lake Elsinore General Plan
Update Final EIR) cannot adequately address, may occur for certain issue areas. This IS/FIND
evaluates each of those specific environmental issue area sand will rely upon analysis contained within
the City of Lake Elsinore General Plan Update Final EIR (General Plan EIR) with respect to remaining
issue areas.
Tiering also allows this document to comply with Section 15152(b) of the CEQA Guidelines, which
discourages redundant analyses, as follows:
"Agencies are encouraged to tier the environmental analyses which they prepare for separate but
related projects including the general plans, zoning changes, and development projects. This
approach can eliminate repetitive discussion of the same issues and focus the later EIR or negative
declaration on the actual issues ripe for decision at each level of environmental review. Tiering is
appropriate when the sequence of analysis is from an EIR prepared for a general plan, policy or
program to an EIR or negative declaration for another plan,policy, or program of lesser scope, or to a
site-specific EIR or negative declaration."
Further, Section 15152(d) of the CEQA Guidelines states:
1.1.1.1.1.1.1
"Where an EIR has been prepared and certified for a program, plan, policy, or ordinance consistent
with the requirements of this section, any lead agency for a later project pursuant to or consistent with
the program, plan, policy, or ordinance should limit the FIR or negative declaration on the later
project to effects which:
(1)Were not examined as significant effects on the environment in the prior EIR; or
(2) Are susceptible to substantial reduction or avoidance by the choice of specific revisions in the
project,by the imposition of conditions, or other means."
2. Incorporation By Reference
Incorporation by reference is a procedure for reducing the size of FIRS and is most appropriate for
including long, descriptive, or technical materials that provide general background information,but do
not contribute directly to the specific analysis of the project itself. This procedure is particularly
useful when an EIR or Negative Declaration relies on a broadly-drafted FIR for its evaluation of
cumulative impacts of related projects (Las Virgenes Homeowners Federation v. County ofL.osAnge/tt [1986,
177 Ca.3d 300]). If an EIR or Negative Declaration relies on information from a supporting study
that is available to the public, the FIR or Negative Declaration cannot be deemed unsupported by
evidence or analysis (San Francisco Ecology Center P. City and County of San Francisco [1975, 48 Ca.3d 584,
595]). This document incorporates by reference the document from which it is tiered, the General
Plan EIR,prepared in 2011.
When an EIR or Negative Declaration incorporates a document by reference, the incorporation must
comply with Section 15150 of the CEQA Guidelines as follows:
• The incorporated document must be available to the public or be a matter of public record
(CEQA Guidelines Section 15150[a]). The General Plan EIR shall be made available, along with
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this document, at the City of Lake Elsinore, Community Development Department, 130 South
Main Street,Lake Elsinore CA 92530.
• This document must be available for inspection by the public at an office of the lead agency
(CEQA Guidelines Section 15150[b]). This document is available at the City of Lake Elsinore,
Community Development Department, 130 South Main Street,Lake Elsinore CA 92530.
• This document must summarize the portion of the document being incorporated by reference or
briefly describe information that cannot be summarized. Furthermore, this document must
describe the relationship between the incorporated information and the analysis in the General
Plan EIR (CEQA Guidelines Section 15150[c]). As discussed above, the General Plan EIR
addresses the entire City of Lake Elsinore and provides background and inventory information
and data which apply to the project site. Incorporated information and/or data will be cited in
the appropriate sections.
• This document must include the State identification number of the incorporated document
(CEQA Guidelines Section 15150[d]). The State Clearinghouse Number for the General Plan
EIR is 2005121019.
• The material to be incorporated in this document will include general background information
(CEQA Guidelines Section 15150[f]).
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G. TECHNICAL STUDIES
The following technical studies were prepared for the Project and are available on the CD located in a
pocket at the back of this IS/MND.
• "Noise Impact Analysis,Wake Rider Beach Resort, City of Lake Elsinore, California"prepared by
Giroux and Associates, dated January 31,2012.
• "Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation",prepared by GeoSoils,Inc, dated May 25,2006.
• Letter from GeoSoils, Inc. to Mr.John Gamble, dated October 17, 2011, regarding"Limited Site
Reconnaissance and Geologic Review of Site Conditions, Elsinore Reach Resort, 17512 Grand
Avenue, ±4.87-Acre Parcel, APN 381-030-005, City of Lake Elsinore, Riverside County,
California"
• "Historical/Archeological Resources Survey Report" prepared by CRM Tech., dated January 9,
2008.
• Letter to Greg Daugherty, A.LA from CRM Tech, dated November 11, 2010, regarding
"Historical/Archaeological Resources Survey Report Assessor's Parcel No. 381-030-005, City of
Lake Elsinore,Riverside County, California"
• "Air Quality Impact Analysis, Wake Rider Beach Resort, City of Lake Elsinore, California,"
prepared by Giroux&Associates, dated January 27, 2012.
• "Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, APN 381-030-005, Lake Elsinore, Riverside County,
California, 92530",prepared by GeoSoils,Inc, dated January 2, 2008.
• "Update Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, 15712 Grand Avenue (APN 381-030-005), Lake
Elsinore, Riverside County, California 92530," prepared by GeoSoils, Inc., dated February 12,
2012.
• "Biological, Land Use & MSHCP Compliance Report, APN# 381-030-005, Prior Developed Lot
on Grand Avenue, Lot 5.18+ Acres w/Total Area Surveyed: 10+ Acres," prepared by Manee
Consulting,dated April 11,2012.
• "Significant Palm Identification Report,"prepared by Manee Consulting, dated April 9,2012.
• "Wetland Identification, Delineation, and Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination, Wake Riders
Beach Resort, Lake Elsinore, Riverside County, California," prepared by Brian F. Smith and
Associates,Inc.,May 17,2012.
• "Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan, Proposed Wake Rider Beach Resort, 15712 Grand
Avenue Lake Elsinore, California,"prepared by Medofer Engineering,Inc., dated April 9, 2102.
• "Preliminary Drainage Report for Wake Rider Beach Resort, 15712 Grand Avenue, Lake
Elsinore,"prepared by Medofer Engineering,Inc., dated April 20,2012.
• "Wake Rider Beach Resort Traffic Study Lake Elsinore, California",prepared by RK Engineering
Group,Inc,November 2,2011.
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II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
A. PROJECT LOCATION AND SETTING
The Project site is located on east side of Grand Avenue adjacent to Lake Elsinore (reference Figure 1,
Location Map). The Project site was previously developed but is currently vacant. Site photos are included in
Attachment B. The surrounding area consists of mixed or transitional urban scale development. The
character of the area is described as transitional because the surrounding land uses consist of older resort and
commercial development that is in the process of changing to more newer suburban-style tract development.
The property is bounded on the north by an existing mobile home park, on the east by Lake Elsinore, on the
south by a concrete drainage channel and single-family dwellings, on the west by Grand Avenue and vacant
property. The Assessor's Parcel Number for the Project site is 381-030-005.
B. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Introduction
The proposed commercial mixed use Project consists of five buildings totaling 62,437 square feet, with
associated on-site and off-site improvements, including hardscape and landscaping on 2.8 acres of a 5.4 acre
parcel. The remaining 2.6 acres are located within the jurisdictional and high water areas for Lake Elsinore
and will not be affected by the Project. The Project includes a dedication of additional right-of-way for Grand
Avenue in front of the Project. The site plan/layout for the Project is provided in Figure 2—Site Plan. The
City development approval applications include:
• Commercial Design Review(CDR 2011-03);
• Conditional Use Permit(CUP 2011-03);
• Tentative Parcel Map (TTM 35869);and
• Zone Change (ZC 2011-01)
The Project site slopes down to the northeast toward the shoreline of Lake Elsinore. Site elevations range
from less than 1,240 feet above mean sea level (beneath Lake Elsinore) to 1,292 feet above mean sea level
adjacent to Grand Avenue. According to the preliminary grading plan, site elevations below 1,260 feet above
mean sea level will generally not be effected by the proposed condominium Project. Overall site grading will
involve 5,500 cubic yards of cut and 5,500 cubic yards of fill,resulting in balanced earthwork on the site.
The Project site is located within the Lake Edge District (reference Figure LE-1 of the General Plan) of the
City of Lake Elsinore General Plan and will be subject to the criteria contained within the General Plan EIR,
which contains current and reliable data for an adequate analysis of the Project. Also, studies have been
conducted for biological resources, cultural resources, traffic, air quality, noise, water quality, drainage, and
geology. The Project site is designated as Commercial Mixed Use and Recreational on the City's General Plan
Land Use Map. According to Chapter 2.0 (Community Form) of the General Plan, the Commercial Mixed
Use designation provides for a mix of residential and non-residential uses within a single proposed
development area, with an emphasis on retail, service, civic and professional office uses. Residential uses are
allowed in a subordinate capacity. The FAR for non-residential uses is 1.0:1 and a minimum of 50% of the
total floor area shall be commercial uses.Residential uses shall be between 7 and 18 dwelling units per acre.
Per the same Section, Open Space/Recreation designations provide for public and private areas of permanent
open space, and allows for passive and/or active private and public recreation. Open Space and passive
recreation areas include State and local parks, Bureau of Land Management lands, the Cleveland National
Forest and/or private undeveloped lands. Active recreation includes uses such as golf courses and also allows
for commercial recreation facilities such as water-oriented recreational uses. All commercial recreation facility
development would be required to have exceptional architecture and/or site design and/or amenities and the
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FAR shall not exceed 1.0.The FAR for all other uses within the Recreation designation shall not exceed 0.35.
ConunercW Design Review(CDR 2011-0)
The City of Lake Elsinore has deemed a quality physical environment as being necessary for the protection of
the public's health, safety and welfare and has therefore enacted Chapter 17.184 (DESIGN REVIEW) of the
City's Municipal Code in order to establish a design review process for development proposals and design
concepts in order to ensure that new development, or the alteration of existing development, occurs in a
manner which enhances the character and quality of surrounding properties and that the scale, special
relationships and architectural treatment of structures including materials, colors, and design, visually
contribute to the area and environment in which they are located. The design review process is also intended
to apply to the ancillary elements of projects such as signs and landscaping in order to ensure that the overall
development maintains the same integrity of design as approved for the primary structure(s).
Overall Description
Buildings are proposed to cover approximately 33,116 square feet, or approximately 14.0% of the Project site.
Hardscape/pavement will cover approximately 69,691 square feet, or approximately 30.0% of the Project site.
Landscaping/open space will cover 129,687 square feet,which is approximately 56.0%of the Project site.
The specifics for the five(5)buildings are listed below in Table 1,.Building Dmriptionr.
Table 1
Building Descriptions
Building Square Footage Maxiimmn Height Proposed Use(s)
Building A 4,327 32'6" Drive through restaurant/office
Building B 18,303 37'6" Hotel—14 Units
Building C 19,274 37'6" Hotel—22 Units
Building D 13,511 377' Hotel—15 Units
Building E 7,022 377" Retail/Restaurant
Building A is anticipated as a retail coffee shop, with hour of 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday-Sunday. The
second floor is anticipated for professional office uses. Buildings B, C and D are anticipated to be a hotel,
with a total of 51 units. Building E is anticipated as a bar and convenience store on the V floor (4:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m.,Wednesday—Friday) and a restaurant on the 2n 1 floor(11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.Tuesday—Saturday).
The project drive lane widths are proposed at 30. Parking will be allowed on both side of the drive lane. Per
the City's Development Code, 155 parking spaces are required;and a total of 154 are provided.
Building Architecture and Materials
The exterior building design theme for the buildings is a modernized version of a Southern Pacific Polynesian
style, consisting of double-pitch roof designs, outlooker beams with knee bracing at roof and bay window
elements. The exterior siding deign consists of a combination of wood siding and two toned stucco finish.
There is also stone veneer as accents throughout the Project. The structures will be primarily two-story, with
three-story elements incorporated to break up the overall mass of the building. Maximum proposed height is
37 feet 6 inches. The maximum height allowed in the zone is 40 feet. Building colors will be earth tones—tan
(main body color) with the use of brown siding and roofing and dark green for accent colors (windows, doors,
etc.). Refer to Figure 3A — Elevations (Building A), Figure 313 — Elevations (Building B), Figure 3C -
Elevations (Building C),Figure 3D-Elevations (Building D), and Figure 3E-Elevations (Building E).
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Conditional Use Permit(CUPCUP201
The City realizes that certain uses have operational characteristics that, depending upon the location and
design of the use, may have the potential to negatively impact adjoining properties, businesses, or residents.
Said uses therefore require a more comprehensive review and approval procedure, including the ability to
condition the project, in order to mitigate any determined impact. In order to achieve this purpose, the
Planning Commission is empowered to grant and to deny applications for conditional use permits and to
impose reasonable conditions upon the granting of conditional use permits.
Tentative Parcel Map f171M 35869)
Before making any division of land, as defined in Chapter 16.08 Lake Elsinore Municipal Code (LEMC), or
real property located in the City, a tentative map shall be prepared in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act
and Chapter 16.24 (TENTATIVE MAP) of the City's Municipal Code. Final survey of streets and lots within'
the division of land shall not be made nor shall any grading or construction work be done before the tentative
map and improvement plans for such work have been approved as required said Section.
Tentative Tract Map 35869 (TTM 36328) proposes a subdivision of the Project site into a total of three (3)
parcels. The gross and net parcel sizes are contained below in Table 2,Parcel Map Aa utter. Refer to Figure 5,
Tentative Tract Map No. 36328.
Table 2
Parcel Map Acreages
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Zone Change(Z,C 2011-011
Amendments to the boundaries of districts, whenever the public necessity and convenience and the general
welfare require such amendment, shall be made by the procedures contained in Section 17.188.010 of the
Municipal Code. The City's General Plan Land Use Plan was amended in December, 2011; however, no
consistency zoning was performed at that time. The application is proposing a Zone Change in order to be
consistent with the current General Plan Land Use Designations of Commercial Mixed Use and Recreational.
The existing and proposed zoning designations are as follows:
Existing Zoning
• Neighborhood Commercial(C-1) - 0.82 acres;
• High Density Residential(R-3)—2.04 acres: and
• Recreation (R)—2.49 acres.
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Proposed Zoning(ZC 2011-01)
• Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) —2.86 acres ;and
• Recreation (R)—2.49 acres.
The proposed Zoning designations for the site are depicted on Figure 5, Zone Change(ZC 2011-01).
Circulation
The Project proposes one (1) access point from SR 74. This access point will be on the southwesterly portion
of the site. The access drive will traverse northerly from this access point and then traverse easterly along the
northerly portion of the project site, along the portion of the site that is slated for development. Parking
spaces will be provided on both the northerly and southerly sides of this drive lane. Two (2) small drive
lanes/parking areas are proposed, one between Buildings B and C and the other between Buildings D and E.
Based on discussions with City's engineer, three (3) study area intersections have been identified within the
Project's sphere of influence. The study area includes the following intersections:
North-South Street East-West Street
Existing Mobile Home Park Driveway Grand Avenue
Project Access Grand Avenue
Serena Way Grand Avenue
Exhibit C of the TIS shows the City of Lake Elsinore Circulation Element and Exhibit D shows the Roadway
Cross Sections. Exhibit E identifies the existing roadway conditions, number of through traffic lanes, and the
intersection controls for the study area roadways.
Existing traffic volumes on roadways throughout the study area are shown on Exhibit F. These volumes are
based upon weekday peak hour and daily traffic data collected in October 2011 for RK Engineering Group,
Inc.
Construction Scenario
The Project is expected to begin construction in late 2012 and take approximately one year to complete. For
purposes of the analysis contained in this document, site preparation is anticipated to take 2 days, grading 4
days, construction 200 days, and paving 10 days. These are classified as working days. The stages of
development and the proposed mix of equipment to be used for each respective phase is summarized in the
Table below:
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Site Preparation 1 Dozer
1 Tractor/Loader/Backhoe
1 Grader
Grading 1 Dozer
1 Tractor/Loader/Backhoe
1 Crane
Construction 1 Forklift
1 Generator Set
3 Welder
1 Tractor/Loader/Backhoe
1 Cement Mortar Mixer
1 Paver
Paving 1 Paving Equipment
1 Roller
1 Tractor/Loader/Backhoe
Utilities
Water, sewer, electric, gas, and telephone services would be extended onto the site from existing main lines.
Water and sewer would be provided by the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD). Gas will be
provided by The Gas Company; electricity would be provided by Southern California Edison; and telephone
service would be provided by Verizon. The site is located within the boundaries of the Lake Elsinore Unified
School District. Municipal or local government services are provided by the City of Lake Elsinore. Fire and
security services are provided by the City of Lake Elsinore through contacts with the Riverside County Fire
Department and the Riverside County Sheriffs Department.
Lake Elevation
Water levels within Lake Elsinore have fluctuated significantly since the establishment of the community in the
1880's. Recently, to address these extreme fluctuations in water levels, the City of Lake Elsinore and the
Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District are currently managing the water levels and water quality conditions
within the Lake. An ongoing agreement with the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District sets a target surface
level between 1,240 and 1,249 feet above mean sea level. During low flow conditions, when lake levels fall
below 1,240 feet above mean sea level, the District discharges treated water to maintain the water level of the
lake. As part of the program, the City of Lake Elsinore operates lake aerators to maintain dissolved oxygen
levels in the lake to prevent algal blooms and fish kills and maintain the aesthetic appearance of the lake.
During high flow conditions, lake water is allowed to drain into the outlet channel which flows into Temescal
Wash (a tributary to the Santa Ana River). These flows begin to occur when the lake surface level reaches
1,255 feet above mean sea level. When lake water levels reach 1,262 feet above mean sea level, the approved
lake management plan allows the lake water to drain into the Back Bay recharge area located at the south end
of the lake. The Back Bay area provides additional flood storage and groundwater recharge. The 100-year
flood elevation for the lake has been established 1,263.3 feet above mean sea level.
All of the lake level elevations referenced in this Initial Study are based upon the 1929 National Geodetic
Vertical Datum. According to Pat Kilroy, the Director of Lake and Aquatic Resources for the City of Lake
Elsinore, elevations relying on the 1988 North American Vertical Datum are approximately 2.4 feet higher
than the standard 1929 datum. While the 100-year flood level for Lake Elsinore using the 1929 Vertical
Datum is 1,263.3 feet above mean sea level; the equivalent flood elevation using the 1988 Vertical Datum
would be 1,265.7 feet above mean sea level. On March 8 2008, the Army Corps of Engineers, based upon
more recent information,reduced the area of Federal jurisdiction to 1,255 feet above mean sea level. This new
information has been incorporated into this Initial Study. This change in Federal jurisdiction may result in
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III. ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST
A. BACKGROUND
1. Project Title: Wake Rider Beach Resort
2. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Lake Elsinore; 130 South Main Street; Lake Elsinore, CA
92530
3. Contact Person and Phone Number: Kirt Coury,Planning Consultant, (951) 674-3124, ext 274
4. Project Location: On the east side of Grand Avenue (State Route-74) between Macy Street and Serena
Way adjacent to Lake Elsinore,within the City of Lake Elsinore;Assessor's Parcel Number of 381-030-005
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5. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: John Gamble,612 Tranquility Glen,Escondido,CA 92027
6. General Plan Designation: Commercial Mixed Use and Recreational
7. Zoning: Neighborhood Commercial (C-1),High Density Residential(R-3), and Recreation (R)
8. Description of Project: The applicant is proposing to construct and operate a commercial mixed use
project, which consists of five buildings totaling 62,437 square feet, with associated on-site and off-site
improvements, including hardscape and landscaping. More specifically, the on-site Project improvements
consists of a 4,327 square foot retail/office building, three (3) buildings 18,303 square feet, 19,274 square
feet and 13,511 for a proposed hotel,and a 71022 square foot restaurant.
9. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: The Project site,while currently vacant,was previously developed
as a motel/resort establishment during the 1950's. The buildings associated with this previous use were
demolished sometime in the mid-1990's. The surrounding area consists of mixed urban scale development.
An existing mobile home park is located to the north, single family homes are located across the improved
drainage channel on the south side of the property, the areas across Grand Avenue are vacant, and Lake
Elsinore is located to the east of the development area.
10. Other Public Agencies Whose Approval is Required:
• Caltrans.
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B. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least
one impact that is a"Potentially Significant Impact," as indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
® Aesthetics ❑ Agricultural Resources ❑ Air Quality&GHG
® Biological Resources ® Cultural Resources ® Geology/Soils
❑ Hazards/Hazardous Matl's. ® Hydrology/Water Quality ❑ Land Use/Planning
❑ Mineral Resources ® Noise ❑ Population/Housing
❑ Public Services ❑ Recreation ® Transportation/Traffic
❑ Utilities/Service Systems ® Mandatory Findings of Significance
C. DETERMINATION
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
❑ I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
® I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there
will not be a significant effect in this case because of the incorporated mitigation measures and
revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially
significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect (1) has been
adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and (2) has been
addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that
remain to be addressed.
❑ I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,
because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or
NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or
mitigated pursuant to that earlier FIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or
mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project,nothing further is required.
Warren Morelion, Planning Manager Date
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Less Than
Potentially Significant With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
Issues Impact Incorporation Impact No Impact
I. AESTHETICS. Would the proposal:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista?
b) Substantially damage scenic resources,including,but
not limited to, trees, rock outcrops, and historic V/
buildings within a state scenic highway?
c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or
quality of the site and its surroundings?
d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare,
which would adversely affect day or nighttime views ,/
in the area?
11. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES. In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are
significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land
Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Dept. of Conservation
as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. Would the
project:
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?
b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or
a Williamson Act contract?
c) Involve other changes in the existing environment
which, due to their location or nature, could result
in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use?
1II. AIR QUALITY & GREENHOUSE GAS EMMISSIONS. Where available, the significance
criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may
be relied upon to make the following determinations. Would the project:
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the
applicable air quality plan? V
b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute
substantially to an existing or projected air quality
violation?
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Less Than
Potentially Significant With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
Issues Impact Incorporation Impact No Impact
c) 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
(including releasing emissions, which exceed
quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)?
d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant
concentrations?
e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial ✓
number of people?
Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly
or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on
the environment?
g) Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or
regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the
emissions of greenhousegases?
IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
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 Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
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 Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally
protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the
Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to,
marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct
removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other
means?
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?
e) Conflict with any- local policies or ordinances
protecting biological resources, such as a tree ,/
preservation policy or ordinance?
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Less Than
Potentially Significant With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
Issues Impact Incorporation Impact No Impact
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?
V. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a historical resource as defined in
§15064.5?
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of an archaeological resource pursuant
to �15064.5?
c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleonto-
logical resource or site or unique geologic feature?
d) Disturb any human remains, including those
interred outside of formal cemeteries?
VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS. Would the project:
a) Expose people or structures to 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?
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of
topsoil.
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?
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Less Than
Potentially Significant With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
Issues Impact Incorporation Impact No Impact
d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table
18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), /
creating substantial risks to life or property?
e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the
use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater
disposal systems where sewers are not available for ✓
the disposal of wastewater?
I. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.. Would the project:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through the routine transport, use or
disposal of hazardous materials? ✓
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through reasonable foreseeable upset
and accident conditions involving the release of ✓
hazardous materials into the environment?
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or
acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste
within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed
school?
d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of
hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to
Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, ,/
would it create a significant hazard to the public or
the environment?
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan
or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within
two miles or a public airport or public use airport, /
would the project result in a safety hazard for
people residing or working in the project area?
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip,
would the project result in a safety hazard' for ✓
people residing or working in the project area?
g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere
with an adopted emergency response plan or
emergency evacuation plan?
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Less Than
Potentially Significant With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
Issues Impact Incorporation Impact No Impact
h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of
loss, injury or death involving wildland fires,
including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized
areas or where residences are intermixed with
wildlands?
VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY. Would the project:
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste
discharge requirements?
b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or
interfere substantially with groundwater recharge,
such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer
volume or a lowering of the local groundwater ✓
table level (e.g., the production rate of pre-existing
nearby wells would drop to a level which would
not support existing land uses or planned uses for
which permits have been granted)?
c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of
the site or area, including through the alteration of
the course of a stream or river, in a manner which /
would result in substantial erosion or siltation on-
or off-site?
d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of
the site or area, including through the alteration of
the course of a stream or river, or substantially ✓
increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a
manner, which would result in flooding on- or off-
site?
e) Create or contribute runoff water which would
exceed the capacity of existing or planned ✓
stormwater drainage "systems or provide substantial
additional sources of polluted runofR
f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality?
g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area
as mapped on a federal Flood hazard Boundary of
Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard
delineation map?
h) Place within 100-year flood hazard area structures, ✓
which would impede or redirect flood flows?
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Less Than
Potentially Significant With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
Issues Impact Incorporation Impact No Impact
i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of
loss, injury or death involving flooding, including /
flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam?
j) Inundation by seiche,tsunami, or mudflow? /
IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the project:
a) Physically divide an established community?
b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy,
or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over
the project (including, but not limited to the
general plan, specific plan,local coastal program, or
zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of
avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect?
c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation
plan or natural community conservation plan?
X. MINERAL RESOURCES. 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?
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?
XI. NOISE. Would the project result in:
a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise
levels in excess of standards established in the local ✓
general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable
standards of other agencies?
b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive
groundborne vibration or groundborne noise ,/
levels?
c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise
levels in the project vicinity above levels existing ,/
without the project?
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Less Than
Potentially Significant With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
Issues Impact Incorporation Impact No Impact
d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in
ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above
levels existing without the project?
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 expose people residing
or working in the project area to excessive noise
levels?
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private
airstrip, would the project expose people residing ✓
or working in the project area to excessive noise
levels?
XII. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the project:
a) Induce substantial 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)?
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing,
necessitating the construction - of replacement
housing elsewhere?
c) Displace substantial numbers of people,
necessitating the construction of replacement
housing elsewhere?
XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the project 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 of the public services:
a) Fire protection? ✓
b) Police protection? ✓
c) Schools? ✓
d) Parks? ✓
e) Other public facilities? ✓
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Less Than
Potentially Significant With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
Issues Impact Incorporation Impact No Impact
IV. 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?
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?
XV. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC. Would the project:
a) Cause an increase in traffic, which is substantial in
relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of
the street system (i.e., result in a substantial
increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the
volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at
intersections)?
b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level
of service standard established by the county
congestion management agency for designated
roads or highways?
c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including
either an increase in traffic levels or a change in
location that results in substantial safety risks?
d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design
feature (e.g. sharp curves or dangerous
intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm
equipment)?
e) Result in inadequate emergency access?
Result in inadequate parking capacity? ,/
g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs
supporting alternative transportation (e.g., 'bus ,/
turnouts,bicycle racks)?
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Less Than
Potentially Significant With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
Issues Impact Incorporation Impact No Impact
XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the project:
a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the
applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board?
b) Require or result in the construction of new water
or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of
existing facilities, the constriction of which could
cause significant environmental effects?
c) Require or result in the construction of new storm
water drainage facilities or expansion of existing
facilities, the construction of which could cause
significant environmental effects?
d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the
project from existing entitlements and resources or
are new or expanded entitlements needed?
e) Result in a determination by the wastewater
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?
f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted
capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste /
disposal needs?
g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and
regulations related to solid waste?
XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE.
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the
quality of the environment, substantially reduce the
habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or
wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining
levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal
community, reduce the number or restrict the
range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or
eliminate important examples of the major periods
of California history or prehistory?
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Less Than
Potentially Significant With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant
Issues Impact Incorporation Impact No Impact
b) Does the project have impacts that are individually
limited, but cumulatively considerable?
("cumulatively considerable" means that the
incremental effects of a project are considerable
when viewed in connection with the effects of past
projects, the effects of other current projects, and
the effects of probable future projects.)
c) Does the project have environmental effects,
which will cause substantial adverse effects on
human beings,either directly or indirectly?
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IV. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
This section provides an evaluation of the impact categories and questions contained in the Environmental
Checklist.
I. AESTHETICS
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? Less Than Significant Itn act
The Project site is located in the northwestern corner of Lake Elsinore (Lake Edge District) and will be
visible from the lake, from the west, and from some parts of the community on the eastside of Lake
Elsinore. The views of Lake Elsinore and the escarpments of the Santa Ana Mountains (to the west)
constitute the most "prominent scenic features of the community. This important westerly view is
consistent with the City's General Plan which anticipates commercial mixed uses along this portion of
Grand Avenue, and recreational open space uses adjacent to the Lake (reference Figure LE-1, Lake
Edge District of the General Plan). In addition, development of the Project will not affect the scenic
views of the Santa Ana Mountains because the site is adjacent to the Lake and the proposed structures
are not tall enough to visually intrude into the face of the mountain escarpment which tower more than
1,500 feet above the surface of Lake Elsinore (the typical elevations of lake surface generally range
between 1,240 and 1,255 feet while the mountain escarpments behind the lake range between 2,800 and
3,000 feet in height.). From across the lake, the Project will blend in with the existing buildings and
landscaping that is already found along the western edge of the Lake. The colors and materials of the
Project are similar to the other new development along Grand Avenue. Because the visual backdrop of
the community is not being affected by the Project, the Project will not have a significant impact on any
scenic vista.
At a Project level, the Project will be visible from Grand Avenue, adjacent residents, and by
recreational users on the lake surface. The view From Grand Avenue will be of the landscaped
frontage and building fronts. Views of the Project from the adjacent single family homes will be
extremely limited. Mostly the upper building stories over their backyard fences. Views from adjacent
mobile home park will be more noticeable. These views will be mitigated by the required site
landscaping and the architectural details and colors on the buildings. Any Project-level visual impacts
will be addressed through the City's design review process which will ensure compliance with City zoning
and design standards regulating building design,mass, bulk, height, colors, etc. In addition, the City has
a policy to require that the principles of four-sided architecture be applied to all projects. Project
architecture consists of the inclusion of appropriate architectural detailing on all exterior elevations of the
building. Implementing four-sided architecture means that the Project will be compatible on all sides with
the surrounding area. Based upon this discussion of the large and small scale aesthetic issues, the Project
will have a less than significant adverse effect on a scenic vista. As a result, any scenic impacts are
considered less than significant and no additional mitigation measures are required.
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings,
and historic buildings within a State Scenic Highway? Less Than Significant Impact With
Mitigation Incorporation
The Project will not substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock
outcroppings, and historic buildings within a State Scenic Highway since State Route 74 has not been
designated a scenic highway adjacent to the Project site. Any potential visual impacts will be addressed
through the City's design review process and are discussed in more detail in Sections I.a and I.d. The City
of Lake Elsinore has determined that certain species of palm trees (sp. 1'alma6we) are locally significant
resources. The discussion of this issue is contained in Section IV.e. of this Initial Study. Because of the
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impact to one significant palm tree, the Project may substantially damage any scenic resources,; however,
with the incorporation of Mitigation Measure BI0-1, any impacts to this resource will be reduced to a less
than significant level. No other significant impacts are anticipated and no additional mitigation measures
are required.
c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings?
Less Than Significant Impact
The development of the Project site is not expected to degrade the existing visual character of the area.
The existing visual character of the area is extremely mixed. The visual character of the area ranges from
relatively recent single family subdivisions to older deteriorated structures and resort developments along
vacant parcels. The Project site is bordered by an older resort recreational vehicle park on the north,
vacant property to the west across Grand Avenue, a concrete drainage channel and a newer single family
residential to the south, and Lake Elsinore to the east. The Project consists of two- and three story
buildings (retail, hotel and restaurants). Given the current General Plan land use designation and the
overall visual character of the surrounding area, the aesthetic character of the area will not be
compromised by the Project. This aesthetic and design consistency is ensured through the City's design
review process. As a result, no significant impacts are anticipated and no additional mitigation measures
are required.
d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare, which would adversely affect day or nighttime
views in the area? Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated
Light and glare from new street lights, vehicles, and the future land uses will be generated and will
contribute to the amount of light and glare experienced in the Project vicinity. The site is located within
an urbanized area which already experiences some levels of light and/or glare from the existing
development. However, the site is adjacent to an MSHCP Conservation Area (Lake Elsinore) which
means that the potential to adversely effect the conservation area from excess light pollution.
Development of the site will require design review approval by the City of Lake Elsinore. The City's
design review process is intended to ensure that future development will be designed to ensure design
compatibility and to alleviate light and/or glare disturbances outside of the Project boundary and in
identified conservation areas. As a result, no impacts are anticipated with the implementation of the
mitigation measures contained in this Initial Study.
MITIGATION MEASURES
AES-1. Prior to the issuance of any building permit, the Building Department shall ensure that all exterior
light fixtures and outside area lighting is directed away from off-site residences and MSHCP
Conservation Areas to comply with City design standards and building codes.
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II. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES
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? No Impact
The Project site has not historically been used for agricultural purposes and is not classified as Prime
Farmland, Unique Farmland or Farmland of Statewide Importance by the Farmland Mapping and
Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency. As a result, no impacts are anticipated and no
mitigation measures are required.
b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use,or a Williamson Act contract? No Impact
The Project will not conflict with the existing zoning or an existing agricultural use, or a Williamson
Act contract. The historic use of the site (within the last 50+/- years) has been for resort/urban land
uses. At the present time the site is designated as Specific Plan Area I on the General Plan Land Use
Map. Specific Plan Area I envisions a combination of urban and recreational land uses in a non-
agricultural setting. Because there are no existing agricultural zoning or agricultural land use on the
property and no agricultural uses envisioned in the future, no impacts are anticipated and no mitigation
measures are required.
c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could
result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use? No Impact
The Project will not involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or
nature, could result in conversion of farmland to non-agricultural uses. The Project site and the adjacent
parcels are not being utilized for agricultural cultivation. As a result, no impacts are anticipated and no
mitigation measures are required.
MITIGATION MEASURES
None required.
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III. AIR QUALITY
The following technical study was prepared to address issues related to air quality, and is available on the CD
located in the back pocket of this IS/MND:
0 "Air Quality Impact Analysis, Wake Rider Beach Resort, City of Lake Elsinore, California," prepared by
Giroux&Associates, dated January 27,2012 (AQ Analysis)
a-d) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan; violate any air
quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation;
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 (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone
precursors); or expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? Less Than
Significant Impact
Implementation of the Project will result in air emissions during construction and the operational phase
once constructed and occupied. A discussion on whether implementation of the Project will conflict with
or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan;violate any air quality standard or contribute
substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation; 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 (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds
for ozone precursors); or expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations is discussed
below.
Long-term air quality monitoring near the Project site is carried out by the South Coast Air Quality
Management District (SCAQMD) at its Lake Elsinore (Flint Street) air monitoring station. The particulate
data is relatively new and the data record is relatively incomplete for PMlo and/or PM2-5. Table 3 of AQ
Analysis summarizes the last five years of monitoring data. The station monitors ozone, carbon
monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and fine and coarse particulate matter. The following conclusions can be
drawn from this data:
a. Photochemical smog (ozone) levels occasionally exceed standards. The 8-hour state ozone standard
has been exceeded slightly more than 17 percent of all days in the past five years. The 1-hour state
standard has been violated an average of 9 percent of all days near Lake Elsinore. Year 2010 was the
cleanest year of recent years. While ozone levels are still high, they are much lower than 10 to 20 years
ago. Attainment of all clean air standards in the Project vicinity is not likely to occur soon, but the
severity and frequency of violations is expected to continue to slowly decline during the current
decade.
b. Measurements of carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide have shown low baseline levels in
comparison to the most stringent one- and eight-hour standards.
c. Particulate levels have traditionally been high in western Riverside County; however, there is a steady
improvement with distance in moving south from Corona or Riverside. However, as with ozone, the
Project's location downwind of emissions sources in coastal regions will likely cause the most
stringent PM10 standards to be exceeded for well into the current decade.
d. PM15 levels are chronically elevated in the Riverside area, but again improve substantially in moving
south along the I-15/1-215 corridors. The federal PM2.5 daily standard has been violated only once
since reporting began in 2008.
Although complete attainment of every clean air standard is not yet imminent, extrapolation of the steady
improvement trend suggests that such attainment could occur within the reasonably near future.
The Federal Clean Air Act (1977 Amendments) required that designated agencies in any area of the nation
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not meeting national clean air standards must prepare a plan demonstrating the steps that would bring the
area into compliance with all national standards. The South Coast Air Basin (SCAB) could not meet the
deadlines for ozone, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, or PMI,). In the SCAB, the agencies designated
by the governor to develop regional air quality plans are the SCAQMD and the Southern California
Association of Governments (SCAG). The two agencies first adopted an Air Quality Management Plan
(AQMP) in 1979 and revised it several times as earlier attainment forecasts were shown to be overly
optimistic.
The 1990 Federal Clean Air Act Amendment (CAAA) required that all states with air-sheds with "serious"
or worse ozone problems submit a revision to the State Implementation Plan (SIP). Amendments to the
SIP have been proposed, revised and approved over the past decade. The most current regional
attainment emissions forecast for ozone precursors (ROG and NO,) and for carbon monoxide (CO) and
for particulate matter are shown in Table 4 of the AQ Analysis. Substantial reductions in emissions of
ROG,NO, and CO are forecast to continue throughout the next several decades. Unless new particulate
control programs are implemented,PM,()and PM2.5 are forecast to slightly increase.
The Air Quality Management District (AQMD) adopted an updated clean air "blueprint" in August 2003.
The 2003 AQMP was approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2004. The Air Quality
Management Plan (AQMP) outlined the air pollution measures needed to meet federal health-based
standards for ozone by 2010 and for particulates (PMio) by 2006. The 2003 AQMP was based upon the
federal one-hour ozone standard which was revoked late in 2005 and replaced by an 8-hour federal
standard. Because of the revocation of the hourly standard,a new air quality planning cycle was initiated.
With re-designation of the air basin as non-attainment for the 8-hour ozone standard, a new attainment
plan was developed. This plan shifted most of the one-hour ozone standard attainment strategies to the 8-
hour standard. As previously noted, the attainment date was to "slip" from 2010 to 2021. The updated
attainment plan also includes strategies for ultimately meeting the federal PM25 standard.
Because projected attainment by 2021 requires control technologies that do not exist yet, the SCAQMD
requested a voluntary "bump-up" from a "severe non-attainment" area to an "extreme non-attainment"
designation for ozone. The extreme designation will allow a longer time period for these technologies to
develop. If attainment cannot be demonstrated within the specified deadline without relying on "black-
box" measures, EPA would have been required to impose sanctions on the region had the bump-up
request not been approved. In April, 2010, the EPA approved the change in the non-attainment
designation from "severe-17" to "extreme." This reclassification sets a later attainment deadline, but also
requires the air basin to adopt even more stringent emissions controls.
In other air quality attainment plan reviews,EPA has disapproved part of the SCAB PM2.5 attainment plan
included in the AQMP. EPA has stated that the current attainment plan relies on PMZ5 control
regulations that have not yet been approved or implemented. It is expected that a number of rules that are
pending approval will remove the identified deficiencies. If these issues are not resolved within the next
several years, federal funding sanctions for transportation projects could result.
The Project does not directly relate to the AQMP in that there are no specific air quality programs or
regulations governing general development. Conformity with adopted plans, forecasts and programs
relative to population, housing, employment and land use is the primary yardstick by which impact
significance of planned growth is determined. The SCAQMD, however, while acknowledging that the
AQMP is a growth-accommodating document, does not favor designating regional impacts as less-than-
significant just because the proposed development is consistent with regional growth projections. Air
quality impact significance for the proposed project has therefore been analyzed on a project-specific
basis:
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Prinnaty Pollutants
Air quality impacts generally occur on two scales of motion. Near an individual source of emissions or a
collection of sources such as a crowded intersection or parking lot, levels of those pollutants that are
emitted in their already unhealthful form will be highest. Carbon monoxide (CO) is an example of such a
pollutant. Primary pollutant impacts can generally be evaluated directly in comparison to appropriate
clean air standards. Violations of these standards where they are currently met, or a measurable worsening
of an existing or future violation, would be considered a significant impact. Many particulates, especially
fugitive dust emissions, are also primary pollutants. Because of the non-attainment status of the South
Coast Air Basin (SCAB) for PM-10, an aggressive dust control program is required to control fugitive dust
during project construction.
Secondary Pollutants
Many pollutants, however, require time to transform from a more benign form to a more unhealthful
contaminant. Their impact occurs regionally far from the source. Their incremental regional impact is
minute on an individual basis and cannot be quantified except through complex photochemical computer
models. _Analysis of significance of such emissions is based upon a specified amount of emissions
(pounds, tons, etc.) even though there is no way to translate those emissions directly into a corresponding
ambient air quality impact.
Because of the chemical complexity of primary versus secondary pollutants, the SCAQMD has designated
significant emissions levels as surrogates for evaluating regional air quality impact significance independent
of chemical transformation processes. Projects with daily emissions that exceed any of the following
emission thresholds are recommended by the SCAQMD to be considered significant under CEQA
guidelines:
Pollutant Construction Operations*
ROG 75 55
NOx 100 55
CO 550 550
PM10 150 150
PM2.5 55 55
sox 150 150
Lead 3 3
Source:SCAQMD CEQA Air Quality Handbook,November,1993 Rev.
*Project operations have no air quality impacts,only construction was evaluated
Additional Indicators
In its CEQA Handbook, the SCAQMD also states that additional indicators should be used as screening
criteria to determine the need for further analysis with respect to air quality. The additional indicators are
as follows:
• Project could interfere with the attainment of the federal or state ambient air quality standards by
either violating or contributing to an existing or projected air quality violation.
• Project could result in population increases within the regional statistical area which would be in
excess of that projected in the AQMP and in other than planned locations for the project's build-
out year.
• Project could generate vehicle trips that cause a CO hot spot.
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The SCAQMD CEQA Handbook also identifies various secondary significance criteria related to toxic,
hazardous or odorous air contaminants. Except for the small diameter particulate matter ("PM-2.5")
fraction of diesel exhaust generated by heavy construction equipment, there are no secondary impact
indicators associated with project construction.
CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY IMPACI'S
Dust is typically the primary concern during construction of new buildings. Because such emissions are
not amenable to collection and discharge through a controlled source, they are called "fugitive emissions."
Emission rates vary as a function of many parameters (soil silt, soil moisture, wind speed, area disturbed,
number of vehicles, depth of disturbance or excavation, etc.). These parameters are not known with any
reasonable certainty prior to project development and may change from day to day. Any assignment of
specific parameters to an unknown future date is speculative and conjectural.
Because of the inherent uncertainty in the predictive factors for estimating fugitive dust generation,
regulatory agencies typically use one universal "default" factor based on the area disturbed assuming that
all other input parameters into emission rate prediction fall into midrange average values. This assumption
may or may not be totally applicable to site-specific conditions on the proposed project site. As noted
previously, emissions estimation for project-specific fugitive dust sources is therefore characterized by a
considerable degree of imprecision.
Average daily PM,o emissions during site grading and other disturbance are shown in the
CalEEMOd.2011.1.1 computer model to be about 10 pounds per acre. This estimate presumes the use of
reasonably available control measures (RACMs). The SCAQMD requires the use of best available control
measures (BACMs) for fugitive dust from construction activities.
Current research in particulate-exposure health suggests that the most adverse effects derive from ultra-
small diameter particulate matter comprised of chemically reactive pollutants such as sulfates, nitrates or
organic material. A national clean air standard for particulate matter of 2.5 microns or smaller in diameter
(called"PM2,5")was adopted in 1997. A limited amount of construction activity particulate matter is in the
PMZ5 range. PMzs emissions are estimated to comprise 10-20 percent of PM,o.
In addition to fine particles that remain suspended in the atmosphere semi-indefinitely, construction
activities generate many larger particles with shorter atmospheric residence times. This dust is comprised
mainly of large diameter inert silicates that are chemically non-reactive and are further readily filtered out
by human breathing passages. These fugitive dust particles are therefore more of a potential soiling
nuisance as they settle out on parked cars, outdoor furniture or landscape foliage rather than any adverse
health hazard. The deposition distance of most soiling nuisance particulates is less than 100 feet from the
source (EPA, 1995) under normal wind conditions. There are sensitive receptors within 100 feet from the
project construction site perimeter such that enhanced dust nuisance protection must be implemented.
Exhaust emissions will result from on and off-site heavy equipment. The types and numbers of
equipment will vary among contractors such that such emissions cannot be quantified with certainty.
Default equipment use factors contains in appropriate emissions calculation models have therefore been
used.
CalEEMod was developed by the SCAQMD and provides a model by which to calculate both
construction emissions and operational emissions from a land use project. It calculates both the daily
maximum and annual average for criteria pollutants as well as total or annual greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions.
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The CalEEMod 2011.1.1 computer model was used to calculate emissions from ,the indicated default
prototype construction equipment fleet and schedule anticipated by CalEEMod:
Site Preparation (2 days) 1 Dozer
1 Tractor/Loader/Backhoe
1 Grader
Grading(4 days) 1 Dozer
1 Tractor/Loader/Backhoe
1 Crane
Construction (200 days) 1 Forklift
1 Generator Set
3 Welder
1 Tractor/Loader/Backhoe
1 Cement Mortar Mixer
1 Paver
Paving (10 days) 1 aving Equipment
1 Roller
1 Tractor/Loader/Backhoe
Utilizing this indicated equipment fleet the following worst case daily emissions are calculated by
CalEEMod:
Construction Activity Emissions
Maximum Daily Emissions (pounds/day)
Activity ROG* NO. CO S02 PMI0 PM2.5 CO2(e)
2011
Unmitigated 65.4 29.6 21.2 0.0 7.2 4.2 3,335.6
Mitigated 65.4 29.6 21.2 0.0 3.6 2.5 3,335.6
2012
Unmitigated 65.4 3.2 2.5 0.0 0.4 0.3 357.4
Mitigated 65.4 3.2 2.5 0.0 0.4 0.3 357.4
SCAQMD Thresholds 75 100 550 150 150 55 -
Source:GaIFT'Mod.2011.1.1 output in appendix of AQ Analysis v*primarily from paints and coating
Peak daily construction activity emissions will be below SCAQMD CEQA thresholds. Recommended
dust mitigation measures are provided in the appendix, but only the following measures were modeled in
CalEEMod for this project:
• Water exposed areas 3 times per day
Construction equipment exhaust contains carcinogenic compounds within the diesel exhaust particulates.
The toxicity of diesel exhaust is evaluated relative to a 24-hour per day, 365 days per year, 70-year lifetime
exposure. Public exposure to heavy equipment emissions will be an extremely small fraction of the above
dosage assumption. Diesel equipment is also becoming progressively "cleaner" in response to air quality
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rules on new off-road equipment. Any public health risk associated with project-related heavy equipment
operations exhaust is therefore not quantifiable,but small.
LOCAL SIGNIFICANCE THRESHOLDS
Regional Impacts
The SCAQMD has developed analysis parameters to evaluate ambient air quality on a local level in
addition to the more regional emissions-based thresholds of significance. These analysis elements are
called Localized Significance Thresholds (LSTs). LSTs were developed in response to Governing Board's
Environmental Justice Enhancement Initiative 1-4 and the LST methodology was provisionally adopted in
October 2003 and formally approved by SCAQMD's Mobile Source Committee in February 2005.
Use of an LST analysis for a project is optional. For the proposed project, the primary source of possible
LST impact would be during construction. LSTs are only applicable to the following criteria pollutants:
oxides of nitrogen (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), and particulate matter (PMiu and PM2.5). LSTs
represent the maximum emissions from a project that are not expected to cause or contribute to an
exceedance of the most stringent applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard, and are
developed based on the ambient concentrations of that pollutant for each source receptor area and
distance to the nearest sensitive receptor.
LST screening tables are available for 25, 50, 100, 200 and 500 meter source-receptor distances. Because
there are sensitive uses immediately adjacent to the site, the closest distance of 25 meter distance was
utilized for analysis. LST pollutant concentration data is currently published for 1, 2 and 5 acre sites for
varying distances. The project site is approximately 5 acres. Therefore, the following thresholds are
determined (pounds per day):
LST and Project Emissions
Lake Elsinore CO NOx PM-10 PM-2.5
LST 5 acres,25 meters 1,804 371 13 8
Max On-Site Emissions
Site Preparation 14 25 4 2
Grading 17 30 2 2
Construction 17 26 2 2
Paving 12 21 2 2
Source: CaIEEMod Output in Appendix(maximum emissions from on-site construction)
LST emissions thresholds were compared to the maximum daily construction activities. On-site
construction emissions are provided in the CalEEMod output files and do not include any on-road haul,
worker commuting or vendor delivery emissions. All on-site emissions are below the LST for
construction.
OPERATIONAL IMPACTS
The project will generate 2,031 average daily trips (ADT). Commercial uses also generate small quantities
of "area source emissions" derived from organic compounds from cleaning products, landscape
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maintenance, etc. The contribution of these sources is small.
Operational emissions for project-related traffic were calculated using CalEEMod 2011.1.1 for an assumed
project build-out year of 2012. As seen below, project development will not cause the SCAQMD's
recommended threshold levels to be exceeded. Operational emissions will be at a less-than-significant
level.
Wake Rider Daily Operational Impacts
Operational Emissions (lbs/day)
Source ROG NOx CO SOa PM10 PMz.s COz
Area 2.2 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Energy 0.2 1.9 1.6 0.0 0.2 0.2 2,309.7
Mobile 7.9 15.9 71.4 0.1 8.4 0.8 8,091.9
Total 10.3 17.8 72.9 0.1 8.6 1.0 10.401.6
SCAQMD 55 55 550 150 150 55 -
Threshold
Exceeds No No No No No No NA
Threshold?
Source:CalEEMod Output in Appendix of AQ Analysis
MICROSCALE IMPACT ANALYSIS
There is a direct relationship between traffic/circulation congestion and CO impacts since exhaust fumes
from vehicular traffic are the primary source of CO. CO is a localized gas that dissipates very quickly
under normal meteorological conditions. Therefore, CO concentrations decrease substantially as distance
from the source (intersection) increases. The highest CO concentrations are typically found in areas
directly adjacent to congested roadway intersections. These areas of vehicle congestion have the potential
to create pockets of elevated levels of CO which are called"hot spots."
Micro-scale air quality impacts have traditionally been analyzed in environmental documents when the air
basin was a non-attainment area for carbon monoxide (CO). However, the SCAQMD has demonstrated
in the CO attainment redesignation request to EPA that there are no "hot spots", i.e., locations where
emission concentrations expose individuals to elevated risks of adverse health effects,anywhere in SCAB.
To verify this conclusion, a CO screening analysis was performed at all intersections within the project
area for which the project traffic report provided data. One-hour CO concentrations were calculated on
the sidewalks adjacent to these intersections. The significance of localized project impacts depends on
whether the project would cause substantial concentrations of CO. A project is considered to have
significant impacts if project-related mobile-source emissions result in an exceedance of the California
one-hour and eight-hour CO standards,which are:
• 1-hour = 20 ppm
• 8-hour = 9 ppm
Calculations were made for existing traffic plus project traffic for the morning and evening peak hours.
Combining future project build-out traffic with existing conditions represents a worst-case analysis. The
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results of the microscale impact analysis are shown below.
One-Hour CO Concentrations (ppm)
Intersections Existing Existing+
Project
AM Peak Hours
Grand Ave SR-74 / Mobile Home Pk Dwy 1.6 1.7
Grand Ave SR-74 / Project Access NA 1.8
Grand Ave SR-74 / Serena Way 1.6 1.7
PM Peak Hours
Grand Ave SR-74/ Mobile Home Pk Dwy 1.7 1.8
Grand Ave SR-74 / Project Access NA 1.9
Grand Ave SR-74)/ Serena Wa 1.7 1.8
8-Hour CO Concentrations m
Intersections Existing Existing+
Project
Grand Ave SR-74 /Mobile Home Pk Dwy 1.1 1.2
Grand Ave SR-74 / Project Access NA 1.2
Grand Ave (SR-74)/ Serena Way 1 1.1 1 1.2
As shown, the existing peak one-hour local CO background level in 2009 in the project area vicinity was 1.0
ppm. With project implementation in the existing time frame, inclusive of the local concentration, maximum
one-hour concentration is estimated to be 1.9 ppm,which is well below the one-hour standard of 20 ppm.The
maximum ambient 8-hour CO concentration in 2010 was 0.7 ppm. Maximum with project 8-hour CO
concentration of 1.2 ppm (inclusive of the background concentration) were compared to the 9 ppm
significance threshold. Micro-scale air quality impacts are not significant.
As discussed in this Section, the construction and operation of the Project will not violate air quality standards,
exceed AQMD significance thresholds, and by inference, significantly impact air quality. Even though no
significant air quality impacts are anticipated, essential air quality mitigation measures addressing particulate
matter and volatile organic gases are being incorporated into this Project to ensure construction compatibility
with the surrounding area. As a result, the air quality impacts are expected to be less than significant.
Mitigation Measure AQ-1 will be implemented during the construction phase of the Project.
e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? Less Than Signir iftcant
Im act
Implementation of the Project will create objectionable odors both during the construction and
operational phases. It should be noted that these impacts will not affect a substantial number of people.
Impacts will be most experienced by the adjacent residences. The impacts are discussed below.
Construction Odors
Diesel exhaust has a characteristic odor that can be detectable at a considerable distance from the source.
However, the exhaust plume from any piece of equipment is narrow and typically displays considerable
meander. Odor impacts are therefore transitory and occur in fairly close proximity to the source.
Odor strength from any source is most simply described in terms of now many dilutions with fresh air are
needed to reduce the odorant to undetectable levels. This descriptor is called the "dilution-to-thresholds"
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(D/T) ratio, or the number of "odor units" (OU) in a sample. Diesel exhaust strength varies with the
engine power level, compression temperature, fuel quality and other factors. Reported odor strengths of
strongly scented diesel exhaust is around 1,000 OU per cubic foot of exhaust air. The SCAQMD
guidance on odor characterization is that a level exceeding 10 OU per cubic foot may be offensive.
Plume dispersion from mobile sources with varying source locations and duty cycles is difficult to
estimate. Under steady-state conditions, the "Workbook or Atmospheric Dispersion Estimates" (2nd Ed,
1994) predicts the following impact distances for an exhaust plume during daytime work-day conditions:
Stability Distance to 10 OU Distance to 1 OU
Very unstable 60 feet 230 feet
Moderately unstable 100 feet 360 feet
Sli fitly unstable 160 feet 590 feet
The zone of strong diesel odor impact from construction equipment is therefore typically 160 feet or less.
Except where heavy equipment operations occur in very close proximity to occupied dwellings or other
odor-sensitive uses (health care, outdoor restaurants, etc.) set-back distances are typically adequate to
preclude significant diesel odor impact potential. In the case of the Project, impacts will be of short
duration,will not be considered significant and will not require any additional mitigation measures.
Operational Odors
The Project contains two restaurant sites that may generate cooking odors, and possibly from the disposal
of biodegradable refuse in outside containers. Most cooking odor is captures by stove/grill hoods that are
discharged outside the building. Because charbroilers discharge a combination of smoke particles,reactive
organic gases and odors, charbroiler installations usually require use of best available technology (BACK
on new installations.
Most fast food operations are required to comply with SCAQMD Rule 1138 "Control of Emissions from
Restaurant Operations." The rule is designed to reduce particulate matter,(smoke) and volatile organic
compounds (volatized animal fat). A by-product of such control is odor reduction. SCAQMD Rule 402
further prohibits creation of an odor nuisance. If the cooking activity discharge were to create
objectionable odor, there is substantial recourse to abate any possible nuisance. The CUP required to be
issued by the City will specifically be conditioned that any restaurant operator utilize BACT to control
cooking odor. Both the City and SCAQMD have compliance enforcement power. Several control
mechanisms exist to effectively treat cooking odor if fan discharge by itself is not adequate to disperse the
odor. The SCAQMD staff report on the recommended strengthening of Rule 1138 (2009) reported on
emissions control tests that reduced smoke and odor by 85 percent (wet scrubbers). Proper ventilation
design will likely maintain restaurant cooking odor impacts at less-than-significant levels. Failing that,
additional enforcement mechanisms exist .and control equipment are reasonably available to further
guarantee that finding. As a result, no significant impacts are anticipated and no additional mitigation
measures are required.
f,g) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant
impact on the environment, or conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation adopted
for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases? Less Than Significant
Im act
Greenhouse gases" (so called because of their role in trapping heat near the surface of the earth) emitted
by human activity are implicated in global climate change, commonly referred to as "global warming."
These greenhouse gases contribute to an increase in the temperature of the earth's atmosphere by
transparency to short wavelength visible sunlight, but near opacity to outgoing terrestrial long wavelength
heat radiation in some parts of the infrared spectrum. The principal greenhouse gases (GHGs) are carbon
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dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and water vapor. For purposes of planning and regulation,
Section 15364.5 of the California Code of Regulations defines GHGs to include carbon dioxide,methane,
nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons and sulfur hexafluoride. Fossil fuel consumption in
the transportation sector (on-road motor vehicles, off-highway mobile sources, and aircraft) is the single
largest source of GHG emissions, accounting for approximately half of GHG emissions globally.
Industrial and commercial sources are the second largest contributors of GHG emissions with about one-
fourth of total emissions.
California has passed several bills and the Governor has signed at least three executive orders regarding
greenhouse gases. GHG statues and executive orders (EO) include AB 32, SB 1368, EC) S-03-05, EC) S-
20-06 and EC) S-01-07.
AB 32 is one of the most significant pieces of environmental legislation that California has adopted.
Among other things, it is designed to maintain California's reputation as a "national and international
leader on energy conservation and environmental stewardship." It will have wide-ranging effects on
California businesses and lifestyles as well as far reaching effects on other states and countries. A unique
aspect of AB 32, beyond its broad and wide-ranging mandatory provisions and dramatic GHG reductions
are the short time frames within which it must be implemented. Major components of the AB 32 include:
• Require the monitoring and reporting of GHG emissions beginning with sources or categories of
sources that contribute the most to statewide emissions.
• Requires immediate"early action"control programs on the most readily controlled GHG sources.
• Mandates that by 2020, California's GHG emissions be reduced to 1990 levels.
• Forces an overall reduction of GHG gases in California by 25-40%, from business as usual, over the
next 13 years (by 2020).
• Must complement efforts to achieve and maintain federal and state ambient air quality standards and
to reduce toxic air contaminants.
Statewide, the framework for developing the implementing regulations for AB 32 is under way. Maximum
GHG reductions are expected to derive from increased vehicle fuel efficiency, from greater use of
renewable energy and from increased structural energy efficiency.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Significance Thresholds
In response to the requirements of SB97, the State Resources Agency developed guidelines for the
treatment of GHG emissions under CEQA. These new guidelines became state laws as part of Title 14 of
the California Code of Regulations in March, 2010. The CEQA Appendix G guidelines were modified to
include GHG as a required analysis element. A project would have a potentially significant impact if it:
• Generates GHG emissions, directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the
environment, or,
• Conflicts with an applicable plan,policy or regulation adopted to reduce GHG emissions.
Section 15064.4 of the Code specifies how significance of GHG emissions is to be evaluated. The process
is broken down into quantification of project-related GHG emissions, making a determination of
significance, and specification of any appropriate mitigation if impacts are found to be potentially
significant. At each of these steps, the new GHG guidelines afford the lead agency with substantial
flexibility.
Emissions identification may be quantitative, qualitative or based on performance standards. CEQA
guidelines allow the lead agency to "select the model or methodology it considers most appropriate". The
most "common practice for transportation/combustion GHG emissions quantification is to use a
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computer model such as CalEEMod, as was used in the ensuing analysis.
The significance of those emissions then must be evaluated; the selection of a threshold of significance
must take into consideration what level of GHG emissions would be cumulatively considerable. The
guidelines are clear that they do not support a zero net emissions threshold. If the lead agency does not
have sufficient expertise in evaluating GHG impacts,it may rely on thresholds adopted by an agency with
greater expertise. On December 5, 2008 the SCAQMD Governing Board adopted an Interim quantitative
GHG Significance Threshold for industrial projects where the SCAQMD is the lead agency (e.g.,
stationary source permit projects, rules, plans, etc.) of 10,000 Metric Tons MT COz equivalent/year. As
part of the Interim GHG Significance Threshold development process for industrial projects, the
SCAQMD established a working group of stakeholders that also considered thresholds for commercial or
residential projects. A recommendation of a significance threshold of 3,000 MT per year of GHG
emissions for non-industrial uses was developed, but never formally adopted. This 3,000 MT/year
recommendation has been used as a guideline for this analysis.
Construction AcciviL GHG Urnissions
The build-out timetable for this project is estimated by CalEEMod to be approximately 16 months. The
CalEEMod defaults to start construction in year 2011 and is very difficult to override. Although
equipment becomes progressively cleaner in the future, using 2011 and 2012 for construction years
represents a worst case scenario. Future upgrades of CalEEMod will correct this issue.
During project construction,the CaIEEMod computer model predicts that the constructions activities will
generate the following annual CO2(e) emissions:
Construction Emissions (metric tons COz(e))
Year 2011 319.1
Year 2012 1.0
Overall Total 320.1
*Output provided in appendix of AQ Analysis
SCAQMD GHG emissions policy from construction activities is to amortize emissions over a 30-year
lifetime. The amortized level from 320 metric tons CO2(e) is 10.7 metric tons per year. GHG impacts
from construction are therefore considered less-than-significant.
Protect Operational GHG Emissions
The input assumptions for operational GHG emissions calculations, and the GHG conversion from
consumption to annual regional CO2(e) emissions are summarized in the CalEEMod output files found in
the appendix of the AQ Report.
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The total operational and annualized construction emissions are as follows:
Operational Emissions
Consumption Source MT COz a tons/year
Area 0.0
Energy 961.1
Mobile Source 1,245.3
Solid Waste 27.6
Water 22.7
Annualized Construction 10.7
Total 2,267.3
Total project GHG emissions are less than the proposed significance threshold of 3,000 MT. GHG
emissions are not considered significant.
City of Lake Elsinore Climate Action Plan
Lake Elsinore has prepared a draft Climate Action Plan as of August 2011. The CAP is not intended to
limit future development or economic growth within Lake Elsinore, nor is it intended to stop any
individual project (as prescribed by the City's General Plan) from moving forward. Under forecasted
business-as-usual conditions, and accounting for the full extent of the growth permitted under the General
Plan,Lake Elsinore's GHG emissions are projected to increase to 1,064,565 MT COZe in 2020.
The City has made considerable effort to select viable emissions reduction targets. To meet the emissions
reduction targets, the CAP identifies a combination of state-level regulations and local strategies and
measures in the focus areas of Transportation and Land Use, Energy, Solid Waste, Water Conservation
and Public Education and Outreach.
The relevant reduction strategies for the Project are listed in Mitigation Measure AQ-2 below that will
make the Project consistent with the CAP and maintain Project impacts to a less than significant level.
MITIGATION MEASURES
AQ-1: Construction Emissions Mitigation
Construction activities are not anticipated to cause dust emissions to exceed SCAQMD CEQA
thresholds. Nevertheless, mitigation through enhanced dust control measures is recommended for
use because of the non-attainment status of the air basin and the proximity of existing homes.
Recommended mitigation includes:
Fugitive Dust Control
• Apply soil stabilizers or moisten inactive areas.
• Prepare a high wind dust control plan.
• Address previously disturbed areas if subsequent construction is delayed.
• Water exposed surfaces as needed to avoid visible dust leaving the construction site (typically 3
times/day).
• Cover all stock piles with tarps at the end of each day or as needed.
• Provide water spray during loading and unloading of earthen materials.
• Minimize in-out traffic from construction zone.
Similarly, ozone precursor emissions (ROG and NO,) are calculated to be below SCAQMD CEQA
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thresholds. However, because of the non-attainment for photochemical smog, the use of reasonably
available control measures for diesel exhaust is recommended. Combustion emissions controls
include:
Exhaust Emissions Control
• Utilize well-tuned off-road construction equipment.
+ Establish a preference for contractors using upgraded (Tier 3 or better) heavy equipment.
• Enforce 5-minute idling limits for both on-road trucks and off-road equipment.
AQ-2: CAP Relevant Reduction Strategies
Transportation Requirements
• Manage vehicle parking.
• Reduce worker commute trips with incentives to encourage participation.
Energy Requirements
• Increase energy efficiency of new construction.
• Reduce water consumption.
• Increase the use of renewable energy.
Cool RoofRequirements
• Use roofing materials having solar reflectance, thermal emittance or Solar Reflectance Index
(SRI)3 consistent with CalGreen Tier 1 values (Table A5.106.11.2.1), and implement through
conditions of approval.
EaergyEfflicientBuilding Standards
• Exceed the California Energy Code requirements, based on the 2008 Energy Efficiency Standards
by 15% (consistent with CalGreen Tier 1), through either the performance based or prescriptive
approach described in the California Green Building Code; implement through conditions of
approval. Alternately, a solar photovoltaic system and/or solar water heating may be used to assist
in meeting all or a portion of the 15%requirement.
Landscaping Requirements
• Utilize drought resistant landscaping.
Tree Planting Requirements
• Plant at minimum one 15-gallon non-deciduous, umbrella-form tree per 30 linear feet of
boundary length near buildings.
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IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
The following technical studies were prepared to address issues related to biological issues, and are
available on the CD located in the back pocket of this IS/MND:
• `Biological,Land Use&MSHCP Compliance Report,APN# 381-030-005,Prior Developed Lot on
Grand Avenue,Lot 5.18+Acres w/Total Area Surveyed: 10+Acres,"prepared by Manee Consulting
• "Significant Palm Identification Report,"prepared by Manee Consulting.
0 "Wetland Identification, Delineation, and Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination, Wake Riders
Beach Resort, Lake Elsinore, Riverside County, California," prepared by Brian F. Smith and
Associates,Inc.
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 Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
No Impact
According to the "Biological, Land Use & MSHCP Compliance Report, APN# 381-030-005, Prior
'Developed Lot on Grand Avenue, Lot 5.18+ Acres w/Total Area Surveyed: 10+ Acres," (MSHCP
Compliance Report), the site can be characterized as a 5-acre lakeshore property with roughly .66 acres of
the land below the 1265 foot which slopes to the shoreline of the lake where it then extends into the
lake. The property then goes into the lake for approximately 150 feet. The remaining 4.3+ acre of the
Project site is cleared former development site where one sees: (1) a level site; (2) a site that is cleared of
almost all ruderal and ornamental plant growth, and (3) with the removal of almost all debris and building
materials gone except for one structure still standing. The eastern portion of the site is often inundated by
the lake and contains areas of bare ground and areas covered with sparse ruderal, emergent, and wetland
vegetation that can survive in environments that alternate between dry land and lake bottom as lake levels
vary throughout the year and between drier and wetter years. Site visits did not identify any significant
wildlife habitats or species on the site that would be impacted either directly or indirectly as a result of
implementing the Project during the construction or operational phases. As a result, no impacts are
anticipated and no mitigation is required.
In addition, the Project site is located with the Western Riverside Multiple Species Habitat Conservation
Plan (MSHCP) area. The MSHCP provides detailed guidance on addressing potential impacts to plant and
animal species of concern. According to the Riverside County Land Information System, the site is not
located within the boundary of the Stephens Kangaroo Rat Habitat Conservation Plan. These habitat
conservation plans are discussed in more detail in Section IV.f.
According to the "Wetland Identification, Delineation, and Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination,
Wake Riders Beach Resort, Lake Elsinore, Riverside County, California," prepared by Brian F. Smith and
Associates, Inc., a 1.88-acre portion of the 5.1-acre Project site (study area) was established along the
shoreline of the Lake. Wetland identification ad delineation determined that approximately 1.73 acres of
this study area are wetlands under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) and the
California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG). Based on information collected during the wetland
delineation a.preliminary jurisdictional determination was made. The CDFG has jurisdiction over 1.73
acres of the wetland communities and the ACOE has jurisdiction over 1.27 of the 1.73 acres. The Project
proposes no development within these areas; therefore, none of these resources will be impacted by the
Project. No impacts are anticipated and no mitigation is required.
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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 Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? No Impact
The Project will not have an 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
Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. According to the "Wetland Identification, Delineation, and
Preliminary Jurisdictional Determination, Wake Riders Beach Resort, Lake Elsinore, Riverside County,
California," prepared by Brian F. Smith and Associates, Inc., a 1.88-acre portion of the 5.1-acre Project
site (study area) was established along the shoreline of the Lake. Wetland identification ad delineation
determined that approximately 1.73 acres of this study area are wetlands under the jurisdiction of the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) and the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG). Based on
information collected during the wetland delineation a preliminary jurisdictional determination was made.
The CDFG has jurisdiction over 1.73 acres of the wetland communities and the ACOE has jurisdiction
over 1.27 of the 1.73 acres. The Project proposes no development within these areas; therefore, none of
these resources will be impacted by the Project. No impacts are anticipated and no mitigation is required.
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the
Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct
removal, filling,hydrological interruption, or other means? No Impact
The Project will not have an adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of
the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct
removal, filling,hydrological interruption, or other means. No portion of the Project site is located within
the high water area for Lake Elsinore, or within the ACOE or CDFG jurisdictional areas; therefore, no
development or disturbance is proposed to occur in these areas. No impacts are anticipated and no
mitigation is required.
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? No Impact
The Project will not interfere 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. Currently, the shoreline area of this project does not propose any action that would
restrict, impair, or block this linkage through this segment of shoreline. Consequently, no impacts are
anticipated and no mitigation measures are required.
e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree
preservation policy or ordinance? Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated
The City of Lake Elsinore has determined that several species of palms are important to maintaining the
character of the local community and at protecting the local environment. According to the provisions of
Ordinance 1044, no Significant Palm may be removed or relocated without a permit from the Director of
Community Services. Significant Palms are defined as any palm taller than five feet in height (as measured
from the ground to the base of crown) for the following species: California Date Palm (washinglenia filifara),
Canary Island Date Palm (phoenix canariensis), Mediterranean Fan Palm (chamaerops humilij), Pindo Palm
(butia wpilata), Pygmy Palm (phoenix roebelenh), Senegal Date Palm (phoenix reclinata), and Windmill Palm
(trachycarpus fortunez).
According to the Significant Palm ID Report,The subject site has 8 palms growing on the site for at least
20+ years. Seven of the palms are Queen Palms; these are not listed as "Significant Palms" as listed in the
City of Lake Elsinore's Municipal Code Section 5.78 (Ordinance 1044). The one listed Significant Palm is
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a California Fan Palm (Washingtonia filifera). This palm is healthy and is about 20+ years old. It is about
23 feet tall and about 2.7 feet in diameter at 3 feet from ground. To ensure compliance with the
Ordinance, the applicant shall be required to obtain approval from the Director of Community Services to
relocate or replace the palm. According to the Community Services Department, if relocation on-site is
not feasible, the City may be able to assist in finding an appropriate location for significant palms
elsewhere in the community. Compliance with Ordinance 1044 is incorporated into Mitigation Measure
BIO-1. Compliance with the requirements of Ordinance 1044 address the City's concerns with palm trees
within the community and will reduce any impacts to a less than significant level. As a result, no
significant impacts are anticipated and no additional mitigation measures are required.
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? Less
Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated
The Project is located within the adopted Western Riverside .County Multiple Species Habitat
Conservation Plan (MSHCP) area. The MSHCP is a comprehensive, multi-jurisdictional Habitat
Conservation Plan focusing on conservation of species and associated habitats in Western Riverside
County. The MSHCP will serve as a HCP pursuant to Section 10(a)(1)(13) of the federal Endangered
Species Act of 1973, as amended, as well as a Natural Communities Conservation Plan (NCCP) under the
NCCP Act of 2001. The overall goal of the MSHCP is the conservation of 500,000 acres and focuses on
the conservation of 146 plant and animal species.
According to the County, the Project is not located with the area of the Stephens Kangaroo Rat Habitat
Conservation Area. As a result, the requirements of the Stephens Kangaroo Rat Habitat Conservation
Plan do not apply to this Project.
On June 22, 2004, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) issued the Section 10(a)(1)(13) permit, and
the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) issued the Natural Community Conservation Plan
permit„ collectively referred to as the "Permit." These Permits provide take authorization for those
species listed as threatened or endangered and identified in the permits as Covered Species Adequately
Conserved. The City of Lake Elsinore is a participating entity and Permittee of the MSHCP. In
accordance with the MSHCP, the Project was also reviewed for consistency with the following
supplemental policy areas.
• Section 6.1.1 - Property Owner Initiated Habitat Evaluation and Acquisition Negotiation Strategy
(In Lake Elsinore, this process is referred to as the Lake Elsinore Acquisition Process, or LEAP)
• Section 6.1.2-Protection of Species Associated with Riparian/Riverine Areas and Vernal Pools
• Section 6.1.4- Guidelines Pertaining to the Urban/Wildlands Interface
• Section 6.3.2-Additional Survey Needs and Procedures
• Section 6.4— Fuels Management Guidelines
• Section 8.5.1 Local Development Impact Fees
The results of.this consistency analysis are described below. The Riverside County Integrated Plan
Conservation Summary Report Generator was used to determine the appropriate conservation
requirements for the Project site.
Criteria Area Cells
The MSHCP establishes Criteria Area cells to facilitate the process by which properties are evaluated for
inclusion within the MSHCP Conservation Reserve System. The Criteria Area is an analytical tool which
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assists in determining which properties may need to be acquired and conserved under the MSHCP. The
process for evaluating the conservation needs for individual projects are described in Section 6.1.1, the
Property Owner Initiated Habitat Evaluation and Acquisition Negotiation Strategy (HANS). The
equivalent process in the City is known as the LEAP. According to the information provided by the
Riverside County Integrated Plan Conservation Summary Report Generator, the Project site is not located
within an acquisition Criteria Area as identified in the MSHCP and is not required to participate in the
LEAP. As a result, the Project is consistent with these provisions of the MSHCP.
Fiverine/Riparian Protect.ion Policies
Section 6.1.2 of the MSHCP requires that all projects within the Plan Area be assessed for potentially
significant effects on riparian and riverine areas as part of the environmental review process.
Riparian/Riverine Areas are lands which contain habitats dominated by trees, shrubs, persistent
emergents, or emergent mosses and lichens, which occur close to or which depend upon soil moisture
from a nearby fresh water source; or areas with fresh water flow during all or a portion of the year. The
Project site does encompass scattered vegetation which could be considered a riparian resource.
However, this vegetation will not be directly or indirectly affected by the Project. Therefore, the Project is
consistent with this section of the MSHCP.
Vernal Pool Protection Policies
Section 6.1.2 of the MSHCP requires that all projects within the Plan area be assessed for potentially
significant effects on vernal pools as part of the environmental review process. Vernal pools are seasonal
wetlands that occur in depression areas that have wetlands indicators for all three parameters (soils,
vegetation and hydrology) during the wetter portion of the growing season but normally lack wetlands
indicators of hydrology and/or vegetation during the drier portion of the growing season. Section 6.1.2 of
the MSHCP focuses on protection of vernal pool habitats based on their value in the conservation of a
number of MSHCP covered species. According to the MSHCP Consistency Analysis, the Project site is
not in: a criteria cell, an Area Plan or Subunit, Specific Plan,RCA Acquisition Plan/Gains Area, conserved
lands area, a mapped wetlands area, CETA Corridor, a criteria area, CSS Habitat Quality Criteria Area,
and/or a Sensitive Soils Area. As a result,the Project is consistent with this section of the MSHCP.
Fairy Shriml-)Protection Policies
Sensitive fairy shrimp species are known to be associated with Vernal Pool habitat areas. The three
sensitive species, the Riverside, Vernal Pool and Santa Rosa Fairy Shrimp, are known to occur within
stock ponds, ephemeral pools, and other large depressional features. These requirements are also located
Section 6.1.2 of the MSHCP. According to the MSHCP Consistency Analysis, the Project site is not in: a
criteria cell, an Area Plan or Subunit, Specific Plan, RCA Acquisition Plan/Gains Area, conserved lands
area, a mapped wetlands area, CETA Corridor, a criteria area, CSS Habitat Quality Criteria Area, and/or a
Sensitive Soils Area. Consequently, no impacts are expected to occur to any sensitive fairy shrimp species.
As a result, the Project is consistent with this section of the MSHCP.
Urban/Wildland Interface Guidelines
The MSHCP contains requirements to address anticipated urban/wildland interface issues associated with
the conservation areas. Section 6.1.4 of the MSHCP sets forth guidelines to address indirect edge effects
associated with locating development adjacent to MSHCP Conservation Areas. These edge effects can
adversely affect the biological resources within an identified Conservation Area. The Guidelines provide
direction on drainage, the application of toxic chemicals, lighting, noise, invasive plant species, barriers to
animal movement, and grading issues. According to the MSHCP Consistency Analysis, there is no
justification to conduct an UWIG study. The Urban/Wildlife Interface Guidelines are not necessary because the
interface and shoreline corridor linkage are not changes as a result of implementing this development proposal.
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Additional Suivey Needs and Procedures
The MSHCP does not identify the need for any additional surveys on the Project site as required in
Section 6.3.2. Consequently, no additional studies were prepared. The Project is consistent with this
section of the MSHCP.
Fuels Management Guidelines
Fuels management focuses on the reduction of hazards for humans and their property caused by wildland
fires. The Project site is located in an urbanized environment surrounded by other urban and suburban
development, and according to the Riverside County Land Information System, the Project site is not
located within a potential high fire hazard area where fuels management activities would be required or
anticipated. Section 6.4 of the MSHCP addresses the issue of fuels management and the reduction of fire
fuel,loads in areas adjacent to identified conservation areas. The MSHCP anticipates that fuels
management activities will continue in a manner that is compatible with both public safety and
conservation of biological resources. According to Section 6.4 of the Multiple Species Plan there four
conditions where fuel management activities are expected to interact with the goals and programs of the
MSHCP. These four conditions are as follows.
• Where existing reserves occur adjacent to existing developed areas, the brush management zone may
encroach into the MSHCP Conservation Area.
• Where reserve assembly proceeds adjacent to existing developed areas, MSHCP Conservation Area
boundaries should be established to avoid such encroachment wherever possible. When acquiring
lands, the Permittee shall evaluate fire management issues.
• In accordance with existing policies, new development that is planned adjacent to the MSHCP
Conservation Area or other undeveloped areas, brush management shall be incorporated in the
development boundaries and shall not encroach into the MSHCP Conservation Area.
• Where the Reserve Manager(s) determines that brush management is desirable within the MSHCP
Conservation Area, such brush management may occur.
According to Figure 3-7 in the MSHCP, the closest MSHCP Conservation Area to the Project site is Lake
Elsinore. Because the closest Conservation Area is a water body surrounded by urban and suburban uses,
terrestrial fuels management activities are not expected to affect the lake. Consequently, the Project is
consistent with the fuels management provisions of the MSHCP.
Local Development Impact lees
The City is required to collect local development impact fees for all projects within the MSHCP area. As
such, the applicant will be required to pay these fees as mitigation for impacts to species and habitat
covered under the MSHCP. With the payment of these fees, the Project is consistent with this section of
the MSHCP.
Stephens Kangaroo Rat Habitat Conservation Plan
The Project site is not located within the Fee Area Boundary of the Stephens Kangaroo Rat Habitat
Conservation Plan (HCP). As a result, the Project is not in conflict with the requirements of the HCP
(and is not required to pay the mitigation fees prior to the issuance of a grading permit).
Based upon the information provided, the Project implements and is consistent with the requirements of
the MSHCP, the Stephens Kangaroo Rat HCP, and the mitigation measures identified in this IS/MND
will mitigate any Project impacts. As a result,no significant impacts are anticipated.
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MITIGATION MEASURES
BI0-1 Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the developer shall obtain a permit from the Director of
Community Services to replace or relocate the one (1) California Date Palm affected by the
Project. Any relocation or replacement shall be subject to the approval of the Director of
Community Services.
BIO-2 Prior to the approval of the final landscape plans, the Community Development Director shall
confirm that none of the Invasive Plant Species identified in Table 6-2 will be planted within the
Project.
BIO-3 Prior to the issuance of the grading permit, the applicant shall pay MSHCP mitigation fees.
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i
V. CULTURAL RESOURCES
The following technical study was prepared to address issues related to cultural resources, and is available on
the CD located in the back pocket of this IS/MND:
• "Historical/Archeological Resources Survey Report" prepared by CRM TECH, January 28, 2008
(Historical/Archeological Report);and
• Letter to Greg Daugherty, A.I.A from CRM TECH, dated November 11, 2010, regarding
"Historical/Archaeological Resources Survey Report Assessor's Parcel No. 381-030-005, City of
Lake Elsinore,Riverside County, California."
The CRM TECH letter dated November 11,2010 contains the following language:
"This letter certifies that the methods, analysis, recommendations, and conclusions contained within CRM
TECH's 2008 report regarding cultural resources remain valid for the Project area covered in our report (APN
381-030-005). In the past 2+ years that have passed since we conducted our investigation, archaeological
methods have not changed much. In addition, the landform and the fact that disturbances to the parcel had
occurred prior to our 2007-2008 study indicate no new cultural resources would be expected on the surface of
the property. Therefore,I am confident that the results of the study would not change and that a new Phase 1
cultural resource study is not necessary for the property at this time."
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in
§15064.5? Less Than Significant Impact
The Project will not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as
defined in �15064.5 of the California Environmental Quality Act. According to the
Historical/Archeological Report, no evidence of historic or prehistoric cultural resources were found to
exist on the Project site. The records search performed by University of California, Riverside offered the
same results. There are a number of identified historic resources in the area consisting of a variety of
buildings constructed between 1873 and 1941. Since no historic structures are located on the site or
adjacent to the site,no significant impacts to historic resources are anticipated and no additional mitigation
measures are required.
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to
§15064.5? Less Than Significant Impact With Mitigation Incorporation
The Project will not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource
pursuant to �15064.5. According to the Historical/Archeological Report, no evidence of historic or
prehistoric cultural resources were found to exist on the Project site. The records search performed by
University of California,Riverside offered the same results. However,because a number of archaeological
resource sites have been identified within one-mile of the Project site, there is the potential for the
unanticipated discovery of these resources. Since these resources are known to exist in the general area,
the mitigation measures listed in this Section (CUL-1 through CUL-6) will insure that any unanticipated
discovery will not have a significant impact on archeological resources. With the implementation of these
mitigation measures,any impacts are expected to be reduced to a less than significant level.
c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature?
Less Than Significant Impact
According to Figure 3.2-3, Paleontological Resources of the General Plan EIR, there is a low probability
fir any known unique paleontological resources on-site. Per the Historical/Archeological Report, no
evidence of prehistoric cultural resources were found to exist on the Project site. In addition, the
geotechnical report prepared for the Project did not identify any fossiliferous soil stratum beneath the
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ground surface. The lack of identified paleontological sites and the lack of fossiliferous soil strata beneath
the site indicate that these types of resources will probably not occur. As a result, no impacts are
anticipated and no additional mitigation measures are required.
d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? Less Than
Significant Impact With Mitigation Incorporation
According to the Historical/Archeological Report, the site has never been used to bury human remains.
Consequently, development of this Project is not expected to disturb any human remains,including those
interred outside of formal cemeteries. If during Project grading any human remains are discovered, the
provisions of Mitigation Measure CUL-2 are expected to initigate any impacts. With the mitigation
measures listed for this Section, any impacts will be reduced to a less than significant.
MITIGATION MEASURES
Given that significant impacts are not expected, mitigation measures are not required, however, the
following are recommended:
CUL-1 An archeological monitor shall be present during all earthmoving to insure protection of any
accidentally discovered potentially significant resources. All cultural resources unearthed by
Project construction activities shall be evaluated by a qualified archeologist. Any unanticipated
cultural resources that are discovered shall be evaluated and a final report prepared. The report
shall include a list of the resources recovered, documentation of each site/locality, and
interpretation of resources recovered. The City shall designate repositories in the event the
significant resources are recovered.
CUL-2 If human remains are encountered, California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5 states that
no further disturbance shall occur until the Riverside County Coroner has made the necessary
findings as to origin. Further, pursuant to California Public Resources Code Section 5097.98(b)
remains shall be left in place and free from disturbance until a final decision as to the treatment
and disposition has been made.
CUL-3 At least 30 days prior to seeking a grading permit, the Project applicant shall contact the
appropriate Tribe' to notify the Tribe of grading, excavation and the monitoring program, and to
coordinate with the City of Lake Elsinore and the Tribe to develop a Cultural Resources
Treatment and Monitoring Agreement. The Agreement shall address the treatment of known
cultural resources, the designation, responsibilities, and participation of Native American Tribal
monitors during grading, excavation and ground disturbing activities; Project grading and
development scheduling; terms of compensation; and treatment and final disposition of any
cultural resources, sacred sites, and human remains discovered on the site.
CUL-4 The landowner shall relinquish ownership of all cultural resources, including sacred items, burial
goods and all archaeological artifacts that are found on the Project area to the appropriate Tribe
for proper treatment and disposition.
CUL-5 All sacred sites, should they be encountered within the Project area, shall be avoided and
preserved as the preferred mitigation,if feasible.
CUL-6 If inadvertent discoveries of subsurface archaeological resources are discovered during grading,
It is anticipated that the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians will be the "appropriate" Tribe due to their prior
and extensive coordination with the City in determining potentially significant impacts and appropriate
mitigation measures.
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the Developer, the Project archaeologist, and the appropriate Tribe shall assess the significance of
such resources and shall meet and confer regarding the mitigation for such resources. If the
Developer and the Tribe cannot agree on the significance or the mitigation for such resources,
these issues will be presented to the Community Development Director (CDD) for decision. The
CDD shall make the determination based on the provisions of the CEQA with respect to
archaeological resources and shall take into account the religious beliefs, customs, and practices of
the appropriate Tribe. Notwithstanding any other rights available under the law, the decision of
the Community Development Director shall be appealable to the City of Lake Elsinore.
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VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS
The following technical study was prepared to address issues related to geology and soils, and is available on
the CD located in the back pocket of this IS/MND:
• "Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation",prepared by GeoSoils,Inc.,May 2006;and
• Letter from GeoSoils, Inc. to Mr. John Gamble, dated October 17, 2011, regarding "Limited Site
Reconnaissance and Geologic Review of Site Conditions, Elsinore Reach Resort, 17512 Grand Avenue,
±4.87-Acre Parcel,APN 381-030-005, City of Lake Elsinore,Riverside County,California
The GeoSoils,Inc. letter dated October 17, 2011 contains the following language:
"As a result of our field reconnaissance and geologic mapping, cursory review of the current development
plans provided (MEI, 2011; and GDA, undated), and our evaluation, the following conclusions and
recommendations are provided:
• Based on our recent site reconnaissance, geologic mapping, and evaluation, the proposed commercial
development of the site appears geotechnically feasible, provided the conclusions and
recommendations contained herein, and within the referenced report by GSI (2006), are appropriately
implemented during remaining planning, design, and construction of the project.
• Based on our recent site reconnaissance and as indicated above, the old pool structure has been
removed and the associated excavation subsequently backfilled with undocumented fill materials. It is
unknown if the entire pool shell was completely removed during demolition. If the pool shell was not
completely removed during demolition, any remaining structures will need to properly removed. All
undocumented fill associated with the backfilled pool excavation will need to be removed in its
entirety during proposed site grading. The resultant excavation will need to be properly replaced with
approved backfill materials, compacted to a least 90 percent relative compaction per ASTM D 1557.
• Based on the relative age of our preliminary investigation (i.e., 2006), it is likely the controlling
authorities will require geotechnical, seismic, and foundation updates per current code requirements
(i.e.,per the 2010,California Building Code [CBC,2010]) at a later date."
a) Expose people or structures to 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? (Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special
Publication 42.) Less Than Significant Impact With Mitigation Inco1poration
The Project is located within seismically active Southern California and is expected to experience
strong ground motions from earthquakes caused by both local and regional faults. According to the
geotechnical report, the closest Alquist-Priolo Special Study Zone is for the Elsinore (Wildomar) Fault
is located approximately 2.7 miles northeast of the site. The Elsinore Fault Zone is a right-lateral slip
fault (like other major north-south faults in Southern California) and is capable of generating
earthquakes with Magnitudes of 6.5 to 7.5.
The last major earthquake along the Wildomar Fault was a 6.0 quake located in the Lake Elsinore area
in 1910. Analysis of the historic pattern along the Wildomar Fault indicates that Magnitude 6.8
earthquake can be expected to re-occur about every 340 years on average. The Elsinore Fault Zone
forms a complex series of pull-apart basins. The largest and most pronounced of these pull-apart
basins forms a flat-floored closed depression which is partly filled by Lake Elsinore. This basin forms
the terminus for the San Jacinto River. Several of the fault strands which make up the Elsinore fault
zone possess their own names such as the Glen Ivy North and Glen Ivy South faults. There are
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several mapped traces of the Willard Fault,which runs parallel to the Elsinore Fault along the western
side of the valley,have been identified both northwest and southeast of the Project site. However this
fault is not located within an Alquist-Priolo Special Study Zone as it does not appear to have been
active within the last 10,000 years.
The potential impacts related to the Elsinore Fault Zone (as well as other regional faults) are
addressed through compliance with standard measures contained in the Uniform Building Code and
City Municipal Code and those recommended mitigation contained in Mitigation Measure GEO-1.
Mitigation Measure GEO-1 addressed the geotechnical recommendations contained in the
geotechnical report. With the implementation of the standard code provisions and the mitigation
measure identified below, the anticipated impacts from regional ground shaking are expected to be
reduced to a less than significant level.
ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated
The Project will expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects,including the risk
of loss,injury, or death involving strong seismic ground shaking. The Project site is located in an area
of high regional seismicity and may experience horizontal ground acceleration during an earthquake
along the Elsinore/Wildomar Fault Zone, which is located approximately 2.7 miles away, or other
fault zones throughout the region. Because of this, the Project site has been and will continue to be
directly affected by seismic activity to some degree. Given that the Project site is not located
immediately adjacent to a seismic study area, the project will not be affected by ground shaking
anymore than any other area in seismically active Southern California. Compliance with standard
measures contained in the UBC and City Municipal Code regarding structures and construction and
those recommended mitigation measures contained in this document ensures that any impacts will be
less than significant.
iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? Less Than Significant Impact with
Mitigation Incorporation
According to the geotechnical report, the Project has a high potential to adversely expose people or
structures to substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving seismic-
related ground failure, including liquefaction. The condition is created by a combination of young
alluvial sandy soils and shallow groundwater that is found under the site. The geotechnical report
contains a number of recommendations are expected to minimize the actual liquefaction hazard once
the Project is constructed. Compliance with specific recommendations identified in Mitigation
Measure GEO-1 and the standard requirements contained in the most recent Uniform Building Code
and City Municipal Code are expected to reduce the impacts associated with ground failure hazards to
a less than significant level.
iv) Landslides? Less Than Significant Impact
The Project is not expected- expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects,
including the risk of loss,injury, or death from landslides. No landslides were mapped during the field
reconnaissance of the property and no ancient landslides are known to exist on the Project site. The
standard engineering practices related to slope and site stability are expected to ensure that no
unstable slope conditions are created. As a result, no impacts are anticipated; therefore, no additional
mitigation measures are required.
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b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? Less Than Significant Impact with
Mitigation Incorporation
As with any development, soil erosion can result during construction, as grading and construction can
loosen surface soils and make soils susceptible to effects of wind and water movement across the surface.
According to the geotechnical report, the on-site soils have a moderate to high erosions potential unless
specific erosion control measures are implemented. The City routinely requires the submittal of detailed
Erosion Control Plans with any grading plans. The implementation of this standard requirement is
expected to address any erosional issues associated with the grading of the site. As a result, these impacts
are not considered to be significant if the implementation of the necessary erosion and runoff control
measures required as part of the approval of a grading plan. No additional mitigation measures are
required.
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? Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporation
According to the geotechnical report, the Project is located in an area with a high potential for liquefaction
which could create unstable conditions if not properly addressed. As contained in the discussion for
Section VI.a.iii, the geotechnical report contains a number of recommendations are expected to minimize
the actual liquefaction hazard once the Project is constructed. Compliance with specific recommendation
as well as the standard requirements contained in the most recent Uniform Building Code and City
Municipal Code are expected to reduce these hazards to a less than significant level.
d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994),
creating substantial risks to life or property? Less Than Significant Impact
According to the geotechnical report, the Project is not located in an area with highly expansive soil as
defined in the Uniform Building Code. However, the site development recommendations to address the
potential liquefaction hazard would also address any issues related to highly expansive soils. As a result, to
significant impacts are anticipated and specific mitigation measures are required.
e) Have soils capable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater
disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater? No Impact
The Project will be connected to the existing public wastewater treatment system and will not be serviced
by septic tanks or other alternative wastewater disposal systems; consequently, no impacts are anticipated
and no mitigation measures are required.
MITIGATION MEASURES
GEO-1 Comply with the extensive recommendations provided by the "Preliminary Geotechnical
Investigation",prepared by GeoSoils,Inc.,May 25, 2006, and the recommendations contained in
the Letter from GeoSoils, Inc. to Mr.John Gamble, dated October 17, 2011,regarding"Limited
Site Reconnaissance and Geologic Review of Site Conditions, Elsinore Reach Resort, 17512
Grand Avenue, ±4.87-Acre Parcel, APN 381-030-005, City of Lake Elsinore, Riverside County,
California.
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VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
The following technical studies have been prepared to address issues related to hazards and hazardous
materials, and is available on the CD located in the back pocket of this IS/MND:
• "Phase I Environmental Site Assessment"prepared by GeoSoils,Inc.,January 2,2008.
• "Update Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, 15712 Grand Avenue (APN 381-030-005), Lake
Elsinore,Riverside County,California 92530,"prepared by GeoSoils,Inc.,January 14,2012.
The GeoSoils,Inc. Update dated January 14,2012 contains the following language:
Based upon the information obtained during the course of this evaluation, GSI presents the following
summary of our findings:
• Based upon our review of historic land use utilizing readily available snaps and historical aerial
photographs, a previous interview with Mr. Ron Jiron (GSI, 2008), previous property owner, an interview
with Mr. John Gamble, current property owner, and our recent site reconnaissance, the subject site
appears to have been generally vacant and undeveloped from at least 1938 until at least 1953. Historic
aerial photographs indicate the property, as well as surrounding properties, were utilized for agriculture
until sometime prior to 1953. According to our previous interview with Mr.Jiron (GSI, 2008), a motel
complex was built in 1953 and was demolished sometime in 1994.
• Based upon the historical use of portions of the subject property for agricultural purposes, there is a
potential for historically restricted agricultural chemicals (i.e., pesticides and/or herbicides) to have been
applied onsite. As is typical in Riverside County and throughout California, this use may have resulted in
detectable concentrations of chemical residues to remain within near-surface earth materials. It is likely
that significantly high residue concentrations would not be detected unless agricultural chemicals were
stored onsite or were accidently spilled, improperly applied, or illegally disposed of onsite. Although a
majority of currently banned (i.e., restricted) pesticides have not been used for at least 20 years, there
remains a potential for historical farming operations to have utilized restricted agricultural chemicals
onsite. This application may have resulted in some persistent chemical residues to remain on the subject
property. Under normal conditions, most restricted pesticides/herbicides currently used in California
readily degrade, and are not overly persistent in nature. There are, however, certain restricted (and
currently banned) agricultural chemicals that were commonly used over 20 years ago throughout California
that are known to be a persistent substance in nature.
• Based upon our most recent site reconnaissance conducted on February 8, 2012, the property is currently
vacant and undeveloped. A chain-link fence is located at the entrance of the property to limit site access.
The previous concrete slabs and swimming pool noted during our initial Phase I ESA (GSI, 2008) have
been subsequently demolished and removed from the site. The swimming pool area is now backfilled
with native onsite soils. The sewer pump station noted during our initial Phase I ESA (GSI, 2008) is still
present on the northern portion of the property, however, the pump, noted previously (GSI, 2008), has
been removed. Very minor trash/demolition debris (i.e., concrete and asphalt) was observed across
portions of the site. An old boat dock exists at the eastern portion of the property boundary near Lake
Elsinore. Power lines were noted onsite, located on the southern margin of the site. Two (2)
transformers were noted on the power lines onsite. A Riverside County Flood Control District (RCFCD)
drainage channel is located along the southeast border of the property. Septic systems may exist in the
locations of the former structures.
• There was no significant visible surficial staining on the property; however, the trash/demolition debris
was not disturbed. There does not appear to be significant surficial evidence of onsite hazardous
materials/waste and/or petroleum contamination, and asbestos containing materials (ACM's) were not
readily observed. With the exception of the old sewer lift station holding tank, and the potential for septic
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tank (systems) in the location(s) of the demolished structures, there was no evidence of underground
storage tanks observed and no above ground storage tanks were observed on the subject property.
• Properties adjacent to, and surrounding, the site currently consist of the Shore Acres Mobile Home Park
to the northwest, Lake Elsinore to the northeast, residential development to the southeast and Grand
Avenue and vacant land to the southwest of the property. These properties are not anticipated to
represent a significant environmental concern to the subject site, provided lawful procedures for
petroleum products and restricted household/agricultural chemical use and storage are and have been
followed.
• Depth to groundwater onsite is reported to be ±10 to ±15 feet in depth, based on our geotechnical report
(GSI, 2006). Groundwater may be encountered at shallow depths in the form of perched water on
resistant strata or rock. Except of Lake Elsinore, no surface water was observed onsite. The local
groundwater gradient is estimated to be in a northeasterly direction following topography.
• Based upon review of our agency database records search, there are no listings of permitted above-ground
and/or underground tanks on the subject property. There are no database listings regarding the handling,
storage,use, or disposal of hazardous materials/waste for the subject site.
• This assessment has revealed no evidence of significant recognized environmental conditions in
connection with the property.
Based on these findings, the both the information contained in the January, 2008 Phase I and the 2012 Update
will be utilized in this section.
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use or
disposal of hazardous materials? Less Than Significant Impact
The Project may create an additional possible hazard to the public or the environment through the routine
transport, use or disposal of hazardous materials; however, due to the quantity and nature of these
materials, these impacts will be considered less than significant. During construction and operational
phases there is a potential for accidental release of petroleum products in sufficient quantity to pose a
hazard to people and the environment. Prior to initiating construction, a Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Plan will be approved by the City to address any construction-related spills or accidents. This requirement
is included in Mitigation Measure HAZ-1. With Mitigation Measure HAZA, the Project is not expected
to result in a significant impact on the environment.
In addition, the Project is located immediately adjacent to State Route 74 (Grand Avenue). It"is possible
that an accident or spill may expose future building occupants to hazardous materials. However, the
likelihood of this type of event is rare and it is not considered to be significant. In addition, some
hazardous materials will be stored on the premises; however, those used are commonly associated with
office, hotel, restaurant, and retail development. No impacts are anticipated beyond those commonly
associated with these types of developments.
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonable foreseeable upset
and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? Less
Than Significant Impact
The Project may create a hazard to the public or the environment through reasonable foreseeable upset
and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment; however, due
to the quantity and nature of these materials, these impacts will be considered less than significant. An
additional discussion is found in Section VII.a. above. No impacts are anticipated beyond those
commonly associated with office, hotel, restaurant, and retail development. No additional mitigation
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c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or
waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? No Lnpact
The Project is not expected to result in the release of any hazardous emissions. In addition, there are no
schools within a quarter mile radius of the Project site (Butterfield Elementary School is located
approximately 9/10 of a mile to the southeast). Since there is no opportunity for any school to be
potentially impacted,no impacts are anticipated and no mitigation measures are required.
d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to
Government code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the
public or the environment? No Impact
The Project site is not located on any hazardous materials site as designated by Government Code Section
65962.5. The Project is not expected to result in any unusual health hazards not experienced by occupants
in other parts of Southern California. According to the Phase I environmental site assessment, the closest
hazardous material location to the Project site a leaking underground storage tank located approximately
three-tenths of a mile to the south along Grand Avenue. Given the distance and the direction of
groundwater flow in the area, northeasterly toward the lake, no significant impact or hazards are expected
and no additional mitigation is required.
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or,where such a plan has not been adopted,
within two miles or a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety
hazard for people residing or working in the project area? Less Than Significant Im act
The Project site is not located within any airport land use plan. The closest airport is Skylark Field which
is located at the south end of Lake Elsinore. There is no approved airport land use plan for this facility
which is located approximately five miles south southeast of the Project site. As a result, no impacts are
anticipated and no mitigation measures are required.
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip,would the project result in a safety hazard for
people residing or working in the project area? Less Than Significant Impact
The Project site is not located in close proximity to a private airstrip. The closest airport is Skylark Field
which is located at the south end of Lake Elsinore, approximately five miles south southeast of the Project
site. As a result,no impacts are anticipated and no mitigation measures are required.
g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or
emergency evacuation plan? Less Than Significant Impact
The Project will not conflict with any emergency response or evacuation plans. The Project will include
an access point off an improved roadway, and include site access sufficient for fire apparatus turning
radius. Therefore, implementation of the Project has no- potential to cause interference with any
emergency response or evacuation plan. No mitigation is required.
h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires,
including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed
with wildlands? Less Than Significant Impact
The Project site is the located within a substantially built up area about a mile east of the eastern
escarpment of the Santa Ana Mountains. This eastern escarpment area has been classified as a high
wildland fire hazard area. According to Figure 3.10-2,Wildfire Susceptibility of the General Plan EIR, the
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Project site has a moderate potential to be impacted by a wildland fires. Per the General Plan EIR, new
development under the GPU would extend into areas of the S01 that are considered highly susceptible to
wildfires. A fire that ignites in these areas has the potential to spread to areas within the S01.Therefore, a
substantial risk of loss and damage exists to new developments in these areas. However,with prevention
strategies and response programs, these risks can be reduced greatly. Nevertheless,increased development
throughout the City and SOI in accordance with the proposed Land Use Plan could expose more people
and additional development to potentially significant hazards from wildfires. As indicated, the Project site
is not in a High or Very High designation. This moderate designation does not create a potentially
significant impact because of the layout of the site, and the proposed building materials are expected to
reduce or minimize any the potential hazards. As a result, no significant impacts are anticipated and no
additional mitigation measures are necessary.
MITIGATION MEASURES
HAZ-1 All spills or leakage of petroleum products during construction and operational activities shall be
remediated in compliance with applicable state and local regulations regarding cleanup and
disposal of the contaminant released. The contaminated waste will be collected and disposed of
at an appropriately licensed disposal or treatment facility. This measure shall be incorporated into
the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan prepared for the Project development.
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VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY
The following technical studies were prepared to address issues related to hydrology and water quality,
and are available on the CD located in the back pocket of this IS/MND:
• "Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan, Proposed Wake Rider Beach Resort, 15712 Grand
Avenue Lake Elsinore,California,"prepared by Medofer Engineering,Inc., dated April 9, 2102.
• "Preliminary Drainage Report for Wake Rider Beach Resort, 15712 Grand Avenue, Lake
Elsinore,"prepared by Medofer Engineering,Inc., dated April 20, 2012.
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? Less Than Significant
Impact with Mitigation Incorporation
According to the General Plan EIR, the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board (SARWQCB)
sets water quality standards for all ground and surface waters within its 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 (water quality objectives).
The 1995 Water Quality Control Plan Santa Ana River Basin documents the water quality standards for all
ground and surface waters overseen by the SARWQCB. Beneficial uses consist of all the various ways
that water can be used for the benefit of people and/or wildlife. Twenty beneficial uses are recognized
within the Santa Ana Region. Nine of these beneficial uses have been designated for surface water bodies
and groundwater in the vicinity of the City (reference Table 3.9-2,Beneficial Uses for Water Bodies within
City and Sphere of Influence -SOI). All listed water quality objectives governing water quality in inland
surface waters were evaluated for potential impacts from development within the City; however, only
those numeric and narrative water quality objectives that are most likely to be relevant to the
implementation of the General Plan are listed in Table 3.9-3, Water Quality Objectives for Water Bodies
within City and SOI and Table 3.9-4, Applicable Narrative Surface Water Quality Objectives, and Table
3.9-5, Applicable Narrative Groundwater Quality Objectives, of the General Plan EIR, respectively.
Water quality standards are attained when designated beneficial uses are achieved and water quality
objectives are being met. The regulatory program of the SARWQCB is designed to minimize and control
discharges to surface and groundwater within the region, largely through permitting, such that water
quality standards are effectively attained.
The General Plan EIR indicates that development consistent with the General Plan Update (GPU) could
result in increased non—point source and point source contamination from common urban sources,
construction activity, and vehicle use. In general, increased development and population growth in the
City and SOI may be expected to result in increased generation of urban water contaminants. In addition
to increased sediment related to construction activities, development in the City could increase other types
of non—point source pollution. Runoff from residential, commercial, and institutional urban uses typically
includes sediment, herbicides, pesticides, nutrients from fertilizers, organic debris, coloform, trash, grease,
solvents, metals, salts, and other contaminants. Runoff from streets and parking lots contains typical
urban pollutants including oil, grease, fuel, rubber, heavy metals, solvents, coloform, and trash. Motor
vehicle exhaust also generates lead and particulates that could be picked up by runoff and carried into
nearby surface water bodies such as Lake Elsinore. The increased pollutants carried in runoff into the
streams,rivers, and lake in and around the City is a potentially significant impact of the implementation of
the GPU.
Current site drainage sheet flows across the site from west to east and ultimately ends up in Lake Elsinore
which can flow out of Lake Elsinore into the Temescal Wash when lake levels rise above 1,255 feet above
mean sea level. Once the Project is completed the site will drain into the existing concrete-lined Ortega
Canyon Drainage Channel that is located along the southern edge of the site. Relocating the on-site run-
off flows into the existing concrete lined channel will reduce the potential for erosion and sedimentation
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along the lake edge from the existing sheet flow conditions.
To ensure water quality standards and discharge requirements will not be violated, the local urban runoff
control program mandated by the RQQCB requires the submittal of a Preliminary WQMP with the
Project application and the implementation of a Final Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) prior to
the issuance of a grading permit. The WQMP contains best management practices and other measures
necessary to protect water quality. These best management practices can include management activities,as
well as mechanical and infiltrative treatment measures.
According to the conceptual WQMP, the new development will be designed to ensure that post-develop
runoff volumes are the same as the pre-development levels. The conceptual WQMP also identifies Best
Management Practices (BMPs) that will reduce pollutants from urban runoff that may affect water quality
in Lake Elsinore. The conceptual WQMP identified a number of physical design and activity-based BMPs
to address water quality impacts or concerns. The physical design-based practices include the use of
vegetative swales, filter trenches, landscaped areas, and the use pervious surfaces. The
activity/management-based BMPs include: the education of property owners and employees, car washing
restrictions, common area liter control, private street and parking area sweeping, drainage facility
inspections and maintenance, MS4 stenciling and simage, and landscape and irrigation system design (to
reduce over fertilizing and over-watering).
The implementation of these practices is expected to minimize or eliminate any impacts to water quality.
The requirements to obtain City approval of the Final WQMP is incorporated into Mitigation Measure
HYD-1. As a result of the best management practices and other measures contained in the Preliminary
WQMP, the Project is not expected to violate any water quality standards, waste discharge requirements,
or have a significant impact on the environment. The discussion of pre-and post-development flows are
discussed in more detail in Section VIII.e of this IS/MND.
b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge,
such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater
table level (e.g., the production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which
would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)?
Less Than Significant Impact
The proposed Project will not substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with
groundwater recharge, such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local
groundwater table level (e.g.. the production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which
would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted). The
proposed Project will not include activities that will substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere
with regional groundwater recharge. Any impacts are considered less than significant and no mitigation
measures are required.
c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the
alteration of the course of a stream or river,in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-
site? less"Phan Significant Impact
The Project will not alter the current drainage pattern. The current drainage pattern on the site is from the
southwest toward Lake Elsinore in the northeast, and this is expected to remain the same after the Project
is constructed. Consequently no impacts are anticipated and mitigation measures are required.
d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the
alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface
runoff in a manner,which would result in flooding on- or off-site? Less Than Significant Impact
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The Project will not substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area or substantially
increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner, which would result in flooding on- or off-site.
The current drainage pattern for the Project site is from southwest (adjacent to Grand Avenue) toward the
northeast (bake Elsinore). The proposed drainage pattern would emulate this pattern. The only changes
to the existing drainage pattern is the Project would discharge any site runoff into the adjacent storm
drainage channel adjacent to the site via a drainage pipe as opposed to an overland flow into Lake
Elsinore. This change will reduce the potential for erosion associated with direct sheet flows into the lake.
As a result,no significant impacts are anticipated and no mitigation measures are required.
e) 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? Less
Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporation
According to the Preliminary Drainage Report, the current 100-year storm runoff flows for the site are
approximately 10.3 cubic feet per second (cfs). Based upon the current site plan with additional on-site
detention, the proposed post-development flows are expected to be 12.2 cfs. The requirements of the
urban runoff program for the Santa Ana River Basin require that post-development flows be similar to the
pre-development flows. As a result, the final Project design shall be required to reduce run-off volumes
to pre-development levels by a combination of reductions in impervious area, on-site detention, or other
methods identified in the Preliminary WQMP, and implemented with the Final WQMP, as approved by
the City of Lake Elsinore. This requirement is contained in Mitigation Measure HYD-1. With the
implementation of Mitigation Measure HYD-1, any impacts are considered less than significant and no
additional mitigation measures are required.
f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation
Incorporation
The Project as proposed will not otherwise substantially degrade water quality. Compliance with the
requirements of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (Mitigation Measures HAZ-1),Preliminary
WQMP (Mitigation Measure HYD-1), and the City's erosion control requirements will ensure that
significant water quality impacts and violations of standards and requirements do not occur. With these
mitigation measures and standard requirements, any water quality impacts are expected to be less than
significant. No additional mitigation measures are required.
g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood hazard Boundary
of Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? Less Than Significant
Im act
The Project will not place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood
hazard Boundary of Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map. According to
EVMWD, the elevation of the 100-year flood hazard area is 1,263.3 feet above mean sea level. The
finished floor elevation for the lowest structure is projected to be at 1,268.5 feet. Because the proposed
structures are not located within the 100-year flood hazard area, no impacts are anticipated and no
mitigation is required.
h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures,which would impede or redirect flood flows?
Less Than Significant Impact
The Project will not place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures and will not place materials within
the lake area which would impede or redirect flood flows. As a result, no impacts are anticipated and no
mitigation measures are required.
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i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding,
including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? Less Than Significant Impact
The Project will not construct habitable structures within a designated flood area or within an identified
dam inundation area. According to pp. 3.9-6 and-7,inundation of property(City) and the potential loss of
life due to failure of the Railroad Canyon Dam is a hazard in the Railroad Canyon Road area and the
eastern floodplain of the lake. The Project site is'located on the western floodplain of the lake; therefore,
it is not in proximity to inundation. Consequently, the Project will not expose people or structures to a
significant risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a
levee or dam. No impacts are anticipated and no mitigation required.
j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami,or mudflow? Less than Significant Impact
The Project is located along near the northwest corner of Lake Elsinore and is not located in an area that
is subject to mudflows or tsunamis. A seiche is a standing wave in an enclosed or partially enclosed body
of water (similar to the sloshing of water in a bathtub). Seiches have been observed on larger lakes,
reservoirs, harbors and bays, and in smaller ocean areas that are substantially surrounded by land (such as
the Gulf of California or the Adriatic Sea). In contrast to these larger bodies of water, Lake Elsinore is
relatively small rectangular lake (less than 2 miles in width and about 3 miles in length). Because the
Project site is located along the shore of Lake Elsinore, there a potential a potential that a seismic event
could result in a seiche. There is also the potential for larger boat wakes to create a wave event similar to a
seiche. Larger seiche events could cause damage to walls and docks or structures located too close to the
water. Seiche waves occurring on a lake of this size would be expected to be about the size of some of the
larger boat wakes. Through the Project design process, the City has requiring an additional vertical
separation between the 100-year flood elevation and the finished floor elevation of the lowest inhabited
structure. With this design change, no significant impacts are anticipated and no additional mitigation
measures are required.
MITIGATION MEASURES
HYD-1 Prior to the approval of the grading permit, the City shall review and approve the Final Water
Quality Management Plan as required by the program requirements in effect at that time. The
Final Water Quality Management Plan shall further demonstrate that post-development runoff
flows are no greater that pre-development run-off flows.
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IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING
a) Physically divide an established community? Less Than Significant Impact
The Project site is located between Grand Avenue (State Highway 74), the shore of Lake Elsinore, an
existing single-family residential development (which is located across an improved county drainage
channel), and an existing mobile home park/resort. The Project represents a small in-fill development
which is consistent with the scale of development of its type and generally consistent with the
development that is found in the area. The Project will neither physically divide nor improve connections
within the surrounding neighborhood. As a result, no significant impacts are anticipated and no
mitigation measures are required.
b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction
over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal
program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an
environmental effect? Less Than Significant Impact
The Project site is identified for a combination of commercial mixed use and recreation/open space uses
on the City of Lake Elsinore General Plan Land Use Map. These are the same types of land uses
proposed with the Project. Therefore, the Project will not conflict with any applicable land use plan,
policy,or regulation. As a result,no impacts are anticipated and no mitigation measures are required.
c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan?
Less Than Significant Impact
The Project will not conflict with the provisions of the adopted Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan
(MSHCP). A more detailed discussion on the Project's compliance and consistency with the MSHCP is
found in Section IV.f. of this IS/MND. As a result, no impacts are anticipated and no mitigation
measures are required over and above the payment of MSHCP fees, discussed in Section IV.f above.
MITIGATION MEASURES
None required.
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X. 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? No Impact
According the soils information contained in the Project's geotechnical study, the Project site is not
located atop any significant mineral resources. Consequently, the Project will not 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.
As a result, no impacts are anticipated and no mitigation measures are required.
'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? No Impact
According to Figure 3.12-1 (City of Lake Elsinore Mineral Resource Zones) of the GP EIR, the Project
site is located in an area designated MRZ3. According to the GP EIR, MRZ-3 is defined as areas
containing known mineral deposits that may qualify as mineral resources. Further exploration work within
these areas could result in the reclassification of specific localities into the MRZ-2a or MRZ-2b categories.
As shown in Table 3.12-1 of the GP EIR, MRZ-3 is divided on the basis of knowledge of economic
characteristics of the resources. MRZ-3a areas are considered to have a moderate potential for the
discovery of economic mineral deposits. 1\1RZ-3b is applied to land where geologic evidence leads to the
conclusion that it is plausible that economic mineral deposits are present. According the soils information
contained in the Project's geotechnical study, the Project site is not located atop any significant mineral
resources. The Project will not result in the loss of a locally important mineral resource recovery site
delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan. As a result, no impacts are
anticipated and no mitigation measures are required.
MITIGATION MEASURES
None required.
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XI. NOISE
The following technical study was prepared to address issues related to noise, and is available on the CD
located in the back pocket of this IS/MND:
0 "Noise Impact Analysis,Wake Rider Beach Resort, City of Lake Elsinore, California" prepared by Giroux
and Associates, dated January 31, 2012 (Noise Analysis).
a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established n the local
general plan or noise ordinance,or applicable standards of other agencies? Less Than Significant
Impact with Mitigation Incorporation
The Project has the potential to result in the exposure of persons to noise levels in excess of standards
established in the General Plan and local noise ordinance. The City of Lake Elsinore considers noise
compatibility standards in evaluating land use projects. A proposed land use must be shown to be
compatible with the ambient noise environment, particularly for noise sources over which direct City
control is preempted by other agencies. Such sources include vehicle traffic on public streets, aircraft or
trains. Since the City cannot regulate the noise level from the source, it exercises its land use decision
authority to insure that noise/land use incompatibility is minimized.
Table 1 of the Noise Analysis (City of Lake Elsinore Noise and Land Use Compatibility Matrix), shows
the noise/land use compatibility guideline for the City of Lake Elsinore, as contained in the Noise
Element of the City of Lake Elsinore General Plan. The City of Lake Elsinore considers noise exposures
for hotel use to be "clearly compatible" if the maximum exterior noise level is 60 dB CNEL or less.
Exterior noise levels at hotel occupancies of up to 70 dB CNEL are allowed if exterior levels have been
mitigated and interior noise exposures meet the interior noise standard of 45 dB CNEL as shown in Table
2 of the Noise Analysis (Interior and Exterior General Plan Noise Standards). Noise levels above 70 dB
CNEL are considered normally unacceptable except in unusual circumstances.
Because retail/commercial uses are not occupied on a 24-hour basis, the exterior noise exposure standard
or less sensitive land uses are generally less stringent. Unless commercial projects include noise-sensitive
uses such as outdoor dining, noise exposure is generally not considered a commercial facility siting
constraint for typical project area noise exposures. The City of Lake Elsinore noise compatibility
guidelines recommend 70 dB CNEL as "clearly compatible" and 80 dB CNEL as a "normally compatible"
exterior noise exposure for commercial uses such as the proposed restaurant uses.
Three characteristic noise sources are typically identified with land use intensification such as that
proposed for the development of the Wake Rider Beach Resort Project. Construction activities, especially
heavy equipment, will create short-term noise increases near the Project site. Such impacts would be
important for any nearby noise-sensitive receptors, such as any existing residential uses. Upon
completion, Project-related traffic will cause an incremental increase in area-wide noise levels throughout
the Project area. Traffic noise impacts are generally analyzed both to insure that the Project does not
adversely impact the acoustic environment of the surrounding community, as well as to insure that the
Project site is not exposed to an unacceptable level of noise resulting from the ambient noise environment
acting on the Project. Finally, the Project analysis needs to examine noise from the proposed commercial
uses upon adjacent existing residential uses. Because of the close proximity of the adjacent residences, the
possible conflict of on-site noise generation to off-site existing residences is possibly the most critical
noise issue.
According to the current CEQA Appendix G Guidelines, noise impacts are considered potentially
significant if they cause:
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a. Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the local
general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies. Noise levels exceeding
the City of Lake Elsinore Noise Standards would be considered significant.
b. Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise
levels.
c. A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the Project vicinity above levels
existing without the Project.
d. A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the Project vicinity above
levels existing without the Project.
The CEQA Guidelines also identify potential impact significance due to aircraft noise. There are no
airports in proximity to the site where aircraft noise would be an issue.
The term "substantial increase" is not defined by any responsible agency. The limits of perceptibility by
ambient,grade instrumentation (sound meters) or by humans in a laboratory environment is around
1.5 dB. Under ambient conditions, people generally do not perceive that noise has clearly changed until
there is a 3 dB difference. A threshold of 3 dB is commonly used to define "substantial increase." An
increase of +3 dBA CNEL in traffic noise would be consistent a significant impact. Similarly, noise
generation possibly exceeding City of Lake Elsinore noise ordinance standards would also be considered
as a potentially significant impact.
CONSTRUCTION NOISE:STANDARDS
Construction noise is typically governed by ordinance limits on allowable times of equipment operations.
CEQA Appendix G Guidelines state that if an impact is regulated by a rule or regulation specifically
designed to control a given type of impact (such as construction noise), and if the rule meets certain
criteria about promulgation and applicability, then compliance with that rule may be used in support of a
finding that the impact is less-than-significant. The Lake Elsinore Municipal Code restricts and regulates
hours of construction operation and levels of construction noise. In Chapter 17.78, Section 17.78.080 (F),
construction noise is restricted from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. weekdays and at any time on weekends or
holidays when it creates a noise disturbance across a residential or commercial property line.
Section 17.78.080 (F) (2)regulates construction activity noise levels as follows:
A. Noise Restrictions at Affected Structures. When technically and economically feasible, the
contractor shall conduct construction activities in such a manner that the maximum noise levels at
the affected buildings will not exceed those listed in the following schedule:
1. At Residential Structures.
a. Mobile Equipment. Maximum noise levels for non-scheduled, intermittent, and short-
term operation (less than 10 days) of mobile equipment:
Single-family Multi-family Semi-residential/
Residential Residential Commercial
(dBA) (dBA) (dBA)
Daily,except Sundays and legal
holidays,7:00 a.m.to 8:00 p.m. 75 80 85
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i 8:00 p.m.to 7:00 a.m. and
[llDaly,
day Sunday and legal holidays. 60 65 70
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b. Stationary Equipment Maximum noise level for repetitively scheduled and relatively long-
term operation (period of 10 days or more) of stationary equipment:
Single-family Multi-family Semi-residential/
Residential Residential Commercial
(dBA) (dBA) (dBA)
Daily,except Sundays and legal
holidays,7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 60 65 70
Daily,8:00 p.m.to 7:00 a.m. and
all day Sunday and legal holidays. 50 55 60
2. At Business Structures.
a. Mobile equipment. Maximum noise levels for non-scheduled, intermittent, short-term
operation of mobile equipment: Daily, including Sunday and legal holidays, all hours:
maximum of 85 dBA.
CONSTRUCTION NOISE IMPACTS
Temporary construction noise impacts vary markedly because the noise strength of construction equipment
ranges widely as a function of the equipment used and its activity level. Short-term construction noise impacts
tend to occur in discrete phases dominated initially by earth-moving sources, then by foundation and parking
area construction, and finally for finish construction.
Figure XI-1, T.ypical Construction Equipment Noise Generation Levels, shows the typical range of construction
activity noise generation as a function of equipment used in various building phases. Because of the limited
earthworks on this relatively flat site,there will be limited use of heavy grading equipment.
The earth-moving sources are seen to be the noisiest with equipment noise ranging up to about 90 dB(A) at
50 feet from the source. The noise ordinance standard for mobile equipment to be used during grading is 75
dBA at the nearest residence. There is no feasible alternative equipment that can move earth in economical
quantity without creating peak noise levels near 90 dBA. Spherically radiating point sources of noise emissions
are atmospherically attenuated by a factor of 6 dB per doubling of distance, or about 20 dB in 500 feet of
propagation. The loudest earth-moving noise sources will therefore sometimes be detectable above the local
background beyond 1,000 feet from the construction area. An impact radius of 1,000 feet or more pre-
supposes a clear line-of-sight and no other machinery or equipment noise that would mask Project
construction noise. With buildings and other barriers to interrupt line-of-sight conditions, the potential"noise
envelope" around individual construction sites is reduced.
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FIGURE XI-1
TYPICAL CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT NOISE GENERATION LEVELS
Noise Level(dBA)at 60 Feet
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Construction noise impacts are, therefore, somewhat less than that predicted under idealized input
conditions. However, because of distance separation to the site, construction noise impacts are likely to
provide a temporary annoyance for site adjacent sensitive receptors since the closest residences are only 50
feet from the Project boundary. Construction noise impacts may temporarily exceed the City of Lake
Elsinore construction noise standards. Because of the small construction site, noise mitigation through
' berms or temporary noise walls is not considered feasible. Short-term construction activity noise
generation impacts are considered temporarily significant.
CONSTRUC.;TION ACTIVITY VIBRATION
Construction activities generate ground-borne vibration when heavy equipment travels over unpaved
surfaces or when it is engaged in soil movement. The effects of ground-borne vibration include
discernible movement of building floors, rattling of windows, shaking of items on shelves or hanging on
walls, and rumbling sounds. Within the "soft" sedimentary surfaces of much of Southern California,
ground vibration is quickly damped out. Because vibration is typically not an issue,very few jurisdictions
have adopted vibration significance thresholds. Vibration thresholds have been adopted for major public
works construction projects, but these relate mostly to structural protection (cracking foundations or
stucco) rather than to human annoyance.
Vibration is most commonly expressed in terms of the root mean square (RMS) velocity of a vibrating
object. RMS velocities are expressed in units of vibration decibels. The range of vibration decibels (VdB)
is as follows:
65 VdB - threshold of human perception
72 VdB - annoyance due to frequent events
80 VdB - annoyance due to infrequent events
100 VdB - minor cosmetic damage
To determine potential impacts of the Project's construction activities, estimates of vibration levels
induced by the construction equipment at various distances are presented below:
Approximate Vibration Levels (VdB)*
Equipment 25 feet 50 feet 100 feet 200 feet
Large Bulldozer 87 81 75 69
Loaded Truck 86 80 74 68
Jackhammer 79 73 67 61
Small Bulldozer 58 52 46 40
* (FTA Transit Noise&Vibration Assessment,Chapter 12,Construction,1995)
The on-site construction equipment that will create the maximum potential vibration is a large bulldozer.
The stated vibration source level in the FTA Handbook for such equipment is 87 VdB at 25 feet from the
source. By 50 feet the vibration level dissipates to 81VdB.
The nearest residential structures to the Project site, are to approximately 50 feet from occasional heavy
equipment activity. Vibration levels from heavy equipment could thus occasionally be at the 80 VdB
annoyance threshold for infrequent/temporary events at the nearest off-site homes. However, vibration
levels will not exceed the building damage threshold and will be perceived as being "barely perceptible".
Construction activity vibration impacts are judged as less-than-significant.
OFF-SITE-PROJECT-RELATED VEHICULAR NOISE IMPACTS
Long-term noise concerns from the increase of commercial uses at the Project site are primarily based on
vehicular operations on Project area roadways. These concerns were addressed using the California
specific vehicle noise curves (CALVENO) in the federal roadway noise model (the FHWA Highway
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Traffic Noise Prediction Model, FHWA-RD-77-108). The model calculates the Leq noise level for a
reference set of input conditions, and then makes a series of adjustments for site-specific traffic volumes,
distances, speeds, or noise barriers.
Table XI-2 Trafic Noire Impact Analysis (dBA CNEL at 50 feet from centerline, summarizes the 24-hour
CNEL level at 50 feet from the roadway centerline along seven roadway segments. The noise analysis
utilizes data from the Project traffic analysis, prepared by the traffic consultant for this Project. Two
traffic scenarios were evaluated;existing and existing with Project.
Table IX-2
Traffic Noise Impact Analysis
(dBA CNEL at 50 feet from centerline)
Segment Existing Existing w/Project
Grand Ave SR-74 /NW of MHP D / 70.1 70.5
MHP D -Project Access 70.1 70.4
Project Access-Serena Way 70.1 70.2
SE of Serena Way 70.0 70.2
Mobile Home Pk D /NE of Grand Ave 49.3 49.3
Project Access/NE of Grand Ave NA 59.6
Serena Way/NE of Grand Ave 1 53.8 53.8
As shown in Table XI-3,Pr elect Only Impact(dBA CNEL at 50 feet from centerline, Project implementation in the
opening year does little to change the traffic noise environment. The largest Project related impact is +0.4 dB
CNEL at 50 feet from the roadway centerline along Grand Avenue at the Project access roadway. This
increase is much less than the +3 dB significance threshold. Project related traffic noise increases are less-
than-significant.
Table XI-3
Project Only Impact
(dBA CNEL at 50 feet from centerline)
Segment Project Impact
Grand Ave SR-74 /NW of MHP D / 0.4
MHP D -Project Access 0.4
Project Access-Serena Way 0.1
SE of Serena Way 0.1
Mobile Home Pk D /NE of Grand Ave 0.0
Project Access/NE of Grand Ave NA
Serena Way/NE of Grand Ave 0.0
MHP=Mobile Home Park
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SITE OPERATIONAL NOISE
Operation of the Wake Rider Resort will generate a variety of potential noise sources. In areas where
commercial and residential uses share a common property line,it is often not the overall magnitude of the
noise that leads to conflict. It is more typically some unique aspect of the noise event that causes
conflicts. Early morning deliveries and back-up alarms are sources that can create noise conflicts in a
mixed use environment. Care must be taken to ensure that the residential uses adjacent to the Project area
are adequately shielded from the on-site commercial noise.
Similarly, late evening commercial activities can create a noise nuisance to adjacent sleeping residences.
Drive-through restaurant menu board speakers can be a late-evening nuisance. If sit-down quality
restaurant have patio seating, or audible music or voices, they can also create land use conflicts if such
activities extend into late evening hours. The largest potential noise conflict from proposed restaurant
uses and adjacent residences is from late-evening operation. If the restaurant proposes amplified music or
voice, that conflict could occur throughout the evening. Noise conflict from restaurant uses can also
occur during clean-up operations late in the evening when trash is dumped, water is sprayed under
pressure for removing waste and employees interact with raised voices or "boom box" music. As noted
above, the CUP process is designed to restrict noise-related land use conflict. Rescission of a CUP,
however, can be a cumbersome process. The most effective noise nuisance control mechanism is to place
a relatively short CUP renewal time-table to provide ample opportunity to confirm compliance with
intended noise nuisance abatement measures.
The City of Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, Chapter 17.176, restricts refuse collection vehicles to between
the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. adjacent to a residential or noise sensitive area. The Municipal Code also
regulates loading or boxes, crates and building materials to between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.
adjacent to a residential property line. Therefore, the Wake Rider Beach Resort shall restrict deliveries to
shops and restaurants to these hours.
All residential uses require sufficient distance separation from commercial buildings to prevent HVAC
mechanical equipment on building roofs from being a nuisance. If this is not possible, the HVAC
equipment will need to be shielded. These details also must be dealt with during the design stage. A
typical HVAC equipment noise level is 50 dB at 10 feet from the source. The City's daytime noise
standard is 50 dB. However, the nocturnal residential ordinance standard is 40 dB. That standard is met
approximately 30 feet from a single mechanical equipment source. Multiple units may have a larger noise
impact "envelope." The operation of multiple HVAC or other mechanical equipment units must
therefore be screened from a direct line-of-sight to any off-site residences.
Commercial uses with a potential for noisy activities such food establishments, particularly if an
entertainment venue is planned, typically require a conditional use permit (CUP). The CUP contains
measures specifically designed to minimize impacts, including noise. Mechanisms, such a permit
conditions, are in place to ensure that the Project site will maintain compatibility with respect to noise
generation.
The City of Lake Elsinore limits noise exposure at the property lines residential uses. Residential noise
exposure is limited to a 50 dB L50 daytime and 40 dB L50 nocturnal maximum. The maximum allowable
single-event noise at any residential property line is 70 dB from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., and 60 dB from 10 p.m.
to 7 a.m. On-site commercial uses must be able to demonstrate that these thresholds are met at the
nearest property lines unless levels are shown to exceed the most stringent standards.
PARKING LOT NOISE
Wake Rider parking will be located at the northern Project perimeter adjacent to the mobile home park.
All mobile homes are single story. A 6-foot block wall built at the Project perimeter would provide
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approximately 6 dB of noise protection for the single story mobile park uses.
The Project traffic report estimates that the peak traffic hour will be in the afternoon and that there will be
a total of 150 vehicles both entering and leaving the site. The noise level associated with 150 vehicles
traveling at a speed of 25 mph is 52 dB Leq at 50 feet from the drive aisle if a single receiver were exposed
to all 150 vehicles. The proposed 6-foot wall would provide at least 6 dB of noise protection such that
noise levels would be less than the daytime noise standard. Very little traffic would be generated past 10
p.m. at the Wake Rider Beach Resort.
All noise generated in the parking lot would be of short duration. Experience has shown that parking
activity noise tends more to be a nuisance rather than causing any violation of standards. Parking lot
activities may be audible from time to time but are generally not perceived as being loud. The proposed 6-
foot block wall will assist in mitigating any parking lot nuisance noise generated by the Project.
Drive-thru Menu Board
The most significant noise generator at a commercial use facility such as the proposed fast food restaurant
is the menu board. The menu board will be located on the northern side of the restaurant along Grand
Avenue. The nearest single family use to the east is approximately 91 feet from the order board and the
nearest mobile home to the west is approximately 115 feet. However, few homes will have direct line-of-
sight to the order board. Intervening buildings will reduce the direct noise for all but a few residences.
Data was obtained from a representative menu board manufacturer, HM Electronics though this vendor
has not been selected for use at this Project site. The data is presented in terms of Sound Pressure Levels
(SPL). SPL is the noise generated when the menu sound board is operating.
An option offered by the manufacturer incorporates automatic volume control (AVC). AVC will adjust
the outbound volume based on the outdoor ambient noise level. When ambient noise levels naturally
decrease at night, AVC will reduce the outbound volume on the system. The following data are provided
by the manufacturer for different distances from the speaker post,with and without AVC:
Decibel Level of Standard Decibel Level of Standard
Distance from Speaker System with 45 dB of outside System with 45 dB of
noise without AVC outside noise with AVC
1 foot 84 dBA 60 dBA
2 feet 78 dBA 54 dBA
4 feet 72 dBA 48 dBA
8 feet 66 dBA 42 dBA
16 feet 60 dBA 36 dBA
32 feet 54 dBA
50 feet 50 dBA
The vendor data assumes that the menu board is operating continuously and is therefore higher than
actual noise levels from typical use. In reality, the speaker operates for a short time and then there is a
delay while the cars queue.
Utilizing the vendor data, soundboard noise decays to 45 dB Leq at 91 and to 43 dB at 115 feet (distances
to the closest sensitive uses). Although the single family homes to the east are closer than the mobile
homes, in reality, the menu board would face away from the homes and face towards the mobile home
park. Therefore, the noise level experienced at the nearest single family home would be less than 45 dB.
However, this could exceed the City of Lake Elsinore 40 dB L50 nocturnal noise standard without the use
of AVC. With an AVC system, menu-board noise levels will be well within City of Lake Elsinore
nocturnal noise standards.
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Restaurant Dining Patio Noise Impacts
Outdoor dining generally has soft background music and muted conversation. Larger assemblies of
people can create a "cocktail party" effect where voices become progressively raised to be heart above a
rising background level. This effect can be further fueled by alcohol consumption that frees normal
inhibition. If amplified music is included in celebrations such as weddings or special days of celebration,
noise conflicts may occur with the closest neighbors.
Depending upon location and orientation, our noise measurements for special outdoor events has
observed noise levels of 80 dB at 20 feet from amplified loudspeakers. The City of Lake Elsinore noise
ordinance standard could be exceeded to a distance of 600 feet under worst-case (direct line-of-sight)
conditions. If the event lasted past 10 p.m., the noise impact zone could extend well over 1,000 feet from
the event. However, any impacts can be minimized by temporary shielding, by orientation of any
amplification and by activity time limits. With mitigation, these impacts can be reduced to less-than-
significant levels. Noise protection measures will be incorporated into conditional use permit (CUP)
conditions which any restaurant use must obtain prior to operation. CUP conditions should include
periodic verification that special event sound control is adequate to meet City noise ordinance standards.
Similarly, any late-night maintenance shall be conducted in a manner to preclude noise intrusion into
adjacent off-site residences.
Mitigation Measures N0I-1 through NOI-5 will be implemented to reduce Project impacts to a less than
significant level. No additional mitigation is required.
b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise
levels? Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporation
Groundborne vibrations and noise can result from both the construction and grading of the site as well as
operation and use of the property. The Project site has residential neighbors to the north and south. This
means that there are adjacent residents to the proposed Project that could be exposed to groundborne
vibration or noise. These adjacent residents could be bothered or adversely affected by the development
of the Project site. According to the geotechnical study, there are no soil conditions on the site that
require the use of unusual grading equipment or blasting which would result in the creation of excessive
groundborne vibrations. However, development of the site may require some over-excavation to meet the
building code requirements for a safe structural foundation. However it these impacts are considered to
be less than significant because impacts because they should be of short duration and not a long term
impact. In addition, people working near the heavy equipment will be exposed to high noise levels for
short periods of time. This level, however, is below the Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) noise exposure limit of 90 dBA for 8 hours per day. The City and its private contractor are
required to comply with OSHA requirements for employee protection during construction. Based upon
these anticipated impacts and site development requirements, no significant impacts are anticipated and
with the implementation of Mitigation Measure NOI-2 any impacts are expected to be further reduced to
a non-significant level.
c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels
existing without the project? Less Than Significant Impact
The Project will result in increase in ambient noise levels above existing levels without the Project. The
site is currently vacant and does not noticeably contribute to ambient noise levels. Once constructed, the
attached residential Project will result in a minor incremental increase in ambient noise levels. However
any future noise generated by the Project will most likely be overshadowed by the roadway noise
generated by vehicular traffic on Grand Avenue. Consequently any increase in ambient noise levels from
the Project is not expected to be noticeable over any future roadway noise generated by vehicular traffic.
As a result,no significant impacts are anticipated and mitigation measures are required.
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d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above
levels existing without the project? Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated
The Project will result in temporary increase in ambient noise levels above existing levels without the
Project during Project construction. The site is currently vacant and does not noticeably contribute to
ambient noise levels. Noise generated by construction equipment can reach high levels and there are a
large number of residents in the mobile home park immediately located north of the Project that may be
bothered by some of the construction noise. In many cases, there may be construction activities within a
few feet of some of these residences. The residents of the single family homes south of the Project site
are farther way and better insulated from any potential noise impacts. However, any potential impacts are
expected to be mitigated to a level of insignificance through compliance with the provisions of the
Municipal Code. Section 17.78.080.F of Lake Elsinore Municipal Code requires that all construction
activities (except in emergencies) shall be limited to the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and prohibited on
Sundays and all legal holidays, that all construction activities shall comply with the noise ordinance
performance standards where technically and economically feasible, and that all construction equipment
shall use properly operating mufflers. The Project will result in a temporary or periodic increase in
ambient noise levels in the Project vicinity above levels existing without the Project; however these
increases are be considered less than significant with the implementation of Mitigation Measure NOI-2.
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 expose people
residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? No Impact
The Project site is not located within the influence area for any airport. The closest airfield is a private
airstrip, Skylark Airport, which is located approximately 5 miles to the southeast of the site. Skylark
Airport is use primarily by skydiving aircraft. As a result, no impacts are anticipated and no mitigation
measures are required.
1) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or
working in the project area to excessive noise levels? Less Than Significant Impact
Skylark Field is located approximately 5 miles to the southeast of the Project site. Skylark Airport is used
primarily by skydiving aircraft. Given the type of aircraft that routinely use the airfield and the distance to
the Project site,no significant impacts are anticipated and no mitigation measures are required.
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MITIGATION MEASURES
N0I-1 An automatic volume control (AVC) option should be mandated for use by the fast-food
restaurant menu board.
NOI-2 Possible entertainment activities at any project restaurant shall be required to obtain a CUP to
maintain compatibility with respect to noise generation and the CUP shall contain conditions to
periodically verify compliance with applicable noise ordinance thresholds.
NOI-3 Any installed HVAC equipment must meet the City of Lake Elsinore noise ordinance standard at
the residential project boundary through a selection of quiet equipment and physical shielding as
needed.
NOI-4 Project related operational hours for loading activity and refuse collection is regulated by the City
of Lake Elsinore Municipal Code as follows:
• Refuse collection vehicles shall restrict activity to between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.
• Loading or boxes, crates and building materials is restricted to between the hours of 7 a.m.
and 10 p.m. adjacent to a residential property line.
NOI-5 Short-term construction noise intrusion shall be mitigated by compliance with the City of Lake
Elsinore Noise Ordinance. The allowed hours of construction are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday
through Friday. Because of the distance between the project and adjacent residential receivers,
construction may be noisier than prescribed limits on occasion but are minimized by the
following conditions:
0 All equipment shall be equipped with properly operating and maintained mufflers.
• Equipment and materials shall be staged in areas that will create the greatest distance
between construction-related noise sources and the noise-sensitive receptors nearest the
project site during all project construction.
0 All construction-related activities shall be restricted to the construction hours outlined in the
City's Noise Ordinance.
• Haul truck and other construction-related trucks traveling to and from the project site shall
be restricted to the same hours specified for the operation of construction equipment. To
the extent feasible, haul routes shall not pass directly by sensitive land uses or residential
dwellings.
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XII. POPULATION AND HOUSING
a) Induce substantial 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)? Less Than Significant Impact
This mixed use commercial and recreational in-fill Project will not add any permanent people to the
community's population. Any small increment as an indirect affect from the Project does not constitute
the induction substantial 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). The
existing General Plan designations for the Project site anticipates that commercial mixed uses and
recreational uses would ultimately be constructed on the developable portions of the Project site. The
proposed Project will result in an additional increment of areawide population growth consistent with the
adopted General Plan. As a result, any impacts are considered less than significant and no additional
mitigation measures are required.
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement
housing elsewhere? No Impact
The Project site is currently vacant. As a result, the Project will not displace any existing housing or
residents. Consequently no impacts are anticipated;therefore,no mitigation measures are required.
c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing
elsewhere? No Impact
Because the Project site is vacant, the Project will not displace a substantial numbers of people,
necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere. As a result, no impacts are anticipated;
and no mitigation measures are required.
MITIGATION MEASURES
None required.
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XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES
Would the project 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 of the public services:
a) Fire protection? Lcss Than Significant Lnpact
The Riverside County Fire Department provides fire protection and safety services to the City. The
nearest fire station is Station No. 11, located at 33020 Maiden Lane, southwest of the Project site in
Lakeland Village. Ambulance and paramedic services are provided by Goodhew Ambulance Service. The
Project will participate in the Development Impact Fee Program as adopted by the City of Lake Elsinore
to mitigate impacts to fire protection resources. This will provide funding for capital improvements such
as land, equipment purchases, and fire station equipment. As a result, the Project will not result in
activities that create significant impacts. Any impacts will be considered incremental and can be offset
through the payment of the appropriate Development Impact Fee. This is a standard condition, and not
considered unique mitigation under CEQA. Impacts are considered less than significant and no additional
mitigation is required.
b) Police protection? Less Than Significant Impact
Police protection services are provided by the City's Police Department as part of the Riverside County
Sheriffs Department. The nearest sheriffs station is located at 333 Limited Street in Lake Elsinore.
Traffic enforcement is provided for Riverside County in this area by the California Highway Patrol with
additional support from the local County Sheriffs Department. The Project shall participate in the
Development Impact Fee Program as adopted by the City of Lake Elsinore to mitigate impacts to police
protection resources. As a result, the Project will not result in activities that create significant impacts.
Any impacts will be considered incremental and can be offset through the payment of the appropriate
Development Impact Fee. This is a standard condition, and not considered unique mitigation under
CEQA. Impacts are considered less than significant and no additional mitigation is required.
c) Schools? Less Than Significant Impact
The Project is commercial and recreational in nature and will not directly increase student enrollment at
schools within the Lake Elsinore Unified School District (LEUSD). Based upon its current enrollment
pattern,LEUSD has calculated typical student enrollment factors for elementary, middle and high schools
within the District. To offset any potential impacts, the commercial development component of the
Project is required to pay appropriate school. These fees,which are considered a standard condition, are
payable prior to building permit issuance. As a result, any impacts are considered less than significant level
after the payment of school mitigation fees. No other mitigation measures are required.
d) Parks? No Impact
The Project will not increase the areas permanent population and associated burden on parks in the area;
thereby, resulting in the demand for parks and recreational facilities. Private recreational facilities will be
provided on-site. It is not anticipated that persons patronizing the site will impact any adjacent parks. No
impacts are anticipated and no mitigation measures are required.
e) Other public facilities? No Impact
The Project will not permanently increase the local population and subsequently result in an increase for
the demand for other governmental services such as the library and the other community support services
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commonly provided by the City of Lake Elsinore. No impacts are anticipated and no mitigation measures
are required.
MITIGATION MEASURES
None required.
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XIV. 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? Less Than Significant Impact
The Project will result in an 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; however, due to the commercial and recreational nature of the Project, these impacts are
considered small and incremental. The Project will provide on-site recreational uses for use by patrons
visiting the site; thereby, serving to mitigate any Project impacts and also filling the need for additional
recreational resources in the City. Any impacts to existing facilities are considered less than significant and
no additional mitigation is required.
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? Less
Than Significant Impact
The Project includes recreational amenities that are intended to meet a portion of the recreational
demands of future, on-site visitors. Even though on-site recreational amenities are provided, with the
influx of visitors to the site, implementation of the Project may still result in a very small increment of
demand for park and recreation facilities that would need to be constructed within the community. This
increment is considered less than significant and no mitigation measures are required.
MITIGATION MEASURES
None required.
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XV. TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC
The following technical study was prepared to address issues related to traffic, and is available on the
CD located in the back pocket of this IS/MND:
• "Wake Rider Beach Resort Traffic Study Lake Elsinore, California", prepared by RK Engineering
Group, Inc,November 2,2011 (Traffic Study)
a) Cause an increase in traffic, which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and
capacity of the street system (i.e., result in a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle
trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? Less Than
Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporation
The Project is located on the east side of Grand Avenue which is also State Route 74. According to the
General Plan, Grand Avenue is categorized as an Urban Arterial. The typical Urban Arterial is located
within a 120 foot right-of-way and, at build-out, is expected to consist of three lanes in each direction
separated by a 14 foot raised median. Additional turn/acceleration lanes may be provided at key
intersections. The Project will result in additional vehicle trips on the citywide road network.
RK Engineering Group,Inc. (RI) prepared a Traffic Study for the Project in order to evaluate the Project
from a traffic and circulation standpoint and to determine its impact on the existing and future street
network.
The Project access point will be constructed between the existing mobile home park driveway and Serena
Way, which are spaced approximately 400 feet apart. The Traffic Study determined if vehicle queuing at
any of the three study area intersections will interfere with each other by blocking access.
The study area includes the following intersections:
North-South Street East-West Street
Existing Mobile Home Park Driveway Grand Avenue
Project Access Grand Avenue
Serena Way Grand Avenue
Existing Conditions
Exhibit C of the Traffic Study shows the City of Lake Elsinore Circulation Element and Exhibit D shows
the Roadway Cross Sections. Exhibit E identifies the existing roadway conditions, number of through
traffic lanes, and the intersection controls for the study area roadways. Grand Avenue (SR-74) is a 2-lane,
undivided roadway in proximity to the Project site. There are stop signs at the mobile home park
driveway and Serena Way,controlling access from these streets to Grand Avenue.
Existing traffic volumes on roadways throughout the study area are shown on Exhibit F of the Traffic
Study. These volumes are based upon weekday peak hour and daily traffic data collected in October 2011
for RK. The Average Daily Trips (ADT) along Grand Avenue (SR-74) adjacent to the Project site is
approximately 19,300 trips. The traffic count worksheets are included in Appendix A of the Traffic Study.
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Trip Generation
Trip generation represents the amount of traffic that is produced and attracted by a development. Trip
generation rates have been developed by the ITE (Institute of Transportation Engineers) in their Trip
Generation Manual. Trip generation rates for the Project's land uses are shown in Table 1 of the Traffic
Study. Trip generation rates are specific to the individual uses that are proposed for the Project. Both
peak hour and daily trip generation, for the proposed, Project are shown in Table 2. The Project is
projected to generate a total of 2,031 trip-ends per day, with 132 vehicles per hour during the AM peak
hour and 150 vehicles per hour during the PM peak hour.
Trip Distribution
Trip' distribution represents the directional orientation of traffic to and from a particular development.
Trip distribution is heavily influenced by the geographical location of the site, the location of employment,
commercial and recreational opportunities, and the proximity to the regional freeway system. The
directional orientation of traffic was determined by evaluating existing and proposed land uses and
highways within the community and existing traffic volumes. The trip distribution for this analysis has
been based upon Existing conditions, based upon those highway facilities that are in place. Detailed
routing assumptions are included on Exhibits G-1 (Project Inbound Traffic Distribution) and G-2 (Project
Outbound Traffic Distribution). The assumptions used for inbound trips are: 60% arriving from the
northwest making a left hand turn into the Project site, and 40% of these inbound trips arriving from the
southeast, making a right hand turn into the Project site. Outbound movements show 100% of the
departing trips making a right hand turn out of the Project site, with 60% of these outbound trips
proceeding northwesterly along Grand Avenue beyond Macy Street and 40% of these outbound trips
making a u-turn in order to proceed southeasterly on Grand Avenue.
Trip Assignment
The assignment of traffic from the site to the adjoining roadway system has been based upon the site's trip
generation, trip distributions, and existing arterial highway and local street systems. Based upon the
proposed Project trip generation and distribution, the traffic volumes attributable to the proposed Project
are presented on Exhibit H (Project Traffic Volumes) of the Traffic Study. According to Figure H of the
Traffic Study, the Project will add 812 ADTs on Grand Avenue southeasterly of the Project Access and
2,437 ADT on Grand Avenue northwesterly of the Project Access. Approximately 2,031 ADTs will be
generated at the Project Access.
Existing Plus Project Traffic Volumes
Existing Plus Project traffic conditions include existing traffic volumes on surrounding roadways and
Project traffic. The AM and PM peak hour intersection turning movement volumes and Average Daily
Traffic (ADT) are shown on Exhibit I (Existing Plus Project Traffic Volumes) of the Traffic Study for
Existing Plus Project traffic conditions. Whereas the existing Average Daily Trips (ADT) along Grand
Avenue (SR-74) adjacent to the Project site is approximately 19,300 trips, according to Exhibit 1, 20,100
ADTS are anticipated along Grand Avenue, southeasterly of the Project Access and 21,700 ADTs are
anticipated along Grand Avenue,northwesterly of the Project Access.
Synchro/SimTraffic Analysis for Existing Plus Project Conditions
A capacity and queuing analysis was performed using Synchro, a deterministic and macroscopic signal
analysis software program, and SimTraffic, a microscopic and stochastic simulation program. Both these
are deemed as appropriate for analysis per the City of Lake Elsinore Engineering Division. The analysis
was performed for the three study area intersections listed above on Grand Avenue (which includes the
Project access point). The Synchro/SimTraffic analysis studied the Existing Plus Project conditions.
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The Synchro/SimTraffic models are useful in analyzing closely spaced intersections and roadway
corridors. Synchro helps to determine operational impacts and potential queuing problems from one
intersection to the next. This queuing can adversely affect traffic operations, even though an individual
intersection may be operating at an acceptable Level of Service (LOS).
The Synchro/SimTraffic analysis evaluates the operations at each of the three study area intersections and
the progression of traffic flow along Grand Avenue adjacent to the proposed site based upon existing lane
geometry and traffic controls. The analysis assumes restricted turning movements are allowed at the
Project access and an exclusive left-turn lane into the site on Grand Avenue.
For Existing Plus Project conditions, the Synchro analysis indicates that all three study area intersections
are projected to operate at an acceptable LOS,with minimal queuing. Grand Avenue eastbound left turns
at all three (3) of the study area intersections are expected to operate at LOS B or better during the peak
hours. Southbound turns onto Grand Avenue are expected to operate at LOS D or better at the mobile
home park driveway and Serena Way. Levels of Service for each study intersection are shown on
Table 3 of the Traffic Study. In addition,vehicle queues at each of the three locations are expected to be
one vehicle in length during both of the peak hours studied.
The SimTraffic model shows efficient progression and movement of the traffic along the roadway
segment, with minimal queuing or delay. Turning movements at each of the three access points are not
expected to interfere with each other, nor are they expected to have an adverse impact to traffic flow
along Grand Avenue.
As described above, an exclusive left-turn lane is recommended on the Grand Avenue eastbound
approach to the proposed Project access. The left-turn lane would improve safety operations at the
proposed intersection by separating vehicles slowing and waiting to turn left from the mainline traffic.
Due to the expected queue length at the proposed Project access intersection with Grand Avenue, a
minimum left-turn pocket of 50 feet is recommended, which provides sufficient storage for two vehicles
and an area of deceleration.
Level of Service (LOS)
The current technical guide to the evaluation of traffic operations is the Highway Capacity Manual(HCM2000).
The HCM defines level of service as a qualitative measure that describes operational conditions within a traffic
stream,generally in terms of such factors as speed and travel time, freedom to maneuver, traffic interruptions,
comfort and convenience, and safety. The criteria used to evaluate LOS conditions vary based on the type of
roadway and whether the traffic flow is considered interrupted or uninterrupted.
Study area intersections that are stop sign controlled with stop control on the minor street only have been
analyzed using the unsignalized intersection methodology of the HCM. For these intersections, the
calculation of LOS is dependent on the occurrence of gaps occurring in the traffic flow of the main street.
Using data collected describing the intersection configuration and traffic volumes at these locations, the LOS
has been calculated. The LOS is determined based on the worst individual movement or movements
sharing a single lane.
The analysis shows that left turn movements exiting the Project site will create conflict at the Project
access intersection and result in an unacceptable LOS in the PM peak hour. It is recommended that left-
turns not be allowed for traffic exiting the site in order to ensure an acceptable LOS of D or better. It is
recommended that an eastbound exclusive left-turn lane on Grand Avenue be striped, as shown on the
attached Conceptual Striping Plan (Exhibit J of the Traffic Study), for vehicles entering the Project site.
Also, traffic exiting the Project site should be restricted to right turns only. A painted channelized median
and proper signage should be installed to restrict left turns out, as shown in Exhibit J of the Traffic Study.
Mitigation Measure TR-1 requires that prior to occupancy, street improvements, signing and striping on
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Grand Avenue along the Project frontage shall be installed as directed by Caltrans and the City.
In addition, the developer will be required to mitigate any Project impacts by paying its fair share toward
the City of Lake Elsinore's Development Impact Fee program and the regional Transportation Uniform
Mitigation Fee (TUMF) program. These requirements are included in Mitigation Measures TR-2 and TR-
3. With the inclusion of the three mitigation measures, any impacts are anticipated to remain at a less than
significant level.
b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of service standard established by the county
congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? Less Than Significant
Impact
The Project will not exceed, when analyzed cumulatively, a level of service standard established by the
county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways. Please reference the discussion
under Item X'V.a. above. Grand Avenue in front of the Project site is not designated as a Congestion
Management Program (CMP) roadway. Consequently, the Project will not significantly affect the
designated CMP road network. As a result,no significant impacts are anticipated.
c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change
in location that results in substantial safety risks? No Impact
The Project will not result in a change in air traffic patterns,including either an increase in traffic levels or
a change in location that results in substantial safety risks. None exist on-site or are proximate to this site.
No impacts are foreseen;therefore,no mitigation measures are required.
d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous
intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? Less Than Significant Impact With
Mitigation Incorporation
The Project will not substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous
intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment). Access and roadway improvements will be
designed to comply with design criteria contained in the Caltrans Design Manual and other City
requirements and standards. Sight distance and signing and pavement striping to and at the Project
driveways will be reviewed at the time of final grading, landscape and street improvement plans.
Mitigation Measure TR-1 requires street improvements, signing and striping on Grand Avenue along the
Project frontage shall be installed as directed by Caltrans and the Cit Prior to occupancy. With the
implementation of this mitigation measure, Project impacts will be considered less than. No additional
mitigation is required.
e) Result in inadequate emergency access? Less Than Significant Impact
The Project has no potential to result in inadequate emergency access. Access to and from the Project will
be provided via Grand Avenue (State Route 74) via a single driveway. While there is always the potential
for access problems when relying on a single driveway to access an arterial street, the potential for
inadequate emergency access is considered to be minimal and non-significant. As a result, no significant
impacts are anticipated and no mitigation is required.
f) Result in inadequate parking capacity? Less Than Significant Impact
The Project will not result in inadequate parking capacity. On-site parking spaces will be required in
accordance with the City's Zoning Code requirements for multi-family residences. The Zoning Ordinance
requires the Project to provide 154 spaces. The Project will provide a total of 155 parking spaces. As a
result,no impacts are anticipated and no mitigation is required.
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g) Conflict with adopted policies,,plans, or programs supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus
turnouts,bicycle racks)? Less Than Significant Impact
The General Plan requires that a Class II bikeway be provided along Grand Avenue in front of the
Project. The Class II bikeway is incorporated into the standard street cross-section for Urban Arterial
roadways. In addition, the Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) Route 8 bus travels along this section of
Grand Avenue as part of its route around the west side of Lake Elsinore between Outlet Center and the
community of Wildomar.
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This'route offers daily services between the hours of 5:45 a.m. and approximately 7:45 p.m. on weekdays
and between the hours of approximately 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on weekends. The Project is not in
conflict with other transit policies or programs. As a result, no significant impacts are expected and no
mitigation is required.
MITIGATION MEASURES
TR-1 Prior to occupancy, street improvements, signing and striping on Grand Avenue along the Project
frontage shall be installed as directed by Caltrans and the City.
TR-2 Prior to the issuance of any building permit, the developer shall pay the appropriate locally
designated Development Impact Fees.
TR-3 Prior to issuance of any building permit, the developer shall pay the appropriate Transportation
Uniform Mitigation Fee.
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XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS
a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control
Board? Less Than Significant Impact
The Santa Ana RWQCB regulates wastewater discharges within the drainage area around Lake Elsinore.
The proposed residential Project will be connecting to the wastewater treatment system operated by the
EVMWD. As discussed in Sections XVI.b. and XVI.e, the sewer services provided by EVMWD are
currently available in Grand Avenue adjacent to the Project site and the Project site is within the
anticipated service area for the District. The development of the Project is not expected to create any
exceedances in wastewater treatment standards. While the Project will contribute an additional increment
of wastewater flow to EVMWD's wastewater treatment facilities, the Project will also contribute
connection fees to address infrastructure impacts and monthly service charges to address operational
impacts. As a result, no significant impacts are anticipated and no additional mitigation measures are
required. (Urban runoff-related water quality impacts associated with Project construction and operation
are discussed in Section VIII of this Initial Study.)
b) Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion
of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects?
Less Than Significant Impact
The Project is within the service boundary for the Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District (EVMWD)
which has indicated an ability to provide water and wastewater service to the Project. Service Planning
Letter #2430-0, dated April 24, 2012 was obtained from EVMWD indicates that EVW1\M has the
capacity and intent to service the water and wastewater needs of the Project. Therefore, , the Project will
not require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of
existing facilities; the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects. As a result, any
potential impacts are considered incremental and less than significant. Other than the standard
requirements to connect to the District's water supply and wastewater treatment networks and the
payment of connection fees,no additional mitigation is required.
c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of
existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? Less
Than Significant Impact
The Project will not result in the construction or expansion of new areawide storm drainage facilities. The
Project will connect to the existing drainage facility located immediately adjacent to the site. These
connections would convey on-site runoff into the existing drainage system after treatment by the best
management practices identified in the Water Quality Management Plan (and discussed in Section VIII of
this Initial Study). Since no new or expanded storm drain facilities are proposed, no significant impacts
are anticipated and mitigation measures are required.
d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and
resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? Less Than Significant Impact
Reference Response XVI. B. The Project will create additional demand for potable water supplies,
however this additional increment is considered to be less than significant, as EVMMD has the capacity
and intent to service the water and wastewater needs of the Project. Other than the standard mandatory
connection and services fees and installation of onsite utility infrastructure, no additional mitigation is
required.
e) Result in a determination by the wastewater 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
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provider's existing commitments? Less Than Significant Impact
As described above, the Project will result in an additional increment of demand for wastewater treatment
capacity. According to the best available data, there is expected to be sufficient wastewater treatment
capacity to handle the additional increment generated by this Project within the existing system. The
collection and treatment systems are also addressed in responses XVI.a and XVI.b above. Because
impacts are minor and incremental, they are considered to be less than significant. Other than the
standard mandatory connection and services fees and installation of onsite utility infrastructure, no
additional mitigation is required.
f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the project's solid
waste disposal needs? Less Than Significant Impact
The proposed Project will generate demand for solid waste service system capacity and has a potential to
contribute to potentially significant cumulative demand impacts on the solid waste system. The proposed
Project will generate demand for solid waste service system capacity.
According to the Section 3.16 (Utilities and Service systems) of the General Plan EIR,implementation of
the General Plan will result in population increases and increases in commercial, industrial and other non-
residential uses which would potentially impact solid waste disposal services and the capacity of landfill
facilities that serve the City. As shown in Table 3.16-12 (Projected Increase in Solid Waste Generation —
General Plan Buildout- 2030), implementation of the General Plan would generate an additional 719 tons
per day of solid waste, or 175,493 tons of solid waste per year at buildout. However, pursuant to the
Integrated Waste Management Act, the State of California has established 50 percent as the minimum
waste reduction rate for all cities. According to the California Department of Resources Recycling and
Recovery's "Jurisdictional Profile for City of Lake Elsinore", the City had a diversion rate of 50 percent in
2006. Compliance with State law will result in a minimum of 50 percent of the estimated increase in City's
generated solid waste being diverted from landfills.
Therefore, the maximum estimated increase in solid waste that would be placed into landfills at General
Plan buildout (2030) would be 87,747 tons per year. This represents approximately 2.1 percent of the
current combined daily permitted capacity (25,054 tons per day) of all landfills currently serving the City.
Although buildout of the General Plan will result in an increase in the amount of solid waste that is sent to
landfills, the remaining combined capacity at the landfills is sufficient to accommodate buildout of the
General Plan.
The Project is not expected to create solid wastes other than typical municipal solid waste consistent with
the General Plan expectations for the area. Combined with the City's mandatory source reduction and
recycling program, the Project is not forecast to cause any significant adverse impact to the solid waste
management system. Impacts, while incremental, are considered less than significant and no,additional
mitigation is required.
g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste? Less Than
Significant Impact
The Project will comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste. Please
refer to Response XVI.f., above. The Project does not any propose activities that would conflict with the
any applicable programmatic requirements. In addition, any future development shall comply with
construction and debris removal and recycling requirements and shall contract with the City's waste
hauler/franchisee for all bins and their removal in accordance with City Ordinance. As a result, the
Project will comply with all of the applicable requirements and any impacts will be less than significant.
No additional mitigation measures are required.
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MITIGATION MEASURES
None required.
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V. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
The following are Mandatory Findings of Significance in accordance with Section 15065 of the CEQA
Guidelines.
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially
reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below
self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or
restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the
major periods of California history or prehistory? Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation
Incorporation
Based on evaluations and discussions contained in this IS/MND, the Project has a very limited potential
to incrementally degrade the quality of the environment because the site was previously developed, is not
in an environmentally sensitive location, and is consistent with the City General Plan. As a result, the
Project will not significantly affect the environment with mitigation measures contained in this IS/MND.
b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable?
("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable
when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects,
and the effects of probable future projects.) i pss Than Significant Impact with Mitigation
Incorporation
The Project will have impacts that are individually limited but are not cumulatively considerable with
mitigation measures. No cumulative environmental impacts have been identified in association with the
Project that cannot be mitigated to a less than significant impact level or that were not identified through
the City's General Plan program. Given that the Project's impacts are less than significant, cumulative
impacts are also not foreseen to be significant.
c) Does the project have environmental effects, which will cause substantial adverse effects on
human beings, either directly or indirectly? Less Than Significant Impact with Mitigation
Incorporation
The Project does not have the potential to significantly adversely affect humans, either directly or
indirectly with mitigation measures. While a number of the Project impacts were identified as having a
potential to significantly impact humans, with the identified mitigation measures and standard
requirements these impacts are expected to be less than significant. With implementation of the identified
measures, the Project is not expected to cause significant adverse impacts to humans. All significant
impacts are avoidable and the City will ensure that measures imposed to protect humans are implemented.
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VI. PERSONS AND ORGANIZATIONS CONSULTED
This section identifies those persons who prepared or contributed to preparation of this document. This
section is prepared in accordance with Section 15129 of the CEQA Guidelines.
A. CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
• Kirt Coury,Planning Consultant
• Pat_Kilroy,Director of Lake and Aquatic Resources
• Ken Seumalo,Director of Public Works, City Engineer
B. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS
• RE- (Traffic)
• Mike Medofer (Hydrology,WQMP)
• Manee Consulting(General Biological and Palm Tree)
• Brian F. Smith and Associates,Inc. (Jurisdictional delineation)
• CRM Tech (Cultural)
• Geosoils,Inc. (Geotechnical and Phase 1 Environmental)
• Giroux&Associates (AQ,GHG and Noise)
C. OTHER AGENCY REPRESENTATIVES
None.
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MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION 2012-_—City of Lake Elsinore
The following Mitigated Negative Declaration is being circulated for public review in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act Section 21091 and 21092 of the Public Resources Code.
Project Name: Wake Rider Beach Resort: Commercial Design Review (CDR 2011-03), Conditional Use
Pennit(CUP 2011-03),Tentative Parcel Map 35869,and Zone Change(ZC 2011-01)
Project Applicant: John Gamble,612 Tranquility Glen,Escondido,CA 92027
Project Location: Eastside of Grand Avenue between Macy Street and Serena Way in the City of Lake Elsinore,
County of Riverside(APN 381-030-005)and located at 33°39' 37.5"N, 1120 22' 41"W.
Project Description: A commercial mixed use project, which consists of five buildings totaling 62,437 square
feet, with associated on-site and off-site improvements, including hardscape and
landscaping. More specifically, the on-site Project improvements consists of a 4,327
square foot retail/office building, three (3) buildings 18,303 square feet, 19,274 square
feet and 13,511 for a proposed hotel, and a 7,022 square foot restaurant. Though
adjacent to Lake Elsinore, no project improvements are proposed to occur within the
jurisdictional waters of the United States or Waters of the State.
FINDING
This is to advise that the City of Lake Elsinore, acting as the lead agency, has conducted an Initial Study to
determine if the project may have a significant effect on the environmental and is proposing this Mitigated
Negative Declaration based upon the following findings:
The Initial Study shows that there is no substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on
the environment and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
zThe Initial Study identifies potentially significant effects but:
(1) Proposals made or agreed to by the applicant before this proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration
was released for public review would avoid the effects or mitigate the effects to a point where
clearly no significant effects would occur.
(2) There is no substantial evidence before the agency that the project may have a significant effect on
the environment.
(3) Mitigation measures are required to ensure all potentially significant impacts are reduced to a less
than significance level.
A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
If adopted, the Mitigated Negative Declaration means that an Environmental impact Report will not be
required. Reasons to support this finding are included in the attached Initial Study. The project file and all
related documents are available for review at the City of Lake Elsinore, Planning Division, 130 South Main
Street,Lake Elsinore,CA 92530.
NOTICE
The public is invited to comment on the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration during the review period.
Date of Determination Warren Morchon,Planning Manager
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