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4887 East LaPalma Ave, Suite 706 Anaheim Hills,California 92807
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December 6, 2006
City of Lake Elsinore
Community Development Department, Planning Division
130 S. Main Street
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
RE: Application for Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP)
consistency determination for Assessor's Parcel Numbers (APNs) 378-020-024
and 378-020-031
This letter is to confirm that Robert PeCoy, owner of the subject property APNs# 378-020-
024 and 378-020-031 located in the City of Lake Elsinore, California, hereby authorizes
Hogle-Ireland, Inc. to act as my agent when signing documents, submitting applications and
plans on my behalf.
Please contact me at Earth Basics Contracting Corporation at (714) 701-9100 ext. #106 if
you have any questions or need further information.
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From: Wendy Worthey
Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 12:33 PM
To: 'Tonya Pace'
Subject: RE: Aalberhill Business Park MSHCP
Hi Tonya,
I see your email here and I think you may have left me a voicemail as well. I was
already on another call when you called...I had to take it (emergency project issues).
When I didn't hear from you around 10:3o a.m. I thought we probably weren't doing
the call. Just so you know, for the rest of the today, I have to work fast and furious on
resos for the Planning Commission's staff report, and tomorrow I have two meetings
that will take up the entire day. Can we talk sometime on Thursday btwn 1 and 3 p.m?
I guess the bottom-line is that Karen needs to do the focused surveys when appropriate
and give the results to me so we can start the Joint Project Review process.
We need:
- Focused surveys for Vernal Pools, if there is evidence to suggest "suitable habitat"...if
no suitable habitat, then we need to know why it's not suitable
- Narrow Endemic Plant Species Surveys, if there is evidence to suggest "suitable
habitat"...if no suitable habitat, then we need to know why it's not suitable
- Criteria Area Species Surveys, if there is evidence to suggest "suitable habitat"...if no
suitable habitat, then we need to know why it's not suitable
- Burrowing Owl, if there is evidence to suggest "suitable habitat"...if no suitable
habitat, then we need to know why it's not suitable
- Any impacts to the above will require preparation of a DBESP (Determination of
Biological Equivalent or Superior Preservation) which must provide proof as to why
those impacts cannot be avoided, AND the appropriate mitigation.
- Are the two species, San Jacinto Crownscale and Alkali Goldfields, already covered
under the MSHCP? I'm thought they were but need confirmation. If so, this needs to
be mentioned in the bio report so it is in writing that no further work needs to be done
with regard to these plants species.
Hope this helps explain what is needed for an adequate "consistency determination".
Let me know if you have further questions, and/or if you can talk on Thursday.
Thanks!
PS Why are there two "Aa" letters in Aalberhill?
-----Original Message-----
From: Tonya Pace [mailto:
Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 200711:2o AM
To: Wendy Worthey
Subject: RE: Aalberhill Business Park MSHCP
Wendy, we are ready is you are, thanks. Tonya
Tonya Pace
Project Manager
Hogle-Ireland, Inc.
A Land Planning & Development Consulting Firm 428o Latham Street, Suite C
Riverside, CA 92501 Irvine I Riverside I Palm Springs
t: 951-787-9222
f: 951-781-6014
w: www.hogleireland.com
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-----Original Message-----
From: Wendy Worthey [mailto:wworthey@Lake-Elsinore.org]
Sent: Monday, January o8, 2007 5:58 PM
To: Tonya Pace
Subject: RE: Aalberhill Business Park MSHCP
I have meetings from 8 a.m. to around 10:3o a.m. Can you do this after
10:3o a.m.?
-----Original Message-----
From: Tonya Pace [mailto:tpace@hogleireland.com]
Sent: Mon 1/8/2007 4:03 PM
To: Wendy Worthey
Cc:
Subject: Aalberhill Business Park MSHCP
Hi Wendy,
Thank you for the information regarding our project this morning. I appreciate
the feedback. I spoke with Karen Kirtland.
Karen and I are both available tomorrow morning (as a preference) for a quick
conference call. If that works for your calendar, let me know what time.
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Thanks again, Tonya
Tonya Pace
Project Manager
Hogle-Ireland, Inc.
A Land Planning & Development Consulting Firm
Irvine I Riverside I Palm Springs
428o Latham Street, Suite C
Riverside, CA 92501
t: 951-787-9222
f: 951-781-6014
w: www.hogleireland.com <file:///\\www.hogleireland.com\>
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CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP)
City of Lake Elsinore PROPERTY OWNER INITIATED APPLICATION
Planning Division
130 S.Main Street For MSHCP Consistency Determination
Lake Elsinore,CA 92530
(951)674-3124
(951)474-1419 fax
If any part of the proposed project lies within a MSHCP Criteria Cell, then this
application will serve to initiate the Lake Elsinore Acquisition Process (LEAP). If not in a
Criteria Cell, this application will serve to provide information regarding MSHCP "Plan
Wide Requirements". Whether the proposed project is within a Criteria Cell, or not, a
full consistency determination is required as part of project approval.
NOTE: This application is required on all projects, including grading permits.
The exceptions are one Single-Family Home, or other projects not requiring a discretionary action.
INCOMPLETE APPLICA77ONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
CHECK ONE AS APPROPRIATE:
® Parcel Maps, Design Review, Conditional Use Permits
❑ Tract Maps, Specific Plans, General Plan Amendments
❑ Other
CASE NUMBER(s): DATE: December 20, 2006
Applicant's Name: Tonva Pace, Project Manager
Mailing Address: Hogle-Ireland Inc., 4280 Latham Street, Suite C
Street
Riverside CA 92501
City State ZIP
Daytime Phone No: (951) 787-9222 Fax No: (951) 781-6014
E-Mail: tpace@hogleireland.com
Property Owner's Name: Robert PeCoy E-Mail: bob a earthbasics.net
Mailing Address: 4887 East La Palma Avenue, Suite 706
Street
Anaheim Hills CA 92807
City State ZIP
Daytime Phone No: (714) 701-9100 A 06 Fax No: (714) 701-0785
Ton a Pace --:
PRINTED NAME OFAPPLICANT SIGN TUBE OFAPPLICANT
All signatures must be originals ("wet-signed"). Photocopies of signatures are not acceptable.
AUTHORITY FOR THIS APPLICATION IS HEREBY GIVEN:
I certify that I am/we are the record owner(s) or authorized agent and that the information filed
is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. An authorized agent must submit a letter from
the owner(s) indicating authority to sign the application on the owner's behalf. I further
authorize, pursuant to Government Code Section 65105, that planning agency personnel may
enter upon the subject property and make examinations and surveys, provided that, the entry,
examination, and survey do not interfere with the use of the land.
All signatures must be originals ("wet-signed"). Photocopies o
TYOWNER(S)
PRINTED NAME OF PROPERTY OWNERS) SIGNATURE OF PROPERTY OWNER(S)
If the subject property is owned by persons who have not signed as owners above, attach a
separate sheet that references the application case number and lists the printed names and
signatures of all persons having an interest in the property.
Related Permit(s)or Development Application Case Number(s) (If applicable):
MSHCP CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION APPLICATION
A fill consistency determination must include all of the information as described
below. It will likely be necessary to submit separate pages or attach appropriate
documents and technical studies. All information must be submitted both in
hardcopy, and in an electronic digital format on a CD.
Assessor's Parcel Number(s) (APNs): 378-020-024 and 378-020-031
Enter the APNs in the MSHCP Report Generator found at the website below, and include a copy
of the report print-out. http://www.rctlma.org/gis/rciprepgen.html
If applicable, identify the MSHCP Conservation Criteria cell(s) covering the above referenced
APNs:
Written project description: The proposed project site consists of approximately 14.27 acres on
two (2) parcels_(APNs 378-020-024and_ 378-020-031). The subject site is west of the 1-15
freeway and south of Nichols Road in the City of Lake Elsinore. The subject site is zoned M-1
Limited Manufacturing. Surrounding zoning in the vicinity is as follows: R-1 Residential to the
north; M-1__Limited Manufacturing to the west; C-1 Commercial to the east, and M-1 Limited
Manufacturing to the south. There is also one 1 R-1 Residential zoned parcel to the north and
west of the subject site.
The two 2 properties a imrtl within Conservation Criteria Cell #4166. It is anticipated that a
parcel map will be processe in conjunction with the proposed project.
Describe unique biological features (i.e. washes, streams, oak trees, juniper trees, and rock
outcroppings) and quantify anticipated impacts resulting from development of the site:
The subject site is relatively flat, with a slight elevation change extending downhill from the
southwest to the northeast. Much of the survey area is nearly fiat, but there is generally a
gradual downward sloe across the property, ultimately culminating off site in several
de ressions to the east and northeast of the property. These depressions east and northeast of
the propertV potentiallycan be classified as alkaline vernal pools. The pools still had water at
h the time of the survey.
There is a less apparent, but significant depression in the northwest central section of the
property. This depression may also be a vernal pool or an ephemerally wet depression.
Anticipated impacts include the loss of 14.27 acres of mostly grassland habitat. The site
supports populations of San Jacinto crownscale, listed as endangered by the USFWS, and
alkali oldfields a s ecies of s ecial concern. The site has habitat suitable for at least four other
)ants ecies. Suitable habitat exists on art of the site for burrowing owl.
As per the biological assessment for the site, it is recommended that no further disking of the
site occur, and that the site be reevaluated after the winter rains to determine if vernal pools
may form on site.
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MSHCP CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION APPLICATION
Explain the proposed project in relation to any Cores and Linkages,Area Plan Subunits, and Cell
Groups. Include discussion of MSHCP goals for these areas and how the proposed project meets
them.
Approximately 12.6 acres of the voposed prowect site Parcel #378-020-024 and 378-020-031
is located in the WRCMHCP- Lake Elsinore Area Plan, Subunit#3, in the western portion of Cell
#4166. According to Cell Criteria, conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly oof
Proposed Linkage 2. Conservation within this Cell will focus on meadow, marsh riparian scrub
woodland and forest habitat along Alberhill Creek and adiacent -grassland habitat to the east of
the subject site. Areas_conserved within this Cell will be connected to riparian scrub, woodland,
forest and grassland habitat prolmsed for conservation in Cell Group W to the north and to
meadow, marsh and grassland habitat proposed for conservation in Cell #4169 to the east of
Collier Avenue and the 1-15 freeway. Conservation within this Cell will range from 15-25% of the
Cell focusing in the northeastern portion of the Cell. The portion of the property proposed for
development is located away from the area designated for linkage.
Explain how the proposed project design incorporates or complies with the Conservation
Criteria within the affected cells? Include discussion of MSHCP goals for these Cells and how
the proposed project meets them.
It appears that the proposed project is located outside the area identified for linkage in the Cell
Criteria. Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 2 and will
range from 15-25% of the Cell focusinc
i in the northeastern portion of the Cell. The subject site
is located on the west portion of the cell and not in the northeast portion of the cell where 15-
25% conservation has been identified for linkage.
Does the proposed project include any conservation of land to be donated to the MSHCP? If so,
where and how much? Does the proposed project include any open space preservation? If so,
where and how much?
No, the proposed project does not incorporate an_y land for conservation, as it is outside the
area identified for linkage or conservation in the Cell Criteria.
Does any part of the proposed project involve a Covered Activity as described in Section 7.0
Covered Activities/Allowable Uses? If so, please explain and include a detailed description of
how the project will incorporate the required elements, including but not limited to, "siting and
design" and maintenance requirements. Note that all Section 7.0 processing requirements apply.
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MSHCP CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION APPLICATION ,
The proposed project includes improvements to Baker Road. Per Section 7.0, local roads are
considered a covered activity.
The proposed project and Baker Road are outside_the area identified in the Cell Criteria for
linkage or conservation. It is expected that through the processing of a Parcel Map and
conditions of _approval, Baker Road will be dedicated and improved .as per the City's
requirements, and maintained at some point in the future by the City.
How will the proposed project implement the requirements for the Protection of
Riverine/Riparian Areas and Vernal Pools as set forth in Section 6.1.2 of the MSHCP (pages 6-
20 through 6-27)? Include habitat assessment. If suitable habitat is present, further focused
surveys are required, and results should be included in this submittal. Impacts should be
avoided, but if this is not feasible, then discussion of practicable alternative that minimizes
direct and indirect impacts to the maximum extent practicable shall be included. All
unavoidable impacts shall be mitigated such that the lost functions and values as they relate to
MSHCP Covered Species are replaced and set forth under a Determination of Biologically
Equivalent or Superior Alternative (DBESP). If a DBESP is required, it should be included with
this submittal. Is mapping required per Section 6.3.1?
The field survey identified the potential for vernal pools habitat and therefore the potential for
fairy shrimp species. Per the MSHCP, since there is a potential for suitable habitat, a focused
survey will be conducted.
How will the proposed project implement the requirements for the Protection of Narrow
Endemic Plant Species as set forth in Section 6.1.3 of the MSHCP (pages 6-12 through 6-41)? All
habitat assessments, as well as focused surveys as required, shall be included with this
submittal. For all surveys conducted, an explanation of survey met o 0 ogy s a a so be
included, as well as map depicting location(s) if applicable per Section 6.3.1.
A focused survey for narrow endemic plant species will be conducted for plantspecies o
concern during the months of March through June 2007 depending on the weather.
How will the proposed project implement the requirements for the Additional Survey Needs
and Procedures as set forth in Section 6.3.2 of the MSHCP (pages 6-63 through 6-71)? All
habitat assessments, as well as focused surveys as required, shall be included with this
submittal. For all surveys conducted, an explanation of survey o o ogy s a a so be
included, as well as a map depicting location(s) if applicable per Section 6.3.1.
Additional focused surveys will be conducted as necessa . Based on the field survey, it was
determined that the site could support Burrowing Owl, although no species were found during
the survey. Therefore, according to the MSHCP criteria, a nesting season survey will be
necessary_between months February 1 through August 31, 2007, and prior to construction.
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MSHCP CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION APPLICATION
How will the proposed project commit to implement the Urban/Wildlands Interface Guidelines
as set forth in Section 6.1.4 of the MSHCP (pages 6-42 through 6-46)? If applicable, the City is
required to impose a condition ensuring compliance with these guidelines.
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How will the proposed project comply with the F erg Is Manage= Guidelines as set forth in
Section 6.4 of the MSHCP (pages 6-72 through 6-73)? If applicable, the City is required to
impose a condition ensuring compliance with these guidelines.
�N e: According to Section 6.4, new development planned adjacent to a MSHCP Conservation
o a a or other undeveloped area
The proposed project site is outside the area identified for conservation. The proposed project
does not incorporate development of any land identified for conservation or linkage. The
property owner/developer does not have the authority to manage, or provide, brush
maintenance offsite. Within one year a brush management plan shall be approved by the
MSHCP Reserve Management Oversight Committee.
If you need additional information about the MSHCP, please refer to
h_ttp://www.rctlma.orgLmshMlindex.html
Other information that should be included in the MSHCP submittal, both in
hardcopy and electronic format (CD), is listed below:
• Aerial Photographic Image (TIFF format) of the subject property(ies) (delineated) and
surrounding vicinity
• Exhibits and associated photographs that clearly represent the project area
• Site Plan/Tentative Tract or Parcel Maps (minimum size 11"x 17"; TIFF image of map)
Also, one of the following data formats (linework and annotation) -
■ Shape File
• Microstation CAD File
■ Autodesk Auto CAD File
• Grading Permit
Conceptual or preliminary Grading Plan (TIFF image of plan). Include contours as
well as a Digital Elevation Model (DEM) in one of the following data formats.
■ Shape File
• Microstation CAD File
• Autodesk Auto CAD File
• Building Permits and Site Preps
• All biological resource technical reports/surveys supporting the discussions above.
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MSHCP CONSISTENCY DETERMINATION APPLICATION
Number of Copies
The City recommends first submitting one (1) complete package to include all of the above
information. The City will review the information provided, and request revisions or additional
information as needed. If the project lies within a Criteria Cell, and requires a Joint Project
Review(JPR) with the Regional Conservation Authority (RCA), four (4) additional copies will be
required once the submittal is deemed complete.
Deposit for Review and Processing Fees,
MSHCP Submittal Within Criteria Cell(s)...Requires Joint Project Review(JPR):
• $1,5oo deposit for City(check made payable to City of Lake Elsinore), plus
• $1,5oo deposit for RCA(check made payable to RCA)
MSHCP Submittal Outside of any Criteria Cell(s)...No JPR required:
• $800 deposit for City(check made payable to City of Lake Elsinore)
' These amounts are an estimated cost for review only, and depending upon the complexity of the project,
additional money may be requested. All review fees are for cost recovery purposes. Should review and processing
not require the full amount, a refund of the unused amount will be given. Should review and processing exceed the
$1,500 amount, additional fees may be requested. Please also note, review fees do not include MSHCP mitigation
fees; Mitigation fees are separate and are determined based on impacted acreage.
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Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP)
APN Cell Cell Group Acres Area Plan Sub Unit
378020024 Not A Part Independent Elsinore Not a Part
378020024 4166 Independen 10.74 Elsinore SU3 - Elsinore
378020031 4166 Independ t 1.85 Elsinore SU3 - Elsinore
HABITAT ASSESSMENTS
Habitat assessment shall be required and should address at a minimum potential habitat for the following species:
APN Amphibia Burrowing Criteria Area Mammalian Narrow Endemic Special Linkage
Species Owl Species Species Plant Species Area
378020024 NO YES YES NO YES NO
378020031 NO YES YES NO YES I NO
xBurrowing Owl
Burrowing owl.
XCriteria Area Species c�L�
1) Thread-leaved brodiaea, Davidson's saltscale, Parish's brittlescale, Smooth Tarplant, Round-leaved filaree,
Coulter's goldfields, Little Mousetail
�(Narrow Endemic Plant Species
1) Munz's onion, San Diego ambrosia, Slender-Horned Spineflower, Many-stemmed dudleya, Spreading
navarretia, California Orcutt grass, San Miguel savory, Hammitt's clay-cress, Wright's trichocoronis.
If potential habitat for these species is determined to be located on the property,focused surveys may be required
during the appropriate season.
Background
The final MSHCP was approved by the County Board of Supervisors on June 17, 2003. The federal and state
permits were issued on June 22, 2004 and implementation of the MSHCP began on June 23, 2004.
For more information concerning the MSHCP, contact your local city or the County of Riverside for the
unincorporated areas. Additionally, the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority(RCA), which
oversees all the cities and County implementation of the MSHCP, can be reached at:
Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority
4080 Lemon Street, 12th Floor
Riverside, CA 92502-1604
Phone: 951-955-9700
Fax: 951-955-8873
www.wrc-rca.org
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Introduction
As urbanization has increased within western Riverside County, state and federal regulations have required that
public and private developers obtain "Take permits"from Wildlife Agencies for impacts to endangered,
threatened, and rare species and their Habitats. This process, however, has resulted in costly delays in public and
private Development projects and an assemblage of unconnected Habitat areas designated on a project-by-
project basis. This piecemeal and uncoordinated effort to mitigate the effects of Development does not sustain
wildlife mobility, genetic flow, or ecosystem health,which require large, interconnected natural areas.
A variety of capitalized terms are used in this report. Definitions for those terms are provided
at the end of this report.
The MSHCP is a criteria-based plan, focused on preserving individual species through Habitat conservation. The
MSHCP is one element of the Riverside County Integrated Project (RCIP), a comprehensive regional planning
effort begun in 1999.The purpose of the RCIP is to integrate all aspects of land use,transportation, and
conservation planning and implementation in order to develop a comprehensive vision for the future of the
County. The overall goal of the MSHCP is rooted in the RCIP Vision Statement and supporting policy directives.
The MSHCP will enhance maintenance of biological diversity and ecosystem processes while allowing future
economic growth. Preserving a quality of life characterized by well-managed and well-planned growth integrated
with an open-space system is a component of the RCIP vision. The MSHCP proposes to conserve approximately
500,000 acres and 146 different species. Approximately 347,000 acres are anticipated to be conserved on
existing Public/Quasi-Public Lands,with additional contributions on approximately 153,000 acres from willing
sellers. The overall goal of the MSHCP can be supported by the following:
Biological Goal: In the MSHCP Plan Area, conserve Covered Species and their Habitats.
Economic Goal: Improve the future economic development in the County by providing an efficient, streamlined
regulatory process through which Development can proceed in an efficient way. The MSHCP and the General
Plan will provide the County with a clearly articulated blueprint describing where future Development should and
should not occur.
Social Goal: Provide for permanent open space, community edges, and recreational opportunities,which
contribute to maintaining the community character of Western Riverside County.
This report has been generated to summarize the guidance in the MSHCP Plan that pertains to this property.
Guidelines have been incorporated in the MSHCP Plan to allow applicants to evaluate the application of the
MSHCP Criteria within specific locations in the MSHCP Plan Area. Guidance is provided through Area Plan
Subunits, Cell Criteria, Cores and Linkages and identification of survey requirements. The guidance and Criteria
incorporate flexibility at a variety of levels. The information within this report is composed of three parts: a
summary table, Reserve Assembly guidance and survey requirements within the MSHCP Plan Area. The
summary table provides specific information on this property to help determine whether it is located within the
MSHCP Criteria Area or any survey areas. The Reserve Assembly guidance provides direction on assembly of
the MSHCP Conservation Area if the property is within the Criteria Area. The survey requirements section
describes the surveys that must be conducted on the property if Habitat is present for certain identified species
within the Criteria Area or mapped survey areas.
Reserve Assembly Guidance within the Criteria Area
The Reserve Assembly guidance only pertains to properties that are within the Criteria Area. Please check the
summary table to determine whether this property is within the Criteria Area. if it is located inside of the Criteria
Area, please read both this section and the section about survey requirements within the MSHCP Plan Area. If
the property is located outside the Criteria Area, only read the survey requirements within the MSHCP Plan Area
section.
The Area Plan Subunits, Cell Criteria and Cores and Linkages provide guidance on assembly of the MSHCP
Conservation Area. The Area Plan Subunits section lists Planning Species and Biological Issues and
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Considerations that are important to Reserve Assembly within a specific Area Plan Subunit. The Cell Criteria
identify applicable Cores or Linkages and describe the focus of desired conservation within a particular Cell or
Cell Group. Cores and Linkages guidance includes dimensional data and biological considerations within each
identified Core or Linkage.
The following is the Area Plan text and Cell Criteria that pertains specifically to this property. The Area Plan text
includes the target acreage for conservation within the entire Area Plan, identification of Cores and Linkages
within the entire Area Plan and Area Plan Subunit Planning Species and Biological Issues and Considerations. It
is important to keep in mind that the Area Plan Subunits, Cell Criteria and Cores and Linkages are drafted to
provide guidance for a geographic area that is much larger than an individual property. The guidance is intended
to provide context for an individual property and, therefore, all of the guidance and Criteria do not apply to each
individual property.
Elsinore Area Plan
This section identifies target acreages, applicable Cores and Linkages, Area Plan Subunits and Criteria for the
Elsinore Area Plan. For a summary of the methodology and map resources used to develop the target acreages
and Criteria for the MSHCP Conservation Area, including this Area Plan, see Section 3.3.1.
Target Acreages
The target conservation acreage range for the Elsinore Area Plan is 66,500—73,315 acres; it is composed of
approximately 54,800 acres of existing Public/Quasi-Public Lands and 11,700— 18,515 acres of Additional
Reserve Lands. The City of Canyon Lake and the City of Lake Elsinore sit entirely within the Elsinore Area Plan.
The target acreage range within the City of Canyon Lake is 30—50 acres. The target acreage range within the
City of Lake Elsinore is 4,830—7,870 acres. The target acreages of both Cities are included within the 11,700—
18,515 acre target conservation range on Additional Reserve Lands for the entire Elsinore Area Plan.
Applicable Cores and Linkages
The MSHCP Conservation Area comprises a variety of existing and proposed Cores, Linkages, Constrained
Linkages and Noncontiguous Habitat Blocks (referred to here as"Cores and Linkages"). The Cores and Linkages
listed below are within the Elsinore Area Plan, For descriptions of these Cores and Linkages and more
information about the biologically meaningful elements of the MSHCP Conservation Area within the Elsinore Area
Plan, see Section 3.2.3 and MSHCP Volume 11, Section A.
Cores and Linkages within the Elsinore Area Plan
• Contains all of Proposed Constrained Linkage 5
• Contains all of Proposed Constrained Linkage 6
• Contains most of Proposed Core 1
• Contains a portion of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 2
• Contains all of Proposed Extension of Existing Core 3
• Contains all of Proposed Linkage 1
• Contains all of Proposed Linkage 2
• Contains a portion of Proposed Linkage 3
• Contains a portion of Proposed Linkage 7
• Contains a large portion of Proposed Linkage 8
Descriptions of Planning Species, Biological Issues and Considerations and Criteria for each Area Plan Subunit
within the Elsinore Area Plan are presented later in this section. These descriptions, combined with the
descriptions of the Cores and Linkages referred to above, provide information about biological issues to be
considered in conjunction with Reserve Assembly within the Elsinore Area Plan. As noted in Section 3.1, the Area
Plan boundaries established as part of the Riverside County General Plan were selected to provide an
organizational framework for the Area Plan Subunits and Criteria. While these boundaries are not biologically
based, unlike the Cores and Linkages, they relate specifically to General Plan boundaries and the jurisdictional
boundaries of incorporated Cities and were selected to facilitate implementation of the MSHCP in the context of
existing institutional and planning boundaries.
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Area Plan Subunits
The Elsinore Area Plan is divided into six Subunits. For each Subunit, target conservation acreages are
established along with a description of the Planning Species, Biological Issues and Considerations, and Criteria
for each Subunit. For more information regarding specific conservation objectives for the Planning Species, see
Section 9.0. Subunit boundaries are depicted on the Cells and Cell Groupings map displays (Figures 3-6 and 3-
7). Table 3-4 presents the Criteria for the Elsinore Area Plan.
Cell Criteria
A preliminary check indicates that this parcel is not subject to cell criteria under the draft MSHCP. Other
requirements, including species surveys, may apply under the plan. It is recommended that you review the full
text of the draft document for additional details. See www.rcip.org to read the document on-line or to find a
location to view the hard copy document.
Cell: 4166
Area Plan: Lake Elsinore
Subunit: 3
Conservation within this Cell will contribute to assembly of Proposed Linkage 2.
Conservation within this Cell will focus on meadow, marsh, riparian scrub,woodland and forest habitat along
Alberhill Creek and adjacent grassland habitat.
Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to riparian scrub, woodland,forest and grassland habitat
proposed for conservation in Cell Group W to the north and to meadow, marsh and grassland habitat proposed
for conservation in Cell#4169 to the east.
Conservation within this Cell will range from 15%-25% of the Cell focusing in the northeastern portion of the Cell.
Surveys Within the MSHCP Plan Area
Of the 146 species covered by the MSHCP, no surveys will be required by applicants for public and private
projects for 106 of these Covered Species. Covered Species for which surveys may be required by applicants for
public and private Development projects include 4 birds, 3 mammals, 3 amphibians, 3 crustaceans, 14 Narrow
Endemic Plants, and 13 other sensitive plants within the Criteria Area. Of these 40 species, survey area maps are
provided for 34 species, and surveys will be undertaken within suitable Habitat areas in locations identified on
these maps in the MSHCP Plan. The remaining six species are associated with riparian/riverine areas and vernal
pools and include least Bell's vireo, southwestern willow flycatcher, western yellow-billed cuckoo, Riverside fairy
shrimp, Santa Rosa Plateau fairy shrimp, and vernal pool fairy shrimp.Although there are no surrey area maps
for these six species, surveys for these species, if necessary, will be undertaken as described below. It is the goal
of the MSHCP to provide for conservation of Covered Species within the approximately 500,000 acre MSHCP
Conservation Area (comprised of approximately 347,000 acres of existing Public/Quasi-Public Lands and 153,000
acres of new conservation on private lands). Conservation that may be identified to be desirable as a result of
survey findings is not intended to increase the overall 500,000 acres of conservation anticipated under the
MSHCP. Please refer to Section 6.0 of the MSHCP Plan, Volume I for more specific information regarding
species survey requirements.
As projects are proposed within the MSHCP Plan Area, an assessment of the potentially significant effects of
those projects on riparian/riverine areas and vernal pools will be performed as currently required by the California
Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)using available information augmented by project-specific mapping. If the
mapping identifies suitable habitat for any of the six species associated with riparian/riverine areas and vernal
pools listed above and the proposed project design does not incorporate avoidance ofthe identified habitat,
focused surveys for these six species will be conducted, and avoidance and minimization measures will be
implemented in accordance with the species-specific objectives for these species. For more specific information
regarding survey requirements for species associated with riparian/riverine areas and vernal pools, please refer to
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Section 6.1.2 of the MSHCP Plan, Volume I .
Habitat conservation is based on the particular Habitat requirements of each species as well as the known
distribution data for each species.The existing MSHCP database does not, however, provide the level of detail
sufficient to determine the extent of the presence or distribution of Narrow Endemic Plant Species within the
MSHCP Plan Area. Since conservation planning decisions for these plant species will have a substantial effect on
their status, additional information regarding the presence of these plant species must be gathered during the
long-term implementation of the MSHCP to ensure that appropriate conservation of the Narrow Endemic Plants
occurs. For more specific information regarding survey requirements for Narrow Endemic Plants, please refer to
Section 6.1.3 of the MSHCP Plan,Volume I .
In addition to the Narrow Endemic Plant Species, additional surveys may be needed for certain species in
conjunction with Plan implementation in order to achieve coverage for these species. The MSHCP must meet the
Federal Endangered Species Act issuance criteria for Habitat Conservation Plans (HCP)which require, among
other things, that the HCP disclose the impacts likely to result from the proposed Taking, and measures the
applicant will undertake to avoid, minimize and mitigate such impacts. For these species in which coverage is
sought under the MSHCP, existing available information is not sufficient to make findings necessary to satisfy
these issuance criteria for Take authorization. Survey requirements are incorporated in the MSHCP to provide the
level of information necessary to receive coverage for these species in the MSHCP.
Efforts have been made prior to approval of the MSHCP and will be made during the early baseline studies to be
conducted as part of the MSHCP management and monitoring efforts to collect as much information as possible
regarding the species requiring additional surveys. As data are collected and conclusions can be made regarding
the presence of occupied Habitat within the MSHCP Conservation Area for these species, it is anticipated that
survey requirements may be modified or waived. Please refer to Sections 6.1.3 and 6.3.2 of the MSHCP Plan,
Volume I for more specific information regarding survey requirements.
MSHCP DEFINITIONS
Adaptive To use the results of new information gathered through the Monitoring Program of the
Management Plan and from other sources to adjust management strategies and practices to assist in
providing for the Conservation of Covered Species.
Adaptive The MSHCP's program of Adaptive Management described in Section 5.0 of the
Management MSHCP,Volume I.
Program
Additional Reserve Conserved Habitat totaling approximately 153, 000 acres that are needed to meet the
Lands goals and objectives of the MSHCP and comprised of approximately 56, 000 acres of
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State and federal acquisition and mitigation for State Permittees, and approximately 97,
000 acres contributed by Local Permittees (Lands acquired since February 3, 2000 are
included in the Local Permittees'Additional Reserve Lands contribution pursuant to
correspondence discussed in Section 4.0 of the MSHCP, Volume I and on file with the
County of Riverside)
Agriculture For the species analyses, references to agriculture refer to the Vegetation Community,
Agriculture, as depicted on the MSHCP Vegetation Map, Figure 2- 1 of the MSHCP,
Volume I.
Agricultural The production of all plants (horticulture), fish farms, animals and related production
Operations activities, including the planting, cultivation and tillage of the soil, dairying, and
apiculture; and the production, plowing, seeding, cultivation, growing, harvesting,
pasturing and fallowing for the purpose of crop rotation of any agricultural commodity,
including viticulture, apiculture, horticulture, and the breeding, feeding and raising of
livestock, horses, fur-bearing animals,fish, or poultry, the operation, management,
conservation, improvement or maintenance of a farm or ranch and its buildings, tools
and equipment; the construction, operation and maintenance of ditches, canals,
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reservoirs, wells and/or waterways used for farming or ranching purposes and all uses
conducted as a normal part of such Agricultural Operations; provided such actions are in
compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The definition of Agricultural
Operations shall not include any activities on state and federal property or in the MSHCP
Conservation Area.
Allowable Uses Uses allowed within the MSHCP Conservation Area as defined in Section 7.0 of the
MSHCP,Volume I.
Annual Report The reports prepared pursuant to the requirements of Section 6.11 of the MSHCP,
Volume I.
Area Plan A community planning area defined in the County of Riverside General Plan. Sixteen
County of Riverside Area Plans are located within the MSHCP Plan Area.
Area Plan Subunit A portion of an Area Plan for which Biological Issues and Considerations and target
acreages have been specified in Section 3.3 of the MSHCP, Volume I.
Biological Issues A list of biological factors to be used by the Plan Participants in assembly of the MSHCP
and Considerations Conservation Area. Biological Issues and Considerations are identified for each Area
Plan Subunit in Section 3.3 of the MSHCP, Volume I.
Biologically Documentation that a particular project alternative will be biologically equivalent or
Equivalent or superior to a project consistent with the guidelines and thresholds established in the
Superior policies for the Protection of Species Associated with Riparian/Riverine Areas and
Determination Vernal Pools set forth in Section 6.1.2 of the MSHCP, policies for the Protection of
Narrow Endemic Plant Species set forth in Section 6.1.3 of the MSHCP, Additional
Survey Needs and Procedures policies set forth in Section 6.3.2 of the MSHCP, and the
Criteria Refinement Process set forth in Section 6.5 of the MSHCP.
Biological The program detailing the requirements for monitoring of the MSHCP Conservation Area
Monitoring Program as set forth in Section 5.3 of the MSHCP, Volume I.
Biological Reports prepared pursuant to the requirements of Section 5.3.7 of the MSHCP, Volume
Monitoring Report I.
Bioregion A generalized area with similar elevation, topography, soils and floristic characteristics
within the MSHCP Plan Area. Seven Bioregions are identified in the MSHCP Plan Area
and are depicted in Figure 2-6 of the MSHCP,Volume I.
California CDFG, a department of the California Resources Agency.
Department of Fish
and Game
California Caltrans, a department of the California Business,Transportation and Housing Agency.
Department of
Transportation
Cell A unit within the Criteria Area generally 160 acres in size, approximating one quarter
section.
Cell Group An identified grouping of Cells within the Criteria Area.
California CEQA(California Public Resources Code, Section 21000 et seq.)and all guidelines
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Environmental promulgated thereunder, as amended. For the MSHCP, the County shall be the lead
Quality Act agency under CEQA as defined under State CEQA Guidelines section 15367.
California CESA (California Fish and Game code, Section 2050 et seq.) and all rules, regulations
Endangered and guidelines promulgated thereunder, as amended.
Species Act
Changed Changes in circumstances affecting a Covered Species or the geographic area covered
Circumstances by the MSHCP that can reasonably be anticipated by the Parties and that can
reasonably be planned for in the MSHCP. Changed Circumstances and the planned
responses to those circumstances are more particularly described in Section 11.4 of the
IA, and Section 6.8 of the MSHCP, Volume 1. Changed Circumstances do not include
Unforeseen Circumstances.
Cities The cities of Banning, Beaumont, Calimesa, Canyon Lake, Corona, Hemet, Lake
Elsinore, Moreno Valley, Murrieta, Norco, Perris, Riverside, San Jacinto, and Temecula,
collectively.
Community and CETAP, a process overseen by RCTC to identify Acceptability Process future
Environmental transportation and communication corridors designed to relieve current traffic congestion
Transportation and provide for the County's and the Cities'future transportation and communication
Acceptability needs.
Process
Conceptual Reserve A reserve concept developed for purposes of providing quantitative parameters for
Design MSHCP species analyses, MSHCP Conservation Area description and target acreages
within Area Plan Subunits. The Conceptual Reserve Design is intended to describe one
way in which the Additional Reserve Lands could be assembled consistent with MSHCP
Criteria.
Conservation To use, and the use of, methods and procedures within the MSHCP Conservation Area
and within the Plan Area as set forth in the MSHCP Plan, that are necessary to bring any
listed species to the point at which the measures provided pursuant to FESA and the
California Fish and Game Code are no longer necessary. However, Permittees will have
no duty to enhance, restore or revegetate MSHCP Conservation Area lands unless
required by the MSHCP Plan or agreed to through implementation of the Plan.
Conservation The overall approach to assure conservation of individual species within the MSHCP
Strategy Plan Area;for each individual species, the Conservation Strategy is comprised of four
elements: (1)a global conservation goal; (2)global conservation objectives; (3)species-
specific conservation objectives that are measurable; and (4)management and
monitoring activities.
Conserved Habitat Land that is permanently protected and managed in its natural state for the benefit of the
Covered Species under legal arrangements that prevent its conversion to other land
uses, and the institutional arrangements that provide for its ongoing management.
Constrained A constricted connection expected to provide for movement of identified Planning
Linkage Species between Core Areas, where options for assembly of the connection are limited
due to existing patterns of use.
Cooperative The local administrative structure for Implementation and management of the MSHCP,
Organizational as set forth in Section 6.6 of the MSHCP, Volume I.
Structure
Core Area A block of Habitat of appropriate size, configuration, and vegetation characteristics to
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generally support the life history requirements of one or more Covered Species.
Corridor Refers to the alignment area or footprint for manmade linear projects such as
transportation facilities, pipelines and utility lines. Corridor does not have a biological
meaning in the MSHCP lexicon.
County County of Riverside
County Flood Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District
Control
County Parks Riverside County Regional Parks and Open Space District
County Waste Riverside County Waste Management District
Covered Activities Certain activities carried out or conducted by Permittees, Participating Special Entities,
Third Parties Granted Take Authorization and others within the MSHCP Plan Area, and
described in Section 7 of the MSHCP, Volume I,that will receive Take Authorization
under the Section 10(a) Permit and the NCCP Permit, provided these activities are
otherwise lawful.
Covered Species The current 146 species within the MSHCP Plan Area that will be conserved by the
MSHCP when the MSHCP is implemented. These species are discussed in Section
2.1.4 of the MSHCP, Volume I, and listed in Exhibit C to the IA and Section 9.2 of the
MSHCP, Volume I.
Covered Species The initial 118 Covered Species and any of the remaining 28 Covered Species where
Adequately the species objectives, set forth in Section 9.2 of the MSHCP, Volume I and Table 9-3,
Conserved are met and which are provided Take Authorization through the NCCP Permit and for
animals through the Section 10(a) Permit issued in conjunction with the IA. These
species are discussed in Section 2.1.4 of the MSHCP, Volume I, and listed in Exhibit"D"
to the IA and Section 9.2 of the MSHCP,Volume I.
Criteria Descriptions provided for individual Cells or Cell Groups within the Criteria Area to guide
assembly of the Additional Reserve Lands.
Criteria Area The area comprised of Cells depicted on Figure 3-1 of the MSHCP, Volume I.
Criteria Refinement The process through which changes to the Criteria may be made, where the refined
Process Criteria result in the same or greater Conservation value and acreage to the MSHCP
Conservation Area as determined through an equivalency analysis provided in support
of the refinement.
Critical Habitat Habitat for species listed under FESA that has been designated pursuant to Section 4 of
FESA and identified in 50 C.F.R. §§ 17.95 and 17.96.
Development The uses to which land shall be put, including construction of buildings, structures,
infrastructure and all alterations of the land.
Discretionary A proposed project requiring discretionary action or approval by a Permittee, as that
Project term is used in CEQA and defined in State CEQA Guidelines section 15357, including
issuance of a grading permit for County projects.
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Edge Effects Adverse direct and indirect effects to species, Habitats and Vegetation Communities
along the natural urban/wildslands interface. May include predation by mesopredators
(including native and non-native predators), invasion by exotic species, noise, lighting,
urban runoff and other anthropogenic impacts (trampling of vegetation, trash and toxic
materials dumping, etc.).
Effective Date Date on which the IA takes effect, as set forth in Section 19.1 of the IA.
Endangered Those species listed as endangered under FESA and CESA.
Species
Environmental Includes state and federal laws governing or regulating the impact of development
Laws activities on land, water or biological resources as they relate to Covered Species,
including but not limited to CESA, FESA, the NCCP Act, CEQA, the National
Environmental Policy Act("NEPA"), the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act("MBTA"), the
Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, the Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, the Federal Water
Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C., Section 1251 et seq.), the Native Plant Protection Act
(California Fish and Game Code, Section 1900 et seq. and Sections 1801, 1802, 3511,
4700, 5050 and 5515)and includes any regulations promulgated pursuant to such laws.
Executive Director Director of the Regional Conservation Authority
Existing Those lands within the MSHCP Plan Area that are actively used for ongoing Agricultural
Agricultural Operations, as further defined in Section 11.3 of the IA and Section 6.2 of the MSHCP,
Operations Volume I.
Existing The database created by the County to identify Existing Agricultural Operations, as
Agricultural further defined in Section 11.3 of the ]A.
Operations
Database
Federal Endangered FESA(16 U.S.C., Section 1531 et seq.)And all rules and regulations promulgated
Species Act thereunder, as amended.
Feasible Capable of being accomplished in a successful manner within a reasonable period of
time, taking into account economic, environmental, legal, social, and technological
factors.
Funding A committee formed by the Regional Conservation Authority Board of Directors to
Coordination provide input on local funding priorities and Additional Reserve Land acquisitions.
Committee
Habitat The combination of environmental conditions of a specific place providing for the needs
of a species or a population of such species.
HabiTrak A GIS application to provide data on Habitat loss and Conservation which occurs under
the Permits.
Implementing The executed agreement that implements the terms and conditions of the MSHCP.
Agreement
Incidental Take Take of Covered Species Adequately Conserved incidental to and not the purpose of, an
(also see Take) otherwise lawful activity, including, but not limited to, Take resulting from modification of
Habitat as defined in FESA and its implementing regulations.
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Independent The qualified biologists, conservation experts and others that may be appointed by the
Science Advisors Regional Conservation Authority Executive Director to provide scientific input to assist in
the implementation of the MSHCP for the benefit of the Covered Species, as set forth in
Section 6.6.7 of the MSHCP, Volume I.
Linkage A connection between Core Areas with adequate size, configuration and vegetation
characteristics to generally provide for"Live-In" Habitat and/or provide for genetic flow
for identified Planning Species.
Live-In Habitat Habitat that contains the necessary components to support key life history requirements
of a species; e.g., year-round Habitat for permanent residents or breeding Habitat for
migrant species.
Local Development The fee imposed by applicable Local Permittees on new development pursuant to
Mitigation Fee Government Code Section 66000 et seq.
Local Permittees The Regional Conservation Authority, the County, County Flood Control, County Parks,
County Waste, RCTC and the Cities.
Locality(les) An area with multiple occurrences of a species based on the MSHCP species
occurrence data base or literature citations as noted in individual species accounts.
Long-Term The Long-Term SKR HCP in Western Riverside County dated Habitat Conservation
Stephens' Plan. March 1996 more articular) described in t p particularly Section 16.2 of the IA.
Kangaroo Rat
Maintenance Those Covered Activities that include the on going maintenance of public facilities as
Activities described in Section 7.0 of the MSHCP, Volume I.
Major Amendments Those proposed amendments to the MSHCP and the IA as described in Section 20.5 of
the IA and Section 6.10 of the MSHCP, Volume I.
Management Unit Broad areas planned to be consolidated for overall unified management of the MSHCP
Conservation Area. Five management units have been defined and are depicted in
Figure 5-1 of the MSHCP,Volume I.
Migratory Bird Federal MBTA (16 U.S.C., Section 702 et seq.)and all rules and regulations
Treaty Act promulgated thereunder, as amended.
Migratory Bird Act A permit issued by the USFWS under 50 Code of Federal Regulations, section
Treaty Special 21.27, authorizing Take under the MBTA of the Covered Species Adequately Conserved
Purpose Permit listed as endangered or threatened under FESA in connection with the Covered
Activities.
Ministerial Certain City approvals involving little or no judgement by the City prior to issuance but
Approvals that could have adverse impacts to Covered Species and their habitat.
Minor Amendments Minor changes to the MSHCP and the IA as defined in Section 20.4 of the IA and
Section 6.10 of the MSHCP,Volume 1.
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Mitigation Lands Subset of Additional Reserve Lands totaling approximately 103, 000 acres, comprised of
approximately 97, 000 acres contributed by Local Permittees, and approximately 6, 000
acres contributed by State Permittees.
Monitoring Program The monitoring programs and activities set forth in Section 5.3 of the MSHCP, Volume 1.
Monitoring Program The individual or entity responsible for administering the Monitoring Program, as
Administrator described in Section 5.0 of the MSHCP, Volume I.
MSHCP Approximately 500, 000 acres comprised of approximately 347, 000 acres of
Conservation Area Public/Quasi-Public Lands and approximately 153, 000 acres of Additional Reserve
Lands within Western Riverside County. The MSHCP Conservation Area provides for
the conservation of the Covered Species.
MSHCP Plan Area The boundaries of the MSHCP, consisting of an approximate 1, 966 square-mile area in
Western Riverside County, as depicted in Figure 1-2 of the MSHCP Plan,Volume I, and
Exhibit B of the IA.
Multiple Species Western Riverside County p p Multiple Species Habitat Conservation
Habitat
Conservation Plan Plan, a comprehensive habitat conservation planning program that addresses multiple
(MSHCP) species' needs, including Habitat, and the preservation of native vegetation in Western
Riverside County, as depicted in Figure 3-1 of the MSHCP Plan, Volume I, and Exhibit A
of the IA.
NCCP Act California Natural Community Conservation Planning Act(California Fish and Game
Code, Section 2800 et seq.) including all regulation promulgated thereunder, as
amended.
NCCP Permit The Permit issued in accordance with the IA by CDFG under the NCCP Act to permit the
Take of identified species, including rare species, species listed under CESA as
threatened or endangered, a species that is a candidate for listing, and unlisted species.
National NEPA(42 U.S.C., Section 4321-4335) and all rules, regulations promulgated
Environmental thereunder, as amended. For the purposes of the MSHCP, USFWS is the lead agency
Policy Act under NEPA as defined in 40 Code of Federal Regulations section 1508.16.
Narrow Endemic Plant species that are highly restricted by their Habitat affinities, edaphic requirements or
Plant Species other ecological factors, and for which specific conservation measures have been
identified in Section 6.1.3 of the MSHCP,Volume I.
New Agricultural The acreage converted to Agricultural Operations after the Effective Date of the IA, as
Lands described in Section 11.3 of the IA and Section 6.2 of the MSHCP,Volume I.
New Agricultural A designated maximum number of acres of New Agricultural Land within the Criteria
Lands Cap Area, as described in Section 11.3 of the IA and Section 6.2 of the MSHCP, Volume I.
No Surprises Provided Permittees are implementing the terms and conditions of MSHCP, the IA, and
Assurance the Permit(s), the USFWS can only require additional mitigation for Covered Species
Adequately Conserved beyond that provided for in the MSHCP as a result of Unforeseen
Circumstances in accordance with the"No Surprises"regulations at 50 Code of Federal
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Regulations sections 17.22(b)(5) and 17.32(b)(5)and as discussed in Section 6.8 of the
MSHCP,Volume I.
Non-contiguous A block of Habitat not connected to other Habitat areas via a Linkage or Constrained
Habitat Block Linkage.
Other Species Species that are not identified as Covered Species under the MSHCP.
Participating Any regional public facility provider, such as a utility company or a public district or
Special Entity agency, that operates and/or owns land within the MSHCP Plan Area and that applies
for Take Authorization pursuant to Section 11.8 of the IA.
Party and Parties The signatories to the IA, namely the Regional Conservation Authority, the County,
County Flood Control, County Parks, County Waste, RCTC, the Cities, Caltrans, State
Parks, USFWS and CDFG and any other city within the Plan Area that incorporates after
the Effective Date and complies with Section 11.6 of the IA.
Permit(s) Collectively, the Section 10(a) Permit and NCCP Permit issued by the Wildlife Agencies
to Permittees for Take of Covered Species Adequately Conserved pursuant to FESA,
CESA and the NCCP Act and in conformance with the MSHCP and the IA.
Permittees The Regional Conservation Authority, the County, County Flood Control, County Parks,
County Waste, RCTC, the Cities, Caltrans and State Parks.
Plan Area See "MSHCP Plan Area."
Plan Participants The Regional Conservation Authority, the County, County Flood Control, County Parks,
County Waste, RCTC, the Cities, Caltrans and State Parks and others receiving Take
Authorization under the Permits.
Planning The document prepared pursuant to the NCCP Act to guide development of the MSHCP,
Agreement that is contained in Appendix A of the MSHCP, Volume I.
Planning Species Subsets of Covered Species that are identified to provide guidance for Reserve
Assembly in Cores and Linkages and/or Area Plans.
Public/Quasi-Public Subset of MSHCP Conservation Area lands totaling approximately 347, 000 acres of
Lands lands known to be in public/private ownership and expected to be managed for open
space value and/or in a manner that contributes to the Conservation of Covered Species
(including lands contained in existing reserves), as generally depicted in Figure 3-1 of
the MSHCP, Volume I.
Riverside County RCTC, created pursuant to California Public Utilities Code section 130050.
Transportation
Commission
Regional The Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority, a joint regional
Conservation authority formed by the County and the Cities to provide primary policy direction for
Authority implementation of the MSHCP, as set forth in Section 6.6 of the MSHCP, Volume I, and
Section 11.2 of the IA.
Reserve Assembly Acquisition and Conservation of Additional Reserve Lands.
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Reserve The committee established by the Executive Director to provide Committee biological,
Management technical and operational expertise for implementation of the MSHCP, including
Oversight oversight of the MSHCP Conservation Area as described in Section 11.2 of the IA and
Section 6.6 of the MSHCP, Volume I.
Reserve The plan(s)setting forth management practices for identified portions of the MSHCP
Management Plan Conservation Area prepared and adopted as described in Section 5 of the MSHCP,
(s) Volume I.
Reserve Managers The entities managing identified portions of the MSHCP Conservation Area for the
benefit of the Covered Species as described in Section 6.6.5 of the MSHCP, Volume I.
Rough Step A Reserve Assembly accounting process to monitor Conservation and loss of specified
Habitats within the Criteria Area.
Rough Step A geographic unit within which Rough Step is tracked. Rough Step Analysis Units are
Analysis Unit depicted in Figure 6-6 of the MSHCP, Volume I.
Rural Mountainous A County of Riverside General Plan land use designation currently permitting single-
family residential uses with a minimum lot size of 10 acres with limited animal keeping
and agricultural uses allowed; characterizes areas of at least 10 acres where a minimum
of 70%of the area has slopes of 25% or greater
Section 10(a) Permit The permit issued by the USFWS to Permittees, in conformance with the IA and
pursuant to 16 U.S.C. section 1539(a), authorizing Take of Covered Species Adequately
Conserved.
State Assurances Except for provisions in Section 15.5 of the IA, provided Permittees are implementing the
terms and conditions of the MSHCP, the IA, and the Permits, if there are Unforeseen
Circumstances, CDFG shall not require additional land, water or financial compensation
or additional restrictions on the use of land, water or other natural resources for the life
of the NCCP Permit without the consent of the Permittees, unless CDFG determines that
continued implementation of the IA, the MSHCP, and/or the Permits would jeopardize
the continued existence of a Covered Species, or as required by law and would
therefore lead to NCCP Permit revocation or suspension.
State Parks California Department of Parks and Recreation, a department of the California
Resources Agency.
State Permittees Caltrans and State Department of Parks and Recreation.
Take The definition of such term in FESA with regard to species listed under FESA, and the
definition of such term in the California Fish and Game Code with regard to species
listed under CESA.
Take Authorization The ability to Take species pursuant to the Section 10(a) Permit and/or the NCCP
Permit.
Third Party Granted Take Any Third Party that receives Third Party Take Authorization in compliance with
Authorization Section 17 of the IA.
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Third Party Take Take Authorization received by a landowner, developer, farming interest or other public
Authorization or private entity from the Permittees pursuant to Section 17 of the IA, thereby receiving
Take Authorization for Covered Species Adequately Conserved pursuant to the Permits
and in conformance with the MSHCP and IA.
Threatened Species Those species listed as threatened under FESA and CESA.
Unforeseen Changes in circumstances affecting a Covered Species Adequately Conserved or
Circumstances geographic area covered by the MSHCP that could not reasonably have been
anticipated by the Parties at the time of the MSHCP's negotiation and development, and
that result in a substantial and adverse change in the status of the Covered Species
Adequately Conserved. The term "Unforseen Circumstances"as defined in the IA is
intended to have the same meaning as it is used: 1)to define the limit of the Permittees'
obligation on the"No Surprises" regulations set forth in 50 Code of Federal Regulations,
sections 17.22 (b)(5)and 17.32 (b)(5); and 2) in California Fish and Game Code section
2805(k).
Unlisted Species A species that is not listed as rare, endangered or threatened under FESA, CESA or
other applicable state or federal law.
United States Fish USFWS, an agency of the United States Department of the Interior.
and Wildlife Service
Urban/Wildlands The area where structures and other human development occurs in proximity to the
Interface MSHCP Conservation Area.
Vegetation A group of plants that tend to occur together in consistent, definable groups based on
Community(ies) typical constituents as depicted on the MSHCP Vegetation Map, Figure 2-1 of the
MSHCP,Volume I.
Wildlife Agencies The USFWS and CDFG, collectively.
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CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present data and
information required for this biological evaluation, and that the facts, statements, and information
presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
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Table of Contents Page
' Table of Contents..............................................................................................................Page
ExecutiveSummary.............................................................................................................S-1
1.0 Introduction.......................................................................................................................1
2.0 Project Location and Description.........................................................................................1
' 3.0 Methods............................................................................................................................1
3.1 Research...............................................................................................................1
3.2 Field Surveys........................................................................................................4
' 4.0 Results..............................................................................................................................4
4,1 Data Results.........................................................................................................4
1 4.2 Field Assessment...................................................................................................4
4.3 Sensitive Biological Resources...............................................................................6
4.4 Habitat Fragmentation and Wildlife Movement..................................................16
4.5 Raptors, Migratory Birds, and Habitat................................................................16
4.6 Jurisdictional Drainages and Wetlands................................................................17
4.7 Western Riverside County MSHCP.......................................................................18
5.0 Discussion........................................................................................................................19
5.1 General Biological Resources................................................................................19
' 5.2 Sensitive Biological Resources.............................................................................19
5.3 Habitat Fragmentation and Wildlife Movement..................................................21
5.4 Raptors, Migratory Birds, and Habitat................................................................22
' 5.5 Drainages and Wetlands......................................................................................22
6.0 References.......................................................................................................................23
' List of Figures
1 Project Location and Site Vicinity Map........................................................................2
2 Aerial Photograph of Project Site...............................................................................3
Appendices
Appendix A-Floral and Faunal Compendium
Appendix B - Sensitive Biological Resources
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Executive Summary
1 NaturaI Resources Assessment, Inc. (NRA, Inc.) was contacted by Hogle-Ireland, Inc. to conduct a
general biological assessment of a property in Lake Elsinore, California. The purpose of the assessment
is to evaluate the biological resources of the project site and determine potential impacts to sensitive
' resources.
The site is located south of Nichols Road and southwest of Interstate 15 in the northern part of the City
of Lake Elsinore.The project site consists of a 23.62±acre parcel proposed for mixed use development.
A data review was conducted to provide'information on plant and wildlife species known occurrences
within the vicinity. NRA, Inc.also reviewed other available technical information on the biological
resources of the site.
' A general biological assessment was conducted of the project site. Binoculars were used to aid in the
identification of birds. All species identified by sight, call or sign (burrows, scat, tracks, etc.) were
recorded. As part of the general biological assessment,a focused survey was conducted to determine the
presence or absence of sensitive biological resources,including Narrow Endemic Plants.
�( San Jacinto VaII_y crownscale was the only listed plant species found on site. Alkali goldfields a
' species of special concern, was also found on site. The site also has habitat suitable for at least four
other species.Impacts to these species would be significant and will require mitigation if take cannot be
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-)( No burrowing owls were found during the current survey. Because potential habitat exists for the
burrowing owl, animals could move onto the site between the time of our survey and project construction.
We recommend a focused survey be conducted immediately prior to project related ground disturbance,
based the recommended guidelines of the Burrowing Owl Consortium(1993).
X There is suitable habitat for the Stephens kangaroo rat within the project boundaries. Impacts to the
SKR will be mitigated under the provisions of the Western Riverside Multiple Species Habitat
' Conservation Plan (MSHCP).
The site may also support vernal pools and fairy shrimp. Vernal pools and fair shrim are not
' protected by the provisions of the Western Riverside MSHCP. We recommend that no further disking of
the site occur,and that the site be reevaluated after the winter rains to determine if vernal pools may
form on site.
' A jurisdictional determination of the project site was conducted to determine the Iimits of wetlands and
waters subject to jurisdiction by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps)under Section 404 of the Clean
' Water Act and California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG) under Sections 1600 et seq. of the
California Fish and Game Code.
' There are no Corps jurisdictional drainages or wetlands on site. There is a minor arroyo that may be
considered jurisdictional under the CDFG. This drainage will be impacted by the project.
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The two properties are partially within Criteria Cell 4166, as defined in the MSHCP. Approximately
12.6 acres of the proposed project site(Assessor's Parcel Number 378-020-024 and 378-020-031) is located
' in the WRCMHCP-Lake Elsinore Area Plan,Subunit No.3,in the western portion of Cell No. 4166.
Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to riparian scrub, woodland, forest and grassland
' habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group W to the north,and to meadow, marsh and grassland
habitat proposed for conservation in Cell No. 4169 to the east of Collier Avenue and the 1-15 freeway.
Conservation within this Cell will range from 15-25 percent of the Cell focusing in the northeastern
portion of the Cell. The portion of the property proposed for development appears to be Iocated away
from the area designated for linkage.
Raptor foraging habitat exists on site. The loss of this habitat to development is not considered to be
significant due to the limited extent of available habitat and its past and current agricultural use.
' The size of the property, proximity to development and the presence of paved roads around the
property limit wildlife use of the site. Significant wildlife corridors are not present, and habitat
' fragmentation has already occurred as a result of road construction and surrounding development.
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' 1.0Introduction
' Natural Resources Assessment Inc. (NRA, Inc.) was contacted by Hogle-Ireland, Inc. to conduct a
general biological assessment of a property in Lake Elsinore, California. The purpose of the assessment
is to evaluate the biological resources of the project site and determine potential impacts to sensitive
resources.
2.0 Project Location and Description
The site is located south of Nichols Road and southwest of Interstate 15 (I-15) in the northern part of
the City of Lake Elsinore (Figure 1). It is bounded by Nichols Road on the north and open space on the
west, east and south. Baker Street on the west runs through the middle of a portion of the property.
The property ownership consists of approximately 14.27 acres on two (2) parcels (APNs 378-020-024 and
378-020-031), west of the 1-15 freeway and south of Nichols Road in the City of Lake Elsinore.
The site is located in the western half of Section 25, Township 5 south, Range 5 west of the Lake
Elsinore 7.5' U.S. Geological Survey topographic quadrangle (1997).
' 3.0 Methods
3.1 Research
tNRA,Inc. reviewed available information on the known sensitive resources in the area. The literature
review included a review of standard field guides and texts on sensitive and non-sensitive biological
' resources,as well as the following sources:
• Information provided by the Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan
(MSHCP) for the subject property.
• List of sensitive biological resources provided by the California Natural Diversity Data Base
' • General texts and other documents identifying potential resources on or near the vicinity of the
project.
NRA, Inc. also reviewed other available technical information on the biological resources of the
' campus.We used the information to focus our survey effort in the field.
The existing conditions within the site were recorded, paying specific attention to habitats that may
potentially contain sensitive species. Sensitive species potentially present include those listed, or
candidates for listing by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), California Department of Fish
and Game (CDFG) and California Native Plant Society (CNPS).
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' 3.2 Field Surveys
' Field surveys were conducted by Mr. Mitch Provance and Mr. Andrew C. Sanders of the University of
California (UCR). The field team surveyed the site on May 17 and 18, 2005. They conducted a site
overview of the biological resources of the project area and the surrounding areas,including natural and
' semi-natural habitats.
The field team surveyed the property using standard survey techniques for biological assessments,
including a walkover survey of the site and evaluation of the habitats in the surrounding area.
It should be noted that the work was intended as a general evaluation of the biological resources of the
' site, including the potential presence of sensitive species. Focused surveys for most sensitive species
were not conducted.Instead, NRA, Inc. made general notes on species observed, as well as noting those
' habitats that may support other species not recorded during the survey.
Sign surveyed for included nests,tracks,scat,burrows, skeletal remains, calls, and live animals. During
the surveys, notes were made on the plant and animal species observed, the surface characteristics and
topography of the project area, and the suitability of the habitat for the sensitive species.
' Binoculars were used to aid in the identification of birds. All species identified by sight, call or sign
(burrows, scat,tracks,etc.) were recorded.
' 4.0 Results
4.1 Data Results
' The California Natural Diversity Data Base identified sixteen sensitive biological resources of concern
found on the Lake Elsinore quadrangle. In addition, NRA, Inc. and the UCR field team identified
' additional resources that may be present on or around the project area. The resources, their habitat
preferences, status, seasonal distribution and probability of occurrence are provided in Table 1,
Appendix B.
' 4.2 Field Assessment
' 4.2.1 Weather, Topography, and Soils
' The weather during the surveys was in the mid sixties (degrees Fahrenheit), with winds from three
miles per hour on May 17,and winds of five to 20 miles per hour on May 18.
The topography is mostly flat, with a slight elevation change extending downhill from the southwest
to the northeast. Much of the survey area is nearly flat, but there is generally a gradual downward
slope across the property, ultimately culminating off site in several depressions to the east and
' northeast of the property. These depressions east and northeast of the property potentially can be
classified as alkaline vernal pools. The pools still had water at the time of the survey.
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' There is a less apparent but significant depression in the northwest central section of the property. This
depression may also be a vernal pool or an ephemerally wet depression.
' The soils on the site can be divided into three groups. In the center and eastern part, the soils are a mix
of Altamont clays and Willow soils. Willow soils are sodic soils formed from mixed alluvium in nearly
' level basins. Drainage and runoff is slow for this series, permeability is very slow (Soil Conservation
Survey 1971).
Altamont clays are predominately in the northwest and extreme southwest parts of the site. Altamont
clays are well-drainage upland soils underlain by soft, fine-grained sandstone and calcareous siltstone.
' Runoff ranges from slow to medium.
Garretson loams and Ramona sandy loam form minor components. The Garretson soils are found along a
' former drainage that appears to have been eliminated by disking. These soils are well-drained soils
that form on alluvial fans. They are made up primarily of metasedimentary materials. Runoff ranges
from slow to moderate.
' Ramona sandy loam is a sandy loam, severely eroded, that is found on alluvial fans and terraces.
Runoff is rapid on this soil.
' 4.2.3 Plant Communities
Plant communities found on site included (generally from most predominant to least): non-native
grassland, plowed fields, and ruderal.
' The site has been plowed or disked recently (within three weeks of the survey), possibly for weed
control. It is probable that this site is disked on a regular basis, although that could not be positively
established. This activity has removed most of the native cover and restricted the distribution of
native plant communities on site.
Northeast of the site is a mixed-willow community. It is mentioned here because it seems to have an
influence on the animal and plant composition found on the site. This is especially true for birds, which
were observed moving back and forth from the creek to various areas of the property. This is probably
also true for mammals, particularly nocturnal species.
' 4.2.4 Wildlife
' Wildlife was moderately abundant on site, and included upland birds and mammals as well as riparian
species. The presence of riparian species is due to the proximity to Temescal/Alberhili Creek.
Upland bird species seen included northern harrier (Circus cyaneus), common raven (Corvus cora),
loggerhead shrike (Lanius ludovicianus), and western meadowlark (Sturnella neglecta). Riparian and
' woodland bird species include common yellow-throat (Geolypthus trichas), red-winged blackbird
(Agelaius phoeniceus), and American avocet (Recurvirostra americana).
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Amphibians observed include Pacific chorus frog (Pseudacris regilla) and bullfrog (Rana catesbiana)
along the drainage. Suitable habitat for these two species does not exist on site, however.
Reptiles on site included western fence lizard (Sceloporus occidentalis) and side-blotched lizard (Uta
stansburiana). Audubon's cottontail (Sylvilagus audubonii) and Beechey ground squirrel (Spermophilus
beecheyi) were two mammal species seen.
4.2.5 Disturbances
' The site had been plowed or disked within three weeks of the field survey. Remnant populations of
several plant species indicated that the site may have contained larger areas of native plants and
' sensitive biological resource prior to the plowing or disking. The extent of these areas can no longer be
determined.
' Other disturbances include trash dumping and unauthorized trespass by hikers.
4.3 Sensitive Biological Resources
All sensitive species were considered as potentially present on the project site if its known geographical
distribution encompassed all or part of the project area or if its distribution was near the site and its
' general habitat requirements were present. A discussion of the various species potentially present is
provided in Appendix B.
' 4.3.1 Mum's Onion
' MunZs onion(Allium munzii ) is an annual species that grows from a bulb. It occurs on clay soils in
openings within coastal sage scrub, pinyon juniper woodland, and grasslands. It is found at elevations
ranging from 900 to 3000 feet, and is known only from western Riverside. It blooms from March through
May.
Munz's onion is listed as endangered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and is on list 1b of
the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) Inventory(Tibor 2001). It is listed as threatened by the
California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG).
Project Site Findings
Appropriate habitat for this species is located on the clay mesas and gentle clay slopes in non-native
' grassland off site south of the property. These are the areas containing Altamont clay soils. Altamont
clay soils are known to support Munz's onion populations, and there have been observations collections
of this species made in very close proximity to this location (California Fish and Game 2005).
' Mums onion was not found during the May surveys.However, based on the soil types present and the
presence of nearby populations, it is possible that populations may be on site but had already finished
' flowering and were no longer visible.Munz's onion may be present on site in the potential vernal pool or
ephemerally wet depression in the central northwest part of the property.
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t4.3.2 San Diego Ambrosia
' San Diego ambrosia (Ambrosia pumila) is an annual herbaceous that grows from a rhizomatous root
stock. It occurs in chaparral, coastal sage scrub, valley and foothill grassland, as well as vernal pools.
San Diego ambrosia grows on sandy loam or clay soils. In valleys, it persists where disturbance is
' superficial.
San Diego ambrosia occurs from 100 to III feet in elevation throughout western Riverside and San Diego
counties.It blooms from June through September.
San Diego ambrosia is listed as endangered by the USFWS and is on list lb of the CNPS Inventory.It is
not listed by the CDFG.
Project Site Findings
San Diego ambrosia is known from an extant population approximately 750 feet from the northwestern
' boundary, and more populations were expected in the alkali playa habitat adjacent to this population.
The field team found a remnant population of thirteen individuals in the disked areas north of the
' property during the May 17 and 18 surveys. A second population of approximately 45 individuals were
found adjacent to an existing fenceline, next to a disked area. Based on the distribution of the
populations found, it is probable that additional populations were present in the alkali playa habitat
that has since been disturbed north of the property. However, San Diego ambrosia is not expected to
occur on the property due to the heavy disking that occurs.
4.3.3 San Jacinto Valley Crownscale
San Jacinto Valley crownscale (Atriplex coronata var. notatior) is an annual species that occurs on
alkali flats in western Riverside County. It blooms from May to August.
San Jacinto Valley crownscale is listed as endangered by the USFWS and is on list lb of the California
' CNPS Inventory. It is not listed by the CDFG.
Project Site Findings
A few scattered small populations of San Jacinto Valle crownscale were found on theproperty, as well
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as solitary plants. The plants were found primarily in two areas: Northwest of the property in open
areas on the alkali playa near the edges of the vernal pool habitat, and several yards south of Baker
Street, in the potential vernal pool or ephemerally wet depression.
4.3.4 Thread-leaved Brodiaea
Thread-leaved brodiaea (Brodiaea filifolia) is an annual herb that grows in clay soils in open
I, grasslands at edges of vernal pools or floodplains. It blooms from April through June.
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The thread-leaved brodiaea is found at elevations ranging from 130 to 4300 feet. It occurs throughout
Los Angeles,Orange,Riverside,and San Diego counties.
' Thread-leaved brodiaea is listed as threatened by the USFWS and as endangered by the CDFG. It is on
list lb of the CNPS Inventory.
' Project Site Findings
' Suitable habitat exists on site, but this species was not found during the surveys. It may have been
present in years past in the disked area,but this cannot now be determined one way or the other.
4.3.5 Smooth Tarplant
' Smooth tarplant (Centromadia pungens var. laevis) is an annual herb that often grows in disturbed
sites near the coast_This species is also found on alkaline soils at the edges of marshes, swamps, playas
and chenopod scrub.It blooms from April through September.
' The smooth tarplant occurs at elevations ranging from sea level to 1600 feet. Preferred habitats include
riparian areas, valley and foothill grasslands, and sometimes vernal pool margins. It is found
' throughout southern California and Baja California.
Smooth tarplant is not listed by the USFWS or the CDFG. It is on list lb of the CNPS Inventory.
' Project Site Findings
' Smooth tarplant was not found on site, although suitable habitat was present. A few other species of
Centromadia were found, but not C. pungens var. laevis. The surveys were conducted a a time of year
when this species should be be present, and the species was not identified. This species is not expected
' to be present on site.
4.3.6 Many-stemmed Dudleya
' Many-stemmed dudleya (Dudleya multicaulis) is a perennial herb that flowers from an underground
corm. It is found in heavy, often clayey soils on grassy slopes in chaparral, coastal sage scrub, valley
and foothill grassland plant communities. Many-stemmed dudleya blooms from April to July, at
elevations below 2500 feet. It occurs in Riverside,San Bernardino, and Orange counties.
Many-stemmed dudleya is not listed by the USFWS or the CDFG. It is on list lb of the CNPS Inventory.
' Project Site Findings
Many-stemmed dudleya may be on the property, but if so, it appears to be very scarce. This species
' preferentially grows on clay soils, and would be expected to occur on the clay mesas and clay hills
towards the southern portion of the property.
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4.3.7 Alkali Goldfields
' Alkali gold fields (Lasthenia glabrata ssp. coulteri) is an annual wildflower that grows in coastal salt
swamps and marshes, alkali playas, and vernal pools. It grows preferentially on alkaline soils at
elevations below 4000 feet throughout inland southern California and along the coast from San Luis
' Obispo County to Baja California.The blooming period is from February through June.
Alkali gold fields is not listed by the USFWS or the CDFG. It is on list 1b of the CNPS Inventory.
' Project Site Findings
tThis species of special concern was very common on the property, numbering approximately 1,000. The
plants were especially cammonon the alkali mesas to the west and northwest of the surveyed area. A
' significant number of plants were also found in ephemerally wet areas with alkali grassland bordering
these areas.
' A significant population was found in a sandy arroyo bordering a disked field just north of the property.
This arroyo, which shows up on topographical maps as an ephemeral stream zigzagging through the
survey area from south to north can be located on the property.
' 4.3.8. Spreading Navarretia
' Spreading navarretia (Navarretia fossalis) is an annual herb that grows in saltbush scrub, various
shallow freshwater marshes and swamps,and vernal pools. It occurs at elevations ranging from 100 to
1400 feet. Spreading navarretia is found from San Luis Obispo down the coast into Baja California and
' also in Riverside.It blooms from April through June.
Spreading navarretia is listed as threatened by the USFWS. It is not listed by the CDFG.It is on list lb
' of the CNPS Inventory.
Project Site Findings
' Suitable habitat exists on site, but the species was not observed. This species is relatively easy to
identify, and therefore, it is unlikely this species is currently present on site.
' 4.3.9 California Orcutt Grass
' California Orcutt grass (Orcuttia californica) is an annual grass found only in vernal pools. This species
is found at elevations ranging from 50 feet to 2400 feet, in areas extending from Ventura County south to
' Baja California, including Riverside County. It blooms from April through August.
California Orcutt grass is listed as endangered by the USFWS and the CDFG. It is on list 1b of the
' CNPS Inventory.
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t Suitable habitat exists on site, but the species was not observed. This species should be detectable if
present.This species is not currently present on site.
' 4.3.10 Wright's Trichocoronis
Wright's trichocoronis (Trichocoronis wrightii var. wrightii) is an annual herb that prefers alkaline
' conditions.It grows in meadows and seeps,marshes and swamps,riparian scrub and vernal pools. It also
occurs in alkali scrub and alkali grasslands.
' It is found at elevations ranging from 15 to 1400 feet in various sites throughout California, Texas and
elsewhere. The species was widespread through central California in the past, but is now considered
textirpated from that region. Wright's trichocoronis blooms from May through September_
Wright's trichocoronis is not listed by the USFWS or the CDFG. It is on list 2 of the CNPS Inventory.
' Project Site Findings
' The field team was unable to locate this species, and this species is assumed to be absent at present.
Collections in Southern California have been from areas several miles northeast of the present site.
' 4.3.11 Western Spadefoot Toad
Western spadefoot toad (Scaphiopus hammondii intermontanus) is found in grasslands and occasionally
' hardwood woodlands. It is a mostly terrestrial species, but requires rain pools or other ponded water for
3+ weeks for breeding. It burrows in loose soils during the dry season This species is found from the
Central Valley and foothills, in the coast ranges, inland valleys, and south to Baja California.
' Western spadefoot toad is not listed by USFWS. It is considered to be a Species of Special Concern
(CSC) by the CDFG.
' Project Site Findings
' Collections in Southern California have been from areas several miles northeast of the present site.
Grasslands near vernal pools are considered especially good habitat_ The field team was unable to
' locate this species,and this species is assumed to be absent at present.
4.3.12 Southwestern Pond Turtle
' Southwestern pond turtle (Clemmys marmorata pallida) is an aquatic species found in permanent or
nearly permanent water in a wide variety of habitats. It requires basking sites such as partially
submerged logs,rocks,or open mud banks.
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Oviposition (egg laying) takes place in open terrestrial habitats with compact soils, sometimes nearly
half a kilometer away from aquatic habitats, and overwintering of adults in terrestrial habitats may
take place up to two kilometers from aquatic habitats.Terrestrial sites suitable for overwintering are
often characterized by a thick layer of duff.
Pond turtles do not require a permanent body of water, and in some locations may remain burrowed into
' leaf litter for more than a half of the year. Alternatively, turtles may overwinter underwater by
burying themselves in mud.This is more common in still water systems. Vernal pools have been noted to
' be important congregation areas following emergence from overwintering habitats. Suitable prey items,
such as red swamp crayfish, bullfrog, and pacific tree frog have been documented, both in terrestrial
' and aquatic habitats, on the property. Additionally, cattail and tule are considered important
components of the post-partum female pond turtle diet.
' The southwestern pond turtle is found from Central California to northwestern Baja California, It is not
listed by USFWS. It is considered to be a CSC by the CDFG.
' Project Site Findings ,
Suitable aquatic and terrestrial habitats for southwestern pond turtle occur north of the property line.
' Suitable aquatic habitat in the area includes vernal pools and a slow moving stream that meanders
southeast from Temescal/Alberhill creek.
' No suitable habitat exists on the project site for this species.
4.1.13 San Diego Horned Lizard
The San Diego horned lizard (Phrynosoma coronatum blainvillei) is found in a wide variety of
habitats (Stebbins 1966). Habitats preferred by this species include annual grassland, coastal sage
' scrub, alluvial fan scrub,broadleaf woodland and coniferous forest. It is common in lowland areas along
sandy washes with low scattered shrubs,such is found in alluvial fan scrub.
' The horned lizard is typically found on or near loose sandy soils in these plant communities. The
principal food item of the homed lizard is native ants, such as those belonging to the carpenter and
harvester ant groups. It will feed on other, similar sized insect prey. Other habitat requirements seem
' to include warm conditions,such as open areas for sunning and patches of loose soils for burial.
' The San Diego homed lizard is active year round.The greatest level of activity is during the warmer
seasons of the year, when ant populations are most active above ground.The horned lizard is less active
during the cooler periods of the year,mainly from August to October.
' The San Diego homed lizard is a subspecies of the coast horned lizard (Phrynosoma coronatum). The
coast homed lizard is found throughout most of California west of the desert and the Cascade-Sierra
' highlands. Populations extend into Baja California. It is not found in humid areas such as the
northwestern U.S.
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1 The historical distribution for the San Diego horned lizard includes the coastal and inland areas of
southern California from Ventura County to Baja California (Stebbins 1985). Known localities include
' the San Bernardino Valley area of San Bernardino County, with some populations extending through
the Cajon Pass into the Mojave Desert. Riverside County populations include all of the coastal area of
Riverside, extending through the Banning Pass and Anza area into the Coachella Valley (California
Natural Diversity Data Base reports for the Victorville and Palm Spring areas).
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Fragmentation and loss of habitat to urban development and agricultural practices have seriously
contributed to the reduction in populations for this species.As a result, the San Diego horned lizard is
listed as a species of special concern by the CDFG. It is not listed by the USFWS.
Project Site Findings
Although suitable habitat probably on existed on site for the San Diego horned lizard, the ongoing
disking of the area has eliminated suitable habitat and habitat conditions for this species. No
individuals were observed.
I ' 4.3.14 Orange-throated Whiptail
The orange-throated whiptail (Aspidoscelis hyperythra) inhabits washes and similar sandy areas
1 where there is a mix of rocks, patches of brush and rocky hillsides. Preferred habitats include coastal
chaparral, thornscrub, and streamside habitats (Stebbins 1985).
' Prey items for this specie include insects such as termites and beetles, as well as spiders. It is active
year round.
' The historic range of the orange-throated whiptail included the inland and coastal valleys of
Riverside, Orange, and San Diego counties south to Baja California (Stebbins 1985). Fragmentation and
loss of habitat to urban development and agricultural practices have seriously contributed to the
reduction in populations for this species. As a result, the orange-throated whiptail is listed as a species
of special concern by the CDFG. It is not listed by the USFWS_
' Project Site Findings
Records in the CNNDB indicate that this lizard is found on both sides of State Route 74 at Nichols
Road,but suitable habitat is not present on the property_ The field team did not observe this species.
' 4.3.15 Burrowing Owl
The burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) is a resident species in lowland areas of southern California. It
' prefers open areas for foraging and burrowing, and is found widely scattered in open desert scrub_ This
species is scarce in coastal areas,being found mainly in agricultural and grassland habitats. The largest
remaining numbers are in the Imperial Valley,where it is common in the agricultural fields.
' Burrowing owls generally forage low to the ground, skimming just above the vegetative cover. 'Phis
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' species nests in burrows in the ground. They frequently can be observed perched on the dirt mound in
front of the burrow, watching for potential predators.
' The burrowing owl is listed as a Species of Special Concern by the CDFG. It is not listed by the USFWS.
' Project Site Findings
Burrowing owls were not observed on the property, nor were there any occupied burrows. However, a
' small amount of marginal burrowing owl habitat exists in a few openings in non-native grassland on the
southwest side of Baker Street. On the northeast side of Baker Street, disking or grading has resulted in
' the creation of potential habitat burrowing owls.
4.3.16 Least Bell's Vireo
' The least Bell's vireo (Vireo bellh pusillus) is a small songbird that nests in riparian habitats. It
prefers structurally diverse woodlands along drainages, including cottonwood willow forests, oak
' woodlands and mulefat scrub. Within these habitat, the preferred characteristics include a mix of tall
trees, thick shrub or small tree stands within one to two meters (three to six feet) of the ground,and a
dense stratified cover for foraging.
' Least Bell's vireo have been observed using adjacent upland habitat as well. They primarily forage in
these areas, but there are records of nesting in upland scrub communities (U.S. Fish and Wildlife
' Service 1998).
This species breeds and nests only in southwestern California. It is a migratory species that winters in
I ' Baja California. Threats to this species include the loss of habitat and increasing nest parasitism by
the brown cowbird (Molothrus ater).
I ' Least BeII's vireo is listed by the USFWS and CDFG as endangered.
Project Site Findings
Least Bell's vireo is reported from northern Temescal Canyon north of the site. Suitable habitat for the
vireo is adjacent to the north and north northeastern sides of the property. No individuals were
i ' observed during the field surveys.
t Suitable nesting habitat only exists offsite in the small drainage. The project site is too far from
potentially nesting habitat to substantially impact this species.
' 4.3.17 California Gnatcatcher
The California gnatcatcher is a small songbird that is a year round resident of sage scrub communities.
' Sage scrub communities preferred by this species are typically dominated by low-growing, drought
deciduous and succulent shrubs, as well as sub-shrub species including California sage (Artemisia
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' Californica), California buckwheat (Eriogonum fasciculatum), brittlebush (Encelia farinosa), sage
species (Salvia spp.), and cacti (Opuntia spp.).
' California gnatcatchers begin nesting in mid to late February. Re-nesting attempts may be made into
August. Territory size ranges from 2 to 40 acres. They have a repetitive, kitten-like mewing call and
' appear to be most vocal in the early morning and evening. Detection is exceedingly difficult if the birds
are not vocalizing.
' The original range for this species included all of the coastal sage scrub communities of southern
California, from Ventura County south to San Diego and on into Mexico. This species also occurred in
extensive coastal sage scrub habitat in Riverside County.Fragmentation or removal of sage scrub plant
' communities has reduced the known populations to scattered localities in Los Angeles, Orange,
Riverside and San Diego counties. Even these populations are generally found only in the larger open
space areas in and around development.
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On March 25, 1993, the California gnatcatcher was listed by the Service as a threatened species
' pursuant to the Federal Endangered Species Act (ESA). The ESA prohibits anyone from "taking" a
listed species. Take includes,but is not limited to, harming, harassing or killing individuals of a listed
species as well as destruction of habitat occupied by listed species.
' Project Site Findings
' Suitable habitat for California gnatcatcher was not found on site. Suitable habitat occurs on the hills
in the immediate vicinity.
t4.3.18 Stephens Kangaroo Rat
The Stephens' kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi), a nocturnal rodent of the Family Heteromyidae, is
' one of several kangaroo rat species in its range. The Dulzura kangaroo rat (Dipodomys simulans) and
the Pacific kangaroo rat (Dipodomys agilis) occur in areas occupied by the Stephens' kangaroo rat, but
these other species have a wider habitat range. Only the Dulzura and the Stephens' kangaroo rats are
' known to be present on the MCB Camp Pendleton.
' The Stephens kangaroo (SKR) rat prefers open areas with sparse perennial cover (Lackey 1967, Bleich
1977, Thomas 1975). They occur in areas of loose soil where the soil depth is at least 0.5 meters (Price
and Endo, 1989). SKR will also inhabit disturbed areas such as fallow fields by using the burrows of
' other rodents, including pocket gophers (Thomomys bottae) (Bleich 1977) and the Beechey ground
squirrel (Spermophilus beecheyi) (O'Farrell 1989).
The SKR is primarily a seed eater, feeding on the seeds of both annual and shrub species. It also feeds
' on green vegetation and insects when these are available. Being primarily a desert species (like all
kangaroo rats), the SKR obtains nearly all of its water from the food it eats, and can subsist
' indefinitely on water extracted from dry seeds. It forages in open ground and near shrubs. Burrows are
dug in loose soil,usually in open areas.
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In response to habitat losses within a major portion of its range, SKR were listed as federally
endangered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) (Kramer 1988). The designation of SKR as
t an endangered species resulted in the development of management plans with the aim of managing
sustainable populations in different parts of the species range. Plans have been adopted or are being
worked on for Riverside County,San Diego County, the Marine Corps Base (MCB)Camp Pendleton,and
' the Naval Weapon Station (NWS) Fallbrook.
Project Site Findings
' The Stephens kangaroo rat may have been resent on site. Suitable habitat exists over art of the site.
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' 4.3.19 Vernal Pool Fairy Shrimp
' Vernal pool fairy shrimp (Branchinecta lynchi) is found in grasslands in ponded areas such as vernal
pools, cattle watering holes, basins, and other water features. Fairy shrimp are confined to temporary
pools that fill in spring and evaporate by late spring to early summer.
In southern California, this species is found primarily in the interior of western Riverside County,
central Santa Barbara County,eastern Orange County and more recently in Los Angeles County.
' Vernal pools are being lost to farming activities and residential development. The limited extent of
available habitat, plus the ongoing loss has resulted in the vernal pool fairy shrimp being listed as
' threatened by the USFWS.
Project Site Findings
Because the site had been disked, it is not possible to determine the presence or absence of vernal pools
on site. Therefore, it is not possible to determine whether vernal pool fairy shrimp had existed on site.
' 4.3.20 Riverside Fairy Shrimp
' Riverside fairy shrimp (Streptocephalus woottoni) are known only from ephemeral pools in farmlands
and similar open, flat terrain. Fairy shrimp are confined to temporary pools that fill in spring and
' evaporate by Iate spring to early summer.
The Riverside fairy shrimp is known only from southern Orange and western Riverside and San Diego
' Counties. Ongoing farming and development in these areas has resulted in the loss and degradation of
these pools. Therefore, the USFWS has listed the Riverside fairy shrimp as endangered.
' Project Site Findings
Because the site had been disked, it is not possible to determine the presence or absence of vernal pools
' or similar ephemeral pools on site. Therefore, it is not possible to determine whether Riverside fairy
shrimp had existed on site.
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' 4.3.21 Vernal Pools
' Extrapolating from the site conditions, the presence of vernal pool species and soils that typically
support vernal pools, there may have been one or more vernal pools and ephemerally wet depression
present.The presence or absence of such pools can no longer be determined due to recent disking.
' 4.4 Habitat Fragmentation and Wildlife Movement
' Wildlife movement and the fragmentation of wildlife habitat have come to be recognized as important
wildlife issues that must be considered in assessing impacts to wildlife. In summary, habitat
fragmentation is the division or breaking up of larger habitat areas into smaller areas that may or may
' not be capable of independently sustaining wildlife and plant populations. Wildlife movement (more
properly recognized as species movement) is the temporal movement of species along various types of
corridors. Wildlife corridors are especially important for connecting fragmented wildlife habitat
areas.
' Project Site Findings
Movement across the site is minimal. On site movement probably still exists.
' 4.5 Raptors, Migratory Birds, and Habitat
Most of the raptor species (eagles, hawks, falcons and owls) are experiencing population declines as a
' result of habitat loss.Some, such as the peregrine falcon, have also experienced population losses as a
result of environmental toxins affecting reproductive success,animals destroyed as pests or collected for
' falconry, and other direct impacts on individuals. Only a few species,such as the red-tailed hawk and
barn owl, have expanded their range in spite of or a result of human modifications to the environment.
As a group,raptors are of concern to state and federal agencies.
' Raptors and all migratory bird species, whether listed or not, also receive protection under the
Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) of 1918. The MBTA prohibits individuals to kill, take, possess or
' sell any migratory bird, bird parts (including nests and eggs) except in accordance with regulations
prescribed by the Secretary of the Interior Department(16 U. S. Code 703).
' Additional protection is provided to all bald and golden eagles under the Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act of 1940, as amended. State protection is extended to all birds of prey by the CDFG Code,
Section 2503.5. No take is allowed under these provision except through the approval of the agencies or
' their designated representatives.
Project Site Findings
' There is limited raptor foraging habitat along Temescal/Alberhill Creek and the adjacent upland
habitat. There is limited raptor and migratory bird foraging habitat onsite.
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4.6 ,Jurisdictional Drainages and Wetlands
' 4.6.1 Army Corps of Engineers
The Army Corps of Engineers(Corps) regulates discharges of dredged or fill material into waters of the
' United States. These waters include wetlands and non-wetland bodies of water that meet specific
criteria. Corps regulatory jurisdiction pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act is founded on a
connection or nexus between the water body in question and interstate (waterway) commerce. This
' connection may be direct, through a tributary system linking a stream channel with traditional
navigable waters used in interstate or foreign commerce,or may be indirect, through a nexus identified
tin the Corps regulations.
4.6.2 California Department of Fish and Game
' The California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG), through provisions of the State of California
Administrative Code, is empowered to issue agreements for any alteration of a river, stream or Iake
' where fish or wildlife resources may adversely be affected. Streams (and rivers) are defined by the
presence of a channel bed and banks, and at least an intermittent flow of water. CDFG regulates
wetland areas only to the extent that those wetlands are part of a river, stream or lake as defined by
' CDFG.
Determining the limits of wetlands is not typically done in obtaining CDFG Agreements. The reason for
' this is that CDFG generally includes, within the jurisdictional limits of streams and lakes, any
riparian habitat present. Riparian habitat includes willows, mulefat and other vegetation typically
associated with the banks of a stream or lake shoreline. In most situations,wetlands associated with a
' stream or lake would fall within the limits of riparian habitat. Thus, defining the limits of CDFG
jurisdiction based on riparian habitat will automatically include any wetland areas.
' 4.6.3 State Water Resources Control Board
The Corps has delegated the authority for use of 404 permits to each individual state. The use of a 404
' permit in California is regulated by the State Water Resources Board (Board)under Section 401 of the
Clean Water Act. The Board has authority to issue a 401 permit that allows the use of a 404 permit in
the state, with the authority in the state being vested in regional offices referred to as Regional Water
' Quality Control Boards.
' Project Site Findings
NRA, Inc. looked at regional aerial photos of the project site and the Temescal Valley, and the field
' team evaluated the site conditions. Temescal/Alberhill Creek are considered jurisdictional waters,
because they are tributary to the Santa Ana River that is already under the jurisdiction of the Corps.
However, this drainage is not expected to be impacted by the project. No other drainages would come
' under the Corps jurisdiction.
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1 The site supports a minor arroyo that may be considered jurisdictional under the CDFG. This drainage
will be impacted by the project.
' 4.7 Western Riverside County MSHCP
' The Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) is a
comprehensive, multi-jurisdictional Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) focusing on conservation of
species and their associated habitats in western Riverside County. The goal of the MSHCP is to
' maintain biological and ecological diversity within a rapidly urbanizing region.
' The approval of the MSHCP and execution of the Implementing Agreement (IA) by the wildlife
agencies allows signatories of the IA to issue "take" authorizations for all species covered by the
MSHCP,including state-and federal-listed species as well as other identified sensitive species and/or
their habitats. Each city or local jurisdiction will impose a Development Mitigation Fee for projects
' within their jurisdiction. With payment of the mitigation fee to the County and compliance with the
survey requirements of the MSHCP where required, full mitigation in compliance with the California
' Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), CESA,and Federal
Endangered Species Act(FESA) will be granted.
' The Development Mitigation Fee varies according to project size and project description. The fee for
residential development ranges from approximately $800 per unit to $1,600 per unit depending on
development density (Riverside County Ordinance 810.2). Payment of the mitigation fee and
' compliance with the requirements of Section 6.0 of the MSHCP are intended to provide full mitigation
under CEQA, NEPA, CESA, and FESA for impacts to the species and habitats covered by the MSHCP
pursuant to agreements with the USFWS, the CDFG, and/or any other appropriate participating
' regulatory agencies and as set forth in the IA for the MSHCP.
Project Site Findings
' The two properties are partially within Criteria Cell 4166,as defined in the MSHCP. Approximately
12.6 acres of the proposed project site (APN 378-020-024 and 378-020-031) is located in the WRCMHCP-
' Lake Elsinore Area Plan,Subunit No.3,in the western portion of Cell No.4166.
According to the cell criteria, conservation within Cell No. 4166 will contribute to the assembly of
Proposed Linkage 2. Conservation within this Cell will focus on meadow, marsh, riparian scrub,
woodland and forest habitat along Alberhill Creek and adjacent grassland habitat. These areas
' appear to be to the east of the subject site.
Areas conserved within this Cell will be connected to riparian scrub, woodland, forest and grassland
' habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Group W to the north,and to meadow, marsh and grassland
habitat proposed for conservation in Cell No. 4169 to the east of Collier Avenue and the 1-15 freeway.
Conservation within this Cell will range from 15-25 percent of the Cell focusing in the northeastern
' portion of the Cell. The portion of the property proposed for development appears to be located away
from the area designated for linkage.
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1 In addition, the potential presence of vernal pools, associated fairy shrimp, a jurisdictional drainage
and Narrow Endemic Plant Species.
' 5.0 Discussion
The proposed project is mixed used development.Overall impacts to general biological resources include
temporary and permanent loss of plant life and wildlife habitat.
I ' 5.1 General Biological Resources
The proposed development will result in the loss of habitat for plant and animal species.
5.2 Sensitive Biological Resources
I ' 5.2.1 Narrow Endemic Plants
' The site supports populations of San Jacinto crownscale, listed as endangered by the USFWS, and
alkali goldfields, a species of special concern.The site also has habitat suitable for at least four other
species. Impacts to these species would be significant and will require mitigation if take cannot be
avoided.If impacts cannot be avoided,NRA,Inc. recommends the following:
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1. Purchase of off site occupied habitat in the vicinity of the project on at least a 2:1 acreage basis,
with the purchased habitat protected in perpetuity through conveyance to U. S. Fish and
' Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Game or some other acceptable ownership;
' 2. If possible,contribution of land or money to a program of habitat preservation comparable to the
amount of habitat lost. The habitat will need to be replaced at a minimum of 2:1 acres.
5.2.2 Wildlife
Suitable habitat exists on part of the site for burrowing owl. Because the species can colonize new areas
' fairly rapidly, we recommend a focused survey for that species be conducted prior to project construction
related ground disturbance. The survey should be conducted according to the following recommended
guidelines of the Burrowing Owl Consortium (1993) and in consultation with the CDFG and the
USFWS.
Please note that occupied burrows should not be disturbed during the nesting season (February 1 through
' August 31) unless a qualified biologist approved by the CDFG verifies through noninvasive methods
that either: (1) the birds have not begun egg-laying and incubation; or (2) that juveniles from the
occupied burrows are foraging independently and are capable of independent survival.
I ' If animals are resent,one or more of the following mitigation measures will be required.
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1. If avoidance is the preferred method of dealing with potential project impacts, then no
disturbance should occur within 50 meters(approx.160 ft.)of occupied burrows during the non
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breeding season of September 1 through January 31 or within 75 meters(approx.250 ft.)during
the breeding season of February 1 through August 31.
2. Avoidance also requires that a minimum of 6.5 acres of foraging habitat be permanently
preserved contiguous with occupied burrow sites for each pair of breeding burrowing owls(with or
without dependent young)or single unpaired resident bird.The configuration of the protected
habitat should be approved by the Department.
3. To offset the loss of foraging and burrow habitat on the project site,a minimum of 6.5 acres of
foraging habitat(calculated on a 100 m (approx. 300 ft.) foraging radius around the burrow) per
pair or unpaired resident bird,should be acquired and permanently protected. The protected
lands should be adjacent to occupied burrowing owl habitat and at a Iocation acceptable to the
Department. Protection of additional habitat acreage per pair or unpaired resident bird may be
' applicable in some instances. The Burrowing Owl Consortium (BOC) has also developed
mitigation guidelines(Burrowing Owl Consortium 1993)that can be incorporated by CEQA lead
agencies and which are consistent with this staff report.
4. When destruction of occupied burrows is unavoidable,existing unsuitable burrows should be
enhanced (enlarged or cleared of debris) or new burrows created (by installing artificial burrows)
at a ratio of 2:1 on the protected lands site.
5. If owls must be moved away from the disturbance area, passive relocation techniques(as
described below)should be used rather than trapping.At least one or more weeks will be
necessary to accomplish this and allow the owls to acclimate to alternate burrows.
' 6. The project sponsor should provide funding for long-term management and monitoring of the
protected lands.The monitoring plan should include success criteria,remedial measures, and an
annual report to the Department.
' Passive Relocation -With One-Way Doors
1. Owls should be excluded from burrows in the immediate impact zone and within a 50 meter
(approx. 160 ft.)buffer zone by installing one-way doors in burrow entrances.One-way doors
(e.g., modified dryer vents) should be left in place 48 hours to insure owls have left the burrow
before excavation.
2. Two natural or artificial burrows should be provided for each burrow in the project area that
will be rendered biologically unsuitable. The project area should be monitored daily for one
week to confirm owl use of burrows before excavating burrows in the immediate impact zone.
3. Whenever possible,burrows should be excavated using hand tools and refilled to prevent
reoccupation.Sections of flexible plastic pipe should be inserted into the tunnels during
excavation to maintain an escape route for any animals inside the burrow.
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Passive Relocation -Without One-Way Doors
' 1. Two natural or artificial burrows should be provided for each burrow in the project area that
will be rendered biologically unsuitable. The project area should be monitored daily until the
owls have relocated to the new burrows. The formerly occupied burrows may then. be
' excavated.
2. Whenever possible,burrows should be excavated using hand tools and refilled to prevent
reoccupation.Sections of flexible plastic pipe should be inserted into burrows during excavation
to maintain an escape route for any animals inside the burrow.
' Please note that all mitigation measures for the burrowing owl will have to be reviewed with the
resource agencies.
There is potential habitat for the Stephens kangaroo rat on site.Impacts to the SKR will be mitigated
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' under conditions provided in the Western Riverside MSHCP.
' 5.2.3 Sensitive Habitats
The site may also have supported vernal pools. Vernal pools are not protected by the Western
' Riverside MSHCP. We recommend that no further disking of the site occur, and that the site be
reevaluated after the winter rains to determine if vernal pools may form on site.
' If vernal pools are present, mitigation in the form of preservation on site, or replacement off-site, will
be required.
5.2.4 Fairy Shrimp
' The site may also have supported fairy shrimp, but this can only be determined by focused surveys.
NRA, Inc. recommends that surveys to determine presence or absence be conducted according to the
standard focused protocol for fairy shrimp. Two separate surveys, a dry season survey and a wet season
' survey,would have to conducted.
If focused protocol-level surveys determine the presence of federally-listed fairy shrimp species, then
impacts to this pond will have to be mitigated through one or more of the following measures:
1. Avoidance of removal of habitat through project redesign.
' 2. If removal of the pond cannot be required, the loss of habitat will be mitigated at a ratio and in a
manner to be determined through consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service..
' 5.3 Habitat Fragmentation and Wildlife Movement
' The proposed project is not expected to have significant impacts to wildlife movement.
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Habitat fragmentation has also already occurred as a result of the freeway, roads and nearby
development. No significant additional fragmentation is expected to occur as a result development.
5.4 Raptors, Migratory Birds, and Habitat
' Limited raptor foraging habitat exists on site The loss of the upland habitat to development is not
considered to be significant due to the limited extent and Iow quality of available habitat on this and
the adjacent area.
' 5.5 Drainages and Wetlands
t Depending upon the final development design and a further evaluation of the site for vernal pools and
jurisdictional drainages, project impacts to water bodies may need to be addressed.
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' 6.0 References
' Army Corps of Engineers, 1994. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regulations, Appendix C in Wetlands
Regulation, A Complete Guide to Federal and California Programs, 1995, P.D. Cylinder, K.M.
Bogdan, E.M.Davis and A.J. Herson, eds., Solano Press Books, Point Arena, California.
' Army Corps of Engineers, 1992. "CECW-OR Memorandum: Clarification and interpretation of the 1987
manual".
' Army Corps of Engineers, 1991. CECW-OR Memorandum:Questions and answers on the 1987 manual.
' Burt, W. H., 1986. A Field Guide to the Mammals in North American North of Mexico. Houghton
Mifflin Company, Boston, Massachusetts.
' California Natural Diversity Data Base, 2005. Data Base report on threatened, endangered, rare or
otherwise sensitive species and communities in the vicinity of the Lake Elsinore, California.
' Garrett, K. and J. Dunn, 1981. Birds of Southern California. Los Angeles Audubon Society. The Artisan
Press, Los Angeles, California.
' Environmental Laboratory, 1987. "Corps of Engineers wetlands delineation manual". Technical Report
Y-97-1. U.S. Army Engineer Waterways Experiment Station, Vicksburg, Miss.
' Hall, E.R., 1981. The Mammals of North America, Volumes I and II. John Wiley and Sons, New York,
New York.
' Hickman, J.C., ed., 1993. The Jepson Manual: Higher Plants of California. University of California
Press,Berkeley,Los Angeles and London.
1 Ingles, L.G., 1965. Mammals of the Pacific States. Stanford University Press, Stanford, California.
' Jennings, M.R. and M.P. Hayes, 1994. Amphibians and Reptile Species of Special Concern in California.
Inland Fisheries Division, California Department of Fish and Game.
' Kramer, K., 1988. Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Determination of Endangered
Status for Stephens Kangaroo Rat, Federal Register Vol. 53, pp 38465-38469.
' Munz, P.A., 1974. A Flora of Southern California. University of California Press, Berkeley, Los Angeles
and London.
' O'Farrell, M. J. and C. Uptain, 1989. Assessment of Population and Habitat Status of the Stephens'
kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi). The Resources Agency, Sacramento, California.
' Price, M. V. and P. R. Endo, 1989. Estimating the Distribution and Abundance of a Cryptic Species,
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tDipodomys stephensi (Rodentia: Heteromyidae) and Implications for Management.
Conservation Biology 3:293-301.
1 Reed, P.B. Jr., 1988. "National list of plant species that occur in wetlands: California (Region 0)". U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service Biol. Rep 88(26.10). 135 pp.
' Remsen, Jr., J.V., 1978. Bird Species of Special Concern in California. Non-game Wildlife
Investigations. Wildlife Management Branch Administrative Report No 78-1. Report
' prepared for the California Department of Fish and Game.
Roberts, F.M., Jr., S.D. White, A.C. Sanders, D.E. Bramlet & S. Boyd, 2004. The Vascular Plants of
' Western Riverside County, California. An Annotated Checklist. F.M. Roberts Publications, San
Luis Rey, California.
' Stebbins, R.C., 1985. A Field Guide to Western Reptiles and Amphibians. Houghton Mifflin Company,
Boston. Massachusetts.
' Thomas, J. R. 1975. Distribution, population densities and home range requirements of the Stephens
kangaroo rat (Dipodomys stephensi). Master's thesis, California State Polytechnic
tUniversity, Pomona, California.
Tibor, D. P., ed, 2001. Inventory of Rare and Endangered Vascular Plants of California. California
' Native Plant Society, Spec. Pub. No. 1. 6th edition. Berkeley, California.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1996. Review of plant and animal taxa for listing as endangered or
' threatened species, notice of review. Federal Register Vol. 61, No. 40.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1998. Draft Recovery Plan for the Least Bell's Vireo. U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, Portland, Oregon. 139 pp.
Williams, D.F., 1986. Mammalian Species of Special Concern in California. Wildlife Management
' Division Administrative Report 86-1. Prepared for The Resources Agency, California
Department of Fish and Game.
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Appendix A -Floral and Faunal Compendium
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* denotes non-native floral species
The species observed include species on site and on adjacent areas.
' Flora
' GYMNOSPERMAE NAKED SEED PLANTS
I ' Marsileaceae Marsilea family
Marsilea vestita Clover fern
ANGIOSPERMAE:DICOTYLEDONES DICOT FLOWERING PLANTS
Aizoaceae Fig-marigold family
*Mesembryanthemum nodiflorum Small-flowered iceplant
' 5esuvium verrucosum Sea purslane
Amaranthaceae Amaranthus family
*Amaranthus albus White tumbleweed
Anacardiaceae Sumac family
II ' 5chinus mope Peruvian pepper tree
Apiaceae Carrot family
Daucus pusillus Rattlesnake weed
' Asteraceae Sunflower family
Ambrosia psilostachya Western ragweed
Ambrosia pumila San Diego ambrosia
Artemisia californica California sagebrush
Baccharis salicifolia Mulefat
*Centaurea melitensis TocaIote
' *Chamomilla suaveolens Pineapple weed
*Conyza canadensis Horseweed
*Cotula australis Australian brass buttons
*Cotula coronopifolia African brass buttons
Lricameria palmeri var. pachylepis Grassland goldenbush
Gnaphalium bicolor Particolor everlasting
Gnaphalium palustre Lowland cudweed
Gnaphalium stramineum Cotton-batting plant
' Helianthus annuus Annual sunflower
Hemizonia fasciculata Fascicled tarweed
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' Hemizonii kelloggii Kellogg's tarweed
Hemizonia paniculatum Panicled tarweed
Isocoma menziesiii Goldenbush
*Lactuca serriola Prickly lettuce
Lasthenia californica Goldfields
' Lasthenia glabrata spp. coulteir Alkali goldfields
Layia glandulosa White tidy tips
Lessingia filaginifolia Cudweed aster
' Microseris douglash var. platycarpha Small-flowered microseris
Microseris heterocarpha Derived microseris
Microseris lindleyi Silver puffs
' Psilocarphus brevissimus var. brevissimus Woolly marbles
Rafinesquia californica California chicory
' *Senecio vulgare Vulgar groundsel
*Sonchus asper Prickly sow thistle
*Sonchus oleraceus Common sow thistle
' *Stephanomeria virgata Twiggy wreath plant
*Tragopogon porrifolius Purple salsify
' Boraginaceae Borage family
Amsinckia menziesii Fiddleneck
Heliotropium curassavicum Alkali heliotrope
' Plagiobothrys leptocladus Wire-stemmed popcorn flower
Brassicaceae Mustard family
*Hirschfeldia incana Short-podded mustard
Lepidium dictyotum var. acutidens Alkali peppergrass
*Sisymbrium Trio London rocket
' Caryophyllaceae Pink family
Spergularia marina Salt marsh sand-spurrey
' *Spergularia rubra Purple sand-spurrey
Chenopodiaceae Saltbush family
Atriplex argentea ssp. mohavense Desert saltbush
Atriplex canescens Four-winged saltbush
Atriplex coronata var. notatior San Jacinto saltbush
' Atriplex lentiformis Big saltbush
Atriplex semibaccata Australian saltbush
Atriplex suberecta Sprawling saltbush
' Atriplex triangularis Triangle-Ieaved saltbush
*Bassia hyssopifolia Bassia
Chenopodium berlandieri Pitseed goosefoot
*Chenopodium murale Nettle-leaved goosefoot
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*Chenopodium pumiho Tasmanian goosefoot
*Kochia scoparia Summer cypress
' Suaeda moquinii Bush seepweed
Convolvulaceae Morning glory family
' Calystegia macrostegia Morning glory
Cressa truxillensis Alkali weed
Cuscuta saliva Salty dodder
Crassulaceae Stonecrop family
Crassula cornuta Stonecrop
Eu horbiaceae Spurge famil
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' Chamaesyce albomarginata Rattlesnake spurge
Eremocarpus setigerus Doveweed
' Fabaceae Pea family
Lupinus bicolor Miniature lupine
Lupinus microcarpus ssp. densiflorum Dense-flowered chick lupine
' *Medicago polymorpha Bur-clover
*Melilotus alba White sweetclover
*Melilotus indices Sourclover
Trifolium ciliolatum Tree clover
Trifolium gracilentum Pin-point clover
Frankeniaceae Alkali heath family
Frankenia saliva Alkali heath
Geraniaceae Geranium family
*Erodium botrys Long beak filaree
*Erodium cicutarium Red-stemmed filaree
' *Erodium moschatum White-stemmed filaree
Hydrophyllaceae Waterleaf family
' Phacelia cicutaria Caterpillar phacelia
Phacelia minor Wild Canterbury bells
' Lamiaceae Mint family
*Marrubium vulgare Horehound
' Salvia columbariae Chia
Trichostemma lanatum Woolly blue curls
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' Lythraceae Loosestrife family
Lythrum californicum California loosestrife
*Lythrum hyssopifolium Grass poly
Malvaceae Mallow family
' *Malva parviflora Cheeseweed
*Malva nicaaensis Bull mallow
Malvella leprosa High mallow
' Myrtaceae Myrtle family
*Eucalyptus sp. Eucalyptus
Qna aceae Evening primrose family
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' Camissonia bistorta California suncup
Camissonia boothii Woody bottle-washer
Camissonia brevipes Yellow cups
Camissonia californica California evening primrose
' Camissonia campestris Mojave sun cup
Camissonia claviformis Brown-eyed evening primrose
' Clarkia purpurea Purple clarkia
Clarkia purpurea ssp. quadrivulnera Four-spot clarkia
t Plantaginaceae Plantain family
Plantago elongata California alkali plantain
' Polygonaceae Buckwheat family
Eriogonum fasciculatum var. foliolosum Interior California buckwheat
*Rumex crispus Curly dock
Rumex maritimus Golden dock
Rumex salicifolia ssp. denticulatus California dock
Salicaceae Willow family
Salix goodingii Black willow
Salix laevigata Red willow
Salix lasiolepis Arroyo willow
Sauraraceae Lizard tail family
Anemopsis californica Yerba mansa
' Scrophulariaceae Snapdragon family
Mimulus guttatus Yellow monkeyflower
*Veronica anagallis-aquaticus Great water speedwell
Veronica peregrina Mexican speedwell
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' Solanaceae Nightshade family
*Nicotiana glauca Indian tobacco
' Tamaricaeae Tamarisk family
*Tamarix sp. Tamarisk
' Urticaceae Nettle family
Hesperocnide tenella Western nettle
' ANGIOSPERMAE: MONOCOTYLEDONAE MONOCOT FLOWERING PLANTS
Cyperaceae Sedge family
Eleocharis obtuse var. engelmannii Engelmann's spikerush
Scirpus acutus Viscid bulrush
Scirpus maritimus Alkali bulrush
' Juncaceae Rush family
Juncus bufonius Toad rush
Juncus triformis Yosemite dwarf rush
1 Liliaceae Lily family
Brodiaea terrestris ssp. kernensis Field onion
Poaceae Grass family
Avena fatua Fat-seeded wild oats
*Bromus diandrus Ripgut brome
*Bromus hordeaceus Barley brome
*Bromus madritensis Red brome
' Distichlis spicata Saltgrass
Hordeum intercedens Vernal barley
*Hordeum marinum Mediterranean barley
' *Hordeum murinum Glaucus barley
*Phalaris canariensis Canary grass
*Phalaris paradoxa Paradox canary grass
' *Vulpia myuros Foxtail
Typhaceae Cattail family
' Typha c.f. dominguensis Southern cattail
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' Fauna
AMPHIBIA AMPHIBIANS
Hylidae Tree Frogs and Relatives
tPseudacris regilla Pacific chorus frog
Ranidae True Frogs
Rana catesbiana Bullfrog
REPTILIA REPTILES
Ph onosomatidae Spiny lizards and their allies
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' Sceloporus occidentalis Western fence lizard
Uta stansburiana Side-blotched lizard
' AVES BIRDS
Ardeidae Herons and bitterns
' Ardea herodias Great blue heron
Ardea alba Great egret
Egretta thula Snowy egret
iRallidae Rails,Gallinules and Coots
Fulica americans American coot
' Charadriidae Plovers and relatives
Charadrius vociferus Killdeer
Cathartidae Vultures
Cathartes aura Turkey vulture
' Accipitridae Kites,hawks and eagles
Elanus leucurus White-tailed kite
Circus cyaneus Northern harrier
' Recurvirostridae Avocets and stilts
Himantopus mexicanus Black-necked stilt
Recurvirostra amertcana American avocet
' Columbidae Pigeons and doves
Zenaida macroura Mourning dove
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' Corvidae Crows and ravens
Corvus cordx Common raven
1 Lanidae Shrikes
Lanius ludovicianus Loggerhead shrike
' Parulidae Wood warblers
Geolypthus trichas Common yellowthroat
' Emberizidae Sparrows
Melospiza melodia Song sparrow
Icteridae Blackbirds,orioles and relatives
' Agelaius phoeniceus Red-winged blackbird
Sturnella neglecta Western meadowlark
Quiscalus mexicanus Great-tailed grackle
' MAMMALIA MAMMALS
' Leporidae Rabbits and hares
Sylvilagus audubonii Audubon s cottontail
' Sciuridae Squirrels,chipmunks and marmots
Spermophilus beecheyi California ground squirrel
' Cricetidae Cricetine mice and rats
Microtus californicus California vole
Nomenclature follows Borror and White 1970, Hall 1981, Grenfell et al. 2003, Roberts, et al. 2004 and
1 Stebbins 1966.
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' Table 1. Sensitive Biological Resources
Resource Habitat And Activity Status Occurrence
Distribution Period Designation Probability
' Plants
Chaparral sand- Annual.Coastal sage March- FED:ND None.Sandy places
verbena scrub,chaparral.From August STATE:ND on the property are
' Abronia villosa var. the head of the Coachella CNPS: 1B absent.This site
aurita Valley to interior may be disked on a
Riverside,Orange and regular basis.
San Diego counties.
Sandy places below 5000
feet.
Munz's onion On clay soils in openings Mar -May FED:END Low. Clay soils are
Allium munzii within coastal sage scrub, Flowering STATE:THR present on site,but
' pinyon juniper period CNPS: 1B this site may be
woodland,and disked on a regular
grasslands;900 to 3000 ft. basis and the species
' elevation. Known only may not persist.
from w.Riverside Co.in
Temescal Canyon.and
' Gavilan Plateau areas.
San Diego Chaparral,coastal sage June-Sep FED: C2* None.Suitable
ambrosia scrub,valley and foothill STATE:ND habitat has been
Ambrosia pumila grassland,and vernal CNPS: 1B disked.
pools.Sandy loam or clay
soils.In valleys,persists
where disturbance is
superficial. 100 to 600 ft
elevation.Riverside and
San Diego County.
Jaeger's milk-vetch Perennial from woody March to July FED:ND None. This species
Astragalus pachypus caudex.On open sandy Flowering STATE:ND was not identified
var.jaegeri slopes,dry ridges and period CNPS:1B during the survey.
valleys.Often in valley
and foothill grassland
and oak chaparral.Also
in coastal sage scrub,
chaparral,cismontane
' woodland.Below 2500
feet.Banning to Aguanga
and Temecula.
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Resource Habitat And Activit
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Distribution Period Designation Probability
ISan Jacinto Valley Annual.Found on alkali May-Aug FED:END —Observed.Species
crownscale flats in the San Jacinto STATE:ND was found on site.
Atriplex coronata Valley and Temescal CNPS: 1B
' var.notatior Canyon,Riverside Co.
Davidson's Annual. Alkaline valleys May— FED:ND None.Site is above
' saltscale in Iow elevations.Valley October STATE:ND the known
Atriplex serenana grasslands,coastal sage CNPS:1B elevation for this
var.davtdsonu scrub,etc.The variety species.
davidsonii is found on
bluffs below 200 meters
(600 feet)elevation.
Thread-leaved Clay soils;open April -June FED:THR Unknown.Site was
brodiaea grasslands at edges of STATE:END disked prior to
Brodiaea fil:folia vernal pools or CNPS: 1B survey and could
floodplains. Sea level to not be properly
' 2500 ft.elevation. Los surveyed for this j
Angeles,Orange, species.Suitable
' Riverside,and San Diego habitat conditions
Counties. Known from exist.
ca.20 Iocations.
Intermediate Dry,rocky,open slopes, June-July FED:C2* None.No dry rocky
mariposa lily often in chaparral, coastal STATE:ND slopes are present.
Calochortus weedii sage scrub,valley& CNPS: 113
I var.intermedius foothill grassland below
2000 ft.elevation. Los
Angeles,Orange,and
' Riverside Counties.
Southern tarplant Often in disturbed sites June- FED:ND Low.This species
Centromadia parryi near the coast.Also September STATE:ND may be present on
spp.australis found on alkaline soils at CNPS: 1B site,even after
the edges of marshes and disking.It would
swamps.Found in valley not have been
and foothill grasslands, visible at the time of
and sometimes along the surveys.
' vernal pool margins.
Southern California and
Baja California,
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Smooth tarplant Often in disturbed sites April- FED:C2* None.This species is
Centromadia near the coast.Also September STATE:ND not expected to be
pungens ssp.laevis found on alkaline soils at CNPS: 1B present.
the edges of marshes,
swamps,playas and
chenopod scrub.Found
in riparian areas,valley
and foothill grasslands,
' and sometimes along
vernal pool margins.
Southern California and
Baja California.
Orcutt's Annual.Coastal sage March-April FED:END None.No suitable
spineflower scrub,chaparral,closed- STATE:END scrub or wooded
Chorizanthe cone coniferous forest. CNPS: 1B habitat on site.
orcuttiana Sandy sites and openings Species was not
' within plant observed.
communities.San Diego
County.
' Parry's spineflower Sandy openings in April-June FED:C2* None.No chaparral
Chorizanthe parryi coastal sage scrub and STATE:ND or coastal sage scrub
var.parryi chaparral,900 to 3500 ft. CNPS:3 on site.Species was
Elevation,east Los not observed.
Angeles Co.to San
Gorgonio Pass and west
' Riverside Co.
Long-spined Dry places below 5000 April-July FED:ND None.Species was
spineflower feet.Chaparral,coastal STATE:ND not observed during
Chorizanthe sage scrub,meadows, CNPS: 1B the survey during
polygonoides var. vaIIey and foothill the blooming
' longispina grassland. West period.
Riverside and San Diego
counties.
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Many-stemmed Annual.In heavy,often May-June FED:C2* Low.Clayey soils
dudleya clayey soils or grassy STATE:ND and other typical
Dudleya multicaulis slopes in chaparral, CNPS: 1B site conditions are
coastal sage scrub,valley present,but species
and foothill grassland. was not observed.
Riverside,San
Bernardino,Orange
counties.Below 2000 feet.
' Round-leaved Annual.Open places Mar-May FED:ND Low.Suitable clay
filaree below 3500 feet.On clay flowering STATE:ND soils present on site.
Erodium soils in Los Angeles period CNPS:2 Site was recently
macrophyllum County and north.Santa disked.
Cruz Island.AIso near
San Diego. Found near
Lake Skinner in Riverside
County.
' San Diego button Vernal pools. Riverside April-June FED:END Low.Vernal pools
celery and San Diego Counties, STATE:END may be present on
Eryngium and Baja Calif.;sea level CNPS: 1B site,but site was too
aristulatum var. to 3000 ft.elevation. heavily disturbed to
parishii determine presence
or absence of
habitat.
Palmer's Chaparral,coastal scrub, March-April FED:C2* Unknown.Site was
grapplinghook valley&foothill STATE:ND disked prior to
' Harpagonella Palmeri grassland in clay soils on CNPS:2 survey and could
dry slopes&mesas not be properly
' below 1500 ft.elevation. surveyed for this
Cismontane s.Calif.from species.Suitable
Los Angeles Co.to NW habitat conditions
Baja Calif.,including exist.
Santa Catalina Island.
One population at Dana
' Point Headlands.
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Coulter's goldfields Coastal salt marshes, Feb-Jun FED:C2* Observed.Species
Lasthenia glabrata alkali playas,valley& STATE:ND was found on site.
ssp.coulteri foothill grasslands,and CNPS: 1B
vernal pools below 3000
ft.elevation. Inland so.
' Calif. and along coast
from San Luis Obispo Co.
to Baja Calif.
Robinson's pepper- Annual. Chaparral and Jan-April FED:ND None.Chaparral
grass coastal sage scrub STATE:ND and coastal sage
Lepidium vriginicum habitats,primarily on dry CNPS: 1B scrub habitats absent
' ssp.robinsonii soils.From Los Angeles from site.
County south to Baja
' California.
San Diego Perennial,annual growth May FED:ND Unknown.Site was
goldenstar from corm.Mesa STATE:ND disked prior to
' MuiIla clevelandii grasslands scrub edges CNPS: 1B survey and could
on clay soils.Also found not be properly
on raised mounds surveyed for this
between vernal pools. species.Suitable
Chaparral,coastal sage habitat conditions
scrub,valley and foothill exist.
I grasslands.San Diego
and Baja California.
Possibly also Riverside
' County.
Little mousetail Vernal pools and alkaline April-May FED:C2* Unknown.Site was
Mysosurus minimus marshes below 1500 feet. STATE:ND disked prior to
San Diego to west CNPS:3 survey and could
Riverside County. not be properly
' surveyed for this
species.Suitable
habitat conditions
1 exist.
Spreading Vernal pools,ditches,30 Not FED:THR None.Suitable
navarretia to 1300 meters. documented STATE:ND habitat exists but
' Navarretia fossalis CNPS: 1B this species was not
observed.
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California orcutt Vernal pools,drying mud April-August FED:END None.Suitable
grass flats,vernally mesic STATE:END habitat exists but
' Orcuttia californica grasslands. Ventura Co. CNPS: 1B this species was not
to n.Baja Calif.,including observed.
west Riverside Co.
' San Miguel savory Rocky canyons below March-May FED:ND None.No rocky
Satureja chandlers 2500 feet elevation; STATE:ND canyons present on
chaparral. Santa Ana CNPS:4 site.
Mountains near Murrieta
and San Miguel and San
Jamul Mtns.in San Diego
County.
Salt spring Alkaline,usually wet April to June FED:ND None.Suitable scrub
' checkerbloorn places. Coastal sage STATE:ND habitat does not
Sidalcea neomexicana scrub,chaparral,creosote CNPS:2 exist on site.
bush scrub. Los Angeles,
Orange,San Bernardino,
Riverside Counties.
_Amphibians
' California tiger Temporary rain pools Breeds Dec- FED:C Not sure why this
salamander and permanent waters of February STATE:CSC species was
Ambystoma grassland and open included by the
californiense woodland of low hills CNDDB. No
and valleys of central CA. populations known
Agriculture and urban from this part of
development have California.No
impacted the species in suitable habitat
the Central Valley. present on site.
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Western spadefoot Grasslands and October-April FED:ND Low.Suitable
Spea hammondii occasionally hardwood (following STATE:CSC habitat exists offsite.
woodlands;largely onset of winter
terrestrial but for rains)
breeding,requires rain
' pools or other ponded
water for 3+weeks;
burrows in loose soils
during dry season;
Central Valley and
foothills,coast ranges,
inland valleys,to Baja
Calif.
Arroyo Washes and arroyos with Mar-Jul FED:END None. No suitable
southwestern toad open water;sand or STATE:CSC washes or arroyos
Bufo microscaphus gravel beds;for breeding, present on site.
' californicus pools with sparse
overstory vegetation.
Coastal and a few desert
streams from Santa
Barbara Co. to Baja Calif.
California red- Streams with slow- Dec-Apr FED:THR None. No suitable
' legged frog moving water and deep STATE:CSC pond or stream
Rana aurora pools;dense,shrubby habitats on site.
draytonii riparian vegetation at
pool edges. Coastal
streams from Marin Co.
to Ventura Co.;between
' Ventura Co.and Mexican
border,known from only
four small populations
including Santa Rosa
Plateau(Riverside Co.).
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Reptiles
San Diego horned Wide variety of habitats April-July FED:ND Low.Site has been
' lizard including coastal sage (with reduced STATE:CSC disked.
Phrynosoma scrub,grassland,riparian activity Aug.-
coronatum blainvillei woodland;typically on or Oct.)
near loose sandy soils;
coastal and inland areas
from Ventura Co.to Baja
Calif.
Coronado skink Early successional stages Active year FED:ND None.Site Iacks
' Eumeces skiltonianus or open areas in round STATE:CSC suitable habitat.
interparietalis grassland,chaparral,
pinyon juniper and
juniper sage woodland,
pine oak and pine forests
in the coastal ranges of
southern California.Also
found in rocky areas
close to streams,and on
dry hillsides.
Orange-throated Floodplains and terraces March-July FED:ND Low.Site has been
whiptail with perennial plants and (with reduced STATE:CSC disked.
' Aspidocelis open areas nearby;sea activity Aug.-
hyperythrus level to 3000 feet Feb.)
elevation,inland and
coastal valleys of
Riverside,Orange,and
' San Diego Counties.to
Baja Calif.
Coastal western Firm,sandy or rocky soils Year round FED:ND None.Site lacks
' whiptail in deserts and semiarid STATE:ND suitable habitats.
Aspidocelis tigris areas with sparse
multiscutatus vegetation and open
' areas.Also found in
woodland and riparian
areas.
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Rosy boa Mix brushy cover and Year round FED:ND None.Insufficient
Lichanura trivirgata rocky soils.Desert and STATE:ND cover on site.
' chaparral,found from the
coast to the Mojave and
Colorado deserts.Prefers
moderate to dense
vegetation.
Northern red- Occurs in rocky areas and Year round FED:ND None.This species
' diamond dense vegetation.Needs STATE:CSC requires rock
rattlesnake rodent burrows,cracks in crevices and similar
Crotalus exsul rocks,or other surface cover.
' material. Chaparral,
woodland,grassland and
' desert areas. Coastal San
Diego County to the
eastern slopes of the
' mountains.
Birds
White-tailed kite Open country in South Year-round FED:ND High.Species may
Elanus leucurus America and southern STATE:ND forage over the
North America. (nesting) project site.
Bald eagle Winters locally at deep Nov-Feb FED:END Low. Species is
' Haliaeetus lakes and reservoirs STATE:END known to winter at
leucocephalus feeding on fish and Lake Mathews to
' waterfowl. Locally rare the north.Could fly
throughout North over site.
America.
Northern harrier Grassland and marshy Year round FED:ND Observed.Species
Circus cyaneus habitats in Southern STATE:CSC is expected to be
California. Uncommonly forage on site.
in open desert and
brushlands.
Sharp-shinned Nests in woodland, Fall&winter; FED:ND Low. Not observed
hawk coniferous deciduous scarce in STATE:CSC during the surveys,
Accipiter striatus forest. Winter visitor and summers but are expected to
migrant to coastal forage infrequently
' Southern California. over the property
Forages over a variety of during migration
habitats. and in winter.
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Cooper's hawk Woodland and semi- Year round; FED:ND Low. Not observed
Accipiter cooperi open habitats,riparian predominant STATE:CSC during the surveys,
groves and mountain in summer but are expected to
canyons.Uncommon forage infrequently
permanent resident in over the property
' coastal,mountains,and during migration
deserts of Southern and in winter.
California. Transients
' fairly common on coast
in fall.
Golden eagle Grasslands,brushlands, Year round FED: ND Low. Not observed
Aquila chrysaetos deserts,oak savannas, diurnal STATE:CSC during the surveys.
open coniferous forests (nesting and Foraging habitat
and montane valleys. wintering) for this species
Nesting primarily in exists over the
rugged mountainous entire property.No
country. Uncommon suitable nesting
resident in Southern habitat occurs on
California. site.
' Feruginous hawk Fairly common in winter Winter FED:C2* Low.Foraging
Buteo regalis in open grassland and STATE:CSC habitat is present,
agricultural regions in but disturbed.
the interior,as well as
some valleys along the
coast.Rare and
uncommon along the
coast and in the desert.
Merlin Frequents several Fall&winter FED:ND Low. Not observed
Falco columbarius habitats including coastal STATE:CSC during the surveys.
sage scrub and annual Can be expected to
grassland. Forages along forage over the site
the coast, and in montane during migration
valleys and open deserts and in winter.They
' with scattered clumps of are expected to use
trees. Rare fall migrant the area very
and winter visitor to infrequently.
' Southern California.
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American Wetlands near high cliffs; Fall&Winter FED:ND Low. Species
peregrine falcon few known to nest in (in migration STATE: END passes through
' .Falco peregrinus urban settings on tall and as winter region during
anatum buildings.Scattered visitor) migration and may
locations in North winter in region;
America;in California during migration
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coastal areas and inland or winter,could
mountains. forage on site and
tin surrounding
habitats.
Prairie falcon Nest in cliffs or rocky Year round FED:ND Low. Not observed
I ' Falco mexicanus outcrops;forage in open diurnal STATE:CSC during the surveys.
and valleys,agricultural Foraging habitat
' fields. Throughout the exists for this
desert and and interior species over the
portions of coastal property,but there
' counties. Uncommon is no suitable
resident in Southern nesting habitat.
California.
' Western snowy Nests on sandy beaches Year round FED:THR Low.Site is not on
plover along the coast and (coastal the coast or in the
Charadrius gravelly beaches at the populations) desert.
alexandrinus nivosus Salton Sea. Also nests on STATE:CSC
sinks,playas,and old
shorelines in the desert.
' Forages on alkali flats.
Nesting sites need
protection.
' Burrowing owl Grasslands and Year round FED:ND Low. No burrows
Athene cunicularia rangelands,usually STATE:CSC were observed on
hypugea occupying ground site,but this species
' squirrel burrows. may forage on site
Resident over most of and nest in
Southern California. adjacent areas.
' Found in agricultural Follow-up focused
areas. survey
recommended
' prior to
construction.
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Long-eared owl Rare resident in coastal Nocturnal year FED:ND Low. Foraging
Asio otus Southern California and round STATE:CSC habitat exists on
' uncommon resident in the property,but
desert areas. Dense no nesting habitat.
willow-riparian
' woodland and oak
woodland. Breeds from
valley foothill hardwood
up to ponderosa pine
habitat.
' Short-eared owl Primarily a rare and local Fall-Winter FED:ND Low. Available
Asio flammenus winter visitant to the STATE:CSC information states
coast,and a rare fall that short-eared
' transient and winter owls are rare
visitant in the desert, winter visitants to
including the Salton Sea the coast,and,
' and the Colorado River. therefore,may
Also recorded at Mystic forage on the
Lake in the San Jacinto property.
Valley,Riverside County,
in summer 1992,and
Harper Dry Lake,San
t Bernardino County,
summer 1993.
Vaux's swift Fairly common spring Fall-Spring FED:ND Low.May fly over
' Chaetura vauxi and fall transient in STATE:CSC the site during
southern California. Rare migration.No
' and irregular winter suitable nesting
visitor primarily along habitats on site.
coast. Nesting sites need
' protection.
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Bank swallow Nesting habitat is vertical Variable year FED:ND Low. No suitable
Riparia riparia banks of fine textured round STATE:THR nesting habitat
soils,most commonly occurs within the
along streams and rivers. property limits.
In Southern California, Surface area of the
t fairly common spring property does not
and fall transient in provide actual
interior;very uncommon foraging habitat.
' spring transient and rare May be transient in
fall transient along coast. migration.
Casual in winter.
' Coastal cactus Tall Opuntia required for Year round FED:ND None.No Opuntia
wren nesting and roosting. STATE:CSC present on site.
Campylorhynchus Coastal sage scrub.
brunneicapillus Southern California.
couesi
' California horned Found in coastal regions, Variable,year FED:ND Low.The site may
lark chiefly from Sonoma round STATE:CSC provide foraging
EremophiIa alpestris County to San Diego and nesting habitat
' actia County.Also found in the in the more open
main part of the San areas of the
Joaquin Valley and east to property.
' the foothills.Prefers short-
grass prairie,"bald"hills,
mountain meadows,open
' coastal plains,fallow grain
fields,and alkali flats.
' California Coastal sage scrub; Year-round FED:THR None.No suitable
gnatcatcher occurs only in STATE:ND coastal sage scrub
Polioptila californica cismontane Southern habitat present on
California and site.
northwestern Baja
California in low-lying
foothills and valleys.
Loggerhead shrike Open fields with Year round FED:ND Observed.This
Lanius ludovicianus scattered trees,open STATE:CSC species was seen.
woodland,scrub. Fairly Loggerhead shrike
common resident may nest near the
throughout Southern project site and
' California. may forage on site.
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Southern California Fairly common resident Year round FED:ND None.Site does not
rufous-crowned along the coast of STATE:CSC support grassy areas
sparrow California;breeds very with sparse shrubs,
Aimophila ruficeps locally on desert or large areas of
canescens mountain ranges, coastal sage scrub.
' Preferred habitat is
slopes with sparse shrubs
and open grassy areas
' intermixed. Coastal sage
scrub is the most
' common plant
community used.
Least Bell's vireo Riparian forests and Apr-Sept FED:END None.No suitable
Vireo bellii pusillus willow thickets.Breeds STATE:END habitat present on-
and nests only in site.
southwestern California,
winters in Baja Calif.
1 Bell's sage sparrow Uncommon to common Year round FED:ND None.Site does not
Amphispiza belli belli resident.Nests in STATE:CSC support dense scrub
' chaparral dominated by habitat.
fairly dense stands of
chamise. Fairly common
' in coastal sage scrub in
the south portion of its
range.Nests are located
on the ground beneath a
shrub or in a shrub six to
eight inches above the
ground.Individual
territories are about 50
yards apart.
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Mammals
California leaf- In California, these bats Year round FED:ND Low. Because
nosed bat primarily occupy low- nocturnal STATE:CSC there are no roost
Macrotus lying desert areas,where sites in the
californicus they roost in caves, property limits this
' mines,and old buildings. species does not
Historic records extend roost on the
west to near Chatsworth, property.However,
Los Angeles County,but it may forage over
most populations from the property if
' the California coastal there are roosting
basins are believed to sites such as caves
have disappeared. in the nearby
Occurs from northern mountains.
Nevada,Southern
California,and western
Arizona south to
southern Baja California
and Sonora.
' Townsend's Requires caves,mines, Year round FED:ND Low. Because
western big-eared tunnels,buildings or Nocturnal STATE:CSC there are no
bat other similar structures suitable roost sites
' Plecotus townsendii, for roosting. May use in the property
two ssp. separate sites for night, limits,this species
day,hibernation or does not roost on
' maternity roosts. Found the property.
in all but subalpine and However,it may
' alpine habitats forage over the
throughout California. property if there
are roosting sites
such as caves in the
nearby mountains.
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Pallid bat Day roosts in caves, Spring, FED:ND Low. There are no
Antrozous pallidus crevices,mines,and Summer,Fall STATE:CSC suitable roost sites
occasionally hollow trees Nocturnal in the property
and buildings. Night Hibernates in limits.This species
roosts may be more open Winters may forage over
sites,such as porches and the property if
open buildings. there are roosting
Hibernation sites are sites such as caves
probably rock crevices. in the nearby
Grasslands,shrublands, mountains.
woodlands and forest
' from sea level through to
mixed conifer.
Throughout Southern
California.
Spotted bat Found in the western Spring, FED:ND Low. Because
' Euderma maculatum North America from Summer,Fall STATE:CSC there are no
southern British Nocturnal suitable roost sites
Columbia to the Mexican Hibernates in in the property
' border,at a small number Winters limits,this species
of widely scattered does not roost on
localities.Habitats range the property.
from and deserts and However,it may
grasslands through forage over the
mixed conifer forest up to property if there
' 10,600 feet in elevation. are roosting sites
Prefers rock crevices in such as caves in the
cliffs,also uses caves and nearby mountains.
' buildings.
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California mastiff Historically from north- FED:ND Low. Because
bat central California south STATE:CSC there are no
' Eumops perotis to northern Baja suitable roost sites
californicus California,eastward in the property
across the southwestern limits,this species
' United States,and does not roost on
northwestern Mexico to the property.
west Texas and Coahuila However,it may
(Hall, 1981;Williams, forage over the
1986).In California,most property if there
records are from rocky are roosting sites
areas at low elevations such as caves in the
where roosting occurs nearby mountains.
' primarily in crevices.
Pocketed free-tailed Spotty distribution in Warmer FED:ND Low. Because
bat California,ranging from months. STATE:CSC there are no
' Nyctinomops Southern California south Nocturnal suitable roost sites
femorasacca to the Baja Peninsula,and in the property
through southwestern limits,this species
' Arizona to at least central does not roost on
Mexico(Williams, 1986). the property.
In California,pocketed However,it may
free-tailed bats are forage over the
typically found in rocky, property if there
desert areas with are roosting sites
' relatively high cliffs. such as caves in the
nearby mountains.
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Big free-tailed bat Found from northern Nocturnal FED:ND Low. Because
Nyctinomops South America and the spring-fall STATE:CSC there are no
' macrotis Caribbean Islands Hibernates in suitable roost sites
northward to the western Winters in the property
United States(Williams, limits,this species
' 1986).In the does not roost on
southwestern U.S., the property.
populations appear to be However,it may
' scattered. Known forage over the
breeding localities are in property if there
parts of Arizona,New are roosting sites
Mexico,and Texas. such as caves in the
Prefers rocky,rugged nearby mountains.
' terrain.Roosts in crevices
in high cliffs or rocky
outcrops.Ranges up to
' 8000 feet in elevation.
San Diego black- Variety of habitats Year round, FED:ND Low.The site is
tailed jackrabbit including herbaceous and diurnal and STATE:CSC probably too
Lepus californicus desert scrub areas,early crepuscular heavily disturbed
bennettii stages of open forest and activity for this species to
chaparral.Most common be present.
I ' in relatively open
habitats. Restricted to the
cismontane areas of
' Southern California,
extending from the coast
to the Santa Monica,San
' Gabriel,San Bernardino
and Santa Rosa mountain
' ranges.
Los Angeles pocket Prefers sandy soil for Nocturnal; FED:ND None.Suitable scrub
mouse burrowing,but has been active late STATE:CSC or sandy soil
Perognathus found on gravel washes spring to early habitats absent from
1 longimembris and stony soils. Found in fall. the site.
brevinasus coastal scrub and alluvial
fan scrub. Los Angeles,
Riverside,and San
Bernardino Counties.
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Northwestern San Sandy herbaceous areas, Nocturnal; FED:ND None. No suitable
Diego pocket usually with rocks or active year STATE:CSC grasslands,coastal
' mouse coarse gravel. Arid round. sage scrub and
Chaetodipus fallax coastal areas in chaparral habitats
fallax grassland,coastal scrub on site.
' and chaparral. San
Diego,San Bernardino,
Los Angeles,and
Riverside Counties.
Stephens kangaroo Open areas with sparse Nocturnal; FED:END Low.No occupied
rat perennial cover with active year STATE:THR habitat on site.
Dipodomys stephensi areas of loose soil where round
' the soil depth is at least
0.5 meters.Also inhabit
disturbed areas such as
l i fallow fields by using the
burrows of other rodents,
including pocket gophers
' and Beechey ground
squirrel.
San Diego desert Moderate to dense Nocturnal; FED:ND None.No scrub
woodrat canopies,particularly in active year STATE:CSC habitats or rock
Neotoma lepida rocky areas.Coastal sage round outcrops exist on
intermedia scrub and chaparral. site.
' Coastal southern
California.
' Invertebrates
Vernal pool fairy Grasslands and ponded Spring FED:THR Unknown.Site was
shrimp areas such as vernal STATE:ND disked prior to
i Branchinecta lynchi pools,cattle watering survey and could
holes,basins,etc. In not be evaluated for
Southern California, suitable habitat
' species found primarily conditions.
in the interior of western
Riverside Co.,central
l i Santa Barbara Co.,and
eastern Orange Co. Also,
more recently discovered
in Los Angeles Co.
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Table 1. Sensitive Biological Resources
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Resource Habitat And Activity Status Occurrence
Distribution Period Designation Probability
Riverside fairy Known only from Spring FED:END Unknown.Site was
shrimp ephemeral pools in STATE:ND disked prior to
' Streptocephalus southern Orange and survey and could
woottoni western Riverside and not be evaluated for
San Diego Counties. suitable habitat
conditions.
Quino checkerspot Open grassy sites on Spring FED:END Low.Site is heavily
butterfly grasslands and in open STATE:ND disturbed and
Euphydryas editha areas in coastal sage foraging habitat may
quino scrub. Areas must not be present.
contain food plants
(plantain and owl's
clover)with low levels of
non-native vegetation,
open or bare soils with
sparse shrub cover.
Historic range was
western Riverside
County and n. San Diego
co;range recently
extended to include
inland and coastal San
' Bernardino,L.A.,Orange,
Ventura and San Diego
counties.
i ' Sensitive Habitats
Southern coast live Steep canyons and Year round Declining Not present on site.
oak riparian forest drainages in the foothills plant
' of local mountain ranges. community
Southern Steep,narrow and Year round Declining Not present on site.
cottonwood willow shallow,broad canyons plant
riparian forest and drainages in the community
foothills of local
' mountain ranges.
Southern sycamore Steep,narrow and Year round Declining Not present on site.
alder riparian shallow,broad canyons plant
woodland and drainages in the community
' foothills of local
mountain ranges.
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Legend
FED: Federal Classifications
END Taxa listed as endangered
THR Taxa listed as threatened
PE Taxa proposed to be listed as endangered
' PT Taxa proposed to be listed as threatened
C2* The USFWS will continue to assess the need for protection of these taxa and may,in the future,designate
such taxa as Candidates.NRA,Inc.has noted the change in species status by marking with an asterisk(*)
those C2 candidates that were removed from the list.
C Candidate for listing.Refers to taxa for which the USFWS has sufficient information to support a proposal to
list as Endangered or Threatened and issuance of the proposal is anticipated but precluded at this time.
' ND Not designated as a sensitive species
STATE: State Classifications
END Taxa listed as endangered
THR Taxa listed as threatened
CE Candidate for endangered listing
' CT Candidate for threatened listing
CFP California Fully Protected.Fully Protected species may not be taken or possessed at any time and no Iicenses
or permits may be issued for their take except for collecting these species for necessary scientific research and
relocation of the bird species for the protection of livestock.
CSC California Species of Special Concern. Taxa with populations declining seriously or that are otherwise highly
vulnerable to human development.
SA Special Animal. Taxa of concern to the California Natural Diversity Data Base regardless of their current legal
' or protected status.
ND Not designated as a sensitive species
CNPS: California Native Plant Society Classifications
1A Plants presumed by CNPS to be extinct in California
1B Plants considered by CNPS to be rare or endangered in California and elsewhere
2 Plants considered by CNPS to be rare,threatened or endangered in California,but which are more common
elsewhere
3 Review list of plants suggested by CNPS for consideration as endangered but about which more information
is needed.
4 Watch list of plants of limited distribution whose status should be monitored.
Occurrence Probabilities
Occurs Observed on the site during this study or recorded on site by other qualified biologists.
Expected Not observed or recorded on site,but likely to be present at least during a portion of the year.
High Known to occur in the vicinity of the project site.Suitable habitat exists on site.
Moderate Known to occur in the vicinity of the project site.Small areas of or marginally suitable habitat exists on site.
Low No reported sightings within the vicinity of the project.Available habitat limited and rarely used.
None Focused surveys did not locate the species,or suitable habitat does not exist on site.
Unknown No data is available on whether species is on or in the vicinity of the site,and information about the
species is insufficient to make an accurate assessment of probability occurrence.
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