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LAKE ELSINORE MOTOCROSS FACILITY
(ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 370-030-012)
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
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June 24, 200g
GENERAL BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES AND
MSHCP COMPLIANCE REPORT
LAKE ELSINORE MOTOCROSS FACILITY
(ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO, 370-030-01e)
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Prepared for:
Planning Department for the City of Lake Elsinore
130 South Main Street
Lake Elsinore, California 92530
Prepared by:
LSA Associates,Inc.
1500 Iowa Avenue, Suite 200
Riverside,California 92507
(951)781-9310
LSA Project No. CLE0901
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June 24, 2009
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVESUMMARY.................................................................................................................... 1
1.0 INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................................2
2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION........................................................................2
3.0 REGULATORY BACKGROUND...........................................................................................4
3.1 JURISDICTIONAL WATERS AND STREAMBEDS...............................................4
3.2 MSHCP COMPLIANCE.............................................................................................5
3.3 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT COMPLIANCE....................5
4.0 METHODS................................................................................................................................7
4.1 LITERATURE REVIEW.............................................................................................7
4.2 FIELD SURVEYS .......................................................................................................7
5.0 RESULTS..................................................................................................................................8
5.1 EXISTING AND ADJACENT LAND USE................................................................8
5.2 ELEVATION, TOPOGRAPHY,AND SOILS............................................................8
5.3 VEGETATION, SOILS,AND DISTURBANCE........................................................8
5.4 WILDLIFE................................................................................................................. 11
5.5 POTENTIAL JURISDICTIONAL WETLANDS AND STREAMBEDS................. 11
6.0 MSHCP COMPLIANCE ........................................................................................................ 11
6.1 OBJECTIVES FOR AREA PLAN AND SUBUNIT................................................ 13
6.2 OBJECTIVES FOR CRITERIA CELLS................................................................... 14
6.3 OVERALL CONSISTENCY WITH MSHCP AND RESERVE ASSEMBLY
CRITERIA................................................................................................................. 15
7.0 CEQA COMPLIANCE...........................................................................................................21
7.1 ADOPTED HABITAT CONSERVATION PLANS.................................................21
7.2 THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES...................................................21
7.3 OTHER SPECIAL INTEREST SPECIES.................................................................22
7.4 WILDLIFE MOVEMENT,CORRIDORS,AND NURSERY SITES......................25
7.5 NATURAL COMMUNITIES OF INTEREST..........................................................26
7.6 WETLANDS..............................................................................................................26
7.7 LOCAL POLICIES AND ORDINANCES PROTECTING BIOLOGICAL
RESOURCES.............................................................................................................26
7.8 INDIRECT EFFECTS................................................................................................26
7.9 CUMULATIVE EFFECTS........................................................................................27
8.0 REFERENCES........................................................................................................................28
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FIGURES, TABLES,AND APPENDICES
FIGURES
1: Regional and Project Location..................................................................................................3
2: Site Conditions, Soils,and Photograph Locations....................................................................9
2A: Site Photographs...................................................................................................................... 10
3: Potential Jurisdictional Areas in Project Vicinity................................................................... 12
TABLES
A: MSHCP Project Review Checklist.......................................................................................... 13
B: MSHCP Criteria Cell Requirements.......................................................................................14
C: MSHCP NEPSSA and CASSA Species.................................................................................. 18
D: Special Interest Species Potentially Occurring in the Project Vicinity that are not
Adequately Covered by the MSHCP.......................................................................................22
APPENDICES
A: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PLANS
B: PLANT AND ANIMAL SPECIES OBSERVED
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
LSA Associates, Inc. (LSA)was retained by the City of Lake Elsinore to prepare necessary biological
reports to comply with the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan
(MSHCP) for the Lake Elsinore Motocross Facility Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Project. The
project action (project) is the approval of a CUP that will allow changes in operation of an existing
motocross facility. Changes associated with the proposed project include permitting the use of the
facility by off-road trucks and similar vehicles on a track located at the northwestern corner of the
site;the use of nighttime lighting to allow operation of the facility from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; and
addition of an outdoor seating area adjacent to the multiuse track at the northwest corner of the site.
The project site is located partially within the Lake Elsinore Area Plan, Subunit 3 of the MSHCP. The
project is located within the Criteria Area; however, the development does not conflict with MSHCP
criteria for conservation. The project site is located within the MSHCP Burrowing Owl Survey Area,
Criteria Area Species Survey Area (CASSA), and Narrow Endemic Plant Species Survey Area
(NEPSSA). All necessary surveys to comply with MSHCP requirements at this time have been
conducted and the proposed project is in compliance with the MSHCP.
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CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
LSA Associates, Inc. (LSA) was retained to conduct a general biological resources assessment at the
existing Lake Elsinore Motocross Facility located at Assessor's Parcel No. (APN)370-030-012 in the
City of Lake Elsinore (City), Riverside County (County), California. The facility is located adjacent
to Skylark Field, west of Corydon Street, and south of Mission Trail. LSA biologists reviewed
relevant background information and visited the site to assess for existing biological resources and
determine potential project impacts on these resources.
2.0 PROJECT LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION
The study area consists of approximately 89.5 acres and is located approximately 0.75 mile east of
Interstate 15 (I-15).It is northwest of Corydon Street and south and west of Mission Trail.The project
site is located on the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5-minute Lake Elsinore, California
quadrangle in a portion of the southeast '/4 of Section 16 and northeast '/a of Section 21, Township 6
South,Range 4 West(Figure 1).
The proposed project is the approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) that will allow changes in
operation of the existing motocross facility. The proposed CUP would permit the use of the facility by
off-road trucks and similar vehicles on an existing track located at the northwestern corner of the site.
The project also includes the use of portable,diesel-generator powered lighting.Lighting features will
consist of up to 30 lighting units, with each unit consisting of four 1,000-watt fixtures. The portable
lighting fixtures will be mounted on standards measuring up to 30 feet in height. As needed, lighting
will be provided between the hours of 5:00 and 10:00 (November through March); 6:00 and 10:00
p.m. (April through May, and October);and 7:00 and 10:00 p.m. (June through September).
The project also includes addition of an outdoor seating area to a sloped area adjacent to the multiuse
track at the northwest corner of the site. The site of the proposed outdoor seating area is heavily
disturbed and is devoid of vegetation. The seating area will be seeded and maintained with a turf
surface. The seating area will measure approximately 17 feet in height and will include 4-foot wide
benches on which temporary seating(e.g., lawn chairs)provided by the track operator can be used.
No other changes to the existing facility are proposed. Patrons of the facility will continue to utilize
the existing tracks located on site. Parking will continue to consist of hard packed dirt surfaces. No
improved curbs, wheel stops, or pavement will be installed. Operation of the motocross facility will
continue the existing maintenance regimen, which consists of daily and weekly track repair including
the refacing of jumps and "ripping" of tracks to allow moisture into the soil to assist with dust
control. Water trucks are cycled through the site to apply water to tracks, access roads, and parking
areas to assist with dust control.
Appendix A provides the conceptual layout of the motocross facility incorporating the proposed
changes in operating conditions.
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3.0 REGULATORY BACKGROUND
3.1 Jurisdictional Waters and Streambeds
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE), under Section 404 of the Federal Clean Water Act
(CWA), 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, including a
connection to interstate or foreign 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 it may be indirect (through a connection identified in ACOE regulations). The ACOE
typically regulates as non-wetland waters of the U.S. any body of water displaying an"ordinary high
water mark." In order to be considered a jurisdictional wetland under Section 404, an area must
possess hydrophytic vegetation,hydric soils, and wetland hydrology.
On January 9, 2001, the United States Supreme Court narrowly limited the ACOE jurisdiction of
"non-navigable, isolated, intrastate"waters based solely on the use of such waters by migratory birds.
The Court ruling derives from the case Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County(SWANCC) v.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, No. 99-1178. The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, determined the
ACOE exceeded its statutory authority by asserting CWA jurisdiction over an abandoned sand and
gravel pit in northern Illinois that provides habitat for migratory birds.
In 2006, the Supreme Court in the consolidated cases Rapanos v. United States and Carabell v.Army
Corps of Engineers (Rapanos) addressed CWA jurisdiction over wetlands adjacent or abutting
navigable, non-navigable and ephemeral tributaries; jurisdiction over permanent and relatively
permanent non-navigable tributaries (126. CT.2208 (2006), 33 U.S.C. §1251 et seq.). The CWA does
not assert jurisdiction over upland erosional features, gullies, and roadside ditches that have
infrequent, low volume, and short duration of water flow. In addition, ACOE uses a significant nexus
analysis. Application of this standard will involve a comprehensive review of the tributary flow
characteristics, functions of the tributary, and functions of any adjacent wetlands. The analysis
involves completion of a seven-page "Approved Jurisdiction Form." The ACOE uses the standard to
determine if the tributary or wetland significantly affects the hydrological, ecological, chemical,
physical, and biological integrity of the downstream navigable water. Additional information is
provided in United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)memorandum titled"Clean Water
Act Jurisdiction Following the U.S. Supreme Court's Decision in Rapanos v. United States &
Carabell v. United States," dated June 5, 2007 (ACOE 2007), and also the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers Jurisdictional Determination Form Instructional Guidebook(ACOE and EPA 2007).
The California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG), under Sections 1600 et seq. of the California
Fish and Game Code, regulates alterations to lakes, rivers, and streams. A stream is defined by the
presence of a channel bed and banks, and at least an occasional flow of water. The CDFG also
regulates habitat associated with the streambed, such as wetland, riparian shrub,and woodlands.
The Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) is responsible for the administration of
Section 401 of the CWA, through water quality certification of any activity that may result in a
discharge to jurisdictional waters of the U.S. The RWQCB may also regulate discharges to"waters of
the State," including wetlands,under the California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act.
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3.2 MSHCP Compliance
The Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) provides for
the assembly of a Conservation Area consisting of Core Areas and Linkages for the conservation of
Covered Species (Riverside County 2003). Covered Species are 146 species of plants and animals of
various federal and State listing statuses. The Conservation Area is to be assembled from portions of
the MSHCP Criteria Area, which consists of quarter-section(i.e., 160-acre) Criteria Cells, each with
specific criteria for the species conservation within that cell. The MSHCP provides an incentive-
based program,the Habitat Evaluation and Acquisition Negotiation Strategy(HANS)for adding land
to the MSHCP Conservation Area. If it is determined that all or a portion of the property is needed for
inclusion in the MSHCP Conservation Area,then various incentives may be available to the property
owner in exchange for the conveyance of a property interest.
The MSHCP requires focused surveys for certain plant, amphibian, owl, and mammal species for
project sites located within designated plant and animal survey areas when potential suitable habitat is
present. Surveys for Delhi Sands flower-loving fly (Rhaphiomidas terminatus abdominalis) may be
required in areas having Delhi soils. Surveys for listed riparian birds are required when suitable
riparian habitat is present, and surveys for listed fairy shrimp species are required when vernal pools
or other suitable habitat is present.
Projects located in proximity to the MSHCP Conservation Area may result in edge effects that could
adversely affect biological resources within the MSHCP Conservation area. MSHCP
Urban/Wildlands Interface Guidelines (MSHCP Section 6.1.4) are intended to reduce such indirect
effects.
3.3 California Environmental Quality Act Compliance(CEQA)
3.3.1: Adopted Habitat Conservation Plans. Section 10(a)(2)(A) of the 1973 Federal Endangered
Species Act(FESA) requires the preparation of a habitat conservation plan(HCP) for incidental take
of threatened or endangered species when there is no federal agency involvement in a project.
Continuing land development may cause incidental take of listed species and, therefore, HCPs have
been prepared for areas within western Riverside County. The MSHCP and the Stephens' Kangaroo
Rat Habitat Conservation Plan are the principal habitat conservation plans in western Riverside
County. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) regional office maintains a current list of
habitat conservation plans for the southern California region.
3.3.2: Threatened and Endangered Species. The USFWS or CDFG may list species as threatened
or endangered under the FESA or California Endangered Species Act (CESA), respectively. The
USFWS can designate critical habitat that identifies specific areas, either occupied or unoccupied,
that are essential to the conservation of a listed species. Critical habitat areas may require special
management considerations or protections.
The USFWS and CDFG have issued permits for the take of most threatened and endangered species
within the MSHCP Plan Area. The MSHCP and related EIR/EIS address impacts to these species.
However, if a project has the involvement of a federal agency, that agency is required to address
impacts to listed species and critical habitat by consulting with the USFWS. The USFWS has
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indicated in the permit issued for the MSHCP that, in such cases, the consultation will be expedited
and that no restrictions will be imposed on the project beyond those specified in the MSHCP.
3.3.3: Other Special Interest Species. Other special interest species may occur on the proposed
project site. The CDFG, USFWS, local agencies, and special interest groups, such as the California
Native Plant Society(CNPS), maintain lists of species that they consider to be in need of monitoring.
Legal protection for special interest species varies widely.
3.3.4: Wildlife Movement, Corridors, and Nursery Sites. Wildlife movement includes seasonal
migration along corridors, as well as daily movements for foraging. Migration corridors may include
areas of unobstructed movement of deer,riparian corridors providing cover for migrating birds,routes
between breeding waters and upland habitat for amphibians, and between roosting and feeding areas
for birds.
During the avian nesting season(typically February 1 through August 31), large trees(greater than 15
to 70 feet in height)may be used by hawks,ravens, or other large birds for nesting. Trees, shrubs, and
other vegetation may provide nest sites for smaller birds, and burrowing owls may nest in abandoned
ground squirrel burrows, pipes, or similar features. Most birds and their active nests are protected
from "take" (meaning destruction, pursuit, possession, etc.) under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act
(USFWS 2002) and/or Sections 3503-3801 of the California Fish and Game Code (CDFG 2007).
Activities that cause destruction of active nests, or that cause nest abandonment and subsequent death
of eggs or young, may constitute violations of one or both of these laws. Removal of vegetation shall
be conducted outside of nesting season to avoid impacts to nesting birds.
3.3.5: Natural Communities of Interest. Riparian habitats, oak woodlands, and vernal pools are
among the natural communities of interest to the CDFG. Coastal sage scrub is not considered a
sensitive natural community unless it is occupied by coastal California gnatcatcher (Polioptila
californica californica) or has been declared designated critical habitat for the California gnatcatcher
by the USFWS.
3.3.6: Wetlands. Wetlands as defined by the ACOE must possess hydrophytic vegetation, hydric
soils, and wetland hydrology under normal circumstances. In order to be considered a vernal pool
under the MSHCP, a depression must also meet these three wetland criteria.
3.3.7: Local Policies and Ordinances Protecting Biological Resources. City and County General
Plans and development ordinances may include regulations or policies governing biological
resources. For example, policies may include tree preservation, locally designated species survey
areas, local species of interest, and significant ecological areas (Riverside County Planning
Department 2006).
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3.3.8: Direct Effects.Direct effects are impacts that occur at the same time and in the location of the
actual construction work.
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with
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potential to
result in the destruction, disturbance, and removal of plats, anmals, watercourses, and natural
communities.
3.3.9: Indirect Effects. Indirect effects are impacts caused by the project action but are later in time
or farther in distance from the actual construction work. Indirect effects include growth inducement,
changes in land use patterns, increased human intrusion, population growth, noise,and impacts to air
quality, wind movements, water quality, hydrology, plant communities, wildlife movement, and
regional ecosystems.
3.3.10: Cumulative Effects. According to Section 15130 of the CEQA Guidelines (Consulting
Engineers and Land Surveyors of California 2007), cumulative impacts refer to incremental effects of
an individual project when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, current projects,
and probable future projects.
4.0 METHODS
4.1 Literature Review
A literature review was conducted to determine the existence or potential occurrence of special-status
plant and animal species on the project site and in the project vicinity. Database records for the Lake
Elsinore, California; Alberhill, California; Wildomar, California; and Romoland, California USGS
7.5-minute quadrangles were searched on June 8,2009, using the CDFG Natural Diversity Data Base
Rarefind 3 application (version 3.1.0, dated January 4, 2009) and the California Native Plant
Society's Electronic Inventory of Rare and Endangered Vascular Plants of California(online edition,
v7-07d, 2007, http://www.cnps.org/inventory). An aerial photograph (AirPhoto USA 2008) was
reviewed and Geographic Information Systems(GIS)software generated maps of USFWS designated
critical habitats(USFWS 1994,2005, 2006,2007, and 2008) were used to determine the locations of
critical habitats relative to the project site. Volume 1,Parts 1 and 2 of the Western Riverside County
Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan were also used to prepare the biological resources report.
Soil information was taken from Soil Survey of Western Riverside Area, California (Soil
Conservation Service 1971)and electronic data provided by Soil Data Mart(MRCS 2003).
4.2 Field Surveys
The general biological resources assessment included a site visit on May 21, 2009, by LSA Biologist
Sarah Barrera. Habitat suitability assessments for Narrow Endemic Plant Species, Criteria Area
Survey Species,and burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia h u aea were conducted at this time. Field
surveys were conducted following applicable survey protocols or guidelines for each species.
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5.0 RESULTS
5.1 Existing and Adjacent Land Use
ered
Currently, the motocross facility consists f restroomkenclosuresacked dirt wooden observiagonetowerstt and
weedy vegetation and small trees, portable
trailers housing maintenance and administrative offices. Surrounding land uses include undeveloped
areas,a private airport,and industrial and commercial buildings.
5.2 Elevation,Topography,and Soils
The site elevation is approximately 1,260 feet above mean sea level over the entire site. The 0 tosite l2
generally flat and level. Mapped soils on the site are Waukena loamy fine sand, saline-alkali,
percent slopes and water (Soil Survey for Western Riverside Area, California, A.A. Knecht 1971)
(Figure 2).
5.3 Vegetation,Soils,and Disturbance
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The site is currently used as a motocret Lions Land facility.
soils result, soils
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Vegetation communities identified on site include unity oc cubs throughout the ma oare ground, rity of the s to as
tamarisk scrub. The disturbed/bare ground community bare
the site is maintained as motocross der c uns throparughout the site
areas consisting
of watergfro�m wa eriing trucks
of disturbed vegetation occur in p s
used to reduce dust collects. Vegetation in these areas includes tamarisk (Tamarisk sp.), rabbit foot
grass (Polypogon monrope
cum), and shortpodod mustardmon (Hirschfeldia nceneck �ana). Some ldeeper t depressions
ions
(Heliotropium curassovicum), P ha an usti olio
collect and hold more water and contain small amo h se deeper depressions areTsmail and don t
and al
kali bulrush (Bolboschoenus moritimus). T P
contribute significantly to the overall vegetation community.
Two areas along the eastern bound o ner of the site cons st of d st�rbed/bare ground as we
property
cleared
contain more vegetation. The northeastern c
as an area of tamarisk/willow scrub and a population of smooth tarplant (Centromadia pungens ssp.
laevis). The tamarisk/willow scrub community is highly disturbed and contains dumped furniture,
ete tires and other trash. Plants species dominant in this community include atamarisk,ej arroyo
annual
concrete,
willow (Salix lasiolepis), alkali Weed (Cressa
fiddleneck, P
truxillens
bur-sage (Ambrosia aeanthicarpa), and shortpod mustard. The�mooth tarplant
population consists of approximately 100 plants and occurs in a mostly open area. Some common
fiddleneck,annual bur-sage,and shortpod mustard plants are interspersed in this area.
verstory
The southeastern portion of t study
understory consists
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of non-native tamarisk grasslandscrub.
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s including
consists solely of tamarisks and the
common fiddleneck, shortpod mustard, red brome (Bromus madritensis ssp. rubens) and cheatgrass
(Bromus tectorum). A complete list of plant species observed on the site is included in Appendix B.
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looking southeast. burrowing owl sign was observed in the area.
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throughout the motocross track area,looking north. north.
L S A FIGURE 2A
Lake Elsinore Motocross Facility
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The only soil mapped on site is Waukena loamy fine sand, saline-alkali(Wa). A large patch of Water
is also indicated on the soils map(Figure 2). Historic aerials reveal that the Water portions of the site
were inundated with water as recently as 1980 (http://historicaerials.com/). Soils observed on site
were alkaline, and in the less disturbed northeastern and southeastern areas fit the description for Wa.
The rest of the site contains imported,compacted soils used to build the motocross tracks.
5.4 Wildlife
Wildlife common to disturbed areas was observed, including house finch (Carpodacus mexicanus),
song sparrow (Melospiza melodia), house sparrow (Passer domesticus), California ground squirrel
(Spermophilus beecheyi), and coyote (Canis latrans). A complete list of wildlife species observed on
the site is included in Appendix B.
Trees and shrubs on site may provide nesting habitat to birds observed using the site and surrounding
areas. It is recommended that construction activities within 250 feet of trees and shrubs be scheduled
outside of the avian nesting season(February 15 to August 15). If construction activities are planned
during the avian nesting season, a pre-construction nesting bird survey should be conducted within
three days prior to commencement to avoid impacts to birds protected under the Migratory Bird
Treaty Act(MBTA).
5.5 Potential Jurisdictional Wetlands and Streambeds
Any activities resulting in fill, discharge or alteration of a lake, river or streambed are subject to
jurisdiction by the CDFG, ACOE, and/or RWQCB. No areas potentially under agency jurisdiction
occur on site. Although several plant species common to wet areas occur on site,these are present due
to the use of watering trucks used to minimize dust from the motocross tracks. Runoff water collects
in lower areas of the site and allows vegetation requiring higher amounts of water to survive. No
indicators of water flow (i.e., water marks, sediment deposits, drift deposits, and drainage patterns)
were observed within the study area. Therefore,this portion of the project would not be considered to
be under the jurisdiction of CDFG or ACOE. A water quality Certification or Waste Discharge
Requirements from the RWQCB will not be required.
The findings and conclusions presented in this report, including the location and extent of wetlands
and other waters subject to regulatory jurisdiction, represent the professional opinion of LSA. These
findings and conclusions should be considered preliminary until verified by the resource agencies.
6.0 MSHCP COMPLIANCE
A portion of the study area is located within MSHCP Criteria Area Cell 5131 (Figure 3).This cell lies
within the Elsinore Area Plan, Subunit 3. Specific conservation measures have been developed for
this portion in accordance with its location within the MSHCP. These criteria were identified by
conducting a search on the Riverside County Integrated Project (RCIP) Conservation Summary
Report Generator. The remainder of the study area is not within a criteria cell and is not subject to
conservation criteria associated with a Criteria Area Cell.
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Conservation criteria associated with Criteria Area Cell 5131 and a review of general conservation
requirements identified in Volume 1 of the MSHCP are summarized in Table A. This table
summarizes the MSHCP Project Review Checklist to determine conservation measures and surveys
necessary for MSHCP Compliance.
Table A: MSHCP Project Review Checklist
Yes No
Is the project located in a Criteria Area or Public/Quasi-Public Land? ✓
Is the project located in Criteria Area Plant Survey Area? ✓
Is the project located in Criteria Area Amphibian Survey Area? ✓
Is the project located in Criteria Area Mammal Survey Area? ✓
Is the project located adjacent to MSHCP Conservation Areas? ✓
Is the project located in Narrow Endemic Plant Species Survey Area? ✓
Are riverine/riparian/wetland habitats or vernal pools present? ✓
Is the project located in Burrowing Owl Survey Area? ✓
6.1 Objectives for Area Plan and Subunit
The project site is located within Subunit 3 of the Elsinore Area Plan. For each Subunit within an
Area Plan, target conservation acreages are established along with a description of the Planning
Species, Biological Issues and Considerations, and Criteria for each Subunit. The following
conservation objectives are set forth for this area:
• Acquisition of Additional Reserve Lands within Subunit 3 of 925 to 1,815 acres.
• Conservation of the following Planning Species:
o American bittern(Botaurus lentiginosus);
o Bell's sage sparrow(Amphispiza bellii bellii);
o Black-crowned night heron(Nycticorax nycticorax);
o Double-crested cormorant(Phalacrocorax auritus);
o Least Bell's vireo(Vireo bellii pusillus);
o Loggerhead shrike(Lanius ludovicianus);
o Mountain plover(Charadrius montanus);
o Northern harrier(Circus cyaneus);
o Osprey(Pandion haliaetus);
o Southwestern willow flycatcher(Empidonax traillii extimus);
o White-faced ibis(Plegadis chihi);
o White-tailed kite(Elanus leucurus);
o Quino checkerspot butterfly(Euphydryas editha guino);
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o Riverside fairy shrimp(Streptocephalus woottoni);
o Bobcat(Lynx rufus);
o Western pond turtle(Actinemys marmorata);
o Munz's onion(Allium munzii);
o San Diego ambrosia(Ambrosia pumila); and
o Smooth tarplant(Centromadia pungens ssp. laevis)
• Conservation of wetlands including Temescal Wash, Collier Marsh, Alberhill Creek, Lake
Elsinore,and the floodplain east of Lake Elsinore.
• Conservation of foraging habitat for raptors;providing a sage-scrub grassland ecotone.
• Conservation of clay soils supporting Munz's onion.
• Conservation of Travers-Willow-Domino soil series.
• Conservation of breeding habitat for northern harrier.
• Conservation of grassland habitat for mountain plover.
• Conservation of San Diego ambrosia (Ambrosia pumila) at Alberhill and Nichols Road or find
new populations that would allow for loss of known populations.
• Maintenance of linkage area for bobcat.
• Maintenance of Core and Linkage Habitat for western pond turtle.
• Maintenance of Core Area for Riverside fairy shrimp.
• Maintenance of opportunities for Core and Linkage Habitat for Quino checkerspot butterfly.
6.2 Objectives for Criteria Cells
A portion of the study area lies within the northeastern corner of Criteria Cell 5131. Table B
summarizes specific MSHCP conservation objectives for Criteria Cell 5131.
Table B: MSHCP Criteria Cell Requirements
Cell
Percentage Does Proposed Project Conflict with
of Cell Conservation Objectives of Cell?
(Quadrat) Criteria for Conservation within Occupied by
Number Temescal Wash West—Subunit 3 Project Yes/No Rationale
5131 Conservation within this Cell will 18% No Proposed project does not
contribute to assembly of Proposed consist of grassland habitat
Extension of Existing Core 3 (Lake and does not contain Lake
Elsinore Soils).Conservation will focus on Elsinore Soils (Traver
grassland habitat. Areas conserved within series). The study area is
this Cell will be connected to grassland not adjacent to Existing
habitat proposed for conservation in Cell Core 3 and is not within the
5137 to the west. Conservation within this southwestern portion of the
Cell will range from 30Yr40%of the Cell cell.
focusing in the southwestern portion of the
Cell.
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6.3 Overall Consistency with MSHCP and Reserve Assembly Criteria
A portion of the project area is located within Criteria Cell 5 13 1.Areas identified within this cell are
targeted for conservation, which will contribute to extension of Existing Core 3. Extension of this
Core is intended to conserve grassland habitat and soils associated with Lake Elsinore. Within Cell
5131, 30 to 40 percent of the southwestern portion is targeted for conservation. An existing access
road and highly disturbed tamarisk scrub vegetation currently comprise this portion of the study area.
No new activities are proposed within the portion of the project area located within Cell 5131.
Approval of the CUP will not result in the loss of grassland habitat or interfere with habitat or soils
associated with Existing Core 3. The project is located within a highly disturbed area and surrounded
by existing recreational and commercial land uses.
Use of the project site as proposed will not conflict with MSHCP conservation objectives for the area.
The proposed project is consistent with the MSHCP and MSHCP Reserve Assembly and will not be
required for conservation.
6.3.1: Cores and Linkages. A Linkage is 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. A Core is a block of habitat that supports the life
history requirements of Covered Species. The proposed project site lies within a cell containing land
identified for potential use to extend Existing Core 3. According to the MSHCP, this extension
consists of two blocks of land extending from the southern border of Existing Core 3. It is intended to
conserve Traver series soils which provide habitat for several Narrow Endemic Plant Species. The
northern portion of the extension also provides for movement of species along the lower San Jacinto
River to Proposed Linkage 8(Sedco Hills/Wildomar).
Potential areas identified for extension of Existing Core 3 are not within the study area; therefore,
approval of the CUP will be in compliance with MSHCP conservation goals related to Cores and
Linkages.
6.3.2: Planning Species. Planning species are some of the Covered Species identified to be the focus
of land conservation objectives for a local area of the MSHCP Plan Area. Planning species are subsets
of Covered Species that are identified to provide guidance for Reserve Assembly in Cores and
Linkages and/or Area Plans. Planning species for the Elsinore Planning Area, Subunit 3 are listed in
Section 6.1.2. Due to the highly disturbed nature of the area, the project site does not provide habitat
for most of the planning species for this area. However, a population of smooth tarplant was found in
the northeastern corner of the study area, which is not within a criteria cell or CASSA or NEPSSA
area. Alkaline soils occur within this corner and throughout the project site. New activities are not
proposed within either of these areas and existing tarplant populations will not be affected. The study
area does not provide suitable habitat for any of the remaining planning species identified; therefore,
impacts will not occur to any planning species and approval of the CUP will be consistent with
MSHCP conservation goals related to planning species.
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6.3.3: Riparian/Riverine and Vernal Pool Requirements. Riparian/riverine areas are lands that
contain habitat dominated by trees,shrubs,and persistent emergents, which occur close to or depend
upon soil moisture from a nearby water source; or areas with fresh water flowing during all or a
portion of the year. Unvegetated drainages(ephemeral streams)may be included if alterations to that
drainage have the potential to affect Covered Species and Conservation Areas.
No riparian/riverine or vernal pools occur within the portion of the project site within Cell 5131. Plant
species indicative of riparian areas, including narrow-leaved cattail, rabbitfoot grass, and alkali
bulrush, occur in small patches throughout the bare ground/disturbed areas of the project site. These
species are growing in depressions that exist as a result of creation and maintenance of the motocross
tracks and associated parking facilities. Water from water trucks used multiple times daily to reduce
dust from the tracks collects in these depressions and provides sufficient water to support riparian
vegetation species.However,these depressions are not naturally occurring and sufficient water would
not exist to support this vegetation without artificial water sources.
A small patch of arroyo willow trees, also associated with riparian areas, occurs in the northeast
corner of the study area. No above-ground water sources were observed in this area and the trees
likely either receive water from an underground source or from watering trucks. This vegetation will
not be affected by the proposed project activities. No other riparian/riverine areas occur in the study
area.
Project activities will not impact any riparian/riverine areas; therefore, no surveys for riparian birds
will be required. Additionally, no vernal pools or similar habitats suitable for special interest fairy
shrimp species are present on the project site; therefore, no surveys for fairy shrimp species will be
required.
The project will avoid all streambed, riparian, and vernal pool habitat. No substantial indirect effects
to riparian/riverine areas will occur and approval of the CUP will be consistent with MSHCP
conservation goals related to Riparian/Riverine and Vernal Pool Requirements.
6.3.4: Narrow Endemic and Criteria Area Plant Species Survey Area. A small portion of the
project site is within MSHCP Survey Area 5 of the NEPSSA and is within a CASSA for plant species
(Figure 3). Seven narrow endemic plants and eight criteria area species identified for the study area,
listed below:
• Narrow Endemic Plants
o Munz's onion(Allium munzii);
o San Diego ambrosia(Ambrosia pumila);
o Many-stemmed dudleya(Dudleya multicaulis);
o Spreading navarretia(Navarretia fossalis);
o California Orcutt grass(Orcuttia californica);
o Hammitt's clay-cress(Sibaropsis hammittii); and
o Wright's trichocoronis(Trichocoronis wrightii var.wrightii).
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• Criteria Area Species
o San Jacinto Valley crownscale(Atriplex coronata var.notatior);
o Parish's brittlescale(Atriplex parishii);
o Davidson's saltscale(Atriplex serenana var. davidsonii);
o Thread-leaved brodiaea(Brodiaea filifolia);
o Round-leaved filaree(California macrophylla);
o Smooth tarplant(Centromadia pungens ssp. laevis);
o Coulter's goldfields(Lasthenia glabrata ssp.coulteri); and
o Little mousetail(Myosurus minimus ssp.apus).
A Habitat Suitability Assessment(HSA)was conducted at the time of the site visit(May 21, 2009)to
determine the habitat suitability within the NEPSSA and CASSA areas for the species listed above.
The procedures of a focused plant survey entail conducting an HSA to determine if suitable soils
and/or if growing conditions are present on site. If so, then a focused plant survey is required during
the plant species blooming period. The MSHCP requires that the HSA and focused survey for most of
the NEPSSA and CASSA plants be done during a normal rainfall year and/or rainy season. Seasonal
rainfall totals at this time were significantly lower than average in 2009, but many annual plants
bloomed due to concentrations of rainfall over short periods of time during the rainy season.
Soils mapped in the NEPSSA area on site are mapped as water and Wa. Soils mapped in the CASSA
area are mapped as Wa. Soil conditions in the water portion of the site are disturbed and plants
requiring or preferring alkaline soils, including smooth tarplant, tamarisk, and silverscale occur on
site, indicating that Wa soils are likely present in the small portion of the site that is within the
NEPSSA.
Less than 1 percent of the project site is within the NEPSSA; a small fragment near the western
corner and another small fragment at the southwestern corner (see Figure 3). Less than 1 percent of
the project site is within the CASSA; a portion of the southeastern corner. The fragment at the
southwestern corner is intended to remain vacant and will not be affected by activities associated with
the proposed CUP. The fragment at the western corner is highly disturbed as it is currently in use as
part of the existing motocross facility. Suitable soils and/or habitat conditions for the fifteen target
species do not occur in the NEPSSA or CASSA portions of the site and focused surveys are not
required(Table C).
Smooth tarplant, a CASSA species, occurs within the northeastern corner of the project site.
However, this corner is outside of the CASSA survey area and will not be affected by activities
associated with the proposed CUP. No other NEPSSA or CASSA species were observed within the
project site.
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Table C: MSHCP NEPSSA and CASSA Species
Blooming Habitat Suitability within
Species MSHCP Habitat Period NEPSSA/CASSA Area of Site
Allium munzii Clay soils on mesic exposures or seasonally moist April through None. No clay soils or
microsites in grassy openings of coastal sage May associated vegetation
Munz's onion scrub, chaparral,juniper woodland, or valley and (Perennial communities present.
foothill grassland. bulb)
Ambrosia pumila Open floodplain terraces on Garretson gravelly Generally non- None. Garretson gravelly fine
fine sandy loams, or in the watershed margins of flowering sandy loams not present.Vernal
San Diego vernal pools or alkali playas on Las Posas loam in (perennial pools or alkali playas not
ambrosia close proximity to Willow silty alkaline soils. herb) present.
Occurs m sparse annual vegetation.
Atriplex coronata Highly alkaline silty-clay soils in association with April through None. Traver-Domino-Willows
var.notatior the Traver-Domino-Willows soil association in May soils not present.
floodplains (seasonal wetlands) dominated by (annual herb)
San Jacinto alkali scrub, alkali playas, vernal pools, and, to a
Valley lesser extent, alkali grasslands. The majority
crownscale (approximately 80%) of the populations are
associated with Willows soils.
Atriplex parishii Domino,Willows,and Traver soils in alkali vernal June through None. Traver-Domino-Willows
pools, alkali annual grassland, alkali playa, and October soils not present. Vernal pools
Parish's alkali scrub components of alkali vernal plains. (annual herb) not present.
brittlescale
Atriplex serenana Domino,Willows,and Traver soils in alkali vernal April through None. Traver-Domino-Willows
var.davidsonii pools, alkali annual grassland, alkali playa, and October soils not present. Vernal pools
alkali scrub components of alkali vernal plains. (annual herb) not present.
Davidson's
saltscale
Brodiaea frlifolia Clay or alkaline silty-clay soils in semi-alkaline March through None.Alkaline soils occur,but
mudflats,vernal pools,mesic southern needlegrass June portion of site within
Thread-leaved grassland,mixed native-non-native grassland, and (Perennial NEPSSA/CASSA area is highly
brodiaea alkali grassland. corm) disturbed and devoid of
vegetation.
California Clay soils in open cismontane woodland(e.g.,oak, March through None.Clay soils and associated
macrophylla juniper woodlands) and valley and foothill May vegetation communities not
(Brodium grassland. (annual herb) present.
macrophyllum)
The MSHCP account for this species states that it
Round-leaved is restricted to"very friable clay soils...Within the
filaree Plan Area, two of the mapped localities occur on
Bosanko clay soils"and that"this species tends to
be associated primarily with wild oats (Avena
fatua)."
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Table C: MSHCP NEPSSA and CASSA Species
Blooming Habitat Suitability within
Species MSHCP Habitat Period NEPSSA/CASSA Area of Site
Centromadia Primarily alkaline soils in alkali scrub, alkali April through None. Alkaline soils occur,but
pungens ssp. playas, riparian woodland, watercourses, and November portion of site within
laevis alkaline grasslands. (annual herb) NEPSSA/CASSA area is highly
disturbed and devoid of
Smooth tarplant The MSHCP account for this species states that vegetation due to ongoing
"Suitable habitat for the smooth tarplant includes motorized vehicle activity.
alkali scrub, alkali playas, and grasslands with
alkaline affinities...smooth tarplant is restricted to Occurs in northeastern comer of
clay and alkaline,silty-clay soils." site, which is not in
NEPS SA/CASSA. Occupied
portion of the site is not in use
and is not proposed for use.
Dudleya Clay soils in barrens,rocky places,ridgelines,and May through None.Clay soils and associated
multicaulis thinly vegetated openings in chaparral, coastal June vegetation communities not
sage scrub, and southern needlegrass grasslands. (perennial present.
Many-stemmed Visible population size varies considerably year- herb)
dudleya to-year depending on rainfall patterns.
The MSHCP account for this species states that
"Many-stemmed dudleya is associated with
openings in chaparral, coastal sage scrub, and
grasslands underlain by clay and cobbly clay soils
of the following series:Altamont,Auld, Bosanko,
Claypit,and Porterville."
Lasthenia Traver, Domino or (usually) Willows soils in February None. Traver-Domino-Willows
glabrata ssp. alkali scrub, alkali playas,vernal pools,and alkali through June soils not present.
coulteri grasslands. (annual herb)
Coulter's The MSHCP account for this species states that
goldfields "Coulter's goldfields is restricted to clay and
alkaline,silty-clay soils."
Myosurus Alkaline soils in vernal pools and vernal plains. March through None. Vernal pools and vernal
minimus ssp. June plains not present.
apus The MSHCP account for this species states that (annual herb)
"little mousetail is found in areas that have
Little mousetail semiregular inundation."
Navarretia Saline alkaline soils of vernal pools and April through None. Traver-Domino-Willows
fossalis depressions and ditches in areas that once June soils not present. Site is outside
supported vernal pools. (annual herb) of species'primary range within
Spreading MSHCP area. High level of
navarretia The MSHCP account for this species states that it disturbance in project area
"is primarily restricted to the alkali floodplains of provides unsuitable habitat.Not
the San Jacinto River,Mystic Lake and Salt Creek observed during site visit.
in association with Willows, Domino and Traver
soils" and that "in western Riverside County,
spreading navarretia has been found in relatively
undisturbed and moderately disturbed vernal
pools, within a larger vernal floodplains
dominated by annual alkali grassland or alkali
playa."
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Table C: MSHCP NEPSSA and CASSA Species
Blooming Habitat Suitability within
Species MSHCP Habitat Period NEPSSA/CASSA Area of Site
Orcuttia Alkaline soils and southern basaltic claypan in April through None.Vernal pools not present.
californica vernal pools. June
(annual grass)
California The MSHCP account for this species states that,in
Orcutt grass Riverside County, it"is found in southern basaltic
claypan vernal pools at the Santa Rosa Plateau,
and alkaline vernal pools as at Skunk Hollow and
at Salt Creek west of Hemet."
Sibaropsis Clay soils in chaparral and valley and foothill March through None.Clay soils and associated
hammittii grassland habitats at 700 to 1,100 meters (2,300— April vegetation communities not
3,600 feet)elevation. (annual herb) present.
Hammitt's clay-
cress The MSHCP account for this species states that
"Hammitt's clay-cress is associated with clay
soils, such as Altamont, Auld, Bosanko, Claypit,
and Porterville soil series" and that, in western
Riverside County "Hammitt's clay-cress is only
known from the Elsinore Peak area of the Santa
Ana Mountains in grasslands."
Trcchocoronis Alkali soils in alkali playa,alkali annual grassland, May through None. Traver-Domino-Willows
wrightii var. and alkali vernal pools. September soils not present. High level of
wrightii (annual or disturbance in project area
The MSCHP account for this species states that perennial herb) provides unsuitable habitat.Not
Wright's "Wright's trichocoronis is restricted to highly observed during site visit.
trichocoronis alkaline,silty-clay soils in association with Traver,
Domino,and Willows soils..."
6.3.5: Burrowing Owl. The entire project site is within the MSHCP burrowing owl survey area.
Burrowing owls are found in open, dry grasslands, agricultural and range lands, and desert habitats
often associated with burrowing animals. They can also inhabit grass, forb, and shrub stages of
pinyon, and ponderosa pine habitats. They nest in abandoned burrows of ground squirrels or other
animals, in pipes, under piles of rock or debris, and in other similar features. Sites within the MSHCP
burrowing owl survey area require a burrowing owl habitat suitability assessment, and, if suitable,
focused burrowing owl surveys.
A habitat suitability assessment and burrow survey for the burrowing owl were conducted in June
2008, according to the MSHCP Burrowing Owl Survey Guidelines (MSHCP October 2005) and
California Burrowing Owl Consortium Burrowing Owl Survey Protocol and Mitigation Guidelines
(August 2000). Burrowing owls generally forage in short grass (2 to 6 inches in height), mowed and
grazed pastures, and ruderal vegetation. Burrowing owls avoid vegetation taller than approximately
three feet. Burrowing owls avoid foraging in open fields that do not provide adequate cover from
potential predators.
An HSA for burrowing owl was conducted at the time of the general biological resources survey
(May 21, 2009). The majority of the site does not provide suitable habitat for burrowing owl as it is in
use as a motocross facility. Constant vehicle use and grading of track and parking areas preclude
burrowing owl establishment. Vegetation within the tamarisk scrub vegetation community at the
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southeastern portion of the site contains too many trees to provide suitable burrowing owl habitat.
Suitable habitat was determined to occur in the disturbed/bare ground vegetation community in the
northeastern corner of the site. Vegetation in this area is low and sparse. Several small mammal
burrows were observed, as well as a concrete pipe that would provide a suitable burrow (see
Figure 2A, Photograph 2).No owls or owl sign(pellets, whitewash, feathers,prey remains, etc.)were
observed at the time of the HSA.
Although suitable burrowing owl habitat occurs in a small portion of the site, focused surveys were
not conducted and are not necessary as no activities associated with the proposed CUP will occur in
the suitable habitat area of the site. Areas with proposed activities associated with the CUP do not
provide suitable burrowing owl habitat due to high disturbance. If activities are planned within the
northeastern corner of the site where suitable burrowing owl habitat occurs, a focused burrowing owl
survey will be required. Impacts to burrowing owls and suitable burrowing owl habitat will not occur
and approval of the CUP will be consistent with MSHCP conservation goals related to Burrowing
Owl Requirements.
6.3.6: Other MSHCP Survey Requirements. The project site is not within designated MSHCP
survey areas for any other animal species, nor does the site contain Delhi series soils. Therefore, no
surveys for other animal species are necessary for MSHCP consistency.
6.3.7: Urban/Wildlands Interface Requirements. The MSHCP Conservation Area is to be
assembled from portions of the Criteria Area and existing Public/Quasi-Public Lands. Any
development in proximity to the MSHCP Conservation Area may result in edge effects that adversely
affect biological resources within the MSHCP Conservation Area. The guidelines provided in
MSHCP Section 6.1.4 (Guidelines Pertaining to the Urban/Wildlands Interface) are intended to
reduce such edge effects. The guidelines describe mitigation for project effects related to drainage,
toxics, lighting, noise,invasive species, barriers,grading, and land development.
The study area is not adjacent to any proposed or existing MSHCP Conservation Area lands;
therefore,MSHCP Section 6.1.4 Guidelines do not apply to this project
7.0 CEQA COMPLIANCE
7.1 Adopted Habitat Conservation Plans
The project site is within the MSHCP area. Other adopted Habitat Conservation Plans (HCPs) in the
area include the Stephens' Kangaroo Rat HCP. The project site is not within the Stephens' Kangaroo
Rat Habitat Conservation Plan(SKR HCP)fee area.
The project site is not subject to any other adopted HCP.
7.2 Threatened and Endangered Species
No threatened or endangered species occur on the project site. The site is not within designated
critical habitat of any species. The nearest designated critical habitat is for the California gnatcatcher
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(CAGN) approximately 1.5 miles northeast of the proposed project site. Critical habitat for Munz's
onion occurs approximately 3 miles southwest of the proposed project site. No suitable habitat for
CAGN, Munz's onion, or any other threatened or endangered species occurs on site. No impacts will
occur to listed species.
7.3 Other Special Interest Species
The special interest species listed in Table D may be expected to occur in the general project vicinity
but are not covered under the MSHCP or are not adequately conserved by the MSHCP at this time.
None of these species is expected to occur on the project site due to lack of suitable soils and/or
habitat. None of these species is listed as threatened or endangered under state or federal law.
Therefore, any impacts to these species by the project would not be substantial. Neither additional
surveys nor additional conservation measures will be required by this project for these species.
Table D: Special Interest Species Potentially Occurring in the Project Vicinity that are not
Adequately Covered by the MSHCP
Activity Occurrence
Species Status Habitat and Distribution Period Probability
Bryophytes
Geothallus US:— Found in mesic conditions in coastal sage Ephemeral Absent.No suitable
tuberosus CA:SP scrub and vernal pools at 10 to 600 meters habitat occurs on
CNPS: 1B (30 to 2,000 feet)elevation.Known in site.
Campbell's MSHCP:NC California only from Riverside and San
liverwort Diego Counties.
Sphaerocarpos US:— Found within soil openings in chaparral and Ephemeral Absent.No suitable
drewei CA:SP coastal sage scrub in Riverside and San habitat occurs on
CNPS: 1B Diego Counties.Elevations 90 to 600 site.
Bottle liverwort MSHCP:NC meters(300 to 2,000 feet).
Tortula californica US:— Moss of sandy soils in chenopod scrub and Seasonally Absent.No suitable
CA:SP valley and foothill grassland.Elevations 10 following habitat occurs on
California screw- CNPS: 113 to 1,460 meters(30 to 4,800 feet).In rains site.
moss MSHCP:NC California,known only from Modoc,Kern,
and western Riverside Counties.
Plants
Abronia villosa US:— Sandy areas generally in chaparral and Blooms Absent.No suitable
var.aurita CA:SP coastal sage scrub 80 to 1,600 meters(300 January habitat occurs on
CNPS: 1B to 5,300 feet)elevation.In California, through site.
Chaparral sand- MSHCP:NC known from Riverside and San Diego August
verbena Counties,believed extirpated from Orange (annual herb)
County,and may also occur in Imperial,
Los Angeles,Ventura,and San Bernardino
Counties.Also reported from Arizona and
Mexico(Baja California).
Arctoslaphylos US:— Gabbro chaparral in northwestern San Absent.No suitable
rainbowensis CA:SP Diego and southwestern Riverside habitat occurs on
CNPS: 1B Counties,from 210 to 790 meters(700 to site.
Rainbow MSHCP:P 2,600 feet)elevation.
manzanita
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Table D: Special Interest Species Potentially Occurring in the Project Vicinity that are not
Adequately Covered by the MSHCP
Activity Occurrence
Species Status Habitat and Distribution Period Probability
Chorizanthe US:— Dry sandy soils in chaparral or coastal Blooms April Absent.No suitable
parryi var.parryi CA:SP scrub at 40 to 1,750 meters(100 to 5,700 through June habitat occurs on
CNPS:3 feet)elevation.Known only from Riverside (annual herb) site.
Parry's MSHCP:P and San Bernardino Counties and possibly
spineflower extending into Los Angeles County.
Horkelia cuneata US:— Sandy or gravelly soils in chaparral,or Blooms Absent.No suitable
ssp.puberula CA:SP rarely in cismontane woodland or coastal February habitat occurs on
CNPS: 113 scrub at 70 to 825 meters(200 to 2,700 through site.
Mesa horkelia MSHCP:NC feet)elevation.Occurs in San Luis Obispo, September
Santa Barbara,Ventura,Los Angeles,
Orange,and San Bernardino Counties.
Believed extirpated from Riverside and San
Diego Counties.
Lilium parryi US:— Bulbiferous perennial herb of wet areas in Blooms July Absent.No suitable
CA:SP meadows and riparian and montane through habitat occurs on
Lemon lily CNPS: 1B coniferous forests at 1,300 to 2,790 meters August site.Site is outside
MSHCP:P (4,300 to 9,200 feet)elevation.In of species'
California,known from Los Angeles, elevational range.
Riverside,San Bernardino,and San Diego
Counties.
Monardella US:— Chaparral and woodland,300 to 1,190 Blooms June Absent.No suitable
hypoleuca ssp. CA:SP meters(1,000 to 3,900 feet)elevation. through habitat occurs on
lanata CNPS: 113 Known from Peninsular Ranges in Orange August site.
MSHCP:NC and San Diego Counties and from northern
Felt-leaved Baja California.
monardella
Scutellaria US:— Gravelly soils of stream banks or in mesic Blooms June Absent.No suitable
bolanderi ssp. CA:SP sites in oak or pine woodland in chaparral, through habitat occurs on
austromontana CNPS: 1B cismontane woodland,and lower montane August site.
MSHCP:NC coniferous forest at 425 to 2,000 meters (perennial
Southern (1,400 to 6,600 feet)elevation.Known herb)
skullcap from Riverside and San Diego Counties;
believed extirpated from San Bernardino
County;status unknown in Los Angeles
County.
Symphyotrichum US:— Vernally wet sites(such as ditches,streams, Blooms July Absent.No suitable
defoliatum(Aster CA:SP and springs)in many plant communities through habitat occurs on
defoliatus) CNPS: IB below 2,040 meters(6,700 feet)elevation. November site.Site is outside
MSHCP:NC In California,known from Ventura,Kern, (perennial of species'known
San Bernardino San Bernardino,Los Angeles,Orange, herb) range in western
aster Riverside,and San Diego Counties.In the Riverside County.
western Riverside County area,this species
is scarce,and documented only from
Temescal and San Timoteo Canyons(The
Vascular Plants of Western Riverside
County, California.F.M.Roberts et at.,
2004).
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Table D: Special Interest Species Potentially Occurring in the Project Vicinity that are not
Adequately Covered by the MSHCP
Activity Occurrence
Species Status Habitat and Distribution Period Probability
Tetracoccus US:— Dry stony slopes in chaparral and coastal Blooms year- Absent.No suitable
dioicus CA:SP sage scrub;Orange,Riverside,and San round habitat occurs on
CNPS: 1B Diego Counties,and Baja California;from site.
Parry's MSHCP:NC 165 to 1,000 meters(500 to 3,300 feet)
tctracoccus elevation.
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C.harina trivirgata US:— In rocky areas in chaparral or scrub habitats Nocturnal. Absent.No suitable
CA:SA or immediately adjacent oak woodland;also Rarely active habitat occurs on
Rosy boa MSHCP:NC in rocky riparian areas.Found in Los during day. site.
Angeles County,southwestern San Active
Bernardino County,south through western between
Riverside County,and San Diego County April and
into Baja California. September
Salvadora US:— Coastal chaparral,washes,sandy flats,and Active Absent.No suitable
hexalepis virgultea CA:CSC rocky areas.Widely distributed throughout diurnally habitat occurs on
MSHCP:NC lowlands,up to 2,130 meters(7,000 feet) throughout site.
Coast patch- elevation,of southern California from coast most of the
nosed snake to the eastern border. year
Thamnophis US:— Highly aquatic.Only in or near permanent Diurnal Year- Absent.No suitable
hammondii CA:CSC sources of water.Streams with rocky beds round habitat occurs on
MSHCP:NC supporting willows or other riparian site.
Two-striped vegetation.From Monterey County to
garter snake northwest Baja California.
Birds
Charadrius US:FT Sandy coastal beaches,lakes,alkaline Coast:Year- Absent.No suitable
alexandrinus CA:CSC playas.Scattered locations along coastal round Inland habitat occurs on
nivosus MSHCP:NC California and Channel Islands,inland at lakes:April site.
(coastal Salton Sea and at various alkaline lakes. through
population) September
Western snowy
plover
Mammals
Chaelodipus US:— Found in a variety of habitats including Year-round Low.No suitable
californicus CA:CSC coastal sage scrub,chaparral,and grassland habitat occurs on
femoralis MSHCP:NC in northern Baja California,San Diego,and site.No project
extreme southwestern and western activities planned in
Dulzura pocket Riverside Counties.Limit of range to potentially suitable
mouse northwest(at interface with C.c.dispar) habitat areas.
unclear.
Eumops perotis US:— Occurs in many open,semi-arid to and Primarily the Absent.No suitable
CA:CSC habitats,including conifer and deciduous warmer habitat occurs on
Western mastiff MSHCP:NC woodlands,coastal scrub,grasslands, months site.
bat chaparral,etc.;roosts in crevices in vertical
cliff faces,high buildings,and tunnels,and
travels widely when foraging.
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Table D: Special Interest Species Potentially Occurring in the Project Vicinity that are not
Adequately Covered by the MSHCP
Activity Occurrence
Species Status Habitat and Distribution Period Probability
Lasiurus xanthinus US:— Occurs in southern California in palm oases Primarily the Absent.No suitable
CA:SA and in residential areas with untrimmed warmer habitat occurs on
Western yellow MSHCP:NC palm trees.Roosts primarily in trees, months site.
bat especially the dead fronds of palm trees.
Forages over water and among trees.
Onychomys US:— Arid habitats,especially scrub habitats with Nocturnal, Low.No suitable
lorridus ramona CA:CSC friable soils.Coastal scrub,mixed active year- habitat occurs on
MSHCP:NC chaparral,sagebrush,low sage,bitterbrush, round site.No project
Southern and grassland habitats.Arid portions of activities planned in
grasshopper southwestern California and northwestern potentially suitable
mouse Baja California. habitat areas.
Legend
US: Federal Classifications
— No applicable classification
CA:State Classifications
CSC California Species of Special Concern.Refers to animals with vulnerable or seriously declining populations.
SA Special Animal.Refers to any other animal monitored by the Natural Diversity Data Base,regardless of its legal or
protection status.
SP Special Plant.Refers to any other plant monitored by the Natural Diversity Data Base,regardless of its legal or
protection status.
CNPS: California Native Plant Society Classifications
1B Plants considered by CNPS to be rare,threatened,or endangered in California and elsewhere.
3 Plants suggested by CNPS for consideration as endangered but about which more information is needed.
MSHCP:Western`Riverside County MSHCP Status
NC Species not is covered under the MSHCP.
P Species is covered but not considered adequately conserved pending completion of MSHCP specified requirements.
7.4 Wildlife Movement,Corridors,and Nursery Sites
Wildlife movement includes seasonal migration along corridors, as well as daily movements for
foraging and reaching water sources. Migrational corridors may include areas of unobstructed
movement for deer, riparian corridors providing cover for migrating birds, routes between breeding
waters and upland habitat for amphibians, and between roosting and feeding areas for birds.
The project site is not adjacent to any existing or proposed linkage or core areas as identified in the
MSHCP. The site is surrounded by recreational and commercial uses on the south and east. A small
amount of open space occurs to the north, but residential development less than '/3 of a mile north of
the site blocks any potential wildlife movement in this direction. Undeveloped areas of the site could
provide wildlife movement for species associated with Lake Elsinore to the west; however,there is no
habitat to the east to which the site would provide a connection.
There are no nursery sites, such as bat roosting sites or bird rookeries, on the project site.
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7.5 Natural Communities of Interest
Riparian habitats, oak woodlands, wetlands, aquatic sites, and vernal pools are among the natural
communities of interest to the CDFG. No native plant communities considered sensitive or of special
concern to the CDFG or USFWS are present on the project site;therefore, no impacts are expected.
7.6 Wetlands
There are no features that might be considered vernal pools on the project site. No plant communities
that might be considered sensitive are present on the project site. There are no wetlands on the project
site.
Additionally, the project will not result in any fill, grade or excavation of waters of the U.S., or
removal of riparian vegetation.
7.7 Local Policies and Ordinances Protecting Biological Resources
County General Plans and development ordinances may include regulations or policies governing
biological resources. For example, policies may include tree preservation, locally designated species
survey areas, local species of interest, and significant ecological areas. There are no other local
ordinances applicable to biological resources except for code provisions related to the MSHCP
mitigation fee and land credits. The project will not be in conflict with any local policies or
ordinances applicable to biological resources.
7.8 Indirect Effects
Indirect impacts to surrounding areas as a result of the project may include, but are not limited to,
increased dust, noise, lighting, and traffic. Expanded use of the existing dirt tracks as proposed in the
CUP will result in increased dust and new use of night lighting. Dust will be minimized through the
use of watering trucks on a regular basis, as is the current practice. The proposed CUP envisions
operation of the facility from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Currently, the motocross facility does not
provide any nighttime lighting. Lighting features will consist of up to 30 lighting units, with each unit
consisting of four 1,000-watt fixtures. As needed, lighting will be provided between the hours of 5:00
and 10:00 p.m. (November through March); 6:00 and 10:00 p.m. (April through May, and October);
and 7:00 and 10:00 p.m. (June through September).
Night lighting is regulated under Section 17.112.400 of the City's Municipal Code and Riverside
County Ordinance 655. These regulations require directing lights and using shielding to prevent direct
overhead illumination and prevent any glare or direct illumination on adjacent properties or streets.
Light and glare from portable lighting fixtures and vehicles entering/exiting the project site will
increase lighting sources in the project area. However, the site is located within an urbanizing area of
the City, which already experiences some levels of light and/or glare from the existing buildings,
vehicles, and streetlights. Additionally the site is not adjacent to the MSHCP Conservation Area or
any wildlife movement areas or corridors.
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Because the lighting will adhere to City and County regulations requiring shielding and other efforts
to reduce glare or illumination,substantial indirect impacts to wildlife in adjacent habitat as a result of
night lighting would not be substantial.Other indirect impacts are not anticipated.
7.9 Cumulative Effects
Cumulative impacts potentially include habitat fragmentation, increased edge effects, reduced habitat
quality, and increased wildlife mortality.No new development will occur and no loss of any existing
biological resources is expected. The project's contributions to cumulative biological impacts are not
expected to be cumulatively considerable.
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APPENDIX A
LAKE ELSINORE MOTOCROSS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PLANS
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PLANT AND ANIMAL SPECIES OBSERVED
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Plant and Animal Species Observed
Common Name
Scientific Name
PLANTS
Carpet weed family
Aizoaceae
Western sea-purslane
Sesuvium verrucosum Sunflower family
Asteraceae
Annual bur-sage
Ambrosia acanthicarpa
Bunobush
Ambrosia dumosa Mule fat
Baccharis salicifolia Tocalote
Centaurea melitensis(non-native species) Smooth tarplant
Centromadia pungens ssp.laevis Canadian horseweed
Conyza canadensis
Common sunflower
Helianthus annuus
Borage family
Boraginaceae
Common fiddleneck
Amsinckia menziesii
Salt heliotrope
Heliotropium curassavicum Mustard family
Brassicaceae
Shortpod mustard
Hirschfeldia incana(non-native species) London rocket
Sisymbrium irio(non-native species) Saltbush family
Chenopodiaceae Silverscale
AIriplex argentea
Pitseed goosefoot
Chenopodium berlandieri Morning-glory family
Convolvulaceae Alkali weed
Cressa truxillensis
Geranium family
Geraniaceae
Redstem stork's bill
Erodium cicutarium(non-native species) Myrtle family
Myrtaceae Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus sp.(non-native species} Common knotweed
Polygonum aviculare(non-native species)
Willow family
Salicaceae
Fremont cottonwood
Populus fremontii
Arroyo willow
Salix lasiolepis
Tamarisk family
Tamaricaceae Tamarisk
Tamarix sp.(non-native species) Sedge family
Cyperaceae Alkali bulrush
Bolboschoenus maritimus
Grass family
Poaceae
Cheatgrass
Bromus tectorum(non-native species) Rabbitfoot grass
Polypogon nronspeliensis(non-native species)
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Plant and Animal Species Observed
Scientific Name Common Name
Typhaceae Cattail family
Typha angustifolia Narrow-leaved cattail
ANIMALS`
REPTILIA REPTILES
Phrynosomatidae Phrynosomatid Lizards
Sceloporus occidentalis Western fence lizard
Colubridae Colubrid Snakes
Pituophis catenifer Gophersnake
AVES BIRDS
Columbidae Pigeons and Doves
Zenaida macroura Mourning dove
Trochilidae Hummingbirds
Calypte anna Anna's hummingbird
Tyrannidae Tyrant Flycatchers
Sayornis nigricans Black phoebe
Emberizidae Emberizines
Melospiza melodia Song sparrow
Icteridae Blackbirds,Orioles and Allies
Sturnella neglecta Western meadowlark
Fringillidae Finches
Carpodacus mexicanus House finch
Passeridae Old World Sparrows
Passer domesticus(non-native species) House sparrow
MAMMALIA MAMMALS
Leporidae Rabbits and Hares
Sylvilagus audubonii Desert cottontail
Sciuridae Squirrels
Spermophilus beecheyi California ground squirrel
Canidae Foxes,Wolves and Dogs
Canis latrans Coyote
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