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RESOLUTION NO. 05-82
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM
FOR THE VINYARDS VIEW ESTATES, GENERALLY LOCATED
AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF BUTTERFIELD STAGE
ROAD AND CHEMIN CLINET, AND KNOWN AS ASSESSOR
PARCEL NOS. 953-390-007 AND 953-050-009 (PA04-0390 AND
04-0392).
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Temecula does hereby find, determine and
declare that:
A. Vinyard View Estates, LLC filed Planning Application Nos. PA04-0390 Specific
Plan Amendment, and PA04-0392, Tentative Tract Map, in a manner in accord with the City of
Temecula General Plan and Development Code and an initial study was prepared in
accordance with CEQA Guidelines; and,
B. The applications were processed including, but not limited to public notice, in the
time and manner prescribed by State and local law, including the California Environmental
Quality Act; and,
C. The Planning Commission of the City of Temecula held a duly noticed public
hearing on June 1, 2005 to consider the application of the Project and environmental review, at
which time the City staff and interested persons had an opportunity to, and did testify either in
support or opposition to this matter; and,
D. Following consideration of the entire record of information received at the public
hearings and due consideration of the proposed Project, the Planning Commission adopted
Resolution No. 2005-40 recommending the City Council approval of a Mitigated Negative
Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program for the Project.
E. On July 26, 2005, the City Council of the City of Temecula held a duly noticed
public hearing on the Project at which time all persons interested in the Project had the
opportunity and did address the City Council on these matters.
F. On July 26, 2005, the City Council of the City of Temecula approved a Mitigated
Negative Declaration and a Mitigation Monitoring Program for the Project when it adopted
Resolution No. 05-82;
Section 2. The City Council of the City of Temecula hereby makes the following
findings:
A. Pursuant to. the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the City's
local CEQA Guidelines, City staff prepared an initial study of the potential environmental effects
of the proposed Project. Based upon the findings contained in that study, City staff determined
that there was no substantial evidence that the project could have a significant effect on the
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environment and a Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared. A copy of the Initial
Study, Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program are attached hereto as Exhibit
"A" and incorporated herein by reference.
B. Thereafter, City staff provided public notice of the public comment period and of
the intent to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration as required by law and copies of the
documents have been available for public review and inspection at the offices of the Planning
Department, located at City Hall, 43200 Business Park Drive, Temecula, CA 92589.
C. The City Council reviewed the Mitigated Negative Declaration and all comments
received regarding the Mitigated Negative Declaration. The Project and the Mitigated Negative
Declaration were discussed at a public hearing of the City Council held on July 26. 2005.
D. The Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared in compliance with CEQA.
E. There is no substantial evidence that the Project, as conditioned, will have a
significant effect on the environment.
F. The Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and
analysis of the City Council.
G. The Mitigation Monitoring Program set forth in the Mitigated Negative Declaration
has been prepared in accordance with law.
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Section 3. The City Council of the City of Temecula hereby approves the Mitigated
Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program for the Project as set forth on Exhibit A,
attached hereto, and incorporated herein by this reference together with any and all necessary
conditions that may be deemed necessary.
Section 4.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 26th, day of July, 2005.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss
CITY OF TEMECULA }
I, Susan W. Jones, CMC, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, HEREBY DO CERTIFY
that the foregoing Resolution No. 05-82 was duly adopted at a meeting of the CitY Council of the
City of Temecula on the 26th day of July, 2005, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
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COUNCILMEMBERS: Edwards, Roberts, Washington, Comerchero
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COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT:
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COUNCILMEMBERS: Naggar
COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN:
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City of Temecula
P.O. Box 9033, Temecula, CA 92589-9033
Pro'ect Title
Lead Agency Name and Address
Environmental Checklist
Vin ards View Estates
City of Temecula
P.O. Box 9033, Temecula, CA 92589-9033
Che I Kitzerow, Associate Planner 951 694-6400
Northwest corner Butterfield Sta e Road and Chemin Clinet
Vinyards View Estates, LLC
8555 Aero Drive, Suite 305, San Die 0, CA 92123
Plannina Area 7 110.97 acres)
CurrenUProposed: Low Medium Density Residential (LM - 3-6 du/ac)
Contact Person and Phone Number
Pro'ect Location
Project Sponsor's Name and Address
General Plan Designation
Specific Plan Zoning
Plannina Area 9A 17.35 acres)
CurrenUPro osed: Low Densit Residential L - 0.5-2 du/ac
Margarita Village Specific Plan, Planning Areas 7 and 9:
Plannina Area 7
Currently: L-1 Residential (1 acre min. lot size)
Proposed: Low Medium Residential (LM, 7,200 SF min.)
Specific Plan Land Use Designation
Plannina Area 9A
Currently: L-1 Residential (1 acre min.)
Pro osed: L-2 Residential 20,000 SF min.
Margarita Village Specific Plan, Planning Areas 7 and 9:
Plannina Area 7
Currently: Low Density Residential (L)
Proposed: Medium Density Residential (M)
Plannina Area 9A no chanae
Currently: Low Density Residential (L)
Pro osed: Low Densi Residential L
The proposed project includes a Specific Plan Amendment (text and
map-PA04-0390), and Tentative Tract Map No. 23103-2 (PA04-
0392). The project area includes 18.32 acres that is currently
undeveloped. Planning Area 7 is 10.97 acres located at the north
half of the project site. Planning Area 9A is 7.35 acres located at the
south half of the site (Planning Area 9A is a portion of the 10 acre
Planning Area 9 of the Margarita Village Specific Plan. Three acres
of Planning Area 9 is currently developed as the Chardonnay Hills
Recreation Center and is not part of the subject application as it is
under separate ownership and no changes are proposed). The
Specific Plan Amendment is a request to amend the zoning
designation from L-1 (one acre minimum) to Low Medium (7,200
square feet minimum) in Planning Area 7, and from L-1 (one acre
minimum) to L-2 (20,000 SF min.) in Planning Area 9. The proposed
SpeCific Plan amendment also includes a request to change the land
use in the SpeCific Plan from Low Density to Medium Density in
Planning Area 7. No specific plan land use change is proposed for
Planning Area 9. The Tentative Tract Map (No. 23103-2) is a request
to subdivide 18.3 acres into 40 arcels, includin 37 residential lots
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Description of Project
Surrounding Land Uses and Setting
Other public agencies whose approval
is required
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and 3 open space lots (Planning Area 7 - 29 residential lots and
Planning Area 9A - 8 residential lots).
Surrounding land uses include existing single family residences to
the north and west with a minimum lot size of 7,200 square feet
adjacent to Planning Area 7 and 10,000 square feet adjacent to
Planning Area 9A. The existing Recreation Center for the
Chardonnay Hills development is to the south of the project site.
Butterfield Stage Road abuts the project site to the east with
vine ards located in the Coun east of Butterfield Sta e Road.
Other public agencies which may require approval and/or
subsequent permits include: U.S Army Corps of Engineers (USACE),
California Department of Fish and Game, Regional Water Quality
Control Board.
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Environmental Factors Potentially Affected
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one
impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
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X
X
Aesthetics
A riculture Resources
Air Quali
Biolo ical Resources
Cultural Resources
Geolo and Soils
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
H drolo and Water Qualit
Land Use and Plannin
Mineral Resources
X Noise
Po ulation and Housin
Public Services
Recreation
Trans ortationlTraffic
Utilities and Service S stems
X Mandato Findin s of Si nificance
None
Determination
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be re ared.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not
be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by
the ro'ect ro onent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be re ared.
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is re uired.
I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or 'potentially significant
unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in
an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation
measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT is re uired, but it must anal ze onl the effects that remain to be addressed.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all
potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE
DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to
that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are
im osed u on the ro osed ro'ect, nothin further is re uired.
Signature
Date
Chervl Kitzerow. Associate Planner
Printed name
Citv of Temecula
For
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1. AESTHETICS. Would the project:
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b.
Issues and Su run InfonTIalion Sources
Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista?
Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not
limited to, trees, rock outcrop pings, and historic buildings
within a state scenic hi hwa ?
Substantially degrade the existing visual character or
uali of the site and its surroundin s?
Create a new source of substantial light or glare which
would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the
area?
Potentially
SignIficant
1m act
Potentially
Significant Unless
Mitigation
Inco orated
Less Than
Significant
1m act
No
1m act
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X
c.
x
d.
x
Comments:
1. a.-b: No Impact The proposed project is not located on or near a scenic vista or scenic highway. The
project site is currently vacant with no structures, trees or rock outcroppings on the site. Therefore, the project
would not substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings, and no
significant impact is anticipated.
1. c: Less than Significant Impact: The project site consists of 18 acres. The site is characterized by gently
sloping topography with a small drainage course running from east to west. The sloping topography generally
I is not natural and consists of 40,000 cubic yards of stockpile material that has been placed on the site in the
past during the construction of Butterfield Stage Road. Adjacent uses include Butterfield Stage Road to the
east (with county vineyards on the other side of the road), medium density residential (6,000 SF minimum) to
the west of Planning Area 9A and low medium density residential (7,200 SF minimum) to the west of Planning
Area 7. According to the City of Temecula General Plan, the project site does not include any scenic
resources and is not known for its visual character. There is no public viewing areas in the immediate vicinity
that would be impacted as a result of the proposed project. While the project will be visible from various
residential lots, a less than significant impact is anticipated because the views are considered private and are
not considered to be of public benefit. As proposed, the project site will sit at a higher elevation than the
adjacent Butterfield Stage Road. A 25-foot 2:1 manufactured slope will be constructed along the roadway. This
slope area will be landscaped per the City's requirements and will be maintained by the Temecula Community
Services District. The Tentative Map has been designed with Lots 1 through 6 approximately 9 feet lower than
adjacent residences; Lots 7 through 15 approximately 5 feet lower; Lots 16 through 27 approximately 15 feet
higher; and Lots 29 through 37 at a similar elevation to adjacent homes. To reduce potential impacts to
adjacent residences to the west, the project design includes the continuation of an adjacent open space lot
(Tract 23100-5), single-loaded street design for Lots 1 through 6, and Specific Plan text requiring Lots in
Planning Area 9A (Lots 1-6) to be single-story homes. In addition, the Margarita Specific Plan includes design
guidelines for the development of the site to ensure compatibility in architecture with the adjacent homes to the
west within the Specific Plan. The project area is within Village 'B' of the Specific Plan. This area requires
custom homes on lots within Planning Area 9A, which will be a minimum of 2,500 square feet and single story.
Planning Area 7 homes will be designed to be a minimum of 2,200 square feet and either Spanish,
Mediterranean or French architectural styles. These requirements will ensure the development is aesthetically
pleasing. As proposed, the project will not degrade community character and therefore no significant impacts
are anticipated. .
11. d.: Less Than Significant Impact: The proposed project is currently vacant with no sources of light or
glare. The proposed project will introduce new generators of light and glare typically associated with residential
development. The City of Temecula requires all new development to comply with the Riverside County Mount
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Palomar Ordinance 655. Ordinance 655 requires lighting to be shielded, directed down to avoid glare onto
adjacent properties and emit low levels of glare into the sky. Decorative lighting is allowed, however decorative
lighting is required to be shut-off by 11 :00 P.M. By shutting off decorative lighting at 11 :00 PM, the amount of
I light and/or glare will be reduced during late evening hours, thus preserving the visibility of the night sky for
scientific research from the Mount Palomar Observatory. Compliance with all Development Code and
Ordinance requirements would reduce potential light and glare impacts to surrounding properties to less than
significant. Therefore. potential light and glare impacts from the project would be less than significant.
a.
b.
c.
2. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES. In determining whether Impacts to agricultural resources are
significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land
Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Dept. of Conservation
as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. Would the
project:
Issues and Su rtin Information Sources
Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland
of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the
maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and
Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency,
to non-a ricultural use?
Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a
Williamson Act contract?
Involve other changes in the existing environment which,
due to their location or nature. could result in conversion
of Farmland, to non-a ricultural use?
Potentially
Significant
1m act
Potentially
Significant Unless
Mitigation
Inco rated
No
1m act
X
Less Than
Significant
1m act
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x
Comments:
2. a.-c.: No Impact: The project site is not currently in agricultural production and in the recent and historic
past (up to 20 years) the site has not been used for agricultural purposes. The site is not under a Williamson
Act contract nor is it zoned for agricultural uses. This property is not considered prime or unique farmland of
statewide or local importance as identified by the State Department of Conservation and the City of Temecula
General Plan. In addition, the project will not involve changes in the existing environment, which would result
in the conversion of farmland to non-agricultural uses. No impact is anticipated as a result of the proposed
project
3. AIR QUALITY. Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality
management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following
determinations. Would the project:
Issues and Su rtin Information Sources
a. Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable
air ualit Ian?
b. Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially
to an existin or ro'ected air uali violation?
c. Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any
criteria ollutant for which the ro'ect re ion is non-
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Potentially
Significant
1m act
Potentially
Significant Unless
Mitigation
Inco rated
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No
1m act
less Than
Significant
1m act
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attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient
air quality standard (including releasing emissions which
exceed uantitative thresholds for ozone recursors?
Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant
concentrations?
Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number
of eo Ie?
x
e.
x
Comments:
3. a.-e.: Potentially Significant Unless MitIgation Incorporated: The proposed project is located in the
southwest portion of the South Coast Air Basin. The Environmental Protection Agency designates areas of
Ozone (03), Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) as either "Does not meet the primary
standards", "Cannot be classified", or "Better than national standards". The primary air quality problems in the
area are ozone and particular matter. The Basin has been designated as an "extreme" non-attainment area for
ozone. The Basin exceeds both the state and federal standards for ozone and both the state and federal
standards for particulate matter PM10.
The proposed project may potentially result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of pollutants for which
the project region is considered non-attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality
standard. The proposed project is not considered a significant pollutant generator in regards to the immediate
surrounding area. However, the project site may be a significant pollutant generator for the South Coast Air
Basin since the basin is currently a non-attainment area. The General Plan EIR identifies the Temecula area
as having significantly cleaner air than the other areas in the South Coast Air Basin. The cleaner air in the
Temecula area is due to the geographical location and prevailing wind pattern. While the project site is located
within a non-attainment area, the project as a stand alone project will not emit pollutants considered to be
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A project specific Air Quality Analysis was prepared and submitted to the City for review (dated March 28,
2005). The report concluded that the project will potentially impact air quality almost exclusively through
increased automotive emissions. Minor secondary emissions during construction, from increased fossil-fueled
energy utilization and from small miscellaneous sources will also be generated, but these are usually much
smaller in both duration and volume than the mobile source emissions.
Construction Activities:
Construction pollutant emission generators would consist primarily of haul truck activities such as concrete and
other suppliers, graders and pavers, contractor vehicles, and ancillary operating equipment such as diesel-
electric generators and lifts. The SCAQMD CEQA Air Quality Handbook (1993) includes construction activity
screening thresholds to determine whether a project would exceed thresholds and result in significant impacts.
The screening table thresholds for construction are as follows:
Less-than-Significant
Threshold
1,309,000 SF residential
Size Proposed Project
Percent of Threshold (%)
148,000 SF (37 units x 4,000 11.3
SF/unit
18.8 acres 10.6
The project size is sufficiently limited as to not exceed thresholds. However, because of the non-attainment
status of the air basin, maximum feasible mitigation measures to reduce cumulative impacts to PM-10 and
I ozone from construction activities are included below. Short-term constr.uction activities duri(1g site grading
may exceed recommended SCAQMD significance thresholds for NOx depending upon disturbance acreage
and amount of equipment onsite. Daily emissions for ROG may exceed the daily threshold during the
application of paints and coatings if the entire project is painted in a brief period of time. The daily disturbance
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acreage, equipment usage and construction phasing are unknown at this time. Mitigation for potential effects is
included to reduce the potential for any short-term construction activity impacts.
I ODerationallmDactsNehicular Emissions Levels:
Motor vehicles are the primary source of emissions associated with the proposed project. Based on the
URBEMIS2002 model used to calculate daily emissions increases associated with the proposed project,
approximately 451 (37 units x 9.57 trips/DU) vehicle trips are anticipated at the build out of the project. The
project related mobile source emissions burden, along with a comparison of SCAQMD recommended
significance thresholds (pounds/day) are identified below.
ROG NOx CO PM-10 SOx
Area Source 1.92 .78 .78 0.0 0.01
Emissions
Mobile Source 4.31 4.54 52.48 4.23 0.05
Emissions ,
TOTAL 6.24 5.32 53.27 4.23 0.06
SCAQMD 55 55 550 150 150
Threshold
As illustrated no impacts will result from the proposed project based on the URBEMIS 2002 model. In addition,
because the total units do not exceed the anticipated/allowable units with the Margarita Village Specific Plan,
no significant impacts are anticipated.
The City of Temecula has adopted and certified an Environmental Impact Report for the Citywide General Plan
Update. The EIR identified various significant impacts that could not be mitigated to a less than significant
level. The City Council of the City of Temecula adopted Resolution 2005-43, a statement of overriding
I consideration for these impacts that could not be mitigated to a less than significant level. Included as part of
the statement of overriding consideration were air quality standards and compliance with SCAQMD air quality
plan. The proposed project is consistent with goals and policies within the General Plan.
Based on the above information, the proposed project could potentially expose sensitive receptors to
substantial pollutant concentration and could potentially create objectionable odors affecting a substantial
number of people. The only sensitive receptor in proximity to project site is Rancho Elementary School on La
Serena, which is located within approximately 3500 feet of the project site. These potential impacts are
considered less than significant with the implementation of the required mitigation measures.
The applicant is required to comply with the mitigation measures outlined in the Air Quality study to reduce
potential impacts to below a level of significance. The following Conditions of Approval and/or Mitigation
Measures will be incorporated on the following entitlements as a part of the proposed project (Specific Plan
Amendment, and Tentative Tract Map):
Prior to the issuance of a grading and/or building permit (as applicable), the Applicant shall submit written
proof of the satisfaction of each of the below mitigation measures to the Planning Department, unless
otherwise stated. All control techniques shall be clearly indicated on the project grading and construction
plans. Compliance with these measures shall be subject to periodic site inspections by the City.
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1. The applicant shall incorporate energy efficiency standards as defined by Title 24 into the
project. The applicant shall comply with the late~t Title 24 standards.
2. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit and during the duration of construction activities, the
Applicant shall verify in writing (to the Planning Department) that all earth moving and large
equipment are properly tuned and maintained to reduce emissions. In addition, alternative
clean-fueled vehicles shall be used where feasible. Construction equipment should be selected
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and deployed considering the lowest emission factors and highest energy efficiency reasonably
possible.
3. All diesel-powered vehicles and equipment shall be maintained in a manner to minimize NOx
emissions through regular tune-ups.
4. All diesel-powered vehicles shall be turned off when not In use for more than five (5) minutes,
and the gasoline-powered equipment shall be turned off immediately when not in use.
5. Electrical and/or natural gasoline-powered equipment should be utilized in-lieu of gasoline or
diesel-powered engines.
6. If construction equipment powered by alternative fuel sources (LPG/CNG) is available at
comparable cost, the developer shall specify that such equipment be used during all
construction activities on the project site.
7. Contractors should use particulate filters on diesel construction equipment, if such filters are
available and are cost-competitive for use with this project.
8. During construction and all grading phases, the project site shall be watered down, to prevent
fugitive dust and erosion, in the morning before grading and/or before construction begins and
In the evening once construction and/or grading is complete for the day. The project site shall
be watered down no less than 3 times (not Including the morning and evening water-down)
during construction and/or grading activities to reduce dust.
9. During periods of high winds (i.e., wind speed sufficient to cause fugitive dust to impact
adjacent properties, generally wind speeds exceeding 25 miles per hour, averaged over an
hour), the Applicant shall curtail all clearing, grading, earth moving and excavation operations
as directed by the City Engineer, to the degree necessary to prevent fugitive dust created by on-
site activities and operations from being a nuisance or hazard, either off-site or on-site, or as
determined by the City Engineer at his sole discretion.
10. The applicant shall comply with regional rules such as SCAQMD Rules 402 and 403, which
would assist in reducing short-term air pollutant emissions. Rule 403 requires that fugitive dust
be controlled with best available control measures so that the presence of such dust does not
remain visible in the atmosphere beyond the property line of the emission source. Rule 402
requires dust suppression techniques be Implemented to prevent fugitive dust from creating a
nuisance offsite. These dust suppression techniques are summarized below:
a. Portions of the construction site to remain inactive longer than a period of three months
shall be seeded and watered until grass cover is grown or otherwise stabilized in a
manner acceptable to the City.
b. All on-site roads shall be paved as soon as feasible or watered periodically or chemically
stabilized.
c. All trucks exporting and/or Importing fill to/from the project site shall use tarpaulins to
fully cover the load In compliance with State Vehicle Code 23114. Material transported In
trucks off-site (to and/or from the site) shall comply with State Vehicle Code 23114, with
special attention to Sections 23114(b) (2) (F), (b) (F), (e) (2) and (e) (4) as amended.
Material transported on-site shall be sufficiently watered or secured to prevent fugitive
dust emissions. Lower portions of the trucks, including the wheels shall be sprayed with
water, which shall be properly managed so as to prevent runoff, to reduce/eliminate soli
from the trucks before they leave the construction area.
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d. The area disturbed by clearing, grading, earthmoving, or excavation operations shall be
minimized at all times.
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11. Prior to the issuance of a grading and building permits, the applicant shall submit verification
that a ridesharing program for the construction crew has been encouraged and will be
supported by the contractor via incentives or other Inducements.
12. During the course of the project grading and construction, the applicant shall post signs on-site
limiting construction related traffic and all general traffic to 15 miles per hour or less.
13. Graded and/or excavated inactive areas of the construction site shall be monitored by the
Applicant at least weekly to ensure continued dust stabilization. Soil stabilization methods such
as water and roll compaction and environmentally safe dust control materials, shall be
periodically applied to portions of the construction site that are inactive for over three days. If
no further grading or excavation operations are planned for the area, the area shall be seeded
and watered to establish and maintain grass growth, or periodically treated with
environmentally safe dust suppressants, to prevent excessive fugitive dust. City staff shall be
advised of the election of treatment made by the Applicant.
14. During the course of the project grading and construction, the Applicant shall sweep adjacent
streets and roads so as to prevent the placement or accumulation of dirt in the roadway. Where
vehicles leave the construction site and enter adjacent public streets the streets shall be swept
daily or washed down at the end of the work day to remove soil tracked onto the paved surface.
Any visible soil track.out extending more than fifty (50) feet from the access point shall be
swept or washed within thirty (30) minutes of deposition.
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15. The construction contractor shall schedule the construction activities so as not to Interfere with
peak hour traffic as much as possible, and if necessary, a flag person shall be retained to
maintain safety adjacent to existing roadways.
16. The construction contractor should utilize as much as possible precoated/natural colored
building materials. Water-based or low VOC coatings should be used that comply with the most
stringent SCAQMD Rule 1113 limits. Spray equipment with high transfer efficiency, or manual
coatings application shall be used to reduce VOC emissions.
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4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the project?
Potentially
Potentially Significant Unless Less Than
Issues and Sunnnrtinn Infonnation Sources Significant M~~2 Significant No
Imnact Inco ted Imeact Imoact
a. Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or X
through habitat modifications, on any species identified
as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in
local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the
California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service?
b. Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat X
or other sensitive natural community identified in local or
regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California
Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife
Service?
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c.
d.
e.
f.
Have a substantial adverse effect of federally protected
wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water
Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool,
coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological
interru tion, or other means?
Interfere substantially with the movement of any native
resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with
established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors,
or im ede the use of native wildlife nurse sites?
Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting
biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or
ordinance?
Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat
Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation
Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat
conservation Ian?
x
x
x
x
Comments:
4. a., c-f.: No Impact: The project site is currently vacant and disturbed. Approximately 40,000 cubic yards of
fill material have been stockpiled on the site for several years. The site is located within the Stephen's
Kangaroo Rat Habitat Fee Area. Habitat Conservation fees will be required as a standard condition of approval
to offset the effect of cumulative impacts to the species from urbanization occurring throughout western
Riverside County. The project site is a part of the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat
Conservation Plan (MSHCP), which was adopted by City Council on January 13, 2004, and became effective
March 12, 2004. The ordinance requires all projects submitted after June 22,2004 to be analyzed to ascertain
I if a Habitat Assessment is required. The subject application was received prior to this date. Although the
project is not subject to the Habitat Assessment requirement of the MSHCP, the impact fees associated with
. the ordinance apply to all development applications submitted after the effective date, to which this project is
subject. There are some grasses on the project site, however they are not considered sensitive habitat, nor is
the site a part of a wildlife corridor. No impact is anticipated as a result of the proposed project.
4.b.: Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated: A 450+/- foot long non-blue line natural stream
course is located on the project site between Julo Way and the future alignment of Butterfield Stage Road.
Thomas Leslie Corporation performed a field visit to the site in order to determine the acreages of state and
federal waters delineated within the stream course. A letter dated January 5, 2004 indicates that no wetlands,
or riparian habitat were observed along the stream course. Based on the field data, 0.06 acres of jurisdictional
state and federal non-wetland waters was delineated. Filling of the jurisdictional waters will require issuance of
Nation Wide Permit 39 (NWP) from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Use of a NWP 39 requires procurement
of a 401 water quality control permit from the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) and a 1603
Streambed Alteration Agreement from the California Department of Fish and Game (DF&G). Implementation of
the following mitigation measure will reduce potential project impacts to less than significant:
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1. The applicant shall obtain a Department of the Army Permit from the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, a Streambed Alteration Agreement from
the California Department of Fish and Game, and a Section 401 Water Quality Certification from
the Regional Water Quality Control Board. Proof of permit approval from all agencies shall be
submitted to the City Planning Department prior to Issuance of any grading permit.
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5. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
b.
Issues and Su rtin Infonnatlon Sources
Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of
a historical resource as defined in Section 15064.5?
Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of
an archaeolo ical resource ursuant to Section 15064.5?
Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological
resource or site or uni ue eolo ic feature?
Disturb any human remains, including those interred
outside of formal cemeteries?
Potentially
Significant
1m act
Potentially
Significant Unless
Mitigation
Inco tad
Less Than
Significant
1m ct
No
1m act
X
a.
X
c.
X
d.
X
Comments:
5. a-b.: No Impact: Construction of the proposed buildings will occur on land that has been previously graded,
disturbed or used for stockpiling. An Archaeological Survey was prepared by Brian Smith & Associates
(October 18, 2004) to survey the property for any evidence of prehistoric or historic cultural resources. An
archaeological records search performed for the subject site found no previously identified cultural resources
within the project boundaries. In addition, an on-site archaeological survey resulted in no cultural resources
identified. Additionally, neither the City of Temecula General Plan Environmental Impact Report nor the City's
General Plan identifies this project site as an area of significant cultural resources; therefore no impacts to
cultural resources are anticipated.
5. c-d.: Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated: The City of Temecula General Plan (Figure
15-7) identifies the project site as an area with a high potential for paleontological resources. A Phase 1 Study
for Paleontological mitigation and monitoring was prepared by Brian Smith & Associates (October 6,2004) for
the project site. The site is characterized by sandstone facies of the Pauba Formation, which has a well
documented record of producing numerous vertebrate and invertebrate fossils. The report includes mitigation
measures required for the project (items 1-4 below). Additional mitigation is proposed to reduce potential
impacts to human remains.
1. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall provide written documentation that
the following monitoring will occur (e.g., contract with qualified professional): Monitoring of
mass grading and excavation activities in areas identified as likely to contain paleontological
resources by a qualified paleontogist or paleontological monitor.
2. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall provide written documentation that
the following will occur (e.g., contract with qualified professional): Preparation of recovered
specimens to a point of iden"tification and permanent preservation, including screen-washing of
sediments to recover small invertebrates and vertebrates.
3. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall provide written documentation that
the following will occur (e.g., contract with qualified professional): Identification and curation of
specimens into a professional, accredited public museum repository with a commitment to
archival conservation and permanent retrievable storage (e.g., the San Bernardino County
Museum). The paleontological program should include a written repository agreement prior to
the initiation of mitigation activities.
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4. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall provide written documentation that
the following will occur (e.g., contract with qualified professional): Preparation of a final
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monitoring and mitigation report of findings and significance, Including lists of all fossils
recovered and necessary maps and graphics to accurately record their original location.
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5. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the applicant must enter into an agreement with the
Pechanga Band of Lulseno Indians that addresses the treatment and disposition of all cultural
resources, human resources and human remains discovered on-site.
6. The landowner agrees to relinquish ownership of all cultural resources, including
archaeological artifacts found on the project site, to the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians for
proper treatment and disposition.
7. The applicant shall provide an on-site archaeological and paleontological monitoring during all
phases of earthmoving activities.
8. If sacred sites are discovered during ground disturbing activities, they shall be avoided and
preserved.
6. GEOLOGY AND SOILS. Would the project:
Potentially
Potentially Significant Unless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Issues and SUDDOrtina Information Sources Imnact Incomorated Imnact Imoact
a. Expose people or structures to potential substantial
adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death
involvino:
i. Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on X
the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning
Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based
on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to
Division of Mines and GeoloQY SDecial Publication 42.
ii. Strono seismic Qround shaking? X
iii. Seismic-related ground failure, including liauefaction? X
iv. Landslides? X
b. Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of toosoil? X
c. Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or X
that would become unstable as a result of the project,
and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral
spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collaose?
d. Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B X
of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial
risks to life or property?
e. Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of X
septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems
where sewers are not available for the disposal of
wastewater?
Comments:
I
6. a. i-iv: Less Than Significant Impact: The subject site is not within an Alquist-Priolo Special Studies Zone
for faulting, and no faults are known to be present at the site (General Plan Figure 7-1). The nearest mapped
faults are the Wildomar and Willard Faults (within the Elsinore fault zone) which lie approximately 2.5 and 3.2
miles west of the site, respectively. These faults are considered to be active and potentially active,
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respectively. However, this is not considered significant. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of
this project.
16. b.: Less than Significant Impact: The project will not result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil.
The project site will be developed in accordance with City standards, including National Pollution Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) standards, which require the implementation of erosion control and best
management practices (BMP's). The Final Environmental Impact Report for the City of Temecula General Plan
has not identified any known landslides or mudslides located on the site or proximate to the site. No significant
impacts are anticipated as a result of this project.
6. c.: Less Than Significant impact: The project is not located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or
that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral
spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse. According to General Plan Figure 7-2 the project site is not
within a Liquefaction Hazard Area or Areas of Potential Subsidence. No significant impacts are anticipated as a
result of this project.
6. d.: No Impact: The project is not located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform
Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property.
6. e.: No Impact: The project site will not utilize septic tanks. A public sewer system is available and approvals
from the Department of Environmental Health for solid wastes and waste water will be required. The project will
connect to the public sewer system. No impacts are anticipated as a result of this project.
7. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Would the project:
Issues and Su rtin Information Sources
Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through the routine transportation, use, or
dis osal of hazardous materials?
Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and
accident conditions involving the release of hazardous
materials into the environment?
Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or
acutely hazardous materials, substances, or acutely
hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-
uarter mile of an existin or ro osed school?
Be located on a site which is included on a list of
hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to
Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result,
would it create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment?
For a project located within an airport land use plan or,
where such a plan has not been adopted, within two
miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the
project result in a safety hazard for people residing or
workin in the ro'ect area?
For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would
the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or
workin in the ro'ect area?
Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an
ado ted emer enc res onse Ian or emer enc
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b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
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Potentially
Significant
1m act
Potentially
Significant Unless
Mitigation
Inco orated
No
1m act
X
Less Than
Significant
1m act
x
x
x
x
x
x
h.
evacuation Ian?
Expose people or structures to a significant risk or loss,
injury or death involving wildland fires, including where
wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where
residences are intermixed with wildlands?
x
.Comments:
7. a.: No Impact: The project will not create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the
routine transportation. use, or disposal of hazardous materials. The proposed project consists of a residential
development and will not generate hazardous materials that would create a significant hazard. Typical
transportation, use and disposal of wastes associated with residential uses are anticipated, however these are
not considered potentially significant. No impacts are anticipated as a result of the proposed project.
7. b.: No Impact: The proposed project will not create a significant hazard to the public or the environment
through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials
into the environment. The proposed project consists of single family residential development. The releases of
hazardous materials into the environment are not anticipated as a result of the proposed project. No impact is
anticipated as a result of the proposed project
7. c.: No Impact: The proposed project is located within three-quarters of a mile of an existing elementary
school located on La Serena Drive. However, the proposed project is not anticipated to emit substantial
emissions, materials or wastes that would create a significant impact. The project is required to implement
mitigation measures to reduce air quality emissions as required in the Air Quality analysis. A less than
significant impact is anticipated as a result of the proposed project.
17. d.: No Impact: The project site is not located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials
sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, would not result in a significant hazard to
the public or the environment. No impact is anticipated as a result of the proposed project
7. e-f.: No Impact: The project site is not located within an airport land use plan or within two miles of a public
or private airstrip. Zone E of the French Valley Airport is located approximately 2,500 feet from the northern
most boundary of the subject site. No impact upon airport uses will result from this proposal.
7. g.: No Impact: The proposed project is located within an urban area within the city limits. Emergency
response or evacuation plan routes include the City's roadway network. The proposed project does not involve
impeding or modify existing roadways and therefore, would not impair the implementation of or physically
interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan. No impact is anticipated as
a result of the proposed project.
7. h.: No Impact: The proposed project is and is therefore, not located in or near a wildland area that would be
subject to fire hazards. The location of the proposed project would not expose people or structures to a
significant risk or loss, injury or death involving wildland fires. No impact is anticipated as a result of this
project.
8. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY. Would the project:
la.
Issues and Su rtin Information Sources
Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge
re uirements?
Potentially
Significant
1m act
Potentially
Significant Unless
Mitigation
Inco orated
Less Than
Significant
1m act
X
No
1m act
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b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere
substantially with groundwater recharge such that there
would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of
the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate
of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which
would not support existing land uses or planned uses for
which ermits have been ranted?
Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site
or area, including through the alteration of the course of a
stream or river, in a manner which would result in
substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site?
Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site
or area, including through the alteration of the course of a
stream or river. or substantially increase the rate or
amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result
in f100din on- or off-site?
Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the
capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage
systems or provide substantial additional sources of
olluted runoff?
Otherwise substantiall de rade water uali ?
Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area as
mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood
Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation
ma ?
Place within a 1 OO-year flood hazard area structures
which would im ede or redirect flood flows?
Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss,
injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a
result of the failure of a levee or dam?
Inundation b seiche, tsunami, or mudflow?
x
x
x
x
x
X
x
X
X
Comments:
8. a.: Less Than Significant Impact: The proposed project would not violate any water quality standards or
waste discharge requirements because the proposed project is required to comply with Best Management
Practices (BMP's), Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) regulations as well as National Pollution
Elimination Discharge Elimination System standards. An Army Corps of Engineers permit may be required if
the project proposes fill material within .waters of the United States' and adjacent wetlands pursuant to Section
404 of the Clean Water Act of 1972. The applicant is required to consult with the Department of the Army to
determine the appropriate permits required, if any. A less than significant impact is anticipated as a result of
the proposed project.
8. b.: No Impact: The proposed project would not substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere
substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering
of the local groundwater table level. The proposed project is required to comply with local development
standards, including lot coverage and landscaping requirements, which will allow percolation and ground water
recharge. The nearest water wells are located at Nicholas Road northwest of the project site and along
Meadows Parkway, southwest of the subject site. No impact is anticipated as a result of the proposed project.
18. c.-e.: Less Than Significant Impact: The proposed project wouid not substantially alter the existing
drainage pattern of the site or area, including the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner
which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site, or increase the rate or amount of surface
runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site. The proposed project would not create or
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contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage systems
or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff. The proposed project will include an on-site
drainage plan. The City of Temecula Public Works Department reviews all drainage plans and determines
I adequate drainage facilities are in place capable of on-site drainage and that off-site drainage facilities can
accommodate additional flow. The project is also required to comply with Best Management Practices (BMP's),
Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) regulations as well as National Pollution Elimination
Discharge System (NPDES) standards, which addresses drainage, siltation and erosion. A less than significant
impact is anticipated as a result of the proposed project.
8. f.: No Impact: The proposed project would not otherwise degrade water quality because the proposed
project is not considered a significant pollutant generator and will not include excessive fertilizer application or
other similar materials that could degrade water quality. No impact is anticipated as a result of the proposed
project.
8. g.-h.: No Impact: The proposed project site is outside both the 100-year and 500-year flood plain per the
Flood Insurance Rate Map (Community Panel 060742 0005B) and General Plan (Figure 7-3). No impact is
anticipated as a result of the proposed project.
8. i.: No Impact: The proposed project would not expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury
or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam. The proposed project
is not located in a Dam Inundation area for the Lake Skinner Dam or the Vail Lake (General Plan Figure 7-4).
No impact is anticipated as a result of the proposed project.
8. j.: No Impact: The proposed project is not located near a coast line which would be subject to inundation by
seiche, tsunami, or mudflow. No impact is anticipated as a result of the proposed project.
9. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the project:
a.
b.
Issues and Su rtin Information Sources
Ph sicall divide an established communit ?
Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or
regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project
(including, but not limited to the general plan, specific
plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted
for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental
effect?
Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or
natural community conservation plan?
Potentially
Significant
1m act
Potentially
Significant Unless
Mitigation
Inco rated
Less Than
Significant
1m act
No
1m act
X
X
c.
x
Comments:
9. a. and c: No Impact: The proposed project is currently zoned for residential uses, adjacent to existing
residential uses to the north, south and west, and Butterfield Stage Road to the east. As proposed, the project
will not divide an established community. The project site is a part of the Western Riverside County Multiple
Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP), which was adopted by City Council on January 13, 2004, and
became effective March 12, 2004. The ordinance requires all projects submitted after June 22, 2004 to be
I analyzed to ascertain if a Habitat Assessment is required. The subject application was received prior to this
date. Although the project is not subject to the Habitat Assessment requirement of the MSHCP, the impact
fees associated with the ordinance apply to all development applications submitted after the effective date, to
which this project is subject. No impact is anticipated as a result of the proposed project.
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9. b.: Less than Significant Impact: The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan Land Use
designations of Low Density Residential (L) and Low Medium Density Residential (VL). These designations
I allow residential uses with a density of 0.5 to 2.0 dwelling units per acre in areas designated Low Density
(Planning Area 9A) and 3 to 6 dwelling units per acre in areas designated Low Medium Density (Planning Area
7). The project density is consistent with the density ranges. Planning Area 7 density is proposed at 2.64
dwelling units per acre; Planning Area 9A density is proposed at 1.08 dwelling units per acre.
The project site is within the boundaries of the Margarita Village Specific Plan. The proposed project includes a
Specific Plan Amendment to change the land use designations and residential (zoning) districts for Planning
Areas 7 and 9. The land use change includes a request to change from Low Density Residential (L - 0.4 to 2
du/ac) to Medium Density Residential (M - 2 to 5 du/ac) in Planning Ar~a 7. The residential designation
changes would reduce the minimum lot sizes on the site from a minimum of one acre to 20,000 square feet in
Planning Area 9A and 7,200 square feet in Planning Area 7. As a result of the proposed changes and upon
approval of the Specific Plan Amendment, the proposed 37 residential units will be consistent with the
Margarita Village Specific Plan. The proposed changes would result in smaller lot sizes than anticipated. The
average lot sizes for the proposed project are 10,547 square feet in Planning Area 7 and 22,190 square feet in
Planning Area 9A. However, the project design is compatible with lot sizes of the adjacent residential
development to the west. The proposed changes will also result in a net increase of 18 dwelling units from the
current Specific Plan designations for the subject site, including Planning Areas 7 and 9. However, the
Specific Plan allows a maximum of 3,923 dwelling units and only 3,719 units have been constructed; 204 units
below the allowable and anticipated development maximum analyzed in the Specific Plan EIR. The project site
is the last developable area within the Specific Plan and if constructed, will still result in less than the maximum
anticipated units for the Plan area. Therefore, no significant impact to land use and planning would result from
the project.
10. MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
b.
Issues and Su rti Infonnation Sources
Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral
resource that would be of value to the region and the
residents of the state?
Result in the loss of availability of a locally-important
mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local
eneral lan, s ecific Ian or other land use Ian?
Potentially
Significant
1m act
Potentially
Significant Unless
Mitigation
loco rated
less Than
Significant
1m act
No
1m act
X
a.
X
Comments:
10. a.-b.: No Impact: The proposed project is not located in an area that is known to include minerals that are
considered of value to the region and/or the state. The proposed project will not result in the loss of a locally-
important mineral resource because the project site is not identified as an important site known to maintain
such resources as shown in the Final EIR for the City of Temecula General Plan. No impact is anticipated as a
result of the proposed project.
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11. NOISE. Would the project result In:
a.
Issues and Su n Information Sources
Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in
excess of standards established in the local general plan
or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other
a encies?
Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive
round borne vibration or round borne noise levels?
A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels
in the project vicinity above levels existing without the
ro'ect?
A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient
noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing
without the ro'ect?
For a project located within an airport land use plan or,
where such a plan has not been adopted, within two
miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the
project expose people residing or working in the project
area to excessive noise levels?
For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would
the project expose people residing or working in the
ro'ect area to excessive noise levels?
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Potentially
Significant
1m act
Potentially
Significant Unless
MiUgation
Inco orated
X
No
1m act
Less Than
Significant
1m act
X
X
x
X
X
11.a,d: Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated: The project may potentially expose persons
to or generate noise levels in excess of standards established in the General Plan. The City's noise standard
fro residential development is 65 dBA CNEL (exterior usable space) and 45 dBA CNEL (interior habitable
space). If these levels are predicted to be exceeded due to area-wide build-out traffic, mitigation in the form of
perimeter walls for outdoor recreation areas and structural upgrades for habitable rooms may be required. The
one noise source associated with development is noise from construction activities. These activities may result
in temporary vibration or activities resulting in a noise level in excess of the standards within the general plan
and noise ordinance. The City has adopted Ordinance 90-04 which limits the hours of construction activity to
the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday - Friday, and 7:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, and no
construction on Sunday. A Noise Impact Analysis was prepared by Giroux & Associates for the proposed
project to analyze noise impacts for the project site. Butterfield Stage Road is the only non-residential roadway
adjacent to the project site which requires traffic noise analysis. The reference noise level at 50 feet from the
centerline along Butterfield Stage Road is 73.6 dBA CNEL. Usable outdoor space was measured 10 feet from
the top of the proposed slope to the centerline of the road. The following mitigation measures are required for
the residential lots adjacent to the roadway:
1. Exterior perimeter sound walls shall be constructed In the following locations:
I
Lots 1, 2,20, & 12
Lots 3, 4 through 9
.Lots 11 & 36
Lot 38
S-foot minimum height
4-foot minimum height
6-foot minimum height
6.5-foot minimum height
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2. An interior noise analysis shall be submitted In conjunction with building plan check to verify
that structural noise reduction as follows will be achieved in livable upstairs space at the
perimeter tier of homes by the specified structural components shown on the building plans:
1
Butterfield Stage Road
-27 dB (attenuation)
3. Building Plans shall Include the following: Supplemental ventilation is required for all perimeter
units abutting Butterfield Stage Road, capable of providing 75 CFM of fresh make-up air. The
make-up air duct should face away from the perimeter roadway.
11. b-c.: Less Than Significant Impact: The project will not expose persons to or generate excessive
ground borne vibration or groundborne noise levels that are permanent. Construction activity may generate
ground borne vibration but as discussed above this is considered temporary and construction hours are limited
by City Ordinance. The project will not result in a substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the
project vicinity above levels existing without the project. The proposed project is for single family residential
uses not associated with the creation of project-related traffic noise impacts. The proposed project will
generate approximately 370 vehicle trips per day (37 units x 10 trips/day). These trips will be dispersed over a
number of area roadways. The traffic noise from all 370 trips per day at 50 feet from the centerline of any
single street at 50 mph is 54 dBA CNEL. Such levels are well below the 65 dBA CNEL residential standard.
No significant impact is anticipated as a result of the project.
11.e-f: No Impact: This project is not within two miles of a public airport or public or private use airport.
Therefore, people residing in the project area will not be exposed to excessive noise levels generated by an
airport and no impacts will result from this project.
12. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the project:
b.
Issues and Su rUn Information Sources
Induce substantial population growth in an area, either
directly (for example, by proposing new homes and
businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension
of roads or other infrastructure?
Displace substantial numbers of existing housing,
necessitating the construction of replacement housing
elsewhere?
Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the
construction of re lacement housin elsewhere?
Potentially
Significant
1m act
Potentially
Significant Unless
Mitigation
loco rated
Less Than
Significant
1m act
X
No
1m act
a.
X
c.
X
Comments:
12.a: Less than Significant Impact The proposed project will result in the development of 37 single-family
residences, a net increase of 18 homes from that anticipated with the existing land use designations, which is
not considered a substantial growth in population. In addition, the 37 units will still result in 186 less total units
than approved for the Margarita Village Specific Plan development. As proposed, the project will involve
minimal extension of existing roads (Ahern Place and local residential streets), which is not considered
significant and will not cut-off circulation of existing roads.
112. b.-C.: No Impact: The project will not induce substantial growth in the area either directly or indirectly. The
project site is vacant and therefore, will not displace substantial numbers of people or existing housing. The
project will neither displace housing nor people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing. No
impacts are anticipated as a result of this project.
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13. PUBLIC SERVICES.
Potentially
Potentially Significant Unless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Issues and Suooortina tnfonnalian Sources lmoact Incornorated Imoact Imoact
a. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical X
impacts associated with the provision of new or physically
altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically
altered governmental facilities, the construction of which
could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to
maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or
other performance objectives for any of the public
services:
Fire nrotection? X
Police Drotection? X
Schools? X
Parks? X
Other nublic facilities? X
Comments:
13. a.: Less Than Significant Impact: The project will have a less than significant impact upon, or result in a
need for new or altered fire, police, recreation or other public facilities. The project will incrementally increase
the need for some services. However, the project will contribute its fair share through City Development
1 Impact Fees to be used to provide public facilities. The project will not have an impact upon, and will not result
in a need for new or altered school facilities. The project will not cause significant numbers of people to
relocate within or to the City. The project will have a less than significant impact upon the need for new or
altered public facilities. The Rancho California Water District and the Riverside Department of Environmental
Health have been made aware of this project. A condition of approval has been placed on this project that will
require the proponent to obtain "Will Serve" letters from all of the publiC utilities agencies. Service is currently
provided for the surrounding residential development, so extending service to this site is possible, which would
result in less than significant impacts as a result of the project.
14. RECREATION.
. Potentially
Potentially Signlficant Unless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Issues and SUDoortina Information Sources Imoact IncorDorated Imoact 'moact
a. Would the project increase the use of existing X
neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational
facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the
facilitv would occur or be accelerated?
b. Does the project include recreational facilities or require X
the construction or expansion of recreational facilities
which might have an adverse physical effect on the
environment?
I Comments:
14. a.-b.: Less then Significant Impact: The proposed project includes the development of 37 single-family
residences, as well as a 1.16 acre passive open space lot. This recreation area will be available to the
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residents and will include play equipment for children, turf area, benches and possibly barbeque facilities. The
project will not displace recreationally zoned. lands or remove vacant lands that are used for recreational
purposes. The anticipated need to increase the neighborhood or regional parks or other recreational facilities
as a result of this project is not anticipated.
15. TRANSPORTATIONITRAFFIC. Would the project:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
Issues and Su rtin Information Sources
Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in
relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the
street system (i.e., result in a substantial increase in
either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity
ration on roads, or con estion at intersections?
Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of
service standard established by the county congestion
mana ement a enc for desi nated roads or hi hwa s?
Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either
an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that
results in substantial safe risks?
Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature
(e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or
incom atible uses e. " farm e ui ment ?
Result in inade uate emer enc access?
Result in inade uate arkin ca aci ?
Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs
supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts,
bic c1e racks?
Comments:
Potentially
Signtflcant
1m act
Potentially
Signlflcant Unless
Mitigation
Inco orated
No
1m act
less Than
Significant
1m act
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
15. a.-b: Less Than Significant: The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan allowable density. A
Traffic Count Analysis was prepared by Mahmoud Dibas, PE for the project. The report was reviewed by the
City's Traffic Engineer and based on the following analysis, the report was deemed adequate and no additional
traffic impacts are anticipated as a result of the project. The proposal includes 37 residential units (353.35
ADT). The project area is within the Margarita Village Specific Plan. The Specific Plan allowed a maximum of
3,923 dwelling units and only 3,719 units have been constructed; 204 units below the allowable and anticipated
development maximum analyzed in the Specific Plan EIR. The project site is the last developable area within
the Specific Plan and if constructed, will still result in less than the maximum anticipated units for the Plan area.
The project will be required to contribute to the Traffic Signal and Street Improvement components of the
Development Impact Fees prior to the issuance of any building permits. No significant impacts are anticipated.
15. c.: No Impact: Development of this property will not result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either
an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks. This site is not within
the French Valley Airport influence area. Therefore, no impacts are anticipated as a result of the project.
15. d.: No Impact: The project will not result in hazards to safety from design features. The project is designed
I to current City standards and does not propose any hazards. No impacts are anticipated as a result of this
project.
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15. e.: No Impact: The project will not result in inadequate emergency access or inadequate access to nearby
uses. The project is designed to current City standards and has adequate emergency access and will not
interfere with access to nearby uses. No impacts are anticipated as a result of this project.
115. f.: No Impact: The proposed project will meet industrial use parking requirements per Chapter 17.24 of the
City of Temecula Development Code. No impacts are anticipated as a result of this project.
15. g.: No Impact: The project will be required to be designed consistent with adopted policies, plans, or
programs supporting alternative transportation. Therefore, no impacts will result from this project.
16. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the project:
Potentially
Potentially Significant Unless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Issues and Suooortinn Information Sources Imnact Incomorated Imoact Imoact
a. Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the X
applicable Reaional Water QualitY Control Board?
b. Require or result in the construction of new water or X
wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing
facilities, the construction of which could cause significant
environmental effects?
c. Require or result in the construction of new storm water X
drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the
construction of which could cause significant
environmental effects?
d. Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the X
project from existing entitlements and resources, or are
new or expanded entitlements needed?
e. Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment X
provider which serves or may serve the project that it has
adequate capacity to serve the project's projected
demand in addition to the provider's existing
commitments?
f. Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to X
accommodate the proiect's solid waste disposal needs?
g. Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and X
regulations related to solid waste?
Comments:
16. a. b. e.: Less Than Significant Impact: The project will not exceed wastewater treatment requirements,
require the construction of new treatment facilities, nor affect the capacity of treatment providers. The project
will have an incremental effect upon existing systems. Since the project is consistent with the anticipated
number of dwelling units for the Margarita Village Specific Plan, less than significant impacts are anticipated as
a result of this project. .
16. c.: Less Than Significant Impact: The project will require on-site storm drains to be constructed. The
I project may require various State and Federal Permits. The project will include the construction of underground
storm drains and drainage swales in various locations within the project site. No off-site storm drains or
expansion of existing facilities are required as a result of this project. Riverside County Flood Control and
Water Conservation District has reviewed the proposed plan and has determined that the proposed project
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would not be impacted by District Master Drainage Plan facilities. Less than significant impacts are anticipated
as a result of this project.
116. d.: No Impact: The project will not significantly impact existing water supplies nor require expanded water
entitlements. The project will have an incremental effect upon existing systems. While the project will have an
incremental impact upon existing systems, the Rancho California Water District has provided "water available"
letters to the City indicating water resources are available to serve to proposed project, provided the applicant
signs an Agency Agreement with the Water District. No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of this
project.
16. f. g.: Less Than SIgnificant Impact: The project will not result in a need for new landfill capacity. Any
potential impacts from solid waste created by this development can be mitigated through participation in
Source Reduction and Recycling Programs, which are implemented by the City. Less than significant impacts
are anticipated as a result of this project.
17. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE. Would the project:
a.
b.
c. .
Issues and Su rtin Information Sources
Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality
of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a
fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population
to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate
a plant or animal community, reduce the number or
restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal
or eliminate important examples of the major periods of
Califomia histo or rehisto ?
Does the project have impacts that are individually
limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively
considerable" means that the incremental effects of a
project are considerable when viewed in connection with
the effects of past projects, the effects of other current
ro'ects, and the effects of robable future ro'ects?
Does the project have environmental effects which will
cause substantial adverse effects on human beings,
either directl or indirectl ?
Comments:
Potentially
Significant
1m act
Potentially
Significant Unless
Mitigation
Inco orated
X
No
1m act
Less Than
Significant
1m act
X
X
17. a.: Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated: The project will not degrade the quality of the
environment on site or in the vicinity of the project. The developer may be required to obtain various State and
Federal Permits including, Nation Wide Permit 39 from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 401 water quality
control permit from the Regional Water Quality Control Board, and a 1603 Streambed Alteration Agreement
from the California Department of Fish and Game. These have been included as biological mitigation
measures to reduce impacts to less than significant levels.
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17. b.: Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated: The project should not have impacts that are
individually limited, or cumulatively considerable that cannot be mitigated accordingly. The project will not have
a cumulative effect on the environment since the project site is a residential zone in an urban area, surrounded
by development. The applicant has submitted the necessary studies and documents, which have been
reviewed by staff and it has been determined that any potential impacts can be adequately mitigated. Staff has
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included the appropriate mitigation measures as conditions of approval to ensure any potentially significant
impacts are reduced to less than significant.
117. c.: Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated: The project will not have environmental
effects that would cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, directly or indirectly. The residential
project will be des.igned and developed consistent with the Specific Plan, Development Code, and the General
Plan. Mitigation Measures as well as Conditions of Approval have been applied to ensure all potentially
significant impacts have been reduced to less than significant impacts to humans and the environment directly
and indirectly.
18. EARLIER ANALYSES. Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering program EIR,
or other CEQA process, one or more effects have been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or
negative declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this case a discussion should Identify the following
on attached sheets.
a.
b.
c.
1 1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
113.
Earlier anal ses used. Identi earlier anal ses and state where the are available for review.
Impacts adequately addressed. Identify which affects from the above checklist were within the scope
of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state
whether such effects were addressed b miti ation measures based on the earlier anal sis.
Mitigation measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated,"
describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and
the extent to which the address site-s ecific conditions for the ro'ect.
SOURCES
City of Temecula General Plan, adopted November 9, 1993.
City of Temecula General Plan Final Environmental Impact Report, adopted July 2, 1993
City of Temecula General Plan Public Review Draft, dated December 2004
City of Temecula General Plan Update Draft Environmental Impact Report, dated December 2004
Margarita Village Specific Plan (Amendment No.5), dated October 10,2000
Margarita Village Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report, adopted August 26, 1986
Margarita Village Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation, Leighton & Associates, Inc., dated April 12,
1988
Vinyards View Estates Jurisdictional Determination Letter, Thomas Leslie Corporation, dated January
5,2004
Vinyards View Estates Archaeological Survey, Brian Smith & Associates, dated October 18, 2004
Vinyards View Estates Phase 1 Study, Brian Smith & Associates, dated October 6, 2004
Vinyards View Estates Noise Impact Analysis, Giroux & Associates, dated December 28, 2004
Vinyards View Estates Traffic Generation Comparison Report, Mahmoud Dibas, PE, dated August 2,
2004
Air Quality Analysis, Vinyard View Estates, Matthew Fagan Consulting, dated March 28, 2005
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Mitigation Monitoring Program
Vinyards View Estates
Planning Application No. PA04-0390 & 0392
(Specific Plan Amendment & Tentative Tract Map No. 23103-2)
AIR QUALITY
General Impact:
The proposed project could potentially expose sensitive
receptors to substantial pollutant concentration and could
potentially create objectionable odors affecting a
substantial number of people working in the nearby area.
Mitigation Measures:
- The applicant shall incorporate energy efficiency
standards as defined by Title 24 into the project. The
applicant shall comply with the latest Title 24 standards.
- Prior to the issuance of a grading permit and during the
duration of construction activities, the Applicant shall verify
in writing (to the Planning Department) that all earth
moving and large equipment are properly tuned and
maintained to reduce emissions. In addition, alternative
clean-fueled vehicles shall be used where feasible.
Construction equipment should be selected and deployed
considering the lowest emission factors and highest energy
efficiency reasonably possible.
- All diesel-powered vehicles and equipment shall be
maintained in a manner to minimize NOx emissions
through regular tune-ups.
- All diesel-powered vehicles shall be turned off when not
in sue for more than five (5) minutes, and the gasoline-
powered equipment shall be turned off immediately when
not in use.
- Electrical and/or natural gasoline-powered equipment
should be utilized in-lieu of gasoline or diesel-powered
engines.
- If construction equipment powered by alternative fuel
sources (LPG/CNG) is available at comparable cost, the
developer shall specify that such equipment be used
during all construction activities on the project site.
- Contractors should use particulate filters on diesel
construction equipment, if such filters are available and are
cost-competitive for use with this project.
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- During construction and all grading phases, the project
site shall be watered down, to prevent fugitive dust and
erosion, in the morning before grading and/or before
construction begins and in the evening once construction
and/or grading is complete for the day. The project site
shall be watered down no less than 3 times (not including
the moming and evening water-down) during construction
and/or grading activities to reduce dust.
- During periods of high winds (i.e., wind speed sufficient to
cause fugitive dust to impact adjacent properties, generally
wind speeds exceeding 25 miles per hour, averaged over
an hour), the Applicant shall curtail all clearing, grading,
earth moving and excavation operations as directed by the
City Engineer, to the degree necessary to prevent fugitive
dust created by on-site activities and operations from being
a nuisance or hazard, either off-site or on-site, or as
determined by the City Engineer at his sole discretion.
- The applicant shall comply with regional rules such as
SCAQMD Rules 402 and 403, which would assist in
reducing short-term air pollutant emissions. Rule 403
requires that fugitive dust be controlled with best available
control measures so that the presence of such dust does
not remain visible in the atmosphere beyond the property
line of the emission source. Rule 402 requires dust
suppression techniques be implemented to prevent fugitive
dust from creating a nuisance offsite~ These dust
suppression techniques are summarized below:
a.
Portions. of the construction site to remain inactive
longer than a period of three months shall be
seeded and watered until grass cover is grown or
otherwise stabilized in a manner acceptable to the
City.
All on-site roads shall be paved as soon as feasible
or watered periodically or chemically stabilized.
All trucks exporting and/or importing fill to/from the
project site shall use tarpaulins to fully cover the
load in compliance with State Vehicle Code 23114.
Material transported in trucks off-site (to and/or
from the site) shall comply with State Vehicle Code
23114, with special attention to Sections 23114(b)
(2) (F), (b) (F), (e) (2) and (e) (4) as amended.
Material transported on-site shall be sufficiently
watered or secured to prevent fugitive dust
emissions. Lower portions of the trucks, including
the wheels shall be sprayed with water, which shall
be properly managed so as to prevent runoff, to
reduce/eliminate soil from the trucks before they
leave the construction area.
b.
c.
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The area disturbed by
earthmoving, or excavation
minimized at all times.
clearing, grading,
operations shall be
- Prior to the issuance of a grading and building permits,
the applicant shall submit verification that a ridesharing
program for the construction crew has been encouraged
and will be supported by the contractor via incentives or
other inducements.
- During the course of the project grading and construction,
the applicant shall post signs on-site limiting construction
related traffic and all general traffic to 15 miles per hour or
less.
- Graded and/or excavated inactive areas of the
construction site shall be monitored by the Applicant at
least weekly to ensure continued dust stabilization. Soil
stabilization methods such as water and roll compaction
and environmentally safe dust control materials, shall be
periodically applied to portions of the construction site that
are inactive for over three days. If no further grading or
excavation operations are planned for the area, the area
shall be seeded and watered to establish and maintain
grass growth, or periodically treated with environmentally
safe dust suppressants, to prevent excessive fugitive dust.
City staff shall be advised of the election of treatment
made by the Applicant.
- During the course of the project grading and construction,
the Applicant shall sweep adjacent streets and roads so as
to prevent the placement or accumulation of dirt in the
roadway. Where vehicles leave the construction site and
enter adjacent public streets the streets shall be swept
daily or washed down at the end of the work day to remove
soil tracked onto the paved surface. Any visible soil track-
out extending more than fifty (50) feet from the access
point shall be swept or washed within thirty (30) minutes of
deposition.
- The construction contractor shall schedule the
construction activities so as not to interfere with peak hour
traffic as much as possible, and if necessary, a flag person
shall be retained to maintain safety adjacent to existing
roadways.
- The construction contractor should utilize as much as
possible precoated/natural colored building materials.
Water-based or low VOC coatings should be used that
comply with the most stringent SCAQMD Rule 1113 limits.
Spray equipment with high transfer efficiency, or manual
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Specific Process:
Mitigation Milestone:
Responsible Monitoring
Party:
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
General Impact:
Mitigation Measure:
Specific Process:
Mitigation Milestone:
Responsible Monitoring Party:
CULTURAL RESOURCES
General Impact:
Mitigation Measure:
coatings application shall be used to reduce VOC
emissions.
Planning staff will verify compliance with the above
mitigation measure as part of the grading plan check
review process. All mitigation measures will be included as
notes on the grading and/or building plans as applicable.
Applicant shall submit written proof of the satisfaction of
each of the mitigation measures to the Planning
Department, unless otherwise stated.
Prior to the issuance of a grading permit; during grading
operation
Planning and Public Works Departments
Substantially effect riparian habitat or other sensitive
natural community identified in local or regional plans,
policies, regulations or by the California Department of
Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service
The applicant shall obtain a Department of the Army
Permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, a Streambed
Alteration Agreement from the California Department of
Fish and Game, and a Section 401 Water Quality
Certification from the Regional Water Quality Control
Board.
Proof of permit approval from all agencies shall be
submitted to the Planning Department.
Prior to issuance of any grading permit.
Planning Department
Directly or indirectly destroying any unique paleontological
resources.
- Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the applicant
shall provide written documentation that the following
monitoring will occur (e.g., contract with qualified
professional): Monitoring of mass grading and excavation
activities in areas identified as likely to contain
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paleontological resources by a qualified paleontogist or
paleontological monitor. .
- Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the applicant
shall provide written documentation that the following will
occur (e.g., contract with qualified professional):
Preparation of recovered specimens to a point of
identification and permanent preservation, including
screen-washing of sediments to recover small
invertebrates and vertebrates.
- Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the applicant
shall provide written documentation that the following will
occur (e.g., contract with qualified professional):
Identification and curation of specimens into a
professional, accredited public museum repository with a
commitment to archival conservation and permanent
retrievable storage (e.g., the San Bernardino County
Museum). The paleontological program should include a
written repository agreement prior to the initiation of
mitigation activities.
- Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the applicant
shall provide written documentation that the following will
occur (e.g., contract with qualified professional):
Preparation of a final monitoring and mitigation report of
findings and significance, including lists of all fossils
recovered and necessary maps and graphics to accurately
record their original location.
- Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the applicant
must enter into an agreement with the Pechanga Band of
Luiseno Indians that addresses the treatment and
disposition of all cultural resources, human resources and
human remains discovered on-site.
- The landowner agrees to relinquish ownership of all
cultural resources, including archaeological artifacts found
on the project site, to the Pechanga Band of Luiseno
Indians for proper treatment and disposition.
- The applicant shall provide an on-site archaeological and
paleontological monitoring during all phases of
earthmoving activities.
- If sacred sites are discovered during ground disturbing
activities, they shall be avoided and preserved.
Specific Process:
Written documentation of agreements and contracts to be
submitted to planning department; and mitigation
measures shall be included on grading plan.
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Mitigation Milestone:
Responsible Monitoring Party:
NOISE
General Impact:
Mitigation Measure:
Specific Process:
Mitigation Milestone:
Responsible Monitoring Party:
Prior to issuance of a grading permit and during grading
activity as appropriate
Planning and Public Works Departments
Increase noise levels above established thresholds.
- Exterior perimeter sound walls shall be constructed in the
following locations:
Lots 1, 2, 20, & 12
Lots 3, 4 through 9
Lots 11 & 36
Lot 38
5-foot minimum height
4-foot minimum height
6-foot minimum height
6.5-foot minimum height
- An interior noise analysis shall be submitted in
conjunction with building plan check to verify that structural
noise reduction as follows will be achieved in livable
upstairs space at the perimeter tier of homes by the
specified structural components shown on the building
plans:
Butterfield Stage Road
-27 dB (attenuation)
- Building Plans shall include the following: Supplemental
ventilation is required for all perimeter units abutting
Butterfield Stage Road, capable of providing 75 CFM of
fresh make-up air. The make-up air duct should face away
from the perimeter roadway.
Perimeter wall locations shall be identified on grading plan;
Interior noise analysis and supplemental ventilation shall
be provided with building plans.
Prior to issuance of grading and building permits, as
appropriate.
Planning and Building Departments
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