HomeMy WebLinkAbout17-43 PC Resolution PC RESOLUTION NO. 17- 43
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TEMECULA RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL CERTIFY THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
PREPARED FOR THE ALTAIR PROJECT, CONSISTING OF
APPROXIMATELY 270 ACRES GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH
AND WEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF RIDGE PARK DRIVE
AND VINCENT MORAGA; WEST OF PUJOL STREET AND
MURRIETA CREEK; AND NORTH OF SANTA MARGARITA
RIVER (APN 922-210-049, 940-310-013, 940-310-015, 9401-310-
016, 940-310-044 THROUGH 940-310-048, AND 940-320-001
THROUGH 940-320-007)
Section 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Temecula does hereby find,
determine and declare that:
A. On November 24, 2014, Rob Honer, representing Ambient Communities, filed
Planning Application Nos. PA14-0158, a General Plan Amendment; PA14-0159, a Specific Plan;
PA14-0160, a Tentative Tract Map; and PA14-0161 a Development Agreement. These
applications (collectively "proposed Project") were filed in a manner in accord with the City of
Temecula General Plan and Development Code.
B. The proposed Project consists of a change in the General Plan designation on the
proposed Project site from Industrial Park (IP), Open Space (OS), Medium Density Residential
(M), High Density Residential (H), and Hillside Residential (HR) to Specific Plan Implementation
(SPI) for the Altair Specific Plan. The Altair Specific Plan is a series of standards and regulations
that will govern all development on the property. These standards and regulations address land
use standards, a form based code, setbacks, building height, and parking requirements. Together,
these regulations and standards seek to ensure cohesiveness in the design and aesthetic
appearance on the proposed Project site, and compatibility with the surrounding community. In
addition to the proposed General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan, the proposed Project also
includes a Tentative Tract Map and a Development Agreement.
C. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Pub. Res. Code
§ 21000, et seq.) and the State CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 14000, et seq.), the City
is the lead agency for the proposed Project.
D. Pursuant to CEQA, City staff determined that the proposed Project could have a
significant effect on the environment and therefore an environmental impact report (EIR) should
be prepared for the proposed Project.
E. On November 5, 2014, a Notice of Preparation was released to all agencies and
persons that might be affected by the proposed Project. The NOP was also distributed through
the State Office of Planning and Research, State Clearinghouse (#2014111029). The NOP was
circulated from November 14, 2014 through December 15, 2014 to receive comments and input
from interested public agencies and private parties on issue to be addressed in the Environmental
Impact Report ("EIR").
F. On December 3, 2014, a scoping session was held, at which time City staff and
interested persons had an opportunity to determine the extent of issues to be addressed in the
EIR for the proposed Project.
G. Thereafter, the City contracted for the independent preparation of a Draft EIR for
the proposed Project, including preparation or review, as applicable, of all necessary technical
studies and reports in support of the Draft EIR. In accordance with CEQA and the CEQA
Guidelines, the City analyzed the proposed Project's potential impacts on the environment,
potential mitigation, and potential alternatives to the proposed Project.
H. Thereafter, City staff circulated a Notice of Completion indicating the public
comment period and intent to adopt the EIR as required by law. The public comment period
commenced via the State Clearinghouse from May 2, 2016 through June 17, 2016. The City
published a Notice of Availability for the Draft EIR in the San Diego Union Tribune, a newspaper
of general circulation within the City. A Notice of Availability was also sent to adjacent property
owners indicating a review period of May 2, 2016 through June 17, 2016. Copies of the documents
have been available for public review and inspection at the offices of the Department of
Community Development, located at City Hall, 41000 Main Street, Temecula, California 92590;
the Ron Roberts Temecula Public Library located at 30600 Pauba Road; Temecula Grace
Mellman Community Library located 41000 County Center Drive; and the City of Temecula
website.
I. During the comment period, the City received 26 written comments on the Draft
EIR from various agencies, individuals, and organizations. In compliance with CEQA Guidelines
Section 15088, the City prepared written responses to all comments. None of the comments
presented any new significant environmental impacts or otherwise constituted significant new
information requiring recirculation of the Draft EIR pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15088.5.
J. The "Final EIR" consists of the Draft EIR and all of its appendices, the Errata to the
Draft EIR, the comments and responses to comments on the Draft EIR, and Appendix A to the
Final EIR. The Final EIR was made available to the public and to all commenting agencies on
November 3, 2017, which is at least 10 days prior to certification of the Final EIR, in compliance
with Public Resources Code Section 21092.5(a).
K. On November 15, 2017, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public
hearing to consider the Final EIR and the proposed Project, at which time the Commission heard
and considered information presented by City staff on the proposed Project and its environmental
review. In addition, interested persons had an opportunity to and did testify regarding this matter.
L. The Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the entire record,
including the Final EIR, evidence presented at the hearing, staff reports, technical studies,
appendices, plans, and other materials.
Section 2. After due consideration of the proposed Project and in its independent
judgment, the Planning Commission hereby finds and resolves that:
A. All of the above recitals are true and correct, and are hereby incorporated into this
section as though set forth in full.
B. Agencies and interested members of the public have been afforded ample notice
and opportunity to comment on the Final EIR and the proposed Project. The proposed Project
has been environmentally reviewed pursuant to the provisions of CEQA and the State CEQA
Guidelines.
C. The Planning Commission has independently considered the administrative record
before it, which is hereby incorporated by reference and which includes the Final EIR, the written
and oral comments on the Draft EIR and Final EIR, responses to comments incorporated into
the Final EIR, staff reports and presentations, and all oral and written testimony.
D. The Final EIR reflects the independent judgment of the Planning Commission. The
Planning Commission further finds that the additional information provided in the staff reports, in
comments on the Draft EIR, the responses to comments on the Draft EIR, and the evidence
presented in written and oral testimony does not constitute new information requiring
recirculation of the EIR under CEQA. None of the information presented has deprived the public
of a meaningful opportunity to comment upon a substantial environmental impact of the
proposed Project or a feasible mitigation measure or alternative that the City has declined to
implement.
E. The Planning Commission, in the exercise of its independent judgment, hereby
recommends that the City Council certify the Final EIR for the proposed Project, make
appropriate environmental findings, adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and adopt
a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the proposed Project. The Planning
Commission further recommends that the mitigation measures set forth therein be made
applicable to the proposed Project.
Section 3. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City of Temecula Planning
Commission this 15th day of November, 2017.
Joh elesio, Chairperson
ATTEST:
Luke Watson
Secretary
[SEAL]
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE )ss
CITY OF TEMECULA )
I, Luke Watson, Secretary of the Temecula Planning Commission, do hereby certify that
the forgoing PC Resolution No. 17-43 was duly and regularly adopted by the Planning
Commission of the City of Temecula at a regular meeting thereof held on the 15th day of
November, 2017, by the following vote:
AYES: 5 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: GUERRIERO, TELESIO, TURLEY-TREJO,
WATTS, YOUMANS
0
NOES: PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSENT: 0 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: NONE
ABSTAIN: 0 PLANNING COMMISSIONERS: NONE
Luke Watson
Secretary
ATTACHMENT 5.1
CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION CERTIFYING EIR AND ACTIONS RELATED
THERETO (NC)
RESOLUTION NO. -
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEMECULA CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT, ADOPTING FINDINGS PURSUANT TO
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT,
ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING
CONSIDERATIONS, AND ADOPTING A MITIGATION
MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE
ALTAIR PROJECT, CONSISTING OF APPROXIMATELY
270 ACRES, GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH AND WEST
OF THE INTERSECTION OF RIDGE PARK DRIVE AND
VINCENT MORAGA; WEST OF PUJOL STREET AND
MURRIETA CREEK; AND NORTH OF SANTA
MARGARITA RIVER (APN 922-210-049, 940-310-013, 940-
310-015, 9401-310-016, 940-310-044 THROUGH 940-310-
048, AND 940-320-001 THROUGH 940-320-007)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEMECULA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Procedural Findings. The City Council of the City of Temecula does
hereby find, determine and declare that:
A. On November 24, 2014, Rob Honer, representing Ambient Communities,
filed Planning Application Nos. PA14-0158, a General Plan Amendment; PA14-0159, a
Specific Plan; PA14-0160, a Tentative Tract Map; and PA14-0161 a Development
Agreement. These applications (collectively"proposed Project")were filed in a manner in
accord with the City of Temecula General Plan and Development Code.
B. The proposed Project consists of a change in the General Plan designation
on the proposed Project site from Industrial Park(IP), Open Space (OS), Medium Density
Residential (M), High Density Residential (H), and Hillside Residential (HR) to Specific
Plan Implementation (SPI)for the Altair Specific Plan. The Altair Specific Plan is a series
of standards and regulations that will govern all development on the property. These
standards and regulations address land use standards, a form based code, setbacks,
building height, and parking requirements. Together, these regulations and standards
seek to ensure cohesiveness in the design and aesthetic appearance on the proposed
Project site, and compatibility with the surrounding community. In addition to the proposed
General Plan Amendment and Specific Plan, the proposed Project also includes a
Tentative Tract Map and a Development Agreement.
C. The proposed Project was processed, including but not limited to all public
notices, in the time and manner prescribed by State and local law, including the California
Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code § 21000, et seq. (CEQA) and the
CEQA Guidelines, 14. Cal. Code Regs. § 15000 et seq.
D. Pursuant to CEQA, the City is the lead agency for the proposed Project
because it is the public agency with the authority and principal responsibility for reviewing,
considering, and potentially approving the proposed Project.
E. On November 5, 2014, in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section
15082, the City published a Notice of Preparation (NOP)of a Draft Environmental Impact
Report (Draft EIR) to all agencies and persons that might be interested in or affected by
the proposed Project. The NOP was also distributed through the State Office of Planning
and Research, State Clearinghouse (SCH #2014111029). The NOP was circulated from
November 14, 2014, through December 15, 2014, to receive comments and input from
interested public agencies and private parties on issues to be addressed in the
Environmental Impact Report ("EIR") for the proposed Project. On December 3, 2014 in
accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15082(c)(1), the City held a public scoping
meeting to obtain comments from interested parties on the scope of the Draft EIR.
F. In response to the NOP, written comments were received from various
individuals and organizations. These comment letters assisted the City in formulating the
analysis in the Draft EIR.
G. Thereafter, the City contracted for the independent preparation of a Draft
EIR for the proposed Project, including preparation of review, as applicable, of all
necessary technical studies and reports in support of the Draft EIR. In accordance with
CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines, the City analyzed the proposed Project's potential
impacts on the environment, potential mitigation, and potential alternatives to the
proposed Project.
H. Upon completion of the Draft EIR in April 2016, the City initiated a public
comment period by filing a Notice of Completion with the State Office of Planning and
Research on Friday, April 28, 2016. The City also published a Notice of Availability for
the Draft EIR in the San Diego Union Tribune, a newspaper of general circulation within
the City.
I. The Draft EIR was circulated for public review from May 2, 2016 through
June 17, 2016. Copies of the Draft EIR were sent to various public agencies, as well as
to organizations and individuals requesting copies. In addition, copies of the documents
have been available for public review and inspection at the offices of the Department of
Community Development, located at City Hall, 41000 Main Street, Temecula, California
92590; the Ronald H. Roberts Temecula Public Library located at 30600 Pauba Road;
Temecula Grace Mellman Community Library located 41000 County Center Drive; and
the City of Temecula website.
J. In response to the Draft EIR, 26 written comments were received from
various agencies, individuals, and organizations. In compliance with CEQA Guidelines
Section 15088, the City prepared written responses to all comments. None of the
comments presented any new significant environmental impacts or otherwise constituted
significant new information requiring recirculation of the Draft EIR pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15088.5..
K. The"Final EIR"consists of the Draft EIR and all of its appendices,the Errata
to the Draft EIR, the comments and responses to comments on the Draft EIR, Appendix
A to the Final EIR, and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. The Final EIR
was made available to the public and to all commenting agencies on November 3, 2017,
which is at least 10 days prior to certification of the Final EIR, in compliance with Public
Resources Code Section 21092.5(a).
L. On November 15, 2017, the Planning Commission, at its regularly
scheduled and duly noticed meeting, considered the proposed Project and the Final EIR,
at which time the City staff presented its report and interested persons had an opportunity
to be heard and to present evidence regarding the proposed Project and the Final EIR.
M. Following consideration of the entire record of information received at the
public hearing and due consideration of the proposed Project, the Planning Commission
adopted Resolution No. 17- recommending that the City Council certify the Final EIR
prepared for the Altair Project, adopt Findings pursuant to the CEQA, adopt a Statement
of Overriding Considerations, and adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
for the proposed Project. The Planning Commission also adopted Resolution Nos. 17-
recommending that the City Council take various actions, including adoption of a
General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan, Tentative Tract Map, and Development
Agreement related to the approval of the proposed Project.
N. Section 15091 of the CEQA Guidelines requires that the City, before
approving a project for which an EIR is required, make one or more of the following written
finding(s) for each significant effect identified in the EIR accompanied by a brief
explanation of the rationale for each finding:
1. Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the
project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental
effects as identified in the Final EIR; or,
2. Such changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of
another public agency and not the agency making the finding. Such
changes have been adopted by such other agency or can and should be
adopted by such other agency; or,
3. Specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other considerations,
including provision of employment opportunities for highly trained workers,
make infeasible the mitigation measures or project alternatives identified in
the final EIR.
O. These required written findings are set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto
and incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in full.
1. Environmental impacts identified in the Final EIR as no impact or less than
significant and do not require mitigation are described in Sections IV and V,
respectively, of Exhibit A.
2. Environmental impacts, or certain aspects of impacts, identified in the Final
EIR as potentially significant, but that can be reduced to less than significant levels
with mitigation, are described in Exhibit A, Section VI.
3. Environmental impacts identified in the Final EIR as significant and
unavoidable despite the imposition of all feasible mitigation measures are
described in Exhibit A, Section VII.
4. Alternatives to the project that might eliminate or reduce significant
environmental impacts are described in Section VII of Exhibit A of this
Resolution.
P. CEQA Section 21081.6 requires the City to prepare and adopt a Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program for any project for which mitigation measures have
been imposed to ensure compliance with the adopted mitigation measures. The
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program is attached to this Resolution as Exhibit B,
and is herein incorporated by reference as if set forth in full.
Q. CEQA Guidelines Section 15093 requires that if a project will cause
significant unavoidable adverse impacts, the City must adopt a Statement of Overriding
Considerations prior to approving the project. A Statement of Overriding Considerations
states that any significant adverse project effects are acceptable if expected project
benefits outweigh unavoidable adverse environmental impacts. The Statement of
Overriding Considerations is attached hereto as Exhibit C, and is incorporated herein by
reference as if set forth in full.
R. Prior to taking action, the City Council has heard, been presented with,
reviewed, and considered the information and data in the administrative record, including
the Final EIR, the written and oral comments on the Draft EIR and Final EIR, responses
to comments, staff reports and presentations, and all oral and written testimony presented
during the public hearings on the proposed Project..
S. Custodian of Records. The City Clerk of the City of Temecula is the
custodian of records, and the documents and other materials that constitute the record of
proceedings upon which this decision is based are located at the Office of the City Clerk,
City of Temecula, 41000 Main Street, Temecula, California 92590.
Section 2. Substantive Findings. The City Council of the City of Temecula,
California does hereby:
A. Declare that the above Procedural Findings are true and correct, and
hereby incorporates them herein by this reference.
B. Find that agencies and interested members of the public have been
afforded ample notice and opportunity to comment on the Final EIR and the proposed
Project.
C. Find and declare that the City Council has independently considered the
administrative record before it, which is hereby incorporated by reference and which
includes the Final EIR, the written and oral comments on the Draft EIR, staff reports and
responses to comments incorporated into the Final EIR, and all testimony related to
environmental issues regarding the proposed Project.
D. Find and determine that the Final EIR fully analyzes and discloses the
potential impacts of the proposed Project, and that those impacts have been mitigated or
avoided to the extent feasible for the reasons set forth in the Findings attached as Exhibit
A and incorporated herein by reference, with the exception of those impacts found to be
significant and unmitigable as discussed therein.
E. Find and declare that the Final EIR reflects the independent judgment of the
City Council. The City Council further finds that the additional information provided in the
staff reports, in comments on the Draft EIR, the responses to comments on the Draft EIR,
and the evidence presented in written and oral testimony does not constitute new
information requiring recirculation of the EIR under CEQA. None of the information
presented has deprived the public of a meaningful opportunity to comment upon a
substantial environmental impact of the proposed Project or a feasible mitigation measure
or alternative that the City has declined to implement.
F. Certify the Final EIR as being in compliance with CEQA. The City Council
further adopts the Findings pursuant to CEQA as set forth in Exhibit A; adopts the
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program attached as Exhibit B; and adopts the
Statement of Overriding Considerations as set forth in Exhibit C. The City Council further
determines that all of the findings made in this Resolution (including Exhibit A) are based
upon the information and evidence set forth in the Final EIR and upon other substantial
evidence that has been presented at the hearings before the Planning Commission and
the City Council, and in the record of the proceedings. The City Council further finds that
each of the overriding benefits stated in Exhibit C, by itself, would individually justify
proceeding with the proposed Project despite any significant unavoidable impacts
identified in the Final EIR or alleged in the record of proceedings.
G. The City Council hereby imposes as a condition on the Altair Project each
mitigation measure specified in Exhibit B, and directs City staff to implement and to
monitor the mitigation measures as described in Exhibit B.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Temecula
this day of ,
Maryann Edwards, Mayor
ATTEST:
Randi Johl, City Clerk
[SEAL]
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss
CITY OF TEMECULA )
I, Randi Johl, City Clerk of the City of Temecula, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. - was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of
Temecula at a meeting thereof held on the day of , by the following vote:
AYES- COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Randi Johl, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT 5A
FINDINGS AND FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDINGS (NC)
TO BE PROVIDED
ATTACHMENT 5B
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM (NC)
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
DRAFT—NATURE CENTER
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
Responsible Action Verification of Compliance
Enforcement Monitoring Indicating
Mitigation Measures Monitoring Phase Agency Agency Compliance Initials Date Remarks
Aesthetics
Mitigation Measure MM-AES-1:The following light and glare Pre-Construction/ City of City of City of
standards shall be applied to all future development within the Construction/ Temecula Temecula Temecula
project area: Post-Construction Building Official project approval
or other and field
• The applicant shall ensure that all outdoor lighting fixtures Designee verification and
in public areas contain"sharp cut-off'fixtures,and shall be sign-off by City
fitted with flat glass and internal and external shielding. of Temecula
• The applicant shall ensure that site lighting systems shall
be grouped into control zones to allow for opening,
closing,and night light/security lighting schemes.All
control groups shall be controlled by an automatic lighting
system utilizing a time clock,photocell,and low voltage
relays.
• The applicant shall ensure that design and layout of the
development shall take advantage of landscaping,onsite
architectural massing,and off—site architectural massing
to block light sources and reflection from cars.
• The use of highly reflective construction materials on
exterior wall surfaces shall be prohibited.
• Prior to the issuance of construction permits for any phase
of the project that includes outdoor lighting,the applicant
shall submit an outdoor lighting plan and photometric plan
to be reviewed and approved by the City of Temecula.
The lighting plan shall be in compliance with Ordinance
No.655 as adopted by the Riverside County Board of
Supervisors and shall include,but not be limited to,the
following information and standards:
o Light fixtures shall not exceed 4,050 lumens;
o Light fixtures shall be fully shielded so that light rays
emitted by the fixtures are projected below the
Cypress Ridge Project 1 ESA/150642
MMRP July 2017
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM(CONTINUED)
Responsible Action Verification of Compliance
Enforcement Monitoring Indicating
Mitigation Measures Monitoring Phase Agency Agency Compliance Initials Date Remarks
horizontal plan passing through the lowest point of
the shield;
o A map showing all lamp locations,orientations,and
intensities,including security, roadway,and task
lighting;
o Specification of each light fixture and each light
shield;
o Total estimated outdoor lighting footprint,expressed
as lumens per acre;and
o Specification of motion sensors and other controls to
be used,especially for security lighting.
• The City shall conduct a post-installation inspection to
ensure that the development is in compliance with the
design standards in Altair Specific Plan,Mitigation
Measure MM-AES-1 and Riverside County Ordinance No.
655.
Air Quality
Pre-Construction City of City of City of
Mitigation Measure MM-AQ-1 a: No fireplaces shall be included in Temecula Temecula Temecula
the residential units. Building Official project approval
or other
Designee
Mitigation Measure MM-AQ-1b:The lease or purchase agreements Post-Construction City of City of Issuance of
for all non-residential units shall include the following: Temecula Temecula Certificate of
Building Official Occupancy by
a) Required use of low VOC cleaning supplies in all or other City of
buildings. Designee Temecula
b) Required use of low VOC architectural coatings.
Architectural coatings shall be 150 grams per liter or less
for both interior and exterior coatings applied as part of
building maintenance and upkeep.
Cypress Ridge Project 2 ESA 1150642
MMRP July 2017
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM(CONTINUED)
Responsible Action Verification of Compliance
Enforcement Monitoring Indicating
Mitigation Measures Monitoring Phase Agency Agency Compliance Initials Date Remarks
c) Employers shall allow alternative work weeks,flextime,
telecommuting,and/or work-at-home programs as
appropriate to the business developed.(non-quantifiable)
Mitigation Measure MM-AQ-1c:All residential and non-residential Construction City of City of Field verification
properties shall be equipped with exterior electrical outlets such that Temecula Temecula and sign-off by
a minimum of 10 percent of landscape equipment can be electrically Building Official City of
operated. Landscape contracts for all multi-family residential and or other Temecula
non-residential buildings shall include a mandatory requirement Designee
stipulating that a minimum of 10 percent of all landscape equipment
used onsite would be electrically operated.
Mitigation Measure MM-AQ-1d:All residential and non-residential Pre-construction/ City of City of Issuance of
buildings shall be constructed such that they meet one of the Construction Temecula Temecula Building Permit
following conditions: Building Official and field
a) Buildings shall implement energy efficiency standards that or other verification and
exceed the 2013 Title 24 standards by 15 percent;or Designee sign-off by City
of Temecula
b) Project design shall include onsite renewable energy,for
example the incorporation of solar panels into project
development,such that 9 percent of the onsite energy
consumption is offset.
Mitigation Measure MM-AQ-1e:The lease or purchase agreements Post-Construction City of City of Issuance of
for all multi-family residential and non-residential units shall: Temecula Temecula Certificate of
a) Require that transit routes be posted in common areas of Building Official Occupancy by
multi-family residential buildings and employee/student or other City of
areas for non-residential buildings.Additionally,building Designee Temecula
management shall encourage a ride-share program within
the specific plan area such that employees as well as
residents have more access to car-pooling opportunities.
(non-quantifiable)
b) Shall encourage the use of alternative vehicles by
providing incentives such as,but not limited to,special
parking for alternative fueled vehicles and/or parking cost
reduction for alternative fueled vehicles.(non-quantifiable)
Require that 5 percent of all available off-street parking spaces(per
multi-family and non-residential development)shall be equipped with
charging stations to encourage the use of electric vehicles. (non-
quantifiable)
Mitigation Measure MM-AQ-2:The site shall be watered four times
per day during round disturbance(grading)activities for all project
Cypress Ridge Project 3 ESA/150642
MMRP July 2017
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM(CONTINUED)
Responsible Action Verification of Compliance
Enforcement Monitoring Indicating
Mitigation Measures Monitoring Phase Agency Agency Compliance Initials Date Remarks
development phases. During drought conditions,defined as Water
Shortage Stages 4 or 5 as determined by the Rancho California
Water District,use of reclaimed water or non-water chemical
stabilizers shall be implemented such that fugitive emissions
reductions are comparable. Permission to use potable water for dust
control activities during drought conditions shall be granted by the
City of Temecula Building Official if the General Contractor shows in
writing that (1)Reclaimed water is not available in sufficient quality
and quantity from recycled wastewater treatment facilities located
within 10 miles of the construction site;and (2)Well water or
groundwater is not available in sufficient quality and quantity from
wells and groundwater sources located within 10 miles of the
construction site.
Biological Resources
Mitigation Measure MM-BIO-1:To the extent feasible,clearing and Pre-Construction/ City of City of Issuance of
grubbing activities shall take place outside of the avian breeding Construction Temecula Temecula grading permit
season,which occurs from February 1 to September 15. If clearing Qualified and sign-off by
and grubbing activities are necessary during the breeding season,a Biologist City of
focused survey for active nests of raptors and migratory birds shall Temecula
be conducted by a qualified biologist having demonstrated
experience conducting breeding bird and nest surveys.The survey
shall occur no more than 7 days prior to any clearing,grubbing,
construction or ground-disturbing activities. If active nest(s)(with
eggs or fledglings)are identified within the project area,the nest
shall not be disturbed until the young have hatched and fledged
(matured to a state that they can leave the nest on their own and are
no longer relying on the nest for survival).A 500-foot construction
setback from any active raptor nesting location(or a distance to be
determined by the qualified biologist,based on species,construction
activity,the birds'response/habituation to human presence,and/or
topographic features that could limit construction activity disturbance
to the nest)shall be adhered to in order to avoid disturbance of the
nest until the young have fledged or the nest has failed,as
determined by a qualified biologist.A 300-foot construction setback
(or a distance to be determined by the qualified biologist,based on
species,construction activity,and the birds'response/habituation to
human presence,and/or topographic features that could limit
construction activity disturbance to the nest)shall be established for
all other migratory birds. If no active nests are identified,
construction may commence.All construction setbacks shall be
clearly demarcated in the field with appropriate material(flagging,
staking,construction fencing,etc.)and verified by a qualified
Cypress Ridge Project 4 ESA/150642
MMRP July 2017
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM(CONTINUED)
Responsible Action Verification of Compliance
Enforcement Monitoring Indicating
Mitigation Measures Monitoring Phase Agency Agency Compliance Initials Date Remarks
biologist.Such fencing shall be maintained and monitored until the
nest is confirmed to be inactive.
If an avoidance buffer is not feasible,as determined by a qualified
biologist in consultation with the City,noise walls or other noise
attenuation devices may be installed as needed to prevent
disturbance to the nest.
Mitigation Measure MM-13I0-2:Suitable burrowing owl habitat Pre-Construction City of City of Issuance of a
identified on the project site shall be surveyed by a qualified biologist Temecula Temecula grading permit
using the methods described in the Burrowing Owl Survey Qualified and signed off
Instructions for the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan Area Biologist by the City of
(EPD,2006)no more than 30 days prior to initial ground disturbing Temecula
activities to determine presence or absence of burrowing owl. If no
burrowing owls are identified,no additional mitigation is necessary
and activities may commence. If a burrowing owl is detected,the
City of Temecula and the RCA will be notified.
If burrowing owls are found on the project site,the applicant shall
implement the following measure:
Take of active nests shall be avoided. Passive or active relocation
(use of one way doors and collapse of burrows),as approved by the
RCA,may occur when owls are present outside the nesting season
(March 1 -August 31). If active relocation is selected,translocation
sites for the burrowing owl shall be created in the MSHCP
Conservation Area for the establishment of new colonies.
Translocation sites will be identified,taking into consideration
unoccupied habitat areas,presence of burrowing mammals,existing
colonies and effects to other MSHCP covered species.Selected
translocation sites shall be coordinated with CDFW and USFWS
prior to translocation site development.
Mitigation Measure MM-13I0-3:The following Best Management Construction City of City of Issuance of
Practices shall be adhered to: Temecula Temecula Grading Permit
• Prior to the issuance of any clearing,grubbing,or grading Qualified and signed off
permit for the project,a qualified biologist(Project Biologist by the City of
Biologist)with a minimum of 3 years of experience in field Temecula
supervision on construction sites,shall be retained by the
applicant to oversee compliance with the protection and
avoidance measures for biological issues associated with
the project.The Project Biologist shall have the authority
Cypress Ridge Project rJ ESA/150642
MMRP July 2017
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM(CONTINUED)
Responsible Action Verification of Compliance
Enforcement Monitoring Indicating
Mitigation Measures Monitoring Phase Agency Agency Compliance Initials Date Remarks
to halt construction activities in the event of non-
compliance.
• The Project Biologist shall be onsite during initial ground
disturbing activities,including,but not limited to:
vegetation removal,tree removal or trimming,grading,
and restoration landscaping to ensure project activities
remain in compliance with all applicable biological
resource permits.
• Intentional killing or unauthorized collection of plant and
wildlife species shall be prohibited.
• Workers shall be prohibited from bringing pets and
firearms to the project site,and from feeding wildlife.
• Proposed and existing Western Riverside Multiple Species
Habitat Conservation Plan(MSHCP)Conservation Areas
shall be protected in place by the installation of orange silt
fencing.Fencing shall be maintained in working order and
inspected weekly.Fencing repair shall occur within 2
working days following inspection.
• All trash and food items shall be contained in closed
containers and trash removed daily to reduce the
attractiveness to opportunistic predators such as common
ravens and feral cats and dogs.
• All fueling of construction vehicles shall be within
designated areas beyond 100 feet of any drainage course,
and be contained using appropriate protection measures.
• Nighttime construction shall be prohibited in areas directly
abutting or within 200 feet of existing or project-proposed
MSHCP Conservation Areas. Nighttime construction
which does occur outside these areas shall use directional
lighting to minimize the impacts of increased artificial
nighttime lighting.
• All construction equipment and vehicles shall not idle for
more than 45 minutes to minimize ambient noise
produced by the project.
Cypress Ridge Project 6
ESA/150642
MMRP
July 2017
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM(CONTINUED)
Responsible Action Verification of Compliance
Enforcement Monitoring Indicating
Mitigation Measures Monitoring Phase Agency Agency Compliance Initials Date Remarks
Mitigation Measure MM-13I0-4a: Prior to the issuance of a grading Pre-Construction City of City of Issuance of a
permit for the project,the applicant shall obtain all necessary agency Temecula Temecula grading permit
permits for impacts to jurisdictional waters,wetlands and riparian Building Official by the City of
resources,including the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers(USAGE), or other Temecula
the California Department of Fish and Wildlife(CDFW),and the Designee
Regional Water Quality Control Board(RWQCB).Impacts to riparian
habitat shall be mitigated at a minimum of a 3:1 ratio. Impacts to
unvegetated channel shall be mitigated at a minimum of a 1:1 ratio.
Mitigation for both temporary and permanent impacts shall be
accomplished by one or more of following options:on- or offsite
habitat restoration;purchase of credits from an in-lieu fee program;
and/or purchase of credits from a mitigation bank. If a Habitat
Mitigation and Monitoring Plan is required by any of the respective
resource agencies(USACE,RWQCB,and CDFW),it shall be
prepared according to agency requirements and shall include,at a
minimum,the following information:
• Location and detailed maps of the mitigation and
revegetation areas
• An evaluation of the existing function and values,and a
description of the function and values to be achieved
through compensatory mitigation
• Detailed plant and seed mix requirements
• Detailed planting plan
• Specific and measurable five-year success criteria
• Five-year maintenance and monitoring requirements
• Invasive species management
• Irrigation requirements including the requirement to be off
of irrigation for at least two years prior to final sign-off
• Securing of a bond or line of credit to guarantee success
of the compensatory mitigation
Cypress Ridge Project 7 ESA/150642
MMRP
July 2017
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM(CONTINUED)
Responsible Action Verification of Compliance
Enforcement Monitoring Indicating
Mitigation Measures Monitoring Phase Agency Agency Compliance Initials Date Remarks
Mitigation Measure MM-BIO-4b: Prior to the issuance of a grading Pre-construction City of City of Issuance of a
permit for the project,a Determination of Biological Equivalent or Temecula Temecula grading permit
Superior Preservation(DBESP)shall be approved by the Western Qualified by the City of
Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority to address Biologist Temecula
impacts to 1.24 acres of riparian/riverine habitat.The DBESP shall
include the following information:
• Definition of the project area
• A written project description,demonstrating why an
avoidance alternative is not possible
• A written description of biological information available for
the project site including the results of resource mapping
• Quantification of unavoidable impacts to riparian/riverine
areas and vernal pools associated with the project,
including direct and indirect effects
• A written description of project design features and
mitigation measures that reduce indirect effects,such as
edge treatments,landscaping,elevation difference,
minimization and/or compensation through restoration or
enhancement
• A baseline biological assessment of the resources being
impacted,used for comparison of biological equivalency
• A written description of the proposed habitat mitigation,
including habitat type,location,functional lift,and long-
term stewardship responsibility
A finding demonstrating that although the proposed project would
not avoid impacts,the habitat mitigation would be biologically
equivalent or superior to that which is being impacted and would
result in a net equivalent or superior ecological condition
Mitigation Measure MM-13I0-6a: Prior to the issuance of a building Construction City of City of Issuance of a
permit for the project,or any phase thereof,the applicant shall pay Temecula Temecula building permit
Local Development Mitigation fees,as determined by the City of Building Official by the City of
or other Temecula
Designee
Cypress Ridge Project 8 ESA/150642
MMRP
July 2017
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM(CONTINUED)
Responsible Action Verification of Compliance
Enforcement Monitoring Indicating
Mitigation Measures Monitoring Phase Agency Agency Compliance Initials Date Remarks
Temecula Municipal Code Chapter 15,to offset impacts to sensitive
habitat and covered sensitive species.
Mitigation Measure MM-BIO 6b:At the time of final map Pre-construction City of City of Approval and
recordation for the project,or any phase thereof,lands identified to Temecula Temecula Recordation of
contribute to Linkage Areas and open space areas of the project Building Official final map by the
(Conserved Lands)and included on the final map shall be or other City of
conserved in perpetuity through the recordation of conservation Designee Temecula
easements in favor of the Western Riverside County Regional
Conservation Authority(RCA)or deed transfer of said parcels to the
RCA.Conserved Lands shall include all areas identified for the
continued preservation and functionality of Proposed Linkage 10 and
Proposed Constrained Linkage 13.The project shall conserve onsite
a minimum of 82.77 acres,which have been identified at a Criteria
Cell level to include Cells 7077,7161,7078,7164,7258,7264,7355
and 7356.
Mitigation Measure MM-BIO-7a:The portion of Camino Estribo that Construction City of City of Issuance of a
lies between the South Parcel and the main development area within Temecula Temecula grading permit
the project footprint shall remain as a dirt road to minimize vehicular Engineering verified and
speeds. Official or other signed off by the
Designee City of
Temecula
Mitigation Measure MM-BIO-7b:The applicant shall install Construction City of City of Issuance of
permanent fencing along the Western Bypass where the Bypass Temecula Temecula Grading and
right-of-way is contiguous with existing or proposed MSHCP Building Official Building
Conserved Lands,to keep animals within the wildlife corridor. Prior or other Permits by the
to the issuance of any construction permits for the project,the Designee City of
applicant shall prepare and submit a detailed fencing plan for review Temecula
by the City of Temecula and the wildlife agencies(CDFW and
USFWS),and approval by the City.The fencing plan shall include,at
a minimum,the fencing location,fencing specifications,plant list,
and method and timing of installation.The fence shall be installed
prior to the issuance of a building permit for the project.
Cypress Ridge Project 9 ESA/150642
MMRP Juiy 2017
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM(CONTINUED)
Responsible Action Verification of Compliance
Enforcement Monitoring Indicating
Mitigation Measures Monitoring Phase Agency Agency Compliance Initials Date Remarks
Mitigation Measure MM-BIO-7c:A Slope Revegetation Plan shall Pre-Construction/ City of City of Issuance of
be prepared by the project applicant.The Plan shall be submitted for Construction Temecula Temecula grading and
approval to the City prior to the construction of the Western Bypass. Building Official building permits
The Plan shall include at a minimum: or other by the City of
Designee Temecula
• The requirement to salvage and stockpile excavated topsoil up
to the first six inches along selected portions of the ground
disturbance area for use in spreading as the top layer of soil in
restoring disturbed areas
• Equipment and methods for planting
• A planting plan,including the amount and species of seed
necessary to revegetate the target habitat types
• Success criteria for the revegetated areas over a five-year
period following installation
• Specific BMPs for erosion control during and after revegetation
• A requirement for five years of maintenance of the revegetated
areas, including removal of invasive species and irrigation(if
necessary)
A requirement for five years of monitoring to evaluate compliance
with the success criteria and to adjust maintenance activities using
an adaptive management approach
Cultural Resources
Mitigation Measure MM-CUL-1 a—Retention of a Qualified Pre-construction City of City of Issuance of a
Archaeologist: Prior to issuance of a grading permit and prior to the Temecula Temecula grading permit
start of any ground disturbing activity,the applicant shall retain a Qualified and project
qualified archaeologist,defined as an archaeologist meeting the Archeologist approval by the
Secretary of the Interior's Professional Qualification Standards for City of
archaeology(Department of the Interior,2012), and as approved by Temecula
the City of Temecula,to carry out all mitigation measures related to
archaeological resources and to coordinate the archaeological
program with the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians(Pechanga
Tribe).The Project archaeologist will have the authority to stop and
redirect grading in the immediate area of a find in order to evaluate
Cypress Ridge Project 10 ESA/150642
MMRP
July 2017
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM(CONTINUED)
Responsible Action Verification of Compliance
Enforcement Monitoring Indicating
Mitigation Measures Monitoring Phase Agency Agency Compliance Initials Date Remarks
the find and determine the appropriate next steps,in consultation
with the Pechanga Tribal Monitor.
Mitigation Measure MM-CUL-1b-Retention of a Professional Pre-Construction/ City of City of City of
Pechanga Tribal Monitor:At least 30 days prior to seeking a Construction Temecula Temecula Temecula
grading permit,the project Applicant shall contact the Pechanga qualified Project
Tribe to notify the Tribe of their intent to pull permits for the proposed Archaeologist Approval;
grading and excavation,and to coordinate with the Tribe to develop and Pechanga verification by
a Cultural Resources Treatment and Monitoring Agreement.The tribal City of
Agreement shall address the treatment of known cultural resources, representatives Temecula inconsultation with
the designation,responsibilities,and participation of professional Pechanga Tribe
Pechanga Tribal Monitors during grading,excavation and ground
disturbing activities;project grading and development scheduling;
terms of compensation for the monitors,including overtime and
weekend rates,in addition to mileage reimbursement;and treatment
and final disposition of any cultural resource,sacred sites,and
human remains discovered on the site.The Pechanga Tribal Monitor
will have the authority to stop and redirect grading in the immediate
area of a find in order to evaluate the find and determine the
appropriate next steps,in consultation with the Project
archaeologist.Such evaluation shall include culturally appropriate
temporary and permanent treatment pursuant to the Agreement
which may include avoidance of cultural resources,in-place
preservation and/or re-burial on the project property in an area that
will not be subject to future disturbances for preservation in
perpetuity.
Mitigation Measure MM-CUL-1c—Cultural Resources Sensitivity Pre-Construction/ City of City of City of
Training:The qualified archeologist,or an archaeologist working Construction Temecula Temecula Temecula
under the direction of the qualified archaeologist,and a qualified Project
representative of the Pechanga Tribe shall conduct preconstruction Archaeologist Approval;
cultural resources sensitivity training which will include a brief review and Pechanga verification by
of the cultural sensitivity of the project and the surrounding area to tribal City of
inform construction personnel of the types of cultural resources that representatives Temecula in
consultation with
may be encountered,and of the proper procedures to be enacted in Pechanga Tribe
the event of an inadvertent discovery of archaeological resources or
human remains.The applicant shall ensure that construction
Cypress Ridge Project 11
ESA/150642
MMRP
July 2017
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM(CONTINUED)
Responsible Action Verification of Compliance
Enforcement Monitoring Indicating
Mitigation Measures Monitoring Phase Agency Agency Compliance Initials Date Remarks
personnel are made available for and attend the training and shall
retain documentation demonstrating attendance.All new
construction personnel that begin work on the Project following the
initial Training must take the cultural resources sensitivity training
prior to beginning work and the project archaeologist and Pechanga
Tribe shall make themselves available to provide the training on an
as-needed basis.
Mitigation Measure MM-CUL-1d —Archaeological and Native Pre-construction/ City of City of Issuance of a
American Monitoring and Resurvey of the South Parcel: Prior to Construction Temecula Temecula grading permit
issuance of a grading permit and prior to the start of any vegetation qualified and project
removal or ground disturbing activity,a qualified archaeological Archaeologist approval by the
monitor and Pechanga Tribal monitor shall be retained by the and Pechanga City of
applicant to monitor ground disturbing activities including,but not tribal Temecula;
limited to,brush clearance and grubbing,grading,trenching, representatives verification by
City of
excavation,and the construction of fencing and access roads as Temecula in
indicated in MM-CUL-1a and 1b.The archaeological and Pechanga consultation with
Tribal monitors shall re-survey the South Parcel involving ground Pechanga Tribe
disturbance,after vegetation removal and grubbing and prior to
other ground disturbing activities.This will ensure that previously
undocumented resources obscured by thick brush can be identified
and appropriate treatment measures for the resources can be
developed.Archaeological monitoring shall be conducted by an
archaeologist familiar with the types of historic and prehistoric
resources that could be encountered within the project,and under
direct supervision of the qualified archaeologist. If ground disturbing
activities occur simultaneous in two or more locations located more
than 500 feet apart,additional archaeological and Pechanga Tribal
monitors may be required.
The archaeological and Pechanga Tribal monitors shall keep daily
and/or weekly logs.After monitoring has been completed,the
qualified archaeologist shall prepare a monitoring report that details
the results of monitoring,which shall be submitted to the City,
Pechanga,and to the Eastern Information Center at the University of
California, Riverside.
Cypress Ridge Project 12 ESA/150642
MMRP
Jury 2017
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM(CONTINUED)
Responsible Action Verification of Compliance
Enforcement Monitoring Indicating
Mitigation Measures Monitoring Phase Agency Agency Compliance Initials Date Remarks
Mitigation Measure MM-CUL-1e—Unanticipated Discovery: If Pre-Construction/ City of City of City of
cultural resources are encountered during the course of ground Construction Temecula Temecula Temecula
disturbing activities,the applicant shall cease any ground disturbing qualified Project
activities within 100 feet of the find until it can be evaluated by the Archaeologist Approval;
qualified archaeologist,who shall inspect the find within 24 hours of and Pechanga verification by
discovery,during normal working hours.The qualified archaeologist, tribal City of
the archaeological monitor,and/or Native American monitor shall be representatives Temecula in
empowered to halt or redirect ground disturbing activities away from consultation with
the vicinity of the find until it has been assessed for significance.The Pechanga Tribe
qualified archaeologist,in consultation with the applicant and the
Pechanga Tribe,shall assess the significance of discovered
resources and shall take into account the religious beliefs,customs,
and practices of the Pechanga Tribe.Avoidance shall be the
preferred manner of mitigation pursuant to Calif.Pub. Res.Code§
21083.2(b). Preservation in place may be accomplished by,but is
not limited to,complete avoidance,incorporating the resource into
open space,or deeding the site into a permanent conservation
easement.In the event that preservation in place is demonstrated to
be infeasible and data recovery through excavation is determined to
be the only feasible mitigation option,a treatment plan shall be
prepared and implemented by the qualified archaeologist,in
consultation with the applicant and the Pechanga Tribe.The
treatment plan shall provide for the adequate recovery of the
scientifically consequential information contained in the
archaeological resource.The Pechanga Tribe shall be consulted to
ensure that cultural values ascribed to the resource,beyond that
which is scientifically important,are considered and additional
appropriate mitigation to address the cultural values is applied.The
treatment plan shall also provide for the analysis, reporting,and
curation/disposition of resources in accordance with the Treatment
Agreement required in MM-CUL-1b.
Mitigation Measure MM-CUL-1f—Completed Avoidance of Pre-construction/ City of City of Verification by
Impacts to the TCP:The City and the Project Applicant/Land Construction Temecula Temecula City of
Owner shall ensure that no impacts occur to the Traditional Cultural Qualified Temecula in
Property south of the proposed South Parcel Area.This includes, Archaeologist consultation with
but is not limited to off-site improvements,staging activities, and Pechanga Pechanga Tribe
trenching,geotechnical work, Riverside County Flood Control tribal
improvements,Water Department impacts,Public Works projects, representatives
biological and fire control programs,and any other program or
project that would affect the integrity of the TCP.Should any of
these activities,or others as indicated,be proposed,the City and the
Cypress Ridge Projeci 13 ESA/150642
MMRP July 2017
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM(CONTINUED)
Responsible Action Verification of Compliance
Enforcement Monitoring Indicating
Mitigation Measures Monitoring Phase Agency Agency Compliance Initials Date Remarks
Applicant/Land Owner shall contact the Pechanga Tribe for
additional consultation and review.
Mitigation Measure MM-CUL-2a—Paleontological Resource Pre-Construction City of City of Verification by
Impact Mitigation Program(PRIMP):The applicant shall Temecula Temecula City of
implement the paleontological mitigation program outlined in the qualified Temecula in
PRIMP(Kennedy and Wirths,2013)during project implementation. Paleontologist consultation with
The PRIMP requires paleontological monitoring of mapped Pechanga Tribe
exposures of the sandstone facies of the Pauba Formation(Qp)as
shown on Attachment 3a of the PRIMP. In addition,because the
fanglomerate facies of the Pauba Formation is considered to have
undetermined potential to yield significant paleontological resources,
initial excavations into the unit shall be spot-checked by a qualified
paleontologist(defined as a paleontologist meeting the Society for
Vertebrate Paleontology Standards,2010)to determine if the
lithology of the geological unit is conducive to the preservation of
unique paleontological resources.The qualified paleontologist shall
also contribute to any construction worker cultural resources
sensitivity training,either in person or via a module provided to the
qualified archaeologist.
Monitoring shall be conducted by a qualified paleontologist, or a
monitor working under the direct supervision of a qualified
paleontologist. Monitors shall have the authority to temporarily halt
or divert work away from exposed fossils in order to recover the
fossil specimens.The qualified paleontologist,based on
observations of subsurface soil stratigraphy or other factors,may
reduce or discontinue monitoring,as warranted,if the qualified
paleontologist determines that the possibility of encountering
fossiliferous deposits is low. Monitors shall prepare daily logs
detailing the types of activities and soils observed,and any
discoveries.Any fossils recovered shall be prepared to the point of
identification and curated at an accredited facility.The qualified
paleontologist shall prepare a final monitoring and mitigation report
to be submitted to the City and filed with the local repository.
Mitigation Measure MM-CUL-2b—Unanticipated Paleontological Construction City of City of Verification by
Resources Discoveries: If construction or other project personnel Temecula Temecula City of
discover any potential fossils during construction,regardless of the
Cypress Ridge Project 14 ESA/150642
MMRP
July 2017
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM(CONTINUED)
Responsible Action Verification of Compliance
Enforcement Monitoring Indicating
Mitigation Measures Monitoring Phase Agency Agency Compliance Initials Date Remarks
depth of work,work at the discovery location shall cease until the qualified Temecula in
qualified paleontologist has assessed the discovery and made Paleontologist consultation with
recommendations as to the appropriate treatment. Pechanga Tribe
Mitigation Measure MM-CUL-3—Human Remains: If human Pre-Construction/ City of City of Verification by
remains are uncovered during project construction,the applicant Construction Temecula Temecula City of
shall immediately halt work and follow the procedures and protocols qualified Temecula
set forth in Section 15064.5(e)of the CEQA Guidelines,which Paleontologist
require compliance with Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5 and
Public Resources Code Section 5097.98(as amended by AB 2641).
The applicant shall immediately contact the Riverside County
Coroner to evaluate the remains. If the County Coroner determines
that the remains are Native American and not subject to his or her
authority,the County Coroner shall notify the Native American
Heritage Commission(NAHC)within 24 hours.The NAHC shall
designate a Most Likely Descendant(MLD)for the remains,who
shall have 48 hours from the time of being granted access to the site
to provide recommendations to the landowner for the means of
treating or disposing of,with appropriate dignity,the human remains
and any associated grave goods. Until the landowner has
discussed and conferred with the MLD,the landowner shall ensure
that the immediate vicinity where the discovery occurred is not
subject to further disturbances,is adequately protected according to
generally accepted cultural and archaeological standards,and that
further activities take into account the possibility of multiple burials.
In the event that no MLD is identified,or if the MLD fails to make a
recommendation for disposition,or if the landowner rejects the
recommendation of the MLD and mediation with the NAHC fails to
provide measures acceptable to the landowner,the landowner may
reinter the remains and associated grave goods with appropriate
dignity on the property in a location not subject to further
disturbance.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Climate Change
Mitigation Measure MM-GHG-1:Upon full entitlement of the project Construction/Post- City of City of Issuance of
and prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the project, construction Temecula Temecula Certificate of
the project sponsor shall submit an application for a Pre-Certified Building Official Occupancy by
LEED-ND Plan through the U.S.Green Building Council. If the or other the City of
application meets the LEED-ND prerequisites,the project sponsor Designee Temecula
shall continue with the certification,and the project shall receive a
minimum base-level LEED-ND certification within two years of
project build-out. If Pre-Certified LEED-ND Plan approval is denied,
the project applicant shall nevertheless incorporate the following
measures in the project design that are normally scored to achieve
Cypress Ridge Project 15
0642
MMRP ESA/
Julyly 2017 2017
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM(CONTINUED)
Responsible Action Verification of Compliance
Enforcement Monitoring Indicating
Mitigation Measures Monitoring Phase Agency Agency Compliance Initials Date Remarks
LEED standards and shall achieve a fifteen-percent(15%)reduction
in energy use beyond 2016 Title 24 building standards by
undertaking the following:
1)Provide parking associated with electrical charging stations;
2)Subsidize public transit and expand transit network(e.g.,help
fund Riverside Transportation Authority and City smart shuttle or
bike share programs);
3)Provide an enhanced pedestrian network, including pedestrian
connections to the local community;
4)Provide traffic calming measures and urban non-motorized zones;
5)Install bicycle parking and storage,as well as dedicated bike
lanes or trails with connectivity to the local community and recreation
areas;
6)Prohibit wood-burning fireplaces,
7)Where practicable,install or ensure facilities are compatible with
renewable energy(e.g.solar photovoltaics);
8)Install energy efficient boilers and appliances,including
programmable thermostat timers;
9)Install energy efficient street and area lighting,including LED
traffic lights,motion detection lighting,and limited outdoor lighting for
security and safety purposes;
10)Install electrical outlets compatible with electric yard equipment;
11)Provide for use of reclaimed water,
12)Install low-flow bathroom and kitchen fixtures(e.g.,faucets,
toilets,and showers),
13)Install water efficient irrigation systems;
14)Where practicable,reuse or recycle materials from operation
and construction activities.
Hydrology and Water Quality
Mitigation Measure MM-HYD-1:Prior to issuance of a grading Pre-construction City of City of Issuance of
permit,a final drainage study shall be prepared by a registered civil Temecula Temecula Grading Permit
engineer in accordance with the Riverside County Hydrology Manual Building Official by the City of
and submitted to Public Works with the initial grading plan check in or other Temecula
accordance with City,Riverside County and engineering Designee
standards.The final study shall identify storm water runoff quantities
from the development of this site and upstream of the site,and shall
identify all existing or proposed drainage facilities intended to
discharge this runoff. Runoff shall be conveyed to an adequate
outfall capable of receiving the storm water runoff without damage to
public or private property or any substantial adverse change in
receiving water quality or habitat values;the final study shall include
a capacity analysis verifying the adequacy of all facilities and an
Cypress Ridge Project 16 ESA/150642
MMRP
July 2017
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM(CONTINUED)
Responsible Action Verification of Compliance
Enforcement Monitoring Indicating
Mitigation Measures Monitoring Phase Agency Agency Compliance Initials Date Remarks
features to include in the design to minimize or avoid runoff impacts.
Features to be included in the site design shall conform with the City
of Temecula MS4 permit and Stormwater Ordinance,and may
include,for example:
1)Non-structural,structural,source control and treatment control
BMPs;
2)Infiltration basins,detention basins,vegetated swales,and media
filters;
3)Pervious concrete,storm drain stenciling or signage,protection of
material and trash storage areas from rainfall;and
4)Other low impact development(LID)BMPs,including measures to
reduce increases in runoff through hydromodification and infiltration
protection.
If the receiving facilities are determined to be under capacity,then
onsite detention and/or alternative drainage facilities and outfalls
shall be required as needed to avoid damage to public or private
property and alterations in water quality or habitat values.
Mitigation Measure MM-HYD-3:As a condition of approval,each Pre-Construction/ City of City of Issuance of
future development project will be required to generate a project- Construction/Post- Temecula Temecula Building Permit,
specific Water Quality Management Plan(WQMP),as required by Construction Building Official review of plans,
the City of Temecula Stormwater Ordinance and as specified in the or other field verification
City's Jurisdictional Runoff Management Plan,which will ensure that Designee and sign-off by
the project implements specific water quality features to meet the City of
City's MS4 Permit and Stormwater Ordinance requirements.Each Temecula
project-specific WQMP shall be reviewed and approved by the City
of Temecula prior to the issuance of a building or grading permit.
NOISE
Mitigation Measure MM-NOI-1a:Prior to the issuance any grading Construction City of City of Issuance of a
or building permits for a phase or sub phase(project-specific future Temecula Temecula grading permit
development within a construction phase),the applicant shall Building Official by the City of
provide evidence to the City that the development will not exceed or other Temecula
the City's exterior noise standards for construction(see Table 3.10- Designee
5). If it is determined that City noise standards for construction
activities would be exceeded,the applicant shall submit a
construction-related exception request to the City Manager at least
one week in advance of the project's scheduled construction
activities,along with the appropriate inspection fee(s),to ensure that
the project's construction noise levels would be granted an
Cypress Ridge Project 17 ESA/150642
MMRP
July 2017
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM(CONTINUED)
Responsible Action Verification of Compliance
Enforcement Monitoring Indicating
Mitigation Measures Monitoring Phase Agency Agency Compliance Initials Date Remarks
exception from the noise standards set forth in Section 9.20.040 of
the City of Temecula Municipal Code. Factors the City shall consider
when granting a noise exception include,but are not limited to,the
consideration of the level of noise,duration of noise,constancy or
intermittency of noise,time of day or night,place,proximity to
sensitive receptors,nature and circumstances of the emission or
transmission of any such loud noise. If a construction-related
exception request is not approved by the City,design measures
shall be taken to reduce the construction noise levels to the
maximum extent feasible to achieve compliance with the City's
construction noise standards.These measures may include,but are
not limited to,the erection of noise barriers/curtains.use of
advanced or state-of-the-art mufflers on construction equipment,
and/or reduction in the amount of equipment that would operate
concurrently at the development site.
Mitigation Measure MM-NOI-1 b:The applicant shall comply with Construction City of City of Field verification
the following noise reduction measures during construction: Temecula Temecula and sign-off by
Building Official City of
• Ensure that noise and groundborne vibration construction or other Temecula
activities whose specific location on a construction site Designee
may be flexible(e.g.,operation of compressors and
generators,cement mixing,general truck idling)shall be
conducted as far as possible from the nearest noise-and
vibration-sensitive land uses.
• Ensure that the use of construction equipment or
construction methods with the greatest peak noise
generation potential will be minimized.Examples include
the use of drills and jackhammers.When impact tools
(e.g.,jack hammers,pavement breakers,and caisson
drills)are necessary,they shall be hydraulically or
electrically powered wherever possible to avoid noise
associated with compressed air exhaust from
pneumatically powered tools.Where use of pneumatic
tools is unavoidable,an exhaust muffler on the
compressed air exhaust shall be used,this muffler can
lower noise levels from the exhaust by up to about 10
Cypress Ridge Project 18 ESA/150642
MMRP
July 2017
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM(CONTINUED)
Responsible Action Verification of Compliance
Enforcement Monitoring Indicating
Mitigation Measures Monitoring Phase Agency Agency Compliance Initials Date Remarks
dBA.External jackets on the tools themselves shall be
used where feasible,this could achieve a reduction of 5
dBA.Quieter procedures,such as use of drills rather than
impact tools,shall be used whenever feasible,as
determined by the City of Temecula's Building Official
based on the circumstances such as exposure to sensitive
receptors,type and number of equipment used,and
duration of noise.
• Locate stationary construction noise sources away from
adjacent receptors and muffled and enclosed within
temporary sheds,incorporate insulation barriers,or other
measures to the extent feasible,as determined by the
City's Building Official based on the circumstances such
as exposure to sensitive receptors,type and number of
equipment used,and duration of noise.
• Construction truck traffic shall be restricted to routes
approved by the City of Temecula,and shall avoid
residential areas and other sensitive receptors,to the
extent feasible.
• Designate a construction relations officer to serve as a
liaison with surrounding residents and property owners
who is responsible for responding to address any
concerns regarding construction noise and vibration.The
liaison's telephone number(s)shall be prominently
displayed at construction locations.
Hold a preconstruction meeting with the City's job inspectors and the
general contractor or onsite project manager to confirm that noise
and vibration mitigation and practices(including construction hours,
sound buffers,neighborhood notification, posted signs,etc.)are
implemented.
Mitigation Measure MM-NOI-2a:The operation of construction Construction City of City of Issuance of
equipment that generates high levels of vibration,such as large Temecula Temecula Grading Permit
bulldozers,loaded trucks,and caisson drills,shall be prohibited Building Official and field
within 45 feet of residential structures and 35 feet of institutional or other verification and
structures during construction activities to the extent feasible.Small, Designee sign-off by City
rubber-tired construction equipment shall be used within this area of Temecula
Cypress Ridge Project 19 ESA/150642
MMRP
July 2017
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM(CONTINUED)
Responsible Action Verification of Compliance
Enforcement Monitoring Indicating
Mitigation Measures Monitoring Phase Agency Agency Compliance Initials Date Remarks
during demolition and/or grading operations to reduce vibration
effects,where feasible.
Mitigation Measure MM-NOI-2b:The operation of jackhammers Construction City of City of Field verification
shall be prohibited within 25 feet of existing residential structures Temecula Temecula and sign-off by
and 20 feet of institutional structures during construction activities,to Building Official City of
the extent feasible. or other Temecula
Designee
Mitigation Measure MM-NOI-3: Prior to the issuance of a building Construction City of City of Issuance of
permit for future developments in the project,the applicant shall Temecula Temecula Building Permit
provide evidence to the City that operational noise levels generated Building Official and field
by the proposed development would not exceed the City's or other verification and
permissible exterior noise standards that are applicable to adjacent Designee sign-off by City
properties. If City noise standards at the adjacent properties would of Temecula
be exceeded,design measures shall be taken to ensure that
operational noise levels associated with the proposed development
would be reduced to levels that comply with the permissible City
noise standards.These measures may include, but are not limited
to,the erection of noise walls,use of landscaping,and/or the design
of adequate setback distances for the new developments.
Mitigation Measure MM-NOI-4a:The applicant of individual Construction City of City of Issuance of
development projects within the project area shall minimize noise Temecula Temecula Grading Permit
impacts from mechanical equipment,such as ventilation and air Building Official and field
conditioning units,by locating equipment away from receptor areas, or other verification and
installing proper acoustical shielding for the equipment,and Designee sign-off by City
incorporating the use of parapets into building design to ensure that of Temecula
noise levels do not exceed the ambient noise level on the premises
of existing development by more than five decibels.
Mitigation Measure MM-NOI-4b:Prior to City approval of a Construction City of City of City of
residential development project within the project area,the applicant Temecula Temecula Temecula
shall provide documentation to the City that all exterior windows Building Official project approval;
associated with a proposed residential development will be or other and field
constructed to provide a sufficient amount of sound insulation to Designee verification and
ensure that interior noise levels would be below an Ld,or CNEL of sign-off by City
45 dBA in any habitable room. of Temecula
Mitigation Measure MM-NOI-5:All future residential developments Post-Construction City of City of Field verification
located adjacent to the proposed Western Bypass in the project area Temecula Temecula and sign-off by
shall be set back a minimum of 45 feet from the centerline of the Building Official
Cypress Ridge Project 20 ESA/150642
MMRP July 2017
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM(CONTINUED)
Responsible Action Verification of Compliance
Enforcement Monitoring Indicating
Mitigation Measures Monitoring Phase Agency Agency Compliance Initials Date Remarks
Western Bypass.If this minimum setback distance cannot be or other City of
achieved,other measures shall be taken to ensure compliance with Designee Temecula
the City's noise/land use compatibility standard of 70 dBA Ld,,
including,but not limited to,greater setback distances,the erection
of noise walls or use of landscaping.
Traffic and Circulation
Mitigation Measure MM-TRA-1: Prior to the completion of Phase 1 Pre-Construction/ City of City of Issuance of
of the project,the project proponent/developer shall install or provide Temecula Temecula Grading Permit
funding for system-wide signal timing optimization(phase timings Construction Engineer or and Issuance of
and cycle length)to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.Since other Designee a Certificate of
Rancho California Road and Jefferson Avenue operate on an Occupancy
Adaptive Traffic Signal Timing Program,the developer shall be
responsible for system-wide optimization along both corridors to
mitigate impacts..
Mitigation Measure MM-TRA-2: Prior to the completion of Phase 1 Pre-Construction/ City of City of Issuance of
of the project,the project proponent/developer shall install or provide Construction Temecula Temecula Grading Permit
funding for system-wide signal timing optimization(phase timings Engineer or and Issuance of
and cycle length)to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.Since Ynez other Designee a Certificate of
Road and Rancho California Road operate on an Adaptive Traffic Occupancy
Signal Timing Program,the developer shall be responsible for
system-wide optimization along both corridors to mitigate impacts.
Mitigation Measure MM-TRA-3:Prior to the completion of Phase 2 Pre-Construction/ City of City of Issuance of
of the project,the project proponent/developer shall install or provide Construction Temecula Temecula Grading Permit
funding for signal timing optimization(phase timings and cycle Engineer or and Issuance of
length)at the intersection of 1-15 Northbound Ramps and Temecula other Designee a Certificate of
Parkway to proportion more time to the heavier traffic volumes,to Occupancy
the satisfaction of the City Engineer.The project
proponent/developer shall coordinate implementation of this
improvement with Caltrans.
Mitigation Measure MM-TRA-5: Prior to the completion of Phase 1 Pre-Construction/ City of City of Issuance of
of the project,the project proponenUdevelope r shall install stop signs Construction Temecula Temecula Grading Permit
on the Pujol Street approaches at the intersection of Pujol Street and Engineer or and Issuance of
First Street,converting the intersection from side-street stop-control other Designee a Certificate of
to all-way stop control. Occupancy
Cypress Ridge Project 21 ESA/150642
MMRP July 2017
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM(CONTINUED)
Responsible Action Verification of Compliance
Enforcement Monitoring Indicating
Mitigation Measures Monitoring Phase Agency Agency Compliance Initials Date Remarks
Mitigation Measure MM-TRA-6: Prior to the completion of Phase 2 Pre-Construction/ City of City of Issuance of
of the project,the project proponent/developer shall install or provide Construction Temecula Temecula Grading Permit
funding for one additional exclusive eastbound left turn lane and Engineer or and Issuance of
signal timing optimization(phase timings and cycle length)at the other Designee a Certificate of
intersection of Ynez Road and Santiago Road,to the satisfaction of Occupancy
the City Engineer.
Mitigation Measure MM-TRA-7: Prior to the issuance of a Pre-Construction/ City of City of Issuance of
certificate of occupancy for Phase 1 of the project,the City shall Construction Temecula Temecula Grading Permit
have completed the Capital Improvement Project entitled 1-15/ Engineer or and Issuance of
SR 79 South(Temecula Parkway) Ultimate Interchange'. other Designee a Certificate of
Occupancy
Mitigation Measure MM-TRA-9: Prior to the completion of Phase 3 Pre-Construction/ City of City of Issuance of
of the project,the project proponent/developer shall contribute 20 Construction Temecula Temecula Grading Permit
percent of the cost to construct a fourth through lane to both the Engineer or and Issuance of
eastbound and westbound Temecula Parkway approaches to the other Designee a Certificate of
intersection of La Paz Road and Temecula Parkway,toward the Occupancy
acquisition of right-of-way,and modification of existing traffic signal
facilities at the intersection
Mitigation Measure MM-TRA-12: Prior to the completion of Phase Pre-Construction/ City of City of Issuance of
3 of the project,the project proponent/developer shall contribute 43 Construction Temecula Temecula Grading Permit
percent of the cost to construct improvements at the west Ridge Engineer or and Issuance of
Park Drive leg to allow for right-in/right-out turn movements only at other Designee a Certificate of
the intersection of Vincent Moraga Drive and Ridge Park Drive,to Occupancy
the satisfaction of the City Engineer. This improvement would
prohibit vehicles from making northbound left and westbound left
turning movements at the intersection.
Mitigation Measure MM-TRA-13: Prior to the completion of Phase Construction City of City of Issuance of
3 of the project,the project proponent/developer shall contribute 17 Temecula Temecula Grading Permit
percent of the cost to install traffic signals at the intersection of Pujol Engineer or and Issuance of
Street and First Street. other Designee a Certificate of
Occupancy
Mitigation Measure MM-TRA-14: Prior to the issuance of any Pre-Construction City of City of Issuance of
grading permit or any permit that authorizes construction activities Temecula Temecula Grading and
within the Specific Plan area,or at offsite locations for improvements Engineer or Building Permits
associated with the Specific Plan,the project applicant(s)shall other Designee
Cypress Ridge Project 22 ESA/150642
MMRP July 2017
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM(CONTINUED)
Responsible Action Verification of Compliance
Enforcement Monitoring Indicating
Mitigation Measures Monitoring Phase Agency Agency Compliance Initials Date Remarks
prepare a Construction Traffic Mitigation Plan(s)for review and
approval by the City of Temecula as part of the permit application.
The Construction Traffic Mitigation Plan(s)shall include measures to
minimize the construction traffic volumes entering the roadway
system(including local roads)during AM and PM peak hours. At a
minimum,the Construction Traffic Mitigation Plan(s)shall include the
following implementation measures:
• Construction truck routes shall be prepared to designate
principal haul routes for trucks delivering materials to and
from the construction site.
• Should a temporary road and/or lane closure be
necessary during construction,the project applicant shall
provide traffic control activities and personnel,as
necessary,to minimize traffic impacts. This may include
detour signage,cones,construction area signage,
flagmen,and other measures as required for safe traffic
handling in the construction zone.
The project applicant shall keep a minimum of one lane in each
direction free from encumbrances at all times on perimeter roads
accessing the project site. In the event a full road closure is
required,the contractor shall coordinate with the City of Temecula
and other affected jurisdictions(i.e.,Caltrans, and/or County of
Riverside)to designate proper detour routes and signage to
appropriate proper access routes.
Cypress Ridge Project 23 ESA 1150642
MMRP July 2017
ATTACHMENT 5C
STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS (NC)
STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS— NATURE CENTER
The following Statement of Overriding Considerations is made in connection with the
proposed approval of the Altair Specific Plan (the "Project').
CEQA requires the decision-making agency to balance the economic, legal, social,
technological or other benefits of a project against its unavoidable environmental risks when
determining whether to approve a project. If the benefits of the project outweigh the unavoidable
adverse effects, those effects may be considered acceptable. CEQA requires the agency to
provide written findings supporting the specific reasons for considering a project acceptable when
significant impacts are unavoidable. Such reasons must be based on substantial evidence in the
EIR or elsewhere in the administrative record. The reasons for proceeding with this Project
despite the adverse environmental impacts that may result are provided in this Statement of
Overriding Considerations.
The City Council finds that the economic, social and other benefits of the Project outweigh
the significant and unavoidable impacts to:
• Air quality at the project and cumulative level give that the City is in the South Coast Air
Quality Management District, which is a non-attainment region for ozone;
• Greenhouse gas emissions at the cumulative level for exceeding the conservative
threshold of 3,000 MTCOze per year even with incorporation of Smart Growth
development standards, which promote walking and alternative transportation;
• Noise and vibration impacts during construction; and
• Traffic impacts to the 1-15 SB Ramps/Temecula Parkway intersection under Future
Buildout(2035)Conditions(prior to completion of the Ultimate interchange improvements,
which are under construction).
Although the FEIR concludes there are significant and unavoidable impacts to the 1-15 SB
Ramps/Temecula Parkway intersection under Future Buildout (2035) Conditions, it should be
noted that this is a conservative approach as the ultimate intersection improvements are under
construction and once complete, the improvements will reduce the project impacts below a level
of significance.
In making this Statement of Overriding Considerations, the City Council has balanced the
benefits of the Project against its unavoidable impacts and has indicated its willingness to accept
those adverse impacts. The City Council finds that each one of the following benefits of the
Project, independent of the other benefits, would warrant approval of the Project notwithstanding
the unavoidable environmental impacts of the Project.
The City Council finds that all feasible mitigation measures have been imposed to either
lessen Project impacts to less than significant or to the extent feasible, and furthermore, that
alternatives to the Project are infeasible because they generally have similar impacts, or they do
not provide the benefits of the Project, or are otherwise socially or economically infeasible as fully
described in the Findings and Facts in Support of Findings.
Furthermore,the following primary public benefits are required by Conditions of Approval, and
in the Development Agreement:
A. An estimated $28 million dollars of regional infrastructure (Western Bypass Corridor and
Bridge over Murrieta Creek), and improved east-west connectivity in the City;
The Western Bypass Corridor and Bridge are part of a regional facility, identified in the
Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) program. The Regional System needs to
be expanded to accommodate anticipated future growth in the City of Temecula and
southwestern Riverside County; the Project provides critical infrastructure to assist the
City in meeting this need.
B. A 5-acre Central Park and "Grand Staircase" connection to Main Street in Old Town on
the west side of 1-15 for public use;
Currently, the City does not have a park of sufficient size for residents on the west side of
1-15 to accommodate parks and recreation programs. Residents west of 1-15 have to
travel to the east side sports parks. The Central Park will accommodate existing and
future growth, and provide an important destination and gathering place for passive and
active recreation in and around Old Town.
C. An elementary school site to serve existing and future residents on the west side of 1-15;
Similar to the City's current situation with a lack of parks and programming relative to
population on the west side of 1-15, the elementary school site has the ability to provide a
neighborhood school in walking distance for many that will help eliminate the need to rely
exclusively on schools on the east side of 1-15.
D. Over eight miles of pathways and trails connecting to the City's bike lane and trail network;
The Quality of Life Master Plan identifies six core values as identified by the community.
Transportation Mobility and Connectivity figures prominently in the City's planning efforts.
Altair is designed as a "Smart Growth" development which makes walking easy and
promotes a healthy and active lifestyle. Furthermore, the proposed trails, pathways, and
sidewalks connect to the surrounding network closing gaps and increasing opportunities
for active transportation.
E. Per the Development Agreement, the applicant will provide $150,000 dollars of"start-up"
funding for a shuttle connecting to RTA transit stops and/or a bikeshare program;
Again, Transportation Mobility and Connectivity figures prominently in the City's planning
efforts. This funding will assist in promoting active transportation in an effort to relieve
auto congestion in the City.
F. A 55-acre Civic Site for a Nature Center/Culture/Sustainability Center and trails to provide
environmental education and protection of natural resources at the confluence of the
Santa Margarita River,which is southern California's last"free flowing"river and the center
of the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians Sacred Place/Origin Area, a recognized
Traditional Cultural Place (TCP) on the National Register of Historic Places;
G. Per the Development Agreement, the applicant is committed to provide Project
conservation features in excess of what is required as environmental mitigation, including
the following:
• 55-acre reduction in hillside escarpment/Multi Species Habitat Conservation Plan
(MSHCP) impacts associated with the shortened Western Bypass alignment, as
compared to the current alignment in the City's General Plan Circulation Element and
the approved West Side Specific Plan and MSHCP;
• Facilitation of the sale of an additional 8.97 acres of hillside escarpment adjacent to
the project site to the Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority for
conservation;
• Additional funding for conservation efforts (up to $500,0000) to be used for a wildlife
connectivity study, engineering feasibility, and/or land acquisition in the special linkage
area south of the Project.
H.
The City Council finds that the foregoing benefits provided through approval of the Project
outweigh the identified significant adverse environmental impacts. The City Council further finds
that each of the Project benefits discussed above outweighs the unavoidable adverse
environmental effects identified in the Final EIR and therefore finds those impacts to be
acceptable. The City Council further finds that each of the benefits listed above, standing alone,
is sufficient justification for the City Council to override these unavoidable environmental impacts.