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Comment Letter G21 – Janet Hawkesworth
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Responses to Comment Letter G 21 – Janet Hawksworth
G21-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
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Comment Letter G22 – Lane Joel
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Responses to Comment Letter G 22 – Lane Joel
G22-1 Development associated with the Project would not be located adjacent to Solera/Oak Valley Greens, but would be separated by Brookside Avenue, undeveloped land, and permanent open space.
Impacts to sensitive receptors were evaluated in DEIR Section 4.2, Air Quality , Impact 4.2.3.
Said impacts were found to be less than significant with mitigation incorporated.
According to Attachments B-1 and B-2 of the Project’s Traffic Study (DEIR Appendix K ), the High-Cube Transload and Short -Term Storage proposed use would generate 493 truck trips daily, and the Warehousing proposed use would generate 166 truck trips daily.
See DEIR Appendix K, Traffic Study for recommended roadway improvements; I -10/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange improvements; site adjacent roadway improvements; and site access improvements.
G22-2 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G22-3 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specif ic concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers .
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Comment Letter G23 – Kevin Trudgeon
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Responses to Comment Letter G 23 – Kevin Trudgeon
G23-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
Development associated with the Project would not be located directly adjacent to residential communities, but would be separated by Brookside Avenue, undeveloped land, and permanent open space.
Air quality impacts are assessed in DEIR Section 4.2, Air Quality; noise and vibration impacts are assess ed in Section 4.11, Noise; and transportation impacts in Section 4.15, Transportation.
Evaluating whether or not the introduction of warehouses lowers the val ues of homes is not within the purview of CEQA and therefore is not included in the DEIR. However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
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Comment Letter G24 – Joyce Bartholomew
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Responses to Comment Letter G 24 – Joyce Bartholomew
G24-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
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Comment Letter G25 – Sharon Geiser
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Responses to Comment Letter G 25 – Sharon Geiser
G25-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comme nt related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
The DEIR fully analyzed and disclosed all impacts associated with the Project, including air quality impacts. Refer to DEIR Section 4.2, Air Quality , for additional information.
G25-2 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
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Comment Letter G26 – Julio and Gwen Clementin
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Responses to Comment Letter G26 – Julio and Gwen Clementin G26-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequa cy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G26-2 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
Impacts to sensitive receptors were evaluated in DEIR Section 4.2, Air Quality , Impact 4.2.3.
Said impacts were found to be less than significant with mitigation incorporated.
See DEIR Appendix K, Traffic Study for recommended roadway improvements; I -10/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange improvements; site adjacent roadway improvem ents; and site access improvements.
G26-3 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
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Comment Letter G27 – Penny Key
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Responses to Comment Letter G27 – Penny Key
G27-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G27-2 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
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Comment Letter G28 – Steve Rutledge
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Responses to Comment Letter G28 – Steve Rutledge
G28-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G28-2 Comment noted. Section 4.2, Air Quality , of the DEIR fully analyzes and discloses all air quality impacts associated with the development of the proposed Project. Similarly, Section 4.15, Transportation, fully analyzes and discloses all traffic-related impacts associated with the proposed Project.
G28-3 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
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Comment Letter G29 – Bettie Erickson
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Responses to Comment Letter G29 – Bettie Erickson
G29-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
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Comment Letter G 30 – Diane Gell
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Responses to Comment Letter G 30 – Diane Gell
G30-1 Comment noted. Section 4.15, Transportation, of the DEIR fully analyzes and discloses all traffic-related impacts associated with the proposed Project. Additionally, evaluating whether or not the introduction of warehouses lowers the values of homes is not within the purview of CEQA and therefore is not included in the DEIR . However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
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Comment Letter G 31 – Ronnie Zacker
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Responses to Comment Letter G 31 – Ronnie Zacker
G31-1 Comment noted. Section 4.2, Air Quality , of the DEIR fully analyzes and discloses all air quality impacts associated with the development of the proposed Project. Similarly, Section 4.15, Transportation, fully analyzes and discloses all traffic-related impacts associated with the proposed Project. Section 4.3, Biological Resources , fully analyzes and discloses all impacts associated with biological resources and habitat.
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Comment Letter G 32 – Tim Pavilian
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Responses to Comment Letter G 32 – Tim Pavilian
G32-1 Comment noted. Section 4.15, Transportation, fully analyzes and discloses all traffic-related impacts associated with the proposed Project. Additionally, the Project would be conditioned to pay fair share impact fees and TUMF fees for all roadway improvements to support the proposed Project. Refer to Appendix K beginning on page 47 for a list of roadway improvements required of the proposed Project.
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Comment Letter G 33 – Michael Tulledge
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Responses to Comment Letter G 33 – Michael Tulledge
G33-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific conc ern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
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Comment Letter G 34 – Carol Ennis
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Responses to Comment Letter G 34 – Carol Ennis
G34-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into considerat ion by decision-makers.
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Comment Letter G 35 – Albert Sanderson
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Responses to Comment Letter G 35 – Albert Sanderson
G35-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G35-2 Comment noted. Section 4.2, Air Quality , of the DEIR fully analyzes and discloses all air quality impacts associated with the development of the proposed Project. Similarly, Section 4.15, Transportation, fully analyzes and discloses all traffic-related impacts associated with the proposed Project. Section 4.3, Biological Resources , fully analyzes and discloses all impacts associated with biological resources and habitat. Additionally, evaluating whether or not the introduction of warehouses lowers the values of homes is not within the purview of CEQA and therefore is not included in the DEIR. However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G35-3 Refer to response to comment G35-2, above.
G35-4 Section 4.3, Biological Resources , fully analyzes and discloses all impacts associated with biological resources and habitat. Additionally, evaluating whether or not the introduction of warehouses lowers the values of homes is not within the purview of CEQA and therefore is not included in the DEIR . However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision- makers.
G35-5 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
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Comment Letter G 36 – Phil and Carolyn Bonanno
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Responses to Comment Letter G 36 – Phil and Carolyn Bonanno G36-1 Comment noted. Section 4.2, Air Quality , of the DEIR fully analyzes and discloses all air quality impacts associated with the development of the proposed Project. Additionally, a Health Risk Assessment was prepared for the proposed Project (refer to Appendix B of the DEIR). The Health Risk Assessment determined that the proposed Project would not have an adverse impact on surrounding residents.
G36-2 Comment noted. Section 4.15, Transportation, fully analyzes and discloses all traffic-related impacts associated with the proposed Project. As identified in Section 4.15, the proposed Project would result in significant cumulative transportation impacts.
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Comment Letter G 37 – Cathy Frates
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Responses to Comment Letter G 37 – Cathy Frates
G37-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
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Comment Letter G 38 – Lisa and Tony Lucchesi
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Responses to Comment Letter G 38 – Lisa and Tony Lucchesi G38-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into considera tion by decision-makers.
G38-2 Comment noted. Section 4.15, Transportatio n, fully analyzes and discloses all traffic-related impacts associated with the proposed Project. Additionally, the Project would be conditioned to pay fair share impact fees for all roadway improvements to support the proposed Project.
Refer to Appendix K beginning on page 47 for a list of roadway improvements required of the proposed Project.
G38-3 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G38-4 Comment noted. The DEIR fully analyzes and discloses all impacts associated with both wet and dry utilities required of the proposed Project for both construction and operations phases.
Refer to Section 4.17, Utilities and Service Systems, for a full assessment of potential impacts.
As disclosed in Section 4.17, implementation of the proposed Project would not result in significant and unavoidable impacts to either electricity and/or water supply.
G38-5 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
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Comment Letter G 39 – Ann C. Hasbargen
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Responses to Comment Letter G 39 – Ann C. Hasbargen
G39-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
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Comment Letter G 40 – Jonathon Lanza
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Responses to Comment Letter G 40 – Jonathon Lanza
G40-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G40-2 Comment noted. Section 4.15, Transportation , analyzes and discloses all traffic-related impacts associated with the proposed Project. Additionally, the Project would be conditioned to pay fair share impact fees and TUMF for all roadway improvements to support the proposed Project. Refer to Appendix K beginning on page 47 for a list of roadway improvements required of the proposed Project. Additionally, as identified in Section 4.15, the proposed Project would result in significant cumulative transportation impacts.
G40-3 Refer to response to comment G40-2, above.
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Comment Letter G 41 – Rafael Gutierrez
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Responses to Comment Letter G 41 – Rafael Gutierrez
G41-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
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Comment Letter G 42 – Joanna Gutierrez
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Responses to Comment Letter G 42 – Joanna Gutierrez
G42-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s envir onmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
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Comment Letter G 43 – Charles and Hildegard Davis
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Responses to Comment Letter G 43 – Charles and Hildegard Davis G43-1 Comment noted. Section 4.2, Air Quality , fully analyzes and discloses all air quality related impacts associated with the proposed Project. Additionally, evaluating whether or not the introduction of warehouses lowers the values of homes is not within the purview of CEQA and therefore is not included in the DEIR. However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
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Responses to Comment Letter G 44 – James and Peggy Rockwell G44-1 Comment noted. Section 4.15, Transp ortation, fully analyzes and discloses all traffic-related impacts associated with the proposed Project.
G44-2 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
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Comment Letter G 45 – Joseph Leon
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Responses to Comment Letter G45 – Joseph Leon
G45-1 Comment noted. This comment does not ide ntify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G45-2 Comment noted. The DEIR fully analyzes and discloses all air quality and health risk impacts associated with development of the proposed Project. Refer to Section 4.2, Air Quality , as well as Appendix A, Air Quality , and Appendix B, Health Risk Assessment , for additional information. As identified in the DEIR, the proposed Project would result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the Project region is non- attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard . Additionally, a Health Risk Assessment was prepared for the proposed Project (refer to Appendix B of the DEIR). The Health Risk Assessment determined that the proposed Project would not have an adverse impact on surrounding residents.
G45-3 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
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Comment Letter G 46 – Mel and Cecilia Irwin
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Responses to Comment Letter G46 – Mel and Cecilia Irwin G46-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G46-2 Comment noted. Section 4.2, Air Quality , of the DEIR fully analyzes and discloses all air quality impacts associated with the development of the proposed Project. Additionally, a Health Risk Assessment was prepared for the proposed Project (refer to Appendix B of the DEIR). The Health Risk Assessment determined that the proposed Project would not have an adverse impact on surrounding residents.
G46-3 Comment noted. Section 4.15, Transportation, fully analyzes and discloses all traffic-related impacts associated with the proposed Project.
G46-4 Evaluating whether or not the introduction of warehouses lowers the values of homes is not within the purview of CEQA and therefore is not included in the DEIR. However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G46-5 Noise impacts would be less than significant w ith the exception of cumulative off-site traffic noise along Cherry Valley Boulevard (from Project access to Hannon Road, from Hannon Road to Union Street, and from Union Street to Nancy Avenue). Cumulative traffic noise impacts would occur primarily as a result of increased traffic on local roadways due to buildout of the Project and other projects in the vicinity. Refer to Section 4.11, Noise, for additional information.
G46-6 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequ acy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
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Comment Letter G47 – George J. Newlin
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G47-1 Comment noted. Section 4.2, Air Quality , of the DEIR fully analyzes and discloses all air quality impacts associated with the development of the proposed Project. Additionally, a Health Risk Assessment was prepared for the proposed Project (refer to Appendix B of the DEIR). The Health Risk Assessment determined that the proposed Project would not have an adverse impact on surrounding residents. Additionally, see DEIR Appendix K, Traffic Study for recommended roadway improvements; I -10/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange improvements; site adjacent roadway improvements; and site access improvements.
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Comment Letter G48 – Ron Bogle
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Responses to Comment Letter G48 – Ron Bogle
G48-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G48-2 Comment noted. Section 4.2, Air Quality, of the DEIR fully analyzes and discloses all air quality impacts associated with the development of the proposed Project. Additionally, a Health Risk Assessment was prepared for the proposed Project (refer to Appendix B of the DEIR). The Health Risk Assessment determined that the proposed Project would not have an adverse impact on surrounding residents.
G48-3 Traffic (diesel) circulation associated with the Project would predominantly occur between the Project site and the I -10/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange. Traffic (diesel) associated with the Project would not frequent Brookside Avenue, as the Project is not accessible via Brookside Avenue, nor is there a fully functional interchange at I -10 and Brookside Avenue. Refer to Section 3.0, Proj ect Description and Section 4.15, Transportation of the DEIR which discusses the Project’s circulation system and recommended improvements. Additionally, refer to page 4.15-19 of the DEIR for more information which describes the Project site access improvements. Project traffic would not overrun roadways associated with residential neighborhoods. Refer to Section 4.15, Transportation, for additional information.
G48-4 Evaluating whether or not the introduction of warehouses lowers the values of homes is not within the purview of CEQA and therefore is not included in the DEIR. However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G48-5 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
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Comment Letter G49 – Shirley Slick
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G49-1 Comment noted. Section 4.2, Air Quality , of the DEIR fully analyzes and discloses all air quality impacts associated with the development of the proposed Project. Similarly, Section 4.15, Transportation, fully analyzes and discloses all traffic-related impacts associated with the proposed Project.
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Comment Letter G 50 – Marcia Beyer-Casem
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Responses to Comment Letter G 50 – Marcia Beyer-Casem
G50-1 Comment noted. Section 4.2, Air Quality , of the DEIR fully analyzes and discloses all air quality impacts associated with the development of the proposed Project.
G50-2 Air quality impacts are assessed in DEIR Section 4.2, Air Quality , and transportation impacts are assessed in Section 4.15, Transportation. Evaluating whether or not the introduction of warehouses lowers the values of homes is not within the purview of CEQA and therefore is not included in the DEIR . However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision- makers.
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Comment Letter G 51 – Kathleen Maroste
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Responses to Comment Letter G 51 – Kathleen Maroste
G51-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analy sis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G51-2 Comment noted. Section 4.2, Air Quality , of the DEIR fully analyzes and discloses all air quality impacts associated with the development of the proposed Project. Additionally, a Health Risk Assessment was prepared for the proposed Project (refer to Appendix B of the DEIR). The Health Risk Assessment determined that the proposed Project would not have an adverse impact on surrounding residents.
Evaluating whether or not the introduction of warehouses lowers the values of homes is not within the purview of CEQA and therefore is not included in the DEIR. However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G51-3 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
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Comment Letter G 52 – David L. Scott
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Responses to Comment Letter G52 – David L. Scott
G52-1 Comment noted. Section 4.2, Air Quality , of the DEIR fully analyzes and discloses all air quality impacts associated with the development of the proposed Project. Additionally, a Health Risk Assess ment was prepared for the proposed Project (refer to Appendix B of the DEIR). The Health Risk Assessment determined that the proposed Project would not have an adverse impact on surrounding residents. Section 4.15, Transportation, fully analyzes and discloses all traffic-related impacts associated with the proposed Project. As identified in Section 4.15, the proposed Project would result in significant cumulative transportation impacts .
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Comment Letter G 53 – Vallarie Clegg
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Responses to Comment Letter G53 – Vallarie Clegg
G53-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
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Comment Letter G 54 – David and Mary Burke
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Responses to Comment Letter G54 – David and Mary Burke
G54-1 Comment noted. Section 4.2, Air Quality , of the DEIR fully analyzes and discloses all air quality impacts associated with the development of the proposed Project. Additionally, a Health Risk Assessment was prepared for the proposed Project (refer to Appendix B of the DEIR). The Health Risk Assessment determined that the proposed Project would not have an adverse impact on surrounding residents.
G54-2 Comment noted. Air quality impacts are assessed in DEIR Section 4.2, Air Quality ; biological resources impacts are assessed in Section 4.3, Biological Resources , noise and vibration impact assessed in Section 4.11, Noise; and transportation impacts in Section 4.15, Transportation .
G54-3 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment rela ted to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
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Comment Letter G 55 – James Gleason
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Responses to Comment Letter G55 – James Gleason
G55-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
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Comment Letter G 56 – Joel Sr.
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Responses to Comment Letter G 56 – Joel Sr.
G56-1 Comment noted. Section 4.2, Air Quality of the DEIR fully analyzes and discloses all air quality and health risk assessment impacts associated with the development of the proposed Project which includes, but is not limited to, mobile emissions . Similarly, Section 4.15, Transportation of the DEIR , fully analyzes and discloses all traffic-related impacts associated with the proposed Project.
G56-2 As discussed in Section 4.15, Transportation , the DEIR analyzed the proposed Project’s potential to substantially increase traffic hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment). As concluded in Impact 4.15-3 (page 4.15-22), the Project’s proposed roadway improvements, ingress and egress point of entries, and interior circulation system have been de signed and would be constructed consistent with the City’s Department of Public Works Department standard drawings. Large heavy-duty equipment such as rollers, graders, and dump trucks, all staging and construction areas would have appropriate signage and standard safety protocols pursuant to standard construction practices. Therefore, the proposed Project would not cause significant traffic safety problems.
G56-3 Evaluating whether or not the introduction of warehouses lowers the values of homes is not within the purview of CEQA and therefore is not included in the DEIR. However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G56-4 Comment noted. D evelopment associated with the Project has been sited away from the Solera /Oak Valley Greens and would be separated by Brookside Avenue, undeveloped land, and permanent open space.
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Comment Letter G 57 – Arthur Wallace
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Responses to Comment Letter G 57 – Arthur Wallace
G57-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G57-2 This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR. Refer to Section 4.1, Aesthetics , Section 4.2, Air Quality , and Section 4.15, Transportation which evaluated the proposed Project’s aesthetics, air quality, and transport ation impacts.
G57-3 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G57-4 The Project site is presently designated as “Single Family Residential” by the General Plan. A new Specific Plan and a General Plan Amendment would change the property’s land use designation from Single Family Residential to Industri al, General Commercial, and Open Space.
The proposed land use designations would be consistent with the proposed e‐commerce center, commercial area, and permanent open space uses.
G57-5 Refer to response G57-1 through G57-4 above.
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Comment Letter G 58 – Mike
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G58-1 Comment noted.
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Comment Letter G 59 – Lisa Mertins
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Responses to Comment Letter G 59 – Lisa Mertins
G59-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G59-2 Refer to response G59-1. Refer to the Beaumont 2040 General Plan Update which will serve as t he City's blueprint for future development and decision-making.
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Comment Letter G 60 – Jon Elliott
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Responses to Comment Letter G 60 – Jon Elliott
G60-1 Refer to Section 4.1, Aesthetics of the DEIR. As noted in Section 4.1, all aesthetics impacts were deemed to be less than significant.
In addition, refer to Section 4.15, Transportation. Although not required as part of CEQA, the Project includes a full Traffic Impact Analysis that contains an LOS discussion; refer to Appendix K of the DEIR. This additional information is provided for informational purposes only, as additional delay – to an intersection or roadway segment – is no longer considered a significant impact under CEQA. The DEIR includes a full discussion of all requir ed impacts, as required by CEQA.
G60-2 According to DEIR Appendix K , Traffic Study , the City of Calimesa, with Caltrans and the County of Riverside proposes to reconstruct the Interstate 10 (I -10)/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange to relieve congestion and improve traffic operations.
The Locally Preferred Alternative will include the following improvements:
• Widen Cherry Valley Boulevard to two lanes in each direction • Add turn pockets along Cherry Valley Boulevard approaching on -ramps • Add pedes trian crosswalks and curb ramps
• Reconstruct and realign on- and off-ramps
• Realign Calimesa Boulevard north of the I -10/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange • Provide channelized turning on Cherry Valley Boulevard to Calimesa Boulevard • Install new traffic signals
• Construct sidewalks and bicycle lanes along Cherry Valley Boulevard • Add a 1,300-foot-long auxiliary lane to the eastbound off-ramp and 3,400-foot-long auxiliary lane to the westbound on-ramp
The Project proposes to contribute towards the planned improvements at the I -10/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange by a payment of TUMF fee and or fair share contribution. Thus roadways would be improved as part of the Project.
G60-3 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
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Comment Letter G 61 – Julienne LeMaster
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Responses to Comment Letter G 61 – Julienne LeMaster
G61-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
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Comment Letter G62 – Katherine Edwards
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Responses to Comment Letter G 62 – Katherine Edwards
G62-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers .
G62-2 Comment noted. Section 4.2, Air Quality of the DEIR fully analyzes and discloses all air quality impacts associated with the development of the proposed Project. Additionally, a Health Risk Assessment was prepared for the proposed Project (refer to Appendix B of the DEIR). The Health Risk Assessment determined that the proposed Project would not have an adver se impact on surrounding residents .
G62-3 According to Attachments B -1 and B-2 of the Project’s Traffic Study (DEIR Appendix K ), the High-Cube Transload and Short -Term Storage proposed use would generate 493 truck trips daily, and the Warehousing proposed use would generate 166 truck trips daily.
As discussed in Section 4.15, Transportation , the DEIR analyzed the proposed Project’s potential to substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment). As concluded in Impact 4.15-3 (page 4.15-22), the Project’s proposed roadway improvements, ingress and egress point of entries, and interior circulation system have been designed and would be constructed consist ent with the City’s Department of Public Works Department standard drawings. Large heavy-duty equipment such as rollers, graders, and dump trucks, all staging and construction areas would have appropriate signage and standard safety protocols pursuant to s tandard construction practices. Therefore, the proposed Project would not cause significant traffic safety problems.
G62-4 Evaluating whether or not the introduction of warehouses lowers the values of homes is not within the purview of CEQA and therefore is not included in the DEIR. However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G62-5 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers .
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Comment Letter G63 – Harry and Nadine Fieger
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Responses to Comment Letter G63 – Harry and Nadine Fieger G63-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
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Comment Letter G64 – Janice Kuhn
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Responses to Comment Letter G64 – Janice Kuhn
G64-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
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G64-2 According to DEIR Appendix K , Traffic Study , the City of Calimesa, with Caltrans and the County of Riverside proposes to reconstruct the Interstate 10 (I -10)/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange to relieve congestion and improve traffic operations.
The Locally Preferred Alternative will include the following improvements:
• Widen Cherry Valley Boulevard to two lanes in each direction • Add turn pockets along Cherry Valley Boulevard approaching on-ramps • Add pedestrian crosswalks and curb ramps
• Reconstruct and realign on- and off-ramps
• Realign Calimesa Boulevard north of the I -10/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange • Provide channelized turning on Cherry Valley Boulevard to Calimesa Boulevard • Install new traffic signals
• Construct sidewalks and bicycle lanes along Cherry Valley Boulevard • Add a 1,300-foot-long auxiliary lane to the eastbound off-ramp and 3,400-foot-long auxiliary lane to the westbound on-ramp
The Project proposes to contribute towards the planned improvements at the I -10/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange by a payment of TUMF fee and or fair share contribution. Refer to Section 4.15, Transportation, of the DEIR which discusses the Project’s tra nsportation- related impacts for additional information.
G64-3 This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis. However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
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Comment Letter G65 – Sarah Godbold
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G65-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
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Comment Letter G66 – Deborah Holley
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Responses to Comment Letter G66 – Deborah Holley
G66-1 Comment noted. According to DEIR Appendix K, Traffic Study , the City of Calimesa, with Caltrans and the County of Riverside proposes to reconstruct the Interstate 10 (I -10)/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange to relieve congestion a nd improve traffic operations.
The Locally Preferred Alternative will include the following improvements:
• Widen Cherry Valley Boulevard to two lanes in each direction • Add turn pockets along Cherry Valley Boulevard approaching on-ramps • Add pedestrian crosswalks and curb ramps
• Reconstruct and realign on- and off-ramps
• Realign Calimesa Boulevard north of the I -10/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange • Provide channelized turning on Cherry Valley Boulevard to Calimesa Boulevard • Install new traffic signals
• Construct sidewalks and bicycle lanes along Cherry Valley Boulevard • Add a 1,300-foot-long auxiliary lane to the eastbound off-ramp and 3,400-foot-long auxiliary lane to the westbound on-ramp
The Project proposes to contribute towards the planned improvements at the I -10/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange by a payment of TUMF fee and or fair share contribution. Refer to Section 4.15, Transportation, of the DEIR which discusses the Project’s transportation- related impacts for additional information.
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Comment Letter G67 – Mary Anne Pickett
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Responses to Comment Letter G67 – Mary Anne Pickett
G67-1 Comment noted. According to DEIR Appendix K, Traffic Study , the City of Calimesa, with Caltrans and the County of Riverside proposes to reconstruct the Interstate 10 (I -10)/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange to relieve congestion and improve traffic operations. • The Locally Preferred Alternative will include the following improvements:
• Widen Cherry Valley Boulevard to two lanes in each dir ection • Add turn pockets along Cherry Valley Boulevard approaching on -ramps • Add pedestrian crosswalks and curb ramps
• Reconstruct and realign on- and off-ramps
• Realign Calimesa Boulevard north of the I -10/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange • Provide channeliz ed turning on Cherry Valley Boulevard to Calimesa Boulevard • Install new traffic signals
• Construct sidewalks and bicycle lanes along Cherry Valley Boulevard • Add a 1,300-foot-long auxiliary lane to the eastbound off-ramp and 3,400-foot-long auxiliary lane to the westbound on-ramp
The Project proposes to contribute towards the planned improvements at the I -10/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange by a payment of TUMF fee and or fair share contribution. Refer to Section 4.15, Transportation, of the DEIR which discusses the Project’s transportation- related impacts for additional information.
G67-2 Comment noted. Section 4.2, Air Quality , of the DEIR fully analyzes and discloses all air quality impacts associated with the development of the proposed Project. Additi onally, a Health Risk Assessment was prepared for the proposed Project (refer to Appendix B of the DEIR). The Health Risk Assessment determined that the proposed Project would not have an adverse impact on surrounding residents
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Comment Letter G68 – Dan Merritt
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Responses to Comment Letter G68 – Dan Merritt
G68-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
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Comment Letter G69 – Holly and Jerry Liversage
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Responses to Comment Letter G69 – Holly and Jerry Liversage G69-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
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Comment Letter G 70 – Russell Buckland
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Responses to Comment Letter G 70 – Russell Buckland
G70-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G70-2 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
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Comment Letter G 71 – Geoffrey Wilson
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Responses to Comment Letter G 71 – Geoffrey Wilson
G71-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G71-2 Section 4.2, Air Quality , of the DEIR fully analyzes and discloses all a ir quality impacts associated with the development of the proposed Project. Similarly, Section 4.15, Transportation and Traffic , fully analyzes and discloses all traffic-related impacts associated with the proposed Project.
Additionally, a Health Risk As sessment was prepared for the proposed Project (refer to Appendix B of the DEIR). The Health Risk Assessment determined that the proposed Project would not have an adverse impact on surrounding residents , as further discussed in Section 4.2, Air Quality of the DEIR .
G71-3 Refer to responses to G7-1 and G7-2. Furthermore, Section 4.15, Transportation of the DEIR (page 4.15-23) concluded that the proposed Project’s construction and operation impacts related to emergency access would be less than significant.
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Comment Letter G72 – Rick Craven
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Responses to Comment Letter G72 – Rick Craven
G72-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR ’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G72-2 Under CEQA, a scenic vista is defined as a viewpoint that provides expansive views of a highly - valued landscape for the benefit of the public. The Beaumont GP does not designate any scenic vistas near the Project site or in the City. Although no area withi n the City is officially designated as a scenic vista, the City is situated at a half -mile elevation in the County’s The Pass Area Plan, south of southern California’s highest peak, San Gorgonio Mountain, and north of San Jacinto Peak which provide the mos t prominent views from the City. Because there are no scenic vistas on the Project site or in the vicinity of the Project site and the implementation of the Project would not obstruct views of the scenic vistas provided by the San Bernardino Mountains and the San Jacinto Mountains from any publicly accessible point outside of the Project site, impacts in this regard would be less than significant.
Additionally, the Project would retain 30.6 acres of permanent open space that would serve as a buffer to the residential uses to the south.
G72-3 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
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Comment Letter G73 – Fran Krieger
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Responses to Comment Letter G73 – Fran Krieger
G73-1 Comment noted and will be taken into consideration by decision -makers. Section 4.2, Air Quality, of the DEIR fully analyz es and discloses all air quality impacts associated with the development of the proposed Project. Additionally, a Health Risk Assessment was prepared for the proposed Project (refer to Appendix B of the DEIR). The Health Risk Assessment determined that the proposed Project would not have an adverse impact on surrounding residents. Refer to Section 4.2 for more information.
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Comment Letter G74 – Debbie Connor
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Responses to Comment Letter G74 – Debbie Connor
G74-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
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Comment Letter G75 – Susan Cunningham
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Responses to Comment Letter G75 – Susan Cunningham
G75-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
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Comment Letter G76 – Cindi Deats
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Responses to Comment Letter G76 – Cindi Deats
G76-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G76-2 Traffic circulation associated with the Project would predominantly occu r between the Project site and the I -10/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange. According to DEIR Appendix K, Traffic Study , the City of Calimesa, with Caltrans and the County of Riverside proposes to reconstruct the Interstate 10 (I -10)/Cherry Valley Bouleva rd interchange to relieve congestion and improve traffic operations.
• The Locally Preferred Alternative will include the following improvements:
• Widen Cherry Valley Boulevard to two lanes in each direction • Add turn pockets along Cherry Valley Boulevard approaching on-ramps • Add pedestrian crosswalks and curb ramps
• Reconstruct and realign on- and off-ramps
• Realign Calimesa Boulevard north of the I -10/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange • Provide channelized turning on Cherry Valley Boulevard to Cal imesa Boulevard • Install new traffic signals
• Construct sidewalks and bicycle lanes along Cherry Valley Boulevard • Add a 1,300-foot-long auxiliary lane to the eastbound off-ramp and 3,400-foot-long auxiliary lane to the westbound on-ramp
The Project proposes to contribute towards the planned improvements at the I -10/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange by a payment of TUMF fee and or fair share contribution.
G76-3 Comment noted and will be taken into consideration by decision makers. According to DEIR Appendix K, Traffic Study, the cumulative projects in the area were obtained from previously approved traffic studies in the area. Trip generation estimates for the cumulative projects were obtained from traffic studies, where available; and were developed by Kimley-Horn if approved traffic studies were not available.
G76-4 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G76-5 Refer to response G76-2.
G76-6 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s enviro nmental analysis.
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G76-7 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s envi ronmental analysis.
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Comment Letter G77 – Barbara Searcy
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Responses to Comment Letter G77 – Barbara Searcy
G77-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
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Comment Letter G78 – Laura Ramirez
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Responses to Comment Letter G78 – Laura Ramirez
G78-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental an alysis.
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Comment Letter G79 – Gregory and Deborah Chamberlin
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Responses to Comment Letter G79 – Gregory and Deborah Chamberlin G79-1 Comment noted. Section 4.2, Air Quality, of the DEIR fully analyzes and discloses all air quality impacts associated with the development of the proposed Project. Additionally, a Health Risk Assessment was prepared for the proposed Project (refer to Appendix B of the DEIR). The Health Risk Assessment determined that the proposed Project would not have an adverse impact on surrounding residents.
Evaluating whether or not the introduction of warehouses lowers the values of homes is not within the purview of CEQA and therefore is not included in the DEIR. However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
Additionally, development associated with the Project would not be located adjacent to Solera/Oak Valley Greens, but would be separated by Brookside Avenue, undeveloped land, and permanent open space.
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Comment Letter G 80 – Jerry and Gladi Wilmes
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Responses to Comment Letter G 80 – Jerry and Gladi Wilmes G80-1 Comment noted. This is a summary of the significant and unavoidable impacts listed in Section 1.0, Executive Summary .
G80-2 This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis. However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers. The DEIR fully analyzed and disclosed all impacts associated with the Project , including but not limited to, air quality, noise, greenhouse gases, and transportation related impacts. Refer to Section 4.1, Air Quality, Section 4.7, Greenhouse Gas Emissions , Section 4.11, Noise, and Section 4.15, Transportation of the DEIR for more information.
G80-3 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision -makers. Refer to Section 4.15, Transportation, of the DEIR for more additional information regarding the proposed Project’s impact related to trip generation.
G80-4 Comment noted. Evaluating whether or not the introduction of warehouses lowers the values of homes is not within the purview of CE QA and therefore is not included in the DEIR. However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
D evelopment associated with the Project would not be located within residential areas , but would be separated by Brookside Avenue, undeveloped land, and permanent open space.
Additionally, a Health Risk Assessment was prepared for the proposed Project (refer to Appendix B of the DEIR). The Health Risk Assessment determined that the proposed Project would not have an adverse impact on surrounding residents.
G80-5 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into c onsideration by decision-makers.
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Comment Letter G81 – Anita Finkelstein
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Responses to Comment Letter G 81 – Anita Finkelstein
G81-1 Comment noted. Section 4.2, Air Quality , of the DEIR fully analyzes and discloses all air quality impacts associated with the development of the proposed Project. As noted in Section 4.2, Air Quality of the DEIR, the Air Quality Assessment (Appendix A ) considered the construction and operational impacts associated with the Pr oject. Where criteria air pollutant quantification was required, emissions were modeled using the California Emissions Estimator Model (CalEEMod).
Project-generated vehicle emissions (based on trip generation) were incorporated into CalEEMod as recommended by the SCAQMD. Refer to Appendix A, Air Quality Assessment. for additional information regarding the Air Quality Assessment’s methodology used to determine the proposed Project’s impacts to air quality. Additionally, a Health Risk Assessment was prepared for the proposed Project (refer to Appendix B of the DEIR). The Health Risk Assessment determined that the proposed Project would not have an adverse impact on surrounding residents.
Furthermore, although the building is considered speculative, the propos ed buildings would be developed as follows:
Planning Area 1 (Parcels 1, 2, and 3) is proposed to be developed with three separate e - commerce/warehouse buildings with supporting office, as follows:
• Building 1: 985,860 square feet
• Building 2: 1,213,235 squa re feet
• Building 3: 358,370 square feet
Planning Area 2 (Parcel 4) would include the development of up to 150,000 square feet of commercial uses and would be developed as part of Phase 2, as follows:
• Hotel: 100,000 square feet
• General Retail: 25,000 squar e feet
• Food Uses: 25,000 square feet
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Comment Letter G82 – Diana Tull
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Responses to Comment Letter G 82 – Diana Tull
G82-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
Evaluating whether or not the introduction of warehouses lowers the values of homes is not within the purview of CEQA and therefore is not included in the DEIR. However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
Refer to Section 4.2, Air Quality , of the DEIR which fully analyzes and discloses all air quality impacts associated with the development of the proposed Project. Additionally, a Health Risk Assessment was prepared for the proposed Project (refer to Appendix B of the DEIR). The Health Risk Assessment determined that the proposed Project would not have an adverse impact on surrounding residents.
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Comment Letter G83 – Ryan Fuentes
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G83-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
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Comment Letter G84 – Brad McDuffee
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Responses to Comment Letter G 84 – Brad McDuffee
G84-1 Comment noted.
G84-2 Comment noted. According to DEIR Appendix K, Traffic Study , the City of Calimesa, with Caltrans and the County of Riverside proposes to reconstruct the Interstate 10 (I -10)/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange to relieve congestion and improve traffic operations.
The Locally Preferred Alternative will include the following improvements:
• Widen Cherry Valley Boulevard to two lanes in each direction • Add turn pockets along Cherry Valley Boulevard approaching on -ramps • Add pedestrian crosswalks and curb ramps
• Reconstruct and realign on- and off-ramps
• Realign Calimesa Boulevard north of the I -10/Cherry Valley Bouleva rd interchange • Provide channelized turning on Cherry Valley Boulevard to Calimesa Boulevard • Install new traffic signals
• Construct sidewalks and bicycle lanes along Cherry Valley Boulevard • Add a 1,300-foot-long auxiliary lane to the eastbound off-ramp and 3,400-foot-long auxiliary lane to the westbound on-ramp
The Project proposes to contribute towards the planned improvements at the I -10/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange by a payment of TUMF fee and or fair share contribution.
Although not required as part of CEQA, the Project includes a full Traffic Impact Analysis that contains an LOS discussion; refer to Appendix K of the DEIR. This additional information is provided for informational purposes only, as additional delay – to an intersection or roadway segment – is no longer considered a significant impact under CEQA.
G84-3 The DEIR fully analyzes and discloses all air quality impacts associated with the development of the proposed Project. Additionally, a Health Risk Assessment was prepar ed for the proposed Project (refer to Appendix B of the DEIR). The Health Risk Assessment determined that the proposed Project would not have an adverse impact on surrounding residents. Similarly, Section 4.11, Noise of the DEIR, fully analyzes and discloses all noise-related impacts associated with the proposed Project. As noted in Section 4.11, all impacts would be less than significant without the implementation of mitigation measures with the exception of cumulative noise impacts . However as concluded in Section 4.11, Noise (page 4.11-32), feasible mitigation is not available to reduce traffic noise. Typically, feasible mitigation measures for off-site roadway noise impacts include repairing the roads with rubberized asphalt and developing sound walls or attenuation barriers to minimize noise impacts.
However, this mitigation can only be imposed on on-site roadways since the Applicant would not have authorization or control to make off-site improvements. As impacts would also occur on off-site roadways and properties, it is usually infeasible for the Applicant to implement
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these measures. Sound walls would be infeasible due to impacts on right of way, restricted views, and not being proportional to the barely perceptible .
G84-4 Comment noted. The current zoning of the Project site is “Specific Plan.” Adoption of the proposed Specific Plan (SP2021-0005) is a discretionary action subject to City Council approval.
Adopted by Ordinance, the Specific Plan document will serve both planning and regulatory functions. This document contains the developme nt standards and procedures necessary to fulfill these purposes and would replace the existing Sunny-Cal Specific Plan. The proposed Specific Plan would implement the City’s General Plan as amended. The Specific Plan would be considered by the Planning Commission and City Council and would be adopted by Ordinance and would become the zoning for the Project.
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Comment Letter G85 – Kathy Krause
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G85-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
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Comment Letter G86 – Bud Charlick
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Responses to Comment Letter G 86 – Bud Charlick
G86-1 Comment noted. Section 4.2, Air Quality , of the DEIR fully analyzes and discloses all air quality impacts associated with the development of the proposed Project. Additionally, a Health Risk Assessment was prepared for the proposed Project (refer to Appendix B of the DEIR). The Health Risk Assessment determined that the proposed Project would not have an adverse impact on surrounding residents.
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Comment Letter G87 – Gary M. Stoh
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Responses to Comment Letter G 87 – Gary M. Stoh
G87-1 Comment noted. Evaluating whether or not the introduction of warehouses lowers the values of homes is not within the purview of CEQA and therefore is not included in the DEIR. However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers. I n addition, development associated with the Project would not be located adjacent to Solera/Oak Valley Greens, but would be separated by Brookside Avenue, undeveloped land, and permanent open space.
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Comment Letter G88 – Paula Walek
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Responses to Comment Letter G 88 – Paula Walek
G88-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
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Comment Letter G89 – Maureen Imoe
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Responses to Comment Letter G 89 – Maureen Imoe
G89-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
Although not required as part of CEQA, the Project includes a full Traffic Im pact Analysis that contains an LOS discussion; refer to Appendix K of the DEIR. This additional information is provided for informational purposes only, as additional delay – to an intersection or roadway segment – is no longer considered a significant impact under CEQA.
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Comment Letter G 90 – Linda Clark
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Responses to Comment Letter G 90 – Linda Clark
G90-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G90-2 Comment noted. Section 4.2, Air Quality , of the DEIR fully analyzes and discloses all air quality impacts associated with the development of the proposed Project. Additionally, a Health Risk Assessment was prepared for the proposed Project (refer to Appendix B of the DEIR). The Health Risk Assessment determined that the proposed Project would not have an adverse impact on surrounding residents .
G90-3 A Water Supply Assessment (Appendix I) was prepared for the proposed Project. The WSA determined that there are adequate water supplies to service the Project during normal, dry, and multiple dry years. Refer to Appendix I and Section 4.17, Utilities and Service Systems , of the DEIR for additional information.
G90-4 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
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Comment Letter G 91 – Jean Bowman
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Responses to Comment Letter G 91 – Jean Bowman
G91-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision -makers. Additionally, refer to Section 4.2, Air Quality and Section 4.15, Transportation which fully analyzes and discloses the proposed Project’s impacts related to air quality and transportation.
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Comment Letter G92 – Jesse Donardt
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Responses to Comment Letter G 92 – Jesse Donardt
G92-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into considerat ion by decision-makers.
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Comment Letter G 93 – Barbara and Wayne Otte
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Responses to Comment Letter G 93 – Barbara and Wayne Otte G93-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision -makers. Additionally, refer to Section 4.2, Air Quality , Section 4.11, Noise and Section 4.15, Transportation which fully analyzes and discloses the proposed Project’s impacts related to air quality, noise and transportation.
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Comment Letter G 94 – Shelia Kelly
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Responses to Comment Letter G 94 – Shelia Kelly
G94-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G94-2 Comment noted and will be taken into consideration by decision-makers . The DEIR fully analyzed and disclosed all impacts associated with the Project , including but limited to, air quality impacts. Refer to DEIR Section 4.2: Air Quality , for additional information. Additionally, a Health Risk Assessment was prepared for the proposed Project (refer to Appendix B of the DEIR). The Health Risk Assessment determined that the proposed Project wou ld not have an adverse impact on surrounding residents.
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Comment Letter G 95 – Donna Littlefield
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Responses to Comment Letter G 95 – Donna Littlefield
G95-1 Comment noted and will be taken into consideration by decision-makers . Section 4.2, Air Quality, of the DEIR fully analyzes and discloses all air quality impacts associated with the development of the proposed Project. Additionally, a Health Risk Assessment was prepared for the proposed Project (refer to Appendix B of the DEIR). The Health Risk Assessment determined that the proposed Project would not have an adverse impact on surrounding residents.
According to DEIR Appendix K, Traffic Study , the City of Calimesa, with Caltrans and the County of Riverside proposes to reconstruct the Interstat e 10 (I -10)/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange to relieve congestion and improve traffic operations.
The Locally Preferred Alternative will include the following improvements:
• Widen Cherry Valley Boulevard to two lanes in each direction • Add turn pockets along Cherry Valley Boulevard approaching on-ramps • Add pedestrian crosswalks and curb ramps
• Reconstruct and realign on- and off-ramps
• Realign Calimesa Boulevard north of the I -10/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange • Provide channelized turning on Cherry Valley Boulevard to Calimesa Boulevard • Install new traffic signals
• Construct sidewalks and bicycle lanes along Cherry Valley Boulevard • Add a 1,300-foot-long auxiliary lane to the eastbound off-ramp and 3,400-foot-long auxiliary lane to the westbound on-ramp
The Project proposes to contribute towards the planned improvements at the I -10/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange by a payment of TUMF fee and or fair share contribution.
Although not required as part of CEQA, the Project includes a full Traffic Impact Analysis that contains an LOS discussion; refer to Appendix K of the DEIR. This additional information is provided for informational purposes only, as additional delay – to an intersection or roadway segment – is no longer considered a significant impact under CEQA.
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Comment Letter G 96 – Dr. Helmuth and Susan Fritz
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Responses to Comment Letter G 96 – Dr. Helmuth and Susan Fritz G96-1 Evaluating whether or not the introduction of warehouses lowers the values of homes is not within the purview of CEQA and therefore is not included in the DEIR. However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers. Additionally, the DEIR fully analyzed and disclosed all impacts associated with the Project, including but not limited to, air quality, noise, and transportation related impacts. Refer to Section 4.2, Air Quality , Section 4.11, Noise, and Section 4.15, Transportation for additional information.
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Comment Letter G 97 – Catherine Frates
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Responses to Comment Letter G 97 – Catherine Frates
G97-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related t o the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
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Comment Letter G 98 – Richard Bennecke
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Responses to Comment Letter G 98 – Richard Bennecke
G98-1 Comment noted and will be taken into consideration by decision-makers. According to DEIR Appendix K, Traffic Study , the City of Calimesa, with Caltrans and the County of Riverside proposes to reconstruct the Interstate 10 (I -10)/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange to relieve congestion and improve traffic operations.
The Locally Preferred Alternative will include the following improvements:
• Widen Cherry Valley Boulevard to two lanes in each direction • Add turn pockets along Cherry Valley Boulevard approaching on -ramps • Add pedestrian crosswalks and curb ramps
• Reconstruct and realign on- and off-ramps
• Realign Calimesa Boulevard north of the I -10/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange • Provide channelized turning on Cherry Valley Boulevard to Calimesa Boulevard • Install new traffic signals
• Construct sidewalks and bicycle lanes along Cherry Valley Boulevard • Add a 1,300-foot-long auxiliary lane to the eastbound off-ramp and 3,400-foot-long auxiliary lane to the westbound on-ramp
The Project proposes to contribute towards the planned improvements at the I -10/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange by a payment of TUMF fee and or fair share contribution.
Although not required as part of CEQA, the Project includes a full Traffic Impact Analysis that contains an LOS discussion; refer to Appendix K of the DEIR. This additional information is provided for informational purposes only, as additional delay – to an intersection or roadway segment – is no longer considered a significant impact under CEQA.
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Comment Letter G 99 – Sharon Sylva
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Responses to Comment Letter G 99 – Sharon Sylva
G99-1 Comment noted. Section 4.2, Air Quality , of the DEIR fully analyzes and discloses all air quality impacts associated with the development of the proposed Project. Additionally, a Health Risk Assessment was prepared for the proposed Project (refer to Appendix B of the DEIR). The Health Risk Assessment determined that the proposed Project would not have an adverse impact on surrounding residents. In addition refer to response G98 -1 concerning traffic and congestion.
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Comment Letter G 100 – Robert Radabaugh and Rachel Lyon
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Responses to Comment Letter G 100 – Robert Radabaugh and Rachel Lyon G100-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
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Comment Letter G 101 – Katuria Julius
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Responses to Comment Letter G 101 – Katuria Julius
G101-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decisi on-makers.
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Comment Letter G 102 – John Mitchell
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Responses to Comment Letter G 102 – John Mitchell
G102-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G102-2 Comment noted will be taken into consideration by decision-makers . Section 4.2, Air Quality, of the DEIR fully analyzes and discloses all air quality impacts associated with the development of the proposed Project. Similarly, Section 4.15, Transportation and Traffic , fully analyzes and discloses all traffic -related impacts associated with the proposed Project. Additionally, Section 4.11, Noise, of the DEIR fully analyzes and discloses all noise related impacts associated with the development of the proposed Project
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Comment Letter G 103 – Diane Franklin
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Responses to Comment Letter G103 – Diane Franklin
G103-1 The commentor is correct, in that the Project does include warehous ing . More specifically, the Project is proposed as follows:
Planning Area 1 (Parcels 1, 2, and 3) is proposed to be developed with three separate e - commerce/warehouse buildings with supporting office, as follows:
• Building 1: 985,860 square feet
• Building 2: 1,213,235 square feet
• Building 3: 358,370 square feet
Planning Area 2 (Parcel 4) would include the development of up to 150,000 square feet of commercial uses and would be developed as part of Phase 2, as follows:
• Hotel: 100,000 square feet
• General Retail: 25,000 square feet
• Food Uses: 25,000 square feet
Planning Area 3 (Parcel 5) would remain as permanent open space.
This comment has been noted and will be taken into consideration by decision-makers .
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Comment Letter G104 – Jerrie Offerdahl
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G104-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
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Comment Letter G105 – Caroline Sherwood
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Responses to Comment Letter G105 – Caroline Sherwood
G105-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
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Comment Letter G106 – Doris Foreman
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Responses to Comment Letter G106 – Doris Foreman
G106-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G106-2 All applicable mitigation measures , conditions of approval and project design features (PDFs) would be implemented during the Project’s short -term and long -term phases . PDFs specifically would be incorporated into the Project are therefore subject to compliance.
The following PDFs are proposed:
PDF AQ -3 Tenant lease agreements for Phase 1 shall include contractual language restricting trucks and support equipment from nonessential idling longer than 5 minutes while on site.
PDF AQ -4 All heavy-duty vehicles registered in California entering or operated on Phase 1 shall be model year 2010 or later. This requirement shall be included as part of tenant’s agreement with third-party carriers. Tenants shall maintain records on its fleet equipment and ensure that all heavy-duty trucks accessing the Phase 1 use year 2010 or newer engines. The records shall be maintained onsite and be made available for inspection by the City. Encouraging the use of model year 2010 or newer trucks and other efficiency measures could incentivize near zero emission (NZE) or zero emission (ZE) truck vis its, which would facilitate compliance with SCAQMD Rule 2305 2305 (Warehouse Indirect Source Rule).
PDF AQ -5 Phase 1 facility operators shall be required to train managers and employees on efficient scheduling and load management to eliminate unnecessary queuing and idling of trucks. The building manager or their designee shall be responsible for enforcing these requirements.
PDF AQ -6 Phase 1 tenants shall train its staff in charge of keeping vehicle records in diesel technologies and compliance with CARB r egulations, by attending CARB -approved courses. Facility operators shall maintain records on -site demonstrating compliance and make records available for inspection by the local jurisdiction, air district, and state upon request. The building manager or their designee shall be responsible for enforcing these requirements.
PDF AQ -7 Phase 1 tenants shall maintain records on its fleet equipment and vehicle engine maintenance to ensure that equipment and vehicles serving the warehouses within the project are in good condition, and in proper tune pursuant to manufacturer’s specifications. The building manager or their designee shall be responsible for enforcing these requirements.
PDF AQ -8 The facility operator for Phase 1 shall ensure that site enforcement staff in charge of keeping the daily log and monitoring for excess idling will be trained/certified in diesel health effects and technologies, for example, by requiring attendance at California Air Resources Board-approved courses (such as the free, one -day Course
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#512). The building manager or their designee shall be responsible for enforcing these requirements.
PDF AQ -9 Phase 1 tenants shall include contractual language in tenant lease agreements that requires the tenant be in, and monitor compliance with, all current air quality regulations for on-road trucks including CARB’s Heavy-Duty (Tractor-Trailer) Greenhouse Gas Regulation, Periodic Smoke Inspection Program (PSIP), and the Statewide Truck and Bus Regulation.
PDF AQ -10 The Phase 1 site shall install 30 light -duty vehicle charging stations and conduit for 59 future electric light -duty vehicle charging stations. Spaces with conduit for future charging stations shall have properly sized and listed raceways/conduits, dedicated branch circuits, service panel or subpanel(s). Both the service panel or subpanel(s) and the raceway termination location shall be visibly marked as “EV CAPABLE.”
G106-3 This comment refers to PDF AQ-16. Your comment is noted will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
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Comment Letter G107 – Joe Rose
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G107-1 Comment noted and will be taken into consideration by decision-makers. According to DEIR Appendix K, Traffic Study , the City of Calimesa, with Caltrans and the County of Riverside proposes to reconstruct the Interstate 10 (I -10)/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange to relieve congestion and improve traffic operations.
The Locally Preferred Alternative will include the following improvements:
• Widen Cherry Valley Boulevard to two lanes in each direction • Add turn pockets along Cherry Valley Boulevard approaching on -ramps • Add pedestrian crosswalks and curb ramps
• Reconstruct and realign on- and off-ramps
• Realign Calimesa Boulevard north of the I -10/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange • Provide channelized turning on Cherry Valley Boulevard to Calimesa Boulevard • Install new traffic signals
• Construct sidewalks and bicycle lanes along Cherry Valley Boulevard • Add a 1,300-foot-long auxiliary lane to the eastbound off-ramp and 3,400-foot-long auxiliary lane to the westbound on-ramp
The Project proposes to contribute towards the planned improvements at the I -10/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange by a payment of TUMF fee and or fair share contribution.
Although not required as part of CEQA, the Project includes a full Traffic Impact Analysis that contains an LOS discussion; refer to Appendix K of the DEIR. This additional information is provided for informational purposes only, as additional delay – to an intersection or roadway segment – is no longer considered a significant impact under CEQA.
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Comment Letter G108 – Gail West
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Responses to Comment Letter G108 – Gail West
G108-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
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Comment Letter G109 – James and Susan Karalun
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Responses to Comment Letter G109 – James and Susan Karalun G109-1 The introduction of this comment summarized the project description of the proposed Project and expresses the commentor’s concern of the proposed Project. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis. However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G109-2 Comment noted. Refer to response G109-1 above. In addition, Section 4.2, Air Quality , of the DEIR fully and analyzes and discloses all air quality impacts associated with the development of the proposed Project. Similarly, Section 4.15, Transportation and Traffic , fully analyzes and discloses all traffic-related impacts associated with the proposed Project.
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Comment Letter G110 – Ronald and Debbie Monroe
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Responses to Comment Letter G110 – Ronald and Debbie Monroe G110-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G110-2 Traffic (diesel) circulation associated with the Project would predominantly occur between the Project site and the I -10/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange. Traffic (diesel) associated with the Project would not frequent Brookside Avenue, as the Project is not accessible via Brookside Avenue, nor is there a fully functional interchange at I -10 and Brookside Avenue. Project traffic would not overrun roadways associated with residential neighborhoods.
According to DEIR Appendix K, Traffic Study , the City of Calimesa, with Caltrans and the County of Riverside proposes to reconstruct the Interstate 10 (I -10)/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange to relieve congestion and improve traffic operations.
The Locally Preferred Alternative will include the following improvements:
• Widen Cherry Valley Boulevard to two lanes in each direction • Add turn pockets along Cherry Valley Boulevard approaching on-ramps • Add pedestrian crosswalks and curb ramps
• Reconstruct and realign on- and off-ramps
• Realign Calimesa Boulevard north of the I -10/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange • Provide channelized turning on Cherry Valley Boulevard to Calimesa Boulevard • Install new traffic signals
• Construct sidewalks and bicycle lanes along Cherry Valley Boulevard • Add a 1,300-foot-long auxiliary lane to the eastbound off-ramp and 3,400-foot-long auxiliary lane to the westbound on-ramp
The Project proposes to contribute towards the planned improvements at the I -10/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange by a payment of TUMF fee and or fair share contribution.
As noted in Section 4.13, Public Services of the DEIR (page 4.13-10), the Riverside Count y Fire Department (RCFD) has reviewed the Project design to ensure conformance to RCFD requirements and would thereby reduce demands on fire protection services. Additionally, payment of the Fire Protection impact fees, property taxes, and other revenues g enerated by development within the Project area would be available to the City to offset any increased costs for fire protection services with little or no net effect on the City’s budget ).
G110-3 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
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A Water Supply Assessment (Appendix I) was prepared for the proposed Project. The WSA determined that there are adequate water supplies to service the Project during normal, dry, and multiple dry years. Refer to Appendix I and Section 4.17, Utilities and Service Systems, of the DEIR for additional information.
G110-4 Refer to response to G110-2 above. Furthermore, as stated in Section 4.13, Public Services , of the DEIR (pages 4.13-10 through 4.13-11), The Project would not directly increase population and the officer to population ratio would remain the same and would not substantially affect service ratios, response times, or other performance objectives .
G110-5 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s enviro nmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers .
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Comment Letter G111 – Michael Collins
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Responses to Comment Letter G111 – Michael Collins
G111-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G111-2 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers. The DEIR fully analyzed and disclosed all impacts associated with the Project, including air quality, transportation, and utilities and service systems related impacts. Refer to Section 4.2, Air Quality, Section 4.15, Transportation and Traffic , and Section 4.17, Utilities and Service Systems of the D EIR for additional information.
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Comment Letter G112 – Sharon Sylva
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Responses to Comment Letter G112 – Sharon Sylva
G112-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G112-2 Comment noted. Section 4.2, Air Quality , of the DEIR fully analyzes and discloses all air quality impacts associated wit h the development of the proposed Project. Similarly, Section 4.15, Transportation, fully analyzes and discloses all traffic-related impacts associated with the proposed Project. Additionally, a Health Risk Assessment was prepared for the proposed Project (refer to Appendix B of the DEIR). The Health Risk Assessment determined that the proposed Project would not have an adverse impact on surrounding residents. In addition, A Water Supply Assessment (Appendix I ) was prepared for the proposed Project. The WSA determined that there are adequate water supplies to service the Project during normal, dry, and multiple dry years. Refer to Appendix I and Section 4.17, Utilities and Service Systems , of the DEIR for additional information.
Lastly, evaluating whether or not the introduction of warehouses lowers the values of homes is not within the purview of CEQA and therefore is not included in the DEIR. However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
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Comment Letter G113 – Mary L. Noll
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Responses to Comment Letter G113 – Mary L. Noll
G113-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G113-2 See response G113-1 above. The DEIR fully analyzed and disclosed all impacts associated with the Project, including air quality impacts. Refer to Section 4.2, Air Q uality, for additional information.
G113-3 See response G113-1 above. According to DEIR Appendix K , Traffic Study , the City of Calimesa, with Caltrans and the County of Riverside proposes to reconstruct the Interstate 10 (I -10)/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange to relieve congestion and improve traffic operations.
The Locally Preferred Alternative will include the following improvements:
• Widen Cherry Valley Boulevard to two lanes in each direction • Add turn pockets along Cherry Valley Boulevard approaching on-ramps • Add pedestrian crosswalks and curb ramps
• Reconstruct and realign on- and off-ramps
• Realign Calimesa Boulevard north of the I -10/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange • Provide channelized turning on Cherry Valley Boulevard to Calimesa Boulevard • Install new traffic signals
• Construct sidewalks and bicycle lanes along Cherry Valley Boulevard • Add a 1,300-foot-long auxiliary lane to the eastbound off-ramp and 3,400-foot-long auxiliary lane to the westbound on-ramp
The Project proposes to contribute towards the planned improvements at the I -10/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange by a payment of TUMF fee and or fair share contribution.
Although not required as part of CEQA, the Project includes a full Traffic Impact Analysis that contains an L OS discussion; refer to Appendix K of the DEIR. This additional information is provided for informational purposes only, as additional delay – to an intersection or roadway segment – is no longer considered a significant impact under CEQA. The DEIR includes a full discussion of all required impacts, as required by CEQA.
G113-4 See response G113-1 above.
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Comment Letter G114 – Jodi Lindman
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Responses to Comment Letter G114 – Jodi Lindman
G114-1 Comment noted. Evaluating whether or not the introduction of warehouses lowers the values of homes is not within the purview of CEQA and therefore is not included in the DEIR. However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
The DEIR fully analyzed and disclosed all impacts associated with the Project, including air quality impacts. Refer to Section 4.2, Air Quality , for additional information. Additionally, a Health Risk Assessment was prepared for the proposed Project (refer to Appendix B of the DEIR). The Health Risk Assessment determined that the proposed Project would not have an adverse impact on surrounding residents.
Similarly, Section 4.15, Transportation and Traffic , fully analyzes and discloses all traffic- related impacts associated with the proposed Project. According to DEIR Appendix K, Traffic Study , the City of Calimesa, with Caltrans and the County of Riverside proposes to reconstruct the Interstate 10 (I -10)/Cherry Valley Bouleva rd interchange to relieve congestion and improve traffic operations.
The Locally Preferred Alternative will include the following improvements:
• Widen Cherry Valley Boulevard to two lanes in each direction • Add turn pockets along Cherry Valley Boulevard appr oaching on-ramps • Add pedestrian crosswalks and curb ramps
• Reconstruct and realign on- and off-ramps
• Realign Calimesa Boulevard north of the I -10/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange • Provide channelized turning on Cherry Valley Boulevard to Calimesa Boulevar d • Install new traffic signals
• Construct sidewalks and bicycle lanes along Cherry Valley Boulevard • Add a 1,300-foot-long auxiliary lane to the eastbound off-ramp and 3,400-foot-long auxiliary lane to the westbound on-ramp
The Project proposes to contribute towards the planned improvements at the I -10/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange by a payment of TUMF fee and or fair share contribution.
Although not required as part of CEQA, the Project includes a full Traffic Impact Analysis that contains an LOS discussion; refer to Appendix K of the DEIR. This additional information is provided for informational purposes only, as additional delay – to an intersection or roadway segment – is no longer considered a significant impact under CEQA. The DEIR includes a full discussion of all required impacts, as required by CEQA.
G114-2 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers .
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G114-3 Comment has been noted will be taken into consideration by decision-makers . This comment is an article from the LA times to support the commentor’s reasoning for opposing the proposed Project.
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Comment Letter G115 – Laura Welch
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G115-1 Comment noted and will be taken into consideration by decision-makers. The DEIR fully analyzed and disclosed all impacts associated with the Project, including air quality and health risk related impacts . Refer to Section 4.2, Air Quality for additional information. A Health Risk Assessment was prepared for the proposed Project (refer to Appendix B of the DEIR) and determined that the proposed Project would not have an adverse impact on surrounding residents.
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Comment Letter G116 – Dennis James
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Responses to Comment Letter G116 – Dennis James
G116-1 As discussed in Chapter 3, Project Description, the Project includes , but limited to, the following approvals:
Specific Plan Adoption. SP2021-0005
Adoption of the proposed Specific Plan is a discretionary action subject to City Council approval. Adopted by Ordinance, the Specific Plan document will serve both planning and regulatory functions. This document contains the development standards and proc edures necessary to fulfill these purposes, and would replace the existing Sunny-Cal Specific Plan. The proposed Specific Plan would implement the City’s General Plan as amended. The Specific Plan would be considered by the Planning Commission and City Council and would be adopted by Ordinance and would become the zoning for the Project.
General Plan Amendment No. PLAN2021 -0656
The Project site is presently designated as “Single Family Residential” by the General Plan. A General Plan Amendment would change the property’s land use designation from Single Family Residential to Industrial, General Commercial, and Open Space. The proposed land use designations would be consistent with the proposed e‐commerce center, commercial area, and permanent open space uses.
To reiterate, upon approval the proposed Project’s entitlements, t he proposed Project would be consistent with the City’s Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map and the General Plan Land Use Map.
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Comment Letter G117 – James and Sherri Andervich
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Responses to Comment Letter G117 – James and Sherri Andervich G117-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
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Comment Letter G118 – Russell Thompson
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Responses to Comment Letter G118 – Russell Thompson
G118-1 The DEIR fully analyzed and disclosed all impacts associated with the Project, including air quality impacts. Refer to Section 4.2, Air Quality , for additional information. Similarly, the DEIR fully analyzed and disclosed all noise related impacts associated with the Project. Refer to Section 4.11, Noise for more information.
Similarly, Section 4.15, Transportation and Traffic , fully analyzes and discloses all traffic- related impacts associated with the proposed Project. According to DEIR Appendix K , Traffic Study , the City of Calimesa, with Caltrans and the County of Riverside proposes to reconstruct the Interstate 10 (I -10)/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange to relieve congestion and improve traffic operations.
The Locally Preferred Alternative will include the following improveme nts:
• Widen Cherry Valley Boulevard to two lanes in each direction • Add turn pockets along Cherry Valley Boulevard approaching on -ramps • Add pedestrian crosswalks and curb ramps
• Reconstruct and realign on- and off-ramps
• Realign Calimesa Boulevard north of the I -10/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange • Provide channelized turning on Cherry Valley Boulevard to Calimesa Boulevard • Install new traffic signals
• Construct sidewalks and bicycle lanes along Cherry Valley Boulevard • Add a 1,300-foot-long auxiliary lane to the eastbound off-ramp and 3,400-foot-long auxiliary lane to the westbound on-ramp
The Project proposes to contribute towards the planned improvements at the I -10/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange by a payment of TUMF fee and or fair share contribution.
Although not required as part of CEQA, the Project includes a full Traffic Impact Analysis that contains an LOS discussion; refer to Appendix K of the DEIR. This additional information is provided for informational purposes only, as additional delay – to an intersection or roadway segment – is no longer considered a significant impact under CEQA. The DEIR includes a full discussion of all required impact analyses , as required by CEQA.
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G119-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
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Comment Letter G120 – Judith Kropf
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G120-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific is sue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G120-2 Refer to response to G120-2 above.
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Comment Letter G121 – Susan Gagnon
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Responses to Comment Letter G121 – Susan Gagnon
G121-1 Comment noted. Section 4.15, Transportation and Traffic of the DEIR fully analyzes and discloses all traffic-related impacts associated with the proposed Project. According to DEIR Appendix K, Traffic Study , the City of Calimesa, with Caltrans and the County of Riverside proposes to reconstruct the Interstate 10 (I -10)/Cherry Valley Bouleva rd interchange to relieve congestion and improve traffic operations.
The Locally Preferred Alternative will include the following improvements:
• Widen Cherry Valley Boulevard to two lanes in each direction • Add turn pockets along Cherry Valley Boulevard appr oaching on-ramps • Add pedestrian crosswalks and curb ramps
• Reconstruct and realign on- and off-ramps
• Realign Calimesa Boulevard north of the I -10/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange • Provide channelized turning on Cherry Valley Boulevard to Calimesa Boulevard • Install new traffic signals
• Construct sidewalks and bicycle lanes along Cherry Valley Boulevard • Add a 1,300-foot-long auxiliary lane to the eastbound off-ramp and 3,400-foot-long auxiliary lane to the westbound on-ramp
The Project proposes to contribute towards the planned improvements at the I -10/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange by a payment of TUMF fee and or fair share contribution.
Although not required as part of CEQA, the Project includes a full Traffic Impact Analysis that contains an L OS discussion; refer to Appendix K of the DEIR. This additional information is provided for informational purposes only, as additional delay – to an intersection or roadway segment – is no longer considered a significant impact under CEQA.
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Comment Lette r G122 – Nancy Carroll
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Responses to Comment Letter G122 – Nancy Carroll
G122-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G122-2 Refer to response to G122-1 above.
G122-3 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers. As discussed in Chapter 3, Project Description, the Project includes a Specific Plan Adoption, General Plan Amendment, Plot Plan/Site plan approval, tentative parcel map approval, and statutory development agree. With the approvals the proposed entitlement , the Project would be consistent with the General Plan and Zoning Map.
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Comment Letter G123 – Ron Roy
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Responses to Comment Letter G123 – Ron Roy
G123-1 Comment includes email correspondence informing that the commentor’s comments will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G123-2 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers .
G123-3 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G123-4 The DEIR Section 4.2, Air Quality , of the DEIR fully analyzes and discloses all air quality impacts associated with the development of the proposed Project. A Health Risk Assessment was prepared for the proposed Project (refer to Appendix B of the DEIR). The Health Risk Assessment determined that the proposed Project would not have an adverse impact on surrounding residents. Additionally, impacts to sensitive receptors were evaluated in DEIR Section 4.2: Air Quality , Impact 4.2.3, which concluded that impacts were found to be less than significant with mitigation incorporated.
G123-5 The Project Applicant does not currently own any other vacant property within the City and it’s not in the City’s place to dictate the activities a private property owner makes to improve their land.
G123-6 To reduce changes in the visual environment, the Project would incorporate perimeter landscaping, trees, and ground covers to visually buffer the structures. For this reason, it is anticipated tha t implementation of the commercial and e -commerce uses would not degrade the visual characteristics that are already considered low. Impacts in this regard would be less than significant. The Project also proposes to preserve a total of 30.6 acres of permanent open space within planning area 3 to ensure that adjacent uses are adequately separated from the Project.
G123-7 Section 4.15, Transportation and Traffic of the DEIR fully analyzes and discloses all traffic- related impacts associated with the proposed Project. According to DEIR Appendix K, Traffic Study , the City of Calimesa, with Caltrans and the County of Riverside proposes to reconstruct the Interstate 10 (I -10)/Cherry Valley Bouleva rd interchange to relieve congestion and improve traffic operations.
The Locally Preferred Alternative will include the following improvements:
• Widen Cherry Valley Boulevard to two lanes in each direction • Add turn pockets along Cherry Valley Boulevard approaching on-ramps • Add pedestrian crosswalks and curb ramps
• Reconstruct and realign on- and off-ramps
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• Realign Calimesa Boulevard north of the I -10/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange • Provide channelized turning on Cherry Valley Boulevar d to Calimesa Boulevard • Install new traffic signals
• Construct sidewalks and bicycle lanes along Cherry Valley Boulevard • Add a 1,300-foot-long auxiliary lane to the eastbound off-ramp and 3,400-foot-long auxiliary lane to the westbound on-ramp
The Project proposes to contribute towards the planned improvements at the I -10/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange by a payment of TUMF fee and or fair share contribution.
According to CEQA Guidelines §21002, if economic, social, or other conditions make it infeasible to mitigate one or more significant effects on the environment of a project, the project may nonetheless be carried out or approved at the discretion of a public agency if the project is otherwise permissible under applicable laws and regulations. I n addition, according to CEQA Guidelines §15003, CEQA does not require technical perfection in an EIR, but rather adequacy, completeness, and a good-faith effort at full disclosure. A court does not pass upon the correctness of an EIR’s environmental conclusions, but only determines if the EIR is sufficient as an informational document.
Section 4.11, Noise of the DEIR, fully analyzes and discloses all noise-related impacts associated with the proposed Project. As noted in Section 4.11, all impacts would be less than significant without the implementation of mitigation measures with the exception of cumulative noise impacts. However as concluded in Section 4.11, Noise (page 4.11-32), feasible mitigation is not available to reduce traffic noise. Typically, feas ible mitigation measures for off-site roadway noise impacts include repairing the roads with rubberized asphalt and developing sound walls or attenuation barriers to minimize noise impacts.
However, this mitigation can only be imposed on on-site roadways s ince the Applicant would not have authorization or control to make off-site improvements. As impacts would also occur on off-site roadways and properties, it is usually infeasible for the Applicant to implement these measures. Sound walls would be infeasible due to impacts on right of way, restricted views, and not being proportional to the barely perceptible increase in noise levels .
G123-8 According to CEQA Guidelines §15003, CEQA does not require technical perfection in an EIR, but rather adequacy, completeness, and a good-faith effort at full disclosure. A court does not pass upon the correctness of an EIR’s environmental conclusions, but only determines if the EIR is sufficient as an informational document. Refer to the Air Quality Assessment (Appendix A ) and Health Risk Assessment (Appendix B) for more information regarding the Air Quality and methodology.
G123-9 The City agrees with the commentor and will provide conceptual elevation drawings and revise Exhibit 3.0-6, Conceptual Site Plan to include more information that more accurately depicts the proposed Project. Refer to Section 3.0, Errata of this FEIR for these changes.
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G123-10 The City agrees with the commentor and will revise Exhibit 3.0-8 as part of the revised Appendix K, Transportation Impact Analysis. Refer to Section 3.0, Errata of this FEIR for these changes.
The City respectively disagrees with this comment. It is not feasible for a Project to capture 100 percent of runoff that would occur on-site. Nevertheless, the Project would be designed in accordance with the Water Quality Management Plans (Appendix H) prepared for the Project.
As shown in Exhibit 3.0-11, the Project proposes to treat on-site runoff using a series of treatment control measures including biofiltration and infiltration basins. Where feasible stormwater will be captured within underground detention basins. While the underground detention basins have limited infiltration ability, the captured stormwater will be pumped to irrigate natural vegetation and infiltrate into native soils. On -site flows would be directed towards the proposed underground corrugated metal pipe (CMP) detention system for increased runoff mitigation for Buildings 1 and 3. On-site flows for Building 2 will be directed to a detention basin that provide both infiltration and mitigation for increased runoff. Flows would ultimately discharge to the existing natural streambed to the west of the Project site.
The Project would also include self-treating landscape areas throughout the Project site.
Routine inspection and maintenance of the biofiltration and infiltration basins and underground detention system are requirements of the City.
As identified in Standard Condition (SC) HYD -1, preparation, implementation, and participation with the Construction General Permit, including preparation of a SWPPP containing site - specific BMPs, would reduce Project construction effects on water quality to acceptable levels.
Compliance with SC HYD -2 would require the Project provide a Final WQMP specifically identifying BMPs that would be incorporated into the Project to control stormwater and non - stormwater pollutants during and after construction. Compliance with SC HYD -3 would require preparation of an Erosion Control Plan that identifies specific measures to control on -site and off-site erosion. Section 4.9, Hydrology and Water Quality concluded that impacts would be less than significant. Refer to Section 4.9, Hydrology and Water Quality of the DEIR for more information.
The City agrees with the commentor and will revise Exhibit 3.0-12 to include cross -section elevation drawings. Refer to Section 3.0, Errata of this FEIR for these changes.
G123-11 The City respectfully disagrees with this comment. Section 4.0, Environmental Impact Analysis lists the specific cumulative projects that were developed in consultation with City staff to provide a broad understanding and context for analyzing the cumulativ e effects of a project.
Section 4.1, Aesthetics , through Section 4.18, Wildfire contains a separate cumulative discussion informing of the reader whether the Project’s environmental impacts are cumulatively significant.
The Project is not required nor is it feasible to perform cumulative emission assessments for each cumulative Project listed in Table 4.1. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15064, when assessing whether a cumulative effect requires an EIR, the lead agency shall consider whether the cumulative impact is significant and whether the effects of the project are cumulatively considerable. The DEIR was prepared since the City determined that the Project cumulative
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impact could be significant and the Project’s incremental effect, though individually lim ited, is cumulatively considerable. “Cumulatively considerable” means that the incremental effects of an individual project are significant when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects.
G123-12 The commentor is correct, and Table 4.1 has been updated to include the Hidden Canyon Industrial Park’s designated land use. Refer to Section 3.0, Errata of this FEIR for these changes.
G123-13 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G123-14 The commentor is simply requesting to comment further on the DEIRs Sections. Comment noted.
G123-15 Chapter 17.20 of the Beaumont Municipal Code ensures that approval and development of the Project will result in no net loss of residentially zoned property in the City, consistent with State law. Chapter 17.20 establishes a program whereby, concurrent with the approval of any change in zone from a residential use to a less intensive use, a density bonus becomes available to project applicants subsequently seeking to deve lop property for residential use within the City.
G123-16 The determination that a Project component will or will not result in “substantial” adverse effects on land use and planning standards considers the available policies and regulations established by local and regional agencies and the amount of deviation from these policies in the Project’s components. The proposed Project would be consistent with the City’s Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Map; therefore, it would be consistent with all goals, policies, within the Beaumont GP upon Project approval. As such, inconsistency with City land use plans and regulations and the creation of environmental effects from Project implementation would be less than significant.
G123-17 Comment noted. The data presented in 4.12-4 accurately depicts SCAG’s pre-certified local housing data for the City also used in the City’s Draft . However, the City agrees to update footnote two located in Section 4.12, Population and Housing to read as “Note that the Draft 6th Cycle Housing Element is currently in public review and employment demographics are estimates based on SCAG’s Pre-Certified Local Housing Data. Therefore, the employment data presented in this section is subject to change and does not represent the final outcome of the 6th Cycle Housing Element Conclusions . Changes are also shown in Section 3.0, Errata, of this FEIR.
G123-18 The City respectfully disagrees with the commentor . The DEIR fully analyzes and discloses all cumulative air quality, greenhouse gases, and transpor tation related impacts associated with the development of the proposed Project. Where applicable, the DEIR presented feasible mitigation measures, standard conditions, and project design features to reduce impacts.
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G123-19 Chapter 17.20 of the Beaumont Municipal Code ensures that approval and development of the Project will result in no net loss of residentially zoned property in the City, consistent with State law. Chapter 17.20 establishes a program whereby, concurrent with the approval of any change in zone from a residential use to a less intensive use, a density bonus becomes available to project applicants subsequently seeking to develop property for residential use within the City. As a result, the City is not prohibited from approving the Project.
G123-20 Refer to response to G123-7 above.
G123-21 Refer to response to G123-15 and G123-19.
G123-22 As discussed in Section 4.10, Land Use and Planning of the DEIR, CEQA requires that an EIR consider whether a Project would conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation (including, but not limited to a general plan, specific plan, or zoning ordinance) that was adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating environmental effect(s). This environmental determination differs from the larger policy determination of whether a proposed Project is consistent with a jurisdiction’s general plan. The broader general plan consistency determination considers all evidence in the record concerning the Project characteristics, its desirability, as well as its economic, social, and other non-environmental effects. Regarding plan or policy consistency, a project is evaluated in terms of whether the proposed site plan, project design, and/or development within a given location would substantially impede implementation of an adopted plan or policy resulting in a significant environmental effect. The mere fact that a project may be inconsistent in some manner with particular policies in a general plan or zoning ordinance does not, per se, amount to a significant environmental effect. In the context of land use and planning, significant impacts occur when a conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the Project results in an adverse physic al environmental impact.
Under CEQA, a scenic vista is defined as a viewpoint that provides expansive views of a highly - valued landscape for the benefit of the public. The Beaumont GP does not designate any scenic vistas near the Project site or in the City. Although no area within the City is officially designated as a scenic vista, the City is situated at a half -mile elevation in the County’s The Pass Area Plan, south of southern California’s highest peak, San Gorgonio Mountain, and north of San Jacinto Peak which provide the most prominent views from the City. Because there are no scenic vistas on the Project site or in the vicinity of the Project site and the implementation of the Project would not obstruct views of the scenic vistas provided by the Sa n Bernardino Mountains and the San Jacinto Mountains from any publicly accessible point outside of the Project site. Additionally, to further reduce changes in the visual environment, the Project would incorporate perimeter landscaping, trees, and ground c overs to visually buffer the structures. For this reason, it is anticipated that implementation of the commercial and e - commerce uses would not degrade the visual characteristics that are already considered low.
Impacts in this regard would be less than si gnificant. The Project also proposes to preserve a total of 30.6 acres of permanent open space within planning area 3 to ensure that adjacent uses are adequately separated from the Project.
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Evaluating whether or not the introduction of warehouses lowers t he values of homes is not within the purview of CEQA and therefore is not included in the DEIR.
Regarding Policy 3.4.1, the Project Applicant does not currently own any other vacant property within the City and it’s not in the City’s place to dictate the activities a private property owner makes to improve their land
G123-23 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G123-24 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G123-25 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G123-26 Comment noted. The Traffic Impact Analysis was prepared in accordance with the County of Riverside traffic study procedures (Transportation Analysis Guidelines for Level of Service and Vehicle Miles Traveled – 2020). Peak hour intersection operations are evaluated using the methodology outlined in the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM 6 th Edition), consistent with the requirements of the City of Beaumont and the County of Riverside. The intersection analysis was conducted using the Vistro software program and using the specified input parameters required by the City. Per the HCM Methodology, Level of Service (LOS) for signalized intersections is defined in terms of average control delay per vehicle during the peak hours.
Therefore, the Traffic Impact Analysis adequately presents the project’s transportation impacts pursuant to the City and County’s requirements.
As noted in Section 4.15, Transportation of the DEIR (page 4.15-21 through 4.15-22), The effectiveness of the above-noted TDM measures would be dependent on the ultimate building tenant(s), which are unknown at this time. Beyond project design and tenancy considerations, land us e context is a major factor relevant to the potential application and effectiveness of TDM measures. More specifically, the land use context of the Project is characteristically suburban. Of itself, the Project’s suburban context acts to reduce the range o f feasible TDM measures and their potential effectiveness.
Consistent with the mitigation measures recommended in the air quality and greenhouse gas analyses, the Project shall implement a TDM program to reduce single occupant vehicle trips and encourage t ransit. Prior to issuance of occupancy permits, the Project operator shall prepare and submit TDM program detailing strategies that would reduce the use of single occupant vehicles by employees by increasing the number of trips by walking, bicycle, carpool, vanpool, and transit. The TDM shall include, but is not limited to the following:
• Provide a transportation information center and on -site TDM coordinator to educate residents, employers, employees, and visitors of surrounding transportation options.
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• Promote bicycling and walking through design features such as showers for employees, self-service bicycle repair area, etc. around the Project site. • Each building shall provide secure bicycle storage space equivalent to two percent of the automobile parking spaces provided.
• Each building shall provide a minimum of two shower and changing facilities within 200 yards of a building entrance.
• Provide on-site car share amenities for employees who make only occasional use of a vehicle, as well as others who would like occasional access to a vehicle of a different type than they use day-to-day.
• Promote and support carpool/vanpool/rideshare use through parking incentives and administrative support, such as ride -matching service. • Incorporate incentives for using alternat ive travel modes, such as preferential load/unload areas or convenient designated parking spaces for carpool/vanpool users. • Provide meal options on-site or shuttles between the facility and nearby meal destinations. • Each building shall provide preferred pa rking for electric, low‐emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles equivalent to at least eight percent of the required number of parking spaces.
Based on available research, for projects located within a suburban context, a maximum 10 percent reduction in VMT is achievable when combining multiple TDM strategies. Due to limitations of Project -level approaches to reducing VMT, the City or region may consider larger mitigation programs such as VMT mitigation banks and exchanges. VMT mitigation banks and exchanges have not yet been developed or tested by WRCOG or City of Beaumont. To clarify, these TDMs will be implemented by the Project operator. The City will ensure that this mitigation is implemented.
Regarding the Project’s failure to minimize impacts, according to CEQA Guidelines §21002, if economic, social, or other conditions make it infeasible to mitigate one or more significant effects on the environment of a project, the project may nonetheless be carried out or approved at the discretion of a public agency if the project is otherwise permissible under applicable laws and regulations. In addition, according to CEQA Guidelines §15003, CEQA does not require technical perfection in an EIR, but rather adequacy, completeness, and a good - faith effort at full disclosure. A court does not pass upon the correctness of an EIR’s environmental conclusions, but only determines if the EIR is sufficient as an informational document. The Project includes mitigation measures, standard conditions of approval, and project design features to minimize impacts. Therefore, the proposed Project analyzed it’s potentially impacts adequately and in good faith pursuant to CEQA.
G123-27 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
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G123-28 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers. Additionally, the Project Applicant does not currently own any other vacant property within the City and it’s not in the City’s place to dictate the activities a private property owner makes to improve their land.
G123-29 Section 4.2, Air Quality , of the DEIR fully analyzes and discloses all air quality impacts associated with the development of the proposed Project. Additionally, a Health Risk Assessment was prepared for the proposed Project (refer to Appendix B of the DEIR). The Health Risk Assessment determined that the proposed Project would not have an adverse impact on surrounding residents. Furthermore , impacts to sensitive receptors were evaluated in DEIR Section 4.2, Air Quality . Impact 4.2-3 concluded that impacts were found to be less than significant with mitigation incorporated.
G123-30 The commentor provided text from a news article to support their opposition. Comment has been noted and will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G123-31 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G123-32 This text was taken directly from Section 6.0 Alternatives of the DEIR.
G123-33 Comment noted. Refer to response to G123-22 above. The City respectfully disagrees with commentor regarding their assumptions on the City’s approval process.
G123-34 The Project Applicant does not currently own any other vacant property within the City so this alternative was not pursued.
G123-35 The commentor’s interpretation of the CEQA Guidelines is incorrect. According the CEQA Guidelines §15126.6, “an EIR need not consider every conceivable alternative to a project.
Rather it must consider a reasonable range of potentially feasible alternatives th at will foster informed decision making and public participation. An EIR is not required to consider alternatives which are infeasible. The lead agency is responsible for selecting a range of project alternatives for examination and must publicly disclose its reasoning for selecting those alternatives…The range of potential alternatives to the proposed project shall include those that could feasibly accomplish most of the basic objectives of the project and could avoid or substantially lessen one or more of the significant effects.” The DEIR fully analyzes and discloses the Project’s alternatives discussion in Section 1.0, Executive Summary and Section 6.0, Alternatives . The Alternative Site Alternative was not pursued since the Project Applicant does not currently own any other vacant property within the City. Refer to the Alternative Site Alternative discussion in Section 6.0 of the DEIR for more information.
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G123-36 Although three alternatives were analyzed, the DEIR states that two alternatives were analyz ed. Refer to Section 3.0, Errata for text changes to Section 6.0, Alternatives .
G123-37 The comment is based on the commentor’s assumption. However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G123-38 This is a list of the DEIR’s EIR Sections and the commentor is requesting an opportunity to provide additional comments. Additional comment letters provided would be taken, but the City is not required to provide responses to late comments.
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G124-1 Refer to Response G2-3.
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Responses to Comment Letter G125 – Nancy Hall
G125-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G125-2 Comment noted. As noted in Section 4.17, Utilities and Service Syst ems, the Project proposes utility infrastructure improvements to serve the proposed Project. Refer to Section 4.17, Utilities and Service Systems which fully analyzes and discloses the DEIR’s impacts to existing utilities and service systems.
G125-3 Refer to response to G125-1 above.
G125-4 Refer to response to G125-1 above.
G125-5 This comment refers to the transportation demand management strategies (TDM s) provided in Section 4.15, Transportation, Impact 4.15-2 (pages 4.15-21 through 4.15-22). The TDMs provided were examples that future Project operators could include in a TDM program to reduce the use of single occupant vehicles by employees . However, t he effectiveness of the TDMs would be dependent on the ultimate building tenant(s), which are unknown at this time.
Beyond project design and tenancy considerations, land use context is a major factor relevant to the potential application and effectiveness of TDM measures. More specifically, the land use context of the Project is characteristically suburban. Of itself, the Project’s suburban context acts to reduce the range of feasible TDM measures and their potential effectiveness .
Based on available research, for projects located within a suburban context, a maximum 10 percent reduction in VMT is achievable when combining multiple TDM strategies. Due to limitations of Project -level approaches to reducing VMT, the City or region may consider larger mitigation programs such as VMT mitigation banks and exchanges.
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G126-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
G126-2 Refer to the following:
1. Adoption of the proposed Specific Plan (SP2021-0005) is a discretionary action subject to City Council approval. Adopted by Ordinance, the Specific Pl an document will serve both planning and regulatory functions. This document contains the development standards and procedures necessary to fulfill these purposes and would replace the existing Sunny-Cal Specific Plan. The proposed Specific Plan would impl ement the City’s General Plan as amended. The Specific Plan would be considered by the Planning Commission and City Council and would be adopted by Ordinance and would become the zoning for the Project.
2. Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis. However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision -makers.
3. The Project Applicant does not currently own any other vacant property within the City and it’s not in the City’s place to dictate the activities a private property owner makes to improve their land.
4. Traffic circulation associated with the Project would predominantly occur between the Project site and the I -10/Cherry Valley Boulevard interchange. Traffic associated with the Project would not frequent Brookside Avenue, as the Project is not accessible via Brookside Avenue, nor is there a fully functional interchange at I -10 and Brookside Avenue. Project traffic would not overrun roadways associated with residential neighborhoods. Lastly, permanent open space would separate the Project from Stetson to the south.
5. On September 26, 2006, City Planning Commission (Commission) held a public hearing on the Sunny‐Cal Specific Plan, North Brookside Community Plan, Sphere of Influence Amendment, and Annexation to the City. After the conclusion of the public testimony, the Commission closed the public hearing and continued the project to November 14, 2006, at which time the Commission requested refinements to the Sunny Cal Specific Plan and took action to recommend City Council approval of the project.
On July 17, 2007, the City Council held a public hearing on the Project. At the conclusion of the public testimony, the C ity Council closed the public hearing and after consideration of the project, requested elimination of the North Brookside Community Plan component of the project and a revision to the Sphere of Influence Amendment to include only that territory within the boundaries of the Sunny‐Cal Specific Plan area.
The approved 2007 Sunny‐Cal Specific Plan document incorporated the City Council’s direction.
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The previous Project Applicant for the Sunny-Cal Specific Plan never moved forward with the development of the Sunny-Cal project even though they had approvals to do so. As such, the property was sold and the current Project Applicant has submitted an application for a new specific plan/proposed Project .
6. Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis. However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
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G127-1 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
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G128-1 Comment Noted. Section 4.2, Air Quality , of the DEIR fully analyzes and discloses all air quality impacts associated with the development of the proposed Project. Additionally, a Health Risk Assessment was prepared for the proposed Project (refer to Appendix B of the DEIR). The Health Risk Assessment determined that the proposed Project would not have an adverse impact on surrounding residents.
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G129-1 Comment noted. The DEIR fully analyzed and disclosed all impacts associated with the Project, including air quality, hydrology and water quality, noise, and transportation. Refer to Section 4.2, Air Quality , Section 4.9, Hydrology and Water Quality , Section 4.11, Noise, and Section 4.15, Transporta tion of the DEIR for more information.
G129-2 Comment noted. This comment does not identify a specific concern with the adequacy of the DEIR or note a specific issue or comment related to the DEIR’s environmental analysis.
However, your comment will be taken into consideration by decision-makers.
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G130 Letter G130 was submitted past the public review deadline . Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, the City is not required to respond to the comment letter.
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G131 Letter G131 was submitted past the public review deadline. Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, the City is not required to respond to the comment letter.
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Section 3 .0 Errata
3.1 INTRODUCTION TO THE ERRATA
In accordance with Section 15132 of the CEQA Guidelines, t he FEIR for the Beaumont Summit Station Project includes the DEIR , dated April 2022, as well as any proposed revisions or c hanges to the DEIR .
The changes to the DEIR do not affect the overall conclusions of the environmental document, and instead represent changes to the DEIR to provide clarification, amplification and/or insignificant modifications, as needed as a result of public comments on the DEIR , or due to additional information received during the public review period. These clarifications and corrections do not warrant recirculation of the DEIR pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15088.5.
None of the changes or information provided in the comments identify a new significant environmental impact, a substantial increase in the severity of an environmental impact for which mitigation is not proposed, or a new feasible alternative or mitigation measure that would clearly lessen significant environmental impacts but is not adopted. In addition, the changes do not reflect a fundamentally flawed or conclusory DEIR .
Changes to the DEIR are listed by Section, page, paragraph, etc. to best guide the reader to the revision.
Changes are identified as follows:
• Deletions are indicated by strikeout text.
• Additions are indicated by underlined text.
3.2 CHANGES TO THE DRAFT EIR
Resource Impact
Impact 4.7-1
Would the Project generate GHG emissions, either directly or indirectly, that could have a significant impact on the environment?
Would the Project generate GHG emissions, either directly or indirectly, that could have a significant cumulative impact on t he environment?
Resource Impact Level of Significance
Impact 4.1-1
Generation of a substantial temporary or permanent
increase in ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the Project in excess of standards established in the local Less than Significant Impact
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Resource Impact Level of Significance
general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable
standards of other agencies?
Cumulative?
Significant Unavoidable Impact
This Project entails the construction and operation of e-commerce, commercial, open space, and residential development divided amongst five parcels, on approximately 188 200-acres of land within the northwestern portion of the City.
The 534 cumulative projects are listed below in Table 4-1, Cumulative Projects.
Project # Description Land Use Quantity Units
54 Potrero Logistics Center Warehouse Project High-Cube Warehouse 5 77,920 KSF
MM BIO-2 A qualified biologist will conduct a pre -construction presence/absence survey for burrowing owls within between 30 and 60 days prior to site disturbance. Additional pre-construction focused surveys for burrowing owls will be conducted wi thin three days prior to site disturbance including vegetation clearing. If the pre -construction surveys confirm occupied burrowing owl. habitat, or if burrowing owls are detected after the Project has started, then construction activities shall be halted immediately.
If burrowing owls are documented on-site, the owls will be relocated/excluded from the site outside of the breeding season following accepted protocols, as specified in the MSHCP. CDFW will be notified within 48-hours of detection and the ta ke of active nests will be avoided. To avoid take of active nests, a qualified biologist will develop a Burrowing Owl Plan that describes avoidance, relocation, monitoring, minimization, and/or mitigation actions. The Burrowing Owl Plan shall include the n umber and location of occupied burrow sites and details on proposed buffers if avoiding the burrowing owls or information on the adjacent or nearby suitable habitat available to owls for relocation. If no suitable habitat is available nearby for relocation , details regarding the creation and funding of artificial burrows (numbers, location, and type of burrows) and management activities for relocated owls shall also be included in the Burrowing Owl Plan. The Burrowing Owl Plan will be reviewed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority.
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MM BIO-3 To ensure compliance with California Fish and Game Code sections 3503, 3503.5 , and 3513 and to avoid potential impacts to nesting birds, vVegetation clearing and ground disturbing activities shouldshall be conducted outside of the bird nesting season (February 1 through August 31). If avoidance of the nesting season is not feasible, then a qualified biologist will conduct a nesting bird survey within three days prior to any disturbance of the site, including but not limited to vegetation clearing, disking, demolition activities, and grading. If active nests are identified, the biologist shall establish suitable buffers around the nests depending on the level of activity within the buffer and species observed, and the buffer areas shall be avoided until the nests are no longer occupied, and the juvenile birds can survive independently from the nests.
During construction activities, the qualified biologist shall continue biological monitoring activities at a frequency recommended by the qualified biologist using their best professiona l judgment. If nesting birds are detected, avoidance and minimization measures may be adjusted and construction activities stopped or redirected by the qualified biologist using their best professional judgment to avoid Take of nesting birds.
Additionally, as a condition of the MSHCP, avoided land areas will be conserved as part of the proposed project. As such, implementation of MMs BIO-5 and MM BIO-6 are also required:
MM BIO-4 Prior to any ground-disturbing activity near jurisdictional aquatic resources, applicable permits shall be obtained through the Corps, RWQCB, and CDFW for impacts on jurisdictional aquatic resources. The Applicant shall implement/comply with all permit conditions and mitigation measures required by the resource agencies.
Compensatory mitigation to offset impacts on jurisdictional aquatic resources may be implemented through on-site or off-site, permittee-responsible mitig ation, in-lieu fee (ILF) program or mitigation bank credit purchase, or a combination of these options depending on availability.
The proposed compensatory mitigation strategy is as follows, for a total 3:1 mitigation ratio:
1. Purchase of 4.82 credits (2:1 mitigation ratio) from an in-watershed mitigation bank (i.e., the Santa Ana River Watershed ILF Program), as available; AND
2. An additional 1:1 mitigation via one of the following measures, dependent on negotiations with the resource agencies during the permit evaluation process:
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a. On-site preservation, including enhancement and revegetation within Specific Plan Planning Area 3, with a focus on removal of invasive tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima) and replanting with native species such as mulefat (Baccharis salicifolia) and other appropriate species, OR b. Purchase of 2.41 credits (1:1 mitigation ratio) from an in-watershed mitigation bank (i.e., the Santa Ana River Watershed ILF Program), as available.
The Corps, RWQCB, and CDFW will make final determinations regarding compensatory mitigation requirements during the permit evaluation process.
If mitigation credits are not available at the Santa Ana River Watershed ILF Program, purchase of credits at an alternative mitigation bank will be pursued in consultation with the regulatory agencies during the aquatic resources permitting process. Additionally, if on-site enhancement is pursued, an enhancement and revegetation plan will be developed in consultation with the r egulatory agencies during the aquatic resources permitting process.
MM BIO-4 Prior to any ground-disturbing activity near jurisdictional features, applicable permits shall be obtained through the USACE, RWQCB, and CDFW for impacts on jurisdictional features. Based on the results of the aquatic resources delineation for the proposed Project, the proposed Project would permanently impact 0.25 acre of USACE - jurisdictional non-wetland waters of the U.S. and RWQCB -jurisdictional non-wetland waters of the State (i.e., NWW-1, NWW-1A, NWW-2, NWW-2A, NWW-2B, NWW-2C, NWW-3A, NWW-3B, and NWW-3B1). Additionally, the proposed Project would permanently impact 2.17 acres of CDFW-jurisdictional vegetated streambed (i.e., NWW-1, NWW-1A, NWW-2, NWW-2A, NWW-2B, NWW-2C, NWW-3A, NWW-3B, and NWW-3B1) and 0.24 acre of CDFW-jurisdictional riparian habitat (i.e., NWW-2A and NWW-3B). The Project applicant shall be obligated to implement/comply with the permit conditions and mitigation measures required by the resource agencies regarding impacts on their respective jurisdictions.
A minimum 1:1 mitigation ratio (0.25 acre USACE/0.25 acre RWQCB/2.41 acres CDFW) is typically required, though ratios may be higher. Compensatory mitigation to offset impacts to jurisdictional aquatic resources may be implemented through off- site, permittee-responsible mitigation, in-lieu fee program or mitigation bank credit purchase (e.g., Riverpark Mitigation Bank), or a combination of these options depending on availability. The proposed mitigation strategy is the purchase of 4.82 re-establishment and/or rehabilitation credits (2:1 mitigation ratio) from the Riverpark Mitigation Bank. The regulatory agencies will make the final determination of the final compensatory mitigation requirements during the permit evaluation process. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the Project applicant will provide the City of Beaumont with purchase confirmation.
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MM BIO-5 The proposed Project is an MSHCP Covered Activity and subject to the MS HCP implementation procedures. Prior to adoption and approval of the DEIR, the City of Beaumont will ensure full implementation of the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan for the Project, which includes, but is not limited to, sending a Determination of Biologically Equivalent or Superior Preservation to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and the US Fish and Wildlife Service for a 60-day review and response period prior to the City approving the DBESP and finalizing the DEIR.
MM BIO-6 Avoided riparian/riverine areas, and associated functions and values, will be conserved through the use of deed restrictions, conservation easement, or other appropriate mechanisms.
MM CUL-1 A qualified archaeological monitor who meets U.S. Secretary of the Interior Standards (SOI) will be present during Project -related ground-disturbing activities in undisturbed native sediments.
MM CUL-2 In the event that potentially significant cultural materials are encountered during Project -related ground-disturbing activities, all work will be halted in the vicinity of the discovery until a qualified archaeologist who meets U.S. Secretary of the Inter ior Standards (SOI) can visit the site of discovery and assess the significance of the archaeological resource.
MM GEO -1 Settlement Monitoring Program. A Settlement Monitoring Program would be implemented, as required by the City of Beaumont Engineering Department, consisting of the surveying of surface monuments to monitor settlement of alluvial soils left in-place and/or proposed fills deeper than 30 fe et (design plus remedial grading). Survey monument readings for both deep fill areas and for fill over compressible natural ground (Qal) should be conducted following the completion of fill placement. Survey monument locations should be selected by the geo technical consultant. Survey readings should be taken weekly for the first month and on a weekly basis thereafter until vertical movement of the fill mass achieve 90 percent of primary compression, begin secondary compression or the estimated remaining settlement is less than one inch. Construction of proposed structures would not commence until approved by the geotechnical consultant based on the results of the settlement monitoring. Survey benchmarks used for the monitoring would be confirmed with the geotechnical consultant prior to initial readings being performed.
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Foundation and Grading Plan Review. New retaining walls with maximum heights of up to 50± feet would be constructed as part of the new development. Additional review of the global stability of the proposed site grading be performed by SCG once more detailed rough grading plans become available. An additional subsurface exploration may be required to evaluate the geotechnical design considerations of the retaining wall and new slope configurati ons , as determined by a qualified geologist.
Over excavation. Benching of the sidewalls would be required during fill placement.
The horizontal extent of the benching should be sufficient to reduce the inclination of the native fill contact to 3h:1v or flatter. Following completion of the over excavations, the subgrade would be evaluated by the geotechnical engineer to verify its suitability to serve as the structural fill subgrade. Some localized areas of deeper excavation may be required if loose, porous, or low-density materials are encountered at the base of the over excavation. Materials suitable to serve as the structural fill subgrade within the building area should consist of moderate strength alluvial soils which possess an in-situ density equal to at least 85 percent of the ASTM D-1557 maximum dry density. These materials would be moisture conditioned to 0 to 4 percent above optimum moisture content prior to placement of any new fill soils.
The previously excavated soils may then be replaced as c ompacted structural fill.
SCAG Goals Compliance
GOAL
1 0
:
Promote conservation of natural and
agricultural lands and restoration of
habitats.
N/A:
Consistent:
This Project is located on previously disturbed land
and is not located on agricultural lands. land that is
identified as ”Farmland of Local Importance,”
“Grazing Land,” and “Other Land.” Although the
Project would convert agricultural land for non -
agricultural uses, the identified agricultural land is
not conside red as Prime Farmland, Unique
Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance.
However, the Project would conserve natural lands
within the Project’s proposed open space area and
ensure the conservation and restoration of habitats
through mitigation efforts.
MM HAZ-1 The Project Applicant shall have a Soil Management Plan prepared by a qualified geologist prior to issuance of a building permit prior to the redevelopment of the site.
The Soil Management Plan shall provide guidelines for grading and construction projects at the Project site. At a minimum, the Soil Management Plan shall provide a site-specific health and safety plan, excavation boundary site map, and a series of cross -sections of the Project site.
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RTP/SCS Strategies Project Consistency
1 0. Promote
conservation of natural
and agricultural lands
and restoration of
habitats
Consistent : The Project site is located within an existing semi-urban area designated for residential development through the Sunny-Cal SP. There are no designated agricultural lands or farmlands i n the area or habitat restoration areas. The Project site is on land identified as ”Farmland of Local Importance,” “Grazing Land,” and “Other Land.” Although the Project would convert agricultural land for non - agricultural uses, the identified agricultural land is not considered significant under CEQA. However, the Project would conserve natural lands within the Project’s proposed open space area and ensure the conservation and restoration of habitats through mitigation efforts.
▪ Brookside Avenue from Oak View Drive to Beaumont Avenue. Noise levels would be 60.1 at 100 feet from roadway centerline. However, noise levels would not exceed the conditionally acceptable standard of 70 dBA. Impacts along this segment would be less than significant.
Refer to Section 4.1, Aesthetics through Section 4.18, Wildfire of this EIR. No cumulative impacts were discovered during the analysis of the Project. The environmental impact analyses design features and objectives of the Project were concluded as having concluded that the Project has the would potentially to create significant unavoidable impacts to air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, noise, and transportation analyses. Despite the implementation of feasible Mmitigation measures, standards conditions, and project design features is proposed in each case to minimize the potential of these impacts. However, these impacts could not be minimized to a less than significant level. Therefore, impacts related to air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, noise, and transportation would remain significant and unavoidable.
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Appendix C1: Biological Resources Assessment
BEAUMONT SUMMIT STATION
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES AND MSHCP
CONSISTENCY REPORT
Beaumont, California
February 4, 2022
Revised July 5, 2022
Prepared for:
Kimley-Horn
401 B Street, Suite 600
San Diego, CA 92101
(619) 234-9411
Prepared by:
Rocks Biological Consulting
4312 Rialto Street
San Diego, CA 92107
(619) 701-6798
BEAUMONT SUMMIT STATION PROJECT BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES AND MSHCP CONSISTENCY REPORT
ROCKS BIOLOGICAL CONSULTING i
Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary ............................................................................................................. 1 2 Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Project Area ................................................................................................................ 3
2.2 Project Description ...................................................................................................... 3
2.3 General Setting ........................................................................................................... 5
2.4 Regulatory Framework ................................................................................................ 5 3 Methods ............................................................................................................................ 10
3.1 Database Search ...................................................................................................... 10
3.2 RCA MSHCP Information Map Query ........................................................................ 10
3.3 Vegetation Mapping and General Biological Surveys ................................................. 11
3.4 Special-Status Species Surveys ................................................................................ 11
3.5 Aquatic Resources Delineation .................................................................................. 12 4 Results .............................................................................................................................. 14
4.1 Physical Setting ........................................................................................................ 14
4.2 Vegetation Communities and Land Uses ................................................................... 14
4.3 Plants and Wildlife ..................................................................................................... 16
4.4 Jurisdictional Aquatic Resources ............................................................................... 26
4.5 MSHCP Riparian/Riverine Areas and Vernal Pools .................................................... 30 5 Impacts ............................................................................................................................. 32
5.1 Impacts on Native Vegetation ................................................................................... 33
5.2 Impacts on MSHCP Narrow Endemic or Federally/State Listed Plant Species .......... 34
5.3 Impacts on Non-listed Special-Status Plant Species ................................................. 34
5.4 Impacts on Federally/State Listed Wildlife Species .................................................... 34
5.5 Impacts on Non-listed Special-Status Wildlife Species .............................................. 34
5.6 Impacts on Nesting Birds .......................................................................................... 35
5.7 Impacts on Jurisdictional Aquatic Resources ............................................................ 35
5.8 Impacts on MSHCP Riparian/Riverine Areas and Vernal Pools .................................. 37
5.9 Impacts on Wildlife Corridors .................................................................................... 38
5.10 Impacts on Local Policies and Ordinances ................................................................ 38
5.11 Indirect Impacts on Biological Resources .................................................................. 39
5.12 Cumulative Impacts on Biological Resources ............................................................ 39 6 Mitigation and Avoidance Measures ................................................................................... 40
6.1 Development Fees .................................................................................................... 40
6.2 Burrowing Owl .......................................................................................................... 40
6.3 Nesting Birds ............................................................................................................ 40
6.4 Least Bell’s Vireo ...................................................................................................... 41
6.5 Jurisdictional Aquatic Resources Mitigation ............................................................... 42
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7 MSHCP Consistency Analysis ............................................................................................ 43
7.1 Relationship of the Project Site to the MSHCP .......................................................... 43
7.2 Project Relationship to Reserve Assembly ................................................................. 44
7.3 Protection of Riparian/Riverine Areas and Vernal Pools and Associated Species ...... 44
7.4 Protection of Narrow Endemic Plants ........................................................................ 45
7.5 Guidelines Pertaining to the Urban/Wildland Interface ............................................... 45
7.6 Additional Survey Needs and Procedures ................................................................. 45
7.7 Conclusion of MSHCP Consistency .......................................................................... 45 8 References ........................................................................................................................ 46
TABLES
Table 1. Existing and Proposed Land Use within the Beaumont Summit Station Project ............ 4 Table 2. Summary of Vegetation within the Beaumont Summit Station Project Site ................. 14 Table 3. Assessment of Narrow Endemic Plant Species Potential to Occur within the Project .. 18 Table 4. California Rare Plant Rank (CRPR) Definitions ............................................................. 19 Table 5. Assessment of Special-Status Plant Species Potential to Occur within the Project ..... 19 Table 6. Assessment of Federally/State Listed Wildlife Species Potential to Occur within the Project Site ...................................................................................................................... 21 Table 7. Assessment of Special-Status Wildlife Species Potential to Occur within the Project Site ........................................................................................................................................ 23 Table 8. Aquatic Resource Summary Table: Corps .................................................................. 26 Table 9. Aquatic Resource Summary Table: CDFW ................................................................. 27 Table 10. Aquatic Resource Summary Table: RWQCB ............................................................ 29 Table 11. Beaumont Summit Station Project Site Vegetation Communities/Land Use Impacts 33 Table 12. Potential Corps Aquatic Resource Impacts .............................................................. 36 Table 13. Potential CDFW Aquatic Resource Impacts .............................................................. 36 Table 14. Potential RWQCB Aquatic Resource Impacts ........................................................... 37
FIGURES
Figure 1. Project Location
Figure 2. Biological Resources
Figure 3A. Corps Aquatic Resources
Figure 3B. CDFW Streambed and Riparian Habitats
Figure 3C. RWQCB Aquatic Resources
Figure 4A. CNDDB Plants and Wildlife
Figure 4B. USFWS Plants and Wildlife
Figure 5. Impacts
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APPENDICES
Appendix A. Site Photographs
Appendix B. Plant and Wildlife Species Observed
Appendix C. Beaumont Summit Station Least Bell’s Vireo Protocol Survey Report Appendix D. Beaumont Summit Station Project Protocol Presence/Absence 2021 Survey Report for Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia)
Appendix E. Beaumont Summit Station Aquatic Resources Delineation Report (ARDR) Appendix F. Site Soils Map
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1 Executive Summary
This report presents the results of a biological resource assessment and Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) consistency analysis conducted by Rocks Biological Consulting (RBC) for the Beaumont Summit Station Project (project or proposed project) in the City of Beaumont, Riverside County, California. The approximately 191- acre project site has been historically used for agricultural purposes and is highly disturbed; the majority of the site supports non-native grassland or is developed. Limited native habitat, primarily within small drainages, occurs on the western portion of the site.
The site is not located within any MSHCP Cellgroups or Criteria Cells and is not subject to the Habitat Evaluation and Acquisition Negotiation Strategy (HANS) or Joint Project Review (JPR) processes. The project is identified as occurring within a regional MSHCP Survey Area for Marvin’s onion (Allium marvinii), many-stemmed dudleya (Dudleya multicaulis), and burrowing owl. RBC conducted protocol presence/absence surveys for burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) and least Bell’s vireo (Vireo bellii pusillus) in 2021. Habitat assessments and focused surveys were performed also for many-stemmed dudleya and Marvin’s onion in 2021.
Survey results for burrowing owl were negative. For least Bell’s vireo, one individual male was detected within a drainage in the southwestern portion of the project during surveys one and two of the eight focused surveys. No female vireo or nesting was observed and based on its absence in surveys three through eight, the male appears to have been moving through the area temporarily. The drainage where the vireo was observed is not within the project impact area; however, potential noise and adjacency impacts may occur if the species colonizes the drainage prior to construction. Mitigation is proposed in order to reduce potential least Bell’s vireo impacts to less than significant. Survey results for many-stemmed dudleya and Marvin’s onion were negative, and the site does not support suitable habitat for these species.
The project site supports drainages expected to be considered jurisdictional under the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW).
The project site supports riparian/riverine habitat and would be consistent with the goals/objectives of the MSHCP with the implementation of the proposed avoidance and mitigation measures included in this report, pending a Determination of Biologically Equivalent or Superior Preservation (DBESP).
Impacts to vegetation communities and potential impacts to special-status animal species will be mitigated to below a level of significance through payment of the MSHCP Local Development Mitigation Fees. Impacts to Corps-, RWQCB-, and CDFW-jurisdictional resources along with impacts to MSHCP riparian/riverine areas shall be mitigated at a 3:1 mitigation ratio through the purchase of 4.82 mitigation bank credits (a 2:1 mitigation ratio) from an in- watershed mitigation bank (i.e., the Santa Ana River Watershed In-Lieu Fee [ILF] Program), as available; and an additional 1:1 mitigation through either on-site preservation, with a focus on removal of invasive species and replanting with native species, or the purchase of 2.41 acres/credits from an in-watershed mitigation bank (i.e., the Santa Ana River Watershed ILF Deleted: re-establishment and/or rehabilitation
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Program), as available. The Corps, RWQCB, and CDFW will make final determinations regarding compensatory mitigation requirements during the permit evaluation process.
Deleted: the Riverpark Mitigation Bank located within the San Jacinto watershed
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2 Introduction
The purpose of this Biological Resources and MSHCP Consistency Report is to summarize the biological data for the proposed project and to document the project’s consistency with the goals and objectives of the Western Riverside County MSHCP. The proposed project consists of the development of approximately 156 acres of e-commerce and commercial facilities on the 191-acre site. The project does not include any covered roads or covered public access activities under the MSHCP.
2.1 PROJECT AREA
The Beaumont Summit Station Specific Plan (a comprehensive amendment of the Sunny-Cal Specific Plan that includes the proposed project) site is in the northwestern portion of the City of Beaumont, California (Figure 1). The project site is approximately 191 acres located south of Cherry Valley Boulevard, north of Brookside Avenue, and east of Interstate 10 (I-10). The current zoning for the project site is Specific Plan. All proposed changes associated with the project are located within areas previously annexed to the City of Beaumont by Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO). The following Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs) are associated with the project site: 407-230-22, -23, -24, -25, -26, -27, -28, 407-190-016, and 407-190-017.
The project site contains primarily vacant land within the western and southern portions of the project. The central and eastern portions of the project site are developed, including multiple concrete foundations and several outbuildings that supported former poultry and egg farm operations. The topography of the project site slopes gently downward to the west.
2.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.2.1 PROJECT BACKGROUND
In August 2007, the City of Beaumont (City) adopted the Sunny-Cal Specific Plan (Specific Plan), which included the approval of 560 single-family residential dwelling units with lot sizes ranging from 7,000 to 20,000 square feet on approximately 200 acres in the City of Beaumont.
The overall gross density of the Sunny-Cal Specific Plan was 2.8 dwelling units (du) per acre (ac). The Specific Plan included four planning areas, pocket parks, trails, open space, circulation, and a neighborhood park. The Specific Plan was accompanied by a General Plan Amendment, Pre-zoning, LAFCO Annexation, and a Development Agreement. The City also certified the Sunny-Cal Specific Plan EIR in August 2007. The Sunny-Cal Specific Plan EIR provided CEQA level analysis for the Specific Plan, General Plan Amendment, Pre-zoning, LAFCO Annexation, and the Development Agreement associated with the Sunny-Cal Specific Plan. The Sunny-Cal Specific Plan EIR was challenged in 2007 and was upheld by the California Court of Appeals in 2010.
The majority of the Specific Plan area was annexed from the County of Riverside to the City of Beaumont in 2017. Although the Specific Plan Project was approved by the City of Beaumont and LAFCO, no development has occurred on the project site. The Beaumont Summit Station Specific Plan represents the amendments to the original Specific Plan which are described
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below in Section 2.2.2 and are the subject of the analysis of this Biological Resources and MSCHP Consistency Report.
2.2.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed project includes a General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan Amendment, Tentative Parcel Map, Plot Plan Approval, and a Development Agreement. The project site is divided into five parcels, with Parcels 1, 2, and 3 (Specific Plan Planning Area 1) designated for e-commerce uses with supporting office; the project proposes to amend the existing General Plan designation from Single-Family Residential to Industrial to allow for these uses. Parcels 1, 2, and 3 are proposed to be developed with three separate e-commerce buildings, as follows:
• Building 1: 985,860 square feet
• Building 2: 1,213,235 square feet
• Building 3: 358,370 square feet
Parcel 4 (Specific Plan Planning Area 2) would include the development of up to 150,000 square feet of commercial uses; the project proposes to amend the existing General Plan designation from Single-Family Residential to General Commercial for Parcel 4 to allow for these uses:
• Four-story hotel: 100,000 square feet (220 hotel rooms) • Restaurant: 25,000 square feet
• Retail: 25,000 square feet
Parcel 5 (Specific Plan Planning Area 3) would remain as open space. The existing General Plan designation of Single Family Residential would be amended to Open Space. The proposed project would also include various on-site and off-site improvements including roadway improvements, utility connections, and rights-of-way to support the project. The amendments to the Specific Plan are summarized in Table 1, below.
Table 1. Existing and Proposed Land Use within the Beaumont Summit Station Project Land Use Sunny-Cal Specific Plan (2007)
Beaumont Summit Station Specific
Plan (Specific Plan amendments)
(2021)
Low Density Residential 158.65 acres 560 dwelling units 15.09 acres 41 units E-Commerce
-- -- 138.63 acres
2,648,530 sf
Commercial
Hotel
Retail
Restaurant
-- -- 12.85 acres
24,217 sf
25,750 sf
10,954 sf
Open Space
Park/Trail
Buffer/Open Space
21.15 acres
8.71 acres
0 acres
28.88 acres
Road 9.8 acres 4.55 acres
Total 200 acres 200 acres
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The project site is not included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 (California Department of Toxic Substances Control list of various hazardous sites).
2.3 GENERAL SETTING
The northern perimeter of the project site is bounded by Cherry Valley Boulevard, with active construction occurring immediately north of the roadway. To the east of the project site are rural residential buildings as well as agricultural land uses. The western portion of the project site is surrounded by undeveloped vacant land which is further bounded by I-10. The southern side of the project site is surrounded by Brookside Avenue; beyond Brookside Avenue is residential development in the form of single and multi-family home communities.
2.4 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
Federal, state, and local agencies have established several regulations to protect and conserve biological resources. The descriptions below provide a brief overview of agency regulations that may be applicable to the project. The regulating agencies make the final determination as to what types of permits are required.
Federal Regulations
Federal Endangered Species Act
The federal Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA; 16 U.S.C. § 1531 et seq.), as amended, provides for listing of endangered and threatened species of plants and animals and designation of critical habitat for listed species. The ESA regulates the “take” of any endangered fish or wildlife species, per Section 9. As development is proposed, the responsible agency or individual landowner is required to consult with the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to assess potential impacts on listed species (including plants) or their critical habitat, pursuant to Sections 7 and 10 of the ESA. USFWS is required to make a determination as to the extent of impact a project would have on a particular species. If it is determined that potential impacts on a species would likely occur, measures to avoid or reduce such impacts must be identified.
USFWS may issue an incidental take statement, following consultation and the issuance of a Biological Opinion. This allows for take of the species that is incidental to another authorized activity, provided that the action will not adversely affect the existence of the species. Section 10 of the ESA provides for issuance of incidental take permits to non-federal parties with the development of a habitat conservation plan (HCP); Section 7 provides for permitting of federal projects.
Migratory Bird Treaty Act
The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA; 16 U.S.C. § 703 et seq.) is a federal statute that implements treaties with several countries on the conservation and protection of migratory birds. The number of bird species covered by the MBTA is extensive and listed at 50 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 10.13. The USFWS enforces the MBTA, which prohibits “by any means or in any manner, to pursue, hunt, take, capture, [or] kill” any migratory bird, or attempt such actions, except as permitted by regulation.