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Table 4.10-6 Detention Basin 100 -Year Peak Flow Capacity Area
ID
Acreage
100-Yr
1 -Hr Volume
(ac -ft)
100-Yr
24-HrVolume
(ac -ft)
100-Yr
1 -Hr Peak Flow
(Q, cfs)
100-Yr
24 -Hr Peak Flow
(Q, cfs)
Basin
ID
Basin
Capacity
(ac -ft)
1 70.851.6
5-46_1
23.517.1
268.0197.5
51.337.5
4 9.4
6 834.0
44_1
12.512.6
120.0120.9
24.025.2
3 9.5
13 88.7
10.6 32.7
333.7
65.0 2
11.1 16
85.6 10.2
32.8 320.3
63.3 1
10.3 9. Page 4.10-27 is hereby modified as follows due to updated Preliminary Hydrology and Hydraulic Study (refer to Attachment A of this Final EIR).
Threshold c: Less -than -Significant Impact. The Project would not alter the drainage pattern of a stream or river. The Project would result in the introduction of impervious surfaces on site; however, the drainage pattern of the Project site under developed conditions would be similar as compared to existing conditions. Overall, the Project would result in a 49098 cfs reduction in peak flow rates. The Project's drainage system, which include detention basins, is designed to ensure that all runoff is conveyed by facilities to bypass off -site tributary flows from the south, intercept and treat runoff from the development, and provide peak flow mitigation for the 100 -year storm events, as required by RCFC&WCD. Accordingly, the Project would not contribute runoff that would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems and would not result in flooding on- or off -site, and a less -than -significant impact would occur. Implementation of the Project's proposed BMPs (include on -site water quality detention basins) also would ensure the Project does not contribute substantial
10. Page 4.10-26 is hereby modified as follows for additional analysis.
Operational activities on the Project site would be required to comply with the Project's WQMP to minimize the amount of waterborne pollution discharged from the site. Other development projects within the watershed would similarly be required by law to prepare and implement site -specific WQMPs to ensure that runoff does not substantially contribute to water quality violations for surface water or groundwater. Compliance with the Santa Ana Region MS4 Permit, the Riverside County Drainage Area Management Plan — Santa Ana Region (DAMP) would ensure that the cumulative contribution of pollutants in the Santa Ana River Basin and the Upper Santa Ana Valley — San Timoteo Groundwater Basin would not be cumulatively considerable. Accordingly, operation of the Project would not contribute to cumulatively considerable water quality effects.
Section 4.11— Land Use and Planning
1. Page 4.11-8 is hereby modified due to updated land use entitlement names and application numbers.
This EIR analyzes the physical environmental effects associated with all components of the Project, including Project construction and operation. Governmental approvals requested from the City of Beaumont include a General Plan Amendment (GPA; PLAN2019-0284), Pre - zoning (PLAN2019- 0284) to "Specific Plan," Adoption of the Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Lead Agency: City of Beaumont SCH No. 2020099007
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(SP2019-0003), Vesting Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) No. 38161 1-, and a Pre Annexation and Development Agreement (PLAN2023-0906DA; No. 01 2017). The Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan is referred to herein as Specific Plan.
2. Table 4.11-1, General Plan Applicability Analysis, on Page 4.11-12 is hereby modified to updated Preliminary Hydrology and Hydraulic Study (refer to Attachment A of this Final EIR).
Policy 3.10.7: Support practices that
promote low impact development,
including water resilient communities,
prevention of urban runoff, and mitigation
of industrial pollution.
No Conflict. No Conflict. In accordance with the Project's WQMP, the Project would install LID BMPs (e.g., bioretention and biotreatment) to detain stormwater on site for runoff mitigation. The Project proposes to install four detention basins within drainage management areas. The detention basins would remove pollutants from runoff and filter the water, thereby providing first -flush capture, detention, and filtration of stormwater runoff before it is discharged from the Project site.
Additionally, the Project proposes structural and non-structural source control BMPs (see Table 4.10-4 of this EIR) to mitigate industrial pollution. Furthermore, the Project would slightly reduce peak stormwater flows by approximately 40098 cfs and would not cause adverse hydrologic or biologic impacts to downstream receiving waters, including groundwater. As such, the Project would not conflict with General Plan Policy 3.10.7.
Policy 3.11.5: Preserve watercourses and
washes necessary for regional flood
control, ground water recharge areas and
drainage for open space and recreational
purposes. These include San Timoteo
Creek, Little San Gorgonio Creek and
Noble Creek, among others.
No Conflict. As further discussed in Section 4.10, Hydrology and Water Quality, of this EIR, the Project site is not within the recharge area for Little San Gorgonio Creek. The Project Applicant proposes to preserve 124.7 acres on site as Open Space and 152.4 acres as Open Space — Conservation. The Project would result in a 40098 cfs reduction in peak
stormwater runoff rates, and drainage from the development areas would continue to flow to San Timoteo Creek.
The implementation of the Project would not interfere with the City's ability to preserve watercourses and washes necessary for regional flood control, groundwater recharge areas and drainage for open space and recreational purposes. Therefore, the Project would not conflict with General Plan Policy 3.11.5.
3. Table 4.11-1, General Plan Applicability Analysis, on Page 4.11-17 is hereby modified as follows due to typographical error.
Policy 4.6.1: Prioritize goods movement
along specific routes in the City, consistent
with the adopted layered network, to foster
efficient freight logistics.
No Conflict. The Project site is situated in close proximity to the regional transportation network which connects the site to the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, both major gateways for international trade, the Inland Empire and the Western United States. Located along the south side of the SR -60 and I- 10 Freeway, access to the regional transportation system from the site is provided via 4th Street through an industrial area to the east. Interim regional access to the Project site is available Lead Agency: City of Beaumont
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from the SR -60 Freeway via Western Knolls and Veile
Avenue/6th Street interchanges and the I-10 Freeway via the Oak Valley Parkway and Beaumont Avenue interchanges.
Once the Potrero Boulevard interchange is constructed,
regional access to the Project site would be available from the SR -60 Freeway/Potrero Boulevard and I-10 Freeway/Oak
Valley Parkway interchanges, to the SR 60 I
and access and
10 Freeway from 'Ith Street is the Potrero
provided at
Boulevard interchange, approximately 1.25 miles to the east.
Truck trips be routed through an industrial area to
would
Potrero Boulevard, identified City Truck
also as a potential
Priority roadway [City to Due to the Project
confirm]. site's
proximity to SR -60, trucks accessing the Project site would efficiently reach the State highway system to facilitate the movement of goods throughout the region. In addition, the Project would be consistent with SCAG's Connect SoCal
goals, which are described in detail in EIR Section 4.11, Land Use and Planning. Based on the foregoing, the Project would not conflict with General Plan Policy 4.6.1.
4. Table 4.11-1, General Plan Applicability Analysis, on Page 4.11-20 is hereby modified to updated Preliminary Hydrology and Hydraulic Study (refer to Attachment A of this Final EIR).
Policy 7.4.1: Incorporate low -impact
development (LID) techniques to improve
stormwater quality and reduce run-off
quantity
No Conflict. In accordance with the Project's WQMP, the Project would install LID BMPs (e.g., bioretention and
biotreatment) to detain stormwater on site for runoff mitigation.
The Project proposes to install four detention basins within drainage management areas. The detention basins would
remove pollutants from runoff and filter the water, thereby providing first -flush capture, detention, and filtration of stormwater runoff before it is discharged from the Project site.
Additionally, the Project proposes non-structural BMPs to mitigate industrial pollution. Furthermore, the Project would slightly reduce peak stormwater flows by approximately 44998 cfs and would not cause adverse hydrologic or biologic impacts to downstream receiving waters, including groundwater. As such, the Project would not conflict with General Plan Policy
7.4.1 5. Table 4.11-1, General Plan Applicability Analysis, on Page 4.11-20 is hereby modified to updated Preliminary Hydrology and Hydraulic Study (refer to Attachment A of this Final EIR).
Policy 7.5.5: Require hydrological/
hydraulic studies and WQMPs to ensure
that new developments and redevelopment
projects will not cause adverse hydrologic
or biologic impacts to downstream
receiving waters, including groundwater.
No Conflict. As further discussed in EIR Section 4.10,
Hydrology and Water Quality, a Project -specific WQMP and a Project -specific Hydrology Study was prepared by Proactive Engineering Consultants West, Inc. (PECW). The WMQP
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flooding on or off site. The detention basins to be installed on site would remove pollutants from runoff and filter the water, thereby providing first -flush capture, detention, and filtration of stormwater runoff before it is discharged from the Project site. Furthermore, the Project would slightly reduce peak stormwater flows by approximately -1-A998 cfs and would not cause adverse hydrologic or biologic impacts to downstream receiving waters, including groundwater. As such, the Project would not conflict with General Plan Policy 7.5.5.
6. Table 4.11-2, SCAG Connect SoCal Consistency Analysis, on Page 4.11-41 is hereby modified as follows in response to Comment B-7.
5 Reduce greenhouse gas
emissions and improve
air quality.
No Conflict. An analysis of the Project's environmental impacts is provided throughout this EIR and mitigation measures are specified where warranted. Air quality impacts are addressed in Section 4.3, Air Quality. Impacts would be reduced to the maximum extent feasible through the implementation of
Mitigation Measures and Project Design Features, which limit truck idling, provide incentives for using clean engines and equipment, require installation of conduit for EV truck charging stations, electric indoor material handling equipment and off -road equipment, preferential parking for fuel -efficient and carpool/van vehicles, EV charging stations.
Additionally, as discussed herein, the Project would incorporate measures related to building design, landscaping, and energy systems to promote the efficient use of energy. The Project would be consistent with the County of Riverside CAP requirement by achieving 581 points, which is significantly more than the required minimum of 100 points to determine consistency.
Furthermore, as demonstrated in Table 4.8-5 of the Draft EIR, the Project would not conflict with the City's Sustainable Beaumont:
The City's Roadmap to Greenhouse Gas Reductions, which
serves as a long-term plan to achieve sustainability in the City by reducing GHG emissions from existing and future development.
Although the Project would exceed the City's GHG significance threshold of 3,000 MTCO2e per year, all feasible mitigation measures have been included to reduce GHG impacts.
Specifically, Mitigation Measures 4.3-3 through 4.3-13 relating to air quality would also reduce GHG impacts and Mitigation Measure 4.8-1 requires verification that the Project would achieve 581 points from the County CAP Screening Table for GHG
Implementation Measures CAP's requirement to achieve at least 100 have less than individual
points and would significant and
impact GHG
cumulatively considerable on emissions.
Moreover, the City of Beaumont is identified as one of the priority growth areas for job centers in the region under the Connect SoCa1 Plan. When growth is concentrated in Job Centers, the length of vehicle trips for residents can be reduced, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality.
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1. Page 4.13-22 is hereby modified as follows due to typographical error.
Acceptable exterior construction noise level threshold is based on the City of Beaumont 55 dBA Leq interior noise level limit and the 20 dBA noise reduction associated with typical building construction. As shown in Table 4.13-7, Project construction would not cause noise levels at receiver locations to exceed 75 dBA Leq. Accordingly, Project construction would not result in substantial noise -related health safety hazards and impacts would be less than significant.
2. Page 4.13-39 is hereby modified as follows for clarification purposes.
Threshold a: Significant Direct and Cumulative Impact. The Project would not generate a substantial temporary or permanent increase in ambient noise levels during construction or on - site operation, in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies. The Project would result in a significant impact from traffic noise at four roadway segments (#1, #4, #5, and #6). Therefore, the Project -related construction and off -site traffic noise level increases at adjacent noise -sensitive land uses are considered a significant impact.
3. Page 4.13-41 is hereby modified as follows due to typographical error.
Both rubberized asphalt and off -site noise barriers are considered as potential noise mitigation measures to reduce the potentially significant off -site traffic noise level increases. However, due the reasons outlined aboveut neither form of mitigation is recommended for implementation since they would not eliminate the off -site traffic noise level increases at the adjacent land uses to the impacted roadway segments. Therefore, Project -related off -site traffic noise level increases are considered significant and unavoidable under Project -level and cumulative conditions.
Section 4.14 — Population and Housing
1. Page 4.14-8 is hereby modified as follows in response to Comment B-17.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in August 2021, the Riverside -San Bernardino -Ontario region's civilian labor force exceeded 2,090,800 persons with more than 1,931,500 people employed and an unemployment rate of 7.6% (or 159,300 persons) (BLS, 2021). Accordingly, the Riverside -San Bernardino -Ontario region contains an ample supply of potential employees under existing conditions and the Project's labor demand is not expected to draw a substantial number of new, unplanned residents to the area. Furthermore, approximately 91.1% of Beaumont residents commute outside of the City for work and more housing units are expected to be built within the City over the next 20 years (City of Beaumont, 2020b). The Project would provide job opportunities close to home for existing and future Beaumont residents, which would subsequently help achieve a better job -to -housing balance within the City, as analyzed below.
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With the related projects (see Section 4.0, for the related projects list), there would be an increase of 13,317 residential units, 6,318,000 square feet of industrial uses, and 60,899 square feet of commercial uses. The related projects' industrial and commercial uses would generate approximately 6,370 jobs, which when combined with the Project, results in 11,826 jobs.3 As shown in Table 4.14-5, Cumulative Projects Population, Housing, and Employment Growth Trends in Beaumont, the projected population, housing units, and employment growth generated by the Project and related projects would be within the anticipated growth for the City. Additionally, by adding housing and non-residential uses in the City, the Project, along with related projects, would increase the City's jobs -housing ratio from 0.66 (Buildout Year Without Project) to 0.75 (Buildout Year With Project Plus Related Projects), which is within the City's projected grewtlhjobs-housing of 0.93 in 2040. The increase in housing and jobs from the related projects and jobs generated by the Project would contribute to the City's projected growth and jobs -housing ratio. Therefore, the Project with related projects would improve the City's jobs -housing balance and impacts would be less than significant.
Section 4.15 — Public Services
1. Page 4.15-2, Subsection 4.15.1, Existing Conditions, is hereby modified to describe a new fire station that is in the process of being constructed in the City. The new fire station was not needed for the Project nor relied upon for the analysis of impacts to fire protection services, and the EIR concluded that the existing facilities would provide adequate protection even with the increase in call volume. Modifications are as follows:
Within the area's emergency services system, fire and emergency medical services are also provided by other Riverside County Fire Stations. Generally, each agency is responsible for structural fire protection and wildland fire protection within their area of responsibility.
However, mutual aid agreements enable non -lead fire agencies to respond to fire emergencies outside their district boundaries. In the Project area, fire agencies cooperate under a statewide master mutual aid agreement for wildland fires. There are also mutual aid agreements in place with neighboring fire agencies and typically interdependencies that exist among the region's fire protection agencies for structural and medical responses; these are primarily associated with the peripheral "edges" of each agency's boundary (Dudek, 2022).
In September 2022, the City kicked off the construction of new Fire Station No. 106 (the "West Side Fire Station") along Potrero Boulevard across from Olivewood Avenue. Construction is expected to take approximately twelve months. The new fire station will be approximately 10,000 sq. ft. and will include living quarters, offices, a fitness center and large bays to house multiple fire apparatus. Staffing will include three-four personnel, including a paramedic to provide advanced life support care. Services from the facility will be provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days of the year. Personnel at this station will be equipped with cardiac monitors, advanced life support medications, intubation equipment, trauma life support equipment, auto extrication tools, and more. The apparatus which will be housed in the facility will be capable of suppressing structure, wildland, vehicle, and other types of fires. The new station will decrease response times for the City's west side communities, including Olivewood, Tournament Hills, Tukwet and the new logistics centers located off of SR -60.
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Section 4.17 — Transportation
1. Table 4.17-1, General Plan Applicability Analysis, on Page 4.17-14 is hereby modified as follows due to typographical error.
Policy 4.6.2: Minimize or restrict heavy
vehicle traffic near sensitive areas such as
schools, parks, and neighborhoods.
No Conflict. The closest sensitive area to the Project site is an existing single-family residence located approximately 483 feet south of the Project site's southernmost boundary.
Other residential uses are located north across Frontage Road (1,253 feet) and beyond SR -60. However, the Project would not restrict access to or from the existing residence; the Project would provide private residential access on -site to the existing residence, cars and trucks will not pass by this residence under the proposed roadway plan. Truck trips
would be routed through an industrial area to SR -60 and I- 10 Potrero Boulevard and would not pass by sensitive areas.
Based on these restrictions, the Project would not conflict be consistent with General Plan Policy 4.6.2.
2. Page 4.17-22 is hereby modified as follows due to typographical error.
The Technical Advisory relies on the Quantifying Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Measures, (CAPCOA) 2010 resource document to help justify the 15 percent reduction in VMT threshold stating, " . . . fifteen percent reduction in VMT are achievable at the project level in a variety of place types . . . ". A more accurate reading of the CAPCOA document is that a fifteen percent is the maximum reduction when combining multiple mitigation strategies for the suburban center4 place type. For suburban 5 place types 10 percent is the maximum and requires a project to contain a diverse land use mix, workforce housing, and project -specific transit. It is also important to note that the maximum percent reductions were not based on data or research comparing the actual performance of VMT reduction strategies in these place types. Instead, the percentages were derived from a limited comparison of aggregate citywide VMT performance for Sebastopol, San Rafael, and San Mateo where VMT performance ranged from 0 to 17 percent below the statewide VMT/capita average based on data collected prior to 2002.
Little evidence exists about the long-term performance of similar TDM strategies in different land use contexts. As such, VMT reductions from TDM strategies cannot be guaranteed in most cases (Fehr & Peers, 2019, pp. 65-66).
3. Page 4.17-23 and 1-33 hereby modified as follows due to typographical error.
MM 4.17-1 Prior to the issuance of building permits, the Project Applicant shall incorporate the TDM measures identified below. Verification that the TDM measures tee -completed shall be verified by the City's Public Works Director. a. Where applicable ensure design of key intersections and roadways encourage the use of walking, biking and, where applicable, transit.
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b. Collaborate with the Riverside Transit Authority (RTA) to determine the feasibility of providing new or re-route existing transit services to the site. c. Commute trip reduction (CTR) programs offered to encourage the use of biking.
d. Encourage CTR programs may also provide for alternative work or compressed work schedules to reduce the number of days an employee commutes to work.
Section 4.19 — Utilities and Service Systems
1. Page 4.19-5 is hereby modified to update the closure date of the Badlands Landfill. • Badlands Landfill — Located approximately 4.3 miles northwest of the Project site in the City of Moreno Valley at 31125 Ironwood Avenue. The landfill is operated by the RCDWR. The landfill has permitted tonnage of 4,800 tpd, has a remaining capacity of 15,748,799 cy as ofJanuary 2015, and has an estimated closure date ofJanuary 2059 2.
2. Page 4.19-20 is hereby modified as follows in response to the changes made in the Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan.
The Project is anticipated to have a wastewater generation rate of 0.26 million gallons of wastewater per day. The Project would construct a wastewater conveyance system to service the Project site and connect to the City's sanitary system. The Project utilizes a gravity sanitary system. However, due to the grading limitations, the sewer system does not provide gravity flow to the proposed point of connection, which is a 12 inch PVC line and a sewer manhole, located at the end of the extension of 4th Street 350 feet east of the Project site in'Ith Street in the existing right of way. Instead, the gravity system will flow to the proposed sewer lift station located at the northwest corner of PA 5. From there the sewer flow will be conveyed via the Trail towards a conncction at 'Ith Street with an existing 12 inch gravity sewer line utilizes 8" gravity sewer main lines, located within Industrial Way, to move wastewater flows from the project's high points (at PA 8 and PA 1), to the lift station constructed at the low point between PA 5 and 6. Flows from the lift station are then conveyed in dual 6" force main lines located within Industrial Way, Entertainment Way, Jack Rabbit Trail, and 4th Street, to the point of connection at the existing 12" gravity main line at the manhole located at the eastern boundary of the site. The on -site lift station shall be designed and limited to the Project's ultimate capacity with no interim condition except potential pump quantity.
3. Page 4.19-3 is hereby modified as follows to disclose additional imported water available to the Beaumont -Cherry Valley Water District (BCVWD) from the San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency (SGPWA).
In 2022, SGPWA entered into a 20 -year Agreement with the City of San Buenaventura (Ventura) and the Casitas Municipal Water District (Casitas). Together, the City of Ventura and the Casitas Municipal Water District have a combined Table A water allocation of 20.000 Lead Agency: City of Beaumont SCH No. 2020099007
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acre-feet. Ventura and Casitas do not plan to take direct delivery of their respective Table A water. The Ventura Water Agreement allows SGPWA to purchase water from Ventura and Casitas through its contractual arrangement. Of the 20,000 acre-feet total Table A allocation, the agreement allows for SGPWA to receive up to 10,000 acre-feet in addition to the existing 17,300 acre-feet Table A allocation for SGPWA. The average percentage of SGPWA Table A water available to BCVWD can be found in Tables 9-5 and 9-6 in the WSA Addendum #1 (Technical Appendix L2 of the Draft EIR). It is expected that BCVWD will receive the same percentage of water from the Ventura Water Agreement as it receives from SGPWA's Table A allocation. The average percentage of BCVWD's historical SWP water from SGPWA can be found in Table 9-9 in the WSA Addendum #1 (Technical Appendix L2 of the Draft EIR). The Table below shows the normal year, single dry year, and five consecutive dry years planned SWP Ventura Water Allocations for San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency through 2045.
Future Ventura Allocations by Year Type Through 2045 (AFB) Total Supply
2025
2030
2035
2040
2045
Normal
5800
5800
5800
5800
Single Dr- Year
500
500
500
500
•
al 2
o
',ill 6A
14 Fear 1
3500
3500
3500
3500
Year 2
500
500
500
500
Year 3
500
500
500
500
Year 4
2000
2000
2000
2000
Years
3500
3500
3500
3500
4. Page 4.19-26 is hereby modified as follows due to typographical error.
Hazardous waste generated during construction would be disposed of per existing legal requirements regulations (discussed in Section 4.9, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, of this EIR). Similarly, hazardous materials used during the construction and operation of the warehouse uses, including maintenance activities, would be disposed ofconducted in compliance with applicable regulations. Further, as discussed above, solid waste generated during construction activities would adhere to the diversion requirements outlined in the CalGreen Code, and would not exceed the required 65% diversion rate. The Project would participate in established programs for commercial development projects to reduce solid waste generation, in accordance with the provisions of the Riverside Countywide Integrated Waste Management Plan.
Section 4.20 — Wildfire
1. Page 4.20-7 is hereby modified due to CalFire's update to the Fire Hazard Severity Zones Maps.
As shown in Figure 4.20-1, Fire Hazard Severity Zone, the Project site is designated within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) and High Fire Hazard Severity Zone within an SRA by the Riverside County General Plan and CalFire. Adjacent to the Project site, within the City of Beaumont's jurisdictional boundary, the land is primarily designated as a Very High Lead Agency: City of Beaumont SCH No. 2020099007
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Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) and High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (HFHSZ) local responsibility area (LRA). Additionally, CALFire has released an updated version of their draft fire hazard severity zone maps that, if adopted, would revise the fire hazard designation of the Project site and its surroundings to all Very High rather than the current combination of Very High and High. Adoption of CALFire's new fire hazard zone maps would not change the findings in the Fire Protection Plan (Technical Appendix M1), which was planned and prepared for the Project as if it was entirely within the VHFHSZ. After being annexed to the City of Beaumont, it is possible that the Project site could be re -designated as LRA in a future update of CAL FIRE's Hazard Severity Zone, which would mean the City of Beaumont would have the primary responsibility for the prevention and suppression of wildland fires at the Project (RCIT, 2021; CalFire, 2021; Dudek, 2022).
2. Page 4.20-9 is hereby modified to add in a description of the City's new fire station. The new fire station was not needed for the Project nor relied upon for the analysis of impacts to fire protection services, and the EIR concluded that the existing facilities would provide adequate protection even with the increase in call volume. Modifications are as follows:
As discussed in Section 4.15, Public Services, the Project's proposed industrial/commercial development is anticipated to increase the call volume at a rate of up to 191 calls per year (4 calls per week or 16 calls per month). Fire Stations 66 and 20 combined emergency responses in 2017 totaled 4,943 calls per year or 5.43 and 8.11 calls per day per station, respectively. The level of service demand for the Project would increase overall call volume; however, the increase is not anticipated to impact the existing fire stations to a point that they cannot meet the demand. (Dudek, 2022)
In September 2022, the City commenced the construction of new Fire Station No. 106 (the "West Side Fire Station") along Potrero Boulevard across from Olivewood Avenue.
Construction is expected to take approximately twelve months. The new fire station will be approximately 10,000 sq. ft. and will include living quarters, offices, a fitness center and large bays to house multiple fire apparatus. Staffing will include three to four personnel, including a paramedic to provide advanced life support care. Services from the facility will be provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days of the year. Personnel at this station will be equipped with cardiac monitors, advanced life support medications, intubation equipment, trauma life support equipment, auto extrication tools, and more. The apparatus which will be housed in the facility will be capable of suppressing structure, wildland, vehicle, and other types of fires. The new station will decrease response times for the City's west side communities, including Olivewood, Tournament Hills, Tukwet and the new logistics centers located off of SR -60.
Furthermore, it should be noted that the Project would be required by City of Beaumont Chapter 3.36, Emergency Preparedness Facilities Fees, to contribute costs to improve Emergency Preparedness Centers.
3. Page 4.20-11 is hereby modified to updated Preliminary Hydrology and Hydraulic Study (refer to Attachment A of this Final EIR).
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existing conditions. It should be noted that the overall development pad would be elevated by the proposed design grading to be situated above local drainage courses. As such, the risk of flooding is low. (KCG, 2019) Additionally, the implementation of the Project would result in a 4-0098 cfs reduction in peak flows discharging from the Project site. As such, impacts related to downslope/downstream flooding and drainage changes would be less than significant.
4. Page 4.20-24 is hereby modified to updated Preliminary Hydrology and Hydraulic Study (refer to Attachment A of this Final EIR).
Threshold d: Less -than -Significant Impact. The Project site is within an area of minimal flooding. Additionally, the Project would maintain a similar drainage pattern as compared to existing conditions and would reduce peak flow rates by 4-0098 cfs. Additionally, portions of the Project site have a "low" to "moderate" susceptibility for landslides. The Project would be required by the CBC and Beaumont Building Code to comply with the recommendations identified in the Project's Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation and constructed to maximize stability in order to preclude safety hazards to on -site areas. The implementation of the Project is not anticipated to directly or indirectly cause potential substantial risks, including landslides, as a result of runoff, post -fire instability or drainage change. Impacts would be less than significant.
Section 6.0 — Alternatives
1. Page 6-26 is hereby modified due to updated land use entitlement names and application numbers.
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Similar to the Project, the Reduced Development Area and Intensity Alternative would require a General Plan Amendment, Pre -zoning to "Specific Plan, Adoption of the Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan, Vesting Tentative Parcel Map and Development Agreement a Pre Annexation to implement the development. Similar to the Project, this alternative would be consistent with the SCAG's Connect SoCal policies, the City's General Plan and Zoning Ordinance, and Western Riverside County MSHCP. While, like the Project, this alternative would not conflict with the SCAG's Connect SoCal policies, it would impede the Connect SoCal goal of growing the Beaumont area as a job center to a greater extent than would the Project. Therefore, the Reduced Development Area and Intensity Alternative would still result in a less than significant impact related to land use and planning and similar to the Project.
2. Page 6-33 is hereby modified due to updated land use entitlement names and application numbers.
/C Land Use and Planning
The Reduced Intensity Alternative would require a General Plan Amendment, Pre -zoning to "Specific Plan, Adoption of the Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan, Vesting Tentative Parcel Map and Development Agreement a Pre Annexation to implement the development similar to the Project. Similar to the Project, this alternative would be consistent with the SCAG's Connect Lead Agency: City of Beaumont SCH No. 2020099007
ME Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan
II Final Environmental Impact Report
SoCal policies, the City's General Plan and Zoning Ordinance, and Western Riverside County MSHCP. Therefore, the Reduced Development Area and Intensity Alternative would result in a less than significant impact related to land use and planning and impacts would be similar compared to the Project.
3. Page 6-40 is hereby modified due to updated land use entitlement names and application numbers.
K Land Use and Planning
The Truck Storage Yard Alternative would require a General Plan Amendment, Pre -zoning to "Specific Plan, Adoption of the Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan, Vesting Tentative Parcel Map and Development Agreement a Pre Annexation to implement the development similar to the Project. This alternative would have the same type of consistency with the SCAG's Connect SoCal policies, the City's General Plan and Zoning Ordinance, and Western Riverside County MSHCP. While, like the Project, this alternative would not conflict with the SCAG's Connect SoCal policies, it would impede the Connect SoCal goal of growing the Beaumont area as a job center to a greater extent than would the Project. Nevertheless, the Truck Storage Yard Alternative would result in a less than significant impact related to land use and planning and similar compared to the Project.
Technical Appendices
The following technical appendices have been updated and do not contain new significant information or change the findings of the Draft EIR. These technical appendices are incorporated herein as Attachments A — D of this Final EIR:
• Draft EIR Appendix I1, Hydrology and Hydraulic Study
• Draft EIR Appendix I2, Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan • Draft EIR Appendix K1, Traffic Analysis
• Draft EIR Appendix M1, Fire Protection Plan
Lead Agency: City of Beaumont SCH No. 2020099007
"ATTACHMENT 1"
Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations for the:
Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
State Clearinghouse No. 2020099007
Lead Agency
City of Beaumont
550 East 6th Street
Beaumont, CA 92223
CEQA Consultant
T&B Planning, Inc.
3200 El Camino Real, Suite 100
Irvine, CA 92602
Lead Agency Discretionary Permits
General Plan Amendment PLAN2019-0284
Pre -Zone PLAN2019-0283
Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan SP2019-0003
Beaumont Pointe Sign Program PLAN2022-0856
Vesting Tentative Parcel Map No. 38161 PM2022-0012
Development Agreement PLAN2023-0906
Minor Amendment to the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan
March 2024
"ATTACHMENT 1"
Table of Contents
Section Page
1.0 Introduction and Purpose 3
1.1 Findings Required Under CEQA 3
1.2 Project Summary 4
1.3 Environmental Review and Public Participation 8
2.0 Environmental Impacts and Findings 12
3.0 Environmental Impacts not Requiring Mitigation 13
3.1 Aesthetics 13
3.2 Agricultural and Forestry Resources 19
3.3 Air Quality 23
3.4 Biological Resources 30
3.5 Cultural Resources 31
3.6 Energy 34
3.7 Geology and Soils 38
3.8 Hazards and Hazardous Materials 48
3.9 Hydrology and Water Quality 60
3.10 Land Use and Planning 73
3.11 Mineral Resources 76
3.12 Noise 78
3.13 Population and Housing 84
3.14 Public Services 89
3.15 Recreation 96
3.16 Transportation 99
3.17 Utilities and Service Systems 105
3.18 Wildfire 115
4.0 Environmental Impacts Mitigated to a Level of Less -than -Significant 130
4.1 Biological Resources 130
4.2 Cultural Resources 143
4.3 Geology and Soils 146
4.4 Tribal Cultural Resources 150
5.0 Environmental Impacts That Remain Significant and Unavoidable After Mitigation 154 Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
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5.1 Air Quality 154
5.2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions 168
5.3 Noise 198
5.4 Transportation 203
6.0 Other CEQA Considerations 208
6.1 Significant Irreversible Environmental Changes 208
6.2 Growth -Inducing Impacts 209
7.0 Alternatives 214
8.0 General CEQA Findings 229
9.0 Statement of Overriding Considerations 231
10.0 Additional Facts on Record 243
10.1 Custodian of Record 243
Attachments
Exhibit A — Fiscal Impact Analysis
Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
Facts and Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations
"ATTACHMENT I"
1 .0 INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE
The 539.9 -acre Project site, as described under Section 1.2.1 below, is in unincorporated Riverside County at the western edge of the City and in the City's sphere of influence. The City of Beaumont (the "City") in approving the Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project (the "Project") makes the Findings described below. The Findings are based upon the entire record before the City, as described in Subsection 1.3 below, including the Environmental Impact Report ("EIR") prepared for the Project with the City acting as lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA").
Hereafter, the Notice of Preparation ("NOP"), Notice of Availability ("NOA"), Draft EIR ("DEIR"), Technical Studies, and Final EIR ("FEIR") (containing responses to public comments on the DEIR and textual revisions to the FEIR), will be referred to collectively herein as the "EIR" unless otherwise specified.
1 .1 FINDINGS REQUIRED UNDER CEQA
Public Resources Code Section 21002 provides that "public agencies should not approve projects as proposed if there are feasible alternatives or feasible mitigation measures available which would substantially lessen the significant environmental effects of such projects[.]" The statute also provides that the procedures required by CEQA are "intended to assist public agencies in systematically identifying both the significant effects of projects and the feasible alternatives or feasible mitigation measures which will avoid or substantially lessen such significant effects." Finally, Section 21002 indicates that "in the event [that] specific economic, social, or other conditions make infeasible such project alternatives or such mitigation measures, individual projects may be approved in spite of one or more significant effects thereof."
The mandate described in Public Resources Code Section 21002 is implemented, in part, through the requirement that for projects with one or more significant environmental effects, agencies must adopt written findings before approving projects for which EIRs are required. For each significant environmental effect identified in an EIR for a project, the approving agency must issue a written finding reaching one or more of three permissible conclusions. The first such finding is that changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the final EIR. The second finding is that such changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and not the agency making the finding. The third finding is that specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other considerations make infeasible the mitigation measures or project alternatives identified in the EIR (CEQA Guidelines Section 15091). Public Resources Code Section 21061.1 defines "feasible" to mean "capable of being accomplished in a successful manner within a reasonable period of time, taking into account economic, environmental, social, legal, and technological factors." As stated in CEQA Guidelines Section 15093 (a), "[i]f the specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other benefits of a proposed project outweigh the unavoidable adverse environmental effects, the adverse environmental effects may be considered 'acceptable.'"
Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
Facts and Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations
"ATTACHMENT 1"
1 .2 PROJECT SUMMARY
1 .2.1 SITE LOCATION
The 539.9 -acre Project site is located in unincorporated Riverside County at the western edge of the City and in the City's sphere of influence. The City is located east of the City of Moreno Valley and unincorporated Riverside County, west of the City of Banning and unincorporated Riverside County, north of the City of San Jacinto and unincorporated Riverside County, and south of the City of Calimesa and unincorporated Riverside County. The Project site is situated astride the regional transportation network which connects the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, both major gateways for international trade, to the Inland Empire and the Western United States. State Highway (SR -60) abuts the Project site to the north, Interstate 10 (I-10) is located approximately 1.5 miles to the north of the site, and Interstate 79 (I-79) is located approximately 1.5 miles to the east of the site. The Project site is located west of Jack Rabbit Trail and south of SR -60.
1.2.2 PROJECT OVERVIEW
The Project Applicant, JRT BP 1 LLC, proposes to entitle and develop the Project on a 539.9 -acre undeveloped site (Project site or site) and allow for the development on the Project site of a maximum of 246,000 square feet (sf) of general commercial uses in addition to a 125 -room hotel (90,000 sf) and a maximum of 4,995,000 sf of industrial uses. The Project would provide 124.7 acres of open space to accommodate landscaped manufactured slopes, fuel modification areas, and natural open space as a buffer to adjacent conservation area and 152.4 acres of open space — conservation. The Project would conserve a total of 230.82 acres of lands that would support the function of Proposed Core 3 consistent with the MSHCP goals of providing live-in habitat and facilitating movement, including 152.42 acres on site and 78.40 acres off site. This 78.40 -acre off -site area is outside of the Project boundary and is in Riverside County and not within the City's SOI. Associated improvements to the Project site would include, but are not limited to, paved roads, paved parking areas, drive aisles, truck courts, utility infrastructure, landscaping, water quality basins, signage, lighting, property walls, gates, and fencing, including perimeter fencing for the Project site.
The Project is primarily defined by the Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan. The Specific Plan is also available for review at the City's Planning Division at 550 East 6th Street, Beaumont, CA 92223 and on the City's website. The Specific Plan identifies ten (10) Planning Areas (PAs), of which two (2) are identified and zoned for General Commercial uses (PAs 1 and 2), six (6) are identified and zoned for Industrial uses (PAs 3 through 8), and the remaining two PAs are identified and zoned for Open Space (PA 9) and Open Space — Conservation (PA 10).
1.2.3 PROJECT OBJECTIVES
The fundamental purpose and goal of the Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan is to accomplish the orderly development of General Commercial, Industrial, Open Space, and Open Space -Conservation land uses over the approximately 539.9 -acre Project site. The Project would achieve this goal through the following Project Objectives:
Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
Facts and Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations
"ATTACHMENT 1"
1. Develop large land areas in the City and particularly south of SR -60 and adjacent to existing industrial uses, infrastructure, and truck routes to meet the growing demand for large scale industrial and warehouse development in the City while minimizing impacts of industrial development on residential and other sensitive receptors in the City, which are primarily located north of SR -60.
2. Providing for conservation of open space habitat within MSHCP criteria cells in a manner consistent with the MSHCP requirements and providing access for wildlife movement to Caltrans constructed and proposed wildlife under -crossings along the SR -60 Freeway that abut the northern Project boundary to accommodate wildlife movement.
3. Maximizing opportunities to develop land in the City's sphere of influence to provide job opportunities and economic benefit to the City and its residents, including new sales and property tax revenues that can be used for City services and providing sufficient fiscal benefit to permit annexation of the Project site into the City.
4. Creating new job opportunities within the City of Beaumont which improve the jobs to housing balance within the City and reduces the need for members of the existing local workforce to commute long distances.
5. Fulfilling a need in the City and region for wellness -based retail, including entertainment, recreation, hospitality, and restaurants.
6. Developing a center that will accommodate a variety of future tenants, including light manufacturing, warehouse, distribution tenants, and other businesses that rely on transportation efficiency within an industrial corridor in a location with superior access to the local and regional transportation network, thereby minimizing truck traffic on local streets and reducing vehicle miles traveled in the region.
7. Developing a project that utilizes existing investment in capital improvements for water, reclaimed water, sewer, storm drain and circulation facilities to further the planned development of land in the City and in its sphere of influence.
8. Developing a range of warehouse facility options, such as varying structure sizes and building configurations within the City with high quality businesses to facilitate local and regional distribution of goods while minimizing vehicle miles traveled, air quality, and greenhouse gas impacts.
9. Minimizing the demand for water resources by creating a development -wide landscape concept that features drought -tolerant plant materials to provide for an aesthetically pleasing outdoor environment and developing a project where recycled water is planned to be available.
1.2.4 CITY OF BEAUMONT ACTIONS COVERED BY THE EIR
The following discretionary and administrative actions are required of the City to implement the Project. The EIR prepared for the Project covers all discretionary and administrative approvals which Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
Facts and Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations
"ATTACHMENT 1"
may be needed to construct or implement the Project, whether or not they are explicitly listed. They include:
• General Plan Amendment (PLAN2019-0284)
• Pre -Zone (PLAN2019-0283)
• Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan (SP2019-0003)
• Beaumont Pointe Sign Program (PLAN2022-0856)
• Vesting Tentative Parcel Map (VTPM) No. 38161 (PM2022-0012) • Development Agreement (PLAN2023-0906)
• Approval by the City and LAFCO of annexation to the City of Beaumont and approval by BCVWD and LAFCO of annexation to the Beaumont -Cherry Valley Water District • Minor Amendment to the Western Riverside County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan
1.2.5 APPROVALS FROM OTHER AGENCIES
The California Public Resource Code (Section 21104) requires that all EIRs be reviewed by responsible and trustee agencies (see also CEQA Guidelines Section 15082 and Section 15086(a)). As defined by CEQA Guidelines Section 15381, "the term `Responsible Agency' includes all public agencies other than the Lead Agency which have discretionary approval power over the project." A "Trustee Agency" is defined in CEQA Guidelines Section 15386 as "a state agency having jurisdiction by law over natural resources affected by a project which are held in trust for the people of the State of California." The anticipated agencies expected to use the EIR are described below. However, the EIR can be used by any Trustee Agency or Responsible Agency, whether identified in the EIR or not, as part of their decision -making processes in relation to the proposed Project.
Public Agency
Approvals and Decisions
City of Beaumont
Proposed Project — City of Beaumont Discretionary Approvals Planning Commission
• Provide recommendation to the Beaumont City
Council regarding whether to certify the Project's EIR. • Provide recommendations to the Beaumont City
Council regarding whether to approve:
o General Plan Amendment (PLAN2019-0284),
o Pre -Zone (PLAN2019-0283).
o Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan (SP2019-0003),
o Beaumont Pointe Sign Program (PLAN2022-
0856)
o Vesting Tentative Parcel Map
o Development Agreement
Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
Facts and Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations
"ATTACHMENT 1"
Public Agency
Approvals and Decisions'
City Council
• Certify the Project's EIR (ENV2019-0008) and adopt
the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program and
Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations.
• Approval or Adoption of:
o General Plan Amendment (PLAN2019-0284),
o Pre -Zone (PLAN2019-0283).
o Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan (SP2019-0003),
o Beaumont Pointe Sign Program (PLAN2022-
0856)
o Vesting Tentative Parcel Map
o Development Agreement
City of Beaumont
• Annexation Application
• Joint Project Review (as Permittee)
• Minor Amendment to the MSHCP (submitted by the
City with approval by the Wildlife Agencies)
Subsequent City of Beaumont Discretionary and Ministerial Approvals City of Beaumont
Subsequent Implementing Approvals
• Approve Final Phased Parcel Maps
• Approve Plot Plans
• Approve Landscaping/Irrigation Plan
• Approve Conditional or Temporary Use Permits, if
required.
• Issue Grading Permits
• Issue Building Permits
• Approve Road Improvement Plans
• Approve Infrastructure Plans
• Issue Encroachment Permits
• Approve public right-of-way dedications
• Approve Water Quality Management Plan
• Approve connections to the municipal sewer system
Responsible Agencies — Approvals and Permits
Beaumont -Cherry Valley Water District (BCVWD)
• Annexation
• Adoption of the Water Supply Assessment
• Approvals for construction of water infrastructure and connection to water distribution system.
Eastern Municipal Water District
• Approvals for construction of sewer infrastructure and connection to sewer distribution system.
Riverside County Local Agency Formation
Commission (LAFCO)
• Approval of the BCVWD and City annexation
applications.
Western Riverside County Regional Conservation
Authority
• Approval of Criteria Refinement
• Minor Amendment to the MSHCP
• Approval of Habitat Evaluation and Acquisition
Negotiation Strategy
• Determination of Biologically Equivalent or Superior
Preservation
Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB)
• Issuance of a Construction Activity General
Construction Permit.
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Facts and Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations
"ATTACHMENT 1"
Public Agency
Approvals and Decisions
•
Issuance of a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) Permit.
•
Issuance of a Section 401 Permit pursuant to the Clean
Water Act
Riverside County Flood Control and Water
•
Approval of master plan of drainage infrastructure
Conservation District
Southern California Gas Company and Southern
•
Issuance of approvals necessary for the installation of California Edison
new SoCalGas and SCE facilities/connections to
service the Project.
South Coast Air Quality Management District
•
Issuance of permits that allow for the construction and operation of the proposed Project.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
•
Issuance of a Section 404 Permit pursuant to the Clean
Water Act
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
•
Approval of Criteria Refinement
•
Minor Amendment to the MSHCP
•
Determination of Biologically Equivalent or Superior
Preservation
•
Trustee Agencies — Approvals and Permits
Native American Heritage Commission
•
Ensuring California Native American tribes have
accessibility to ancient Native American cultural
resources on public lands overseeing the treatment and
disposition of inadvertently discovered Native
American human remains and burial items, and
administering the California Native American Graves
Protection and Repatriation Act.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
•
Approval of Criteria Refinement
•
Minor Amendment to the MSHCP
•
Determination of Biologically Equivalent or Superior
Preservation
•
Issuance of a Section 1602 Streambed Alteration
Agreement
1 .3 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The City conducted an extensive environmental review of the Project to ensure that the City's decision makers and the public are fully informed about the potential significant environmental effects of the Project; to identify ways that environmental damage can be avoided or significantly reduced; and to prevent significant, avoidable damage to the environment by requiring changes in the Project using mitigation measures which have been found to be feasible. To do this, the City, acting as lead agency under CEQA, undertook the following:
• Circulated a Notice of Preparation (NOP) to the California Office of Planning and Research (the "State Clearinghouse"), Responsible Agencies, Trustee Agencies, and other interested parties on September 7, 2020 for a 30 -day review period between September 7, 2020 and October 6, 2020;
Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
Facts and Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations
"ATTACHMENT 1"
• The NOP was posted on the City's website and Beaumont City Hall Planning Department, and at the Riverside County Clerk's office on September 7, 2020; • The NOP was posted at the Riverside County Clerk's office on September 2, 2020 • Published the NOP in the Press -Enterprise Newspaper, which is the newspaper of general circulation in the area affected by the Project, Publish Date September 7, 2020; • Held a publicly noticed EIR Scoping Meeting via teleconference communications (live streaming), recorded for the City's official YouTube webpage, and open to public attendance subject to social distancing and applicable health orders, on September 17, 2020, to solicit comments from the public on the environmental issue areas that should be analyzed in the EIR; • Sent a Notice of Availability (NOA) and Notice of Completion (NOC) and electronic copies of the DEIR to the California Office of Planning and Research, State Clearinghouse, on December 21, 2022;
• Mailed via certified mail a copy of the NOA to all Responsible Agencies, Trustee Agencies, and other interested parties and organizations to inform recipients that the DEIR was available for a 45 -day review period beginning on December 22, 2022, and ending on February 8, 2023; • The NOA was posted on the City's website and at the Riverside County Clerk's office on December 21, 2022;
• Published the NOA in the Press -Enterprise Newspaper, which is the newspaper of general circulation in the area affected by the Project, on December 22, 2022; • The DEIR was posted on the City's website at https://www.beaumontca.gov/1143/Beaumont- Pointe-SpecificPlan during the public review period for the DEIR. • Prepared responses to comments on the DEIR received during the 45 -day comment period on the DEIR, which have been included in the FEIR;
• Distributed the FEIR, including individual responses to agencies that commented on the DEIR on November 17, 2023; and
• Held a Planning Commission hearing on November 29, 2023; • Held a Planning Commission hearing on January 10, 2024; • Held a City Council hearing on March 19, 2024.
For the purposes of CEQA and the Findings herein set forth the Record of Proceedings for the Project and consists of those items listed in CEQA Section 21167.6(e), along with other items contained within the City's files that are relevant to the consideration of the Project. The Record of Proceedings for the Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
Facts and Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations
"ATTACHMENT 1"
City's decision on the Project consists of the following documents, at a minimum and without limitation, which are herein incorporated by reference and made part of the record supporting these Findings:
• The Notice of Preparation, Notice of Availability, and all other public notices issued by the City in conjunction with the Project;
• The DEIR for the Project and all technical appendices and documents cited, relied upon or incorporated by reference;
• All written comments submitted by agencies, organizations, or members of the public during the public review comment period on the DEIR and the City's responses to those comments (FEIR), as well as the Memoranda entitled: "Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan — Supplemental CEQA Memorandum" (herein "Supplemental CEQA Memorandum"), and "Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project — Response to Comment Letter" (comments from the Sierra Club), and other responses provided to address late comments;
• The DEIR for the Project and all technical appendices and documents cited, relied upon or incorporated by reference;
• The Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project; • All reports, studies, memoranda, maps, staff reports, or other planning documents relating to the Project prepared by the City or consultants to the City with respect to the City's compliance with the requirements of CEQA and with respect to the City's action on the Project; • All documents submitted to the City by public agencies, organizations or members of the public in connection with the DEIR, up through the close of the public review period for the project on February 8, 2023;
• Any minutes and/or verbatim transcripts of all information sessions, public meetings, and public hearings held by the City in connection with the Project; • Any documentary or other evidence submitted to the City at such information sessions, public meetings, and public hearings;
• All findings and resolutions adopted by the City regarding the project, all documents, cited or referred to therein and all staff reports, analyses, and summaries related to the adoption of those resolutions;
• Matters of common knowledge to the City, including, but not limited to federal, state, and local laws and regulations;
• Any documents expressly cited in these Findings, in addition to those cited above; and any other materials required for the record of proceedings by CEQA Section 21167.6(e).
Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
Facts and Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations
"ATTACHMENT 1"
All the documents identified above and all the documents which constitute the Record of Proceedings for the City's actions related to the Project and are required to be part of the record pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21167.6(e) are located at the City, 550 East 6th Street, Beaumont, CA 92223, Department of Planning. Questions should be directed to Carole L. Kendrick, Planning Manager.
Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
Facts and Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations
"ATTACHMENT I"
2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND FINDINGS
The EIR was prepared by T&B Planning, Inc., an independent, professional consulting firm. The professional qualifications and reputation of the EIR Consultant, the supervision and direction of the EIR Consultant by City staff, the thorough and independent peer review of the DEIR and DEIR, including comments and responses by City staff, and the review and careful consideration of the DEIR by the City, including comments and responses; all conclusively show that the DEIR is the product of and reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City as the Lead Agency.
Based on the NOP, Technical Appendix A to the DEIR, and the responses of the NOP, the EIR analyzed 20 potential areas where significant environmental impacts could result from implementation of the Project. These environmental topics were analyzed in the EIR and include aesthetics, agriculture and forest resources, air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, energy, geology and soils, greenhouse gas emissions, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, land use and planning, mineral resources, noise, population and housing, public services, recreation, transportation, tribal cultural resources, utilities and service systems, and wildfire.
Having received, reviewed, and considered the information in the DEIR, as well as any and all other information in the record, the City hereby makes findings pursuant to and in accordance with CEQA Sections 21081, 21081.5, and 21081.6.
Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
Facts and Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations
"ATTACHMENT I"
3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS NOT REQUIRING MITIGATION
The City hereby finds that the following potential environmental impacts associated with the implementation of the Project are less -than -significant and therefore do not require the imposition of mitigation measures.
3.1 AESTHETICS
Project impacts for Aesthetics do not result in significant impacts and findings are discussed below.
3.1.1 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS AND PROJECT DESIGN FEATURES The Project will comply with Regulatory Requirements and Project Design Features that serve to reduce any potential impacts to less than significant. RR 1-1, which is applicable regardless of CEQA and would apply to any project under similar circumstances. RR 1-1 does not constitute a mitigation measure but will nonetheless be included in the Project's Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program to ensure implementation of mandated RRs.
RR 1-1
The Project is required to comply with City of Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 8.50, which establishes specific design, construction, and performance standards applicable to lighting and lighting fixtures within the City to reduce "skyglow" or light pollution that affects day or nighttime views of the Mt. Palomar Observatory.
The Project includes the following Project Design Feature (PDF 1-1) that serves to reduce the Project's impacts. PDFs will be included in the Project's Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program to ensure their implementation.
PDF 1-1
Development implementing the Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan shall comply with the Development Standards set forth in Chapter 3 and the Design Guidelines related to Architectural Design and Landscape Design in Chapter 4 of the Specific Plan.
Conformity to the Development Standards and Design Guidelines would be addressed by the City's future review of implementing building permits for compliance with the Specific Plan's requirements and would serve to reduce and/or avoid impacts relating to aesthetics.
3.1.2 THRESHOLD A
Impact Statement: The Project would not have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista. ❑ Findings
Potential impacts of the Project related to Threshold a are discussed in detail in Section 4.1.6 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project would not result in significant impacts related to Threshold a; therefore, no mitigation is required.
Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
Facts and Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations
"ATTACHMENT 1"
❑ Substantial Evidence
The City has not designated any portion of the Development Site as a scenic resource. Accordingly, the Development Project will not physically alter a designated scenic resource. With respect to the ability of the Development Project to block a scenic vista, although landforms in mid -ground views (PAs 1-8) would be altered for the development, the Project would not allow grading within PA 10, which would preserve foreground landforms along the SR -60 Freeway and ridgeline background views behind the development. Landform would not change along the north-northeast edge of the Project site between the site's north-northeast property line to the SR -60 Freeway. Additionally, the Project's proposed structures, which would reach a maximum height of 60 feet above finished grade, are not anticipated to block major views to the San Gorgonio Mountains, San Bernardino Mountains, and San Jacinto Mountains due to the Project site's orientation and topography in relation to SR -60 and Frontage Road. Specifically, the topography to the north near SR -60 will be higher than the finished grade building pads for the proposed industrial uses, which would limit the views of the proposed structures from SR -60. Under Project conditions, SR -60 and Frontage Road are anticipated to continue to provide intermittent and partial views to the existing ridgelines.
Proposed signage, due to its small size in comparison to panoramic ridgelines views, would not block views to the San Gorgonio Mountains, San Bernardino Mountains, and San Jacinto Mountains. The southern portion of the Project site and the areas surrounding the proposed structures will be designated as Open Space and Open Space - Conservation, which will also help preserve the scenic views within this area. The Project's proposed Industrial and General Commercial land uses are in proximity to developing areas that are designated for Industrial uses. In accordance with the Beaumont General Plan goals and policies, the Project's design will be reviewed to ensure that the Project is attractive and cohesive, without diminishing the quality of the natural beauty of the general vicinity. The Beaumont General Plan goals and policies are intended to ensure that urbanization of the City will not result in significant visually intrusive or incompatible development. As such, through compliance and implementation of the Beaumont General Plan goals, policies, and implementation strategies, and consistency with the established Specific Plan Development Standards and Design Guidelines and the Sign Program, impacts on scenic vistas would be less than significant. (DEIR pp. 4.1-8 to 4.1-10) View simulations were presented at the Planning Commission Hearing on January 10, 2024 and are shown in the Supplemental CEQA Memorandum submitted by T&B Planning to the City of Beaumont to incorporate changes requested by the Planning Commission and provided to the City Council. These simulations reflect the design grading plan, the conceptual building architecture and colors, and the Landscape Screen Plan with five -years and 10 years of plant growth after initial planting. The view simulations reinforce the analysis of aesthetic impacts in DEIR and the conclusion that there will be no significant visual impact with respect to preservation of scenic views within the area or scenic vistas (Supplemental CEQA Memorandum).
3.1.3 THRESHOLD B
Impact Statement: The Project would not substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway.
Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
Facts and Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations
"ATTACHMENT 1"
❑ Findings
Potential impacts of the Project related to Threshold b are discussed in detail in Section 4.1.6 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project would not result in significant impacts with respect to Threshold b; therefore, no mitigation is required. ❑ Substantial Evidence
According to the Caltrans List of Eligible and Designated State Scenic Highways, there are no designated or eligible State scenic highways within or adjacent to the Project site. The nearest officially designated State scenic highway is CA -243 located approximately 9.5 miles east of the Project site (Caltrans, 2019). At this distance, the Project would not be within the corridor of CA -243 and would not have any effect on views of the scenic resources available in CA -243 corridor. The nearest eligible State scenic highway is CA -74 located approximately 13.0 miles south of the Project site. Additionally, at this distance the Project would not be within the viewing corridor of this eligible State scenic highway and would not have any effect on views of the scenic resources available from this highway corridor. Accordingly, the Project would not have the potential to substantially damage scenic resources within a State scenic highway and no impacts would occur.
According to Figure C-8, Scenic Highways, of the Riverside County General Plan, the nearest Riverside County eligible scenic highway to the Project site is San Timoteo Canyon Road/Redlands Boulevard, located approximately 2.1 miles northeast. San Timoteo Canyon Road/Redlands Boulevard is an east -west oriented roadway that provides views to San Gorgonio Mountains and San Bernardino Mountains. Due to distance, intervening topography, and the relatively low profile of the Project's proposed structures and signage, the Project is not anticipated to substantially damage scenic resources within the San Timoteo Canyon Road/Redlands Boulevard corridor and impacts would be less than significant. (DEIR pp. 4.1-10 to 4.1-12)
3.1.4 THRESHOLD C
Impact Statement: The Project would not, in a non -urbanized area, substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of public views of the site and its surroundings. ❑ Findings
Potential impacts of the Project related to Threshold c are discussed in detail in Section 4.1.6 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project would not result in significant impacts related to Threshold c; therefore, no mitigation is required. ❑ Substantial Evidence
The Project site is within a non -urbanized area of the City's sphere of influence and unincorporated Riverside County. As such, the Project's potential to degrade the existing visual character or quality of public views of the site and its surroundings is analyzed.
The Project site is vacant and undeveloped, consisting of a mixture of flat to rolling terrain along the south side of SR -60, with steep hillsides and various canyons throughout. The Project site includes Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
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various unmarked trails and is covered in ground covering, trees, and shrubs. Under existing conditions, the Project site has a rural character and includes natural features that the City classifies as scenic resources. The areas surrounding the Project site include vacant undeveloped land, residential land uses, and industrial/commercial uses. Industrial/commercial uses to the east include the Hidden Canyon Industrial Park project, currently under construction, visible from SR -60 and the Project site.
Due to the topographic constraints of the Project area, public views of the Project site are limited to SR -60 and Frontage Road. There are limited distant views of the Project site from Oak Valley Parkway north of SR -60.
The Project Applicant proposes to develop the 539.9 -acre Project site with Industrial, General Commercial, Open Space and Open Space - Conservation land uses. The conceptual grading design provides for an overall balanced earthwork condition. Development of the Project site would require a substantial amount of earthwork, and earthwork activities are expected to balance on site. The boundary between PA 9 and PA 10 is designated as the "Limits of Disturbance" on the Land Use Plan, meaning that no grading, fuel management, or development activities will occur beyond the location of that line.
Construction activities at the Project site would be visible from public vantage points. The most visible construction activities would occur during mass grading activities, when constructing slopes and leveling higher elevations to create building pads and within PAs 2 and 8, which have the greatest visibility from SR -60. However, overall views of construction activities would be limited due to distance to SR -60 and the surrounding topography. Although landforms in mid -ground views (PAs 1- 8) would be altered for development, no grading would occur between the Project site's north-northeast property line and SR -60 or within PA 10, which would preserve existing foreground landforms along SR -60 and distant ridgeline background views to the south. Specifically, building pad elevations would range from approximately 2,348 to 2,410 feet above msl, while the existing landform between the north -northeastern boundary of the Project site and SR -60 would be maintained with elevations ranging between approximately 2,220 to 2,300 feet above msl.
During grading and construction, various pieces of heavy machinery would be used. All Project -related construction activities would be temporary and all construction equipment would be removed from the Project site following the completion of the Project's construction activities. As such, Project -related changes to local visual character as viewed from SR -60 and Frontage Road during near -term construction activities would be less than significant due to limited views of construction equipment and the low profile of construction equipment compared to future development. The construction of the Project would not substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of public views of the Project site and its surroundings.
Although the Project would convert undeveloped hillside areas to industrial and commercial development, it would not substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of public views of the Project site and its surroundings because the existing hillsides surrounding the Project site would be maintained, limiting views of the development. Additionally, the Project's proposed structures, which would reach a maximum height of 60 feet above finished grade, would not block views to the San Gorgonio Mountains, San Bernardino Mountains, and San Jacinto Mountains due to Project site's Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
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orientation and topography in relation to SR -60 and Frontage Road. Additionally, the Project's proposed structures, which would reach a maximum height of 60 feet above finished grade, would not block views to the San Gorgonio Mountains, San Bernardino Mountains, and San Jacinto Mountains due to Project site's orientation and topography in relation to SR -60 and Frontage Road. The Project would not substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of public views of the site and its surroundings.
The Beaumont General Plan goals and policies are intended to ensure that urbanization of the City will not result in substantial degradation to the existing visual character or quality of the Project site and its surroundings. The Project would not substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of public views of the site and its surroundings. Therefore, Project impacts would be less than significant.
The Project does not conflict with any General Plan policies in the land use and community design element. (DEIR pp. 4.1-12 to 4.1-24)
3.1.5 THRESHOLD D
Impact Statement: The Project would not create a new source of substantial light or glare that would adversely affect daytime or nighttime views in the area. ❑ Findings
Potential impacts of the Project related to Threshold d are discussed in detail in Section 4.1.6 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project would not result in significant impacts related to Threshold d; therefore, no mitigation is required. ❑ Substantial Evidence
Currently, the Project site does not have any sources of artificial light. The Project site is within Zone B of the Mt. Palomar Nighttime Lighting Policy Area (RCIT, 2020). Development projects within Zone B of the Mt. Palomar Nighttime Lighting Policy Area are required to adhere to the requirements of Riverside County Ordinance No. 655, which controls artificial lighting sources to protect the Observatory (Riverside County, 1988). Compliance with the Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 8.50 would ensure compliance with Ordinance No. 655.
Implementation of the Project would introduce new sources of light on the Project site that may affect the nighttime sky. Lighting will be installed on buildings and along streets, parking areas, loading dock areas, and pedestrian walkways for the security and safety of future employees and visitors. Exterior lighting fixtures shall be downward directed. Pole -mounted lights shall be shielded with the light source oriented away from public streets, open space, SR -60, and/or adjacent properties. Additionally, new sources of light from glare may also arise from the use of reflective materials on building exteriors from the Project's proposed structures. Industrial building facades may include freeway visible business identification signs, murals, or other visual works to be used to enhance building walls, particularly along SR -60. Murals may include down -lighting only, to allow passing motorists views of the signs or murals. Uplighting is not permitted. Such signs, murals or other visual works are prohibited Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
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from including moving, flashing, or otherwise visually distracting elements, or materials that are highly reflective.
According to the Project's Conceptual Lighting Study, which was prepared in compliance with Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 8.50, lighting generated from the proposed industrial and general commercial uses to the trespass line is at an average of zero footcandles and a maximum of 0.7 footcandles. The trespass line is within the edge of PA 9, which is designated as Open Space and serves as a buffer between the Specific Plan's developed areas and the Open Space — Conservation in PA 10.
No light trespass would reach PA 10. (Visual Concepts Lighting, 2021) Additionally, the Project would be required to comply with the Development Standards and Design Guidelines established in the Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan (refer to PDF 1-1). The Design Guidelines contain standards related to architecture to provide specific guidance for future implementing development. None of the Project's proposed building materials would consist of large expanses of reflective materials, except for proposed windows, which would not be mirrored and would have low - potential glare characteristics. Compliance with the Development Standards and compliance with the Design Guidelines of the Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan, the Sign Program, and Beaumont Municipal Code Chapter 8.50 would ensure that all lighting and building design elements proposed by the Project are designed to prevent the creation of substantial light or glare that could affect day or nighttime views in the area, Therefore, the implementation of the Project would not create a new source of substantial light or glare in the area and, as such, the Project's impacts would be less than significant. (DEIR pp.
4.1-24 and 4.1-25)
3.1 .6 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS
Impact Statement: The Project would not result in cumulatively considerable impacts related to aesthetics.
❑ Findings
Potential cumulative impacts of the Project related aesthetics are discussed in detail in Section 4.1.7 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project would not result in significant cumulative impacts related to aesthetics; therefore, no mitigation is required. ❑ Substantial Evidence
The Project's potential to result in cumulatively considerable visual quality impacts would be limited to a geographic area that extends a relatively short distance from the Project site. Under existing conditions, the Project site is visible from SR -60 to the north, and Frontage Road to the northeast, which are located at relatively the same elevations as the Project site. Accordingly, for purposes of analysis herein, the Project's cumulative study area for the purposes of scenic vistas is limited to the Project site and immediately surrounding area, as areas beyond this study area would not be in the same viewshed as the Project.
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As previously discussed under Threshold a, the City is within the Pass area. Although the City has not designated the nearby mountain ranges or foothills as scenic vistas, the Pass area does provide scenic vistas to the San Gorgonio Mountains, San Bernardino Mountains, San Jacinto Mountains, and Badlands. The implementation of the Project with related projects would not result in substantial adverse effects on scenic vistas, as the orientation of the Project site and the Project's proposed buildings would not substantially obstruct or contribute to the obstruction of views to prominent scenic vistas open to the public and impacts would be less -than -cumulatively considerable. Additionally, the Project and other development projects in the area would be required to comply with the goals, policies, and implementation strategies identified in the Beaumont General Plan, MSHCP and Riverside County General Plan to ensure that urbanization of the City will not result in significant visually intrusive or incompatible development. Therefore, the Project is not anticipated to result in a cumulatively considerable impact on scenic vistas.
As discussed under Threshold b, the Project site is not within or adjacent to any designated or eligible State scenic highway. Therefore, the Project would not have the potential to degrade any scenic resources within a State scenic highway. As such, the Project would not result in a cumulatively considerable impact on scenic resources within a State scenic highway.
As discussed under Threshold c, the Project site is within a rural, yet developing portion of the City's SOI. Although the Project would require substantial landform modification and mid -ground views would be altered for the development, the Project would preserve foreground landforms along the SR - 60 Freeway and distant ridgeline views. There are no components of the Project that would substantially degrade public views. The Project would be required to adhere to the Development Standards established in Chapter 3 and Design Guidelines established in Chapter 4 in the Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan, which contains standards related to architecture, landscaping, walls/fences, and other elements of the physical environment. Therefore, the Project would not result in a cumulatively considerable impact to the visual character or quality of public views of the site and its surroundings.
As discussed under Threshold d, the Project incorporates Development Standards and Design Guidelines for exterior lighting and would be required to comply with the regulations of the City's Municipal Code Chapter 8.50 and the Sign Program. All development to the north and east (development to the west and south being precluded by conservation requirements) in the vicinity of the Project site would be in the City and would also be required to comply with the City's Municipal Code Chapter 8.50 regarding lighting. The Project is designed to ensure that Project lighting elements do not adversely affect nighttime views in the local area. Additionally, there are no components of the Project that would produce substantial amounts of glare, such as mirrored windows or reflective glass.
Therefore, the Project would not result in a cumulatively considerable impact related to light and glare. (DEIR pp. 4.1-25 and 4.1-26)
3.2 AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTRY RESOURCES
Project impacts for Agricultural and Forestry Resources do not result in significant impacts and findings are discussed below.
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3.2.1 THRESHOLDA
Impact Statement: The Project would not convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use. ❑ Findings
Potential impacts of the Project related to Threshold a are discussed in detail in Section 4.2.6 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project would not result in significant impacts related to Threshold a; therefore, no mitigation is required. ❑ Substantial Evidence
Based on the most recent Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program (FMMP) data available for Riverside County (2016) the Project site does not contain any "Prime Farmland," "Unique Farmland," or "Farmland of Statewide Importance." The majority of the Project site is designated as "Other Land" and the remaining portions (approximately 60.9 acres) of the site, areas located around the northeastern boundary of the Project site and along SR -60, is designated "Farmland of Local Importance" (CDC, 2016b). The Project site has not been used for agriculture. Therefore, the Project would not convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance as shown on the maps pursuant to the FMMP of the California Resource Agency to non-agricultural use, and less than significant impacts would result. (DEIR pp. 4.2-8 and 4.2-9)
3.2.2 THRESHOLD B
Impact Statement: The Project would not conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract.
❑ Findings
Potential impacts of the Project related to Threshold b are discussed in detail in Section 4.2.6 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project would not result in significant impacts related to Threshold b; therefore, no mitigation is required. ❑ Substantial Evidence
The Project is zoned under the County of Riverside as "Controlled Development Area" (W-2-20), which is intended for one -family dwellings but includes a broad number of permitted uses, including light agriculture, aviaries, apiaries, grazing of farm animals, and animal husbandry. Additionally, the W-2-20 zone allows the following with a Plot Plan approval: guest ranches, educational institutions, country clubs, churches, and meat cutting/packing plants without slaughtering. The County of Riverside does not consider W-2-20 to be primarily an agricultural use. Additionally, the Project would result in annexation of the Project site to the City. The Project site is not zoned for agricultural use by the City. Accordingly, the Project would not conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use.
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The Project site is not located within an agricultural preserve and is not under a Williamson Act contract (RCIT, 2021); therefore, impacts resulting from a conflicting existing Williamson Act contract would be less than significant. (DEIR p. 4.2-9)
3.2.3 THRESHOLD C
Impact Statement: The Project would not conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code Section 12220(g)), timberland (as defined by Public Resources Code Section 4526), or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as defined by Government Code Section 51104(g)).
❑ Findings
Potential impacts of the Project related to Threshold c are discussed in detail in Section 4.2.6 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project would not result in significant impacts related to Threshold c; therefore, no mitigation is required. ❑ Substantial Evidence
The Project site does not contain any forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code Section 12220(g)), timberland (as defined by Public Resources Code Section 4526), or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as defined by Government Code Section 51104(g)). Accordingly, the Project would not conflict with existing zoning for forest land or timberland and would not result in the loss or conversion of forest land. Accordingly, no impacts relating to existing zoning, or rezoning of, forest land, timberland, or timberland zoned Timberland Production would occur. (DEIR p. 4.2-9)
3.2.4 THRESHOLD D
Impact Statement: The Project would not result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non -forest use.
❑ Findings
Potential impacts of the Project related to Threshold d are discussed in detail in Section 5.4.2 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project would not result in significant impacts related to Threshold d; therefore, no mitigation is required. ❑ Substantial Evidence
The Project site and surrounding areas do not consist of forest land. Therefore, the Project would not result in the loss of forest land or result in the conversion of forest land to non -forest use. Accordingly, no impact would occur and no further analysis of this topic is required. (DEIR, p. 4.2-9)
3.2.5 THRESHOLD E
Impact Statement: The Project would not involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest land to non -forest use.
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❑ Findings
Potential impacts of the Project related to Threshold e are discussed in detail in Section 4.2.6 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project would not result in significant impacts related to Threshold e; therefore, no mitigation is required. ❑ Substantial Evidence
The Project would not result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest land to non -forest use. Additionally, the Project would not result in the indirect conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural use as a result of land use incompatibilities where agricultural and urban uses interface. There are no agricultural uses on the Project site or its surrounding area. The only location in the City with Prime Farmland is the Dowling Farms site, which is now vacant and no longer growing row crops. Therefore, the Project would not result in the conversion of Farmland to non- agricultural uses and no impact would occur.
The Project site and surrounding areas do not consist of forest land; therefore, the Project would not convert forest land to non -forest use.
The Project would not result in changes in the environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of forest land to non -forest use. Accordingly, no impact would occur and no further analysis of this topic is required. (DEIR, pp. 4.2-9 and 4.2-10)
3.2.6 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS
Impact Statement: The Project would not result in a cumulatively considerable impact related to agricultural and forestry resources.
❑ Findings
Potential cumulative impacts of the Project related agricultural and forestry resources are discussed in detail in Section 4.2.7 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project would not result in significant cumulative impacts related to agricultural and forestry resources; therefore, no mitigation is required.
❑ Substantial Evidence
This cumulative impact analysis considers development of the proposed Project in conjunction with other development projects and planned development in the Project area.
The proposed Project would not convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance as shown on the maps pursuant to the FMMP of the California Resource Agency to non- agricultural use. Therefore, the Project would not contribute to the cumulative loss of farmland or conversion of farmland to a non-agricultural use. No cumulative impacts would result.
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The Project site is located in the City's SOI and is not currently zoned by the City. As noted previously, the County of Riverside does not consider W-2-20 to be primarily an agricultural use. Therefore, the Project would not conflict with zoning for an agricultural use. Furthermore, the Project site does not contain a Williamson Contract under existing conditions. Accordingly, the Project would not have cumulative significant impact due to conflicting with a Williamson Contract.
Additionally, there are no forest lands, timberlands, or Timberland Production zones on the Project site or in the Project site's vicinity, nor are any nearby lands under active production as forest land.
Therefore, cumulatively significant impacts to forest land would not occur and the Project has no potential to result in a cumulatively considerable impact to the loss of these lands. (DEIR, p. 4.2-10)
3.3 AIR QuALITY
Project impacts for CEQA Air Quality Thresholds c and d do not result in significant impacts and findings are discussed below.
3.3.1 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS AND PROJECT DESIGN FEATURES The Project will comply with Regulatory Requirements RRs 3-1 through 3-3, which are applicable regardless of CEQA and would apply to any project under similar circumstances. RRs 1 through 3-3 do not constitute a mitigation measure but will nonetheless be included in the Project's Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program to ensure implementation of mandated RRs.
RR 3-1 The Project shall comply with the provisions of South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 403, "Fugitive Dust." Rule 403 requires implementation of best available dust control measures during construction activities that generate fugitive dust, such as earth moving and stockpiling activities, grading, and equipment travel on unpaved roads, including limiting vehicle speeds to 15 miles per hour.
RR 3-2 The Project shall comply with the provisions of South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 1186 "PMIo Emissions from Paved and Unpaved Roads and Livestock Operations" and Rule 1186.1, "Less -Polluting Street Sweepers." Adherence to Rule 1186 and Rule 1186.1 reduces the release of criteria pollutant emissions into the atmosphere during construction.
RR 3-3 The Project shall comply with the provisions of South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 402 "Nuisance." Adherence to Rule 402 reduces the release of odorous emissions into the atmosphere.
3.3.2 THRESHOLD C
Impact Statement: The Project would not expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations.
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❑ Findings
Potential impacts of the Project related to Threshold c are discussed in detail in Section 4.3.6 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project will not result in significant impacts related to Threshold c; therefore, no mitigation is required.
D Substantial Evidence
Construction Localized Emissions Impact Analysis
Criteria Pollutant Emissions
DEIR Table 4.3-9, Localized Significant Summary - Construction, identifies the localized impacts at the nearest receptor location in the vicinity of the Project. For analytical purposes, emissions associated with peak grading activities are considered for purposes of LSTs since these phases represent the maximum localized emissions that would occur. Any other construction phases of development that overlap would result in lesser emissions and consequently lesser impacts than what is disclosed herein.
As shown in DEIR Table 4.3-9, Project -related construction emissions would not exceed the applicable South Coast AQMD LSTs for CO, NOx, PM10, or PM2s at the maximally impacted receptor location.
All other modeled locations in the study area would experience a lesser concentration and consequently a lesser impact. Accordingly, construction of the Project would not result in the exposure of any sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations. Therefore, localized emissions from construction of the Project would result in less than significant impacts with respect to Threshold c.
DPM Source Cancer and Non -Cancer Risks Impact Analysis The land use with the greatest potential exposure to Project construction DPM source emissions is Location R4, which represents the existing residence at 14157 Bosana Lane, approximately 1,151 feet north of the Project site. At this maximally exposed individual receptor (MEIR), the maximum incremental cancer risk attributable to Project DPM source emissions is estimated at 0.47 in one million, which is less than the South Coast AQMD's significance threshold of 10 in one million. At this same location, non -cancer health risks were estimated to be < 0.01, which would not exceed the applicable threshold of 1.0. As such, the Project would not cause a significant human health or cancer risk to people in adjacent land uses as a result of Project construction activity. All other receptors during construction activity (even if they are located at a nearer distance to the site) would experience less risk than what is identified for the MEIR due to modeled meteorological conditions, source locations, and relative spatial distance from emission sources to other receptor locations. Detailed analysis for construction DPM emissions can be found in the Project's HRA (DEIR Technical Appendix B2).
Operational Emissions Localized Emissions Impact Analysis Criteria Pollutant Emissions
The LST analysis generally includes on -site sources (area, energy, mobile, and on -site cargo handling equipment). However, it should be noted that the CatEEMod outputs do not separate on -site and off - site emissions from mobile sources. As such, to establish a maximum potential impact scenario for analytic purposes, the modeled emissions include all on -site Project -related stationary (area) sources and 5% of the Project -related mobile sources. Applying the trip length applied in the CatEEMod Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
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analysis for the Project (approximately 17.54 miles for passenger cars and 40.0 miles for all trucks), 5% of this total would represent an on -site travel distance of approximately 0.9 mile/4,631 feet for passenger cars and 2 miles/10,560 feet for trucks. It should be noted that the longest on -site distance is roughly 0.5 miles for both trucks and passenger cars. As such, the 5% assumption is conservative and would tend to overstate the actual impact because it is not likely that every single passenger car would drive 0.9 mile on the site or that every truck would drive 2 miles on the site.
DEIR Table 4.3-10, Localized Significant Summary — Operation, presents the results of the LST analysis for long-term operation of the Project. As shown, operational emissions would not exceed the South Coast AQMD's LSTs at the maximally impacted receptor location. All other modeled locations in the study area would experience a lesser concentration and consequently a lesser impact. Therefore, the Project would have a less than significant localized impact during operational activity.
CO Hot Spot Impact Analysis
The Project would not result in potentially adverse CO concentrations or "hot spots." Detailed modeling of Project -specific CO "hot spots" is not needed to reach this conclusion. An adverse CO concentration, known as a "hot spot," would occur if an exceedance of the state one -hour standard of 20 ppm or the eight -hour standard of 9 ppm were to occur.
It has long been recognized that CO hotspots are caused by vehicular emissions, primarily when idling at congested intersections. In response, vehicle emissions standards have become increasingly stringent in the last twenty years. Currently, the allowable CO emissions standard in California is a maximum of 3.4 grams/mile for passenger cars (there are requirements for certain vehicles that are more stringent). With the turnover of older vehicles, introduction of cleaner fuels, and implementation of increasingly sophisticated and efficient emissions control technologies, CO concentration in the SCAB is now designated as attainment.
To establish a more accurate record of baseline CO concentrations affecting the SCAB, a CO "hot spot" analysis was conducted in 2003 for four busy intersections in Los Angeles at the peak morning and afternoon time periods. This "hot spot" analysis did not predict any violation of CO standards. For example, 8.4 ppm 8 -hr CO concentration measured at the Long Beach Boulevard/Imperial Highway intersection (highest CO generating intersection within the "hot spot" analysis), only 0.7 ppm was attributable to the traffic volumes and congestion at this intersection; the remaining 7.7 ppm were due to the ambient air measurements at the time the 2003 AQMP was prepared. In contrast, an adverse CO concentration, known as a "hot spot," would occur if an exceedance of the state one -hour standard of 20 parts per million (ppm) or the eight -hour standard of 9 ppm were to occur.
The ambient 1 -hr and 8 -hr CO concentration within the Project study area is estimated to be 2.0 ppm and 1.3 ppm, respectively (data from Hemet/San Jacinto Valley station for 2019). Therefore, even if the traffic volumes for the proposed Project were double or even triple of the traffic volumes generated at the Long Beach Boulevard/Imperial Highway intersection, coupled with the on -going improvements in ambient air quality, the Project would not be capable of resulting in a CO "hot spot" at any study area intersections.
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Furthermore, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) concluded that under existing and future vehicle emission rates, a given project would have to increase traffic volumes at a single intersection by more than 44,000 vehicles per hour (vph)—or 24,000 vph where vertical and/or horizontal air does not mix —in order to generate a significant CO impact. The busiest intersection evaluated was that at Wilshire Blvd and Veteran Ave., which has a daily traffic volume of approximately 100,000 vehicles per day and AM/PM traffic volumes of 8,062 vph and 7,719 vph respectively. The 2003 AQMP estimated that the 1 -hour concentration for this intersection was 4.6 ppm; this indicates that, should the daily traffic volume increase four times to 400,000 vehicles per day, CO concentrations (4.6 ppm x 4= 18.4 ppm) would still not likely exceed the most stringent 1 - hour CO standard (20.0 ppm).
The highest trips on a segment of road for the Project (Opening Year 2023) during AM and PM traffic is 2,433 vph on Beaumont Avenue/Interstate 10 (I-10) Eastbound Ramps and 3,156 vph on Potrero Boulevard/I-10 Eastbound Ramps, respectively. The highest trips on a segment of road for the proposed Project (Opening Year 2025) during AM and PM traffic is 2,531 vph on Beaumont Avenue/I- 10 Eastbound Ramps and 3,254 vph on Potrero Boulevard/I-10 Eastbound Ramps, respectively. The highest trips on a segment of road for the proposed Project (Buildout Year 2027) during AM and PM traffic is 3,412 vph and 4,187 vph on Potrero Boulevard/I-10 Eastbound Ramps, respectively. As such, Project -related traffic volumes are less than the traffic volumes identified in the 2003 AQMP. The proposed Project would not produce the volume of traffic required to generate a CO "hot spot" either in the context of the 2003 Los Angeles hot spot study or based on representative BAAQMD CO threshold considerations. Therefore, CO "hot spots" are not an environmental impact of concern for the Project. Localized air quality impacts related to mobile -source emissions would therefore be less than significant. Based on the foregoing analysis, the Project would result in less -than -significant impacts related to the creation of CO Hot Spots.
Individual Exposure Scenario
The residential land use with the greatest potential exposure to Project DPM source emissions is Location R4, which represents the existing residence at 14157 Bosana Lane, approximately 1,151 feet north of the Project site. At this maximally exposed individual receptor (MEIR), the maximum incremental cancer risk attributable to Project DPM source emissions is estimated at 0.86 in one million, which is less than the South Coast AQMD's significance threshold of 10 in one million. At this same location, non -cancer health risks were estimated to be <0.01, which would not exceed the applicable significance threshold of 1.0. As such, the Project will not cause a significant human health or cancer risk to nearby residences. All other receptors during operational activity (even if they are located at a nearer distance to the site) would experience less concentration and consequently less risk than what is identified for the MEIR due to modeled meteorological conditions, source locations, and relative spatial distance from emission sources to other receptor locations. A detailed analysis of Individual Exposure Scenario for construction and operational DPM emissions can be found in the HRA, DEIR Technical Appendix B2.
Worker Exposure Scenario
The worker receptor land use with the greatest potential exposure to Project DPM source emissions is Location R6, which represents the Hidden Canyon Industrial Building 2, approximately 305 feet east Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
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of the Project site. R6 is placed at the building facade where a worker could remain for a typical workday. At the maximally exposed individual worker (MEIW), the maximum incremental cancer risk impact is 0.23 in one million which is less than the South Coast AQMD's threshold of 10 in one million.
Maximum non -cancer health risks at this same location were estimated to be <0.01, which would not exceed the applicable significance threshold of 1.0. As such, the Project will not cause a significant human health or cancer risk to adjacent workers. All other receptors during operational activity (even if they are located at a nearer distance to the site) would experience less concentration and consequently less risk than what is identified for the MEIW due to modeled meteorological conditions, source locations, and relative spatial distance from emission sources to other receptor locations.
School Child Exposure Scenario
There are no schools located within 1/4 mile of the Project site. As such, there would be no significant impacts that would occur to any schools in the vicinity of the Project. Proximity to sources of toxics is critical to determining the impact. In traffic -related studies, the additional non -cancer health risk attributable to proximity was seen within 1,000 feet and was strongest within 300 feet. California freeway studies show about a 70% drop-off in particulate pollution levels at 500 feet. Based on California Air Resources Board (CARB) and South Coast AQMD emissions and modeling analyses, an 80% drop-off in pollutant concentrations is expected at approximately 1,000 feet from a distribution center. The 1,000 -foot evaluation distance is supported by research -based findings concerning TAC emission dispersion rates from roadways and large sources showing that emissions diminish substantially between 500 and 1,000 feet from emission sources. For purposes of this assessment, a one -quarter mile radius or 1,320 feet geographic scope is utilized for determining potential impacts to nearby schools. This radius is more robust than, and therefore provides a more health protective scenario for evaluation than the 1,000 -foot impact radius identified above.
Combined Construction and Operational Impacts
The land use with the greatest potential exposure to Project construction and operational DPM source emissions is Location R4. At the MEIR, the maximum incremental cancer risk attributable to Project construction and operational DPM source emissions is estimated at 1.33 in one million, which is less than the threshold of 10 in one million. At this same location, non -cancer health risks were estimated to be < 0.01, which would not exceed the applicable threshold of 1.0. As such, the Project will not cause a significant human health or cancer risk to adjacent land uses as a result of Project construction and operational activity. All other receptors during operational activity (even if they are located at a nearer distance to the site) would experience less concentration and consequently less risk than what is identified for the MEIR due to modeled meteorological conditions, source locations, and relative spatial distance from emission sources to other receptor locations.
Potential Health Impacts of the Project
The potential impact of Project -generated air pollutant emissions at sensitive receptors has also been considered. Results of the LST analysis indicate that the Project will not exceed the South Coast AQMD localized significance thresholds during construction. Therefore, sensitive receptors would not be exposed to substantial pollutant concentrations during Project construction. Additionally, the Project will not exceed the South Coast AQMD localized significance thresholds during operational Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
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activity. Further, Project traffic would not create or result in a CO "hotspot." Therefore, sensitive receptors would not be exposed to substantial pollutant concentrations as the result of Project operations. However, as described in DEIR Table 4.3-7 , the Project would exceed the South Coast AQMD's significance threshold with respect to VOCs, NOx, CO, PMIo and PM2 5 from operational emissions and this impact is considered significant and unavoidable. Likewise, the Project would not be consistent with elements of the 2016 AQMP.
If a project in the SCAB exceeds the regional significance thresholds, the project could contribute to an increase in health effects in the basin until such time the attainment standard are met in the SCAB.
The project exceeds the emissions in DEIR Table 4.3-7 for the following: VOCs, NOx, CO, PMIo and PM2.5. These emissions would cumulatively contribute to the nonattainment status and would contribute to elevating health effects associated to these criteria air pollutants. However, because of the relatively small amount of emissions from the Project relative to regional -wide emissions, it would be speculative to assess whether or the extent to which the Project would contribute to adverse health effects. South Coast AQMD has not provided methodology, and modeling does not currently exist, to assess the specific correlation between mass emissions generated, cumulative increases from individual projects, and the effect on health or even to determine how exceeding the regional thresholds by small amounts would affect the number of days the region is in nonattainment. For extremely large regional projects (unlike the proposed Project), the South Coast AQMD states that it has been able to correlate potential health outcomes for very large emissions sources — as part of their rulemaking activity, specifically 6,620 lbs./day of NOx and 89,180 lbs./day of VOC were expected to result in approximately 20 premature deaths per year and 89,947 school absences due to 03.
The Project would generate up to 189.40 lbs/day of NOx during construction and 494.43 lbs/day of NOx during operations (2.86% and 7.47% of 6,620 lbs/day, respectively). Additionally, the Project would also generate a maximum of 34.96 lbs/day of VOC emissions during construction and 179.96 lbs/day of VOC emissions during operations (0.04% and 0.20% of 89,190 lbs/day, respectively).
Therefore, the Project is not expected to have a measurable effect on human health and the Project's emissions are not sufficiently high enough to use a regional modeling program to correlate health effects on a basin -wide level. (DEIR, pp. 4.3-42 to 4.3-48)
3.3.3 THRESHOLD D
Impact Statement: The Project would not result in other emissions (such as those leading to odors) adversely affecting a substantial number of people.
❑ Findings
Potential impacts of the Project related to Threshold d are discussed in detail in Section 4.3.6 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project will not result in significant impacts related to Threshold d; therefore, no mitigation is required.
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❑ Substantial Evidence
Land uses generally associated with odor complaints include agricultural uses (livestock and farming), wastewater treatment plants, food processing plants, chemical plants, composting operations, refineries, landfills, dairies, and fiberglass molding facilities. The Project does not contain land uses typically associated with emitting objectionable odors.
Potential odor sources associated with the Project may result from construction equipment exhaust and the application of asphalt and architectural coatings during construction activities. Standard construction requirements would minimize odor impacts from construction. The Project would be subject to standard construction requirements, including the use of low-VOC architectural coatings as required by South Coast AQMD Rule 113, Table of Standards; compliance with low sulfur fuel requirements pursuant to South Coast AQMD Rule 431.2, Low Sulfur Fuel; and compliance with South Coast AQMD Rule 402, Nuisance, which requires that a person shall not discharge air contaminants or other materials that would cause health or safety hazards to any considerable number of persons or the public. Compliance with these standard construction requirements would minimize odor impacts from construction. The construction odor emissions would be temporary, short-term, and intermittent in nature, and would cease upon completion of the respective phase of construction; thus, they are considered less than significant.
Potential sources of operational odors generated by the Project would include disposal of commercial and industrial refuse and the use of diesel equipment. It is expected that Project -generated refuse would be stored in covered containers and removed at regular intervals in compliance with City's solid waste regulations, thereby precluding substantial generation of odors due to temporary holding of refuse on site. Additionally, the Project includes the construction of a sewer lift station. However, the location of the sewer lift station, which is located more than 1/4 mile or 1,320 feet from the nearest residential land use, would not result in the potential odor source affecting a substantial number of people. The proposed Project also would be required to comply with SCAQMD Rule 402 to prevent occurrences of public nuisances. Therefore, odors associated with the proposed Project operations would not adversely affect a substantial number of people, and Project impacts during long-term operations would be less than significant. (DEIR, pp. 4.3-48 and 4.3-49)
3.3.4 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS
Impact Statement: The Project would not result in a cumulatively considerable impact related to air quality (exposure of sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations and odors; CEQA Air Quality Thresholds c and d).
❑ Findings
Potential cumulative air quality impacts of the Project related to exposure of substantial pollutant concentrations and odors are discussed in detail in Section 4.3.7 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project would not result in significant cumulative impacts related to these impacts; therefore, no mitigation is required.
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❑ Substantial Evidence
As shown in DEIR Table 4.3-9, Localized Significant Summary - Construction, emissions would not exceed the South Coast AQMD Localized Threshold for CO, NOx, PM10, or PM2.5. Pursuant to the South Coast AQMD's CEQA Air Quality Significance Thresholds, projects with daily emissions that exceed any of the indicated thresholds should be considered as having an individually and cumulatively significant impact; therefore, the Project's emissions during construction would be less than significant on a direct and cumulative basis.
As shown in DEIR Table 4.3-10, Localized Significant Summary — Operation, under long-term operating conditions, the Project's localized operational emissions would not exceed any of the South Coast AQMD LST thresholds. Pursuant to the South Coast AQMD's CEQA Air Quality Significance Thresholds, the Project would have a less -than -cumulatively considerable LST impact during long- term operation. Additionally, the Project would have no potential to result in or contribute to a CO "Hot Spot." Accordingly, impacts associated with CO "Hot Spots" would be less than cumulatively considerable. (DEIR, pp. 4.3-49 to 4.3-50)
The Project would not result in a source of odors that would adversely affect a substantial number of people during construction or operation. Compliance with these standard construction requirements would minimize odor impacts from construction. The construction odor emissions would be temporary, short-term, and intermittent in nature and would cease upon completion of the respective phase of construction. Further, potential sources of operational odors generated by the Project would include disposal of commercial and industrial refuse and the use of diesel equipment. It is expected that Project - generated refuse would be stored in covered containers and removed at regular intervals in compliance with City's solid waste regulations, thereby precluding substantial generation of odors due to temporary holding of refuse on site. Additionally, the Project includes the construction of a sewer lift station, however the location of the sewer lift station, which is located more than 1/4 mile or 1,320 feet from the nearest residential land use, would not result in the potential odor source affecting a substantial number of people. The Project also would be required to comply with SCAQMD Rule 402 to prevent occurrences of public nuisances. Therefore, odors associated with the proposed Project would not adversely affect a substantial number of people; and Project impacts during short-term construction or long-term operations would be less than significant. (DEIR, pp. 4.3-49 to 4.3-49) There are no nearby projects with sources of odors that the Project odors would combine with to adversely affect a substantial number of people; therefore, impacts would be less than cumulatively considerable.
3.4 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Project impacts for CEQA Biological Resources Threshold e do not result in significant impacts and findings are discussed below.
3.4.1 THRESHOLD E
Impact Statement: The Project would not conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance.
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❑ Findings
Potential impacts of the Project related to Threshold e are discussed in detail in Section 4.4.7 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project will not result in significant impacts related to Threshold e; therefore, no mitigation is required. ❑ Substantial Evidence
The Project would be consistent with all applicable General Plan policies pertaining to biological resources. The City does not have a tree preservation policy or ordinance. The Project would not conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources. Therefore, no impacts would occur. (DEIR p. 4.4-59)
3.4.2 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS
Impact Statement: The Project would not result in a cumulatively considerable impact related to biological resources (conflict with policies or ordinances protecting biological resources). ❑ Findings
Potential cumulative biological resources impacts of the Project related to policies and ordinances are discussed in detail in Section 4.4.8 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project would not result in significant cumulative impacts related to these impacts; therefore, no mitigation is required.
❑ Substantial Evidence
The proposed Project would impact local movement routes for wildlife but would conserve lands contributing to the assembly of the adjacent Proposed Core 3 and would therefore support the MSHCP goals for Proposed Core 3, including the movement of wildlife through Proposed Core 3. As such, the Project would not result or contribute to a cumulative impact to wildlife movement or corridors. (DEIR, pp. 4.4.-61 and 4.4.-62)
3.5 CULTURAL RESOURCES
Project impacts for CEQA Cultural Resources Thresholds a and c do not result in significant impacts and findings are discussed below.
3.5.1 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
The following Regulatory Requirements (RRs) are applicable regardless of CEQA and would apply to any project under similar circumstances and, therefore, do not constitute mitigation measures.
However, they will nonetheless be included in the Project's Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program to ensure the implementation of the mandated RRs.
RR 5-1 The Project shall comply with the applicable provisions of California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5 as well as Public Resources Code Section 5097 et. seq., which Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
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require the County Coroner be contacted if human remains are discovered. If the Coroner recognizes the human remains to be those of a Native American, or has reason to believe that they are those of a Native American, the Coroner is required to contact the NAHC by telephone within 24 hours. Whenever the NAHC receives notification of a discovery of Native American human remains from a county coroner, the NAHC is required to immediately notify those persons.
3.5.2 THRESHOLD A
Impact Statement: The Project would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource pursuant to Section 15064.5.
❑ Findings
Potential impacts of the Project related to Threshold a are discussed in detail in Section 4.5.6 of the DEIR. No historic resources, as defined by CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5, are present on the Project site; therefore, no historic resources could be altered or destroyed by construction or operation of the Project. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project would not result in significant impacts related to Threshold a; therefore, no mitigation is required. ❑ Substantial Evidence
A direct and/or indirect impact to a listed or eligible NRHP or CRHR resource, if they occurred, would result in a potentially significant impact.
BFSA reviewed the NRHP Index and Office of Historic Preservation, Built Environment Resources Directory, which did not indicate the presence of any historical resources within the Project boundaries.
The Project site contains the following six potentially historic resources: RIV-5060 (historic trash scatter), RIV-5061 (historic trash scatter), P-33-006229 (historic Jack Rabbit Trail Road alignment), P-33-009027 (prehistoric isolate), P-33-015672 (potentially historic water storage tank and valves), and P-33-015673 (concrete pads and trash scatter). Phase II significance testing consisted of archaeological testing at the two archaeological sites, RIV-5060 and RIV-5061, which were previously identified as having historic trash scatter, while survey information and the already presented archival data was utilized for the remaining resources. Results of the Phase I and Phase II study determined that the six potentially historic resources were not eligible for listing under the CRHR or NRHP.
The Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project will result in direct impacts to recorded cultural resources RIV-5060, RIV-5061, P-33-006229, P-33-009027, P-33-015672, and P-33-015673. However, all of these have been evaluated as not significant and ineligible for listing on the CRHR or NRHP.
Therefore, there are no significant historical resources located within the Project site, and no impact to historical resources would occur. (DEIR pp. 4.5-14 to 4.5-16)
3.5.3 THRESHOLD C
Impact Statement: The Project would not disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries.
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❑ Findings
Potential impacts of the Project related to Threshold c are discussed in detail in Section 4.5.6 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project would not result in significant impacts related to Threshold c; therefore, no mitigation is required. ❑ Substantial Evidence
The Project site does not contain a cemetery and no known formal cemeteries are located within the immediate site vicinity. Field surveys conducted on the Project site did not identify the presence of any human remains and no human remains are known to exist beneath the surface of the site. Nevertheless, the remote potential exists that human remains may be unearthed during ground disturbance activities associated with Project construction.
If human remains are unearthed during Project ground disturbance activities, the contractor would be required by law to comply with California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5 "Disturbance of Human Remains." According to Section 7050.5(b) and (c), if human remains are discovered, the County Coroner must be contacted and if the Coroner recognizes the human remains to be those of a Native American or has reason to believe that they are those of a Native American, the Coroner is required to contact the NAHC by telephone within 24 hours. Pursuant to California Public Resources Code Section 5097.98, whenever the NAHC receives notification of a discovery of Native American human remains from a county coroner, the NAHC is required to immediately notify those persons it believes to be most likely descended from the deceased Native American. The descendants may, with the permission of the owner of the land, or his or her authorized representative, inspect the site of the discovery of the Native American human remains and may recommend to the owner or the person responsible for the excavation work means for treatment or disposition, with appropriate dignity, of the human remains and any associated grave goods. The descendants shall complete their inspection and make recommendations or preferences for treatment within 48 hours of being granted access to the site. According to Public Resources Code Section 5097.94(k), the NAHC is authorized to mediate disputes arising between landowners and known descendants relating to the treatment and disposition of Native American human burials, skeletal remains, and items associated with Native American burials. With mandatory compliance to California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5 and Public Resources Code Section 5097.98 as set forth in RR 5-1 , any potential impacts to human remains, including human remains of Native American ancestry, that may result from development of the Project would be less than significant. (DEIR pp. 4.5-16 to 4.5-17)
3.5.4 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS
Impact Statement: The Project would not result in a cumulatively considerable impact related to cultural resources for Thresholds a and c.
❑ Findings
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result in significant cumulative impacts related to cultural resources; therefore, no mitigation is required.
❑ Substantial Evidence
The potential for implementation of the Project to contribute to cumulative impacts to historical resources was analyzed in conjunction with other projects located in areas that were once similarly influenced by the historical agricultural industry of the City and the region. There are no historically significant resources on the Project site. Therefore, implementation of the Project has no potential to contribute towards a significant cumulative impact to historical sites and/or resources.
Mandatory compliance with the provisions of California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5 as well as Public Resources Code Section 5097 et seq. (see Regulatory Requirement 5-1), would assure that all future development projects within the region treat human remains that may be uncovered during development activities in accordance with prescribed, respectful, and appropriate practices, thereby avoiding significant cumulative impacts. (DEIR, p. 4.5-17)
3.6 ENERGY
Project impacts for CEQA Energy Thresholds a and b do not result in significant impacts and findings are discussed below.
3.6.1 PROJECT DESIGN FEATURES
The Project includes the following Project Design Features (PDFs) that serve to reduce the Project's impacts. The PDFs will be included in the Project's Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program to ensure implementation.
PDF 8-1
Office space within the warehouses shall be insulated with a minimum R-13 value in the walls and R-30 in the attic, and all windows will have a minimum 0.57 U -factor and 0.32 SHGC or greater.
PDF 8-2 All roofs within the Project shall be rated at 0.15 aged solar reflectance and 0.75 thermal emittance or greater.
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Occupant sensing lighting that dims to at least 50% when unoccupied shall be installed within the interior areas of warehouses. All interior lighting shall be LED lighting with 40 lumens/watt for 15 watt or less fixtures, 50 lumens/watt for 15-40 watt fixtures, and 60 lumens/watt for all fixtures exceeding 40 watts.
PDF 8-4 Office space heating within warehouses must utilize heat pumps with ducting insulation of R-4.2 or greater.
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Tenant lease agreements for the Project shall include contractual language restricting trucks and support equipment from nonessential idling longer than 3 minutes while on site in compliance with the City of Beaumont Idling Ordinance.
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3.6.2 THRESHOLD A
Impact Statement: The Project would not result in potentially significant environmental impact due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources, during project construction or operation.
❑ Findings
Potential impacts of the Project related to Threshold a are discussed in detail in Section 4.6.7 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project will not result in significant impacts related to Threshold a; therefore, no mitigation is required.
D Substantial Evidence
Construction
The total electricity usage during construction is 5,846,660 kWh. Additionally, construction equipment used by the Project would result in single event consumption of approximately 1,942,071 gallons of diesel fuel. Construction equipment use of fuel would not be atypical for the type of construction proposed because there are no aspects of the Project's proposed construction process that are unusual or energy -intensive, and Project construction equipment would conform to the applicable CARB emissions standards, acting to promote equipment fuel efficiencies.
CCR Title 13, Title 13, Motor Vehicles, Section 2449(d)(3) Idling, limits idling times of construction vehicles to no more than 5 minutes, thereby precluding unnecessary and wasteful consumption of fuel due to unproductive idling of construction equipment. BACMs inform construction equipment operators of this requirement. Enforcement of idling limitations is realized through periodic site inspections conducted by City building officials, and/or in response to citizen complaints. Construction worker trips for full construction of the proposed Project would result in the estimated fuel consumption of 1,244,925 gallons of fuel. Additionally, fuel consumption from construction vendor trips (MHDTs and HHDTs) will total approximately 692,294 gallons. Diesel fuel would be supplied by City and regional commercial vendors. Indirectly, construction energy efficiencies and energy conservation would be achieved using bulk purchases, transport, and use of construction materials. The 2020 IEPR released by the CEC has shown that fuel efficiencies are getting better within on and off - road vehicle engines due to more stringent government requirements. Therefore, Project construction energy consumption would not be considered inefficient, wasteful, or otherwise unnecessary.
Operations
The total estimated annual fuel consumption from Project -generated vehicle miles traveled (VMT) would result in a fuel demand 5,318,792 gallons of fuel. Trip generation and VMT generated by the Project are consistent with other industrial uses of similar scale and configuration, as reflected respectively in the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual (10th Ed., 2017); and Ca1EEMod. That is, the Project does not propose uses or operations that would inherently result in excessive and wasteful vehicle trips and VMT, nor associated excess and wasteful vehicle energy consumption. Enhanced fuel economies realized pursuant to federal and state regulatory Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
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actions, and related transition of vehicles to alternative energy sources (e.g., electricity, natural gas, biofuels, hydrogen cells) would likely decrease future gasoline fuel demands per VMT. Furthermore, location of the Project proximate to regional and local roadway systems tends to reduce VMT within the region, acting to reduce regional vehicle energy demands. The Project would include sidewalks, facilitating and encouraging pedestrian access. Facilitating pedestrian and bicycle access would reduce VMT and associated energy consumption. In compliance with the California Green Building Standards Code, the Project would promote the use of bicycles as an alternative mean of transportation by providing short-term and/or long-term bicycle parking accommodations. As supported by the preceding discussions, Project transportation energy consumption would not be considered inefficient, wasteful, or otherwise unnecessary.
With respect to Project building operation, the Project facility operational energy demands are estimated at: 53,857,582 kBTU/yr of natural gas; and 25,747,206 kWh/yr of electricity. The Project proposes conventional industrial uses reflecting contemporary energy efficient/energy conserving designs and operational programs. Uses proposed by the Project are not inherently energy intensive, and the Project energy demands in total would be comparable to, or less than, other industrial projects of similar scale and configuration. Last, the Project will comply with the applicable Title 24 standards, such as installing on -site renewable energy. Compliance itself with applicable Title 24 standards will ensure that the Project energy demands would not be inefficient, wasteful, or otherwise unnecessary.
Implementation of the Project would increase the demand for electricity and natural gas at the Project site and petroleum consumption in the region during operation. However, the electrical and natural gas consumption demands of the Project during operation would conform to the state's Title 24 and to CALGreen standards, which implement conservation measures and are made further efficient by application of CAP points to the Project. Further, the proposed Project would not directly require the construction of new energy generation or supply facilities and providers of electricity and natural gas are in compliance with regulatory requirements that assist in conservation, including requirements that electrical providers achieve state -mandated renewal energy production requirements.
Further, the energy demands of the Project can be accommodated within the context of available resources and energy delivery systems. The Project would therefore not cause or result in the need for additional energy producing or transmission facilities. The Project would not engage in wasteful or inefficient uses of energy and aims to achieve energy conservations goals within the State of California.
Therefore, impacts would be less than significant.
The amount of energy and fuel consumed by construction and operation of the Project would not be inefficient, wasteful, or unnecessary. Furthermore, the Project would not cause or result in the need for additional energy facilities or energy delivery systems. Accordingly, the Project's impacts associated with energy consumption would be less than significant. (DEIR, pp. 4.6-9 to 4.6-32)
3.6.3 THRESHOLD B
Impact Statement: The Project would not conflict with or obstruct a State or local plan for renewable energy or energy efficiency and impacts would be less than significant.
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❑ Findings
Potential impacts of the Project related to Threshold b are discussed in detail in Section 4.6.7 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project will not result in significant impacts related to Threshold b; therefore, no mitigation is required. ❑ Substantial Evidence
The Project was analyzed for consistency with the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991, the Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century, Integrated Energy Policy Report, State of California Energy Plan, California Code Title 24, Part 6, Energy Efficiency Standards, Assembly Bill (AB) 1493, California Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), SB 350, SCAG's 2020-2045 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Plan (RTP/SCS), the County of Riverside Climate Action Plan and General Plan, and the City'sGeneral Plan.
The Project would not conflict with any federal, State or local plans for renewable energy and energy efficiency. The Project would be consistent with the County's Climate Action Plan strategies and with the City's General Plan policies as well as all state energy efficiency requirements. Furthermore, the Project would minimize construction and operational energy use through energy reduction strategies pursuant to project design features which include measures from the County's CAP. Therefore, impacts would be less than significant. (DEIR, pp. 4.6-32 to 4.6-38)
3.6.4 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS
Impact Statement: The Project would not result in a cumulatively considerable impact related to energy.
❑ Findings
Potential cumulative impacts of the Project related to energy are discussed in detail in Section 4.6.8 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project would not result in significant cumulative impacts related to energy; therefore, no mitigation is required. ❑ Substantial Evidence
Cumulative impacts result if the Project, along with cumulative projects, taken together could result in wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary use of energy. Future projects would be subject to CEQA and would require an energy analysis, consistency with existing plans and policies for renewable energy and energy efficiency, and implementation of control measures and mitigation if necessary to avoid wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources. The areas considered for cumulative impacts to electricity and natural gas supplies are the service areas of the SCE and SoCalGas, respectively, described above in Section 4.6.1.
Buildout of the Project, related projects, and additional forecasted growth in SCE's service area would cumulatively increase the demand for electricity supplies and infrastructure capacity. As with the Project, during construction and operation, other future development projects would be expected to incorporate energy conservation features and comply with applicable regulations including CALGreen Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
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and state energy standards under Title 24, which would contribute in minimizing wasteful energy consumption. As such, the Project's contribution to cumulative impacts related to wasteful, inefficient, and unnecessary use of electricity would not be cumulatively considerable and, thus, would be less than significant.
Buildout of the Project, related projects, and additional forecasted growth in SoCalGas' service area would cumulatively increase the demand for natural gas supplies and infrastructure capacity. Based on the 2018 California Gas Report, the CEC estimates natural gas consumption within SoCalGas' planning area will be approximately 2,519 million cf per day in 2022 (CEC, 2018). Based on the Project's estimated natural gas consumption of 53,857,582 kBTU/yr the Project would account for approximately 2.1% of SoCalGas' anticipated annual consumption. Although Project development would result in the use of natural gas resources, the use of such resources would be on a relatively small scale, reduced by measures rendering the Project more energy -efficient, and consistent with regional and local growth expectations for SoCalGas' service area. Furthermore, future development projects would be expected to incorporate energy conservation features and comply with applicable regulations including CALGreen and state energy standards under Title 24. As such, the Project's contribution to cumulative impacts related to wasteful, inefficient, and unnecessary use of natural gas would not be cumulatively considerable and, thus, would be less than significant.
Buildout of the Project, related projects, and additional forecasted growth would cumulatively increase the demand for transportation -related fuel in the state and region. As described above, the Project would consume 1,942,071 gallons of diesel fuel during construction. The Project's operation would result in an estimated fuel consumption 5,318,792 gallons of fuel per year. For comparison, the CEC Transportation Energy Demand Forecast estimates that between 12.3 billion to 12.7 billion gallons of gasoline and 3.7 billion to 4.7 billion gallons of diesel will be consumed in the year 2030. As with the Project, other future development projects would be expected to reduce VMT by encouraging the use of alternative modes of transportation and other design features that promote VMT reductions.
Therefore, the Project's contribution to cumulative impacts related to wasteful, inefficient, and unnecessary use of transportation fuel would not be cumulatively considerable and, thus, would be less than significant. (DEIR, pp. 4.6-38 and 4.6-39)
3.7 GEOLOGY AND SOILS
Project impacts for CEQA Geology and Soils Thresholds a through e do not result in significant impacts and findings are discussed below.
3.7.1 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
The following Regulatory Requirements (RRs) are applicable regardless of CEQA and would apply to any project under similar circumstances and, therefore, do not constitute mitigation measures.
However, they will nonetheless be included in the Project's Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program to ensure the implementation of the mandated RRs.
RR 7-1 The Project shall comply with CBSC (Chapter 18) (adopted by the City of Beaumont as Municipal Code Section 15.04.010) and Municipal Code Section 17.11.040, which Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
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requires development projects to evaluate and identify site -specific geologic and seismic conditions. The report must provide site -specific recommendations to preclude adverse effects involving unstable soils and strong seismic ground -shaking, including, but not limited to, recommendations related to ground stabilization, selection of appropriate foundation type and design criteria, and selection of appropriate structural systems.
RR 7-2 Prior to grading plan approval and the first issuance of a grading permit for the Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan development, the Project proponent shall provide evidence to the City that a Notice of Intent (NOI) has been filed with the Regional Water Quality Control Board for coverage under the State National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Construction Permit for discharge of stormwater associated with construction activities.
RR 7-3 Prior to grading plan approval and the first issuance of a grading permit by the City for the Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan development, the Project proponent shall submit to the City of Beaumont a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). The SWPPP shall include a surface water control plan and erosion -control plan citing specific measures to control erosion during the entire grading and construction period.
Additionally, the SWPPP shall identify structural and non-structural Best Management Practices (BMPs) to control sediment and nonvisible discharges from the site. BMPs to be implemented in the SWPPP may include (but shall not be limited to) the following:
• Sediment discharges from the site may be controlled by the following:
o Perimeter protection to prevent sediment discharges through silt fences, fiber rolls, gravel bag berms, sand bag barriers, and compost socks. o Sediment capture and drainage control through sediment traps, storm drain inlet protection, and sediment basins.
o Velocity reduction through check dams, sediment basins, and outlet protection/velocity dissipation devices.
o Reduction in off -site sediment tracking through stabilized construction entrance/exit, construction road stabilization, and entrance/exit tire wash. o Slope interruption at permit -prescribed intervals (fiber rolls, gravel bag berms, sand bag berms, compost socks, biofilter bags).
• The construction and condition of the BMPs will be periodically inspected during construction, and repairs will be made when necessary, as required by the SWPPP. • No materials of any kind shall be placed in drainage ways. • Materials that could contribute nonvisible pollutants to stormwater must be contained, elevated, and placed in temporary storage containment areas.
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• All loose piles of soil, silt, clay, sand, debris, and other earthen material shall be protected per RWQCB standards to eliminate any discharge from the site.
Stockpiles will be surrounding by silt fences.
• The SWPPP will include inspection forms for routine monitoring of the site during the construction phase to ensure NPDES compliance.
• Additional BMPs and erosion -control measures will be documented in the SWPPP and utilized if necessary.
• The SWPPP will be kept on -site for the entire duration of project construction and will also be available to the local RWQCB for inspection at any time.
In the event that it is not feasible to implement the above BMPs, the City of Beaumont can make a determination that other BMPs will provide equivalent or superior treatment either on or off -site.
RR 7-4 Prior to grading plan approval and issuance of a grading permit by the City of Beaumont for the Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan development, the Project proponent shall receive approval from the City of Beaumont for Final Water Quality Management Plan (Final WQMP). The Final WQMP shall specifically identify pollution -prevention, site -design, source -control, and treatment -control BMPs that shall be used on -site to control predictable pollutant runoff to reduce impacts to water quality to the maximum extent practicable. Source control BMPs to be implemented in the Final WQMP may include (but shall not be limited to) those listed in Table G.1 of the Preliminary WQMP (Technical Appendix I2). Treatment -control BMPs shall include on -site detention/sand filtration basins to treat the site's runoff; these facilities shall be maintained and inspected at least twice per year and prior to October 1. Additional BMPs will be documented in the WQMP and utilized if necessary. In the event that it is not feasible to implement the BMPs identified in the Final WQMP, the City of Beaumont can make a determination that other BMPs provide equivalent or superior treatment either on or off -site.
3.7.2 THRESHOLD A
Impact Statement: The Project would not directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, and/or death involving:
i. Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? (Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42).
ii. Strong seismic ground shaking.
iii. Seismic -related ground failure, including liquefaction. iv. Landslides.
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❑ Findings
Potential impacts of the Project related to Threshold a are discussed in detail in Section 4.7.6 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project will not result in significant impacts related to Threshold a; therefore, no mitigation is required.
D Substantial Evidence
Rupture of a Known Earthquake Fault
There are no known active or potentially active faults on or trending toward the Project site, the Project site is not located within a mapped Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone, and County Fault Hazard Zones are located within the subject site or adjacent properties (KCG, 2021). Because there are no known faults located on or trending towards the Project site, there is no potential for the Project to directly or indirectly expose people or structures to substantial adverse effects related to ground rupture. No impact would occur.
Strong Seismic Ground Shaking
Similar to all properties throughout southern California, the Project site is located in a seismically active area and is expected to experience moderate to severe ground shaking during the lifetime of the Project. The Project's buildings will be required by Title 15 of the City's Municipal Code to be constructed in accordance with the CBSC and the City's Building Code. The CBSC and City's Building Code provide building standards that must be met to safeguard life or limb, health, property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location, and maintenance of all buildings and structures. The CBSC and City's Building Code building standards have been specifically tailored for California earthquake conditions. In addition, the CBSC (Chapter 18) (adopted by the City's as Municipal Code Sections 15.04.010 and
17.11.040) requires development projects to evaluate and identify site -specific geologic and seismic conditions. The report must provide site -specific recommendations to preclude adverse effects involving unstable soils and strong seismic ground -shaking, including, but not limited to, recommendations related to ground stabilization, selection of appropriate foundation type and depths, and selection of appropriate structural systems.
A Geotechnical Report was prepared for the Project site complies with the requirements of Chapter 18 of the CBSC and Titles 15 and 17 of the City's Municipal Code. In conformance with the CBSC, the City will condition the Project to comply with the site -specific ground preparation and construction recommendations contained in the Geotechnical Report, including any updates thereto, as required in Regulatory Requirement RR 7-1. Recommendations are based on the site seismic parameters to ensure that structures are designed for earthquake induced strong ground motions in accordance with CBSC.
The Geotechnical Report includes requirements for: supplemental subsurface exploration, general earthwork and grading, fill placement and compaction, remedial grading, manufactured slopes, surface drainage, subdrainage, oversized rock materials, deep fill areas/settlement monitoring, preliminary foundation recommendations, retaining walls, sulfate potential, corrosion potential, preliminary pavement design, and temporary excavations. Mandatory compliance with the recommendations contained within the Project's Geotechnical Report (as required by the CBSC and Beaumont Municipal Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
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Code and Building Code) would ensure that the impact remains less than significant. Additionally, grading plan review is required to verify that the geotechnical requirements are updated specific to the detailed rough grading plans. Furthermore, geotechnical observation and testing shall be conducted during the following stages of grading:
o Upon the completion of clearing and grubbing;
o During all phases of grading, including benching, backcut and key excavation, cut slope excavation, remedial removals of surficial soils, backdrain/subdrain/filter material installation and engineered fill placement;
o During Settlement Monument placement;
o During roadway subgrade preparation and compaction of roadway aggregate base; o When any unusual conditions are encountered during grading Future development accommodated by the Specific Plan would be required to have site -specific geotechnical investigation reports prepared by the Project applicant's/developer's geotechnical consultant, in accordance with the CBC and Beaumont Municipal Code Section 17.1.040. The geotechnical investigations would determine seismic design parameters for the site and the proposed building type per CBC requirements. With mandatory compliance with these standard and site -specific design and construction measures, implementation of the Project would not directly or indirectly expose people or structures to substantial adverse effects, including loss, injury or death, involving seismic ground shaking. Impacts would be less than significant.
Seismic -Related Ground Failure, Including Liquefaction According to available mapping data, the Project site is not located within a State of California Seismic Hazard Zone (California Geologic Survey (CGS)/California Department of Conservation) indicating a susceptibility for liquefaction potential (CGS, 2019a). However, the City's General Plan Safety Element and the RCIT identify the Project site as located within an area of "moderate" susceptibility to liquefaction (RCIT, 2021; City of Beaumont, 2020a). Therefore, the Project site appears to be susceptible to relatively minor amounts of liquefaction settlement. The magnitudes of seismic —induced liquefaction settlement are relatively minor and somewhat localized, occurring generally below depths of 40 feet where groundwater was encountered in the northern and northeastern portion of the Project site (KCG, 2021).
The Geotechnical Report prepared for the Project calculated the total earthquake -induced liquefaction settlement potential using the LiquefyPro software. The evaluation was based on the site class and adjusted peak ground acceleration of 0.705g, as shown in Section 2.5 of the Geotechnical Report, DEIR Technical Appendix F1, of the DEIR (KCG, 2021). The analysis indicates that the estimated settlement due to earthquake -induced liquefaction is approximately 0.00 inches to approximately one (1) inch.
Differential settlements are estimated to be negligible to approximately a little over 0.5 inches over a distance of 50 feet. Due to the lack of a shallow static groundwater level and the materials encountered, Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
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the materials are not susceptible to significant seismic induced ground failure. With the proposed fill depths and loads imposed from the fill, liquefaction is considered to be negligible (KCG, 2021).
Lateral spreading is primarily associated with liquefaction hazards. Implementation of the Project would result in a less than significant impact associated with liquefaction; thus, the potential for lateral spreading is low (KCG, 2021). Accordingly, impacts associated with lateral spreading would be less than significant.
Furthermore, the Project would be required to be designed and constructed in accordance with applicable seismic safety guidelines, including the requirements of the CBSC and City's Municipal Code and Building Code. As stated previously, the City will condition the Project to comply with the site -specific ground preparation and construction recommendations contained in Section 5 of Technical Appendix F1 of the DEIR, which will further reduce the risk of seismic -related ground failure due (see Regulatory Requirement RR 7-1). Mandatory compliance with the recommendations contained within the Project's Geotechnical Report (as required by the CBSC and Beaumont Municipal Code and Building Code) would ensure that the impacts remain less than significant. As such, implementation of the Project would not directly or indirectly expose people or structures to substantial hazards associated with seismic -related ground failure and/or liquefaction hazards. Impacts would be less than significant.
Landslides
The Project site is not identified within a State of California designated Hazard Zone for Slope Instability (CGS, 2019a). Information available in the Riverside County Safety Element indicates that portions of the site may have "low" to "moderate" susceptibility for seismic induced slope instability (Riverside County, 2019b).
Approximate 2:1 (horizontal to vertical) cut and fill slopes of variable height are proposed throughout the site. The Geotechnical Report provided an analysis of deep-seated slope stability on selected geologic cross -sections (including both cut and fill slopes) considered representative of the various proposed conceptual slope configurations. The full results of the analysis are presented in the Geotechnical Report, Section 3.2 and Appendix E. Based on the analysis, proposed 2:1 cut and fill slopes are considered grossly stable in the absence of adverse geologic conditions and considered surficially stable.
Furthermore, mandatory compliance with the recommendations contained within the Project site's Geotechnical Report (as required by the CBSC, Beaumont Building Code, and conditions of approval) would ensure that the Project is engineered and constructed to maximize stability and preclude safety hazards to on -site and abutting off -site areas. Accordingly, the Project would not be exposed to substantial landslide risks, and implementation of the Project would not pose a substantial direct or indirect landslide risk to surrounding properties. Impacts would be less than significant. (DEIR, pp. 4.7-16 to 4.7-19)
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3.7.3 THRESHOLD B
Impact Statement: The Project would not result in substantial soil erosion or loss of topsoil. ❑ Findings
Potential impacts of the Project related to Threshold b are discussed in detail in Section 4.7.6 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project will not result in significant impacts related to Threshold b; therefore, no mitigation is required. ❑ Substantial Evidence
Construction -Related Erosion Impacts
Under existing conditions, the Project site is largely undeveloped and contains only a few remnants of past development within the Project site. As identified in Section 4.9.1 of the DEIR, items related to historic use of the Project site include a water storage tank and associated valves and a concrete pad.
Development of the Project site would result in the demolition of these items and grading and construction activities would occur that would further disturb soils on the property. Disturbed soils would be subject to potential erosion during rainfall events or high winds due to the removal of stabilizing vegetation and building materials (e.g., existing concrete foundations) and exposure of these erodible materials to wind and water.
Fill slopes constructed with granular materials derived from on -site sandstone bedrock may be susceptible to erosion. The San Timoteo Formation bedrock on the Project site was moderately hard and considered to be slightly to moderately erodible. The surficial soils, including undocumented artificial fill, colluvium, and alluvium, encountered are typically granular and appear to be readily erodible as evidenced by their soft to loose state and localized erosion gullies. Therefore, the erosion potential of cut slopes exposing on -site bedrock materials may range from low to medium depending on the bedrock materials exposed on the cut slope, as well as the orientation of bedding and joint planes within the slope. In general, cut slopes exposing well -indurated and/or cemented sandstones should have a low to moderate susceptibly to erosion. Friable, poorly cemented, sandstones should have a moderate to high erosion susceptibility.
Pursuant to the requirements of the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), the Project Applicant would be required to obtain coverage under the State's General Construction Stormwater Permit for construction activities (NPDES permit). The NPDES permit is required for all development projects that include construction activities, such as clearing, grading, and/or excavation, that disturb at least one (1) acre of total land area (see Regulatory Requirement RR 7-2). In addition, the Project would be required to comply with the Santa Ana RWQCB's Santa Ana River Basin Water Quality Control Program. Compliance with the NPDES permit and the Santa Ana River Basin Water Quality Control Program involves the preparation and implementation of a SWPPP for construction -related activities (see Regulatory Requirement RR 7-3). The SWPPP will specify the Best Management Practices (BMPs) that the Project Applicant will be required to implement during construction activities to ensure that waterborne pollution — including erosion/sedimentation — is prevented, minimized, and/or otherwise appropriately treated prior to surface runoff being discharged from the Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
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subject property. Examples of BMPs that may be utilized during construction include, but are not limited to, sandbag barriers, geotextiles, storm drain inlet protection, sediment traps, rip rap soil stabilizers, and hydro -seeding. Lastly, the Project would be required to implement erosion and dust control measures pursuant SCAQMD Rule 403 to minimize water- and windborne erosion. Mandatory compliance with the SWPPP and SCAQMD Rule 403 would ensure that the Project's implementation does not result in significant soil erosion or loss of topsoil. Further, the City will condition the Project to comply with the site -specific ground preparation and construction recommendations contained in the Project's Geotechnical Report. Mandatory compliance with the recommendations (as amended by the final Geotechnical Report) relating to cut slopes will ensure that potential impacts related to erosion would be less than significant. Therefore, erosion and loss of topsoil loss impacts associated with construction activities would be less than significant.
Post -Development Erosion Impacts
Upon Project buildout, the Project site would be covered by buildings, landscaping, and impervious surfaces. Stormwater runoff from the Project site would be captured, treated to reduce waterborne pollutants (including sediment), and conveyed off site via an on -site storm drain system. Accordingly, the amount of erosion that occurs on the Project site would be minimized upon build out of the Project and would be reduced relative to existing conditions.
Additionally, to meet the requirements of the City's Municipal Stormwater Permit, the Project Applicant is required to prepare and implement a Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP), which is a site -specific post -construction water quality management program designed to minimize the release of potential waterborne pollutants, including pollutants of concern for downstream receiving waters, under long-term conditions via BMPs. The WQMP is required to identify an effective combination of erosion control and sediment control measures (i.e., Best Management Practices) to reduce or eliminate sediment discharge to surface water from stormwater and non-stormwater discharges. The WQMP also is required to establish a post -construction implementation and maintenance plan to ensure on -going, long-term erosion protection. Compliance with the WQMP will be required as a condition of approval for the Project, as will the long-term maintenance of erosion and sediment control features.
A Project -specific Preliminary WQMP was prepared for the Project to identify appropriate BMPs for the Project. A Final Project -specific WQMP that is in substantial conformance with the approved Preliminary Project -Specific WQMP shall be approved by the City prior to the issuance of grading permits (see Regulatory Requirement RR 7-4). As identified in the Project's Preliminary WQMP, low - impact development (LID) BMPs (e.g., bioretention and biotreatment) are required to detain stormwater on site for runoff mitigation. Additionally, the Project's Preliminary WQMP identifies site - design BMPs, structural and non-structural source -control BMPs, and treatment -control BMPs that would be implemented for the Project.
The Project's drainage system would route runoff from the proposed impervious surfaces to the four detention basins. Each basin would provide stormwater treatment and peak flow mitigation for each of their respective tributaries. The detention basins would remove pollutants from runoff, including sediment, thereby providing first -flush capture, detention, and filtration of stormwater runoff before it Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
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is discharged from the Project site. Additionally, basin vegetation provides erosion protection, which is required to be maintained regularly (PECW, 2023b).
By complying with the NPDES permit and WQMP requirements, the Project would be required to utilize erosion and sediment control measures to preclude substantial, long-term soil erosion and loss of topsoil. Therefore, the Project would result in less than significant impacts related to soil erosion and/or loss of topsoil. (DEIR, pp. 4.7-19 to 4.7-21)
3.7.4 THRESHOLD C
Impact Statement: The Project would not be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on -site or off -site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse. ❑ Findings
Potential impacts of the Project related to Threshold c are discussed in detail in Section 4.7.6 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project will not result in significant impacts related to Threshold c; therefore, no mitigation is required. ❑ Substantial Evidence
As discussed under Threshold b, above, the Project's proposed 2:1 cut and fill slopes are considered grossly stable and surficially stable; and, as discussed under Threshold a, above, impacts relating to landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, and liquefaction would be less than significant.
The undocumented artificial fill soils, colluvium, and loose younger alluvial soils present on the Project site have settlement potential and portions of the younger alluvium are prone to hydro -collapse. The volume of change of excavated on -site materials upon excavation and placement as engineered fill will vary with bedrock and/or soil type, location, and compaction effort. Alluvial soils would have the greatest shrinkage potential and could shrink up to 15%. Further, laboratory testing indicates that the young alluvium on site exhibits a collapse potential of zero to as much as 4.5%, which is respectively considered slight to moderate (KCG, 2021). The majority of the settlement is expected to occur during grading and within a few months thereafter. However, the majority of the alluvium that is potentially susceptible to seismic induced dry settlement would be removed during remedial earthwork and would also be subject to additional settlement during construction due to fill loads, which would reduce the settlement significantly.
Further, the City will condition the Project to comply with the site -specific ground preparation and construction recommendations contained in the Project's Geotechnical Report (DEIR Technical Appendix F1). Recommendations in the preliminary Geotechnical Report and any updates thereto relating to settlement monitoring (i.e., installation of surface monuments), fill placement, and compaction will ensure that potential impacts related to settlement, soil shrinkage, and collapse would be less than significant. (DEIR pp. 4.7-21)
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3.7.5 THRESHOLD D
Impact Statement: The Project would not be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), and would not create substantial direct or indirect risks to life or property.
❑ Findings
Potential impacts of the Project related to Threshold d are discussed in detail in Section 4.7.6 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project will not result in significant impacts related to Threshold d; therefore, no mitigation is required. ❑ Substantial Evidence
Due to the limited presence of siltstone and clay layers, and the known presence of mostly sandstone generated soils within the Project site, the expansion potential of on -site soils is considered low.
However, siltstone/clay layers subject to excavation would produce clayey soils, which would be expansive. Minor amounts of siltstone exist on site; however, if siltstone is placed at pad grade, it would produce moderately expansive soils. The Project's Geotechnical Report (DEIR Technical Appendix F1) requires evaluation of potential expansive soil at completion of grading pursuant to ASTM D-4829, to ensure that expansive soils would not create a substantial risk to life or property.
Mandatory compliance with the recommendations contained within the Project's Geotechnical Report (as required by the CBSC and Beaumont Municipal Code and Building Code) would ensure that the impact remains less than significant. (DEIR, p. 4.7-22)
3.7.6 THRESHOLD E
Impact Statement: The Project would not have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water.
❑ Findings
Potential impacts of the Project related to Threshold e are discussed in detail in Section 4.7.6 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project would not result in significant impacts related to Threshold e; therefore, no mitigation is required. ❑ Substantial Evidence
The Project is designed to connect to the City -owned municipal wastewater conveyance system, with wastewater treatment services supplied by the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Project does not include septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems. Accordingly, no impact related to the use of or performance of septic tanks and/or alternative wastewater systems would occur. (DEIR, p. 4.7-22)
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3.7.7 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS
Impact Statement: The Project would not result in a cumulatively considerable impact related to geology and soils (risk of loss due to earthquakes, substantial loss of topsoil, unstable soil, expansive soil or septic tanks).
❑ Findings
Potential cumulative geology and soils impacts of the Project related to risk of loss due to earthquakes, substantial loss of topsoil, unstable soil, expansive soil or septic tanks are discussed in detail in Section
4.7.7 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project would not result in significant cumulative impacts related to these topics; therefore, no mitigation is required. ❑ Substantial Evidence
As noted in the foregoing analysis, all potential Project -related direct and indirect impacts related to geology and soils would be addressed through mandatory conformance with the CBSC, City's Municipal Code, other standard regulatory requirements, and the site -specific recommendations identified in the Geotechnical Report in Technical Appendix F of this EIR, including any updates thereto, as required in Regulatory Requirement RR 7-1.
With the exception of erosion hazards, potential hazardous effects related to geologic and soil conditions addressed under Thresholds "a," "c," "d," and "e" are unique to the Project site, and inherently restricted to the specific property proposed for development. That is, issues including fault rupture, seismic ground shaking, liquefaction, landslides, and expansive soils would involve effects to (and not from) a proposed development project, are specific to conditions on the subject property, and are not influenced or exacerbated by the geologic and/or soils hazards that may occur on other, off -site properties. Because of the site -specific nature of these potential hazards and the measures to address them, there would be no direct or indirect connection to similar potential issues or cumulative effects to or from other properties.
As discussed under Threshold b, regulatory requirements mandate that the Project incorporate design measures during construction and long-term operation to ensure that significant erosion impacts do not occur. Other development projects in the vicinity of the Project site would be required to comply with the same regulatory requirements as the Project to preclude substantial adverse water and wind erosion impacts. Because the Project and other projects within the cumulative study area would be subject to similar mandatory regulatory requirements to control erosion hazards during construction and long- term operation, cumulative impacts associated with wind and water erosion hazards would be less than significant. (DEIR, pp. 4.7-23 to 4.7-24)
3.8 HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Project impacts for CEQA Hazards and Hazardous Materials Thresholds a through g do not result in significant impacts and findings are discussed below.
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3.8.1 THRESHOLD A AND THRESHOLD B
Impact Statement (Threshold A): The Project would not create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials.
Impact Statement (Threshold B): The Project would not create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment.
❑ Findings
Potential impacts of the Project related to Threshold a and Threshold b are discussed in detail in Section
4.9.5 of the DEIR. During Project construction and operation, mandatory compliance to federal, State, and local regulations would ensure that the proposed Project would not create a significant hazard to the environment due to routine transport, use, disposal, or upset of hazardous materials and to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project will not result in significant impacts related to Threshold a or Threshold b; therefore, no mitigation is required.
❑ Substantial Evidence
Implementation of the Project would result in the construction and long-term operation of industrial and commercial uses within the Project site. The Project would have the potential to expose workers on site, the public, and/or the environment to a substantial hazard if there are any hazards or hazardous materials on the Project site or if hazardous materials are used/stored or manufactured/shipped on the Project site during construction or long-term operation.
There are no Recognized Environmental Conditions (RECs), Controlled Recognized Environmental Conditions (CRECs) and Historical Recognized Environmental Conditions (HRECs) associated with the Project site. Therefore, the existing site condition is considered to be free from any environmental concern associated with hazards or hazardous materials. Grading and hauling of on -site soils would have no hazardous risk to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials; and there would be no risk of upset or accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment.
During construction, heavy equipment (e.g., dozers, excavators, tractors) would be operated on the Project site. This heavy equipment likely would be fueled and maintained by petroleum -based substances such as diesel fuel, gasoline, oil, and hydraulic fluid, which are considered hazardous if improperly stored or handled. In addition, materials such as paints, adhesives, solvents, and other substances typically used in building construction would be located on the Project site during construction. These materials would not be in such quantities or stored in such a manner as to pose a significant safety hazard to on -site construction workers or the general public. Construction contractors would be required to comply with all applicable federal, State, and local laws and regulations regarding the transport, use, and storage of hazardous construction -related materials, including but not limited Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
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requirements imposed by the EPA and DTSC. With mandatory compliance of applicable hazardous materials regulations, the Project would not create significant hazard to the public or the environment through routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials during the construction phase.
Improper use, storage, or transportation of hazardous materials can result in accidental releases or spills, potentially posing health risks to workers, the public, and the environment. This is a standard risk on all construction sites, and there would be no greater risk for improper handling, transportation, or spills associated with the Project than would occur on any other similar construction site. Thus, impacts due to construction activities would not cause a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions, and impacts would be less than significant. Therefore, temporary construction -related impacts would be less than significant.
Long-term operation of the Project site would include industrial and commercial land uses. The future occupants of the proposed buildings are not yet known. However, the building occupants within the industrial land use will include warehousing, manufacturing, fulfillment, parcel hub and/or similar uses. Manufacturing uses may include manufacturing on site and shipment of goods and/or shipment/transport of goods to the Project site for manufacturing on site. Building occupants within the commercial land uses will include restaurants, recreation, and entertainment (e.g., athletic fields, batting cages, miniature golf courses, health clubs, etc.). The full list of permitted, conditionally permitted, and ancillary uses allowed within the Project site are listed on Table 3-1 of the Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan. Based on the facilities and uses that would be allowed at the Project site, hazardous materials (e.g., diesel fuel, lubricants, solvents, corrosives, hazardous materials, etc.) could be used during the course of daily operations at the Project site. It is possible that other hazardous materials also could be used during the course of daily operations at the Project site. In the event that hazardous materials, other than those common materials described above, are associated with future operations, the hazardous materials would only be stored and transported to and from the Project site.
General cleaning activities on site that contain toxic substances are usually low in concentration and small in amount; therefore, there is no significant risk to humans or the environment from the use of such cleaning products.
Exposure of people or the environment to hazardous materials during operation of the Project may result from (1) the improper handling or use of hazardous substances; (2) transportation accidents; or (3) an unforeseen event (e.g., fire, flood, or earthquake). The severity of any such exposure is dependent upon the type and amount of the hazardous material involved, the timing, location, and nature of the event, and the sensitivity of the individuals or environment affected. As previously discussed, the U.S. Department of Transportation prescribes strict regulations for hazardous materials transport, as described in Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (i.e., the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act); these are implemented by Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations. It is possible that vendors may transport hazardous materials to and from the Project, and the drivers of the transport vehicles must comply with the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act. Hazardous materials or wastes stored on site are subject to requirements associated with accumulation time limits, amounts, and proper storage locations and containers, and proper labeling. Additionally, for removal of hazardous waste from the site, hazardous waste generators are required to use a certified hazardous Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
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waste transportation company which must ship hazardous waste to a permitted facility for treatment, storage, recycling, or disposal.
State and federal Community -Right -to -Know laws allow the public access to information about the amounts and types of chemicals that may be used by businesses on the Project site. Laws also are in place that require businesses to plan and prepare for possible chemical emergencies through preparation of a Hazardous Materials Inventory and a Hazardous Materials Business Plan. Any businesses that occupy the buildings on the Project site and that handles/stores substantial quantities of hazardous materials (as defined in Section 25500 of California Health and Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.95) will require a permit from the RCDEH in order to register the business as a hazardous materials handler. Such businesses also are required to prepare and comply with Hazardous Materials Inventory and a Hazardous Materials Business Plan, which requires immediate reporting to the RCDEH and the State Office of Emergency Services regarding any release or threatened release of a hazardous material, regardless of the amount handled by the business, and to prepare a Hazardous Materials Business Emergency Plan (HMBEP). An HMBEP is a written set of procedures and information created to help minimize the effects and extent of a release or threatened release of a hazardous material. The intent of the HMBEP is to satisfy federal and State Community Right -To - Know laws and to provide detailed information for use by emergency responders.
The RCDEH implements the Hazardous Materials Business Plan for the County. The Hazardous Materials Business Plan is required to contain basic information on the location, type, quantity, and health risks of hazardous materials stored, used, or disposed of on development sites. The plan also contains an emergency response plan, which describes the procedures for mitigating a hazardous release, procedures, and equipment for minimizing the potential damage of a hazardous materials release, and provisions for immediate notification of emergency -response personnel, such as the local fire agency having jurisdiction. Implementation of the emergency response plan facilitates rapid response in the event of an accidental spill or release, thereby reducing potential adverse impacts.
If businesses that use or store hazardous materials occupy the future buildings on the Project site, the business owners and operators would be required to comply with all applicable federal, State, and local regulations to ensure proper transport, use, storage, use, emission, and disposal of hazardous substances (as described above). With mandatory regulatory compliance, the Project would not pose a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, storage, emission, or disposal of hazardous materials, nor would the Project increase the potential for accident conditions which could result in the release of hazardous materials into the environment. Based on the foregoing information, potential hazardous materials impacts associated with long-term operation of the Project are regarded as less than significant and no mitigation is required.
With mandatory regulatory compliance with federal, State, and local laws, potential hazardous materials impacts associated with long-term operation of the Project are regarded as less than significant and mitigation is not required. (DEIR, pp. 4.9-12 to 4.9-15) Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
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3.8.2 THRESHOLD C
Impact Statement: The Project would not emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one -quarter mile of an existing or proposed school. ❑ Findings
Potential impacts of the Project related to Threshold c are discussed in detail in Section 4.9.5 of the DEIR. The Project site is not located within one -quarter mile of an existing or planned school; therefore, implementation of the Project would not result in an impact associated with hazardous emissions or the handling of hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one -quarter mile of an existing or proposed school. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project would not result in significant impacts related to Threshold c; therefore, no mitigation is required. ❑ Substantial Evidence
The Project's eastern boundary is located approximately three (3) miles west of Three Rings Ranch Elementary School at 1040 Calumet Avenue in Beaumont, California (Google Earth Pro, 2021). There are no proposed schools in closer proximity to the Project site. Accordingly, the Project does not have the potential to emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, and/or wastes within one -quarter mile of an existing or proposed school. Impacts related to on -site construction and operational uses are considered less than significant.
The vast majority of passenger car and truck travel to and from the Project site will be from 4th Street to Potrero Avenue to access SR -60. There are no existing or proposed schools within one -quarter mile of these roadways or the Potrero Avenue/SR-60 interchange. Additionally, and as described above under the analysis for Thresholds a and b, the use of and transport of hazardous substances or materials to and from the Project site during construction and long-term operational activities would be required to comply with applicable federal, State, and local regulations that are designed to preclude substantial public safety hazards. Accordingly, there would be no significant potential for existing or proposed schools to be exposed to substantial safety hazards associated with emission, handling of, or the routine transport of hazardous substances or materials to and from the Project site. Impacts related to off -site construction and operational uses are considered less than significant. (DEIR, p. 4.9-15) As discussed in DEIR Section 4.3, Air Quality, there are no schools located within 1/4 mile of the Project site. As such, there would be no significant impacts that would occur to any schools in the vicinity of the Project. Proximity to sources of toxics is critical to determining the impact. In traffic -related studies, the additional non -cancer health risk attributable to proximity was seen within 1,000 feet and was strongest within 300 feet. California freeway studies show about a 70% drop-off in particulate pollution levels at 500 feet. Based on California Air Resources Board (CARB) and South Coast AQMD emissions and modeling analyses, an 80% drop-off in pollutant concentrations is expected at approximately 1,000 feet from a distribution center. The 1,000 -foot evaluation distance is supported by research -based findings concerning TAC emission dispersion rates from roadways and large sources showing that emissions diminish substantially between 500 and 1,000 feet from emission sources. For purposes of this assessment, a one -quarter mile radius or 1,320 feet geographic scope is utilized for Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
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determining potential impacts to nearby schools. This radius is more robust than, and therefore provides a more health protective scenario for evaluation than the 1,000 -foot impact radius identified above for analysis pertaining to human health risks associated with air pollutant emissions associated with the Project, including risks to sensitive receptors such as school children. (DEIR, p. 4.3-46)
3.8.3 THRESHOLD D
Impact Statement: The Project site is not located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would not create a significant hazard to the public or the environment. ❑ Findings
Potential impacts of the Project related to Threshold d are discussed in detail in Section 4.9.5 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project would not result in significant impacts related to Threshold d; therefore, no mitigation is required. ❑ Substantial Evidence
Based on a site search on November 6, 2019, the Project site is not listed on any federal, State, or local regulatory agency databases or any list of hazardous materials sites complied pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5. There are no Federal National Priorities List (NPL), Federal Delisted NPL, Federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Information System (CERCLIS), Federal Superfund Enterprise Management System Archive (SEMS-ARCHIVE), Federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Corrective Action (CORRACTS), Federal RCRA non-CORRACTS Treatment, Storage, and Disposal (TSD), Federal RCRA Large Quantity Generator (LQG), Federal RCRA Small Quantity Generator (SQG), Federal RCRA Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator (CESQG), and Federal Institutional Controls/ Engineering Controls (IC/EC) sites listed on the Project site. There are also no State and Tribal Equivalent to NPL or CERCLIS sites; State and Tribal Landfill; State and Tribal Solid Waste Disposal; State and Tribal Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST); State or Tribal Spills, Leak Investigation and Cleanups (SLIC); State and Tribal Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCO); and State and Tribal Brownfield sites within Project site. The Project site is not located within the South Coast Air Quality Management District's Facility Information Detail (FIND) database (McAlister GeoScience, 2019). Accordingly, no impact would occur. (DEIR, pp. 4.9-15 to 4.9-16)
3.8.4 THRESHOLD E
Impact Statement: The Project site is not within two miles of an airport and the Project site is not identified as within an airport influence area.
❑ Findings
Potential impacts of the Project related to Threshold e are discussed in detail in Section 4.9.5 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project would not result in significant impacts related to Threshold e; therefore, no mitigation is required.
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❑ Substantial Evidence
The Project site is not located within the Airport Influence Area for the nearest airport to the Project site, Banning Municipal Airport, located approximately 10 miles to the east of the Project site (RCALUC, 2004). Therefore, implementation of the Project would not result in a safety hazard or excessive noise for people residing or working in the Project area. No impact would occur. (DEIR, p.
4.9-16)
3.8.5 THRESHOLD F
Impact Statement: The Project would not impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan. ❑ Findings
Potential impacts of the Project related to Threshold f are discussed in detail in Section 4.9.5 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project would not result in significant impacts related to Threshold f; therefore, no mitigation is required. ❑ Substantial Evidence
The Project site does not contain any emergency facilities, nor does it serve as an emergency evacuation route. During an emergency in the City, operations are coordinated from the City's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in accordance with the City's Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). The primary EOC location is at the Chatigny Recreation Center (CRC) located on the northeast corner of Oak Valley Parkway and Cherry Avenue. The alternate EOC location is the Beaumont City Hall Facility located at 550 E 6th Street. Additionally, according to the City's General Plan Safety Element, The City has major evacuation routes which include I-10 and SR -60 as well as several major roadways.
The following existing major roadways are emergency evacuation routes: Brookside Avenue, Oak Valley Parkway, Highland Spring Avenue, and Beaumont Avenue. An interchange at Potrero Boulevard and SR -60 is under construction and an extension of Potrero eastward to connect to Highland Springs Avenue is planned. Following the completion of the extension, Potrero Boulevard will be designated by the City as an evacuation route. Additionally, SR -60, immediately north of the Project site, serves as an evacuation route for the City (City of Beaumont, 2020a).
During Project construction, travel lanes along Frontage Road would be maintained, and construction materials and equipment would be staged on site. The Project is not anticipated to result in a substantial alteration to the design or capacity of an existing road that would impair or interfere with an adopted emergency response or evacuation plan. No impacts would occur.
Under operational conditions, the Project would be required, by Riverside County Ordinance No. 348, Section 21.32a, Emergency Access, to maintain adequate emergency access for emergency vehicles on site. The Project provides for two avenues of egress in the event of an emergency, with primary access provided at 4th Street and emergency access provided via the Jack Rabbit Trail interchange with SR -60. The Project does not include any features that would physically impair or otherwise conflict Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
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with an emergency response plan or evacuation plan. Additionally, as part of the City's discretionary review process, the City reviewed the Project's application materials to ensure that the design of the Project would meet City requirements, appropriate emergency ingress and egress would be available to and from the Project site and that the Project would not substantially impede emergency response times in the local area. According to the Project's Fire Protection Plan, Station 66 would respond within approximately 7 minutes to the Project's entrance, Station 20 would respond within approximately 9 minutes, and Station 106 would respond within approximately 3.54 minutes (Dudek, 2023, p. 37).
The Project's proposed industrial/commercial development is anticipated to increase the call volume at a rate of up to 191 calls per year (4 calls per week or 16 calls per month). Fire Stations 66 and 20 combined emergency responses in 2017 totaled 4,943 calls per year or 5.43 and 8.11 calls per day per station, respectively. The level of service demand for the Project would increase overall call volume; however, the increase is not anticipated to impact the existing fire stations to a point that they cannot meet the demand (Dudek, 2023, p. 40). Furthermore, the Project would be required by City Chapter
3.36, Emergency Preparedness Facilities Fees, to contribute costs to improve Emergency Preparedness Centers.
The Project will maintain a conservative approach to fire safety, including maintaining the landscape and structural components according to the standards described above and embracing a "Ready, Set, Go!" stance on evacuation.
The time to evacuate under multiple scenarios was calculated via traffic simulations. DEIR Table 4.9- 1, Evacuation Time Summary, displays the calculated evacuation roadway capacity and the time it would take to evacuate for the Project and surrounding land uses for 17 different scenarios. During a Project evacuation, law enforcement would shut down traffic along SR -60 to prevent people from entering an active wildfire area, diverting traffic away from the evacuation area, as well as to keep it open to evacuees who may be in harm's way during mass evacuation scenarios. Evacuees from the Project would need to travel along both or one of the adjacent evacuation routes, SR -60 or West 4th Street, to reach more urban landscapes and the travel way is hardened (low fuel loading, converted landscapes, developed ignition resistant buildings and hardscape on both sides) and exposure during an evacuation would be limited. Currently, there is no population relying on the emergency egress points at Jack Rabbit Trail and the SR -60 Freeway or 4th Street. However, future development (Hidden Canyon Industrial Park) would use these routes for evacuation during some wildfire scenarios. In the scenario where Hidden Canyon evacuates simultaneously with the Project, evacuation of the Project site and Hidden Canyon is possible in all modeled scenarios; therefore, the Project would not substantially impair an emergency evacuation plan (CRA Mobility, 2022). Details of each scenario are found in the Project's evacuation analysis. (DEIR Technical Appendix M2) According to the Project's evacuation analysis, the Project site can be safely evacuated under the worst - case scenarios:
1) When the Project site and Hidden Canyon are fully occupied (all parking spaces occupied) and need to be evacuated concurrently, within 3 hours and 36 minutes using SR -60 only, 3 hours Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
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and 32 minutes using 4th Street only, or 2 hours and 1 minute when all evacuation routes are available (Scenarios 13-15).
2) When the Project site, Hidden Canyon Industrial Park, and Olive Wood are fully occupied (all parking spaces occupied) and need to be evacuated concurrently, within 2 hours 4 minutes when all evacuation routes are available (Scenario 17).
These scenarios will require additional emergency management pre -planning and "in the field" determinations of when evacuations are needed and how they are phased to maximize efficiency.
However, as shown above, the current evacuation time for the surrounding communities ranges from 27 minutes to 35 minutes (Scenarios 10 and 16), adding the maximum number of vehicles from the Project's site increases the evacuation time between 16 minutes and 26 minutes.1 In the event that the time to evacuate is considered too long to evacuate safely by police and fire personnel in the field at the time of the evacuation event, then Project site employees and visitors can be ordered not to evacuate and to shelter -in -place in the specific locations that were constructed to allow for safe sheltering in place. In accordance with the Fire Protection Plan (DEIR Technical Appendix M1), a shelter -in -place plan will be prepared and provided to all on -site personnel outlining the actions to take if a shelter -in -place notification is provided by emergency management sources.
The project buildings will be constructed of concrete which is non- combustible and highly resistant to heat. Because of the concrete/ignition resistant construction, fuel modification zone setbacks and the type of lower fire intensity vegetative fuels in the vicinity of the site, sheltering in place is considered to be a safe option if a fast-moving wildfire precludes complete evacuation of the Project site. The City has adopted the Emergency Operations Plan and Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS)/National Incident Management System (NIMS). This plan establishes the emergency organization, assigns tasks, specifies policies and general procedures, and provides for coordination of planning efforts of the various emergency staff and service elements. Emergency responders will utilize this plan to determine whether the Project's visitors and employees should shelter -in -place or evacuate under an emergency scenario.
Evacuations are fluid events and evacuation timeframes may vary widely, depending on a variety of factors including the number of vehicles evacuating, the road capacity to move those vehicles, employees' or patrons' awareness and preparedness, evacuation messaging and direction, and on -site law enforcement control. Deferring to actual evacuation results and similar project analysis is a typical approach. In the case of historical wildfire evacuations in Riverside County, there are several notable examples that indicate the extremely high success rate for evacuating large numbers of people and doing so in a managed and strategic way through the available technological innovations available to emergency managers. While large-scale evacuations may take several hours or more and require moving people long distances to designated areas, the success rate in Riverside County is nearly 100% safe evacuations. Comparing similar project analysis indicates that it is common to increase evacuation ' Increase in evacuation time determined by comparing no project scenarios (Scenarios 10-12 and 16) to with project and surrounding land use scenarios (Scenarios 13-15 and 17). For example, Scenario 13 (43 minutes) — Scenario 10 (27 minutes) = 16 minutes; and Scenario 14 (59 minutes) — Scenario 11 (33 minutes) = 26 minutes.
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times when new communities are built and the increase in time can be 45 minutes or more based on lack of road capacity to absorb and facilitate movement of the additional vehicles. However, as indicated above, the Project can be safely evacuated under the worst -case scenarios and would not interfere or impede with an emergency evacuation route.
When an evacuation is ordered, it will occur according to pre -established evacuation decision points or as soon as notice to evacuate is received, which may vary depending on many environmental and other factors. Additionally, although the Project is not to be considered a shelter -in -place development, because the Project site would be highly ignition resistant in terms of its buildings and landscape/hardscape, it is anticipated that an additional option available to emergency managers in some wildfire and other emergency scenarios will be directing people to temporarily remain on site and seek refuge within the ignition resistant buildings or other safe areas on the site.
Based on the foregoing analysis, the Project is not anticipated to interfere or impede an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation route during construction or operation. As such, impacts would be less than significant. (DEIR, pp. 4.9-16 to 4.9-20)
3.8.6 THRESHOLD G
Impact Statement: The Project would not expose people or structures, either directly or indirectly, to a significant risk of loss, injury, or death involving wildland fires. ❑ Findings
Potential impacts of the Project related to Threshold g are discussed in detail in Section 4.9.5 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project would not result in significant impacts related to Threshold g; therefore, no mitigation is required. ❑ Substantial Evidence
The Project site is designated within a "High" and "Very High" Fire Hazard Severity Zone within a state responsibility area (SRA) by the Riverside County General Plan and CalFire. CalFire has released an updated version of their fire hazard severity zone maps that, if adopted, would revise the fire hazard designation of the Project and its surroundings to all Very High rather than the current combination of Very High and High. (CalFire, 2023). Because of these designations, a Fire Protection Plan (FPP) was prepared. Adoption of CalFire's new fire hazard zone maps would not change the findings in the FPP, which was planned and prepared for the Project as if it was entirely within the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. After being annexed into the City of Beaumont, it is possible that Project could be re- designated as Local Responsibility Area (LRA) in a future update of CalFire's hazard severity zone maps, which would mean the City of Beaumont would have the primary responsibility for the prevention and suppression of wildland fires at the Project site.
The Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan includes project design features to protect people and structures from wildfires. Currently, the Project site is undeveloped, disturbed, vacant and has hills in the south.
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vegetation that would be susceptible to wildfire. Defensible space is defined as managed and maintained areas adjacent to structures that enable fire suppression activities through the removal of flammable fuels and maintenance of landscapes that would not readily transmit wildfire. The Project would incorporate defensible space in the form of modified fuel areas in two managed zones, a fuel maintenance zone and a fuel modification area (FMA). The Project would provide a fuel maintenance zone with 20 feet of irrigated vegetation around the perimeter of the Project site and a 100 -foot FMA of paved surface and/or irrigated landscape. The implementation of the on -site defensible space (FMA and fuel maintenance zone) would reduce the risk of wildfire at the Project site and would improve the ability of firefighters to fight fires and protect the Project site and neighboring resources, irrespective of the cause or location of ignition. Additionally, all Project related plans will be reviewed and approved by the City and Riverside County Fire Department to ensure the safety of future Project occupants and structures. Accordingly, impacts due to wildland fires would be less than significant. (DEIR, p. 4.9-21)
3.8.7 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS
Impact Statement: The Project would not result in a cumulatively considerable impact related to hazards and hazardous materials.
❑ Findings
Potential cumulative impacts of the Project related to hazards and hazardous materials are discussed in detail in Section 4.9.6 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project would not result in significant cumulative impacts related to hazards and hazardous materials; therefore, no mitigation is required.
❑ Substantial Evidence
As discussed above under the responses to Thresholds "a" and "b," the Project's construction and operation would be required to comply with all applicable federal, State, and local regulations to ensure proper use, storage, and disposal of hazardous substances. Such uses also would be subject to additional review and permitting requirements by the RCDEH. Similarly, any other developments in the area proposing the construction of uses with the potential for use, storage, or transport of hazardous materials also would be required to comply with applicable federal, State, and local regulations, and such uses would be subject to additional review and permits from their local oversight agency.
Therefore, the potential for release of hazardous materials into the environment, either through accidents or due to routine transport, use, or disposal of such materials would be mitigated for each development and would not result in a cumulatively considerable impact.
The Project site is not located within one -quarter mile of an existing or planned school. The nearest school, Three Rings Ranch Elementary School, is located approximately three (3) miles east of the Project site. Accordingly, the Project was determined to not have the potential to emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, and/or wastes due to routine transport, use, or disposal of such materials within one -quarter mile of an existing or proposed school.
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Therefore, implementation of the Project would not contribute to a cumulatively considerable impact associated with emissions within one -quarter mile of an existing or planned school.
The Project site is not located on the list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5; therefore, the Project has no potential to contribute to substantial, cumulative effects related to the development or re -development of contaminated property.
As discussed above under the response to Threshold e, the Project would not be adversely affected by operations at the Banning Municipal Airport, as the Project site is located outside of the Airport Influence Area (RCALUC, 2004). Therefore, the Project would not result in a safety hazard or excessive noise for people residing or working in the Project area and would not contribute to a cumulatively considerable impact associated with airport hazards.
The Project site does not contain any emergency facilities, nor does it serve as an emergency evacuation route and the Project provides adequate ingress and egress as determined by the City and the Riverside County Fire Department.
As described above, adding the maximum number of vehicles from the Project's site would increase evacuation times for surrounding development between 16 minutes and 26 minutes. However, these scenarios are highly conservative as they assume that all parking spaces are fully occupied at both the proposed Project site and the Hidden Canyon Industrial Park site. Additionally, under all scenarios, the increase in evacuation time is associated with the proposed Project, and not the surrounding land uses, as the proposed Project is located on the furthest end of the study area, and vehicles from the surrounding land uses would reach the transportation network before vehicles from the proposed Project. The Project and surrounding development can be safely evacuated under the worst -case scenario (Scenario 14: Project with Hidden Canyon Industrial Park with SR -60 Only) and would not interfere or impede with an emergency evacuation route. Additionally, although the Project is not to be considered a shelter -in -place development, because the Project site would be highly ignition resistant in terms of its buildings and landscape/hardscape, it is anticipated that an additional option available to emergency managers in some wildfire and other emergency scenarios will be directing people to temporarily remain on site and seek refuge within the ignition resistant buildings or other safe areas on the site. When an evacuation is ordered, it will occur according to pre -established evacuation decision points or as soon as notice to evacuate is received, which may vary depending on many environmental and other factor.
The Project and cumulative development can be safely evacuated under the worst -case scenario and would not interfere or impede with an emergency evacuation route. Thus, there is no potential for the Project to contribute to any cumulative impacts associated with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan.
As discussed above under Threshold g, the Project site is located within an area identified by Cal Fire and Riverside County as a "High" and "Very High" fire hazard severity zone (Riverside County, 2015; Cal Fire, 2007). However, all development within high fire hazard severity zones is required to comply with the City's Weed Abatement Program and the Riverside County Fire Depaitiiient requirements, in Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
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order to minimize any potential fire risk. Additionally, all development in the area would require review and approval by the City's and Riverside County Fire Department to ensure the safety of future Project occupants and structures. Therefore, cumulative impacts associated with wildfire would be less than significant. (DEIR, pp. 4.9-21 to 4.9-22)
3.9 HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY
Project impacts for CEQA Hydrology and Water Quality Thresholds a through e do not result in significant impacts and findings are discussed below.
3.9.1 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
The following Regulatory Requirements (RRs) are applicable regardless of CEQA and would apply to any project under similar circumstances and, therefore, do not constitute mitigation measures.
However, they will nonetheless be included in the Project's Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program to ensure the implementation of the mandated RRs.
RR 10-1
RR 10-2
Prior to grading plan approval and the issuance of a grading permit for the Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan developments, the Project proponent shall provide evidence to the City that a Notice of Intent (NOI) has been filed with the Regional Water Quality Control Board for coverage under the State National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Construction General Permit for discharge of stormwater associated with construction activities.
Prior to grading plan approval and the first issuance of a grading permit by the City for the Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan development, the Project proponent shall submit to the City of Beaumont a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). The SWPPP shall include a surface water control plan and erosion -control plan citing specific measures to control erosion during the entire grading and construction period.
Additionally, the SWPPP shall identify structural and non-structural Best Management Practices (BMPs) to control sediment and nonvisible discharges from the site. BMPs to be implemented in the SWPPP may include (but shall not be limited to) the following:
• Sediment discharges from the site may be controlled by the following:
• Perimeter protection to prevent sediment discharges through silt fences, fiber rolls, gravel bag berms, sand bag barriers, and compost socks; • Sediment capture and drainage control through sediment traps, storm drain inlet protection, and sediment basins;
• Velocity reduction through check dams, sediment basins, and outlet protection/velocity dissipation devices;
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• Slope interruption at permit -prescribed intervals (fiber rolls, gravel bag berms, sand bag berms, compost socks, biofilter bags).
• The construction and condition of the BMPs will be periodically inspected during construction, and repairs will be made when necessary as required by the SWPPP. • No materials of any kind shall be placed in drainage ways. • Materials that could contribute nonvisible pollutants to stormwater must be contained, elevated, and placed in temporary storage containment areas. • All loose piles of soil, silt, clay, sand, debris, and other earthen material shall be protected per RWQCB standards to eliminate any discharge from the site.
Stockpiles will be surrounding by silt fences.
• The SWPPP will include inspection forms for routine monitoring of the site during the construction phase to ensure NPDES compliance.
• Additional BMPs and erosion -control measures will be documented in the SWPPP and utilized if necessary.
• The SWPPP will be kept on site for the entire duration of project construction and will also be available to the local RWQCB for inspection at any time.
In the event that it is not feasible to implement the above BMPs, the City of Beaumont can make a determination that other BMPs will provide equivalent or superior treatment either on or off site.
RR 10-3
RR 10-4
Prior to the issuance of each grading permit by the City of Beaumont for each phase of the Project, the Project proponent shall provide evidence to the City that the following provisions have been added to the construction contracts for the proposed work:
• The Construction Contractor shall be responsible for performing and documenting the application of BMPs identified in the SWPPP. Weekly inspections shall be performed on sediment -control measures called for in the SWPPP. Monthly reports shall be maintained by the Contractor and submitted to the City for inspection. In addition, the Contractor will also be required to maintain an inspection log and have the log on site to be reviewed by the City of Beaumont and the representatives of the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
Prior to issuance of each grading permit by the City of Beaumont for each phase of the Project, the Project proponent shall receive approval from the City of Beaumont of a Final Water Quality Management Plan (Final WQMP). The Final WQMP shall specifically identify pollution -prevention, site -design, source -control, and treatment - control BMPs that shall be used on site to control predictable pollutant runoff to reduce Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
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impacts to water quality to the maximum extent practicable after construction is completed and after the facilities or structures are occupied and/or operational. Source control BMPs to be implemented in the Final WQMP may include (but shall not be limited to) those listed in DEIR Table 4.10-3. Treatment -control BMPs shall include on -site detention/sand filtration basins to treat the site's runoff; these facilities shall be maintained and inspected at least twice per year and prior to October 1. Additional BMPs will be documented in the WQMP and utilized if necessary. In the event that it is not feasible to implement the BMPs identified in the Final WQMP, the City of Beaumont can make a determination that other BMPs shall provide equivalent or superior treatment either on or off site.
RR 10-5
Prior to the issuance of each building permit for the Project, the Project proponent shall provide evidence to the City that the Project complies with the requirements of the RWQCB Municipal Permit General MS4 Permit. The MS4 Permit requirements for new development calls for compliance with water quality regulatory requirements applicable to stormwater runoff and waste discharge. Specifically, the MS4 permit would require the Project proponent to develop and implement a comprehensive Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) that must include pollution prevention measures, treatment or removal techniques, monitoring, use of legal authority, and other appropriate measures to control the quality of stormwater discharged to the storm drains.
3.9.2 THRESHOLD A
Impact Statement: The Project would not violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or otherwise substantially degrade surface or groundwater quality. ❑ Findings
Potential impacts of the Project related to Threshold a are discussed in detail in Section 4.10.6 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project will not result in significant impacts related to Threshold a; therefore, no mitigation is required. ❑ Substantial Evidence
Construction -Related Water Quality Impacts
Construction -related activities have the potential to result in impacts to water quality. The grading and construction phases would require the disturbance of surface soils and removal of the existing vegetation cover. During the construction period, grading activities would result in exposure of soil to storm runoff, potentially causing erosion and sedimentation in runoff. Sediments also transport substances such as nutrients, hydrocarbons, and trace metals, which would be conveyed to the storm drain facilities and receiving waters. Substances such as fuels, oil and grease, solvents, paints and other building construction materials, wash water, and dust control water could also enter storm runoff and be transported to nearby waterways. This could potentially degrade the quality of the receiving waters and potentially result in the impairment of downstream water sources.
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Construction activities for the Project would occur over an area more than one acre. Therefore, the Project is required to obtain coverage under an NPDES permit. Construction impacts due to Project development would be minimized through compliance with the NPDES Construction General Permit.
As part of compliance with the NPDES requirements, a Notice of Intent (NOI) would be prepared and submitted to the SWRCB, and a Water Discharge Identification Number would be obtained prior to grading. This will provide notification and intent to comply with the State Construction General Permit.
This permit requires the discharger to perform a risk assessment for the proposed development (with differing requirements based upon the determined risk level). As stated in Regulatory Requirement RR -2, the discharger must prepare and implement a SWPPP, which must include erosion -control and sediment -control BMPs that would meet or exceed measures required by the determined risk level of the construction site, in addition to tracking control, waste management, and site design BMPs that control construction -related pollutants. These measures may include the use of gravel bags, silt fences, straw wattles, hay bales, check dams, hydroseed, or soil binders (see Regulatory Requirement RR 10- 2). The construction contractor would be required to operate and maintain these BMPs throughout the duration of on -site construction activities. A Construction Site Monitoring Program that identifies monitoring and sampling requirements during construction is a required component of the SWPPP. In addition, the construction contractor would be required to maintain an inspection log and have the log on site to be reviewed by the City and representatives of the RWQCB.
The NPDES permit program was established under Section 402 of the Clean Water Act (CWA), which prohibits the unauthorized discharge of pollutants, including municipal, commercial, and industrial wastewater discharges. An NPDES permit would generally specify an acceptable level of pollutants or pollutant parameters in a discharge. The permittee may choose which technologies to use to achieve that level. DEIR Table 4.10-3, Construction Activity Best Management Practices, lists BMPs for runoff control, sediment control, erosion control, and good housekeeping that may be used during the construction phase of the Project.
The construction -phase BMPs would ensure effective control of not only sediment discharge, but also of pollutants associated with sediments (e.g., nutrients, hydrocarbons, and trace metals). Mandatory compliance with regulatory requirements for the protection of water quality during construction (see Regulatory Requirements RR 10-1 through RR 10-3), including implementation of a SWPPP, would ensure that the Project does not violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements during construction activities. Therefore, impacts related to water quality and waste discharge associated with construction activities would be less than significant.
Post -Development Water Quality Impacts
Under existing conditions, the Project site is currently vacant and undeveloped, except for the portion of the site that contains the paved portion of Jack Rabbit Trail. The development of the Project and associated improvements would result in the conversion of existing on -site permeable surfaces to impermeable surfaces within PAs 1 through 8. The water runoff from impervious surfaces, including the proposed buildings, roadways, landscaped areas, and parking lots, have the potential to carry a variety of pollutants. A "pollutant of concern" is water pollutant that is also an impairment to the Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
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receiving water body. Based on the Project -specific WQMP, potential water pollutants that could be generated from the Project site in its post -development condition include the following:
• Bacterial Indicators
• Metals (parking lots and loading docks)
• Nutrients (landscaping)
• Pesticides (landscaping)
• Toxic Organic Compounds (TOCs)
• Sediments (landscaping)
• Trash & Debris (waste container and parking lots)
• Oil & Grease (parking lots and loading docks)
These pollutants may lead to the degradation of stormwater quality in downstream water bodies. It should be noted that there would be a reduction in sediments with implementation of the Project as landscaped areas, impervious surfaces, and BMPs would reduce suspended sediment in runoff compared to the undeveloped existing condition.
Pollutant concentrations in urban runoff are extremely variable and are dependent on storm intensity, land use, elapsed time since previous storms, and the volume of runoff generated in a specific area that reaches a receiving water. As such, potential water quality impacts are related to the increase in the peak runoff, new urban uses, and the sensitivity of the receiving water. Santa Ana River — Reach 4 is impaired by pathogens; Santa Ana River — Reach 3 is impaired by copper, lead, pathogens, and nitrates; Prado Basin is impaired by nutrients; and Santa Ana River — Reach 2 is impaired by metals and indicator bacteria.
The MS4 Permit for new development requires compliance with water quality regulatory requirements applicable to stormwater runoff. The effectiveness of stormwater quality controls is primarily based on two factors: (1) the amount of runoff that is captured by the controls; and (2) the selection of BMPs to address identified pollutants of concern. Selection and numerical sizing criteria for new development treatment controls are included in the MS4 Permit. As part of the MS4 Permit, a SWMP will be prepared to include pollution prevention measures, treatment or removal techniques, monitoring, use of legal authority, and other appropriate measures to control the quality of stormwater discharged to the storm drains (see Regulatory Requirement RR 10-5).
A WQMP is required to reduce or eliminate water pollution caused by runoff that flows from stormwater drainage systems into receiving waters. A Project -specific Preliminary WQMP was prepared for the Project to identify appropriate BMPs for the Project. A Final Project -specific WQMP that is in substantial conformance with the approved Preliminary Project -specific WQMP shall be approved by the City prior to the issuance of grading permits (see Regulatory Requirement RR 10-4).
As identified in the Project's Preliminary WQMP, low -impact development (LID) BMPs (e.g., bioretention and biotreatment) are proposed to detain stormwater on site. Additionally, the Project's Preliminary WQMP identifies site -design and structural and non-structural source -control BMPs that would be implemented for the Project. Furthermore, the Project includes mass grading of PAs 1 and 2, Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
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which will remain graded and undeveloped until construction of the commercial uses in Phase 3. Under this interim condition, the mass graded pads are considered self -treating areas (no impervious area and gentle slopes) and storm drain lateral stub outs will be provided to connect the future onsite storm drain to the infrastructure storm drain system proposed by this project.
The Project would maintain the 16 existing culverts as the ultimate discharge locations for the property; however, runoff from the impervious surfaces (i.e., proposed buildings, parking lots, and road improvements) would be collected by the Project's proposed drainage system. The Project site would be divided into 17 drainage management areas (DMAs). The proposed drainage system would consist of catch basins, parking inlets, storm drain pipes with sizes varying from 18 inches to 48 inches, outlet structures, and four detention basins (Basins 1 — 4), one for each tributary area. The drainage system would route the runoff from the proposed impervious surfaces to the four detention basins. Where possible, runoff from impervious areas drain towards landscaped areas and bioretention basins through curb cutouts. All runoff from PAs 1 through 8 will enter the basins (Basins 1, 2, 3 & 4) for treatment and mitigation before discharging into their respective culverts. Runoff from streets and sidewalks from PAs 1 and 2 will enter Basin 5 located at the northeast corner of the property, adjacent to Jackrabbit Trail. Each culvert has natural depressed areas upstream which also acts as a natural detention area. Each basin would provide stormwater treatment for each of their respective tributaries.
The proposed stormwater treatment basins will provide peak runoff mitigation before discharging to the culverts. The detention basins would remove pollutants from runoff and filter the water to meet the water quality standards of the SARWQCB pursuant to the design requirements of the LID BMP Design Manual. The LID BMP Design Manual requires that basins are designed to capture runoff from the
0.75 inch, 24 -hour rainfall event or the 85th percentile, 24 -hour rainfall event, whichever is greater; thereby providing first -flush capture, detention, and filtration of stormwater runoff before it is discharged from the Project site.
DEIR Table 4.10-4, Permanent and Operational Source Control BMPs, lists source -control BMPs that are incorporated into the Project to reduce the pollutants released into the environment. Source -control BMPs are permanent, structural features that would be included in Project plans and operational BMPs that would be implemented by the site's occupant or user.
In addition, with implementation of Regulatory Requirements RR 10-1 through RR 10-5, surface water that may percolate in to the soil would not adversely affect groundwater on or off site.
By complying with the NPDES permit and WQMP requirements, the Project would ensure effective control of and would not provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff to receiving waters.
Mandatory compliance with regulatory requirements for the protection of water quality (see Regulatory Requirements RR 10-4 and RR 10-5), would ensure that the Project does not violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements during operation. Therefore, water quality and waste discharge impacts associated with operation of the project would be less than significant. (DEIR, pp.
4.10-14 to 4.10-20)
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3.9.3 THRESHOLD B
Impact Statement: The Project would not substantially decrease groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that the Project would impede sustainable groundwater management of the basin.
❑ Findings
Potential impacts of the Project related to Threshold b are discussed in detail in Section 4.10.6 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project will not result in significant impacts related to Threshold b; therefore, no mitigation is required. ❑ Substantial Evidence
The Project's potable water would be provided by the Beaumont -Cherry Valley Water District (BCVWD). The BCVWD is the potable water supplier for the City, the City's SOI, and the unincorporated community of Cherry Valley, which is outside the City's SOI. According to the BCVWD 2020 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP), BCVWD provides potable water from two local groundwater sources: Beaumont Basin and Edgar Canyon. The Beaumont Basin provides between 80 and 85% of the potable water available to the City annually and Edgar Canyon provides between 15 and 20% of the potable water available to the City annually (BCVWD, 2021).
According to the Water Supply Assessment (WSA) and Amendment #1 WSA (DEIR Technical Appendix LI and L2 of the DEIR), the Project's projected water demand is 196.7 acre-feet per year (AFY), of which 85.2 AFY is outdoor, non -potable water use. It should be noted that the Project site was included in the list of planned development projects within BCVWD's 2020 UWMP, which demonstrated that BCVWD has adequate water supplies under normal year, single -dry year, and multiple -dry year conditions through the year 2045. The 2020 UWMP estimates water demand for the Project site to be 360.26 equivalent dwelling units (EDUs), which is the same as the Project's total projected water demand. Additionally, the 2020 UMWP further defines BCVWD's and City's commitment to using non -potable water, available from the City's upgraded Title 22 recycled water treatment plant and shallow aquifer wells, which are not suitable for direct potable water supply. This is consistent with the approved WSA, which indicated 43.31% of the total demand could be supplied by BCVWD's non -potable water system. This further reduces Project's imported and local groundwater (potable) demand, from 360.26 EDUs to 204.21 EDUs. Therefore, groundwater supplies needed for Project development have been planned for and the Project would not substantially decrease groundwater supplies and impacts would be less than significant.
The BCVWD augments its groundwater supplies at the Beaumont Basin with imported water from the State Water Project provided by the San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency, which is recharged at BCVWD's approximately 80 -acre recharge facility located on the east side Beaumont Avenue between Brookside Avenue and Cherry Valley Boulevard. This site has long-term percolation rates around 7 to 10 acre-feet per acre per day, with proper maintenance. Additionally, BCVWD has two active stream diversion locations with Edgar Canyon (Little San Gorgonio Creek). Currently, the BCVWD diverts streamflow in Edgar Canyon to a series of percolation ponds which recharge the shallow wells in Edgar Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
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Canyon (BCVWD, 2021).The Project site is located approximately 3.9 miles southwest of the groundwater recharge facility for the Beaumont Basin and is located approximately 0.60 mile southwest of Little San Gorgonia Creek. Therefore, the Project site is not within the recharge areas for the Beaumont Basin or Edgar Canyon and would not substantially affect groundwater recharge. As such, based on the foregoing analysis, the Project is not anticipated to substantially interfere with groundwater recharge and impacts would be less than significant. (DEIR, pp. 4.10-20 to 4.10-21)
3.9.4 THRESHOLD C
Impact Statement: The Project would not substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off -site; substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or offsite; create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff; or impede or redirect flood flows.
❑ Findings
Potential impacts of the Project related to Threshold c are discussed in detail in Section 4.10.6 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project will not result in significant impacts related to Threshold c; therefore, no mitigation is required. ❑ Substantial Evidence
Erosion and Siltation
The Project would include the installation of an integrated, on -site storm drain system consisting of catch basins, grated inlets, storm drain pipes with varying sizes, and four detention basins. The on -site storm drain system is designed to capture the on -site stormwater runoff flows, convey the runoff to the proposed detention basins, and treat the runoff to minimize water -borne pollutants transported from the Project site.
Although soils in the Project site could experience erosion during construction, implementation of the Project would not cause substantial soil erosion. A SWPPP specifying BMPs for minimizing pollution of stormwater with soil and sediment during Project construction would be prepared and implemented.
Adherence to the BMPs in the SWPPP would reduce, prevent, or minimize soil erosion from Project - related grading and construction activities.
The Project would introduce impervious surfaces to the Project site, thereby reducing the amount of exposed soils on site as compared to existing conditions. As such, the implementation of the Project would reduce the erosion potential on site as compared to existing conditions and impacts would be less than significant. Additionally, as further discussed under Threshold c.B, below, the Project would result in a 100 cubic feet per second (cfs) reduction in peak stormwater runoff rates. Furthermore, the Project Applicant would be required to implement the requirements of the Project -specific WQMP, which includes the installation and maintenance of BMPs that would ensure no substantial erosion Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
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impacts would occur off -site during operational activities. As such, impacts would be less than significant.
As summarized in the Project's Preliminary WQMP, the water quality treatment controls proposed (i.e., detention basin and catch basin filters) for the Project are effective at removing sediment from stormwater runoff during long-term operation. The City would require compliance with the WQMP and long-term maintenance of on -site stormwater conveyance and retention infrastructure by the property owner or operator to ensure their long-term effectiveness (Municipal Code Chapter 13.24).
Therefore, stormwater runoff flows leaving the Project site would not create substantial erosion or result in a substantial amount of sediment, and impacts would be less than significant.
Stormwater Runoff
The Project's proposed grading, earthwork activities, and the addition of impervious surfaces on the Project site would alter the site's existing interior drainage characteristics. Although the Project would introduce impervious surfaces to the Project site, the Project would maintain a similar drainage pattern as compared to existing conditions. Under post -development conditions, the Project site would be divided into 17 DMAs, similar to pre -development conditions. The pre -development (existing) and post -development (proposed) DMAs represent different tributary areas but were created to maintain similar or less peak flows for each area which ultimately flow to its corresponding culvert, as shown on Figure 4.10-2 of the DEIR.
The 16 existing culverts would remain as the ultimate discharge locations for the Project site except for culverts 1 and 2, which will be replaced with a 20 foot by 20 foot reinforced concrete box (RCB) to be installed west of culvert 1 as part of the Caltrans SR -60 improvements. Additionally, runoff from the Project site would be captured by the proposed storm drainage system prior discharging to the existing culverts.
Prior to flows reaching the existing culverts and draining to San Timeteo Creek Reach 3, the Project would utilize on -site storm drainage systems consisting of parking inlets, catch basins, storm drain pipes (varying from 18 to 48 inches in diameter), outlet structures, a flow diversion structure, and four water quality basins. The Project's drainage system would route runoff from each DMA to the proposed stormwater treatment basins, which would reduce peak flows for each of their respective tributaries. The basins are designed in accordance with Riverside County LID BMP Design Handbook for the Santa Ana River Watershed and would provide the capacity to mitigate the peak runoff for the developed 100 -year, 1 -hour storm event. Specifically, the LID BMP Design Manual requires that basins are designed to capture runoff from the 0.75 inch, 24 -hour rainfall event or the 85th percentile, 24 -hour rainfall event, whichever is greater.
As shown in DEIR Table 4.10-1, under existing conditions, the Project site has a peak runoff volume of 1,482.4 cfs. DEIR Table 4.10-5, Developed 100 -Year Peak Flow Rates, identifies the peak flow rates discharges from each DMA under Project conditions, which results in a total peak runoff volume of 1,384.4 cfs. Therefore, the implementation of the Project would result in an overall 100.9 cfs reduction in peak runoff.
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By designing for the peak flow event, the capacity of the culverts would not be exceeded, and the natural detention areas would not flood. The proposed storm drainage system would ensure that the Project would result in a reduction in and therefore would not result in a substantial increase in rate or amount of runoff. Runoff from the Project, therefore, would not result in on- or off -site flooding or exceed existing or planned stormwater systems.
Each culvert has an existing natural drainage detention area located before the upstream inlets which will provide detention storage for the increased flow rates that exceed the calculated culvert capacity.
Additionally, the diversion structure would restrict flows to culvert 13 to be no more than 138.8 cfs and divert overflows to culvert 11. DEIR Table 4.10-6, Detention Basin 100 -Year Peak Flow Capacity, shows the Project's peak runoff and basin design capacity. The basins are designed with adequate capacity to accept 100 -year, 1 -hour storm events consistent with the Riverside County LID BMP Design Handbook for the Santa Ana River Watershed.
Compliance with the NPDES permit and WQMP requirements would ensure the Project would provide effective control and would not provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff to receiving waters. Accordingly, the Project would not create or contribute runoff that would result in flooding on or off site or exceed the capacity of the existing or planned stormwater drainage system. Impacts would be less than significant. Furthermore, with implementation of the Project's LID and during construction activities, SWPPPs, the Project would not contribute substantial amounts of polluted runoff that could adversely affect the downstream bodies of water.
Flood Flows
The Project site is not within a 100 -year floodplain, as mapped on the FEMA FIRM (FEMA, 2014).
As such, the implementation of the Project has no potential to impede or redirect flood flows following the construction of the Project. No impacts would occur. (DEIR, pp. 4.10-21 to 4.10-24)
3.9.5 THRESHOLD D
Impact Statement: The Project would not result in flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones, risk release of pollutants due to project inundation.
❑ Findings
Potential impacts of the Project related to Threshold d are discussed in detail in Section 4.10.6 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project would not result in significant impacts related to Threshold d; therefore, no mitigation is required. ❑ Substantial Evidence
The Project site is within Flood Zone X, which is an area of minimal flooding (FEMA, 2014). As such, the Project site is not anticipated to result in the release of pollutants due to 100 -year flooding. No impacts would occur. The Project site is approximately 50 miles east of the Pacific Ocean (Google Earth, 2021). Due to this distance the Project site would not be exposed to the threat of inundation due to a tsunami. As such, no impacts would occur. A seiche is the formation of large waves in landlocked Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
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bodies of water due to seismic activity. The Project site is not within proximity to an enclosed or partially enclosed body of water. As such, the Project site would not be exposed to the threat of inundation due to a seiche. As such, no impacts would occur. The Project is not anticipated to release pollutants due to Project inundation within a flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche and no impacts would occur. (DEIR, pp. 4.10-24 to 4.10-25)
3.9.6 THRESHOLD E
Impact Statement: The Project would not conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water quality control plan or sustainable groundwater management plan. ❑ Findings
Potential impacts of the Project related to Threshold e are discussed in detail in Section 4.10.6 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project will not result in significant impacts related to Threshold e; therefore, no mitigation is required. ❑ Substantial Evidence
The Project site is within the purview of the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board (SARWQCB); therefore, Project -related construction and operational activities would be required to comply with the Santa Ana River Basin Water Quality Control Plan by preparing and adhering to a Project -specific SWPPP and WQMP and by installing and maintaining BMPs. Therefore, implementation of the Project would not conflict with or obstruct the Santa Ana River Basin Water Quality Control Plan and no impacts would occur.
Under the SGMA passed in 2014 (California Water Code Section 10729[d]), each high and medium priority basin, as identified by the California Depailment of Water Resources (DWR), is required to have a Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA) that will be responsible for groundwater management and development of a Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) (DWR, 2020a). As previously discussed, the Project site is within the Upper Santa Ana Valley — San Timoteo Groundwater Basin, which is categorized as a "very -low priority" basin; therefore, the Upper Santa Ana Valley — San Timoteo Groundwater Basin is not subject to the requirements of SGMA (DWR, 2021). Accordingly, the Project is not anticipated to conflict with or obstruct implementation of a sustainable groundwater management plan. No impacts would occur.
Furthermore, with implementation of the Project's LID and, during construction activities, SWPPPs, the Project would not contribute amounts of polluted runoff that could adversely affect the underlying groundwater basin. Additionally, as previously discussed in the response to Threshold b, the Project would not interfere substantially with groundwater recharge. As such, the Project would not conflict with any water quality control plans or sustainable groundwater management plans, and no impacts would occur. (DEIR, p. 4.10-25)
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3.9.7 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS
Impact Statement: The Project would not result in cumulatively considerable impacts related to hydrology and water quality.
❑ Findings
Potential cumulative impacts of the Project related to hydrology and water quality are discussed in detail in Section 4.10.7 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project would not result in significant cumulative impacts related to hydrology and water quality; therefore, no mitigation is required.
❑ Substantial Evidence
The cumulative impact analysis considers potential hydrology and water quality effects of the Project in conjunction with other development projects in the vicinity of the Project site as well as other projects located within the Santa Ana River Basin and the Upper Santa Ana Valley — San Timoteo Groundwater Basin.
Project construction and the construction of other development projects in the cumulative study area would have the potential to contribute waterborne pollution, including erosion and sedimentation, to the Santa Ana River Watershed. As discussed under Thresholds a and e, pursuant to the requirements of the State Water Resources Control Board and the SARWQCB, all construction projects that disturb one (1) or more acre of land are required to obtain a NPDES permit and obtain coverage for construction activities. To obtain coverage, an effective site -specific SWPPP is required to be developed and implemented for each project. The SWPPP must identify potential on -site pollutants and identify an effective combination of erosion control and sediment control measures to reduce or eliminate discharge of pollutants to surface waters. In addition, the Project Applicant and all cumulative developments in the Santa Ana River Basin would be required to comply with the SARWQCB's Santa Ana River Basin Water Quality Control Program, which establishes water quality standards for ground and surface waters of the region. Compliance with these mandatory regulatory requirements would ensure that development projects within the Santa Ana River Watershed, including the Project, would not contribute substantially to water quality impairments during construction; therefore, the Project would not contribute to a cumulatively considerable impact.
Operational activities on the Project site would be required to comply with the Project's WQMP to minimize the amount of waterborne pollution discharged from the site. Other development projects within the watershed would similarly be required by law to prepare and implement site -specific WQMPs to ensure that runoff does not substantially contribute to water quality violations for surface water or groundwater. Compliance with the Santa Ana Region MS4 Permit, the Riverside County Drainage Area Management Plan — Santa Ana Region (DAMP) would ensure that the cumulative contribution of pollutants in the Santa Ana River Basin and the Upper Santa Ana Valley — San Timoteo Groundwater Basin would not be cumulatively considerable. Accordingly, operation of the Project would not contribute to cumulatively considerable water quality effects.
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As discussed under Threshold b, the Project site is under the purview of the BCVWD, which provides potable water services to the City, the City's SOI, and the community of Cherry Valley. BCVWD's water supply comes from two groundwater basins, Edgar Canyon and Beaumont Basin. The Project is consistent with BCVWD's UWMP and there are no components of the Project that would conflict, on a direct or cumulative basis, with BCVWD's Groundwater Management Plan policies. Additionally, although the development of the Project would add impervious surfaces to the Project site, the Project would not directly interfere with groundwater recharge for the BCVWD because the Project site is not within the recharge area for Edgar Canyon and Beaumont Basin. The Project would not result in a cumulatively considerable impact to groundwater supplies or interfere with groundwater recharge.
Construction of development projects within the Santa Ana River Watershed would alter existing ground contours throughout the basin, which would result in changes to the basin's existing drainage patterns. As discussed above in Threshold (c), development projects, including the proposed Project, would be required to comply with federal, State, and local regulations to minimize stormwater pollution during construction (including erosion and siltation). Accordingly, grading plans would be required to be designed to preclude undue soil erosion and development projects would be required to prepare and implement SWPPPs and WQMPs to ensure that substantial soil erosion and/or sedimentation would not occur during temporary construction conditions or long-term operating conditions. Because the Project and all other developments throughout the Santa Ana River Watershed would need to comply with applicable federal, State, and local regulations, substantial cumulative erosion and/or siltation would not occur.
There are no conditions associated with the Project that would affect on- or off -site flooding and mandatory compliance with BCVWD or Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District for site drainage by other projects within the cumulative study area would preclude the potential for other projects to increase the flood potential in the cumulative study area. Therefore, the proposed Project would not result in a cumulatively considerable impact associated with flood hazards.
The implementation of the Project would result in a decrease in peak flows discharging from the site under a 100 -year storm event. The Project would not contribute runoff water that would exceed the capacity of an existing or planned stormwater system. Therefore, the Project would not result in a cumulatively considerable impact.
The Project site is not within a 100 -year flood plain and there are no large bodies of enclosed water in proximity to the Project site or cumulative study area. Additionally, there are no dams within the vicinity of the Project that could expose the Project to flooding due to inundation. Moreover, the City and its SOI are not located in proximity to a coastal body of water; therefore, the City would not be subject to tsunami hazards. Other project in the area would be required to comply with BCVWD or RCFC&WCD requirements to reduce flooding hazards. Therefore, the Project would not result in a cumulative considerable impact related to inundation and the release of pollutants.
Furthermore, as discussed in the response to Threshold e, the Project has no potential to conflict with any water quality control plans or sustainable groundwater management plans on a direct basis. As such, the Project would also have no potential to conflict with such plans on a cumulative basis. (DEIR, pp. 4.10-25 to 4.10-27)
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3.10 LAND USE AND PLANNING
Project impacts for CEQA Land Use and Planning Thresholds a and b do not result in significant impacts and findings are discussed below.
3.10.1 THRESHOLD A
Impact Statement: The Project would not physically divide an established community. ❑ Findings
Potential impacts of the Project related to Threshold a are discussed in detail in Section 4.11.5 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project will not result in significant impacts related to Threshold a; therefore, no mitigation is required. ❑ Substantial Evidence
Currently the 539.9 -acre Project site is vacant and undeveloped, except for the eastern portion of the site that contains the paved portion of Jack Rabbit Trail. The Project Applicant proposes to develop the Project site with an Industrial/Commercial Park. There are no existing established communities surrounding the Project site. The area east of the Project site is designated for and developed with similar industrial/commercial uses. The nearest established residential community to the Project site is located approximately 0.84 -mile northeast on the opposite side of SR -60. It should be noted that there is one existing single-family residence located approximately 483 feet south of the Project site's southernmost boundary. However, the Project would not restrict access to or from the existing residence, and the Project would provide private residential access to the existing residence via the relocated Jack Rabbit Trail. Access to this residence will be maintained throughout construction and operation of the Project. Therefore, the implementation of the Project on the Project site is not anticipated to physically divide an established community and impacts would be less than significant. (DEIR, p. 4.9-8)
3.1 0.2 THRESHOLD B
Impact Statement: The Project would not cause a significant environmental impact due to a conflict with any land use plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect.
❑ Findings
Potential impacts of the Project related to Threshold b are discussed in detail in Section 4.11.5 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project will not result in significant impacts related to Threshold b; therefore, no mitigation is required.
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❑ Substantial Evidence
The DEIR analyzes the physical environmental effects associated with all components of the Project, including Project construction and operation. Governmental approvals requested from the City include a General Plan Amendment (GPA; PLAN2019-0284), Pre -zone (PLAN2019-0284), Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan (SP2019-0003), Vesting Tentative Parcel Map (VTPM) No. 38161, and a Development Agreement (DA; PLAN2023-0906). The Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan is referred to herein as Specific Plan. The Project's consistency with land use plans, policies, and regulations adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect is discussed below. The Project is also consistent with the Beaumont General Plan and Zoning Ordinance, SCAG's Connect SoCal, and the Western Riverside County MSHCP as discussed below.
City of Beaumont General Plan
The Beaumont General Plan Land Use and Community Design Element designates the Project site as Rural Residential 1. The Project Applicant's proposed GPA PLAN2019-0284 would amend the City's General Plan Land Use Map to modify the land use designations for the Project site from "Rural Residential" to "Industrial (I)," "General Commercial (GC)," "Open Space (OS)," and "Open Space - Conservation (OS -C)." With the approval of the proposed Project, any future development plans and entitlement applications (tract maps, site plans, and other similar entitlements) would be required to comply with the Specific Plan and substantially conform to the standards and guidelines set forth in the other sections of the Specific Plan, as well as any other applicable City's regulations. Although the Project would result in a change to the General Plan land use designations for the Project site to allow for implementation of the Specific Plan, these changes would not result in a conflict with applicable plans, polices, or regulations adopted for the purpose of avoiding or reducing an environmental effect, as demonstrated below. Accordingly, a less -than -significant environmental impact would result from the Project's proposed governmental approvals.
DEIR Table 4.11-1, General Plan Applicability Analysis, provides an analysis of the Project's consistency with all applicable General Plan goals and policies that were adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect. As shown in DEIR Table 4.11-1, the Project would not result in any inconsistency with any of the applicable General Plan goals and policies. Accordingly, the Project would have a less -than -significant impact with respect to a conflict with the Beaumont General Plan.
City of Beaumont Zoning Ordinance
The City's Zoning Ordinance is contained within Title 17 of the City's Municipal Code and establishes specific standards for the use and development of all properties within the City by regulating land uses, development intensity, including limits on building setbacks, landscaping standards, and building heights. Under existing conditions, the Project site is zoned as W-2-20 under Riverside County Ordinance No. 348. Since the Project site is within the City's SOI within unincorporated Riverside County, the City has not adopted any zoning designations for the site. The City may pre -zone property within its SOI, which would become effect at the time that an annexation becomes effective.
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The Project Applicant proposes to annex and incorporate the Project site into the City. As such, the Project Applicant is proposing Pre -Zone PLAN2019-0283 to amend the City's Zoning Map to include the Project site and classify the Project site as "Specific Plan (Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan)". The application of the Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Zone would allow the Project to be developed in accordance with Section 3, Development Standards, of the Specific Plan, which would constitute the zoning regulations applicable to any future development within the Project site. The City's approval and implementation of PLAN2019-0283 would ensure that the Project would be consistent with the proposed zoning regulations identified in the Specific Plan. Based on the foregoing, the Project would have a less -than -significant impact with respect to a conflict with the City's Zoning Ordinance.
Connect SoCal
SCAG's Connect SoCal is the applicable SCAG planning document that applies to the Project. Connect SoCal identifies voluntary best practices to approach growth and infrastructure challenges in an integrated and comprehensive way. The Connect SoCal goals are meant to provide guidance for considering proposed project for municipalities throughout the SCAG jurisdictional area within the context of regional goals and policies. As shown in DEIR Table 4.11-2, SCAG Connect SoCal Consistency Analysis, implementation of the Project would not result in an inconsistency with the adopted Connect SoCal. Accordingly, the Project would have a less -than -significant impact with respect to a conflict with the SCAG's Connect SoCal.
Western Riverside County MSHCP
The Project site is in the MSHCP Criteria Area, including the Pass Area Plan (Cells 933, 936, 1030, 1032, and 1125) and the Reche Canyon/Badlands Area Plan (Cell Group A'). The Biological Resources Assessment (DEIR Technical Appendix CJ) evaluated the Project's consistency with MSHCP Reserve assembly requirements, Section 6.1.2 (Protection of Species Associated with Riparian/Riverine Areas and Vernal Pools), Section 6.1.3 (Protection of Narrow Endemic Plant Species), Section 6.1.4 (Guidelines Pertaining to the Urban/Wildlands Interface), and Section 6.3.2 (Additional Survey Needs and Procedures). As discussed in DEIR Section 4.4, Biological Resources, the Project would be consistent with the West Riverside County MSHCP. Refer to Threshold f under DEIR Section 4.4, Biological Resources, and Section 7.0 of the Project's Biological Resources Assessment (DEIR Technical Appendix C1) for a detailed discussion on the Project's consistency with the Western Riverside County MSHCP.
Implementation of the Project would not conflict with any land use plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect, including the City's General Plan or Zoning Ordinance, Connect SoCal, or Western Riverside County MSHCP. (DEIR, pp. 4.11-8 to 4.11- 43)
3.10.3 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS
Impact Statement: The Project would not result in a cumulatively considerable impacts related to land use and planning.
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❑ Findings
Potential cumulative impacts of the Project related to land use and planning are discussed in detail in Section 4.11.7 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project would not result in significant cumulative impacts related to land use and planning; therefore, no mitigation is required.
❑ Substantial Evidence
This cumulative impact analysis considers development of the Project in conjunction with other development projects and planned development in the vicinity of the Project site that are located in unincorporated Riverside County, and cities of Beaumont and Banning. As discussed under Threshold a, the Project would not physically divide an established community because the Project site is vacant and undeveloped and is within a developing portion of the City. Although there is one existing single- family residence located immediately south of the Project site, implementation of the Project would not obstruct access to and from the existing single-family residence. Therefore, the Project would have a less than cumulatively considerable impact with respect to the physical division of an established community.
As discussed under Threshold b, the Project would not conflict with any other aspects of the City's General Plan or any other applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating adverse environmental effects. Cumulative development would also be subject to site -specific environmental and planning reviews that would address consistency with adopted land use plans, policies, or regulations. Thus, it is expected that the land uses of cumulative projects would be consistent with policies that avoid an environmental effect; therefore, cumulatively considerable impacts from cumulative projects related to policy consistency would be less than significant. (DEIR, pp. 4.11-44)
3.1 1 MINERAL RESOURCES
Project impacts for CEQA Mineral Resources Thresholds a and b do not result in significant impacts and findings are discussed below.
5.11.1 THRESHOLD A
Impact Statement: The Project would not result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state. ❑ Findings
Potential impacts of the Project related to Threshold a are discussed in detail in Section 4.12.6 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project would not result in significant impacts related to Threshold a; therefore, no mitigation is required.
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❑ Substantial Evidence
According to the City's General Plan, the City has no known identified mineral resources of regional or statewide importance. The Project site is located MRZ-3, which is defined as an area where the significance of the deposit is undetermined (City of Beaumont, 2020b, Figure 5.11-1). Therefore, the Project site does not contain any known mineral resources that would be of value to the region or the residents of the State. Consistent with the findings of the General Plan EIR, no impacts to "known mineral resources" would occur with Project implementation (City of Beaumont, 2020b, pp. 5.11-7).
In addition, there are no delineated sites or locations of mineral resources within the City (City of Beaumont, 2020a, p. 211). Therefore, the potential for the implementation of the Project to result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and residents of the State is considered less than significant. (DEIR, p. 4.12-4)
3.11.2 THRESHOLD B
Impact Statement: The Project would not result in the loss of availability of a locally -important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan, or other land use plan. ❑ Findings
Potential impacts of the Project related to Threshold b are discussed in detail in Section 4.12.6 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project would not result in significant impacts related to Threshold b; therefore, no mitigation is required. ❑ Substantial Evidence
According to the County's General Plan, the Project site is within the MRZ-3 zone and not located within close proximity to the State designated Aggregate Mineral Resource areas (Riverside County, 2015). Additionally, according to the City's General Plan, the Project site is not located within an area known to be underlain by locally -important mineral resources (City of Beaumont, 2020b, Figure 5.11- 1). The Project site is not located within the City's Mineral Resource Overlay and the City's General Plan does not identify any locally -important mineral resource recovery sites on site or within proximity to the Project site (City of Beaumont, 2020b, p. 5.11-7). Additionally, as a future implementing action following adoption of the General Plan 2040, the City will delete the Mineral Resource Overlay from the City's Zoning Ordinance. Therefore, the Project would not result in the loss of availability of a locally -important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan, or other land use plan and impacts would be less than significant. (DEIR, p. 4.12-4)
3.1 1 .3 CUMULATIVE IMPACTS
Impact Statement: The Project would not result in a cumulatively considerable impact related to mineral resources.
❑ Findings
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result in significant cumulative impacts related to mineral resources; therefore, no mitigation is required.
❑ Substantial Evidence
As discussed under Threshold a, the Project site is classified as MRZ-3 in the County's and City's General Plan and contains no known mineral resource deposits. Furthermore, there are no delineated sites or locations of known mineral resources within the City. Therefore, the Project has no potential to result in a cumulatively considerable contribution to impacts related to mineral resources that would be of value to the region and residents of the state.
As discussed under Threshold b, the County and City's General Plan does not identify any locally - important mineral resource recovery sites on the Project site or within proximity to the Project site.
Therefore, the Project has no potential to result in a cumulatively considerable contribution to impacts to a locally -important mineral resource recovery site. (DEIR, pp. 4.12-4 to 4.12-5)
3.12 NOISE
Except as indicated, Project impacts for CEQA Noise Thresholds a, b and c do not result in significant impacts and findings are discussed below.
3.12.1 THRESHOLD A
Impact Statement: The Project would not generate a substantial temporary or permanent increase in ambient noise levels during construction or on -site operation, in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies2. ❑ Findings
Potential impacts of the Project related to Threshold a are discussed in detail in Section 4.13.7 of the DEIR. The City finds that the development of the proposed Project would not result in significant impacts related to Threshold a for construction or on -site operation; therefore, no mitigation is required for these.
❑ Substantial Evidence
The findings below summarize the Project's potential construction noise levels and on -site operational noise levels.
Construction Noise Impact Analysis
Construction activities on the Project site would proceed in four stages: 1) grading; 2) building construction; 3) paving; and 4) architectural coating. These activities would create temporary periods of noise when heavy construction equipment (i.e., tractors, trucks, excavators, generators, pavers) is in operation and would cause a short-term increase in ambient noise levels. The Project construction noise 2 Off -site traffic noise from Project operation would be significant and addressed under Section 5.3, below.
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levels at nearby receiver locations are summarized in DEIR Table 4.13-7, Project Construction Noise Levels.
Project -related construction activities are expected to occur on weekdays (and, potentially, on Saturdays) during the hours when the City's Municipal Code does not restrict construction noise. The City's Municipal Code Section 9.02.110.F.2 exempts construction activities from noise restrictions so long as construction activities occur between the hours of 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (June through September) and 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (October through May). In accordance with the City's Municipal Code Section 9.02.110.F.4, if the building official should determine that the public health and safety will not be impaired by the construction related noise, the building inspector may issue a permit for construction within the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., upon application being made at the time the permit for the work is awarded or during the progress of the work. The building official may place such conditions on the issuance of the permit that are appropriate to maintain the public health and safety, as determined by the building official.
Using the reference construction equipment noise levels and the CadnaA noise prediction model, calculations of the Project construction noise level impacts at the nearest sensitive receiver locations were completed. To assess the construction equipment noise levels, the Project construction noise analysis relies on the highest noise level impacts when the equipment with the highest reference noise level is operating at the closest point from the edge of primary construction activity (Project site boundary) to each receiver location. As shown on DEIR Table 4.13-7, the highest construction noise levels are expected to range from 61.2 to 73.4 dBA Leq at the nearest receiver locations.
Acceptable exterior construction noise level threshold is based on the City's 55 dBA Leq interior noise level limit and the 20 dBA noise reduction associated with typical building construction. As shown in DEIR Table 4.13-7, Project construction would not cause noise levels at receiver locations to exceed 75 dBA Leq. Accordingly, Project construction would not result in substantial noise -related health safety hazards and impacts would be less than significant.
In addition, rock blasting may be required to support Project construction, therefore, this analysis considers the potential blasting noise levels at the nearest noise sensitive receiver locations. The airblast levels from Project blasts are based on the ISEE's Blasters' Handbook equation for partially and substantially confined construction blasts, determined based on the anticipated depth of hard rock in each location. This analysis describes partially confined airblast levels since they are calculated using the Blasters' Handbook equation for general construction blasting activities. The blasting impacts described below represent the worst -case (closest) blast locations describing the potential impacts when measured from the edge of the nearest blast area to the nearest receiver location. When measured at greater distances, the blasts will result in lower airblast noise levels. DEIR Table 4.13-8, Project Blasting and Compliance Summary, shows the calculated airblast levels, which are expected to range from 88 to 111 dB. The Project airblast noise levels are shown to satisfy the 133 dB airblast threshold at the nearest noise sensitive residential receiver locations. Therefore, the Project -related airblast noise level impacts would be less than significant. (DEIR pp. 4.13-20 to 4.13-22) Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
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Nighttime Concrete Pour
Nighttime concrete pouring activities will occur as a part of Project building construction activities.
The noise levels associated with the nighttime concrete pour activities are estimated to range from 26.8 to 45.4 dBA Leq. Nighttime concrete pour activities would not exceed the construction noise level threshold at all the nearest noise sensitive receiver locations. Therefore, the noise impacts due to Project construction nighttime concrete pour noise activity are considered less than significant at all receiver locations with prior authorization for nighttime work from the City. (DEIR pp. 4.13-22 to 4.13-23) Operational Noise Impact Analysis — Stationary Noise
Stationary (on -site) noise sources associated with long-term Project operation are expected to include loading dock activity, delivery van activity, truck movements, roof -top air conditioning units, parking lot vehicle movements, drive -through speakerphone activity, and trash enclosure activity. The operational stationary noise analysis is based on reference noise level measurements collected from similar types of activities to represent the noise levels expected with the development of the Project. (DEIR pp. 4.13-23 to 4.13-25)
DEIR Table 4.13-10, Project Daytime Operational Noise — Stationary Noise, shows the Project operational noise levels during the daytime hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The daytime hourly noise levels at the off -site receiver locations are expected to range from 32.1 to 43.6 dBA Leq. DEIR Table
4.13-11, Project Nighttime Operational Noise -Stationary Noise, shows the Project operational noise levels during the nighttime hours of 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Project operational noise levels during the nighttime hours of 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. at the off -site receiver locations are expected to range from
32.0 to 42.7 dBA Leq.
Project stationary noise would not expose nearby receivers to unacceptable daytime or nighttime noise levels during Project operations following Project buildout (see Table 4.13-12, Project Operational Noise — Stationary Noise). Accordingly, Project operation would not result in the exposure of receivers near the Project site to stationary noise levels that exceed the exterior noise level standards established in the City's Municipal Code. Impacts would be less than significant.
Noise levels that would be experienced at receiver locations when unmitigated Project -source noise is added to the ambient daytime, evening, and nighttime conditions are presented on DEIR Table 4.13- 13, Project Operational Noise Level Contributions —Daytime, and Table 4.13-14, Project Operational Noise Level Contributions — Nighttime, respectively. As shown, the Project would not contribute an operational noise level increase during the daytime or nighttime hours. To describe the amount to which a given noise level increase is considered substantial, the City's General Plan EIR outlines criteria to evaluate the incremental noise level increase and establishes a method for comparing future project noise with existing ambient conditions. In effect, the amount to which a given noise level increase is considered acceptable is reduced based on existing ambient noise conditions. The Project - related operational noise level increases will satisfy the operational noise level increase criteria at the nearest sensitive receiver locations. On this basis, although the Project would increase noise levels in the Project vicinity, Project operational stationary -source noise would not result in a substantial temporary/periodic, or permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the Project vicinity above levels Beaumont Pointe Specific Plan Project
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