The local air quality emissions from construction were analyzed using the SCAQMD’s Mass Rate Localized Significant Threshold Look-up Tables and the methodology described in Localized Significance Threshold Methodology, prepared by SCAQMD, revised July 2008. The Look-up Tables were developed by the SCAQMD in order to readily determine if the daily emissions of CO, NOx, PM10, and PM2.5 from the proposed project could result in a significant impact to the local air quality. The emission thresholds were based on the Coachella Valley source receptor area (SRA 30) and a disturbance of 4 acres per day, to be conservative, at a distance of 25 meters (82 feet).
4.4 Localized Operational Analysis
For operational emissions, as the project is approximately 11.5 acres, the screening tables for a disturbance area of 5 acres per day and a distance of 25 meters were used to determine significance.
The tables were compared to the project’s onsite operational emissions. 34 Date Palm Apartments
Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Energy Impact Study
City of Cathedral City, CA Thresholds of Significance
5.0 Thresholds of Significance
5.1 Air Quality Thresholds of Significance
5.1.1 CEQA Guidelines for Air Quality
The CEQA Guidelines define a significant effect on the environment as “a substantial, or potentially substantial, adverse change in the environment.” To determine if a project would have a significant impact on air quality, the type, level, and impact of emissions generated by the project must be evaluated.
The following air quality significance thresholds are contained in Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines. A significant impact would occur if the project would:
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan; b) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is nonattainment under an applicable national or state ambient air quality standard; c) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations; or d) Result in other emissions (such as those leading to odors) adversely affecting a substantial number of people.
While the final determination of whether a project is significant is within the purview of the Lead Agency pursuant to Section 15064(b) of the CEQA Guidelines, SCAQMD recommends that its quantitative air pollution thresholds be used to determine the significance of project emissions. If the Lead Agency finds that the project has the potential to exceed these air pollution thresholds, the project should be considered to have significant air quality impacts. There are daily emission thresholds for construction and operation of a proposed project in the basin.
5.1.2 Regional Significance Thresholds for Construction Emissions The following CEQA significance thresholds for construction emissions are established for the Basin:
•
•
•
75 pounds per day (lbs/day) of VOC
100 lbs/day of NOx
550 lbs/day of CO
•
•
•
150 lbs/day of PM10
55 lbs/day of PM2.5
150 lbs/day of SO2
Projects in the basin with construction-related emissions that exceed any of the emission thresholds are considered to be significant under SCAQMD guidelines. 35 Date Palm Apartments
Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Energy Impact Study
City of Cathedral City, CA Thresholds of Significance
5.1.3 Regional Significance Thresholds for Operational Emissions The daily operational emissions significance thresholds for the basin are as follows:
•
•
•
55 pounds per day (lbs/day) of VOC
55 lbs/day of NOx
550 lbs/day of CO
•
•
•
150 lbs/day of PM10
55 lbs/day of PM2.5
150 lbs/day of SO2
Local Microscale Concentration Standards The significance of localized project impacts under CEQA depends on whether ambient CO levels in the vicinity of the project are above or below State and federal CO standards. If ambient levels are below the standards, a project is considered to have a significant impact if project emissions result in an exceedance of one or more of these standards. If ambient levels already exceed a State or federal standard, project emissions are considered significant if they increase 1-hour CO concentrations by 1.0 ppm or more or 8-hour CO concentrations by 0.45 ppm or more. The following are applicable local emission concentration standards for CO:
•
•
California State 1-hour CO standard of 20.0 ppm
California State 8-hour CO standard of 9.0 ppm
5.1.4 Thresholds for Localized Significance
Project-related construction air emissions may have the potential to exceed the State and Federal air quality standards in the project vicinity, even though these pollutant emissions may not be significant enough to create a regional impact to the Salton Sea Air Basin. In order to assess local air quality impacts the SCAQMD has developed Localized Significant Thresholds (LSTs) to assess the projectrelated air emissions in the project vicinity. The SCAQMD has also provided Final Localized Significant Threshold Methodology (LST Methodology), June 2003, which details the methodology to analyze local air emission impacts. The Localized Significant Threshold Methodology found that the primary emissions of concern are NO2, CO, PM10, and PM2.5.
The emission thresholds were calculated based on the Coachella Valley source receptor area (SRA 30) and a disturbance of 4 acres per day at a distance of 25 meters (82 feet), for construction and 4 acres a day for screening of localized operational emissions. The 4-acre thresholds are interpolated from the 2- acre and 5-acre thresholds.
5.2 Greenhouse Gas Thresholds of Significance
5.2.1 CEQA Guidelines for Greenhouse Gas
CEQA Guidelines define a significant effect on the environment as “a substantial, or potentially substantial, adverse change in the environment.” To determine if a project would have a significant impact on greenhouse gases, the type, level, and impact of emissions generated by the project must be evaluated.
36 Date Palm Apartments
Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Energy Impact Study
City of Cathedral City, CA Thresholds of Significance
The following greenhouse gas significance thresholds are contained in Appendix G of the CEQA Guidelines, which were amendments adopted into the Guidelines on March 18, 2010, pursuant to SB 97. A significant impact would occur if the project would:
(a) Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment; or
(b) Conflict with any applicable plan, policy or regulation of an agency adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases.
However, despite this, currently neither the CEQA statutes, OPR guidelines, nor the draft proposed changes to the CEQA Guidelines prescribe thresholds of significance or a particular methodology for performing an impact analysis; as with most environmental topics, significance criteria are left to the judgment and discretion of the Lead Agency. As previously discussed (Section 2.2.4 of this report), SCAQMD has drafted interim GHG thresholds and the County of Riverside CAP Update has adopted a GHG threshold. The County of Riverside CAP Update screening threshold of 3,000 metric tons per year of CO2e was used in this analysis.
5.3 Toxic Air Contaminants
The threshold for toxic air contaminants (TACs) has a maximum incremental cancer risk of 10 per million and a non-cancer (acute and chronic) hazard index of 1.0 or greater. An exceedance to these values would be considered a significant impact.
37 Date Palm Apartments
Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Energy Impact Study
City of Cathedral City, CA Air Quality Emissions Impact
6.0 Air Quality Emissions Impact
6.1 Construction Air Quality Emissions Impact
The latest version of CalEEMod was used to estimate the onsite and offsite construction emissions. The emissions incorporate Rule 402 and 403. Rule 402 and 403 (fugitive dust) are not considered mitigation measures as the project by default is required to incorporate these rules during construction.
6.1.1 Regional Construction Emissions
The construction emissions for the Project would not exceed the SCAQMD’s daily emission thresholds at the regional level with inclusion of Mitigation Measure 1 as demonstrated in Table 8, and therefore would be considered less than significant. Mitigation Measure 1 limits interior architectural coatings to a VOC content of 45 grams VOC per liter.
Table 8: Regional Significance – Mitigated Construction Emissions (pounds/day) Pollutant Emissions (pounds/day)
Activity VOC NOx CO SO2 PM10 PM2.5
Unmitigated
Site Preparation
On-Site2
Off-Site3
Total
3.65 0.07
3.72 35.95
0.11 36.06
32.93 1.03
33.96 0.05
0.00 0.05
6.71 0.23
6.94 4.10
0.05 4.15
Grading
On-Site2
Off-Site3
Total
3.52 0.08
3.60 34.29
0.12 34.41
30.17 1.18
31.35 0.06
0.00 0.06
3.84 0.26
4.10 2.28
0.06 2.34
Building Construction
On-Site2
Off-Site3
1.20 1.04
2.24 11.22
12.39 23.61
13.12 19.05
32.17 0.02
0.01 0.03
0.50 2.65
3.15 0.46
0.65 Total 1.10
Paving
On-Site2
Off-Site3
Total
1.60 0.20
1.80 7.45
0.41 7.87
9.98 1.58
11.56 0.01
0.00 0.02
0.35 0.29
0.63 0.32
0.07 0.39
Architectural Coating
On-Site2
Off-Site3
74.73 0.19
74.92 78.96
75 0.88
0.19 1.07
32.55 100
1.14 3.42
4.56 48.28
550
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.05
150
No
0.03 0.47
0.50 4.28
150
No
0.03 0.11
0.14 1.63
55 Total
Total of overlapping phases4
SCAQMD Thresholds
Exceeds Thresholds Yes No No No
Mitigated
Site Preparation
On-Site2
Off-Site3
3.65 0.07
3.72 35.95
0.11 36.06
32.93 1.03
33.96 0.05
0.00 0.05
6.71 0.23
6.94 4.10
0.05 Total 4.15
38 Date Palm Apartments
Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Energy Impact Study
City of Cathedral City, CA Air Quality Emissions Impact Pollutant Emissions (pounds/day)
Activity VOC NOx CO SO2 PM10 PM2.5
Grading
On-Site2
Off-Site3
Total
3.52 0.08
3.60 34.29
0.12 34.41
30.17 1.18
31.35 0.06
0.00 0.06
3.84 0.26
4.10 2.28
0.06 2.34
Building Construction
On-Site2
Off-Site3
1.20 1.04
2.24 11.22
12.39 23.61
13.12 19.05
32.17 0.02
0.01 0.03
0.50 2.65
3.15 0.46
0.65 Total 1.10
Paving
On-Site2
Off-Site3
Total
1.60 0.20
1.80 7.45
0.41 7.87
9.98 1.58
11.56 0.01
0.00 0.02
0.35 0.29
0.63 0.32
0.07 0.39
Architectural Coating
On-Site2
Off-Site3
69.52 0.19
69.71 73.75
75 0.88
0.19 1.07
32.55 100
1.14 3.42
4.56 48.28
550
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.05
150
No
0.03 0.47
0.50 4.28
150
No
0.03 0.11
0.14 1.63
55 Total
Total of overlapping phases4
SCAQMD Thresholds
Exceeds Thresholds No No No No
Notes:
1 Source: CalEEMod Version 2022.1.1.20
2 On-site emissions from equipment operated on-site that is not operated on public roads. 3 Off-site emissions from equipment operated on public roads. 4 Construction, architectural coatings and paving phases may overlap.
6.1.2 Localized Construction Emissions
The data provided in Table 9 shows that none of the analyzed criteria pollutants would exceed the local emissions thresholds at the nearest sensitive receptors. Therefore, a less than significant local air quality impact would occur from construction of the proposed project.
Table 9: Localized Significance – Construction
On-Site Pollutant Emissions (pounds/day)1
Phase NOx
35.95 34.29
11.22 7.45
0.88 19.56
191
CO PM10
6.71 3.84
0.50 0.35
0.03 0.87
7 PM2.5
4.10 2.28
0.46 0.32
0.03 0.80
5 Site Preparation
Grading
Building Construction
Paving
Architectural Coating
Total of overlapping phases
32.93 30.17
13.12 9.98
1.14 24.24
1,299
No
SCAQMD Threshold for 25 meters (82 feet) or less2
Exceeds Threshold? No No No
Notes:
1 Source: Calculated from CalEEMod and SCAQMD’s Mass Rate Look-up Tables for two acres in Coachella Valley Source Receptor Area (SRA 30). Project will disturb a maximum of 3.5 acres per day (see Table 7). 2 The nearest sensitive receptor is located adjacent to the east; therefore, the 25-meter threshold has been used. 39 Date Palm Apartments
Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Energy Impact Study
City of Cathedral City, CA Air Quality Emissions Impact
6.1.3 Construction-Related Human Health Impacts
Regarding health effects related to criteria pollutant emissions, the applicable significance thresholds are established for regional compliance with the state and federal ambient air quality standards, which are intended to protect public health from both acute and long-term health impacts, depending on the potential effects of the pollutant. Because regional and local emissions of criteria pollutants during construction of the project would be below the applicable thresholds, it would not contribute to longterm health impacts related to nonattainment of the ambient air quality standards. Therefore, significant adverse acute health impacts as a result of project construction are not anticipated.
6.1.4 Odors
Potential sources that may emit odors during construction activities include the application of materials such as asphalt pavement. The objectionable odors that may be produced during the construction process are of short-term in nature and the odor emissions are expected cease upon the drying or hardening of the odor producing materials. Diesel exhaust and VOCs would be emitted during construction of the project, which are objectionable to some; however, emissions would disperse rapidly from the project site and therefore should not reach an objectionable level at the nearest sensitive receptors. Due to the short-term nature and limited amounts of odor producing materials being utilized, no significant impact related to odors would occur during construction of the proposed project.
The SCAQMD recommends that odor impacts be addressed in a qualitative manner. Such an analysis shall determine whether the project would result in excessive nuisance odors, as defined under the California Code of Regulations and Section 41700 of the California Health and Safety Code, and thus would constitute a public nuisance related to air quality.
Potential sources that may emit odors during the on-going operations of the proposed project would include odor emissions from vehicle emissions. Due to the distance of the nearest receptors from the project site and through compliance with SCAQMD’s Rule 402 no significant impact related to odors would occur during the on-going operations of the proposed project.
6.1.5 Construction-Related Toxic Air Contaminant Impact The greatest potential for toxic air contaminant emissions would be related to diesel particulate emissions associated with heavy equipment operations during construction of the proposed project.
The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has issued the Air Toxic Hot Spots Program Risk Assessment Guidelines and Guidance Manual for the Preparation of Health Risk Assessments, February 2015 to provide a description of the algorithms, recommended exposure variates, cancer and noncancer health values, and the air modeling protocols needed to perform a health risk assessment (HRA) under the Air Toxics Hot Spots Information and Assessment Act of 1987.
Hazard identification includes identifying all substances that are evaluated for cancer risk and/or noncancer acute, 8-hour, and chronic health impacts. In addition, identifying any multi-pathway substances that present a cancer risk or chronic non-cancer hazard via non-inhalation routes of exposure.
40 Date Palm Apartments
Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Energy Impact Study
City of Cathedral City, CA Air Quality Emissions Impact Given the relatively limited number of heavy-duty construction equipment and construction schedule, the proposed project would not result in a long-term substantial source of toxic air containment emissions and corresponding individual cancer risk. Furthermore, construction-based particulate matter (PM) emissions (including diesel exhaust emissions) do not exceed any local or regional thresholds. Therefore, no significant short-term toxic air contaminant impacts would occur during construction of the proposed project.
6.2 Operational Air Quality Emissions Impact
6.2.1 Regional Operational Emissions
The operations-related criteria air quality impacts created by the proposed project have been analyzed through the use of CalEEMod model. The operating emissions were based on year 2025, which is the anticipated opening year for the project per the Traffic Scoping Agreement (Integrated Engineering Group). The summer and winter emissions created by the proposed project’s long-term operations were calculated and the highest emissions from either summer or winter are summarized in Table 10. <Table 10, next page>
Table 10: Regional Significance - Unmitigated Operational Emissions (lbs/day) Pollutant Emissions (pounds/day)1
Activity
Area Sources2
Energy Usage3
Mobile Sources4
Total Emissions
SCAQMD Thresholds
Exceeds Threshold?
VOC
6.81 0.04
5.37 12.22
55 NOx
0.14 0.66
4.59 5.40
55 CO
14.89 0.28
40.61 55.78
550
SO2
0.00 0.00
0.09 0.09
150
No
PM10
0.01 0.05
6.96 7.02
150
PM2.5
0.01 0.05
1.81 1.87
55 No No No No No
Notes:
1 Source: CalEEMod Version 2022.1.1.20
2 Area sources consist of emissions from consumer products, architectural coatings, and landscaping equipment. 3 Energy usage consists of emissions from on-site natural gas usage. 4 Mobile sources consist of emissions from vehicles and road dust.
Table 10 provides the project's unmitigated operational emissions. Table 10 shows that the project does not exceed the SCAQMD daily emission threshold and regional operational emissions are considered to be less than significant.
6.2.2 Localized Operational Emissions
Table 11 shows the calculated emissions for the proposed operational activities compared with appropriate LSTs. The LST analysis only includes on-site sources; however, the CalEEMod software 41 Date Palm Apartments
Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Energy Impact Study
City of Cathedral City, CA Air Quality Emissions Impact outputs do not separate on-site and off-site emissions for mobile sources. For a worst-case scenario assessment, the emissions shown in Table 11 include all on-site project-related stationary sources and 10% of the project-related new mobile sources.3 This percentage is an estimate of the amount of project-related new vehicle traffic that will occur on-site. <Table 11, next page>
Table 11: Localized Significance – Unmitigated Operational Emissions On-Site Pollutant Emissions (pounds/day)1
On-Site Emission Source NOx
0.14 0.66
0.46 1.26
304
No
CO
14.89 0.28
4.06 19.23
2,292
No
PM10
0.01 0.05
0.70 0.76
4 PM2.5
0.01 0.05
0.18 0.24
2 Area Sources2
Energy Usage3
On-Site Vehicle Emissions4
Total Emissions
SCAQMD Threshold for 25 meters (82 feet)5
Exceeds Threshold? No No
Notes:
1 Source: Calculated from CalEEMod and SCAQMD’s Mass Rate Look-up Tables for 5 acres in Coachella Valley Source Receptor Area (SRA 30). The project will be approximately 11.49 acres.
2 Area sources consist of emissions from consumer products, architectural coatings, and landscaping equipment. 3 Energy usage consists of emissions from generation of electricity and on-site natural gas usage. 4 On-site vehicular emissions based on 1/10 of the gross vehicular emissions and road dust. 5 The nearest sensitive receptor is located adjacent to the east; therefore, the 25-meter threshold has been used.
Table 11 indicates that the local operational emission would not exceed the LST thresholds at the nearest sensitive receptors, located adjacent to the project. Therefore, the project will result in less than significant Localized Operational emissions.
3 The project site is approximately 0.2 miles in length at its longest point; therefore the on-site mobile source emissions represent approximately 1/34th of the shortest CalEEMod default distance of 6.9 miles. Therefore, to be conservative, 1/10th the distance (dividing the mobile source emissions by 10) was used to represent the portion of the overall mobile source emissions that would occur on-site. 42 Date Palm Apartments
Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Energy Impact Study
City of Cathedral City, CA Air Quality Emissions Impact
6.2.3 Operations-Related Human Health Impacts
As stated previously, regarding health effects related to criteria pollutant emissions, the applicable significance thresholds are established for regional compliance with the state and federal ambient air quality standards, which are intended to protect public health from both acute and long-term health impacts, depending on the potential effects of the pollutant. Because regional and local emissions of criteria pollutants during operation of the project would be below the applicable thresholds, it would not contribute to long-term health impacts related to nonattainment of the ambient air quality standards. Therefore, less than significant adverse acute health impacts as a result of project operation are anticipated.
6.3 CO Hot Spot Emissions
CO is the pollutant of major concern along roadways because the most notable source of CO is motor vehicles. For this reason, CO concentrations are usually indicative of the local air quality generated by a roadway network and are used as an indicator of potential local air quality impacts. Local air quality impacts can be assessed by comparing future without and with project CO levels to the State and Federal CO standards which were presented in above in Section 5.0.
To determine if the proposed project could cause emission levels in excess of the CO standards discussed above in Section 5.0, a sensitivity analysis is typically conducted to determine the potential for CO “hot spots” at a number of intersections in the general project vicinity. Because of reduced speeds and vehicle queuing, “hot spots” potentially can occur at high traffic volume intersections with a Level of Service E or worse.
Micro-scale air quality emissions have traditionally been analyzed in environmental documents where the air basin was a non-attainment area for CO. However, the SCAQMD has demonstrated in the CO attainment redesignation request to EPA that there are no “hot spots” anywhere in the air basin, even at intersections with much higher volumes, much worse congestion, and much higher background CO levels than anywhere in Riverside County. If the worst-case intersections in the air basin have no “hot spot” potential, any local impacts will be below thresholds.
Traffic analysis from Integrated Engineering Group (2023) showed that the project would generate 1,375 average daily trips. The 1992 Federal Attainment Plan for Carbon Monoxide (1992 CO Plan) showed that an intersection which has a daily traffic volume of approximately 100,000 vehicles per day would not violate the CO standard. The volume of traffic at project buildout would be well below 100,000 vehicles and below the necessary volume to even get close to causing a violation of the CO standard. Therefore, no CO “hot spot” modeling was performed and less than significant long-term air quality impact is anticipated to local air quality with the on-going use of the proposed project.
6.4 Cumulative Regional Air Quality Impacts
Cumulative projects include local development as well as general growth within the project area.
However, as with most development, the greatest source of emissions is from mobile sources, which travel well out of the local area. Therefore, from an air quality standpoint, the cumulative analysis 43 Date Palm Apartments
Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Energy Impact Study
City of Cathedral City, CA Air Quality Emissions Impact would extend beyond any local projects and when wind patterns are considered, would cover an even larger area. Accordingly, the cumulative analysis for the project’s air quality must be generic by nature.
The project area is out of attainment for both ozone and PM10 particulate matter. Construction and operation of cumulative projects will further degrade the local air quality, as well as the air quality of the Salton Sea Air Basin. The greatest cumulative impact on the quality of regional air cell will be the incremental addition of pollutants mainly from increased traffic from residential, commercial, and industrial development and the use of heavy equipment and trucks associated with the construction of these projects. Air quality will be temporarily degraded during construction activities that occur separately or simultaneously. However, in accordance with the SCAQMD methodology, projects that do not exceed the SCAQMD criteria or can be mitigated to less than criteria levels are not significant and do not add to the overall cumulative impact. The project does not exceed any of the thresholds of significance and therefore is considered less than significant.
6.5 Air Quality Compliance
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requires a discussion of any inconsistencies between a proposed project and applicable General Plans and Regional Plans (CEQA Guidelines Section 15125).
The regional plan that applies to the proposed project includes the SCAQMD Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP). Therefore, this section discusses any potential inconsistencies of the proposed project with the AQMP.
The purpose of this discussion is to set forth the issues regarding consistency with the assumptions and objectives of the AQMP and discuss whether the proposed project would interfere with the region’s ability to comply with Federal and State air quality standards. If the decision-makers determine that the proposed project is inconsistent, the lead agency may consider project modifications or inclusion of mitigation to eliminate the inconsistency.
The SCAQMD CEQA Handbook states that "New or amended General Plan Elements (including land use zoning and density amendments), Specific Plans, and significant projects must be analyzed for consistency with the AQMP." Strict consistency with all aspects of the plan is usually not required A proposed project should be considered to be consistent with the AQMP if it furthers one or more policies and does not obstruct other policies. The SCAQMD CEQA Handbook identifies two key indicators of consistency:
(1) Whether the project will result in an increase in the frequency or severity of existing air quality violations or cause or contribute to new violations, or delay timely attainment of air quality standards or the interim emission reductions specified in the AQMP. (2) Whether the project will exceed the assumptions in the AQMP in 2022 or increments based on the year of project buildout and phase.
Both of these criteria are evaluated in the following sections. 44 Date Palm Apartments
Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Energy Impact Study
City of Cathedral City, CA Air Quality Emissions Impact A. Criterion 1 - Increase in the Frequency or Severity of Violations Based on the air quality modeling analysis contained in this Air Analysis in Tables 8 and 9, short-term construction impacts will not result in significant impacts based on the SCAQMD regional and local thresholds of significance. This Air Analysis also found that, long-term operations impacts will not result in significant impacts based on the SCAQMD local and regional thresholds of significance, shown in Tables 10 and 11.
Therefore, the proposed project is not projected to contribute to the exceedance of any air pollutant concentration standards or to cause a delay in attainment for any pollutant and is found to be consistent with the AQMP for the first criterion.
B. Criterion 2 - Exceed Assumptions in the AQMP?
Consistency with the AQMP assumptions is determined by performing an analysis of the proposed project with the assumptions in the AQMP. The emphasis of this criterion is to ensure that the analyses conducted for the proposed project are based on the same forecasts as the AQMP. Connect SoCal, the 2024–2050 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy prepared by SCAG, includes chapters on: SoCal today, paying our way forward, and the path to greater mobility and sustainability. These chapters currently respond directly to federal and state requirements placed on SCAG. Local governments are required to use these as the basis of their plans for purposes of consistency with applicable regional plans under CEQA. For this project, the City of Cathedral City defines the assumptions that are represented in the AQMP.
The proposed project has a current land use designation of General Commercial (CG) according to the City of Cathedral City Official General Plan and is zoned Planned Community Commercial (PCC) in the City of Cathedral City Code of Ordinances. The proposed project is to develop the site with an apartment complex. Under the current zoning, allowable uses include restaurants, bars, hotels, and retail, which would all have the potential to generate more trips than a residential use and therefore more emissions.4 As such, a General Plan amendment to accommodate for the project would result in less emissions that originally planned for in the AQMP. Therefore, the proposed project is not anticipated to exceed the AQMP assumptions for the project site and would be found to be consistent with the AQMP for the second criterion.
Based on the above, the proposed project will not result in an inconsistency with the SCAQMD AQMP.
Therefore, a less than significant impact will occur.
4 ITE Trip Generation Manual, 11th Edition (2021)
45 Date Palm Apartments
Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Energy Impact Study
City of Cathedral City, CA Greenhouse Gas Impact Analysis
7.0 Greenhouse Gas Impact Analysis
7.1 Construction Greenhouse Gas Emissions Impact
The greenhouse gas emissions from project construction equipment and worker vehicles are shown in Table 12. The emissions are from all phases of construction. The total construction emissions amortized over a period of 30 years are estimated at 32.25 metric tons of CO2e per year. Annual CalEEMod output calculations are provided in Appendix A.
Table 12: Construction Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Emissions (MTCO2e)1
Activity Onsite Offsite Total
Site Preparation
Grading
Building Construction
Paving
Coating
24.10 90.10
328.17
13.76 1.22
1.11 3.81
495.89
4.85 25.21
93.90 824.06
18.61 4.45 5.66
Total 457.34
15.24 510.11
17.00 967.45
Averaged over 30 years 32.25 2
Notes:
1. MTCO2e=metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (includes carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide).
2. The emissions are averaged over 30 years because the average is added to the operational emissions, pursuant to SCAQMD. * CalEEMod output (Appendix A)
7.2 Operational Greenhouse Gas Emissions Impact
Operational emissions occur over the life of the project. The operational emissions for the project are 1,991 metric tons of CO2e per year (see Table 13). Furthermore, as shown in Table 13, the project’s total emissions (with incorporation of construction related GHG emissions) would be 2,023 metric tons of CO2e per year. These emissions would not exceed the County of Riverside CAP Update and SCAQMD screening threshold of 3,000 metric tons of CO2e per year. Therefore, the project's GHG emissions impact would be less than significant.
<Table 13 next page>
46 Date Palm Apartments
Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Energy Impact Study
City of Cathedral City, CA Greenhouse Gas Impact Analysis Table 13: Opening Year Unmitigated Project-Related Greenhouse Gas Emissions Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Metric Tons/Year)1
Category
Area Sources2
Energy Usage3
Mobile Sources4
Solid Waste5
Water6
Bio-CO2
0.00 0.00
0.00 13.46
2.63 NonBio-CO2
3.65 523.54
1,368.20
0.00 10.14
31.82 1,937.35
CO2
3.65 523.54
1,368.20
13.46 12.77
31.82 1,953.45
CH4
0.00 0.04
0.06 1.35
0.27 0.00
1.72 N2O
0.00 0.00
0.07 0.00
0.01 0.00
0.08 CO2e
3.66 525.38
1,393.00
47.10 21.47
32.25 2,022.86
3,000
No
Construction7
Total Emissions
0.00 16.09
County of Riverside CAP and SCAQMD Draft Screening Threshold Exceeds Threshold?
Notes:
1 Source: CalEEMod Version 2022.1.1.20
2 Area sources consist of GHG emissions from consumer products, architectural coatings, and landscape equipment. 3 Energy usage consist of GHG emissions from electricity and natural gas usage. 4 Mobile sources consist of GHG emissions from vehicles. 5 Solid waste includes the CO and CH emissions created from the solid waste placed in landfills. 2 4 6 Water includes GHG emissions from electricity used for transport of water and processing of wastewater. 7 Construction GHG emissions based on a 30 year amortization rate.
7.3 Greenhouse Gas Plan Consistency
The proposed project would have the potential to conflict with any applicable plan, policy or regulation of an agency adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of GHGs. As stated previously, the County of Riverside has adopted a Climate Action Plan; therefore, the project and its GHG emissions have been compared to the goals of the County of Riverside CAP Update.
Consistency with the County of Riverside CAP Update
Per the County’s CAP Update, the County adopted its first CAP in 2015 which set a target to reduce emissions back to 1990 levels by the year 2020 as recommended in the AB 32 Scoping Plan.
Furthermore, the goals and supporting measures within the County’s CAP Update are proposed to reflect and ensure compliance with changes in the local and State policies and regulations such as SB 32 and California’s 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan. Therefore, compliance with the County’s CAP in turn reflects consistency with the goals of the CARB Scoping Plan, Assembly Bill (AB) 32 and Senate Bill (SB) 32.
Appendix D of the Riverside County CAP Update also states that project's that do not exceed the CAP's screening threshold of 3,000 MTCO2e per year are considered to have less than significant GHG emissions and are in compliance with the County's CAP Update. According to the County's CAP Update, projects that do not exceed emissions of 3,000 MTCO2e per year are also required to include the following efficiency measures:
• Energy efficiency matching or exceeding the Title 24 requirements in effect as of January 2017, and
47 Date Palm Apartments
Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Energy Impact Study
City of Cathedral City, CA Greenhouse Gas Impact Analysis • Water conservation measures that matches the California Green Building Code in effect as of January 2017.
As stated above, the GHG emissions generated by the proposed project would not exceed the County of Riverside CAP Update screening threshold of 3,000 metric tons per year of CO2e.
City of Cathedral City Climate Action Plan
The City of Cathedral City CAP was adopted in May of 2013. The City of Cathedral City CAP was set in place to guide the City in decisions that lead to the largest and most cost-effective emissions reductions. This plan sets forth goals to reduce emissions to achieve the targets of AB 32. In order to achieve these targets, the CAP presents a number of GHG emissions-reducing programs and policies that are to be implemented by the City. These emissions-reducing measures have been provided for different sectors of the community including transportation, residential buildings, commercial buildings, government incentives, renewable energy, cross-cutting initiatives, solid waste, and water.
As specified in the CAP, these measures are to be implemented in a series of three phases over a course of eight years beginning in 2013. The proposed project would be expected to comply with all applicable emissions-reducing measures identified within the CAP.
Project consistency with applicable measures in the CAP has been assessed. As shown in Table 14, the project is consistent with the applicable measures identified in the CAP. In addition, the proposed project is consistent with the GHG inventory and forecast prepared for the CAP as both the existing and the projected GHG inventories were derived based on the land use designations and associated densities defined in the City’s General Plan, and the proposed project is consistent with the existing General Plan land use designations. Therefore, since the proposed project is consistent with the City’s General Plan and CAP, the project would not conflict with any applicable plan, policy or regulation of an agency adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases. Impacts are considered to be less than significant.
<Table 14, next page>
48 Date Palm Apartments
Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Energy Impact Study
City of Cathedral City, CA Greenhouse Gas Impact Analysis Table 14: City of Cathedral City CAP Applicable Measures Project Comparison CAP Measures to
Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Sector Project Compliance with Measure Sphere - "Where We Live"
Solid Waste Diversion: Increase solid waste Consistent. The project will be required to comply with AB 341 which includes recycling programs that reduces
waste to landfills by up to 75% by 2020.
diversion rate to achieve an average annual
goal of 65% through 2020.
Solid Waste
Landscaper Certification: Require all licensed
landscapers to be certified by CVAG
Consistent. Landscapers used during the project shall
be certified by CVAG. Water
Gray water-Ready Ordinance: Require all new
residential development to be constructed for
easy implementation of gray water systems
that redirect water from wash basins, showers,
and tubs.
Consistent. The project shall be built gray water-ready.
Water
Sphere - " How We Build"
Shade Trees: Promote properly sited and Consistent. The project will comply with current 2022 Residential Title 24 requirements to meet energy compliance.
Buildings
selected shade trees in 100% of new
construction to reduce heat islands and
provide shade to offset air conditioning
Green Building Program: Promote the
voluntary Green Building Program to prepare
for enhanced Title 24 requirements and green
building standards.
Consistent. The California Green Building Standards
Code (proposed Part 11, Title 24) was adopted as part
of the California Building Standards Code in the CCR.
Part 11 establishes voluntary standards, that became
mandatory in the 2010 edition of the Code, on
planning and design for sustainable site development,
energy efficiency (in excess of the California Energy
Code requirements), water conservation, material
conservation, and internal air contaminants. The
Proposed Project would be subject to these mandatory
standards. The 2014 Title 24 Code contained
Government
Initiatives
regulations that would be 25% more efficient than the
2010 edition of the Code, and the 2016 Title 24 Code is 5% more efficient than the 2014 edition of the Code in
terms of nonresidential buildings. The 2022 Title 24
Code builds on the 2016 Code.
Notes:
a. Source: City of Cathedral City Climate Action Plan (2013). 49 Date Palm Apartments
Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Energy Impact Study
City of Cathedral City, CA Energy Analysis
8.0 Energy Analysis
Information from the CalEEMod 2022.1.1.20 Daily and Annual Outputs contained in the air quality and greenhouse gas analyses above was utilized for this analysis. The CalEEMod outputs detail project related construction equipment, transportation energy demands, and facility energy demands. As shown in this Section, the project will not result in wasteful or inefficient use of energy and will therefore have a less than significant impact in regards to energy usage.
8.1 Construction Energy Demand
8.1.1 Construction Equipment Electricity Usage Estimates Electrical service will be provided by Southern California Edison (SCE). Based on the 2017 National Construction Estimator, Richard Pray (2017)5, the typical power cost per 1,000 square feet of building construction per month is estimated to be $2.32. The project plans to develop the site with approximately 300,660 square feet of new residential development over the course of approximately 18 months. Based on Table 15, the total power cost of the on-site electricity usage during the construction of the proposed project is estimated to be approximately $12,556. As shown in Table 15, the total electricity usage from Project construction related activities is estimated to be approximately 228,283 kWh.
6 Table 15: Project Construction Power Cost and Electricity Usage Power Cost (per 1,000 square
foot of building per month of
construction)
Total Building Construction Total Project
Construction
Power Cost
Size (1,000 Duration
Square Foot)1
(months)
$2.32 300.660 18 $12,555.56
Total Project Construction
Cost per kWh Electricity Usage (kWh)
$0.06 228,283
* Assumes the project will be under the GS-1 General Service rate under SCE. 5 Pray, Richard. 2017 National Construction Estimator. Carlsbad: Craftsman Book Company, 2017. 6 LADWP’s Small Commercial & Multi-Family Service (A-1) is approximately $0.06 per kWh of electricity Southern California Edison (SCE). Rates & Pricing Choices: General Service/Industrial Rates. https://library.sce.com/content/dam/sce - doclib/public/regulatory/historical/electric/2020/schedules/general-service-&-industrial-rates/ELECTRIC_SCHEDULES_GS-1_2020.pdf 50 Date Palm Apartments
Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Energy Impact Study
City of Cathedral City, CA Energy Analysis
8.1.2 Construction Equipment Fuel Estimates
Using the CalEEMod data input, the project’s construction phase would consume electricity and fossil fuels as a single energy demand, that is, once construction is completed their use would cease. CARB’s 2017 Emissions Factors Tables show that on average aggregate fuel consumption (gasoline and diesel fuel) would be approximately 18.5 hp-hr-gal.7 As presented in Table 16 below, project construction activities would consume an estimated 46,135 gallons of diesel fuel.
Table 16: Construction Equipment Fuel Consumption Estimates Total Fuel
HP
hrs/
day
3,52
3 995
219
485
1,17
4 Consumption
(gal diesel
fuel)1,2
Number
of Days
Amoun Usage Horse Load
Phase Offroad Equipment Type t Hours Power Factor
Site 10 Rubber Tired Dozers 3 8 367 0.4 1,904
Preparation
10 30
30 Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes
Excavators
Graders
4 2
1 8
8 8
84 36
148
0.37 0.38
0.41 538
355
787
30 30
Rubber Tired Dozers
Scrapers
1 2
8 8
367
423
0.4 1,904
5,268
Grading
3,24
9 0.48
30 300
300
300
300
300
20 Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes
Cranes
Forklifts
Generator Sets
Tractors/Loaders/Backhoes
Welders
Pavers
Paving Equipment
Rollers
2 1
3 1
3 1
2 2
2 8
7 8
8 7
8 8
8 8
84 367
82 14
84 46
81 89
36 0.37
0.29 0.2
0.74 0.37
0.45 0.42
0.36 0.38
497
745
394
83 653
166
544
513
219
806
12,081
6,383
1,344
10,584
2,685
588
Building
Construction
Paving 20
20 554
237
Architectural
Coating 20 Air Compressors 1 6 37 0.48 107 115
CONSTRUCTION FUEL DEMAND (gallons of diesel fuel) 46,135 Notes:
1Using Carl Moyer Guidelines Table D-21 Fuel consumption rate factors (bhp-hr/gal) for engines less than 750 hp. (Source: https://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/moyer/guidelines/2017gl/2017_gl_appendix_d.pdf) 2Discrepancies are due to rounding.
7 Aggregate fuel consumption rate for all equipment was estimated at 18.5 hp -hr/day (from CARB’s 2017 Emissions Factors Tables and fuel consumption rate factors as shown in Table D-21 of the Moyer Guidelines:
(https://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/moyer/guidelines/2017gl/2017_gl_appendix_d.pdf ). 51 Date Palm Apartments
Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Energy Impact Study
City of Cathedral City, CA Energy Analysis
8.1.3 Construction Worker Fuel Estimates
It is assumed that all construction worker trips are from light duty autos (LDA) along area roadways.
With respect to estimated VMT, the construction worker trips would generate an estimated 1,027,370 VMT. Vehicle fuel efficiencies for construction workers were estimated in the air quality and greenhouse gas analysis using information generated using CARB’s EMFAC model (see Appendix B for details). Table 17 shows that an estimated 33,195 gallons of fuel would be consumed for construction worker trips.
Table 17: Construction Worker Fuel Consumption Estimates Average
Vehicle
Miles
Traveled
Vehicle Fuel
Economy
(mpg)
Estimated Fuel
Consumption
(gallons)2
105
Number of Worker
Trips/Day
Trip Length
(miles)1
18.5 Phase
Site Preparation
Grading
Building Construction
Paving
Days
10 30
18 20
3,238 30.95
18.5 11,100
994,227
5,550
30.95 30.95
30.95 359
32,124
179
300
20 179
15 18.5
18.5 Architectural Coating 20 36 18.5 13,256 30.95 428
Total Construction Worker Fuel Consumption 33,195
Notes:
1Assumptions for the worker trip length and vehicle miles traveled are consistent with CalEEMod 2022.1.1.20 defaults. 2Discrepancies are due to rounding.
8.1.4 Construction Vendor/Hauling Fuel Estimates
Tables 18 and 19 show the estimated fuel consumption for vendor and hauling during building construction and architectural coating. With respect to estimated VMT, the vendor trips would generate an estimated 105,249 VMT. No hauling trips are anticipated as no demolition is required and the cut and fill of soil required for grading will balance. For the architectural coatings it is assumed that the contractors would be responsible for bringing coatings and equipment with them in their light duty vehicles.8 Tables 18 and 19 show that an estimated 11,637 gallons of fuel would be consumed for vendor and hauling trips.
<Tables 18 & 19, next page>
8 Vendors delivering construction material or hauling debris from the site during grading would use medium to heavy duty vehicl es with an average fuel consumption of 9.22 mpg for medium heavy -duty trucks and 6.74 mpg for heavy heavy-duty trucks (see Appendix D for details).
52 Date Palm Apartments
Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Energy Impact Study
City of Cathedral City, CA Energy Analysis
Table 18: Construction Vendor Fuel Consumption Estimates (MHD Trucks)1 Vehicle
Miles
Traveled
Average Vehicle Estimated Fuel
Number of
Days
Vendor
Trips/Day
Trip Length
(miles)
Fuel Economy
(mpg)
Consumption
Phase (gallons)
Site Preparation
Grading
10 30
0 0
10.2 10.2
10.2 10.2
10.2 0
0 9.22
9.22 9.22
9.22 9.22
0 0
Building Construction
Paving
300
20 34
10 0
105,249
2,040
0 11,415
221
Architectural Coating 20 0
Total Vendor Fuel Consumption 11,637
Notes:
1 Assumptions for the vendor trip length and vehicle miles traveled are consistent with CalEEMod 2022.1.1.20 defaults.
Table 19: Construction Hauling Fuel Consumption Estimates (HHD Trucks)1 Vehicle
Miles
Traveled
Average Vehicle Estimated Fuel
Number of
Days
Hauling
Trips/Day
Trip Length
(miles)
Fuel Economy
(mpg)
Consumption
Phase (gallons)
Site Preparation
Grading
10 30
0 0
0 0
0 20
20 20
20 20
0 0
0 0
0 6.74
6.74 6.74
6.74 6.74
0 0
0 0
0 0
Building Construction
Paving
300
20 Architectural Coating 20
Total Construction Hauling Fuel Consumption
Notes:
1Assumptions for the hauling trip length and vehicle miles traveled are consistent with CalEEMod 2022.1.1.20 defaults.
8.1.5 Construction Energy Efficiency/Conservation Measures Construction equipment used over the approximately 18-month construction phase would conform to CARB regulations and California emissions standards and is evidence of related fuel efficiencies. In addition, the CARB Airborne Toxic Control Measure limits idling times of construction vehicles to no more than five minutes, thereby minimizing unnecessary and wasteful consumption of fuel due to unproductive idling of construction equipment. Furthermore, the project has been designed in compliance with California’s Energy Efficiency Standards and 2022 CALGreen Standards.
Construction of the proposed residential development would require the typical use of energy resources. There are no unusual project characteristics or construction processes that would require the use of equipment that would be more energy intensive than is used for comparable activities; or equipment that would not conform to current emissions standards (and related fuel efficiencies).
Equipment employed in construction of the project would therefore not result in inefficient wasteful, or unnecessary consumption of fuel and a less than significant impact. 53 Date Palm Apartments
Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Energy Impact Study
City of Cathedral City, CA Energy Analysis
8.2 Operational Energy Demand
Energy consumption in support of or related to project operations would include transportation energy demands (energy consumed by employee and patron vehicles accessing the project site) and facilities energy demands (energy consumed by building operations and site maintenance activities).
8.2.1 Transportation Fuel Consumption
The largest source of operational energy use would be vehicle operation of customers. The site is located in an urbanized area just in close proximity to transit stops. Using the CalEEMod output, it is assumed that an average trip for autos were assumed to be 16.6 miles, light trucks were assumed to travel an average of 6.9 miles, and 3- 4-axle trucks were assumed to travel an average of 8.4 miles 9 . To
show a worst-case analysis, as the proposed project is a residential project, it was assumed that vehicles would operate 365 days per year. Table 20 shows the worst-case estimated annual fuel consumption for all classes of vehicles from autos to heavy-heavy trucks.10 Table 20 shows that an estimated 227,488 gallons of fuel would be consumed per year for the operation of the proposed project.
Table 20: Estimated Vehicle Operations Fuel Consumption Average
Fuel
Total Annual
Number
of
Vehicles
759.4
79.5 245.1
200.2
37.8 10.4
16.1 26.5
1,375
Average
Trip
(miles)1
16.6 6.9
Total
Gallons
per Day
396.16
20.21 66.07
66.38 22.97
6.15 Fuel
Consumption
(gallons)
144,597
7,376
Daily
VMT
12,606
549
1,691
1,381
317
87 135
223
16,990
Economy
(mpg)
31.82 27.16
25.6 20.81
13.81 14.18
9.58 Vehicle Type
Light Auto
Light Truck
Light Truck
Medium Truck
Light Heavy Truck
Light Heavy Truck 10,000 lbs +
Medium Heavy Truck
Heavy Heavy Truck
Total
Vehicle Mix
Automobile
Automobile
Automobile
Automobile
2-Axle Truck
2-Axle Truck
3-Axle Truck
4-Axle Truck
6.9 6.9
8.4 8.4
8.4 8.4
--
24,114
24,229
8,384
2,244
14.10 5,147
31.22 623.25
7.14 --
11,397
--
Total Annual Fuel Consumption 227,488
Notes:
'1 The trip generation assessment, the project is to generate 1,375 total net new trips after reduction of existing uses. Default CalEEMod vehicle fleet mix utilized. 1Based on the size of the site and relative location, trips were assumed to be local rather than regional.
Trip generation generated by the proposed project are consistent with other similar residential uses of similar scale and configuration as reflected in the traffic analysis (Integrated Engineering Group, 2023).
That is, the proposed project does not propose uses or operations that would inherently result in excessive and wasteful vehicle trips, nor associated excess and wasteful vehicle energy consumption. 9 CalEEMod default distance for H-W (home-work) or C-W (commercial-work) is 16.6 miles; 6.9 miles for H-S (home-shop) or C-C (commercial-customer); and 8.4 miles for H-O (home-other) or C-O (commercial-other). 10 Average fuel economy based on aggregate mileage calculated in EMFAC 2017 for opening year (2023). See Appendix D for EMFAC output. 54 Date Palm Apartments
Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Energy Impact Study
City of Cathedral City, CA Energy Analysis
Therefore, project transportation energy consumption would not be considered inefficient, wasteful, or otherwise unnecessary.
8.2.2 Facility Energy Demands (Electricity and Natural Gas) The annual natural gas and electricity demands were provided per the CalEEMod output and are provided in Table 21.
Table 21: Project Unmitigated Annual Operational Energy Demand Summary1 Natural Gas Demand
Apartments Mid Rise
kBTU/year
2,630,134
2,630,134
kWh/year
1,154,468
268,910
Total
Total
Electricity Demand
Apartments Mid Rise
Garages
Parking Lot 167,898
1,591,276
Notes:
1Taken from the CalEEMod 2022.1.1.20 annual output.
As shown in Table 21, the estimated electricity demand for the proposed project is approximately 1,591,276 kWh per year. In 2022, the residential sector of the County of Riverside consumed approximately 9,061 million kWh of electricity.11 In addition, the estimated natural gas consumption for the proposed project is approximately 2,630,134 kBTU per year. In 2022, the nonresidential sector of the County of Riverside consumed approximately 284 million therms of gas.12 Therefore, the increase in both electricity and natural gas demand from the proposed project is insignificant compared to the County’s 2022 demand.
8.3 Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Plan Consistency Regarding federal transportation regulations, the project site is located in an already developed area.
Access to/from the project site is from existing roads. These roads are already in place so the project would not interfere with, nor otherwise obstruct intermodal transportation plans or projects that may be proposed pursuant to the ISTEA because SCAG is not planning for intermodal facilities in the project area.
Regarding the State’s Energy Plan and compliance with Title 24 CCR energy efficiency standards, the applicant is required to comply with the California Green Building Standard Code requirements for energy efficient buildings and appliances as well as utility energy efficiency programs implemented by the SCE and Southern California Gas Company.
11 California Energy Commission, Electricity Consumption by County. https://ecdms.energy.ca.gov/elecbycounty.aspx 12 California Energy Commission, Gas Consumption by County. http://ecdms.energy.ca.gov/gasbycounty.aspx 55 Date Palm Apartments
Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Energy Impact Study
City of Cathedral City, CA Energy Analysis
Regarding the State’s Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards, the project would be required to meet or exceed the energy standards established in the California Green Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 11 (CALGreen). CalGreen Standards require that new buildings reduce water consumption, employ building commissioning to increase building system efficiencies, divert construction waste from landfills, and install low pollutant-emitting finish materials.
The project will be consistent with all relevant renewable energy and energy efficiency plans and will therefore have a less than significant impact.
56 Date Palm Apartments
Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Energy Impact Study
City of Cathedral City, CA References
9.0 References
The following references were used in the preparing this analysis.
California Air Pollution Control Officers Association
2009 Health Risk Assessments for Proposed Land Use Projects California Air Resources Board
2008
2008
Resolution 08-43
Recommended Approaches for Setting Interim Significance Thresholds for Greenhouse Gases under the California Environmental Quality Act
2008 ARB Recommended Interim Risk Management Policy for Inhalation-Based Residential Cancer Risk – Frequently Asked Questions
2008
2011
2014
Climate Change Scoping Plan, a framework for change.
Supplement to the AB 32 Scoping Plan Functional Equivalent Document First Update to the Climate Change Scoping Plan, Building on the Framework Pursuant to AB32, the California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006. May. 2018 Historical Air Quality, Top 4 Summary
City of Cathedral City
2013 City of Cathedral City General Plan.
County of Riverside
2015 County of Riverside General Plan. December 8.
2019 County of Riverside Climate Action Plan Update. November.
Governor’s Office of Planning and Research
2008 CEQA and Climate: Addressing Climate Change Through California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Review
2009 CEQA Guideline Sections to be Added or Amended
Integrated Engineering Group
2023 Scoping Agreement for Date Palm Apartments Project. September 22. 57 Date Palm Apartments
Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, and Energy Impact Study
City of Cathedral City, CA References
Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment
2015 Air Toxics Hot Spots Program Risk Assessment Guidelines South Coast Air Quality Management District
1993
2005
2007
2008
2011
2012
2016
CEQA Air Quality Handbook
Rule 403 Fugitive Dust
2007 Air Quality Management Plan
Final Localized Significance Threshold Methodology, Revised Appendix A Calculation Details for CalEEMod
Final 2012 Air Quality Management Plan
Final 2016 Air Quality Management Plan
58 Appendix A:
CalEEMod Output
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report
Table of Contents
1. Basic Project Information
1.1. Basic Project Information
1.2. Land Use Types
1.3. User-Selected Emission Reduction Measures by Emissions Sector
2. Emissions Summary
2.1. Construction Emissions Compared Against Thresholds
2.2. Construction Emissions by Year, Unmitigated
2.3. Construction Emissions by Year, Mitigated
2.4. Operations Emissions Compared Against Thresholds
2.5. Operations Emissions by Sector, Unmitigated
2.6. Operations Emissions by Sector, Mitigated
3. Construction Emissions Details
3.1. Site Preparation (2024) - Unmitigated
3.2. Site Preparation (2024) - Mitigated
1 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
3.3. Grading (2024) - Unmitigated
3.4. Grading (2024) - Mitigated
3.5. Building Construction (2024) - Unmitigated
3.6. Building Construction (2024) - Mitigated
3.7. Building Construction (2025) - Unmitigated
3.8. Building Construction (2025) - Mitigated
3.9. Paving (2025) - Unmitigated
3.10. Paving (2025) - Mitigated
3.11. Architectural Coating (2025) - Unmitigated
3.12. Architectural Coating (2025) - Mitigated
4. Operations Emissions Details
4.1. Mobile Emissions by Land Use
4.1.1. Unmitigated
4.1.2. Mitigated
4.2. Energy
4.2.1. Electricity Emissions By Land Use - Unmitigated
4.2.2. Electricity Emissions By Land Use - Mitigated
2 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
4.2.3. Natural Gas Emissions By Land Use - Unmitigated
4.2.4. Natural Gas Emissions By Land Use - Mitigated
4.3. Area Emissions by Source
4.3.1. Unmitigated
4.3.2. Mitigated
4.4. Water Emissions by Land Use
4.4.1. Unmitigated
4.4.2. Mitigated
4.5. Waste Emissions by Land Use
4.5.1. Unmitigated
4.5.2. Mitigated
4.6. Refrigerant Emissions by Land Use
4.6.1. Unmitigated
4.6.2. Mitigated
4.7. Offroad Emissions By Equipment Type
4.7.1. Unmitigated
4.7.2. Mitigated
3 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
4.8. Stationary Emissions By Equipment Type
4.8.1. Unmitigated
4.8.2. Mitigated
4.9. User Defined Emissions By Equipment Type
4.9.1. Unmitigated
4.9.2. Mitigated
4.10. Soil Carbon Accumulation By Vegetation Type
4.10.1. Soil Carbon Accumulation By Vegetation Type - Unmitigated
4.10.2. Above and Belowground Carbon Accumulation by Land Use Type - Unmitigated
4.10.3. Avoided and Sequestered Emissions by Species - Unmitigated
4.10.4. Soil Carbon Accumulation By Vegetation Type - Mitigated
4.10.5. Above and Belowground Carbon Accumulation by Land Use Type - Mitigated
4.10.6. Avoided and Sequestered Emissions by Species - Mitigated
5. Activity Data
5.1. Construction Schedule
5.2. Off-Road Equipment
5.2.1. Unmitigated
4 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
5.2.2. Mitigated
5.3. Construction Vehicles
5.3.1. Unmitigated
5.3.2. Mitigated
5.4. Vehicles
5.4.1. Construction Vehicle Control Strategies
5.5. Architectural Coatings
5.6. Dust Mitigation
5.6.1. Construction Earthmoving Activities
5.6.2. Construction Earthmoving Control Strategies
5.7. Construction Paving
5.8. Construction Electricity Consumption and Emissions Factors
5.9. Operational Mobile Sources
5.9.1. Unmitigated
5.9.2. Mitigated
5.10. Operational Area Sources
5.10.1. Hearths
5 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
5.10.1.1. Unmitigated
5.10.1.2. Mitigated
5.10.2. Architectural Coatings
5.10.3. Landscape Equipment
5.10.4. Landscape Equipment - Mitigated
5.11. Operational Energy Consumption
5.11.1. Unmitigated
5.11.2. Mitigated
5.12. Operational Water and Wastewater Consumption
5.12.1. Unmitigated
5.12.2. Mitigated
5.13. Operational Waste Generation
5.13.1. Unmitigated
5.13.2. Mitigated
5.14. Operational Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Equipment
5.14.1. Unmitigated
5.14.2. Mitigated
6 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
5.15. Operational Off-Road Equipment
5.15.1. Unmitigated
5.15.2. Mitigated
5.16. Stationary Sources
5.16.1. Emergency Generators and Fire Pumps
5.16.2. Process Boilers
5.17. User Defined
5.18. Vegetation
5.18.1. Land Use Change
5.18.1.1. Unmitigated
5.18.1.2. Mitigated
5.18.1. Biomass Cover Type
5.18.1.1. Unmitigated
5.18.1.2. Mitigated
5.18.2. Sequestration
5.18.2.1. Unmitigated
5.18.2.2. Mitigated
7 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
6. Climate Risk Detailed Report
6.1. Climate Risk Summary
6.2. Initial Climate Risk Scores
6.3. Adjusted Climate Risk Scores
6.4. Climate Risk Reduction Measures
7. Health and Equity Details
7.1. CalEnviroScreen 4.0 Scores
7.2. Healthy Places Index Scores
7.3. Overall Health & Equity Scores
7.4. Health & Equity Measures
7.5. Evaluation Scorecard
7.6. Health & Equity Custom Measures
8. User Changes to Default Data
8 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
1. Basic Project Information
1.1. Basic Project Information
Data Field Value
Project Name
Construction Start Date
Operational Year
Lead Agency
Land Use Scale
Analysis Level for Defaults
Windspeed (m/s)
Precipitation (days)
Location
Date Palm Apartments
1/1/2024
2025
—
Project/site
County
3.30 10.0
33.82807900321953, -116.45758115132628
Riverside-Salton Sea
Cathedral City
County
City
Air District South Coast AQMD
Air Basin Salton Sea
TA Z 5673
EDFZ 11
Electric Utility
Gas Utility
Southern California Edison
Southern California Gas
App Version 2022.1.1.20
1.2. Land Use Types
Land Use Subtype Size Unit Lot Acreage Building Area (sq ft) Landscape Area (sq Special Landscape Population Description ft) Area (sq ft)
9 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Apartments Mid Rise 204 Dwelling Unit
Acre
5.37 4.40
1.73 223,860
0.00 0.00 —
—
—
659
—
—
—
—
Parking Lot 4.40
192
45,000
Enclosed Parking 0.00
Structure
Space 76,800 —
1.3. User-Selected Emission Reduction Measures by Emissions Sector Sector # Measure Title
Construction
Construction
C-10-A
C-13
Water Exposed Surfaces
Use Low-VOC Paints for Construction
2. Emissions Summary
2.1. Construction Emissions Compared Against Thresholds Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Un/Mit. ROG
—
NOx
—
CO
—
SO2
—
PM10E
—
PM10D
—
PM10T
—
PM2.5E
—
PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2
—
NBCO2
—
CO2T
—
CH4
—
N2O
—
R CO2e
Daily, — — — —
Summer
(Max)
Unmit.
Mit.
75.0 69.7
7%
13.4 13.4
—
32.2 32.2
—
0.03 0.03
—
0.51 0.51
—
2.64 2.64
—
3.15 3.15
—
0.47 0.47
—
0.63 0.63
—
1.10 1.10
—
—
—
—
6,224
6,224
—
6,224
6,224
—
0.21 0.21
—
0.26 0.26
—
13.1 13.1
—
6,320
6,320
% —
Reduced
Daily,
Winter
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Unmit.
Mit.
3.72 3.72
—
36.1 36.1
—
34.0 34.0
—
0.06 0.06
—
1.60 1.60
—
19.9 5.34
73%
21.5 6.94
68%
1.47 1.47
—
10.2 2.68
74%
11.6 4.15
64%
—
—
—
6,856
6,856
—
6,856
6,856
—
0.28 0.28
—
0.26 0.26
—
0.34 0.34
—
6,882
6,882
% —
Reduced
10 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Average
Daily
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
(Max)
Unmit.
Mit.
4.73 4.44
6%
11.2 11.2
—
18.2 18.2
—
0.02 0.02
—
0.44 0.44
—
2.75 1.79
35%
3.20 2.24
30%
0.41 0.41
—
0.93 0.50
46%
1.33 0.91
32%
—
—
—
3,980
3,980
—
3,980
3,980
—
0.15 0.15
—
0.15 0.15
—
3.15 3.15
—
4,032
4,032
% —
Reduced
Annual
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Unmit.
Mit.
0.86 0.81
6%
2.04 2.04
—
3.32 3.32
—
< 0.005
< 0.005
—
0.08 0.08
—
0.50 0.33
35%
0.58 0.41
30%
0.07 0.07
—
0.17 0.09
46%
0.24 0.17
32%
—
—
—
659
659
—
659
659
—
0.02 0.02
—
0.02 0.02
—
0.52 0.52
—
668
668
% —
Reduced
2.2. Construction Emissions by Year, Unmitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Year ROG
—
NOx
—
CO
—
SO2
—
PM10E
—
PM10D
—
PM10T
—
PM2.5E
—
PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2
—
NBCO2
—
CO2T
—
CH4
—
N2O
—
R CO2e
Daily - —
Summer
(Max)
— — —
2024
2025
2.24 75.0
—
13.4 12.5
—
32.2 30.6
—
0.03 0.03
—
0.51 0.45
—
2.64 2.64
—
3.15 3.08
—
0.47 0.41
—
0.63 0.63
—
1.10 1.04
—
—
—
—
6,224
6,146
—
6,224
6,146
—
0.21 0.21
—
0.26 0.25
—
13.1 12.2
—
6,320
6,240
Daily - —
Winter
(Max)
2024
2025
3.72 1.87
—
36.1 12.7
—
34.0 23.3
—
0.06 0.03
—
1.60 0.45
—
19.9 2.64
—
21.5 3.08
—
1.47 0.41
—
10.2 0.63
—
11.6 1.04
—
—
—
—
6,856
5,751
—
6,856
5,751
—
0.28 0.22
—
0.26 0.25
—
0.34 0.32
—
6,882
5,832
Average —
Daily
2024
2025
1.55 4.73
11.2 3.99
18.2 7.95
0.02 0.01
0.44 0.15
2.75 0.77
3.20 0.91
0.41 0.13
0.93 0.18
1.33 0.32
—
—
3,980
1,786
3,980
1,786
0.15 0.07
0.15 0.07
3.15 1.55
4,032
1,812
11 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Annual
2024
— — — — — — — — — — —
—
—
— — — — — —
0.28 0.86
2.04 0.73
3.32 1.45
< 0.005
< 0.005
0.08 0.03
0.50 0.14
0.58 0.17
0.07 0.02
0.17 0.03
0.24 0.06
659
296
659
296
0.02 0.01
0.02 0.01
0.52 0.26
668
2025 300
2.3. Construction Emissions by Year, Mitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Year ROG
—
NOx
—
CO
—
SO2
—
PM10E
—
PM10D
—
PM10T
—
PM2.5E
—
PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2
—
NBCO2
—
CO2T
—
CH4
—
N2O
—
R CO2e
Daily - —
Summer
(Max)
— — —
2024
2025
2.24 69.7
—
13.4 12.5
—
32.2 30.6
—
0.03 0.03
—
0.51 0.45
—
2.64 2.64
—
3.15 3.08
—
0.47 0.41
—
0.63 0.63
—
1.10 1.04
—
—
—
—
6,224
6,146
—
6,224
6,146
—
0.21 0.21
—
0.26 0.25
—
13.1 12.2
—
6,320
6,240
Daily - —
Winter
(Max)
2024
2025
3.72 1.87
—
36.1 12.7
—
34.0 23.3
—
0.06 0.03
—
1.60 0.45
—
5.34 2.64
—
6.94 3.08
—
1.47 0.41
—
2.68 0.63
—
4.15 1.04
—
—
—
—
6,856
5,751
—
6,856
5,751
—
0.28 0.22
—
0.26 0.25
—
0.34 0.32
—
6,882
5,832
Average —
Daily
2024
2025
Annual
2024
2025
1.55 4.44
—
11.2 3.99
—
18.2 7.95
—
0.02 0.44
0.15 —
1.79 0.77
—
2.24 0.91
—
0.41 0.13
—
0.50 0.18
—
0.91 0.32
—
—
—
—
—
—
3,980
1,786
—
3,980
1,786
—
0.15 0.07
—
0.15 0.07
—
3.15 1.55
—
4,032
1,812
—
0.01 —
0.28 0.81
2.04 0.73
3.32 1.45
< 0.005
< 0.005
0.08 0.03
0.33 0.14
0.41 0.17
0.07 0.02
0.09 0.03
0.17 0.06
659 659 0.02
0.01 0.02
0.01 0.52
0.26 668
296 296 300
2.4. Operations Emissions Compared Against Thresholds
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Un/Mit. ROG NOx CO SO2 PM10E PM10D PM10T PM2.5E PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2 NBCO2 CO2T CH4 N2O R CO2e 12 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Daily, — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Summer
(Max)
Unmit. 12.2
—
5.05 —
55.8 —
0.09 —
0.13 —
6.90 —
7.02 —
0.12 —
1.75 —
1.87 —
97.2 —
12,127
—
12,224
—
10.4 —
0.48 —
31.0 —
12,658
Daily, —
Winter
(Max)
Unmit. 9.48
—
5.26 —
29.2 —
0.08 —
0.12 —
6.90 —
7.01 —
0.11 —
1.75 —
1.86 —
97.2 —
11,103
—
11,200
—
10.4 —
0.49 —
2.37 —
11,610
Average —
Daily
(Max)
Unmit. 10.6
—
5.13 —
39.6 —
0.09 —
0.12 —
6.85 —
6.97 —
0.12 —
1.74 —
1.85 —
97.2 —
11,510
—
11,607
—
10.4 —
0.49 —
14.3 —
12,025
Annual —
(Max)
Unmit. 1.93 0.94 7.23 0.02 0.02 1.25 1.27 0.02 0.32 0.34 16.1 1,906 1,922 1.72 0.08 2.37 1,991
2.5. Operations Emissions by Sector, Unmitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Sector ROG
—
NOx
—
CO
—
SO2
—
PM10E
—
PM10D
—
PM10T
—
PM2.5E
—
PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2
—
NBCO2
—
CO2T
—
CH4
—
N2O
—
R CO2e
Daily, — — — —
Summer
(Max)
Mobile
Area
5.37 6.81
0.04 —
4.25 0.14
0.66 —
40.6 14.9
0.28 —
0.09 < 0.005
< 0.005
—
0.06 0.01
0.05 —
6.90 —
6.96 0.01
0.05 —
0.06 0.01
0.05 —
1.75 —
1.81 0.01
0.05 —
— 8,858
44.7 3,162
61.3 0.00
—
8,858
44.7 3,162
77.2 81.3
—
0.38 < 0.005
0.22 1.63
8.13 —
0.43 < 0.005
0.02 0.04
0.00 —
29.4 —
9,024
— 44.8
Energy
Water
Waste
Refrig.
Total
— — — — 3,173
— — 15.9 130
81.3 —
—
— — — — — — — — — — — 284
— — — — — — — — — — 1.60
31.0 1.60
12.2 5.05 55.8 0.09 0.13 6.90 7.02 0.12 1.75 1.87 97.2 12,127 12,224 10.4 0.48 12,658 13 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Daily,
Winter
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Mobile
Area
4.22 5.22
0.04 —
4.59 —
28.9 —
0.08 —
0.06 —
6.90 —
6.96 —
0.06 —
1.75 —
1.81 —
— 7,879
—
7,879
—
0.41 —
0.44 —
0.76 —
8,021
— —
Energy
Water
Waste
Refrig.
Total
0.66 —
0.28 —
< 0.005
—
0.05 —
— 0.05
—
0.05 —
— 0.05
—
— 3,162
61.3 0.00
—
3,162
77.2 81.3
—
0.22 1.63
8.13 —
0.02 0.04
0.00 —
— 3,173
— — 15.9 130
81.3 —
—
— — — — — — — — — — — 284
— — — — — — — — — — 1.60
2.37 —
1.60 11,610
—
9.48 —
5.26 —
29.2 —
0.08 —
0.12 —
6.90 —
7.01 —
0.11 —
1.75 —
1.86 —
97.2 —
11,103
—
11,200
—
10.4 —
0.49 Average —
Daily
Mobile
Area
4.53 6.00
0.04 —
4.40 0.07
0.66 —
32.0 7.34
0.28 —
0.08 < 0.005
< 0.005
—
0.06 0.01
0.05 —
6.85 —
6.91 0.01
0.05 —
0.06 < 0.005
0.05 —
1.74 —
1.80 < 0.005
0.05 —
— 8,264
22.0 3,162
61.3 0.00
—
8,264
22.0 3,162
77.2 81.3
—
0.39 < 0.005
0.22 1.63
8.13 —
0.43 < 0.005
0.02 0.04
0.00 —
12.7 —
8,414
22.1 3,173
130
—
Energy
Water
Waste
Refrig.
Total
— — — —
— — 15.9
81.3 —
—
— — — — — — — — — — — 284
— — — — — — — — — — 1.60
14.3 —
1.60 12,025
—
10.6 —
5.13 —
39.6 —
0.09 —
0.12 —
6.85 —
6.97 —
0.12 —
1.74 —
1.85 —
97.2 —
11,510
—
11,607
—
10.4 —
0.49 Annual —
Mobile
Area
0.83 1.10
0.01 —
0.80 0.01
0.12 —
5.84 1.34
0.05 —
0.01 < 0.005
< 0.005
—
0.01 < 0.005
0.01 —
1.25 —
1.26 < 0.005
0.01 —
0.01 < 0.005
0.01 —
0.32 —
0.33 < 0.005
0.01 —
— 1,368
3.65 524
1,368
3.65 524
0.06 < 0.005
0.04 0.27
1.35 —
0.07 < 0.005
< 0.005
0.01 0.00
—
2.10 —
1,393
3.66 525
—
Energy
Water
Waste
Refrig.
Total
— — — —
— — 2.63
13.5 —
10.1 0.00
—
12.8 13.5
—
— 21.5
47.1 0.27
1,991
— — — — — — — — — — —
— — — — — — — — — — 0.27
1.93 0.94 7.23 0.02 0.02 1.25 1.27 0.02 0.32 0.34 16.1 1,906 1,922 1.72 0.08 2.37 14 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
2.6. Operations Emissions by Sector, Mitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Sector ROG
—
NOx
—
CO
—
SO2
—
PM10E
—
PM10D
—
PM10T
—
PM2.5E
—
PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2
—
NBCO2
—
CO2T
—
CH4
—
N2O
—
R CO2e
Daily, — — — —
Summer
(Max)
Mobile
Area
5.37 6.81
0.04 —
4.25 0.14
0.66 —
40.6 14.9
0.28 —
0.09 < 0.005
< 0.005
—
0.06 0.01
0.05 —
6.90 —
6.96 0.01
0.05 —
0.06 0.01
0.05 —
1.75 —
1.81 0.01
0.05 —
— 8,858
44.7 3,162
61.3 0.00
—
8,858
44.7 3,162
77.2 81.3
—
0.38 < 0.005
0.22 1.63
8.13 —
0.43 < 0.005
0.02 0.04
0.00 —
29.4 —
9,024
44.8 3,173
130
—
Energy
Water
Waste
Refrig.
Total
— — — —
— — 15.9
81.3 —
—
— — — — — — — — — — — 284
— — — — — — — — — — 1.60
31.0 —
1.60 12,658
—
12.2 —
5.05 —
55.8 —
0.09 —
0.13 —
6.90 —
7.02 —
0.12 —
1.75 —
1.87 —
97.2 —
12,127
—
12,224
—
10.4 —
0.48 Daily, —
Winter
(Max)
Mobile
Area
4.22 5.22
0.04 —
4.59 —
28.9 —
0.08 —
0.06 —
6.90 —
6.96 —
0.06 —
1.75 —
1.81 —
— 7,879
—
7,879
—
0.41 —
0.44 —
0.76 —
8,021
— —
Energy
Water
Waste
Refrig.
Total
0.66 —
0.28 —
< 0.005
—
0.05 —
— 0.05
—
0.05 —
— 0.05
—
— 3,162
61.3 0.00
—
3,162
77.2 81.3
—
0.22 1.63
8.13 —
0.02 0.04
0.00 —
— 3,173
— — 15.9 130
81.3 —
—
— — — — — — — — — — — 284
— — — — — — — — — — 1.60
2.37 —
1.60 11,610
—
9.48 —
5.26 —
29.2 —
0.08 —
0.12 —
6.90 —
7.01 —
0.11 —
1.75 —
1.86 —
97.2 —
11,103
—
11,200
—
10.4 —
0.49 Average —
Daily
Mobile
Area
4.53 6.00
0.04 —
4.40 0.07
0.66 —
32.0 7.34
0.28 —
0.08 0.06
0.01 0.05
—
6.85 —
6.91 0.01
0.05 —
0.06 < 0.005
0.05 —
1.74 —
1.80 < 0.005
0.05 —
— 8,264
22.0 8,264
22.0 0.39 0.43 12.7
—
8,414
< 0.005 22.1
< 0.005
—
— < 0.005
0.22 < 0.005
Energy 0.02
Water
— — — 3,162
61.3 3,162
77.2 — 3,173
— — 15.9 1.63 0.04 — 130
15 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Waste
Refrig.
Total
— — — — — — — — — — 81.3
—
0.00 —
81.3 —
8.13 —
0.00 —
— 284
— — — — — — — — — — 1.60
14.3 —
1.60 12,025
—
10.6 —
5.13 —
39.6 —
0.09 —
0.12 —
6.85 —
6.97 —
0.12 —
1.74 —
1.85 —
97.2 —
11,510
—
11,607
—
10.4 —
0.49 Annual —
Mobile
Area
0.83 1.10
0.01 —
0.80 0.01
0.12 —
5.84 1.34
0.05 —
0.01 < 0.005
< 0.005
—
0.01 < 0.005
0.01 —
1.25 —
1.26 < 0.005
0.01 —
0.01 < 0.005
0.01 —
0.32 —
0.33 < 0.005
0.01 —
— 1,368
3.65 524
1,368
3.65 524
0.06 < 0.005
0.04 0.27
1.35 —
0.07 < 0.005
< 0.005
0.01 0.00
—
2.10 —
1,393
3.66 525
—
Energy
Water
Waste
Refrig.
Total
— — — —
— — 2.63
13.5 —
10.1 0.00
—
12.8 13.5
—
— 21.5
47.1 0.27
1,991
— — — — — — — — — — —
— — — — — — — — — — 0.27
1.93 0.94 7.23 0.02 0.02 1.25 1.27 0.02 0.32 0.34 16.1 1,906 1,922 1.72 0.08 2.37
3. Construction Emissions Details
3.1. Site Preparation (2024) - Unmitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Location ROG NOx
—
CO
—
SO2
—
PM10E
—
PM10D
—
PM10T
—
PM2.5E PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2
—
NBCO2
—
CO2T
—
CH4
—
N2O
—
R CO2e
Onsite — —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Daily, — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Summer
(Max)
Daily,
Winter
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Off-Road 3.65
Equipment
36.0 —
32.9 —
0.05 —
1.60 —
— 1.60
19.7 1.47
—
— 1.47
10.1 —
—
5,296
—
5,296
—
0.21 —
0.04 —
—
—
5,314
Dust — 19.7 10.1 —
From
Material
Movement
16 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Onsite
truck
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
—
—
—
—
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 Average —
Daily
Off-Road 0.10
Equipment
0.99 —
0.90 —
< 0.005
—
0.04 —
— 0.04
0.54 0.04
—
— 0.04
0.28 145
—
145
—
0.01 —
< 0.005
—
— 146
Dust — 0.54 0.28 — —
From
Material
Movement
Onsite
truck
0.00 —
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Annual — — — — —
—
— — —
—
— —
—
— — — — —
—
—
Off-Road 0.02
Equipment
0.18 0.16 < 0.005 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 24.0 24.0 < 0.005 < 0.005 24.1 Dust — — — — — 0.10 0.10 — 0.05 0.05 — — — — — — —
From
Material
Movement
Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Offsite —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Daily, —
Summer
(Max)
Daily,
Winter
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Worker
Vendor
Hauling
0.07 0.00
0.00 —
0.11 0.00
0.00 —
1.03 0.00
0.00 —
0.00 0.00
0.00 —
0.00 0.00
0.00 —
0.23 0.00
0.00 —
0.23 0.00
0.00 —
0.00 0.00
0.00 —
0.05 0.00
0.00 —
0.05 0.00
0.00 —
—
—
—
—
226
0.00 0.00
—
226
0.00 0.00
—
0.01 0.00
0.00 —
0.01 0.00
0.00 —
0.03 0.00
0.00 —
229
0.00 0.00
Average —
Daily
Worker < 0.005 < 0.005 0.04 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.01 0.00 < 0.005 < 0.005 — 6.62 6.62 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.01 6.71 17 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Vendor
Hauling
Annual
Worker
Vendor
Hauling
0.00 0.00
—
0.00 0.00
—
0.00 0.00
—
0.00 0.00
—
0.00 0.00
—
0.00 0.00
—
0.00 0.00
—
0.00 0.00
—
0.00 0.00
—
0.00 0.00
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
0.00 0.00
—
0.00 0.00
—
0.00 0.00
—
0.00 0.00
—
0.00 0.00
—
0.00 0.00
—
< 0.005
0.00 0.00
< 0.005
0.00 0.00
0.01 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 0.00
< 0.005
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 0.00
< 0.005
0.00 0.00
1.10 0.00
0.00 1.10
0.00 0.00
< 0.005
0.00 0.00
< 0.005
0.00 0.00
< 0.005
0.00 0.00
1.11 0.00
0.00 3.2. Site Preparation (2024) - Mitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Location ROG NOx
—
CO
—
SO2
—
PM10E
—
PM10D
—
PM10T
—
PM2.5E PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2
—
NBCO2
—
CO2T
—
CH4
—
N2O
—
R CO2e
Onsite — —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Daily, — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Summer
(Max)
Daily,
Winter
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Off-Road 3.65
Equipment
36.0 —
32.9 —
0.05 —
1.60 —
— 1.60
5.11 1.47
—
— 1.47
2.63 —
—
5,296
—
5,296
—
0.21 —
0.04 —
—
—
5,314
Dust — 5.11 2.63 —
From
Material
Movement
Onsite
truck
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
—
—
—
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 Average —
Daily
Off-Road 0.10
Equipment
0.99 0.90 < 0.005 0.04 — 0.04 0.04 — 0.04 145 145 0.01 < 0.005 — 146 18 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Dust
From
Material
Movement
— — — — — 0.14
0.00 0.14
0.00 — 0.07
0.00 0.07
0.00 —
—
— — — — — —
Onsite
truck
0.00 —
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Annual — — — — —
—
— — —
—
— —
—
— — — — —
—
—
Off-Road 0.02
Equipment
0.18 0.16 < 0.005 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 24.0 24.0 < 0.005 < 0.005 24.1 Dust — — — — — 0.03 0.03 — 0.01 0.01 — — — — — — —
From
Material
Movement
Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Offsite —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Daily, —
Summer
(Max)
Daily,
Winter
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Worker
Vendor
Hauling
0.07 0.00
0.00 —
0.11 0.00
0.00 —
1.03 0.00
0.00 —
0.00 0.00
0.00 —
0.00 0.00
0.00 —
0.23 0.00
0.00 —
0.23 0.00
0.00 —
0.00 0.00
0.00 —
0.05 0.00
0.00 —
0.05 0.00
0.00 —
—
—
—
—
226
0.00 0.00
—
226
0.00 0.00
—
0.01 0.00
0.00 —
0.01 0.00
0.00 —
0.03 0.00
0.00 —
229
0.00 0.00
Average —
Daily
Worker
Vendor
Hauling
Annual
Worker
Vendor
< 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 0.04
0.00 0.00
—
0.00 0.00
0.00 —
0.00 0.00
0.00 —
0.01 0.00
0.00 —
0.01 0.00
0.00 —
0.00 0.00
0.00 —
< 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 —
—
—
—
—
—
6.62 0.00
0.00 —
6.62 0.00
0.00 —
< 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 0.01
0.00 0.00
—
6.71 0.00
0.00 —
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
— — — — — —
< 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 0.01
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 0.00
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 1.10
0.00 1.10
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 1.11
0.00 19 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Hauling 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
3.3. Grading (2024) - Unmitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Location ROG NOx
—
CO
—
SO2
—
PM10E
—
PM10D
—
PM10T
—
PM2.5E PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2
—
NBCO2
—
CO2T
—
CH4
—
N2O
—
R CO2e
Onsite — —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Daily, — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Summer
(Max)
Daily,
Winter
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Off-Road 3.52
Equipment
34.3 —
30.2 —
0.06 —
1.45 —
— 1.45
9.20 1.33
—
— 1.33
3.65 —
—
6,598
—
6,598
—
0.27 —
0.05 —
—
—
6,621
Dust — 9.20 3.65 —
From
Material
Movement
Onsite
truck
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
—
—
—
—
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 Average —
Daily
Off-Road 0.29
Equipment
2.82 —
2.48 —
0.01 —
0.12 —
— 0.12
0.76 0.11
—
— 0.11
0.30 542
—
542
—
0.02 —
< 0.005
—
— 544
Dust — 0.76 0.30 — —
From
Material
Movement
Onsite
truck
0.00 —
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Annual — — — — —
—
— — —
—
— —
—
— — — — —
—
—
Off-Road 0.05
Equipment
0.51 0.45 < 0.005 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 89.8 89.8 < 0.005 < 0.005 90.1 20 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Dust
From
Material
Movement
— — — — — 0.14
0.00 0.14
0.00 — 0.05
0.00 0.05
0.00 —
—
— — — — — —
Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Offsite —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Daily, —
Summer
(Max)
Daily,
Winter
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Worker
Vendor
Hauling
0.08 0.00
0.00 —
0.12 0.00
0.00 —
1.18 0.00
0.00 —
0.00 0.00
0.00 —
0.00 0.00
0.00 —
0.26 0.00
0.00 —
0.26 0.00
0.00 —
0.00 0.00
0.00 —
0.06 0.00
0.00 —
0.06 0.00
0.00 —
—
—
—
—
258
0.00 0.00
—
258
0.00 0.00
—
0.01 0.00
0.00 —
0.01 0.00
0.00 —
0.03 0.00
0.00 —
261
0.00 0.00
Average —
Daily
Worker
Vendor
Hauling
Annual
Worker
Vendor
Hauling
0.01 0.00
0.00 —
0.01 0.00
0.00 —
0.12 0.00
0.00 —
0.00 0.00
0.00 —
0.00 0.00
0.00 —
0.02 0.00
0.00 —
0.02 0.00
0.00 —
0.00 0.00
0.00 —
0.01 0.00
0.00 —
0.01 0.00
0.00 —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
22.7 0.00
0.00 —
22.7 0.00
0.00 —
< 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 0.04
0.00 0.00
—
23.0 0.00
0.00 —
0.00 0.00
— —
< 0.005
0.00 0.00
< 0.005
0.00 0.00
0.02 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 0.00
< 0.005
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 0.00
< 0.005
0.00 0.00
3.76 0.00
0.00 3.76
0.00 0.00
< 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 0.01
0.00 0.00
3.81 0.00
0.00 0.00 0.00
3.4. Grading (2024) - Mitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Location ROG NOx
—
CO
—
SO2
—
PM10E
—
PM10D
—
PM10T
—
PM2.5E
—
PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2
—
NBCO2
—
CO2T
—
CH4
—
N2O
—
R CO2e
Onsite — — — — —
21 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Daily,
Summer
(Max)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Daily, —
Winter
(Max)
Off-Road 3.52
Equipment
34.3 —
30.2 —
0.06 —
1.45 —
— 1.45
2.39 1.33
—
— 1.33
0.95 —
—
6,598
—
6,598
—
0.27 —
0.05 —
—
—
6,621
Dust — 2.39 0.95 —
From
Material
Movement
Onsite
truck
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
—
—
—
—
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 Average —
Daily
Off-Road 0.29
Equipment
2.82 —
2.48 —
0.01 —
0.12 —
— 0.12
0.20 0.11
—
— 0.11
0.08 542
—
542
—
0.02 —
< 0.005
—
— 544
Dust — 0.20 0.08 — —
From
Material
Movement
Onsite
truck
0.00 —
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Annual — — — — —
—
— — —
—
— —
—
— — — — —
—
—
Off-Road 0.05
Equipment
0.51 0.45 < 0.005 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 89.8 89.8 < 0.005 < 0.005 90.1 Dust — — — — — 0.04 0.04 — 0.01 0.01 — — — — — — —
From
Material
Movement
Onsite
truck
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
—
—
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 Offsite —
22 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Daily,
Summer
(Max)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Daily, —
Winter
(Max)
Worker
Vendor
Hauling
0.08 0.00
0.00 —
0.12 0.00
0.00 —
1.18 0.00
0.00 —
0.00 0.00
0.00 —
0.00 0.00
0.00 —
0.26 0.00
0.00 —
0.26 0.00
0.00 —
0.00 0.00
0.00 —
0.06 0.00
0.00 —
0.06 0.00
0.00 —
—
—
—
—
258
0.00 0.00
—
258
0.00 0.00
—
0.01 0.00
0.00 —
0.01 0.00
0.00 —
0.03 0.00
0.00 —
261
0.00 0.00
Average —
Daily
Worker
Vendor
Hauling
Annual
Worker
Vendor
Hauling
0.01 0.00
0.00 —
0.01 0.00
0.00 —
0.12 0.00
0.00 —
0.00 0.00
0.00 —
0.00 0.00
0.00 —
0.02 0.00
0.00 —
0.02 0.00
0.00 —
0.00 0.00
0.00 —
0.01 0.00
0.00 —
0.01 0.00
0.00 —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
22.7 0.00
0.00 —
22.7 0.00
0.00 —
< 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 0.04
0.00 0.00
—
23.0 0.00
0.00 —
0.00 0.00
— —
< 0.005
0.00 0.00
< 0.005
0.00 0.00
0.02 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 0.00
< 0.005
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 0.00
< 0.005
0.00 0.00
3.76 0.00
0.00 3.76
0.00 0.00
< 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 0.01
0.00 0.00
3.81 0.00
0.00 0.00 0.00
3.5. Building Construction (2024) - Unmitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Location ROG NOx
—
CO
—
SO2
—
PM10E
—
PM10D
—
PM10T
—
PM2.5E PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2
—
NBCO2
—
CO2T
—
CH4
—
N2O
—
R CO2e
Onsite — —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Daily, — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Summer
(Max)
Off-Road 1.20
Equipment
11.2 0.00
13.1 0.00
0.02 0.00
0.50 0.00
— 0.50
0.00 0.46
0.00 — 0.46
0.00 —
—
2,398
0.00 2,398
0.00 0.10
0.00 0.02
0.00 — 2,406
Onsite 0.00
truck
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
23 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Daily,
Winter
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Off-Road 1.20
Equipment
11.2 0.00
—
13.1 0.00
—
0.02 0.00
—
0.50 0.00
—
— 0.50
0.00 —
0.46 0.00
—
— 0.46
0.00 —
—
—
—
—
—
2,398
0.00 —
2,398
0.00 —
0.10 0.00
—
0.02 0.00
—
— 2,406
0.00 —
Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00
—
0.00 —
0.00 Average —
Daily
—
Off-Road 0.66
Equipment
6.13 0.00
7.16 0.00
0.01 0.00
0.27 0.00
— 0.27
0.00 0.25
0.00 — 0.25
0.00 1,309
0.00 1,309
0.00 0.05
0.00 0.01
0.00 — 1,314
Onsite 0.00
truck
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Annual — — — — — —
—
— — —
—
— —
—
— — — — —
—
—
Off-Road 0.12
Equipment
1.12 1.31 < 0.005 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 217 217 0.01 < 0.005 217 Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Offsite —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Daily, —
Summer
(Max)
Worker
Vendor
Hauling
0.99 0.04
0.00 —
1.02 1.21
0.00 —
18.5 0.54
0.00 —
0.00 0.01
0.00 —
0.00 0.02
0.00 —
2.34 0.29
0.00 —
2.34 0.31
0.00 —
0.00 0.02
0.00 —
0.55 0.08
0.00 —
0.55 0.10
0.00 —
—
—
—
—
2,719
1,107
0.00 —
2,719
1,107
0.00 —
0.10 0.01
0.00 —
0.09 0.15
0.00 —
10.1 3.01
0.00 —
2,758
1,156
0.00 Daily, —
Winter
(Max)
Worker
Vendor
Hauling
0.74 0.04
0.00 —
1.09 1.30
0.00 —
10.6 0.55
0.00 —
0.00 0.01
0.00 —
0.00 0.02
0.00 —
2.34 0.29
0.00 —
2.34 0.31
0.00 —
0.00 0.02
0.00 —
0.55 0.08
0.00 —
0.55 0.10
0.00 —
—
—
—
—
2,312
1,108
0.00 —
2,312
1,108
0.00 —
0.11 0.01
0.00 —
0.09 0.15
0.00 —
0.26 0.08
0.00 —
2,342
1,154
0.00 Average —
Daily
24 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Worker
Vendor
Hauling
Annual
Worker
Vendor
Hauling
0.47 0.02
0.00 —
0.55 0.69
0.00 —
7.17 0.30
0.00 —
0.00 0.00
0.01 0.00
—
1.27 0.16
0.00 —
1.27 0.17
0.00 —
0.00 0.01
0.00 —
0.30 0.04
0.00 —
0.30 0.05
0.00 —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1,350
605
0.00 —
1,350
605
0.00 —
0.06 0.01
0.00 —
0.05 0.08
0.00 —
2.39 0.71
0.00 —
1,368
631
0.00 —
< 0.005
0.00 —
0.09 < 0.005
0.00 0.10
0.13 0.00
1.31 0.05
0.00 0.00 0.00
< 0.005
0.00 0.23
0.03 0.00
0.23 0.03
0.00 0.00
< 0.005
0.00 0.05
0.01 0.00
0.05 0.01
0.00 223
100
0.00 223
100
0.00 0.01
< 0.005
0.00 0.01
0.01 0.00
0.40 0.12
0.00 227
104
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 3.6. Building Construction (2024) - Mitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Location ROG NOx
—
CO
—
SO2
—
PM10E
—
PM10D
—
PM10T
—
PM2.5E PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2
—
NBCO2
—
CO2T
—
CH4
—
N2O
—
R CO2e
Onsite — —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Daily, — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Summer
(Max)
Off-Road 1.20
Equipment
11.2 0.00
—
13.1 0.00
—
0.02 0.00
—
0.50 0.00
—
— 0.50
0.00 —
0.46 0.00
—
— 0.46
0.00 —
—
—
—
2,398
0.00 —
2,398
0.00 —
0.10 0.00
—
0.02 0.00
—
— 2,406
0.00 —
Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00
—
0.00 —
0.00 Daily, —
Winter
(Max)
—
Off-Road 1.20
Equipment
11.2 0.00
—
13.1 0.00
—
0.02 0.00
—
0.50 0.00
—
— 0.50
0.00 —
0.46 0.00
—
— 0.46
0.00 —
—
—
—
—
2,398
0.00 —
2,398
0.00 —
0.10 0.00
—
0.02 0.00
—
— 2,406
0.00 —
Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00
—
0.00 —
0.00 Average —
Daily
—
Off-Road 0.66
Equipment
6.13 7.16 0.01 0.27 — 0.27 0.25 — 0.25 1,309 1,309 0.05 0.01 — 1,314 25 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Onsite
truck
0.00 —
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Annual — — — — —
—
— — —
—
— —
—
— — — — —
—
—
Off-Road 0.12
Equipment
1.12 1.31 < 0.005 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 217 217 0.01 < 0.005 217 Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Offsite —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Daily, —
Summer
(Max)
Worker
Vendor
Hauling
0.99 0.04
0.00 —
1.02 1.21
0.00 —
18.5 0.54
0.00 —
0.00 0.01
0.00 —
0.00 0.02
0.00 —
2.34 0.29
0.00 —
2.34 0.31
0.00 —
0.00 0.02
0.00 —
0.55 0.08
0.00 —
0.55 0.10
0.00 —
—
—
—
—
2,719
1,107
0.00 —
2,719
1,107
0.00 —
0.10 0.01
0.00 —
0.09 0.15
0.00 —
10.1 3.01
0.00 —
2,758
1,156
0.00 Daily, —
Winter
(Max)
Worker
Vendor
Hauling
0.74 0.04
0.00 —
1.09 1.30
0.00 —
10.6 0.55
0.00 —
0.00 0.01
0.00 —
0.00 0.02
0.00 —
2.34 0.29
0.00 —
2.34 0.31
0.00 —
0.00 0.02
0.00 —
0.55 0.08
0.00 —
0.55 0.10
0.00 —
—
—
—
—
2,312
1,108
0.00 —
2,312
1,108
0.00 —
0.11 0.01
0.00 —
0.09 0.15
0.00 —
0.26 0.08
0.00 —
2,342
1,154
0.00 Average —
Daily
Worker
Vendor
Hauling
Annual
Worker
Vendor
Hauling
0.47 0.02
0.00 —
0.55 0.69
0.00 —
7.17 0.30
0.00 —
0.00 0.00
0.01 0.00
—
1.27 0.16
0.00 —
1.27 0.17
0.00 —
0.00 0.01
0.00 —
0.30 0.04
0.00 —
0.30 0.05
0.00 —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1,350
605
0.00 —
1,350
605
0.00 —
0.06 0.01
0.00 —
0.05 0.08
0.00 —
2.39 0.71
0.00 —
1,368
631
0.00 —
< 0.005
0.00 —
0.09 < 0.005
0.00 0.10
0.13 0.00
1.31 0.05
0.00 0.00 0.00
< 0.005
0.00 0.23
0.03 0.00
0.23 0.03
0.00 0.00
< 0.005
0.00 0.05
0.01 0.00
0.05 0.01
0.00 223
100
0.00 223
100
0.00 0.01
< 0.005
0.00 0.01
0.01 0.00
0.40 0.12
0.00 227
104
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 26 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
3.7. Building Construction (2025) - Unmitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Location ROG NOx
—
CO
—
SO2
—
PM10E
—
PM10D
—
PM10T
—
PM2.5E PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2
—
NBCO2
—
CO2T
—
CH4
—
N2O
—
R CO2e
Onsite — —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Daily, — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Summer
(Max)
Off-Road 1.13
Equipment
10.4 0.00
—
13.0 0.00
—
0.02 0.00
—
0.43 0.00
—
— 0.43
0.00 —
0.40 0.00
—
— 0.40
0.00 —
—
—
—
2,398
0.00 —
2,398
0.00 —
0.10 0.00
—
0.02 0.00
—
— 2,406
0.00 —
Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00
—
0.00 —
0.00 Daily, —
Winter
(Max)
—
Off-Road 1.13
Equipment
10.4 0.00
—
13.0 0.00
—
0.02 0.00
—
0.43 0.00
—
— 0.43
0.00 —
0.40 0.00
—
— 0.40
0.00 —
—
—
—
—
—
2,398
0.00 —
2,398
0.00 —
0.10 0.00
—
0.02 0.00
—
— 2,406
0.00 —
Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00
—
0.00 —
0.00 Average —
Daily
—
Off-Road 0.31
Equipment
2.90 0.00
3.62 0.00
0.01 0.00
0.12 0.00
— 0.12
0.00 0.11
0.00 — 0.11
0.00 666
0.00 666
0.00 0.03
0.00 0.01
0.00 — 669
Onsite 0.00
truck
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Annual — — — — — —
—
— — —
—
— —
—
— — — — —
—
—
Off-Road 0.06
Equipment
0.53 0.66 < 0.005 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 110 110 < 0.005 < 0.005 111 Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00
—
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
—
—
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 Offsite — —
27 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Daily, — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Summer
(Max)
Worker
Vendor
Hauling
0.94 0.04
0.00 —
0.94 1.15
0.00 —
17.1 0.51
0.00 —
0.00 0.01
0.00 —
0.00 0.02
0.00 —
2.34 0.29
0.00 —
2.34 0.31
0.00 —
0.00 0.02
0.00 —
0.55 0.08
0.00 —
0.55 0.10
0.00 —
—
—
—
—
2,660
1,089
0.00 —
2,660
1,089
0.00 —
0.10 0.01
0.00 —
0.09 0.15
0.00 —
9.20 3.00
0.00 —
2,698
1,135
0.00 Daily, —
Winter
(Max)
Worker
Vendor
Hauling
0.71 0.04
0.00 —
1.01 1.23
0.00 —
9.70 0.52
0.00 —
0.00 0.01
0.00 —
0.00 0.02
0.00 —
2.34 0.29
0.00 —
2.34 0.31
0.00 —
0.00 0.02
0.00 —
0.55 0.08
0.00 —
0.55 0.10
0.00 —
—
—
—
—
2,263
1,090
0.00 —
2,263
1,090
0.00 —
0.11 0.01
0.00 —
0.09 0.15
0.00 —
0.24 0.08
0.00 —
2,293
1,134
0.00 Average —
Daily
Worker
Vendor
Hauling
Annual
Worker
Vendor
Hauling
0.21 0.01
0.00 —
0.26 0.34
0.00 —
3.38 0.14
0.00 —
0.00 0.00 0.65
0.08 0.00
—
0.65 0.09
0.00 —
0.00 0.15
0.02 0.00
—
0.15 0.03
0.00 —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
672
303
0.00 —
672
303
0.00 —
0.03 0.02
0.04 0.00
—
1.10 0.36
0.00 —
681
315
0.00 —
< 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 — — — —
0.04 < 0.005
0.00 0.05
0.06 0.00
0.62 0.03
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.12
0.01 0.00
0.12 0.02
0.00 0.00 0.03
< 0.005
0.00 0.03
< 0.005
0.00 111
50.1 0.00
111
50.1 0.00
< 0.005
< 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.01 0.00
0.18 0.06
0.00 113
52.2 0.00
< 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 3.8. Building Construction (2025) - Mitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Location ROG NOx
—
CO
—
SO2
—
PM10E
—
PM10D
—
PM10T
—
PM2.5E PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2
—
NBCO2
—
CO2T
—
CH4
—
N2O
—
R CO2e
Onsite — —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Daily, — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Summer
(Max)
28 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Off-Road 1.13
Equipment
10.4 0.00
—
13.0 0.00
—
0.02 0.00
—
0.43 0.00
—
— 0.43
0.00 —
0.40 0.00
—
— 0.40
0.00 —
—
—
—
2,398
0.00 —
2,398
0.00 —
0.10 0.00
—
0.02 0.00
—
— 2,406
0.00 —
Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00
—
0.00 —
0.00 Daily, —
Winter
(Max)
—
Off-Road 1.13
Equipment
10.4 0.00
—
13.0 0.00
—
0.02 0.00
—
0.43 0.00
—
— 0.43
0.00 —
0.40 0.00
—
— 0.40
0.00 —
—
—
—
—
—
2,398
0.00 —
2,398
0.00 —
0.10 0.00
—
0.02 0.00
—
— 2,406
0.00 —
Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00
—
0.00 —
0.00 Average —
Daily
—
Off-Road 0.31
Equipment
2.90 0.00
3.62 0.00
0.01 0.00
0.12 0.00
— 0.12
0.00 0.11
0.00 — 0.11
0.00 666
0.00 666
0.00 0.03
0.00 0.01
0.00 — 669
Onsite 0.00
truck
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Annual — — — — — —
—
— — —
—
— —
—
— — — — —
—
—
Off-Road 0.06
Equipment
0.53 0.66 < 0.005 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 110 110 < 0.005 < 0.005 111 Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Offsite —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Daily, —
Summer
(Max)
Worker
Vendor
Hauling
0.94 0.04
0.00 —
0.94 1.15
0.00 —
17.1 0.51
0.00 —
0.00 0.01
0.00 —
0.00 0.02
0.00 —
2.34 0.29
0.00 —
2.34 0.31
0.00 —
0.00 0.02
0.00 —
0.55 0.08
0.00 —
0.55 0.10
0.00 —
—
—
—
—
2,660
1,089
0.00 —
2,660
1,089
0.00 —
0.10 0.01
0.00 —
0.09 0.15
0.00 —
9.20 3.00
0.00 —
2,698
1,135
0.00 Daily, —
Winter
(Max)
Worker 0.71 1.01 9.70 0.00 0.00 2.34 2.34 0.00 0.55 0.55 — 2,263 2,263 0.11 0.09 0.24 2,293 29 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Vendor
Hauling
0.04 0.00
—
1.23 0.00
—
0.52 0.00
—
0.01 0.00
—
0.02 0.00
—
0.29 0.00
—
0.31 0.00
—
0.02 0.00
—
0.08 0.00
—
0.10 0.00
—
—
—
—
1,090
0.00 —
1,090
0.00 —
0.01 0.00
—
0.15 0.00
—
0.08 0.00
—
1,134
0.00 Average —
Daily
Worker
Vendor
Hauling
Annual
Worker
Vendor
Hauling
0.21 0.01
0.00 —
0.26 0.34
0.00 —
3.38 0.14
0.00 —
0.00 0.00 0.65
0.08 0.00
—
0.65 0.09
0.00 —
0.00 0.15
0.02 0.00
—
0.15 0.03
0.00 —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
672
303
0.00 —
672
303
0.00 —
0.03 0.02
0.04 0.00
—
1.10 0.36
0.00 —
681
315
0.00 —
< 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 — — — —
0.04 < 0.005
0.00 0.05
0.06 0.00
0.62 0.03
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.12
0.01 0.00
0.12 0.02
0.00 0.00 0.03
< 0.005
0.00 0.03
< 0.005
0.00 111
50.1 0.00
111
50.1 0.00
< 0.005
< 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.01 0.00
0.18 0.06
0.00 113
52.2 0.00
< 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 3.9. Paving (2025) - Unmitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Location ROG NOx
—
CO
—
SO2
—
PM10E
—
PM10D
—
PM10T
—
PM2.5E PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2
—
NBCO2
—
CO2T
—
CH4
—
N2O
—
R CO2e
Onsite — —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Daily, — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Summer
(Max)
Off-Road 0.80
Equipment
7.45 9.98 0.01 0.35 — 0.35 0.32 — 0.32 — 1,511 1,511 0.06 0.01 — 1,517 Paving 0.80
0.00 — — — — — — — — — —
—
— — — — — —
Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Daily,
Winter
(Max)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Average —
Daily
30 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Off-Road 0.04
Equipment
0.41 0.55 < 0.005 0.02 — 0.02 0.02 — 0.02 — 82.8 82.8 < 0.005 < 0.005 — 83.1 Paving 0.04
0.00 — — — — — — — — — —
—
— — — — — —
Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Annual — — — — — —
—
— — —
—
— —
—
— — — — —
—
—
Off-Road 0.01
Equipment
0.07 0.10 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 13.7 13.7 < 0.005 < 0.005 13.8 Paving 0.01
0.00 — — — — — — — — — —
—
— — — — — —
Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Offsite —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Daily, —
Summer
(Max)
Worker
Vendor
Hauling
0.08 0.01
0.00 —
0.08 0.33
0.00 —
1.43 0.15
0.00 —
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 —
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 —
0.20 0.09
0.00 —
0.20 0.09
0.00 —
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 —
0.05 0.02
0.00 —
0.05 0.03
0.00 —
—
—
—
—
223
316
0.00 —
223
316
0.00 —
0.01 < 0.005
0.00 —
0.01 0.04
0.00 —
0.77 0.87
0.00 —
226
330
0.00 Daily, —
Winter
(Max)
Average
Daily
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Worker
Vendor
Hauling
Annual
Worker
Vendor
Hauling
< 0.005
< 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.02 0.06
0.01 0.00
—
0.00 0.00 0.01 0.01 0.00 < 0.005
< 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
< 0.005
0.00 —
—
—
—
—
—
—
11.1 17.3
0.00 —
11.1 17.3
0.00 —
< 0.005
< 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
< 0.005
0.00 0.02 11.2
18.1 0.00
—
< 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 0.02
0.00 0.00
— — — — — — — — — — — —
< 0.005
< 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
< 0.005
0.00 0.01
< 0.005
0.00 0.00 0.00 < 0.005
< 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
< 0.005
0.00 0.00 < 0.005
< 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
< 0.005
0.00 1.84
2.87 0.00
1.84 2.87
0.00 < 0.005
< 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
< 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
< 0.005
0.00 1.86
2.99 0.00
< 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 31 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
3.10. Paving (2025) - Mitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Location ROG NOx
—
CO
—
SO2
—
PM10E
—
PM10D
—
PM10T
—
PM2.5E PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2
—
NBCO2
—
CO2T
—
CH4
—
N2O
—
R CO2e
Onsite — —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Daily, — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Summer
(Max)
Off-Road 0.80
Equipment
7.45 9.98 0.01 0.35 — 0.35 0.32 — 0.32 — 1,511 1,511 0.06 0.01 — 1,517 Paving 0.80
0.00 — — — — — — — — — —
—
— — — — — —
Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Daily,
Winter
(Max)
—
—
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Average
Daily
— — — — —
—
— — —
—
— —
—
— — — — —
—
—
Off-Road 0.04
Equipment
0.41 0.55 < 0.005 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 82.8 82.8 < 0.005 < 0.005 83.1 Paving 0.04
0.00 — — — — — — — — — —
—
— — — — — —
Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Annual — — — — — —
—
— — —
—
— —
—
— — — — —
—
—
Off-Road 0.01
Equipment
0.07 0.10 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 13.7 13.7 < 0.005 < 0.005 13.8 Paving 0.01
0.00 — — — — — — — — — —
—
— — — — — —
Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Offsite —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Daily, —
Summer
(Max)
32 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Worker
Vendor
Hauling
0.08 0.01
0.00 —
0.08 0.33
0.00 —
1.43 0.15
0.00 —
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 —
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 —
0.20 0.09
0.00 —
0.20 0.09
0.00 —
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 —
0.05 0.02
0.00 —
0.05 0.03
0.00 —
—
—
—
—
223
316
0.00 —
223
316
0.00 —
0.01 < 0.005
0.00 —
0.01 0.04
0.00 —
0.77 0.87
0.00 —
226
330
0.00 Daily, —
Winter
(Max)
Average
Daily
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Worker
Vendor
Hauling
Annual
Worker
Vendor
Hauling
< 0.005
< 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.02 0.06
0.01 0.00
—
0.00 0.00 0.01 0.01 0.00 < 0.005
< 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
< 0.005
0.00 —
—
—
—
—
—
—
11.1 17.3
0.00 —
11.1 17.3
0.00 —
< 0.005
< 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
< 0.005
0.00 0.02 11.2
18.1 0.00
—
< 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 0.02
0.00 0.00
— — — — — — — — — — — —
< 0.005
< 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
< 0.005
0.00 0.01
< 0.005
0.00 0.00 0.00 < 0.005
< 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
< 0.005
0.00 0.00 < 0.005
< 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
< 0.005
0.00 1.84
2.87 0.00
1.84 2.87
0.00 < 0.005
< 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
< 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
< 0.005
0.00 1.86
2.99 0.00
< 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 3.11. Architectural Coating (2025) - Unmitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Location ROG NOx
—
CO
—
SO2
—
PM10E
—
PM10D
—
PM10T
—
PM2.5E PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2
—
NBCO2
—
CO2T
—
CH4
—
N2O
—
R CO2e
Onsite — —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Daily, — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Summer
(Max)
Off-Road 0.13
Equipment
0.88 —
1.14 —
< 0.005
—
0.03 —
—
—
0.03 —
0.03 —
—
—
0.03 —
—
—
134
—
134
—
0.01 —
< 0.005
—
—
—
134
Architectu 74.6 —
ral
Coatings
Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 33 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Daily,
Winter
(Max)
—
—
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Average
Daily
— — — — —
—
—
— — —
—
—
— —
—
—
— — — — —
—
—
—
Off-Road 0.01
Equipment
0.05 —
0.06 —
< 0.005
—
< 0.005
—
< 0.005
—
< 0.005
—
< 0.005
—
7.32 —
7.32 —
< 0.005
—
< 0.005
—
7.34 Architectu 4.09 —
ral
Coatings
Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Annual — — — — — —
—
— — —
—
— —
—
— — — — —
—
—
Off-Road < 0.005
Equipment
0.01 0.01 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 1.21 1.21 < 0.005 < 0.005 1.22 Architectu 0.75
ral
Coatings
— — — — — — — — — —
—
— — — — — —
Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Offsite —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Daily, —
Summer
(Max)
Worker
Vendor
Hauling
0.19 0.00
0.00 —
0.19 0.00
0.00 —
3.42 0.00
0.00 —
0.00 0.00
0.00 —
0.00 0.00
0.00 —
0.47 0.00
0.00 —
0.47 0.00
0.00 —
0.00 0.00
0.00 —
0.11 0.00
0.00 —
0.11 0.00
0.00 —
—
—
—
—
532
0.00 0.00
—
532
0.00 0.00
—
0.02 0.00
0.00 —
0.02 0.00
0.00 —
1.84 0.00
0.00 —
540
0.00 0.00
Daily, —
Winter
(Max)
Average
Daily
— — — — — — — — — — —
—
— — — — — —
Worker 0.01 0.01 0.13 0.00 0.00 0.03 0.03 0.00 0.01 0.01 26.5 26.5 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.04 26.9 34 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Vendor
Hauling
Annual
Worker
Vendor
Hauling
0.00 0.00
—
0.00 0.00
—
0.00 0.00
—
0.00 0.00
—
0.00 0.00
—
0.00 0.00
—
0.00 0.00
—
0.00 0.00
—
0.00 0.00
—
0.00 0.00
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
0.00 0.00
—
0.00 0.00
—
0.00 0.00
—
0.00 0.00
—
0.00 0.00
—
0.00 0.00
—
< 0.005
0.00 0.00
< 0.005
0.00 0.00
0.02 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 0.00
< 0.005
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 0.00
< 0.005
0.00 0.00
4.39 0.00
0.00 4.39
0.00 0.00
< 0.005
0.00 0.00
< 0.005
0.00 0.00
0.01 0.00
0.00 4.45
0.00 0.00
3.12. Architectural Coating (2025) - Mitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Location ROG NOx
—
CO
—
SO2
—
PM10E
—
PM10D
—
PM10T
—
PM2.5E PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2
—
NBCO2
—
CO2T
—
CH4
—
N2O
—
R CO2e
Onsite — —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Daily, — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Summer
(Max)
Off-Road 0.13
Equipment
0.88 —
1.14 —
< 0.005
—
0.03 —
—
—
0.03 —
0.03 —
—
—
0.03 —
—
—
134
—
134
—
0.01 —
< 0.005
—
—
—
134
Architectu 69.4 —
ral
Coatings
Onsite
truck
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
—
—
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 —
0.00 Daily, —
Winter
(Max)
Average
Daily
— — — — — —
—
—
— — —
—
—
— —
—
—
— — — — —
—
—
—
Off-Road 0.01
Equipment
0.05 —
0.06 —
< 0.005
—
< 0.005
—
< 0.005
—
< 0.005
—
< 0.005
—
7.32 —
7.32 —
< 0.005
—
< 0.005
—
7.34 Architectu 3.80 —
ral
Coatings
35 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Onsite
truck
0.00 —
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Annual — — — — —
—
— — —
—
— —
—
— — — — —
—
—
Off-Road < 0.005
Equipment
0.01 0.01 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 1.21 1.21 < 0.005 < 0.005 1.22 Architectu 0.69
ral
Coatings
— — — — — — — — — —
—
— — — — — —
Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Offsite —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Daily, —
Summer
(Max)
Worker
Vendor
Hauling
0.19 0.00
0.00 —
0.19 0.00
0.00 —
3.42 0.00
0.00 —
0.00 0.00
0.00 —
0.00 0.00
0.00 —
0.47 0.00
0.00 —
0.47 0.00
0.00 —
0.00 0.00
0.00 —
0.11 0.00
0.00 —
0.11 0.00
0.00 —
—
—
—
—
532
0.00 0.00
—
532
0.00 0.00
—
0.02 0.00
0.00 —
0.02 0.00
0.00 —
1.84 0.00
0.00 —
540
0.00 0.00
Daily, —
Winter
(Max)
Average
Daily
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Worker
Vendor
Hauling
Annual
Worker
Vendor
Hauling
0.01 0.00
0.00 —
0.01 0.00
0.00 —
0.13 0.00
0.00 —
0.00 0.00
0.00 —
0.00 0.00
0.00 —
0.03 0.00
0.00 —
0.03 0.00
0.00 —
0.00 0.00
0.00 —
0.01 0.00
0.00 —
0.01 0.00
0.00 —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
26.5 0.00
0.00 —
26.5 0.00
0.00 —
< 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 0.04
0.00 0.00
—
26.9 0.00
0.00 —
0.00 0.00
— —
< 0.005
0.00 0.00
< 0.005
0.00 0.00
0.02 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 0.00
< 0.005
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 0.00
< 0.005
0.00 0.00
4.39 0.00
0.00 4.39
0.00 0.00
< 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 0.01
0.00 0.00
4.45 0.00
0.00 0.00 0.00
36 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
4. Operations Emissions Details
4.1. Mobile Emissions by Land Use
4.1.1. Unmitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Land Use ROG NOx
—
CO
—
SO2
—
PM10E
—
PM10D
—
PM10T
—
PM2.5E
—
PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2
—
NBCO2
—
CO2T
—
CH4
—
N2O
—
R CO2e
Daily, — — — — —
Summer
(Max)
Apartmen 5.37 4.25 40.6 0.09 0.06 6.90 6.96 0.06 1.75 1.81 — 8,858 8,858 0.38 0.43 29.4 9,024 ts
Mid Rise
Parking
Lot
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 —
—
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 Enclosed 0.00 0.00
Parking
Structure
Total 5.37
—
4.25 —
40.6 —
0.09 —
0.06 —
6.90 —
6.96 —
0.06 —
1.75 —
1.81 —
—
—
8,858
—
8,858
—
0.38 —
0.43 —
29.4 —
9,024
Daily, —
Winter
(Max)
Apartmen 4.22 4.59 28.9 0.08 0.06 6.90 6.96 0.06 1.75 1.81 — 7,879 7,879 0.41 0.44 0.76 8,021 ts
Mid Rise
Parking
Lot
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 —
—
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 Enclosed 0.00 0.00
Parking
Structure
Total 4.22
—
4.59 —
28.9 —
0.08 —
0.06 —
6.90 —
6.96 —
0.06 —
1.75 —
1.81 —
—
—
7,879
—
7,879
—
0.41 —
0.44 —
0.76 —
8,021
Annual —
37 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Apartmen 0.83
Mid Rise
0.80 0.00
0.00 5.84
0.00 0.00
0.01 0.00
0.00 0.01
0.00 0.00
1.25 0.00
0.00 1.26
0.00 0.00
0.01 0.00
0.00 0.32
0.00 0.00
0.33 0.00
0.00 —
—
—
1,368
0.00 0.00
1,368
0.00 0.00
0.06 0.00
0.00 0.07
0.00 0.00
2.10 0.00
0.00 1,393
0.00 0.00
Parking
Lot
0.00 Enclosed 0.00
Parking
Structure
Total 0.83 0.80 5.84 0.01 0.01 1.25 1.26 0.01 0.32 0.33 — 1,368 1,368 0.06 0.07 2.10 1,393
4.1.2. Mitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Land Use ROG NOx
—
CO
—
SO2
—
PM10E
—
PM10D
—
PM10T
—
PM2.5E
—
PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2
—
NBCO2
—
CO2T
—
CH4
—
N2O
—
R CO2e
Daily, — — — — —
Summer
(Max)
Apartmen 5.37 4.25 40.6 0.09 0.06 6.90 6.96 0.06 1.75 1.81 — 8,858 8,858 0.38 0.43 29.4 9,024 ts
Mid Rise
Parking
Lot
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 —
—
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 Enclosed 0.00 0.00
Parking
Structure
Total 5.37
—
4.25 —
40.6 —
0.09 —
0.06 —
6.90 —
6.96 —
0.06 —
1.75 —
1.81 —
—
—
8,858
—
8,858
—
0.38 —
0.43 —
29.4 —
9,024
Daily, —
Winter
(Max)
Apartmen 4.22
ts
Mid Rise
4.59 0.00
28.9 0.00
0.08 0.00
0.06 0.00
6.90 0.00
6.96 0.00
0.06 0.00
1.75 0.00
1.81 0.00
—
—
7,879
0.00 7,879
0.00 0.41
0.00 0.44
0.00 0.76
0.00 8,021
Parking 0.00
Lot
0.00 38 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Enclosed 0.00
Parking
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Structure
Total 4.22
—
4.59 —
28.9 —
0.08 —
0.06 —
6.90 —
6.96 —
0.06 —
1.75 —
1.81 —
—
—
—
7,879
—
7,879
—
0.41 —
0.44 —
0.76 —
8,021
Annual —
Apartmen 0.83 0.80 5.84 0.01 0.01 1.25 1.26 0.01 0.32 0.33 1,368 1,368 0.06 0.07 2.10 1,393 ts
Mid Rise
Parking
Lot
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 —
—
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 Enclosed 0.00 0.00
Parking
Structure
Total 0.83 0.80 5.84 0.01 0.01 1.25 1.26 0.01 0.32 0.33 — 1,368 1,368 0.06 0.07 2.10 1,393
4.2. Energy
4.2.1. Electricity Emissions By Land Use - Unmitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Land Use ROG NOx
—
CO
—
SO2
—
PM10E
—
PM10D
—
PM10T
—
PM2.5E
—
PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2
—
NBCO2
—
CO2T
—
CH4
—
N2O
—
R CO2e
Daily, — — — — —
Summer
(Max)
Apartmen —
ts
— — — — — — — — — — 1,683 1,683 0.10 0.01 — 1,689
Mid Rise
Parking
Lot
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
245
392
245
392
0.02 0.02
< 0.005
< 0.005
—
—
246
Enclosed 393
Parking
Structure
Total — — — — — — — — — — — 2,319 2,319 0.14 0.02 — 2,328 39 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Daily,
Winter
(Max)
— —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— — — — —
—
—
Apartmen —
ts
1,683 1,683 0.10 0.01 1,689
Mid Rise
Parking
Lot
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
245
392
245
392
0.02 0.02
< 0.005
< 0.005
—
—
246
Enclosed 393
Parking
Structure
Total —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
2,319
—
2,319
—
0.14 —
0.02 —
—
—
—
2,328
Annual —
Apartmen —
ts
279 279 0.02 < 0.005 280
Mid Rise
Parking
Lot
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
40.5 64.9
40.5 64.9
< 0.005
< 0.005
< 0.005
< 0.005
—
—
40.7 Enclosed 65.1
Parking
Structure
Total — — — — — — — — — — — 384 384 0.02 < 0.005 — 385
4.2.2. Electricity Emissions By Land Use - Mitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Land Use ROG NOx
—
CO
—
SO2
—
PM10E
—
PM10D
—
PM10T
—
PM2.5E
—
PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2
—
NBCO2
—
CO2T
—
CH4
—
N2O
—
R CO2e
Daily, — — —
—
—
—
—
—
—
Summer
(Max)
Apartmen —
ts
Mid Rise
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1,683
245
1,683
245
0.10 0.02
0.01 —
—
1,689
Parking 246
Lot
— < 0.005
40 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Enclosed
Parking
— — — — — — — — — — — 392 392 0.02 < 0.005 — 393
Structure
Total —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
2,319
—
2,319
—
0.14 —
0.02 —
—
—
2,328
Daily, —
Winter
(Max)
Apartmen —
ts
— — — — — — — — — — 1,683 1,683 0.10 0.01 — 1,689
Mid Rise
Parking
Lot
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
245
392
245
392
0.02 0.02
< 0.005
< 0.005
—
—
246
Enclosed 393
Parking
Structure
Total —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
2,319
—
2,319
—
0.14 —
0.02 —
—
—
—
2,328
Annual —
Apartmen —
ts
279 279 0.02 < 0.005 280
Mid Rise
Parking
Lot
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
40.5 64.9
40.5 64.9
< 0.005
< 0.005
< 0.005
< 0.005
—
—
40.7 Enclosed 65.1
Parking
Structure
Total — — — — — — — — — — — 384 384 0.02 < 0.005 — 385
4.2.3. Natural Gas Emissions By Land Use - Unmitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Land Use ROG NOx
—
CO
—
SO2
—
PM10E
—
PM10D
—
PM10T
—
PM2.5E
—
PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2
—
NBCO2
—
CO2T
—
CH4
—
N2O
—
R CO2e
Daily, — — — — —
Summer
(Max)
41 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Apartmen 0.04
Mid Rise
0.66 0.00
0.00 0.28
0.00 0.00
< 0.005
0.00 0.05
0.00 0.00
—
—
—
0.05 0.00
0.00 0.05
0.00 0.00
—
—
—
0.05 0.00
0.00 —
—
—
843 843 0.07
0.00 0.00
< 0.005
0.00 —
—
—
845
Parking
Lot
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
Enclosed 0.00 0.00
Parking
0.00 0.00
Structure
Total 0.04
—
0.66 —
0.28 —
< 0.005
—
0.05 —
—
—
0.05 —
0.05 —
—
—
0.05 —
—
—
843
—
843
—
0.07 —
< 0.005
—
—
—
845
Daily, —
Winter
(Max)
Apartmen 0.04 0.66 0.28 < 0.005 0.05 — 0.05 0.05 — 0.05 — 843 843 0.07 < 0.005 — 845 ts
Mid Rise
Parking
Lot
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 —
—
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
—
—
0.00 0.00
—
—
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
—
—
0.00 Enclosed 0.00 0.00
Parking
Structure
Total 0.04
—
0.66 —
0.28 —
< 0.005
—
0.05 —
—
—
—
0.05 —
0.05 —
—
—
—
0.05 —
—
—
—
843
—
843
—
0.07 —
< 0.005
—
—
—
—
845
Annual —
Apartmen 0.01 0.12 0.05 < 0.005 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 140 140 0.01 < 0.005 140 ts
Mid Rise
Parking
Lot
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 —
—
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
—
—
0.00 0.00
—
—
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
—
—
0.00 Enclosed 0.00 0.00
Parking
Structure
Total 0.01 0.12 0.05 < 0.005 0.01 — 0.01 0.01 — 0.01 — 140 140 0.01 < 0.005 — 140
4.2.4. Natural Gas Emissions By Land Use - Mitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) 42 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Land Use ROG NOx
—
CO
—
SO2
—
PM10E
—
PM10D
—
PM10T
—
PM2.5E
—
PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2
—
NBCO2
—
CO2T
—
CH4
—
N2O
—
R CO2e
Daily, — — — — —
Summer
(Max)
Apartmen 0.04 0.66 0.28 < 0.005 0.05 — 0.05 0.05 — 0.05 — 843 843 0.07 < 0.005 — 845 ts
Mid Rise
Parking
Lot
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 —
—
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
—
—
0.00 0.00
—
—
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
—
—
0.00 Enclosed 0.00 0.00
Parking
Structure
Total 0.04
—
0.66 —
0.28 —
< 0.005
—
0.05 —
—
—
0.05 —
0.05 —
—
—
0.05 —
—
—
843
—
843
—
0.07 —
< 0.005
—
—
—
845
Daily, —
Winter
(Max)
Apartmen 0.04 0.66 0.28 < 0.005 0.05 — 0.05 0.05 — 0.05 — 843 843 0.07 < 0.005 — 845 ts
Mid Rise
Parking
Lot
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 —
—
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
—
—
0.00 0.00
—
—
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
—
—
0.00 Enclosed 0.00 0.00
Parking
Structure
Total 0.04
—
0.66 —
0.28 —
< 0.005
—
0.05 —
—
—
—
0.05 —
0.05 —
—
—
—
0.05 —
—
—
—
843
—
843
—
0.07 —
< 0.005
—
—
—
—
845
Annual —
Apartmen 0.01 0.12 0.05 < 0.005 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 140 140 0.01 < 0.005 140 ts
Mid Rise
Parking
Lot
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 —
—
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
—
—
0.00 0.00
—
—
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
—
—
0.00 Enclosed 0.00 0.00
Parking
Structure
43 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Total 0.01 0.12 0.05 < 0.005 0.01 — 0.01 0.01 — 0.01 — 140 140 0.01 < 0.005 — 140
4.3. Area Emissions by Source
4.3.1. Unmitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Source ROG
—
NOx
—
CO
—
SO2
—
PM10E
—
PM10D
—
PM10T
—
PM2.5E
—
PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2
—
NBCO2
—
CO2T
—
CH4
—
N2O
—
R CO2e
Daily, —
Summer
(Max)
—
—
—
—
— —
Consume 4.81
r
Products
— — — — —
—
—
— — — —
—
—
— — — — —
—
—
—
Architectu 0.41
ral
Coatings
— — — — — — — — — — — —
Landscap 1.59 0.14 14.9 < 0.005 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 44.7 44.7 < 0.005 < 0.005 44.8 e
Equipme
nt
Total 6.81
—
0.14 —
14.9 —
< 0.005
—
0.01 —
—
—
0.01 —
0.01 —
—
—
0.01 —
—
—
44.7 —
44.7 —
< 0.005
—
< 0.005
—
—
—
44.8 Daily, —
Winter
(Max)
Consume 4.81
r
Products
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Architectu 0.41 —
ral
Coatings
Total 5.22
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Annual —
44 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Consume 0.88
r
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Architectu 0.07 —
ral
Coatings
Landscap 0.14
e
Equipme
nt
0.01 1.34 < 0.005 < 0.005 — < 0.005 < 0.005 — < 0.005 — 3.65
3.65 3.65
3.65 < 0.005
< 0.005
< 0.005
< 0.005
—
—
3.66 Total 1.10 0.01 1.34 < 0.005 < 0.005 — < 0.005 < 0.005 — < 0.005 — 3.66
4.3.2. Mitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Source ROG
—
NOx
—
CO
—
SO2
—
PM10E
—
PM10D
—
PM10T
—
PM2.5E
—
PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2
—
NBCO2
—
CO2T
—
CH4
—
N2O
—
R CO2e
Daily, —
Summer
(Max)
—
—
—
—
— —
Consume 4.81
r
Products
— — — — —
—
—
— — — —
—
—
— — — — —
—
—
—
Architectu 0.41
ral
Coatings
— — — — — — — — — — — —
Landscap 1.59 0.14 14.9 < 0.005 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 44.7 44.7 < 0.005 < 0.005 44.8 e
Equipme
nt
Total 6.81
—
0.14 —
14.9 —
< 0.005
—
0.01 —
—
—
0.01 —
0.01 —
—
—
0.01 —
—
—
44.7 —
44.7 —
< 0.005
—
< 0.005
—
—
—
44.8 Daily, —
Winter
(Max)
Consume 4.81 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
r
Products
45 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Architectu 0.41
Coatings
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Total 5.22
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Annual
Consume 0.88
r
Products
Architectu 0.07
ral
Coatings
— — — — —
—
— — —
—
— —
—
— — — — —
—
—
Landscap 0.14 0.01 1.34 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 3.65 3.65 < 0.005 < 0.005 3.66 e
Equipme
nt
Total 1.10 0.01 1.34 < 0.005 < 0.005 — < 0.005 < 0.005 — < 0.005 — 3.65 3.65 < 0.005 < 0.005 — 3.66
4.4. Water Emissions by Land Use
4.4.1. Unmitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Land Use ROG NOx
—
CO
—
SO2
—
PM10E
—
PM10D
—
PM10T
—
PM2.5E
—
PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2
—
NBCO2
—
CO2T
—
CH4
—
N2O
—
R CO2e
Daily, — — — — —
Summer
(Max)
Apartmen —
ts
— — — — — — — — — 15.9 57.3 73.2 1.63 0.04 — 126
Mid Rise
Parking
Lot
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
0.00 0.00
3.96 0.00
3.96 0.00
< 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 —
—
3.98 Enclosed 0.00
Parking
Structure
Total — — — — — — — — — — 15.9 61.3 77.2 1.63 0.04 — 130 46 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Daily,
Winter
(Max)
— —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— — — — — —
—
—
Apartmen —
ts
15.9 57.3 73.2 1.63 0.04 126
Mid Rise
Parking
Lot
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
0.00 0.00
3.96 0.00
3.96 0.00
< 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 —
—
3.98 Enclosed 0.00
Parking
Structure
Total —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
15.9 —
61.3 —
77.2 —
1.63 —
0.04 —
—
—
—
130
Annual —
Apartmen —
ts
2.63 9.49 12.1 0.27 0.01 20.8
Mid Rise
Parking
Lot
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
0.00 0.00
0.66 0.00
0.66 0.00
< 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 —
—
0.66 Enclosed 0.00
Parking
Structure
Total — — — — — — — — — — 2.63 10.1 12.8 0.27 0.01 — 21.5
4.4.2. Mitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Land Use ROG NOx
—
CO
—
SO2
—
PM10E
—
PM10D
—
PM10T
—
PM2.5E
—
PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2
—
NBCO2
—
CO2T
—
CH4
—
N2O
—
R CO2e
Daily, — — —
—
—
—
—
—
—
Summer
(Max)
Apartmen —
ts
Mid Rise
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
15.9 0.00
57.3 3.96
73.2 3.96
1.63 0.04 —
—
126
Parking
Lot
— < 0.005 < 0.005 3.98
47 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Enclosed
Parking
— — — — — — — — — — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00
Structure
Total —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
15.9 —
61.3 —
77.2 —
1.63 —
0.04 —
—
—
130
Daily, —
Winter
(Max)
Apartmen —
ts
— — — — — — — — — 15.9 57.3 73.2 1.63 0.04 — 126
Mid Rise
Parking
Lot
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
0.00 0.00
3.96 0.00
3.96 0.00
< 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 —
—
3.98 Enclosed 0.00
Parking
Structure
Total —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
15.9 —
61.3 —
77.2 —
1.63 —
0.04 —
—
—
—
130
Annual —
Apartmen —
ts
2.63 9.49 12.1 0.27 0.01 20.8
Mid Rise
Parking
Lot
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
0.00 0.00
0.66 0.00
0.66 0.00
< 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
0.00 —
—
0.66 Enclosed 0.00
Parking
Structure
Total — — — — — — — — — — 2.63 10.1 12.8 0.27 0.01 — 21.5
4.5. Waste Emissions by Land Use
4.5.1. Unmitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Land Use ROG NOx CO SO2 PM10E PM10D PM10T PM2.5E PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2 NBCO2 CO2T CH4 N2O R CO2e 48 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Daily,
Summer
(Max)
— —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— — — — — —
—
—
Apartmen —
ts
81.3 0.00 81.3 8.13 0.00 284
Mid Rise
Parking
Lot
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
—
—
0.00 Enclosed 0.00
Parking
Structure
Total —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
81.3 —
0.00 —
81.3 —
8.13 —
0.00 —
—
—
284
Daily, —
Winter
(Max)
Apartmen —
ts
— — — — — — — — — 81.3 0.00 81.3 8.13 0.00 — 284
Mid Rise
Parking
Lot
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
—
—
0.00 Enclosed 0.00
Parking
Structure
Total —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
81.3 —
0.00 —
81.3 —
8.13 —
0.00 —
—
—
—
284
Annual —
Apartmen —
ts
13.5 0.00 13.5 1.35 0.00 47.1
Mid Rise
Parking
Lot
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
—
—
0.00 Enclosed 0.00
Parking
Structure
Total — — — — — — — — — — 13.5 0.00 13.5 1.35 0.00 — 47.1 49 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
4.5.2. Mitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Land Use ROG NOx
—
CO
—
SO2
—
PM10E
—
PM10D
—
PM10T
—
PM2.5E
—
PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2
—
NBCO2
—
CO2T
—
CH4
—
N2O
—
R CO2e
Daily, — — — — —
Summer
(Max)
Apartmen —
ts
— — — — — — — — — 81.3 0.00 81.3 8.13 0.00 — 284
Mid Rise
Parking
Lot
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
—
—
0.00 Enclosed 0.00
Parking
Structure
Total —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
81.3 —
0.00 —
81.3 —
8.13 —
0.00 —
—
—
284
Daily, —
Winter
(Max)
Apartmen —
ts
— — — — — — — — — 81.3 0.00 81.3 8.13 0.00 — 284
Mid Rise
Parking
Lot
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
—
—
0.00 Enclosed 0.00
Parking
Structure
Total —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
81.3 —
0.00 —
81.3 —
8.13 —
0.00 —
—
—
—
284
Annual —
Apartmen —
ts
13.5 0.00 13.5 1.35 0.00 47.1
Mid Rise
Parking
Lot
— — — — — — — — — — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00
50 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Enclosed
Parking
Structure
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
0.00 13.5
0.00 0.00
0.00 13.5
0.00 1.35
0.00 0.00
—
—
0.00 Total 47.1
4.6. Refrigerant Emissions by Land Use
4.6.1. Unmitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Land Use ROG NOx
—
CO
—
SO2
—
PM10E
—
PM10D
—
PM10T
—
PM2.5E
—
PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2
—
NBCO2
—
CO2T
—
CH4
—
N2O
—
R CO2e
Daily, — — — — —
Summer
(Max)
Apartmen —
ts
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — 1.60 1.60
Mid Rise
Total —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1.60 —
1.60 Daily, —
Winter
(Max)
Apartmen —
ts
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — 1.60 1.60
Mid Rise
Total —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1.60 —
1.60 Annual —
Apartmen —
ts
0.27 0.27
Mid Rise
Total — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 0.27 0.27
4.6.2. Mitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) 51 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Land Use ROG NOx
—
CO
—
SO2
—
PM10E
—
PM10D
—
PM10T
—
PM2.5E
—
PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2
—
NBCO2
—
CO2T
—
CH4
—
N2O
—
R CO2e
Daily, — — — — —
Summer
(Max)
Apartmen —
ts
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — 1.60 1.60
Mid Rise
Total —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1.60 —
1.60 Daily, —
Winter
(Max)
Apartmen —
ts
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — 1.60 1.60
Mid Rise
Total —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1.60 —
1.60 Annual —
Apartmen —
ts
0.27 0.27
Mid Rise
Total — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 0.27 0.27
4.7. Offroad Emissions By Equipment Type
4.7.1. Unmitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Equipme ROG
nt
Type
NOx
—
CO SO2 PM10E PM10D PM10T PM2.5E PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2 NBCO2 —
CO2T
—
CH4
—
N2O
—
R CO2e
Daily, —
Summer
(Max)
—
—
— — — — — —
—
—
—
—
—
— —
Total — — — — — — — — — — — — —
52 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Daily,
Winter
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Total —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Annual
Total
4.7.2. Mitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Equipme ROG
nt
Type
NOx CO SO2 PM10E PM10D PM10T PM2.5E PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2 NBCO2 —
CO2T
—
CH4
—
N2O
—
R CO2e
Daily, — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Summer
(Max)
Total —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Daily, —
Winter
(Max)
Total —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Annual
Total
4.8. Stationary Emissions By Equipment Type
4.8.1. Unmitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Equipme ROG NOx CO SO2 PM10E PM10D PM10T PM2.5E PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2 NBCO2 CO2T CH4 N2O R CO2e nt
Type
53 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Daily, — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Summer
(Max)
Total —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Daily, —
Winter
(Max)
Total —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Annual
Total
4.8.2. Mitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Equipme ROG
nt
Type
NOx CO SO2 PM10E PM10D PM10T PM2.5E PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2 NBCO2 —
CO2T
—
CH4
—
N2O
—
R CO2e
Daily, — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Summer
(Max)
Total —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Daily, —
Winter
(Max)
Total —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Annual
Total
4.9. User Defined Emissions By Equipment Type
4.9.1. Unmitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) 54 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Equipme ROG
Type
NOx
—
CO
—
SO2
—
PM10E
—
PM10D
—
PM10T
—
PM2.5E
—
PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2
—
NBCO2
—
CO2T
—
CH4
—
N2O
—
R CO2e
Daily, — — — — —
Summer
(Max)
Total —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Daily, —
Winter
(Max)
Total —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Annual
Total
4.9.2. Mitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Equipme ROG
nt
Type
NOx CO SO2 PM10E PM10D PM10T PM2.5E PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2 NBCO2 —
CO2T
—
CH4
—
N2O
—
R CO2e
Daily, — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Summer
(Max)
Total —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Daily, —
Winter
(Max)
Total —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Annual
Total
4.10. Soil Carbon Accumulation By Vegetation Type
55 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
4.10.1. Soil Carbon Accumulation By Vegetation Type - Unmitigated Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Vegetatio ROG
n
NOx CO SO2 PM10E PM10D PM10T PM2.5E PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2 NBCO2 —
CO2T
—
CH4
—
N2O
—
R CO2e
Daily, — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Summer
(Max)
Total —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Daily, —
Winter
(Max)
Total —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Annual
Total
4.10.2. Above and Belowground Carbon Accumulation by Land Use Type - Unmitigated Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Land Use ROG NOx
—
CO
—
SO2
—
PM10E
—
PM10D
—
PM10T
—
PM2.5E
—
PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2
—
NBCO2
—
CO2T
—
CH4
—
N2O
—
R CO2e
Daily, — — — — —
Summer
(Max)
Total —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Daily, —
Winter
(Max)
Total —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Annual
Total
4.10.3. Avoided and Sequestered Emissions by Species - Unmitigated 56 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Species ROG NOx
—
CO
—
SO2
—
PM10E
—
PM10D
—
PM10T
—
PM2.5E
—
PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2
—
NBCO2
—
CO2T
—
CH4
—
N2O
—
R CO2e
Daily, — — — — —
Summer
(Max)
Avoided
Subtotal
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Sequeste — —
red
Subtotal — —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Removed —
Subtotal
—
—
—
Daily, —
Winter
(Max)
Avoided
Subtotal
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Sequeste — —
red
Subtotal — —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Removed —
Subtotal
—
—
—
—
—
—
Annual
Avoided
Subtotal
Sequeste —
red
Subtotal — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
57 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Removed — —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Subtotal
—
—
—
4.10.4. Soil Carbon Accumulation By Vegetation Type - Mitigated Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Vegetatio ROG
n
NOx CO SO2 PM10E PM10D PM10T PM2.5E PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2 NBCO2 —
CO2T
—
CH4
—
N2O
—
R CO2e
Daily, — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Summer
(Max)
Total —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Daily, —
Winter
(Max)
Total —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Annual
Total
4.10.5. Above and Belowground Carbon Accumulation by Land Use Type - Mitigated Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Land Use ROG NOx
—
CO
—
SO2
—
PM10E
—
PM10D
—
PM10T
—
PM2.5E
—
PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2
—
NBCO2
—
CO2T
—
CH4
—
N2O
—
R CO2e
Daily, — — — — —
Summer
(Max)
Total —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Daily, —
Winter
(Max)
Total — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
58 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Annual
Total
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
4.10.6. Avoided and Sequestered Emissions by Species - Mitigated Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Species ROG NOx
—
CO
—
SO2
—
PM10E
—
PM10D
—
PM10T
—
PM2.5E
—
PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2
—
NBCO2
—
CO2T
—
CH4
—
N2O
—
R CO2e
Daily, — — — — —
Summer
(Max)
Avoided
Subtotal
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Sequeste — —
red
Subtotal — —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Removed —
Subtotal
—
—
—
Daily, —
Winter
(Max)
Avoided
Subtotal
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Sequeste — —
red
Subtotal — —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Removed —
Subtotal
—
—
—
Annual —
59 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Avoided
Subtotal
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Sequeste — —
red
Subtotal — —
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Removed —
Subtotal
—
—
—
5. Activity Data
5.1. Construction Schedule
Phase Name Phase Type
Site Preparation
Grading
Start Date End Date
2/13/2024
3/27/2024
5/22/2025
6/20/2025
7/19/2025
Days Per Week Work Days per Phase Phase Description
Site Preparation
Grading
1/30/2024
2/14/2024
3/28/2024
5/23/2025
6/21/2025
5.00 5.00
5.00 5.00
5.00 10.0
30.0 300
—
—
—
—
—
Building Construction
Paving
Building Construction
Paving 20.0
Architectural Coating Architectural Coating 20.0
5.2. Off-Road Equipment
5.2.1. Unmitigated
Phase Name Equipment Type Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Tier
Average
Number per Day Hours Per Day
8.00 Horsepower
367
Load Factor
Site Preparation 0.40
Site Preparation
Rubber Tired Dozers 3.00
Tractors/Loaders/Backh Diesel 4.00
oes
Average 8.00 84.0 0.37
Grading Excavators Diesel Average 2.00 8.00 36.0 0.38
60 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Grading
Grading
Grading
Grading
Graders Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Average
Average
Average
Average
1.00 1.00
2.00 2.00
8.00 8.00
8.00 8.00
148
367
423
84.0 0.41
0.40 0.48
0.37 Rubber Tired Dozers
Scrapers
Tractors/Loaders/Backh Diesel
oes
Building Construction
Building Construction
Building Construction
Building Construction
Cranes Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Average
Average
Average
Average
1.00 3.00
1.00 3.00
7.00 8.00
8.00 7.00
367 0.29
0.20 0.74
0.37 Forklifts 82.0
14.0 84.0
Generator Sets
Tractors/Loaders/Backh Diesel
oes
Building Construction
Paving
Welders Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Average
Average
Average
Average
Average
1.00 2.00
2.00 2.00
1.00 8.00
8.00 8.00
8.00 6.00
46.0 81.0
89.0 36.0
37.0 0.45
0.42 0.36
0.38 0.48
Pavers
Paving Paving Equipment
Paving Rollers
Architectural Coating Air Compressors
5.2.2. Mitigated
Phase Name Equipment Type Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Tier
Average
Number per Day Hours Per Day
8.00 Horsepower
367
Load Factor
Site Preparation 0.40
Site Preparation
Rubber Tired Dozers 3.00
Tractors/Loaders/Backh Diesel 4.00
oes
Average 8.00 84.0 0.37
Grading
Grading
Grading
Grading
Grading
Excavators Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Average
Average
Average
Average
Average
2.00 1.00
1.00 2.00
2.00 8.00
8.00 8.00
8.00 8.00
36.0 148
367
423
84.0 0.38
0.41 0.40
0.48 0.37
Graders
Rubber Tired Dozers
Scrapers
Tractors/Loaders/Backh Diesel
oes
Building Construction
Building Construction
Cranes
Forklifts
Diesel
Diesel
Average
Average
1.00 3.00
7.00 8.00
367 0.29
82.0 0.20
61 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Building Construction
Building Construction
Generator Sets Diesel Average
Average
1.00 3.00
8.00 7.00
14.0 84.0
0.74 Tractors/Loaders/Backh Diesel 0.37
oes
Building Construction
Paving
Welders Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Diesel
Average
Average
Average
Average
Average
1.00 2.00
2.00 2.00
1.00 8.00
8.00 8.00
8.00 6.00
46.0 81.0
89.0 36.0
37.0 0.45
0.42 0.36
0.38 0.48
Pavers
Paving Paving Equipment
Paving Rollers
Architectural Coating Air Compressors
5.3. Construction Vehicles
5.3.1. Unmitigated
Phase Name Trip Type
—
One-Way Trips per Day Miles per Trip
—
Vehicle Mix
Site Preparation —
Site Preparation
Site Preparation
Site Preparation
Site Preparation
Grading
—
Worker
Vendor
Hauling
17.5 —
18.5 10.2
20.0 —
LDA,LDT1,LDT2
HHDT,MHDT
0.00 HHDT
Onsite truck —
—
HHDT
— — —
Grading Worker
Vendor
Hauling
Onsite truck
—
20.0 —
18.5 10.2
20.0 —
LDA,LDT1,LDT2
HHDT,MHDT
HHDT
Grading
Grading 0.00
Grading — HHDT
Building Construction
Building Construction
Building Construction
Building Construction
Building Construction
— — —
Worker
Vendor
Hauling
Onsite truck
179
34.4 0.00
—
18.5 10.2
20.0 —
LDA,LDT1,LDT2
HHDT,MHDT
HHDT
HHDT
62 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Paving — — — —
Paving Worker
Vendor
Hauling
Onsite truck
—
15.0 10.0
0.00 —
18.5 10.2
20.0 —
LDA,LDT1,LDT2
HHDT,MHDT
HHDT
Paving
Paving
Paving HHDT
Architectural Coating
Architectural Coating
Architectural Coating
Architectural Coating
Architectural Coating
— — —
Worker
Vendor
Hauling
Onsite truck
35.8 —
18.5 10.2
20.0 —
LDA,LDT1,LDT2
HHDT,MHDT
0.00 HHDT
— HHDT
5.3.2. Mitigated
Phase Name Trip Type
—
One-Way Trips per Day Miles per Trip
—
Vehicle Mix
Site Preparation —
Site Preparation
Site Preparation
Site Preparation
Site Preparation
Grading
—
Worker
Vendor
Hauling
Onsite truck
—
17.5 —
18.5 10.2
20.0 —
LDA,LDT1,LDT2
HHDT,MHDT
0.00 HHDT
— HHDT
— — —
Grading Worker
Vendor
Hauling
Onsite truck
—
20.0 —
18.5 10.2
20.0 —
LDA,LDT1,LDT2
HHDT,MHDT
HHDT
Grading
Grading 0.00
Grading — HHDT
Building Construction
Building Construction
Building Construction
Building Construction
— — —
Worker
Vendor
Hauling
179
34.4 0.00
18.5 10.2
20.0 LDA,LDT1,LDT2
HHDT,MHDT
HHDT
63 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Building Construction
Paving
Onsite truck
—
— — HHDT
— — —
Paving Worker
Vendor
Hauling
Onsite truck
—
15.0 10.0
0.00 —
18.5 10.2
20.0 —
LDA,LDT1,LDT2
HHDT,MHDT
HHDT
Paving
Paving
Paving HHDT
Architectural Coating
Architectural Coating
Architectural Coating
Architectural Coating
Architectural Coating
— — —
Worker
Vendor
Hauling
Onsite truck
35.8 —
18.5 10.2
20.0 —
LDA,LDT1,LDT2
HHDT,MHDT
0.00 HHDT
— HHDT
5.4. Vehicles
5.4.1. Construction Vehicle Control Strategies
Non-applicable. No control strategies activated by user.
5.5. Architectural Coatings
Phase Name Residential Interior Area Coated Residential Exterior Area Coated Non-Residential Interior Area Non-Residential Exterior Area Coated (sq ft)
Parking Area Coated (sq ft)
16,016
(sq ft) (sq ft) Coated (sq ft)
Architectural Coating 453,317 151,106 3,387 376
5.6. Dust Mitigation
5.6.1. Construction Earthmoving Activities
Phase Name
Site Preparation
Grading
Material Imported (cy) Material Exported (cy) Acres Graded (acres) Material Demolished (sq. ft.) Acres Paved (acres) —
—
—
—
15.0 90.0
0.00 0.00
—
—
64 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Paving 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 6.13
5.6.2. Construction Earthmoving Control Strategies
Non-applicable. No control strategies activated by user.
5.7. Construction Paving
Land Use Area Paved (acres) % Asphalt
Apartments Mid Rise 0%
Parking Lot
—
4.40 1.73
100%
Enclosed Parking Structure 100%
5.8. Construction Electricity Consumption and Emissions Factors kWh per Year and Emission Factor (lb/MWh)
Year
2024
2025
kWh per Year
0.00 CO2
532
532
CH4
0.03 0.03
N2O
< 0.005
0.00 < 0.005
5.9. Operational Mobile Sources
5.9.1. Unmitigated
Land Use Type Trips/Weekday Trips/Saturday
1,375
Trips/Sunday
1,375
Trips/Year
501,860
0.00 VMT/Weekday
9,755
VMT/Saturday
9,755
VMT/Sunday
9,755
VMT/Year
3,560,623
0.00 Apartments Mid Rise 1,375
Parking Lot 0.00
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Enclosed Parking
Structure
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
5.9.2. Mitigated
65 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Land Use Type Trips/Weekday Trips/Saturday
1,375
Trips/Sunday
1,375
Trips/Year
501,860
0.00 VMT/Weekday
9,755
VMT/Saturday
9,755
VMT/Sunday
9,755
VMT/Year
3,560,623
0.00 Apartments Mid Rise 1,375
Parking Lot 0.00
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Enclosed Parking
Structure
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
5.10. Operational Area Sources
5.10.1. Hearths
5.10.1.1. Unmitigated
5.10.1.2. Mitigated
5.10.2. Architectural Coatings
Residential Interior Area Coated (sq ft) Residential Exterior Area Coated (sq ft) Non-Residential Interior Area Coated (sq ft)
Non-Residential Exterior Area Coated Parking Area Coated (sq ft) (sq ft)
453316.5 151,106 3,387 376 16,016
5.10.3. Landscape Equipment
Season Unit Value
0.00 180
Snow Days
Summer Days
day/yr
day/yr
5.10.4. Landscape Equipment - Mitigated
Season Unit Value
0.00 180
Snow Days
Summer Days
day/yr
day/yr
66 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
5.11. Operational Energy Consumption
5.11.1. Unmitigated
Electricity (kWh/yr) and CO2 and CH4 and N2O and Natural Gas (kBTU/yr) Land Use Electricity (kWh/yr)
1,154,468
CO2
532
532
532
CH4 N2O Natural Gas (kBTU/yr)
Apartments Mid Rise
Parking Lot
0.0330
0.0330
0.0330
0.0040
0.0040
0.0040
2,630,134
167,898 0.00
Enclosed Parking Structure 268,910 0.00
5.11.2. Mitigated
Electricity (kWh/yr) and CO2 and CH4 and N2O and Natural Gas (kBTU/yr) Land Use Electricity (kWh/yr)
1,154,468
CO2
532
532
532
CH4 N2O Natural Gas (kBTU/yr)
Apartments Mid Rise
Parking Lot
0.0330
0.0330
0.0330
0.0040
0.0040
0.0040
2,630,134
167,898 0.00
Enclosed Parking Structure 268,910 0.00
5.12. Operational Water and Wastewater Consumption
5.12.1. Unmitigated
Land Use Indoor Water (gal/year) Outdoor Water (gal/year) Apartments Mid Rise
Parking Lot
8,297,450
0.00 0.00
844,453
Enclosed Parking Structure 0.00 0.00
5.12.2. Mitigated
Land Use Indoor Water (gal/year) Outdoor Water (gal/year) 67 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Apartments Mid Rise
Parking Lot
8,297,450
0.00 0.00
844,453
Enclosed Parking Structure 0.00 0.00
5.13. Operational Waste Generation
5.13.1. Unmitigated
Land Use Waste (ton/year) Cogeneration (kWh/year)
Apartments Mid Rise
Parking Lot
151 —
—
—
0.00 Enclosed Parking Structure 0.00
5.13.2. Mitigated
Land Use Waste (ton/year) Cogeneration (kWh/year)
Apartments Mid Rise
Parking Lot
151 —
—
—
0.00 Enclosed Parking Structure 0.00
5.14. Operational Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Equipment
5.14.1. Unmitigated
Land Use Type Equipment Type Refrigerant
R-410A
GWP
2,088
Quantity (kg)
< 0.005
Operations Leak Rate
2.50 Service Leak Rate
2.50 Times Serviced
Apartments Mid Rise Average room A/C & 10.0
Other residential A/C
and heat pumps
Apartments Mid Rise Household refrigerators R-134a
and/or freezers
1,430 0.12 0.60 0.00 1.00
68 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
5.14.2. Mitigated
Land Use Type Equipment Type Refrigerant
R-410A
GWP
2,088
Quantity (kg)
< 0.005
Operations Leak Rate
2.50 Service Leak Rate
2.50 Times Serviced
Apartments Mid Rise Average room A/C & 10.0
Other residential A/C
and heat pumps
Apartments Mid Rise Household refrigerators R-134a
and/or freezers
1,430 0.12 0.60 0.00 1.00
5.15. Operational Off-Road Equipment
5.15.1. Unmitigated
Equipment Type Fuel Type
Fuel Type
Engine Tier
Engine Tier
Number per Day Hours Per Day Horsepower Load Factor
5.15.2. Mitigated
Equipment Type Number per Day Hours Per Day Horsepower Load Factor
5.16. Stationary Sources
5.16.1. Emergency Generators and Fire Pumps
Equipment Type Fuel Type Number per Day Hours per Day Hours per Year Horsepower Load Factor
5.16.2. Process Boilers
Equipment Type Fuel Type Number Boiler Rating (MMBtu/hr) Daily Heat Input (MMBtu/day) Annual Heat Input (MMBtu/yr)
5.17. User Defined
Equipment Type Fuel Type
69 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
5.18. Vegetation
5.18.1. Land Use Change
5.18.1.1. Unmitigated
Vegetation Land Use Type Vegetation Soil Type
Vegetation Soil Type
Initial Acres
Initial Acres
Final Acres
Final Acres
5.18.1.2. Mitigated
Vegetation Land Use Type
5.18.1. Biomass Cover Type
5.18.1.1. Unmitigated
Biomass Cover Type Initial Acres Final Acres
Final Acres
5.18.1.2. Mitigated
Biomass Cover Type Initial Acres
5.18.2. Sequestration
5.18.2.1. Unmitigated
Tree Type Number
Number
Electricity Saved (kWh/year)
Electricity Saved (kWh/year)
Natural Gas Saved (btu/year)
Natural Gas Saved (btu/year)
5.18.2.2. Mitigated
Tree Type
70 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
6. Climate Risk Detailed Report
6.1. Climate Risk Summary
Cal-Adapt midcentury 2040–2059 average projections for four hazards are reported below for your project location. These are under Representation Concentration Pathway (RCP) 8.5 which assumes GHG emissions will continue to rise strongly through 2050 and then plateau around 2100.
Climate Hazard Result for Project Location Unit
Temperature and Extreme Heat
Extreme Precipitation
Sea Level Rise
20.5 0.90
0.00 0.90
annual days of extreme heat
annual days with precipitation above 20 mm
meters of inundation depth
Wildfire annual hectares burned
Temperature and Extreme Heat data are for grid cell in which your project are located. The projection is based on the 98th historical percentile of daily maximum/minimum temperatures from observed historical data (32 climate model ensemble from Cal-Adapt, 2040–2059 average under RCP 8.5). Each grid cell is 6 kilometers (km) by 6 km, or 3.7 miles (mi) by 3.7 mi.
Extreme Precipitation data are for the grid cell in which your project are located. The threshold of 20 mm is equivalent to about ¾ an inch of rain, which would be light to moderate rainfall if received over a full day or heavy rain if received over a period of 2 to 4 hours. Each grid cell is 6 kilometers (km) by 6 km, or 3.7 miles (mi) by 3.7 mi.
Sea Level Rise data are for the grid cell in which your project are located. The projections are from Radke et al. (2017), as reported in Cal-Adapt (Radke et al., 2017, CEC-500-2017-008), and consider inundation location and depth for the San Francisco Bay, the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta and California coast resulting different increments of sea level rise coupled with extreme storm events.
Users may select from four scenarios to view the range in potential inundation depth for the grid cell. The four scenarios are: No rise, 0.5 meter, 1.0 meter, 1.41 meters Wildfire data are for the grid cell in which your project are located. The projections are from UC Davis, as reported in Cal-Adapt (2040–2059 average under RCP 8.5), and consider historical data of climate, vegetation, population density, and large (> 400 ha) fire history. Users may select from four model simulations to view the range in potential wildfire probabilities for the grid cell. The four simulations make different assumptions about expected rainfall and temperature are: Warmer/drier (HadGEM2-ES), Cooler/wetter (CNRM-CM5), Average conditions (CanESM2), Range of different rainfall and temperature possibilities (MIROC5). Each grid cell is 6 kilometers (km) by 6 km, or 3.7 miles (mi) by 3.7 mi.
6.2. Initial Climate Risk Scores
Climate Hazard
Temperature and Extreme Heat
Extreme Precipitation
Sea Level Rise
Wildfire
Exposure Score Sensitivity Score Adaptive Capacity Score Vulnerability Score 1 0 0 N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
0 N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
0 N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
0 Flooding
Drought
Snowpack Reduction N/A N/A N/A
71 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Air Quality Degradation N/A N/A N/A N/A
The sensitivity score reflects the extent to which a project would be adversely affected by exposure to a climate hazard. Exposure is rated on a scale of 1 to 5, with a score of 5 representing the greatest exposure.
The adaptive capacity of a project refers to its ability to manage and reduce vulnerabilities from projected climate hazards. Adaptive capacity is rated on a scale of 1 to 5, with a score of 5 representing the greatest ability to adapt.
The overall vulnerability scores are calculated based on the potential impacts and adaptive capacity assessments for each hazard. Scores do not include implementation of climate risk reduction measures.
6.3. Adjusted Climate Risk Scores
Climate Hazard
Temperature and Extreme Heat
Extreme Precipitation
Sea Level Rise
Exposure Score Sensitivity Score Adaptive Capacity Score Vulnerability Score 1 1 1 2
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
1 N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
1 N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
1 N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
2 Wildfire
Flooding
Drought
Snowpack Reduction
Air Quality Degradation
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
The sensitivity score reflects the extent to which a project would be adversely affected by exposure to a climate hazard. Exposure is rated on a scale of 1 to 5, with a score of 5 representing the greatest exposure.
The adaptive capacity of a project refers to its ability to manage and reduce vulnerabilities from projected climate hazards. Adaptive capacity is rated on a scale of 1 to 5, with a score of 5 representing the greatest ability to adapt.
The overall vulnerability scores are calculated based on the potential impacts and adaptive capacity assessments for each hazard. Scores include implementation of climate risk reduction measures.
6.4. Climate Risk Reduction Measures
7. Health and Equity Details
7.1. CalEnviroScreen 4.0 Scores
The maximum CalEnviroScreen score is 100. A high score (i.e., greater than 50) reflects a higher pollution burden compared to other census tracts in the state.
Indicator Result for Project Census Tract
Exposure Indicators —
72 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
AQ-Ozone 88.7
6.42 23.3
45.4 3.36
0.00 2.28
54.3 —
AQ-PM
AQ-DPM
Drinking Water
Lead Risk Housing
Pesticides
Toxic Releases
Traffic
Effect Indicators
CleanUp Sites
Groundwater
0.00 2.11
7.35 0.00
52.9 —
Haz Waste Facilities/Generators
Impaired Water Bodies
Solid Waste
Sensitive Population
Asthma 43.8
62.4 3.57
—
Cardio-vascular
Low Birth Weights
Socioeconomic Factor Indicators
Education 51.0
37.5 61.5
50.0 37.7
Housing
Linguistic
Poverty
Unemployment
7.2. Healthy Places Index Scores
The maximum Health Places Index score is 100. A high score (i.e., greater than 50) reflects healthier community conditions compared to other census tracts in the state. 73 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Indicator Result for Project Census Tract
Economic —
Above Poverty 59.36096497
95.85525472
46.91389709
—
Employed
Median HI
Education
Bachelor's or higher
High school enrollment
Preschool enrollment
Transportation
61.85037854
100
32.38804055
—
Auto Access 53.75336841
19.15821891
—
Active commuting
Social
2-parent households
Voting
45.32272552
33.11946619
Neighborhood —
Alcohol availability
Park access
73.47619659
29.10304119
42.35852688
61.22160914
1.360195047
—
Retail density
Supermarket access
Tree canopy
Housing
Homeownership
Housing habitability
Low-inc homeowner severe housing cost burden
Low-inc renter severe housing cost burden
Uncrowded housing
67.59912742
42.70499166
8.879763891
54.20248941
81.14974978
74 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Health Outcomes —
Insured adults 36.50712178
Arthritis 0.0
Asthma ER Admissions
High Blood Pressure
Cancer (excluding skin)
Asthma
53.3 0.0
0.0 0.0
Coronary Heart Disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Diagnosed Diabetes
Life Expectancy at Birth
Cognitively Disabled
Physically Disabled
Heart Attack ER Admissions
Mental Health Not Good
Chronic Kidney Disease
Obesity
0.0 0.0
0.0 32.9
74.6 38.4
34.7 0.0
0.0 0.0
Pedestrian Injuries
Physical Health Not Good
Stroke
19.6 0.0
0.0 Health Risk Behaviors
Binge Drinking
—
0.0 Current Smoker 0.0
No Leisure Time for Physical Activity
Climate Change Exposures
Wildfire Risk
0.0 —
0.0 SLR Inundation Area 0.0
75 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Children 89.4
50.2 74.2
36.8 62.3
—
Elderly
English Speaking
Foreign-born
Outdoor Workers
Climate Change Adaptive Capacity
Impervious Surface Cover
Traffic Density
54.4 19.9
23.0 —
Traffic Access
Other Indices
Hardship 25.0
Other Decision Support —
2016 Voting 55.9
7.3. Overall Health & Equity Scores
Metric Result for Project Census Tract
CalEnviroScreen 4.0 Score for Project Location (a) 18.0
56.0 No
Healthy Places Index Score for Project Location (b)
Project Located in a Designated Disadvantaged Community (Senate Bill 535) Project Located in a Low-Income Community (Assembly Bill 1550) Project Located in a Community Air Protection Program Community (Assembly Bill 617) No
No
a: The maximum CalEnviroScreen score is 100. A high score (i.e., greater than 50) reflects a higher pollution burden compared to other census tracts in the state. b: The maximum Health Places Index score is 100. A high score (i.e., greater than 50) reflects healthier community conditions compared to other census tracts in the state.
7.4. Health & Equity Measures
No Health & Equity Measures selected.
7.5. Evaluation Scorecard
76 / 77
Date Palm Apartments Detailed Report, 10/5/2023
Health & Equity Evaluation Scorecard not completed.
7.6. Health & Equity Custom Measures
No Health & Equity Custom Measures created.
8. User Changes to Default Data
Screen Justification
Land Use Per site plan
Construction: Construction Phases
Operations: Vehicle Data
Operations: Hearths
No demolition required
Per traffic scoping agreement
No hearths
77 / 77
Appendix B:
EMFAC2017 Output
Source: EMFAC2017 (v1.0.3) Emissions Inventory
Region Type: Air District
Region: South Coast AQMD
Calendar Year: 2023
Season: Annual
Vehicle Classification: EMFAC2007 Categories
Units: miles/day for VMT, trips/day for Trips, tons/day for Emissions, 1000 gallons/day for Fuel Consumption Region Calendar YeVehicle CateModel Year Speed Fuel Population VMT Trips Fuel Consumption
1.936286145
Fuel Consumption
1936.286145
Total Fuel Consumption VMT Total VMT Miles Per Gallon Vehicle Class South Coas 7.14 HHD
South Coas
South Coas
South Coas
South Coas
South Coas
South Coas
South Coas
South Coas
South Coas
South Coas
South Coas
South Coas
South Coas
South Coas
South Coas
South Coas
South Coas
South Coas
South Coas
South Coas
South Coas
South Coas
South Coas
South Coas
South Coas
South Coas
South Coas
South Coas
South Coas
2023 HHDT
2023 HHDT
2023 LDA
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Aggregate
Gasoline
Diesel
75.10442936 8265.097 1502.689
109818.6753 13648008 1133618
6635002.295 2.53E+08 31352477
62492.97958 2469816 297086.6
1913466.474 8265.097 13656273.03
1911.530188
7971.24403
49.3916685
0 1911530.188
7971244.03
49391.6685
0 13648008
Gasoline
Diesel
8020635.698 2.53E+08 255180358.3 31.82 LDA
27.16 LDT1
25.60 LDT2
2023 LDA 2469816
2023 LDA Electricity 150700.3971 6237106 751566 6237106 2023 LDT1
2023 LDT1
2023 LDT1
2023 LDT2
2023 LDT2
2023 LDT2
2023 LHDT1
2023 LHDT1
2023 LHDT2
2023 LHDT2
2023 MCY
2023 MDV
2023 MDV
2023 MDV
2023 MH
Gasoline
Diesel
758467.6481 27812996 3504563
360.7799144 8408.618 1256.88
7122.93373 303507.5 35798.19
2285150.139 85272416 10723315
15594.68309 650362.8 76635.83
1023.913006
0.366459477
0 1023913.006
366.4594769
0 1024279.466 27812996 27821405.09
8408.618
Electricity
Gasoline
Diesel
303507.5
3356536.438 85272416 85922778.34
650362.8
3338.798312
17.73812611
0 3338798.312
17738.12611
Electricity 28809.63735 917592.8 145405.4 0 917592.8
Gasoline
Diesel
174910.3847 6216643 2605904
125545.0822 4994753 1579199
30102.75324 1034569 448486.2
50003.13116 1935030 628976.5
583.3851736
228.1779285
111.5753864
97.84811618
57.849018
2693.883526
50.65281491
0 583385.1736
228177.9285
111575.3864
97848.11618
57849.018
2693883.526
50652.81491
0 811563.1022 6216643 11211395.79
4994753
13.81 LHDT1
Gasoline 14.18 LHDT2
Diesel
209423.5025 1034569 2969599.008
1935030
Gasoline
Gasoline
Diesel
305044.5141 2104624 610089 57849.018 2104624 2104623.657 2744536.341 55684188 57109879.73
1425691
36.38 MCY
1589862.703 55684188 7354860 20.81 MDV
36128.1019 1425691 176566.9
Electricity 16376.67653 537591.7 83475.95 537591.7
Gasoline
Diesel
34679.50542 330042.9 3469.338
13122.69387 124302 1312.269
63.26295123
11.63031832
265.2060557
724.7695868
48.07750689
38.18838072
12.19474692
27.44411242
17.62416327
0.239500509
0 63262.95123
11630.31832
265206.0557
724769.5868
48077.50689
38188.38072
12194.74692
27444.11242
17624.16327
239.5005093
74893.26955 330042.9 454344.9436
124302
6.07 MH
2023 MH
2023 MHDT
2023 MHDT
2023 OBUS
2023 OBUS
2023 SBUS
2023 SBUS
2023 UBUS
2023 UBUS
2023 UBUS
Gasoline
Diesel
25624.3151 1363694 512691.3
122124.488 8120623 1221858
989975.6425 1363694 9484317.768
8120623
9.58 MHDT
6.72 OBUS
8.15 SBUS
5.11 UBUS
Gasoline
Diesel
5955.291639 245774 119153.5 86265.88761 245774 579743.8353 4286.940093 333969.8 41558.29 333969.8
2783.643068 112189.6 11134.57
6671.825716 210853.9 76991.94
957.7686184 89782.63 3831.074
13.00046095 1416.622 52.00184
Gasoline
Diesel
39638.85935 112189.6 323043.5203
210853.9
Gasoline
Diesel
17863.66378 89782.63
1416.622
91199.2533
Electricity 16.11693886 1320.163 64.46776 1320.163
The Wren Multiple-Family Development Project
Appendix B
Biological Resources Assessment, Jurisdictional Delineation and CVMSHP Consistency Analysis for the Date Palm Apartment Complex, City of Cathedral City
Jennings Environmental
August 2023
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT, JURISDICTIONAL DELINEATION, AND
CVMSHCP CONSISTENCY ANALYSIS FOR THE DATE PALM APARTMENT COMPLEX
CITY OF CATHEDERAL CITY, RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Prepared for:
Compass Consulting Enterprises, Inc.
P.O. Box 2627
Avalon, CA 90704
Prepared by:
Jennings Environmental, LLC
35414 Acacia Ave.
Yucaipa, CA 92399
909-534-4547
August 2023
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT, JURISDICTIONAL DELINEATION, AND CVMSHCP CONSISTENCY
ANALYSIS FOR THE DATE PALM APARTMENT COMPLEX CITY OF CATHEDERAL CITY, RIVERSIDE
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Contents
SECTION 1.0 - INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................................3
1.1 PROJECT LOCATION.............................................................................................................................................3
1.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION........................................................................................................................................3
2.0 – METHODOLOGY....................................................................................................................................................3
2.1 LITERATURE REVIEW ...........................................................................................................................................3
2.2 SOILS....................................................................................................................................................................4
2.3 BIOLOGICAL RECONNAISSANCE-LEVEL SURVEY..................................................................................................4
2.4 JURISDICTIONAL FEATURES.................................................................................................................................4
2.5 COACHELLA VALLEY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN (CVMSHCP) .......................................5
2.6 VEGETATION........................................................................................................................................................6
2.7 WILDLIFE..............................................................................................................................................................6 SECTION 3.0 – RESULTS .................................................................................................................................................6
3.1 LITERATURE REVIEW RESULTS.............................................................................................................................6
3.1.1 SOILS ............................................................................................................................................................6
3.1.2 JURISDICTIONAL WATERS ............................................................................................................................7
3.1.3 HYDROLOGY AND HYDROLOGIC CONNECTIVITY .........................................................................................7
3.1.4 SPECIAL STATUS SPECIES BACKGROUND .....................................................................................................7
3.1.5 CVMSHCP .....................................................................................................................................................9
3.2 FIELD STUDY RESULTS .........................................................................................................................................9
3.2.1 HABITAT .......................................................................................................................................................9
3.2.2 WILDLIFE ......................................................................................................................................................9
3.2.3 SPECIAL STATUS SPECIES..............................................................................................................................9
3.2.4 NESTING BIRDS ..........................................................................................................................................10
3.2.5 JURISDICTIONAL WATERS ..........................................................................................................................10
3.2.6 WETLANDS .................................................................................................................................................11
3.3 CVMSHCP CONSISTENCY ANALYSIS...................................................................................................................11 SECTION 4.0 - CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS...........................................................................................11 Section 5 – REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................................14 Appendix A - Figures....................................................................................................................................................15 Appendix B - Photos ....................................................................................................................................................20 Appendix C – Regulatory Framework ..........................................................................................................................23 Appendix D – Tables ....................................................................................................................................................30
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT, JURISDICTIONAL DELINEATION, AND CVMSHCP CONSISTENCY
ANALYSIS FOR THE DATE PALM APARTMENT COMPLEX CITY OF CATHEDERAL CITY, RIVERSIDE
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
SECTION 1.0 - INTRODUCTION
Jennings Environmental, LLC (Jennings) was retained by Compass Consulting Enterprises, Inc. (Compass) to conduct a literature review and reconnaissance-level survey for the proposed Date Palm Apartment Complex (Project) in the city of Cathedral City. The survey identified vegetation communities, the potential for the occurrence of special status species, or habitats that could support special status wildlife species, and recorded all plants and animals observed or detected within the Project boundary. This biological resources assessment is designed to address potential effects of the proposed project on designated critical habitats and/or any species currently listed or formally proposed for listing as endangered or threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the California Endangered Species Act (CESA) or species designated as sensitive by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) or the California Native Plant Society (CNPS).
Information contained in this document is in accordance with accepted scientific and technical standards that are consistent with the requirements of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and CDFW. Additionally, the site was surveyed for any drainage features that would meet the definition of the Waters of the US (WOUS), Waters of the State (WOS), or CDFW jurisdiction. Additionally, the project is located within the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP). As such, this report also contains the results of the consistency analysis performed for the project.
1.1 PROJECT LOCATION
The Project is generally located on the western edge of Section 15, Township 4 South, Range 5 East, and is depicted on the Cathedral City U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) 7.5-minute topographic map. More specifically the Project is located 462 feet south of the intersection of 30th Ave. and Date Palm Drive (APN 670-110-043), within the city of Cathedral City, Riverside County, California. The site is surrounded by open space to the north, with a mix single family homes and apartment buildings to the east, and open space and commercial developments to west and south. (Figures 1 and 2 in Appendix A).
1.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Project is the construction of a 204-unit apartment complex on a 10.48 acre lot situated on the northeast corner of Date Palm Road and Rosemount Road. The site is specifically designated as APN 760- 110-043. The site will have the main entrance on Rosemount Road and a secondary entrance on Date Palm. The buildings are two and three stories, with a maximum height of 35’. Off-site utilities include water and sewer connections in the public right-of-way at Date Palm Drive and Rosemount Road.
2.0 – METHODOLOGY
2.1 LITERATURE REVIEW
Prior to performing the field survey, existing documentation relevant to the Project site was reviewed.
The most recent records of the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) managed by CDFW (CDFW 2023), the USFWS Critical Habitat Mapper (USFWS 2023), and the California Native Plant Society’s Electronic Inventory (CNPSEI) of Rare and Endangered Vascular Plants of California (CNPS 2023) were reviewed for the following quadrangles containing and surrounding the Project site: Cathedral City, USGS Jennings Environmental P a g e | 3
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT, JURISDICTIONAL DELINEATION, AND CVMSHCP CONSISTENCY
ANALYSIS FOR THE DATE PALM APARTMENT COMPLEX CITY OF CATHEDERAL CITY, RIVERSIDE
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
7.5-minute quadrangle. These databases contain records of reported occurrences of federal- or statelisted endangered or threatened species, California Species of Concern (SSC), or otherwise special status species or habitats that may occur within or in the immediate vicinity of the Project site. These sources include:
California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) managed by CDFW (CDFW 2023) USFWS Critical Habitat Mapper (USFWS 2023)
California Native Plant Society’s Electronic Inventory (CNPSEI) of Rare and Endangered Vascular Plants of California (CNPS 2023)
U.S. Fish and Wildlife (USFWS) threatened and endangered species occurrence GIS overlay; USGS National Map;
Calwater Watershed Maps
USFWS Designated Critical Habitat Maps
Coachella Valley MSHCP Overlays (2023)
2.2 SOILS
Before conducting the surveys, soil maps for Riverside County were referenced online to determine the types of soil found within the Project site. Soils were determined in accordance with categories set forth by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Soil Conservation Service and by referencing the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Web Soil Survey (USDA 2023).
2.3 BIOLOGICAL RECONNAISSANCE-LEVEL SURVEY
Jennings biologist, Gene Jennings, conducted the general reconnaissance survey within the Project site to identify the potential for the occurrence of special status species, vegetation communities, or habitats that could support special status wildlife species. The surveys were conducted on foot, throughout the Project site between 0800 and 0900 hours on August 9, 2023. Weather conditions during the survey included temperatures ranging from 87.8 to 91.5 degrees Fahrenheit, with no cloud cover, no precipitation, and 0.0 to 2.3 mile per hour winds. Photographs of the Project site were taken to document existing conditions (Appendix B) in Appendix A.
2.4 JURISDICTIONAL FEATURES
A general assessment of jurisdictional waters regulated by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), and CDFW was conducted for the proposed Project area. Pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, USACE regulates the discharge of dredged and/or fill material into waters of the United States. The State of California (State) regulates the discharge of material into waters of the State pursuant to Section 401 of the Clean Water Act and the California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (California Water Code, Division 7, §13000 et seq.). Pursuant to Division 2, Chapter 6, Sections 1600-1602 of the California Fish and Game Code, CDFW regulates all substantial diversions, obstructions, or changes to the natural flow or bed, channel, or bank of any river, stream, or lake, which supports fish or wildlife. The initial assessment was conducted by a desktop survey through the USGS National Hydrography Dataset for hydrological connectivity. Additional assessment Jennings Environmental P a g e | 4
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT, JURISDICTIONAL DELINEATION, AND CVMSHCP CONSISTENCY
ANALYSIS FOR THE DATE PALM APARTMENT COMPLEX CITY OF CATHEDERAL CITY, RIVERSIDE
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
findings are discussed in Sections 3.1.2 and 3.2.5. A discussion of the regulatory framework is provided in Appendix C.
2.5 COACHELLA VALLEY MULTIPLE SPECIES HABITAT CONSERVATION PLAN (CVMSHCP) The CVMSHCP is a regional multi-agency conservation plan that provides for the long-term conservation of approximately 240,000 acres of open space and 27 plant and animal species in the Coachella Valley.
The stated overall goal of the CVMSHCP is, “… to enhance and maintain biological diversity and ecosystem processes while allowing future economic growth.” The CVMSHCP balances environmental protection and economic development objectives in the plan area and simplifies compliance with endangered species laws.
The Plan is subdivided according to specific resource conservation goals that have been organized according to geographic areas defined as Conservation Areas that serve as natural habitat for covered species. These areas are identified as Core, Essential, or Other Conserved Habitat for special-status plant, invertebrate, amphibian, reptile, bird, and mammal species, Essential Ecological Process Areas, and Biological Corridors and Linkages. For each Conservation Area, Conservation Objectives and required measures are articulated for conserving Core Habitat for covered species, Essential Ecological Processes necessary to maintain habitat viability, Biological Corridors, and Linkages as needed, and the less common Conserved Natural Communities.
Conservation Goals are managed within the Conservation Areas as a Reserve System. The Conservation Goals of the CVMSHCP Reserve System are:
- Represent native ecosystem types or natural communities across their natural range of variation in a system of conserved areas.
- Maintain or restore self-sustaining populations or metapopulations of the species included in the Plan to ensure permanent Conservation so that Take Authorization can be obtained for currently Listed Species (animal species) and Non-listed Species can be covered in case they are listed in the future.
-
-
Sustain ecological and evolutionary processes necessary to maintain the functionality of the conserved natural communities and Habitats for the species included in the Plan.
Maximize connectivity among populations and avoid Habitat fragmentation within Conservation Areas to conserve biological diversity, ecological balance, and connected populations of Covered Species.
-
-
Minimize adverse impacts from OHV use, illegal dumping, edge effects, exotic species, and other disturbances in accordance with the Management and Monitoring Programs.
Manage the Conservation Areas adaptively to be responsive to short-term and long-term environmental change and new science.
Under the CVMSHCP, a Take Authorization, except for three of the covered species, is allowed for covered activities in accordance with the federal Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the California Natural Community Conservation Planning Act. Covered activities include development permitted or approved by local permittees, which includes new projects approved pursuant to county and city general plans.
Take activities are limited within Conservation Areas.
Mitigation for the impacts of development on the covered species and their habitats is through payment of a fee to the City of Desert Hot Springs which is in turn used by the Coachella Valley Conservation Jennings Environmental P a g e | 5
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT, JURISDICTIONAL DELINEATION, AND CVMSHCP CONSISTENCY
ANALYSIS FOR THE DATE PALM APARTMENT COMPLEX CITY OF CATHEDERAL CITY, RIVERSIDE
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Commission to minimize and mitigate impacts of the Taking and provide for the conservation of the covered and non-covered species through the acquisition and maintenance of habitat.
2.6 VEGETATION
All plant species observed within the Project site were recorded. Vegetation communities within the Project site were identified, qualitatively described, and mapped onto a high-resolution imagery aerial photograph. Plant communities were determined in accordance with the Manual of California Vegetation, Second Edition (Sawyer et al. 2009). Plant nomenclature follows that of The Jepson Manual, Second Edition (Baldwin et al. 2012). A comprehensive list of the plant species observed during the survey is provided in Appendix D.
2.7 WILDLIFE
All wildlife and wildlife signs observed and detected, including tracks, scat, carcasses, burrows, excavations, and vocalizations, were recorded. Additional survey time was spent in those habitats most likely to be utilized by wildlife (native vegetation, wildlife trails, etc.) or in habitats with the potential to support state- and/or federally listed or otherwise special status species. Notes were made on the general habitat types, species observed, and the conditions of the Project site. A comprehensive list of the wildlife species observed during the survey is provided in Appendix D.
SECTION 3.0 – RESULTS
3.1 LITERATURE REVIEW RESULTS
According to the CNDDB, CNPSEI, and other relevant literature and databases, 25 sensitive species including 4 listed species and 1 sensitive habitat, have been documented in the Cathedral City quad. This list of sensitive species and habitats includes any State and/or federally listed threatened or endangered species, CDFW designated Species of Special Concern (SSC), and otherwise Special Animals. “Special Animals” is a general term that refers to all of the taxa the CNDDB is interested in tracking, regardless of their legal or protection status. This list is also referred to as the list of “species at risk” or “special status species.” The CDFW considers the taxa on this list to be those of greatest conservation need.
An analysis of the likelihood for the occurrence of all CNDDB and CNPSEI sensitive species documented in the Cathedral City quad is provided in Table 2, in Appendix D. This analysis takes into account species range as well as documentation within the vicinity of the project area and includes the habitat requirements for each species and the potential for their occurrence on the site, based on required habitat elements and range relative to the current site conditions.
3.1.1 SOILS
After a review of the USDA Soil Conservation Service and by referencing the USDA NRCS Web Soil Survey (USDA 2021), it was determined that the Project site is located within the Riverside County, Coachella Valley Area, California (Area CA680). The Project site contains one (1) soil type:
Myoma fine sand, 0 to 5 percent slopes (MaB). This soil is somewhat excessively drained with a high to very high capacity to transmit water. This soil consists of wind blown sandy alluvium, typically ranges in Jennings Environmental P a g e | 6
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT, JURISDICTIONAL DELINEATION, AND CVMSHCP CONSISTENCY
ANALYSIS FOR THE DATE PALM APARTMENT COMPLEX CITY OF CATHEDERAL CITY, RIVERSIDE
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
elevations around -200 to 1,800 feet above mean sea level (amsl), and is considered prime farmland if irrigated.
3.1.2 JURISDICTIONAL WATERS
Aerial imagery of the site was examined and compared with the surrounding USGS 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle maps to identify drainage features within the survey area as indicated by topographic changes, blue-line features, or visible drainage patterns. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wetland Inventory and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Water Program “My Waters” data layers were also reviewed to determine whether any hydrologic features and wetland areas had been documented within the vicinity of the site. Similarly, the Soil maps from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Web Soil Survey (USDA 2023) were reviewed to identify the soil series on-site and to check if they have been identified regionally as hydric soils. Upstream and downstream connectivity of waterways (if present) was reviewed in the field, on aerial imagery, and topographic maps to determine jurisdictional status. No obvious signs of jurisdictional features were observed during the literature review.
3.1.3 DESIGNATED CRITICAL HABITAT
The site is not located within or adjacent to any USFWS-designated Critical Habitat. No further action is required.
3.1.4 HYDROLOGY AND HYDROLOGIC CONNECTIVITY
Hydrologically, the project site is located within the Indio Hydrologic Sub-Area (HSA 719.47), as identified on the Calwater Watershed maps. This area comprises a 540, 057-acre drainage area within the larger Upper Whitewater River Hydrologic Area (Hydrologic Unit Code [HUC10] 18100201060) (CalTrans, 2023).
The Upper Whitewater River watershed in Cathedral City is bordered to the north by the Black Rock SpringsCoyote Well and Quail Wash watersheds, to the east by the Upper Pinto Wash and Middle Whitewater River watersheds, to south by the Deep Canyon watershed, and to the west by the Palm Canyon Wash and Headwaters Whitewater River watershed (Figure 3 in Appendix A).
3.1.5 SPECIAL STATUS SPECIES BACKGROUND
Desert Tortoise (Gopherus agassizii)
The desert tortoise is a State and federally listed threatened species. Throughout its range, it is threatened by habitat loss, domestic grazing, predation, collections, and increased mortality rates. The desert tortoise is typically found in creosote bush scrub. They are most often found on level or sloped ground where the substrate is firm but not too rocky. Tortoise burrows are typically found at the base of shrubs, in the sides of washes and hillsides. Because a single tortoise may have many burrows distributed throughout its home range, it is not possible to predict the exact numbers of individuals on a site based upon burrow numbers.
In 1992 the US Bureau of Land Management issued the California Statewide Desert Tortoise Management Policy which included categorizing habitat into three levels of classification. The management goal for Category I areas is to maintain stable, viable populations and to increase the population where Jennings Environmental P a g e | 7
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT, JURISDICTIONAL DELINEATION, AND CVMSHCP CONSISTENCY
ANALYSIS FOR THE DATE PALM APARTMENT COMPLEX CITY OF CATHEDERAL CITY, RIVERSIDE
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
possible. The management goal for Category II areas is to maintain stable, viable populations. The management goal for Category III areas is to limit population declines to the extent feasible. In April 1993, the BLM amended the CDCA plan to delineate these three categories of desert tortoise habitat on public lands. Although habitat categories apply only to public lands administered by the BLM, regulatory agencies typically determine habitat compensation ratios based on the nearest BLM habitat categories (Desert Tortoise Compensation Team 1991). With the adoption of the West Mojave Plan (U.S. Bureau of Land Management 2005), all lands that are outside Desert Wildlife Management Areas, including the subject parcel, are characterized as Category 3 Habitat, which is the lowest priority management area for viable populations of the desert tortoise.
Burrowing owl (BUOW) { Athene cunicularia}
The BUOW is a state and federal SSC. This owl is a mottled, brownish and sand-colored, dove-sized raptor, with large, yellow eyes, a rounded head lacking ear tufts, white eyebrows, and long legs compared to other owl species. It is a ground-dwelling owl typically found in arid prairies, fields, and open areas where vegetation is sparse and low to the ground. The BUOW is heavily dependent upon the presence of mammal burrows, with ground squirrel burrows being a common choice, in its habitat to provide shelter from predators, inclement weather, and to provide a nesting place (Coulombe 1971). They are also known to make use of human-created structures, such as cement culverts and pipes, for burrows.
BUOW spends a great deal of time standing on dirt mounds at the entrance to a burrow or perched on a fence post or other low to the ground perch from which they hunt for prey. BUOW frequently hunt by hovering in place above the ground and dropping on their prey from above. They feed primarily on insects such as grasshoppers, June beetles, and moths, but will also take small rodents, birds, and reptiles. They are active during the day and night but are considered a crepuscular owl; generally observed in the early morning hours or at twilight. The breeding season for BUOW is February 1 through August 31. Up to 11, but typically 7 to 9, eggs are laid in a burrow, abandoned pipe, or other subterranean hollows where incubation is complete in 28-30 days. Young BUOW fledges in 44 days. The BUOW is considered a migratory species in portions of its range, which includes western North America from Canada to Mexico, and east to Texas and Louisiana. BUOW populations in California are considered to be sedentary or locally migratory.
Throughout its range, the BUOW is vulnerable to habitat loss, predation, vehicular collisions, and destruction of burrow sites, and the poisoning of ground squirrels (Grinnell and Miller 1944, Zarn 1974, Remsen 1978). BUOW has disappeared from significant portions of their range in the last 15 years and, overall, nearly 60% of the breeding groups of owls known to have existed in California during the 1980s had disappeared by the early 1990s (Burrowing Owl Consortium 1993). The BUOW is not listed under the state or federal Endangered Species Act but is considered both a federal and state Species of Special Concern. The BUOW is a migratory bird protected by the international treaty under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 and by State law under the California Fish and Game Code (CDFG Code #3513 & #3503.5).
Coachella Valley Fringe-toed Lizard (Uma inornata)
The Coachella Valley fringe-toed lizard is restricted to fine, wind-blown sand of dunes, flats, riverbanks and washes in the Coachella Valley. This species is found in creosote bush scrub and other sparse scrub Jennings Environmental P a g e | 8
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT, JURISDICTIONAL DELINEATION, AND CVMSHCP CONSISTENCY
ANALYSIS FOR THE DATE PALM APARTMENT COMPLEX CITY OF CATHEDERAL CITY, RIVERSIDE
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
habitats with suitable sandy soils. They occur from near sea level up to 1600 feet elevation in suitable habitat. This species is active at temperatures between 95° to 110° F.
The Coachella Valley fringe-toed lizard is especially adapted to live in sand dunes. It has fringes on the rear toes that enable it to move easily and swiftly on loose sand. In addition, the Coachella Valley fringe-toed lizard hides from predators by “swimming”, or rapidly digging down and through loose sand to bury itself.
It has a countersunk jaw to prevent sand from entering its mouth when it burrows. This historical distribution of this species includes the former sand dunes in the Coachella Valley. This distribution has been contracted due to residential and commercial development in the Valley areas below the Pass. This species is now found only in the non-developed sand dunes of the upper Coachella Valley south of Interstate 10, and sand dunes north of the Interstate 10 freeway. Loss of habitat to development and fragmentation of large dune areas have severely restricted the range and population numbers of this species. The Coachella Valley fringe-toed lizard is listed as threatened by the USFWS and endangered by the CDFW.
3.1.6 CVMSHCP
Prior to the field visit, the CVMSHCP website and databases were searched. This includes the CVMSHCP plan itself and any relevant protocol survey requirements. The database also includes a mapping program that contains site-specific information related to criteria cell location, special survey areas for plants and animals, and vegetation mapping.
3.2 FIELD STUDY RESULTS
3.2.1 HABITAT
The habitat on-site consists of sparse vegetation and bare ground. Table 1 in Appendix D contains a list of all plants found on-site. The site is relatively undisturbed with the exception of the dirt roads that transect the property. There was also evidence of human disturbance in the form of foot traffic and bicycle traffic.
3.2.2 WILDLIFE
Species observed or otherwise detected on or in the vicinity of the project site during the surveys included; mourning dove (Zenaida macroura) and common raven (Corvus corax). Table 1 in Appendix D contains a list of all animal species found on-site.
3.2.3 SPECIAL STATUS SPECIES
Desert Tortoise
No suitable habitat for desert tortoises exists within the Project site or surrounding area. There are no documented desert tortoise occurrences within the Project site or the surrounding area, and these species are not expected to occur within the Project area. Additionally, the Project site is outside of the Designated Critical Habitat for this species. Therefore, no potential direct or indirect impacts on desert tortoise can be identified, and presence/absence surveys for this species are not warranted or recommended.
Jennings Environmental P a g e | 9
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT, JURISDICTIONAL DELINEATION, AND CVMSHCP CONSISTENCY
ANALYSIS FOR THE DATE PALM APARTMENT COMPLEX CITY OF CATHEDERAL CITY, RIVERSIDE
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Burrowing owl (BUOW)
Based on the August 2023 field survey, the site does not contain suitable habitat for this species. No burrowing owls were observed during the site visit. No burrows of any kind were located within the Project site. No portion of the Project site showed any evidence of past or present BUOW activity. No feathers, whitewash, or castings were found and no suitable burrow surrogate species are present onsite. Therefore, no suitable habitat exists on-site and no focused surveys are required.
Coachella Valley Fringe-toed Lizard
The sand sheets and sand dunes preferred by the Coachella Valley fringe-toed lizard do not exist on site.
Therefore, there is no suitable habitat for this species and this species is considered absent from the site.
3.2.4 NESTING BIRDS
The Project site and immediate surrounding area does contain habitat suitable for nesting birds. As such the Project is subject to the following nesting bird regulations. Recommendations for avoidance and minimization are in section 4.
Migratory Bird Treaty Act
The Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. This Act implements four international conservation treaties that the U.S. entered into with Canada in 1916, Mexico in 1936, Japan in 1972, and Russia in 1976. It is intended to ensure the sustainability of populations of all protected migratory bird species. The Act has been amended with the signing of each treaty, as well as when any of the treaties were amended, such as with Mexico in 1976 and Canada in 1995. The Act prohibits the take (including killing, capturing, selling, trading, and transport) of protected migratory bird species without prior authorization by the Department of Interior U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
California Fish and Game Code
The Project site is also subject to Sections 3503 and 3503.5 of the Fish and Game Code. Section 3503 states, “It is unlawful to take, possess, or needlessly destroy the nest or eggs of any bird, except as otherwise provided by this code or any regulation made pursuant thereto”. And Section 3503.5 states, “It is unlawful to take, possess, or destroy any birds in the orders Falconiformes or Strigiformes (birds-ofprey) or to take, possess, or destroy the nest or eggs of any such bird except as otherwise provided by this code or any regulation adopted pursuant thereto”.
3.2.5 JURISDICTIONAL WATERS
Waters of the United States and Waters of the State
The USACE has the authority to permit the discharge of dredged or fill material in Waters of the U.S. (WOUS) under Section 404 CWA. While the Regional Water Quality Board has authority over the discharge of dredged or fill material in Waters of the State under Section 401 CWA as well as the Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act. The Project area was surveyed with 100 percent visual coverage and no drainage features were present on site that met the definition for WOUS. As such, the subject parcel does not contain any wetlands, Waters of the U.S., or Waters of the State.
Jennings Environmental P a g e | 10
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT, JURISDICTIONAL DELINEATION, AND CVMSHCP CONSISTENCY
ANALYSIS FOR THE DATE PALM APARTMENT COMPLEX CITY OF CATHEDERAL CITY, RIVERSIDE
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Fish and Game Code Section 1602 - State Lake and/or Streambed The CDFW asserts jurisdiction over any drainage feature that contains a definable bed and bank or associated riparian vegetation. The Project area was surveyed with 100 percent visual coverage and no definable bed or bank features exist on the project site. As such, the subject parcel does not contain any areas under CDFW jurisdiction.
3.2.6 WETLANDS
NWI maps did not identify portions within the Project site as a Riverine/Riparian system. Additionally, none of the requirements for wetland designation (hydric vegetation, hydric soils, and/or wetland hydrology) were present on site. As such, there are no wetlands currently present on site.
3.3 CVMSHCP CONSISTENCY ANALYSIS
The entire subject parcel falls within the boundaries of the CVMSHCP. However, the project site is not located within a Conservation Area (Figure 4 in Appendix A). As such, there are no conservation requirements for the Project under the CVMSHCP. However, every Project completed within the boundaries of the CVMSHCP is required to pay a Development Impact Fee to the City or County, depending on location, prior to obtaining permits. Because this Project is within the boundaries of the CVMSHCP, it will be required to submit this fee to the City. The amount of the fee will be determined by the City.
SECTION 4.0 - CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on the literature review and personal observations made in the immediate vicinity, no State and/or federally listed threatened or endangered species are documented/or expected to occur within the Project site. Additionally, no plant species with the California Rare Plant Rank (CRPR) of 1 or 2 were observed on-site or documented/expected to occur on-site.
Jurisdictional Delineation
There are no streams, channels, washes, or swales that meet the definitions of Section 1600 of the State of California Fish and Game Code (FGC) under the jurisdiction of the CDFW, Section 401 (“Waters of the State” ) of the Clean Water Act (CWA) under the jurisdiction of the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), or “Waters of the United States” (WoUS) as defined by Section 404 of the CWA under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) within the subject parcel. Therefore, no permit from any regulatory agency will be required.
Nesting Birds
Since there is some habitat within the Project site and adjacent area that is suitable for nesting birds in general, the following mitigation measure should be implemented.
Nesting bird nesting season generally extends from February 1 through September 15 in southern California and specifically, March 15 through August 31 for migratory passerine birds. To avoid impacts to nesting birds (common and special status) during the nesting season, a qualified Avian Biologist will conduct pre-construction Nesting Bird Surveys (NBS) no more than 3-days prior to Project-related disturbance to nestable vegetation to Jennings Environmental P a g e | 11
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT, JURISDICTIONAL DELINEATION, AND CVMSHCP CONSISTENCY
ANALYSIS FOR THE DATE PALM APARTMENT COMPLEX CITY OF CATHEDERAL CITY, RIVERSIDE
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
identify any active nests. If no active nests are found, no further action will be required.
If an active nest is found, the biologist will set appropriate no-work buffers around the nest which will be based upon the nesting species, its sensitivity to disturbance, nesting stage, and expected types, intensity, and duration of the disturbance. The nests and buffer zones shall be field-checked weekly by a qualified biological monitor. The approved no-work buffer zone shall be clearly marked in the field, within which no disturbance activity shall commence until the qualified biologist has determined the young birds have successfully fledged and the nest is inactive.
CVMSHCP
The Project is considered consistent with the CVMSHCP as long as the Local Development Mitigation Fees are paid to the City, prior to obtaining permits. The following mitigation measure is recommended.
Prior to construction and issuance of any grading permit, the City of Cathedral shall ensure compliance with the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP) and its associated Implementing Agreement and shall ensure that payment of the CVMSHCP Local Development Mitigation Fee for the proposed Project is remitted to the Coachella Valley Conservation Commission.
I hereby certify that the statements furnished herein, and in the attached exhibits present data and information required for this analysis to the best of my ability, and the facts, statements, and information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. This report was prepared in accordance with professional requirements and standards. Fieldwork conducted for this assessment was performed by me. I certify that I have not signed a non-disclosure or consultant confidentiality agreement with the project proponent and that I have no financial interest in the project.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at 909-534-4547 should you have any questions or require further information.
Sincerely,
Gene Jennings
Principal/Regulatory Specialist
Appendices:
Appendix A – Figures
Appendix B – Site Photos
Appendix C – Regulatory Framework
Appendix D – Tables
Jennings Environmental P a g e | 12
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT, JURISDICTIONAL DELINEATION, AND CVMSHCP CONSISTENCY
ANALYSIS FOR THE DATE PALM APARTMENT COMPLEX CITY OF CATHEDERAL CITY, RIVERSIDE
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Jennings Environmental P a g e | 13
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT, JURISDICTIONAL DELINEATION, AND CVMSHCP CONSISTENCY
ANALYSIS FOR THE DATE PALM APARTMENT COMPLEX CITY OF CATHEDERAL CITY, RIVERSIDE
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Section 5 – REFERENCES
Baldwin, B.G., D.H. Goldman, D.J. Keil, R. Patterson, and T.J. Rosatti, and D.H. Wilken (editors) 2012 The Jepson Manual: Vascular Plants of California, Second Edition. University of California Press, Berkeley, CA.
Barbour, M.G., J.H. Burk, W.D. Pitts, F.S. Gilliam, and M.W. Schwartz. 1999 Terrestrial Plant Ecology, Third Edition. Addison Wesley Longman, Inc. Menlo Park, CA.
California Department of Fish and Wildlife(CDFW)
2020 California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB). RareFind Version 3.1.0. Database Query, California USGS 7.5 minute quadrangles. Wildlife and Habitat Data Analysis Branch. [Accessed July 2023]
California Department of Fish and Game. 1995. Staff report on burrowing owl mitigation. Memo from C.F. Raysbrook, Interim Director to Biologist, Environmental Services Division, Department of Fish and Game. Sacramento, CA.
California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG). 2012. Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation. State of California Natural Resources Agency. March 7, 2012.
California Department of Transportation. Water Quality Planning Tool. http://svctenvims.dot.ca.gov/wqpt/wqpt.aspx (Accessed July 2023) California Native Plant Society (CNPS)
2020 Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants (online edition, v8-03 0.39). Rare Plant Scientific Advisory Committee, California Native Plant Society, Sacramento, California. Website http://www.rareplants.cnps.org; [Accessed July 2023].
Sawyer, J.O., Jr., T. Keeler-Wolf, J. Evens
2009 A Manual of California Vegetation, Second Edition. California Native Plant Society, Sacramento, CA.
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
2023 Soil Survey Staff, Natural Resources Conservation Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Official Soil Series Descriptions [Online Edition]. Website https://websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov/App/WebSoilSurvey.aspx [Accessed May 2023].
Jennings Environmental P a g e | 14
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT, JURISDICTIONAL DELINEATION, AND CVMSHCP CONSISTENCY
ANALYSIS FOR THE DATE PALM APARTMENT COMPLEX CITY OF CATHEDERAL CITY, RIVERSIDE
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Appendix A - Figures
Jennings Environmental P a g e | 15
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT, JURISDICTIONAL DELINEATION, AND CVMSHCP CONSISTENCY ANALYSIS FOR THE DATE PALM
APARTMENT COMPLEX CITY OF CATHEDERAL CITY, RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Jennings Environmental P a g e | 16
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT, JURISDICTIONAL DELINEATION, AND CVMSHCP CONSISTENCY ANALYSIS FOR THE DATE PALM
APARTMENT COMPLEX CITY OF CATHEDERAL CITY, RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Jennings Environmental P a g e | 17
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT, JURISDICTIONAL DELINEATION, AND CVMSHCP CONSISTENCY ANALYSIS FOR THE DATE PALM
APARTMENT COMPLEX CITY OF CATHEDERAL CITY, RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Jennings Environmental P a g e | 18
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT, JURISDICTIONAL DELINEATION, AND CVMSHCP CONSISTENCY ANALYSIS FOR THE DATE PALM
APARTMENT COMPLEX CITY OF CATHEDERAL CITY, RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Jennings Environmental P a g e | 19
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT, JURISDICTIONAL DELINEATION, AND CVMSHCP CONSISTENCY
ANALYSIS FOR THE DATE PALM APARTMENT COMPLEX CITY OF CATHEDERAL CITY, RIVERSIDE
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Appendix B - Photos
Jennings Environmental P a g e | 20
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT, JURISDICTIONAL DELINEATION, AND CVMSHCP CONSISTENCY
ANALYSIS FOR THE DATE PALM APARTMENT COMPLEX CITY OF CATHEDERAL CITY, RIVERSIDE
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Photo 1 –
Southern edge of
parcel, facing
northwest.
Photo 2 –
Southern edge of
parcel, facing
north.
Jennings Environmental P a g e | 21
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT, JURISDICTIONAL DELINEATION, AND CVMSHCP CONSISTENCY
ANALYSIS FOR THE DATE PALM APARTMENT COMPLEX CITY OF CATHEDERAL CITY, RIVERSIDE
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Photo 3 –
Southern edge of
parcel, facing
northeast.
Photo 4 –
Southern edge of
parcel, facing east.
Jennings Environmental P a g e | 22
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT, JURISDICTIONAL DELINEATION, AND CVMSHCP CONSISTENCY
ANALYSIS FOR THE DATE PALM APARTMENT COMPLEX CITY OF CATHEDERAL CITY, RIVERSIDE
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Appendix C – Regulatory Framework
Jennings Environmental P a g e | 23
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT, JURISDICTIONAL DELINEATION, AND CVMSHCP CONSISTENCY
ANALYSIS FOR THE DATE PALM APARTMENT COMPLEX CITY OF CATHEDERAL CITY, RIVERSIDE
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
1.1 FEDERAL JURISDICTION
1.1.1 United States Army Corps of Engineers
Activities within inland streams, wetlands, and riparian areas in California are regulated by agencies at the federal, state, and regional levels. At the federal level, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Regulatory Program regulates activities within wetlands and waters of the US pursuant to Section 404 of the Federal Clean Water Act (CWA).
At the state level, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) regulates activities within the bed, bank, and associated habitat of a stream under the Fish and Game Code §§ 1600– 1616. The California State Water Resources Board (SWRB) delegates authority at the regional level to Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCB) that are responsible for regulating discharge into waters of the US under Section 401 of the federal CWA and waters of the State under the California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Act.
The CWA was implemented to maintain and restore the chemical, physical, and biological integrity of the Waters of the United States (33 Code of Federal Regulations [CFR] Part 328 Section 328.3). “Waters of the US” are defined as follows:
§ 328.3 Definitions.
For the purpose of this regulation these terms are defined as follows:
(a) Waters of the United States means:
(1) Waters which are:
(i) Currently used, or were used in the past, or may be susceptible to use in interstate or foreign commerce, including all waters which are subject to the ebb and flow of the tide;
(ii) The territorial seas; or
(iii) Interstate waters, including interstate wetlands; (2) Impoundments of waters otherwise defined as waters of the United States under this definition, other than impoundments of waters identified under paragraph (a)(5) of this section;
(3) Tributaries of waters identified in paragraph (a)(1) or (2) of this section:
(i) That are relatively permanent, standing or continuously flowing bodies of water; or
(ii) That either alone or in combination with similarly situated waters in the region, significantly affect the chemical, physical, or biological integrity of waters identified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section;
(4) Wetlands adjacent to the following waters:
(i) Waters identified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section; or (ii) Relatively permanent, standing or continuously flowing bodies of water identified in paragraph (a)(2) or (a)(3)(i) of this section and with a continuous surface connection to those waters; or Jennings Environmental P a g e | 24
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT, JURISDICTIONAL DELINEATION, AND CVMSHCP CONSISTENCY
ANALYSIS FOR THE DATE PALM APARTMENT COMPLEX CITY OF CATHEDERAL CITY, RIVERSIDE
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
(iii) Waters identified in paragraph (a)(2) or (3) of this section when the wetlands either alone or in combination with similarly situated waters in the region, significantly affect the chemical, physical, or biological integrity of waters identified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section;
(5) Intrastate lakes and ponds, streams, or wetlands not identified in paragraphs (a)(1) through (4) of this section:
(i) That are relatively permanent, standing or continuously flowing bodies of water with a continuous surface connection to the waters identified in paragraph (a)(1) or (a)(3)(i) of this section; or (ii) That either alone or in combination with similarly situated waters in the region, significantly affect the chemical, physical, or biological integrity of waters identified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section.
(b) The following are not ‘‘waters of the United States’’ even where they otherwise meet the terms of paragraphs (a)(2) through (5) of this section:
(1) Waste treatment systems, including treatment ponds or lagoons, designed to meet the requirements of the Clean Water Act; (2) Prior converted cropland designated by the Secretary of Agriculture The exclusion would cease upon a change of use, which means that the area is no longer available for the production of agricultural commodities.
Notwithstanding the determination of an area’s status as prior converted cropland by any other Federal agency, for the purposes of the Clean Water Act, the final authority regarding Clean Water Act jurisdiction remains with EPA;
(3) Ditches (including roadside ditches) excavated wholly in and draining only dry land and that do not carry a relatively permanent flow of water; (4) Artificially irrigated areas that would revert to dry land if the irrigation ceased;
(5) Artificial lakes or ponds created by excavating or diking dry land to collect and retain water and which are used exclusively for such purposes as stock watering, irrigation, settling basins, or rice growing; (6) Artificial reflecting or swimming pools or other small ornamental bodies of water created by excavating or diking dry land to retain water for primarily aesthetic reasons;
(7) Waterfilled depressions created in dry land incidental to construction activity and pits excavated in dry land for the purpose of obtaining fill, sand, or gravel unless and until the construction or excavation operation is abandoned and the resulting body of water meets the definition of waters of the United States; and
(8) Swales and erosional features (e.g., gullies, small washes) characterized by low volume, infrequent, or short duration flow.
(c) In this section, the following definitions apply:
Jennings Environmental P a g e | 25
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT, JURISDICTIONAL DELINEATION, AND CVMSHCP CONSISTENCY
ANALYSIS FOR THE DATE PALM APARTMENT COMPLEX CITY OF CATHEDERAL CITY, RIVERSIDE
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
(1) Wetlands means those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically
adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. Wetlands generally include swamps, marshes, bogs, and similar areas.
(2) Adjacent means bordering, contiguous, or neighboring. Wetlands separated from other waters of the United States by man-made dikes or barriers, natural river berms, beach dunes, and the like are ‘‘adjacent wetlands.’’
(3) High tide line means the line of intersection of the land with the water’s surface at the maximum height reached by a rising tide. The high tide line may be determined, in the absence of actual data, by a line of oil or scum along shore objects, a more or less continuous deposit of fine shell or debris on the foreshore or berm, other physical markings or characteristics, vegetation lines, tidal gages, or other suitable means that delineate the general height reached by a rising tide. The line encompasses spring high tides and other high tides that occur with periodic frequency but does not include storm surges in which there is a departure from the normal or predicted reach of the tide due to the piling up of water against a coast by strong winds such at those accompanying a hurricane or other intense storm.
(4) Ordinary high water mark means that line on the shore established by the fluctuations of water and indicated by physical characteristics such as clear, natural line impressed on the bank, shelving, changes in the character of soil, destruction of terrestrial vegetation, the presence of litter and debris, or other appropriate means that consider the characteristics of the surrounding areas.
(5) Tidal waters means those waters that rise and fall in a predictable and measurable rhythm or cycle due to the gravitational pulls of the moon and sun. Tidal waters end where the rise and fall of the water surface can no longer be practically measured in a predictable rhythm due to masking by hydrologic, wind, or other effects.
(6) Significantly affect means a material influence on the chemical, physical, or biological integrity of waters identified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section. To determine whether waters, either alone or in combination with similarly situated waters in the region, have a material influence on the chemical, physical, or biological integrity of waters identified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section, the
functions identified in paragraph (c)(6)(i) of this section will be assessed and the factors identified in paragraph (c)(6)(ii) of this section will be considered:
(i) Functions to be assessed:
Jennings Environmental P a g e | 26
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT, JURISDICTIONAL DELINEATION, AND CVMSHCP CONSISTENCY
ANALYSIS FOR THE DATE PALM APARTMENT COMPLEX CITY OF CATHEDERAL CITY, RIVERSIDE
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
(A) Contribution of flow;
(B) Trapping, transformation, filtering, and transport of materials (including nutrients, sediment, and other
pollutants);
(C) Retention and attenuation of floodwaters and runoff; (D) Modulation of temperature in waters identified in
paragraph (a)(1) of this section; or
(E) Provision of habitat and food resources for aquatic species located in waters identified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section;
(ii) Factors to be considered:
(A) The distance from a water identified in paragraph (a)(1) of this section;
(B) Hydrologic factors, such as the frequency, duration, magnitude, timing, and rate of hydrologic connections,
including shallow subsurface flow;
(C) The size, density, or number of waters that have been determined to be similarly situated;
(D) Landscape position and geomorphology; an
(E) Climatological variables such as temperature, rainfall, and snowpack.
1.2 STATE JURISDICTION
The State of California (State) regulates discharge of material into waters of the State pursuant to Section 401 of the CWA as well as the California Porter-Cologne Water Quality Control Act (Porter-Cologne; California Water Code, Division 7, §13000 et seq.). Waters of the State are defined by Porter-Cologne as “any surface water or groundwater, including saline waters, within the boundaries of the state” (Water Code Section 13050(e)). Waters of the State broadly includes all waters within the State’s boundaries (public or private), including waters in both natural and artificial channels.
1.2.1 Regional Water Quality Control Board
Under Porter-Cologne, the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and the local Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCB) regulate the discharge of waste into waters of the State.
Discharges of waste include “fill, any material resulting from human activity, or any other ‘discharge’ that may directly or indirectly impact ‘waters of the state.’” Porter-Cologne reserves the right for the State to regulate activities that could affect the quantity and/or quality of surface and/or groundwaters, including isolated wetlands, within the State. Wetlands were defined as waters of the State if they demonstrated both wetland hydrology and hydric soils. Waters of the State determined to be jurisdictional for these purposes require, if impacted, waste discharge requirements (WDRs).
Jennings Environmental P a g e | 27
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT, JURISDICTIONAL DELINEATION, AND CVMSHCP CONSISTENCY
ANALYSIS FOR THE DATE PALM APARTMENT COMPLEX CITY OF CATHEDERAL CITY, RIVERSIDE
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
When an activity results in fill or discharge directly below the OHWM of jurisdictional waters of the United States (federal jurisdiction), including wetlands, a CWA Section 401 Water Quality Certification is required. If a proposed project is not subject to CWA Section 401 certification but involves activities that may result in a discharge to waters of the State, the project may still be regulated under Porter-Cologne and may be subject to waste discharge requirements. In cases where waters apply to both CWA and Porter-Cologne, RWQCB may consolidate permitting requirements to one permit.
1.2.2 California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Pursuant to Division 2, Chapter 6, Sections 1600-1602 of the California Fish and Game Code, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) regulates all diversions, obstructions, or changes to the natural flow or bed, channel, or bank of any river, stream, or lake, which supports fish or wildlife.
CDFW defines a “stream” (including creeks and rivers) as “a body of water that flows at least periodically or intermittently through a bed or channel having banks and supports fish or other aquatic life. This includes watercourses having surface or subsurface flow that supports or has supported riparian vegetation” (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 1.72). The jurisdiction of CDFW may include areas in or near intermittent streams, ephemeral streams, rivers, creeks, dry washes, sloughs, blue-line streams that are indicated on USGS maps, watercourses that may contain subsurface flows, or within the flood plain of a water body.
CDFW’s definition of “lake” includes “natural lakes or man-made reservoirs.” CDFW limits of jurisdiction typically include the maximum extents of the uppermost bank-to-bank distance and/or the outermost extent of riparian vegetation dripline, whichever measurement is greater.
In a CDFW guidance of stream processes and forms in dryland watersheds (Vyverberg 2010), streams are identified as having one or more channels that may all be active or receive water only during some high flow event. Subordinate features, such as low flow channels, active channels, banks associated with secondary channels, floodplains, and stream-associated vegetation, may occur within the bounds of a single, larger channel. The water course is defined by the topography or elevations of land that confine a stream to a definite course when its waters rise to their highest level. A watercourse is defined as a stream with boundaries defined by the maximal extent or expression on the landscape even though flow may otherwise be intermittent or ephemeral.
Artificial waterways such as ditches (including roadside ditches), canals, aqueducts, irrigation ditches, and other artificially created water conveyance systems also may be under the jurisdiction of CDFW. CDFW may claim jurisdiction over these features based on the presence of habitat characteristics suitable to support aquatic life, riparian vegetation, and/or streamdependent terrestrial wildlife. As with natural waterways, the limit of CDFW jurisdiction of Jennings Environmental P a g e | 28
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT, JURISDICTIONAL DELINEATION, AND CVMSHCP CONSISTENCY
ANALYSIS FOR THE DATE PALM APARTMENT COMPLEX CITY OF CATHEDERAL CITY, RIVERSIDE
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
artificial waterways includes the uppermost bank-to-bank distance and/or the outermost extent of riparian vegetation dripline, whichever measurement is greater.
CDFW does not have jurisdiction over wetlands but has jurisdiction to protect against a net loss of wetlands. CDFW supports the wetland criteria recognized by USFWS; one or more indicators of wetland conditions must exist for wetlands conditions to be considered present. The following is the USFWS accepted definition of a wetland:
Wetlands are lands transitional between terrestrial and aquatic systems where the water table is usually at or near the surface or the land is covered by shallow water. For purposes of this classification, wetlands must have one or more of the following three attributes:
(1) at least periodically, the lands supports hydrophytes, (2) the substrate is predominantly undrained hydric soil; and (3) the substrate is nonsoil and is saturated withwater or covered by shallow water at some time during the growing season of each year (Cowardin et al. 1979).
In A Clarification of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Wetland Definition (Tiner 1989), the USFWS definition was further clarified “that in order for any area to be classified as wetland by the Service, the area must be periodically saturated or covered by shallow water, whether wetland vegetation and/or hydric soils are present or not; this hydrologic requirement is addressed in the first sentence of the definition.” When considering whether an action would result in a net loss of wetlands, CDFW will extend jurisdiction to USFWS-defined wetland conditions where such conditions exist within the riparian vegetation that is associated with a stream or lake and does not depend on whether those features meet the three-parameter USACE methodology of wetland determination. If impacts to wetlands under the jurisdiction of CDFW are unavoidable, a mitigation plan will be implemented in coordination with CDFW to support the CDFW policy of “no net loss” of wetland habitat.
Jennings Environmental P a g e | 29
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT, JURISDICTIONAL DELINEATION, AND CVMSHCP CONSISTENCY
ANALYSIS FOR THE DATE PALM APARTMENT COMPLEX CITY OF CATHEDERAL CITY, RIVERSIDE
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Appendix D – Tables
Jennings Environmental P a g e | 30
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT, JURISDICTIONAL DELINEATION, AND CVMSHCP CONSISTENCY
ANALYSIS FOR THE DATE PALM APARTMENT COMPLEX CITY OF CATHEDERAL CITY, RIVERSIDE
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Table 1. Species Observed On-Site
Common Name Scientific Name
Plants
Creosote bush
Schismus grass
Larrea tridentata
Schismus sp.
Asian mustard Brassica tournefortii
Birds
Mourning dove
Common raven
Zenaida macroura
Corvus corax
Jennings Environmental P a g e | 31
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT, JURISDICTIONAL DELINEATION, AND CVMSHCP CONSISTENCY ANALYSIS FOR THE DATE PALM
APARTMENT COMPLEX CITY OF CATHEDERAL CITY, RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Table 2 – CNDDB and CNPSEI Potential to Occur
Federal/State Scientific Name Common Name Other Status Habitat Potential to Occur Status Abronia villosa
var. aurita
chaparral sand- None, None
verbena
G5T2?, S2, 1B.1 Chaparral, coastal scrub, desert Low suitable habitat for dunes. Sandy areas. -60-1570
m.
this species occurs on site.
As such, the potential for
this species is considered
low.
Astragalus hornii
var. hornii
Horn's milkvetch
None, None
None, None
GUT1, S1, 1B.1
G5T5?, S4.3
Meadows and seeps, playas.
Lake margins, alkaline sites. 75- species does not occur on 350 m.
Suitable habitat for this
site. As such, this species is
considered absent from
the Project site.
Low suitable habitat for
this species occurs on site.
As such, the potential for
this species is considered
low.
Astragalus
lentiginosus var.
borreganus
Borrego milkvetch
Mojavean desert scrub,
Sonoran desert scrub
Astragalus
lentiginosus var.
coachellae
Coachella
Valley milkvetch
Endangered,
None
G5T1, S1, 1B.2
G4, S2, CDFW-SSC
Sonoran desert scrub, desert
dunes. Sandy flats, washes,
outwash fans, sometimes on
dunes. 35-695 m.
Suitable habitat for this
species does not occur on
site. As such, this species is
considered absent from
the Project site.
Suitable habitat for this
species does not occur on
site. As such, this species is
considered absent from
the Project site.
Athene
cunicularia
burrowing owl None, None Open, dry annual or perennial
grasslands, deserts, and
scrublands characterized by
low-growing vegetation.
Subterranean nester,
dependent upon burrowing
mammals, most notably, the
California ground squirrel.
Jennings Environmental P a g e | 32
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT, JURISDICTIONAL DELINEATION, AND CVMSHCP CONSISTENCY ANALYSIS FOR THE DATE PALM
APARTMENT COMPLEX CITY OF CATHEDERAL CITY, RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Federal/State Scientific Name Common Name Other Status
G5T3, S3?
Habitat Potential to Occur Status
Cuscuta
californica var.
apiculata
pointed dodder None, None Mojavean desert scrub,
Sonoran desert scrub
Low suitable habitat for
this species occurs on site.
As such, the potential for
this species is considered
low.
Desert Fan Palm
Oasis Woodland
Desert Fan
Palm Oasis
Woodland
Casey's June
beetle
None, None G3, S3.2
G1, S1
Riparian woodland This habitat type does not
occur on-site.
Dinacoma caseyi Endangered,
None
Found only in two populations
in a small area of southern Palm species does not occur on Suitable habitat for this
Springs. Found in sandy soils;
the females live underground
and only come to the ground
surface to mate.
site. As such, this species is
considered absent from
the Project site.
Euphorbia
arizonica
Arizona spurge None, None G5, S3, 2B.3 Sonoran desert scrub. Sandy soils. 150-900 m.
Suitable habitat for this
species does not occur on
site. As such, this species is
considered absent from
the Project site.
Euphorbia
platysperma
flat-seeded
spurge
None, None
None, None
G3, S1, 1B.2 Mojavean desert scrub, desert
dunes. Sandy places or shifting
dunes. Possibly a waif in
California; more common in
Arizona and Mexico. 60-960 m.
Inhabits dry, open terrain,
either level or hilly. Breeding
sites located on cliffs. Forages
far afield, even to marshlands
and ocean shores.
Suitable habitat for this
species does not occur on
site. As such, this species is
considered absent from
the Project site.
Suitable habitat for this
species does not occur on
site. As such, this species is
considered absent from
the Project site.
Falco mexicanus prairie falcon G5, S4, CDFW-WL
Jennings Environmental P a g e | 33
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT, JURISDICTIONAL DELINEATION, AND CVMSHCP CONSISTENCY ANALYSIS FOR THE DATE PALM
APARTMENT COMPLEX CITY OF CATHEDERAL CITY, RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Federal/State
Status
None, None
Scientific Name Common Name Other Status
G4G5, S4.3
Habitat Potential to Occur
Johnstonella
costata
ribbed
cryptantha
Desert dunes, Mojavean desert Low suitable habitat for
scrub, Sonoran desert scrub this species occurs on site.
As such, the potential for
this species is considered
low.
Johnstonella
holoptera
winged
cryptantha
None, None G4G5, S4.3 Mojavean desert scrub,
Sonoran desert scrub
Low suitable habitat for
this species occurs on site.
As such, the potential for
this species is considered
low.
Lasiurus
xanthinus
western yellow None, None
bat
G4G5, S3, CDFWSSCFound in valley foothill riparian, Suitable habitat for this desert riparian, desert wash, species does not occur on and palm oasis habitats. Roosts site. As such, this species is in trees, particularly palms.
Forages over water and among
trees.
considered absent from
the Project site.
Lycium torreyi Torrey's boxthorn
None, None G4G5,S3, 4.2
G1G2, S2
Mojavean desert scrub,
Sonoran desert scrub
Low suitable habitat for
this species occurs on site.
As such, the potential for
this species is considered
low.
Suitable habitat for this
species does not occur on
site. As such, this species is
considered absent from
the Project site.
Macrobaenetes
valgum
Coachella giant None, None
sand treader
cricket
Known from the sand dune
ridges in the vicinity of
Coachella Valley. Population
size regulated by amount of
annual rainfall; some spots
favor permanent habitation
where springs dampen sand.
Coastal dunes, desert dunes,
Sonoran desert scrub. In dunes
or sand. -45-745 m.
Nemacaulis
denudata var.
gracilis
slender
cottonheads
None, None G3G4T3?, S2, 2B.2 Suitable habitat for this
species does not occur on
site. As such, this species is
considered absent from
the Project site.
Jennings Environmental P a g e | 34
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT, JURISDICTIONAL DELINEATION, AND CVMSHCP CONSISTENCY ANALYSIS FOR THE DATE PALM
APARTMENT COMPLEX CITY OF CATHEDERAL CITY, RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Federal/State Scientific Name Common Name Other Status Habitat Potential to Occur Status Phrynosoma
mcallii
flat-tailed
horned lizard
None, None G3, S3, CDFW-SSC Restricted to desert washes and Suitable habitat for this desert flats in central Riverside, species does not occur on eastern San Diego, and Imperial site. As such, this species is counties. Critical habitat considered absent from
element is fine sand, into which the Project site.
lizards burrow to avoid
temperature extremes; requires
vegetative cover and ants.
Polioptila
californica
californica
coastal
California
gnatcatcher
Threatened,
None
G4G5T3Q, S2,
CDFW-SSC
Obligate, permanent resident of Suitable habitat for this coastal sage scrub below 2500
ft in Southern California. Low,
coastal sage scrub in arid
species does not occur on
site. As such, this species is
considered absent from
washes, on mesas and slopes. the Project site.
Not all areas classified as
coastal sage scrub are occupied.
Sonoran desert scrub,
chaparral. Shaded sites, gravelly species does not occur on soils; crevices or among rocks.
225-1570 m.
Selaginella
eremophila
desert spikemoss
None, None
None, None
None, None
G4, S2S3, 2B.2
G5, S2, 2B.1
G1G2, S2
Suitable habitat for this
site. As such, this species is
considered absent from
the Project site.
Suitable habitat for this
species does not occur on
site. As such, this species is
considered absent from
the Project site.
Stemodia
durantifolia
purple
stemodia
Sonoran desert scrub. Sandy
soils; mesic sites. 35-385 m.
Stenopelmatus
cahuilaensis
Coachella
Valley
jerusalem
cricket
Inhabits a small segment of the Suitable habitat for this sand and dune areas of the
Coachella Valley, in the vicinity
of Palm Springs. Found in the
species does not occur on
site. As such, this species is
considered absent from
large, undulating dunes piled up the Project site.
at the north base of Mt San
Jacinto.
Jennings Environmental P a g e | 35
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT, JURISDICTIONAL DELINEATION, AND CVMSHCP CONSISTENCY ANALYSIS FOR THE DATE PALM
APARTMENT COMPLEX CITY OF CATHEDERAL CITY, RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Federal/State Scientific Name Common Name Other Status Habitat Potential to Occur Status Toxostoma
lecontei
Le Conte's
thrasher
None, None G4, S3, CDFW-SSC Desert resident; primarily of open desert wash, desert scrub, species does not occur on Suitable habitat for this
alkali desert scrub, and desert
succulent scrub habitats.
Commonly nests in a dense,
spiny shrub or densely
site. As such, this species is
considered absent from
the Project site.
branched cactus in desert wash
habitat, usually 2-8 feet above
ground.
Uma inornata Coachella
Valley fringetoed lizard
Threatened,
Endangered
G1Q, S1 Limited to sandy areas in the
Coachella Valley, Riverside
County. Requires fine, loose,
windblown sand (for
burrowing), interspersed with
hardpan and widely-spaced
desert shrubs.
Suitable habitat for this
species does not occur on
site. As such, this species is
considered absent from
the Project site.
Xerospermophilus Palm Springs None, None G5T2Q, S2, CDFWSSCRestricted to the Coachella Valley. Prefers desert succulent species does not occur on Suitable habitat for this
tereticaudus
chlorus
round-tailed
ground squirrel scrub, desert wash, desert
scrub, alkali scrub, and levees.
Prefers open, flat, grassy areas
in fine-textured, sandy soil.
Density correlated with winter
rainfall.
site. As such, this species is
considered absent from
the Project site.
Jennings Environmental P a g e | 36
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ASSESSMENT, JURISDICTIONAL DELINEATION, AND CVMSHCP CONSISTENCY ANALYSIS FOR THE DATE PALM
APARTMENT COMPLEX CITY OF CATHEDERAL CITY, RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Coding and Terms
E = Endangered T = Threatened C = Candidate FP = Fully Protected SSC = Species of Special Concern R = Rare State Species of Special Concern: An administrative designation given to vertebrate species that appear to be vulnerable to extinction because of declining populations, limited acreages, and/or continuing threats. Raptor and owls are protected under section 3502.5 of the California Fish and Game code: “It is unlawful to take, possess or destroy any birds in the orders Falconiformes or Strigiformes or to take, possess or destroy the nest or eggs of any such bird.”
State Fully Protected: The classification of Fully Protected was the State's initial effort in the 1960's to identify and provide additional protection to those animals that were rare or faced possible extinction. Lists were created for fish, mammals, amphibians and reptiles. Fully Protected species may not be taken or possessed at any time and no licenses or permits may be issued for their take except for collecting these species for necessary scientific research and relocation of the bird species for the protection of livestock.
Global Rankings (Species or Natural Community Level):
G1 = Critically Imperiled – At very high risk of extinction due to extreme rarity (often 5 or fewer populations), very steep declines, or other factors.
G2 = Imperiled – At high risk of extinction due to very restricted range, very few populations (often 20 or fewer), steep declines, or other factors.
G3 = Vulnerable – At moderate risk of extinction due to a restricted range, relatively few populations (often 80 or fewer), recent and widespread declines, or other factors.
G4 = Apparently Secure – Uncommon but not rare; some cause for long-term concern due to declines or other factors.
G5 = Secure – Common; widespread and abundant.
? = Uncertainty in the exact status of an element (could move up or down one direction from current rank) Subspecies Level: Taxa which are subspecies or varieties receive a taxon rank (T-rank) attached to their G-rank. Where the G-rank reflects the condition of the entire species, the T-rank reflects the global situation of just the subspecies. For example: the Point Reyes mountain beaver, Aplodontia rufa ssp. phaea is ranked G5T2. The G-rank refers to the whole species range i.e., Aplodontia rufa. The T-rank refers only to the global condition of ssp. phaea.
State Ranking:
S1 = Critically Imperiled – Critically imperiled in the State because of extreme rarity (often 5 or fewer populations) or because of factor(s) such as very steep declines making it especially vulnerable to extirpation from the State.
S2 = Imperiled – Imperiled in the State because of rarity due to very restricted range, very few populations (often 20 or fewer), steep declines, or other factors making it very vulnerable to extirpation from the State.
S3 = Vulnerable – Vulnerable in the State due to a restricted range, relatively few populations (often 80 or fewer), recent and widespread declines, or other factors making it vulnerable to extirpation from the State.
S4 = Apparently Secure – Uncommon but not rare in the State; some cause for long-term concern due to declines or other factors.
S5 = Secure – Common, widespread, and abundant in the State.
California Rare Plant Rankings (CNPS List):
1A = Plants presumed extirpated in California and either rare or extinct elsewhere. 1B = Plants rare, threatened, or endangered in California and elsewhere. 2A = Plants presumed extirpated in California, but common elsewhere. 2B = Plants rare, threatened, or endangered in California, but more common elsewhere. 3 = Plants about which more information is needed; a review list. 4 = Plants of limited distribution; a watch list.
Threat Ranks:
.1 = Seriously threatened in California (over 80% of occurrences threatened / high degree and immediacy of threat) .2 = Moderately threatened in California (20-80% occurrences threatened / moderate degree and immediacy of threat) .3 = Not very threatened in California (less than 20% of occurrences threatened / low degree and immediacy of threat or no current threats known) Jennings Environmental P a g e | 37
The Wren Multiple-Family Development Project
Appendix C
Historical/Archaeological Resources Survey Report
Assessor’s Parcel Nos. 670-110-043, -045,
-048 to -053, -055, and -056
CRM Tech
October 24, 2023
HISTORICAL/ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES SURVEY REPORT
ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NOS. 670-110-043, -045,
-048 to -053, -055, and -056
City of Cathedral City
Riverside County, California
For Submittal to:
City of Cathedral City Planning Department
68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Prepared for:
Compass Consulting Enterprises, Inc.
PO Box 2627
Avalon, CA 90704
Prepared by:
CRM TECH
1016 E. Cooley Drive, Suite A/B
Colton, CA 92324
Bai “Tom” Tang, Principal Investigator
Michael Hogan, Principal Investigator
October 24, 2023
CRM TECH Contract No. 4027A
Title: Historical/Archaeological Resources Survey Report: Assessor’s Parcel Nos. 670-110-043, -045, -048 to -053, -055, and -056, City of Cathedral City, Riverside County, California
Author(s): Bai “Tom” Tang, Principal Investigator/Historian Breidy Q. Vilcahuaman, Archaeologist/Report Writer
Daniel Ballester, Archaeologist/Field Director
Consulting Firm: CRM TECH
1016 E. Cooley Drive, Suite A/B
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 824-6400
Date: October 24, 2023
For Submittal to: City of Cathedral City Planning Department 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-0370
Prepared for: Julie Gilbert, President
Compass Consulting Enterprises, Inc.
PO Box 2627
Avalon, CA 90704
(909) 496-5960
USGS Quadrangle: Cathedral City Calif., 7.5’ quadrangle (Section 15, T4S R5E, San Bernardino Baseline and Meridian)
Project Size: Approximately 10.48 acres (20.5 acres surveyed in total) Keywords: Northwestern Coachella Valley; Colorado Desert; Phase I historical/ archaeological resources survey; no “historical resources” under CEQA i
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Between June and October, 2023, at the request of Compass Consulting Enterprises, Inc., CRM TECH performed a cultural resources study on approximately 20.5 acres of vacant land in the City of Cathedral City, Riverside County, California. The subject property of the study consists of Assessor’s Parcel Nos. (APN) 670-110-043, -045, -048 to -053, -055, and -056, located on the east side of Date Palm Drive and the north side of McCallum Way, in the northwest quarter of Section 15, T4S R5E, San Bernardino Baseline and Meridian, as depicted in the United States Geological Survey Cathedral City, Calif., 7.5’ quadrangle.
The study is part of the environmental review process for the proposed construction of a 204-unit apartment complex in the northern portion of the study area, namely APN 670-110-043, which measures 10.48 acres. The City of Cathedral City, as the lead agency for the project, required the study in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The purpose of the study is to provide the City with the necessary information and analysis to determine whether the proposed project would cause substantial adverse changes to any “historical resources,” as defined by CEQA, that may exist in or around the study area.
In order to identify such resources, CRM TECH initiated a historical/archaeological resources records search and a Native American Sacred Lands File search, contacted pertinent local Native American representatives, pursued historical background research, and carried out an intensive-level field survey. Through the various avenues of research, this study did not encounter any “historical resources” within or adjacent to the study area. Therefore, CRM TECH recommends to the City of Cathedral City a finding of No Impact regarding “historical resources.”
No further cultural resources investigation is recommended for the project unless development plans undergo such changes as to include areas not covered by this study.
However, if buried cultural materials are encountered during any earth-moving operations associated with the project, all work in that area should be halted or diverted until a qualified archaeologist can evaluate the nature and significance of the finds. ii
TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................................................... i INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................ 1 SETTING.............................................................................................................................................. 4 Current Natural Setting..................................................................................................................... 4 Cultural Setting ................................................................................................................................. 4 Prehistoric Context........................................................................................................................ 4 Ethnohistoric Context ................................................................................................................... 5 Historic Context............................................................................................................................ 6 RESEARCH METHODS ..................................................................................................................... 7 Records Search.................................................................................................................................. 7 Historical Research ........................................................................................................................... 8 Native American Participation.......................................................................................................... 8 Field Survey...................................................................................................................................... 8 RESULTS AND FINDINGS................................................................................................................ 8 Records Search.................................................................................................................................. 8 Historical Research ......................................................................................................................... 10 Native American Participation........................................................................................................ 10 Field Survey.................................................................................................................................... 11 DISCUSSION..................................................................................................................................... 12 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................................................... 12 REFERENCES ................................................................................................................................... 13 APPENDIX 1: Personnel Qualifications............................................................................................ 15 APPENDIX 2: Native American Responses ...................................................................................... 18
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1. Project vicinity...................................................................................................................... 1 Figure 2. The study area and the project area ...................................................................................... 2 Figure 3. Recent satellite image of the study area ............................................................................... 3 Figure 4. Current condition of the study area ...................................................................................... 5 Figure 5. Previous cultural resources studies within the scope of the records search ......................... 9 Figure 5. The study area and vicinity in 1855-1856 .......................................................................... 10 Figure 6. The study area and vicinity in 1901 ................................................................................... 10 Figure 7. The study area and vicinity in 1941 ................................................................................... 11 Figure 8. The study area and vicinity in 1956 ................................................................................... 11 1 INTRODUCTION
Between June and October, 2023, at the request of Compass Consulting Enterprises, Inc., CRM TECH performed a cultural resources study on approximately 20.5 acres of vacant land in the City of Cathedral City, Riverside County, California (Fig. 1). The subject property of the study consists of Assessor’s Parcel Nos. (APN) 670-110-043, -045, -048 to -053, -055, and -056, located on the east side of Date Palm Drive and the north side of McCallum Way, in the northwest quarter of Section 15, T4S R5E, San Bernardino Baseline and Meridian (Figs. 2, 3).
The study is part of the environmental review process for the proposed construction of a 204-unit apartment complex in the northern portion of the study area, namely APN 670-110-043, which measures 10.48 acres (Figs. 2, 3). The City of Cathedral City, as the lead agency for the project, required the study in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA; PRC §21000, et seq.). The purpose of the study is to provide the City with the necessary information and analysis to determine whether the proposed project would cause substantial adverse changes to any “historical resources,” as defined by CEQA, that may exist in or around the study area.
In order to identify such resources, CRM TECH initiated a historical/archaeological resources records search and a Native American Sacred Lands File search, contacted pertinent local Native American representatives, pursued historical background research, and carried out an intensive-level field survey. The following report is a complete account of the methods, results, and conclusion of the study. Personnel who participated in the study are named in the appropriate sections and their qualifications are presented in Appendix 1.
Figure 1. Project vicinity. (Based on USGS Santa Ana, Calif., 120’x60’ quadrangle [USGS 1979]) 2 Figure 2. The study area and the project area. (Based on USGS Cathedral City, Calif., 7.5’ quadrangle [USGS 1981]) 3 Figure 3. Recent satellite image of the study area. (Based on Google Earth imagery) 4 SETTING
CURRENT NATURAL SETTING
The City of Cathedral City lies in the northwestern portion of the Coachella Valley, a northwestsoutheast trending desert valley that constitutes the westernmost part of the Colorado Desert.
Dictated by this geographic setting, the climate and environment of the study area and its surrounding region are typical of southern California’s desert country, marked by extremes in temperature and aridity. Temperatures in the region reach over 120 degrees in summer, and dip to near freezing in winter. Average annual precipitation is less than five inches, and the average annual evaporation rate exceeds three feet.
The study area is situated in a suburban setting in the northern portion of Cathedral City, near the Interstate Highway 10 corridor. It is surrounded mostly by residential neighborhoods of relatively recent vintages to the east and the south, a community church to the north, and vacant land across Date Palm Drive to the west (Fig. 3). The terrain is generally level (Fig. 4), with elevations ranging around 370 feet above mean sea level. The surface soil is composed of a light olive gray very fine sand.
The ground surface in the southern portion of the study area has been disturbed by the construction of two commercial buildings at the southern end, one of them currently occupied by a Dollar Tree store, and a paved road that runs east-west across the study area some 400 feet to the north of the buildings. The central portion of the property retains more of the natural character of the land, while the northern portion has been cleared in the past and is now devoid of any native vegetation (Fig. 3).
Vegetation in the central portion consists mainly of creosote bushes, brittlebush, salt cedars, and other small desert shrubs and grasses, with introduced landscaping plants found around the commercial buildings in the southern portion.
CULTURAL SETTING
Prehistoric Context
Numerous investigations on the history of cultural development in southern California have led researchers to propose a number of cultural chronologies for the desert regions. A specific cultural sequence for the Colorado Desert was offered by Schaefer (1994) on the basis of the many archaeological studies conducted in the area. The earliest time period identified is the Paleoindian (ca. 8,000 to 10,000-12,000 years ago), when “small, mobile bands” of hunters and gatherers, who relied on a variety of small and large game animals as well as wild plants for subsistence, roamed the region (ibid.:63). These small groups settled “on mesas and terraces overlooking larger washes” (ibid.:64). The artifact assemblage of that period typically consists of very simple stone tools, “cleared circles, rock rings, [and] some geoglyph types” (ibid.).
The Early Archaic Period follows and dates to ca. 8,000 to 4,000 years ago. It appears that a decrease in population density occurred at this time and that the indigenous groups of the area relied more on foraging than hunting. Very few archaeological remains have been identified to this time period. The ensuing Late Archaic Period (ca. 4,000 to 1,500 years ago) is characterized by continued low population densities and groups of “flexible” sizes that settled near available seasonal 5 Figure 4. Current condition of the study area. (Photograph taken on July 21, 2023; view to the southwest) food resources and relied on “opportunistic” hunting of game animals. Groundstone artifacts for food processing were prominent during this time period.
The most recent period in Schaefer’s scheme, the Late Prehistoric, dates from ca. 1,500 years ago to the time of the Spanish missions, and saw the continuation of the seasonal settlement pattern.
Peoples of the Late Prehistoric Period were associated with the Patayan cultural pattern and relied more heavily on the availability of seasonal “wild plants and animal resources” (Schaefer 1994:66).
It was during this period that brown and buff ware ceramics were introduced into the region.
The shores of Holocene Lake Cahuilla, during times of its presence, attracted much settlement and resource procurement; but in times of the lake’s desiccation around 1700, according to Schaefer (1994:66), the Native people moved away from its receding shores towards rivers, streams, and mountains. Numerous archaeological sites dating to this time period have been identified along the shoreline of Holocene Lake Cahuilla. Testing and mitigative excavations at these sites have recovered brown and buff ware ceramics, a variety of groundstone and projectile point types, ornaments, and cremations.
Ethnohistoric Context
The Coachella Valley is a historical center of Native American settlement, where U.S. surveyors noted large numbers of Indian villages and rancherías, occupied by the Cahuilla people, in the mid- 6 19th century. The Takic-speaking Cahuilla are generally divided by anthropologists into three groups, according to their geographic setting: the Pass Cahuilla of the San Gorgonio Pass-Palm Springs area, the Mountain Cahuilla of the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa Mountains and the Cahuilla Valley, and the Desert Cahuilla of the eastern Coachella Valley. The basic written sources on Cahuilla culture and history include Kroeber (1925), Strong (1929), and Bean (1978). The following ethnohistoric discussion is based primarily on these sources.
The Cahuilla did not have a single name that referred to an all-inclusive tribal affiliation. Instead, membership was in terms of lineages or clans. Each lineage or clan belonged to one of two main divisions of the people, known as moieties. Members of clans in one moiety had to marry into clans from the other moiety. Individual clans had villages, or central places, and territories they called their own, for purposes of hunting game, gathering food, or utilizing other necessary resources.
They interacted with other clans through trade, intermarriage, and ceremonies.
The Cahuilla people were primarily hunters and gatherers who exploited nearly all of the resources available in a highly developed seasonal mobility system. They were adapted to the arid conditions of the desert floor, the lacustral cycles of Holocene Lake Cahuilla, and the environments of the nearby mountains. When the lake was full, or nearly full, the Cahuilla would take advantage of the resources presented by the body of fresh water. Once the lake had desiccated, they utilized the available terrestrial resources. They also migrated to the higher elevations of the nearby mountains to take advantage of the resources and cooler temperatures available in that environment.
The Cahuilla collected seeds, roots, wild fruits and berries, acorns, wild onions, piñon nuts, and mesquite and screw beans. Common game animals included deer, antelope, big horn sheep, rabbits, wood rats and, when Holocene Lake Cahuilla was present, fish and waterfowls. The Cahuilla hunted with throwing sticks, clubs, nets, traps, snares, as well as bows and arrow (Bean 1978; CSRI 2002).
Common tools and utensils included manos and metates, mortars and pestles, hammerstones, fire drills, awls, arrow-straighteners, and stone knives and scrapers. These lithic tools were made from locally available material as well as exotic material procured through trade or travel. They also used wood, horn, and bone spoons and stirrers; baskets for winnowing, leaching, grinding, transporting, parching, storing, and cooking; and pottery vessels for carrying water, storage, cooking, and serving food and drink (ibid.).
Population data prior to European contact are almost impossible to obtain, but estimates range from 3,600 to as high as 10,000 persons. During the 19th century, however, the Cahuilla population was decimated as a result of European diseases, most notably smallpox, for which the Native peoples had no immunity. Today, Native Americans of Pass or Desert Cahuilla heritage are mostly affiliated with one or more of the Indian reservations in and near the Coachella Valley, including Agua Caliente, Morongo, Cabazon, Torres Martinez, and Augustine.
Historic Context
In 1823-1825, José Romero, José Maria Estudillo, and Romualdo Pacheco became the first noted European explorers to travel through the Coachella Valley when they led a series of expeditions in search of a route to Yuma (Johnston 1987:92-95). Due to its harsh environment, few non-Indians ventured into the desert valley during the Mexican and early American periods, except those who 7 traveled along the established trails. The most important of these trails was the Cocomaricopa Trail, an ancient Indian trading route that was “discovered” in 1862 by William David Bradshaw and known after that as the Bradshaw Trail (Gunther 1984:71; Ross 1992:25). In much of the Coachella Valley, this historic wagon road traversed a similar course to that of present-day Highway 111.
During the 1860s-1870s, the Bradshaw Trail served as the main thoroughfare between coastal southern California and the Colorado River, until the completion of the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1876-1877 brought an end to its heyday (Johnston 1987:185).
Non-Indian settlement in the Coachella Valley began in the 1870s with the establishment of railroad stations along the Southern Pacific Railroad, and spread further in the 1880s after public land was opened for claims under the Homestead Act, the Desert Land Act, and other federal land laws (Laflin 1998:35-36; Robinson 1948:169-171). Farming became the dominant economic activity in the valley thanks to the development of underground water sources, often in the form of artesian wells. Around the turn of the century, the date palm was introduced into the Coachella Valley, and by the late 1910s dates were the main agricultural crop and the tree an iconic image celebrating the region as the “Arabia of America” (Shields Date Gardens 1957). Then, starting in the 1920s, a new industry featuring equestrian camps, resorts, hotels, and eventually country clubs began to spread throughout the Coachella Valley, transforming it into southern California’s premier winter retreat.
Cathedral City, one of Coachella Valley’s rapidly growing towns, was founded in 1925 and named for its location at the mouth of Cathedral Canyon. Conceived as a development for low- to moderate-income housing, Cathedral City was characterized by its narrow streets lined by small and often odd-shaped lots, and soon became known as the “blue-collar neighbor” of Palm Springs, the glittering desert playground for the rich and famous (Hardie 1990; Moore 1990). During the 1930s, the budding town gained impetus by enticing Palm Springs visitors with two prominent gambling casinos (Burke 1978:117, 120). In the post-WWII years, Cathedral City, together with the other “cove communities”—Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells, and La Quinta—along Highway 111, became a major driving force in regional development and began to play an increasingly important role in the regional economy. In 1981, Cathedral City was incorporated as the 18th city in Riverside County.
RESEARCH METHODS
RECORDS SEARCH
The historical/archaeological resources records search for this study was provided by the Eastern Information Center (EIC). Located on the campus of the University of California, Riverside, the EIC is the official cultural resource records repository for the County of Riverside in the California Historical Resources Information System. The purpose of the records search was to compile a complete inventory of previously identified cultural resources and existing cultural resources studies within a one-mile radius of the study area. Previously identified cultural resources include properties designated as California Historical Landmarks, Points of Historical Interest, or Riverside County Historic Landmarks, as well as those listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the California Register of Historical Resources, or the California Historical Resources Inventory. 8 HISTORICAL RESEARCH
Historical background research for this study was conducted by CRM TECH principal investigator/ historian Bai “Tom” Tang. Sources consulted during the research included published literature in local and regional history, U.S. General Land Office (GLO) land survey plat maps dated 1856-1886, United States Geological Survey (USGS) topographic maps dated 1901-1981, and aerial/satellite photographs taken in 1959-2023. The maps are available at the websites of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and the USGS, and the aerial and satellite photographs are available at the website of Nationwide Environmental Title Research (NETR) Online and through the Google Earth software.
NATIVE AMERICAN PARTICIPATION
On June 26, 2023, CRM TECH submitted a written request to the State of California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) for a records search in the commission’s Sacred Lands File. In the meantime, CRM TECH contacted the nearby Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians by electronic mail for additional information on potential Native American cultural resources in the project vicinity and to invite tribal participation in the upcoming archaeological fieldwork. The responses from the Native American representatives are summarized in the sections below.
FIELD SURVEY
On July 21, 2023, CRM TECH archaeologist Daniel Ballester carried out the field survey of the study area with the assistance of Native American monitor Jeremy Cummings from the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. The survey was conducted on foot at an intensive level by walking a series of parallel north-south transects spaced 15 meters (approximately 50 feet) apart. In this way, the ground surface in the study area was systematically and closely examined for any evidence of human activities dating to the prehistoric or historic period (i.e., 50 years or older).
Ground visibility was good to excellent (85-90%) despite the scattered vegetation growth.
RESULTS AND FINDINGS
RECORDS SEARCH
According to EIC records, the study area had not been surveyed systematically for cultural resources prior to this study, although a linear survey had been completed along the segment of Date Palm Drive adjacent to the western project boundary for a fiberoptic cable project in the 1980s (Underwood et al. 1986; Fig. 5). Within the one-mile scope of the records search, EIC records show more than 20 additional studies on various tracts of land and linear features, which collectively covered approximately 30% of the land surface within the scope (Fig. 5).
As a result the previous survey efforts, one historic-period site, 33-009498, has been identified and recorded within the one-mile radius, representing the Southern Pacific (now Union Pacific) Railroad.
Located nearly a mile to the northeast of the project location, Site 33-009498 requires no further consideration during this study. No historical/archaeological resources were previously identified in the immediate vicinity of the study area.
9 Figure 5. Previous cultural resources studies within the scope of the records search, listed by EIC file number. Location of historical/archaeological resources are not shown as a protective measure. 10 HISTORICAL RESEARCH
Historical sources consulted for this study suggest that the study area is relatively low in sensitivity for cultural resources from the historic period. Prior to the 1950s, no human-made features were known to exist in the immediate vicinity of the study area (Figs. 6-8). By the mid-1950s, amid the post-WWII boom, a grid of roads was laid out immediately to the south of the project location, including the forerunner of today’s McCallum Way, although no further development had occurred as of 1959 (Fig. 9; NETR Online 1959).
The segment of Date Palm Drive adjacent to the western project boundary was built between 1959 and 1972, and the residential neighborhoods surrounding the project location gradually came into being during the 1970s-1990s (NETR Online 1959-1996). In 1996, a westerly extension of what is now Rosemount Road in the adjacent neighborhood to the east, likely a temporary construction access road, became the first human-made feature to appear within the project boundaries, but it was abandoned over the next few years, after the completion of that neighborhood (NETR Online 1996; 2002). The two commercial buildings at the southern end of the study area were constructed in 2012-2016, while the rest of the property has remained undeveloped to the present time (NETR Online 2002-2020).
NATIVE AMERICAN PARTICIPATION
In response to CRM TECH’s inquiry, the NAHC stated in a letter dated July 26, 2023, that the Sacred Lands File identified no Native American cultural resources in the project vicinity (see App.
Figure 6. The study area and vicinity in 1855-1856.
(Source: GLO 1856)
Figure 7. The study area and vicinity in 1901. (Source:
USGS 1904)
11 Figure 8. The study area and vicinity in 1941. (Source:
USGS 1941)
Figure 9. The study area and vicinity in 1956. (Source:
USGS 1958)
2). Noting that the absence of specific information would not necessarily establish the absence of such resources, the NAHC recommended that local Native American groups be consulted for further information. For that purpose, the NAHC provided a referral list of Native American tribes in the surrounding region. The NAHC’s reply is attached to this report in Appendix 2 for reference by the City of Cathedral City in future government-to-government consultations with the pertinent tribes, if necessary.
As mentioned above, the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, which is the nearest tribe to the project location, participated in the archaeological field survey for this study. In a response letter dated June 29, 2023, Claritsa Duarte, Cultural Resources Analyst with the Agua Caliente Trabal Historic Preservation Office, requested to review copies of all applicable cultural resource documentation, along with the presence of an approved Agua Caliente cultural resources monitor during any ground-disturbing activities (see App. 2 for further details).
FIELD SURVEY
The field survey of the study area produced negative results for any potential “historical resources,” and no buildings, structures, objects, sites, features, or artifacts more than 50 years of age were encountered. A small amount of refuse, including landscaping waste, metal cans, and bottles, were found scattered across the property, but the vast majority of the items are clearly modern in origin, and none of them demonstrates any historical/archaeological interest. A few older pull-tab beverage cans of indeterminate age were noted among the refuse, but these isolated items do not occur in intact depositional context and thus have no archaeological data potential. No refuse concentrations of historical age were observed.
12 DISCUSSION
The purpose of this study is to identify any cultural resources within or adjacent to the study area, and to assist the City of Cathedral City in determining whether such resources meet the official definition of “historical resources,” as provided in the California Public Resources Code, in particular CEQA. According to PRC §5020.1(j), “‘historical resource’ includes, but is not limited to, any object, building, site, area, place, record, or manuscript which is historically or archaeologically significant, or is significant in the architectural, engineering, scientific, economic, agricultural, educational, social, political, military, or cultural annals of California.” More specifically, CEQA guidelines state that the term “historical resources” applies to any such resources listed in or determined to be eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, included in a local register of historical resources, or determined to be historically significant by the Lead Agency (Title 14 CCR §15064.5(a)(1)-(3)). Regarding the proper criteria for the evaluation of historical significance, CEQA guidelines mandate that “a resource shall be considered by the lead agency to be ‘historically significant’ if the resource meets the criteria for listing on the California Register of Historical Resources” (Title 14 CCR §15064.5(a)(3)). A resource may be listed in the California Register if it meets any of the following criteria:
(1) Is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of California’s history and cultural heritage.
(2) Is associated with the lives of persons important in our past. (3) Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work of an important creative individual, or possesses high artistic values.
(4) Has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history. (PRC §5024.1(c))
In summary of the research results presented above, no potential “historical resources” were previously recorded within or adjacent to the study area, and none was found during the present survey. In addition, neither the Native American Sacred Lands File nor the nearby Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians identified any properties of traditional cultural value in the project vicinity, and no notable cultural features were known to be present in the study area throughout the historic period. Based on these findings, and in light of the criteria listed above, the present report concludes that no historical resources exist within or adjacent to the study area.
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
CEQA establishes that “a project that may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource is a project that may have a significant effect on the environment” (PRC §21084.1). “Substantial adverse change,” according to PRC §5020.1(q), “means demolition, destruction, relocation, or alteration such that the significance of a historical resource would be impaired.” As stated above, no “historical resources,” as defined by CEQA, were encountered throughout the course of this study. Therefore, CRM TECH presents the following recommendations to the City of Cathedral City:
13 • No “historical resources” exist within or adjacent to the study area, and the project as currently proposed will not cause a substantial adverse change to any known “historical resources.” • No further cultural resources investigation will be necessary for this project unless development plans undergo such changes as to include areas not covered by this study. • If buried cultural materials are discovered during any earth-moving operations associated with the project, all work in that area should be halted or diverted until a qualified archaeologist can evaluate the nature and significance of the finds.
REFERENCES
Bean, Lowell John
1978 Cahuilla. In Robert F. Heizer (ed.): Handbook of North American Indians, Vol. 8:
California; pp. 575-587. Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.
Burke, Tony
1978 Palm Springs: Why I Love You. Palmesa, Inc., Palm Desert.
CSRI (Cultural Systems Research, Inc.)
2002 The Native Americans of Joshua Tree National Park: An Ethnographic Overview and Assessment Study. Http://www.cr.nps.gov/history/online_books/jotr/history6.htm.
GLO (General Land Office, U.S. Department of the Interior) 1856 Plat map: Township No. 4 South Range No. 5 East, San Bernardino Meridian; surveyed in 1855-1856.
Gunther, Jane Davies
1984 Riverside County, California, Place Names: Their Origins and Their Stories. J. D.
Gunther, Riverside.
Hardie, George
1990 Revitalizing Area Carries High Price Tag. The Desert Sun (Palm Springs) 8/4:D1, D5.
Johnston, Francis J.
1987 The Bradshaw Trail; revised edition. Historical Commission Press, Riverside.
Kroeber, Alfred L.
1925 Handbook of the Indians of California. Bureau of American Ethnology Bulletin 78.
Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.
Laflin, Patricia
1998 Coachella Valley California: A Pictorial History. The Donning Company, Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Moore, Steve
1990 City’s ‘25 Layout Hard to Redesign. The Press-Enterprise (Riverside) 12/4:B1, B5.
NETR (Nationwide Environmental Title Research) Online
1972-2020 Aerial photographs of the project vicinity taken in 1972, 1984, 1996, 2002, 2005, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2020. http://www.historicaerials.com.
Robinson, W.W.
1948 Land in California. University of California Press, Berkeley.
Ross, Delmer G.
1992 Gold Road to La Paz: An Interpretive Guide to the Bradshaw Trail. Tales of the Mojave Road Publishing Company, Essex, California.
14 Schaefer, Jerry
1994 The Challenge of Archaeological Research in the Colorado Desert: Recent Approaches and Discoveries. Journal of California and Great Basin Anthropology 16(1):60-80.
Shields Date Gardens
1957 Coachella Valley Desert Trails and the Romance and Sex Life of the Date. Shields Date Gardens, Indio.
Strong, William Duncan
1929 Aboriginal Society in Southern California. University of California Publications in American Archaeology and Ethnology, Vol. 26. Reprinted by Malki Museum Press, Banning, California, 1972.
Underwood, Jackson, James Cleland, Clyde M. Woods, and Rebecca Apple 1986 Preliminary Cultural Resources Survey Report for the US Telecom Fiber Optic Cable Project from San Timoteo Canyon, California, to Socorro, Texas: The California Segment. On file, Eastern Information Center, University of California, Riverside.
USGS (United States Geological Survey, U.S. Department of the Interior) 1901 Map: San Jacinto, Calif. (30’, 1:125,000); surveyed in 1897-1898. 1904 Map: Indio, Calif. (30’, 1:125,000); surveyed in 1901. 1941 Map: Edom, Calif. (15’, 1:62,500); aerial photographs taken in 1941. 1958 Map: Cathedral City, Calif. (7.5’, 1:24,000); aerial photographs taken in 1956. 1979 Map: Santa Ana, Calif. (120’x60’, 1:250,000); 1959 edition revised. 1981 Map: Cathedral City, Calif. (7.5’, 1:24,000); 1958 edition photorevised in 1978. 15 APPENDIX 1:
PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR, HISTORY/ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY
Bai “Tom” Tang, M.A.
Education
1988-1993 Graduate Program in Public History/Historic Preservation, University of California, Riverside.
1987 M.A., American History, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut. 1982 B.A., History, Northwestern University, Xi’an, China. 2000 “Introduction to Section 106 Review,” presented by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and the University of Nevada, Reno.
1994 “Assessing the Significance of Historic Archaeological Sites,” presented by the Historic Preservation Program, University of Nevada, Reno.
Professional Experience
2002- Principal Investigator, CRM TECH, Riverside/Colton, California. 1993-2002 Project Historian/Architectural Historian, CRM TECH, Riverside, California. 1993-1997 Project Historian, Greenwood and Associates, Pacific Palisades, California. 1991-1993 Project Historian, Archaeological Research Unit, University of California, Riverside. 1990 Intern Researcher, California State Office of Historic Preservation, Sacramento. 1990-1992 Teaching Assistant, History of Modern World, University of California, Riverside. 1988-1993 Research Assistant, American Social History, University of California, Riverside. 1985-1988 Research Assistant, Modern Chinese History, Yale University. 1985-1986 Teaching Assistant, Modern Chinese History, Yale University. 1982-1985 Lecturer, History, Xi’an Foreign Languages Institute, Xi’an, China.
Cultural Resources Management Reports
Preliminary Analyses and Recommendations Regarding California’s Cultural Resources Inventory System (with Special Reference to Condition 14 of NPS 1990 Program Review Report). California State Office of Historic Preservation working paper, Sacramento, September 1990.
Numerous cultural resources management reports with the Archaeological Research Unit, Greenwood and Associates, and CRM TECH, since October 1991. 16 PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR, ARCHAEOLOGY
Michael Hogan, Ph.D., RPA (Registered Professional Archaeologist) Education
1991 Ph.D., Anthropology, University of California, Riverside. 1981 B.S., Anthropology, University of California, Riverside; with honors. 1980-1981 Education Abroad Program, Lima, Peru.
2002 “Section 106—National Historic Preservation Act: Federal Law at the Local Level,” UCLA Extension Course #888.
2002 “Recognizing Historic Artifacts,” workshop presented by Richard Norwood, Historical Archaeologist.
2002 “Wending Your Way through the Regulatory Maze,” symposium presented by the Association of Environmental Professionals.
1992 “Southern California Ceramics Workshop,” presented by Jerry Schaefer. 1992 “Historic Artifact Workshop,” presented by Anne Duffield-Stoll.
Professional Experience
2002- Principal Investigator, CRM TECH, Riverside/Colton, California. 1999-2002 Project Archaeologist/Field Director, CRM TECH, Riverside, California. 1996-1998 Project Director and Ethnographer, Statistical Research, Inc., Redlands, California. 1992-1998 Assistant Research Anthropologist, University of California, Riverside. 1992-1995 Project Director, Archaeological Research Unit, U.C. Riverside. 1993-1994 Adjunct Professor, Riverside Community College, Mt. San Jacinto College, U.C.
Riverside, Chapman University, and San Bernardino Valley College. 1991-1992 Crew Chief, Archaeological Research Unit, U.C. Riverside. 1984-1998 Project Director, Field Director, Crew Chief, and Archaeological Technician for various southern California cultural resources management firms.
Research Interests
Cultural Resource Management, Southern Californian Archaeology, Settlement and Exchange Patterns, Specialization and Stratification, Culture Change, Native American Culture, Cultural Diversity.
Cultural Resources Management Reports
Principal investigator for, author or co-author of, and contributor to numerous cultural resources management study reports since 1986.
Memberships
Society for American Archaeology; Society for California Archaeology; Pacific Coast Archaeological Society; Coachella Valley Archaeological Society. 17 PROJECT ARCHAEOLOGIST/REPORT WRITER
Breidy Q. Vilcahuaman, M.A., RPA (Registered Professional Archaeologist) Education
2018 M.A., Anthropology, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia. 2005 B.A., Anthropology, University Nacional del Centro del Peru.
Professional Experience
2022- Project Archaeologist, CRM TECH, Colton, California. 2021-2022 Archaeological Technician, Applied Earthwork, Inc., Hemet, California. 2021 Archaeologist/Crew Chief, Historical Research Associates, Inc., Portland, Oregon. 2020-2021 Archaeological Technician, Cogstone Resource Management, Orange, California. 2020 Archaeological Technician, McKenna et al., Whittier, California.
PROJECT ARCHAEOLOGIST/FIELD DIRECTOR
Daniel Ballester, M.S., RPA (Registered Professional Archaeologist) Education
2013 M.S., Geographic Information System (GIS), University of Redlands, California. 1998 B.A., Anthropology, California State University, San Bernardino. 1997 Archaeological Field School, University of Las Vegas and University of California, Riverside.
1994 University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. 2007 Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), California State University, San Bernardino.
2002 “Historic Archaeology Workshop,” presented by Richard Norwood, Base Archaeologist, Edwards Air Force Base; presented at CRM TECH, Riverside, California.
Professional Experience
2002- Field Director/GIS Specialist, CRM TECH, Riverside/Colton, California. 2011-2012 GIS Specialist for Caltrans District 8 Project, Garcia and Associates, San Anselmo, California.
2009-2010 Field Crew Chief, Garcia and Associates, San Anselmo, California. 2009-2010 Field Crew, ECorp, Redlands.
1999-2002 Project Archaeologist, CRM TECH, Riverside, California. 1998-1999 Field Crew, K.E.A. Environmental, San Diego, California. 1998 Field Crew, A.S.M. Affiliates, Encinitas, California. 1998 Field Crew, Archaeological Research Unit, University of California, Riverside. 18 APPENDIX 2
NATIVE AMERICAN RESPONSES
Dear Ms. Nina Gallardo,
The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (ACBCI) appreciates your efforts to include the Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO) in the Proposed 200 Unit Apartment project. The project area is not located within the boundaries of the ACBCI Reservation. However, it is within the Tribe’s Traditional Use Area.A records check of the ACBCI registry indicates this area has not been surveyed for cultural resources. In consultation, the ACBCI THPO requests the following:
[VIA EMAIL TO:[email protected]]
CRM TECH
Ms. Nina Gallardo
1016 E. Cooley Drive, Suite A/B
Colton, CA 92324
June 29, 2023
Re: Proposed 200 Unit Apartment Project
Again, the Agua Caliente appreciates your interest in our cultural heritage. If you have questions or require additional information, please call me at (760) 883-1134. You may also email me at [email protected].
Cordially,
03-007-2023-001
*Copies of any cultural resource documentation (report and site records) generated in connection with this project.
*A copy of the records search with associated survey reports and site records from the information center.
*The presence of an approved Agua Caliente Native American Cultural Resource Monitor(s) during any ground disturbing activities (including archaeological testing and surveys). Should buried cultural deposits be encountered, the Monitor may request that destructive construction halt and the Monitor shall notify a Qualified Archaeologist (Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines) to investigate and, if necessary, prepare a mitigation plan for submission to the State Historic Preservation Officer and the Agua Caliente Tribal Historic Preservation Office. # *Contact ACBCI THPO when survey times and dates are set up.
Claritsa Duarte
Cultural Resources Analyst
Tribal Historic Preservation Office
AGUA CALIENTE BAND
OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA Gavin Newsom, Governor
NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE COMMISSION