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1 • LU-1.3 Housing Opportunities. Create a broad range of housing opportunities for 2 all segments of the community and ensure that a balance of housing types and 3 densities are available for existing and future residents. 4 5 • LU-3.1 Residential Variety. Encourage a variety of residential development types 6 which are physically and functionally compatible with surrounding neighborhoods. 7 8 • CD-5.10 Residential Variety. Encourage a variety of residential development 9 types which display attractive design features and amenities, and are physically and 10 functionally compatible with surrounding neighborhoods. 11 12
13 2. That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is consistent with 14 applicable general and specific plans.
15 16 Finding: The design of the subdivision is in conformance with the City’s General 17 Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Subdivision Ordinance. The construction of all 18 units on the site has been conditioned to comply with all applicable City of Hemet 19 ordinances, design guidelines, codes, and standards, including, but not limited to, 20 the California Uniform Building Code and the City’s Ordinances relating to 21 stormwater run-off management and controls. In addition, the design and 22 construction of all improvements for the subdivision has been conditioned to be 23 in conformance with adopted City standards and ordinances. The City’s 24 ordinances, codes and standards have been created based on currently 25 accepted standards and practices for the preservation of public health, safety 26 and welfare.
27 28 3. That the site is physically suitable for the type of development. 29 30 Finding: The Project Area is located within Riverside County and includes an 31 approximately 13 gross acre parcel that is bound by Girard Street to the west, 32 Park Avenue to the east, and Menlo Avenue to the south in the northeast portion 33 of the City of Hemet. The Project Area is currently undeveloped. The Project 34 Area consists of a vacant parcel containing ruderal vegetation that is heavily 35 disturbed by substantial amounts of trash dumping and off-highway vehicle use. 36 Remnant concrete pads, an asphalt road, and structure foundations are present 37 throughout the Project Area. The project has been designed to subdivide the 38 parcel into 54 lots for the future construction of single-family residences (51 lots 39 for homes, one lot for a water quality basin, and two lots for Open Space. The 40 Casa Loma fault traverses through the Project Area. A preliminary geologic fault 41 hazard study report prepared by LGC Geo-Environmental, Inc. on September 10, 42 2018 confirmed that active faulting does exist on site and a fault hazard no 43 human occupancy structures setback zone has been incorporated into the tract 44 design. It was concluded that proposed residential development is feasible from 45 a geologic and geotechnical standpoint, with recommended conditions
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1 incorporated into the design. A condition of approval will require that the design 2 and construction of the Proposed Project adhere to the recommendations listed 3 in the report titled Updated Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation Report for the 4 Proposed Single-Family Residential Development or more recent geotechnical 5 report for the Project Area. In addition, a lot fit analysis has been prepared 6 which demonstrates that the site is physically suited for the proposed zone 7 change in terms of location, shape, size and design. Additionally, the project 8 complies with the R-1 zone (Minimum Lot Size 6,000 Square Feet) and complies 9 with the Hemet Zoning Code requirements for proposed use, circulation, lot 10 configuration, building setback feasibility, lot coverage, minimum open space, 11 and infrastructure improvements.
12 13 Furthermore, the design of the subdivision is in conformance with the City’s 14 General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, Specific Plan, and Subdivision Ordinance. The 15 construction of all units on the site has been conditioned to comply with all 16 applicable City of Hemet ordinances, design guidelines, codes, and standards, 17 including, but not limited to, the California Uniform Building Code and the City’s 18 Ordinances relating to stormwater run-off management and controls. In addition, 19 the design and construction of all improvements for the subdivision has been 20 conditioned to be in conformance with adopted City standards and ordinances. 21 The City’s ordinances, codes and standards have been created based on 22 currently accepted standards and practices for the preservation of public health, 23 safety and welfare. Therefore, this criterion has been met. 24 25 4. That the site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development. 26 27 Finding: The proposed project would change the project area’s existing zoning of 28 R-2 (Low Density Multiple Family Residential) to R-1-6 (Single Family 29 Residential, 6,000 square feet minimum lot size). The overall density of the 30 Proposed Project at final build-out is 5.6 dwelling units per acre on 9 net acres, 31 which excludes roadway improvements and water quality basins. This is 32 consistent with the allowable density prescribed by the General Plan Land Use 33 designation. Therefore, the site is physically suitable for the density of 34 development proposed under the Tentative Tract Map.
35 36 5. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are not likely to 37 cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure 38 fish or wildlife or their habitat.
39 40 Finding: The project has been determined to have no significant impact upon the 41 environment with incorporation of mitigation measures. The Initial 42 Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and Monitoring and Reporting Program 43 IS/MND has been prepared pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act 44 (CEQA) in accordance with PRC Section 21000 et seq. and the CEQA
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1 Guidelines (14 California Code of Regulations [CCR] Section 1500 et seq.). 2 Based on this analysis in the Final Mitigated Monitoring Program and other 3 evidence in the administrative record relating to the project, the City finds and 4 determines that the project will have a less than significant impact with mitigation 5 incorporated with respect to the following:
6 7 Biological Resources
8 • Pre-Construction Bat Survey
9 • Pre-Construction Kangaroo Rat Mitigation Fee
10 • Pre-Construction Nesting Bird Survey
11 12 Geology and Soils
13 • Recommendations of Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation Report 14 (February 10, 2021)
15 • Paleontological Monitoring
16 • Paleontological Resource Treatment Plan
17 • Paleo Completion Report
18 19 Cultural & Tribal Cultural
20 • Archaeological Monitoring
21 • Cultural Resource Management Plan
22 • Tribal Monitoring
23 • Inadvertent Discoveries
24 • Discovery of Human Remains
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27 6. That the design of the subdivision or type of improvements will not cause serious 28 public health problems.
29 30 Finding: The design of the subdivision is in conformance with the City’s General 31 Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Subdivision Ordinance. The construction of all 32 units on the site has been conditioned to comply with all applicable City of Hemet 33 ordinances, design guidelines, codes, and standards, including, but not limited to, 34 the California Uniform Building Code and the City’s Ordinances relating to 35 stormwater run-off management and controls. In addition, the design and 36 construction of all improvements for the subdivision has been conditioned to be 37 in conformance with adopted City standards and ordinances. The City’s 38 ordinances, codes and standards have been created based on currently 39 accepted standards and practices for the preservation of public health, safety 40 and welfare.
41 42 7. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will conflict with 43 easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of, property 44 within the proposed subdivision. In this connection, the governing body may 45 approve a map if it finds that alternate easements, for access or for use, will be
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1 provided, and that these will be substantially equivalent to ones previously 2 acquired by the public. This subsection shall apply only to easements of record 3 or to easements established by judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction and 4 no authority is hereby granted to a legislative body to determine that the public at 5 large has acquired easements for access through or use of property within the 6 proposed subdivision.
7 8 Findings: A condition of approval will require that prior to final map approval, the 9 owner to dedicate an easement on the face of the final map to the City of Hemet 10 over, across and under the water quality/drainage basin, Lot 52, for open space, 11 ingress, egress and drainage maintenance purposes, unless otherwise directed 12 by the City Engineer, Lots 53 and 54 shall be shown on the map to be retained 13 by Owner for Open Space purposes. Additionally, in accordance with City of 14 Hemet Resolution No. 2108 the applicant will be required to show on the final 15 map all drainage easements necessary to mitigate and manage off-site run-on 16 through the project site. Prior to Building Permit Issuance, the developer shall 17 cause easements that affect proposed buildings or required access to buildings 18 or lots to be relinquished or relocated. Such easements which cannot be 19 relocated or relinquished may require the redesign and reapproval of the site. 20 The conditions of approval shall ensure that the design of the subdivision 21 improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large. 22 23
24 SECTION 5. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS.
25 26 The Planning Commission hereby takes the following actions:
27 28 1. Recommend Approval of Zone Change (ZC 20-001) and Tentative Tract Map 29 No. 37558 (MAP 20-002) Tentative Tract Map No. 37558, is hereby approved as 30 shown in which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, Exhibits 31 1B(a) through Exhibit 1B(d) and subject to the Conditions of Approval in Exhibit 32 1A which are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. 33 34
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1 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of August, 2023 by the 2 following vote:
3 4 AYES: Chair Lemke, Vice Chair Beamesderfer, Commissioner Booth 5 NOES: None
6 ABSTAIN: None
7 ABSENT: Commissioner Wuerth, Commissioner Hill
8 9 ________________________________
10 Cyndi Lemke, Chair
11 Hemet Planning Commission
12 ATTEST:
13 14 ________________________________
15 Corina Hernandez, Records Secretary
16 Hemet Planning Commission
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City of Hemet – Draft Conditions of Approval
Tentative Tract Map No. 37558 (800 N Girard Street)
CITY OF HEMET
DRAFT
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: March 7, 2023
PLANNING COMMISSION DATE: August 1, 2023 (Remanded)
CITY COUNCIL DATE: September 12, 2023
PROJECT NO.: Tentative Tract Map No. 37558 (MAP 21-005) OWNER: Shizao Zheng
APPLICANT: Sikang Engineering
LOCATION: Northwest corner of Menlo Avenue and Park Avenue APNs: 439-230-005; and 018
OCCUPANCY: This project has been reviewed as a/an R-1-6 Occupancy; any other use will require further review.
Note: Any conditions revised at a hearing will be noted by strikeout (for deletions) and/or underline (for additions), and any newly added conditions will be added at the end of all conditions regardless of the Department originating the condition.
STANDARD CONDITIONS
The following conditions of approval were approved by the Planning Commission (Resolution Bill Nos. 19-031 and 19-032) as standard conditions of approval for all projects. Questions regarding compliance with these conditions should be directed to the Planning Division at (951) 765-2375.
General Requirements:
1. Zone Change and Tentative Tract Map No. 37558 shall become null and void on September 12, 2025 (two calendar years from the date of City Council approval), unless the final map is approved by the City Council and recorded with the County of Riverside and unless use in reliance on the approved Tentative Tract Map is established prior to the expiration date. A time extension may be granted by the Planning Commission in accordance with Hemet Municipal Code and the Subdivision Map Act, provided a written request for a time extension is submitted the Planning Division prior to the expiration date. No formal notice of expiration will be given by the City.
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City of Hemet – Draft Conditions of Approval
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2. The conditions of approval of this project shall supersede all conflicting notations, specifications, dimensions, typical sections, and the like, which may be shown on the tentative project plans.
3. This project site shall be developed in accordance with the approved plan(s) and the conditions contained herein.
4. This project shall comply with all sections of the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance and all other applicable Local, State and Federal laws and regulations in effect at the time of the building permit application and/or time of recordation, including the I.C.B.O. California Building Code, California Fire Code, and City and State Handicapped Accessibility Requirements (California Code of Regulations, Title 24).
5. The applicant shall be subject to all applicable development fees at the rate in effect at the time of building permit application. Such fees may include, but not be limited to: Development Impact Fees, Park Fees, School Fees, Master Plan Storm Drainage Fees, Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees, Permit and Plan Checking Fees, Water and Sewer Service Fees, Capital Facility Fees, Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan and Stephen’s Kangaroo Rat Fees.
6. The developer shall indemnify, protect, defend, and hold harmless, the City, and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, and instrumentalities thereof, from any and all claims, demands, law suits, writs of mandamus, and other actions and proceedings (whether legal, equitable, declaratory, administrative or adjudicatory in nature), and alternative dispute resolutions procedures (including, but not limited to arbitrations, mediations, and other such procedures), (collectively “Actions”), brought against the City, and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, and instrumentalities thereof, that challenge, attack, or seek to modify, set aside, void, or annul, the any action of, or any permit or approval issued by, the City and/or any of its officials, officers, employees, agents, departments, agencies, and instrumentalities thereof (including actions approved by voters of the City), for or concerning the project, whether such Actions are brought under the California Environmental Quality Act, the Planning and Zoning Law, the Subdivisions Map Act, Code of Civil Procedure Section 1085 or 1094.5, or any other state, federal, or local statute, law, ordinance, rule, regulation, or any decision of a court of competent jurisdiction. It is expressly agreed that the City shall have the right to approve, which approval will not be unreasonably withheld, the legal counsel providing the City’s defense, and that developer shall reimburse City for any costs and expenses directly and necessarily incurred by the City in the course of the defense. City shall promptly notify the developer of any Action brought and City shall cooperate with developer in defense of the Action.
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City of Hemet – Draft Conditions of Approval
Tentative Tract Map No. 37558 (800 N Girard Street)
Subdivisions:
7. Within 6 months of approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 37558, the applicant shall pay the cost for preparation of a Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Plan provided that the City and the applicant, negotiating in good faith, can reach a mutually agreeable development impact fee agreement covering said plan. The traffic and pedestrian safety plan shall be prepared by a registered traffic engineer on behalf of the City. The plan shall analyze the intersections of, Menlo Avenue and Park Avenue, Girard Street and Menlo Avenue, Yale and Park Avenue, Oakland and Park Avenue, Columbia and Park Avenue, in addition to Terrace Drive and Cajon Street, and Chino Lane. The study shall analyze traffic accidents within the past 5 years, existing traffic conditions and level of service, cumulative project impacts resulting from development occurring in the City of San Jacinto city limits adjacent to the study area, observation of safety and pedestrian hazards, line of sight issues, and local knowledge testimony provided by the public within the study area. The report shall provide expert recommendations to the Infrastructure Commission on traffic and pedestrian safety improvements. The applicant shall not be required to construct improvements resulting from the Traffic and Safety Plan.(Modified by the Planning Commission on August 1, 2023)
8. Final Tract Map No. 37558 shall be recorded prior to the issuance of precise grading permits, site or civil improvement plans or and any residential building permits directly associated with the design of Tract Map No. 37558.
9. The developer shall install U.S. Postal Service approved neighborhood mailboxes prior to occupancy.
10. Prior to or concurrently with the recordation of the Final Map or prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, a Lighting & Landscaping Maintenance District or alternative maintenance mechanism acceptable to the City shall be established. In the event that the Lighting & Landscaping Maintenance District (LLMD) is required, the property owner of record shall execute a property owner ballot agreeing to formation of or annexation to an LLMD.
11. Prior to approval of the final map for Tract Map Nos. 37558, or approval of any final map for any phase of Tract Map Nos. 37558, the property covered by said final map (“Tract”) shall be included within, or annexed to, a Community Facilities District (“CFD”) established under the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 (Government Code § 53311 et seq.) established by the City of Hemet for the provision of public services permitted under Government Code § 53313, including police, fire protection, and emergency medical services (collectively “Public Safety Services”), for which proceedings have been consummated, and shall be subject to the special tax approved with the formation of the CFD with the Tract’s annexation into the CFD.
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12. Prior to recordation of the final map, the developer shall comply with the provisions of the City’s Quimby Act Ordinance, Section 70-281 et. Seq., to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director. If applicable, the developer may request full or partial credit for the private park site provided and/or pay inlieu park fees for the remaining obligation pursuant to the City’s guidelines regarding in-lieu fees.
13. Conceptual landscape and improvement plans for the park site shall be submitted in conjunction with the Site Development Review (SDR) application, for the residential units, required prior to the issuance of building permits. The plans shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and show all park site recreational amenities, hardscape and landscaping proposed including plant materials, sizing and spacing. Recreational amenities may be active or passive, but at a minimum will include a “tot lot” play area, walking paths, shade structures and seating areas.
Site Development Review
14. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any house on any lot, the developer shall submit a Site Development Review (SDR) application for review and approval by the Planning Commission.
15. The development shall be designed in accordance with fuel modification plan reviewed and approved by the Fire Department.
16. For lots 4, 5, 36 and 37, the developer shall provide for a minimum 15-foot driveway width and 5-foot planter area on each lot, separated by a dividing wall on the property line. The design of the front yard landscape area and driveways is the responsibility of the home builder when they submit a Site Development Review application to be reviewed by the Planning Commission. (Modified by the Planning Commission on August 1, 2023)
Landscaping:
17. Landscape Plan and Improvement Plans shall be submitted in conjunction with the first Site Development Review (SDR) application, for residential units. The plans shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect and show all park site recreational amenities (add if applicable, multi-use trails and bike paths, paseo lighting, hardscape and landscaping proposed including plant materials, sizing and spacing. Recreational amenities may be active or passive, include but are not limited to play structures, benches, work-out stations, walking paths, pet refuse stations, shade structures and seating areas.
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18. The developer shall provide a disclosure notice to each prospective buyer and to each new property owner within this subdivision. The disclosure notice shall be recorded against all properties within this subdivision which states the following:
a. The property owner is aware of any required financing mechanisms for the subdivision project such as Landscape-Lighting & Maintenance District (LLMD), Landscape-Lighting & Parks Maintenance District (LLPMD) or Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions (CC&R’s).
b. The property owner is responsible for the irrigation of parkway landscaping adjacent to their home as well as any landscaping adjoining their exterior side yard. Any lack of landscape/irrigation maintenance is subject to code violation actions.
19. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or finalization of the Building Permit, landscaped areas shall have an automatic irrigation system, with automatic timers, installed and operational, unless cash or a bond is posted to guarantee completion.
20. Prior to issuance of a building permit, a one-year Faithful Performance bond, (equal in value to ten percent (10%) of the cost of the installed landscaping) shall be posted to guarantee installation, plant health, and established growth. The bond may be reduced by the City after installation has been approved.
21. All interior residential streets shall have parkways adjacent to curb. Street trees shall be 24” box and planted at a minimum of one (1) tree for every 40 feet of street frontage in accordance with City guidelines. Parkway areas within the public R-O-W shall include the installation of ground cover (planted a minimum of 12-inches on-center) or turf and the installation of automated irrigation.
Maintenance of the street trees shall be through a Lighting & Landscaping Maintenance District (LLMD) or alternative maintenance mechanism acceptable to the City.
22. All public landscaped areas shall be maintained by the developer for a minimum of one-year to assure continued growth and health. Continued maintenance of public areas shall be guaranteed by establishment of a home owners association or LLMD approved by the City.
23. Landscape and irrigation plans must include water use calculations in accordance with Hemet Municipal Code.
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OPERATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
24. Construction activity shall meet the requirements of the Hemet Municipal Code Chapter 30, Article II.
25. All perimeter fencing adjacent to the public right-of-way shall be decorative block, textured concrete or stucco with pilasters and caps and/or other material consistent with any adopted policy, guideline or standard in effect at the time of approval. Wrought iron view fences are also permitted with pilasters and caps.
Chain link fencing is prohibited.
26. All interior lot fencing shall be comprised of masonry block, vinyl, wood, or other materials that comply with any adopted policy, guideline, or standing in effect at the time of approval.
27. The property owner shall be responsible for the maintenance of the lettered lots not maintained by the Community Facilities District or Landscape Maintenance District until such time the property develops. Prior to final map a Home Owner’s Association shall established for the maintenance of lettered lots. The association documents shall include the covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&R’s) and shall be subject to review and approval of the City Engineer and City Attorney.
Mechanical Equipment:
28. All electrical and mechanical equipment, including but not limited to, airconditioning units, electrical boxes, transformers, rain gutters, backflow preventers, and roof-mounted equipment shall be visually screened from public view. Screening shall be in accordance with city standards, to the satisfaction of the Planning Department and in compliance with the Building Code.
Environmental
29. The project site is subject to the Final Initial Study Mitigated Negative Declaration (ISMND) and Mitigation Monitoring Report Plan (MMRP) certified for the Project.
All future development shall comply with the ISMND and MMRP. Each Final Map and the required infrastructure shall comply with the ISMND and MMRP. Prior to issuance of grading permits, the developer shall prepare and submit a written report to the Community Development Director demonstrating compliance with the ISMND and MMRP which must be satisfied prior to the issuance of a grading permit for the required infrastructure. The Community Development Director may require inspection or other monitoring to ensure such compliance of the following mitigation measures.
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30. BIO-1: Preconstruction Survey for Nesting Birds. Any ground disturbance activities shall be conducted during the non-breeding season for birds (approximately September 1 through January 31) to avoid violations of the MBTA and California Fish and Game Code §§ 3503, 3503.5 and 3513. If activities with the potential to disrupt nesting birds, including Cooper’s hawk and burrowing owl, are scheduled to occur during the bird breeding season (February 1 through August 31), a preconstruction nesting bird survey shall be conducted by a qualified biologist who is experienced in the identification of avian species and conducting nesting bird surveys. The nest survey shall include the Project Area and adjacent areas where Project activities have the potential to cause nest failure. The pre-construction survey shall be conducted no more than three days prior to the start of ground-disturbing activities within the bird breeding season. If no nesting birds are observed during the survey, site preparation and construction activities may begin. If nesting birds (including nesting raptors) are found to be present, avoidance or minimization measures shall be undertaken to avoid potential Project-related impacts. Measures may include establishment of an avoidance buffer until nesting has been completed and periodic nest monitoring by the Project biologist. The width of the avoidance buffer will be determined by the Project biologist. Typically, this is 300 feet from the nest site in all directions (500 feet is typically recommended by CDFW for raptors), until the juveniles have fledged and there has been no evidence of a second attempt at nesting. The monitoring biologist will monitor the nest(s) during construction and document any findings.
31. BIO-2: Preconstruction Bat Survey: Tree removal should take place outside of the bat maternity season (April 1 through August 31) where possible. A preconstruction bat survey shall be completed within the Project Area no more than 14 days prior to scheduled tree removal (at any time of year) to determine if roosting bats are present within the trees. If roosting bats are determined to be present during the maternity season, tree removal shall be postponed until the maternity season is complete and young are volant. If individual roosting bats are determined to be present outside of the maternity season, the trees shall be removed using a two-step method where the outer limbs (or fronds) are first removed under the observation of a qualified bat biologist. After limb removal, 24 hours shall elapse before the remainder of the tree is removed.
32. BIO-3: Stephens’ Kangaroo Rat Mitigation Fee: In accordance with City of Hemet Municipal Code 58-98(a-d) and to offset impacts to the Stephens’ kangaroo rat, all applicants for development permits within the Stephens’ kangaroo rat fee assessment area must pay an impact and mitigation fee of five hundred dollars ($500.00) per gross acre located within the parcel to be developed an any offsite areas that are disturbed resulting from related Project activities. Impact and
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mitigation fees for single-family residential developments, wherein all lots within the development are greater than one-half gross acre in size, shall be $250.00 per residential unit. Further coordination with the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) regarding the mitigation fee may be required.
33. CUL-1: Prior to ground disturbing activity, the applicant shall retain a Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA), and the RPA shall conduct monitoring of all mass grading and trenching activities. The Project Archaeologist shall have the authority to temporarily redirect earthmoving activities in the event that suspected archaeological resources are unearthed during Project construction.
34. CUL-2: A Cultural Resource Management Plan shall be developed by the Project Archaeologist, in consultation with consulting tribes, the contractor, and City, to address the documentation process for discovered resources, temporary storage of the items, limited non-destructive analysis, treatment and final disposition in accordance with CUL-4. The CRMP will be subject to the approval of the City.
Details in the Plan shall include:
• The protocols and stipulations to be followed in the event of inadvertent cultural resources discoveries, including any newly discovered cultural resource deposits that shall be subject to a cultural resources evaluation. • Treatment of inadvertent discoveries limited to basic recordation and nondestructive analysis • Pre-grading meeting with the City, the construction manager, and any contractors, including but limited to a mandatory Workers Environmental Awareness Program training (WEAP) to those in attendance. The Training will include a brief review of the cultural sensitivity of the Project and the surrounding area; what resources could potentially be identified during earthmoving activities; the requirements of the monitoring program; the protocols that apply in the event inadvertent discoveries of cultural resources are identified, including who to contact and appropriate avoidance measures until the find(s) can be properly evaluated; and any other appropriate protocols.
35. CUL-3: Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, and prior to the commencement of ground disturbing activity, the applicant shall secure an agreement with a culturally affiliated tribe for Tribal Monitoring and the Treatment and Disposition of all tribally associated artifacts discovered within the Project boundaries. Native American Monitor(s) from a culturally affiliated tribe shall conduct monitoring of all initial ground disturbing activities associated with the Project. The Native
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American Monitor(s) shall have the authority to temporarily redirect earthmoving activities in the event that suspected archaeological resources are unearthed during Project construction.
36. CUL-4: In the event that Native American cultural resources are discovered during the course of grading (inadvertent discoveries), the following procedures shall be carried out for final disposition of the discoveries:
• One or more of the following treatments, in order of preference, shall be employed. Evidence of such shall be provided to the City:
• Preservation-In-Place of the cultural resources, if feasible. Preservation in place is defined as avoiding the resources, leaving them in the place they were found with no development affecting the integrity of the resources. • Onsite reburial of the discovered items. This shall include measures and provisions to protect the future reburial area from any future impacts in perpetuity. Reburial shall not occur until all legally required cataloging and basic recordation have been completed. No recordation of sacred items is permitted without the written consent of the monitoring tribe. The location for the future reburial area shall be identified on a confidential exhibit on file with the City, and concurred to by the monitoring prior to certification of the environmental document.
37. CUL-5: Discovery of Human Remains: In accordance with Section 7050.5 of the California Health and Safety Code, if human remains (or remains that may be human) are discovered in the Project Area during grading or earthmoving, the construction contractors, Project archaeologist, and/or designated Native American Monitor shall immediately stop all activities within 100 feet of the find.
The Project proponent shall then inform the Riverside County Coroner and the City of Hemet Planning Department immediately. The coroner shall be permitted to examine the remains as required by California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5(b). Section 7050.5 requires that excavation be stopped in the vicinity of discovered human remains until the coroner can determine whether the remains are those of a Native American. If human remains are determined as those of Native American origin, the applicant shall comply with the state relating to the disposition of Native American burials that fall within the jurisdiction of the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) (California Public Resources Code [PRC] Section 5097). The coroner shall contact the NAHC to determine a Native American Most Likely Descendant (MLD). The MLD shall complete his or her inspection and make recommendations or preferences for treatment within 48 hours of being granted access to the site. The Disposition of the remains shall be overseen by the most likely descendant(s) to determine the most appropriate
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means of treating the human remains and any associated grave artifacts, in consultation with the property owner and the lead agency.
38. GEO-1:The design and construction of the Proposed Project should adhere to the recommendations listed in the report titled Updated Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation Report for the Proposed Single-Family Residential Development, Located at 800 North Girard Street, City of Hemet, Riverside County, California.
Project No. G18-1647-10 and dated February 10, 2021, or more recent geotechnical report for the Project Area.
39. GEO-2:If substantial excavations are planned within the Project Area, the Applicant shall retain a qualified paleontologist to determine if the older Quaternary deposits or Bautista Formation are being disturbed, and if paleontological monitoring is warranted. In the event of inadvertent paleontological findings, all work shall halt near the find until a qualified paleontologist can assess the significance of the find. If the resource is found to be significant then data recovery program shall be implemented by the qualified paleontologist. Identification of any paleontological resources shall include documentation and reporting with the appropriate paleontological data repository.
The final disposition and location of any recovered materials shall be identified and funded by the Applicant and approved by the City.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
The following conditions of approval are project specific and were recommended by the Building Department. Questions regarding compliance with these conditions should be directed to the City of Hemet Building Department at (951) 765-2475.
40. A legal address assigned by the Building Division will be required prior to submittal of any plan check documents to the Building Division. Please coordinate directly with Building for required application, fees, and documentation required. This address must be posted on the site at all times.
41. Address shall be posted in a manner approved by the City of Hemet Building Department.
42. Construction activity shall only occur between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. during the months of June through September and between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. during the months of October through May. Saturday construction shall be permitted between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Sunday construction shall be prohibited. Exceptions to these standards may be granted only by the Hemet Building Official and/or the Hemet City Council.
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City of Hemet – Draft Conditions of Approval
Tentative Tract Map No. 37558 (800 N Girard Street)
43. All new structures shall be designed in conformance to the latest design standards adopted by the State of California in the California Building Standards Code, Title 24, California Code of Regulations (CBC, CRC, CEC, CMC, CPC and Green Building Standards) and City of Hemet Ordinances including requirements for allowable area, occupancy separations, fire suppression systems, etc. (NoteThe City will adopt the 2022 California Building Codes at the end of 2022, which will then be applicable as of January 1st, 2023. Permit applications and plans submitted on/after 01/01/2023 must comply with the 2022 codes).
44. The proposed project will be subject to approval by the Eastern Municipal Water District and/or Lake Hemet Municipal Water District (collectively “District”) all applicable fees and charges shall be paid to the District prior to permit issuance.
Contact the water district at 951.928.3777 for specific details. • Approval (First Release) from will be required prior to permit issuance.
• Approval (Final Release) from will be required prior to permit final.
45. The proposed new development is subject to the payment of School Fees as required by law. The developer is required to submit a Certificate of Compliance from the school district(s) to obtain building permits from the City.
46. Separate permits are required for all fences, block and/or masonry walls, paving, signage, trash enclosure and any other work not included in your original submittal.
47. Riverside County Health Department approval will be required prior to permit issuance for the swimming pool. An original set of the approved plans will need to be provided to the City of Hemet.
48. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the developer shall pay all development fees, including but not limited to Development Impact Fees (DIF) per City of Hemet Municipal Code; Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fees (TUMF) per City of Hemet Municipal Code; Multi Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP).
Said fees shall be collected at the rate in effect at the time of fee collection as specified by the current City of Hemet Council fee resolutions and ordinances.
49. All contractors must show proof of State and City licenses, and workmen’s compensation insurance to the City prior to the issuance of permits, as well as prior to final inspection.
50. Residents shall not occupy any dwelling prior to obtaining ALL required “Final” signatures on the permit card, as the City of Hemet uses the “Final Signed” permit card as a SFR Certificate of Occupancy record for residential properties.
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ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
Please contact the PUBLIC WORKS-ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT for compliance with the following conditions:
General:
51. INFORMATION: Easement(s) of record not shown on the tentative map shall be relinquished or relocated. Lots affected by proposed easements or easements of record, which cannot be relinquished or relocated, shall be redesigned.
52. INFORMATION: A final map of Tentative Tract Map 37558 (TTM 37558) shall be recorded prior to the issuance of any grading, foundation or other building permits for any lots in the subdivision.
53. INFORMATION: Developer will be required to comply with all applicable conditions of approval of Tentative Tract Map No. 37558 and all other applicable laws, ordinances, policies, and procedures of the City of Hemet.
54. INFORMATION: All required Civil Engineering plans and studies shall be prepared by a California licensed Professional Engineer or California Registered Professional Surveyor, as applicable, and be submitted to the City Engineer for review and approval. All work in the public right-of-way will require an Encroachment Permit issued from the Engineering Department. Street lighting plans shall be prepared by a California licensed Electrical Engineer and landscaping plans by a California licensed Landscape Architect.
55. INFORMATION: All improvement drawing files shall be submitted in the City’s compatible AutoCAD system along with original plans prepared on mylar film.
Engineering exhibits, documents, reports, etc. shall be submitted in City’s compatible MS Word and/or PDF format. Final original plans and reports which include City Engineer’s approval signature as well as Private Engineer’s approval signature shall be provided to Engineering Department along with a scanned copy of same.
56. INFORMATION: In accordance with City Ordinance No. 821 and Hemet Municipal Code Chapter 82 all utilities serving the project will be required to be provided underground and all existing overhead utilities within and/or fronting this project will be required to be relocated underground.
57. INFORMATION: All street improvements, drainage improvements, and precise grading shall be per plans approved by the City Engineer.
58. INFORMATION: An underground nuisance-water storm drain may be required to be constructed by the City Engineer in all streets where street upgradient length exceeds 660 feet. All drainage in streets shall be designed in accordance with the requirements in the City Storm Drain Design Manual, section 6, Street Drainage unless otherwise determined by the City Engineer.
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City of Hemet – Draft Conditions of Approval
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59. INFORMATION: All driveway approach improvements shall be shown on street improvement plans and shall be designed in accordance City Standard C-208 for residential driveways. Maximum driveway width shall be 28 feet. No more than one driveway approach will be permitted per lot and only shared driveways shown on approved TTM will be permitted. Developer is encouraged to critically evaluate and make minor adjustments to optimize on-street parking spaces (consider 18’ minimum between full height curb for parallel parking space) with consideration for driveway approaches, streetlight poles, fire hydrants, community mailboxes, etc.
60. INFORMATION: Streetlights will be required to be constructed per Street Light Plans approved by City Engineer.
61. INFORMATION: All lighting and landscaping in the public right-of-way will be required to be constructed per plans approved by the City Engineer.
62. INFORMATION: Project is located within the Lake Hemet Municipal Water District (LHMWD) water and sewer service area. Applicant shall comply with all relevant standards, policies, and procedures in acquiring appropriate service to the project by the governing agency. All water and sewer improvements shall be per plans approved by EMWD and the City Engineer.
63. INFORMATION: Required underground storm drain lines and appurtenances, within the public right-of-way, will be required to be designed and constructed in accordance with the City of Hemet Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction. Connection of storm drain improvements to RCFC&WCD (RCFCD) facilities will require an encroachment permit from RCFCD and should a permit not be issued in in accordance with plan approved by the City Engineer such plans shall be revised for re-approval.
64. INFORMATION: Retention basin(s) and any storm drains or other storm water related appurtenances and facilities within the boundaries of Tract 37558 will be required to be maintained by a Homeowner’s Association (HOA) unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer and included within a Community Facilities District (CFD) for operation and maintenance. Determination of the City Engineer is final.
65. INFORMATION: Storm water runoff will be required to be collected and conveyed in an appropriate storm drain system. All drainage easements are subject to City’s acceptance, or not, for maintenance and, if not accepted by the City, shall be maintained by an HOA. All lots shall drain to the street and no cross-lot drainage will be permitted.
66. INFORMATION: All conditions of tentative map approval which are not satisfied prior to final map approval will be required to be satisfied completely and in a timely manner as construction of the project progresses.
67. INFORMATION: The Developer shall coordinate with affected utility companies and obtain any permits as necessary for the development of this project.
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68. INFORMATION: Site abuts the City of San Jacinto along Park Avenue.
Coordination with San Jacinto will be required. During construction encroachment permits from San Jacinto may be required. Subdivider/developer shall coordinate with San Jacinto at all times.
69. INFORMATION: Owner/subdivider/developer will be required to pay all applicable developer impact fees, including but not limited to WRCOG TUMF and City of Hemet DIF.
70. INFORMATION: This project appears to be located within the boundaries of Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (RCFCD) Master Drainage Plan area (MDP) and within Area Drainage Plan for which fees are payable to RCFCD. Contact RCFCD for any applicable drainage fees.
71. INFORMATION: Where property boundary and street centerline monuments exist, such monuments shall be protected in-place, or shall be referenced and reset pursuant to Business and Professions Code, Sections 8700 to 8805 (Land Surveyors Act).
72. PRIOR TO FINAL MAP APPROVAL: All tentative map Conditions of Approval (COAs) and applicable requirements of law, code and policy that are required to be satisfied prior to final map approval shall be satisfied as required.
73. PRIOR TO FINAL MAP APPROVAL: When changes to the approved Tentative Map are proposed, a Substantial Conformance Exhibit consisting of a proposed map, at the same scale of the approved Tentative Map, and proposed changes to COAs shall be submitted for review and approval of the City Engineer.
74. PRIOR TO FINAL MAP APPROVAL: Subdivider shall obtain concurrence between Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) and Lake Hemet Municipal Water District (LHMWD) which favorably finds that is feasible and that both parties are agreeable for EMWD to supply additional water to LHMWD to qualify for an exemption to Ordinance 176.
75. PRIOR TO FINAL MAP APPROVAL: Subdivider shall form or annex to, if one exists, a Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District (LLMD) for operating and maintaining parkway landscaping along frontage of perimeter streets and street lighting on all streets of this subdivision. Frontage parkway landscaping and irrigation plans shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect in accordance with City standards and supplemental requirements of Public Works for approval of the City Engineer. Irrigation and power shall be supplied by separate meters.
76. PRIOR TO FINAL MAP APPROVAL: Subdivider shall prepare a rough or final grading plan for approval of the City Engineer. Due to the skew of the Menlo Avenue and Park Avenue intersection a line-of-sight analysis viewing from all directions from this intersection will be required which may affect dedication and landscaping in the right-of-way. Retaining walls will require a separate permit.
Import or export over city streets will require a separate haul permit.
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Tentative Tract Map No. 37558 (800 N Girard Street)
Improvements should consider that the onsite soils are identified in the geotechnical/soils report as being moderately corrosive.
77. PRIOR TO FINAL MAP APPROVAL: Subdivider shall comply with all relevant standards, policies, and procedures of Lake Hemet Municipal Water District (LHMWD) in acquiring sewer and water service for the project. Improvement plans will be required for approval of LHMWD and the City Engineer.
78. PRIOR TO FINAL MAP APPROVAL: The driveway(s) for “flag” lots 4 and 5 must be approved by Planning and Fire departments and any modification from that shown on the TTM shall be reviewed by the City for a determination of substantial conformance. Lots shall be shown on the final map in conformance with the City Engineer’s determination.
79. PRIOR TO FINAL MAP APPROVAL: Abutter’s rights of access shall be dedicated along the frontage of Park Avenue, Menlo Avenue and Girard Street and along the southerly boundary of Lot 25 where it abuts Chino Lane.
80. PRIOR TO FINAL MAP APPROVAL: Subdivider shall prepare a final Project Specific Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) for approval of the City Engineer. The report shall be prepared in conformance with the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (RCFCD) requirements utilizing the template available from the RCFCD. The Owner will be required to enter into and record a covenant and agreement with the City for the perpetual operation and maintenance of water quality features and facilities.
81. PRIOR TO FINAL MAP APPROVAL: Subdivider shall form an HOA to provide, at a minimum, for maintenance of water quality basin and other related water quality features and facilities along with private drainage facilities, including any cross-lot drainage, serving more than a single lot. All lots shall be subject to Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs). Subdivider shall prepare CC&Rs for approval of the City Engineer and CC&Rs shall be recorded concurrent with final map.
82. PRIOR TO FINAL MAP APPROVAL: Subdivider shall prepare street improvement plans for approval of the City Engineer. Street improvement plans shall include PCC sidewalk, and signing, striping and marking plans. Right-of-way dedications for all street improvements shall be shown on final map.
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83. Menlo Avenue improvements shall be designed for a 22-foot half roadway width in the 44-foot half right-of-way width along the frontage of the project, plus suitable transitions, in accordance with city standard ST–102 and as approved by the City Engineer. Plans shall show street improvements to include cold milling (grinding)
0.15’ and overlaying existing pavement to 12 feet beyond the centerline.
Roadway improvements shall be designed for a TI = 7.0 and R-value determined by geotechnical report, but in no case shall the minimum pavement section be less than 4” AC/6” AB. Roadway shall be striped on both sides of the roadway to include class II bikeway.
84. Park Avenue improvements shall be designed for a 22-foot half roadway width in the 44-foot Hemet half right-of-way width in accordance with city standard ST–102 for the westerly one half of the street and as approved by the City Engineer. Plans shall show street improvements to include cold milling (grinding) 0.15’ and overlaying existing pavement to the centerline. Where a new storm drain inlet structure is installed on the easterly side of Park Avenue, it shall be located at the ultimate roadway width as shown per San Jacinto standard drawings with suitable transitions in and out as approved by the San Jacinto City Engineer. Roadway improvements shall be designed for a TI = 7.0 and R-value determined by geotechnical report, but in no case shall the minimum pavement section be less than 4” AC/6” AB.
85. Girard Street improvements shall be designed for a 22-foot half roadway width in the 33-foot half right-of-way width in accordance with city standard ST–103 and as approved by the City Engineer. Plans shall show street improvements to include cold milling (grinding) 0.15’ and overlaying existing pavement to 12 feet beyond the centerline. Roadway improvements shall be designed for a TI = 6.0 and R-value determined by geotechnical report, but in no case shall the minimum pavement section be less than 4” AC/6” AB.
86. “A” Street and “B” Street improvements shall be designed for a 40-foot full roadway width in the 60-foot full right-of-way width in accordance with city standard ST–104 with 6” curb and gutter and as approved by the City Engineer.
Knuckle shall be designed per standard G-806. Roadway improvements shall be designed for a TI = 5.5 and R-value determined by geotechnical report, but in no case shall the minimum pavement section be less than 4” AC/6” AB.
87. “C” Street, “D” Street and “E” Street improvements shall be designed for a 36-foot full roadway width in the 56-foot full right-of-way width in accordance with city standard ST–106 with 6” curb and gutter and as approved by the City Engineer.
Cul-de-sac termination shall be designed per standard G-800. Roadway improvements shall be designed for a TI = 5.5 and R-value determined by
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geotechnical report, but in no case shall the minimum pavement section be less than 4” AC/6” AB.
88. PRIOR TO FINAL MAP APPROVAL: Subdivider shall prepare street lighting improvement plans for approval of the City Engineer. Streetlights shall be designed per city standards (G-808 modified for LED fixture) for the frontage of all perimeters and in-tract streets.
89. PRIOR TO FINAL MAP APPROVAL: Subdivider shall prepare parkway landscaping and irrigation improvement plans for Park Avenue, Menlo Avenue and Girard Street for approval of the City Engineer. Parkway irrigation shall be on electric and water meters separate from the private landscaping system.
90. PRIOR TO FINAL MAP APPROVAL: Monuments will be required to be provided in accordance with Section 8771 of the Business and Professions Code and City of Hemet Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction Standard M-900, M-900A and M-901. Crossties will be required to be set in top of curbs and tie sheets submitted to the Engineering Department. Per the Subdivision Map Act, Section 66496, monuments may be set at later date if the applicant furnishes security guaranteeing the payment of the cost of setting such monuments.
91. PRIOR TO FINAL MAP APPROVAL: Subdivider shall enter into a Subdivision Improvement Agreement (SIA) with the City as approved by the City Attorney.
92. PRIOR TO FINAL MAP APPROVAL: The subdivider shall provide security guaranteeing the payment of the cost for all public improvements, including improvements required by LHMWD. The securities shall include Faithful Performance and Labor and Materials, each for 100% of the approved Engineer’s Cost Estimate (ECE), and in accordance with the requirements and obligations of the SIA.
93. PRIOR TO FINAL MAP APPROVAL: The Owner shall dedicate an easement on the face of the final map to the City of Hemet over, across and under the water quality/drainage basin, Lot 52, for open space, ingress, egress and drainage maintenance purposes, unless otherwise directed by the City Engineer. Lots 53 and 54 shall be shown on the map to be retained by Owner for Open Space purposes.
94. PRIOR TO FINAL MAP APPROVAL: In accordance with City of Hemet Resolution No. 2108 the subdivider will be required to show on the final map all drainage easements necessary to mitigate and manage off-site run-on through the project site.
95. PRIOR TO FINAL MAP APPROVAL: The right-of-way corner cutback shown on the final map at intersections will be required to be established per Riverside County Ordinance 461, Standard 805 except at the intersection of Menlo Avenue and Park Avenue where a greater cutback may be required by the City Engineer
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after review of a line-of-sight study that will be required to be provided by the subdivider’s Civil Engineer.
96. PRIOR TO GRADING PLAN APPROVAL: Developer shall provide the City Engineer with proof of filing Notice of Intent (NOI) with the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) in Sacramento and obtain a WDID number.
97. PRIOR TO GRADING PLAN APPROVAL: Developer shall submit to the City Engineer, for review and approval, a supplemental Hydrology and Hydraulic Report addressing all through-site and offsite conveyance and storage facilities. In accordance City’s Detention/Retention Policy, section 10.2.1 Criteria for Detention/Retention Facilities the project will be required to retain onsite the peak flow and volume of runoff from the 100-year, 3-hour duration storm event. The final study shall be prepared in accordance with the Riverside County Hydrology Manual and City of Hemet Standards and guidelines and include immediately adjacent areas and all tributary areas to the project site (upstream and downstream). All storm drain facilities shall be designed to Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (RCFCD) and City standards per plans approved by the City Engineer.
98. PRIOR TO GRADING PLAN APPROVAL: Developer shall submit to the City Engineer for review and approval, a Geotechnical Report addressing the current site design and proposed improvements. All grading and improvement plans shall be prepared to include the recommendations of the report. Geotechnical Engineer will be required to sign the grading plan. Reference to this report shall be included on the final map.
99. PRIOR TO GRADING PLAN APPROVAL: Due to the proximity of surface traces of San Jacinto and Casa Loma faults to this project, as shown on the AlquistPriolo earthquake fault zone map, the Subdivider shall submit to the City Engineer for review and approval, a final Fault Hazard Study, prepared in accordance with the criteria and policies established by the State Mining and Geology Board for individual parcels of land, addressing the current site design, proposed improvements and structures. All grading and improvement plans, including structures shall be prepared to include the recommendations of the report. The Geologist will be required to sign the grading plan. The fault setback limits shall be shown and reference to this report be included on the final map. 100. PRIOR TO GRADING PLAN APPROVAL: Pad elevations shown on the Grading Plan which differ more than 3 feet from the elevation shown on the TTM will require review and approval of the Planning Director and City Engineer. Fair consideration will be given to multiple factors, but it cannot be assumed that approval of pad elevation changes greater than 3 feet will be approved. 101. PRIOR TO GRADING PERMIT ISSUANCE: Grading plans, storm drain, and street improvement shall be approved by the City Engineer and Developer shall make an application, pay fees and provide grading security for a Grading Permit.
Additionally, should grading require the import or export of soil, sand, gravel, rock,
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or other earthen material on city roadways the Developer shall apply and pay fee for a Haul Permit as required by section 67-11 of the Municipal Code. 102. PRIOR TO BUIILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE: No Building Permit within any phase of development, except model homes, will be cleared by Engineering until formation/annexation to a Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District or Community Facilities District for maintenance of all applicable drainage, lighting, landscaping and irrigation improvements in the public right-of-way or properties in which city has an interest have been approved.
103. PRIOR TO BUIILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE: Developer shall cause easements that affect proposed buildings or required access to buildings or lots to be relinquished or relocated. Such easements which cannot be relocated or relinquished may require the redesign and reapproval of the site. 104. PRIOR TO BUIILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE: Developer shall provide a Construction Phasing and Sequencing Plan (CPSP) of all infrastructure and building construction activity covering the total estimated period of the buildout of the subdivision, including the location of security fencing, gates, and routes of construction vehicles, etc. for each construction phase to the City for concurrence of the Planning Director, City Engineer and Fire Department. The plan shall be revised and resubmitted by the Developer when changes in phasing or sequencing are identified or as may be directed by the City. 105. PRIOR TO BUIILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE: Developer shall submit a Precise Grading Plan (PGP) for each lot for approval of the City Engineer and shall obtain a Precise Grading Permit from Engineering. Grading shall be in accordance with City Grading and Erosion Control Standards. All lots shall drain to the street and no cross-lot drainage will be permitted except as otherwise approved by the City Engineer. Final Site Development plans must be approved by Planning Department prior to approval of a PGP. Any grading offsite of any tract will require written permission of that offsite property owner.
106. PRIOR TO BUIILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE: Geotechnical Engineer and Civil Engineer shall submit a certification that the building pad was constructed in accordance with the approved plans and meets all requirements to suitably support the proposed structures all as required by the Building Official. 107. PRIOR TO BUIILDING PERMIT ISSUANCE: Developer shall submit a landscaping and irrigation plan for approval of the City Engineer and Planning Director for the parkway within the public right-of-way along the frontage of the numbered lots of the interior streets. Irrigation electric and water service shall be provided from the same service as the private landscaping for each lot. Each lot shall be responsible for maintaining the portion of parkway landscaping along the respective frontage and such requirement shall be included in the CC&Rs. 108. PRIOR TO 1st OCCUPANCY ISSUANCE FOR A CONSTRUCTION PHASE:
Developer shall complete all street, drainage and storm drain infrastructure improvements within and serving such phase, and to the extent necessary
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beyond that phase, as determined and approved by City Engineer. All improvements shall be in accordance with City standards and approved plans which are in conformance with the respective tract Conditions of Approval (COAs). The construction shall include at a minimum all improvements, including enabling primary and secondary access improvements, and all underground improvements therein, for serving the entirety of the respective phase shown on the Construction Phasing and Sequencing Plan on file with the City. Developer is required to coordinate with affected utility companies and obtain any permits as necessary for the development of infrastructure for each construction phase of this project.
109. PRIOR TO 1st OCCUPANCY: Subdivider/developer will be required to locate all utilities underground both on the site and on adjacent frontages. Relocation off existing overhead utilities underground shall be required for the full frontages of the site starting to the nearest overhead pole off-site and including to the opposite side of the street. Subdivider/developer shall coordinate with all utility purveyors to provide all service in accordance with their respective requirements and in a coordinated manner with all other improvements.
110. PRIOR TO 1st OCCUPANCY: Subdivider/developer will be required to complete all infrastructure improvements, including landscaping and street lighting, within the rights-of-way of Park Avenue, Menlo Avenue and Girard Street per approved plans and to the extent approved by the City Engineer.
111. PRIOR TO 1st OCCUPANCY ISSUANCE FOR A CONSTRUCTION PHASE:
Developer shall install streetlights in accordance with City standards and approved plans including City’s standard for LED lighting fixture for the respective classification of the street. The installation shall include at a minimum street lighting serving the entirety of the respective phase shown on the Construction Phasing and Sequencing Plan on file with the City and to encompass all street lighting served by that circuit. Developer is required to coordinate with City Public Works for final inspection and energizing lights.
112. PRIOR TO 1st OCCUPANCY ISSUANCE FOR A CONSTRUCTION PHASE:
Developer shall construct all sewer infrastructure improvements and building laterals for each building in accordance with LHMWD and City Engineer approved plans and City standards. Building lateral sewer cleanout shall be installed per City standard S-613 directly behind the right-of-way line. The construction shall include at a minimum all improvements, including enabling improvements, for serving the entirety of the respective phase shown on the Construction Phasing and Sequencing Plan on file with the City.
113. PRIOR TO 1st OCCUPANCY ISSUANCE FOR A CONSTRUCTION PHASE:
Developer shall construct all water system infrastructure improvements and building and irrigation services for each point of service in accordance with LHMWD and City Engineer approved plans and City standards. Water meters shall be located at the permanent location for service to each respective lot and irrigation service point per city standard W-701. Fire hydrants shall be installed
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per City standard W-700 directly behind the curb unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. The construction shall include at a minimum all improvements, including enabling improvements, for serving the entirety of the respective phase shown on the Construction Phasing and Sequencing Plan on file with the City. 114. PRIOR TO 1st OCCUPANCY ISSUANCE FOR A CONSTRUCTION PHASE:
Developer shall install all landscaping and irrigation in public rights-of-way which is required to be maintained by a Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District (LLMD) or Community Facilities District (CFD) or Homeowners Association (HOA), all per City standards and approved plans for this subdivision. Developer is required to coordinate with City Public Works for final inspection and energizing streetlights and with LHMWD for sewer and water service inspection and turn-on. 115. PRIOR TO 1st OCCUPANCY ISSUANCE FOR A CONSTRUCTION PHASE:
Developer shall install neighborhood mailboxes per U.S. Postal Service (USPS) standards at locations shown on approved street plans and site plans. The installation shall include one which serves all other addresses included on the mailbox for that one occupancy, irrespective of the phase shown on the Construction Phasing and Sequencing Plan on file with the City. Access during construction shall be provided that is acceptable to USPS. 116. PRIOR TO 25th OCCUPANCY ISSUANCE: Developer shall install all landscaping and irrigation in the water quality/detention basin to be maintained by a Homeowners Association (HOA) or by a Lighting and Landscape Maintenance District (LLMD) or Community Facilities District (CFD) per City standards and plans approved by the City Engineer and Planning Department. Developer is required to coordinate with City Engineer and City Public Works for final inspection and energizing controllers and with LHMWD for water service inspection and turn-on.
117. PRIOR TO FINAL OCCUPANCY ISSUANCE: Developer shall complete all infrastructure improvements, including landscaping and streetlighting, to the satisfaction of City Engineer and LHMWD.
118. PRIOR TO FINAL OCCUPANCY ISSUANCE: Developer shall satisfy all requirements of a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan (MMRP) to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Planning Director. 119. PRIOR TO APPLICABLE TIME CERTAIN: Developer shall pay all applicable development impact fees, including but not limited to the City DIF, City/WRCOG TUMF, RCFC&WCD ADP, etc. as required by applicable development impact fee program.
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PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS
In all parkways, median strips and other areas of public right-of-way where landscaping and/or irrigation installation is required, the following requirements apply unless specifically modified in writing by the city engineer.
120. Prior to installation of any irrigation sprinkler system or landscaping within the Landscape Maintenance District (LMD), a separate landscape plan shall be submitted to the city engineer for review and approval. 121. The irrigation system within the LMD shall be in accordance with the Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District Standards and Specifications, latest edition. (sec. 12, 25 and 29) http://www.gorecreation.org/standards-and-specifications. 122. Trees to be located within the public right of way shall be in accordance with the City of Hemet’s approved Street Tree list. Trees shall be installed 40 feet off center. (Must be 24 in. box, min. 1 ¾ caliper)
123. Vines, shrubs and groundcover to be located within the public right of way shall be in accordance with the approved list shown in the Valley-Wide Recreation and Parks District’s Standard Landscape Specifications and Design Guidelines, latest edition.
124. No Turf. Use drought tolerant shrubs and groundcover. 125. All irrigation for planters within the LMD shall be point-to point drip irrigation per Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District Standards and Specifications, latest edition.
126. All controllers within the LMD shall be Calsense. Contact Jeff Drongowski with Calsense at (760) 580-9428 for specific requirements and communication components Install in a stainless-steel pedestal.
127. The irrigation system within the LMD shall have a separate water meter and a reduced pressure principle assembly, on a separate hot tap at the water main. 128. The irrigation system within the LMD shall be in accordance with the valley-wide recreation and park district standard and specifications “point of connection equipment sequence”.
129. Parkways must be free of all debris (asphalt, rocks, concrete, and trash) and existing soil must be rototilled to a depth of 4” – 6” prior to installation of plant material.
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130. Developer or property owner is responsible for the maintenance and replacement (if necessary) of trees, landscaping and irrigation equipment, within the right-of-way for one year after the date of acceptance by the city council. 131. The irrigation system within the LMD shall have its own service pedestal (city std.
G-808a)
132. All right-of-way areas shall be separately delineated from private areas. 133. All planters shall receive 4” of shredded bark mulch, “forest floor” 0 – 2” or approved equal.
134. LMD plans must list separate square footage for irrigated landscape and hardscape within the right-of-way.
135. LMD plans must identify the landscape located within the right of way.
Refuse Requirements
136. The City of Hemet has an exclusive Franchise Agreement with CR&R Inc. to collect and dispose of all waste including commercial, residential and construction debris within the City of Hemet. Contact CR&R at 1-800-755-8112 to set up solid waste collection services and to help you meet your waste reduction goals. 137. Developers must submit a Waste Management Plan and recycle and or salvage for reuse a minimum of 65 percent of the nonhazardous construction and demolition waste in accordance with the 2019 California Green Building Standards Code. Use the City’s Waste Management Plan form and check the box that states, “I plan on using a CR&R roll off bin.”
FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
Unless specifically stated herein, these conditions shall not be construed to permit or allow deviation from any Federal or State laws nor any of the local codes and ordinances adopted by this jurisdiction. The City of Hemet enforces the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 24, Part 9, 2019 California Fire Code without local amendments. In addition, CCR Title 19 requirements may be applicable. The design professional should refer to these provisions for guidance when developing project drawings and specifications.
CONDITIONS: The Fire Department recommends that the following conditions be attached to this Tract Map:
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138. An approved on-site fire protection water system, in accordance with Fire Department Standard is required. The system is required to be in place and serviceable prior to building construction.
139. All fire access roads into this project shall meet CITY standards and CFC codes and shall be paved and all weather.
140. Fire Sprinklers are required in all Residential settings. 141. The property is located within a very high fire hazard severity zone. A fuel modification plan is required.
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GIRARD STREET MENLO AVENUE
"A" STREET
"B" STREET
"C" STREET
"D" STREET
"E" STREET
KERILYN
LANE
DEARDORFF
DRIVE
2' RW
4' RW
3.0' RW
5.5' RW
2.7' RW
CHINO LANE
CITY OF SAN JACINTO BOUNDARY
CITY OF SAN JACINTO BOUNDARY 439-170-009 439-230-001 439-230-002 439-230-003 439-230-004 439-280-017 439-280-009 445-040-017 445-040-024 445-040-045 445-040-044 445-040-004 439-230-023 439-230-022 439-230-021 439-230-014439-230-020 439-230-011 APN 439-230-006 APN APN APN APN APN APN APN APN APN APN APN APN APN APN APN APN APN APN LOT A
LOT A
LOT A
LOT A
LOT A
LOT A
(PUBLIC STREETS)
(PUBLIC STREETS)
(PUBLIC STREETS)
(PUBLIC STREETS)
3.7' RW
2.4' RW
3.1' RW
4' RW
4.5' RW
5.3' RW 2.7' RW
4' RW
4 60 1"=60' FEET
0 60 120 PROJECT SITE TYPICAL STREET SECTION (STANDARD. NO. ST-106) "C", "D" & "E" STREET N.T.S.
2.0%
2.0% TYPICAL STREET SECTION (STANDARD. NO. ST-104) "A"& "B" STREET N.T.S.
2.0%
2.0% TYPICAL STREET SECTION (STANDARD. NO. ST-103) GIRARD STREET N.T.S.
2.0%
2.0%
2:1
2:1
2:1
2:1 TYPICAL STREET SECTION (STANDARD. NO. ST-102) MENLO AVENUE N.T.S. 2.0%
2.0% NOTE: BOTH SIDES OF MENLO SHALL BE STRIPED TO INCLUDE CLASS II BIKEWAY 2:1
2:1
2:1
2:1 TYPICAL STREET SECTION PARK AVENUE N.T.S. 2.0% DIRT 2:1
2:1 EXISTING ZONING: R2, (MULTI-FAMILY DESIGNATION) PROPOSED ZONING: R-1-6, (SINGLE-FAMILY DESIGNATION) EXISTING GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: LMDR (LOW MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: LMDR (LOW MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) TOTAL NUMBER OF LOTS 51 RESIDENTIAL, 1 WATER QUALITY BASIN AND 2 OPEN SPACE LOTS EXISTING LAND USE: VACANT PROPOSED LAND USE: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL WATER: LAKE HEMET MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT SEWER: LAKE HEMET MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT GAS: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY ELECTRIC: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON STORM DRAIN: CITY OF HEMET 3467
*
* NOTE: A FEASIBILITY STUDY BETWEEN EASTERN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT AND LAKE HEMET MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT IS IN PROCESS. THE STUDY WILL EVALUATE THE FEASIBILITY FOR ADDITIONAL WATER TO BE SUPPLIED TO LHMWD IN ORDER FOR THE PROJECT TO QUALIFY AS AN EXEMPTION TO ORDINANCE NO. 176. TYPICAL LOT DRAINAGE PREPARED BY: PREPARED FOR: VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT 37558 1. PROJECT SHALL COMPLY WITH GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN THE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES SECTION 90-314. 2. PROJECT SHALL COMPLY WITH SITE DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES SECTION 90-315. 3. PARKING SHALL COMPLY WITH SECTION 90-1423, 2 SPACES IN GARAGE. 4. LANDSCAPING SHALL BE DROUGHT TOLLERANT AND PER SECTION 90-317 AND ARTICLE XLVIII . 5. LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE PUBLIC PARKWAY SHALL INCLUDE CLEARING AND GRUBBING, NEW PLANTING AND IRRIGATION. 6. PUBLIC STREET LIGHTS SHALL BE PROVIDED ALONG PROJECT FRONTAGE. 7. COMMON SPACES AND FACILITIES WITHIN TRACT BOUNDARIES SHALL BE MAINTAINED BY HOA. 8. CUL-DE-SACS SHALL BE DESIGNED PER RIVERSIDE COUNTY STANDARD PLAN 800 OR 800A. 9. HOUSES SHOWN ON SOME LOTS ARE EXAMPLES ONLY TO SHOW A POSSIBLE FIT. GENERAL NOTES: PROJECT SUMMARY: UTILITIES AND SERVICES: EASEMENT TABLE:
1 * - WATER QUALITY BASIN ***** - OPEN SPACE - PUBLIC STREET CUT = 34,500 C.Y.
FILL = 34,500 C.Y.
(TO BE BALANCED ON SITE) EARTHWORK QUANTITIES: Mr. Zheng 1378 West Zhorgshan RoadNingbo City, Zhejiang Provence 10. GRADING IS APPROXIMATE ONLY AND SUBJECT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. 11. ASSESSOR PARCEL MAP NO. 439-230-005. 12. TOPOGRAPHIC MAPPING BY CALVADA, 1 FT CONTOUR INTERVAL. (APRIL 2018) 13. REQUEST PERMISSION TO ADJUST LOT LINES TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. 14. R.W. = RETAINING WALL. 15. REQUEST PERMISSION TO CREATE ADDITIONAL OPEN SPACE AND PRIVATE DRIVEWAY LOTS TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. 16. BOUNDARY LINE DIMENSIONS ARE TAKEN FROM RECORD DATA. 17. TOPS AND TOES OF SLOPES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN FINAL ENGINEERING. 18. MAXIMUM SLOPE GRADE IS 2:1 FOR ALL SLOPES. 19. A LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT OR HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION WILL BE ESTABLISHED FOR MAINTENANCE OF OPEN SPACE AREAS AND ALL COMMON SLOPE AREAS. 20. ALL SLOPES WITHIN HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION COMMON AREAS OR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS ARE TO BE PLANTED AND IRRIGATED WITH CITY APPROVED MATERIAL. 21. FUTURE CORNER NEIGHBORHOOD MONUMENT ( ) WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT DURING FINAL ENGINEERING AND SUBJECT TO ALL APPLICABLE ORDINANCES FOR MONUMENTS IN THE CITY OF HEMET JURISDICTION. 22. REQUEST PERMISSION TO PHASE GRADING TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. ALL GRADING TO BALANCE ON SITE. 23. ALL OPEN SPACE LOTS TO BE DESIGNATED AS RESTRICTED USE AREAS-OPEN SPACE. 24. THE DEVELOPER/ENGINEER ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE SIZE OF THE WATER QUALITY BASIN WILL BE REVIEWED AT THE IMPROVEMENT PLAN STAGE. SIGNIFICANT CHANGE OF THE SIZE OF THE BASIN FROM WHAT IS SHOWN ON THE TENTATIVE MAP MAY RESULT IN REVISING PLANNING DOCUMENTS BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT. 25. REQUEST PERMISSION TO ADJUST PAD ELEVATIONS BY UP TO 10’ TO ACCOMMODATE GRADING BALANCE (IF REQUIRED FOR GRADING BALANCE). LOT FIT EXHIBIT 40' X 50' POSSIBLE UNIT COUNT 7 40' X 60' 50' X 55' 50' X 60' 1117
1 6 TOTAL 51
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PARK AVENUE
GIRARD STREET MENLO AVENUE
"A" STREET
"B" STREET
"C" STREET
"D" STREET
"E" STREET
KERILYN
LANE
DEARDORFF
DRIVE
7 4
6 2' RW
4' RW
3.0' RW
5.5' RW
2.7' RW
CHINO LANE
CITY OF SAN JACINTO BOUNDARY
CITY OF SAN JACINTO BOUNDARY 439-170-009 439-230-001 439-230-002 439-230-003 439-230-004 439-280-017 439-280-009 445-040-017 445-040-024 445-040-045 445-040-044 445-040-004 439-230-023 439-230-022 439-230-021 439-230-014439-230-020 439-230-011 APN 439-230-006 APN APN APN APN APN APN APN APN APN APN APN APN APN APN APN APN APN APN LOT A
LOT A
LOT A
LOT A
LOT A
LOT A
(PUBLIC STREETS)
(PUBLIC STREETS)
(PUBLIC STREETS)
(PUBLIC STREETS)
3.7' RW
2.4' RW
3.1' RW
4' RW
4.5' RW
5.3' RW 2.7' RW
4' RW EXISTING ZONING: R2, (MULTI-FAMILY DESIGNATION) PROPOSED ZONING: R-1-6, (SINGLE-FAMILY DESIGNATION) EXISTING GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: LMDR (LOW MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: LMDR (LOW MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) TOTAL NUMBER OF LOTS 51 RESIDENTIAL, 1 WATER QUALITY BASIN AND 2 OPEN SPACE LOTS EXISTING LAND USE: VACANT PROPOSED LAND USE: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL WATER: LAKE HEMET MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT SEWER: LAKE HEMET MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT GAS: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY ELECTRIC: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON STORM DRAIN: CITY OF HEMET 60 1"=60' FEET 0 60 120
3467
*
* NOTE: A FEASIBILITY STUDY BETWEEN EASTERN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT AND LAKE HEMET MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT IS IN PROCESS. THE STUDY WILL EVALUATE THE FEASIBILITY FOR ADDITIONAL WATER TO BE SUPPLIED TO LHMWD IN ORDER FOR THE PROJECT TO QUALIFY AS AN EXEMPTION TO ORDINANCE NO. 176. TYPICAL LOT DRAINAGE PREPARED BY: PREPARED FOR: VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT 37558 1. PROJECT SHALL COMPLY WITH GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN THE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES SECTION 90-314. 2. PROJECT SHALL COMPLY WITH SITE DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES SECTION 90-315. 3. PARKING SHALL COMPLY WITH SECTION 90-1423, 2 SPACES IN GARAGE. 4. LANDSCAPING SHALL BE DROUGHT TOLLERANT AND PER SECTION 90-317 AND ARTICLE XLVIII . 5. LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE PUBLIC PARKWAY SHALL INCLUDE CLEARING AND GRUBBING, NEW PLANTING AND IRRIGATION. 6. PUBLIC STREET LIGHTS SHALL BE PROVIDED ALONG PROJECT FRONTAGE. 7. COMMON SPACES AND FACILITIES WITHIN TRACT BOUNDARIES SHALL BE MAINTAINED BY HOA. 8. CUL-DE-SACS SHALL BE DESIGNED PER RIVERSIDE COUNTY STANDARD PLAN 800 OR 800A. 9. HOUSES SHOWN ON SOME LOTS ARE EXAMPLES ONLY TO SHOW A POSSIBLE FIT. GENERAL NOTES: PROJECT SUMMARY: UTILITIES AND SERVICES: EASEMENT TABLE: PROJECT SITE TYPICAL STREET SECTION (STANDARD. NO. ST-106) "C", "D" & "E" STREET N.T.S.
2.0%
2.0% TYPICAL STREET SECTION (STANDARD. NO. ST-104) "A"& "B" STREET N.T.S.
2.0%
2.0%
1 TYPICAL STREET SECTION (STANDARD. NO. ST-103) GIRARD STREET N.T.S.
2.0%
2.0%
2:1
2:1
2:1
2:1 TYPICAL STREET SECTION (STANDARD. NO. ST-102) MENLO AVENUE N.T.S. 2.0%
2.0% NOTE: BOTH SIDES OF MENLO SHALL BE STRIPED TO INCLUDE CLASS II BIKEWAY 2:1
2:1
2:1
2:1
* - WATER QUALITY BASIN ***** - OPEN SPACE - PUBLIC STREET CUT = 34,500 C.Y.
FILL = 34,500 C.Y.
(TO BE BALANCED ON SITE) EARTHWORK QUANTITIES: Mr. Zheng 1378 West Zhorgshan Road
Ningbo City, Zhejiang Provence TYPICAL STREET SECTION PARK AVENUE N.T.S. 2.0% DIRT 2:1
2:1 10. GRADING IS APPROXIMATE ONLY AND SUBJECT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. 11. ASSESSOR PARCEL MAP NO. 439-230-005. 12. TOPOGRAPHIC MAPPING BY CALVADA, 1 FT CONTOUR INTERVAL. (APRIL 2018) 13. REQUEST PERMISSION TO ADJUST LOT LINES TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. 14. R.W. = RETAINING WALL. 15. REQUEST PERMISSION TO CREATE ADDITIONAL OPEN SPACE AND PRIVATE DRIVEWAY LOTS TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. 16. BOUNDARY LINE DIMENSIONS ARE TAKEN FROM RECORD DATA. 17. TOPS AND TOES OF SLOPES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN FINAL ENGINEERING. 18. MAXIMUM SLOPE GRADE IS 2:1 FOR ALL SLOPES. 19. A LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT OR HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION WILL BE ESTABLISHED FOR MAINTENANCE OF OPEN SPACE AREAS AND ALL COMMON SLOPE AREAS. 20. ALL SLOPES WITHIN HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION COMMON AREAS OR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS ARE TO BE PLANTED AND IRRIGATED WITH CITY APPROVED MATERIAL. 21. FUTURE CORNER NEIGHBORHOOD MONUMENT ( ) WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT DURING FINAL ENGINEERING AND SUBJECT TO ALL APPLICABLE ORDINANCES FOR MONUMENTS IN THE CITY OF HEMET JURISDICTION. 22. REQUEST PERMISSION TO PHASE GRADING TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. ALL GRADING TO BALANCE ON SITE. 23. ALL OPEN SPACE LOTS TO BE DESIGNATED AS RESTRICTED USE AREAS-OPEN SPACE. 24. THE DEVELOPER/ENGINEER ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE SIZE OF THE WATER QUALITY BASIN WILL BE REVIEWED AT THE IMPROVEMENT PLAN STAGE. SIGNIFICANT CHANGE OF THE SIZE OF THE BASIN FROM WHAT IS SHOWN ON THE TENTATIVE MAP MAY RESULT IN REVISING PLANNING DOCUMENTS BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT. 25. REQUEST PERMISSION TO ADJUST PAD ELEVATIONS BY UP TO 10’ TO ACCOMMODATE GRADING BALANCE (IF REQUIRED FOR GRADING BALANCE).
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GIRARD STREET MENLO AVENUE
"A" STREET
"B" STREET
"C" STREET
"D" STREET
"E" STREET
KERILYN
LANE
DEARDORFF
DRIVE
7 4
6 2' RW
4' RW
3.0' RW
5.5' RW
2.7' RW
CHINO LANE
CITY OF SAN JACINTO BOUNDARY
CITY OF SAN JACINTO BOUNDARY 439-170-009 439-230-001 439-230-002 439-230-003 439-230-004 439-280-017 439-280-009 445-040-017 445-040-024 445-040-045 445-040-044 445-040-004 439-230-023 439-230-022 439-230-021 439-230-014439-230-020 439-230-011 APN 439-230-006 APN APN APN APN APN APN APN APN APN APN APN APN APN APN APN APN APN APN LOT A
LOT A
LOT A
LOT A
LOT A
LOT A
(PUBLIC STREETS)
(PUBLIC STREETS)
(PUBLIC STREETS)
(PUBLIC STREETS)
3.7' RW
2.4' RW
3.1' RW
4' RW
4.5' RW
5.3' RW 2.7' RW
4' RW EXISTING ZONING: R2, (MULTI-FAMILY DESIGNATION) PROPOSED ZONING: R-1-6, (SINGLE-FAMILY DESIGNATION) EXISTING GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: LMDR (LOW MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: LMDR (LOW MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) TOTAL NUMBER OF LOTS 51 RESIDENTIAL, 1 WATER QUALITY BASIN AND 2 OPEN SPACE LOTS EXISTING LAND USE: VACANT PROPOSED LAND USE: SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL WATER: LAKE HEMET MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT SEWER: LAKE HEMET MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT GAS: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY ELECTRIC: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON STORM DRAIN: CITY OF HEMET 60 1"=60' FEET 0 60 120
3467
*
* NOTE: A FEASIBILITY STUDY BETWEEN EASTERN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT AND LAKE HEMET MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT IS IN PROCESS. THE STUDY WILL EVALUATE THE FEASIBILITY FOR ADDITIONAL WATER TO BE SUPPLIED TO LHMWD IN ORDER FOR THE PROJECT TO QUALIFY AS AN EXEMPTION TO ORDINANCE NO. 176. TYPICAL LOT DRAINAGE PREPARED BY: PREPARED FOR: VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT 37558 1. PROJECT SHALL COMPLY WITH GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN THE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES SECTION 90-314. 2. PROJECT SHALL COMPLY WITH SITE DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES SECTION 90-315. 3. PARKING SHALL COMPLY WITH SECTION 90-1423, 2 SPACES IN GARAGE. 4. LANDSCAPING SHALL BE DROUGHT TOLLERANT AND PER SECTION 90-317 AND ARTICLE XLVIII . 5. LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE PUBLIC PARKWAY SHALL INCLUDE CLEARING AND GRUBBING, NEW PLANTING AND IRRIGATION. 6. PUBLIC STREET LIGHTS SHALL BE PROVIDED ALONG PROJECT FRONTAGE. 7. COMMON SPACES AND FACILITIES WITHIN TRACT BOUNDARIES SHALL BE MAINTAINED BY HOA. 8. CUL-DE-SACS SHALL BE DESIGNED PER RIVERSIDE COUNTY STANDARD PLAN 800 OR 800A. 9. HOUSES SHOWN ON SOME LOTS ARE EXAMPLES ONLY TO SHOW A POSSIBLE FIT. GENERAL NOTES: PROJECT SUMMARY: UTILITIES AND SERVICES: EASEMENT TABLE: PROJECT SITE TYPICAL STREET SECTION (STANDARD. NO. ST-106) "C", "D" & "E" STREET N.T.S.
2.0%
2.0% TYPICAL STREET SECTION (STANDARD. NO. ST-104) "A"& "B" STREET N.T.S.
2.0%
2.0%
1 TYPICAL STREET SECTION (STANDARD. NO. ST-103) GIRARD STREET N.T.S.
2.0%
2.0%
2:1
2:1
2:1
2:1 TYPICAL STREET SECTION (STANDARD. NO. ST-102) MENLO AVENUE N.T.S. 2.0%
2.0% NOTE: BOTH SIDES OF MENLO SHALL BE STRIPED TO INCLUDE CLASS II BIKEWAY 2:1
2:1
2:1
2:1
* - WATER QUALITY BASIN ***** - OPEN SPACE - PUBLIC STREET CUT = 34,500 C.Y.
FILL = 34,500 C.Y.
(TO BE BALANCED ON SITE) EARTHWORK QUANTITIES: Mr. Zheng 1378 West Zhorgshan RoadNingbo City, Zhejiang Provence TYPICAL STREET SECTION PARK AVENUE N.T.S. 2.0% DIRT 2:1
2:1 10. GRADING IS APPROXIMATE ONLY AND SUBJECT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. 11. ASSESSOR PARCEL MAP NO. 439-230-005. 12. TOPOGRAPHIC MAPPING BY CALVADA, 1 FT CONTOUR INTERVAL. (APRIL 2018) 13. REQUEST PERMISSION TO ADJUST LOT LINES TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. 14. R.W. = RETAINING WALL. 15. REQUEST PERMISSION TO CREATE ADDITIONAL OPEN SPACE AND PRIVATE DRIVEWAY LOTS TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. 16. BOUNDARY LINE DIMENSIONS ARE TAKEN FROM RECORD DATA. 17. TOPS AND TOES OF SLOPES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN FINAL ENGINEERING. 18. MAXIMUM SLOPE GRADE IS 2:1 FOR ALL SLOPES. 19. A LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT OR HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION WILL BE ESTABLISHED FOR MAINTENANCE OF OPEN SPACE AREAS AND ALL COMMON SLOPE AREAS. 20. ALL SLOPES WITHIN HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION COMMON AREAS OR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS ARE TO BE PLANTED AND IRRIGATED WITH CITY APPROVED MATERIAL. 21. FUTURE CORNER NEIGHBORHOOD MONUMENT ( ) WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT DURING FINAL ENGINEERING AND SUBJECT TO ALL APPLICABLE ORDINANCES FOR MONUMENTS IN THE CITY OF HEMET JURISDICTION. 22. REQUEST PERMISSION TO PHASE GRADING TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. ALL GRADING TO BALANCE ON SITE. 23. ALL OPEN SPACE LOTS TO BE DESIGNATED AS RESTRICTED USE AREAS-OPEN SPACE. 24. THE DEVELOPER/ENGINEER ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE SIZE OF THE WATER QUALITY BASIN WILL BE REVIEWED AT THE IMPROVEMENT PLAN STAGE. SIGNIFICANT CHANGE OF THE SIZE OF THE BASIN FROM WHAT IS SHOWN ON THE TENTATIVE MAP MAY RESULT IN REVISING PLANNING DOCUMENTS BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT. 25. REQUEST PERMISSION TO ADJUST PAD ELEVATIONS BY UP TO 10’ TO ACCOMMODATE GRADING BALANCE (IF REQUIRED FOR GRADING BALANCE).
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Zone Change 20-001
Tentative Tract Map 37558
800 N Girard Street
Proposed
Zoning Map
Project Site
R-1-6
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FINAL
Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration
Girard Subdivision, Tentative Tract Map No.
37558, and Zone Change 20-001
Lead Agency:
City of Hemet
445 East Florida Avenue
Hemet, California 92543
Prepared for:
Shizao Zheng
1378 West Zhorgshan Road
Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province
People’s Republic of China
Prepared by:
ECORP Consulting, Inc.
215 N. Fifth Street
Redlands, California 92374
February 2023
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CONTENTS
Final Mitigated Negative Declaration – Girard Subdivision, TTM-37558, and ZC-20-001......................................1 SECTION 1.0 Introduction...................................................................................................................................................... 1-1 SECTION 2.0 Project Overview............................................................................................................................................. 2-1 SECTION 3.0 Comments and Responses......................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.1 List of Comment Letters .............................................................................................................................. 3-1 SECTION 4.0 Errata................................................................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Project Clarification ....................................................................................................................................... 4-1 SECTION 5.0 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan......................................................................................... 5-1
5.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................................................... 5-1
5.2 Purpose of the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan.......................................................... 5-1
5.3 Roles and Responsibilities .......................................................................................................................... 5-1
5.4 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan......................................................................................... 5-1 SECTION 6.0 List of Appendices ......................................................................................................................................... 6-1 List of Tables
Table 5-1. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan..................................................................................................... 5-3 List of Appendices
Appendix A – Girard Subdivision, TTM-37558, and ZC-20-001 Draft IS/MND (November 2022)
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FINAL MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
GIRARD SUBDIVISION, TTM-37558, AND ZC-20-001
Lead Agency: City of Hemet
Project Proponent: Shizao Zheng
1378 West Zhorgshan Road
Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province
People’s Republic of China
Project Location: The Project Area includes an approximately 13-acre area on two parcels (APNs 439-230-005 and 439-230-018) bound by Girard Street to the west, Park Avenue to the east, and Menlo Avenue to the south in the City of Hemet. The Project Area is currently undeveloped.
Public Review Period: December 2, 2022 to January 3, 2023 Mitigation Measures Incorporated into the Project to Avoid Significant Effects:
Biological Resources
BIO-1: Preconstruction Survey for Nesting Birds. Any ground disturbance activities shall be conducted during the non-breeding season for birds (approximately September 1 through January 31) to avoid violations of the MBTA and California Fish and Game Code §§ 3503, 3503.5 and 3513. If activities with the potential to disrupt nesting birds, including Cooper’s hawk and burrowing owl, are scheduled to occur during the bird breeding season (February 1 through August 31), a preconstruction nesting bird survey shall be conducted by a qualified biologist who is experienced in the identification of avian species and conducting nesting bird surveys. The nest survey shall include the Project Area and adjacent areas where Project activities have the potential to cause nest failure. The pre-construction survey shall be conducted no more than three days prior to the start of ground-disturbing activities within the bird breeding season. If no nesting birds are observed during the survey, site preparation and construction activities may begin. If nesting birds (including nesting raptors) are found to be present, avoidance or minimization measures shall be undertaken to avoid potential Project-related impacts. Measures may include establishment of an avoidance buffer until nesting has been completed and periodic nest monitoring by the Project biologist. The width of the avoidance buffer will be determined by the Project biologist.
Typically, this is 300 feet from the nest site in all directions (500 feet is typically recommended by CDFW for raptors), until the juveniles have fledged and there has been no evidence of a second attempt at nesting. The monitoring biologist will monitor the nest(s) during construction and document any findings.
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BIO-2: Preconstruction Bat Survey: Tree removal should take place outside of the bat maternity season (April 1 through August 31) where possible. A pre-construction bat survey shall be completed within the Project Area no more than 14 days prior to scheduled tree removal (at any time of year) to determine if roosting bats are present within the trees. If roosting bats are determined to be present during the maternity season, tree removal shall be postponed until the maternity season is complete and young are volant. If individual roosting bats are determined to be present outside of the maternity season, the trees shall be removed using a two-step method where the outer limbs (or fronds) are first removed under the observation of a qualified bat biologist. After limb removal, 24 hours shall elapse before the remainder of the tree is removed.
BIO-3: Stephens’ Kangaroo Rat Mitigation Fee: In accordance with City of Hemet Municipal Code 58-98(a-d) and to offset impacts to the Stephens’ kangaroo rat, all applicants for development permits within the Stephens’ kangaroo rat fee assessment area must pay an impact and mitigation fee of five hundred dollars ($500.00) per gross acre located within the parcels to be developed an any offsite areas that are disturbed resulting from related Project activities. Impact and mitigation fees for single-family residential developments, wherein all lots within the development are greater than one-half gross acre in size, shall be $250.00 per residential unit. Further coordination with the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) regarding the mitigation fee may be required.
Cultural Resources
CUL-1: Prior to ground disturbing activity, the applicant shall retain a Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA), and the RPA shall conduct monitoring of all mass grading and trenching activities. The Project Archaeologist shall have the authority to temporarily redirect earthmoving activities in the event that suspected archaeological resources are unearthed during Project construction.
CUL-2: A Cultural Resource Management Plan shall be developed by the Project Archaeologist, in consultation with consulting tribes, the contractor, and City, to address the documentation process for discovered resources, temporary storage of the items, limited non-destructive analysis, treatment and final disposition in accordance with CUL-4. The CRMP will be subject to the approval of the City. Details in the Plan shall include:
• The protocols and stipulations to be followed in the event of inadvertent cultural resources discoveries, including any newly discovered cultural resource deposits that shall be subject to a cultural resources evaluation.
• Treatment of inadvertent discoveries limited to basic recordation and non-destructive analysis
• Pre-grading meeting with the City, the construction manager, and any contractors, including but limited to a mandatory Workers Environmental Awareness Program training (WEAP) to those in attendance. The Training will include a brief review of the
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cultural sensitivity of the Project and the surrounding area; what resources could potentially be identified during earthmoving activities; the requirements of the monitoring program; the protocols that apply in the event inadvertent discoveries of cultural resources are identified, including who to contact and appropriate avoidance measures until the find(s) can be properly evaluated; and any other appropriate protocols.
CUL-3: Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, and prior to the commencement of ground disturbing activity, the applicant shall secure an agreement with a culturally affiliated tribe for Tribal Monitoring and the Treatment and Disposition of all tribally associated artifacts discovered within the Project boundaries. Native American Monitor(s) from a culturally affiliated tribe shall conduct monitoring of all initial ground disturbing activities associated with the Project. The Native American Monitor(s) shall have the authority to temporarily redirect earthmoving activities in the event that suspected archaeological resources are unearthed during Project construction.
CUL-4: In the event that Native American cultural resources are discovered during the course of grading (inadvertent discoveries), the following procedures shall be carried out for final disposition of the discoveries:
• One or more of the following treatments, in order of preference, shall be employed.
Evidence of such shall be provided to the City:
o Preservation-In-Place of the cultural resources, if feasible. Preservation in place is defined as avoiding the resources, leaving them in the place they were found with no development affecting the integrity of the resources. o Onsite reburial of the discovered items. This shall include measures and provisions to protect the future reburial area from any future impacts in perpetuity. Reburial shall not occur until all legally required cataloging and basic recordation have been completed. No recordation of sacred items is permitted without the written consent of the monitoring tribe. The location for the future reburial area shall be identified on a confidential exhibit on file with the City, and concurred to by the monitoring prior to certification of the environmental document.
CUL-5: Discovery of Human Remains: In accordance with Section 7050.5 of the California Health and Safety Code, if human remains (or remains that may be human) are discovered in the Project Area during grading or earthmoving, the construction contractors, Project archaeologist, and/or designated Native American Monitor shall immediately stop all activities within 100 feet of the find. The Project proponent shall then inform the Riverside County Coroner and the City of Hemet Planning Department immediately. The coroner shall be permitted to examine the remains as required by California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5(b). Section 7050.5 requires that excavation be stopped in the vicinity of
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discovered human remains until the coroner can determine whether the remains are those of a Native American. If human remains are determined as those of Native American origin, the applicant shall comply with the state relating to the disposition of Native American burials that fall within the jurisdiction of the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) (California Public Resources Code [PRC] Section 5097). The coroner shall contact the NAHC to determine a Native American Most Likely Descendant (MLD). The MLD shall complete his or her inspection and make recommendations or preferences for treatment within 48 hours of being granted access to the site. The Disposition of the remains shall be overseen by the most likely descendant(s) to determine the most appropriate means of treating the human remains and any associated grave artifacts, in consultation with the property owner and the lead agency.
Geology and Soils
GEO-1: The design and construction of the Proposed Project should adhere to the recommendations listed in the report titled Updated Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation Report for the Proposed Single-Family Residential Development, Located at 800 North Girard Street, City of Hemet, Riverside County, California. Project No. G18-1647-10 and dated February 10, 2021, or more recent geotechnical report for the Project Area.
GEO-2: If substantial excavations are planned within the Project Area, the Applicant shall retain a qualified paleontologist to determine if the older Quaternary deposits or Bautista Formation are being disturbed, and if paleontological monitoring is warranted. In the event of inadvertent paleontological findings, all work shall halt near the find until a qualified paleontologist can assess the significance of the find. If the resource is found to be significant then data recovery program shall be implemented by the qualified paleontologist.
Identification of any paleontological resources shall include documentation and reporting with the appropriate paleontological data repository. The final disposition and location of any recovered materials shall be identified and funded by the Applicant and approved by the City.
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SECTION 1.0 INTRODUCTION
This document is the Final Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND), including the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan (MMRP), for the Girard Subdivision, Tentative Tract Map No. 37558, and Zone Change 20-001 (Proposed Project). It has been prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resource Code Section 21000 et. seq.) and the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations Section 15000 et seq.), as amended. This Final IS/MND document supplements the Draft IS/MND released for public review on December 2, 2022.
The City of Hemet is the Lead Agency and Shizao Zheng is the Project Proponent for the Proposed Project. On December 2, 2022, the City of Hemet distributed the Draft IS/MND for the Proposed Project to public agencies and the general public for review and comment. In accordance with the State CEQA Guidelines, a 30-day review period, which ended on January 3, 2023, was completed. Six comment letters were received. This Final IS/MND and MMRP document is organized as follows:
• Section 1.0 provides a discussion of the purpose of the document and discusses the structure of the document;
• Section 2.0 contains a summary of the Project description; • Section 3.0 includes any comment letters received and responses to these comments; • Section 4.0 includes the errata to address correction and clarifications made to the Draft IS/MND; • Section 5.0 contains the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan (MMRP); and • Section 6.0 includes the appendices.
This Final IS/MND and MMRP document and the Draft IS/MND (Appendix A) together constitute the environmental document record for the Proposed Project.
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SECTION 2.0 PROJECT OVERVIEW
2.1 Project Characteristics
The Project Area is located within Riverside County and includes an approximately 13-acre area on two parcels (APNs 439-230-005 and 439-230-018) bound by Girard Street to the west, Park Avenue to the east, and Menlo Avenue to the south in the northeast portion of the City of Hemet. The Project Area is currently undeveloped. The Project Area consists of two vacant parcels containing ruderal vegetation that is heavily disturbed by substantial amounts of trash dumping and off-highway vehicle use. Remnant concrete pads, an asphalt road, and structure foundations are present throughout the Project Area.
The City of Hemet encompasses an area of about 62,000 acres at an average elevation of about 1,600 feet above mean sea level with the highest point being above 2,000 feet. Hemet is located in a valley at the foot of Mount San Jacinto. The existing visual character of the City is dominated by a mix of urban development in the central and eastern portions, with agricultural uses and natural open spaces in the western and southeastern portions. The north easternmost portion of the City consists largely of undeveloped land associated with the San Jacinto River watershed. The San Jacinto Mountains, the San Bernardino National Forest and Mountains, and the San Gabriel Mountains provide a scenic background of vista points and contribute to the visual character of Hemet. These mountains provide a visual backdrop for views in the City, highlight distinguishing landmarks, and offer orientation points. Views of these resources are important to the visual character of the City of Hemet (City of Hemet 2012a). The City contains hillsides and hilltops with views of the region. Unique landforms and hillsides include the hills at Diamond Valley Lake, Lakeview Mountains, Santa Rosa Hills, Tres Cerritos Hills, and Park Hill. Park Hill is located adjacent to the Project Area to the east. Park Hill climbs to an approximate elevation of 1,900 feet above mean sea level and provides scenic vistas of the Project Area and the region to the public.
The Proposed Project would change the Project Area’s existing zoning of R-2 (Low Density Multiple Family Residential) to R-1-6 (Single Family Residential, 6,000 square feet minimum lot size). The Project Area’s General Plan land use designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) would remain the same.
The Proposed Project would also subdivide the approximately 13-acre area into 51 lots for the future construction of single-family residences; one lot containing a water quality basin; two lots dedicated to open space, and associated streets, sidewalks, and other infrastructure improvements. The 51 residential lots would average approximately 8,073 square feet in size.
As part of the development, the Proposed Project would also construct improvements on adjacent roadways (Girard Street, East Menlo Avenue, and Park Avenue). Improvements would include:
• Girard Street – Girard Street would be improved to its ultimate half‐section width as a 2‐lane (unclassified) road between the Project Area’s north boundary and south boundary adjacent to Girard Street. The Proposed Project would provide reconstructed pavement and curb and gutter and sidewalk improvements for the east side of Girard Street along the Project Area’s frontage.
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• East Menlo Avenue – East Menlo Avenue is an east‐west oriented roadway along the Project Area’s southern boundary. The Proposed Project would improve East Menlo Avenue to its ultimate half‐section width as a Secondary (94‐foot right‐of‐way) between the Project Area’s western boundary and Park Avenue adjacent to East Menlo Avenue. The Proposed Project would also update the road’s pavement, providing two westbound lanes, a bike lane, curb and gutter, and sidewalk improvements for the north side of East Menlo Avenue along the Project Area’s frontage.
• Park Avenue – Park Avenue is a north‐south oriented roadway along the Project Area’s eastern boundary. The Proposed Project would improve Park Avenue to its ultimate half‐section width as a Secondary (94‐foot right‐of‐way) between the Project Area’s northern boundary and southern boundary adjacent to Park Avenue. The Proposed Project would also update the road’s pavement, provide south bound lanes, a bike lane, curb and gutter, and sidewalk improvements for the west side of Park Avenue along the Project Area’s frontage.
2.2 Project Timing
It is anticipated that construction would start in October 2023 for a duration of approximately 12 months.
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SECTION 3.0 COMMENTS AND RESPONSES
The 30-day public review period began on December 2, 2022, and ended on January 3, 2023. In conformance with Section 15088(a) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the City of Hemet has considered comments on six letters received during the review period. These letters/articles and the responses to the comments are provided in this section.
3.1 List of Comment Letters
Letter Number Sender Date Received
1 Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians 12/19/2022
2 Airport Land Use Commission 12/20/2022
3 Regina Martinez 12/21/2022
4 Morongo Band of Mission Indians 12/28/2022
5 Constance Howard-Clark 01/02/2023
6 Dick Clark 01/02/2023
7 Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians 02/14/2023
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Letter 1 – Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians
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Letter 1 – Continued
Response to Comment Letter 1 – Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians:
Response to Comment 1-1
Comment 1-1 states that the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians has no information on specific Tribal Cultural Resources within the Project Area. Comment 1-1 recommends communication with the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians who are located closer to the Project Area and may have pertinent information to share regarding Tribal Cultural Resources.
As documented on page 4-79 of the Draft IS/MND, on October 20, 2022 the City notified the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians of the Project in accordance with Assembly Bill (AB) 52 in addition to all other Native American tribes within the geographic region who have requested to be informed of projects undertaken by the City. Each recipient was provided a description of the Project and its location, the lead agency contact information, and a notification that the tribe has 30 days to request consultation. The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians via email on November 8, 2022 requested additional information from the City. Consistent with AB 52, the requested information was provided to the Agua Caliente Band
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of Cahuilla Indians. No response was received from the other contacted California Native American tribes.
The 30-day response period concluded on November 21, 2022.
Mitigation measures to address potential impacts to cultural and tribal cultural resources are included for this project and include the requirement for the applicant to secure an agreement for Tribal Monitoring and the Treatment and Disposition of all tribally associated artifacts discovered within the Project boundaries.
This comment is noted and will be part of the Final IS/MND that will be provided to the decision-makers for their consideration.
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Letter 2 – Airport Land Use Commission
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Letter 2 – Continued
Response to Comment Letter 2 – Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) Response to Comment 2-1:
Comment 2-1 indicates that the Riverside County ALUC is not required to review as the Proposed Project is outside the airport influence area. This comment is noted. No response is required.
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Letter 3 – Regina Martinez
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Response to Comment Letter 3 – Regina Martinez
Response to Comment 3-1:
Comment 3-1 expresses concern for additional traffic on N. Girard Street and Terrace Drive and surrounding streets, the condition of the area streets (surface deterioration), the lack of sidewalks or curbs for pedestrians, and general safety from speeding cars on the local circulation system. As described in Section 2.0 Project Description, the Proposed Project includes roadway improvements on roadways that are adjacent to the Project Area. These improvements include the following:
• Girard Street – Girard Street would be improved to its ultimate half‐section width as a 2‐lane (unclassified) road between the Project Area’s north boundary and south boundary adjacent to Girard Street. The Proposed Project would provide reconstructed pavement and curb and gutter and sidewalk improvements for the east side of Girard Street along the Project Area’s frontage. • East Menlo Avenue – East Menlo Avenue is an east‐west oriented roadway along the Project Area’s southern boundary. The Proposed Project would improve East Menlo Avenue to its ultimate half‐section width as a Secondary (94‐foot right‐of‐way) between the Project Area’s western boundary and Park Avenue adjacent to East Menlo Avenue. The Proposed Project would also update the road’s pavement, providing two westbound lanes, a bike lane, curb and gutter, and sidewalk improvements for the north side of East Menlo Avenue along the Project Area’s frontage.
• Park Avenue – Park Avenue is a north‐south oriented roadway along the Project Area’s eastern boundary. The Proposed Project would improve Park Avenue to its ultimate half‐section width as a Secondary (94‐foot right‐of‐way) between the Project Area’s northern boundary and southern boundary adjacent to Park Avenue. The Proposed Project would also update the road’s pavement, provide south bound lanes, a bike lane, curb and gutter, and sidewalk improvements for the west side of Park Avenue along the Project Area’s frontage.
Implementation of the improvements identified above would result in improved roadway surfaces, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, and bike lanes improving the condition and safety of roadways surrounding the Project Area. Additionally, the Project would construct two new T intersections into the development at Girard Street and East Menlo Avenue. These improvements would be designed by a registered civil engineer to meet City of Hemet development standards. The Proposed Project’s design and construction plans would be reviewed by City of Hemet’s Engineering Departments to ensure all design features meet the City’s development standards.
As described in Section 4.17 Transportation of the Draft IS/MND, a Traffic Impact Analysis and a subsequent Trip Generation and Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Screening Analysis were prepared and evaluated four intersections adjacent or near the Project Area. These reports conclude that the addition of Project-related traffic would not result in any of the study area intersections to operate at an unacceptable level of service level. The Project is forecast to generate less than 500 net new daily vehicle trips. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
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Response to Comment 3-2:
Comment 3-2 indicates the commenter would like a full understanding of the plans for improvements at Terrace Drive and N. Girard Street. The Applicant contacted this commenter on January 6, 2023, to discuss the commenter’s concerns about roadway conditions on N. Girard Street and Terrace Drive. The commenter was encouraged to contact the City of Hemet’s Public Works/Engineering Department to discuss roadway improvement projects outside the impact area of the Project. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
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Letter 4 – Morongo Band of Mission Indians
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Letter 4 – Continued
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Response to Comment Letter 4 – Morongo Band of Mission Indians (MBMI) Response to Comment 4-1:
Comment 4-1 states that the MBMI Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO) received a letter from the City on November 25, 2022, regarding the Proposed Project and noted that it is located within ancestral territory and traditional use area of the Cahuilla and Serrano people of the MBMI. MBMI recommends tribal participation (i.e., tribal monitoring) during all ground disturbing activities.
Through tribal consultation with other tribes pursuant to AB 52, the City will require compliance with Mitigation Measure CUL-3, which requires tribal monitoring during ground disturbing activities.
Response to Comment 4-2:
Comment 4-2 indicates that MBMI requests government-to-government consultation under AB 52 and requests Project design and grading maps, copies of records search results, tribal participation, shapefiles, and the geotechnical report.
The City notified the MBMI of the opportunity to consult on October 20, 2022. The tribe was provided a description of the Project and its location, the lead agency contact information, and, pursuant to Section 21080.3.1(b) and (d) of the Public Resources Code (PRC), a notification that the tribe has 30 days to request consultation. The 30-day response period concluded on November 21, 2022. Although the City did not receive a response from MBMI within the timeframe specified in PRC Section 210803.1(b)(2), this does not limit the ability of the tribe to submit information to the City regarding the significance of the tribal cultural resources, the significance of the project’s impact on tribal cultural resources, or any appropriate measures to mitigate the potential impacts during the public comment period. On January 4, 2023, the City provided copies of the Project plans and mass grading plans, records search results, shapefiles of the project boundary, and the geotechnical report. Any comments received will be taken under advisement during the City’s consideration of the Project; however, the thresholds established by state law for AB 52 consultation with MBMI were not met.
Response to Comment 4-3:
Comment 4-3 indicates that the comment letter does not conclude consultation as MBMI may provide recommendations and/or mitigation measures following the receipt of the documents requested in Comment 4-2. See response to Comment 4-2.
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Letter 5 – Constance Howard-Clark
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Letter 5 – Continued
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Letter 5 – Continued
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Letter 5 – Continued
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Letter 5 – Continued
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Letter 5 – Continued
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Response to Comment Letter 5 – Constance Clark
Response to Comment 5-1:
Comment 5-1 indicates the commenter opposes the environmental document and is addressing their comment letter to the City of Hemet as well as the City of San Jacinto. The commenter states the City of Hemet’s Proposed Project and the City of San Jacinto’s building developments directly and indirectly affect each other and the adjacent neighborhoods. The commenter requests that the City carefully consider the direct and indirect effects of more than one project and cooperate with adjacent cities to lessen negative impacts.
Projects outside of the jurisdiction of the City of Hemet cannot be addressed by the City of Hemet; therefore, this Final IS/MND will only provide responses to substantive comments raised on the adequacy of the analysis in the Draft IS/MND for this Project.
Section 3.2 of the Draft IS/MND describes the process of evaluating Project impacts and states that checklist answers must take account of the whole action involved, in offsite as well as onsite, cumulative as well as project-level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts. This evaluation process was utilized in the Draft IS/MND and includes a discussion of cumulative impacts.
Where potentially significant impacts were identified, appropriate mitigation measures have been prescribed to reduce impacts to a less than significant level. The Draft IS/MND has identified potentially significant impacts of the Proposed Project. Based on the potentially significant impacts, the Project incorporated mitigation measures BIO 1 through BIO-3, CUL-1 through CUL-5, and GEO-1 and GEO-2.
Based on incorporation of these mitigation measures, the IS/MND concludes that the Project adequately mitigated cumulative impacts to a less than significant level.
Response to Comment 5-2:
Comment 5-2 describes previous ownership of the Project parcels and surrounding roadways and land uses. The commenter also identifies that the property contains a fault line within the Project Area. This comment does not directly comment on the content or adequacy of the Draft IS/MND and does not raise a specific environmental issue. No further response is required.
Response to Comment 5-3:
Comment 5-3 describes the ownership and location of a building development in the City of San Jacinto which is unrelated to the Proposed Project. As this comment is not a direct comment on the content or adequacy of the Draft IS/MND and does not raise a specific environmental issue, no further response is required.
Response to Comment 5-4:
Comment 5-4 indicates ingress and egress for both the Proposed Project and an unrelated development in the City of San Jacinto would impact San Jacinto Avenue, Park Avenue/Hewitt, Park Avenue to the east,
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Girard Street, Menlo Avenue, Midway Street, North Yale Street, Commonwealth Street, and West Esplanade Avenue. Roads associated with the unrelated development in the City of San Jacinto will not be addressed as they are unrelated to the Proposed Project. Ingress and egress for the Proposed Project would be provided via driveways on Girard Street and East Menlo Avenue. As described in Section 4.17 Transportation of the Draft IS/MND, the driveways at Girard Street and East Menlo Avenue along with the San Jacinto Avenue/East Menlo Avenue and Girard Street/East Menlo Avenue intersections were evaluated in a Traffic Impact Analysis (Appendix M of the Draft IS/MND). The Proposed Project is estimated to generate a net total of 481 trip-ends per day on a typical weekday with approximately 38 AM peak hour trips and 51 PM peak hour trips. The Traffic Impact Analysis found that the addition of Proposed Project traffic to existing, existing plus ambient growth, and existing plus ambient growth plus cumulative conditions would not result in any of the study intersections to operate at an unacceptable level of service (LOS). As such, the Proposed Project would be consistent with the City of Hemet General Plan Circulation Element and would not conflict with policies intended to address traffic impacts. Furthermore, the Applicant would contribute to the City of Hemet Development Impact Fees Program and the Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Program. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
Response to Comment 5-5:
Comment 5-5 indicates that law enforcement entities would calculate that the Proposed Project would increase traffic flow by 127.5 vehicles per day using a law enforcement mathematical planning version for traffic flow. This comment also summarizes traffic flow for roads adjacent to the Project Area and mentioned that adjacent streets are one lane in each direction.
As noted above in Response to Comment 3-1, the Proposed Project includes roadway improvements on roadways that are adjacent to the Project Area. These improvements include constructing Girard Street, East Menlo Avenue and Park Avenue to their ultimate half-widths with additional lanes.
As described in Section 4.17 Transportation of the Draft IS/MND, a Traffic Impact Analysis and a subsequent Trip Generation and VMT Screening Analysis were prepared for the Project. The analyses within these studies follow the industry standard and consider the trip generation of the proposed use, the trip distribution from the Project Area, and impacts to level of service. The addition of Project traffic would not result in any of the study intersections to operate at an unacceptable level of service.
Furthermore, the Project is forecast to generate less than 500 net new daily vehicle trips; therefore, the Project is presumed to have a less than significant impact on VMT based on the City’s screening criteria.
No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
Response to Comment 5-6:
Comment 5-6 describes employment within the City of Hemet and states that total job sources have decreased over the past 10 plus years. As this comment is not a direct comment on the content or adequacy of the Draft IS/MND and does not raise a specific environmental issue, no further response is required.
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Response to Comment 5-7:
Comment 5-7 summarizes traffic issues for an unrelated development in the City of San Jacinto. As this comment is not a direct comment on the content or adequacy of the Draft IS/MND and does not raise a specific environmental issue, no further response is required.
Response to Comment 5-8:
Comment 5-8 describes a need for Girard Street to be finished past the intersection with Midway Street.
The commenter also states that the line of sight northbound and southbound on Girard Street needs to be improved. Consistent with the applicable professional standards and widely accepted traffic analysis methodology utilized by the project’s traffic engineers, Girard Street past the Midway Street intersection is not included in the Project’s Study Area. Also consistent with County of Riverside traffic study guidelines and based on consultation with the City of Hemet, the Study Area includes any intersection of Collector or higher classification street, with Collector or higher classification streets, at which the Proposed Project would add 50 or more peak hour trips. Additionally, the Proposed Project would only construct improvements on roadways along the Project Area’s frontage on Girard Street, East Menlo Avenue, and Park Avenue. The Girard Street/Midway Street intersection would not be impacted by the Proposed Project and is not along the Project Area’s frontage, therefore no improvements by the Applicant are planned. The Applicant would contribute to the City of Hemet Development Impact Fees Program and the Riverside County Transportation Uniform Mitigation Program which contribute to regional roadway improvements. As discussed in the Traffic Impact Analysis (Appendix M of the Draft IS/MND), sight distance at each project access point would be reviewed with respect to standard Caltrans and City of Hemet sight distance standards at the time of the preparation of final grading, landscape, and street improvement plans (Urban Crossroads 2019). Sight distance considerations outside of the traffic study area are outside of the scope of this Project. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
Response to Comment 5-9:
Comment 5-9 indicates the entire grade of Girard Street will need to be altered either by the City of Hemet or City of San Jacinto to address line of sight issues which will then increase traffic numbers. The commenter is also concerned with current traffic going at high speeds and cutting curves. The portion of Girard Street within the City of San Jacinto is outside of the jurisdiction of the City of Hemet. See Response to Comment 5-8 above regarding the scope of the traffic study area utilized in the Draft IS/MND and sight distance. As described in Section 4.17 Transportation of the Draft IS/MND, the Proposed Project would construct two new T intersections into the development at Girard Street and East Menlo Avenue. These improvements are consistent with widely accepted professional engineering standards and would be designed by a registered civil engineer to meet City of Hemet development standards. The Proposed Project’s final design and construction plans and design features meet the City’s development standards. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
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Final Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration
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ECORP Consulting, Inc.
Girard Subdivision, TTM-37558, and ZC-20-001
3-22 February 2023
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Response to Comment 5-10:
Comment 5-10 describes commute for an unrelated development in the City of San Jacinto. Insofar as this comment is directed at the Proposed Project, please see the responses to comments above. Since the comment does not raise a specific environmental issue, no further response is required.
Response to Comment 5-11:
Comment 5-11 summarizes the region’s seismicity, fault zones, and historical earthquakes in the southern California region. As this comment is not a direct comment on the content or adequacy of the Draft IS/MND and does not raise a specific environmental issue, no further response is required.
Response to Comment 5-12:
Comment 5-12 speculates that the width, length, and depth of the trenches excavated during the Supplemental Geologic Fault Hazard Study for the Project Area were not accurate to the size specified in the study. The commenter also disagrees with the housing density of the Proposed Project for the size of the parcels. As described in the Supplemental Geologic Fault Hazard Study, the three trenches excavated were approximately 9 feet to 14 feet deep and ranged from approximately 80 feet to 200 feet in length. A Certified Engineering Geologist was onsite to evaluate the interpret the geology associated with faulting.
Speculation on the size of the trench from a distance is not factual or a reasonable assumption predicated on facts.
The Proposed Project would change the Project Area’s existing zoning of R-2 (Low Density Multiple Family Residential) to R-1-6 (Single Family Residential, 6,000 square feet minimum lot size). The Project Area’s General Plan land use designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) would remain the same.
The Proposed Project would also subdivide the approximately 13-acre area into 51 lots for the future construction of single-family residences; one lot containing a water quality basin; two lots dedicated to open space, and associated streets, sidewalks, and other infrastructure improvements. The 51 residential lots would average approximately 8,073 square feet in size. This square footage exceeds the minimum 6,000 square feet minimum lot size outlined in the City’s Zoning Code. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
Response to Comment 5-13:
Comment 5-13 describes faults near an unrelated development in the City of San Jacinto. As this comment is not a direct comment on the content or adequacy of the Draft IS/MND and does not raise a specific environmental issue, no further response is required.
Response to Comment 5-14:
Comment 5-14 indicates the new development is not compatible with the older development of homes in the Ramona Housing Tract. The commenter expresses concern over established home values decreasing and speculates that the proposed lots are for low income homes. The commenter also notes the lots in
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Final Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration
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3-23 February 2023
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the Ramona Housing Tract are larger than those of the Proposed Project. The Proposed Project would change the Project Area’s existing zoning of R-2 (Low Density Multiple Family Residential) to R-1-6 (Single Family Residential, 6,000 square feet minimum lot size). The Project Area’s General Plan land use designation of LMDR would remain the same. The proposed 51 residential lots would average approximately 8,073 square feet in size and would be compatible with the Land Use Goals outlined in the City’s General Plan. Speculation on decreasing home values and target income brackets for this Project are outside the scope of environmental impacts. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
Response to Comment 5-15:
Comment 5-15 expresses concern over who will own the homes and describes current deteriorating shopping centers with absentee landlords. As this comment is not a direct comment on the content or adequacy of the Draft IS/MND and does not raise a specific environmental issue, no further response is required.
Response to Comment 5-16:
Comment 5-16 expresses concern over low income developments and absentee owners. The commenter also expresses concern over vacant homes in the City of Hemet. As this comment is not a direct comment on the content or adequacy of the Draft IS/MND and does not raise a specific environmental issue, no further response is required.
Response to Comment 5-17:
Comment 5-17 expresses concern over the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) housing allocation for the City of Hemet. As this comment is not a direct comment on the content or adequacy of the Draft IS/MND and does not raise a specific environmental issue, no further response is required.
Response to Comment 5-18:
Comment 5-18 indicates the commenter opposes the Draft IS/MND’s findings for the CEQA thresholds listed below:
1. The commenter disagrees with the “no impact” finding for impacts to scenic vistas. As described in Section 4.1.3, Aesthetics, of the Draft IS/MND, no impact to scenic resources in the region would occur due to the elevation difference between the Project Area and the scenic vistas and the type of development proposed (single-family residential). The proposed development of single family lots would be a compatible development in the Project Area, which is developed with single-family homes to the north, south, and west. Development proposed under this Project would be of a similar size and scale to the existing surrounding development and would not result in substantial adverse effects to scenic vistas. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
2. The commenter disagrees with the “less than significant impact” finding for impacts to visual character. The threshold asks, “if the project is in an urbanized area, would the project conflict
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Final Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration
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Girard Subdivision, TTM-37558, and ZC-20-001
3-24 February 2023
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with applicable zoning and other regulations governing scenic quality.” As described in Section
4.1.3, Aesthetics, of the Draft IS/MND, the Proposed Project is in an urbanized area with residential development to the north, south, and west. The Project Area is zoned Low Density Multiple Family Residential (R-2). The Proposed Project would require a zone change to Single Family Residential (R-1-6). The proposed development of single family lots would be a compatible development in the Project Area, which is developed with single-family homes to the north, south, and west. Thus, implementation of the Proposed Project would develop the Project Area to match the surrounding residential land uses. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
3. The commenter disagrees with the “no impact” finding for impacts regarding existing zoning for agricultural use or a Williamson Act contract. As described in Section 4.2.1, Agricultural Resources, of the Draft IS/MND, no impact would occur as the Proposed Project would acquire a zone change from Low Density Multiple Family Residential (R-2) to Single Family Residential (R-1-6).
The parcels are not currently zoned for agricultural use. Additionally, the Project Area is not under a Williamson Act contract. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
4. The commenter disagrees with the “no impact” finding for impacts to riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community. As described in Section 4.4.2, Biological Resources, of the Draft IS/MND, there would be no impact as the Project Area does not contain any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural communities that would need to be preserved. The Project Area consists of disturbed and developed land that supports mostly nonnative grass and forb species. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
5. The commenter disagrees with the “no impact” finding for impacts to the movement of native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or migratory wildlife corridors. As described in Section 4.4.2, Biological Resources, of the Draft IS/MND, there would be no impact as the Project Area is located within and adjacent to areas containing existing disturbances (e.g., paved roads and residential development). The Project Area is heavily disturbed and/or developed and contains very little vegetative cover that would facilitate wildlife movement. No migratory wildlife corridors or native wildlife nursery sites were identified within the Project Area during the biological reconnaissance survey. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
6. The commenter disagrees with the:
i. “Less than significant with mitigation incorporated” finding for rupture of a known earthquake fault. As described in Section 4.7, Geology and Soils, of the Draft IS/MND, a Supplemental Geologic Fault Hazard Study was prepared for the Proposed Project. The fault study recommended a minimum 50-foot fault setback where no human occupancy structures would be allowed for the major active trace of the Case Loma Fault. The Proposed Project’s site plan has been designed to be in compliance with the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act.
Furthermore, future construction of residential structures would be required to comply with current building codes and design standards which would reduce the risk of loss, injury, or death resulting from strong ground-shaking. With the implementation of Mitigation Measure GEO-1 impacts would be less than significant. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required. ii. “Less than significant impact” finding for strong seismic ground shaking. As described in Section 4.7, Geology and Soils, of the Draft IS/MND, the Project would have a less than
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Final Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration
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Girard Subdivision, TTM-37558, and ZC-20-001
3-25 February 2023
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significant impact as the residential structures would be set back a minimum of 50 feet from the fault and would be required to comply with current building codes and design standards to reduce the risk of loss, injury, or death resulting from strong ground shaking. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
iii. “Less than significant impact” finding for seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction.
As previously stated, the site plan has been designed in compliance with the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act with a minimum 50-foot fault setback where no human occupancy structures would be allowed. Liquefaction is not a concern for the Project Area due to the relatively shallow hard bedrock and dense older alluvium and groundwater depth being greater than 50 feet. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required. iv. “No impact” finding for landslides. There is no impact as the Project Area is relatively flat and no landslides or surface failures have been observed on or adjacent to the Project Area. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
7. The commenter disagrees with the “less than significant impact” finding for impacts to groundwater supplies and groundwater recharge. As described in Section 4.10.2, Hydrology and Water Quality, of the Draft IS/MND, impacts would be less than significant since the Project would not involve the withdrawal of groundwater and water supply for the residential uses would be provided by Lake Hemet Municipal Water District (LHMWD). Groundwater recharge would not be substantially affected as the Proposed Project’s stormwater management system includes the use of a water quality basin which would allow for groundwater recharge. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
8. The commenter disagrees with the “no impact” finding for impacts that would physically divide an established community. As described in Section 4.11.1, Land Use and Planning, of the Draft IS/MND, there is no impact as development of the Project Area with residential land uses would be consistent with the City’s General Plan and development in the area. The Project Area is bound by single family residential developments to the north, south, and west which would not be physically divided by any components of the Proposed Project. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
9. The commenter disagrees with the existing ambient noise environment subsection of Section 4.13 Noise and that the noise measurements used in the analysis were taken in 2019. ECORP Consulting, Inc. conducted three short-term noise measurements which are considered representative of the noise levels throughout the day. Measurements were taken with a Larson Davis SoundExpert LxT precision sound level meter, which satisfies the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for general environmental noise measurement instrumentation. The ambient recorded noise levels range from 56.2 to 68.5 dBA around the Project Area. The noise most commonly in the project vicinity is produced by automotive vehicles (cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles). Traffic moving along streets produces a sound level that remains relatively constant and is part of the Project Area’s minimum ambient noise level. The existing (baseline) noise measurements taken in 2019 are still accurate since the area in 2023 is still subject to similar mobile (i.e., cars and trucks) and stationary (i.e., residential, commercial, institutional, and recreational and park activities) sources of noise. The COVID-19 pandemic would have
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Final Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration
Girard Subdivision, TTM-37558, and ZC-20-001
ECORP Consulting, Inc.
Girard Subdivision, TTM-37558, and ZC-20-001
3-26 February 2023
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temporarily decreased the number of vehicles and amount of day-to-day outdoor activities from 2020 to 2022, thus the 2019 measurements are more representative of typical ambient noise. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
10. The commenter disagrees with the “less than significant impact” finding for impacts to fire protection and does not believe the City of Hemet is up to specified manning requirements. The CEQA threshold regarding fire protection asks if the Project would result in the need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts. The proposed 51 residential lots would add to the demand on fire protection services. The Applicant would pay the City of Hemet’s Development Impact Fees for fire suppression facilities which would lessen the impact to public services, infrastructure, and facilities. No new or physically altered governmental facility would be required. The fees would cover the Proposed Project’s fair share on public services. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
11. The commenter disagrees with the “less than significant impact” finding for impacts to police services and does not believe the City of Hemet is up to specified manning requirements. The CEQA threshold regarding police services asks if the Project would result in the need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts. The proposed 51 residential lots would add to the demand for police services. The Applicant would pay the City of Hemet’s Development Impact Fees for law enforcement facilities. No new or physically altered governmental facility would be required. The fees would cover the Proposed Project’s fair share on public services. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
12. The commenter disagrees with the findings for traffic, the year the study was conducted, and use of delay in seconds in the analysis. The commenter is concerned about the traffic for Girard Street to and from East Menlo Avenue, East Menlo Avenue to and from Park Avenue, and Park Avenue to and from Yale Street, especially during the early evening (4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.). As stated in Response to Comment 5-8, per County of Riverside traffic study guidelines and based on consultation with the City of Hemet, the Study Area includes any intersection of Collector or higher classification street, with Collector or higher classification streets, at which the Proposed Project would add 50 or more peak hour trips. Park Avenue and Yale Street do not meet this criteria and are not included in the analysis. The LOS analysis conducted in the Traffic Impact Analysis used peak AM (7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.) and peak PM (4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.) traffic volumes and results indicated none of the existing Study Area intersections are currently operating at an unacceptable LOS during peak hours. The intersection analysis results also indicate that the addition of Proposed Project traffic is not anticipated to result in any LOS deficiencies. The VMT analysis calculated that the Proposed Project is estimated to generate a net total of 481 new daily vehicle trips. Projects that generate less than 500 net new daily vehicle trips are presumed to have a less than significant impact on VMT based on the City’s screening criteria.
The City of Hemet and Caltrans require the LOS evaluation use the methodology described in the Highway Capacity Manual 6th Edition, which bases LOS rating on the weighted average control delay expressed in seconds per vehicle. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
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Final Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration
Girard Subdivision, TTM-37558, and ZC-20-001
ECORP Consulting, Inc.
Girard Subdivision, TTM-37558, and ZC-20-001
3-27 February 2023
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13. The commenter notes a fatality at the East Menlo Avenue and Girard Street and states speed and lack of sight is an issue at the intersection. Historic traffic incidents along streets adjacent to the Project are not a Project-related effect. As discussed in Response to Comment 3-1, the Proposed Project includes roadway improvements on roadways that are adjacent to the Project Area. These improvements include constructing Girard Street, East Menlo Avenue and Park Avenue to their ultimate half-widths with additional lanes. These improvements would be designed by a registered civil engineer to meet City of Hemet development standards. The Proposed Project’s design and construction plans would be reviewed by City of Hemet’s Engineering Departments to ensure all design features meet the City’s development standards. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
14. The commenter disagrees with the “no impact” finding for geometric design features. As described in Section 4.17.2, Transportation, of the Draft IS/MND, the Proposed Project would not substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature or incompatible uses. The Proposed Project would construct two new T intersections into the development at Girard Street and East Menlo Avenue, however these improvements would be designed by a registered civil engineer and reviewed by the City of Hemet’s Engineering Departments so all design features meet the City’s development standards. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
15. The commenter disagrees with the “no impact” finding for impacts emergency access. As described in Section 4.17.2, Transportation, of the Draft IS/MND, there would be no impact to emergency access as the Project has been designed to meet City development standards. Further, the City’s fire and police department will review project plans to ensure there is adequate emergency access provided. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
16. The commenter disagrees that LHMWD will provide water and sewer service to the Proposed Project. Refer to Appendix P of the Draft IS/MND for the LHMWD Will Serve Letter, dated October 25, 2022. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
17. The commenter notes Lake Hemet has issued a water conservation resolution and Proposed Project would add to the problem. LHMWD has imposed Stage III water conservation measures in all of its service areas to achieve a reduction in water use (LHMWD 2023). The Proposed Project would follow the mandatory regulations. Additionally, the Proposed Project would not involve the withdrawal of groundwater and groundwater recharge would be provided via a water quality basin. As described in Section 4.19.1, Utilities and Service Systems, of the Draft IS/MND, the Will Serve Letter is a statement of water and sewer service availability where LHMWD has committed to providing water service for this Project so long as conditions identified in the letter are met. As previously identified, these conditions include the payment of fees, construction of required facilities, and compliance with conditions in LHMWD Ordinance No. 176. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
Response to Comment 5-19:
Comment 5-19 summarizes general plan land use goals for the City of San Jacinto in reference to an unrelated development. As this comment is not a direct comment on the content or adequacy of the Draft IS/MND and does not raise a specific environmental issue, no further response is required.
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Final Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration
Girard Subdivision, TTM-37558, and ZC-20-001
ECORP Consulting, Inc.
Girard Subdivision, TTM-37558, and ZC-20-001
3-28 February 2023
2019-185
Response to Comment 5-20:
Comment 5-20 states all homes in a nearby housing tract are on septic systems. As this comment is not a direct comment on the content or adequacy of the Draft IS/MND and does not raise a specific environmental issue, no further response is required.
Response to Comment 5-21:
Comment 5-21 expresses concern over lack of jobs and the financial base of the City. As this comment is not a direct comment on the content or adequacy of the Draft IS/MND and does not raise a specific environmental issue, no further response is required.
Response to Comment 5-22:
Comment 5-22 indicates the City should put on emphasis on enhancing the natural surroundings of the area rather than housing developments. The Project Area’s underlying General Plan land use designation is LMDR; therefore, the City’s and community’s vision for this area is for the development of housing.
Furthermore, areas surrounding the Project Area are urban in nature and residential and the Proposed Project is complementary to existing surrounding land uses. The City’s General Plan includes specific areas for open space, parks and recreation, and agriculture and these locations would serve to enhance and complement natural surroundings. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
Response to Comment 5-23:
Comment 5-23 expresses concern over the lack of rejuvenation of Old Town Hemet and the City of San Jacinto. The commenter opposes more housing developments in the City of Hemet. As this comment is not a direct comment on the content or adequacy of the Draft IS/MND and does not raise a specific environmental issue, no further response is required.
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Final Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration
Girard Subdivision, TTM-37558, and ZC-20-001
ECORP Consulting, Inc.
Girard Subdivision, TTM-37558, and ZC-20-001
3-29 February 2023
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Letter 6 – Dick Clark
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Final Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration
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ECORP Consulting, Inc.
Girard Subdivision, TTM-37558, and ZC-20-001
3-30 February 2023
2019-185
Letter 6 – Continued
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Final Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration
Girard Subdivision, TTM-37558, and ZC-20-001
ECORP Consulting, Inc.
Girard Subdivision, TTM-37558, and ZC-20-001
3-31 February 2023
2019-185
Letter 6 – Continued
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Final Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration
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ECORP Consulting, Inc.
Girard Subdivision, TTM-37558, and ZC-20-001
3-32 February 2023
2019-185
Letter 6 – Continued
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Final Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration
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ECORP Consulting, Inc.
Girard Subdivision, TTM-37558, and ZC-20-001
3-33 February 2023
2019-185
Response to Comment Letter 6 – Dick Clark
Response to Comment 6-1:
Comment 6-1 introduces the commenter, the commenters knowledge of the Project Area, and the commenters use of local roadways. The commenter acknowledges that development in the area will occur but indicates it needs to occur in an organized way that does not favor the developer, but the neighbors, environment, and future property owners. The commenter also describes the current housing market and expresses concern for lower home values and demands on public services and utilities.
With respect to increased demands on public services, CEQA thresholds relating to public services and facilities focus on the need for new or expanded facilities, the construction of which would cause environmental impacts. The Project Area is already within the service areas of public services that currently service the Project Area. As described in the Draft IS/MND, the Applicant would pay the City of Hemet’s Development Impact Fees for public services facilities which would lessen the impact to public services, infrastructure, and facilities. As described in Section 4.19.1, Utilities and Service Systems, of the Draft IS/MND, LHMWD’s Will Serve Letter is a statement of water and sewer service availability where LHMWD has committed to providing water service for this Project so long as conditions identified in the letter are met. These conditions include the payment of fees, construction of required facilities, and compliance with conditions in LHMWD Ordinance No. 176. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
Response to Comment 6-2:
Comment 6-2 questions why the Proposed Project is only developing 51 units when there are additional lots that can be developed and indicates they do not know what the remaining lot are reserved for with the exception of the proposed water quality basin. The commenter suggests the intent of only developing 51 units is because the City’s VMT screening criteria indicates that residential Projects with less than 500 daily trips would be considered small projects and would result in a less than significant VMT impact. The commenter further speculates that the intent of only proposing 51 units is not to allow for two undeveloped areas within the development, but to avoid addressing potential VMT-related impacts.
As described in Section 2.1, the Proposed Project would also subdivide the approximately 13-acre area into 51 lots for the future construction of single-family residences; one lot containing a water quality basin; two lots dedicated to open space, and associated streets, sidewalks, and other infrastructure improvements. The 51 residential lots would average approximately 8,073 square feet in size. The two additional lots that would not contain a single-family residence would be developed as open space for use by residents. The Trip Generation and VMT Screening Analyses prepared for the Project followed the City’s guidelines for screening and was prepared in October 2022. In addition to daily traffic estimates, additional conditions that must be met in order for a project to be presumed to have a less than significant impact includes the location (i.e., located with a low VMT area) and proximity to transit.
Because the Project meets all of the criteria to be screened out, there would be a less than significant VMT impact. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
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Final Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration
Girard Subdivision, TTM-37558, and ZC-20-001
ECORP Consulting, Inc.
Girard Subdivision, TTM-37558, and ZC-20-001
3-34 February 2023
2019-185
Response to Comment 6-3:
Comment 6-3 questions if the City will notify buyers of the homes distance to an active fault line. The Applicant will be required by law to comply with all real estate disclosure requirements. As this comment is not a direct comment on the content or adequacy of the Draft IS/MND and does not raise a specific environmental issue, no further response is required.
Response to Comment 6-4:
Comment 6-4 indicates the aesthetics and home value of an existing property east of Girard Street would be impacted by the proposed water quality basin. The proposed water quality basin would be used to collect stormwater runoff and recharge groundwater and would be screened per City development standards. The proposed water quality basin would not create new light or glare to the existing property.
Further, the water quality basin would not impede the scenic vistas of visible from the Project Area including Park Hill, Domenigoni Mountains, Santa Rosa Hills, Lakeview Mountains, and Tres Cerritos Hills.
No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
Response to Comment 6-5:
Comment 6-5 expresses concern over flooding at a culvert north of Girard Street and Cajon Street. The commenter questions if all the runoff from the street will flow into the proposed water quality basin.
Topography of the Project Area is slightly inclined with sheet drainage appearing to flow from southeast to northwest. An existing catch basin and outlet pipe located at the east boundary along Park Avenue brings offsite runoff from a small tributary area coming from the hill and Park Avenue into the Project Area. The grading plan and stormwater management system has been designed by a registered civil engineer to collect and convey surface runoff from the Proposed Project to the proposed water quality basin. Onsite stormwater will be routed to the proposed water quality basin and would not increase offsite historic flows. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
Response to Comment 6-6:
Comment 6-6 indicates there is a steep incline on the east side of the Project Area on Park Avenue and suggests stabilization. As discussed in the responses to questions a) i) through iv) of Section 4.7.2, Geology and Soils, of the Draft IS/MND, hazards associated with liquefaction, lateral spread, and landslides are not expected. Compliance with City procedures for plan check, permit issuance, and construction inspection would ensure that the Proposed Project is appropriately designed to minimize landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction, or collapse. Although there is an incline on Park Avenue, landslides or surface failures have not been observed on or directly adjacent to the Project Area, including Park Avenue. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
Response to Comment 6-7:
Comment 6-7 disagrees with the less than significant impact conclusion for noise in regard to impact of increased traffic noise on the current homes on Girard Street. Future traffic noise levels throughout the
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Final Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration
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ECORP Consulting, Inc.
Girard Subdivision, TTM-37558, and ZC-20-001
3-35 February 2023
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Project vicinity were modeled based on the traffic volumes identified by the Proposed Project’s Traffic Impact Analysis coupled with the FHWA Highway Traffic Noise Prediction Model (FHWA-RD-77-108). The addition of the Proposed Project would increase traffic noise levels from the ambient noise level as much as 3.8 dB, however the levels would be less than the 65 dBA CNEL significance threshold and less than significant. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
Response to Comment 6-8:
Comment 6-8 introduces the commenter as a law enforcement officer with background on a Traffic Study Committee for a similar sized city. The commenter states the traffic study is over three years old and suggests it should be rewritten due to an increase in population and COVID work/life habits. As stated in Response to Comment 5-18, item 9, the COVID-19 pandemic would have temporarily decreased the number of vehicles and amount of day-to-day outdoor activities from 2020 to 2022, thus the 2019 figures are more representative of typical traffic habits. Additionally, the LOS analysis in the traffic study considers the addition of future conditions with traffic following industry standards for a LOS analysis. Furthermore, the VMT screening analysis was completed in October 2022. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
Response to Comment 6-9:
Comment 6-9 indicates the Draft IS/MND does not address traffic increases at the Park Avenue and East Menlo Avenue intersection. The commenter indicates the Proposed Project would add to the congestion.
Refer to Item 12 under Response to Comment 5-18. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
Response to Comment 6-10:
Comment 6-10 indicates East Menlo Avenue is dangerous as it is one lane in each direction but often people drive as if it was two lanes in each direction. As part of the development of the Proposed Project, improvements to East Menlo Avenue include updating the road’s pavement, providing two westbound lanes, a bike lane, curb and gutter, and sidewalk improvements for the north side of East Menlo Avenue along the Project Area’s frontage. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
Response to Comment 6-11:
Comment 6-11 identifies that a fatality at the East Menlo Avenue and Girard Street has occurred in the past indicates a telephone pole obstructs the southbound view of Girard Street at East Menlo Avenue such that vehicles must drive out past the limit line to check for oncoming traffic. Refer to Item 13 under Response to Comment 5-18. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
Response to Comment 6-12:
Comment 6-12 suggest the placement of a four-way stop for the Girard Street and East Menlo Avenue intersection and a lighted intersection at the Park Avenue and East Menlo Avenue intersection. Traffic signal warrant analyses were performed for all unsignalized study area intersections, including the Girard
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Street and East Menlo Avenue intersection. The study area includes any intersection of Collector or higher classification street, with Collector or higher classification streets, at which the Proposed Project would add 50 or more peak hour trips. The traffic signal warrant analyses found that traffic signals are not warranted at any of the unsignalized intersections in the Study Area. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
Response to Comment 6-13:
Comment 6-13 indicates there has been an increase in traffic from vehicles using Girard Street and Terrace Drive as shortcuts and assumes that the 481 daily trips attributable to the Project would exacerbate safety risks along the roadways. The commenter notes the roads are narrow and vehicles exceed the speed limit here. Refer to Response to Comment 3-1. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
Response to Comment 6-14:
Comment 6-14 states the Draft IS/MND does not indicate where the sewer and water system enters the Proposed Project. The commenter summarizes the location of the current sewer line on Girard Street and notes the Draft IS/MND incorrectly states sewer services would be serviced by Lake Hemet Municipal Water District (LHMWD) rather than the Eastern Municipal Water District. LHMWD will provide water and sewer service to the Proposed Project. See Appendix P of the Draft IS/MND for the LHMWD Will Serve Letter. As described in Section 4.19.1, Utilities and Service Systems, of the Draft IS/MND, the Will Serve Letter is a statement of water and sewer service availability where LHMWD has committed to providing water service for this Project so long as conditions identified in the letter are met. As previously identified, these conditions include the payment of fees, construction of required facilities, and compliance with conditions in LHMWD Ordinance No. 176. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
Response to Comment 6-15:
Comment 6-15 indicates fire, police, medical, and schools are stretched thin and the commenter disagrees with the “less than significant impact” finding. Refer to Response to Comment 6-1. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
Response to Comment 6-16:
Comment 6-16 indicates adding 51 lots would add 3 to 4 residents per lot which would cause an impact.
The commenter asks what the current staffing of the Hemet Fire and Hemet Police Department is compared to the per capita number that should service this population. Refer to Response to Comment 6-1. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
Response to Comment 6-17:
Comment 6-17 indicates Section XV Public Services should be reinvestigated and rewritten. The commenter disagrees that the Applicant paying Development Impact Fees to cover the Project’s fair share
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of public services is sufficient for the impact of the Proposed Project to the fire and police departments.
According to Chapter 58 Planning and Development, Article III Fees of the City of Hemet’s Municipal Code, Capital Facility Development Impact Fees are imposed upon new developments to finance public improvements and pay for the development’s fair share (as set forth by the city council) of the construction costs of future improvements. The Project’s proposed development of 51 residential lots would induce population growth which would add to the demand on public services. If population in the City’s planning area increases and would increase demand for fire and police protection services such that new fire or police facilities are required, construction of these facilities would be funded from the collected Development Impact Fees. Thus, the payment of these fees is sufficient to lessen the impact of the Project to public services, infrastructure, and facilities. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
Response to Comment 6-18:
Comment 6-18 indicates the Proposed Project would increase the number of students by 51 to 102 students which could equal a 2 to 3 classroom increase. The commenter disagrees with the “less than significant impact” finding. The commenter also notes there is no current school bussing in the area and walking to school would be an issue as over half of the roads do not have sidewalks. Refer to Response to Comment 6-17. As noted above in Response to Comment 3-1, the Proposed Project includes roadway improvements on roadways that are adjacent to the Project Area and these improvements include the provision of sidewalks. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
Response to Comment 6-19:
Comment 6-19 indicates there is a patch of native California buckwheat and asks if it is a protected plant.
The commenter also states disease and removal of pine trees in the area has impacted nesting for Cooper’s hawk, red-tailed hawk, common crow, raven, hummingbird species, doves, and owls and impacts to these species needs to be addressed more in depth. The commenter has also heard coyotes in the area.
California buckwheat (Eriogonum fasciculatum) is a native species, but it is not a special-status or protected species. Additionally, the Project Area is within an urban environment subject to repeated and ongoing disturbance from human activities. The entire Project Area is classified as disturbed and the single, small patch of California buckwheat identified in the Project Area was of insufficient size to be classified as a vegetation community. The pine trees along with other species observed in the Project Area (non-native eucalyptus and palm species) may serve as nesting sites for birds protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA). Eleven bird species and five mammal species were observed in the Project Area during the biological reconnaissance visit, including the red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis), common raven (Corvus corax), Anna’s hummingbird (Calypte anna), mourning dove (Zenaida macroura), and coyote (Canis latrans) mentioned by the commenter. The two special-status species with a moderate potential to occur within the Project Area include Cooper’s hawk (Accipiter cooperii) and western yellow bat (Lasiurus xanthinus). None of the sensitive wildlife species with a potential to occur in the area were observed during the reconnaissance survey.
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The trees on and immediately adjacent to the Project Area could provide nesting habitat for Cooper’s hawk and other nesting birds and raptors protected by the MBTA and California Fish and Game Code.
Impacts to Cooper’s hawk and nesting birds (including those listed as having a moderate to low potential to occur at the Project Area) would be less than significant with the implementation of Mitigation Measure BIO-1.
The burrowing owl was found to have a low potential for occurrence, and the Project Area is not located within a designated survey area under the MHSCP for burrowing owl. However, it was determined that marginally suitable burrowing owl habitat was present within the Project Area. Impacts to burrowing owl would be less than significant with the implementation of Mitigation Measure BIO-1.
An additional 13 wildlife species were found to have a low potential to occur due to the lack of highquality suitable habitat within the Project Area, none of which are state- or federally listed. The mechanical disturbances onsite, proximity to commercial and residential development, and the presence of anthropogenic influences on site likely preclude these species from occurring on or adjacent to the Project Area. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
Response to Comment 6-20:
Comment 6-20 indicates the surrounding area is zoned as low density single family and the Project Area is zoned as low-medium density which means the Proposed Project does not match the surrounding residential land uses. The commenter also summarizes the acreage of the Ramona Tract and the Proposed Project. The Proposed Project would change the Project Area’s existing zoning of R-2 (Low Density Multiple Family Residential) to R-1-6 (Single Family Residential, 6,000 square feet minimum lot size). The Project Area’s General Plan land use designation of LMDR would remain the same. The proposed development of single family lots would be a compatible development in the Project Area, which is developed with single-family homes to the north, south, and west. Thus, implementation of the Proposed Project would develop the Project Area to complement the surrounding residential land uses and would increase the cohesive aesthetic style of the neighborhood since the Proposed Project would develop a vacant lot to be consistent with surrounding residential development. No changes to the Draft IS/MND are required.
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Letter 7 – Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
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Response to Comment Letter 7 – Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Response to Comment 7-1:
Comment 7-1 states that the Project Area is not within the boundaries of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Reservation, but is within the Tribe’s traditional use area. Comment 7-1 notes that proper mitigation measures have been proposed to address tribal cultural resources and that the Tribe concludes consultation under AB-52. The Tribe has also deferred Native American monitoring to a more local culturally affiliated tribe and names the Pechanga and Soboba tribes. As a result of this comment letter, the text for Mitigation Measures CUL-2, CUL-3, and CUL-4 have been revised as provided below. Changes in text are identified by strikeout where text is removed and by underline where text is added.
CUL-2 A Cultural Resource Management Plan shall be developed by the Project Archaeologist, in consultation with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, consulting tribes, the contractor, and City, to address the documentation process for discovered resources, temporary storage of the items, limited non-destructive analysis, treatment and final disposition in accordance with CUL-4. The CRMP will be subject to the approval of the City.
Details in the Plan shall include:
• The protocols and stipulations to be followed in the event of inadvertent cultural resources discoveries, including any newly discovered cultural resource deposits that shall be subject to a cultural resources evaluation.
• Treatment of inadvertent discoveries limited to basic recordation and non-destructive analysis
• Pre-grading meeting with the City, the construction manager, and any contractors, including but limited to a mandatory Workers Environmental Awareness Program training (WEAP) to those in attendance. The Training will include a brief review of the cultural sensitivity of the Project and the surrounding area; what resources could potentially be identified during earthmoving activities; the requirements of the monitoring program; the protocols that apply in the event inadvertent discoveries of cultural resources are identified, including who to contact and appropriate avoidance measures until the find(s) can be properly evaluated; and any other appropriate protocols.
CUL-3: Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, and prior to the commencement of ground disturbing activity, the applicant shall secure an agreement with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians a culturally affiliated tribe for Tribal Monitoring and the Treatment and Disposition of all tribally associated artifacts discovered within the Project boundaries. Native American Monitor(s) from the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians a culturally affiliated tribe shall conduct monitoring of all initial ground disturbing activities associated with the Project. The Native American Monitor(s) shall have the authority to temporarily redirect
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earthmoving activities in the event that suspected archaeological resources are unearthed during Project construction.
CUL-4: In the event that Native American cultural resources are discovered during the course of grading (inadvertent discoveries), the following procedures shall be carried out for final disposition of the discoveries:
• One or more of the following treatments, in order of preference, shall be employed.
Evidence of such shall be provided to the City:
o Preservation-In-Place of the cultural resources, if feasible. Preservation in place is defined as avoiding the resources, leaving them in the place they were found with no development affecting the integrity of the resources. o Onsite reburial of the discovered items. This shall include measures and provisions to protect the future reburial area from any future impacts in perpetuity. Reburial shall not occur until all legally required cataloging and basic recordation have been completed. No recordation of sacred items is permitted without the written consent of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indian monitoring tribe. The location for the future reburial area shall be identified on a confidential exhibit on file with the City, and concurred to by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians monitoring tribe prior to certification of the environmental document.
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SECTION 4.0 ERRATA
4.1 Introduction
For clarification and correction, strikeout/underline has been used to identify changes in the Draft IS/MND when compared to the Final IS/MND.
Changes to the text are noted with underline type for added text and strikeout type for deleted text.
4.2 Project Clarification
The IS/MND Summary section on page 1-1 identifies the approximate 13-acre Project Area on a single parcel. The approximate 13-acre Project Area encompasses two parcels. The clarifications are provided in the text below.
Project Location: The Project Area includes an approximately 13-acre area on two parcels (APNs 439-230-005 and 439-230-018) that is bound by Girard Street to the west, Park Avenue to the east, and Menlo Avenue to the south in the City of Hemet. The Project Area is currently undeveloped.
Project Description:
The Proposed Project would change the Project Area’s existing zoning of R-2 (Low Density Multiple Family Residential) to R-1-6 (Single Family Residential, 6,000 square feet minimum lot size). The Project Area’s land use designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) would remain the same. The Proposed Project would also subdivide the approximately 13-acre parcel Project Area into 54 lots for the future construction of single-family residences (51 lots for homes, one lot for a water quality basin, and two lots for Open Space to be maintained by a Homeowners’ Association [HOA]).
The 51 residential lots would average approximately 8,073 square feet in size.
The section titled Mitigation Measures Incorporated into the Project to Avoid Significant Effects on page 1-2 and section 4.43 Mitigation Measures on page 4-28 in the Biological Resources section of the Draft IS/MND references a single parcel in Mitigation Measure BIO-3. The approximate 13-acre Project Area encompasses two parcels. The clarification is provided in the text below.
BIO-3: Stephens’ Kangaroo Rat Mitigation Fee: In accordance with City of Hemet Municipal Code 58-98(a-d) and to offset impacts to the Stephens’ kangaroo rat, all applicants for development permits within the Stephens’ kangaroo rat fee assessment area must pay an impact and mitigation fee of five hundred dollars ($500.00) per gross acre located within the parcels to be developed an any offsite areas that are disturbed resulting from related Project activities. Impact and mitigation fees for single-family residential developments, wherein all lots within the development are greater than one-half gross acre in size, shall be $250.00 per
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residential unit. Further coordination with the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) regarding the mitigation fee may be required.
The section titled Mitigation Measures Incorporated into the Project to Avoid Significant Effects on page 1-3 and section 4.5.2 Mitigation Measures on page 4-30 in the Cultural Resources section of the Draft IS/MND references the Agua Caliente Band of Missions Indians (ACBMI) in Mitigation Measures CUL- 2, CUL-3, and CUL-4. Correspondence received by the City from ACBMI on February 14th, 2023 notes that proper mitigation measures have been proposed to address tribal cultural resources and that the Tribe concludes consultation under AB-52. ACBMI has also deferred Native American monitoring to a more local culturally affiliated tribe and names the Pechanga and Soboba tribes. The clarifications are provided in the text below.
CUL-2 A Cultural Resource Management Plan shall be developed by the Project Archaeologist, in consultation with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, consulting tribes, the contractor, and City, to address the documentation process for discovered resources, temporary storage of the items, limited non-destructive analysis, treatment and final disposition in accordance with CUL-4. The CRMP will be subject to the approval of the City.
Details in the Plan shall include:
• The protocols and stipulations to be followed in the event of inadvertent cultural resources discoveries, including any newly discovered cultural resource deposits that shall be subject to a cultural resources evaluation.
• Treatment of inadvertent discoveries limited to basic recordation and non-destructive analysis
• Pre-grading meeting with the City, the construction manager, and any contractors, including but limited to a mandatory Workers Environmental Awareness Program training (WEAP) to those in attendance. The Training will include a brief review of the cultural sensitivity of the Project and the surrounding area; what resources could potentially be identified during earthmoving activities; the requirements of the monitoring program; the protocols that apply in the event inadvertent discoveries of cultural resources are identified, including who to contact and appropriate avoidance measures until the find(s) can be properly evaluated; and any other appropriate protocols.
CUL-3: Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, and prior to the commencement of ground disturbing activity, the applicant shall secure an agreement with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians a culturally affiliated tribe for Tribal Monitoring and the Treatment and Disposition of all tribally associated artifacts discovered within the Project boundaries. Native American Monitor(s) from the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians a culturally affiliated tribe shall conduct monitoring of all initial ground disturbing activities associated with the Project. The Native American Monitor(s) shall have the authority to temporarily redirect
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earthmoving activities in the event that suspected archaeological resources are unearthed during Project construction.
CUL-4: In the event that Native American cultural resources are discovered during the course of grading (inadvertent discoveries), the following procedures shall be carried out for final disposition of the discoveries:
• One or more of the following treatments, in order of preference, shall be employed.
Evidence of such shall be provided to the City:
o Preservation-In-Place of the cultural resources, if feasible. Preservation in place is defined as avoiding the resources, leaving them in the place they were found with no development affecting the integrity of the resources. o Onsite reburial of the discovered items. This shall include measures and provisions to protect the future reburial area from any future impacts in perpetuity. Reburial shall not occur until all legally required cataloging and basic recordation have been completed. No recordation of sacred items is permitted without the written consent of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indian monitoring tribe. The location for the future reburial area shall be identified on a confidential exhibit on file with the City, and concurred to by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians monitoring tribe prior to certification of the environmental document.
Section 2.1, Project Characteristics, on page 2-1 identifies the approximate 13-acre Project Area on a single parcel. The approximate 13-acre Project Area encompasses two parcels. The clarifications are provided in the text below.
The Project Area is located within Riverside County and includes an approximately 13-acre area on two parcels (APNs 439-230-005 and 439-230-018) that is bound by Girard Street to the west, Park Avenue to the east, and Menlo Avenue to the south in the northeast portion of the City of Hemet. The Project Area is currently undeveloped. The Project Area consists of a vacant parcels containing ruderal vegetation that is heavily disturbed by substantial amounts of trash dumping and off-highway vehicle use. Remnant concrete pads, an asphalt road, and structure foundations are present throughout the Project Area.
The City of Hemet encompasses an area of about 62,000 acres at an average elevation of about 1,600 feet above mean sea level with the highest point being above 2,000 feet. Hemet is located in a valley at the foot of Mount San Jacinto. The existing visual character of the City is dominated by a mix of urban development in the central and eastern portions, with agricultural uses and natural open spaces in the western and southeastern portions. The north easternmost portion of the City consists largely of undeveloped land associated with the San Jacinto River watershed. The San Jacinto Mountains, the San Bernardino National Forest and Mountains, and the San Gabriel Mountains provide a scenic background of vista points and contribute to the visual character of Hemet. These mountains provide
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a visual backdrop for views in the City, highlight distinguishing landmarks, and offer orientation points. Views of these resources are important to the visual character of the City of Hemet (City of Hemet 2012a). The City contains hillsides and hilltops with views of the region. Unique landforms and hillsides include the hills at Diamond Valley Lake, Lakeview Mountains, Santa Rosa Hills, Tres Cerritos Hills, and Park Hill. Park Hill is located adjacent to the Project Area to the east. Park Hill climbs to an approximate elevation of 1,900 feet above mean sea level and provides scenic vistas of the Project Area and the region to the public.
The Proposed Project would change the Project Area’s existing zoning of R-2 (Low Density Multiple Family Residential) to R-1-6 (Single Family Residential, 6,000 square feet minimum lot size). The Project Area’s General Plan land use designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) would remain the same. The Proposed Project would also subdivide the approximately 13-acre parcel Project Area into 51 lots for the future construction of single-family residences; one lot containing a water quality basin; two lots dedicated to open space, and associated streets, sidewalks, and other infrastructure improvements. The 51 residential lots would average approximately 8,073 square feet in size (Figure 3).
Section 4.4.1, Biological Resources Environmental Setting, on page 4-19 identifies the approximate 13- acre Project Area on a single parcel. The approximate 13-acre Project Area encompasses two parcels. The clarifications are provided in the text below.
The Project Area consists of a vacant parcels containing ruderal vegetation that is heavily disturbed by substantial amounts of trash dumping and off-highway vehicle use. Remnant concrete pads, an asphalt road, and structure foundations are present throughout the Project Area (ECORP 2019a).
Section 4.4.2, Biological Resources response to threshold a), on page 4-23 identifies the approximate 13- acre Project Area on a single parcel. The approximate 13-acre Project Area encompasses two parcels. The clarifications are provided in the text below.
Stephen’s Kangaroo Rat
While no suitable habitat is present for Stephens’ kangaroo rat within the Project Area, the Project Area is located within the Stephens’ Kangaroo Rat HCP Area. To offset impacts to the species, all applicants for development permits within the plan area must pay an impact and mitigation fee of five hundred dollars ($500.00) per gross acre located within the parcels to be developed an any offsite areas that are disturbed resulting from related Project activities (City of Hemet Municipal Code 58- 98[a-d]). Impact and mitigation fees for single-family residential developments, wherein all lots within the development are greater than one-half gross acre in size, shall be $250.00 per residential unit.
Further coordination with the RCA regarding the mitigation fee may be required. Implementation of Mitigation Measure BIO-3 would reduce impacts to a less than significant level.
Section 4.4.2, Biological Resources Stephens Kangaroo Rat HCP summary, on page 4-27 identifies the approximate 13-acre Project Area on a single parcel. The approximate 13-acre Project Area encompasses two parcels. The clarifications are provided in the text below.
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Stephen’s Kangaroo Rat HCP
As previously mentioned, there is no suitable habitat is present for Stephens’ kangaroo rat within the Project Area; however, the Project Area is located within the Stephens’ Kangaroo Rat HCP Area. To offset impacts to the species, all applicants for development permits within the plan area must pay an impact and mitigation fee of five hundred dollars ($500.00) per gross acre located within the parcels to be developed an any offsite areas that are disturbed resulting from related project activities (City of Hemet Municipal Code 58-98[a-d]). Impact and mitigation fees for single-family residential developments, wherein all lots within the development are greater than one-half gross acre in size, shall be $250.00 per residential unit. Further coordination with the RCA regarding the mitigation fee may be required. Implementation of Mitigation Measure BIO-3 would reduce impacts to a less than significant level.
Section 4.15.2, response to threshold a), on page 4-68 identifies the approximate 13-acre Project Area on a single parcel. The approximate 13-acre Project Area encompasses two parcels. The clarifications are provided in the text below.
Less than Significant Impact.
Fire Protection
The Proposed Project would develop 51 residential lots on a currently undeveloped parcels which would add to the demand on fire protection services. However, the Proposed Project would be required to implement all applicable California Fire Code Standards. The Proposed Project’s design and construction plans would be reviewed by City of Hemet’s Fire and Building & Safety Departments to ensure fire codes are met and that adequate fire protection services would be available to meet the Proposed Project’s needs. The Applicant would pay the City of Hemet’s Development Impact Fees.
The City imposes development impact fees on development projects to lessen the impact to public services, infrastructure and facilities. Impacts would be less than significant.
Less than Significant Impact.
Police Services
As previously stated, the Proposed Project would result in the development of 51 residential lots on a currently undeveloped parcels. This development would result in an increase in demand for police protection services. The Applicant would pay the City of Hemet’s Development Impact Fees, which would cover the Proposed Project’s fair share on public services. Impacts would be less than significant.
Section 4.16.1, response to threshold a) and b), on pages 4-69 and 4-70 identifies the approximate 13- acre Project Area on a single parcel. The approximate 13-acre Project Area encompasses two parcels. The clarifications are provided in the text below.
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Less than Significant Impact.
The Proposed Project would develop 51 residential lots on a currently undeveloped parcels which could potentially increase the use of existing recreational facilities. The Applicant would comply with the City of Hemet’s Development Impact Fees, which would lessen the Proposed Project’s impacts on public services, infrastructure, and facilities. Impacts would be less than significant.
Less than Significant Impact.
The Proposed Project does not include recreational facilities. The Proposed Project would develop 51 residential lots on a currently undeveloped parcels. Due to the proposed scale of development, it is not anticipated that the Proposed Project would require the construction or expansion of existing recreational facilities. The Applicant would comply with the City of Hemet’s Development Impact Fees, which would lessen the Proposed Project’s impacts on public services, infrastructure, and facilities.
Impacts would be less than significant.
The Proposed Section 5.0 List of Preparers on page 5-1 lists staff from the City of Hemet. Titles of staff members were updated after the public review period. The clarifications are provided in the text below.
City of Hemet
Lead Agency
H.P. Kang, Principal Planner Community Development Director Monique Alaniz-Flejter, Principal Planner
As a result of comments received from the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District (RCFCWCD) for Project-related onsite and offsite drainage facilities and related effects to RCFCWCD facilities, minor design revisions have been implemented to the Project to maintain historic drainage flow patterns across the site and to eliminate stormwater discharge on to Menlo Avenue. The Project redesign of drainage facilities consist of routing flows from the outlet of the existing culvert at Park Avenue across the site in a reinforced concrete rectangular channel along the south side of proposed Lot 51. From Lot 51, the flow will be discharged via two parkway drains onto A Street to match the existing discharge location on Girard Street. Project flows will be routed through the same water quality / peak attenuation basin onsite and will be consistent with historic flow patterns across the site. This change does not contain significant new information that deprives the public of a meaningful opportunity to comment upon a substantial adverse environmental effect of the Proposed Project or a feasible way to mitigate or avoid such an effect. No clarifications to text within the Draft IS/MND are required.
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SECTION 5.0 MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PLAN
5.1 Introduction
In accordance with CEQA, an IS/MND that identified adverse impacts related to the construction and operational activity for the Proposed Project was prepared. The MND identified mitigation measures that would reduce or eliminate these impacts to below the level of significance.
Section 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code and Sections 15091(d) and 15097 of the State CEQA Guidelines require public agencies to adopt a reporting and monitoring plan for changes to the project which it has adopted or made a condition of project approval in order to mitigate or avoid significant effects on the environment. A Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan (MMRP) is required for the Proposed Project because the IS/MND identified potentially significant adverse impacts related to construction activity, and mitigation measures have been identified to mitigate these impacts. Adoption of the MMRP will occur along with approval of the Proposed Project.
5.2 Purpose of the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan This MMRP has been prepared to ensure that all required mitigation measures are implemented and completed according to schedule and maintained in a satisfactory manner during the construction and operation of the Proposed Project, as required. The MMRP may be modified during project implementation, as necessary, in response to changing conditions or other project refinements. Table 4-1 has been prepared to assist the responsible parties in implementing the MMRP. This table identifies the category of significant environmental impact(s), individual mitigation measures, monitoring and mitigation timing, responsible person/agency for implementing the measure, monitoring and reporting procedure, and notation space to confirm implementation of the mitigation measures. The numbering of the mitigation measures follows the numbering sequence in the IS/MND.
5.3 Roles and Responsibilities
The City of Hemet, as Lead Agency, is responsible for oversight of compliance of the mitigation measures in the MMRP.
5.4 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan
The column categories identified in the MMRP table (Table 4-1) are described below. • Mitigation Measure – This column lists the mitigation measures by number. • Monitoring Activity/Timing/Frequency/Schedule – This column lists the activity to be monitored for each mitigation measure, the timing of each activity, and the frequency/schedule of monitoring for each activity.
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• Implementation Responsibility/Verification – This column identifies the entity responsible for complying with the requirements of the mitigation measure and provides space for verification initials and date.
• Responsibility for Oversight of Compliance/Verification – This column provides the agency responsible for oversight of the mitigation implementation, and is to be dated and initialed by the agency representative based on the documentation provided by the construction contractor or through personal verification by agency staff.
• Outside Agency Coordination – This column lists any agencies with which SCWD may coordinate for implementation of the mitigation measure. • Comments – This column provides space for written comments, if necessary.
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Mitigation Measure Activity/Timing/
Frequency
Implementation
Responsibility/
Verification
Responsibility
for Oversight of
Compliance/
Verification
Outside
Agency
Coordination
Comments
Biological Resources Mitigation Measures
BIO-1: Preconstruction Survey for Nesting Birds: Any ground disturbance activities shall be conducted during the non- breeding season for birds (approximately September 1 through January 31) to avoid violations of the MBTA and California Fish and Game Code §§ 3503, 3503.5 and 3513. If activities with the potential to disrupt nesting birds, including Cooper’s hawk and burrowing owl, are scheduled to occur during the bird breeding season (February 1 through August 31), a preconstruction nesting bird survey shall be conducted by a qualified biologist who is experienced in the identification of avian species and conducting nesting bird surveys. The nest survey shall include the Project Area and adjacent areas where Project activities have the potential to cause nest failure. The pre-construction survey shall be conducted no more than three days prior to the start of ground-disturbing activities within the bird breeding season. If no nesting birds are observed during the survey, site preparation and construction activities may begin. If nesting birds (including nesting raptors) are found to be present, avoidance or
minimization measures shall be undertaken to avoid potential Project-related impacts. Measures may include establishment of an avoidance buffer until nesting has been completed and periodic nest monitoring by the Project biologist. The width of the avoidance buffer will be determined by the Project biologist.
Typically, this is 300 feet from the nest site in all directions (500 feet is typically recommended by CDFW for raptors), until the Activity:
Pre-construction survey for
nesting birds.
Timing:
Conduct survey no more
than three days prior to
initial ground disturbance if
construction is to occur
during breeding season.
Frequency:
Once.
Project Biologist
Initials
Date
City of Hemet
Initials
Date
Possible
coordination
with CDFW.
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Frequency
Implementation
Responsibility/
Verification
Responsibility
for Oversight of
Compliance/
Verification
Outside
Agency
Coordination
Comments
juveniles have fledged and there has been no evidence of a second attempt at nesting. The monitoring biologist will monitor the nest(s) during construction and document any findings.
BIO-2: Preconstruction Bat Survey: Tree removal should take place outside of the bat maternity season (April 1 through August 31) where possible. A pre-construction bat survey shall be completed within the Project Area no more than 14 days prior to scheduled tree removal (at any time of year) to determine if roosting bats are present within the trees. If roosting bats are determined to be present during the maternity season, tree removal shall be postponed until the maternity season is complete and young are volant. If individual roosting bats are determined to be present outside of the maternity season, the trees shall be removed using a two-step method where the outer limbs (or fronds) are first removed under the observation of a qualified bat biologist. After limb removal, 24 hours shall elapse before the remainder of the tree is removed.
Activity:
Pre-construction survey for
bats.
Timing:
Conduct survey no more
than 14 days prior to
scheduled tree removal (at
any time of year)
Frequency:
Once.
Project Biologist
Initials
Date
City of Hemet
Initials
Date
Possible
coordination
with CDFW.
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Table 5-1. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan.
Mitigation Measure Activity/Timing/
Frequency
Implementation
Responsibility/
Verification
Responsibility
for Oversight of
Compliance/
Verification
Outside
Agency
Coordination
Comments
BIO-3: Stephens’ Kangaroo Rat Mitigation Fee: In accordance with City of Hemet Municipal Code 58-98(a-d) and to offset impacts to the Stephens’ kangaroo rat, all applicants for development permits within the Stephens’ kangaroo rat fee assessment area must pay an impact and mitigation fee of five hundred dollars ($500.00) per gross acre located within the parcels to be developed an any offsite areas that are disturbed resulting from related Project activities. Impact and mitigation fees for single-family residential developments, wherein all lots within the development are greater than one-half gross acre in size, shall be $250.00 per residential unit. Further coordination with the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) regarding the mitigation fee may be required.
Activity: Impact and mitigation fee
.
Timing:
Prior to issuance of grading
permit.
Frequency:
Once.
Project Biologist
Initials
Date
City of Hemet
Initials
Date
Possible
coordination
with Western
Riverside
County RCA.
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Frequency
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Responsibility/
Verification
Responsibility
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Compliance/
Verification
Outside
Agency
Coordination
Comments
Cultural Resources Mitigation Measures
CUL-1: Prior to ground disturbing activity, the applicant shall retain a Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA), and the RPA shall conduct monitoring of all mass grading and trenching activities. The Project Archaeologist shall have the authority to temporarily redirect earthmoving activities in the event that suspected archaeological resources are unearthed during Project construction.
Activity:
Archaeological monitoring
for cultural resources.
Timing:
During mass grading and
trenching activities
Frequency:
As necessary during
construction.
Project
Archaeologist
Initials
Date
City of Hemet
Initials
Date
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Frequency
Implementation
Responsibility/
Verification
Responsibility
for Oversight of
Compliance/
Verification
Outside
Agency
Coordination
Comments
CUL-2: A Cultural Resource Management Plan (CRMP) shall be developed by the Project Archaeologist, in consultation with the consulting tribes, the contractor, and City, to address the documentation process for discovered resources, temporary storage of the items, limited non-destructive analysis, treatment and final disposition in accordance with CUL-4. The CRMP will be subject to the approval of the City. Details in the Plan shall include: • The protocols and stipulations to be followed in the event of inadvertent cultural resources discoveries, including any newly discovered cultural resource deposits that shall be subject to a cultural resources evaluation.
• Treatment of inadvertent discoveries limited to basic recordation and non-destructive analysis.
• Pre-grading meeting with the City, the construction
manager, and any contractors, including but limited to a mandatory Workers Environmental Awareness Program
training (WEAP) to those in attendance. The Training will include a brief review of the cultural sensitivity of the Project and the surrounding area; what resources could
potentially be identified during earthmoving activities; the requirements of the monitoring program; the protocols
that apply in the event inadvertent discoveries of cultural resources are identified, including who to contact and
appropriate avoidance measures until the find(s) can be properly evaluated; and any other appropriate protocols.
Activity:
Archaeological assessment
and treatment of cultural
resources.
Creation of a CRMP. WEAP training.
Timing:
Pre-grading (CRMP and
WEAP training) and during
ground-disturbing project
activities (archaeological
assessment).
Frequency:
As necessary during ground-
disturbing project activities.
Project
Archaeologist
Initials
Date
City of Hemet
Initials
Date
Coordination
with a culturally
affiliated tribe.
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Frequency
Implementation
Responsibility/
Verification
Responsibility
for Oversight of
Compliance/
Verification
Outside
Agency
Coordination
Comments
CUL-3: Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, and prior to the commencement of ground disturbing activity, the applicant shall secure an agreement with a culturally affiliated tribe for Tribal Monitoring and the Treatment and Disposition of all tribally associated artifacts discovered within the project boundaries.
Native American Monitor(s) from a culturally affiliated tribe shall conduct monitoring of all initial ground disturbing activities associated with the project. The Native American Monitor(s) shall have the authority to temporarily redirect earthmoving activities in the event that suspected archaeological resources are unearthed during project construction.
Activity:
Agreement for Tribal
monitoring and treatment
and disposition of tribally-
associated artifacts.
Timing:
Pre-grading (agreement)
During ground-disturbing
project activities (monitoring
and treatment).
Frequency: As necessary during ground
-
disturbing project activities.
Native American
Monitor(s)
Initials
Date
City of Hemet
Initials
Date
Coordination
with a culturally
affiliated tribe.
CUL-4: In the event that Native American cultural resources are discovered during the course of grading (inadvertent
discoveries), the following procedures shall be carried out for final disposition of the discoveries: • One or more of the following treatments, in order of preference, shall be employed. Evidence of such shall be provided to the City: o Preservation-In
-Place of the cultural resources, if
feasible. Preservation in place is defined as avoiding
the resources, leaving them in the place they were
found with no development affecting the integrity
Activity:
Treatment of Native
American cultural resources.
Timing:
During grading activities.
Frequency:
As necessary during
construction.
Native American
Monitor(s)
Initials
Date
City of Hemet
Initials
Date
Coordination
with a culturally
affiliated tribe.
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Verification
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Verification
Outside
Agency
Coordination
Comments
of the resources.
o Onsite reburial of the discovered items. This shall
include measures and provisions to protect the
future reburial area from any future impacts in
perpetuity. Reburial shall not occur until all legally
required cataloging and basic recordation have
been completed. No recordation of sacred items is
permitted without the written consent of the
monitoring tribe. The location for the future
reburial area shall be identified on a confidential
exhibit on file with the City, and concurred to by
the monitoring tribe prior to certification of the
environmental document.
CUL-5: Discovery of Human Remains: In accordance with
Section 7050.5 of the California Health and Safety Code, if human remains (or remains that may be human) are discovered in the Project Area during grading or earthmoving, the
construction contractors, project archaeologist, and/or designated Native American Monitor shall immediately stop all activities within 100 feet of the find. The project proponent shall then inform the Riverside County Coroner and the City of Hemet Planning Department immediately. The coroner shall be
permitted to examine the remains as required by California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5(b). Section 7050.5 requires that excavation be stopped in the vicinity of discovered human remains until the coroner can determine whether the Activity:
Assessment and treatment
of human remains.
Timing:
During grading or
earthmoving.
Frequency:
As necessary during
construction.
Project
Archaeologist
Initials
Date
City of Hemet
Initials
Date
Possible
coordination
with Riverside
County Coroner
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Responsibility/
Verification
Responsibility
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Compliance/
Verification
Outside
Agency
Coordination
Comments
remains are those of a Native American. If human remains are determined as those of Native American origin, the applicant shall comply with the state relating to the disposition of Native American burials that fall within the jurisdiction of the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) (California Public
Resources Code [PRC] Section 5097). The coroner shall contact the NAHC to determine a Native American Most Likely
Descendant (MLD). The MLD shall complete his or her inspection and make recommendations or preferences for treatment within 48 hours of being granted access to the site. The Disposition of the remains shall be overseen by the most likely descendant(s) to determine the most appropriate means of treating the human remains and any associated grave artifacts, in consultation with the property owner and the lead agency.
Geology and Soils Mitigation Measures
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Responsibility/
Verification
Responsibility
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Compliance/
Verification
Outside
Agency
Coordination
Comments
GEO-1: The design and construction of the Proposed Project should adhere to the recommendations listed in the report titled Updated Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation Report for the Proposed Single-Family Residential Development, Located at 800 North Girard Street, City of Hemet, Riverside County, California.
Project No. G18-1647-10 and dated February 10, 2021, or more recent geotechnical report for the Project Area.
Activity:
Adhere to recommendations
in the geotechnical report.
Timing:
As necessary during
construction.
Frequency:
As necessary during
construction.
Qualified
Paleontological
Professional
Initials
Date
City of Hemet
Initials
Date
GEO-2: If substantial excavations are planned within the Project Area, the Applicant shall retain a qualified paleontologist to determine if the older Quaternary deposits or Bautista Formation are being disturbed, and if paleontological monitoring is warranted. In the event of inadvertent paleontological findings, all work shall halt near the find until a qualified paleontologist can assess the significance of the find. If the resource is found to be significant then data recovery program shall be implemented by the qualified paleontologist. Identification of any paleonto- logical resources shall include documentation and reporting with the appropriate paleontological data repository. The final disposition and location of any recovered materials shall be identified and funded by the Applicant and approved by the City.
Activity:
Paleontological Resource
monitoring.
Timing:
During excavation activities.
Frequency:
As necessary during
construction.
Qualified
Paleontological
Professional
Initials
Date
City of Hemet
Initials
Date
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SECTION 6.0 LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix A – Girard Subdivision, TTM-37558, and ZC-20-001 Draft IS/MND (November 2022)
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Girard Subdivision, TTM-37558, and ZC-20-001 Draft IS/MND (November 2022)
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Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration
Girard Subdivision
Tentative Tract Map No. 37558
Zone Change 20-001
November 2022
Lead Agency:
City of Hemet
445 East Florida Avenue
Hemet, CA 92543
Prepared for:
Shizao Zheng
1378 West Zhorgshan Road
Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province
People's Republic of China
Prepared by:
ECORP Consulting, Inc.
215 N. Fifth Street
Redlands, CA 92374
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DRAFT MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
GIRARD SUBDIVISION, TTM-37558, AND ZC-20-001
Lead Agency: City of Hemet
Project Proponent: Shizao Zheng
1378 West Zhorgshan Road
Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province
People's Republic of China
Project Location: The Project Area includes an approximately 13-acre parcel (APN 439-230- 005) that is bound by Girard Street to the west, Park Avenue to the east, and Menlo Avenue to the south in the City of Hemet. The Project Area is currently undeveloped.
Project Description:
The Proposed Project would change the Project Area’s existing zoning of R-2 (Low Density Multiple Family Residential) to R-1-6 (Single Family Residential, 6,000 square feet minimum lot size). The Project Area’s land use designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) would remain the same. The Proposed Project would also subdivide the approximately 13-acre parcel into 54 lots for the future construction of single-family residences (51 lots for homes, one lot for a water quality basin, and two lots for Open Space to be maintained by a Homeowners’ Association [HOA]). The 51 residential lots would average approximately 8,073 square feet in size.
Public Review Period: December 2, 2022 to January 3, 2023 Mitigation Measures Incorporated into the Project to Avoid Significant Effects:
Biological Resources
BIO-1: Preconstruction Survey for Nesting Birds: Any ground disturbance activities shall be conducted during the non-breeding season for birds (approximately September 1 through January 31) to avoid violations of the MBTA and California Fish and Game Code §§ 3503, 3503.5 and 3513. If activities with the potential to disrupt nesting birds, including Cooper’s hawk and burrowing owl, are scheduled to occur during the bird breeding season (February 1 through August 31), a preconstruction nesting bird survey shall be conducted by a qualified biologist who is experienced in the identification of avian species and conducting nesting bird surveys. The nest survey shall include the Project Area and adjacent areas where project activities have the potential to cause nest failure. The pre-construction survey shall be conducted no more than three days prior to the start of ground-disturbing activities within the bird breeding season. If no nesting birds are observed during the survey, site preparation and construction activities may begin. If nesting birds (including nesting raptors) are found to be present, avoidance or minimization measures shall be undertaken to avoid potential project-related impacts. Measures may include establishment of an avoidance buffer until nesting has been completed and periodic nest
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monitoring by the project biologist. The width of the avoidance buffer will be determined by the project biologist. Typically, this is 300 feet from the nest site in all directions (500 feet is typically recommended by CDFW for raptors), until the juveniles have fledged and there has been no evidence of a second attempt at nesting. The monitoring biologist will monitor the nest(s) during construction and document any findings.
BIO-2: Preconstruction Bat Survey: Tree removal should take place outside of the bat maternity season (April 1 through August 31) where possible. A pre-construction bat survey shall be completed within the Project Area no more than 14 days prior to scheduled tree removal (at any time of year) to determine if roosting bats are present within the trees. If roosting bats are determined to be present during the maternity season, tree removal shall be postponed until the maternity season is complete and young are volant. If individual roosting bats are determined to be present outside of the maternity season, the trees shall be removed using a two-step method where the outer limbs (or fronds) are first removed under the observation of a qualified bat biologist. After limb removal, 24 hours shall elapse before the remainder of the tree is removed.
BIO-3: Stephens’ Kangaroo Rat Mitigation Fee: In accordance with City of Hemet Municipal Code 58- 98(a-d) and to offset impacts to the Stephens’ kangaroo rat, all applicants for development permits within the Stephens’ kangaroo rat fee assessment area must pay an impact and mitigation fee of five hundred dollars ($500.00) per gross acre located within the parcel to be developed an any offsite areas that are disturbed resulting from related Project activities. Impact and mitigation fees for single-family residential developments, wherein all lots within the development are greater than one-half gross acre in size, shall be $250.00 per residential unit.
Further coordination with the Western Riverside County Regional Conservation Authority (RCA) regarding the mitigation fee may be required.
Cultural Resources
CUL-1: Prior to ground disturbing activity, the applicant shall retain a Registered Professional Archaeologist (RPA), and the RPA shall conduct monitoring of all mass grading and trenching activities. The Project Archaeologist shall have the authority to temporarily redirect earthmoving activities in the event that suspected archaeological resources are unearthed during Project construction.
CUL-2: A Cultural Resource Management Plan shall be developed by the Project Archaeologist, in consultation with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, the contractor, and City, to address the documentation process for discovered resources, temporary storage of the items, limited non-destructive analysis, treatment and final disposition in accordance with CUL-4. The CRMP will be subject to the approval of the City. Details in the Plan shall include:
• The protocols and stipulations to be followed in the event of inadvertent cultural resources discoveries, including any newly discovered cultural resource deposits that shall be subject to a cultural resources evaluation.
• Treatment of inadvertent discoveries limited to basic recordation and non-destructive analysis
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• Pre-grading meeting with the City, the construction manager, and any contractors, including but limited to a mandatory Workers Environmental Awareness Program training (WEAP) to those in attendance. The Training will include a brief review of the cultural sensitivity of the Project and the surrounding area; what resources could potentially be identified during earthmoving activities; the requirements of the monitoring program; the protocols that apply in the event inadvertent discoveries of cultural resources are identified, including who to contact and appropriate avoidance measures until the find(s) can be properly evaluated; and any other appropriate protocols.
CUL-3: Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, and prior to the commencement of ground disturbing activity, the applicant shall secure an agreement with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians for Tribal Monitoring and the Treatment and Disposition of all tribally associated artifacts discovered within the project boundaries. Native American Monitor(s) from the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians shall conduct monitoring of all initial ground disturbing activities associated with the project. The Native American Monitor(s) shall have the authority to temporarily redirect earthmoving activities in the event that suspected archaeological resources are unearthed during project construction.
CUL-4: In the event that Native American cultural resources are discovered during the course of grading (inadvertent discoveries), the following procedures shall be carried out for final disposition of the discoveries:
• One or more of the following treatments, in order of preference, shall be employed. Evidence of such shall be provided to the City:
o Preservation-In-Place of the cultural resources, if feasible. Preservation in place is defined as avoiding the resources, leaving them in the place they were found with no development affecting the integrity of the resources.
o Onsite reburial of the discovered items. This shall include measures and provisions to protect the future reburial area from any future impacts in perpetuity. Reburial shall not occur until all legally required cataloging and basic recordation have been completed. No recordation of sacred items is permitted without the written consent of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. The location for the future reburial area shall be identified on a confidential exhibit on file with the City, and concurred to by the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians prior to certification of the environmental document.
CUL-5: Discovery of Human Remains: In accordance with Section 7050.5 of the California Health and Safety Code, if human remains (or remains that may be human) are discovered in the Project Area during grading or earthmoving, the construction contractors, project archaeologist, and/or designated Native American Monitor shall immediately stop all activities within 100 feet of the find. The project proponent shall then inform the Riverside County Coroner and the City of Hemet Planning Department immediately. The coroner shall be permitted to examine the remains as required by California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5(b). Section 7050.5 requires that excavation be stopped in the vicinity of discovered human remains until the coroner can
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determine whether the remains are those of a Native American. If human remains are determined as those of Native American origin, the applicant shall comply with the state relating to the disposition of Native American burials that fall within the jurisdiction of the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) (California Public Resources Code [PRC] Section 5097). The coroner shall contact the NAHC to determine a Native American Most Likely Descendant (MLD). The MLD shall complete his or her inspection and make recommendations or preferences for treatment within 48 hours of being granted access to the site. The Disposition of the remains shall be overseen by the most likely descendant(s) to determine the most appropriate means of treating the human remains and any associated grave artifacts, in consultation with the property owner and the lead agency.
Geology and Soils
GEO-1: The design and construction of the Proposed Project should adhere to the recommendations listed in the report titled Updated Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation Report for the Proposed Single-Family Residential Development, Located at 800 North Girard Street, City of Hemet, Riverside County, California. Project No. G18-1647-10 and dated February 10, 2021, or more recent geotechnical report for the Project Area.
GEO-2: If substantial excavations are planned within the Project Area, the Applicant shall retain a qualified paleontologist to determine if the older Quaternary deposits or Bautista Formation are being disturbed, and if paleontological monitoring is warranted. In the event of inadvertent paleontological findings, all work shall halt near the find until a qualified paleontologist can assess the significance of the find. If the resource is found to be significant then data recovery program shall be implemented by the qualified paleontologist. Identification of any paleontological resources shall include documentation and reporting with the appropriate paleontological data repository. The final disposition and location of any recovered materials shall be identified and funded by the Applicant and approved by the City.
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CONTENTS
Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration – Girard Subdivision, TTM-37558, and ZC-20-001........................... 1 Mitigation Measures Incorporated into the Project to Avoid Significant Effects............................................. 2 SECTION 1.0 Background............................................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.1 Summary ............................................................................................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Surrounding Land Uses/Environmental Setting ................................................................................. 1-1 SECTION 2.0 Project Description............................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.1 Project Characteristics .................................................................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 Regulatory Requirements, Permits, and Approvals .......................................................................... 2-3
2.3 Consultation With California Native American Tribe(s) .................................................................. 2-3 SECTION 3.0 Environmental Factors Potentially Affected and Determination........................................ 3-1
3.1 Environmental Factors Potentially Affected......................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Evaluation of Environmental Impacts ..................................................................................................... 3-2 SECTION 4.0 Environmental Checklist and Discussion ..................................................................................... 4-1
4.1 Aesthetics .......................................................................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 Agriculture and Forestry Resources ........................................................................................................ 4-3
4.3 Air Quality ......................................................................................................................................................... 4-6
4.4 Biological Resources ................................................................................................................................... 4-19
4.5 Cultural Resources ....................................................................................................................................... 4-28
4.6 Energy ............................................................................................................................................................... 4-32
4.7 Geology and Soils ........................................................................................................................................ 4-36
4.8 Greenhouse Gas Emissions ...................................................................................................................... 4-41
4.9 Hazards and Hazardous Materials ......................................................................................................... 4-44
4.10 Hydrology and Water Quality ................................................................................................................. 4-49
4.11 Land Use and Planning .............................................................................................................................. 4-54
4.12 Mineral Resources ........................................................................................................................................ 4-54
4.13 Noise ................................................................................................................................................................. 4-55
4.14 Population and Housing ........................................................................................................................... 4-66
4.15 Public Services ............................................................................................................................................... 4-67
4.16 Recreation ....................................................................................................................................................... 4-69
4.17 Transportation ............................................................................................................................................... 4-70
4.18 Tribal Cultural Resources .......................................................................................................................... 4-77
4.19 Utilities and Service Systems ................................................................................................................... 4-81
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4.20 Wildfire ............................................................................................................................................................. 4-84
4.21 Mandatory Findings of Significance ..................................................................................................... 4-86 SECTION 5.0 List of Preparers..................................................................................................................................... 4-1
5.1 City of Hemet ................................................................................................................................................... 4-1
5.2 ECORP Consulting, Inc. ................................................................................................................................ 4-1 SECTION 6.0 Bibliography............................................................................................................................................ 4-1 SECTION 7.0 List of Appendices ................................................................................................................................ 4-1
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1-1. Surrounding Land Uses ................................................................................................................................ 1-2 Table 4.3-1. Construction-Related Emissions (Regional Significance Analysis) ......................................... 4-11 Table 4.3-2. Equipment-Specific Grading Rates..................................................................................................... 4-13 Table 4.3-3. Construction-Related Emissions (Localized Significance Analysis) ........................................ 4-14 Table 4.3-4. Operational-Related Emissions (Regional Significance Analysis) ........................................... 4-15 Table 4.6-1. Residential Electricity Consumption in Riverside County 2014-2018.................................... 4-32 Table 4.6-2. Residential Natural Gas Consumption in Riverside County 2014-2018............................... 4-33 Table 4.6-3. Automotive Fuel Consumption in Riverside County 2014-2018............................................. 4-33 Table 4.6-4. Proposed Project Energy and Fuel Consumption......................................................................... 4-34 Table 4.8-1. Construction-Related Greenhouse Gas Emissions........................................................................ 4-42 Table 4.8-2. Operational-Related Greenhouse Gas Emissions.......................................................................... 4-42 Table 4.13-1. Existing (Baseline) Noise Measurements ....................................................................................... 4-57 Table 4.13-2. Existing (Baseline) Traffic Noise Levels ........................................................................................... 4-58 Table 4.13-3. Land Use Compatibility for Community Noise Environments............................................... 4-60 Table 4.13-4. Maximum Noise Levels Generated by Construction Equipment.......................................... 4-62 Table 4.13-5. Existing Plus Project Conditions Predicted Traffic Noise Levels ........................................... 4-63 Table 4.13-6. Vibration Source Amplitudes for Construction Equipment.................................................... 4-65 Table 4.17-1. Intersection Analysis for Existing (2019) Conditions ................................................................. 4-71 Table 4.17-2. Intersection Analysis For Existing Plus Project Conditions...................................................... 4-73 Table 4.17-3. Intersection Analysis For Existing Plus Ambient Plus Project Conditions.......................... 4-73 Table 4.17-4. Intersection Analysis For Existing Plus Ambient Plus Project Plus Cumulative Conditions ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4-74
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1. Project Vicinity .................................................................................................................................................... 1-3 Figure 2. Project Location.................................................................................................................................................. 1-4 Figure 3. Project Site Plan ................................................................................................................................................. 2-5
LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix A – Air Quality Model Data Outputs – Daily Emissions Appendix B – Biological Technical Report and MSHCP Consistency Analysis Appendix C – Aquatic Resources Delineation
Appendix D – Updated Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation Report Appendix E – Supplemental Geologic Fault Hazard Study
Appendix F – Paleontological Record Search Results
Appendix G – Air Quality Model Data Outputs – Annual Emissions Appendix H – Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
Appendix I – Preliminary Infiltration Testing Investigation Appendix J – Preliminary Drainage Report
Appendix K – Preliminary Water Quality Management Plan
Appendix L – Baseline Noise Measurements
Appendix M – Traffic Impact Analysis
Appendix N – Trip Generation and VMT Screening Analysis Appendix O – AB 52 Consultation
Appendix P – Lake Hemet Municipal Water District Will Serve Letter
ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
AB Assembly Bill
ACBCI Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
AQMP Air Quality Management Plan
BMPs Best Management Practices
CalEEMod California Emissions Estimator Model
CAL FIRE California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Caltrans California Department of Transportation
CAP Climate Action Plan
CARB California Air Resources Board
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CDFW California Department of Fish and Wildlife
CEQA California Environmental Quality Act
CHRIS California Historical Resources Information System City City of Hemet
CGS California Geological Survey
CH4 methane
CNDDB California Natural Diversity Database
CNEL Community Noise Equivalent Level
CO carbon monoxide
CO2 carbon dioxide
CO2e carbon dioxide equivalent
CRHR California Register of Historic Places
dB Decibels
dBA Decibels on the A Weighted Scale
DPM Diesel Particulate Matter
DTSC Department of Toxic Substances Control
EAP Existing Plus Ambient Growth Plus Project
ECORP ECORP Consulting, Inc.
EIR Environmental Impact Report
E+P Existing Plus Project
EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
ESA Environmental Site Assessment
FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency
FHWA Federal Highway Administration
GHGs Greenhouse Gases
Group Delta Group Delta Consultants, Inc.
HCP Highway Capacity Manual
HUSD Hemet Unified School District
ITE Institute of Transportation Engineers
kWh Kilowatt hours
Ldn Day-Night Average Noise Level
Leq Equivalent Noise Level
LGC LGC Geo-Environmental, Inc.
LHMWD Lake Hemet Municipal Water District
LMDR Low Medium Density Residential
LOS Level of Service
LSTs Localized Significance Thresholds
MBTA Migratory Bird Treaty Act
MLD Most Likely Descendent
MND Mitigated Negative Declaration
MSHCP Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan
MRZ Mineral Resource Zone
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NAHC Native American Heritage Commission
ND Negative Declaration
NPDES National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
N2O Nitrous Oxide
NOx Nitrogen Oxides
O3 ozone
PM2.5 Particulate Matter 2.5 Microns or Less in Diameter PM10 Particulate Matter 10 microns or Less in Diameter
PRC Public Resources Code
RCPG Regional Comprehensive Plan and Guide
RECs Recognized Environmental Conditions
ROG Reactive Organic Gases
RPA Registered Professional Archaeologist
RTA Riverside Transit Agency
RTP Regional Transportation Plan
SCAG Southern California Association of Governments
SCAQMD South Coast Air Quality Management District
Sikand Sikand Engineering Associates
SJUSD San Jacinto Unified School District
SCS Sustainable Communities Strategy
SIP State Implementation Plan
SoCAB South Coast Air Basin
SRA Source Receptor Area
SSC Species of Special Concern
SWPPP Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
SWRCB State Water Resources Control Board
TAC Toxic Air Contaminants
TCRs Tribal Cultural Resources
VMT Vehicle Miles Traveled
Valley Wide District Valley Wide Parks and Recreation District WEAL Western Electro-Acoustic Laboratory
WEAP Workers Environmental Awareness Program
WQMP Water Quality Management Plan
WRCOG Western Riverside Council of Governments
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1.0 BACKGROUND
1.1 Summary
Project Title: Girard Subdivision, Tentative Tract Map 37558 and Zone Change 20-001
Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Hemet
Contact Person and Phone Number: Monique Alaniz-Flejter, AICP Principal Planner
(951) 765-2370
Project Location: The Project Area is located east of Girard Street, north of Menlo Avenue, and west of Park Avenue in the City of
Hemet. The Project Area consists of parcel 439-23-0005.
General Plan Designation: LMDR (Low Medium Density Residential) Zoning: R-2 – Low Density Multiple Family Residential (maximum 8 dwelling units per acre)
1.2 Introduction
The City of Hemet (City) is the Lead Agency for this Initial Study. The Initial Study has been prepared to identify and assess the anticipated environmental impacts of the Girard Subdivision Project, Tentative Tract Map 37558, and Zone Change No. 20-001 (Proposed Project). This document has been prepared to satisfy the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Pub. Res. Code, Section 21000 et seq.) and State CEQA Guidelines (14 CCR 15000 et seq.). CEQA requires that all state and local government agencies consider the environmental consequences of Projects over which they have discretionary authority before acting on those Projects. A CEQA Initial Study is generally used to determine which CEQA document is appropriate for a Project (Negative Declaration [ND], Mitigated Negative Declaration [MND], or Environmental Impact Report [EIR]).
1.3 Surrounding Land Uses/Environmental Setting
The Proposed Project is located within the City of Hemet in western Riverside County (Figure 1). The Project Area is located east of Girard Street, north of Menlo Avenue, and west of Park Avenue (Figure 2). The Project Area is currently undeveloped. The existing land use of the Project Area and surrounding areas are described in Table 1-1.
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Table 1-1. Surrounding Land Uses
Title General Plan Land Use Designation Existing Land Use Project Area Low Medium Density Residential Undeveloped North Low Density Residential Single Family Residential East Low Density Residential1 Undeveloped
South Low Density Residential Single Family Residential West Low Density Residential, Low Medium
Density Residential Single Family Residential and Undeveloped Source: City of Hemet 2019, City of San Jacinto 2012
Notes: 1Within the City of San Jacinto
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2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.1 Project Characteristics
The Project Area is located within Riverside County and includes an approximately 13-acre parcel (APN 439-230-005) that is bound by Girard Street to the west, Park Avenue to the east, and Menlo Avenue to the south in the northeast portion of the City of Hemet. The Project Area is currently undeveloped. The Project Area consists of a vacant parcel containing ruderal vegetation that is heavily disturbed by substantial amounts of trash dumping and off-highway vehicle use. Remnant concrete pads, an asphalt road, and structure foundations are present throughout the Project Area.
The City of Hemet encompasses an area of about 62,000 acres at an average elevation of about 1,600 feet above mean sea level with the highest point being above 2,000 feet. Hemet is located in a valley at the foot of Mount San Jacinto. The existing visual character of the City is dominated by a mix of urban development in the central and eastern portions, with agricultural uses and natural open spaces in the western and southeastern portions. The north easternmost portion of the City consists largely of undeveloped land associated with the San Jacinto River watershed. The San Jacinto Mountains, the San Bernardino National Forest and Mountains, and the San Gabriel Mountains provide a scenic background of vista points and contribute to the visual character of Hemet. These mountains provide a visual backdrop for views in the City, highlight distinguishing landmarks, and offer orientation points. Views of these resources are important to the visual character of the City of Hemet (City of Hemet 2012a). The City contains hillsides and hilltops with views of the region. Unique landforms and hillsides include the hills at Diamond Valley Lake, Lakeview Mountains, Santa Rosa Hills, Tres Cerritos Hills, and Park Hill. Park Hill is located adjacent to the Project Area to the east. Park Hill climbs to an approximate elevation of 1,900 feet above mean sea level and provides scenic vistas of the Project Area and the region to the public.
The Proposed Project would change the Project Area’s existing zoning of R-2 (Low Density Multiple Family Residential) to R-1-6 (Single Family Residential, 6,000 square feet minimum lot size). The Project Area’s General Plan land use designation of Low Medium Density Residential (LMDR) would remain the same.
The Proposed Project would also subdivide the approximately 13-acre parcel into 51 lots for the future construction of single-family residences; one lot containing a water quality basin; two lots dedicated to open space, and associated streets, sidewalks, and other infrastructure improvements. The 51 residential lots would average approximately 8,073 square feet in size (Figure 3).
As part of the development, the Proposed Project would also construct improvements on adjacent roadways (Girard Street, East Menlo Avenue, and Park Avenue). Improvements would include:
• Girard Street – Girard Street would be improved to its ultimate half‐section width as a 2‐lane (unclassified) road between the Project Area’s north boundary and south boundary adjacent to Girard Street. The Proposed Project would provide reconstructed pavement and curb and gutter and sidewalk improvements for the east side of Girard Street along the Project Area’s frontage. • East Menlo Avenue – East Menlo Avenue is an east‐west oriented roadway along the Project Area’s southern boundary. The Proposed Project would improve East Menlo Avenue to its ultimate half‐section width as a Secondary (94‐foot right‐of‐way) between the Project Area’s
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western boundary and Park Avenue adjacent to East Menlo Avenue. The Proposed Project would also update the road’s pavement, providing two westbound lanes, a bike lane, curb and gutter, and sidewalk improvements for the north side of East Menlo Avenue along the Project Area’s frontage.
• Park Avenue – Park Avenue is a north‐south oriented roadway along the Project Area’s eastern boundary. The Proposed Project would improve Park Avenue to its ultimate half‐section width as a Secondary (94‐foot right‐of‐way) between the Project Area’s northern boundary and southern boundary adjacent to Park Avenue. The Proposed Project would also update the road’s pavement, provide south bound lanes, a bike lane, curb and gutter, and sidewalk improvements for the west side of Park Avenue along the Project Area’s frontage.
2.2 Regional and Regulatory Setting
The California Air Resource Board (CARB) has divided California into regional air basins according to topographic features. Riverside County and the Project Area are located in a region identified as the South Coast Air Basin (SoCAB). The SoCAB occupies the non-desert portions of Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties and all of Orange County. The air basin is on a coastal plain with connecting broad valleys and low hills and is bounded by the Pacific Ocean on the southwest, with high mountains forming the remainder of the perimeter. The mountain ranges to the east affect the diffusion of pollutants by inhibiting the eastward transport of pollutants. Air quality in the SoCAB generally ranges from fair to poor and is similar to air quality in most of coastal southern California. The entire region experiences heavy concentrations of air pollutants during prolonged periods of stable atmospheric conditions.
As part of its enforcement responsibilities, the EPA requires each State with nonattainment areas to prepare and submit a State Implementation Plan (SIP) that demonstrates the means to attain the federal standards. The SIP must integrate federal, state, and local plan components and regulations to identify specific measures to reduce pollution in nonattainment areas, using a combination of performance standards and market-based programs. Similarly, under state law, the California Clean Air Act requires an air quality attainment plan to be prepared for areas designated as nonattainment with regard to the federal and state ambient air quality standards. Air quality attainment plans outline emissions limits and control measures to achieve and maintain these standards by the earliest practical date.
The Project Area is located in the Peninsular Ranges Geomorphic Province of California. The Peninsular Ranges are characterized by steep, elongated valleys that trend west to northwest. The northwesttrending topography is controlled by the Elsinore fault zone, which extends from the San Gabriel River Valley southeasterly to the United States/Mexico border. The Santa Ana Mountains lie along the western side of the Elsinore, while the Perris Block is located along the eastern side of the fault zone. The mountainous regions are underlain by the Pre-Cretaceous, metasedimentary and metavolcanics rocks and Cretaceous plutonic rocks of the southern California Batholith. Tertiary and quaternary rocks are generally comprised of non-marine sediments consisting of sandstone, mudstone, conglomerates, and occasional volcanic units.
The Project Area is also located within the San Jacinto Fault zone (CDC 2019). A Supplemental Geologic Fault Hazard Study was prepared by LGC Geo-Environmental, Inc (LCG) for the Proposed Project (LGC
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2018). The Casa Loma Fault was identified to traverse the Project Area from the northwest to the southeast. The Project Site Plan (Figure 3) depicts both the Casa Loma Fault and appropriate 50-foot setback distance for all proposed structures. The Casa Loma Fault is a right-lateral strike-slip fault within the San Jacinto Fault zone. The Project Area is primarily underlain by undocumented artificial fill, older alluvium, and Bautista Formation bedrock (LGC 2018).
2.3 Regulatory Requirements, Permits, and Approvals
The following approvals and regulatory permits would be required for implementation of the Proposed Project:
• City of Hemet – Tentative Tract Map Approval
• City of Hemet – Zone Change to amend the existing zoning designation for the 13-acre Project Area from Low Density Multiple Family Residential (R-2) to Single Family Residential (R-1-6). This will result in a reconfiguration of the area zoned as Single Family Residential (R-1-6) across the entirety of the Project Area.
• City of Hemet – Grading Permit
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) The SWPPP is the plan to control sediment laden runoff and erosion prevention from the beginning of the project to the end and may include post-construction measures.
• National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction and Land Disturbance Activities (Order 2009-0009- DWQ).
2.4 Consultation With California Native American Tribe(s) The following California Native American tribes traditionally and culturally affiliated with the Project Area have been notified of the Project:
• Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
• Augustine Band of Cahuilla Mission Indians
• Cabazon Band of Mission Indians
• Cahuilla Band of Indians
• Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla and Cupeño Indians
• Morongo Band of Mission Indians
• Pala Band of Mission Indians
• Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians
• Quechan Tribe of the Fort Yuma Reservation
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• Ramona Band of Cahuilla
• Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians
• Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Indians
• Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians
• Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians
The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians have requested additional information to review pursuant to Public Resources Code (PRC) section 21080.3.1. The City of Hemet has elected to initiate consultation with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians on November 30th. No other tribes have requested consultation pursuant to PRC section 21080.3.1. A summary of the consultation process, including the determination of significance of impacts to Tribal Cultural Resources (TCRs), is provided in Section 4.18 of this Initial Study.
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3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED AND
DETERMINATION
3.1 Environmental Factors Potentially Affected
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a “Potentially Significant Impact” as indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
Aesthetics Hazards/Hazardous Materials Transportation
Agriculture and Forestry Resources Hydrology/Water Quality Tribal Cultural Resources Air Quality Land Use and Planning Utilities and Service Systems Biological Resources Mineral Resources Wildfire
Cultural Resources Noise Mandatory Findings of
Significance
Energy Population and Housing
Geology and Soils Public Services
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Recreation
Determination
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
I find that the Project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that although the Project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that the Project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
I find that the Project MAY have a “potentially significant impact” or “potentially significant unless mitigated” impact on the environment but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.
I find that although the Project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the Project, nothing further is required.
Monique Alaniz-Flejter, AICP
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3.2 Evaluation of Environmental Impacts
Evaluation Process
1) A brief explanation is required for all answers except “No Impact” answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question.
A “No Impact” answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g., the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A “No Impact” answer should be explained where it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards (e.g., the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project-specific screening analysis).
2) All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off-site as well as on-site, cumulative as well as project-level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts.
3) Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, then the checklist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant. “Potentially Significant Impact” is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect may be significant. If there are one or more “Potentially Significant Impact” entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required. 4) “Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated” applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from “Potentially Significant Impact” to a “Less-Than-Significant Impact.” The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less-than-significant level (mitigation measures from Section XVII, “Earlier Analyses,” may be cross-referenced).
5) Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D).
In this case, a brief discussion should identify the following:
a) Earlier Analysis Used. Identify and state where they are available for review. b) Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis.
c) Mitigation Measures. For effects that are “Less than Significant with Mitigation Measures Incorporated,” describe the mitigation measures that were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project. 6) Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sources for potential impacts (e.g., general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated.